Here is Event
Samples of some of the Singleaires Schedule.
Activities
Section - Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club
Our
purpose is to explore, enjoy and preserve the nation’s forests, waters,
wildlife and wilderness.
We are
conservationists dedicated to minimal environmental impact.
Singleaires are friendly, active, single older people who enjoy outdoor activities and conservation.
Hikes are offered each Sunday (Easy to Strenuous) followed by a potluck.
GUESTS
are always welcome. (Please
see home page for membership information.)
Questions?
(650) 366-4511 or email: mailto:sierrasingleaires@yahoo.com?subject=From%20Singleaires%20Web:
Sat Dec 12 BUTANO TRAIL WORK
Treat
yourself to a day in the redwoods. Learn new skills. Make new friends.
Work
at your own pace. Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and work gloves and
bring
a
lunch to eat on the trail. Please call one week in advance.
Call
Gene Luna / Betsy Kogut at 480/255-7396 or Ellen Hill at 480/371-5776.
Sun Dec 13 ANNUAL HOLIDAY HIKE AND POTLUCK LUNCH,
Please
do not arrive before 10:30 AM. Hike followed by champagne, potluck,
a
visit from Santa and fun! Rain or shine! WHAT
TO BRING:
-
$3.00 to cover the cost of this festive occasion. (paper bills, not coins,
please!)
-
$5.00 park entry fee, per car
- Your own dishes and utensils
-
A contribution of canned goods for the Second Harvest Food Bank
-
Wrapped white elephant exchange gift labeled "man",
"woman", or "either"
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Potluck dish. Please follow this potluck formula for today only.
LAST
NAME: A - F
Hot
dishes will be kept warm on the BBQ. DO NOT BRING DRINKS!
Champagne
and non-alcoholic beverages are provided.
An
additional $8 will be charged if you do not bring a potluck item.
Lost
and Found items will be displayed for you to claim.
Directions: From Hwy 280 take
Hwy 84 through Woodside, R on
Rd.,
about 2 mi. to park entrance. Follow signs to Miwok Shelter. CAR POOLS ARE
STRONGLY ADVISED!
Parking
at Miwok for only 25 cars. When the lot is full, remainder will have to park in
the main lot by ranger station
and
walk approx. 0.5 mi. If you have room in your car, pick up those waiting in
main lot.
Carpools: Los Gatos &
San Mateo: 9:45; Palo Alto:10:15
Co-
Chairs: Judy Pugh 408/ 264-5493 and
Sun Jan 10 BIG BASIN REDWOODS SEMPERVIRENS FALLS, 1A+,
11:00 AM.
Do
you want to smell clean ocean air in the cool shady redwoods?
This
4.7 mi. hike uses the Shadowbrook and Sequoia Trails.
Checkout
the Giant trees over 2000 years old. Bring lunch/water/something to share.
Meet
in front of the Snack bar opposite Park Headquarters.
Bring
sturdy footwear, lunch, water, parking fee, and a smile.
Directions:
From
Carpools:
Leaders:
Bob Segalla 650/962-1316, (segallab@yahoo.com), and TBA.
Sun, Feb
This
is an after lunch hike. A 3 hour walk, stopping to look at shore birds and
wildlife, returning in time to pick up stuff for the potluck.
Directions:From Hwy 101,
take
Carpools:
Leaders:
Bob Segalla 650/962-1316, (segallab@yahoo.com) and Marge Carmichael
HIKES AND BACKPACKING TRIPS
CLASSIFICATION
|
DISTANCE |
Mini-Hike
1-4 mi |
Grade 1
1 to 6 mi |
Grade 2
6 to 10 mi |
Grade 3
10 to 15 mi |
|
ELEV GAIN |
Walking
flat-400 ft |
Class A
100-1000 ft |
Class B
1000-2000 ft |
Class C
2000-3000 ft |
HIKING GUIDELINES
The following policies apply
unless otherwise noted on the individual activity.
If there are any questions, please
contact the leader.
ALL ACTIVITIES GO - RAIN OR
SHINE - unless noted in the description.
* Boots with lug soles & ankle supports are
normally required.
* Bring lunch/beverage - WATER IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY - A QUART IN HOT WEATHER.
* Please check with leader before bringing
children.
Hike leaders are volunteers,
and they expect your cooperation for a safe and enjoyable hike. The leader is responsible for your safety,
and you are expected to cooperate with the leader's decisions. All hikes also have a "rear leader"
to keep the group together. If you leave
the hike, you need to inform either the leader or rear leader and sign out on
the Liability Waiver.
CARPOOLS
All Singleaire trips begin
and end at the trailhead. “In the interests of facilitating the logistics of
some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling
arrangements. The Sierra Club does not
have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar
is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with
this travel...Outdoor Activities, Sierra Club.”
Note: 1. ALL DRIVERS REMAIN AT
THE PARK & RIDE
2. To cover
driver’s expenses only, it is customary to contribute 5 cents per mile.
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LOS GATOS |
Municipal Parking Lot: From Hwy 17 S take Los
Gatos Saratoga (Hwy 9) exit. Go through 1st traffic light into Municipal
Parking Lot on R in middle of block |
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Park & Ride |
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WOODSIDE |
Park & Ride |
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From Hwy 101 take Capitol Expressway exit, then
2nd R (Capitol Expwy East) to Hollywood Video parking lot |
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Park & Ride From Hwy 280 take Hwy 92 turnoff to |
GUIDELINES
FOR POTLUCKS: ADULTS ONLY at Potlucks. Potlucks are for Singleaire
members. Guests
who have
participated in that day's activity and others, such as visiting family
members, may also attend as guests.
When a
potluck location is ANNOUNCED AT THE HIKE, only
members and guests who have participated in that
day’s
activity will be eligible to participate. We are guests in our host's home.
Treat them and their home with
respect!
Potlucks start at 5 PM with drinks and snacks followed by salads, main dish,
and desserts at 6 PM. A
Conservation
Fund donation of 50 cents is suggested. Boots should be removed before entering
the home of our host
or
hostess. Bring your dish already prepared or, if last minute prep is necessary,
please do it yourself. Pizza that
needs to
be cooked or warmed takes too much oven space. If brought, it will be served as
is. At potlucks, the kitchen
is to be
cleaned up by co-hosts. Potluck attendees are to take their serving dishes, as
well as their own plates and
cups home
without washing. Do not wash them at the host’s sink.
THINK
CONSERVATION. Bring your own utensils, REUSABLE plate and cup. Preference
in line at serving
goes to
those who bring their own. Help recycle, pick up, and dispose of trash after
the potluck. Please stay out of the
kitchen
unless you are the host or co-host. Valuable belongings should not be left
unattended at the potluck. If you
are
bringing a DRINK, remember that this means either
beer/white wine (NO red), and NO Cola drinks.
|
MONTH |
A to G |
H to O |
P to Z |
|
DECEMBER |
Drink
or Dessert |
Main
Dish |
Salad
or Snack |
|
JANUARY |
Main
Dish |
Salad
or Snack |
Drink
or Dessert |
|
FEBRUARY |
Salad
or Snack |
Drink
or Dessert |
Main
Dish |
POTLUCKS
What to bring to the potluck?
Use the column
with first letter of LAST name. PLEASE STAY WITH THE ALPHABETICAL
LISTING.
Note: Cost
of food/drink contributions is to be equivalent to $8 and enough to serve 6-8
persons. If your food
contribution
costs less than $8, supplemental cash may be paid at the door. On rare
occasions when unable to bring
something,
a charge of $8 will be collected.