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For Prospective Members of Women Outdoors
Western Massachusetts
Welcome! Please CONTACT US with any questions about events.
Tusi and Nira
Nira at niraharper@gmail.com & Tusi at ritachild@hotmail.com
413 320-3158 413 586-0440
Western Massachusetts
January through March 2012
Sat. Jan. 7. Winter Hike. Place to be determined.
Sun. Jan. 8. Cross Country Ski Prospect Mountain. This ski area almost always has snow even if the valley doesn’t.
Fri. Jan. 13. Book Group and Potluck. We'll be discussing Conquistadora, by Esmeralda Santiago. It’s about a courageous woman in the mid 1800’s during the settling of Puerto Rico. Copies are available in the library system. Potluck at 6:00 and discussion at 7:00. In Florence. Contact Tusi at ritachild@hotmail.com or 413-586-0440.
Sat. Jan. 14. Out for Reel Kickoff Party. Check out www.outforreel.org for more info.
Sun. Jan. 15. Cross Country Ski & Potluck. 1:00-6:00p.m. Granby.
Sun. Jan. 22. Cross Country Ski at Notchview. We’ll meet at 11:00 at Notchview in Windsor, MA, to ski the beautiful trails and have lunch in the center. Bring your own skis and lunch. Contact Tusi at ritachild@hotmail.com or 413-586-0440.
Fri. – Sun. Jan. 27-29. Craftsbury VT Ski Weekend. A great weekend of skiing, snowshoeing, games, good eating and good company.
Sat. Jan. 28. Out for Reel Movie. Check out www.outforreel.org for the movie listing. Women Outdoors has reserved seating.
Sat. Feb. 4. Buffam Falls Snowshoe or Hike. Enjoy this lovely 1 hour hike by the stream and waterfalls in Pelham. Contact Nira at niraharper@gmail.com or 413-32-3158
Sun. Feb. 5. Cross Country Ski at Maple Corner Farms in Berkshires.
Sat.-Sun. Feb. 17-18. Lechworth State Park Ski Weekend. Join national Women Outdoors in the NY Finger lakes region for skiing and socializing.
Sat. Feb. 25. Hike-Snowshoe in Quabbin. An easy hike or a moderate snowshoe to visit the ice at the beautiful Quabbin reservoir. Followed by tea, hot chocolate and scones at Ann's house. Meet at 12:30 where Amherst Road meets Route 202, carpool north 5 minutes, take an hour or two in the woods, then back to warmth and cheer.
Sun. Feb. 26. Book Group & Tea. Carla hosts us at 4:00 p.m. for tea and discussion of Up from the Blue, by Susan Henderson. Copies are available in the Western Mass library system.
Sat. Mar. 3. Out for Reel. Go to www.outforreel.org for the movie listing. Women Outdoors has reserved seating.
Sun. Mar 4. Hike or Snowshoe Robert’s Hill in Leeds. Meet at 1 pm. It's short, maybe 1/2 hour up and 1/2 hour down if we dawdle. Not steep but definitely going up. Nice view at the top. We could continue onto the old railroad track in Leeds if we want to make it longer. Dogs are OK.
Sun. Mar. 18. Hike or Snowshoe at Pleasant Valley Audubon, Lenox.
Sun. Mar. 25. Walk, Tea and Calendar Planning. Meet at 3:00 p.m. in Florence for a neighborly, scenic walk. At 4:00 we’ll have tea and plan the Spring Calendar. Please bring your calendars and ideas for spring activities, and optionally a snack to share for the tea. Contact Tusi at ritachild@hotmail.com or 413-586-0440.
Sat. Mar. 31. Mass MOCA Day Trip. We’ll carpool out to Mass MOCA for a museum tour and eating out. Contact Nira at niraharper@gmail.com or 413-320-3158
Wednesdays. Movies & Discussion on Global Movement. Every Wed @ 5:15 I am inviting people to gather at my house in Springfield to watch an entertaining, informative movie that will hopefully inspire us (and our less motivated friends) to be part of the global movement that is happening around us. I will order pizza, Chinese, etc & those who eat will chip in for the cost. Movies to be shown will include, "The People Speak, Iron Jawed Angels, Capitalism: A Love Story etc." Movies will start promptly @ 6:15 pm, & we will have time for discussion afterward. Jan 5th & every other Wed will be for Women Outdoors members & Wed Jan 12th , & every other weekend after that, will be open to W.O. members plus any other "recruits," male or female. I am hoping to encourage socializing as well as spring boarding to action such as encouraging people to organize house parties, registering people to vote, spreading information on issues like Elizabeth Warren, overturning Citizen's United, attending an Occupy etc. I am open to movie suggestions. A specific calendar will be forthcoming.
Please note that all Women Outdoors trips are cooperative trips led by volunteers. While members are concerned for safety, our experience levels differ and mistakes may be made. There may also be equipment failure, unexpected dangers, or conditions beyond our control (such as weather). There is also an inherent level of risk in many of the activities that cannot be eliminated. Women Outdoors and its coordinators don’t train, screen or certify any of the leaders or supervise the trips. All trips are offered in the common adventurer spirit – where each participant is responsible for her own skills level and safety. Please be sure to verify all of the information above as well as the organizer’s experience and trip plans to your own satisfaction so you can make an informed decision about whether the trip is right and safe for you. Remember that in choosing to participate you are agreeing to assume responsibility for all risks associated with the activity. Women Outdoors trips have an excellent safety record. We ask that you take care to keep it this way!
