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

Saturday, January 22 – Bike Jekyll Island, 9:00 a.m.
Bring your own bike or rent one for $10 for the day. Meet at Denny’s at the Airport Rd exit from I-95. Bring snacks, water/drinks. After the ride, we’ll gather on the porch at Mellon’s for dinner. RSVP to Leader: Karen B.  904-226-8364

Sunday, January 23 – Hike Pumpkin Creek Park, 1:00 p.m.
Meet at the Burger King restaurant at Merrill Road and the Southside Connector at 1:00pm to caravan to the park.  Please park your car in the Publix parking lot next to, and close to, the Burger King.  Wear comfortable shoes and bring snacks, water/drinks. Register with Leader Diane J.  821-6707.

Sunday, January 30 – Hike Roosevelt Preserve in Arlington, 2:00 p.m.
Put on your walking shoes and join the group at the Hardee’s on Merrill Rd to caravan to Roosevelt preserve. Take the Southside Extension/9A east onto Merrill Rd.  Hardee’s is the next traffic light. Bring snacks, water/drinks. Register with Leader John T.  910-9417.

Wednesday, February 2 – Monthly Meeting At Regency Library, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 3 to Monday, February 7 – Super Bowl Get-Away Camping Trip to Collier Seminole State Park
We’ll canoe/kayak, bike, and hike this beautiful park in South Florida near the Everglades. You will need camping gear, bike/canoe/kayak, plus food for the weekend. Contact Leader Judy M. 398-2750 (home) or 630-1212 ext. 3897 to register and receive further instructions.

Saturday, February 12 – Bike Ride, Dinner, and Boat Cruise, 1:00 p.m.
We will bike Jacksonville, Atlantic, and Neptune Beaches and have an early dinner at Singleton’s (the best shrimp in the area!).  We’ll top off the day with a free moonlight cruise on the Sun-Cruz gambling boat from 7 to midnight. Even if you don’t gamble, you’ll enjoy the fun and fellowship. You will need a bike. Meet at the Lifeguard Building at the end of Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach. Leaders: John G. and Peter S. Register with John, 910-1469.

Sunday, February 13 – Canoe/Kayak Blue Springs, 8:00 a.m.
Hopefully it will be cold enough to see the manatees wintering in the warm springs with their calves. Bring your lunch, snacks, and a warm drink. After the paddle, we can go for a hike in the park.. Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one there. We will leave from McDonald’s on Phillips Highway across from the Avenues Mall at 8:00. Come earlier if you want to eat before we leave. Call Leader Pat T. 262-1428 or 858-4879 to register.

Saturday, February 19 – Bike the Black Creek Trail on Fleming Island
Register with Leaders Herb T. 880-5926, or Vicki A. 880-4434, and receive further instructions.

Sunday, February 20 – Miniature Golf at Mandarin Mill, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of playing miniature golf. Form your teams now for an all-out competition or show up and be a ringer. Bring water/drinks. Meet at the Mandarin Mill parking lot, 10910 San Jose Blvd. across from Walmart, just south of I-295. Register with Leader Diane J. 821-6707.

Saturday, February 26 – Swim with the Manatees
We need at least 10 people to register by February 15th for this fascinating trip to see the manatees.  Rooms will be reserved for you at the Days Inn in Crystal River at a cost of $45 per night.  Arrive in Crystal Springs at your own time on Friday and check into your pre-assigned room.  Request an early wake-up call so that you will be at the boat dock by 7am on Saturday morning.  The cost for the boat is $47per person without regard to whether you plan to swim or not.  Call John T. at 910-9417, or Heike at 998-2312, and register by February 15th.  Reservations are required for this trip, and participation is limited.

Wednesday, March 2 – Monthly Meeting At Regency Library, 7 p.m.

Friday to Sunday, March 4-6 – Strawberry Festival Camp-out
We will attend one of the best food festivals in Florida – the Strawberry Festival in Plant City. There is an Aaron Tippin concert Saturday night that will cost $20. The rest of us will make our own music. Bring your bike and hiking shoes so we can check out the area. We will meet at McDonald’s across from the Dog Track in Orange Park on Highway 17. Meeting time to be determined. Register with Leader John G. 910-1469.

Saturday, March 5 – Walk the River Run, 7:00 a.m.
Join a Sidetrackers contingent to walk the River Run route. The entry fee is $25. Gather at the starting point. Call Herb T. 880-5926, or Vicki A. 880-4434, to let them know you will be participating.

Saturday, March 12 – Kayak Juniper Springs
Kayak or canoe this beautiful springs in Ocala National Park. Rental boats are available. Bring snacks, water/drinks, and lunch. Meet at the McDonald’s across from the dog track in Orange Park on Highway 17. Call Leaders Vicki A. 880-4434, or Herb T. 880-5926. Call John G. 910-1469, if you would like to camp the weekend at Juniper Springs.

Wednesday through Friday, March 16 – 18 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Camp-out
Camp at Skidaway Island State Park, east of Savannah, GA. Drive six miles to downtown Savannah for the parade on Thursday. Return after dinner to camp. Since Savannah is only two hours from Jacksonville, feel free to make this a day trip by joining the group in Savannah for the parade and returning to Jacksonville that night. Leave from Denny’s at the Airport Rd. exit off I-95. Make arrangements with Leader John G. 910-1469.

Saturday, March 19 – River Clean-up, 8:00 a.m.
We will participate in the St. John’s River Clean-up. You will need to have a boat – canoe is preferable – to go out onto the river. Shore clean-up is also available. Bring water/drinks. A free lunch is served after the activity. Our site is yet to be determined. Call Leader Judy M. 398-2750, to register and receive further instructions.

Sunday, March 20 – Bike Atlantic Beach, 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the eastern end of Atlantic Blvd near Sea Turtle Hotel to ride north on paved roads. You will encounter some light traffic. Bring snacks, water/drinks – and bike, of course. Call Leader John T. 910-9417 to register.

Friday through Sunday, March 25-27 – Tomoka State Park Camping Trip
We will camp at the group campsite Friday and Saturday nights. For paddling, bring your own boat or you can rent a canoe there. We will also hike at Bulow Creek State Park. Cost is $3 per person per night. Bring water/drinks, camp gear and camp meals. Call Leader Diane J. 821-6707, to register and arrange Friday evening meeting time.

Friday through Sunday, April 1-3 – Cooper River 7K Walk and Camping trip
We will camp in the suburbs of Charleston, SC on John’s Island. Walk 7 K from Mt. Pleasant, SC through downtown Charleston. Accompany 10,000 other walkers and see tulips and azaleas blooming as we stroll down Meeting Street to the Straw Market. The estimated total cost is about $100. You will need camping gear. Meet at Denny’s at the Airport Rd exit off I-95. Call John G. 910-1469, to register and arrange meeting time.