PATHFINDERS NEXT MEETING

Our next meeting is December 21.

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month.

Executive meetings: the first Monday of each month, at the Northampton Library, 936 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, at 7 p.m. All members are welcome.

CLUB WEBSITE

Http://www.peninsulapathfinder.org

Peninsula Pathfinders of Virginia
AVA & VVA Affiliated

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

1	December Holiday Dinner/Party
2	December events / Bus trips / Out ‘n about 10 km
3	Post-it Page

January Newsletter Deadline: December 28.

Pathfinders’ Holiday Dinner/Party

December 21, 2005

6:30 at the Hampton Main Library
(We’ve reserved both meeting rooms)

Come one and all. Bring the whole family!

The club is providing ham and chicken.

Bring your favorite dish—Aunt Mary’s beans, Grandma’s casserole, or your own inspiration.

Bring a small gift for a door prize.

We will have music.

Do you have a game you like to play or a puzzle? Bring it to share.

Bring a dish or donate $4. If you’re donating money, please call Pat Parker. For questions call Pat – 851-9252

December Events

Remember: Williamsburg events have new start point—Four Points by Sheraton.

Dec. 9 – 10: Williamsburg
Night Walks
Award is Christmas wreath patch.

Dec. 10 – 11: Williamsburg
Day Walks; Award is block cutout of the Ludwell-Paradise House.

Dec. 10: Williamsburg Swim (no award)

Dec. 18: Night Walk
Running Man
Award is Christmas jingle.

Dec. 31: Day Walk
Smithfield Event,
Award is Gwaltney House patch.

Lewisburg/Lexington bus trip

From Andy Armano, co-trip captain

Our bus trip to Lewisburg, West Virginia, Natural Bridge, Virginia, and Lexington, Virginia was great. The weather was exceptional, the walks were very interesting, and the food at the Jefferson Hotel was delicious, especially after a day of enjoyable and sometimes challenging walking. The light show at Natural Bridge in the evening was very moving-something I surely would like to see again at some time. We hiked along the nature trail, toured the Indian village and then did the Caverns tour.

Thanks to Patricia LaRoux for all her hard work in putting the itinerary together and of course, our tripmaster (and "teacher") Diane Berard for all the coordination and Treasury duties involved in putting a trip like this together. Pat and Diane worked tirelessly and deserve much thanks from all of us.

Thanks to our bus driver, James Walton, who always gets us to our destinations safely and efficiently. Many thanks to all who chipped in and helped make this trip successful: Pat Parker brought ham rolls and juice; and Deanna Lang brought the menus. Adding to our fun—Karen Bagley brought fudge, and Irmgard Stilson sent a tin of cookies.

Much thanks to Shirley Boyd for collecting and stamping the books, Cheryl Lauria for sales, and the many others who share their knowledge and experience in making our guests feel comfortable.

Lastly, thanks to all who went on the trip because without you, we couldn't have pulled it off.

…and the bus rolls out in 2006

Bus trip folks were enthusiastic about having two trips next year. Want to help? Volunteers are needed for trip captains; Diane will assist you.

Trip ideas for 2006:

Spring: 3-day trip to Charleston, SC, including walks in Myrtle Beach, SC, and Wilmington, NC. Tentative dates are March 24 – 26.

Fall: 3-day trip to Hershey, PA; including a walk in Gettysburg, Nov. 24 – 26 (leaving Friday after Thanksgiving).

Out ‘n about 10 km

(Editor’s note: last month we published a poem sent in by David Hartman. Jack Rezabek says David changed the wording. Here is Jack’s original version. We enjoyed the other version, but we’re happy to set the record straight.) J:

“We do not walk slow,
We do not walk fast,
We only walk half-fast.”

Current Club Officers

President: Shirley Boyd, 722-5637

(email: walksboyd@aol.com )

Vice President: Andy Armano (877-5049)
(email: andyhiker@yahoo.com )

Secretary: Barbara Washburn (930-4447)
(barbwash1@aol.com )

Treasurer: Annette Tollett. 766-3065

(email: ahtollett@yahoo.com )

Other Points of Contact

Membership: Art Whittaker, 723-4934
(email: ETMarvinMartian@msn.com )

Web Page and newsletter editor:
Pat LaRoux, 766-0411
(email: plaroux@yahoo.com )

Specialty Sales: Ron and Diane Berard,
890-9220 (email: walkingtheusa@cox.net )

Publicity: David Hartman, 838-7170

Programs: Pat Parker, 851-9252
(email: paparker1@cox.net )

Event schedules: Betty Bess, 539-0136
(email: bess13@verizon.net )

2006 Local Calendar at a Glance

Jan 1, Event, Gators, Smithfield

Apr 8, Event, Pathfinders, Grandview Nature Preserve

Apr 15, Event, Lee Lepus, Henricus Historical Park

Apr 22, Event, Gators, Old Town Walk/Ferry Ride/Portsmouth

May 13, Event, Gators, Norfolk, Greek Festival

Jun 3, Event/picnic, Pathfinders, Newport News City Park

Aug 17, Event, Gators, Zimmerman’s house/Ghent

Sept 16, Event, Gators, Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Oct 7, Event, Gators, Chesapeake/Railroad Heritage

Oct 21, Event, Pathfinders, Yorktown

Dec 8 – 10, Events, Pathfinders, Williamsburg

Dec 31, Event, Gators, Smithfield

Calendar of Local and State Volkssport Events

December 2005

5 Board Meeting Pathfinders 6:30 p.m. Shirley Boyd’s house, 757-722-5637

9-10 Event – Night Walk Pathfinders 3 p.m. Williamsburg, 757-766-3065

10 Event – Swim Pathfinders N/A Williamsburg, 757-766-3065

10-11 Event – Day Walk Pathfinders 8 a.m. Williamsburg, 757-766-3065

18 Event – Night walk Walking Scouts 4 p.m. Running Man, 757-766-3065

21 Holiday Dinner/Party Pathfinders 7 p.m. Hampton Main Library, 757-722-5637

31 Event Gators 9 a.m. Smithfield, 757-490-9324

January 2006

1 Event Gators 9 a.m. Smithfield, 757-490-9324

3 Tues Board Meeting Pathfinders 7 p.m. Northampton Library, 757-722-5637

18 Club Meeting Pathfinders 7 p.m. Hampton Main Library, 757-722-5637