AMC Family Outings Sixth Annual New Years Celebration and Equipment Sale Sunday January 6th at the Thoreau Outing Center at Camp Thoreau in Concord, MA. Come anytime from 10 am to 3 pm. We'll celebrate the New Years with coffee/donuts in the morning and lunch included at 11:30 am with our welcome in the New Year Celebratory cake. Options for snowshoe and XC Ski clinics, walks and hikes throughout the day as well as crafts for the kids, sledding, and, of course, lots of great equipment at prices you cannot beat. Activities and fun for all ages and abilities.
Jeanne has led trips for 45+ years for summer camps, college outings, Sierra Club, and AMC. Currently Jeanne heads up AMC Boston Family Outings and loves getting families and kids outdoors. Jeanne also leads for AMC Adventure Travel, having led to Switzerland, Peru (Machu Picchu), and Morocco..
Jackie Wah jwah2002@yahoo.com (781-641-2085)
Coleader:
Michael Wainer wainer18@hotmail.com (617-549-2731)
Kate Atanasova ekaterina_atanasova_bg@yahoo.com (774-232-6846)
On January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, a large molasses storage tank burst and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph, killing 21 and injuring 150. "Molasses, waist deep, covered the street and swirled and bubbled about the wreckage ... Here and there struggled a form?-?whether it was animal or human being was impossible to tell. Only an upheaval, a thrashing about in the sticky mass, showed where any life was ... Horses died like so many flies on sticky fly-paper. The more they struggled, the deeper in the mess they were ensnared.
Michele has been a volunteer hike leader for AMC since 2006. She enjoys connecting people with nature and is one of the lucky few who have made her avocation her vocation. By weekday, Michele protects wetlands and manages 2,000 acres of Open Space for Weston, MA. Besides leading backpacks, nature walks, and hikes for AMC, Massachusetts Audubon Society, & other local non-profits, Michele can be found on rainy nights in spring, helping frogs & salamanders cross the road on the way to vernal pools
The city lights are brighter than usual this time of year -- from the many large Christmas trees found in parks, government buildings, and department stores. Join us as we get in the holiday spirit by taking a walking tour of these popular trees. We will start in the Seaport and make our way to Faneuil Hall, The Boston Common and (if the group is up to it) Copley Square. After our stroll there will be an optional gathering at a nearby restaurant or bar.
The Social Life of Bears Presentation sponsored by the Boston Conservation Committee and Hiking and Backpacking Committee
Ben Kilham will share his fascinating observations, slides and videos, of bears in the wild as he follows cubs that have been rehabilitated and released. Learn how mother bears teach their cubs, and how bears share their territory when food is scarce.
Then learn from AMC and state wildlife experts how to respond to bear encounters on your hiking and camping trips.
Light refreshments will be served.
Join AMC Young Members for a potluck and a walk around the Davis Square area to see the holiday lights! We will meet at Katie Blair's house near Davis Square, bundle up and seek out the best decorated houses in the area. After, we will return and have a potluck dinner.
Note: Katie has a pet rabbit--let her know about any allergies, etc. and she can make sure he is kept upstairs. :)
Please join us on Monday January 14 at 7:00 at the Night Shift Brewery in Everett, MA (www.nightshiftbrewing.com) for our first Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) social! If you have ever wanted to go paddle boarding but don't know anything about it, this is the chance to meet others who are interested in getting up on a SUP. Come to our social to socialize and meet people, discover new beers generated by Night Shift, find out about our summer SUP plans, and make new and lasting friendships within the AMC.
Join us for a night of board games and card games to remember! Bring your favorite board game or come to play something you haven't before. Game night will run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; come for whatever time frame works for you. There may be light snacks but you should plan on figuring out dinner plans on your own. Feel free to bring food for yourself or to share.
Shannon is a 3-season leader with Young Members. She's happy to lead hikes, backpacks, and nordic ski trips in the whites or locally. She'll also recite a poem if you request it.
Celebrate the winter season and get warm with other hiking enthusiasts in the Boston area! Every winter, the Boston 20's and 30's committee hosts a holiday party that is not to be missed. Our winter party is a chance to get to know other people in their 20's and 30's in the Boston area who love the outdoors. We will also be sharing ways to sign up for out winter trips, including downhill/XC skiing, winter hiking, and more! Each $15 ticket includes an all you can eat Italian dinner and two drink tickets.
Come join us for the YuleFest 5k run - chance to catch up with YM members
Please register w/ our team YM-AMC! If we are one of the 35 largest teams we will get our our beer/snack tent. Sign up on our Google doc and then register with Yule for the actual run!
Chocolate, food trucks music and more! Let's meet up check out Taza factory have a hot drink and see other fun events at this block party! Leaders will stay till 3pm ish - but your welcome to stay as long as you like!
Actual event goes till 5pm - leaders will be there till 3pm.
