| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| south Broward bike ride | ||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| beach walk movie south |
movie night north | Wilton Manors canoe race monthly party |
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| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Vizcaya bike ride | monthly dinner - Transylvania Rumanian | volunteer Secret Woods | ||||
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Morikami Gardens | camp Ocala - Silver Springs | |||||
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||
| camp Ocala - Silver Springs | camp Ocala - Silver Springs | monthly meeting |
Saturday, May 5th - Bicycle ride in southern Broward. This will be a 15-20 mile ride starting at Hallandale Beach Boulevard and Biscayne (U.S. 1) and along the residential streets along the Intracoastal. We will stop for lunch at Hollywood Beach broadwalk and then back to the starting point. Cost $3.00/Member, $5.00/non-Member, excludes lunch. Leader Martiza Alfonso.
Sunday Morning, May 6th, 9:00 A.M. - Come join our five-mile round-trip walk on the beach broadwalk in Hollywood. Starting from Johnson Street bandstand and winding up for brunch at the Ocean Alley restaurant a couple of blocks south of the bandstand. The walk is about an hour and a quarter each way, and brunch afterward is usually over about noon. A delightful morning. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Sunday Afternoon, May 6th - OAK Monthly Movie South - at the OAKWOOD Plaza off I-95 between Sheridan Street and Stirling Road. Please call or e-mail Linda Spradlin to determine if she is going to lead the Outing.. Please check the OAK web-site to determine the movie and meeting time.
Monday Evening, May 7th - OAK Monthly Movie Night North. This month we will be attending the 7:30 showing of "Spiderman 3" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:30 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Saturday Morning, May 12th - WILTON MANORS CANOE RACE. The Annual Canoe Race, sponsored by the Island City of Wilton Manors, who also will provide the canoes, paddles, etc. This is a 6 mile relay race, with 6 pairs of paddlers per team each paddling one mile, then giving the boat over to the next pair, etc. The race is conducted on the Middle River around the city. Afterward, a barbecue party at the City Park where we put in. A lot of fun and a strenuous activity for the paddlers. We need additional paddlers and another 2-person team to transport the paddlers to their put-in-points and then pick them up at their take-out points. We will have two practice sessions, one each in April and May, prior to the race. Leader Jordan London.
Saturday Evening, May 12th, 7:00 P.M. - OAK/Mensa Monthly Party in Hollywood. There's games, conversation, and of course the Bring-A Dish ready-to-eat. If you have a favorite game, bring it or let us know, and we'll see if we can get it for the party. Contribution $4.00 per person; RSVP to Ruby Allman.
Sunday, May 13th - Visit Vizcaya Museum (what a totally glorious palace), roam the gardens, and then a 10-mile bicycle ride around the area of coconut Grove. Admission cost is $12.00 adults, $9.00 Seniors and kids over 12, and $5.00 kids 6-12. Leader Pat and John Wolkonocki
Wednesday Evening, May 16th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner. This month at the Transylvania (Hungarian) restaurant in downtown Hollywood. If you haven't been in the area for a while, you'll be amazed at the changes that have gone on and are still going on. The restaurant is on 20th Avenue just south of Hollywood Boulevard. Their food is excellent, service is quite good, and prices are quite reasonable. And we can get separate checks, according to Leader Julia White. Arrive early and tour the new Yong's Circle Art District.
Saturday, May 19th, 9:00 A.M. - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK. Continue to remedy the effects of Hurricane Wilma, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it, as well as the Klub getting a meeting space. We'll work to about 12:00 PM, noon, and then afterward we'll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Jordan London.
Sunday, May 20th - Visit the Morikami Gardens on Jog Road in Delray Beach. This is a wonderfully relaxing, laid-back oasis where it calls to you to slow down, watch the water, smell the flowers, interpret the rock gardens. There's a great museum of Japanese-American history, and a very nice restaurant on the premises. Meet at 10:00A.M. at the entrance building. Admission cost is $10.00 Adult, $9.00 Seniors, $6.00 for kids. Leader Ruby Allman.
Saturday-Monday, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28 - Camping, kayaking, canoeing, bicycling, snorkeling, hiking at Silver Spring In Ocala. Cost for 2 nights of camping and OAK-provided dinner one night is $25.00/ Member, $30.00/Non-Member, and half price for kids < 12. This is the fourth time we're going to Ocala, and each time it has been something special. We expect this time to be special as well. Leader Tricia Whitman is providing dinner, and for those who were on the moonlight Shark Valley Bicycle Ride, and/or who heard about it, you can expect something extra-special.
Tuesday Evening, May 29th, 6:30 P.M. - OAK Monthly Meeting at Secret Woods Nature Center Park, on SR 84, 1/2 mile west of I-95. Some business discussion, speaker, snacks and drinks. Starts 6:30 to review and sign up for future Outings, ask questions about the Outings, and meet new people. Our speaker will be Marsha Colbert, Aquatic Preserve Manager, who will talk about the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Light refreshments afterward at Lester's Diner down the road.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |||||
| bike Old Cutler Road | ||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Hollywood beach walk | turtle watch | monthly party | ||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| kayak West Lake Park | volunteer Secret Woods | |||||
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Hollywood beach walk | movie night north | monthly dinner - Ernie's BBQ | winery tour | |||
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| kayak Loxahatchee | monthly meeting | evening at Hard Rock Cafe |
Saturday, June 2nd - Bike ride starting in downtown Coconut Grove, then to the Plum Grove Circle, then following the bicycle path down Old Cutler road past Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, and Matheson Hammock Park. Lunch afterward at a local restaurant (note - this may change to a BYO lunch eaten at Matheson Hammock park). Leader Maritza Alfonso.
Sunday Morning, June 3rd - Come join our five-mile round-trip walk on the beach broadwalk in Hollywood. Starting from Johnson Street bandstand and winding up for brunch at the Ocean Alley restaurant a couple of blocks south of the bandstand. The walk is about an hour and a quarter each way, and brunch afterward is usually over about noon. A delightful morning. Leader Jordan London.
Wednesday Evening, June 6th - TURTLE WATCH. Sea Turtles come on to the east coast of the US to lay their eggs. Many of them use the shoreline and beaches from Key West all the way up to Georgia, and many of those use the beaches along Palm Beach County. The Sea Turtles range in weight from 250 to 600 pounds, and up to 6 feet in length. Once a year, we buy tickets and go to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Starting at about 8:30 - 9:00 P.M., they give a presentation on sea turtles and send out their staff to patrol the nearby beach for a sea turtle. When they find one, the staff radios in and we all get into our cars and go to the location. We watch one of the most awesome and primeval sights in nature - using only her hind legs, a female turtle has dug a cylindrical hole about 3 feet in depth, 15" in diameter, and is dropping about 100 eggs into the hole. She will then cover it up and make her tortuous way back into the ocean. There's no guarantee that they will find a sea turtle that evening - but they usually do. You are invited to join in this ritual ... Tickets are $10.00, each, for any age kid or adult, payable with reservation
Saturday Evening, June 9th, 7:00 P.M. - OAK/Mensa Monthly Party in Hollywood. There�s games, conversation, and of course the Bring-A Dish ready-to-eat. If you have a favorite game, bring it or let us know, and we�ll see if we can get it for the party. Contribution $4.00 per person; RSVP to Ruby Allman NLT Friday June 8th. Kids under 12 free.
Sunday, June 10th - Kayak West Lake Park in Hollywood. About 3 to 4 hours total on the water, and an OAK-supplied BBQ lunch afterward at the Park. Cost includes kayak rental with accessories and BBQ lunch. Cost $35.00 single kayak, $25.00 double kayak or canoe. Non-paid Members, add $5.00. Kids under 12 cost is � if they are just passengers in a canoe. Leader Mike Nigro.
Saturday, June 16th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of Hurricane Wilma, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it, as well as the Klub getting a meeting space. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and produced a pleasing, clean environment. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Jordan London.
Sunday, June 17th - Come join our five-mile round-trip walk on the beach broadwalk in Hollywood. Starting from Johnson Street bandstand and winding up for brunch at the Ocean Alley restaurant a couple of blocks south of the bandstand. The walk is about an hour and a quarter each way, and brunch afterward is usually over about noon. A delightful morning. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Monday Evening, June 18th - OAK Monthly Movie Night North. This month we will be attending the 7:15 showing of "Knocked Up" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:00 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Wednesday Evening, June 20th - Monthly Dinner - This time at Ernie�s BBQ on Federal Highway a block below the Causeway at SE 18th Street. They make the best Bahama Bread and Conch Chowder between here and anyplace else. If it�s a nice night, we�ll have dinner on the roof. Leader Jordan London.
Saturday, June 23rd - Wine-Tasting and Tour. The first winery ever in Dade County and the southern-most in the U. S. Wines made from tropical fruit, including guava, mango, and passion fruit. Way down in southern Homestead. $15.00 for Members, $19.00 for Non-Members gets you the wine-tasting and tour. Cost for buying wine not included. For those who wish, we will car-pool to get there. We will have a BYO lunch at the winery, and you can buy one or more bottles of wine to have with lunch. Caution - car-pools should have one person as designated driver back. Leader Aileen Sheppard.
Sunday, June 24th - Kayak the Loxahatchee River out of Jupiter. This time we�re going all the way to Trapper Nelson, regardless of the time it takes, and back unless we use the Outfitter�s trailer rack to bring the kayaks back to the put-in point. OAK will serve lunch at Trapper Nelson. Expect a fair amount of getting in and our of the boats in order to get across logs that are in the water, which will take some time.
NOTE: IF there�s still no water or very low water in the "Lox", we are going to Jonathan Dickinson Park where we will rent kayaks and go up Kitching Creek instead. Lewader Jordan London.
Tuesday Evening, June 26th - OAK Monthly Meeting at Secret Woods Nature Center Park, on SR 84, � mile west of I-95. Some business discussion, speaker, snacks and drinks. Starts 6:30 to review and sign up for future Outings, ask questions about the Outings, and meet new people. Our speaker will be announced in the June Newsletter. Raffle for "Door Prize", and then go for snacks, etc., at Lester�s Diner down the road. Leader Tom Fierros.
Saturday Evening, June 30th - EVENING AT THE HARD ROCK. Leader Eric Bisnow.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| movie night north | kayak St. Lucie Fork | |||||
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Hollywood Beach Walk | monthly party | |||||
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| kayak Peanut Island Palm Beach | monthly dinner - Gabose Korean | volunteer Secret Woods | ||||
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| snorkel Biscayne Park | bicycle Key Biscayne | |||||
| 29 | 30 | 31 | ||||
| kayak Wilton Manors | monthly meeting |
Monday, July 2nd - OAK Monthly Movie Night North - This month we will be attending the 7:45 showing of "Ocean's Thirteen" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:45 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Saturday, July 7th - Kayak the South Fork of the Saint Lucy River. We rent from the Outfitter on the premises, and it's a delightful paddle. We will explore to find a decent picnic spot for the OAK-provided picnic lunch and see if there's a good camping location there. Cost of $50.00 per Member, $55.00 per non-member includes kayak, paddles, back-rest, lunch, and perhaps an adventure. Leader Dom Carabetta.
Sunday, July 8th - Come join our five-mile round-trip walk on the beach broadwalk in Hollywood. Starting from Johnson Street bandstand and winding up for dinner probably at the Ocean Alley restaurant, a couple of blocks south of the bandstand. The walk is about an hour and a quarter each way, and dinner afterward. A delightful evening. Leader Jordan London.
Saturday Evening, July 14th, 7:00 P.M. - OAK/Mensa Monthly Party in Hollywood. There's games, conversation, and of course the Bring-A Dish ready-to-eat. If you have a favorite game, bring it or let us know, and we'll see if we can get it for the party. Contribution $4.00 per person; Kids under 12 free. RSVP to Ruby Allman.
Sunday, July 15th - Kayak to Peanut Island area and then along the Intracoastal touring the major Palm Beach mansions lining the shore. We'll have lunch afterward at a local restaurant. Cost of kayak and accessories, $40.00/Member, $45.00 Non-Member. Leader Jordan London.
Wednesday Evening, July 18th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner. This month it's Korean in northern Broward, most likely across the street from the great Japanese Buffet Restaurant we went to a couple of months ago. Leader Roy Fischler.
Saturday, July 21st - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK. Continue to remedy the effects of Hurricane Wilma, plus maintain the trails and park in general. Last time we cleaned out another area, and planted many new trees. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it, as well as the Klub getting a meeting space. The results of our labor are AWESOME! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and produced a pleasing, clean environment. We'll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we'll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Pat Wolkonocki.
Sunday, July 22nd - We snorkel in Biscayne Underwater Park off Homestead. Reefs are 6 to 16 feet deep, and the sightseeing is superb. A wide variety of fish, some various eels, lobster, gorgeous reefs. This is an afternoon Outing - the boat leaves at 1:00 P.M., and returns about 5:00. Snorkel gear is included in the price, tho you can bring your own - no discount for your own gear. Dinner afterward at local restaurant, traditionally Golden Corral right nearby and close to the Turnpike for the ride home. Cost $45.00/Member, $50.00/Non-Member. Leader Pat Wolkonocki.
Saturday, July 28th - Bicycle Key Biscayne. We start at the western end of the key and go to the eastern end at Bill Boggs State Park using the main spine road. For those who wish, we explore the old lighthouse there which has a part in history in the American civil War. Back to starting point with the back roads, and picnic with our BYO lunch in a nearby park. Nominal Free $3.00 for Members, ��T $4.00 Non-Members. OAK has a men's and women's bicycle to lend if needed. Leader Betty Boffing.
Sunday, July 29th - Kayak around Wilton Manors, total 6 miles. OAK-supplied lunch at Colohatchee Park on N.E. 15th Avenue after the Outing. Depending on the new locaton of the Outfitter, we'll put in at either the ramp on N.E. 15th Avenue or the Island Recreation Center. We get to wave at everyone in the backyards during the trip on this quiet, safe, urban waterway. Total time on the water will be about 4-5 hours. Single kayak cost $40.00 Per member, $45.00 Per Non-Member includes OAK-provided lunch, single kayak, kayak accessories. Double kayaks are available for approximately $25.00 per person. Leader Jordan London.
Tuesday Evening, July 31, 6:30 P.M. - OAK Monthly Meeting at Secret Woods Nature Center Park, on SR 84, mile west of I-95. Some business discussion, speaker, snacks and drinks. Starts 6:30 to review and sign up for future Outings, ask questions about the Outings, and meet new people. Our speaker will be TBA. Presentation will be followed by a raffle for a door prize, and then we'll go for snacks, etc., at Lester's Diner down the road. Leader Tom Fierros.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| kayak in the Keys | ||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Hollywood Beach walk | movie night | anniversary party | ||||
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| kayak Oleta River | monthly dinner - Azteca | volunteer - Secret Woods | ||||
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| hike - Section 2 FST | ||||||
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
| hike - Lovers Key | monthly meeting |
Saturday, August 4th - Kayak in the Keys (changed from original proposed outline schedule). We�ll go from Robbie�s Marina Kayak Outpost across to the mangroves, pass Lignum Vitae Key, and then west to Indian Key, where we will sight-see and explore the first County Seat of what was Dade County in the 1840s (which went from key West to Jupiter as one County). Afterward, an OAK-provided sumptuous picnic lunch. Cost $55.00 (same as last year) for Members. $60.00 for Non-Members, includes kayak, back rest, paddles, OAK lunch. Leader Betty Boffing.
Sunday, August 5th, 5:00 P.M. - Come join our five-mile round-trip walk on the beach broadwalk in Hollywood. Starting from Johnson Street bandstand and winding up for dinner probably at the Ocean Alley restaurant, a couple of blocks south of the bandstand. The walk is about an hour and a quarter each way, and dinner afterward. A delightful evening. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Monday Evening, August 6th - OAK Monthly Movie Night North - At Cypress Creek Plaza at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue. Option - Join us for dinner before at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in the Plaza. Remember - please let Leader Mark Lundblad know what movie you�d like to see.
Saturday, August 11th - ANNIVERSARY PARTY - MONTHLY PARTY - FIVE-MILE WALK. It�s OAK�s 8th Anniversary, and we are combining the whole enchilada into one great day. On the beach side, right next to the water entrance, a BBQ, Swimming (we�ll put up two instant canopies on the beach for sun protection, plus one in the picnic area), Snorkeling off the beach. Start in the morning, and run until late afternoon, or until you�re ready to leave. EVERYONE is welcome, Members or not. No fee for this one. Leader Tom Fierros
Sunday, August 12th - Kayak the Oleta River into Greynolds Park. This is tenuous - if we can get the Outfitter to bring the boats to the 163rd Street marina, we�ll go north into Greynolds Park West and have a BBQ picnic lunch. If not, then we�ll go into Oleta River State Park and kayak from there into the Intracoastal and go south for about 90 minutes each way. That will be followed by an OAK picnic lunch. Each of these has its pluses and minuses, and each one is fun to do. Cost $55.00 for either trip for single, $40.00 each for tandem, add $5.00 per person for non-Member, includes kayak rental, accessories, and lunch. Leader Dom Carabetta.
Wednesday Evening, August 15th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner. This month, the Mexican-American Azteca restaurant at SR84/I-595 and Pine Island Road on the southwest side. The food is great, service good, prices good, and ambience great. Ruby Allman will hostess.
Saturday, August 18th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of Hurricane Wilma, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it, as well as the Klub getting a meeting space. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and produced a pleasing, clean environment. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Pat Wolkonocki.
Sunday, August 19th - A hike on the Florida Scenic Trail (now the official hiking trail of Florida)(and, no, it�s not the Appalachian trail). We�ll go from I-75 Alligator Alley at the Rest Stop for no more than ten miles round trip. We expect to see alligators, some land animals, lots of birds, Coco�s resting place. There will be as many rest pauses as necessary. We�ll have with us a water filter in case someone runs out. Starting time in early morning. Nominal cost $3.00 Members, $4.00 Non-Members. BYO lunch which we�ll have in the picnic areas of the Rest Stop when we return. Leader Tom Fierros
Sunday, August 26th - Hike Lovers Key on Florida�s west coast, slightly north of Bonita Springs. This is a State Recreation Area, on the ocean, less than two hours from Fort Lauderdale, well maintained, and with bathroom facilities. This is our first time there. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Tuesday Evening, August 28th, 6:30 P.M. - OAK Monthly Meeting at Secret Woods Nature Center Park, on SR 84, � mile west of I-95. Some business discussion, speaker, snacks and drinks. Starts 6:30 to review and sign up for future Outings, ask questions about the Outings, and meet new people. Our speaker will be announced in the next newsletter. Presentation will be followed by a raffle for a "door prize", and then we�ll go for snacks, etc., at Lester�s Diner down the road. Leader Tom Fierros
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| 1 | ||||||
| Kennedy Space Center | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Kennedy Space Center | Kennedy Space Center | Turtle Hatchling Release | monthly party | |||
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| bicycle - Red Reef Beach | movie night | volunteer - Secret Woods | ||||
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| snorkel - Biscayne Underwater Park | monthly dinner - Grampa's | |||||
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Hollywood Beach walk | monthly meeting | Wakodahatchee and Green Kay | ||||
| 30 | ||||||
| Matheson Hammock |
Saturday-Monday (Labor Day Weekend), September 1-3 - Kennedy Space Center. One of the most awesome and heart-stirring places you could wish for. Arrive at the Manatee Camp Grounds either Friday night or Saturday morning, and Saturday have our Group Dinner. During the day, you can hang around, bicycle, hike, kayak. Sunday, we�ll to go the Kennedy Space Center, which is a full day exploration. Sample the new form of ice cream being sold.
We went there Memorial Day weekend 2005, and the evenings were cool and comfortable.
On Monday, you can start on your way home, or stay and do something, then start home. Your choice. Cost of $40.00 paid OAK Members, $45.0 non-paid OAK Members includes camp site and dinner. Everything else is an add-on. Leader Mike Herbig, Co-Leader Tom Fierros.
Tuesday Evening, September 4, 7:00 P.M. - Turtle Hatchling release, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. The Nature Center keeps track of where and when the sea turtle eggs and nests are, and watches for the tiny hatchlings to come up out of the sand. They gather up the hatchlings, and release them into the water to start their little lives. This is good for the hatchlings, because it removes them from the dangers of land and air predators, and keeps them from going the wrong way to get into the ocean. Perhaps it adds 50% to their chances to live and grow. It�s good for us so that we can watch them as they make their way into the water and we can cheer them on. Cost is $10.00/Ticket. Kids of any age can attend (only kids >6 can attend the turtle watch). Leader is Jordan London.
Saturday Evening, September 8, 7:00 P.M. - OAK/Mensa/MeetUp Monthly Party. Come out and be with and meet some very nice people. There�s music, games, food (some of which you bring), conversation, and perhaps some tom-foolery. The party is a bring-a-dish (entree or side dish) plus a $4.00 contribution to offset costs of the hosts. If yo wish, you can bring the kids <12 at no cost. Leader Ruby Allman, Assistant Leader Jordan London.
Sunday, September 9th - Bicycle along Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield over to Boca and A1A. Go a little on the protected lane for bicycles and come to Red Reef Beach. At the beach, we�ll sun, swim, snorkel, and have a great OAK barbecue lunch. We�ll send a vehicle ahead carrying the complete barbecue foods and gear and accessories and the complete snorkel gear for everyone. The bicycle ride is about 3 miles to the beach, where the reef comes up right on to the beach. In low tide, you can actually walk to the end of the reef. After our lunch, everything gets packed back into the vehicle to get taken back to our starting point. We leave the beach by bicycle, and go to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and the end back to the starting point. Cost of parking for the vehicle at the beach is covered in the Outing fee. Cost $15.00 OAK paid Members, $20.00 non-paid Members, includes vehicle to carry ger, parking fees, and barbecue lunch. Kids <12 are � price. Leader Jordan London.
Monday September 10th, Evening - Monthly Movie North (Moved To September 10th Due To Labor Day the First Monday of the Month). This month we will be attending the 7:20 showing of "3:10 to Yuma" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:15 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. "Bourne Ultimatum" is showing at 7:10, if some people want to split off and go to that one instead. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Saturday, September 15th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of Hurricane Wilma, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it, as well as the Klub getting a meeting space. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and produced a pleasing, clean environment. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Pat Wolkonocki.
Sunday, September 16th - We snorkel in Biscayne Underwater Park off Homestead (Postponed from July 22nd). Reefs are 6 to 16 feet deep, and the sightseeing is superb. A wide variety of fish, some various eels, lobster, gorgeous reefs. This is an afternoon Outing - the boat leaves at 1:00 P.M., and returns about 5:00. Snorkel gear is included in the price, tho you can bring your own - no discount for your own gear. Dinner afterward at local restaurant, traditionally Golden Corral right nearby and close to the Turnpike for the ride home. Cost $45.00/ Member, $50.00/Non-Member. Leader Pat Wolkonocki.
Wednesday Evening, September 19th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner. This month at Grampa�s (owner�s real name), a family-type restaurant with a built-in bakery (very dangerous for us food addictives). On Federal Highway in Dania Beach. The food is great, as was the service. Prices are good, and there�s absolutely no ambience. Leader Ruby Allman.
Sunday Afternoon, September 23rd, 5:00 P.M. - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. This is the last month for a 5:00 o�clock starting time; next month we go back to the 9:00 A.m. time. Dinner after the walk, probably on the broadwalk at one of the local restaurants. If they�re too full, we�ll go to Capone�s Chicago Flicker Light across the street on A1A on the water. Leader Jordan London.
Tuesday Evening, September 25th, 6:30 P.M. - OAK Monthly Meeting at Secret Woods Nature Center Park, on SR 84, � mile west of I-95. Some business discussion, speaker, snacks and drinks. Starts 6:30 to review and sign up for future Outings, ask questions about the Outings, and meet new people. Our speaker will be Tom Fierros, and he will present "Alaska", his slide show about his recent plane/car trip to/through Alaska. His Presentation will be followed by a raffle for a "door prize", and then we�ll go for snacks, etc., at Lester�s Diner down the road. Leader Tom Fierros.
Saturday, September 29nd - Green Cay and Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Palm Beach County ECO-TOUR. The County government has built two artificial wetlands out of unused farmland. They are both really great, and Wakodahatchee has a family of alligators in it. They also have a wide variety of common birds, and some not-so-common ones. We�ll schedule Wakodahatchee in the morning, and depending on how long we stay there can go to Green Cay before lunch or after lunch at a local restaurant. Nominal fee $3.00 OAK paid Members; $4.00. Non-paid Members. Leader Jordan London.
Sunday, September 30th - ECO TOUR Continued. The Wildlife Research Team (WRT), led by Donna Kazo, widow of the WRT founder Dr. Tom Kazo, spent a couple of years re-creating the channels and water flows in the marshes and lands below Matheson Hammock in Dade, which had been devastated by a series of hurricanes starting with Andrew. Now, where there was only dead water, decaying plants, no birds/animals/fish, there is a diversity of wildlife that has re-established the food chain and a wonderful canoe trail. We will tour this area by canoe, led by Donna, and see for ourselves what a huge change there is. Cost is $10.00 per person, $5.00 for kids under 15 not paddling. Later, other trips will include the Miami River and Coral Gables Waterway (originally created for the Hotel Biltmore and its gondolas). Leader Donna Kazo.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| movie night | Jungle Queen | |||||
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Palm Beach water park | bicycle - Miami Beach monthly party |
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| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Coral Castle, Fruit & Spice Park | monthly dinner - Tienda Vieja Columbian Restaurant | volunteer - Secret Woods | ||||
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Hollywood Beach walk outing leader seminar |
planning meeting | full moon paddle | ||||
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |||
| Hollywood Beach walk | monthly meeting |
Monday Evening, October 1st - Monthly Movie North. This month we will be attending either the 7:20 showing of "Game Plan" or the 7:30 showing of "The Brave One" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. The final decision will be made at our optional pre-show dinner at 6:15 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Saturday Evening, October 6th, 6:00 P.M. - Cruise the Jungle Queen out of Fort Lauderdale. The cruise takes you up the New River to their own island where you will have dinner of unlimited BBQ ribs and shrimp, a live variety revue, and an informal zoo. Alcoholic drinks are available but not included in the price. The boat leaves at 6:00 P.M. and returns around 9 -9:30 P.M. During the cruise, there is a running commentary on the interesting sights and homes bordering the river, as well as continuous music. A really good time, which is enjoyable even when you�ve done it before - once or many times. Cost is $40.00 for Members, $23.00 for kids <12. Non-Members add $5.00. Leader Ruby Allman.
Sunday, October 7th - Palm Beach Rapids Water Park. Next-To-Last Weekend it is open until May 2008. On North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. There are a dozen major attractions including some new ones. You can rent a private locker for $5.00. THIS IS A FUN THING. Done before? - do it again. We�ll BYO lunch, which we can have in the picnic area there. For a group of 20, there is a discount of $4.00. Parking is $5.00, so we may form a car pool at one of the usual places. Cost excluding parking, lunch, etc., is $35.00/person, with kids under 2 free, payable directly to the Park. Leader Dominic Carabetta.
Saturday, October 13th - Miami Beach Bicycle - We meet at the sponsoring bicycle shop on Washington Street and go on a tour of Miami Beach, with the M.B.P.D. protecting the crossings and keeping traffic away from the bikes. Afterward, we�ll see if we can find a suitable place for lunch. In August, Betty estimated that about a hundred cyclists did the ride. Leader Betty Boffing.
Saturday Evening, October 13th - OAK/ Mensa/MeetUp Monthly Party. Come out and be with and meet some very nice people. There�s music, games, food (some of which you bring), conversation, and perhaps some tom-foolery. The party is a bring-a-dish (entree or side dish) plus a $4.00 contribution to offset costs of the hosts. If you wish, you can bring the kids <12 at no cost. Leader Ruby Allman, Assistant Leader Jordan London.
Sunday, October 14th - Visit Coral Castle in Miami, the fabulous Fruit & Spice Park, and end the day at Robert Is Here, the unique exotic fruit stand in Florida City. Coral Castle is a home built entirely of stone - including the furniture - by the eccentric Edward Leedskalnin as the marriage home gift for his bride-to-be Agnes Scuffs in Latvia. No one knows how he built this two-story house and the truth is lost to history. It remains a mysterious monument to a mysterious man. Cost for Coral Castle is $12.00 adults, >62 $9.00, and kids 7-12 $7.00. All by check payable to OAK. We�ll get a discount of about $2.00/person for a group of 10 or more. Cost for Fruit and Spice Park is $5.00/adult, $1.50/kid 6-12. Direct to the Park. Finally, cost for Robert Is Here - no cost. You can attend any one or more of the 3 facets, starting with Fruit & Spice Park. Leader Pat Wolkonocki.
Wednesday, October 17th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner, at Tienda Vieja Columbian Restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard. This is an absolutely genuine Columbian restaurant; they have one person who speaks English. The food is utterly delicious, and the prices utterly reasonable. It�s not fancy, and the tables hold 4-5 people each. We loved it when we went there. Leader Ruby Allman.
Saturday, October 20th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it, as well as the Klub getting a meeting space. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and freed large areas of vines and garbage, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Pat Wolkonocki.
Sunday, October 21, 9:00 A.M. - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. This is the first month for a 9:00 AM starting time again. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they�re too full, we�ll go across A1A to Capone�s, about a block south. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Sunday, October 21, 1:30 P.M. - Outing Leader Seminar. Participants will learn how to organize an Outing, plan its food/meals (if appropriate), easy way to research the details, how to handle the paper-work. At the conclusion, participants will be fully able and confident to plan an Outing at the Planning Meeting two days later. Leader Jordan London.
TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23rd, 7:00 P.M. - SEMI-ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING.
We have had many exciting and wonderful Outings so far this year. Would you like to help plan activities for the time period January-June 2008? If there is something special outdoors (or indoors) you�d like to do, in cool or warm weather, this is the time and place to arrange it. We meet in Hollywood and the meeting generally takes 2 - 2 � hours. We will plan and organize our Schedule for the next six months, through the end of June 2008 or later This is the time for brain-storming, bringing forth ideas for new and interesting activities and adventures. With this schedule, we can plan for a few strenuous or non-local Outings during the year - a fifty-mile bicycle ride, ten-mile kayaking, an out-of-area trip for a week. What�s most important is that YOU BE AT THE MEETING - we need all the people and thinking we can get. At Jordan and Ruby�s house in Hollywood. Refreshments - snacks, pizza, drinks are available. Come on down. Leader Ruby Allman.
Saturday Evening, October 27th, 6:00 P.M. - OUR TRADITIONAL FULL MOON MOONLIGHT PADDLE WITH DINNER ON THE WATER. We get together about 6:00 PM and on the lake at/by 6:30 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield. We paddle for an hour or so, then all the boats tie up together around a skiff in the middle of the lake. Everyone gets a lap tray 1' x 2', and a 9-course gourmet dinner including salad with dressings, main dish with side and vegetable, dessert, liquids, and candle-light (sort of). The food and drinks get passed from the skiff to each boat We�re out by 9:30 PM and had a fantastic evening. Usually the moon cooperates by coming up just in time, in full glory, and the weather is cloudless. This is unique. Cost remains the same as for the past 3 years, $28.00/ Member, $33.00 per Non-Member. Leader Jordan London.
Sunday, October 28, 9:00 A.M. - Our second five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk this month. We�re anticipating a 9:00 AM starting time again. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they�re too full, we�ll go across A1A to Capone�s, about a block south. Leader Jordan London.
Monday Evening, October 29th, 6:30 P.M. - NOTE CHANGE OF DAY - OAK Monthly Meeting at Secret Woods Nature Center Park, on SR 84, � mile west of I-95. Some business discussion, speaker, snacks and drinks. Starts 6:30 to review and sign up for future Outings, ask questions about the Outings, and meet new people. Our speaker will be Dom Carabetta, and he will present "China - Part I", his slide show about his recent trip to/through China. Dom is showing a few of his hundreds of photos in a 30-minute Powerpoint presentation. His Presentation will be followed by a raffle for a "door prize", and then we�ll go for snacks, etc., at Lester�s Diner down the road. Leader Tom Fierros
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Camp Collier-Seminole Park | ||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Camp Collier-Seminole Park | monthly meeting | monthly party | ||||
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| shrimp broil, Key Biscayne | movie night | volunteer - Secret Woods | ||||
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| kayak - Key Largo | Thanksgiving dinner | backpack - Myakka River | backpack - Myakka River | |||
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
| backpack - Myakka River |
Friday thru Sunday, November 2,3,4th - Camp Collier-Seminole Park on Route 41/Tamiami Trail. This is the standard car/tent camping. This is a lovely camp site, which has the original dredge that helped create the canal system of South Florida, still in excellent condition, although over 80 years old (don�t you wish we could all say that when we reach 80?). OAK will supply Saturday Night group dinner. Not far away is a hiking path that takes about 3 � to 4 hours. We can also go bicycling there. Remember you can borrow a tent, mattress, sleeping bag, cooler from OAK. You can come there either Friday night or Saturday, your choice. We have camping sites 009, 011,013,014. Cost $30.00/Member, $35.00/Non-Member, for either one night or both nights, including Saturday night dinner. Leader Jordan London.
Saturday Evening, November 10th - OAK/ Mensa/MeetUp Monthly Party. Come out and be with and meet some very nice people. There�s music, games, food (some of which you bring), conversation, and perhaps some tom-foolery. The party is a bring-a-dish (entree or side dish) plus a $4.00 contribution to offset costs of the hosts. If you wish, you can bring the kids <12 at no cost. Leader Ruby Allman, Assistant Leader Jordan London.
Sunday Afternoon, November 11th - Shrimp Broil Dinner, Key Biscayne - Shrimp Broil, Key Biscayne - Our friend Christine Wagner is organizing a shrimp broil dinner (of course, other food beside the shrimp) for us only, on a beach at Key Biscayne Sunday afternoon. We can swim, eat, have a good time, explore the Keys, watch the sunset. Cost will be $15.00/Member, � Price for kids under 15. Add $5.00 for non-Members. This is a first for us, and should be a really great afternoon. You might even bring a bicycle to go over to Bill Baggs State Park along Crandon Blvd., and come back on the back roads. Leader Christine Wagner.
Monday Evening, November 12th, appr. 6:15 P.M. - Monthly Movie North. At Cypress Creek Plaza at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue. Option - Join us for dinner before at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in the Plaza. Remember - please let Leader Mark Lundblad know what movie you�d like to see.
Saturday, November 17th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it, as well as the Klub getting a meeting space. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and freed large areas of vines and garbage, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Pat Wolkonocki.
Sunday, November 18th - Kayak in Key Largo. Mangrove tunnels, open water, protected channels - the whole thing. We�ll start in the morning, and have lunch afterward. I anticipate a cost of about $40.00 per Member for the kayaks, $5.00 more for Non-Members. Lunch will be either a BYO or at a local restaurant - that is to be decided the week before the Outing. Leader Betty Boffing.
Wednesday Evening, November 21 - Monthly Dinner. Cancelled - Next Day Is Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 22nd - THANKSGIVING - OPEN HOUSE . Jordan and Ruby�s traditional Open House on Thanksgiving - we invite anyone and everyone who wishes (Members and/or friends and their relatives, acquaintances, whomever) to attend our sit-down full traditional Thanksgiving dinner each year. This is our way of giving thanks for our good luck and fortune, by sharing what we have with anyone who wishes to participate. TV football games will be available for the fanatics. Each person, or couple, will bring a share of the dinner in accordance with their assignment by Ruby as to completing the menu. The assignments are easy, and do-able by anyone. Well, almost anyone. Jordan does the bird. Everyone is invited; dinner at about 3:00-3:30 P.M. You Must RSVP NLT November 20th to Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334. Leader Ruby Allman, Assistant Jordan London.
Friday-Sunday, November 23-25 - Backpack and/or camp at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota. You can choose to come up Saturday and backpack for a one-night stay, or come up Friday and camp one day/night and then backpack to our primitive camp site, an easy four miles for Saturday/Sunday, or packback an easy four miles in on Friday for the weekend. If you camp Friday, you will have to make your own reservation for a campsite. We will come out and meet you on Saturday to guide you to our primitive camp site. For the primitive site, the Klub will supply dinner Saturday night, along with all the cooking gear, stove(s), camp light(s), water filters, containers for filtering water. Remember you can borrow packbacks, light-weight 2-person tent, soft cooler. Cost for the backpacking portion of the Outing is $19.00 per Member, $23.00 per Non-Member, which includes Saturday night dinner. Kids <12 � price. Leader Jordan London.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| camp - Dupuis Preserve | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| camp - Dupuis Preserve | movie night | monthly party | ||||
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Hollywood Beach walk | volunteer - Secret Woods | |||||
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| monthly dinner - By Big Fat Greek Restaurant | ||||||
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Hollywood Beach walk | backpack - Jonathan Dickinson | |||||
| 30 | 31 | |||||
| backpack - Jonathan Dickinson | backpack - Jonathan Dickinson |
Saturday-Sunday, December 1st-2nd - Car/Tent Camp at Dupuis Wildlife Preserve on Indiantown road, about 1 1/4 hours from Fort Lauderdale. This is primitive camping, with a composting toilet on the site. BYO water, meals. THIS ONE HAS NO COST. Leader Tom Fierros.
Monday Evening, December 3rd, Appr. 6:15 P.M. - Monthly Movie North. This month we will be attending the 7:45 showing of "Enchanted" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:45 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews.
Additional note to the movie gang:
There was significant interest in seeing "Beowulf". "Enchanted" edged it out, and it is not showing at a convenient time for us anyway. I have another suggestion. It is showing in 3D at the IMAX theater in the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science. If people are interested, I will organize a special event to go see that, probably sometime in December. If we have someone who is a member of the museum, he or she could help by making reservations by phone. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Saturday Evening, December 8th - OAK/ Mensa/MeetUp Monthly Party. Come out and be with and meet some very nice people. There�s music, games, food (some of which you bring), conversation, and perhaps some tom-foolery. The party is a bring-a-dish (entree or side dish) plus a $4.00 contribution to offset costs of the hosts. If you wish, you can bring the kids <12 at no cost. Leader Ruby Allman, Assistant Leader Jordan London.
Sunday, December 9th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they�re too full, we�ll go across A1A to Capone�s, about a block south. Leader Jordan London.
Saturday, December 15th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and freed large areas of vines and garbage, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros.
Wednesday Evening, December 19th - Monthly Dinner, at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant on Griffin Road, between I-95 and US441/SR 7. We�ve eaten here a couple of times - the food is delicious, music genuine Greek, prices low to moderate, and service great. Come join us. Leader Roy Fischler.
Friday Evening, December 21st - NO MEETING.
Sunday, December 23rd - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they�re too full, we�ll go across A1A to Capone�s, about a block south. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Saturday-Tuesday, December 29-January 1 - Backpack into the primitive areas of Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Jupiter. About 4 miles over easy terrain, the camp sites have a compost toilet, filterable water from a pump, and a fire ring. OAK supplies the Saturday night dinner, filters, cooking gear, and can lend tents, etc. We�ll walk out Monday and rent kayaks or canoes at the concession, and return to the campsite afterward. A nice hiking path leads to nowhere. A wonderful way to spend New Year�s Eve outdoors. Cost is $25.00 Per Member, $30.00 per Non-Member, and kids under 12 no cost. Car-pooling and breakfast will be determined before the Outing. Remember you can borrow backpacks, light-weight 2-person backpacking tent, soft cooler, mattress, sleeping bag (has to be cleaned before being returned). Leader Jordan London.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| backpack - Jonathan Dickinson | family camp - Flamingo Park | |||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| family camp - Flamingo Park | movie night | monthly party | ||||
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| day hike - Section 2, Florida Trail | monthly dinner - Deli Den | annual meeting - Grandpa's | volunteer - Secret Woods | |||
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| hike - Fakahatchee Strand and Picayune Strand | canoe - Turner River | |||||
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||
| Hollywood Beach walk |
Tuesday, January 1st - Happy New Year!
Saturday-Sunday, January 5th-6th - Family camping, Flamingo Park in Everglades National Park. We will be at a group campsite which has water, fire grates, picnic tables, showers, no electricity. There are many hiking trails in the park as well as kayaking, canoeing, and some shopping. For cost control, as we want FAMILIES to participate, OAK will not provide any meals. The cost per paid Member is $5.00 per person, $10.00 per non-paid member, and kids <12 � price. Leader Jordan London
Monday Evening, January 7th - Monthly Movie North. At Cypress Creek Plaza at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue. Option - Join us for dinner before at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in the Plaza. Remember - please let Leader Mark Lundblad know what movie you�d like to see.
Saturday Evening, January 12th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Mensa/OAK/MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts� costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Ruby Allman NLT January 11, 954-961-7334.
Sunday, January 13th - Day hike, Section 2 of the Florida Trail at MM 63.5, Highway I-75. This is being planned as a 15-mile loop hike through Big Cypress Preserve. It is being rated strenuous, and requires hiking boots, at least 3 quarts of liquid being carried, and familiarity with long hikes. We�ll have late lunch afterward at the Rest Stop where we start from. Leader Tom Fierros.
Wednesday Evening, January 16th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner at Deli Den on Griffin Road in Hollywood. A large, typical Jewish-style deli with all the unhealthy foods and meats and condiments and unlikely combinations. What could be better? A great menu, reasonable prices, wide open environment. Leader Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334.
Friday Evening, January 18th - OAK�s First Annual Meeting. To be at Grampa�s Restaurant Private Dining Room, at Federal Highway just orth of Stirling road. Members being recognized, no cost. All other paid Members, $!2.00 regardless of meal, non-paid Members $15.00, regardless of meal, including dessert, all non-alcohol beverages, rolls, sweet breads. We will present awards, both serious and funny, to the folks who have helped OAK be the best of the South Florida clubs with varied menus and activities. RSVP REQUIRED. Leader Tom Fierros.
Saturday, January 19th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and freed large areas of vines and garbage, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros.
Sunday, January 20th - Car tour and hike the Fakahatchee Strand and Picayune Strand near Naples just north of the Tamiami Trail. On State Road 29, just above the Tamiami trail, and near Naples. Basically lost parts of Florida with boardwalks into the Everglades, old houses on stilts with no electricity or obvious plumbing, and more. Rated moderate in difficulty. The cold weather makes it possible with no insects. Nominal charge of $3.00 Paid Member, $4.00 Non-Member. Kids <6 no charge. Contact Jordan London, 954-961-8286.
Saturday, January 26th - Canoe the Turner River. We start from the Tamiami Trail and wind up in Florida city, about 5 hours on the water. It includes mangrove tunnels so close you have to pull yourself through by hand. A wondrous paddle. Cost $25.00 per Member, $30.00 per non-Member, and kids riding in the middle (non-paddlers) $5.00 each. Leader Donna Kazo, 954-961-8286.
Sunday, January 27th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they�re too full, we�ll go across A1A to Capone�s, about a block south. Leader Eric Bisnow.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |||||
| camp - Jonathan Dickinson | ||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| camp - Jonathan Dickinson | movie night | Renaissance Festival monthly party Everglades Day |
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| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Hollywood Beach Walk | monthly meeting | Volunteer, Secret Woods | ||||
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| canoe/kayak - Everglades National Park | Sugarlands Tour | monthly dinner - Argentine Steak House | full moon bike ride, Shark Valley | |||
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | |
| Morikami Gardens, Hatsumi Festival Fern Forest booth |
Saturday-Sunday, February 2-3 - Car/Tent camping at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Jupiter/Tequesta at the north end of Palm Beach County. This will be our last opportunity to camp at the Pine Grove site - we�re informed that starting in June of this year, the State is going to raze the site and re-build it. They removed all the Australian Pine from the area, and now want to update and modernize the site. It will be out of use for about a year. Next time we go to Jonathan Dickinson, we�ll use the riverside site nearby the Loxahatchee River. For this camping, we intend to canoe/kayak the Kitching Creek on Saturday afternoon, so we�ll have an early arrival - either Friday night or early Saturday morning - we have one of our sites reserved from Friday thru Sunday.
OAK will provide Saturday night group dinner. Cost is $20.00 per paid Member, $25.00 per non-Member, including tent site and Saturday night dinner. Leader now Jordan London.
Monday Evening, February 4th - Monthly Movie North. This month we will be attending either the 7:40 showing of "No Country for Old Men" or the 7:50 showing of "The Bucket List" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. We will make the final decision at the optional pre-show dinner at 6:40 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Saturday, February 9th - RENAISSANCE FAIR at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield. We go every year, and always have a great time. People go to see various shows, etc., on their own or in small groups and then we all get together at a set tine for lunch. The maximum price will be $17.00/person, and if we can get a better discount for a group, we will. Lunch is not included in the price. In any event, get dressed up medieval and come join the fun and games and excitement. Leader Ruby Allman.
Saturday Evening, February 9th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Mensa/OAK/MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts� costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Ruby Allman NLT February 9th , 954-961-7334.
Saturday, February 9th - Everglades Day at the Loxahatchee Refuge in Boynton Beach. An encomium to the Everglades, with walks, speeches, etc. No Leader. For Information, contact Evie MacQueen.
Sunday, February 10th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they�re too full, we�ll go across A1A to Capone�s, about a block south. Leader Jordan London.
Friday Evening, February 15th, 6:30 P.M. - OAK Monthly Meeting. OAK Monthly Meeting. New location - ESTHER GROSSMAN WOMEN�S HEALTH CENTER MEETING ROOM, 4320 SHERIDAN STREET, HOLLYWOOD. Travel: I-95 to Sheridan Street. West on Sheridan to 46th Avenue. At 46th, make a u-turn and come back to the second right turn on the south side of the street - name of the plaza is OAKS OFFICE CENTER. The building is in the back of the plaza. There are three office buildings on the right, then at the back is the Esther Grossman Center - #4320. Come in through the lobby, and turn left - or ask the Receptionist.
Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, and is followed by speaker. This meeting, Dale and Joyce Sarisky will present Dale�s slide show and talk on training fire and rescue teams for Dade County. Should be fascinating. After- ward, raffle for door prize and then snacks, etc., at restaurant down the road. Leader Tom Fierros. .
Saturday, February 16th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and freed large areas of vines and garbage, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We have now adopted the LAUREL OAK Trail as our own. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros.
Sunday, February 17th - Canoe or kayak 9-Mile Pond in Everglades National Park. This is a favorite waterway in the park, and at this time of season should be hosting a lot of birds and wildlife. The actual trail is 5.5 miles, regardless of the name. So it will be about 4-5 hours on the water. The cost per person will be $22.00 per paid Member, $26.00 others. Third person (non-paddler) in the boat will be $12.00. If we start early enough, there will be time to visit Robert Is Here on the way back after we leave the Park. Discount of $15.00 per person for your own boat. Leader Dom Carabetta.
Monday, February 18th - Tour of Sugarland - Clewiston, on U.S. Route 27. We use their 24-person bus for a 4 /12 hour tour . We�ll get an up close-look at a sugar cane farm where we�ll chop and chew some sugar cane, do a journey to the Clewiston sugar mill and refinery and citrus juice plant, and a tour of the renovated Clewiston Museum. We�ll also get lunch at the Clewiston Inn. Cost is $38.00 per person, and, I�m sorry, kids under 12 years of age are not permitted on the tours. Leader Ruby Allman.
Wednesday Evening, February 20th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly dinner. At the Argentine Steak House/Italian Cuisine Restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard immediately east of 46th Avenue. This is a traditional Argentine steak house also serving Italian foods at reasonable prices. It�s a nice environment with good ambience and not usually crowded. Leader Ruby Allman.
Saturday Evening, February 23rd - Full Moon Bicycle Ride, Shark Valley in southern Miami at the Tamiami Trail. . Unique to OAK - cold weather should do away with 99% of the mosquitoes - maybe 100%. OAK will serve dinner at the half-way point at the building at the base of the tower ramp. Our traditional bicycle ride with everyone carrying part of an OAK-supplied dinner in a backpack, under the full moon. Total round trip is 15 miles one way, with a one-hour stopover for sight-seeing and dinner at the 65-feet high Observation Tower at Mile Marker 7. We choose 6:00 P.M. because that is when the Park officially closes, so there is no admission fee, but we can still get in free - legally. Cost for Members $10.00, non-Members $13.00 Per Person. Kids under 12 No Charge. Leader Jordan London.
Sunday, February 24th - Hatsumi Festival at the Morikamo Gardens in Delray Beach, with the Fuji Taiko Drummers. If you�ve experienced them, you know the excitement, vibrancy, and sound of a truly unique group - the Japanese Drums. If not, you must. And explore the Grounds, the museum, the gardens, the quiet culture of Japanese gardens. Admission $10.00 for adults, $6.00 kids 6 to 18; under 6, no charge. Leader Ruby Allman.
Sunday, February 24th - Help staff an OAK booth at Fern Forest Nature Center in Pompano Beach. We get to talk about the Klub, have people sign up to receive the Newsletter, and generally enjoy a lovely day in the open. We meet at the Fern Forest Nature Center, and the hours are 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. We need volunteers, so please contact Leader Jordan London.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| camp - Long Pine Key | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| camp - Long Pine Key | movie night | Ren Fest booth | ||||
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Ren Fest booth | jai-alai | volunteer - Secret Woods | ||||
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| bicycle - Sanibel - Ding Darling | monthly dinner - Kyojin Japanese Buffet | monthly meeting | monthly party | |||
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 | |||||
| Hollywood Beach walk |
Saturday-Sunday, March 1-2 - Camp at Long Pine Key in Everglades National Park. Not an actual key. We have the group camp site close to the bathrooms. OAK will provide Saturday night dinner. Saturday and Suday we will have the opportunity to explore the Anhinga trail, Gumbo Limbo Trail, Royal Palm trail, PaHoKey Overlook, Pinelands Walking Trail, and other trails close to the camp site. For those who wish, they can go to 9-mile pond and canoe - arrangements must be made at the Flamingo Park Marina. Cost $20.00 per Member, $25.00 others, includes camp site and dinner. Leader Jordan London.
Monday Evening, March 3rd - Monthly Movie North. This month we will be attending the 7:50 showing of "Definitely, Maybe" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:45 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Saturday - Sunday, March 8th - 9th - Help Staff an OAK Booth at RenFest. We set up two 12 x 12 pop-up canopy tents with tables and chairs and items for the kinds of Outings and activities the Klub does - we bring a kayak, bicycle, small tent, lanterns, water filters, backpack, etc and set them up in and around the booth. We supply snacks and sodas for the booth volunteers. As people walk toward the Ren Fest, some will stop off to see what it's about. We talk about OAK, what it does, how, what it stands for, and its people. We show them our monthly Newsletter and give them a copy along with a souvenir pen and magnet, and have them sign up to receive the OAK newsletter thereafter, which as you know is totally free forever after.
If you're going to Ren Fest, you can leave your lunch and drinks at the booth and come back during the day and have them, since you are not allowed to take food or drink into RenFest.
We need volunteers for an hour, or a morning, or an afternoon, or an entire day, for today and tomorrow. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Leader Jordan London.
Wednesday Evening, March 12th - Jai Alai at the Dania Beach Fronton. Games on Dania Beach Boulevard (a couple fo blocks north of Stirling Road). Food, Simulcasts, Betting if you wish. A cool evening in a different atmosphere. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Saturday, March 15th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalk and freed large areas of vines and garbage, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We have now adopted the LAUREL OAK Trail as our own. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros.
Sunday, March 16th - Explore Captiva/ Sanibel Islands and Ding Darling Preserve by bicycle. We will car-a-van with our bicycles and ride around the areas. We�ll have lunch at a local restaurant while there. Car pooling will be encouraged and facilitated. Nominal cost of $5.00 for Members and Non-members, lunch and bridge fees not included. Leader Tom Fierros.
Wednesday Evening, March 19th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner. This one at the Japanese buffet restaurant which has gotten rave reviews - Kyojin Buffet on Federal Highway above Oakland Park Boulevard. Leader Julia White.
Friday Evening, March 21st - Monthly Meeting. New location - ESTHER GROSSMAN WOMEN�S HEALTH CENTER MEETING ROOM, 4320 SHERIDAN STREET, HOLLYWOOD. Travel: I-95 to Sheridan Street. West on Sheridan to 46th Avenue. At 46th, make a u-turn and come back to the second right turn on the south side of the street - name of the plaza is OAKS OFFICE CENTER. The building is in the back of the plaza. There are three office buildings on the right, then at the back is the Esther Grossman Center - #4320. Come in through the lobby, and turn left - or ask the Receptionist.
Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, Afterward, raffle for door prize and snacks at restaurant down the road.
Saturday Evening, March 22nd, 7:00 P.M. - NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THIS MONTH - Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts� costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Ruby Allman NLT March 21st, 954-961-7334.
Sunday, March 30th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they�re too full, we�ll go across A1A to Capone�s, about a block south. Leader Jordan London.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| jai-alai | Costa Rica | |||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Costa Rica |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| bicycle - Shark Valley | monthly dinner | monthly meeting | volunteer - Secret Woods monthly party |
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| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| full moon paddle | Jungle Queen | |||||
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |||
| Hollywood Beach walk |
Tuesday Evening, April 1 - PLANNING MEETING. Please reserve the time. We need you there to help plan. We will be planning and scheduling for the period from August 1 2008 through at least December 31, probably longer. Your ideas, input, and possibly volunteering to lead one or two Outings will contribute to the Klub�s ongoing success and uniqueness - we are the only group that involves everyone in this formal process so that we can offer the best and most interesting schedule available. There will be snacks, pizza, soft drinks available. Meeting location is Ruby and Jordan�s house in Hollywood. Leader Ruby Allman.
Wednesday Evening, April 2nd - Jai Alai at the Dania Beach Fronton games on Dania Beach Boulevard (a couple of blocks north of Stirling Road) off Federal Highway (US 1). Billed as the fastest sport in the world. Food, Simulcasts, Betting if you wish. A cool evening in a different atmosphere. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Saturday - Saturday, April 5th -12th - Costa Rica . CLOSED.
Monday Evening, April 7th - Monthly Movie North. This month we will be attending the 7:00 showing of "Vantage Point" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:00 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Leader Mark Lundblad.
Sunday, April 13th - Bicycle Shark Valley by day. Usually, we find anywhere from a dozen to 75 alligators lining the path we use. A total of 15 miles in a one-way loop - 7 miles to the Observation Tower, then 8 miles to the beginning. If you do not wish to bring your own bike, you can rent a bike there or borrow an OAK bike. We�ll car-pool from the Publix parking lot at Flamingo Road and I-595. Entrance Fee into the Park for cars is $10.00; it�s about $3.00 for bicycling in if you park outside the Park. If you�re over 62, you can buy a pass for about $20.00 that lets you into any National Park in the U.S. forever. The Tram tours start at $15.00 for Adults. Afterward, lunch at either the BBQ Pit 19 miles east of the Park or Joannie�s Blue Crab restaurant about 20 miles west of the Park - Joannie�s is about 3.4 miles from SR 29. Nominal cost $3.00 for Paid Members, $4.00 all others, kids <12 no cost. Leader Gary Rogers.
Wednesday Evening, April 16th - OAK Monthly Dinner. This evening at Field Irish Pub on Griffin Road. A nice environment, genuine Irish menu, good service. We�ve enjoyed it in the past. Leader Jordan London
Friday Evening, April 18th - Monthly Meeting. New location - ESTHER GROSSMAN WOMEN�S HEALTH CENTER MEETING ROOM, 4320 SHERIDAN STREET, HOLLYWOOD. Travel: I-95 to Sheridan Street. West on Sheridan to 46th Avenue. At 46th, make a u-turn and come back to the second right turn on the south side of the street - name of the plaza is OAKS OFFICE CENTER. The building is in the back of the plaza. There are three office buildings on the right, then at the back is the Esther Grossman Center - #4320. Come in through the lobby, and turn left - or ask the Receptionist. If the lobby door is locked, use the side door to the left. Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to socialize, review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, Afterward, speaker David Sandau, Regional Training Coordinator for Broward County, followed by raffle for door prize and snacks at local restaurant. Leader Tom Fierros.
Saturday, April 19th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalks, freed large areas of vines and garbage, and planted new trees and vegetation, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We have now adopted the LAUREL OAK Trail as our own. We�ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we�ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros.
Saturday Evening, April 19th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts� costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Leader Ruby Allman NLT April 18th,
Sunday, April 20th - Help staff a booth at West Lake Park Ecology Day. We will have a pop-up tent with tables, chairs, and will have some of tokens of what we do on display. We�ll give people who inquire a souvenir magnet and souvenir pen, and have them sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. The Klub will supply to the booth staffers snacks and soft drinks. Until about 4:00 P.M. Leader Jordan London.
SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 20th - OUR TRADITIONAL FULL MOON MOONLIGHT PADDLE WITH DINNER ON THE WATER. We get together about 6:00 PM and on the lake at/by 6:30 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield. We paddle for an hour or so, then all the boats tie up together around a skiff in the middle of the lake. Everyone gets a lap tray 1' x 2', and a 9-course gourmet dinner including salad with dressings, main dish with side and vegetable, dessert, liquids, and candle-light (sort of). The food and drinks get passed from the skiff to each boat We�re out by 9:30 PM and had a fantastic evening. Usually the moon cooperates by coming up just in time, in full glory, and the weather is cloudless. This is a unique Outing. Cost remains the same as for the past 4 years, $28.00/ Member, $33.00 per Non-Member. Leader Jordan London.
Saturday Evening, April 26th - Cruise the Jungle Queen out of Fort Lauderdale. The cruise takes you up the New River to their own island where you will have dinner of unlimited BBQ ribs and shrimp, a live variety revue, and an informal zoo. Alcoholic drinks are available but not included in the price. The boat leaves at 6:00 P.M. and returns around 9 -9:30 P.M. During the cruise, there is a running commentary on the interesting sights and homes bordering the river, as well as continuous music. A really good time, which is enjoyable even when you�ve done it before - once or many times. Cost is $40.00 for paid Members, $45.00 all others, and $23.00 for kids <12. This time we will have our tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment - Deadline to reserve and pay is April 4th. Leader Jordan London
Sunday, April 27th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they�re too full, we�ll go across A1A to Capone�s, about a block south. Leader Eric Bisnow.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| bicycle - Dyer Park | ||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Hollywood Beach walk | movie night | jai-alai | Wilton Manors canoe race
monthly party |
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| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| para-sail | monthly meeting | volunteer - Secret Woods | ||||
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| kayak - Loxahatchee | monthly dinner | camp - Ocala Forest | ||||
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| camp - Ocala Forest | camp - Ocala Forest | bicycle - Loxahatchee levee |
Saturday, May 3rd - Bicycle and hike Dyer Park in West Palm Beach. a 33-acre lake, 3 ½ mile bicycle trail. A relatively new park that should be lots of fun. Palm Beach County recommends a mountain bike (as opposed to the skinny-tire road bike). Lunch afterward at a local restaurant. Although there is no bicycle rental available at the park, you can borrow a bicycle from OAK. Nominal $3.00 fee for paid Members, $4.00 for all others. Leader Evie MacQueen.
Saturday Evening, May 3rd, 6:30 P.M. View the moon, Saturn, and the stars at the Markham Park Observatory. - A unique opportunity to see the planet and the skies. Leader is very skilled amateur Buddy Shelton.
Sunday, May 4th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at a restaurant on the ocean. If they’re too full, we’ll go across A1A to Capone’s, about a block south. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Monday Evening, May 5th - Monthly Movie North. This month we will be attending the 7:50 showing of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Note that this showing has open captions. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:45 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Leader Mark Lundblad.
May 7th - Deadline to pay and reserve for Parasailing on May 11th.
Saturday Evening, May 10th,,7:00 P.M. Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Leader Ruby Allman NLT May 9th.
Sunday, May 11th - MOTHER’S DAY. Take her para-sailing. Mike is finding the best location as we read, and it will be from Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale on A1A just south of Las Olas Boulevard..
I’ve watched them, and it’s thrilling. We had planned this for Tulum originally, and then again in Key West, but weather got in our way. Cost will be about $100.00 per person unless we get more than 10 people, then it’s $75.00. Deadline to reserve and pay is May 7th. Leader Mike Herbig.
Monday Evening, May 12th - Board Meeting. At Jordan London’s house.
Wednesday Evening, May 14th, 7:00 P.M. - Jai Alai at the Dania Beach Fronton games on Dania Beach Boulevard (a couple of blocks north of Stirling Road) off Federal Highway (US 1). Billed as the fastest sport in the world. Food, Simulcasts, Betting if you wish. As of May, the second Wednesday of each month. A cool evening in a different atmosphere. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Friday Evening, May 16th, 6:30 P.M. - Monthly Meeting at the - ESTHER GROSSMAN WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER MEETING ROOM, 4320 SHERIDAN STREET, HOLLYWOOD. Travel: I-95 to Sheridan Street. West on Sheridan to 46th Avenue. At 46th, make a u-turn and come back to the second right turn on the south side of the street - name of the plaza is OAKS OFFICE CENTER. The building is in the back of the plaza. There are three office buildings on the right, then at the back is the Esther Grossman Center - #4320. Come in through the lobby, and turn left - or ask the Receptionist. If the lobby door is locked, use the side door to the left. Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to socialize, review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, Afterward, our speaker, followed by raffle for door prize and snacks at local restaurant. Leader Tom Fierros.
Saturday, May 17th - Wilton Manors Canoe Race. 7:30 A.M. - Start Point at Colohatchee Ramp at N.E. 15th Avenue between 19th - 20th Streets. Ends at Richardson Park, 1937 Wilton Drive with a picnic barbecue provided by City of Wilton Manors. We have our Team, and our spirit. Come out and cheer for us - there are 5 relay points that you can cheer from and help OAK morale. Leader Jordan London.
Saturday, May 17th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalks, freed large areas of vines and garbage, and planted new trees and vegetation, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We have now adopted the LAUREL OAK Trail as our own. We’ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we’ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros
Sunday, May 18th - Kayak the Loxahatchee River South in Riverbend Park in Jupiter. We will go south and explore the new area recently opened to the public. Meeting point is Canoe Outfitters on Indiantown Road. Total paddling time about 3-4 hours. Go for lunch locally afterward. Cost $40.00 for Members, $45.00 Non-Members. Leader Evie MacQueen.
Wednesday Evening, May 21st, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner. Clamster’s 1391 South Military Trail,. Deerfield Beach. 1 block south of S.W. 10th Street. Leader Ruby Allman.
Saturday-Monday, May 24th-26th - Memorial Day Weekend. Camping at Myakka River State Park. We can arrive Saturday morning and we have three prime tent sites near the river. Saturday is planned for kayaking/ canoeing, and group dinner Saturday night. Sunday, since we’re right outside Sarasota, we are planning to visit the Ford and Edison sites, and do some bicycling and/or hiking. Group Dinner one night, and go out for dinner locally the other night. Everyone brings their lunches and breakfasts. Choices of kayaking, canoeing, bicycling, hiking. We break camp Monday and leave for home individually. Cost for 2 nights of camping and OAK-provided dinner one night is $30.00/ Member, $35.00/Non-Member, and ½ price for kids <12. Leader Tricia Whitman is providing dinner, and for those who were on the moonlight Shark Valley Bicycle Ride or camped last Memorial Day, and/or who heard about it, you know you can expect something extra-special from Tricia.
Saturday, May 31st - Bicycle the Loxahatchee Wildlife Preserve Levee. Meet at 9:30 AM. The ride is on hard gravel, a few soft spots, but not bad, suitable for any bike, but preferably a wide-tire mountain bike. The levee has a lot of rocks strewn on the trail, and there may be a breeze coming off the preserve. The scenery is great, and wildlife abounds. Although the levee is about 12 miles long, we do not have to complete the entire thing (24-mile round trip). You can ride as far as you want, then turn around. There is no fee for entry, but a voluntary donation is requested at the gate. No OAK fee. There is no bike rental available; you can borrow an OAK bicycle. Leader Evie MacQueen.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| western Broward 30-mile bicycle tour | jai-alai | |||||
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| bicycle - Greynolds Park to Miami Beach | movie night | monthly party | ||||
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Hollywood Beach walk | monthly dinner | volunteer - Secret Woods | ||||
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| kayak - Crandon / Key Biscayne | monthly meeting | hike - Loxahatchee Refuge | ||||
| 29 | 30 | |||||
| Miami Seaquarium |
Sunday, June 1st - Bicycle western Broward county (Parkland, Coral Springs, etc.). Total of about 30 miles in one day. Thee will be frequent rest stops but it is rated as strenuous. There will be an OAK fee of $3.00 for Members, $4.00 for non-Members. Leader Tom Fierros.
Wednesday Evening, June 4th - Jai Alai at the Dania Beach Fronton games on Dania Beach Boulevard (a couple of blocks north of Stirling Road) off Federal Highway (US 1). Billed as the fastest sport in the world. Food, Simulcasts, Betting if you wish. As of May, the second Wednesday of each month. A cool evening in a different atmosphere. Leader Eric Bisnow.
Sunday, June 8th - Bicycle from Greynolds Park in north Dade to the Haulover Inlet and back. About 15-20 miles. We will go to the Snake River Canal and go south then east to A1A and south to the Haulover Inlet. The great majority of riding is on the sidewalk and some in bicycle lanes. BYO lunch afterward at Greynolds Park. Cost $3.00 paid Members and $4.00 others. Leader Jordan London.
Saturday Evening, June 14th - Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Leader Ruby Allman NLT June 13th.
Sunday, June 15th - Father’s Day - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at a restaurant on the ocean. If they’re too full, we’ll go across A1A to Capone’s, about a block south. Leader Jordan London.
Wednesday Evening, June 18th - Caspian Persian Grill at 7821 Sunrise Boulevard. Really great mid-east food at good prices. Leader Nancy Lamson.
Saturday, June 21st - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalks, freed large areas of vines and garbage, and planted new trees and vegetation, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We have now adopted the LAUREL OAK Trail as our own. We’ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we’ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros
Sunday, June 22nd - Kayak Crandon Park/Key Biscayne area. We leave from the private Outfitter at Crandon Park and explore the mangroves, look for fish, and will probably snorkel a little while we’re out. The cost is $30.00 for three hours - and is to be paid directly to the Outfitter. There is no OAK fee. However, there is a $10.00 deposit payable to OAK required with reservation which will be returned only if you show up for the Outing. If you do not show up, the $10.00 is non-refundable. Leader Jordan London.
Wednesday, June 25th - Monthly OAK Meeting. At David Park Community Center, Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to socialize, review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, Afterward, a Presentation, TBA. Then our monthly raffle for door prize and then snacks at a nearby local restaurant. 108 North 33rd Court, Hollywood - 1/2 block south of Hollywood Boulevard. I-95 to Hollywood Blvd. (Exit 20) and go west 2 or 3 traffic lights. You'll pass target at Park Road, and then it's the next block. Turn north on 33rd court. From the west, just hook up with Hollywood/Pines Boulevard and take it east to David Park Community Center Leader Tom Fierros.
Saturday, June 28th - Walk the Loxahatchee Refuge in Delray Beach.
We can hike to the lake, then come back to the boardwalk to the Refuge and watch out for alligators, birds, other land animals. It’s a huge wildlife refuge with various access trails. Voluntary fee at the unmanned gate. OAK fee $3.00 paid Members, $4.00 others. Lunch afterward at local restaurant. Leader Evie Macqueen.
Sunday, June 29th - Miami Seaquarium in Key Biscayne. At least 4 hours of touring and seeing. Dolphin interaction is NOT included. We’ll do that during the 2009 summer. $5.00 discount if we get 15 or more persons. $35.00 for paid members, $28.00 kids 3 - 9 of paid members, 00.00 under 3. Others add $5.00. Leader Gary Rogers.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| camp & kayak - Juniper Springs | camp & kayak - Juniper Springs | camp & kayak - Juniper Springs | ||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| camp & kayak - Juniper Springs | movie night | Jai Alai Dania Beach |
monthly party |
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| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| kayak - Wilton Manors | Bastille Day. OAK Board Meeting | monthly dinner | volunteer - Secret Woods | |||
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Everglades Holiday Park | Monthly OAK Meeting | thru-hike - Section 2, FL Trail | ||||
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||
| kayak - Loxahatchee North |
Thursday-Sunday, July 3-6th - Camping Juniper Springs in Ocala National Forest. Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Arrive either Thursday or Friday. 2 natural springs forming a concrete-and-rock pool of about 4000 square feet. The Juniper Creek canoe trail is considered by many to be the best canoe run in Florida (about 3-4 hours, plus pick-up back to put-in point), Cost $31.50. You can bring your own boat, and they will cart it back for a small fee. Nearby springs include: Alexander Springs, Fern Hammock Strings, Salt Springs, Sweetwater Spring, Silver Glen Springs (Great Snorkeling), DeLeon Spring, Orange Spring. OAK group dinner on Friday night. Cost, paid Members, $30.00/person, ½ price for kids <12. Non-paid Members add $5.00. Leader Mike Herbig.
Monday Evening, July 7th - Monthly Movie North. This month we will be attending the 7:45 showing of "Wall-E" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:45 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews.
Wednesday Evening, July 9th, 7:30 P.M. - Jai Alai at the Dania Beach Fronton games on Dania Beach Boulevard (a couple of blocks north of Stirling Road) off Federal Highway (US 1). Billed as the fastest sport in the world. Food, Simulcasts, Betting if you wish. A cool evening in a different atmosphere. Leader Gary Rogers.
Saturday Evening, July 12th - Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Leader Ruby Allman NLT July 11th.
Sunday, July 13th - Kayak Wilton Manors. This is a slow, slightly tedious ride of about 6 miles, taking about 4-5 hours on the water. Beside the joy of kayaking, this offers a view of many homes (some for sale), and a lot of people in their backyards enjoying your transient company. The water is almost always quiet, and waves never more than a foot maximum. We will have an OAK-supplied picnic lunch afterward in a covered pavilion at the put-in/take-out site. You’ll be a little tired at the end of the paddle, but it’s well worth it. Leader Tricia Whitman.
Monday Evening, July 14th, 7:00 P.M. - Bastille Day. OAK Board Meeting. At Jordan and Ruby’s house in Hollywood. This is an open meeting, and anyone who is interested is invited to attend and participate. We will not be releasing prisoners from the Bastille. Leader tom Fierros.
Wednesday Evening, July 16th, 7:00 P.M., - Monthly Dinner - at Giorgio’s Bistro (not the Mediterranean Restaurant) in Hollywood Beach on A1A a few blocks north of the exit ramp from Hollywood Boulevard at 800 North Ocean Drive. We can elect to sit at the high table or outside and have a delightful dinner. Leader Ruby Allman.
Saturday, July 19th, 8:45 A.M. - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalks, freed large areas of vines and garbage, and planted new trees and vegetation, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We have now adopted the LAUREL OAK Trail as our own. We’ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we’ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros
Sunday, July 20th, late morning - Everglades Holiday Park airboat ride, with demonstration of alligator handling and stop-off at souvenir stand in the Everglades. The boat has a cover on it, so that there’s no water spraying your face as you travel, and a very powerful rear engine for gliding over the water. Cost is $21.50 for adult Members, $25.00 for Non-Members, $12.00 for children. Any net proceeds are allocated to Flamingo Gardens and Wildlife Care Sanctuary. The Park is located off U.S. 27 at Griffin Road. Net proceeds for this Outing go to Flamingo Park/Wildlife Sanctuary. Leader Jordan London.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 6:30 P.M. - Monthly OAK Meeting. At David Park Community Center, Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to socialize, review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, Afterward, a Presentation, TBA. Then our monthly raffle for door prize and then snacks at a nearby local restaurant. 108 North 33rd Court, Hollywood - 1/2 block south of Hollywood Boulevard. I-95 to Hollywood Blvd. (Exit 20) and go west 2 or 3 traffic lights. You'll pass target at Park Road, and then it's the next block. Turn north on 33rd court. From the west, just hook up with Hollywood/Pines Boulevard and take it east to David Park Community Center.Leader Tom Fierros.
Saturday, July 26th, 8:00 A.M. - Hike-Through on Florida Scenic Trail, Section 2, at Alligator Alley M.M. 63.5. Hike starts about 8:00 A.M. and is one way, a total of approximately sixteen (16) miles. We will use shuttle vehicles to bring us back to our starting point. Anticipate about 6 hours of walking. BYO after-hike very late lunch. No OAK fee. Leader Tom Fierros. Sunday, July 27 - Kayak the Loxahatchee River. This is the traditional paddle and depending on the water level and barriers in the water we may go to the second dam or all the way to Trapper Nelson and return as a round trip. OAK will serve lunch at whichever site we turn around. Both sites have facilities. Leader Evelyn MacQueen.
Bicycle Hobe Sound Hollywood Bch Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party Blue Springs State Park Blue Springs State Park Saturday, August 2nd - Bicycle Hobe Sound south to Blowing Rocks Preserve. A relatively short 12-mile round-trip bicycle ride from Martin County Park in Hobe Sound to the Blowing Rocks Preserve. The ride is about one-half in the streets and half on the sidewalks. Since this is summer, it is likely that there will not be any significant wave action in the rocks. However, there is a guided tour of the Preserve, and you can spend a pleasant hour walking around. We will have BYO lunch at the beach sitting on blankets (or chairs, for those who bring them). Nominal cost $3.00 for Members, $4.00 Non-Members, and no charge for kids under 12. Leader Everlyn MacQueen
Sunday, August 3rd - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Ocean Alley restaurant on the ocean. If they’re too full, we’ll go across A1A to Capone’s, about a block south. Leader Gary Rogers. Monday, August 4th - Monthly Movie North. This month we will be splitting our attention between two movies, the 7:00 showing of "The Dark Knight" and the 7:10 showing of "Mamma Mia" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:00 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Thanks & regards, Mark PS to the movie gang: As most of you know, I will no longer be hosting this event, although I continue to organize it. I leave in a few hours on the cross-country road trip to my new home in Reno, NV. I will miss my friends with OAK and look forward to seeing you when I return for a visit. Saturday, August 9th - Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Leader Ruby Allman NLT Friday, August 8th. Sunday, August 10th - Snorkel Biscayne National Underwater Park off Homestead. Reefs are 6 to 16 feet deep, and the sightseeing is superb. A wide variety of fish, some various eels, lobster, gorgeous reefs. This is an afternoon Outing - the boat leaves at 1:30 P.M., and returns about 5:00. Snorkel gear is included in the price, tho you can bring your own - no discount for your own gear. Dinner afterward at local restaurant, traditionally Golden Corral right nearby and close to the Turnpike for the ride home. At the date of this writing, Cost $45.00/Member, $50.00/Non-Member. This includes a surcharge for fuel - however, prices could continue to elevate and the cost may be higher. Leader Jordan London. Wednesday Evening, August 13th - Jai Alai at the Dania Beach Fronton games on Dania Beach Boulevard (a couple of blocks north of Stirling Road) off Federal Highway (US 1). Billed as the fastest sport in the world. Food, Simulcasts, Betting if you wish. A cool evening in a different atmosphere. Leader Gary Rogers. Saturday, August 16th - VOLUNTEER AT SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER PARK.. Continue to remedy the effects of exotic plants, plus maintain the trails and park in general. This is our primary volunteer activity, and you get a great deal of satisfaction from it. The results of our labor are AWESOME ! We have cleaned out an entire circle inside the boardwalks, freed large areas of vines and garbage, and planted new trees and vegetation, producing a pleasing, clean environment. We have now adopted the LAUREL OAK Trail as our own. We’ll work to about 12:00 PM noon, and then afterward we’ll go to a local restaurant for lunch. Leader Tom Fierros. Sunday, August 17th - 9th ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY PARTY. ANNIVERSARY PARTY - MONTHLY PARTY - FIVE-MILE WALK. It’s OAK’s 9th Anniversary, and we are combining the whole enchilada into one great day. At the Hollywood North Beach. On the beach side, right next to the water entrance, a BBQ, Swimming (we’ll put up two instant canopies on the beach for sun protection, plus one in the picnic area), Snorkeling off the beach. Start in the morning, and run until late afternoon, or until you’re ready to leave. EVERYONE is welcome, Members or not. No fee for this one. Contact Jordan London. Wednesday Evening, August 20th - Monthly Dinner. At the Royal India Restaurant on Griffin Road in Dania Beach. Sample some of Broward’s best Indian cooking in a wonderful atmosphere, really good food, very moderate prices. If you don’t have experience with the cuisine, you can get all the help you need from your co-diners. This is our third time at the Royal India. Leader Ruby Allman. Saturday, August 23rd - Catamaran Sail out of Fort Lauderdale. The Morning Cruise, from 10:00 A.M. to Noon. For this one, we have arranged that you can bring all your own food and beverages, tho the sail includes soft drinks, water, and snacks. There is also a cash bar available for those who wish to indulge. We’ve chosen this one because it is the least expensive with the most options. Cost $32.50/Adult Member, $20.00/Child. Non-Members add $5.00. Net proceeds will go to the Wildlife Sanctuary at Flamingo Gardens. Leader Jordan London. Sunday, August 24th - Walk Deerfield Beach by the ocean. This is our first time for this Outing. The walk is guaranteed to be easy and leisurely, brunch afterward at a local place. Leader Barry Mishkin. Wednesday, August 27th - Monthly OAK Meeting. At David Park Community Center, 108 North 33rd Road off Hollywood Boulevard. Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to socialize, review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, Afterward, a Presentation, Monroe Pollitto, President of South Florida amateur Astronomers Association. Then our monthly raffle for door prize and then snacks at a nearby local restaurant. Leader Tom Fierros. Friday night or Saturday AM - Monday, August 29 - September 1 (Labor Day Weekend) - Blue Springs State Park in mid-State, near Orange City, about 3 ½ - 4 hours drive north. A beautiful part of Florida. We will spend Saturday driving up and have dinner at a nearby restaurant. Sunday kayaking at nearby DeLeon State Park, have a group dinner, get some sunning and swimming in as well. Monday we’ll have ;a short bicycle ride and then leave for home. You bring breakfasts and lunches for you. Cost includes tent sites and group dinner Sunday night, $40.00 Members, $45.00 Non-Members. Kids under 12 half-price. Leader Jordan London Bicycle Anne Kolb to John Llyod Hollywood Bch Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party *Snorkel Biscayne National Underwater Park Friday night or Saturday AM - Monday, August 29 - September 1 (Labor Day Weekend) - Blue Springs State Park in mid-State, near Orange City, about 3 ½ - 4 hours drive north. A beautiful part of Florida. We will spend EITHER Friday evening or Saturday AM driving up. Saturday afternoon some hiking, bicycling if desired. We’ll have Saturday night dinner at a nearby restaurant. Sunday kayaking at nearby DeLeon State Park, get some sunning and swimming in as well. Monday we’ll have ;a short bicycle ride and then leave for home. You bring breakfasts, lunches and dinners for you. Cost includes tent sites for one, two, or three nights. $20.00 Members, $25.00 Non-Members. Kids under 12 half-price, under 3 free. Leader Mike Herbig. Saturday, September 6th - Bicycle from Ann Kolb Nature Center to John Lloyd Park, round-trip distance of approximately 14 miles. We park at the Nature Center on Sheridan Street (no-charge parking), go east to the Hollywood Broadwalk and then up to the Park and back. Admission for bicycle riders into John Lloyd is either a buck or two per person. We will have an OAK-supplied picnic lunch at West Lake Park (across from Ann Kolb) when we return. Total Outing cost for Members is $11.00, non-members $14.00 per person, which includes the admission prices for both John Lloyd and West Lake Parks. Contact Jordan London, 954-961-8286. Sunday, September 7th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at a very reasonable restaurant on the ocean. If they’re too full, we’ll go across A1A to Capone’s, about a block south. Leader Gary Rogers. Monday Evening, September 8th - Monthly Movie North. At Cypress Creek Plaza at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue. Option - Join us for dinner before at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in the Plaza. Remember - please let Co-Leaders Mark Lundblad and Mike Herbig know what movie you’d like to see. This month we will be attending the 7:05 showing of "Traitor" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:00 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Saturday Evening, September 13th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Leader Ruby Allman NLT Friday, September 12th. Sunday, September 14th - Duck Tour. A Duck is a land-water amphibious vehicle; the one we will use is covered. The tour includes areas of Miami and surrounding area, including South Beach, Art Deco District, Fisher Island, Millionaire's Row, Homes of the Rich & Famous. After touring South Beach by land, the Duck goes into Biscayne Bay to tour some of the islands areas. Total time is about 1 and ½ hours. There is a discount of $5.00 for a group of 20 or more adults. We will have lunch afterward at a local restaurant, not included in price. Adults $37.00; Adult Group $31.00; Senior(+65)/Military $31.00; Senior (+65)/ Military Group $27.00; Children (ages 4 - 12) $23.00; Children (ages 4 - 12) Group $20.00; Children (under 3) FREE. Groups can be a mixture of all categories. Leaving time will be in the morning. Contact Jordan London, 954-961-8286. Monday Evening, September 15th - OAK Board Meeting. At Jordan and Ruby’s house in Hollywood. This is an open meeting, and anyone who is interested is invited to attend and participate. Leader Tom Fierros. Wednesday Evening, September 17th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner - This month at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in Oakwood Plaza off I-95 between Sheridan Street and Stirling Road. Considered an excellent soup and salad restaurant, it is very reasonable with wonderful cuisines. Leader Roni Lynn. Saturday, September 20th - Snorkel Biscayne National Underwater Park off Homestead. Reefs are 6 to 16 feet deep, and the sightseeing is superb. A wide variety of fish, some various eels, lobster, gorgeous reefs. This is an afternoon Outing - the boat leaves at 1:30 P.M., and returns about 5:00. Snorkel gear is included in the price, tho you can bring your own - no discount for your own gear. Dinner afterward at local restaurant, traditionally Golden Corral right nearby and close to the Turnpike for the ride home. At the date of this writing, Cost $45.00/Member, $50.00/Non-Member. This includes a surcharge for fuel - however, prices could continue to elevate and the cost may be higher. Leader Jordan London.Cost has had to be increased by $5.00 - $50.00 for paid Members and $55.00 for non-paid members. Sunday, September 21st - Bicycle from Tree Tops Park in Davie to the new Long Key Nature Center, going through Robins Lodge Park, Mount Vista Vue, and some relatively unknown bicycle trails. Cost to park at Tree Tops is approximately $1.50 per person additional. BYO lunch afterward when we return to Tree Tops Park. Nominal Cost is $4.00 Members, $5.00 non-members, no cost for kids under 12. Leader Jordan London Wednesday, September 24th, 6:30 P.M. - Monthly OAK Meeting. At David Park Community Center, Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to socialize, review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, Afterward, a Presentation, for this month by Paddy Cunningham, regional expert on local birds and flora. Then our monthly raffle for door prize and then snacks at a nearby local restaurant. Leader Tom Fierros. Thursday Evening, September 25th, 6:30 P.M. - ADOPT-A-STREET Clean-Up in Wilton Manors. OAK has consented to adopt a street in Wilton Manors and maintain its cleanliness. Our commitment is to be there every three months (4 times a year). This is our first time there, and we encourage everyone to join us. It’s only a half-mile, and should take no more than an hour. We’ll have dinner at a local place afterward.
Boca Beach and Red Reef Bash Hollywood Bch Monthly Party Saturday, October 4th - Boca Beach and Red Reef Bash. Bicycle up Hillsboro Boulevard from "The Cove" in Deerfield over to Boca and A1A. Go a short distance on the protected lane for bicycles and come to Red Reef Beach. At the beach, we’ll sun, swim, snorkel, and have a great OAK barbecue lunch. We’ll send a vehicle ahead carrying the complete barbecue foods and gear and accessories and the complete snorkel gear for everyone. The bicycle ride is about 3 miles to the beach, where the reef comes up right on to the beach. In low tide, you can actually walk to the end of the reef. After our lunch, everything gets packed back into the vehicle to get taken back to our starting point. We leave the beach by bicycle, and go to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and then back to the starting point. Cost of parking for the vehicle at the beach is covered in the Outing fee. Cost $15.00 OAK paid Members, $20.00 non-paid Members, includes vehicle to carry gear, our vehicle parking fee, and barbecue lunch. Kids <12 are ½ price. Contact Jordan London, 954-961-8286. Deadline Thursday, October 2nd. Sunday, October 5th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at a very reasonable restaurant on the ocean. Leader Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334. Monday Evening, October 6th - Dinner will be at 6:30 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Since there was no consensus for a movie choice, that decision will be made at dinner; probably choices are "Eagle Eye", "Flash of Genius", and "Burn After Reading" Saturday Evening, October 11th - Monthly Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. You must call and reserve with Hostess Ruby Allman NLT Friday, October 10th, 954-961-7334. $4.00 cash contribution at the door to offset hosts’costs. Kids <12 no cost. Sunday, October 12th - Shrimp Broil Dinner, Key Biscayne - On a beach at Key Biscayne. This is NOT going to be pre-boiled shrimp - it will be on skewers and grilled right on the beach. Also, this is a covered dish-type of Outing, where we will bring the rest of dinner - entrees, salads, side dishes, desserts. Please contact Leader Christine Wagner (305-233-2569) directly to get your assignment. We can swim, eat, have a good time, explore Key Biscayne, watch the sunset. Cost will be $15.00/Member, ½ Price for kids under 15. Add $3.00 for non-Members. This is a first for us, and should be a really great afternoon. You might even want to bring a bicycle to go over to Bill Baggs State Park along Crandon Blvd., and come back on the back roads. RSVP Deadline NLT October 10th to Leader Christine Wagner. Wednesday Evening, October 15th - OUR TRADITIONAL FULL MOON MOONLIGHT PADDLE WITH DINNER ON THE WATER. We get together about 6:00 PM and on the lake at/by 6:30 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield. We paddle for an hour or so, then all the boats tie up together around a skiff in the middle of the lake. Everyone gets a lap tray 1' x 2', and a 9-course gourmet dinner including salad with dressings, main dish with side and vegetable, dessert, liquids, and candle-light (sort of). The food and drinks get passed from the skiff to each boat We’re out by 9:30 PM and had a fantastic evening. Usually the moon cooperates by coming up just in time, in full glory, and the weather is cloudless. This is a unique Outing. Cost has increased $2.00 to $30.00/ Member, $35.00 per Non-Member. Third person in a boat ½ price; kids under 5 N/C. Leader Jordan London FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 17th, 6:30 P.M. - SEMI-ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING. We have had many exciting and wonderful Outings so far this year. Would you like to help plan activities for the time period January-June 2008? If there is something special outdoors (or indoors) you’d like to do, in cool or warm weather, this is the time and place to arrange it. We meet in Hollywood and the meeting generally takes 2 - 2 ½ hours. We will plan and organize our Schedule for the next six months, through the end of July 2009 or later This is the time for brain-storming, bringing forth ideas for new and interesting activities and adventures. With this schedule, we can plan for a few strenuous or non-local Outings during the year - a fifty-mile bicycle ride, ten-mile kayaking, an out-of-area trip for a week. What’s most important is that YOU BE AT THE MEETING - we need all the people and thinking we can get. At Jordan and Ruby’s house in Hollywood - 5521 Polk Street - Hollywood 33021. Refreshments - snacks, pizza, drinks are available. PLEASE RSVP. Come on down. Leader Ruby Allman. Sunday, October 19th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Leader Ruby Allman. Wednesday Evening, October 22nd - Monthly OAK Meeting. At David Park Community Center, Meeting starts 6:30 P.M. to socialize, review upcoming Outings and events, sign up for them, and leave your check (if appropriate). Regular business meeting starts at 7:00, . Then our monthly raffle for door prize and then snacks at a nearby local restaurant. Leader Tom Fierros. Saturday-Sunday, October 25th-26th - You can elect to stay at the Ivy House Bed & Breakfast Saturday, see what’s around Everglades City in the evening, and Sunday go kayaking in the Everglades. Cost will range from $85.00 to $100.00 per person if you stay overnight. Cost to rent kayaks if you don’t stay overnight is $60.00 for the full day. They will transport the boats to/from the put-in point. Leader Jordan London, 954-961-8286. Deadline to pay and reserve is October 23rd. In addition to reservation at Ivey House, requires completely refundable $55.00 deposit. Leader Jordan London. Koreshan State Park Koreshan State Park Monthly Party OAK State Parks Jonathan Dickinson State Parks Jonathan Dickinson Saturday-Sunday, November 1-2 - Car/Tent camp at Koreshan State Park. We have 3 sites reserved - 2 for one night and one for two nights. You can arrive either Friday or Saturday. Saturday we are gong to visit the Ford Home and the Thomas A. Edison Home nearby. Saturday night dinner will be a local restaurant. Sunday, we intend to go kayaking on the Estero River - there’s a great outfitter right on the river, which flows thru Koreshan. Cost is $20.00/Paid Member; $25.00 for al others, plus cost of kayak rentals and visit to Ford/Edison homes. This is the old Koreshan sect which believed that we live on the inside of the earth, and the community is being restored by the State. Leader Jordan London. Monday Evening, November 3rd , 6:30 P.M. - Monthly Movie North. At Cypress Creek Plaza at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue. Option - Join us for dinner before at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in the Plaza. Remember - please let Co-Leaders Mark Lundblad and Mike Herbig know what movie you’d like to see. This month we will be attending the 7:00 showing of "Changeling" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:00 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Saturday Evening, November 8th - Monthly Mensa/OAK/ MeetUp Party. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. $4.00 contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost. Contact Leader Ruby Allman NLT Friday, November 7th. Sunday, November 9th - Come explore and hike the Fakahatchee Strand and Picayune Forest. After the last trip, we went back and have now established the gates, roads, and trails that we want to see. It’s a fascinating place, and genuinely a part of old Florida that is gradually disappearing. After the tour, we’ll stop off at the old exotic fruit stand on Jane’s Drive. If there’s time, we’ll go tot the old boardwalk on Tamiami Trail afterward. Nominal cost $4.00 Paid Members, $5.00 everyone else, kids <5 no cost. Leader Jordan London. Monday Evening, November 10th, 6:30 P.M. - OAK Board Meeting, open to everyone who wishes to participate. At Jordan and Ruby’s house. Sunday, November 16th - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Little Venice restaurant on the ocean. Leader Ruby Allman. Wednesday Evening, November 19th, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner. This month at the Flaming Pit Barbecue in Broward. Leader Ruby Allman. Friday-Saturday, November 21st-23rd - Camping at Oscar Scherer State Park at M.M. 195 off I-75. We’ve been here a couple of times before and thoroughly enjoyed it. Boating, hiking, bicycling, lovely camp sites. You can come up either Friday or Saturday, your choice, at the same price. Bring some board games. There’s a great kids’ park on site. Cost for either two nights or just Saturday night, $20.00 per Paid Member, $25.00/non-Member, and kids under 12 ½ price. Contact Jordan London, 954-961-8286 Thursday, November 27th - OUR TRADITIONAL OPEN-HOUSE SIT-DOWN DINNER FOR THANKSGIVING. Jordan and Ruby’s traditional Open House on thanksgiving - we invite anyone who wishes (Members and/or friends and their relatives, acquaintances, whomever) to attend our sit-down full traditional Thanksgiving dinner each year. This is our way of giving thanks for our good luck and fortune, by sharing what we have with anyone who wishes to participate. TV football games will be available for the fanatics. Each person, or couple, will bring part of the dinner in accordance with their assignment by Ruby as to completing the menu. The assignments are easy, and do-able by anyone. Well, almost anyone. Jordan does the bird and stuffing. Everyone is invited; dinner at about 3:00-3:30 P.M. RSVP NLT November 24th to Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334. No cost. Friday-Sunday, November 28th-30th - Backpack in one of the major State Parks Jonathan Dickinson. We will go up Friday morning and return Sunday afternoon - Spend two days and nights camping and hiking. The hike to the camp site will be between 4 and 5 miles - the one in from Jonathan Dickinson is a pleasing and aesthetic one, and the campsite has a modern clean compost toilet. The cost will be $20.00 per paid Member, and $25.00 for all others, and includes OAK dinner Saturday night. Dupuis Wildlife Preserve / Mystery Train ride Dupuis Wildlife Preserve / Mystery Train ride Monthly Party/Annual Holiday Party/Adopt-A-Street Clean-Up Monday Evening, December 1st - Monthly Movie North at Cypress Creek Plaza. Choice of movie a week in advance. Contact mike herbig ([email protected]) And Mark Lundblad (mlundblad@ yahoo.com) to let them know what you’d like to see. Optional dinner before movie at Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant.
Saturday-Sunday, December 6th-7th - Car Camp at Dupuis Wildlife Preserve on Indiantown Road, about 1 1/4 hours from Fort Lauderdale. This is primitive camping, with a composting toilet on the site and a nice hiking trail. BYO water, meals. NO COST. Leader Tom Fierros. Saturday-Sunday, December 6th-7th - The Mystery Train ride out of Fort Myers. We get a train ride, a great dinner, and the play-acting of a foul murder, right before our very eyes. The actors are really good and obviously enjoy themselves doing their skits. For those who wish, stay over in Fort Myers Saturday night and explore the area Sunday. Cost for Saturday night dinner and the train ride will be $80.00 including tax but not including tip or stay-over. We recommend the La Quinta Inn in Fort Myers - check with them for room pricing. Leader Jordan London. Saturday, December 13th - Miami Beach Bicycle - We meet at the sponsoring bicycle shop on Washington Avenue and go on a tour of Miami Beach, with the M.B.P.D. protecting the crossings and keeping traffic away from the bikes. Afterward, we’ll find a suitable place for lunch. They get 50-100 bicyclers out on this one. Leader Jordan London Sunday, December 14th - Bicycle from Tree tops Park to Long Pine Ridge Nature Center, then thru Robins Lodge Park to Vista View Park at 142nd Avenue along some relatively unknown bicycle trails. Cost to park at Tree Tops is approximately $1.50 per person additional. Note: this is regarded as a medium ride. BYO lunch afterward when we return to Tree Tops Park. Nominal Cost of $4.00 Members, $5.00 non-members, no cost for kids under 12. Leader Tom Fierros. Wednesday Evening, December 17th - Monthly Dinner, at the Floridian Diner on Las Olas Boulevard. Leader Ruby Allman. Saturday, December 20th, 8:30 A.M. - OAK’s Adopt-A-Street Clean-Up. Using tongs, we will pick up the debris, etc., in Wilton Manors on 15th-16th Avenue from South Bridge (Colohatchee Park) to N.E. 26th Street. A useful and kind gesture on our part as an outdoor and environmental organization. Leader Jordan London. Saturday Evening, December 20th - Monthly Party - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY. Our theme will be a Gift Exchange (grab bag). Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some Sunday, December 21st - Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at a very reasonable restaurant on the ocean. Contact Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334. Saturday-Sunday, December 27th-28th - Backpack at Hickory Hammock near Okeechobee City. Our traditional backpack into Hickory Hammock. An easy 4-mile hike to a lovely campground setting. We bring in our own water to this completely primitive camp site. There’s some good hiking, and we will endeavor to discover an alternate water supply. ALL MEALS ARE B.Y.O. Cost $10.00 per Member, $15.00 /Non-member. Kids under 15 half charge. The Klub has backpacks, mattresses, tents available for loan. AT NO COST. We supply camp lighting, water filters, and a host of other things that you don’t have to bring. Leader Jordan London. Saturday-Sunday, January 3rd-4th - Car/Tent camp, Long Pine Key, Everglades. A nicely developed camp site in Everglades National Park. Clean bathrooms (no showers, but you can make it for one night), nearby hiking trails such as Anhinga and Royal Palm, Good sightings of many birds and alligators, great bicycling, 9-Mile Pond if you want to BYO rent a boat. You can stop off at Robert Is Here either on the way to or from. BYO meals Saturday and Sunday. Cost $15.00 per paid adult OAK Member, $20.00 everyone else, kids <12 ½ price. Contact Jordan London, 954-961-8286 Monday Evening, January 5th - This month we will be attending the 6:55 showing of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 5:45 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Saturday Evening, January 10th - Monthly Party. THEME: House Plant Exchange. Something you’ve grown, or a cutting, or something you bought just for this occasion. Nothing taller than 3 feet, please. Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. You must call and reserve with Hostess Ruby Allman NLT Friday, January 9th, 954-961-7334. $4.00 cash contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost.. Sunday, January 11th - Green Cay and Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Palm Beach County ECO-TOUR. The County government has built two artificial wetlands out of unused farmland. They are both really great, and Wakodahatchee has a family of alligators in it. They also have a wide variety of common birds, and some not-so-common ones. We’ll schedule Wakodahatchee in the morning, and depending on how long we stay there can go to Green Cay before lunch or after lunch at a local restaurant. Nominal fee $3.00 OAK paid Members; $4.00. Non-paid Members. Leader Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334. Friday Evening, January 16th, 7:00 P.M. - OAK’s Second Annual Meeting With Dinner. Grampa’s Restaurant in Dania Beach in their Private Dining Room, at Federal Highway just north of Stirling road. Members being recognized or awarded, dinner no cost. All other paid Members, $!5.00 regardless of meal, non-paid Members $18.00, regardless of meal, including dessert, all non-alcohol beverages, rolls, sweet breads. We will present awards, both serious and funny, to the folks who have helped OAK be the best of the South Florida clubs with our varied menus and activities. RSVP REQUIRED. Leader Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334. Sunday, January 18th - Walk the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Little Venice restaurant on the ocean. If they’re too full, we’ll go elsewhere. Leader Jordan London, 954-961-8286 Wednesday Evening, January 21st, 7:00 P.M. - Monthly Dinner, at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant on Griffin Road in Dania Beach (formerly Vincent’s On the Water). Great food, moderate prices, great service. The menu is genuinely Greek and we have found you can’t go wrong. Leader Ruby Allman, 954-961-7334. Saturday, January 24th - Hike, Jonathan Dickinson Park in Jupiter. For dedicated hikers, a 9 ½ mile round trip loop through various interesting different environments. Mostly hard pack trail with some sugar sand. About 1/3 of it is in shade. There’s a water pump about half-way for those who need it, and OAK carries a water filter and pills with us. We’ll have breakfast together prior to the hike, and an early dinner after. Figure a total of about 5 hours on the trail, including all rest stops. Paid Members $5.00, non-paid Members $8.00. Leader Jordan London, 954-961-8286. Sunday, January 25th - Kayak or canoe the Arthur Marshall/Loxahatchee Preserve in Palm Beach County. BYO or rent one - your cost to rent directly will be $32.00 per canoe, $25.00 for single kayak, and $35.00 for tandem kayak. You must reserve in advance directly with them, and by e-mail with us. Total length is 5 ½ miles. Their phone number is 561-733-0192 for reservations, and you can reserve with credit card. Should be a really great paddle - first time for us. Sunday, February 1st - Horseback ride in Davie from Bar B Ranch. Ride starts 10:45 for 1 ½ hours and is accompanied by the ranch’s professional riders. Location is off Flamingo Road at approximately southwest 32 Court. So far, we’ve had no one fall off the horse. They size the horse to the rider, and no one over 240 pounds is allowed. Cost is $50.00 per person; no kids under 7 y.o. Leader Ruby Allman Monday Evening, February 2nd, 6:30 P.M. - Monthly Movie North. At Cypress Creek Plaza at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue. Option - Join us for dinner before at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in the Plaza. Remember - please let Leader Mark Lundblad ([email protected]) know what movie you’d like to see, or e-mail him so that he can put you on the direct e-mail list for movies. Sunday Evening, February 8th - Full Moon Bicycle Ride, Shark Valley in southern Miami at the Tamiami Trail. . Unique to OAK - cold weather should do away with 99% of the mosquitoes - maybe 100%. OAK will serve dinner at the half-way point at the building at the base of the tower ramp. Our traditional bicycle ride with everyone carrying part of an OAK-supplied dinner in a backpack. Total round trip is 15 miles one way, with a one-hour stopover for sight-seeing and dinner at the 65-feet high Observation Tower at Mile Marker 7. We choose 6:00 P.M. because that is when the Park officially closes, so there is no admission fee, but we can still get in free - legally. Cost for Members $10.00, non-Members $13.00 Per Person. Kids under 12 No Charge. Leader Tom Fierros. Saturday Evening, February 14th - Monthly Party. This month, the MURDER MYSTERY. We will use either board games, or make up one of our own, to solve a dastardly murder committed on the premises during the party. Obviously, people will be called upon to play some very small part in the activity (no, no one will be asked to be the murderee). Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. You must call and reserve with Hostess Ruby Allman NLT Friday, February 13th, 954-961-7334. $4.00 cash contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost. Hostess Ruby Allman, 965-961-7334.. Sunday, February 15th - Walk the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Little Venice restaurant on the ocean. If they’re too full, we’ll go elsewhere. Leader Jordan London, 954-961-8286. Wednesday Evening, February 18th - Monthly Dinner. This month at the Field (Irish) Restaurant on Griffin Road in Dania Beach. We have always enjoyed this location where the food is excellent, there’s some fairly good Irish music (usually), the service is great, and the prices very reasonable. Contact Ruby Allman. Sunday, February 22nd - Canoe at Ding Darling Preserve at Sanibel on the other side of the state. You can camp overnight near there if you wish to avoid the drive back and forth on the same day. Details, including cost to rent, on request. Contact Jordan London Saturday-Sunday, February 28th-March 1st : - We will camp at Collier-Seminole Park (where they have one of the actual dredges that dug out the Tamiami Trail) and go by car to 10,000 islands for kayaking. For those who wish not to camp, there will be special arrangements to meet at the outfitter location. Cost will depend on cost of boats (the Outfitter will bring them to us, and I anticipate a cost of $50.00 per person for the weekend). If you bring your own boat, your OAK cost for the weekend will be $10.00. This is a BYOF Outing. We haven’t done this one before, and exploring among the keylets and islands should be much fun. Contact Jordan London
Monday Evening, March 2nd - Monthly Movie North. At Cypress Creek Plaza at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue. Option - Join us for dinner before at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in the Plaza. Remember - please let Leader Mark Lundblad ([email protected]) know what movie you’d like to see, or e-mail him so that he can put you on the direct e-mail list for movies. This month we will be attending the 7:25 showing of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" at the Regal Theaters at Cypress Creek, located at the corner of Andrews and Cypress Creek, west of I-95. Our optional pre-show dinner will be at 6:25 at Sweet Tomatoes, located in the center front of the shopping center on Andrews. Saturday-Sunday, March 7th-8th - Camping at Payne Prairie. A really nice area. We were up here about 7 or 8 years ago, and enjoyed it then. This is BYO, and cost will be $$10.00/person. Leader Jordan London. Saturday Evening, March 14th - Monthly Party. This month is the ST. PATRICK’S DAY THEME. Wear green, and Bring An Irish Dish. As much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. You must call and reserve with Hostess Ruby Allman NLT Friday, March 13th, 954-961-7334. $4.00 cash contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Kids <12 no cost. Hostess Ruby Allman. Sunday, March 15th - Walk the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. 9:00 AM starting time. This is a leisurely walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For next month, we’ll have two sets of walkers - leisurely starting at 9:00 A.M. and faster, starting at 9:30 A.M. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, brunch at the very reasonable Little Venice restaurant on the ocean. If they’re too full, we’ll go elsewhere. Leader Jordan London Wednesday Evening, March 18th - Monthly Dinner. At Kyojin Japanese Buffet Restaurant - 3485 North Federal Highway, between Oakland Park Boulevard and Commercial Boulevard. We’ve been there before, and had some great food and a wonderful time. They have a wide and extensive buffet as well as beef., etc., cooked to order. Hostess Ruby Allman Saturday, March 21st - Slough (Pronounce this as “slew” - It’s a nicer word for swamp) Slog. We’ll be going with a Park Ranger in the Everglades, and depending on water levels, can get wet anywhere from our ankles to our ???. We’ve never had any trouble with the animals that live in the water, and this is a generally enjoyable exploration of the Everglades sloughs. Contact Jordan London Sunday, March 22nd - Drift Fishing out of Fort Lauderdale. Party boat leaves early from the docks just south of Las Olas Boulevard on A1A and goes out for about 2 ½ hours, and returns by 1:00 P.M. The boat uses radar to find fish, and provides the pole and gear, bait, and will even help you bait your hook. They usually have a lottery with prizes for the largest fish caught, etc. They generally have some sort of concession on board to buy snacks, liquids, etc. Wednesday, March 25th - 8:30 A.M. OAK’s Adopt-A-Street Clean-Up. Using tongs, we will pick up the debris, etc., in Wilton Manors on 15th-16th Avenue from South Bridge (Colohatchee Park) to N.E. 26th Street. A useful and kind gesture on our part as an outdoor and environmental organization. Leader Jordan London. Saturday-Sunday - March 28th-29th - Fish Eating Creek paddle, overnight camping on the river, and return Sunday. This is highly recommended for those with their own boats, although you can reserve one of their canoes which they will port up to the starting point for a cost of approximately $25.00 in addition to the canoe rental cost. Our overnight BYO camping will be on the creek, and usually in the morning we watch the alligators glide by as they seek the sun’s warmth. This is a great Outing. OAK cost will be $10.00 per person. Contact Jordan London PLEASE REMEMBER - PAYMENT BY CHECK IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SIGNING UP OR MAKING RESERVATIONS. ALL OUTINGS ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. If you sign up at a regular meeting, your check pertaining to the Outing should be left in the folder or mailed to OAK. One Check per Outing, please. If you sign up by e-mail or phone, please follow the instructions of sending your check. For Kayak Outings where there is a fee for rental you will generally get a $25.00 per person discount if you bring your own boat. You also get a discount for most Canoe Outings if you bring your own boat. *********************************************** People have asked why they should pay a nominal fee ($3.00, $4.00, $5.00) when they can do the same things at no cost with other groups. Some reasons: 1.We do an annual anniversary party which is free to all comers, as well as an annual meeting/dinner which the Klub subsidizes at about 40%; and we support the Wildlife Sanctuary at Flamingo Gardens. 2. Paying a fee in advance helps ensure that you will show up. Our experience, along with many other groups, has been that the no-show rate is too high, and investing a small amount of money helps people to show up or cancel in advance. 3. Our monthly dues help support our activities of buying gear and equipment to lend to folks who don’t have bicycles, tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, backpacks. This, of course, is for Klub Outings only. 4. In addition, the Klub brings on camping trips lanterns, stoves, cooking gear, pots, pans, lantern stands, and other items that can be shared so that participants can travel extremely lightly. ********************************************** PLEASE REMEMBER - PAYMENT BY CHECK IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SIGNING UP OR MAKING RESERVATIONS. ALL OUTINGS ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. If you sign up at a regular meeting, your check pertaining to the Outing should be left in the folder or mailed to OAK. One Check per Outing, please. If you sign up by e-mail or phone, please follow the instructions of sending your check. For Kayak Outings where there is a fee for rental you will generally get a $25.00 per person discount if you bring your own boat. You also get a discount for most Canoe Outings if you bring your own boat *********************************************** Saturday, April 4th - You’ve seen the portable rick-climbing walls at fairs, exhibits, etc. This one is in a building, and is definitely not portable. Climb the rock walls at Coral Cliffs at S.W. 26th Terrace, #A-4 in Dania. We will provide the ground person to stabilize the climber, and you will spend most of an afternoon on this unusual and exciting Outing. Cost of admission and to rent equipment is $45.00. Leader Stephanie Cohan. Sunday, April 5th - Bicycle ride in West Broward - Coral Springs and Parkland. Originally planned for 30 miles, This will be a round trip of about 15 miles with a couple of rest stops along the way. Leader Jordan London. Monday Evening, April 6th - Monthly Movie north. At Cypress Creek Plaza at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue. Option - Join us for dinner before at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in the Plaza. Remember - please let Leader Mark Lundblad ([email protected]) know what movie you’d like to see, or e-mail him so that he can put you on the direct e-mail list for movies. Friday Evening, April 10th - Moonlight Paddle With Full Dinner On The Water. OUR TRADITIONAL MOONLIGHT PADDLE WITH DINNER ON THE WATER. We get together about 6:00 PM and on the lake at/by 6:30 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield. We paddle for an hour or so, then all the boats tie up together around a skiff in the middle of the lake. Everyone gets a lap tray 1' x 2', and a 9-course gourmet dinner including salad with dressings, main dish with side and vegetable, dessert, liquids, and candle-light (sort of). The food and drinks get passed from the skiff to each boat. We’re out by 9:30 PM and had a fantastic evening. Usually the moon cooperates by coming up just in time, in full glory, and the weather is cloudless. This is a unique Outing. Canoes only. Cost will be $30.00/ Member, $35.00 per Non-Member. Third person in a boat ½ price; kids under 5 N/C. Contact Jordan London. Saturday Evening, April 11th - 8:00P.M. - Monthly Party. THEME: Book Exchange. Everyone has at least one book that they’ve read and are waiting to give away, or a couple they’ve meant to read but never got around to it. Bring’em. Also Bring A Dish, as much tomfoolery as you want, great conversation, board games, some insults. You must call and reserve with Hostess Ruby Allman NLT Friday, April 9th, 954-961-7334. $1.00 cash contribution at the door to offset hosts’ costs. Hosts will not be preparing any food or desserts, only drinks. Kids <12 no cost. Nothing worth more than $5.00 or less than $1.00. Be innovative. Hostess Ruby Allman, 965-961-7334. Sunday, Easter, April 12th, 3:00 P.M. - Walk the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Our five-mile leisurely walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, starting at 3:00 P.M. This is a walk starting from the Johnson Street bandstand and going north to the white condominium apartment building bordering Dania Beach. For the real hardy, they can continue the walk up to the Dania Beach Pier, another half mile each way. Afterward, early dinner at the very reasonable Little Venice restaurant on the ocean. If they’re too full, we’ll go elsewhere. Leader Jordan London, 954-961-8286. Saturday-Sunday, April 18th-19th - Details including costs not available until late March. Leader Tricia Whitman. Saturday, April 25th - Kayak to Peanut Island, picnic, snorkel, swim. We will kayak from Riviera Beach and circumnavigate Peanut Island. Bring a BYO picnic lunch to have on the beach.
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