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NOVEMBER 2025 - The Maine Snowmobiler 

Hey Snowmobilers!

Yeah, yeah—we know. It’s been a hot minute since you’ve seen a newsletter. Blame life. Blame

the weather. Blame the squirrels. Honestly, I (your ever-faithful, slightly-overwhelmed

newsletter writer) just slacked off. No excuses… unless ‘just didn’t get to it’ is a valid excuse.

But enough about me—let’s talk SNOW and all the awesomeness coming up with the Portage

Lakers!

New Groomer, Say Whaaatt?

The boys (and Glenn, specifically) are pumped about the shiny new New Holland Tractor

joining our grooming fleet this season. That’s right—we’re doubling down on trail TLC. You can

expect smoother rides, happier sleds, and maybe even fewer complaints from Dave & Karen.

(We can dream.)

Gun Raffle

We are currently selling raffle tickets on 3 guns. Tickets are $25 each. Reach out to Jen

Buckingham, Kristi Dunham, Tara Cusack, Beech Kenney, Tammy Kenney, or Bruce Laveway if

you would like to purchase one or go to our website portagelakers.org. We are only selling 250

tickets, so don’t miss your chance to be the winner! Drawing will be on January 31 st at the Fas

Phil Poker Run.

Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss

• Dec 5 – Monthly Meeting + Family Fun Night @ 5pm

Come for the meeting, stay for the HOMEMADE PIZZA made by your charming club officers.

Social hour from 5–6pm. We’ll also have corn hole, card games, and maybe even some trash

talk. Meeting kicks off at 6:30pm. BYO sass.

• Dec 21 – Community Holiday Potluck Party + Yankee Swap

12–3pm @ Portage Town Hall

Bring a dish, bring a gift-$20 limit (or grab something from the back of your closet—it’s

tradition). Santa will be swinging by for the kiddos, and there may or may not be questionable

fruitcake. The Portage Lakers will be kicking off Christmas week with the whole town. Details

on Facebook!

• Jan 17 – Chad the Hypnotist is Back!

Dinner: 5–7pm | Show: 7–9pm | Afterparty: 9pm @ Groomer Shed

Chicken stew, hilarious mind control, and probably some embarrassing memories for your

friends. Donations welcome for dinner & $20 per person for the show. After Chad warps your

brain, stick around for games and social time. Grab some friends, fill your bellies, and get ready

to laugh!

• Jan 31 – Fas Phil Memorial Ride & Poker Run

Leaves from the Groomer Shed

Let’s ride in honor of our buddy Phil Michaud—aka “Fas Phil.” It’s a day full of good trails,

great people, and maybe a royal flush if you're lucky. Watch Facebook for the details and route.

• Feb 14 – The Big One: Pie Auction + Dance!

Town Hall | Happy Hour: 4–6pm | Auction: 6pm | Dance: 8:30–11:30pm

The Pie Auction is legendary. We’re talking serious bidding wars, delicious pies, meals, antlers

and tables, and the kind of energy you usually only see on snow days. Bring your wallet and your

best moves—Guilty Pleasure hits the stage at 8:30! Must be 21+ to get in.

• March 7 – Club Ride + Hot Dog Roast @ Brochu’s Camp

10am–3pm | Carr Pond

Ride out with the crew and roast some dogs at Brochu’s Camp. It’s the perfect way to wrap up

the season with hot food, cold snow, and lots of laughs.

Regular Monthly Meetings

We meet the first Friday of each month at 6:30pm starting in December. Swing by, say hi, and

stay in the loop. Join the Club, we know how to have fun!

Spread the Word!

Tell your friends, your neighbors, your grandma’s boyfriend—we’re always welcoming new

members. If you love snow, sleds, and socializing (with a side of chili and sarcasm), this is your

crew.

That’s all for now. See you on the trails! Get Snow Dancing, we need more than we’ve had the

last few years! As always, when snow hits, Ride Safe, Ride Right, and be Courteous.

P.S. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook for updates, last-minute changes, photos, and the

occasional meme.

Stay Frosty, 

Tammy Kenney

Club Secretary

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