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October 8 through 12
Thursday through Monday - HANGING ROCK STATE PARK, DANBURY, NC:
I have made reservations at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC. We
have group sites one and two. Please put this on your calendars and make
arrangements for time off (if necessary) for our annual trip to see the
beautiful colored leaves of fall. The trip is 489 miles or about 8 hours.
The park opens at 8 AM and closes at 8 PM so no one can enter or leave after
that. There are a total of 14 trails, ranging from easy (0.4 miles one way)
to strenuous (7.4 miles one way). There are two loops. One is a strenuous
4.4 miles and the other is a strenuous 6.0 miles. We will have one evening
group meal of Hobo Stew. If you've never had this, you'll be amazed how
good it is. Everyone contributes something to the meat that I will prepare
for the stew, such as green beans, corn, tomatoes, or whatever you can think
of that would be good for the stew. I will prepare French Toast for
breakfast one day and everyone will contribute to that meal also. I'm told
the park is not near any town or store, so bring what you need because you
can't just run and get it. As for the rest of the meals, you are on your
own. I'm checking into activities at other locations around the park and
will get back with you on that. I think it is best that we go to the park on
our own. Some may want to caravan and that's OK. You can make arrangements
with others that are going. I will be emailing those that have signed up so
all will know who is going. Please email me if you are interested in being a
part of our fun fall fest in North Carolina . Leader: Earline V phone
904.614.8629 email e.veltman (at) comcast.net
October 17, Saturday - OPEN
October 24, Saturday, 8:30 AM - JEKYLL ISLAND BIKE RIDE: Enjoyable
and relaxing bike ride around Jekyll Island with beautiful views of the
ocean, oak trees, and other parts of the island. We may visit the historic
district, some shops, or go wherever the group desires. We will eat lunch at
a local restaurant on the island. We suggest you leave your personal bike at
home and plan to car pool with us and rent a bike on Jekyll Island. The
group discount rental cost is approximately $ 7.00 per bike. Bring water,
sunscreen, money for bike rental and lunch, and a bright smile. Directions
to the meeting place: We will meet at the River City shopping center off
I-95 north. Take I-95 north and turn at the exit for Duval Rd. (East) which
is the opposite direction from the airport. We will meet at the Ross's
parking lot at 8:30 AM and will divide into groups of four to car-pool to
Jekyll. This will save on gas and allow for friendly conversations during
the drive. Please let me know you are coming. Leader: Kim L.: 645-5112 For
more info on the web http://www.jekyllisland.com/
October 31, Saturday - OPEN
November 7, 8, Saturday-Sunday: OPEN (This was originally planned for
camping at Fort Clinch State park, but all campsites were taken per Leader
Kathy B. 772-0790)
November 14, Saturday, 11:00 AM - BIKING THE BALDWIN TRAIL: Join us
on this 14 mile paved biking trail close to Jacksonville. Song birds,
hawks, wild turkeys, and white-tailed deer have been seen on this trail.
Bathrooms and water are available. At the halfway point we’ll take a break
and have snacks. There are also picnic grounds. Drivers of the cars will
be taken to the picnic area and returned to the trailhead at Commonwealth.
For those who choose, we can then have a meal at either Cracker Barrel or
Piccadilly (vegetable plates, low cholesterol), or another restaurant of
your choice. To get from the trailhead to the restaurants, take I-10 to
I-295 North-9A to Regency Square. Bring a bike, crash helmet, snacks and
water or sports drinks, and money for the meal. Guests are welcome to come.
Directions: Meet at the trailhead: Take I-10 to I-295 North, exit at
Commonwealth take a left and go West. Go over the railroad tracks then take
the first road on the right (Imeson Road) heading North. Sign on the left
states “Baldwin Trail”. Leader: Richard B. 745-8171. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/north/trails/jacksonville_baldwin.htm
November 21, Saturday, 9:00 AM - HIKE AT LITTLE TALBOT STATE PARK:
Come out for a Fall hike! The hiking trail at Little Talbot winds four miles
through five distinct natural communities, including maritime hammock, beach
dune, and depression marsh and finishes its last mile and a quarter with a
breathtaking stroll on the sandy beach. We’ll picnic at the end of the hike.
Bring your lunch, plenty of water/sports drinks, and sunscreen. Meet at the
Hardees, 9111 Merrill Rd., just East of 9A, where we’ll carpool. Entry to
the park is $5 per car. Leader: Marsha C. 744-6322. For more info on the
web: http://www.floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland/
November 27, Friday - JACKSONVILLE BOAT PARADE AND FIREWORKS:
Sidetrackers will meet to observe the annual Jacksonville Boat Parade. All
of the boats are decked out in their Christmas finery. After the parade we
will see one of the best fireworks displays that the City puts on. Come join
us for the fun. Dress appropriately for the weather. Directions: We will
meet at the River City Brewing Company at 835 Museum Circle. It is next to
the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) on the south bank Riverwalk. Meet
on the outside deck of the River City Brewing Company. Leader: Judy M.
398-2750
November 28, Saturday - OPEN
December 2, Wednesday 7:30 PM - PLANNING MEETING: This quarter’s
planning meeting is being held at the Southeast Regional Library, right
after the September monthly meeting. We will be planning for January,
February, and March 2010. It is the club members who come up with the
activities. Think about what you would like do during the next quarter, and
join us at the meeting. Non-members are welcome to attend.
December 4, Friday Evening - ST. AUGUSTINE ART WALK AND DOWNTOWN LIGHTS:
Leader: Judy M. 398-2750
December 12, Saturday - MYSTERY HIKE: Location to be
determined. Leader: Diane J. 821-6707
December 19, 20 Saturday, Sunday - CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Sidetrackers members will celebrate Christmas at The Landing at Ocean Pond
Saturday, Dec 19th to Sunday, Dec 20th. Check in time is 10 AM. We’ll do a
Chinese gift exchange, so bring a gift $10 or less appropriate for male or
female. Since we are an outdoor activities club, it is recommended that the
gift be something that can be used for camping, hiking, biking or paddling,
etc. The club will provide the meat, bring a dish to share. Also bring your
beverage of choice, camping gear if you plan to spend the night, bug spray,
chair for sitting around the fire. The Landing features a private section of
beach on Ocean Pond, a large shelter with electric, grill, fire pit, rest
rooms & hot/cold showers. Sign up now! Leaders: Sandy P. 904-955-4550 and
Jeff P. 352-538-1938
December 20, Sunday Evening - RIVERSIDE AVONDALE LUMINARIAS WALK:
Leader: Erica S. 215-1180
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LONG-RANGE PLANS
MARCH 20, 21, Saturday, Sunday,
PARKER PLACE CAMPING AND
KANAPAHA
GARDENS SPRING PLANT
SALE:
Every spring,
Kanapaha
Gardens in
Gainesville hosts its Annual
Spring Garden Festival, the region's premier
horticultural event. The weekend affair features more than 200 booths
offering plants, landscape displays, educational materials,
arts and crafts, and food. Educational
seminars and entertainment are offered throughout and both live and silent
auctions offer many bargains on arts, crafts, plants, and gardening
supplies. About 10,000 individuals usually attend the event; parking is free
and two off-site parking areas are serviced by shuttle buses.
Pets
are not allowed at these festivals. For more detailed
information, visit the Spring Garden Festival
website at
www.gardenfestival.org
Sandy and Jeff will be hosting a
campout at
Parker Place Saturday,
with a visit to the Kanapaha Spring Plant Sale on Sunday.
Leaders: Sandra P. 996-9206 and Jeff P. 386-462-4918
Additional longer-range activities may be scheduled at our next planning meeting.
Make plans now to attend; everyone is welcome.
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2009 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, October 7, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, November 4, 2009 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, December 2, 2009 – 6:30 PM
2010 Monthly Meeting Schedule
WEDNESDAY, January 6, 2010 – 6:30
PM
WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, April 7, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, August 4, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, October 6, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, November 3, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, December 1, 2010 – 6:30 PM
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