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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 28,
Saturday, 6:00 PM - JACKSONVILLE BOAT PARADE AND FIREWORKS: (Note this
is a day change from the previous newsletter) 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
December 2,
Wednesday, 7:30 PM - PLANNING MEETING: This quarter’s planning meeting
is being held at the Southeast Regional Library, right after the December
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,
6:00 PM - ST. AUGUSTINE ART WALK AND DOWNTOWN LIGHTS: Sidetrackers will
meet at the San Sebastian Winery to do the monthly St. Augustine Art Walk.
St. Augustine puts lights throughout the City in honor of the holidays. The
lights provide a unique way to view St. Augustine and get into the holiday
spirit. Dress appropriately for the weather. My cell phone number for the
event is 610-4729. Directions: The San Sebastian Winery is located at 157
King Street, St. Augustine. The easiest way to get to the Winery that I
know is to take US 1 (Phillips Hwy) to King Street. Turn left. The winery
will be on your right. Leader: Judy M. 398-2750
December 12,
Saturday, 9:00 AM – HIKING AT BAYARD CONSERVATION AREA: We will hike
and explore the trails at the John P. Hall Sr. Nature Preserve on the St.
Johns River part of the Bayard conservation area. We will meet at the
McDonald's on US 17 across from the Dog Track in Orange Park. Leader: Diane
J. 821-6707 http://www.sjrwmd.com/recreationguide/bayard/index.html
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, restrooms and hot/cold
showers.
If you would like to donate a toy for
less fortunate children this
Christmas season, Stephanie has
offered to deliver any donations to the Fire Department. Bring an unwrapped
gift to the Sidetrackers Christmas Party. A maximum $20 value has been
suggested.
Sign up now!
Leaders: Sandy P. 904-955-4550 and Jeff P. 352-538-1938
December 20, 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: Erica S
200-0168
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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, 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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