May 13 Leonards Mills

George & Gail led about 20+ DOC members on a wonderful hike at Leonards Mills. The pre-hike meeting was pretty buggy but once we started walking the bugs left us alone. It was a cool but sunny day with lunch on the stream.

April 9th 2010

Barred Island Preserve on Deer Island was the destination for 22 DOC hikers led by David & Elise A. Cloudy sky's and a cool sea breeze helped keep the temperature comfortable for the group. After hiking and lunch on Barred Island the group went for a short hike a the Settlement Quarry.

Northport Maine April 1st

Shirley E. led 24 DOC'ers on a 6+ mile walk on the Penobscot coast, the hike started and ended in Northport. The day started out cool cloudy and ended up sunny and 70'. We ate lunch at Saturday cove with views of the Penobscot bay.

2010 Club membership dues

Reminder

2010 Club membership dues of $5 per member were due on January 1st.

It's the end of March and 40 members are still delinquent.

Not sure if you paid your dues yet? Call or email the treasurer.

Dues can be mailed to Bob at PO Box 609 Castine ME 04421. Make your check payable to the DOC

March 25th

Sal R. led the March 25th hikers to the Blue Hill Heritage Trust Kingdom Woods Conservation Area. 13 DOC hikers enjoyed a early spring day in the woods. Warm weather, streams, green moss, and lunch on 4th pond were on the days agenda.

Bowling in Bucksport

February 24th the weather was pretty bad so DOC took its Thursday outing inside. We had a great time with candlepin bowling and pizza for lunch.

Candlepin bowling is a variation of bowling that is played primarily in the Canadian Maritime provinces, Quebec, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Wikipedia says . . " The maximum score in a game is 300 - a perfect game, which has never been known to have been achieved in the history of the sport " The illusive perfect game score of 300 remains illusive to the DOC bowlers also.

Activity Schedule – April, May, June, 2010

DOWNEAST OUTING CLUB

Activity Schedule – April, May, June, 2010

Contact person must be called for details of meeting place and time. If you cannot reach contact person, call Gordon R . Don't forget your lunch. In consideration of other hikers, please, no dogs on the trail.

Bob B. will happily accept 2010 dues, $5 per member, from anyone who has not already paid. If in doubt, call him. Checks should be made out to Downeast Outing Club and mailed to Bob @, PO Box 609, Castine 04421.

April 1 Bayside Northport Call Shirley E. if you plan to attend.

April 8 Deer Isle Call David and Elise A. if you plan to attend.

April 15 Shore Path on MDI plus climb of Gorham Mt for those who want more than a flat hike. Call Pat B. if you plan to attend.

April 22 The Triad on MDI Call Christina D. if you plan to attend.

April 29 Little Long Pond Seal Harbor Call Marge and M. if you plan to attend.

May 6 Essex Woods in Bangor Call Sue S. if you plan to attend.

May 13 Leonards Mills in Bradley Call George Elliott and Gail D. if you plan to attend.

May 20 Sears Island Call Jim and Kathy Z. if you plan to attend.

May 27 A Hogback Mountain, Georges Highland Call Linda B. if you plan to attend.

B TBA

QUARTERLY MEETING June 3

Potluck Lunch at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth

12:00 noon

Call Kathy Z. or Sal R. or Gail D.. Remember to bring a place setting.

June 4, Friday A Black Mountain in Sullivan Call Gloria H..

B Jordan Pond Loop Call Marge and M.

June 10 A Pine Tree State Arboretum in Augusta For car pool arrangements and directions call Gordon and Jane R. if you plan to attend.

B Black House Trail Call Dick and Ruby F. if you plan to attend.

June 17 MasonMountain in Orland. Call Dick F. if you plan to attend.

June 24 Break Neck Road Trail on MDI Call Ellie and Joe B. if you plan to attend.

Annual Camping Trip will probably be at Rangeley Lake State Park or Shin Pond Camping area sometime during the last two weeks of August. Call Gloria H. for information.

The Downeast Outing Club, its members and contact persons, take no responsibility and have no liability for any accident or injury associated with its activities. Participants do so at their own risk and with the understanding that trip leaders are not experts.

Witch Hole Pond in ANP

Jan 21st, Don P. led a few brave DOC members on this outing to Which Hole Pond.

Wednesday Feb 24th DOC members will meet in Bucksport for another outing consisting of walking & candle pin bowling & pizza. If you plan to attend contact Jim or Kathy Z for details.
If you want to see some pictures from last years outing check out the pictures posted in the "Blog Archive 2008 Dec 5th"

Activity Schedule - 1st Quarter 2010

DOWNEAST OUTING CLUB

Activity Schedule - January, February, March 2010

If you have not yet paid your 2010 dues, please make out check to Downeast Outing Club for $5 per member and send to Bob B. If you can't remember whether or not you are paid up, contact the club Treasurer at downeastoutingclub@yahoo.com.

Unless otherwise specified meet at 10AM. All activities are subject to last minute change at this time of year so watch for email updates. Also, be sure to call the contact person before heading out. If you cannot reach contact person call Gordon R.
In consideration of other hikers, please, no dogs on the trail.
Remember to bring your lunch & water.

Jan 7 Boggy Brook Road

Meet on Nicolin Rd. in Ellsworth.

If you plan to attend Contact Gordon or Jane R.

Jan 14 Hampden Bog and Trails

Meet at 44 Ichabod Lane in Hampden

If you plan to attend Contact Mindy B.

Jan 21 Witch Hole Pond in ANP

Meeting place TBA

If you plan to attend Contact Don P.

Jan 28 New Trails at Hirundo WLR in Alton

Meet at Burger King in Old Town

If you plan to attend Contact Christina D.

Feb 4 Orland Wildlands North entrance

Meet at Bald Mountain Road entrance

If you plan to attend Contact Joe and Ellie B.

Feb 11 Eagle Lake Loop in ANP

Meet at Eagle Lake parking lot.

If you plan to attend Contact Judy E.

Feb 18 Caribou Bog in Old Town

Meet at Burger King in Old Town

If you plan to attend Contact Shirley E.

Feb 24 Bowling in Bucksport

Details pending

If you plan to attend Contact Jim or Kathy Z

Feb 25 No Hike Today

Mar 4 QUARTERLY MEETING

Potluck lunch St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth at 12:00 noon

If you plan to attend Call hostesses: Christina D. , Jane B., or Pat B.

Walk in Black House Woods after lunch

Mar 5 Friday Special Walden Park Preserve

Meet off Essex Street in Bangor.

If you plan to attend Contact Gloria H.

Mar 11 University Trails

Meet at Farm Rd. in Orono

If you plan to attend Contact Sue S.

Mar 18 Railroad Tracks in Franklin

Meeting place TBA

If you plan to attend Contact Mary Beth D.

Mar 25 TBA

The next meeting of the planning committee will be at 10AM on Feb 26 at Mr. Paperback in Ellsworth. Contact any of the following with suggestions and offers to lead hikes: Sue S., Linda B., Joan T., Jim Z. , David A. , Joe B. , Gloria H. , or Jane and Gordon R. .

The Downeast Outing Club, its members and contact persons, take no responsibility and have no liability for any accident or injury associated with its activities. Participants do so at their own risk and with the understanding that trip leaders are not experts.