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Dec 09
25
2009
2:30 PM
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8 attended (est.) –
5.001
For those who would like to get out of the house for a bit on Christmas Day... Since my divorce, I have made a tradition of hiking at Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon on Christmas Day after the kid(s) are gone. It's a very pretty small state-owned forest and some of the locals even decorate for Christmas! If you would like to get out of the house for a bit of fresh air, come and join me. The trailhead I plan to use is on Tamarack Lane in Vernon, but it can be a bit tricky to find, so let's meet at 2:30 at the 7-11 on Route 30 in Vernon. If you know where the trailhead is, meet us there at 2:45. The hike will be an easy 2-3 miles over rolling terrain. If it has rained or snowed recently, it may be wet or icy, so boots are recommended. Be sure to dress in layers, so as you warm up, you can shed as needed. Keep in mind that I will have that very large and very active puppy of mine along, so if you are not a dog fan, this may not be the hike for you. Of course, this event is weather-dependent, so check back that day if you are not sure.
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Belding Wildlife Management ARea
Vernon Rockville,
CT, 06066
41.866985,-72.449516
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1 Yes
1 Maybe
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Dec 09
19
2009
7:00 PM
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11 attended (est.) –
4.502
Save the date for our holiday party -- always our biggest bash of the year! It's Over the River... and Through the Woods...
To the HOERMAN's House we go.... Hartford Heights Tall Club Holiday Party
Saturday, December 19, 2009
8 Deer Rock Drive in Amston
starting at 7:00 p.m. Please call Don or Sharon at 860-530-1540
before Wednesday 12/16 to RSVP
What will you bring to round out the menu? We will play the traditional “Yankee Swap” game!
Bring a wrapped gift;
Something classy, fun or practical;
No gag gifts, $15 value. Remember…
• Call to RSVP 860-530-1540
• Bring an appetizer, dessert, beverage to share.
• Bring a gift for Yankee Swap (value $15.)
• Club Members $5. / Non-members $10.
• Wear your holiday spirit!
Be sure to check out the holiday flyer in the files section...
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No location was chosen for this Meetup
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9 Yes
1 Maybe
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Dec 09
12
2009
3:00 PM
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I know I put in the newsletter that I would post a morning hike for this date, but, as it turns out, I have a work-related commitment in the morning. So, how about an afternoon hike? Northwest Park in Windsor is not only home to our annual Steak Out in June, but also has miles of beautiful hiking trails. I'll aim for a loop hike in the two to three mile range and all of the terrain is easy, so a good hike for beginners. If it's been wet, there may be mud or even ice, so boots are recommended. Be sure to dress for the weather, and in layers, so as you warm up, you can shed them if needed. Note that I expect to have the dog with me, so if you have an aversion to very large and very active puppies, this may not be for you! Meet in the parking lot promptly at 3:00. Directions and more information at the park's website, www.northwestpark.or g Of course, the hike is weather dependent, so check back that day if you have any questions about whether it's on or off.
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Northwest Park
Windsor,
CT, 06095
41.899410,-72.702910
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1 Yes
0 Maybe
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Dec 09
5
2009
10:00 AM
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2 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
The Castle is all decked out for the holidays. Kevin will host an outing to tour the Castle with an optional hike first for those who are interested, and the tour after starting at about 12:45 PM. Details are below. Meet at the Grand Central Terminal at 12:45 PM if you only want to tour the Castle. If you want to tour the Castle at 10 AM, that is fine too but Kevin will be leading the hike portion with members of a Hiking Group (about 50 people going!).
Come join in on the tour of Gillette Castle which will be all decked out for the Christmas holiday season in a Victorian theme. We'll first hike the trails on the grounds of the castle. The trails are easy to easy-moderate. Mostly we'll hike the old railroad bed of the mini steam train that ran on the property. We should even be able to hike through the old tunnel dug for the train! After the hike we'll have lunch and take the tour of the Castle, which should be about $10 paid at the ticket booth. We'll start with the hike at 10 AM and we should finish that by about Noon. We'll then take up to 30 min. to eat a picnic lunch (please bring your own or some for others if you want to share) at "Grand Central Terminal/Picnic Shelter" as marked on the map. There are some picnic tables. We'll start touring the Castle at about 12:45 PM. The tour should be done by about 2 PM. The tour is optional and those who wish to leave after the hike may. Depending on the hike, times may be earlier for lunch and the tour of the Castle. Children are very welcome for the event. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. Pets are not allowed in buildings or on decks, terraces or walkways leading to the castle. We will meet at the outbuilding (marked as food concession on the trail map) next to the main (i.e. big) parking lot as you head towards the castle. The building had bathrooms. Just look me, Kevin the Organizer!
Approximate location/directions (67 River Rd., E. Haddam, CT), park in the main parking lot:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Gillette+Castle+State+Park&city=East+Haddam%2C+Town+Of&state=CT&address=67+River+Rd+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++East+Haddam%2C+Ct+06423&zipcode=06423&country=US&latitude=41.42756&longitude=-72.4286&geocode=ADDRESS&id=1023069087
Trail map:
http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/stateparks/maps/gillettecastlemap.pdf For more information about Gillette Castle State Park:
http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325204. DEP announcement of holiday event at the Castle:
http://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/viewev.asp?id=3811 Article about last year's Victorian Christmas Celebration, 2008:
http://blogs.courant.com/itowns_mr/2008/12/christmas-victorian-style-at-g.html
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No location was chosen for this Meetup
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2 Yes
1 Maybe
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Dec 09
4
2009
6:00 PM
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Our monthly dinner and business meeting, but we've switched up the plans this time. We will meet first, at 6:00 in the board room at Foodshare, 450 Woodland Avenue, Bloomfield. We'll aim to keep the meeting to an hour or so and then go out to dinner. Several possible locations for dinner -- Ginza (Japanese), Zocco's (Italian), or other choices in Bloomfield or Windsor. Tell us if you have a favorite in restaurant in the area. If we are really efficient, those who are interested could even catch a 9:00 movie at the Bloomfield Cinema! (And, of course, if there are any newbies to Foodshare, you know Gloria will be happy to give you a tour!)
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Foodshare
Bloomfield,
CT, 06002
41.861570,-72.727890
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2 Yes
1 Maybe
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Nov 09
22
2009
8:00 AM
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It’s Mystery Envelope Super Saver Bingo! We’ll arrive at Foxwoods when the bingo hall doors open at 8:00 AM in order to reserve our seats in the non-smoking section. Then we’ll go out to breakfast. Bingo starts at 10:30 and admission is $20. RSVP to host Sharon H. to find out about any carpool arrangements.
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Foxwoods
Hartford,
CT, 06104
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4 Yes
1 Maybe
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Nov 09
21
2009
8:00 PM
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2 attended (est.) –
4.001
Vicki will host us for an evening of karaoke at the Phoenix Sports Bar, 35 Sherman Street, in Norwich. We'll meet at 8:00 and there is no cover charge. Whether or not you can sing, join us for a fun-filled evening as we work to bring in some members from eastern Connecticut.
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No location was chosen for this Meetup
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1 Yes
0 Maybe
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Nov 09
21
2009
11:00 AM
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5 attended (est.) –
4.503
We haven't done this in a couple of years, but the chance is back to help with Foodshare's Turkey and a Twenty drive. The Turkey and a Twenty campaign is a region-wide effort to collect enough donated turkeys to make sure that everyone who needs a little help gets it this Thanksgiving and to raise money to help Foodshare feed people in need all year long. This year, we will cover the collection point at the Highland Park Market in Coventry from 11:00 to 2:00. This drive is in conjunction with WDRC-FM, the oldies station, and some of the station personnel should also be on site with us. We will be working in the front of the store, accepting donations from people, and putting the turkeys in bins, the other food in separate bins, and the cash donations in a cash box. We'll also hand out thank you cards and stickers. Not clear if we will be inside or outside the store, but will update if I find out. Otherwise, dress in layers and warm enough to work outside if need be. For those interested, we might stop for a late lunch when we are done.
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Highland Park Market
Coventry,
CT, 06238
41.798228,-72.374872
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5 Yes
1 Maybe
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Nov 09
20
2009
7:30 PM
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4 attended (est.) –
5.001
Prospective member, John, is organizing an evening of bowling at Bowlarama, 2143 Berlin Turnpike in Newington. We have reserved 3 lanes for us for three games beginning at 7:30 pm. Cost is $16/pp and includes shoes. For any who are interested, we may stay or stop elsewhere for drinks or dessert after!
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Bowl-a-rama
Newington,
CT, 06111
41.672634,-72.716377
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4 Yes
2 Maybe
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Nov 09
20
2009
5:45 PM
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4 attended (est.) –
4.001
We decided to make it an official pre-bowling event so that those who are not interested in bowling might join us for dinner. So, whether you are bowling or not, let us know if you can join us at 5:45 for Mexican fare at Puerto Vallarta on the Berlin Turnpike.
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Puerto Vallarta
Newington,
CT, 06111
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4 Yes
2 Maybe
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