[Appies] AMC November Newsletter and Events

[chair at amcworcester.org]

   Dear Members:  I will try to be brief for my last newsletter as I  
will be retiring soon from the Chapter Chair position at our annual  
meeting November 17.  A special goodbye and well wishes to all our  
members who have been a pleasure to serve.  I could not have done the  
job without the support of our Executive Committee, volunteers,  
leaders and staff at the AMC.  For my colleagues I give a very special  
thanks! It has been a wonderful experience and I made many great  
friends in the process.  This completes my two year term and I  
confidently turn over our chapter leadership to our incoming Chapter  
Chair Sharon Foster.  I am sure you will welcome Sharon as you did  
me.  She can be reached at sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com[1].

   Please join us for our biggest event of the year! Our annual  
meeting, social and dance is coming Sat. Nov. 17 from 6-11 at The  
Manor in West Boylston.  It will be a rockin good time with the same  
band as last year "The Insiders".   We will pay tribute to our leaders  
and welcome our incoming executive board.  With over 100 guests at  
this time, be sure to get in your registration forms by the deadline  
November 7.  Space is still available and all are welcome including  
non-members.  See our web page for details and registration forms.   
http://www.amcworcester.org[2].

   Congratulations to our Young Member's Webmaster Kristen Toohey for  
receiving Volunteer of the Month.  A special thanks for all you do  
Kristen.  The web site looks great!   
http://www.amcworcester.org/ym/[3].  Other honorable mentions for  
volunteer of the month go to Marie Auger, Duke Charbonneau, and Phil  
Leavitt.  We will be selecting our winners over the last year at our  
annual meeting for a special prize of a complimentary trip to any AMC  
destination.  We will also be announcing our "Appie of the Year".  
Congratulations to all who have been nominated this year.  Keep up the  
good work!

   NOVEMBER EVENTS:

   FRI., NOVEMBER 2. MOVIE NIGHT. Status: Open. Blackstone Valley 14  
Cinemas 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 November 1, 2007  
Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 3. WARE RIVER. Status: Open. Day trip from Barre to  
Gilbertville, passing historic King Philip's camp and portaging around  
a mill dam. Leader: David Miller, pagayeur at verizon.net, 508-853-8964.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 3. MIDSTATE TRAIL SERIES #18. Status: Open. Meet at  
9 a.m. at Barre Falls Dam. From Rte. 68, take Rte. 62 west for 2.2  
miles. Take left on entrance road, and park in first lot on left, just  
before dam. Leave some cars drive back down to the corner of Route 62  
and Ball Hill Road in Princeton. For a shorter [4+ mile] alternative,  
leave extra car at corner of Route 68 and Intervale Road. Hike south  
8.5 miles over back roads and through Ware River watershed. No  
registration required. Leader: Barbara Day, mandmauger at comcast.net,  
508-987-0549; Leader: Andrew Herbert, 508-829-2374; Leader: Tia  
Koziak, 508-981-1152.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 3. CHAPTER LEADERSHIP TRAINING. Status: Open.  
Calling all potential leaders and co-leaders. Do you have a favorite  
spot you would like to share? Then join us for our leadership training  
program. Did you know all of our activies are organized by volunteer  
leaders? Consider becoming a leader and sharing your favorite places.  
This one day class is targeted for those who would like to lead local  
single day activities such as hikes, walks, bike rides, ski trips and  
paddling. We will cover topics such as planning and running a trip,  
group dynamics and other key leadership topics. Location: Riverbend  
Farm, Uxbridge, MA. Space is limited, register by Oct 26th. Leader:  
Sharon Foster, sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 3. NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBER HIKE-UPTON STATE  
FOREST. Status: Open. Join us for a Scenic 5-6 mile easy to moderate  
loop hike. All hikers welcome. Some rocky portions and easy climbs  
with a total elevation gain of 200+ feet. Water, snack and proper  
footwear required. Dress in appropriate breathable clothing according  
to weather. Related Web link. Leader: Elaine Cibelli,  
elaine_cibelli at hotmail.com, 508-832-9060; Co-leader: Dawn Foster,  
dawnfoster at charter.net, 508-248-9340.

   SAT-SUN., NOVEMBER 3-4., PINE HILL TRAIL WORK. Status: Open. 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. Learn the mechanical  
advantage of moving rocks with a griphoist and highline system.  
Tremendous opportunity to be involved in a local project whose results  
will be around for decades. Tools and training available, bring lunch,  
water, and work gloves. Meet at Wachusett Mtn. Visitors Center, 8:30  
to 4:00. No registration required. Leader: Steve Crowe,  
sunshineturf at 110.net, 508-892-3042.

   SUN., NOVEMBER 4. GRAND TOUR OF MONADNOCK. Status: Open. 8.0 miles.  
Explore Mt. Monadnock on both beaten and not so beaten paths. Bring  
2-3 liters of water, trail lunch, snacks. Appropriate hiking gear  
(e.g., hiking boots - not sneakers, no cotton) required. Limited to 8.  
Rain cancels. Related Web link. Leader: Pat Lambert,  
plambert119 at yahoo.com, 508 366 6164.

   SUN., NOVEMBER 4. SUNDAY DINNER AT BREW CITY. Status: Open. Sunday  
Dinner at Brew City. Meet at the Brew City Grill on 104 Shrewsbury  
St., Worcester at 6p.m. Leader: Lori Nuzzolillo, pkjane58 at hotmail.com.

   SUN., NOVEMBER 4-DECEMBER 23. YOGA. Status: Open. Yoga for Fitness:  
Sundays, 10-11 am. In this series of eight one-hour classes, we'll use  
yoga to improve our strength, balance, flexibility, and mental  
clarity. This fitness-centric style of yoga is adaptable and suitable  
to most abilities. Class size is limited. Location: YMCA Camp  
Harrington, West Boylston MA. A one-time fee of $25 for will be  
collected at the first class meeting. Registration is required.  
Leader: Colleen Mclaughlin, amc_ne at yahoo.com, 508-820-1585; Register  
with: Bill Zahavi, b.zahavi at gmail.com, 508-335-8343.

   FRI - SUN. NOV. 9-10.  EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS (EMS) UPGRADE YOUR  
GEAR SALE with 20% off on all merchandise for club members (bring your  
ID).  Check out the Millbury and Marlboro stores.  Call stores  
directly for more info.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 10. HIKE THE WAPACK TRAIL. Status: Open. Hike the  
Wapack from Rt. 119 in Ashburnham to Rt. 124 in New Ipswitch NH. 8+  
miles lots of ups and downs. Nice views from ridge. Will be spotting  
cars. No registration required. Leader: Steve Gabis,  
gabis66 at verizon.net, 508-869-3334.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 10. FOOTHILLS THEATRE. Status: Open. Ticket Price  
$32.00 - $35.00. "As Bees In Honey Drown" Evan Wyler has just  
published his first book and he is being touted as the `hot new thing'  
in celebrity circles. Into his life comes the fabulous and mysterious  
Alexa Vere de Vere, an amalgamation of Auntie Mame, Holly Golightly,  
and Sally Bowles who decends on this new celebrity and transforms him  
into a player-and the writer of her biography. What follows is a funny  
look into our society's obsession with choosing style over substance.  
Optional meet for diner before the show at 6:00 pm at Viva Bene, 144  
Commercial Street, Worcester,MA Leader: Tia Koziak,  
ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 10. CHAPTER YOUTH PROGRAM TRAINING. Status: Open. If  
you'd like to help make a difference in the life of a child ages 6-18,  
by leading hikes other or activities for youth organizations and  
schools, CYP Training is required. Class is offered Saturday, November  
10th, 9am to 3pm in Southbridge, MA. Leader: Deb Phaup,  
dphaup at verizon.net, 978-988-0640; Co-leader: Deb Phaup,  
dphaup at verizon.net, 978-988-0640.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 10. WINTER HIKING PROGRAM. Status: Open. 1-4 PM.  
Winter Hiking. Learn about how to stay comfortable in any weather.  
Experience the magic of hiking the mountains during the winter months.  
This afternoon course will review clothing, equipment, safety, trip  
planning, and nutrition. Scheduled follow-up hikes will allow you to  
put your new found knowledge to the test. Some 3-season hiking  
experience desired. Treasure Valley in Rutland. $10. Leader: Jim  
Walsh, hikerjim502 at yahoo.com.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 10. BUFFUMVILLE DAM. Status: Open. Moderate day hike  
around Buffumville Lake. Typical New England forest trail with rocks,  
roots, water and mud possible. Water proof boots recommended. Hike is  
~7 mi. with opt out at 4 mi. Carry plenty of water and a lunch. Well  
behaved dogs ON LEASH welcome. Must register dog with leader. Related  
Web link. Leader: Mary Newth, mnewth at netzero.com; Co-leader: TBD.

   SUN., NOVEMBER 11. NEW & PROSPECTIVE HIKE-WEST HILL DAM,  
UXBRIDGE. Status: Open. All are welcome for this 4.8 mile Woodland  
Trail at West Hill Dam, 518 Hartford Ave in Uxbridge. Trail has  
rolling terrain, mostly wooded with no steep hills. One small section  
requires road traverse over bridge. See link for directions. Dress in  
breathable layers. Water required. Bring snacks/lunch. Register for  
meeting time. Related Web link. Leader: Elaine Cibelli,  
elaine_cibelli at hotmail.com, 508-832-9060; Co-leader: Dawn Foster,  
dawnfoster at charter.net, 508-248-9340.

   SUN., NOVEMBER 11. RUTLAND MTN BIKING. Biking. Status: Open.  
Approx. 2 hrs, 11+ miles on trails, dirt and paved roads.  
Non-technical but physical fitness and some skill required. Related  
Web link. Leader: John Gau, gau_amc at charter.net, 508 853-6254.

   SUN., NOVEMBER 11. PHOTO HIKE AT WILLARD BROOK STATE FOREST.  
Status: Open. Photo Hike at Willard Brook State Forest in Ashby MA -  
Meet at 9:30am at Damon Pond Parking area on Rte. 119, Ashby, approx  
.5 miles beyond the Townsend line. Loop approximately 4 miles. Terrain  
includes ponds, waterfall, scenic trail along the brook, a moderate  
hill climb and rocky logging roads. Wear waterproof hiking boots,  
gloves, hat and windbreaker. Bring water, snacks and hiking sticks.  
Because this is a photo hike rain, or heavily overcast conditions  
cancels. Reserve a place by November 9. Click Related Web Link for  
map. No registration required. Related Web link. Leader: Kiirja  
Paananen, khatru24 at yahoo.com, 978-582-9248; Co-leader: Bill Zahavi,  
b.zahavi at gmail.com, 508-335-8343.

   THU., NOVEMBER 15. MONTHLY DINNER. Status: Open. 6:30 pm Block Five  
Bistro, 139 Green Street, Worcester, MA This is a bistro style  
restaurant with an eclectic spin on traditional American fare. Prices  
range from $9.95. Moderately priced menu. Limited to 20 people so  
reserve early. Please RSVP no later than November 12, 2007 Related Web  
link. Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.

   SAT., NOVEMBER 17. WORCESTER CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING/SOCIAL. Status:  
Open. Join the Worcester Chapter for our annual bash with dinner at  
The Manor Banquet Hall followed by our brief annual meeting and  
dancing to The Insiders. Last year was a huge success so don't delay  
this year and join the fun. All are welcome. Registration required  
w/downloaded form. Members cost $25 incl. dinner/dancing. $30  
non-member. Annual meeting and social - free. Time 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.  
Make non-refundable check payable to AMC Worcester Chapter. The  
Insiders are a six-piece band with a unique, full sound. Featuring  
sax, keyboards, guitar, drums, bass, vocals, who specialize in fun,  
danceable covers of songs from the 60s to the present. Click Related  
Web Link to Register: Related Web link. Leader: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281; Register with: Barbara Dyer,  
barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281; 17 Breakneck Hill Road,  
Southboro, MA 01772.

   SAT-SUN., NOVEMBER 17-18., SOLO WILDERNESS FIRST AID. Status: Open.  
Learn how to manage an emergency in the backcountry from qualified  
Solo instructors. This comprehensive two day course at Camp Harrington  
in Boylston, MA covers standard emergency care with an emphasis on  
backcountry long-term care and evacuation. Fees incl., course  
instruction and meals. Related Web link. Leader: Debora Herlihy,  
debora_herlihy at yahoo.com, 508-380-1193.

   WED., NOVEMBER 21. 3RD WEDNESDAY SOCIAL. Status: Open. 3rd  
Wednesday Social & New Member orientation. Status: Open. 7PM.  
Northboro Historical Society, 50 Main St., Rt.20. Sharon Foster/Mike  
Jones will present their trip to MT. Kilimanjaro. Bring dish to shar.  
New menbers/visitors welcome. Registration required for orientation  
(6:30), not for potluck. Register with Jean McInerney (508-753-2639 or  
jemcinerney at verizon.net  Leader: Fred Mezynski, fmezynski at yahoo.com,  
508 853-6098; Co-leader: John Nieman, jhnatlc at verizon.net, 508-835-3352.

   FRI-SUN., NOVEMBER 23-25., ANNUAL THANKSGIVING WEEKEND HUT TRIP.  
Status:/ Wait Listed./ (Moderate) Let's do Thanksgiving all over  
again! We are going back to Zealand Hut this year. Join us for a  
weekend of hiking,socializing & great food. Meet Friday Morning (so  
you can enjoy Thanksgiving Thur. with your families) and hike into  
Zealand Hut (2.7 or 6.3 miles, depending on whether road is open),  
opt. afternoon hike to Thoreau Falls. Sat. we will hike to Mt. Zealand  
stopping at Zeacliff to enjoy the views, and then return to the hut  
for Turkey Dinner with all the fixings. Cost $85 members, $95  
non-members includes 2 nights lodging (self-service), 2 dinners and 2  
breakfasts. Please reserve by Oct 20th, payment in full req. to  
reserve spot. Leader: Sharon Foster, sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com, 978  
562-4494; Leader: Mike Jones.

   SUN., NOVEMBER 25. WEST WACHUSETT MTN BIKE. Biking. Status: Open.  
Approx. 11+miles, 2+ hours, paved and dirt roads,hilly. Quiet back  
roads west of Mt. Wachusett to Westminister. Weather permitting.  
Leader: John Gau, gau_amc at charter.net, 508 853-6254.

   Goodbye and Thanks AMC!  I'll see you at the annual meeting or on  
the trails......

   Barbara Dyer/Chapter Chair

    
                                                                                                                                          



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[1] mailto:sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com
[2] http://www.amcworcester.org/
[3] http://www.amcworcester.org/ym/

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