First Hike for 2009

Little River Community Trail in Belfast led by Gordon & Jane.
Gordon & Jane reported that despite the 0' temperature and the 25 mph wind it was a good hike with beautiful ice formations and lunch at Rollies afterwards.
This was a good way for the DOC to start a new year out . . . undeterred by the Maine winter.

Activity Schedule - January, February, March 2009

DOWNEAST OUTING CLUB

Activity Schedule - January, February, March 2009

If you have not yet paid your 2009 dues, please make out check to Downeast Outing Club for $5 per member and send to the club treasurer .

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

Jan 1 Little River Community Trail in Belfast
Meet at Reny's in Belfast.
Call Gordon R and Jane R if you plan to attend

Jan 8 Witch Hole Pond in ANP
Meet at Eagle Lake parking area on Rt. 233.
Call Sue S if you plan to attend

Jan 15 Caribou Bog in Oldtown
Meet at Burger King on Stillwater Ave.
Call Shirley E if you plan to attend

Jan 22 Camden Town Walk and/or pub crawl
Meet at Reny's in Belfast at 9:30
Call Linda B if you plan to attend

Jan 29 Orland Preserve from north end
Meet at Bald Mountain Road entrance.
Call Joe or Ellie B if you plan to attend

Feb 5 Sunkhaze Meadow Wildlife Refuge in Milford
Meet at Fish and Wildlife Olffice on Rt. 2 in Oldtown
Call Gordon R and Jane R if you plan to attend

Feb 12 Newbury Neck in Surry
Meet at church parking diagonally across from Surry Gardens on Rt. 172
Call Dave A if you plan to attend

Feb 19 Dedham - Greenlake RR right of way
Meet at Jenkins Beach off Green Lake Rd.
Call Gloria H if you plan to attend

Feb 26 Stillwater River Trail in Orono
Meet at Pat's Pizza in Orono
Call Christina D if you plan to attend

Mar 5 QUARTERLY MEETING
Potluck lunch St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth at 12:00 noon
Walk in Black House Woods
Call hostesses: Kathy Z, Sandy B, or Gail D. if you plan to attend

Mar 6 Friday Special
Meet at 9AM at Just Barb's on Rt. 1 in Stockton Springs for breakfast followed by a walk on Jellison Point.
Call Sue S or Linda B if you plan to attend

Mar 12 Schoodic Point
Meet at SERC gate house
Call Pat B if you plan to attend

Mar 19 Naskeag Point in Brooklin
Meet at Naskeag Pt boat launch
Call Jim or Kathy Z if you plan to attend

Mar 26 Henderson Preserve new trail in Castine
Call Bob and Sandy B if you plan to attend

The next meeting of the planning committee will be at 10AM on Feb 20 at Mr. Paperback in Ellsworth. Contact any of the following with suggestions and offers to lead hikes: Sue S, Linda B, Joan T, Dick F, Jim Z, David A, Joe B, Gloria H, or Jane R 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.

Dec 18 Bucksport Flexhike

Jim & Kathy Z organized a road walk/hike down Gross Point Rd. to Leaches Point Rd in Bucksport. . . a total of about 5 miles. Afterwards most of the hikers went to Duffy's Restaurant for lunch. Duffy's has just re-opened under new ownership and it gets a great review by DOC.

Friday Dec 5 Bowling in Bucksport

Gloria H organized a different sort of Outing for the club this week. About 20 DOC members meet at a bowling alley in Bucksport for a short hike, Pizza, and several frames of bowling. As you can see from the pictures it seems everybody had a good time.

DOC Quarterly Meeting December 4th

Here are a few pictures from the QUARTERLY MEETING December 4 , Lunch at Alamoosook Lodge in Orland. Many DOC members enjoyed a short hike along the Narramissic River prior to the afternoon lunch which was attended by 43 members. All of the 2008 club officers reenlisted for another term in 2009. Pictured below L to R . . . Gordon R - V.P. / Sue S. - Planning / Shirley Ellis - Secretary / Jim Z. President / Pat B. - Scheduling / Bob B. Treasurer

DOC Turkey Day Hikers

A small group of DOC members gathered at Bob & Sandy's house in Castine for the 3 annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck. A short hike in the Rene Henderson Preserve was where this picture was taken at. In case you are wondering about the attire . . . it was hunting season

Bald Mountain in Camden Oct. 30th

Here are a couple of pictuers from Judy K.'s hike on Bald Mountain Hike.

Nov 20 Hadlock Pond Loop in ANP

DOC hikers walked around Upper and Lower Hadlock Ponds. The cool temps were countered by occasional sun, a picturesque arched bridge and lots of moss.

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Oct 23rd hike to Corea Heath and Bar Island

Here are a few pictures from tht Oct 23rd hike to Corea Heath and Bar Island. The incoming tide prevented the group from reaching the island but it was a beautiful day nonetheless.
Thanks to Jane & Gordon for the pictures.

Reminder - Take Pride in Acadia Day

Saturday, November 1,

Take Pride in Acadia Day. We always have a lot of fun while we help prepare the carriage roads for Winter. Meet at the Park Headquarters at 8AM and work until noon. A free hot lunch and T-shirt are provided. Thanks, Joan

Meet at 8am at Park HQ on Rt33. Bring gloves and water.

Call Joan T. by Oct. 30 if you plan to attend