Getaway Trips at Mohican Outdoor Center
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Schedule for Oct - December, 2008
Fri-Sun, Oct 3-5. Crazy Quilting Wkend Getaway at Mohican.
Make one or more crazy quilt blocks this weekend. Instruction includes basic block construction, use of ribbon and lace embellishments, buttons, basic beading and embroidery stitches, all taught by Kathleen Davies, retired teacher and award-winning quilter. Activities include door prizes, Block Party Raffle, fabric exchange, Show and Tell, T-shirt. Fee $120 M, $134 NM, includes bunk in Blueberry Hill Lodge, dinner Friday & Saturday, breakfast Saturday & Sunday. Registration limited to 14. Contact L Kathleen Davies for registration form and information: kdotdavies@optonline.net or 845-504-0917.
Fri-Sun, Oct 17-19. Irish Song and Dance Wkend Getaway at Mohican.
Join us for a weekend of Irish music and dance. Noel Cotter will teach Irish set and ceili dancing with Gina Carmody and Dan Hunt, leading us in music and song. Bring your dancing shoes, instruments and hiking boots. Fee $115/M, $122/NM includes instruction, 2 nights lodging, 2 light breakfasts, Sat. happy hour & dinner. Hosts: Michael Dalton & Tanya McCabe. Register by emailing/calling Michael Dalton,
trvlnmny@yahoo.com, or 908-362-5499. NCA 9:30.
Fri-Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2. Weekend Getaway at Mohican. Young Members Halloween Weekend.
Fee $115/M, $122/N-M includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday happy hour snacks and dinner. To register call or email Mohican Outdoor Center at 908-362-5670, mohican@mindspring.com.
Fri-Sun, Nov. 7-9. Wknd Getaway at Mohican. Slovenian Heritage.
- folk dance workshop, fun with proverbs, kifli demonstration (nut butterhorn cookies)and more. Easier "Mount Triglav at Mohican" hike (a true Slovene has summited Slovenia's highest mountain)! Fee $115/M, $122/N-M includes activities, 2 nights lodging, 2 light breakfasts, Sat. Slovenian wine tasting/dinner. Hosts: Ria (Polajner) Whitmire and Lynn Zalokar.
For questions call Lynn at 201-947-6336, lzalokar@yahoo.com
and to register call Mohican Outdoor Center, 908-362-5670.
Fri-Sun, Nov. 21-23. Yoga and Hiking Weekend Getaway at Mohican.
Come to Mohican to harmonize body, mind and spirit with yoga and hiking. Both offered on Sat. & Sun., do as much or as little as you like. All levels are welcome. Yoga will emphasize releasing tension, turning inward, and calming the mind. Fee $115/M, $122/NM includes 2 nights lodging, 2 light breakfasts, Sat. happy hour & dinner. For registration and further info contact Co-Leader/Certified Integral Yoga Teacher: Mary Saraco, 40 Bentley Court, Bedminster, NJ 07921, 908-781-7072, msaraco@aol.com.
Hike Leader: Jack O’Donohue.
Fri-Sun, Nov 28-30. Hiking and Movies Wkend Getaway at Mohican.
Join host Chris Brown for a weekend hiking the local trails around Mohican during the daytime hours and sit back at night in the boathouse on Catfish Pond for our new Movies at Mohican activity on the large screen. Families and singles welcomed alike. . Fee $115/M, $122/NM includes 2 nights lodging, 2 light , Sat. happy hour snacks & dinner. Register by calling Mohican at 908-362-5670.
Fri-Sun, Dec 5-7. New Members Wkend Getaway at Mohican.
Join us for a fun and relaxing weekend near the Delaware Water Gap at the Mohican Outdoor Center. Come get acquainted with some of your fellow AMC members while enjoying a weekend of hiking, paddling, swimming, or just plain relaxing in this beautiful location. The rhododendron should be in bloom and this area has some of the loveliest groves in the northeast, which we’ll explore on our hikes. Perfect for those who've recently joined the AMC, or those who have never been to an AMC event. Fee $115/M, $122/NM includes 2 nights lodging, 2 light breakfasts, 2 happy hours (BYO), and Sat. dinner. Host: Lennie Steinmetz, 610-694-8677 or bls@amcdv.org. Register by emailing/calling Mohican Outdoor Center at
mohican@mindspring.com or 908-362-5670, 9-5pm.
Also at Mohican:
Mohican Outdoor Explorations
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Fri-Sun, Oct 3-5. Rock Climbing for Beginners, Mohican.
This two-day program introduces you to basic rock climbing and “top-roping” techniques. The goal of this course is to offer the first time climber (or experienced climbers who would like to learn more about the technical side of climbing systems and climbing techniques) the information and skills that allow you to become comfortable on the rock. By focusing on the skills needed to become a self-sufficient rock climber, our aim is to bring you closer to a level of understanding of climbing that enables you to continue to climb on your own. Instruction covers climbing techniques, belaying skills, anchors, rappelling, climbing equipment (including equipment inspections and limitations) and classic top rope setups. Min. age 18 (16 w. adult). L. Roch Petteruti of Lord Stirling School. Fee: $379, $421 NM. To reg. call 908-0362-5670.
Fri-Sun, Oct 17-19. Map and Compass: Navigation.
It's good to find yourself. In this course, put your map and compass skills to work and build confidence as you experience real-life bushwhacking and triangulation situations in indoor and outdoor exercises. Learn to deal with obstacles, interpret terrain, and estimate distances. L. AMC Education Staff. Fee: $185, $205 N/M includes 2 nights lodging, meals starting Sat breakfast, instruction and materials. To register call 908-362-5670.
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