My Southwest Michigan Business Directory

Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands and Bay Harbor.
2023-06-11 17:00 - 2023-06-16 15:00 (America/Toronto) | The Heather Golf Course, 1343 Heather Dr, Harbor Springs, MI, 49740, us
Hello fellow golfers… 🙂 While our trips to the UP have been outstanding, I have had numerous requests to book an ‘Up North’ golf trip that isn’t quite so far so I have chosen Boyne. Boyne has a collection of 10 golf courses that can compete with any golf resort in the world. They have gotten more expensive the last few years but the golf packages are still a bargain considering what you get.
I’m looking at the week of June 12, 2023. I have obtained pricing for 4 rounds / 4 nights – $958.10 per person based on double occupancy… or 5 nights / rounds – $1113.94. This includes lodging, golf, carts and practice facilities. I should mention that the practice facilities are very good and unlimited range balls are always included. The price(s) also include surcharges to play the premium courses…Bay Harbor and Arthur Hills. One of the last ‘Shell Wide World of Golf’ episodes was shot at Bay Harbor and matched Phil Mickelson and Tom Lehman. For those of who who have played at my simulator…the large mural on the back wall is from Arthur Hills #13…a tee shot you will never forget!
My preference would be to stay at Boyne Highlands as Harbor Springs and Petoskey have more choices for dining. We can still include the courses at Boyne Mountain. Using West Bloomfield as a central starting location, Bing Maps shows the drive to Boyne Highlands as 3:56 (3 hours and 56 minutes).
If you haven’t been on any of my previous golf trips here are the basics. I book 1 round per day…usually in the noon to 1:00pm time frame. This allows lazy mornings to sleep in, explore or do whatever your heart desires. Also time to warm up prior to the round for those interested. We finish in plenty of time to go out for a nice dinner afterwards. On the last day I try to book earlier so people can hit the road at a decent hour. We generally dine VERY well but people are certainly free to do their own thing. As always…I go up a few days early to play some other courses in the area if anyone else is interested.
One last thing…this does NOT replace the UP golf trip. I will be scheduling that again (August 14-18 2023) for those interested.
I will update as necessary. Hope you can join us!!!
Update 11/8/2022
Ok, I made reservations for 20 last week however after thinking about it I decided to limit the event to 16. Any larger than that makes dining as a group very difficult. If we build a substantial waitlist I can look at bumping it up again.
The details are as follows:
Name:
Brad Bekowies Confirmation # 143865
Date 06/12/23 Course Boyne Mountain – Monument Course Time 12:00-12:40PM # of people 20
Date 06/13/23 Course Crooked Tree Golf Club Time 12:00-12:40PM # of people 20
Date 06/14/23 Course Bay Harbor Golf Club – The Links/Quarry Time 12:30-1:10PM # of people 20
Date 06/15/23 Course The Highlands – Arthur Hills Course Time 12:00-12:40PM # of people 20
Date 06/16/23 Course Boyne Mountain – Alpine Course Time 10:00-10:40AM # of people 20
The Golf Package include golf following each nights stay. 18 hole packages are for 10am or after play and unlimited packages reserve up to 2 rounds in advance.
Dear Brad Bekowies,
Thank you for choosing Boyne Mountain Resort, The Mountain Grand Lodge and Avalanche Bay.
Please review your reservation information listed below:
Confirmation Number: 143865
Accommodations:
Total Adults: 20
Deposit Received: $2,000.00
Start thinking about your room mate. I booked 2 rooms for single occupancy. The package cost for these is $1451.89. I booked 9 rooms for double occupancy (2 queen beds). The package cost for these is $1045.88 per person. The package costs include golf including surcharges for Bay Harbor and Arthur Hills courses, lodging and practice range. It does not include meals. We are staying at Boyne Mountain, not the Highlands as the prices were better there. A $100 deposit was required for each person which I paid. Boyne will need all of the names and method of payment by April 11, 2023. Any reservation can be cancelled up until May 28, 2023 at 5:00pm. For the gamblers in the group Odawa Casino is pretty much right between Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands.
Looking forward to it! If you’ve never been to Boyne before you are in for a treat! If you haven’t signed up yet, join us!

Open Meeting. Bring a guest.
2023-06-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | LaPorte County Library, 904 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, IN, us
Real Estate Investors networking Event

Open Meeting. Bring a guest.
2023-06-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 and 2 more dates | J&J′s Pizza Shack, 1508 I St, La Porte, IN, 46350, us

"The Long Earth" - Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter
2023-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Online event
Hi everyone,
We’ve been working to find a way to get Sir Terry Pratchett into the rotation and I’m glad to see you all agree. This was the first month with “The Long Earth” on the poll and it was picked by a wide margin. So let’s get into it!
Book of the Month
The Long Earth – Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter (2012)
Stephen Baxter, who is a well-established sci fi author in his own right, and Pratchett collaborated a number of times before Pratchett’s death in 2015. “The Long Earth” is widely considered some of their best work together. The story revolves around a string of alternate Earths, all within the same spacetime as our world, and the ability to “step” between those worlds. In their review of the novel, [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jun/20/long-earth-terry-pratchett-stephen-baxter-review) found it to be “much more like a Baxter novel than a Pratchett one.” It does not lean as hard on Pratchett’s sense of humor for the engine of the story. It was also said to be “a charming, absorbing and somehow spacious piece of imagineering.”
To join a Book Club meeting, all you will need is YOURSELF! If you haven’t had a chance to finish the book, we still would love for you to join us in the discussion.
Cheers,
Jon

"The End of Eternity" - Isaac Asimov
2023-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Online event
Hi everyone,
We have another dimensional, time-travel novel for August from another heavy hitter of science fiction. “The End of Eternity” is a novel about Eternals, whose job is to range through past and present and manage their cause-and-effect relationships.
Book of the Month
The End of Eternity – Isaac Asimov (1955)
“Eternity” works as a futuristic thriller and is particularly effective as a straight-up mystery novel. Where time travel and multiple realities can get muddy, Asimov manages this story with grace and clarity. Many consider it to be one of his greatest novels.
To join a Book Club meeting, all you will need is YOURSELF! If you haven’t had a chance to finish the book, we still would love for you to join us in the discussion.
Cheers,
Jon

Upper Peninsula Golf Trip - 8/14/23 thru 8/19/23
2023-08-14 17:00 - 2023-08-18 16:00 | Island Resort & Casino, W 399 U.S. Rte 2, Harris, MI, 49845, us
Merry Christmas all…!!! I can’t believe the weather up there…I hope you are all staying warm. Here is the initial info on next year’s UP golf trip. I have reserved 10 rooms and tee times to accommodate 16 golfers. I will update with current info soon but at least you have the dates for planning purposes. Thx.
Greetings,
Last years golf trip to the UP was a fantastic time with great weather, golf and dining! I’m planning it again for late August. Island Resort and Casino is located in Harris, just west of Escanaba. They have some great golf packages. I’m looking at 4 nights and 4 golf courses. The golf courses are Sage Run, Sweetwater, Greywalls in Marquette and Timberstone in Iron Mountain. The price for a single is $680. If you double up in a room the price is $520/ea. These prices are all inclusive meaning golf and lodging. This is a GREAT price as Greywalls alone is $180. Timberstone goes for $129. All of the courses are fantastic and play well for all skill levels. There are some great restaurants in Escanaba. Cancelations are allowed up to 48 hours before arrival. I have done this package before and I can tell you the rooms are comfortable and the golf is first class. I’m looking at the 3rd week in August…staying the nights of the 14th – 17th and golfing the 15th – 18th.
Give it some serious thought, it is a dream trip. I am open to taking a few passengers and car pooling. I will probably head up early and golf a few courses in the Gladstone area but everyone can obviously do what best fits their schedule.
Below are a few links you may want want to check out. Thx!
https://www.islandresortandcasino.com/island-golf
https://golfgreywalls.com/
https://timberstonegolfcourse.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ka3RKWcR8
Update 3/19/23
Name: Brad Bekowies
Phone Number: 2487213475
Email: bekowies@yahoo.com
Address: 11071 Olive St.
City, State, Zip: Warren, MI 48093
Island Club Card Number:
Arrival Date Request: 2023-08-14
Departure Date Request: 2023-08-18
Number of Golfers: 16
Number of Rooms: 10
Link to book online: https://book.rguest.com/wbe/room/1181/Island-Resort-Casino-Book/2023-08-14/2023-08-18/11885/1
Rate: $520 per person (Double Occupancy); $680 per person (Single Occupancy)
Tee Time Requests:
2023-08-15 – Sweetgrass – 12:30 – 1:00 EST *Confirmed*
2023-08-16 – Greywalls – 12:30-1:00 EST Confirmed
2023-08-17 – TimberStone – 12:30-1:00 CONFIRMED
2023-08-18 – Sage Run – 10:00- 10:30 EST *Confirmed*
