[Appies] June

[chair at amcworcester.org]

June 07

Happy Summer!

It?s time to celebrate and ?get out there? on the trails this weekend  
to honor National Trails Day.  We will be working hard and need your  
help in joining our chapter at Mt. Wachusett.  Experience is not  
necessary so come join the fun and bring a friend for the work party.   
All are welcome and encouraged to give back to our trails we love to  
play on.  We hope to see you there!  See our listings below to register.

Our parks are in crisis and we need your help members!  Please  
consider purchasing a Mass. Parks Pass.  Cost is $35 for state  
residents and are good now through Dec. 31.  They can be used at ocean  
beaches, swimming ponds, mountain summits, and sites such as Salisbury  
Beach State Reservation, Wachusett Mountain, Hopkinton State Park,  
Walden Pond Reservation, and Mount Greylock State Reservation.  To buy  
one by phone, call 617-626-4969.  For more information and other  
purchasing methods go to http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parkspass.htm.

Volunteers needed for the Partners in Parks Conference at Worcester  
Technical High School on June 9 to represent our chapter and show our  
support for our state parks.   Please consider volunteering at our AMC  
table.  Nobody has yet offered to volunteer and this is an important  
function right in our own back yard.  Can you spare a few hours, as we  
need somebody to step up to the plate for this major event. Please  
help!  For more information visit  
http://www.conservationandrecreationcampaign.org.

Our executive committee is proud to announce that our chapter will be  
providing a grant from our endowment fund for the building of two  
shelters on the newly acquired Maine Woods to show our support for the  
mission of the MWI.  Please join us in that support and consider  
contributing to the fund or building shelter and trails in Maine.  To  
take a virtual tour of the MWI or donate with confidence online as you  
are on a secure server visit  
http://www.outdoors.org/donations/mwi/index.cfm.

There were several great events this month including the Noble View  
Chapters Retreat, Tuckermans Ravine trip, and our the Worcester  
Chapter Spring Picnic at Hopkinton State Park.  Thanks to the many who  
assisted with the spring picnic.  It was a huge success despite the  
damp conditions. A variety of fun events for all.   Next year we  
promise better weather!  Check out our pictures online at  
http://www.amcworcester.org/pix/index.htm.

The Noble View weekend was a weekend full of fun in the sun up on a  
mountaintop overlooking Pioneer Valley in Western Mass.  We enjoyed  
organized hikes, conservation work, campfires, and plenty of  
socializing amongst families and friends.  If you missed this  
opportunity consider planning ahead for the August 3 weekend for some  
more families fun at this spectacular location.  Only $25/pp for the  
weekend to stay in the newly renovated lodge in private rooms.  Reply  
if interested.  For August only consider a weeknight stay for only $7  
pp for first time visitors.  Visit the Noble View website for more  
information.  http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/cabins/camps-noble.cfm.

Congratulations to our ?Volunteer Of The Month?, Pat Lambert, for her  
efforts in leadership, for always contributing to the chapter whenever  
needed, and for leading events at Echo Lake this summer.  Thanks Pat  
for all you do for our chapter! Other nominees are Jerry Burke, Deb  
Phaup, and Dave Laska.  Please consider honoring a member who supports  
our mission.  Send nominations to barbaradyer at hotmail.com.

Summer volleyball is being organized on Thursday nights from 6-9 in  
Southboro.  We need a few more players so come on out and enjoy some  
fun in the sand.  All levels of players and friends welcome.  Starts  
June 14.  See below for registration info.

The Midstate trail invites you to join in on their weekly hike series.  
  Our chapter provided a grant to support the mission of the MST by  
helping finance the cost of appraisals for the 109 acre Schenck Farm  
in Westminster, Mass.  The Midstate Trail runs through the farm for  
1/3rd mile.  To learn more about the Midstate trail visit  
http://www.amcworcester.org/midstatetrail.htm.

Our executive committee and the AMC conservation team also approved  
funding for the Breakneck Hill grasslands restoration project in  
Southboro.  To learn more about the property many AMC members love to  
hike visit http://www.southborobelties.org.

The Chapter Youth Program (CYP) is moving forward nicely with several  
from our chapter completing the leadership requirements.  The  
Worcester CYP is open and ready for business to partner with local  
youth agencies.  Our chapter has trained leaders willing to volunteer  
to lead hikes and other outside events including conservation work,  
rock climbing, skills classes such as map and compass, how to  
backpack, snowshoe, organize outdoor leaders, and much more.  We need  
more trained leaders to get involved so please consider being part of  
this AMC sponsored program and provide us any youth agency referrals  
so we can have ?no child left inside?!  Now is the time to plan events  
for the fall and winter so if interested in learning more about how we  
can work together to promote the great outdoors to our youth, contact  
Deb Phaup at 978-988-0640 or dphaup at verizon.net.

Please consider joining us as a leader, volunteer, or at our meetings.  
  We are always looking for members to assist our chapter.  It?s  
usually the minority of members who do the majority of the  
volunteering.  Help us to improve our chapter and support our mission.  
  There are several current openings on our executive board for skiing  
and paddling chair.  Over the summer we will be posting any available  
positions.  We need you!  Anyone, Anyone??  Thanks to all our leaders  
and volunteers for your continued efforts.  Keep up the good work!   
Without your dedicated service, we would not have such an extensive  
listings of exciting events.

This month we have a lot planned between local walks and rides,  
upcountry hikes, mountain classroom trip for the Ayer Middle School,  
volleyball, Tully Lake camping, canoe camping and paddle trips, urban  
park cleanups, dog walks, nature photography, map and compass class,  
socials, Cape trip, and the 12th annual summer solstice hike.  Visit  
our web page often for updates and see why we get 90k hits per month  
and recently over 100 new members over the last two months.  Welcome  
new members!  Please consider joining us for some of the upcoming  
events.  http://www.amcworcester.org

Happy Trails Day,

Barbara Dyer
(508)735-3281
barbaradyer at hotmail.com

June Events:

Fri., June 1. Movie Nite. Status: Open. Blackstone Valley Cinemas on  
Friday June 1, 2007, at 6:15 pm meet at the piano in the main  
entrance. Located at the Intersection of Routes 146 and 122A Millbury,  
MA 01527 Call for directions from your location (508) 853-4000 Please  
RSVP your attendance by Wednesday May 30, 2007. No registration  
required. Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Fri., June 1. Movie Nite. Status: Open. Blackstone Valley 14 Cinemas  
on Friday June 1, 2007, at 6:15 pm meet at the piano in the main  
entrance. The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley located at the Intersection  
of Routes 146 and 122A Millbury, MA 01527 Call for directions from  
your location (508) 853-4000 Please RSVP your attendance by Wednesday  
May 2, 2007. No registration required. Leader: Tia Koziak,  
ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Sat., June 2. Quinebaug River Trail. Status: Open. (INTRO)Paddle  
flatwater through the Quinebaug River Trail from Holland Pond in  
Holland, MA to Long Pond in E. Brimfield, MA. Round trip. Need own  
canoe/kayak, pdf and paddle. Leader has one extra canoe. Meet at  
Holland Pond River Access at 9AM. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, hat.  
8 mile round trip. Leader: Jerry Burke, captvt at gmail.com,  
978-337-6793; Co-leader: Mary MacDonald, mmacdonald at comcast.net,  
508-498-4943.

Sat., June 2. Justice Hill Bike Ride. Biking. Status: Open.  
Intermediate (12 mph)ride thru scenic hills and vales of Sterling,  
Princeton, Holden. Approx. 20 mi., early start to beat the heat.  
Leader: John Gau, gau_amc at charter.net, 508 853-6254.

Sat., June 2. National Trails Day at Wachusett Mountain. Status: Open.  
Join the Worcester AMC Chapter in a day of trail maintaining projects.  
No experience necessary. Tools supplied. Bring water, packable  
lunch/snacks, work gloves, and wear sturdy boots and clothing  
appropriate for conditions. Related Web link. Leader: Don Hoffses,  
rockypond at charter.net, 508 869 0062.

Sat., June 2. National Trails Day on the Pine Hill Trail. Status:  
Open. Reconstruction on Pine Hill Trail. Join along in setting rock  
steps, building rock structures for drainage and waterbars and setting  
scree walls for trail definition. Join experienced leaders to learn  
the fundamentals of safely moving rock, trail stabilization and  
treadway protection. Tools and training available, bring lunch, water,  
and work gloves. Leader: Steve Crowe, sunshineturf at 110.net,  
508-892-3042.

Sun., June 3. Sunday Traveling Dinner. Status: Open. Let's meet at the  
Point Breeze restaurant, located at 114 Point Breeze Rd., Webster,  
Sunday June 3, at 6 p.m. Weather permitting we can sit on the deck.  
Leader: Lori Nuzzolillo, pkjane58 at hotmail.com.

Tue., June 5. Oxford Bike Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open. Meet  
at Oxford Casual Dinning on Rt.12 next to police station in Oxford. No  
registration required. Leader: Michele Simoneau,  
michelesimoneau at msn.com, 508-756-3778.

Tue., June 5. Oxford Tuesday Night Bike Ride. Biking. 6pm start.  
Status: Open. 11 miles of rolling hills through Oxford and Millbury.  
Ride begins at 6:00 P.M. from Oxford's Casual Dining on Route 12 in  
Oxford. No registration required. Leader: Michele Simoneau,  
michelesimoneau at msn.com, 508-756-3778.

Thu., June 7. Wachusett Reservoir Loop. Biking. 6pm start. Status:  
Open. Intermed/Advanced, 19 mi. Meet at Rt. 12 and 140 near Old Stone  
Church in West Boylston. Start 6 P.M. sharp. No registration required.  
Leader: Pete Lane, lanep at rcn.com, 508-480-8259.

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.

Fri-Sun., June 8-10., 4th Annual Donna Aube Memorial Weekend-Martha's  
Vineyard. Biking. Status: Wait Listed. (INTRO) Biking and Swimming on  
beautiful Martha's Vineyard. Spend 2 nights in the Wesley Hotel,  
conveniently located in Oaks Bluff. 1 qn. bed $270, 2 dbl beds, $145  
pp Full pymt must be received by 4/30/07. No refunds after 5/1/07  
unless you are able to fill the space. Send check to Frieda Coursen,  
187 Brookway Dr., Northbridge MA 01534. Leader: Dave Laska,  
davelaska at verizon.net; Co-leader: Frieda Coursen,  
fcoursen0953 at charter.net.

Sat-Sun., June 9-10., Low Impact Canoe Camping. Status: Open. Two days  
paddling with an overnight on an island. No registration required.  
Leader: David Miller, pagayeur at verizon.net, 508 853-8964; Co-leader:  
Cees van Eijk, vanEijk_Cees at emc.com, 508-329-2042.

Sat., June 9. Parks and Partners Conference at Worcester Technical  
High School.  Volunteers needed to work the AMC table. Contact  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com for volunteering info.  Visit   
http://www.conservationandrecreationcampaign.org for more information.

Sat., June 9. Barre-Templeton-Hubbardston Bike Ride. Biking. Status:  
Open. Hilly 25 mile ride through rural hill country east of Quabbin  
Reservoir. Peaceful ride on narrow, winding roads. Ride will begin in  
Barre. Moderate pace. Leader: Bill Mullen, bmullen18 at comcast.net, 978  
582-3308.

Sat., June 9. Map and Compass Skills. Status: Open. Map and Compass -  
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Classroom and Field work on learning map and  
compass skills. During the morning, we will review map reading and how  
a compass works and how to use the map and compass together. During  
the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to use your skills  
locally at Treasure Valley Boy Scout Camp in Paxton. Bring your own  
lunch. Rain or shine. Contact Jim Walsh at hikerjim502 at yahoo.com No  
registration required. Leader: Jim Walsh, hikerjim502 at yahoo.com.

Sun., June 10. Midstate Trail Series #1. Status: Open. 1 pm on East  
Hill Rd, Rutland. From Rte. 31 in Paxton Center, go west on Rte. 122  
for 4.2 miles, turn left onto Pleasantdale Rd. Go .5m and turn right  
onto East Hill Rd. for almost a mile to Midstate crossing. Leave some  
cars and shuttle to Barre Falls Dam off Rte. 62 in Barre. Hike south  
7.7m through Rutland State Park back to East Hill Road. No  
registration required. Related Web link. Leader: Marie Auger,  
mandmauger at comcast.net, 978-874-5629.

Sun., June 10. Nature Photography Park Series. Status: Open. June  
Photography walk. Location: Moore State Park, Paxton MA. Off Rt. 31.  
description: An easy walking area with zillions of rhodies in bloom. A  
pond, a stream, a waterfall, an old mill. In short, a photographer's  
paradise. Bring hiking boots, bugspray, water, picnic lunch. Since  
this is a photo hike, rain or heavy cloudiness cancels. Time: Contact  
Leader. No registration required. Leader: Bill Zahavi,  
b.zahavi at gmail.com, 508-335-8343.

Tue., June 12. Boylston Center. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open. Meet  
at Boyston Center next to General Store on Rt.70 No registration  
required. Leader: Tom Zumwalt, tzumwalt at usadatanet.net, 508-835-5429.

Thu., June 14. Thursday Bike Ride from Devens. Biking. 6pm start.  
Status: Open. Ride 17 mi. with hills from Devens, MA. Meet at parking  
lot at Jackson Rd and Givry Road, one mile north of the Jackson Rd  
entrance to Ft.Devens (exit 37B off of Rte 2). Depart promptly at 6PM.  
Optional dinner afterwards at JP O'Hanlon's in Ayer. No registration  
required. Leader: Bill Mullen, bmullen18 at comcast.net, 978 582-3308.

Fri-Sun., June 15-17., Alpine Gardens Hike. Status: Open. Explore the  
Alpine Flowers in bloom. Sat. ~8-10 mile hike intermediate pace from  
Pinkham. Tent. plan is to hike up via Boott Spur, across Alpine Garden  
and down either Tucks or Nelson Crag depending on weather and  
conditions. Summitting Washington is not an objective of this trip.  
Sun. Leaders Choice. Cost $110 includes 2 nights lodging at Pinkham, 2  
brkfst, 1 dinner. Ltd. to 10. Register by May 15th. Leader: Sharon  
Foster, sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com, 978 562-4494.

Sat., June 16. Nashua River Rail Trail. Biking. Status: Open. Join us  
for this 26 mile scenic Beg./Inter. bike ride along the Nashua River.  
Bike path is paved. Bikes must be in good working shape. Spare tube,  
repair kit, water and snacks/lunch required. Don't forget money for  
ice cream. Leader: Elaine Cibelli, elaine_cibelli at hotmail.com,  
508-832-9060.

Sat., June 16. Dinner First Movie Second. Status: Open. Saturday June  
16, 2007. Dinner before the show at O'Conner's Restaurant 1160 West  
Boylston Street Worcester, MA meet at 5:00 pm, at dinner we will  
decide on a movie. Please RSVP your attendance by Wednesday June 13,  
2007. No registration required. Leader: Tia Koziak,  
ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Sat., June 16. Dinner First Movie Second. Status: Open. Dinner before  
the show at O'Conner's Restaurant 1160 West Boylston Street Worcester,  
MA meet at 5:00 pm, at dinner we will decide on a movie. Please RSVP  
your attendance by Wednesday June 13, 2007. No registration required.  
Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Sun., June 17. Beginner Hikes. Status: Open. Third in a series of  
monthly very beginner hikes, meet at Mt Wachusett visitor information  
at 10:00. Princeton, MA. Our panoramic summit views include sights of  
Boston to the east. We will take a very easy trail to the top, stop  
often as needed, and have lunch at picnic table at the top of Mt  
Wachusett. Bring/wear hiking boots or high top sneakers, water and  
snacks. Please confirm by Wednesday June 13, 2007. No registration  
required. Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Sun., June 17. Northboro to Harvard Bike Ride. Biking. Status: Open.  
Bike ride Northboro to Harvard, approx. 45 mi., one stop optional,  
intermediate pace. Meet at Rocky's Ace Hardware. Leader: George  
Campbell, Gec124 at gmail.com, 508 393-9811.

Sun., June 17. Very Beginner Hike. Status: Open. Third in a series of  
monthly very beginner hikes, meet at Mt Wachusett visitor information  
at 10:00. Princeton, MA. Wachusett is the highest mountain in  
Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River and stands some 2,006 feet  
above sea level at its peak. Our panoramic summit views include sights  
of Boston to the east. We will take a very easy trail to the top, stop  
often as needed, and have lunch at picnic table at the top of Mt  
Wachusett. Bring/wear hiking boots or high top sneakers, water and  
snacks. Please confirm your attendance no later than Wednesday June  
13, 2007 No registration required. Leader: Tia Koziak,  
ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Tue., June 19. Holden. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open. Meet at the  
Mountview School in Holden on Shrewsbury Street. No registration  
required. Leader: Debbi Moore, debbimoore at juno.com, 508-852-4467.

Wed., June 20. 3rd Wednesday Social. Status: Open. 3rd Wednesday  
Social & New Member Orientation. Status: Open. 7 PM. Northboro  
Historical Society, 50 Main St., Rt.20. Joe Brennion owner of Silver  
Buffalo Gallery in Berlin, will show origins of Native American  
Flutes. Bring dish to share. New Members/Visitors Welcome.  
Registration required for new member orientation (6:30), not for  
potluck. 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., June 21. New Member Monthly Dinner. Status: Open. Diner  
scheduled for June 21, 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. Moderately priced menu. Call for directions  
from your location 508-753-9490. Limited to 20 people so reserve  
early. No registration required. Leader: Tia Koziak,  
ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Thu., June 21. 12th Annual Summer Solstice Hike. Status: Open. 12th  
Annual Summer Solstice sunset hike. Easy to Mod. hike up Mt Wachusett  
~ 900 ft elevation gain. Ltd. space. Rain (Lightning) date Fri., June  
22. Might see sun set over Mt Greylock(3486) highest point in MA.  
Leader: Dave Laska, davelaska at verizon.net, 508 829-9155; Leader: Pat  
Lambert, plambert119 at yahoo.com, 508 366 6164.

Thu., June 21. Littleton Bike Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open.  
Thurs. June 21. Littleton. (Intermed., approx 16 mi.) 6:00 PM. Meet at  
Chip Shots Pub, on rt. 2A. approx 2.5 mi west of 495. No registration  
required. Related Web link. Leader: Bruce Harmon, 508 393-4506.

Thu., June 21. New Member Monthly Dinner. Status: Open. Monthly Diner  
scheduled for June 21, 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. 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 June  
14, 2007. No registration required. Leader: Tia Koziak,  
ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

Sat., June 23. Oldies Concert June 23rd - Johnny Rivers. Status: Open.  
Oldies 103.3 is sponsoring a free concert at the DCR Hatch Shell on  
June 23rd. Let's meet at the MBTA Riverside station on Grove Street in  
Newton, and take the T in.(Directions provided if needed) Time to be  
determined. Leader: Lori Nuzzolillo, pkjane58 at hotmail.com, 508-832-8134.

Sat., June 23. Midstate Trail Series #2. Status: Open. 9 a.m. on trail  
crossing at 4H Club horse barns near Buck Hill in Spencer. From  
Worcester take Rte. 9 toward Spencer, opposite Ragsdale Chevrolet take  
right on Paxton Road for 1.4m. Go left on Gold Nugget Rd for .6m, then  
right on McCormack Rd for 1.9m to 4-H Club parking lot on left. Leave  
some cars here and shuttle to East Hill Road off Pleasantdale Road in  
Rutland. Hike south 5.2m through Treasure Valley and around Thompson  
Pond. No registration required. Related Web link. Leader: Ken Pickren,  
mandmauger at comcast.net, 508-765-6022; Co-leader: Mark Dubois,  
mandmauger at comcast.net, 508-853-9609.

Sat., June 23. Dog Day 6. Status: Open. Meet other AMC dog lovers and  
take Rover for a hike ON LEASH, at Noble View, AMC's 360-acre property  
in Western Mass. We will hike approx 2 1/2-3 hrs on beautiful wooded  
trails, and get a peek at the newly renovated double cottage. Related  
Web link. Leader: Mary Newth, mnewth at netzero.com; Co-leader: Rob  
Robertson.

Sat., June 23. #2 Urban Park Cleanup Series. Status: Open. *** NEW  
DATE *** June 23 (was May 26). 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. Worcester-area  
park TBD. Dress for weather. Optional lunch social after. For further  
details please contact leader to participate. Leader: Mary MacDonald,  
mmacdona at comcast.net, 508-498-4943.

Sun., June 24. Tour de Greylock. Status: Wait Listed. ***NEW DATE***  
June 24 (was June 23). (Interm) Join us for a fun trek in the  
Berkshires. We'll hike about 10 miles over Mt. Prospect, Mt. Williams,  
and Mt. Fitch culminating in a hike to the highest point in  
Massachusetts, Mt Greylock at 3,491 feet. Easy pace with spectacular  
views. Related Web link. Leader: Jack Downing,  
gratefulwarrior at yahoo.com.

Tue., June 26. Worcester-Holden Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open.  
About 11 mi. Meet at Jesse Burkett Little league field next to  
Worcester State College on Chandler Street. Optional pizza after. No  
registration required. Related Web link. Leader: John Gau,  
gau_amc at charter.net, 508 853-6254.

Wed., June 27. 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., June 28. Scales Ride. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open.  
Millbury/Sutton. Meet at Scales Rest., 45 River St., Millbury, MA (off  
122A). Ride through parts of Millbury and scenic Sutton. No  
registration required. Leader: Colette Downing, cmdowning at charter.net,  
508-865-1194.

Fri-Sun., June 29-July 1. Tully Lake Campground. Status: Open. Canoe  
the Tully River or island hop on Tully Lake. Fishing and swimming  
abound. Explore miles of hiking or mountain biking trails, including  
jaunts to nearby waterfalls and scenic overlooks. Tully Lake  
Campground(located about 1 ½ hrs from Worcester), offers walk-in,  
tents-only campsites in a wilderness-like setting, most sites on the  
lake. Centrally located modern bathhouse with toilets, hot showers,  
and drinking water. Canoe and kayak rentals available. $25 per adult,  
$15 per child under 12,for the whole weekend. Includes 2 breakfasts.  
Potluck dinner. Related Web link. Leader: Ed Fanjoy,  
edfanjoy at yahoo.com, 508-842-2186; Co-leader: Pat Fanjoy.

Advanced Notice:

Wed., July 25. 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. Register with leader. Families and new members are  
especially welcome! Related Web link. Leader: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com.

Fri-Sun., August 3-5., Family Fun Weekend at Noble View. Status: Open.  
Singles and sociables welcome, too! Waterfalls, swimming, gentle  
trails, spectacular views, hiking, great company, organized games,  
campfires, fun fun fun! $25 per person includes Fri & Sat lodging in  
fabulous renovated cottage with bedrooms, kitchen facilities, wood  
stoves, living rooms and plenty of space, or in historic farmhouse;  
tenting $15/person. No potable water; outhouses. Food NOT included;  
Sat potluck recommended. New members especially welcome. Limited space  
on first come basis. Refunds offered only if space is filled. Related  
Web link. Leader: Barbara Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281;  
Co-leader: Rob Robertson, cerobertson at comcast.net, 413-549-4963;  
Register with: Barbara Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281; 17  
Breakneck Hill Rd, Southboro, MA 01772.

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.

Sat-Sun., September 8-9., Flags on the 48. Status: Open. (Difficult)  
10+mi possible. Join our Chapter in honoring those who died on Sept 11  
by helping to raise the American flag over one of the White Moutain  
4,000 footers. This trip is being held in conjunction with the Flags  
On 48 organization. Could be an overnight backpack or day hike  
depending upon location. Details will be provided when available.  
Related Web link. Leader: Steve Ciras, worcamchiking at yahoo.com, 508  
769 9351.