[Appies] AMC August Events

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   THU., JUNE 7-AUGUST 30. SUMMER VOLLEYBALL. Status: Open. Join the  
Worcester Chapter members for co-ed recreational adult volleyball.  
Drop in every Thursday night from 6-9 on an outside sand court in  
Southboro during June, July, August. New and prospective members  
welcome. Open to all levels. Must register in advance weekly with  
leader. Space is limited. Free! Leader: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281.

   WED-THU., JUNE 20-AUGUST 30. AMC FAMILY ADVENTURE CLUB. Status:  
Open. Calling all families to join the fun this summer on weekly  
mid-week outings in the Worcester County area. Connect with other  
families for inexpensive trips that will leave "no child left inside".  
Hiking, bicycle riding, swimming, and museums. Visit parks, bike  
paths, lakes, beaches, farms, and attractions such as the Ecotarium,  
Tower Hill Gardens, and Davis Farmland. It's always more fun with a  
group! Recommended for ages 5+. Contact leader for more info. Leader:  
Barbara Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281.

   TUE., AUGUST 7. TUESDAY NIGHT BIKE RIDE. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Meet in Boylston Center in back of Country Store on Rt.70 No  
registration required. Leader: John Nieman, jhnatlc at verizon.net,  
508-835-3352.

   WED., AUGUST 8. MIDSTATE TRAIL & WAPACK SERIES #10. Status:/  
Canceled./ Meet at 10 a.m. in parking lot at former Temple Mountain  
Ski Area on Route 101 east of Peterboro in New Hampshire. Bring lunch  
and a couple dollars for Miller State Park fee! Leave some cars and  
shuttle to terminus of Wapack Trail on Old Mountain Road in  
Greenfield, N.H. Hike south over Pack Monadnock and other peaks with  
sweeping views in all directions. Total about 5.5 miles. No  
registration required. Leader: Mark Dubois, mandmauger at comcast.net,  
508-853-9609.

   THU., AUGUST 9. PAUL'S TGI FRIDAY'S BIKE RIDE. Biking. 6pm start.  
Status: Open. 20.6 miles with a few hills through Millbury, Sutton and  
Oxford. Meet at TGI Fridays in the Shoppes of Blackstone Valley Mall  
off Rt 146 in Millbury. Be ready for a 6PM start sharp. No  
registration required. Related Web link. Leader: Paul Adams,  
padams at charter.net, 508 865-3765.

   SAT., AUGUST 11. OLDIES CONCERT - BEACH BOYS AUGUST 11. Status:  
Open. Oldies 103.3 is sponsoring a free concert with the Beach Boys.  
We can either meet at the Alewife Station in Cambridge (directions  
provided), or meet at the Park N Ride Lot off exit 10A of the  
MassPike, and carpool to the T. At any rate, let's plan to be on the  
train by 3 p.m. Leader: Lori Nuzzolillo, pkjane58 at hotmail.com.

   SAT-SUN., AUGUST 11-12., CAMEL'S HUMP AND MT. MANSFIELD. Status:  
Open. (Intro) New to hiking 4000 footers? These hikes are for you.  
Hike a 4,083 footer in Vermont whose summit is shaped like a you know  
what. Camel's Hump, an 8-mile hike, is the highest undeveloped  
mountain in Vermont, with no structures at the summit. Dinner  
afterwards. Optional 6.5 rt hike the next day up Mt Mansfield. Do both  
hikes or just one. Easy pace. Limited to 10 fit, not necessarily fast,  
hikers. Lodging on your own or e-mail for ideas. Leader: Jack Downing,  
gratefulwarrior at yahoo.com; Leader: Andy Wojcikowski.

   SAT., AUGUST 11. MIDSTATE TRAIL SERIES #6. Status: Open. Meet 9  
a.m. at end of Rocky Hill Road off Route 12 across from police station  
in Oxford, just north of town center. Leave some cars here and drive  
to trail crossing on (south side of) Route 20 in Charlton. From here  
hike south through Hodges Village Dam area to Rocky Hill Road, 5  
miles. No registration required. Leader: Ed Faron,  
mandmauger at comcast.net, 508-892-9237; Leader: Michele Simoneau,  
508-756-3778.

   SAT., AUGUST 11. WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN STATE RESERVATION. Status:  
Open. Meet at the Visitor Center. Join Dwayne Ericson, Facility  
Supervisor at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, and other  
volunteers in providing maintenance to the Mountain trails. Projects  
may consist of paint blazing, vegetation control, or basic upkeep and  
repairs to damaged drainage structures. Some experience preferred but  
all help is openly welcomed. Tools supplied. Bring water bottle,  
packable snacks or lunch, work gloves, and wear sturdy footwear and  
clothing appropriate for work. No registration required. Leader: Don  
Hoffses, rockypond at charter.net.

   SUN., AUGUST 12. #3 URBAN PARK CLEANUP SERIES. Status: Open.  
Adopt-A-City-Park Series Morning Fun/Work time in Worcester.  
Volunteers needed to help "clean up our own backyard." Tools and  
protective gloves supplied. Crompton Park, 20 East Worcester Street -  
Worcester, 8-noon. Dress for weather. For further details please  
contact leader. Related Web link. Leader: Mary MacDonald,  
mmacdona at comcast.net.

   TUE., AUGUST 14. TUESDAY NIGHT BIKE RIDE. Biking. 6pm start.  
Status: Open. Meet at Carbone's Restaurant on Rt.85 in Hopkinton. No  
registration required. Leader: Fred Mezynski, fmezynski at yahoo.com, 508  
853-6098.

   WED., AUGUST 15. 3RD WEDNESDAY SOCIAL. Status: Open. 3rd Wednesday  
Social & New member Orientation. Status: Open. 7 pm. Northboro  
Historical Society, 50 Main St, Rt.20. Ken Pickren will present his  
trip to Morocco. Bring dish to share. New members/visitors welcome.  
Registration required for new member orientation (6:30), not for  
dinner. Register with Jean McInerney at 508-753-2639 or  
jemcinerney at verizon.net No registration required. Leader: Fred  
Mezynski, fmezynski at yahoo.com, 508 853-6098; Co-leader: John Nieman,  
jhnatlc at verizon.net, 508-835-3352.

   THU., AUGUST 16. PAT'S THURSDAY TRIAL. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Give me 20 - miles that is. Tour Westborough and surrounding  
towns. Expect hills. Meet at back lot of Stagecoach Plaza in  
Westborough at corner of Milk St. (Rt 135) and Oak St. Bring water,  
helmet, repair kit, snack. 6PM sharp start. Rain cancels. No  
registration required. Leader: Pat Lambert, plambert119 at yahoo.com,  
508-932-7432.

   THU., AUGUST 16. NEW MEMBER MONTHLY DINNER. Status: Open. Please  
join us August 16, 2007 at 6:30 pm Leo Turo's Restaurante, 11 Bracket  
Court Worcester, MA. The restaurant is located just off Shrewsbury  
Street the famous Italian section of Worcester. Entrees include  
Northern Italian fare including salads, pasta and seafood. Prices  
range from $9.95. Call for directions from your location 508-753-9490.  
Limited to 20 people so reserve early. Please RSVP no later than  
August 13, 2007 No registration required. Leader: Tia Koziak,  
ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

   SAT., AUGUST 18. DINNER FIRST MOVIE SECOND. Status: Open. Saturday  
August 18, 2007. Dinner before the show at O'Conner's Restaurant 1160  
West Boylston Street Worcester, MA meet at 5:30 pm, at diner we will  
decide on a movie. Please RSVP your attendance by Wednesday August 15,  
2007. No registration required. Leader: Tia Koziak,  
ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

   SAT., AUGUST 18. LOWER DEERFIELD PADDLE. Status: Open. Lower  
Deerfield river trip, Join us to canoe or kayak relatively easy Class  
1, quickwater, and flatwater, section from Rt. 2 rest stop in  
Charlemont to 1st dam near Shelburne Falls, approximately 8 miles.  
Boats, pfd's, lunch/snacks required. Dinner option after paddling.  
Contact David Cole for information. Leader Mary MacDonald, Co-leader  
David Cole Leader: Mary MacDonald, mmacdona at comcast.net; Co-leader:  
David Cole, Davcole550 at aol.com.

   SUN., AUGUST 19. MIDSTATE TRAIL SERIES #7. Status: Open. Meet at  
NOON at parking lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton. Take  
Rte. 395 to Exit 4A, taking Sutton Ave. east (toward Sutton) for 3.2  
miles to church on right. From Rte. 146 take Central Turnpike toward  
Oxford 4.7 miles to church on left. Leave some cars and drive to end  
of Rocky Hill Road off Route12 across from police station in Oxford.  
Hike south 6.5 miles to West Sutton. No registration required. Leader:  
Tia Koziak, mandmauger at comcast.net, 508-981-1152; Leader: Alan Harris,  
508-835-2512.

   TUE., AUGUST 21. TUESDAY NITE BIKE RIDE. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Meet at gazebo in center of Boylston, MA (Rt. 70). 13 miles with  
some hills through Boylston, Clinton and Berlin. No registration  
required. Leader: Pat Fanjoy, pfanjoy at yahoo.com, 508-842-2186.

   TUE., AUGUST 21. TUESDAY NIGHT BIKE RIDE. Biking. 6pm start.  
Status: Open. Meet in Boylston Center at General Store on Rt. 70. No  
registration required. Leader: Pat Fanjoy, pfanjoy at yahoo.com,  
508-842-2186.

   WED., AUGUST 22. "WALK IN THE PARK" SERIES. Status: Open.  
Join the Worcester Chapter for a fun filled evening especially  
designed for families and beginner hikers and cyclists. Join us at  
Hopkinton State Park for a picnic, walk, ride, or paddle, swim and  
volleyball. Fun begins at 6:00 p.m. Contact leader to register and for  
meeting place. Rain cancels. All are welcome! Related Web link.  
Leader: Barbara Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281.

   THU., AUGUST 23. PRINCETON HILLY RIDE. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Princeton Hilly Ride - Start at Princeton center, ride some  
lesser know roads with some interesting architecture to view. Serious  
hills. Optional loop over top of Mt Wachusett for masochists. No  
registration required. Leader: Tom Zumwalt, tdzumwalt at gmail.com, 508  
835 5429.

   SAT., AUGUST 25. MT. MONROE AND MT. EISENHOWER. Status:/ Wait  
Listed./ Hike at an easy pace up the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail to  
Crawford Path and down Edmands Path for 9 miles to go over Mt Monroe  
at 5,384 feet and nearby Mt Eisenhower at 4,780 feet. Limited to 10  
fit, not necessarily fast, hikers. Car pool from Worcester area at  
5:30am for early start. Optional dinner afterwards. Leader: Jack  
Downing, gratefulwarrior at yahoo.com; Leader: Joe Walsh.

   SAT., AUGUST 25. MIDSTATE TRAIL SERIES #8. Status: Open. Saturday,  
August 25: Meet 9 a.m. at Route 16 trail crossing in Douglas. Take  
Rte. 395 to exit 2. Go east on Rte. 16 for 4.3 miles to state trail  
parking lot on right. From Rte.146 and East Douglas, take Rte. 16  
west. Lot is on left, .9 miles past entrance to Wallum Lake/Douglas  
State Forest (Cedar St). Leave some cars there and shuttle to parking  
lot by church on Central Turnpike in West Sutton. Hike south to Route  
16, 6.2 miles. Leaders: & No registration required. Leader: Ken  
Baldyga, mandmauger at comcast.net, 508-757-5812; Leader: Barbara Day,  
508-987-0549.

   TUE., AUGUST 28. TUESDAY NIGHT BIKE RIDE. Biking. 6pm start.  
Status: Open. Start 6 PM from Julia Bancroft School at 11 Vinal Street  
in Auburn. No registration required. Leader: Elaine Cibelli,  
elaine_cibelli at hotmail.com, 508-832-9060.

   WED., AUGUST 29. PADDLE PARTY AND BBQ SOCIAL. Status: Open. All  
Members welcome to join the WR chapter Executive Committee and WR  
chapter members for a BBQ social at Boylston's YMCA Camp Harrington on  
the lake at 6:00 p.m. Bring a side dish to share and a beverage,  
blanket or chair, bug spray. Join us for hiking, boating (byob), and  
volleyball. Families and new members are especially welcome! Related  
Web link. Leader: Barbara Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com.

   WED., AUGUST 29. WR CHAPTER MEETING-LAST WED. OF THE MONTH. Status:  
Open. Join the Worcester Chapter Team of volunteers for a planning  
session for the chapter initiatives. New members especially welcome to  
get involved. Volunteers and leaders are always needed. If you would  
like to learn more about how you can volunteer for the largest  
regional conservation, education and recreation organization, please  
join us for dinner and our monthly meetings every last Wed. of the  
month in Boylston. Register with leader. Leader: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281.

   THU., AUGUST 30. BOLTON-BERLIN BIKE RIDE. Biking. 6pm start.  
Status: Open. Start at 6 PM from Bolton soccer field. Intermediate. No  
registration required. Leader: Tom Zumwalt, tdzumwalt at gmail.com,  
508-835-5429; Register with: .

   FRI-MON., AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 3. CAPE COD CAMP-BIKE-SWIM WEEKEND.  
Biking. Status: Open. Nickerson St. Park wooded group site near pond &  
hot showers. Many biking opts. inc. miles of paved bike trails w/in  
park, incl. CC rail trail. Close to Wild Life Sanctuary & Cape Cod  
Nat'l Seashore. ~ $60 pp, incl. 3 brkfs. & 2 dinners. No refund aft.  
Aug. 22. Related Web link. Leader: Dave Laska, davelaska at verizon.net,  
508 829-9155; Leader: Michele Simoneau, michelesimoneau at msn.com,  
508-756-3778; Leader: Mary Newth, mnewth at netzero.net, 508-756-7385;  
Leader: John Grote, john_c_g at msn.com, 508-756-3778.
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