Activities
FLC Seniors Outdoor Club
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Activities are for FLC Seniors Outdoor Club members only.
No Pets, No Guests
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Welcome to the FLC Seniors Outdoor Club. Our club walks throughout the year; bird watching and snowshoeing are seasonal. We also have some special events.
- All events and activities are for Outdoor Club members only. See Membership Information for how to join at bottom of page (scroll down).
- We ask that everyone wear their name tag and carry their Emergency Contact Information Card on all outings (this card is provided at the first activity attended) .
- NO PETS, NO GUESTS are allowed at our activities.
- Information on activities - meeting locations and times are available on this web page.
- Information about Special Events may be sent through email messages.
We have 2 walking groups: Leisure Walkers (2 levels) and Intermediate Walkers. Join the group which best meets your needs. Both groups are welcoming and social. No Sign Up needed. Walks start at 10:00 AM.
Weather Guidelines: We will walk at temperatures up to -15C with no wind, or -10C with a slight wind. Please check the weather forecast for 10:00 AM. It will be our source for weather. Check this web page for changes or cancellations 2 hours before an outing. For winter walking, have "icers" on hand, in case pathways are slippery. Icers, also known as ice cleats or ice spikes are essential for providing traction and stability when walking on icy or slippery surfaces during the winter months.
Time: 10:00 AM start (please arrive before 9:55 AM)
Location: Votier's Flats to Glennfield and beyond
Meeting Point: Votier's Flats - Fish Creek parking lot
Driving Directions: Votier's Flats parking lot is located at the south end of Elbow Drive SW. Elbow Drive ends in the parking lot. Elbow Drive can be accessed by any of the east/west arteries: Canyon Meadows Dr., Anderson Rd., etc.
Walk Description: We will walk eastbound out of Votier's to Glennfield and continue eastward on paved and soft paths.
Coffee: Food Court - SouthCentre Mall (Anderson Road and Macleod Trail SE). Enter SouthCentre Mall through the northeast entrance beside Starbuck's. Take the escalator up to the Food Court. Meet at the back by the A&W.
Bring the following: your Name Tag (provided at first walk), good walking shoes and water.
Intermediate Walkers: Walks are 8 - 10 km long, 1.5 - 2 hours long.
Date: October 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Pearce Estate Park/Fish Hatchery
Meeting Point: Parking lot for the Fish Hatchery, 1440 - 17 A St. SE, T2G4T9
Driving Directions: Going north on Deerfoot Trail, take Exit 254 to 17 Ave. SE. Follow 17 Ave. SE to 17 A St. SE. Turn right, and go through the traffic circle to the Fish Hatchery parking lot.
Route Details: We will walk west along the Bow River, crossing the Bow into Bridgeland, where will explore the neighbourhood, and return along a similar route. Approx 7 - 8 km, 1.5 - 2 hours.
Coffee: To be decided.
Alternate Walks
BIRD WATCHERS No Registration is needed ** New Outing*
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Hull's Wood in Fish Creek Park
Driving Directions: Going east on Canyon Meadows Dr., turn right (south) on Bow Bottom Trail. Turn left into Hull's Woods parking lot (there is a sign).
Leader: John McFaul
Welcome to the wonderful hobby of birdwatching. Fall migration is in full swing. Although most of the songbirds have already left there are many species of birds still here to see. Some are gathering in larger flocks readying to leave. Others are passing through on their way to warmer climes, especially the snow geese, the tundra and trumpeter swans. Watch for these through to mid-November. Many more birds will be wintering over along the Bow River or in the arboreal parks throughout Calgary.
Note: For self-guided birding walks the best parks are: Carburn Park, Votier's Flats, Hulls Woods, Boat Launch/Lafarge Meadows, Shannon Park, Beaverdam Flats, Glenmore Reservoir and Griffiths Woods.
Please remember your name tag and dress appropriately for the weather.
snowshoeing
We have 2 groups: Leisure and Intermediate.
The Leisure group: 1 - 2 hours of snowshoeing within Calgary. Pace and length will be geared towards the participants.
The Intermediate group: 2 - 5 hours. Outings will be both in and out of Calgary (Bragg Creek, Sandy McNabb, Kananaskis).
Snowshoeing will focus on winter enjoyment. Participants are expected to arrive early to put equipment on and adjust it, and be ready to start at 10:00 AM (unless another time is posted). For anyone new to snowshoeing, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with your equipment at home or nearby green belt before attending an outing.
Please remember your Name Tag, poles, gaiters (intermediate).
Leisure snowshoeing has come to an end, but as one door closes another door opens. The warmer and longer days will allow folks to pursue springtime activities. A big thank you to the leads for making snowshoeing possible and rolling with the punches that Old Man Winter threw out. Kudos, to all who attended, even if only once.
Leisure Snowshoeing Coordinator: Position Vacant. We are currently recruiting to fill the position. For more information, please send a message to [email protected]
Intermediate snowshoeing
FLC Seniors Outdoor Club President:
Contact: Phyllis Thornton
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
Membership Information:
2024 - 2025 memberships are available online only starting September 1, 2024 for renewals and new members. Payment to be made by credit card.
FLC Seniors membership is $15.00; the Outdoor Club membership is $5.00. This is done through the FLC website - Membership. Go to Membership Info, Renew or Sign Up Online. Select Activities - Sign Up. Select Outdoor Club from List.
For more information:
Contact: Diane Philie 403-999-5225
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
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