[Appies] AMC September Events
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Wed Sep 12 10:05:39 CDT 2007
SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
HELP WANTED - WEBMASTER FOR WORCESTER CHAPTER WEBSITE
WWW.AMCWORCESTER.ORG. CONTACT JIM WALSH AT HIKERJIM502 at YAHOO.COM FOR
FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION. WEB SKILLS REQUIRED.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 FOR THE GREENWAY CHALLENGE.
CONTACT mmacdona at comcast.net FOR INFORMATION. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO
WORK AT THE AMC TABLE. WWW.GREENWAYCHALLENGE.ORG
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: THURSDAY, OCT. 25 FROM 7-9:00 A.M. FOR
CORRIDOR 9 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST. NEED VOLUNTEER TO WORK AT
THE AMC TABLE. CONTACT BARBARADYER at HOTMAIL.COM IF AVAILABLE.
THU., SEPTEMBER 13. NORTHBOROUGH-BERLIN RIDE. Status: Open. Start
5:45 sharp from Rockies Ace Hardware, 261 W. Main (Rt.20)
Northborough. Fourteen miles at brisk pace to beat the dark. No
registration required. Leader: Pete Lane, lanep at rcn.com, 508-480-8259;
Co-leader: Paul Foulkrod.
FRI-SUN., SEPTEMBER 14-16., VERMONT PADDLING WEEKEND. Status: Open.
Sept. 14 - 16 - Camp for two nights at Wilgus State Park in Ascutney
Vt.(approx. 2 hrs. from Worcester). Enjoy a full day of paddling on
the Connecticut River from Sumner Falls back to the campground (14
miles). It's a beautiful state park with large camp sites along the
Connecticut River. Centrally located bathhouse with toilets and hot
showers. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Cost includes 2 breakfasts
and a cookout/potluck dinner on Saturday night. Please contact
Co-Leader Pat Rheaume for more detailed info. No registration
required. Related Web link. Leader: David Miller,
pagayeur at verizon.net, 508-853-8964; Co-leader: Pat Rheaume,
patriciarheaume at yahoo.com, 978-779-6212; Co-leader: Stuart Howe.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 15. HIKE TROUT BROOK RESERVATION-HOLDEN. Status:
Open. Join us for a morning/afternoon 6 to 7 mile relatively flat hike
through the woods. Appropriate clothing/footwear and water required.
Bring lunch/snacks. Rain cancels. Limited to 15 people. 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., SEPTEMBER 15. JOHNNY APPLESEED WAS HIKER TOO. Status: Open.
Young Members[1]. Johnny Appleseed hiked all across the midwest with
no shoes spreading apples farms, the least we can do is pick them.
Join me in honoring Johnny Appleseed's legacy by picking apples at the
Brookfield Apple Orchard. No registration required. Leader: Tim Smith,
fitzwoodle at yahoo.com, 508-344-2550.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 15. DINNER FIRST MOVIE SECOND. Status: Open. Dinner
before the show at O'Conner's Restaurant 1160 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA meet at 5:30 pm, at dinner we will decide on a movie.
Please RSVP your attendance by Wednesday September 10, 2007 No
registration required. Leader: Tia Koziak.
SUN., SEPTEMBER 16. MIDSTATE TRAIL SERIES #11. Status: Open. Meet
at NOON in first parking lot at Windblown X-C Ski Area on Rte 123, New
Ipswich, N.H. Hike south over Temple Mtn. range-look for stone
furniture- and back to Windblown, about 7m. No registration required.
Leader: Marie Auger, mandmauger at comcast.net, 978-874-5629; Leader:
Mark Dubois.
SUN., SEPTEMBER 16. JUSTICE HILL. Status: Open. Intermediate (12-13
mph)ride thru scenic hills and vales of Sterling, Princeton, Holden.
Approx. 20 mi. Leader: John Gau, gau_amc at charter.net, 508 853-6254.
SUN., SEPTEMBER 16. NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY HIKE. Status: Open. Photo
hike at Crow Hill in Leominster State Forest. Photograph the rock
climbers from the trails below, or follow the MidState trail to the
top of the cliffs for great views of the pond and local hills. Wear
sturdy shoes, sunscreen and bugspray. Bring water, snacks, your
camera, a windbreaker, and hiking sticks if you plan to climb trails
around the cliffs. Cliffs range between 20-110 feet in height. Cracks,
slabs, steep faces, bouldering, this place has it all! From boston
take Route 2 west. Take exit 28, then turn left onto Route 31 south in
Leominster. Go about 2 miles and park on left at pond or further south
on right. No registration required. Leader: Kiirja Paananen,
khatru24 at yahoo.com, 978-582-9248; Co-leader: Bill Zahavi,
b.zahavi at gmail.com, 508-335-8343.
SUN., SEPTEMBER 16. BEGINNER BIKE RIDE. Status: Open. Come out for
a fun day on the East Bay Bike Path beginner ride 14.5 miles one way,
totally flat along the ocean. Group decision on total length to be
completed. Leader Mary MacDonald, Co-Lead Jean McInerney. Contact Jean
for details jemcinerney at verizon.net Leader: Mary MacDonald; Co-leader:
Jean McInerney, jemcinerney at verizon.net.
MON., SEPTEMBER 17. CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING. Status: Open. CPR
and First Aid training is required for AMC Chapter Youth Program
Leaders and a useful skill for personal, professional and recreational
activities. A class is being offered on Monday, September 17th,
6-10pm, by "Safety Trainers" at the National Safety Council in West
Boylston. Certification is for 2 years. Cost is $55 for AMC members.
Scholarships may be available. No registration required. Leader: Deb
Phaup, dphaup at verizon.net, 978-988-0640; Register with: Deb Phaup,
dphaup at verizon.net, 978-988-0640.
WED., SEPTEMBER 19. 3RD WEDNESDAY SOCIAL. Status: Open. 3rd
Wednesday Social & New Member Orientation. Status: Open. 7 pm.
Northboro Historical Society, 50 Main St., Rt.20. Stephanie Keimig
will present her Katahdin winter ascent. Bring dish to share. New
members/visitors welcome. Registration required for 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., SEPTEMBER 20. NEW MEMBER DINNER. Status: Open. Leo Turo's
Restaurante 6:30 pm , 11 Bracket Court Worcester, MA. Prices range
from $9.95. Moderately priced menu. Call for directions from your
location 508-753-9490. Limited to 20 people so reserve early. Please
RSVP no later than September 17, 2007 No registration required.
Leader: Tia Koziak, ma2622 at charter.net, 508-981-1152.
THU., SEPTEMBER 20. HUDSON-BERLIN BIKE RIDE. Status: Open. Start
5:45 sharp from Park & Ride at Rt.62 and I-495. Brisk pace to beat the
dark. Last Thursday night ride of the season, ~14 rolling miles
through Hudson and Berlin followed by dinner at the Horseshoe Pub. No
registration required. Leader: John Gau, gau_amc at charter.net;
Co-leader: Peter Zacharia, pzac at charter.net.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 22. MIDSTATE TRAIL SERIES #12. Status: Open. 10
a.m. at Midstate parking lot on Rte 119 by Mount Watatic in
Ashburnham. From intersection with Rte 101, take Rte 119 west 1.6
miles (opposite Pierce Rd). Wapack Trail south over Barrett Mtn. and
back to Watatic, about 9m. Bring lunch! No registration required.
Leader: Marie Auger, mandmauger at comcast.net, 978-874-5629; Leader: Pat
Lambert.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 22. #4 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." at Tacoma
Street Park in cooperation with the Great Worcester Land Trust
Project. Tools and protective gloves supplied. Dress for weather.
Related Web link. Leader: Mary MacDonald, mmacdona at comcast.net.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 22. DOG DAY 6. Status: Open. Trout Brook
Reservation Holden, MA. Let's get those dogs out. Meet with other dog
owners for hiking on approximately 6 miles of wooded trail, relatively
level, no real hills. Well-behaved dogs ON LEASH welcome. Must
register hiker and dog with leader. Related Web link. Leader: Mary
Newth, mnewth at netzero.com, 508-756-7385; Co-leader: Mary Coz.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 22. A SUGARHOUSE AND A HIKE. Status:/ Canceled./
Young Members[2]. Tucked away in the southwestern corner of New
Hampshire is one of the state's largest state parks and pancakes. Join
me on a trip to my friends family farm
http://www.stuartandjohnssugarhouse.com/for pancakes and then a hike
in Mt. Pisgah State Forest No registration required. Leader: Tim
Smith, fitzwoodle at yahoo.com, 508-344-2550.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 22. PLUM ISLAND BIKE RIDE. Status: Open. Young
Members[3]. Join us for a leisurely bike ride through Salisbury and
Newburyport on route to Plum Island. All bikes welcome. Appoximately
32 miles, RT. We will stop for lunch at a local eatery. Leader:
Kristen Toohey, kris2e at aol.com; Co-leader: Paul Gross,
paulgross2 at charter.net; Register with: Kristen Toohey, kris2e at aol.com.
MON., SEPTEMBER 24. MNHS - DOUGLAS STATE FOREST. Status: Open.
Young Members[4]. Meet @ 6:30 p.m. for a leisurely walk in Douglas
State Forest. Directions on website (see below). Woodlands &
swamplands abound (so can bugs, so please bring spray). This park
borders both RI & CT, though we'll only be in those states if we're
lost. Please bring water & dress appropriately. No registration
required. Related Web link. Leader: Meg Germain, meggo806 at yahoo.com,
508-330-9279; Co-leader: Paul Gross, pdgross2 at charter.net.
WED., SEPTEMBER 26. 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.
FRI-SUN., SEPTEMBER 28-30., BERK & WORC CHAPTER FAMILY FUN
WEEKEND AT NOBLE VIEW. Status: Open. Singles and sociables welcome,
too! Waterfalls, gentle trails, spectacular views, hiking, great
company, organized activities, campfires, fun! $45pp adult, $25pp
child 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., SEPTEMBER 29. MIDSTATE TRAIL SERIES #13. Status: Open. 9am.
at trail crossing at Rte 12 in Ashburnham. From Rte 12 in Fitchburg,
head north toward Ashburnham for 4.9m, watch for corner of Jewell Hill
Road on right w/ traffic island. Hike south over Fisher Hill and Mount
Hunger, 6.7m, back to Route 12. No registration required. Leader: Toby
Mushrush, mandmauger at comcast.net, 978-227-4776; Leader: Jeanne
Gilleney-Decenzo, 508-852-6882.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 29. 3RD ANNUAL WORCESTER TEAM GREENWAY CHALLENGE.
Status: Open. We need YOU! 3RD Annual AMC Worcester Team Triathlon.
You are invited to run, paddle, and cycle through one of the most
beautiful and historic sections of New England - the Blackstone River
Valley. Please join us as an AMC Worcester Team Member for the
Blackstone Valley's Fall Classic Triathlon - the Greenway Challenge.
We especially need RUNNERS who can complete 6 miles and be able to
continue to enjoy the day with the rest of the team. Our team is in
the Recreational Division. Want a day with a lot of fun and a maybe a
little competition? Related Web link. Leader: Mary MacDonald,
mmacdona at comcast.net.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 29. A SUGARHOUSE AND A HIKE. Status: Open. Young
Members[5]. Tucked away in the southwestern corner of New Hampshire is
one of the state's largest state parks and pancakes. Join me on a trip
to my friends family farm http://www.stuartandjohnssugarhouse.com/for
pancakes and then a hike in Mt. Pisgah State Forest No registration
required. Leader: Tim Smith, fitzwoodle at yahoo.com, 508-344-2550.
SUN., SEPTEMBER 30. WEST BROOKFIELD-QUABBIN FOLIAGE RIDE. Status:
Open. Interm., 35 miles, some hills. This should be close to peak
foliage season! Ride backroads of Brookfield, New Braintree, Ware and
Hardwick, over the only covered bridge in Central MA.Bring a light
picnic lunch, as we plan to stop at Quabbin reservoir. Leader: John
Wojdak, bike_ski_trek at yahoo.com, 508 867-5854.
SUN., SEPTEMBER 30. OUTDOOR EXPO - STURBRIDGE, MA
www.fawnsociety.com. Great family event. Hikes through Wells State
Park. Contact Jerry.Knouse at NEMoves.com[6] for more information or for
space.
PROGRAMS AND 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. 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.
FRI-MON., OCTOBER 5-8., COLUMBUS DAY AT THE MAINE HOUSE. Status:
Open. Join us for another beautiful fall weekend at the Maine House on
the shore of lake Christopher. Trip includes three night's lodging
(bed linens provided), three breakfasts and lunches and two dinners.
$150 pp. Cozy couples rooms and comfy bunks. Activities include hikng
a 4000 footer, and bike rides 40 miles one day and 50-80 miles the
next. Other activities available.Information about the Maine Houses
at: http://www.themainehouses.com[7]. For information and
registration, follow link below. Related Web link. Leader: Tom
Zumwalt, 508-835-5429; Co-leader: Mary Mac Donald,
mmacdona at comcast.net; Co-leader: Pat Lambert; Register with: Mary Mac
Donald, mmacdona at comcast.net; 3206 Maplebrook Rd, Bellingham, MA 02019.
FRI-MON., OCTOBER 12-14., AMC FALL GATHERING AT THE HIGHLAND CENTER
IN CRAWFORD NOTCH. Status: Open. Hikes and programs all weekend with
AMC Adventure Guides and volunteer leaders, technical climbs,
sightseeing, Club-wide meetings, equipment consignment shop and a
Saturday evening performance by Sha Riordan of "Up to the Mountains".
Up to the Mountains is a one-woman show written & performed by Sha
Riordan which explores the lives & times of women who pioneered and
settled the White Mountains. The stories of these pioneer women are
told by a special guest from the past, Maggie Doyle, a fictitious
Irish immigrant & hired girl to Dolly & Hayes Copp for 28 years.
Maggie takes us back to the fateful November night in 1881 when Dolly
& Hayes celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She weaves comedy,
drama, history, romance and juicy gossip to tell the stories of Dolly
& other White Mountain women pioneers. Sha Riordan, a Theatre Arts
teacher in West Newbury, MA, has worked for over 25 years in
performing arts education and has given several performances for AMC
audiences. She is also an active AMC info volunteer, often found at
the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center or the Hermit Lake Shelter."
Call 603-466-2727, mention Fall Gathering group reservation #67573.
Lodging information. Individual meals may also be ordered: see
http://www.amc-nh.org[8] for more details. The special package rates
are only offered until September 12, so register early to reserve your
place. The Highland Center will also offer special pricing for
attendees who would like to arrive early or stay on after the
Gathering to enjoy fall activities in the Whites. See
http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/lodges/highland/index.cfm[9] for
Highland Center info. L.L. Bean hiking gear and clothing is available
for loan to guests staying at the Highland Center, from boots to hats
and everything in between, plus packs, poles, stoves and more!
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.
Links:
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[1] http://www.amcworcester.org/ym/index.htm
[2] http://www.amcworcester.org/ym/index.htm
[3] http://www.amcworcester.org/ym/index.htm
[4] http://www.amcworcester.org/ym/index.htm
[5] http://www.amcworcester.org/ym/index.htm
[6] mailto:Jerry.Knouse at NEMoves.com
[7] http://www.themainehouses.com/
[8] http://www.amc-nh.org/
[9] http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/lodges/highland/index.cfm
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