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THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. CANOE / KAYAK TOMS RIVER: Follow the route of the Annual Toms River Canoe Race without the competition. Ten miles of changing scenery and river conditions from park and forest to open bay and river. Contact leaders to confirm participation. We will meet at Friendly's on Rt. 37, just past mile post 4, on the East bound side. Come early and join us for breakfast. Bring six quarters for the parking meter at the take out. Contact Joe Logan, at 609-634-1542.
• 10:15 a.m. LADIES WHO LUNCH BIKE RIDE: 30 miles, Class: C/C-. Join as as we cruise the Schuylkill River Trail from Betzwood to Manayunk for lunch, and then return. Bring your hybrid or mountain bike for a leisurely paced chatty ride. Noone dropped. Bring water and money for lunch. Don't forget your helmet. Rain cancels. Let Cheryl know if you are coming. Contact Cheryl Lynch at 610-356-3123.
• 1:00 p.m. GOLF: Merrill Lynch Golf Outing, Philmont Country Club, Huntingdon Valley, PA. Call 215-728-3163.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 8566465 before at 8:30 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m. THE RUSH HOUR 5K RUN: Out and back course along the Perkiomen Trail, 100 Cider Mill Road, Oaks, PA. Contact Greg Gettinger at 610-676-2226.
• US ROWING ELITE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Princeton, NJ. Call 609-751-0706.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008

• 7:00 a.m. GOLF: 18th Annual Golf Classic, Pine Barrens Golf Club, 540 South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson, NJ. Call 609-584-6581.
• 8:00 a.m. 85th ANNUAL NATIONAL MARBLES TOURNAMENT: Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Avenue & the beach, Wildwood. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the U.S. Call 304-337-2764.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 8566465 before at 8:30 p.m.
• 6:45 p.m. NORTHEAST ROADRUNNERS SUMMER SOLSTICE 5K: Pennypack Park, Rhawn Street Entrance, Philadelphia. Call 215-343-7908.
• THIRD THIRSTY THURSDAY SUMMER 5K #2: Trooper Thorn's Irish Beef House, Reading, PA. Call 610-779-2668.
• THURSDAY NIGHT TRAINING SERIES: Bob Rodale Fitness Park, Trexlertown, PA. Call 610-330-0965.
• WOMEN'S GOLF: Nancy Wilbur Cup, St. Davids Golf Club, 845 Radnor Street Road, Wayne, PA. Contact Michael Butler at 610-688-2010.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008

• 6:00 p.m. FIRST STRIDES-SAND ISLAND 2008-BEGINNER WALKING & RUNNING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN: Do you sometimes imagine yourself fit and strong, striding comfortably down the road during an easy workout or a 5-K race? This gradual 12-week program will help you comfortably progress from the couch to walking, jogging or running at a pace that's right for you. Weekly workshops include a group walk/run and discussion of various topics: buying proper walk/run shoes, training principles, injury prevention, motivation, nutrition and much more. Come dressed for activity. Women from 12 to 112. Bring your daughters, mothers, neighbors, co-workers and friends. Participants are expected to have the permission of their doctor, Sand Island, Bethlehem, PA. Call 484-767-5289.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 8566465 before at 8:30 p.m.
• 6:45 p.m. 2nd ANNUAL FLAG DAY 5K RUN: Middletown Senior Center, Middletown, DE. Contact Ray Abbott at 302-593-7195.

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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008

• 3:00 p.m. CONTRA DANCE WITH SWALLOWTAIL: Glenside Memorial Hall at Keswick and Waverly Ave, Glenside, PA. Call 215-402-0133.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 856-772-6465 before at 8:30 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m. DELAWARE SMASH 5K RUN: DuPont Country Club, Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE. Call 302-654-6400.
• THURSDAY NIGHT TRAINING SERIES: Bob Rodale Fitness Park, Trexlertown, PA. Call 610-330-0965.
• BASIC TRAINING FITNESS CLASS: William Way Center, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia. Get in the best shape of your life with this once a week fitness class! This 45-minute full body workout uses your own body weight, and teaches you a challenging workout routine that you can do in the comfort of your own home. Can you perform 12 push ups, 6-chin-ups, 10 squats? Then you have the athletic requirement to be in this class! Call 215-732-2220.
• SENIOR STRETCH: GENTLE HATHA YOGA: William Way Center, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia. Senior Stretch: Gentle Hatha Yoga As we grow older, we typically move less because of common aging-related problems such as reduced joint flexibility, arthritis/bursitis, high blood pressure and many other ailments. Yoga, not only improves movement, but can help alleviate some of these conditions. With Sheila Pasupathy of the Yoga Loft, we will focus on postures that strengthen muscles, increase range of motion, improve alignment, breath-work, and centering to reduce stress and increase balance. Tailored for people ages 55 to 105. Call 215-732-2220.

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THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. POTATO CHIP TOUR AT HERR'S BIKE RIDE: Meet for a rolling and hilly, 38 mile ride at 11-13 mph from Handloff Park (formerly Barksdale Park, at the corner of Barksdale and Casho Mill Roads). We should arrive in time for the 11:00 am tour. Watch as the warm fragrant snacks march by on conveyor belts. Then taste the samples freshly made. Afterwards you may want to purchase lunch or a treat before our return. Bike locks may be a good idea. Contact Ride Leaders: Barrie Jane Kintner at 610-361-0442 and Bob Wheeler at 302-239-5638.
• 9:00 a.m. CANOE / KAYAK TOMS RIVER. Follow the route of the Annual Toms River Canoe Race without the competition. Ten miles of changing scenery and river conditions from park and forest to open bay and river. Contact leaders to confirm participation. We will meet at Friendly's on Rt. 37, just past mile post 4, on the East bound side. Come early and join us for breakfast. Bring six quarters for the parking meter at the take out. Joe Logan, 609-634-1542.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 856-772-6465 before at 8:30 p.m.
• 6:45 p.m. MERCER COUNTY CYO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 5K: Hamilton, NJ. Call 609-396-8383 x 14.
• 7:00 p.m. SHEROX PHILADELPHIA TRIATHLON MULTI-SPORT FASHION SHOW: Mansfield Residence, 32 Summit Street, Philadelphia. Call 610-687-3955.
• WOMEN'S GOLF: Dorothy Porter Tournament, Riverton Country Club, Highland Avenue, Riverton, NJ. Contact Fred Philipps at 856-829-1919.

• 10:30 a.m. FITNESS EXPLORERS: Caregivers and children 2-4 years will learn fun ways to incorporate fitness and movement into daily life. Programs last 30-45 minutes with play time after. For safety reasons, registration is required, Mont. Co. Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA. Call 610-278-5100.
• 9:30 a.m. PADDLE MANTUA CREEK: Join us as we paddle on one of our local creeks. This non-shuttle trip offers few stops and little shade, but many chances to see hawks, turtles and maybe some beaver activity. Please bring water, sunscreen and lunch. Contact leaders for meeting place and to confirm participation. Contact Trina and Charlie P. at 856-224-1055.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 856-772-6465 before at 8:30 p.m.
• TEAM IN TRAINING INFO MEETINGS: Get in shape, have fun and raise money for lifesaving research. Train to complete a marathon/half marathon, triathlon or century ride with Team in Training. Come learn more at info meetings in and around Philly! Various Locations. Call 610-521-8274 x226.

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THUSDAY, MAY 8, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. CANAL CLEAN-UP HIKE: Hike Distance: 4 miles, Sierra Club clean-up at Canal Park in Allentown. Annual clean-up by the Sierra Club. Choice of walking or using a canoe. Canoes, gloves and bags provided. Contact Carl Griffin for details at 610-760-0479.
• 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY FROM KIMBERTON SHOW AND GO BIKE RIDE: Various miles, Pace: A/B. Leaves from Kimberton Fairgrounds off route 113, south of Phoenixville. Use the gravel parking lot off Kimberton Road. Primarily A and B riders have been coming, but it only takes a couple of riders to get a more mellow peloton going. Contact Lewis Neidle at 610-722-5823 for more info.
• 6:00 p.m. NEWARK BIKE RIDE: Leave from Handloff Park, Newark at the corner of Casho Mill Road and Barksdale Roads. Each week this ride will follow one of three different routes. Terrain will be flat on the southern route towards Chesapeake City and rolling to hilly on the northern route into Pike Creek and western route into Cecil County. Average speed will range from 15-17 mph on the flat route and 13-15 mph on the rolling to hilly routes. Distance will range from 20-35 miles depending on speed and daylight. Contact Ride Leaders: Mike Salter at 302-239-0384 and Mark Taylor at 610-580-5760.
• 6:00 p.m. NIGHT IN WILMINGTON BIKE RIDE: Join us for a 20-35 mile ride at 13-15mph. Distance will vary depending on the number of hills that we find. Ride start at A.I DuPont High School in Greenville on Kennett Pike. A second starting point will be at 5:30 pm in Wilmington across from the Delaware Children's Theatre at Rt. 52, Delaware and Pennsylvania Avenues. Contact Leaders: Dwight Siers at 302-377-5837 and Ed Weirauch at 302-528-8847.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 856-772-6465 before at 8:30 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m. INAUGURAL 5K FOR LETTY & LUNG CANCER AWARENESS: Peoples's Plaza, Bear, DE. Contact Nancy Rudolph 302-834-0990 or 302-654-6400.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. CANOE/KAYAK TOMS RIVER: Follow the route of the Annual Toms River Canoe Race without the competition. Ten miles of changing scenery and river conditions from park and forest to open bay and river. Contact leaders to confirm participation. We will meet at Friendly's on Rt. 37, just past mile post 4, on the East bound side. Come early and join us for breakfast. Bring six quarters for the parking meter at the take out. Contact Joe Logan at 609-634-1542.
• 10:30 a.m. SILVER SNEAKERS: An exercise program designed specifically for senior citizens. Classes incorporate strength, mobility and cardio exercises, and are designed for different levels of fitness. Classes are open to fitness center members only at Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center, 2821 Island Avenue, Philadelphia. To learn how to join, please call 215-863-6106.
• 6:00 p.m. NEWARK BIKE RIDE: Leave from Handloff Park, Newark, at the corner of Casho Mill Rd and Barksdale Rd. Each week this ride will follow one of three different routes. Terrain will be flat on the southern route towards Chesapeake City and rolling-to-hilly on the northern route into Pike Creek and western route into Cecil County. Average speed will range from 14-16 mph on the flat route and 13-15 mph on the rolling to hilly routes. Distance will range from 20-35 miles depending on speed and daylight. Contact Ride Leaders: Mike Salter at 302-239-0384 and Mark Taylor at 610-580-5760.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill 856-772-6465 before 8:30 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. LINE DANCING WITH LACEY: The is 45-minute class is a great cardiovascular work out while learning the most popular line dances at Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center, 2821 Island Avenue, Philadelphia. To learn how to join, please call 215-863-6106.
• 6:15 p.m. UCP 5K RUN: Center City, 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Call 215-242-4200 ext. 202.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008

• 10:30 a.m. SILVER SNEAKERS: An exercise program designed specifically for senior citizens. Classes incorporate strength, mobility and cardio exercises, and are designed for different levels of fitness. Classes are open to fitness center members only at Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center, 2821 Island Avenue, Philadelphia. To learn how to join, please call 215-863-6106.
• 11:30 a.m. FIT, FABULOUS, AND OVER FIFTY: Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Road, Voorhees, NJ. To register, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).
• 6:00 p.m. LINE DANCING WITH LACEY: The is 45-minute class is a great cardiovascular work out while learning the most popular line dances at Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center, 2821 Island Avenue, Philadelphia. To learn how to join, please call 215-863-6106.
• 6:00 p.m. ROUND ABOUT HIKE: 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. Contact Leader: Jeff Neill at 856-772-6465 before 8:30 p.m.