HAPPY EASTER

Spring has sprung, not much time left for winter activities.....So, get out those maps and guidebooks and start planning some great summer outings!

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APRIL MEETING

The April meeting will be held April 2nd. The speaker will be Stacia Kemp from Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Come learn how you can make a big difference in the life of a child.

Education Fund Raffle

Have cash on hand for the following prizes:

1 day snowboard rental from Ski and Bow Rack

1 day pass from Overlook Mineral Springs Spa

$25 gift certificate from Nello's Bistro

Necklace and earrings valued at $125 from Lantern Dancer

Half the cash

Tickets are $5 for seven or $1 for one.

Proceeds benefit Pagosa senior students going to college as well as younger students studying nature and conservation and learning outdoor sports and skills.

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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

During April, we will have the ladies walk and coffee on Thursday mornings, two easy hikes, and a moonlight cookout / hike. Hopefully more things will get scheduled. We encourage members to come up with ideas for activities. The more the better. Anyone can be a leader. If there is something you would like to do, chances are others will join you. Be daring, have Gregg put it on the Calendar and see what happens! Check the Calendar of Activities in the sidebar under Useful Links for details on all activities. Check it often during the month for any updates.

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MARCH MEETING

The March meeting was a delicious pot luck dinner.

Let's push back from the table and let that food settle.

John Applegate from Trails Council gave a short talk about trail maintenance in the San Juan National Forest and asked for volunteers.

And, the lucky winners are...........

Behind the scenes--- Thanks Ingrid and Klaus for cleaning up.

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MARCH ACTIVITIES

Moonlight Snowshoe

March 8th

Let's eat!

Is this fire big enough to keep us warm?

I wonder.... What's in those cups?

Easy Snowshoe
March 14th

Great bunch of people and great views of Pagosa Peak.

Stunning views all around.

Wow! more mountains.

What a picture perfect day.

Gregg is such a coooool leader.

Tuscon Hiking Trip

March 14th

Ten members of SJOC enjoyed three days of hiking in southern Arizona. Those that took part were Caroline and John Warsawski, Jim and Jean Carson, John and Judy Clay, Jill and Donovan Porterfield and John and Joyce Ramberg.

Besides sunny warm days, we enjoyed a meal at a Mexican restaurant. A special thank you to the Hopkins for having us over for fresh Guaymas shrimp and cocktails and to the Porterfields for the wonderful corned beef and cabbage dinner we had at their home.

Joyce Ramberg

On top of the world.

Brave hikers, ignoring the mountain lion warning.

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Remember, if you have pictures that you would like to put in the newsletter, e-mail them with a brief description to sjocnewsletter@yahoo.com.

And if you would like to have your pictures included in the slideshow at the meeting, e-mail them to mschneid@skywerx.com.

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That's All Folks!