THURSDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 21, 2006-JAN. 28, 2007

• PHILAVENTURES WISSAHICKON HIKE: PhilaVentures is an outdoor club of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community (LGBT) in the Philadelphia area. Come out and join on an adventurous hike along the Wissahickon Creek in Wissahickon Valley Park every Sunday at 2:00 in the afternoon. Participants meet at the Borders located at 8701 Germantown Avenue at the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike, either outside the front door or in the second floor coffee shop. After convening at the Borders, the group will proceed down Rex Avenue for less than a mile before hitting the periphery of Wissahickon Valley Park. From there you will enjoy two to three and a half hours of hiking, depending on weather conditions. If conditions are too poor the hike usually follows Forbidden Drive.If you have them, you should wear hiking shoes or boots. You should also bring water to drink. Sunday's hike will be lead by Joe H. He can be reached at 856-767-8938

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 21-31, 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.
• 7:45 p.m. STRICTLY BALLROOM: Dance Party at the La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. for a delicious dinner buffet, a dance lesson is at 8:15 p.m. followed by ballroom dancing until 12:30 a.m. Always a professional DJ, plenty of seating, beautiful 5,000 sq ft hardwood dance floor. Call 215-638-0418.
• 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 Cross 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.

THURSDAY-WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21, 2006-FEB. 28, 2007

• SWIMMING: The purpose of the Wissahickon Community Aquatic Club (WCAC) program is to develop good swimming skills, teach good sportsmanship, and provide a healthy means of self-expression for those participating. Call 215-646-0126.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, DEC. 14, 2006-MARCH 2, 2007

• SKIING: Alpine Mountain Ski & Ride Center, Route 447 North, P.O. Box 309, Analomink, PA. Call 570-595-2150.
• SKIING: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie, PA. Call 610-682-7100; Toll Free: 1-866-SKI-AT-BC.
• SKIING: 1660 Blue Mountain Dr. Palmerton, PA. Call 610-826-7700.
• SKIING: Camelback Ski Area, Exit 299 I-80, P.O. Box 168, Tannersville, PA. Call 570-629-1661.
• SKIING: Elk Mountain Ski Resort, Inc., RR2, Box 3328, Union Dale, PA. Call 570-679-4400.
• SKIING: Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Areas, PO Box 1539 • Blakeslee, PA. Call 570-443-8425.
• SKIING: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, P.O. Box 339, Hollow Road, Shawnee On Delaware, PA Call 570-421-7231.
• SKIING: Spring Mountain, 757 Spring Mount Road, Spring Mount, PA. Call 610-287-7900; Toll Free 1-888-305-5044.
• SKIING: Tanglwood Ski Area, P.O. Box 165, Tafton, PA. Call 570-226-SNOW; Toll Free 1-888-226-SNOW

THURSDAY-THURSDAY, DEC. 14, 2006-MARCH 15, 2007

• GIRL’S LACROSSE REGISTRATION: 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA. Call 215-340-0634.

FRIDAY, DEC. 22, 2006

• 4:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Villanova plays Temple at the Jake Nevin Fieldhouse, Villanova. Call 610-519-6591.
• 6:30 p.m. HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXTRAVAGANZA BIKE RIDE: Leave the McDonalds parking lot (intersection of Harmony Rd. and Rt. 4) for a 14 mile ride through neighborhoods all the way to the MD state line. Lights--front and rear--are required. The route will be the flat section of the Fly By Night route with some twists - almost entirely on development roads. The pace will be 10-13 mph to absorb the scenery. Put on extra layers of clothing since there will be minimal climbing to warm you up and plan on a stop at Starbucks in Newark for a mid-ride break/refueling. NO GO if snowy or black ice conditions exist--check the WCBC email distribution list for updates. For more information, contact Ride Leader Mario Nappa at 302-239-1179.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Delaware plays Fordham at the Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE. Call 302-UD1-HENS.
• 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. CHRISTMAS IN HADDONFIELD HIKE: 6 miles, brisk pace. **The pace for this hike (brisk) will be somewhat faster than many offered in this schedule, and therefore may not be suitable for everyone** Our fourth annual Christmas hike; includes the Cooper River Nature area, several adjoining parks, and a 30 minute “free time” in Haddonfield stop. Meet at the Cherry Hill National Guard Armory parking lot at Park Ave and Grove Street, NJ. Contact Leaders: Barb&Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012 (note: email preferred; will be unavailable for phone calls after 8 p.m.).
• 8:00 p.m. HOLIDAY BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE PARTY: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Call 610-667-4524.

SATURDAY, DEC. 23, 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.
• 9:00 a.m. SATURDAY MORNING BIKE RIDE FROM ACTS: 16-18 mph, 40-60+ miles. Start at ACTS, 375 Morris Road, next to Richfood, Lansdale, PA. This ride nearly always goes into northern Montgomery County. Average speed can be lower if hilly. Distance depends upon mood of group. Group generally rides double-wide paceline. Ride leaders vary. No calls morning of or after 9 p.m. please. Contact Dennis Mayse at 215-234-0170.
• 9:00 a.m. BARKSDALE TRAINING BIKE RIDE: Depart from Handloff Park (formerly Barksdale Park) for 47 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.
• 9:00 a.m. CHRISMAS BIKE RIDE: Class C+, 40-miles, 14-16 mph cruising pace. Trainman plays Santa – don’t miss this one! Meet at Lenape H.S., Church and Hartford Roads, Medford, NJ. Contact Leader: Doug G. at 856-904-2547.
• 9:30 a.m. “SOMEWHERE ELSE” BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 35-40 Miles. Winter rules: scenic roads, no serious climbs, no hammering, no one dropped, indoor food stop; ride cancelled for poor weather, risky road conditions, or temperature below 15 degrees; mileage may be modified for weather conditions. Starts at Central Bucks East HS, Anderson and Holicong Roads, Buckingham. No confirmation necessary. Contact Roy Zipris at 215-674-5258.
• 10:00 a.m. PENNYPACK PARK HIKE: Depart from Bustleton & Benton Avenues, Philadelphia, (Rt. 58 bus from F & B). Hike the trails on both sides on the creek between Bustleton Avenue & Pine Road and still have plenty of time for last minute Christmas shopping. 6-7 miles. Contact Leader: Jerry Goldstein at 609-859-8133.
• 10:00 a.m. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HIKE: 7-8 miles, moderate pace. The tradition continues. A festive hike as we renew old friendships, reminisce about past events, partake of holiday treats on the tailgate, get into a holiday mood. Meet opposite the campsites, Byrne S.F. Entrance is off Rt. 72, one mile SE of jct. Rts 70/72. Follow signs. Contact Leaders: Joseph Trujillo at 856-468-4849 and Christine Denneler at 856-461-5379.
• 10:00 a.m. HILLY BIKE RIDE: Class C, distance 35-50 miles, determined by weather. 12-14 mph cruising pace. BRING FOOD. Rest stop at Walnford Historic Park, nice restrooms but no food for sale. Start at Springfield Memorial Park, 17 Island Rd, Jobstown, PA. Contact Leader: Maggie at 609-518-8906.
• Noon WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: La Salle plays UW-Milwaukee at the Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia. Call 215-951-5170.
• 6:00 p.m. JINGLE BELL BIKE RIDE: 8-miles, Class: ALL. On December 23rd join me for a fun Jingle Bell Ride around the Philadelphia Museum of Art. We did this ride a few years ago and had a great time. Dress up your bike with garland and a light and come show your holiday spirit. Ride starts in front of the museum, all classes are welcome and the distance will be about 8 miles. Contact Doug Bower at 610-952-0562.

SUNDAY, DEC. 24, 2006

• 8:00 a.m. COOPER RIVER PARK HIKE: 6 miles, brisk pace. **The pace for this hike (brisk) will be somewhat faster than many offered in this schedule, and therefore may not be suitable for everyone** A hike at Cooper River Park and adjoining parks. Meet at the National Guard Armory parking lot at Park Ave, and Grove St. in Cherry Hill. This meeting place is one block from the intersection of Rt. 70 and Haddonfield Rd/Grove St. This intersection is at the corner of the old Garden State race track and has a Chili’s bar and grill. A “get it over early” hike with optional brunch with us afterwards at a reasonably priced restaurant. Contact Leaders: Barb&Ray Wittkop at 856-662-4012 (note: email preferred; will be unavailable for phone calls after 8 p.m.).
• 8:30 a.m. ROTATING LEADER BIKE RIDE: Class A, 50-55 miles, 20+ mph cruising pace. The leader will vary depending on who is available, but there will be a ride (weather permitting). Leader will pick route with input from the group. Fast paceline riding, breakaways for the hammerheads, one rest stop. For the more experienced rider only! Meet at Cherry Hill East H.S., Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. Contact Leader: Tony M. at 609-828-0268.
• 10:00 a.m. SWEATER WEATHER SHORT AND STEEP BIKE RIDE: 25-miles, Class B-. Start and end at the R5 Wayne Train Station. Contact Brian Wade at 610-254-9485.
• 10:00 a.m. HO HO HO BIKE RIDE: Class C, 25-35 miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. Help Don celebrate – wear red and green (beards optional). Meet at Laurel Acres Park, Church Street, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Contact Leader: Don V. at 856-235-2457.
• 10:00 a.m. HILLY BIKE RIDE: Class C, Distance 35-50 miles, determined by weather. 12-14 mph cruising pace. BRING FOOD. Rest stop at Walnford Historic Park, nice restrooms but no food for sale. Start at Springfield Memorial Park, 17 Island Rd, Jobstown, PA. Contact Leader: Maggie at 609-518-8906 and Joe P. at 609-234-0898.
• 10:00 a.m. HANGOVER BIKE RIDE: Class C, Distance 30-40 determined by weather and how good a time Adrianne had the night before (kidding). 12-14 mph cruising pace. Start at Southamptom Municipal Building, 9 Retreat Rd, Vincentown, NJ. Contact Leader: Adrianne B. at 609-458-4114.
• 10:30 a.m. STAIR CLIMBING: Stair climb session starting at the movie theater parking lot, Main Street in Manayunk. Call 215-849-9080.
• 10:30 a.m. ISAELI FOLK DANCING: Germantown Jewish Center, Lincoln Drive & Ellet Street, PA. Call 215-483-1378.
• 12:45 p.m. AARON’S SUNDAY AFTERNOON TRAINING BIKE RIDE: Leaving from the Paper Mill Park, this will be a variable route training ride that will average 14-16 mph over typically rolling to flat terrain. Some hills every now and then. Look for 30-45 miles depending on weather conditions. We will maintain the pace to assure a good base miles type of conditioning to prepare ourselves for the spring. Be sure to call the ride leader if the weather is in doubt. We will NOT ride when temperatures are below 30 degrees at the start. Be sure to check with the ride leader during holiday weeks to be sure that the ride is still on. Contact Ride Leader: Aaron Chen at 302-731-1456.
• 7:00 p.m. LATIN AND SWING DANCING: Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. Contact Joe Murphy at 856-429-5355.
• 7:00 p.m. INTERATIONAL FOLK DANCING: Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA. Call 610-923-0997.

MONDAY, DEC. 25, 2006

• 9:00 a.m. HOLIDAY BIKE RIDE: 14-16 mph, 40 miles. Yep, let's do it again this year. Leave from my house 112 Meer Drive, Langhorne. Check out George Washington and the troops at Washington's Crossing. Warm up stop at Yardley WaWa. Contact Allen Herman at 215-750-1011.
• 6:30 p.m. LOOP RUN: Run the Loop around the River Distance: 8.4 miles (Kelly and West River drives). When/where: Meet Monday evenings at Lloyd Hall. For additional info, contact Susan Hurrey at 215-483-1967.
• 7:00 p.m. CENTER CITY FUN RUN: Get in shape! Meet new people! Join Frontrunners Philadelphia, a group of LCBG runners and their friends, for a five-mile run/walk at your own pace. Meet at Kahn's Park, 11th and Pine, Philadelphia every Monday. Run/Walk will start at 7:10 PM, and will be 5 miles. You will meet back at Kahn's Park around 8 PM. A different social activity follows the run every week. Call 610-564-6661.
• 7:00 p.m. COUNTRY DANCE NIGHT: Polish Association Home Ballroom, 9150 Academy Rd, Philadelphia. Contact Dave Kim at 215-997-7688.
• 8:00 p.m. CONTRA, ENGLISH & SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Pineland Country Dancers. Westfield Friends School, Rt. 130 & Riverton Rd, Cinnaminson, NJ. Call 856-779-9084.

TUESDAY, DEC. 26, 2006

• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 15-20 miles. I will continue this ride into the second week of December. After that, work does not allow the luxury of riding. Rides will resume in January, conditions permitting. Kemper Park is located on Valley Road in Warminster, between Street and Bristol Road. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:00 p.m. NIGHTRIDERS BIKE RIDE: 15-20 miles, Class C. We spin around Southern DelCo well 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.
• 6:00 p.m. GROUP TRAINER BIKE RIDE: Every Tuesday and Thursday night thru the winter, unless circumstances prohibit, there is a group trainer ride 6:10 at Cycle Sport. We follow training videos for a 40min to 1hr workout, not including warm up and cool down. People wishing to "ride" with us need only bring their bike and trainer. The workout is as hard or easy as you wish, so riders of all abilities are welcome. Contact Harry at 610-565-9535.
• 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. 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.
• 6:30 p.m. SPINNING RETURNS TO CORNERSTONE: Spinning on the Big Screen returns! Meet at Cornerstone Church of Skippack, Rt. 73, Skippack (1 mile east of the Village). We'll rotate spinning tapes ranging from 45 to 90 minutes; feel free to share your video. Bring your own bike and trainer. Requesting $1 donation each night from each spinner. New to indoor? BYOB (bring your own babysitter). Videos and toys provided; kids must stay in the nursery. Conatct Terry Capaldi at 215-368-7981.
• 6:30 p.m. FLY BY NIGHT IN NORTH WILMINGTON BIKE RIDE: Leave Brandywine High School (Rt. 261, Foulk Road) at the tennis courts for a 20 mile ride through North Wilmington on neighborhood roads; return at approximately 8:00 pm. Both front and rear lights are required for the ride. The pace will be 12-14 mph in order to not outrun our headlights. The ride will be cancelled if black ice conditions exist. For more information, contact Ride Leader: John McCormick at 302-668-8749.
• 7:30 p.m. COUNTRY WESTERN LINE & COUPLE DANCE: Fraternal Order of Eagles, 920 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills, PA. Call 215-547-3229.
• CHEERLEADING COMPETITION: Eastern Atlantic Fall Classic, Rutgers University, Camden Campus, Camden, NJ. Contact Marianne Smarrito at 877-98-CHEER.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27, 2006

• 9:30 a.m. DOC’S BIKE RIDES: 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. HIKE TO APPLE PIE HILL: 8-9 miles, moderate pace. Hike along the Batona Trail from/to Carranza. Meet at Carranza Memorial. Contact Leaders: Joe Hummel at 856-235-8817 and Bill Poulson at 856-983-7609.
• 5:45 p.m. BELLY DANCING: Classes with Tahmina at Spirit Wind Internal Arts, 213 New Street (between 2nd & 3rd, below Vine St.), Philadelphia. Call 215-640-0883.
• 6:30 p.m. FLY BY NIGHT BIKE RIDE: Fly By Night - Leave the church parking lot next to Papermill Park (at the intersection of Papermill and Ebeneezer Church Roads) 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 Mario Nappa at 302-239-1179.
• 7:30 p.m. ARGENTINE TANGO JAMMIN: Tokio Ballroom, 122-124 Lombard Street, Philadelphia. Contact Jean Fung at 267-625-6678.