THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008
- 6:00 p.m. FIRST STRIDES-SAND ISLAND 2008-BEGINNER WALKING & RUNNING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN: Do you sometimes imagine yourself fit and strong, striding comfortably down the road during an easy workout or a 5-K race? This gradual 12-week program will help you comfortably progress from the couch to walking, jogging or running at a pace that's right for you. Weekly workshops include a group walk/run and discussion of various topics: buying proper walk/run shoes, training principles, injury prevention, motivation, nutrition and much more. Come dressed for activity. Women from 12 to 112. Bring your daughters, mothers, neighbors, co-workers and friends. Participants are expected to have the permission of their doctor, Sand Island, Bethlehem, PA. Call 484-767-5289.
- 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 8566465 before at 8:30 p.m.
- 6:45 p.m. 2nd ANNUAL FLAG DAY 5K RUN: Middletown Senior Center, Middletown, DE. Contact Ray Abbott at 302-593-7195.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008
- 7:00 a.m. GOLF: 18th Annual Golf Classic, Pine Barrens Golf Club, 540 South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson, NJ. Call 609-584-6581.
- 8:00 a.m. 85th ANNUAL NATIONAL MARBLES TOURNAMENT: Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Avenue & the beach, Wildwood. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the U.S. Call 304-337-2764.
- 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 8566465 before at 8:30 p.m.
- 6:45 p.m. NORTHEAST ROADRUNNERS SUMMER SOLSTICE 5K: Pennypack Park, Rhawn Street Entrance, Philadelphia. Call 215-343-7908.
- THIRD THIRSTY THURSDAY SUMMER 5K #2: Trooper Thorn's Irish Beef House, Reading, PA. Call 610-779-2668.
- THURSDAY NIGHT TRAINING SERIES: Bob Rodale Fitness Park, Trexlertown, PA. Call 610-330-0965.
- WOMEN'S GOLF: Nancy Wilbur Cup, St. Davids Golf Club, 845 Radnor Street Road, Wayne, PA. Contact Michael Butler at 610-688-2010.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008
- 9:00 a.m. CANOE / KAYAK TOMS RIVER: Follow the route of the Annual Toms River Canoe Race without the competition. Ten miles of changing scenery and river conditions from park and forest to open bay and river. Contact leaders to confirm participation. We will meet at Friendly's on Rt. 37, just past mile post 4, on the East bound side. Come early and join us for breakfast. Bring six quarters for the parking meter at the take out. Contact Joe Logan, at 609-634-1542.
- 10:15 a.m. LADIES WHO LUNCH BIKE RIDE: 30 miles, Class: C/C-. Join as as we cruise the Schuylkill River Trail from Betzwood to Manayunk for lunch, and then return. Bring your hybrid or mountain bike for a leisurely paced chatty ride. Noone dropped. Bring water and money for lunch. Don't forget your helmet. Rain cancels. Let Cheryl know if you are coming. Contact Cheryl Lynch at 610-356-3123.
- 1:00 p.m. GOLF: Merrill Lynch Golf Outing, Philmont Country Club, Huntingdon Valley, PA. Call 215-728-3163.
- 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 8566465 before at 8:30 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m. THE RUSH HOUR 5K RUN: Out and back course along the Perkiomen Trail, 100 Cider Mill Road, Oaks, PA. Contact Greg Gettinger at 610-676-2226.
- US ROWING ELITE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Princeton, NJ. Call 609-751-0706.
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