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The Lunz Group

Representing Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina

Events and Outings

Events and Outings-2009

PLEASE NOTE : Our participant donation for outings has been $2 for many years. Beginning in January, the suggested donation amounts are as follows: Day hike $5; Overnight trip $10; Students $3. These funds go to the Lunz Group (not the outings leader) to help with club expenses.This is a voluntary donation, not a fee, and goes toward supporting group activities and expenses.

We are trying to get a handle on our organizational activities CO2 footprint. Help us out by recording your driving mileage to and from a Sierra Club outing.

In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will need to sign a liability waiver. Read the liability waiver prior to the outing at http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/ or call 415-977-5630. The waiver is also available on the day of the outing.

In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

Thursday August 6, 2009

Ed and Liz Morgan: A walk from Coast to Coast .

Liz and Ed Morgan walked across the United States last year in an effort to raise awareness of the past, present and future of Native American people and communi- ties and to raise funds for The Association on American Indian Affairs. Starting from Isle of Palms, SC (Atlantic Ocean) to Seaside, OR (Pacific Ocean) they followed historic Indian, exploration, and expansion routes. Along the way they published a journal and photos on their Trail Journals web site, www.trailjournals.com/walkingwest08 Liz and Ed have numerous years of experience in backpacking adventures. They are active in the Sierra Club Backpacking Club as leaders and teachers, and have led trips for the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission. Join us as they relate their first hand experiences.

ThinkGlobally, Shop Locally, Consider Water Carefully!

Membership Meeting 7 PM

(Baruch Auditorium on MUSC campus at 284 Calhoun St

Most Weekends - Cycling for Fitness.

Why crank out those endless boring miles on the stationary bike at the fitness center when you could be out in the fresh air and sunshine on a real bicycle? Rides include the Francis Marion National Forest, various wildlife refuges, the Kiawah beach, the pastoral countryside of Meggett, etc. Lengths vary from 14 to 24 miles, and are flexible enough to allow for different speeds and abilities. Lunch after. Call Bill Turner at 571-3503.

July 11 Saturday Kayak to the North end of Bull Island .

Paddlers must be advanced intermediate and up in skill level but ask anyway. This is a Full day trip. Contact Starr Hazard 843-881-8902 hazardes (AT) bellsouth (dot) net.

July 25 Saturday Harbor Kayak to nearby destinations

From Shem Creek; Crab Bank, Drum Island and Castle Pinckney are possible. Call for details. Contact Starr Hazard 843-881-8902 hazardes (AT)bellsouth(DOT)net.

Aug.15: Black River Canoe/Kayak trip:

Leisurely summer float down one of the prettiest rivers in the lowcountry. We'll paddle about ten miles, with plenty of stops for swimming. Call Bill Turner at 571-3503.

August 22 Saturday Kayak trip to Deveaux Bank with side trips to Botany Bay .

Paddlers must be advanced intermediate and up in skill level but ask anyway. This is a Full day trip. Contact Starr Hazard 843-881-8902 hazardes(AT)bellsouth(DOT)net

Urban Outing: Contra dancing every first and third Friday nights.

July 17, 31, August 7, 21, 2009

Dance to live bands and with wonderful people. Admission $8 for all dancers. Fees go to Charleston Folk to pay the bands and rent the hall. For all you new to Contra Dancing here are a couple of links to info about what Contra Dancing is and a bit about its history.

http://www.freenet.hamilton.on.ca/link/jig/a_contra_dancers_primer.htm

http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/#Def0

Call Starr Hazard 881-8902 or e-mail hazardes@bellsouth. net or see (the link below is correct;copy/ paste into your browser).