General Participation Guidelines
Always sign up for an event by contacting the leader so you can be reached if there is a change or an event cancellation.  If you are not pre-registered you may be turned away at some events.

1. Trip Leaders make arrangements and may set limits on some trips
   and activities as needed.  Members and guests must respect these
   limits and the efforts of the Trip Leader.
    

2. Please be sure to sign up or contact the Trip Leader prior to participation.
   Unregistered members and guests may be unable to participate in certain
   activities and could miss out on BIG fun.

If you did not sign up for these events or activities at the last club meeting and would like to do so, please post a message to our YahooGroups list, send email to someone on our "Contacts" page, or call the leader directly.

EVERY TUESDAY at 5:45 PM - WALK THE DOWNTOWN BRIDGES:  Meet at the Chart House restaurant parking lot to be ready to walk a bridge "loop" at 5:45pm.  There is no need to call in advance.  Leader:  Judy M Home 398-2750

THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY – OCTOBER 21 – 24 – CAMPING AT FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK:  If you are interested, please call ASAP as sites fill quickly when the leaves change to their marvelous fall colors.  At this time, only 2 sites have been reserved.  When everyone has their site reserved, further details will be decided.  There is a restaurant in the park, but there will definitely be at least one group dinner.  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 'at' thewriteparts.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 Vedra AAA Travel Agency, 280-8181 ext 224.  Please tell her you’re with Sidetrackers to get your discount.

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 3RD – 7:00 PM - GENERAL MEETING – 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.  We all have fun at these meeting and 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 – NOVEMBER 6TH – 7:00 AM - PADDLE OKLAWAHA RIVER – We will put in at the Wayside Park on Highway 40 and there is a small entrance fee.  Rentals will be available and more information on that will be in the next newsletter.  The Oklawaha is a beautiful black water river that we all enjoy doing.  Call leaders for partners if needed.  Bring snacks, sun block and plenty of water.  We will LEAVE Hardee’s on Lane Avenue at 7:00 so if you want to eat something first, please be there earlier.  Leaders:  Earline V 998-4244 home or 614-8629 cell e.veltman 'at' comcast.net and Marta Winters 725-9512

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 13TH – 8:30 AM – HIKE GOLD HEAD STATE PARK – This will be a leisurely day hike and picnic lunch.  There will be a small entrance fee to the park.  Bring your picnic lunch, and plenty of water.  Meet at McDonald’s on Roosevelt across from the Orange Park Dog Track.  Leader:  Mary M 737-0122 home or 733-2650 x262 work

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 20 – 5:30 AM – SUNRISE PADDLE ON GUANA – Meet at Guana Dam at 5:30 AM.  We will watch the sun come up over the dunes, then after the paddle, we will stop for a bite to eat.  There are no rentals available.  Call for partners if needed.  Directions:  JTB to A1A and go south to Guana Dam.  Leaders:  Ray and Sheila H  610-9400or 220-4480

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 20th – 7:00 PM - HAYRIDE AT WEST SIDE STABLES – Horseshoe throwing; horseback riding; hayrides.  There will also be a bonfire -  SORRY no pig catching this time.  The last pig squealed on us so they’re on strike!  =;^)  Cost is $7.00 per person and $10 for 30-minute horse rides.    Bring something for yourself to cook on the grill, a covered dish to share and your drinks.  See archive newsletters on Side Trackers web site and click on Feb/Mar 2004 to get map for directions.  Westside Stables – off Normandy Blvd before Cecil Field.  3515 Alcoy Road.  Leader:  Kathy R – 745-9381

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 25TH – THANKSGIVING

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 27TH – 6:00 PM – JACKSONVILLE LIGHT PARADE – Watch the annual Jacksonville boat light parade.  Meet at 6:00 PM on the high deck behind the River City Brewing Company on the South bank.  This is a great viewing spot for the show.  There is no cost and if you need directions, call Leader:  Judy M 398-2750 home or 630-1212 x3897 work

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2004 – 7:00 PM – GENERAL MEETING  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.  We all have fun at these meeting and 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 AND SUNDAY – DECEMBER 4TH AND 5TH – OVERNIGHT BACKPACK NEAR THE SUWANNEE RIVER – The details for this hike will be in the next newsletter.  Leader:  Marsha M 886-9709

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – DECEMBER 11TH AND 12TH – SIDE TRACKERS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT HANNA PARK – Katie D is planning an overnight extravaganza for the Sidetrackers 10th anniversary.  Plan on coming out and enjoying the fun.  More details in future newsletters.  Leader:  Katie D (904) 874-0163

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 19TH – 5:00 PM - LUMINARIES IN AVONDALE:  Walking tour of Christmas lights.  Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and meet at European Street at Park and King Street (just past Walgreen’s).  Leader:  Nancy D 448-2708

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY (AND MAYBE EVEN SUNDAY) – DECEMBER 31ST AND JANUARY 1ST (AND MAYBE 2ND) SIDE TRACKERS ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT HANNA PARK – Details will be in the next newsletter.  Leaders:  Ray and Sheila H  610-9400or 220-4480