THURSDAY-TUESDAY, NOV. 23-28, 2006

• YOGA: for 7-10 years/3-6 years/11-18 year old at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham, PA. Accomplished Yoga instructor Nanci George will lead your child through various traditional yoga techniques recreated in playful, simple and fun ways to cultivate self-esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement. Call 215-379-4660.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 23-DEC. 31, 2006

• 9:00 a.m. MINI GOLF AT FRANKLIN SQUARE: Franklin Square, 6th and Race Streets, Philadelphia. If you're up for some friendly competition, try your hand at Philly Mini Golf. This specially designed 18-hole course will wind you through a miniature version of Philadelphia where you will encounter some of the city's most beloved sites. Putt your ball across the Ben Franklin Bridge, up the steps of the Art Museum (just like
  
  Rocky!) and finish off your game by sending your ball right through the crack in the Liberty Bell.


• DOYLESTOWN ROCK GYM/ADVENTURE CENTER INC: 3853 Old Easton Road
  Doylestown, PA. Are you up for a great time, and maybe a bit of a challenge? Experience indoor rock climbing and outdoor guide service. All ages are welcome, along with observers. Call 215-230-9085.


• OUTSIDE ICE SKAKING: Blue Croos Riverrink, Columbus Blvd at Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia. Call 215-629-3200.


• BOARDS AND BLADES SKATEPARK: 814 Conchester Road, Boothwyn, PA. This indoor park has mini ramp and street course, plus pro shop. Pads, membership, and fee required. Call 610-497-5110.

FRIDAY, NOV. 24, 2006

• 6:45 p.m. JOLLY HOLLY 5K RUN: Jaycee Plaza, Corner of High Street & Route 49, Millville, NJ. Call 856-696-3924.


• 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE: 8-10 miles, fast pace. The ongoing, every Friday night, all year round, Friday night fitness hike, where we try to work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne S.F. Be prepared to walk at an average of 4 MPH, 15 minutes per mile pace with few breaks. Bring water and wear well broken-in boots, shoes, or sneakers (sneakers are adequate in dry conditions). Socks are also important footgear, synthetics and wool being better at preventing blisters (avoid cotton socks). The first Friday of each month there is a dessert/dinner stop after the hike at a local restaurant. Meet at Brendan Byrne S.F. Campground. Contact Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker at 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004.


• 7:30 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Villanova plays Tulane at Jake Nevin Fieldhouse, Villanova, PA. Call 610-519-6591.


• 8:00 p.m. CAROUSEL BALLROOM DANCE PARTY: Dance Depot, 50 W. 3rd Ave, Collegeville, PA. Call 610-409-5622.


• 9:00 a.m. BLACK FRIDAY BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40 miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Cheaper than shopping! 40-miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Social ride, pace held. Always a fun ride. Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Doug G. at 856-904-2547.


• 10:00 a.m. WELLS MILLS PUFFER HIKE: 5½ - 10 miles, moderate pace. This is our usual day after Turkey Day hike. Walk off that big dinner, with a huffer and puffer up and down Wells Mills Park. Bring lunch for 10 miles. Meet at Well Mills Park. Contact Leaders: Dave and Julie Hegelein at 825-235-8792.

SATURDAY, NOV. 25, 2006

• 8:00 a.m. WANDERER’S FUN RUN: At Valley Green. Pace and distance varies. The Saturday Morn'n Fun Run. Call 215-849-9080.


• 8:00 a.m. APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKE: Join Maliya and John for an 8-mile hike on the AT, (Appalachian Trail). We will hike the Hamburg section of the trail to the Pinnacle, followed by an optional trip to Cabela's. Meet at the Exton Walmart parking lot at 8:00am or at 9:00am at the trail head. Call 610-363-3538.


• 8:30 a.m. BIKE RIDE TO ROCCO’S: Ride to Rocco's in Parkesburg, a distance of 65 miles at around 14-15 mph, leaving from the Wawa in Chadds Ford. Bring money for indoor lunch stop. Contact Ride Leaders: Doug Kennedy at 610-543-4664 and Debbie Wilson at 302-798-1243.


• 9:00 a.m. BIKE RIDE TO THE ART MUSEUM AND BACK: 13-15 mph, 50 +/- miles. Start at Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA. Last visit of the year to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Look at all the fall colors along the East River Drive (or whatever they call it now). A few hills, regroup as necessary, no one dropped, rain cancels, cold weather does not. Bring food and drink. Rest stop near the Art Museum. Questions? Call Elliot. Contact Elliot Titcher at 215-641-0607.


• 9:00 a.m. BIKE RIDE TO DOYLESTOWN: (or somewhere else), 13-15 mph, 50 +/- miles. Start at Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA. Maybe a ride up to Doylestown to the good bagel shop for bagels and hot chocolate, maybe not. It's too far in advance to know exactly where we will go. Figure there will be some hills along the way. No one dropped, regroup as needed. Bring food and drink, rest stop in Doylestown if we go there, or somewhere else. Rain cancels, cold weather does not. Contact Elliot Titcher at 215-641-0607.


• 9:00 a.m. TRAINMAN PULLS AGANI BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40-miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Social ride, pace held. Always a fun ride. Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Doug G. at 856-904-2547.


• 9:00 a.m. DELAWARE WATER GAP HIKE: 8-9 miles, moderate pace. Allow approx. 6 hours from start to finish on the trail, including lunch. We will work off the Thanksgiving stuffing as we hike the AT (White Blazed Trail) to Sunfish Pond. After lunch here we will hike the Green Trail as it meanders along Dunnfield Creek. THIS IS A ROCKY, RIGOROUS HIKE. Bring lunch, sturdy shoes and a walking stick. Meet at the Appalachian Trailhead on the westbound side of Interstate 80 just before crossing into Pennsylvania. Contact Leader: Joel Penn at 856-354-6293(H), 856-627-2100(W), 609-313-2376(C).


• 9:30 a.m. SWEDESBORO SAUNTER BIKE RIDE: 66-miles, Class B/B-. Meet at Kingsway on Rte 551 in Swedesboro for a ride to Alloway. We will again check to see if the swans are nesting in Mannington Creek and review some of the Revolutionary War History around Alloway. This is a fair weather ride so call to confirm if in doubt. Contact Drew Knox at 302-475-1684.


• 9:30 a.m. BIKE RIDE FROM LAKE GALANA TO MILFORD: 13-15 mph, 57 miles. Start at Sailor’s Point, North side of Lake Galena (Peace Valley Park), New Galena Rd, near Chalfont, PA. Join us on a ride through central and northern Bucks County with a brief stop in Frenchtown. Then we continue through Hunterdon County to the town of Milford for food. Expect some hills, but nothing major. Bring sufficient water. Look for a message on Sat. morning in case of bad weather. Contact Luis Figueroa at 215-620-5458.


• 9:30 a.m. BARKSDALE TRAINING BIKE RIDE: Depart from Handloff Park (formerly Barksdale Park) for 40-50 rolling to hilly miles at 16-17 mph, steady endurance pace, NOT a race pace. The average speed (16-17 mph) is the overall average parking lot to parking lot. It is NOT the rolling speed, so there may be times when our rolling speed is greater (or less) depending on the terrain, etc. Ride format is double pace line, steady tempo. There are no stops. Helmets are required. NO EARPLUGS - LEAVE YOUR MUSIC AT HOME. YELLOW LINE RULE!! Please bring signed waiver with you (see www.whiteclaybicycleclub.org under Ride Leader Information). Contact Ride Leaders Lorie Struzik at 302-354-3811 before 7:30 a.m. or Nancy Waddell at 302-545-4146 before 6:30 a.m.


• 10:00 a.m. TURKEY TROK 5K RUN AND 5-MILER: Birch Grove Park, 1770 Burton Avenue, Northfield, NJ. Call 609-345-5517 ext. 120.


• 10:00 a.m. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 5K RUN: Quakertown United Methodist Church, 1875 Frier Road, Quakertown, PA. Call 215-547-1200 ext. 202.


• 10:00 a.m. 16th ANNUAL DEVON PREP 5K CHALLENGE: Devon Prep. Contact John Radomile at 610-892-0843.


• 10:00 a.m. C.U. AT SELENE BIKE RIDE: 20-26 miles, Class C+/B-. Start at Selene Whole Foods Co-op, 305 West State St., Media. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the hills & valleys to Ridley Creek State Park & beyond. Free refreshments afterward inside Co-op. Free parking in lot just west of the store. Contact Ira Josephs at 610-565-4058.


• 10:00 a.m. TURKEY TROT TO BENEFIT AC RESCUE MISSION 5K RUN: 1770 Burton Avenue, Northfield, NJ. Contact Jackie Somers at 609-272-0663 or Glenn Gerguson at 609-652-1566.


• 10:30 a.m. DELAWARE OPEN CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP: 119 Drummond Drive, Wilmington, DE. Contact Jim Walsh at 302-892-2829.


• 7:30 p.m. POST-THANKSGIVING FOLK DANCE PARTY AND SINGING WORKSHOP: Merion Friends Meeting, 615 Montgomery Avenue, Lower Merion, PA. Call 610-688-3284.


• CANOE/KAYAK THE D&R CANAL FROM LAWRENCEVILLE TO KINGSTON. Too much turkey and trimmings? Then work off that that Thanksgiving dinner with this 11-mile paddle – no portages either. If you have paddled each D&R trip on the Fall Trekker schedule then you will have completed the entire canal from the Delaware River to the Raritan River. Contact Leaders: George & Leona F. at 609-259-3734.

SUNDAY, NOV. 26, 2006

• 8:30 a.m. SOCIAL WISSAHICKON GORGE HIKE: 8 miles, moderate pace. Hike over hills in the Gorge in late Fall with its spectacular views. Bring picnic type food to share at tailgate social after hike. Proper hiking shoes required. Meet in the Home Depot parking lot on Rt. 70 (formerly Race Track) to carpool/caravan to site, or meet at 9:30 a.m. at Valley Green parking lot in park. Contact Leader: Paul Serdiuk at 609-462-3593 eve.


• 9:00 a.m. 17th ANNUAL JINGLE BELL 5K RUN: General Wayne Elementary School, Malvern, PA. Contact Nancy Beidler at 215-574-3060 ext. 107.


• 9:00 a.m. ART MUSEUM BIKE RIDE: 35+ miles, Class C+. Art Museum C+ paced ride from Drexel Hill Cyclery, Burmont Road, Drexel Hill, PA. We'll travel to the mueseum not for culture, but to cruise the museum loop taking in the June weather. Bring $ for snack. Contact Bob Martin at 610-352-2114.


• 9:00 a.m. ATSION TO BATSTO HIKE: Depart Frankford Ave. and Bridge Sts In front of Walgreens lot, Philadelphia. This is a 9-mile hike along the Mullica River Trail, ending in the historic village of Batsto. For those who drive direct, we will meet at Atsion. We will meet at the park office, not at the recreation area. There will be a wait of approximately one hour while we do the car shuttle. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leader: Bob Miller at 215-886-6833.


• 9:00 a.m. DON AGAIN BIKE RIDE: Class C, 35-45 miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. Don always delivers something new. Meet at Laurel Acres Park, Church Street, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Contact Leader: Don V. at 856-235-2457.


• 9:30 a.m. “SOMEWHERE ELSE” BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 45 +/- Miles. Roy's monthly "somewhere else" ride: scenic roads, hills, descents, a brief stop, no one dropped. Bad weather cancels. No confirmation necessary. Starts at Cold Spring ES, Durham Road (Route 413), between Carversville and Cold Spring Creamery Roads, Buckingham. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.


• 10:00 a.m. FORT MOTT, NEW JERSEY BIKE RIDE: We will start from Fort Mott in New Jersey for a 32 mile very flat ride in the environs of Salem. Directions: Cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge and turn right onto Route 49, then in 3.5 miles turn right onto Fort Mott road, and proceed to Fort Mott, which is 3 miles down the Fort Mott road. The route has been marked by the South Jersey Wheelmen, and is the flattest ride you will ever see. Because it is so flat, the pace will be 13-17 mph. Contact Ride Leaders: Barrie Kintner at 610-361-0442 and Bob Wheeler at 302-239-6620.


• 10:30 a.m. STAIR CLIMBING: Stair climb session starting at the movie theater parking lot, Main Street in Manayunk. Call 215-849-9080.


• 10:00 a.m. DIRTY BIRD 15K TRAIL RUN: French Creek State Park, Birdsboro, PA. Contact Ron Horn at 610-779-2668.


• 10:00 a.m. WHITE'S BOGS HIKE: 6-8 miles, moderate pace. The cranberry harvest is over and the ponds should be refilling to reflect an all-around big blue sky to the horizon. Add to that, late Fall foliage, for a picturesque hike up and down and around the bogs. Bring lunch, beverage. Meet at Whitesbog Village parking, off Rt. 530, at mile marker 13. Contact Leaders: Christine Denneler at 856-461-5379 and Joseph Trujillo at 856-468-4849.


• 11:00 a.m. SAILING: Frostbite Series, Cooper River Yacht Club, Collingswood, NJ. Call 856-869-9145.


• 11:30 a.m. SHAWS BRIDGE PARK BIKE RIDE: About 25miles. Meet Shaws Bridge Park south of West Chester near the intersection of Route 842 and Creek Road for a flat to rolling ride along the Brandywine. Bring snacks and drinks. Contact co-leader Nancy Tully at 610-444-4237 or Fran DeMillion at 610-444-3644.


• Noon JOHNNIE’S 5K RUN FOR CHILDREN’S LEUKEMIA AND DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS: Fred and Ethel’s Tavern and Smithville, Galloway Twp., NJ. Contact Steve 609-652-7131 or Cormac at 609-652-5880.


• 1:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Drexel plays Lehigh at Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-1999.


• 2:45 p.m. MOSTLY WALTZ WITH A PRE-DANCE WALTZ WORKSHOP: Felinton Hall, 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, PA. Call 215-483-0726, 215-643-4397.

MONDAY, NOV. 27, 2006

• 9:30 a.m. COMPLETE BATONA TRAIL HIKE (#3) – CARRANZA ROAD TO BATSTO FIRE TOWER: 12.4 miles, moderate pace. Scenic hiking along the Batsto River with some nice riverside overlooks. Meet at Batona Trailhead just below fire tower at Batsto, off Rt. 542 for long shuttle. Contact Leaders: Jerry Goldstein at 609-859-8133 and Joe Hummel at 856-235-8817.


• 6:30 p.m. LOOP RUN: Run the Loop around the River Distance: 8.4 miles (Kelly and West River drives. Meet Monday evenings at Lloyd Hall at 6:30. For additional info, contact Susan Hurrey at 215-483-1967.

TUESDAY, NOV. 28, 2006

• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 15-30 miles. I will be riding the month of November from Kemper Park, located on Valley Rd. between Street and Bristol Roads in Warminster. Ride will accommodate the slowest rider, even if it's me. No ride in rain or snow. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.


• 6:00 p.m. NIGHT BIKE RIDERS: 15-20 miles, Class C. With the waning of the light another season of night riding begins. We spin around Southern DelCo in the dark. Bike lights front and rear are a must. You must call or e-mail the leader to confirm the start time and location. Very cold or wet weather will cancel ride. Contact Dave Trout at 610-368-0760.


• 6:30 p.m. TRACK WORKOUT: Because of daylight saving and lack of lighting at Chestnut Hill Academy, we are moving the workouts to the Roxborough High School track. The workouts will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 at this location. There is lighting at this track so footing should not be a problem. The track is at the intersection of Pechin and Hermitage streets just below the High School, which is on Ridge Avenue. Call 215-849-9080.


• 7:00 p.m. APPALACHIAN CLOGGING: Tanguy Homesteads Community Center, Twin Pine Way, Glen Mills, PA. Call 215-643-4397.


• 8:00 p.m. WALTZING POTPOURRI: Tanguy Homesteads Community Center, Twin Pine Way, Glen Mills, PA. Call 215-643-4397.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 2006

• 9:30 a.m. DOC’S BIKE RIDE: 30-60 miles, Class: B-B-. Various local routes starting from the Swarthmore area. Sometimes a lunch stop. Foul weather cancels ride. Call ahead of time for weekly plans. Contact Larry Green at 610-544-5799.
• 10:00 a.m. TITUSVILLE & WASHINGTON CROSSING S.P. HIKE: 6-7 miles, moderate pace. Along Delaware River and D&R Canal through an interesting town with many original mid-1800s buildings to view. Then we switch to a woods trail through historic Revolutionary War site. From S.J. take I-295 N to I-95 S; follow to last exit in N.J. (Rt. 29). Proceed N to jct. with Rt. 546. Turn left, go short distance and then turn right into parking lot. Bad weather cancels. Contact Leaders: Heinz Knaupp at 609-801-1168 and Bill Poulson at 856-983-7609.
• 6:00 p.m. CONSHOHOCKEN TO ART MUSEUM BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, 25 miles. Meet at the SEPTA train lot which is under the Conshohocken Bridge next to the "Outbound Station" candy store (E. Elm St. and Harry St in Conshohocken). We'll ride the back roads to Manyunk then pick up the West River Drive en route to the Philly Art Museum. Return to Conshohocken by 8:30-9:00 p.m. via the East River drive, Manyunk and River Rd. Short 5 min. bathroom stop at mile 13 at Lloyd Hall. There will be a second group starting at 6:30p.m. from the same location. Contact Dee Anne Kotzur at 610-659-7562.
• 6:30 p.m. CONSHOHOCKEN TO ART MUSEUM BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, 25 miles. Meet at the SEPTA train lot which is under the Conshohocken Bridge next to the "Outbound Station" candy store (E. Elm St. and Harry St in Conshohocken). We'll ride the back roads to Manyunk then pick up the West River Drive en route to the Philly Art Museum. Return to Conshohocken by 8:30-9:00 p.m. via the East River drive, Manyunk and River Rd. Short 5 min. bathroom stop at mile 13 at Lloyd Hall. There will also be an earlier ride starting at 6:00 p.m. from the same location. Contact Thomas G. Madle Sr. at 215-233-2578.
• 6:30 p.m. FLY BY NIGHT BIKE RIDE: Leave the church parking lot next to Papermill Park (at the intersection of Papermill and Ebeneezer Church Rds.) for a 21 mile flat to hilly ride through Newark neighborhoods. The route will be similar to last year with some added twists. The pace will be slow (12-14 mph) so as not to outrun our lights. For more information, contact Ride Leader: Mario Nappa at 302-239-1179.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: La Salle plays Binghamton at the Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia. Call 215-951-5170.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pennsylvania plays Delaware at the Palestra, Philadelphia. Call 215-898-6151.