East West Resorts Offers New "SEIZE THE DAY" Winter Vacation Packages! Book Your Winter Vacation before December 31, 2002 to get FREE Lodging and Snow Gear!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




December 9, 2002, Edwards, Colo., … East West Resorts is giving winter vacationers a break this year with new "Seize the Day" packages! When guests book a winter getaway at any of East West Resorts’ properties in Colorado, Montana or Utah, they will be eligible for up to TWO FREE NIGHTS or FREE snow sporting gear like Tubbs Snowshoes, Dynastar Skis or an Original Sin Snowboard. (Free Gear offer valid only in Big Sky, Montana.)



With the best early snow in years blanketing the Rocky Mountains, this is the season to head back to the slopes. So, gather up friends and family and take a much-deserved break this winter. Then, take advantage of incredible lodging deals from East West Resorts – but do it soon! Although they are valid for reservations through April 30, 2003, these great packages must be booked by DECEMBER 31, 2002.

Here is a look at East West Resort’s "Seize the Day" packages:



COLORADO

ASPEN: Aspen Lodging Company
Book 4 nights now and receive the 5th night FREE during the 2002/2003 season*. This offer is valid only until December 31, 2002!

To make reservations call toll-free: 1-877-854-3684 or visit www.aspenlodgingco.com

*Subject to availability. Some restrictions and the following blackout dates apply:

December 22, 2002 - January 3, 2003, January 26 - February 2, 2003 and March 1 - 8, 2003.



ASPEN: The Inn at Aspen

Stay slope-side at The Inn at Aspen, home of ESPN’s "X" Games, where you can experience abundant early snow, "X"treme terrain and "X"tra savings.

SAVE BIG by receiving AT LEAST ONE FREE NIGHT, through the 2002-2003 winter season, but hurry, this offer expires on December 31, 2002*. SAVE on other promotions and packages as well.

To make reservations, call toll-free: 1-888-225-3782, or visit www.innataspen.com.

*Offer based on availability, certain restrictions apply. Lodging must be booked and paid in
full by December 20, 2002. New reservations only.




BEAVER CREEK

SAVE BIG by receiving AT LEAST ONE FREE NIGHT, through the 2002-2003 winter season, for selected time periods and properties, but hurry, this offer expires on December 31, 2002*!

To make reservations, call toll-free: 1-866-282-6983 or visit www.beavercreek.eastwestresorts.com.

*Offer based on availability, some restrictions apply, lodging must be booked and paid in full by December 31, 2002. New reservations only.



STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

With the most abundant early snowfall in years, NOW is the perfect time to secure the finest lodging in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. SAVE BIG by receiving ONE FREE NIGHT* of lodging for travel between January 8-February 12, 2003 and March 29 through April 13, 2003. But hurry, this offer expires on December 31, 2002!

To make reservations, call toll-free: 1-866-675-0243 or visit www.steamboat.eastwestresorts.com

*Offer based on availability, certain restrictions may apply, lodging must be booked and paid in full by December 31, 2002. New reservations only.



SUMMIT COUNTY: Breckenridge and Keystone

Now is the perfect time for friends and family to get together in Breckenridge and Keystone, Colorado and have some fun!


COMPLETE SKIERS GETAWAY AT BRECKENRIDGE:

$113 per person in a 2 bedroom condominium. Buy 3 nights and get the 4th night FREE! Kids stay free. $50 meal voucher per day, per stay at Quandary Grille. Valid January 5-16, 2003 and January 21 – February 13, 2003. Restrictions apply, call for details.


COMPLETE SKIERS GETAWAY AT KEYSTONE
$108 per person in a 2 bedroom condominium. Buy 3 nights and get the 4th night FREE. Kids stay free. $50 meal voucher, per day, per stay for the Kickapoo Tavern. Valid January 5-16, 2003 and January 21 – February 13, 2003. Restrictions apply, call for details.

To make reservations, call toll free: 1-800-627-3190 or visit www.eastwestresorts.com



WINTER PARK

With over 4 feet of snow in November alone, Winter Park, Colorado, has all the great snow you want. It is now your turn to take advantage of our best deals on Ski Packages including lodging, lifts, and rentals! Don’t delay, call NOW to reserve 3 nights and get the 4th FREE at East West Resorts’ Ski-in/Ski-out properties in Winter Park.

To make reservations, call toll-free: 1-888-800-8995 or visit www.eastwestresorts.com

Reservation must be booked by December 31, 2002 to receive the 4th night free. Offer not valid during Holiday Season.

 Southwestern Colorado joins SHARE

Durango, CO July, 2003 - SHARE Colorado is expanding to the Southwestern region of Colorado. Effective July 23, SHARE Colorado is picking up the food program locations being left behind by St. Mary’s Food banks.

“This is an excellent opportunity for SHARE” said Dann Aungst, Managing Director of SHARE Colorado. “It’s unfortunate that St. Mary’s decided to discontinue service in the region. June was their last month for food distribution. I’m delighted that we were able to put a plan into action this quickly and begin service in July.”

Starting with the July 23 food distribution, SHARE Colorado will serve the southwest Colorado region including Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Mancos, and Farmington, NM. This region adds to the already growing area serviced by SHARE Colorado, including New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and the rest of Colorado. The Durango Herald in Durango has been gracious enough to donate use of part of their warehouse once a month to assist SHARE with the food distribution. “Partnerships like this with the Durango Herald are what make a community great, they really care about their community” said Aungst.

The mission of Catholic Charities’ SHARE Colorado program is to help people stretch their grocery budget while also building community. They do this by offering pre-selected food packages and make them available for about 50% off the retail grocery store prices. The Basic regular package runs $20 and has 18-20 grocery items including 4-5 meats, 2-3 staple items, and 10-12 fresh produce items. The package is generally a $40-$45 retail value.

Anyone is eligible to participate in SHARE – there are no income or eligibility guidelines. SHARE asks that participants spend a couple of hours a month volunteering in the community. Participants can do anything from volunteering at their church, carpooling, being involved at local schools, helping at the SHARE food sites, or even something as simple as praying for someone else. SHARE just wants people to be involved in their community, and the reward for that is saving 50% on their groceries. SHARE helps feed both the body and the Spirit.

To participate in SHARE, go to any of their nearly 300 host locations to pre-order and later pick-up grocery orders about two weeks later. For more information on participating in SHARE or for other questions, call 303 428 0400 or 800 933 7427.

SHARE is also seeking additional host locations. Host site locations are generally churches, community centers, senior centers, and various community organizations. Call for more information on helping your site become a SHARE host location.

SHARE Colorado is a program of Catholic Charities of Denver.