THE OUTDOOR CLUB

CALGARY FLC SENIORS CLUB

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General Information

Contact: Mary Checkley  403-271-1193 or

                 Marion Halpen  403-271-3718

Tours (Calgary and Area)

Please call Marion at 403-271-3718

Bird Watchers

We had a successful birding season in 2011 despite the weather.  We saw some new birds and made some new friends.  

We look forward to going out again in May and June of 2012. 

Come and join us – no experience necessary.

Meet nice people, get some exercise and sharpen your mind at the same time.

Location: Calgary and surrounding areas.

When: Thursdays at 8:00 AM.

Contact & Coordinator:

Deanna Jullyan 403-254-1229

Bused Day Trips

Besides weekly outings, the Outdoor Club organizes trips to places of interest in Southern Alberta.(see the schedule below) These bus trips are open to all members of the Seniors Club.

We are always open to suggestions for destinations.

Location: Areas of south central Alberta.

When: To Be Announced

Contact & Coordinator:

Marion Halpen 403-271-3718

Please note the following:

• A small group of volunteer’s phone weekly to inform the members of the starting point for walks
  
• The annual additional membership for the Outdoor Club is $5.00. ( You must be a member of the FLC Seniors Club )

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing will focus on winter enjoyment in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Outings will vary in time from 2 – 5 hours depending on location.

We will have 2 groups – one being a Leisure Group, whose outing location, pace and length will be geared to the participants.

I had hoped to go out to Cross Conservation this week, but Pierre and Martha were there on the week-end, and the snow is POOR!!!
          Pierre Tremblay  has volunteered to lead us this Friday on a snowshoe along Three Point Creek.  The grade is minimal and there is no problem with travel over the stream as the flow is currently negligible.  As with any wilderness travel there are many natural hazards, but Pierre assures me none  are significant.   

We have a map showing the location below. 
         Those wishing to snowshoe on Friday, January 27 can meet for car-pooling at the Shawnessy Home Depot;  ready to leave @ 9:00 am. I will be there.

You can call Pauline @ 403-271-7177, or e-mail me pauline@schaus.ca

THREE POINT CREEK

Location:  Calgary- Fish Creek areas, Mapleridge Golf Course etc. --- Cross Conservation Area, Bragg Creek, Sandy McNabb area, and Kananaskis Country

When: Every Friday -

             Snow and weather conditions permitting

Weather Guidelines: We will snowshoe at temperatures up to -15C with no wind and -10C with a slight wind.  Please check  the Weather  forecast for 10am. That will be our source for weather.

Contact & Coordinator:

Pauline Schaus 403-271-7177

Walking

Weekly walks are mainly taken along the many pathways around Calgary and are selected for the scenery and interest they offer to seniors.

Location: Calgary and vicinity. (The starting points will vary and participants are expected to reach these points by their own arrangements)

When: Wednesdays 10:00

FAST AND INTERMEDIATE WALKERS
 

We had a great summer and fall walking season but now that winter is here we will be meeting at the Ranche each Wednesday morning at10:00 am.  This does depend on the weather, if it is -10C or icy out we will mall walk.   When mall walking we will meet at the north entrance to South Centre at 9:00 am

Contact & Coordinator:

Marilyn Patterson 403-726-0881

Easy Walking Group

EASY WALKERS

Since our beginning last spring we have had well attended walks.  Now that winter is approaching we will be meeting at the Ranche each Wednesday at 10:00 am and, providing it is not colder than  -10C and trail conditions are suitable, we will walk from there.  If outdoor conditions are not suitable the faster groups will be walking in South Centre Mall at 9:00am and you can join them if you wish.
 

Contact & Coordinators:

Jo Harvey 403-271-4089

Marion Halpen 403-271-3718