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Specials offered through University Community Recreation & Fitness Program 

Spring 2008 Offerings

All ongoing discount offerings can be found on the web: http://www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/ucfr.html  

Portland Symphony Orchestra Spring 2008 offering for Students.   See the Portland Symphony's New Music Director Designate & Conductor, Robert Moody, in action.

1st Performance:  Rumba Sinfonica with Tiempo Libre.  Performance dates: Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 8pm or Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 2:30pm. Tickets start at $17.00 depending on seating, Students buy one ticket, get one ticket free.

2nd Performance:  Podium Prelude Concert, Mahler Symphony No. 1, Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:30pm.  All tickets are $25.00, Students buy one ticket, get one ticket free. 

To receive one free ticket for every ticket purchased (same show only), fill in the voucher obtained from University Community Recreation & Fitness office at 104 Sullivan Complex and bring it to the PortTix box office at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street in Portland.  PortTix hours are Monday - Saturday, 12 noon - 6pm.

Portland Dine Around - I still have a few 2008 Portland Dine Around Club Memberships.  Annual membership fits everyone's Holiday. Enjoy savings of $10-$25 whenever two people dine. Members choose from over 150 excellent restaurants with 50 new additions! USM’s discounted price is $26.50, a $3.45 savings.  http://www.dineportland.com/ This year's program is twice the size of two years ago, with over 150 restaurants (50 new this year), plus movies, sporting events, cultural centers & performances, Travel opportunities, spa & fitness, and specialty foods & gifts.  There is something for everyone on your gift list.  Purchase on site at 104 Sullivan Complex, call 780-4939 for an appointment.  

New Restaurant Discount offering:  La Familia, 906 Brighton Ave, Portland.  761-5865 offering Hispanic Cuisine.  Received 4 1/2 stars by Portland Press Herald.  USM community receives 10% discount off their meal with USM Campus card photo id for your individual meal only.  Discount applies only to the person who shows their USM Campus card photo id.

New offering - Spa H2O located at 367 US Route One, Falmouth Maine, in the Business district.  In the lower back of the building. 207-781-2162. http://www.yourmainespa.com   On site there are three Private Hot Tub rooms and one Private Sauna room. All rooms have a private shower, featuring two overhead showerheads with three body sprays. Spa H2O also provides towels, slippers, robes, shampoo, body wash, hairdryer, and complimentary ice water. Rates are for one or two people, so your co-workers can bring along their significant other at no additional charge.  Employee Discounts however, cannot be combined with other specials, offers, or promotions that we may be running and do not apply to Gift Certificates.  In order to receive a discount you just need to show your  USM employment ID badge and they would be able to receive $15 off a Wellness Session (a combo of 90 min for a Hot Tub & Sauna session), $10 off a 60 min. Hot Tub Session, or $5 off a 45 min. Sauna Session.

Sam’s Club or BJ’s Wholesale Club memberships available at corporate discount.

BJ's & Sam's Club Open Enrollment. Some restrictions may apply. 
Sam's Club 50 minimum has been met &
Open Enrollment is officially closed for this offering at this time.  4/20/07

BJ’s Wholesale Club Membership Open Enrollment is officially closed for this offering at this time. 3/25/08.

USM Center for Continuing Education offers USM staff members a 20% discount on most continuing education courses; and USM staff members can get a reduced rate for our special series of Evenings at Abromson events. The courses and special events can be found on the following website: www.usm.maine.edu/cce

USM Information & Technology User services – Time Warner Roadrunner access at corporate discount – Call the Administrative Office at 780-4453 for current pricing or http://www.usm.maine.edu/computing/resources/roadrunner/  

Computer Sales - The Logic Shop specializes in computer hardware and software purchases for University faculty, staff and students. Computers, Printers IPOD's, and other accessories, ink cartridges, computer programs & many other items at educational discounts!  FMI:  call 780-4786  http://usm.maine.edu/computing/logicshop/computersales.jsp

USM Employee Wellness - http://www.usm.maine.edu/wellness/ & Anthem Rewards http://www.anthemrewards.com/servlet/nutrio  

Maine Healthy Walks - http://www.healthymainewalks.org/   Portland Trails - http://www.trails.org/  

USM School of Music - For a list of current & upcoming events, please visit: http://www.usm.maine.edu/music/events/

USM Department of Theater - For a list of current & upcoming events, please visit: http://www.usm.maine.edu/~theater/

USM Staff & Faculty Gym memberships - Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex in Portland, 780-4939 & Costello Sports Complex in Gorham, 780-5042. Faculty and staff who use the athletic, fitness, and recreation facilities on campus must pay a facility fee. The facility fees are reasonably priced and can be purchased for four months ($45), 8 months ($75), or a full year membership ($100). Lifeline participants will be responsible for paying a facility fee at the time of registration or renewal. Non credit tuition waivers must be renewed annually through Lifeline for Body Shop access or participation in aerobic or exercise programs. Call Peter Allen 780-4641 to renew your non credit tuition waiver annually. Payroll deduction plans are available at each facility for easy payment. Membership fees will be used to purchase new equipment, upgrade existing equipment and support the maintenance of the facilities. Rates for family members and visitors are also available. Arrangements for payment can be made at the Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex, Hill Gym, the Ice Arena, and through Lifeline. Effective Fall Semester, 2003, any faculty/staff member who is registered for USM credit classes and paying the Unified Fee will not be required to purchase a Sports, Fitness & Recreation Facility membership during their semester of enrollment.  You will need to notify the facility you plan to use to verify student enrollment and have card activated each semester.  

CELL PHONE RECYCLE PROGRAM:  USM/L-A in cooperation with the Greater Recycling Alliance is pleased to offer a cell phone recycling/recovery program. USM/L-A will collect and send old and unwanted cell phones and their batteries to The Greater Recycling Alliance. THE GRA will reuse these phones for charitable purposes or recycle them in an environmentally friendly manner. USM/L-A will be reimbursed for each phone that it collects. This money will help fund green projects for the Lewiston-Auburn campus. Anyone may donate their cell phones, so please spread the word!  Please drop off your unwanted cell phones in the designated box in the library on the LEWISTON campus. (A big thanks to the library for allowing space for the box!) We are only able to accept cell phones and their batteries. Please do not include power chargers, cases, accessories, etc. For more information, please contact Dan Philbrick on the Lewiston campus at x6575 or email philbric@usm.maine.edu  More information is available at       http://www.usm.maine.edu/lac/recycle/

INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLE PROGRAM: Please send your old ink jet print cartridges (Unfortunately we do not recycle toner
cartridges)
& cell phones to the Women's Softball Team, Costello Complex, Gorham Campus for their recycling fundraiser program.  All proceeds of recycled ink cartridges assist in supporting the Women's Softball Team.  Bonny Brown-Denico, USM Softball & Field Hockey Coach.

LOCAL RE-CYCLING FOR OLD CD ROMS:  Plan-it Recycling & Transfer, 18 Gorham Industrial Parkway, Gorham, ME 04038.
Phone # 854-5353,  Fax # 854-9229  

For additional recycling centers visit: http://www.recyclingcenters.org/Maine  Call for guidelines on individual centers.

CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS: USM has corporate plans available from both Cingular Wireless and Verizon Wireless. 

I always advise that you visit both vendor web sites, look at plans and calling areas that best fit your needs and what the current plans are before contacting the vendor reps for additional info. You would want to look at your calling area (do you travel to Sugarloaf or Cape Cod for instance) and how many minutes you estimate you will use in a month, phones currently available & features you may use (such as text messaging). Once you understand some of those basics, then call the vendor for the particular plan you think best works for you & sign up for a cell phone plan directly with the vendor. They will either drop ship the phones to your office or make arrangements for you to pick them up.

Students may also contact vendors for options available to them although they will not fall into corporate plans.  

1/26/07 - If you currently have one of the $14.99 plans that we had thru Cingular, the former AT& T plans you may have received info that these plans will no longer be supported & it will be necessary to upgrade or purchase a new plan.

Cingular Wireless, Is now the NEW AT&T! Cingular Wireless offers a 15% monthly discount to USM employees taken off plans $39.99 and higher. Cingular also offers Rollover minutes and unlimited mobile to mobile calling on plans 39.99 and higher, as well as the largest all digital voice and data network in the United States. Equipment discounts are available: $75.00 off for a 1 year agreement & $150.00 off for a 2 year agreement plus any applicable rebates (this pertains to new customers; existing customers must stop by a retail store to determine eligibility). Contact  Mike Haskell, Brighton Avenue Retail Store Manager @ 207-838-9868, e-mail: Mike.Haskell@att.com for more information. USM's Cingular Wireless foundation sponsor acct.# is #39249. http://www.cingular.com Mike Haskell is the new rep effective 6-1-07 

A few notes about Blackberries and our system if a user wants to synchronize with USM's Groupwise/Blackberry Server

1. The Blackberry device needs to be configured for Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) not Blackberry Internet Service (BIS)

2. The USM license and setup charge for Blackberries is an initial fee of $100 plus $2 per month

3. USM will not bill an individual for these charges. They must be USM department paid.

USM employees who wish to do the above really should go through USM's Telecom department first.

Verizon Wireless offers USM employess a 15% discount on monthly service charges on Verizon Wireless America Choice Rate Plans. Plus free phone offer with 2 year agreement and special pricing on equipment. Verizon Wireless is a corporate provider to the University of Southern Maine and is pleased to provide special promotions and discounts to USM's Faculty and Staff. For the latest information regarding promotions and current offers please email or call our Account Manager, Brenda Lizotte at 207-650-2600 brenda.lizotte@verizonwireless.com  http://www.verizonwireless.com

AmtrakDowneaster.com – College students can save up to 50% with 6Tix - College 6 Tix special – Offer limited to college students and faculty members with current USM Campus ID for verification can purchase six one way tickets between any two Downeaster stations  for just $76.00.  This special available only online with a 10 day advance purchase window required.  Tickets are mailed to you and are non transferable to another person and have the students or faculty members name imprinted on the ticket with their USM Campus ID needed when redeeming for travel on train for verification.  Tickets are good for 1 year from date of purchase and the pass is non-transferable..   http://www.thedowneaster.com/     Look under Downeaster deals for Student Riders College 6 Tix Special.

Boston Celtics Tickets Available now Online!   Special Offer for University of Southern Maine faculty, staff, alumni and students to purchase tickets directly through the Boston Celtics!!  You will need to use your @usm.maine.edu or @maine.edu domain email to purchase tickets online.    Tickets offered for the 2007 - 2008 season are now available.

The Boston Celtics are offering University of Southern Maine Employees the chance to order tickets through this special program. Come watch Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and the Celtics take on the rest of the NBA! Please note only employees with a work email address can order. Don't miss seeing our 3 superstars: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. Games will be selling out quickly, so order today! If a game you are looking for does not have tickets available, please check back in at a later date as tickets might open up as the game gets closer.

Special access to Celtics tickets! Just follow the links below to see what is available for games throughout the year.

<http://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=celtics&o=3352146&g=535

> Value Games: SPECIAL ACCESS TO SELECT GAMES

http://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=celtics&o=5113670&g=1436

Balcony: $25, $35, $45

Premium Games: SURE TO SELL OUT

http://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=celtics&o=5113670&g=1439

Balcony: $30 or $40

Setting up an account: Select the game that you desire. You will then need to create an account to claim and purchase your tickets from our website. You will only need to do this once as you will be able to re-enter future games with this information. It will ask you to verify number of seats required before placing your credit card information.  You will receive a file attachment via email that contains your tickets.
Open the attachment and simply print the file. These print outs will be your tickets for the game. Can't print in your office? Email the file attachment to another computer that you can and print your tickets on. Be advised, the email address you are forwarding your information to is a Secured Website.  If you have any difficulty ordering or have any questions, please contact Jillian Paine with the Boston Celtics at  jpaine@celtics.com. This offer is not good through TicketMaster or the TD Banknorth Garden Box office. All tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. As a reminder of the security measures at the TD Banknorth Garden - No backpacks, brief cases, or computer bags are allowed in the arena, women  can bring in reasonable sized purses but they are subject to search.  Interested in groups of 10 or more, or suite packages? Contact Jillian Paine at (617) 854-8064 or email (preferred) at jpaine@celtics.com.

CASCO BAY MOVERS DANCE STUDIO - 517 Forest Ave. in Portland. Student Discount on adult classes - $12.00 per class (regular price is $14.50) Must show valid Student ID. Classes in Street Funk, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Salsa, Nia, Yamuna Body Rolling and Flamenco - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Visit our website at  http://www.cascobaymovers.com/  for class schedule or call 207-871-1013 for more information.

Casco Bay Frames, located by the Hannaford's on Baxter Blvd. in Portland, will give all USM departments a 10% discount.  If your department is having any pictures reframed or matted, it is worth checking them out.  774-1260 (Ask for Tony) http://www.cascobayframes.com/

Choi Institute of Martial Arts & Science-new location convenient to USM Housing-85 Free Street, Portland, 775-3866.  Contact Brett Gleason for discounts with USM ID.  Instruction provides conditioning, self-defense & fighting skills beneficial to every student.  Classes include Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Grappling (Judo & Jiu jitsu), Boxing, & Kickboxing, and MMA.  50% Introductory Offer: $65 for first month and includes uniform. 15% off 1 year membership enrollment program, 10% off for a  month-to-month program.  USM group discounts also available.  FMI, Visit:  http://www.choishindo.com .

Cumberland County Civic Center - Events are posted as group rates are available for upcoming events:  http://www.theciviccenter.com/

Enterprise Rent – A – Car offers a corporate rate to the University of Southern Maine.  Corporate rate is currently $37.50 per day.  USM’s Corporate Account # is G43600.  Local contacts: Marginal Way, Portland 772-0300 or Exit 48, Westbrook, 854-0560  .

FUNTOWN/SPLASHTOWN USA 2008 –  OPENING DATES FOR 2008!

Funtown USA Ride Park: Saturday May 10, 2008 (11am-5pm opening weekends) - September 14, 2008
& Splashtown USA Water Park: Saturday June 14, 2008 - Monday, September 1, 2008
Note: All hours for Funtown and Splashtown are weather permitting. Management reserves the right to change hours without notice.

Season pass available only by Purchase in Person at the Funtown Business Office, Mon – Fri, 9am-4pm, over the Phone @ 207-284-5139 x100.  BIG  48" tall & taller = $89.95  or LITTLE 38" to under 48" tall = $79.95  

COMBINATION SEASON PASS allows you to:

Visit the following website:   http://www.funtownsplashtownusa.com Funtown USA accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover card & Money Orders – NO PERSONAL CHECKS!  

FUNTOWN/SPLASHTOWN USA 2008 - One day use tickets are available for purchase.

Combination pass    $24.00, $10.00 saving off gate prices adults & $1.00 savings child     

Funtown only passes     $18.00, $8.00 saving off gate prices adults & $-0- savings child       

Splashtown only passes    $16.00, $5.00 saving off gate prices adults & $1.00 savings child

Tickets available at Room 104 Sullivan Complex, Monday - Friday, 48 hours advance notice needed by calling 780-4939.  Cash, Check made out to USM, MC/Visa or Discover are University accepted methods of payment.  Purchase must be a member of the University community.

Garden Island Cleaners, 660 Forest Ave, Woodfords Corner, Portland, 773-6455.  20% Student/Faculty/Staff Discount w/ valid USM Card photo ID required.  Sun Tanning, Laundromat, Dry Cleaning & Wash Dry Fold Service. 

Hotel & Motel discount offerings:

BEST WESTERN FREEPORT INN, 31 US Route 1, Freeport Maine, 04032, (207) 865-3106, www.freeportinn.com - Offering a 15% discount year round for all travelers associated with USM. Set high on a hill, the Best Western Freeport Inn overlooks 25 windswept acres and a tidal river. Many rooms feature a view of the river and it's surrounding wetlands. Conveniently located, with newly renovated rooms, it continues to be the Inn of choice for value conscious traveler. 

BEST WESTERN MYSTIC CONNECTICUT, 9 Whitehall Avenue, Mystic Ct. 06355, 860-536-4281, www.bwmystic.com - Offering “USM rates” at 25% off regular room rates.  The Best Western Mystic Hotel is located within 5 blocks of the Mystic Seaport Museum, the Mystic Marine life Aquarium and the Old Mystic Village. Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mohegan Sun Resort Casino are only minutes away via our Complimentary comfortable shuttle van.

COMFORT SUITES OF FREEPORT, 500 US Route 1, Freeport Maine, 04032, (207) 865-9300, www.freeportcomfortsuites.com - Offering a 15% discount 5/19/06 – 10/31/06 and 25% discount 11/01/06 – 5/18/07 for all guests associated with USM.  This “All Suite” property is just 2 minutes from LL  Bean and over 110 famous brand retail outlets.  Complimentary hot buffet breakfast, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center and free wireless Internet.

Comfort Inn Airport of South Portland – Enjoy Comfort at a Great University Rate – Wireless Internet in all rooms. Park & Fly program also available.  www.hotelchoice.com/ires/hotel/me400 , Our USM rates for students and their families, faculty/staff and their families are $55-$75. The $75.00 rate is valid 7/1/07 through 9/1/07. We have so many great changes to tell you about! We are completing our third and final phase of renovations by the end of March, and we are now a non-smoking hotel! We have expanded our complimentary continental. breakfast which now includes Fresh hot Belgian waffles. The Comfort Inn is now one of a few, Environmental Leaders Certified by the State of ME.  Call Jeanie Cohen, Sales Mgr. for special event rates, 775-0409 x408 or 1-800-368-6485 x 408  ..

The Eastland Park Hotel offers special packages that are sure to please.  775-5411, For current specials visit the following website:  http://www.eastlandparkhotel.com    REDISCOVER THE EASTLAND PARK HOTEL FRIENDS & FAMILY PROGRAM.  Deluxe Level accommodations. Complimentary Wireless Internet. Call for current pricing and availability. 

Be sure to visit the hotels restaurant, Adeline's Grille, named for Ms. Adeline Rines.  Mrs. Rines was the wife of the original developer of The Eastland Park Hotel.  Adeline’s Grille features a warm and casual, friendly décor, which captures the historic roots of the hotel. The historic concept includes actual reproductions of newspaper articles featuring the hotel, old photography as well as blown up postcards of the property during the last 75 years.  The menu is designed around "upscale pub food" and will feature chowder of the day, and local seasonal offerings. The same menu is available for lunch and dinner, as well as room service to cater to Eastland Park’s hotel guests. Contact the Eastland Park Hotel reservations at 888-671-8008 for more information. http://www.eastlandparkhotel.com & Adeline’s Grille link off their home page.   

LaQuinta Inn & Suites (The former Fairfield Inn),340 Park Avenue, across from Hood Dairy (near Denny's, outer Congress Street), (207) 871-0611.   Located within walking distance of the USM Portland Campus, The LaQuinta Inn & Suites offers the following complimentary amenities: High Speed Wireless Internet Access, Deluxe Continental Breakfast and shuttle service to local area hospitals and transportation venues.  For current specials, packages and rates visit the following website:  http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ2049&propId=2049 or call Martin Murray, Director of Sales, p: 207-871-0611 x178 or f: 207-871-8243

METRO bus service Staff & Students pay 50 cents on any trip with their USM Campus ID card, full price fare is $1.25.  Exact fare required, drivers do not make change. http://www.gpmetrobus.com/

Mullen’s Driving School, Inc. is offering a $10.00 discount to employees and their family members who show a USM Id card at the time of enrollment.  They have four divisions operating in South Central Maine.  The Driving School, Lakes Region Driving School, A+ Plus Driving School and Mullen’s Driving School.  There are many locations so visit their website for more information: http://www.mullensdrivingschool.com/ or call 1-800-595-9070 to reach any location.  

Palmer Spring & Young’s Radiator, 355 Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101, (207) 774-3346,   http://www.palmerspring.com/ Conveniently located just around the corner from USM. Palmer's is making available a 5% discount on all automotive repairs for USM staff, faculty and administration.  We are an experienced full-service garage in business for 156 years, since 1849, offering: computerized engine-control and electrical testing, manufacturer-specific maintenance services, state inspections, brakes, steering, & suspension work, cooling system and air conditioning diagnostics and repair, pre-purchase vehicle inspections, etc.  Also, offering Curtis & Diamond Snowplows and sand spreaders.  Please call (207) 774-3346 if you would like to make an appointment to interview us ahead of time, or to schedule service.

Patriot Subaru – 769 Portland Rd, U.S. Rt. 1, Saco is offering invoice based pricing and special discounted pricing on pre-owned vehicles at the Saco location. Obtain a certificate that entitles the holder to all the benefits offered to the above company with regard to sales, parts and service. Any new vehicle (as well as many select pre-owned vehicles) purchased at Patriot Subaru will come with a Lifetime Warranty. Obtain a certificate from me with contact representative's information. http://www.patriotsubaru.com Jackie Parker-Holmes,  Business Development Manager, Patriot Subaru - Exclusive Lifetime Warranty.

Portland Pirates – Need a minimum of 15 to offer a group discount, Just give me a call so I can make the arrangements several weeks in advance of your game choice.  http://www.portlandpirates.com  

Portland Dine Around -  I still have a few 2008 Portland Dine Around Club Memberships.  Annual membership fits everyone's budget. Enjoy savings of $10-$25 whenever two people dine. Members choose from over 150 excellent restaurants with 50 new additions! USM’s discounted price is $26.50, a $3.45 savings. http://dineportland.maine.com/    This year's program is twice the size of two years ago, with over 150 restaurants (50 new this year), plus movies, sporting events, cultural centers & performances, Travel opportunities, spa & fitness, and specialty foods & gifts.  There is something for everyone on your gift list.  Purchase on site at 104 Sullivan Complex, call 780-4939 for an appointment.  

Portland Symphony Orchestra:  USM students and staff receive $5 off per ticket. Regular ticket prices are $20-$55. To get your discounted tickets, go to the PortTix box office at Merrill Auditorium (20 Myrtle St. in Portland). Valid USM photo ID required. Box office hours are Monday - Saturday, noon - 6PM. Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards accepted. For schedules and program information, visit http://www.portlandsymphony.com

Portland Symphony Orchestra Spring 2008 offering for Students.   See the Portland Symphony's New Music Director Designate & Conductor, Robert Moody, in action.

1st Performance:  Rumba Sinfonica with Tiempo Libre.  Performance dates: Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 8pm or Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 2:30pm. Tickets start at $17.00 depending on seating, Students buy one ticket, get one ticket free.

2nd Performance:  Podium Prelude Concert, Mahler Symphony No. 1, Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:30pm.  All tickets are $25.00, Students buy one ticket, get one ticket free. 

To receive one free ticket for every ticket purchased (same show only), fill in the voucher obtained from University Community Recreation & Fitness office at 104 Sullivan Complex and bring it to the PortTix box office at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street in Portland.  PortTix hours are Monday - Saturday, 12 noon - 6pm.

Pure Movement Portland, a new fitness studio in Portland focusing on body as strength movement, would love to offer USM employees and students a 10% discount on our fitness services. Our website,  http://www.puremovementportland.com/ details our schedule and fees. One Marginal Way, Second Floor, Portland, 207-871-PURE.  Our 2000 square foot facility holds Pilates apparatus, a large yoga/pilates room and a mirrored room complete with ballet barres. Pure Movement Portland has a well rounded mind/body curriculum for you to enjoy.  CARDIOLATES®, barre, yoga, Pilates (mat and apparatus), Personal Training Services Offered. Proof of USM ID card for employment verification is necessary.

If you have never been to Pure Movement L.L.C. and are employed at one of our many corporate partners including Maine Medical Center, L.L. BEAN, USM, SMCC, MECA and the City of Portland you will receive 20% off of all packages, and a drop-in class rate of $11.

Skiing discount offerings: 2007-2008 season pricing

Lost Valley Auburn, 200 Lost Valley Road, Auburn, Maine 2007-2008 season: http://www.lostvalleyski.com/
**College Students
w/ USM Campus card Photo ID and current enrollment verification or class schedule is required at Lost Valley ticket window
**College Students
= $17.00 for an All day Lift Ticket, 07-08 season pricing

With USM Campus Card Faculty or Staff Photo Id:
Employees can purchase an 8 hour lift ticket Mon - Friday on non holidays and non school vacation weeks for only $18.00, 07-08 season $5 savings, Or 8 hour lift ticket on Weekends, Holiday, and school vacation weeks for only $30.00, $5.00 savings off regular ticket pricing.
**Lost Valley also extends this offer for up to 3 additional family members at the discounted rate.
***Family members must be present at the ticket window at the time of purchase to receive the discounted rate.

Mt. Abram Ski Area, Greenwood, Maine, 2007-2008 Season - offers a tremendous discount for college students, faculty & Staff of USM. $27 lift tickets 07-08 season with a USM campus card ID. All you need to do is present your valid USM campus card id at the ticket center to be eligible. Lifts are open 9-4 Thrusdays-Sundays plus all Maine school holidays (except Christmas). For more on hours, conditions, events, and menus for après-ski Fridays and Saturdays at the Loose Boots Lounge, please go directly to  http://www.skimtabram.com/

Shawnee Peak in Bridgton, Maine   http://www.shawneepeak.com  - Scheduled to close Sunday, March 30, 2007 for the season.
Shawnee Peak will offer a 2007-2008 season ski passes for Students, Staff & Faculty.  Season pass purchase will be available beginning September 2, 2008   Pricing will be for a full or part time student pass or for faculty/staff. 

Student season pass Prices:    ~$ TBD Shawnee Peak only pass   ~ Staff/Faculty season pass pricing:   ~$TBD Shawnee Peak only pass
**With your College's student ID and you must provide a second proof of enrollment -- Logon to Web DSIS & print out an enrollment verification letter for current proof of enrollment.
Regular priced tickets 07-08 will be $49 for Adults and $34 for Jr./Sr. so your Corporate Discounts options below will still save you money!

Day pricing available at Shawnee Peak as follows:

Option # 1 Purchase online = Greatest savings: Bring USM Campus Card photo id with Online receipt  2007-2008 season pricing.
You can order your corporate rate online discount priced tickets at
 http://www.shawneepeak.com/pricing/corporate.php   
click on the link and it will take you to the Corporate Pricing section of the Shawnee Peak web site. There is a tab in the left column that reads "Get Your Tickets Online Now." Follow that and you will be taken to the Corporate Online Ticket page. You can bookmark it for quick access in the future.  Simply enter in your Corporate Coupon Code,  un8462 (no spaces or caps), in the text box and continue with your purchase.  After your purchase, print the receipt & bring to Shawnee Peak ticket window with your USM Campus Card Photo ID to redeem your physical ticket & you're set to ski!
Midweek (9am - close) day adult $25.00, JR/SR Midweek day, $18 & Weekend/Holiday (8:30am - close) Adult $40.00, JR/SR Weekend/Holiday, $29.00 & Night Adult $15.00, JR/SR Night $1500.   Adults: 13-64, JR: 6-12, SR: 65+, Kids 5 & under ski free with paying adult.  Rental Equipment pricing - Skis or Snowboard, Day: $25, Mid-day: Not Available online, Night: Not Available online, Child (ages 5 & under): $10.00

Option # 2 Purchase at Ticket booth at mountain:
For Shawnee Peak day or evening corporate discount passes show your USM Campus Card photo id at the ticket window to receive your corporate discount. Midweek day adult $28.00, JR/SR Midweek day, $20 & Weekend/Holiday Adult $43.00, JR/SR Weekend/Holiday, $31.00 & Night Adult $18.00, JR/SR Night $17.00.   Adults: 13-64, JR: 6-12, SR: 65+, Kids 5 & under ski free with paying adult.  Rental Equipment pricing - Skis or Snowboard, Day: $26, Mid-day: $25, Night: $17.00. Child (ages 5 & under): $12.00

Shawnee Peak posted Holidays: 12/26/07 – 1/1/08, 1/19/08-1/21/08 & 2/15/08 – 2/23/08. 

Sugarloaf/Sunday River Skiing Company 2007-2008 Season pass info is now available:  http://www.sugarloaf.com/season_passes.html 
OR 
http://www.sundayriver.com/seasonpass.html


Sugarloaf/Sunday River Skiing Student College 2007-2008 season passes will be available for sale at 104 Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex.   Enrollment letter from DSIS indicating full time status is necessary to purchase the pass.  

Sugarloaf/Sunday River combined, unrestricted, no blackouts, for the oh so low price Early Bird Season pass extended deadline thru 11-30-07 for $299!! Some things do go down in price! Now if only gas prices would follow...
11/30/07 - 12/31/07 it goes to $359, After 1/1/2008  it goes to $459...still a screaming deal!

New as of 9/20/07 - New England College Ski Pass 2007-2008 includes Sugarloaf/Sunday River & Now Loon Mountain in Lincoln NH for a combined, unrestricted, no blackouts, for the oh so low price Early Bird Season pass deadline thru 11-30-07 for $329! those that have purchased a Sugarloaf/Sunday River can upgrade for $30.00 to the New England College ski pass.  Bring your original purchase forms back to 104 Sullivan Complex with the additional $30.00 payment to process the upgrade.

Faculty or Staff Sugarloaf only pass is also available for $299 thru 11/30/07. Come to 104 USM Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex on the Portland Campus to purchase your pass.  FMI on College pass:  http://www.sugarloaf.com/season_passes.html or http://www.sundayriver.com/seasonpass.html

COLLEGE STUDENTS: go to the website for Sprint Gotta Rock week specials over winter breaks.  FMI, Click on the college link.

Sugarloaf/Sunday River Skiing Corporate vouchers are  available for Skiing 2007-2008 at Sugarloaf or Sunday River are now available. 
Call Wendy at 780-4939 or email wsargent@usm.maine.edu to obtain your voucher.
 
http://www.sundayriver.com or http://www.sugarloaf.com

Bring your Corporate Voucher to any participating resorts’ ticket-window.

Present your Corporate Voucher, photo ID (drivers license, etc.) and valid company ID (company ID card) to the ticket seller. In the absence of the primary cardholder, immediate family members, defined as spouse and children, must present some form of corporate identification (business card, etc.), plus a photo ID, (Young children do not need a photo ID) in the instance that the employee is not present. Each person expecting the corporate pricing must be present with the Corporate Voucher holder at the time of the ticket purchase.

2007/2008 Corporate Voucher rates:

1-Day lift tickets                Sugarloaf/Sunday River Rates                    Savings

Adult                                            $58                                                        Up to 20%

Junior/Senior                                $39                                                        Up to 20%
Children ages 5 & under ski free!  Just ask for a Child's lift ticket

Six Flags New England Tickets!  SIX FLAGS New England, formally Riverside of Agawam, Mass is offering a corporate discount rate to the University Community.   For more information: http://www.sixflags.comOne time use passes are now available for Summer/Fall 2008. Park opens April 12, 2008 – November 2, 2008.  48 hour notice for tickets that are on site for purchase!

One time use tickets for $27.00
are now available for a savings of $22.99 off main gate adult tickets & 2.99 off gate child tickets pricing.  Meal deal passes are $10.00, & Season passes will be $66.99 thru
6/30/08, a savings of $8.00 gate adult ticket pricing.  $15.00 parking fee charged at Six Flags. Dress Code is in effect at all parks. Tickets available at Room 104 Sullivan Complex, Monday - Friday, 48 hours advance notice needed by calling 780-4939.  See Six Flags web site for additional fees for locker rental info & tube rentals for water parks. Six Flags New England Park Policies - PETS - Pets are not allowed, with the exception of working service animals. DRESS CODE - Six Flags New England enforces a dress code in keeping with our family environment. Clothing with inappropriate words, phrases or graphics are prohibited. Shoes, shirts, pants/shorts must be worn at all times while in the Theme Park, and shirts cannot be turned inside-out as a solution. Bathing suits may be worn only in waterpark areas. All clothing is subject to management review and discretion. - All guests entering the park will go through metal detectors, so please plan accordingly. PROHIBITED ITEMS - The following items are not permitted at any time.  Food/Coolers (except special diet and infant food), Lawn/Folding Chairs, Magic Markers, Paint Spray, Aerosol Cans, Glass Bottles, Knives, Spiked Clothing/Jewelry, Fireworks/Explosives, Firearms/Ammunition, Chemical Weapons, Mace/Pepper Spray.  Security will confiscate any item that is prohibited by Massachusetts General Law or statute or in violation of Federal Laws and Regulations. All items will be turned over to the Agawam Police Department for investigation.  Guests using profanity or abusive language, symbols or gestures may be ejected from the park without refund. Also, Six Flags New England does not allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages or the use of open-flame cooking in our parking lots.  RE-ENTRY - To leave the park and re-enter on the same day, please get your hand stamped and re-enter at the re-entry gate. This includes season pass holders. Season Passes are only valid to scan once per day.  PHOTOGRAPHY - Cameras may not be permitted on thrill rides. Please check at ride entrances regarding camera policies for each ride. Six Flags New England requests that all photographs or videos taken by guests be used for their personal use and enjoyment only. Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Six Flags New England is prohibited.  RAIN POLICY - Some rides and shows will close temporarily during electrical storms, heavy rains, high winds and other severe weather conditions. As soon as conditions permit safe operation, these attractions will re-open. Six Flags New England does not issue rain checks or refunds.

Sullivan Tire and Auto Service of New England (39 retail locations in New England) is offering discounts to the University Community.  I have discount cards in my office and will intercampus mail them to you at your request.  F10% discount off auto repair services (on labor & parts) 10% off Tires. ** Non Sale Items Only ** 1-207-451-8127, Scott McCormish,  www.sullivantire.com   

Tour Busters! Travel agency offers University employees discounts on their trip offerings.  Call Barry at 781-8896, or tourbusters@netzero.net  Falmouth, Maine. I have a current listing of offerings in my office. If you would like me to fax a copy to you please give me a call at 780-4939. Additional discounts offered of groups of 6 or more. Call for additional pricing discounts if you have the 6 minimum attending.  

The Wash Tub II is offering a 10% discount on dry cleaning to all staff and students of USM.  The Wash Tub II is located at 449 Forest Ave (behind Burger King) and are open 7 days a week.  Valid identification must be presented at time of drop-off.   Please call 773-9181, if you have any questions.  

Water Country of Portsmouth, New Hampshire - 2008 Season Pass Now on Sale for Only $59.99 - Less than the cost of 2 tickets! Purchase online: http://www.watercountry.com/tickets/

Water Country of Portsmouth, New Hampshire - The one-day discount ticket allows you Admission & Unlimited use of all park attractions.  Tickets are good for any day between June & Labor Day.  General admission tickets for adults’ 4 feet tall and above are normally $34.99.   Our discount rate is $28.00 per ticket, a savings of $6.99 per ticket!   Tickets are available here at USM, 48 hours advance notice needed, Call Wendy 780-4939. Seniors 65+ are $TBD & Children 4 feet tall & under are $21.99 online before going there or at the gate.  Children 2 years old & younger & seniors 65+ (ID required) are free.   Tube rental is optional & at an additional fee of $4.50-$0.50 tube return deposit).   For more details on the attractions, hours and policies see their website: http://www.watercountry.com  Park opens June 7, 2008 – September 1, 2008.  2300 Lafayette Road. Portsmouth, NH, 03801

 If you are interested please call Wendy, 780-4939 to make an appointment for picking up or email directly at wsargent@usm.maine.edu. Checks made out to USM, Cash, Visa/MC or Discover.

Wendy Benson-Sargent, Administrative Manager, University of Southern Maine, Univ. Community Recreation & Fitness,
104 Sullivan Complex, 21 Falmouth Street, Portland Campus. 

Updated 5-5-2008