ACTIVITIES and EVENTS

November 21, 22, 23, Friday night to Sunday: CAMPING AT CROOKED RIVER STATE PARK, GEORGIA: Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays starts, come join us for a camping and paddling trip. We will be camping Friday and Saturday night and paddling on the Crooked River and in the salt marshes on Sat. The park is 40 miles/52 mins. from Jacksonville and the gate and office  are open until 10:00 so plan to come up Friday night and spend the weekend.  Leader: Diane J. 821-6707.  http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=39&s=0.0.1.5

November 29, Saturday, 6:00 PM: DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE, JACKSONVILLE: The annual boat parade features local boats decorated for Christmas. They are fun and colorful to watch. After the parade there is a spectacular fireworks show. This is probably the best fireworks show that Jacksonville presents. Meet at the River City Brewing Company, on the back deck, 835 Museum Circle, next to the Museum of Science and History. Food and drinks are available for purchase from River City Brewing. Leader: Judy M 398-2750 home 630-1212 x 3897 work.

December 13, Saturday: JULINGTON DURBIN PRESERVE HIKE: Julington Durbin Preserves has nine miles of shoreline that offer visitors beautiful scenic views of both Julington and Durbin creeks. The creek, swamp and marsh areas offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors can take advantage and enjoy nature by walking, biking, or horseback riding. We will hike the trail and explore the area. We will meet at the entrance to the park at 13130 Bartram Park Blvd, near the intersection of I-95 and St. Augustine Rd. An optional paddle on Julington Creek after the hike can be planned. Leader: Diane J. 821-6707.

December 20, Saturday, 7:00 PM: CHRISTMAS PARTY: Come on over to my house for our annual Christmas Party.  Bring an inexpensive wrapped gift suitable for either a man or a woman and we will have a “Chinese Gift Exchange”.  If you have never experienced that type of gift exchange, you have a treat coming.  Also bring an appetizer to share and whatever you want to drink for the evening.  Please contact me to reserve a spot and to get directions to my house.  Leader  Earline V. Home 998-4244  Cell 614-8629  e.veltman (at) comcast.net

December 21, Sunday, 5:00 PM dinner, 6:00 PM walk: AVONDALE/RIVERSIDE LUMINARIAS WALK:  Enjoy the Christmas Season with this walk through Jacksonville’s historic Avondale and Riverside neighborhoods for the annual luminarias display.  More than 36,000 luminarias line the streets. It’s a really festive atmosphere.  For those who wish, join us for dinner at the European Street Café, 2753 Park Street, at 5:00 PM. Let me know if you’re coming, and whether you plan to eat with us.  We’ll start our walking tour around 6:00 PM.  Leader: Marsha C. 744-6322

December 31, Wednesday: NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY/CAMPING (FOR SIDETRACKERS DUES-PAYING MEMBERS ONLY):  We will ring in the New Year with a camping trip at Camp Chowenwaw Park, Green Cove Springs.  Contact leader for cost and details, and to reserve a spot.  Leader: Earline V 998-4244 home 614-8629 cell  e.veltman (at) comcast.net
 

Additional longer-range activities may be scheduled at our next planning meeting.
Make plans now to attend; everyone is welcome.

Additional information about these activities and events may be
announced at monthly meetings and on our YahooGroups Email list.

2008 Monthly Meeting Schedule
MONTHLY MEETINGS are always on the first non-holiday Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
at the Jacksonville Public Library, Southeast Regional Branch, at the Gate Parkway exit off
J. Turner Butler Boulevard.  Subscribers to our free YahooGroups email list service
receive an automatic reminder message in their email two days before the meeting.

WEDNESDAY, December 3, 2008 – 6:30 PM

2009 Monthly Meeting Schedule

WEDNESDAY, January 7, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, August 5, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, September 2, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, October 7, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, November 4, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, December 2, 2009 – 6:30 PM

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