OUTING CLUB (New for 2008)

Hanging out with people you enjoy, seeing beautiful places, sharing challenges, sharing life.   These are some of the best things in life. These outing are designed for us to simply enjoy companionship, beauty and nature.  Join us for these three wonderful outings; a canoe/kayak, bike ride, and hike all led by Rick French.  These courses are FREE to anyone who is attending a week or longer event in '08. This is the perfect opportunity to meet other people on your trip and spend time with your guide.  You can ask questions about equipment,  the best way to train and hear stories of wonderous places.  Each outing will start and end with a short inspirational moment to set the tone for the day.  Share joy and fellowship.  Rain or shine. 

Outing #1  May 3rd  -EAGLES AT HEMLOCK
Outing #2  August 3rd -GREENWAY BIKE TO ABBEY
Outing #3  October 12th -FALL FANTASTIC HIKE AT LETCHWORTH

If you are not signed up for a week or longer event in '08, don't fret, you can still join in one of three ways.

1) If you volunteer for the two work project days (help at the office with a group of people getting PPS ready for the season, 4/12 and 10/18), you can come along for FREE

2) Pay $99 for all three outings or

3) Pay $59 for one outing

Please tell others about the outing club.  This is also an attempt to add wellness to our world and create community. If you'd like to attend, please register by email, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   If you wish to register with a credit card, leave us a time and number where you can be reached.  Each outing starts at noon and ends at 4:00 PM. After each event, you're invited to come along as we stop at a local small diner or resturant to share a meal or piece of pie together.  ( no fast food places, we prefer to support local businesses)

Outing #1  May 3rd  2008 -EAGLES AT HEMLOCK
Join Rick on his annual rite of spring.  Visit the south end of Hemlock Lake to search the skies and trees for the return of the eagles.   In addition you may glimpse the walleye of up to 3 feet  laying their eggs in the shallows or the huge snapping turtles mating.  Then there is the occasional migrating loon, lots of nesting geese and other birds.  We will paddle up the inlet and into the lake depending on weather. Brief instruction on how to use a canoe or sea kayak will be provided. Rick has been making this passage for over 20 years each spring and loves nothing more than sharing the experience with others.  
Saturday, May 3, noon-4 PM
Location: Hemlock Lake

Outing #2  August 3rd -GREENWAY BIKE TO ABBEY
Join Rick where he grew up on this wonderful public right of way.  Journey along a casual, safe bike path to visit the Abbey of the Genesee.  Pace is moderate and we will go about 20 miles on this out and back trip.  The Abbey is an oasis of peacefulness and a very interesting life style near Geneseo NY.  Huge stones have been used to build the Church.  We will try to arrive at the church during one of the chanting services on Sunday.  You will need to bring your own bike and helmet.  On/off road tires best.
Sunday, August 3rd, noon-4 PM.
Location: Near Avon

Outing #3  October 12th -FALL FANTASTIC HIKE AT LETCHWORTH
Join Rick on his favorite fall hike.  Hit the colors over the gorge at Letchworth.  We will walk about 6 miles (we will need to drop a few cars at the start to create a shuttle) on a one way hike along the rim of the gorge.  Mostly level we will walk at a 2 mph type pace with stops overlooking the gorge to pause for brief fall inspirational readings or music.  Starts near Mt Morris Dam on the "other side"
Sunday, October 12th noon-4 PM.
Location: Mt Morris
 

Other outings are planned by climbers as the year develops. 

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