[Appies] June Events

[chair at amcworcester.org]

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.

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. 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.

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.

Tue., June 19. Holden. Biking. 6pm start. Status: Open. The new  
meeting spot is the Immanuel Lutheran church, which is at the corner  
of Brattle and Shrewsbury street in Holden.  It's not quite a 1/4 mile  
from the Mountainview school (the original meeting place) Southwest  
towards Worcester on Shrewsbury St. We will park in the upper parking  
lot closer to the radio tower.  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.

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.

Thu., June 21. 12th Annual Summer Solstice Hike. Status: Wait Listed.  
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. 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. 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 to  
be determined. Leader: Lori Nuzzolillo, pkjane58 at hotmail.com,  
508-832-8134.

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. 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. #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.

Mon., June 25. WR Chapter Meeting. 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.  
(Note this is usually held the last Wed. of the month with this  
exception)

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.

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 ormountain biking trails, including  
jaunts to nearbywaterfalls and scenic overlooks. Tully Lake  
Campground(located about 1 ½ hrs from Worcester), offers  
walk-in,tents-only campsites in a wilderness-like setting, mostsites  
on the lake. Centrally located modern bathhouse withtoilets, hot  
showers, and drinking water. Canoe and kayakrentals 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:

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.

Sat-Sun., August 11-12., Camel's Hump and Mt. Mansfield. Status: Open.  
Two day hikes in one weekend! Hike a 4,083 footer in Vermont whose  
summit is shaped like a you know what. Camel's Hump (8 miles rt, 2600  
feet) is the highest undeveloped mountain in Vermont, with no  
structures at the summit. Meet for dinner afterwards. Optional hike up  
Mt Mansfield (6.5 miles rt, 2800 feet) the next day. Do one or both!  
Hikes limited to 10. Lodging on your own or e-mail for ideas. Leader:  
Jack Downing, gratefulwarrior at yahoo.com; Leader: Andy Wojcikowski.

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.

Sat-Sun., September 8-9., Hiker Trail Workshop / AMC Club Wide Trails  
Day. Status: Open. 1 or 2 days...hikers choice. Ever wonder how that  
rock got in just the right spot to take your next step or who built  
that run off channel in just the right spot? Hikers and hike leaders  
have been invited to come join the Trails Committee and the Mass Dept  
of Conservation and Recreation to give your thanks, learn, appreciate  
and pay back those folks behind the scenes. Join us as we help with  
trail maintenance on Wachusett Mtn. You'll have lots of fun and never  
look at a trail the same way again. No experience necessary. Tools  
supplied Bring water, packable lunch/snacks, work gloves, and wear  
sturdy boots and clothing appropriate for conditions. Leader: Steve  
Ciras, worcamchiking at yahoo.com, 508 769 9351.