[Appies] EMS Club Days-Volunteers Needed/Annual Meeting Deadline

[chair at amcworcester.org]

Hi Folks:  Just a friendly reminder that this weekend Fri-Sat. at EMS  
Millbury and Marlboro is Club Day for those interested in getting a  
20% discount on everything in the store.  We need volunteers to help  
work at our table for a couple hours!  Please reply if interested.   
Volunteering is the backbone of this chapter and we need people to  
help us in a variety of ways through leadership, volunteerism, chapter  
youth program (this weekend) and conservation.  Please help out if you  
can....

The deadline for the registration for our annual meeting was  
yesterday.  If you missed it, reply that a check is in the mail  
today and I will hold your spot until Saturday.  We have over 140  
guests so far in what will surely be our biggest turnout ever.  Come  
join the fun!!!

   WORCESTER CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING & SOCIAL Join the Worcester  
Chapter on Saturday, November 17th 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. Send in your  
registration form today. Registration form. Questions? Contact:  
Barbara Dyer, barbaradyer at hotmail.com, 508-735-3281; 17 Breakneck Hill  
Road, Southboro, MA 01772. Please do not call to inquire confirmation  
of your checks received or if cashed.  Tickets will be held at door.

   WEEKEND EVENTS:

   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.

   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. 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. 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. 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.

   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.

   Have a great weekend,

   Barbara Dyer


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