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SATURDAY – APRIL 17 – DEMONSTRATION AND TRY DISC
GOLF
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAY 1ST
SATURDAY - APRIL 17 - 10:30 AM - EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT THE LANDING:
Make plans now to join us for a day of learning and fun. There will be
crafts, music, face painting, live animals, prizes, and more. Entrance and
all activities are free. Meet the group at the front entrance to the Landing
at 10:30. Find the booth that Judy M. is in and support her. Event needs a
leader that day but if you have questions call Diane J. home 821-6707
SATURDAY – APRIL 24 – 8:00 AM - PAINT THE TOWN – This is a
service project in connection with the Jacksonville Housing Partnership. We
will be painting the outside of a home in the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood
off of Soutel Drive. Participants in this project are elderly and own their
own homes. They are unable to do the work for them selves. We will meet at
8:00 am at the ball field between Beverly Hills Community Center and
Rutledge H. Pearson Elem. School on Spottswood Rd. Maps will be available
prior to the event. You will receive a “Paint the Town” t-shirt and lunch.
After lunch you are excused for the day. Judy M H-398-2750, W-630-1212 x
3897
SUNDAY – APRIL 25 – 3:30 PM – PADDLE 6 MILE CREEK – We’ll do an early
evening paddle and maybe see lots of wild life. Be ready to leave McDonalds
on San Jose and Loretto Road at 3:30 PM. We'll caravan to 6 Mile Creek to
put in. After paddling the creek some may decide to eat dinner at The Crab
Shack. Rentals are NOT available. Bring plenty of water and bug spray.
Leader: Earlene V 998-4244 Home 614-8629 Cell e.Veltman@comcast.net
SATURDAY – MAY 1 – DEMONSTRATION AND TRY DISC GOLF – Come try disc
golf on this 18-hole layout includes open and tree-lined fairways through
the park on a course carefully designed to challenge all levels of players.
Demonstration will be by an experienced player. Meet at the District II
Regional Park (The Dunes) at 11751 McCormick Road (Arlington) at 10am.
Leader – Diane J. Home 821-6707
MONDAY – MAY 3 – 6:30 PM – SUNSET-MOONRISE FROM THE TOP OF THE ST
AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE – On Monday, May 3, we will meet at the St.
Augustine Lighthouse at 6:30 PM for a special tour. We will tour the museum,
gift shop and view artifacts until we climb to the top where we will be
served champagne, apple juice, cheese, crackers, grapes, etc. We will see
beautiful scenery for miles plus the sunset and moonrise. Afterward, we may
go out to dinner at a local restaurant. The cost is $15.00 per person and
must be paid to me by Saturday, May 1. The maximum number of participants is
30. Directions: Cross the Bridge of Lions and go 1.4 miles, turn left onto
Red Cox Road and go 0.2 miles. The lighthouse is on the left side of the
street. For more information, Leader – Ray H 610-9400
WEDNESDAY – MAY 5 – 7:00 PM - GENERAL MEETING – 7:00 Pm – BACK TO
REGENCY: Meet at the Regency Square Branch Library, 9900 Regency
Square Blvd.(east of Monument Rd.) to discuss the past events, future events
and other information. All members, new members and prospective members are
encouraged to attend. After the meeting, all are encouraged to go to a
local Restaurant for socializing, coffee, dessert, late dinner or a snack.
Call the Membership chairman for additional information. Membership
Chairman: Diane J - Home 821-6707
SATURDAY – MAY 8 – 8:30 AM – BIKE JEKYLL ISLAND – Bike ride for the
day through different parts of the island including the beach marshland,
river and through the historic district. Bring water, snacks and a picnic
lunch or eat at a sandwich shop. Minimal fee to get on the island. Rental
bikes are available. Meet at Denny’s at the Airport Road and I-95 by 8:00 AM
if you want breakfast. We will be leaving there at 8:30 AM. Leader – Janice
Lannom 220-3984 after 7 PM
THURSDAY MAY 13 THROUGH SATURDAY MAY 22 – 7:00 AM – BACKPACK THE
FOOTHILLS TRAIL: This is a trip for experienced backpackers only. This
is a 76-mile trail on the North Carolina/ South Carolina border. There are
elevation climbs of 2000-3000 ft. We will leave at 7am on May 13th and be
ready to start the trip on May 14. Hopefully we will be able to do the
entire 76 miles in a week. Leader – Judy M H-398-2750, W-630-1212 x 3897.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY - MAY 14-15 - CAMPING AT KEY WEST - Bahia Honda
State Park 2 Nights, Hotel in Key West 1 Night: The dates for this camping
trip have been confirmed and I have reserved 3 sites at Bahia Honda State
Park for Friday May 14th and Saturday May 15th. Plans are to go to Key West
on Sunday and spend a night there at the El Rancho Motel. Hotel
reservations are to be made on your own. More info will be forthcoming.
Please let me know ASAP if you are definitely interested in the camping
portion of this trip. I will also need a Deposit of $20 per person at your
earliest convenience to reserve your spot. There are a limited number of
spaces available and many people have already signed up to go. Leader: Mary
M 737-0122 Home 733-2650 x262 Work
SATURDAY – MAY 15 – 9:00 AM – PADDLE DURBAN CREEK – Join us for a
canoe/kayak trip on Durban Creek. We will paddle to Clark’s Fish Camp for
lunch. Meet at the parking lot of Burlington Coat Factory (formerly Waccamaw)
on Old St. Augustine Road at I-295. Rentals are not available. Call leader
for head count. Co-Leaders – Herb T 880-5926 – Vicky A 880-4434 cell day of
event 955-2132
SATURDAY – MAY 22 – 8:00 AM – SANTE FE PADDLE – Leisurely paddle down
the scenic Sante Fe River. There will be a cost for the shuttle service for
those that bring your own boats. Rentals are available. Bring water, sun
block bug spray. We will meet and leave from Hardee’s on Lane Avenue. Leader
– Gene Messer 998-2312
SUNDAY – MAY 23 – 8:30 AM – HIKING AT BULOW PLANTATION – Ruins
Historic State Park (Bunnell) and then Bulow Creek State Park (Ormond
Beach). Onto Daytona Beach Boardwalk for late lunch & Skyride View of the
ocean. Meet at McDonald's on Rt. 1 at the Avenues Mall at 8:30 AM. Bring
snacks & plenty of water for Scenic Nature Trails.
Suntan lotion and Bug spray also advised. Then it is on to a scenic look at
Historical Ruins and the huge Fairchild Live Oak. Beautiful drive & good
times in Daytona Beach with friends. Leader - Mary M H. 733-0122 C.
343-6015
FRIDAY THRU MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – MAY 28 – MAY 31 – CAMP IN WARM
SPRINGS, GEORGIA: Camping at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park,
Warm Springs, GA and visiting Callaway Gardens. Leaving on Friday 5/28,
camping Fri, Sat. and Sun, returning on Monday 5/1 (holiday). Camping or
motel reservations are necessary and should be made on your own. If you
need assistance or have any questions contact me at greyhown99 'at' aol.com, use
camping as the subject or you may be deleted, I don't accept e-mail from
just any strange person, :) or I may be reached on my cell phone at
904-502-5610. Leader – John G 502-5610
SATURDAY – MAY 29 – 10:00 AM - BIKE SAN MARCO – We’ll meet at the
Atlanta Bread Factory at San Jose and University Boulevard (Lakewood). There
is a bike path 90% of the way. We’ll have lunch at European Street at
approximately noon. Call leaders before Saturday so they know to expect you.
Co-Leaders – Vicky A 880-4434 - Herb T 880-5926 cell day of event 955-2132
WEDNESDAY – JUNE 2nd – 7:00 pm - GENERAL MEETING – BACK TO
REGENCY: Meet at the Regency Square Branch Library, 9900 Regency
Square Blvd.(east of Monument Rd.) to discuss the past events, future events
and other information. All members, new members and prospective members are
encouraged to attend. After the meeting, all are encouraged to go to a
local Restaurant for socializing, coffee, dessert, late dinner or a snack.
Call the Membership chairman for additional information. Membership
Chairman: Diane J - Home 821-6707
FRIDAY – JUNE 4 – 6:30 PM - “PUNCH UP” YOUR PLANNING MEETING – Come
and plan some fun activities for the group. The theme will be the letter
“P”. All participants are invited to get creative with their attire…come in
pink, purple or pink and purple “PJs”. We will be offering a potpourri of
palatable pleasures beginning with “P” DIRECTIONS: Take 295 towards Orange
Park. Take the Blanding exit heading towards Orange Park Mall. Go to the
light at Kingsley Ave/Loch Rane make a right. (There will be a K-Mart on the
right at the light) Go to the gate and say you are going to the Algires at
517 Oakmont Drive. Follow country Club Blvd till it dead ends at the large
fountain. (There is a circle around the fountain.) Go right (one way only)
take the second road on your right. (Also called Country Club Blvd) follow
that to Oakmont (sub development) the street is Greystone make a left. Go to
the stop sign turn right go to the last house on the right before the
cul-de-sac begins. 517 Oakmont Drive. Co-Leaders: Terry A and Katie D
276-9760 Miskitty904 'at' AOL.com
SATURDAY – JUNE 5 – 7:30 AM – HIKE CUMBERLAND ISLAND – Cumberland
Island National Seashore Hike, Saturday, June 5th. The departure will be
from Hardee’s on Merrill Road at 7:30 a.m. If you have never been to
Cumberland Island, you are in for a treat - a guided, historic tour lead by
a ranger; then, lush woodlands and/or miles of sparkling, sandy beach for
hiking - your choice. You will probably see wild horses, hogs, armadillos,
turkeys, maybe a deer and lots of shore birds. Great for the
photographers. Don't forget a hat, insect repellant, plenty of water and
food for snacking and lunch -- none of these items are available on the
Island. The ferry leaves St. Mary, GA at 9:00 a.m. and returns from
Cumberland about 4:45 p.m. Prices for the ferry are $12.00 Adult, $ 9.00
Senior [65 and over] (Golden Age/Golden Access card holders receive 50%
discount, National Parks Pass not applicable.) Also, a $4.00 day use fee
will be charged. Eight spots have been reserved, but hopefully, more will
be available. Will need your money paid in advance as they are sending an
invoice. Leader - Call Marta Winters at 725-9521 for reservations and
address to mail check.
SUNDAY – JUNE 6 – 8:00 AM - PADDLING CLINIC: Paddling clinic
for beginners and experienced paddlers, both canoe and kayak. Meet at
Hardee’s on Lane avenue at 8:00 AM and we will caravan to the lake. Wear
your bathing suit and bring a picnic lunch and change of clothes. This will
be a fun time and a great learning experience. We will be demonstrating all
the paddle strokes as well as how to get into your boat in the middle of the
lake and on shore. We will also show how to tie some convenient knots and
the best way to put your boat on top of your vehicle and secure it for the
trip. Don’t miss this informative and fun day. Be sure to let me know if you
will be able to attend so I have enough canoes and kayaks there for the
demonstrations. Leader – Earline V 614-8629 Cell 998-4244 Home e.veltman
'at' comcast.net
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – JUNE 12-13 – 7:00 AM - PADDLE AND PRIMITIVE CAMPING
ON THE SUWANNEE RIVER: We will LEAVE Hardee’s on Lane Avenue at 7:00 AM
to put in at Mayo, camp on the riverbank and take out at Branford. This is
will be primitive camping. It’s a beautiful time of year to be on the rivers
and the Suwannee is one of the prettiest with lots of springs to explore so
bring your snorkel gear. Rentals may be available. More on that later.
Leader - Earline V - Home 998-4244 Cell 614-8629 e.veltman 'at' comcast.net
SATURDAY – JUNE 19 – 8:00 AM MYSTERY HIKE: We will be hiking in an
undisclosed location. You will be blind folded, tied to the hood of a car
and driven to a secret location. Kidding, just seeing if you are reading
your newsletter. Meeting location to be revealed in the June newsletter or
the monthly meeting. Wear good walking shoes, Bring water, bug repellent and
snacks. Leader – Diane J. Home 821-6707
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – JUNE 26 – 27 – 8:00 AM - RAINBOW SPRINGS PADDLE AND
CAMP – Camping, kayaking and swimming/snorkeling in Rainbow Springs.
There will be a camping fee. Clear bottom kayak rentals are available. We
will leave Hardee’s on Lane Avenue at 8:00 AM. Leader – Gene M 998-2312
THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY - JULY 9 -11 – CAMPING AND HIGHLAND GAMES –
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – Camp Toe River. Attend Scottish Highland
Games – Piping, sheep herding, Celtic music, highland dancing, and Scottish
track and field events. Attended by approximately 15,000. See http://www.gmhg.org/gmhg2004
for a schedule of events. Leader – John G – phone 502-5610
THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY – OCTOBER 21 – 24 – CAMPING AT FALL CREEK FALLS
STATE PARK – Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee, will be great for
our fall foliage camping trip. It recently was featured in a national
magazine, and it stirred excitement viewing the mountains and falls from the
pages. There are 5 waterfalls within the park itself - one being one of the
highest cascades east of the Rocky Mountains. The place is about an hour
from Chattanooga. The country's 2nd largest caverns are located within an
hour’s drive - if you choose. There are miles of hiking trails as well as
other activities within the park. There is a restaurant on-site, but we
will want to have some shared campsite meals. The trip is longer than going
to Providence Canyon, but shorter than going to the Keys. For most of us,
this is a new adventure locale. Let me know if you interested, and I will
reserve sites. Remember, campsites go quickly for fall foliage; and Fall
Creek Falls State Park's publicity - being one of the top 5 parks in the
southeast and the largest in Tennessee - will mean more people aware of its
beauty and making plans to go this year. The trip will be scheduled for
October 21-24, 2004 (Thursday-Sunday). Leader - Marta Winters 725-9521
THURSDAY OCTOBER 28 THRU MONDAY NOVEMBER 1ST – CRUISE – This exciting
seafaring adventure will set sail from Port Jacksonville at 4:00 PM on
Thursday, October 28. We’ll land the next day at noon in Freeport, Bahamas,
where you’ll have your choice of kayaking, snorkeling, or touring the Garden
of the Groves. That night at 7:00 PM, we’ll set sail for Nassau, Bahamas,
where we land on Saturday at 7:00 AM and will be in port till midnight. In
Nassau, you can snorkel at Paradise Island, go on a snorkeling Safari and
Treasure Hunt at Pearl Island, or tour the Ardastra Gardens. Sunday at sea,
we’ll have a ping-pong tournament on the outdoor Sports Deck that morning
and water volleyball that afternoon. That evening, we’ll enjoy Halloween
festivities aboard the Celebration, our Carnival Cruise Lines sailing ship.
Monday morning at 8:00, we dock back in Jacksonville. The cost for the
cruise starts at $379, per person, double occupancy. Shore excursions are
extra. A $50 deposit is due by June 1 to hold your reservation, and the
total balance is due August 15. We only have five cabins reserved for the
moment; so if you’re interested, please let me know as soon as possible. For
more information, email GinaMaria at Jerome@therightparts.com or call her at
564.9070. To check out the cruise, visit http://www.aaasouth.com/home.asp or
call Kelly Monroe at Ponte Verdra AAA Travel Agency, 280-8181 ext 224.
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