June is so cool, it’s hot!! School is almost over and summer’s about to begin! June is the month when we really start feeling like winter is over and done with for another year – the weather is getting warmer and the sun is shining almost every day … it’s time to celebrate June!!

Flag Day

Wednesday, June 14, 2013
Meet at 7 AM in the Tin City parking lot at the corner of 6th Avenue and 11th St. (near the General Store) for a 4-mile walk to the City Dock, the Pier and the Beach, followed by a breakfast together.

Proudly raise your flag with pride not only on Flag Day but on every day! Show that American spirit!!  It is an American symbol that sends a message to the world that America will stand up to its aggressors and preserve liberty.

Summer Solstice
Happy First Day of Summer!!

Friday, June 21, 2013
Meet at 7 AM in the Tin City parking lot at the corner of 6th Avenue and 11th St. (near the General Store) for a 4-mile walk to the City Dock, the Pier and the Beach, followed by a breakfast together.

In the Northern Hemisphere, Summer solstice begins on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 1:04 A.M. EDT.

World Environment Day

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Meet at 7 AM in the Tin City parking lot at the corner of 6th Avenue and 11th St. (near the General Store) for a 4-mile walk to the City Dock, the Pier and the Beach, followed by a breakfast together.

Find a way to make a difference and help preserve the earth and all its resources.

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May 4, 2013

Carol Greenberg called the May monthly meeting to order promptly at 8:15 A.M.  There were 19 members present.

May Birthdays:  Happy Birthday to Peggy Ek, May 7; Linda Sullivan, May  8; Dora Turner, May 11; Jacqui Ytterberg, May 14; Dave Kelly, May 18; Maria Neighbors, May 21; Marsha McGuinness, May 23; Maria Saez, May 24; John Levick, May 24; Nadine Kelly, May 26.

Minutes of last month were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:  Click online for Charlie’s treasurer’s May report.  He reported a tour is welcomed by St. Matthew’s House including lunch with a small donation being appreciated.

Mary Moran brought up the idea of lowering dues from $20.00 to $15.00.  Another idea was perhaps to donate to charity walks in place of lowering the dues.  Maria asked Carol if monies are to be donated to charity then does that mean the annual membership dues will remain the same and Carol agreed with this.  The club’s charitable donations discussion will continue in October.

Members Health Updates: There was an update on Ann Putti’s health & Margo passed out bracelets  for members to wear in support of Ann.  It was reported that Mary Beth is under the weather at present & that Fran Roddy is having difficulty & will possibly go to rehab.  It was also reported that Dora Turner is improving.

Reminders: 

• NWC Events Calendar.   The Club’s monthly events calendar is available for printing from the website.  Click here for the May Events Calendar. 
• Destination Walk for 2013 is the Smokies. 

T-Shirts:  Carole Levick stated that T-Shirts & Polo shirts have been ordered & she will have them in the near future.  The prices are $9, $10, or $11 & that embroidery will cost a bit more.

Advertising:  Carol reported advertising is working well.  Maria received an e-mail and followed it up with telephone call to a prospective member who saw our Club’s ad in the Collier Citizen and wanted more information.

Old Business: 

• Sunday, April 07, 2013. The Phil 10K Run for Music. Tom Geyer participated in this event.

Upcoming Events:

• Saturday, May 11, 2013. 21st Annual Letter Carrier Food Drive “Stamp Out Hunger.” New Location:  4451 Mercantile Ave., Naples.  Naples Directions:  From Perkins, going south on Airport Road, turn left onto Mercantile, just after the Ford Dealer.  go east a few blocks and it is on the left.
• Monday, May 27, 2013.  Annual Memorial Day Walk.  Meet at 8 am at Freedom Park. Later in the day, the celebration continues with a Potluck Memorial Day Party at 3 o’clock at the home of our hosts, Maria & Jose Saez.  Maria Sullivan said a formal Memorial Day Party invitation with directions to the Saez home will be sent out May 7th to the membership for their responses.
• Thursday, July 4, 2013.  4th of July Holiday Walk. Meet at 8 am at Eagle Lakes Community Park.  Immediately following our walk, is a 4th of July Holiday Brunch at Wendy’s.
• Monday, September 02, 2013.  Annual Labor Day Holiday Walk.  Meet at 8 am at North Collier Regional Park.  Party TBD.
• September 2013.  Pilot Club John Clay 5K Run 2 Mile Walk at Lowdermilk Park.  Date TBD.
• September 2013.  8th Annual United Way “Walk for the Way” at North Collier Regional Park.  Date TBD

Hikes around Florida:  Members made suggestions for walks. Mary Moran suggested Estero Bay Preserve where there are several trails & you pick the one you want by color -  one leads to the Imperial River. Another recommendation was Collier Seminole Park & she recommends doing this in the winter.  Marj Keen suggested we do Barefoot Beach again.  Margo suggested Tiger Tail Beach on Marco Island & Rookery Bay.  Carol Greenberg  suggested the Kayaking trails for 10,000 Islands & Rookery Bay as well as returning to Shark Valley with its tram, bicycle, & walking trails.  We could do any of the above during the week or on Saturdays.

Upcoming October Hike.  Charleston, SC.- October 20 – 25, 2013. Charleston trip has 15 people & we need 15 more. Deposit of $100 holds your reservation with balance due by August 15th deadline.  For more information on the hike click here.

This will be our last monthly meeting of the season.  We will restart in October.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 A.M. with a request by Margo for prayers for Bob Robins.

Respectfully submitted,

Lovice (Lovi) Holland
Secretary

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It’s May already!!  May is a beautiful month… and my garden is now full of pretty flowers, thanks to a few good ‘April showers’.

21st Annual Letter Carrier Food Drive “Stamp Out Hunger”

Saturday, May 11, 2013
After walk/breakfast, meet @ 9:30am @ 4451 Mercantile Ave. in Naples.

“Stamp Out Hunger” drive is the one day of the year when letter carriers collect food that has been left in or hanging from mailboxes.  Food collected in Lee County will go to the Harry Chapin Food Bank for distribution, Collier County food will go to Collier Harvest.  Come join us to help out the community!!

Armed Forces Day

Keeping America Strong and Secure.
United in Purpose – Steadfast in Service

Annual Armed Forces Holiday Walk

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Meet at 7 am at Physicians Regional Medical Center parking lot for our regular weekly 3.1-mile walk; and, to Honor Armed Forces Day and to Salute all those in the military, past, present,and those that still stand serving today who have put their lives in danger to protect the people of the United States.

Annual Memorial Day Walk (Decoration Day)
A Red, White and Blue Color Alert!! Please Remember Them!!

Monday, May 27, 2013.
Meet at 8 AM at Freedom Park for our holiday walk, 1515 Golden Gate Parkway.  A day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service – a day in memory of our military heroes who gave up all their tomorrows so we could have ours.  Remember to fly your flag at half staff until noon.  Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.  If you are driving, turn on your lights.

Come Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Freedom Park!!  Then later in the day join us for good food, friends and fun at a:

Red, White, Blue and You!!
Potluck Memorial Day 

We will meet at 3 o’clock at the home of our hosts, Maria & Jose Saez. Directions available upon request from nwcmember@yahoo.com.

Please bring your favorite potluck dish to share. Wine and soda will be provided. It is most imperative that you e-mail nwcmember@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.  

 

 

 

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April 6, 2013

Margo Peyrot (in the absence of President Carol Greenberg) called the April monthly meeting to order promptly at 8:17 A.M.  There were 16 members present.

April Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Henry Johnson, April 07; Wayne Schutte, April 18.

Treasurer’s Report: Charlie reported that all bills have been paid.  The April 2013 treasurer’s report is posted on the website for your perusal.

Membership: The Naples Walking Club membership totals 60 members.  There have been 6 new members so far for 2013. 

Health Updates: Dorothy Burgess was welcomed back after hip replacement.  Mary Beth Thorkelson was also welcomed back after her illness.  Bill MacDonald is doing ok after back surgery & is on the mend.

Reminder:  Destination Walk for 2013 is the Smokies.  If you walk 600 miles, you not only receive a T-shirt to reflect this walk but will also be entered in our 600-miles raffle worth $50. 

T-Shirts: Carole Levick has not had a great response on the Polo shirts but she is pursuing it.  The women’s shirts are without a pocket but will have a small emblem on the shirt.

Advertising:  Mary Beth spoke about getting our name back into the Naples Daily News.  They have a new policy of once a month; the ad will appear on the first Sunday of the month.  The Bonita Banner & Collier Citizen both carry our ad.  Janice Rhodes had called the Florida Weekly and had a contact to give Mary Beth to call.

Website Calendar:  Margo reminded us that the NWC monthly events calendar can be printed from our website.  She passed around her printed copy of April to those members present.  Click here  for the April Events Calendar.  

Old Business: 

• Saturday, March 2, 2013.  Kayaking:  Wendy Bright reported that nine of the ten people who signed up for the kayak trip showed up.  The leader was kind enough to give the price agreed on for the ten people.  The point was made that people sign up & don’t show.
• Saturday, March 16, 2013. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Bash and Going Away Party Dinner: Maria Sullivan reported on the St. Pat’s Day affairs.  Not enough interest was shown in the parade so we weren’t involved.  The dinner, however, was a great success.
• Saturday March 23, 2013. NAMI Charity Walk. Margo reported on the NAMI walk at Cambier Park.  $360.00 was donated by 24 members.  There were 20 walkers from the club.

For more information, click on the following:

Upcoming April Events:

• Sunday, April 07 2013. The Phil 10K Run For Music.  10K – 7:30 am 1-Mile Walk – 7:35 am at the Philharmonic Center.  Entry fee on race day – $20.

Upcoming May Events:

• Saturday, May 11, 2013. 21st Annual Letter Carrier Food
  Drive “Stamp Out Hunger. After walk/breakfast, meet @ 9am Granada Shopping Ctr., Immokalee Rd. & US 41 (next to first Watch & Haverty’s).
• Monday, May 27, 2013.  Annual Memorial Day Walk.  Meet at 8 am at Freedom Park. Later in the day, the celebration continues with a Potluck Memorial Day Party at 3 o’clock at the home of our hosts, Maria & Jose Saez.  Maria Sullivan said a  formal Memorial Day Party invitation with directions to the Saez home will be sent out shortly to the membership for their responses.

October Hike.  Charleston, SC.- October 20 – 25, 2013. Information for this 6-days, 5 nights hiking trip was sent out to all the membership.  Maria Sullivan reminded members that we need to fill the 30-passenger bus and so far there are only 7 people signed up for this trip; so it would be a great idea for members to tell their friends, family and acquaintances about this trip and encourage them to sign-up and join us on this adventure.  $100 deposit will hold your reservation with the balance due by August 15th.  For more information on the hike click here.

Meeting was adjourned @ 8:35 AM.  Our last monthly meeting of the season is Saturday, May 4, 2013.

Respectfully submitted,

Lovice (Lovi) Holland
Secretary

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The Club organizes a fun and exciting hike each October in North Florida, Georgia or the Carolinas.

We’ve looked around and found a great place to walk for 2013 and we invite you to come join us on this exciting adventure to experience and discover a USA “must see” – Charleston, South Carolina.  Let’s get ready for an exciting October Hiking Trip!!

Although only a compact 17 square miles, the Charleston peninsula (between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers) is an Old South city with irresistible charm and beauty.  Church steeples, hidden alleyways and cobblestone streets lend a European feel.  You will see it in the lazy trim of her breezy piazzas and feel it in the spirit of her rich heritage. The past is always present in Charleston.  Steeped in rich American history, Charleston is a place you will not soon forget. 

Are you ready to embark on this adventure? Don’t miss out!! Lace up your sneakers and come away with us on this exciting trip!! We’ve contracted with Trendy Tours to transport us to Charleston, SC…we’re leaving the driving to “them”.

Click on Beautiful Charleston for a short video of this southern city and click here for more photos of this charming southern city.

Date:  Sunday, October 20 – Friday, October 25, 2013

It will be a 6-day Historic Charleston PLUS!! Tour.

Cost:  $899 /person/double occupancy; $1239, single.  There is a $100/person deposit at the time of the reservation and the final payment is due August 15.  Your payment confirms your reservation.  When you call 239-449-5065 or 800-881-8758 (toll free) to reserve this Charleston trip, mention the name Naples Walking Club – Maria Sullivan.  All monies must be in the form of cash or checks, made payable to Trendy Tours, LLC and mailed to 3200 Village Walk Circle #104, Naples, FL  34109.  It is most imperative that you please e-mail nwcmember@yahoo.com when you have made your initial $100 deposit so we can keep a headcount towards our 30-persons tour.

This Charleston trip includes bus transportation, 5-nights accommodations, including 3-nights in Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation tour, Fort Sumter tour, private guided Charleston City tour and, of course, our walks.  Five (5) dinners are included, as well as all breakfasts.  The trip cost is based on a 30-persons tour and in order to hold the costs at the presently quoted rates, it is most imperative that we know ASAP a count of those members interested in this Charleston venture. We trust you will join with us on this adventurous trip!!  Charleston, SC, is called “the Lowcountry” for a reason. This Southern gem’s lack of hills makes it an especially easy city to explore on foot.

Itinerary

The following iconic Low Country landmarks that make Charleston unique are  “must-sees” in our adventure  itinerary: (D = Dinner; B = Breakfast)

Sunday, Day 1:   Overnight in Savannah (D)

Monday, Day 2:   Arrive Charleston; tour Boone Hall Plantation in AM (B,D)

Boone Hall Plantation.  Plantations were a staple of the economy, culture and lifestyle of the pre-Civil War South. The Spanish moss-draped canopy of the majestic “Avenue of Oaks” (planted in 1743) leading to Boone Hall transports one back 250 years to Charleston’s plantation past.

We will tour the Manor House and gardens, listen to traditional African tales from a Gullah storyteller, and visit 9 original slave cabins, some of the few still standing in the Southeast. Crops have grown continually here for more than 300 years.

Tuesday, Day 3:   Privately Guided AM Walk/Ride Charleston Tour (2 -2.5 hours); Walking Club hike in PM(TBD) (B,D). Included, but not limited to:

In 1861, The Citadel (Military College) cadets fired the first shots of the American Civil War when they opened fire on the Union ship Star of the West entering Charleston’s harbor. On April 12, 1861, shore batteries under the command of General Pierre G. T. Beauregard opened fire on the Union-held Fort Sumter in the harbor.

The Battery, aka “Battery Park”, is a popular park located in downtown Charleston where the Cooper and Ashley Rivers meet. With great views of Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse, the park is a great place to come to see the sights of Charleston from a distance.  It is also a wonderful place to learn more about Charleston’s history, with its statues, monuments and old cannons and cannonballs that children love to climb on.

In the 18th century, heavy rocks were used to fortify the shores of the Cooper River. That fortification became the famous promenade known as the High Battery, one of the best places to stroll in the park. The Battery first became a public park in 1837 and was also used as a place for artillery storage during the American Civil War.

Four Corners of Law.  The intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets in the heart of the historic district is historically known as “the four corners of law” because the intersection hosted buildings from each level of government: the Courthouse (state law), City Hall (municipal law), the Federal Building and U.S. Post Office (federal law), and Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church (canon law). (See pink sketch above).  Sweetgrass basket weavers sell their wares on this picturesque corner and nearby Washington Park is a nice shady spot to enjoy lunch from a street vendor.

Wednesday, Day 4:   9 AM Ft. Sumter Tour; Walking Club hike in PM-TBD (B,D)

Fort Sumter…Where The Civil War Began

When South Carolina seceded from the Union in 1860, Fort Sumter became the tinderbox for a war that would tear the country apart over the next 5 years. Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later. Union forces would try for nearly four years to take it back.  Ammunition is still embedded in the walls of this fortification that hosted the first Confederate shots fired during the Civil War.

Steeples were used as lighthouses and the church bells and iron gates were melted down for cannons to aid the Confederacy. The spires were actually used during the bombardment of the city to site cannons and the story goes that St. Michael’s steeple was even painted black at one time to make it difficult to see at night.

Thursday, Day 5:   Lv. Charleston for Ocala (B,D)

Friday, Day 6:   Homeward-bound (B)

Cancellation Policy:  Multi-Day Tour – A full refund will be made for cancellations received at least 45 days prior to the tour date.  Cancellations made after that date are subject to the following: for cancellations made 21-44 days before the tour, there is a 50% refund.  From 7 days to 20 days, the refund is 25%.  There are no refunds within 7 days of the tour.  If you find you are unable to go on the tour and you have a friend(s) who can, name substitutions are allowed.

Gratuties:  It is suggested that on this multi-day trip with luggage pulls you tip the bus driver an amount you deem appropriate.  For the step-on, land based, or bus guides, gratuity is at your option – tipping is a personal preference based on superior service.   If you have any questions, please e-mail nwcmember@yahoo.com.

Naples Walking Club Events Calendar

Ah!!  Spring, Spring, SPRING!!

The sun feels stronger, the days are getting longer.  The earth comes back to life after a long cold winter.  The earth has cast away its morose wintry blanket after its winter slumber and the green world begins to return and welcomes the season of revival, hope and happiness with open arms, greeting the eyes with a plentitude of vibrantly blooming flowers.   

The Phil 10K Run For Music

Sunday, April 07, 2013 
10K – 7:30 am 1-Mile Walk – 7:35 am at the Philharmonic Center.
Click here for more information.

Monday, April 22, 2013
Meet at 7 AM in the Tin City parking lot at the corner of 6th Avenue and 11th St. (near the General Store) for a 4-mile walk to the City Dock, the Pier and the Beach, followed by a breakfast together.

All year long you walk all over the earth. Literally. You also drive on it, bike on it, and play on it. You surf in earth’s oceans, chill out in the shade of its trees, ski down its snowy slopes. So on this day, do something nice for the planet that does so much for you.

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March 2, 2013

Carol Greenberg called the March monthly meeting to order promptly at 8:20 AM at Perkins on Pine Ridge Rd.  There were 15 members present.  Several members were absent due to their participation in the Kayak tour scheduled on same day as our monthly meeting.

March Birthdays: Happy Birthday wishes to Dolores Stillings, March 06; Pippi Johnson, March 07; Ginny MacDonald, March 09; Janice Rhodes, March 16;  Sarah Sprague, March 24; Emil Peyrot, March 28.

April Birthdays: Henry Johnson, April 07; Wayne Schutte, April 18.

Carol welcomed new members Yette Hamberg from Denmark and Nancy Champness from Pennsylvania.  Both new members spoke briefly about themselves.

Treasurer’s Report: Charlie was not present to give the March treasurer’s report but e-mailed it later in the day and reported that all bills have been paid and up-to-date.  The March 2013 treasurer’s report is posted on the website for your perusal.

Membership: The Naples Walking Club membership totals 60 members.  Maria distributed to all members present copies of the 2013 NWC Membership Directory. She will bring these copies to our Saturday walks and distribute them to those members who were unable to attend the monthly March meeting.

Website: Carol inquired as to how many members access the NWC website and mentioned the club’s March Events Calendar is on the website available for printing.  Margo passed around the printed March Events Calendar to all members present for a looksee.  Carol thanked Maria for doing a good job on the March Calendar.

Membership Mileage: Destination Walk for 2013 is the Smokies.  If you walk 600 miles, you not only receive a T-shirt to reflect this walk but will also be entered in our 600-miles raffle worth $50.  Carol mentioned that one of our members, Bonnie Vaughn, has walked 2000 miles in Sparta, GA.

T-Shirts: Carol Greenberg talked about wearing our club logo T-shirt for our walks as great advertising our Club.  New member Nancy Champness told of how she spotted our club T-shirt and talked with Margo and Thomas about the club and then joined our membership. Our T-shirts, long-sleeved/sleeveless and hats can be purchased by contacting Carole Levick (you will find her contact info on the newly distributed 2013 NWC Membership Directory). 

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Upcoming March Events:

• Saturday, March 2, 2013.  Kayak Tour
  Isles of Capri – 10 am.  Tour lasts approximately 2 – 2.5 hours.  Contact Wendy for information.
• Saturday, March 16, 2013.  St. Patrick’s Day Bash/Going Away Party
  Due to lack of member interest, our participation in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is cancelled.  Only 9 members signed up for the parade but 31 members signed up for the the St. Patrick’s Celebration Bash and Going Away Party dinner.  (What’s wrong with this picture?). We will meet between 1:30 – 2 pm at Perkins where we will have a room all to ourselves for celebrating. The cost per person for this Irish fare or any dinner of your choice is $17 (includes tax + tip) and comes with dessert and a drink. For an accurate headcount, please RSVP  to nwcmember@yahoo.com by March 2, 2013 with your name and your choice of corned beef or other main dish entree.
• Saturday, March 23, 2013.
  11th Annual NAMI Walk (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  Cambier Park, 8:30 – 10 am. 2.5-mile walk; registration 8:30 am, walk start 9 am.  Food and party at 10 am. Margo passed out a sign-up/donation sheet for team NWC for this event.  If you plan to attend, see Margo.  She is collecting donations that will be handed in as a team effort.  Don’t forget to wear you club logo white T-shirt for this charity event.
• Saturday, April 06, 2013.
  The Phil 10K Run For Music.  10K – 7:30 am 1-Mile Walk – 7:35 am at the Philharmonic Center.

October Hike.  Charleston, SC.- October 20 – 25, 2013.
Information for this 6-days, 5 nights hiking trip will be forthcoming on March 19th.  Stay tuned!!

Tai-Chi.  Carol is in touch with Tai Chi instructor Karen Atkin about holding a class teaching our members this energy-flow exercise.  Karen’s schedule is quite full at this time and won’t be able to come to our Club until May.  Unfortunately, that’s when our northern members will have gone back home.  Cost has not been determined as of yet.

Old Business: 

• Predicta Walk.  Winners:  Carole Levick, Wendy Bright, Ginny MacDonald
• 9th Annual Cure PSP Awareness/Memorial Walk.  Marco Island.  One mile walk and 5 people attended this event.
• Presidents Day Holiday Walk.  Eagle Lakes.  21 people signed up and only 11 showed up.  It was cold that morning but there seems to be a trend with members signing up for events/walks and then not showing-up.  We ask for a headcount for our events so we can purchase food/beverages accordingly. Bagels and coffee were purchased for 21 members and with only 11 members showing up,  you do the math.

Meeting was adjourned @ 8:45 AM.  Our next monthly meeting is Saturday, April 6, 2013.

Respectfully submitted,

Maria Sullivan
(Stand-in Secretary)

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