Flagstaff Fridays

Activities from Jack Welch, please contact him if you have any questions. The snow has been melting fast so maybe more walking, less snowshoeing.

ALL OF OUR SNOW SHOE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO THERE BEING ENOUGH
SNOW. We can still do a walk/hike from the start locations if the snow is diminished or completely gone.

SATURDAY 22 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE TO THE FAA FACILITY
Start Location: Dead End of John Wesley Powell just east of Pulliam Airport Road
Time: High Noon
Interesting walk with a few decent hills into a meadow just west of the Airport

SUNDAY 23 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE INTO PICTURE CANYON
Start Location: At the end of Rain Valley Road near the mailboxes.
Rain Valley Road is located just past the Wildcat Treatment Plant Road (El Paso Flagstaff) off Old Route 66 (about a mile past the new Home Depot store on the left side of Old Route 66)
Time: Noon
We'll use the Arizona Trail to reach Picture Canyon for a different view of the newly restored meander

TUESDAY 25 JANUARY
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY
TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG PLAY
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
We'll have 3 tables in play. Both recreational and competitive players welcome

THURSDAY 27 JANUARY
TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG PLAY
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
We'll have 3 tables in play. Both recreational and competitive players welcome

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot at the Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
We'll walk about 3 miles outside if the weather allows or inside the mall if its bad outside.

SATURDAY 29 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE AT FT TUTHILL
Start Location: Parking Area across from the County Parks and Recreation Building next to the County Fair Grounds
Time: High Noon
We'll stomp one of the many trails in this the most popular county park

SUNDAY 30 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE PICTURE CANYON
Start Location: Between the El Paso Facility and the Wildcat Water Treatment Plant on Flagstaff El Paso Road
Time: Noon
Picture Canyon is a great winter time visit. Expect to see (or find evidence) of local wildlife. The restoration of the meander is a wonderful addition to our community.

Flagstaff Fridays

Ahhh, the cold is hanging on at night but is warmer during the day. Here are plenty of activities to keep you warm.

From Jack Welch:


SATURDAY 8 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE FUTS TOWARD FISHER POINT
Start Location. The John Wesley Powell Dead End East of where Lone Tree Road joins
John Wesley Powell
Time: High Noon
Varied distances available. Expect a few hills. You don't have to go all the way to Fisher Point to have a good day.

SUNDAY 9 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE FT TUTHILL
Start Location: Parking Area across the County Parks and Recreation Building (next to the Fair Grounds)
Time: Noon
Lots of trail possibilities in our most popular county park

TUESDAY 11 JANUARY
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
3 miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhoods

WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY
TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG PLAY
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
We'll have three tables going. Both recreational and competitive players welcome

NO SNOWSHOE FROM THE PARKING LOT AT THE CORNER OF SNOWBOWL ROAD AND
HIGHWAY 180 ON THIS DAY - Wednesday 12 January

THURSDAY 13 JANUARY
Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: City Hall downstairs in the room behind the City Council Chambers
Time: 4:30 PM 4:30 PM
Discussion of local pedestrian issues and Flagstaff Walks Event in September

THURSDAY 13 JANUARY
TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG PLAY
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
We'll have 3 tables going. Both recreational and competitive players welcome

FRIDAY 14 JANUARY
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking. We'll walk outside if possible are inside the Mall if the weather is not good

FRIDAY 14 JANUARY
RIO DE FLAG CELEBRATION AT THE GREEN ROOM
Location: The Green Room is located at 15 North Agassiz (Near Absolute Bikes - Look for the Bicycle Wall Mural)
Time: 6:00 PM until LATE
This is a membership and educational event for the Friends of the Rio de Flag organization. There will be many display boards about the Rio de Flag from various organizations. Live bands - Dave Logan - the Rounders - Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz - Knuckle Sandwich and more. Lots of good entertainment and educational opportunities. We need your support. The Green Room is an excellent place for this kind of presentation. Its a very comfortable venue with an easy going style that is enjoyable for everybody. I hope to see you all there!

SATURDAY 15 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE BOW AND ARROW WASH
Start Location: Community College (on Lone Tree Road) Parking Lot
Time: High Noon
If the snow is gone we can do a walk - Otherwise we'll snow shoe off the campus down to Bow and Arrow Wash. The getting out at the end will be the only hill.

SUNDAY 16 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE BEHIND SECHRIST GRADE SCHOOL
Start Location: Sechrist School Parking Lot on Ft Valley Road
Time: High Noon
The snow will have to be deep to do this one! Lots of rocks on the "Wake Up" Trail. If the snow is gone we'll do a walk instead in another area. Start Location will be the same.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!

Brrr... it's cold. Dress warmly and keep on moving!! Jack has some fun activities planned- see below!


From Jack Welch...

Notes on Coming Activities - Please Read

If you are interested in doing the snow shoe "stuff" and don't have a pair of shoes you can rent them at several places around town. My favorite is the Kick Stand/Nordic Nook Cafe which is located at 719 North Humphrey's. You can rent the snow shoes there or go to the Nordic Center web site and place an order which will deliver the snow shoes to the Kick Stand location. You need to give them a few days to accomplish this so place your order a few days ahead.
Call the Nordic Nook for details: 928 779 5393

ALL OF OUR SNOW SHOE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO THERE BEING ENOUGH
SNOW. We can still do a walk/hike from the start locations if the snow is diminished or completely gone.

We have until next Tuesday (4 January) to turn in our Healthy Heart Exercise Calendar Sheets.

We are definitely making plans to be in the Flagstaff Winter Parade of Lights next year. We are looking for a baton thrower to lead us. We don't expect bare legs and/or flaming batons plunging into spectators, but it will help us to have that person in the lead and keeping us on track. Several folks with this skill would be even more helpful. I wonder where retired baton throwers disappear to?
Also, we have agreed to feature battery inspired Christmas lights (nobody would agree to be hooked up to the nearest electric outlet) cow bells, glo sticks, jingling bells,lighted umbrellas, Santa Hats, a banner. We hope our "resident" dogs will agree to Participate also. Our agreed upon marching "rhythm" have to be practiced so we'll do that in the late fall of 2011. If you have additional ideas please e-mail me ADILLLO at aol dot com

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH - LEARN TAOIST TAI CHI
Please contact Alice Hagerman for more information at 928 699 6076 or248 935 1109 or go to the web site: http://www.arizona.usa.taoist.org/ There will be an Open House on Saturday 8 January 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Marshall School which is located at 850 N Bonita Street or A New Beginner Class which starts on Tuesday, 11 January 2011 at 5:30 PM at the Ponderosa High School which is located at 2384 North Steves Blvd
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WALK THE WALK OR SNOW TO SNOWSHOE SCHEDULE
JANUARY 2011

REMAINDER OF SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 2010

THURSDAY 30 DECEMBER 2010
Table Tennis/Ping Pong Play
Location: Adult Center - In the Big Room to the right of the front desk
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
We'll have three tables going. Both recreational and serious players welcome

FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 2010 - The morning Friday Walk at the Flagstaff Mall will not be held.
Next scheduled Friday morning walk at the Mall is January 7th 2011

FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 2010 - Evening - NEW YEAR'S EVE
NIGHT SNOW SHOE AT BUFFALO PARK
Start Location: In front of the Big Buffalo at Buffalo Park in the Parking Lot. (Say that fast 3 times!)
Time: 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
We'll have several leaders. Some Fast. Some Slow and some like me. CC Skiers welcome.
Hot Chocolate afterwards and after that:
New Year's Pine Cone Drop at 10:00 PM in front of the Weatherford Hotel or
Same Activity, Same Location but at midnight!

JANUARY 2011 SCHEDULE Welcome to the New Year

SATURDAY 1 JANUARY 2011 - NEW YEAR'S DAY
GREAT PINE CONE CLEAN UP
Start Location: Sustainability & Environmental Building
Corner of North Beaver and Cherry Ave
Address: 101 West Cherry Ave
Enter Building at the South Entrance
Time: 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
We'll gather inside the building for Hot Chocolate, a small raffle, greetings of the season and then gather up our trash bags, gloves and along with a positive attitude head over to the streets surrounding the Weatherford Hotel to pick up all the litter left over from the New Year's Eve celebration.

SATURDAY 1 JANUARY 2011 - NEW YEAR'S DAY
GREAT FLAGSTAFF POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
Location: Upper Lake Mary Boat Dock
Time: High Noon
This should be interesting. Who in Flagstaff is willing to plunge into Lake Mary on New Year's Day?
A couple of hunters got so excited they did their plunge into that lake a few days early. No word on how much fun they had.

SATURDAY 1 JANUARY 2011 NEW YEAR'S DAY
SNOW SHOE ON McMILLAN MESA
Start Location: Meet at the Bike/Ped/SnowShoe Bridge (north side) that
crosses over Cedar/Forest
Start Time: 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
Great views of snow covered Flagstaff, surrounding mountains and the peaks

SUNDAY 2 JANUARY 2011
SNOW SHOE THE TWO LAKES
Start Location: Along Old Walnut Canyon Road near the first lake.
Old Walnut Canyon Road is off County Club Drive near the golf driving range
Time: High Noon
Lots of wintering ducks (haven't seen any eagles for several years) and
just a nice flat place with open water that makes this a good place to snow shoe.

TUESDAY 4 JANUARY 2011
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood
Everybody Welcome! Please do bring a friend.

WEDNESDAY 5 JANUARY - Afternoon
SNOW SHOE 164B AREA
Start Location: Parking Area at the corner of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180
Time: High Noon
2 to 3 total miles of snow shoeing. Great Exercise
This Snow Shoe will be scheduled for every other Wednesday. Snow Shoe Only. Walks not an option.

WEDNESDAY 5 JANUARY - Evening
TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG PLAY
Location: Adult Center
Time; 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
We'll have three tables going. Both Recreational and competitive players welcome

THURSDAY 6 JANUARY
Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: City Hall upstairs in the Staff Conference Room
Time: 4:30 PM 4:30 PM
Discussion of local bicycle issues

THURSDAY 6 JANUARY
TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG PLAY
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
No you're not seeing double. Starting this January we will be playing Table Tennis/Ping Pong on Wednesday evenings and Thursday evenings at the Adult Center from 6:00 PM until 7:45 PM
No Play on the third Thursday of the Month.

FRIDAY 7 JANUARY
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot
Time: 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
We'll walk 3 miles outside if possible and inside the Mall if the weather is really bad. 7 times around the enclosed Mall = 3.1 miles

SATURDAY 8 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE FUTS TOWARD FISHER POINT
Start Location. The John Wesley Powell Dead End East of where Lone Tree Road joins John Wesley Powell
Time: High Noon
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SUNDAY 9 JANUARY
SNOW SHOE FT TUTHILL
Start Location: Parking Area across the County Parks and Recreation Building (next to the Fair Grounds)
Time: Noon
Lots of trail possibilities in our most popular county park

Flagstaff Fridays!

Season's Greetings! No time to slow down, plenty of walking to do! Bring your family and friends! And we have snow!

from Jack Welch

SATURDAY 25 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS DAY
Snow Shoe or Walk The Walk
Fisher Point Route
Start Location: Dead end of John Wesley Powell east of Lone Tree Road
Time: 3:00 PM
Distance Optional. We'll start together from the Pine Canyon FUTS (behind the John Wesley Powell dead end and go toward Fisher Point. If you have limited time or get tired you can turn back at anytime.
The route is plain to see.

SUNDAY 26 DECEMBER
Snow Shoe or Walk The Walk
Bow & Arrow Wash
Start Location: Community College Parking lot (On Lone Tree Road)
Time: 3:00 PM
We'll walk down a canyon into the Bow and Arrow Wash and use the trail to the Waste Water Treatment Pond behind Sam's

TUESDAY 28 DECEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

THURSDAY 30 DECEMBER
Table Tennis Play
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM
We'll have two tables going in the big room next to the Front Desk
Adult Only please

FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER - NO WALK INTO WINTER WALK AT THE MALL

FRIDAY NIGHT 31 DECEMBER - NEW YEAR'S EVE
Snow Shoe or Walk The Walk
Start Location: Buffalo Park
Time: 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Mark Your Calendar - More details coming!

SATURDAY 1 JANUARY 2011 HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY
GREAT PINE CONE CLEAN UP
Start Location: Corner of Beaver and Cherry
Time: 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
Join me in a walk about of the streets near the Weatherford Hotel as we seek to make our downtown litter free to start the new year right! Please bring gloves and dress to meet the demands of the weather.

SATURDAY 1 JANUARY 2011- NEW YEARS DAY (afternoon)
Snow Shoe or Walk The Walk
McMillan Mesa Views
Start Location: Buffalo Park
Time: 3:00 PM
2 to 3 total miles as we see all we can see from the McMillan Mesa FUTS

SUNDAY 2 JANUARY 2011
Snow Shoe or Walk the Walk
Exploring the Loop Trail
Start Location: Mormon Ranger Station located on Lake Mary Road across from John Wesley Powell
Time: 3:00 PM
2 to 3 total miles as we explore a new section of the Loop Trail

Flagstaff Fridays!

Some wintry activities from Jack Welch.

The following is our Walk the Walk schedule from Friday 17 December through Friday,
24 December 2010

We never expect anyone to drive to a start location when the weather and/or driving conditions are not trustworthy.
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DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU?
"I've always wanted to be in a parade but nobody has ever asked me"
Consider yourself asked! I would like to participate in next year's Northern Lights Parade in Downtown Flagstaff and we are having a planning meeting to gage your interest in being a part of this activity. The date for the meeting is Tuesday, 21 December at 6:00 PM at the Adult Center.
All you have to do is: Attend this meeting, bring your ideas and suggestions plus
Anybody who is accompanied by Christmas Cookies (baked this year please) will get our full attention.
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The Great Pine Cone Clean Up is New Year's Day. We'll start at 9:00 AM from the corner of Cherry and North Beaver and pick up all the litter we can find around the Weatherford Hotel. Everybody Welcome! Please do Bring a Friend! Hot Chocolate for participants.
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Have you heard the rumor that someone is planning a Polar Bear Plunge into one of our local lakes on New Year's Day?

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FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking. Outside if the weather is good. Inside the Mall if the walking conditions are not so good.

SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER - Looks like the snow wont be deep enough to Snow Shoe So
Walk The Walk
FAA Facility
Start Location: End of road for John Wesley Powell near the Airport.East of the intersection of Pulliam Airport Road and John Wesley Powell.
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the strange looking FAA facility east of the Airport.
Expect some muddy conditions. Great views of the surrounding mountains.

SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER
Walk The Walk
Jay Lively Loop
Start Location: Jay Lively Parking Lot
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking. Expect a few hills and some muddy conditions

TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER (morning)
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER (evening)
Outdoor Meeting - What about next year's Winter Parade?
Location:Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM
Someone suggested we either watch or be a part of the Downtown
Winter Parade next year. I would rather be in the parade and moving
than standing along the route watching. If you are interested in
becoming a part of the parade please attend this meeting and bring
your ideas as to what we should do (other than just walk), Stomping
Walking Sticks? Cowbell Serenade? Red Nose Lights?

THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER
Table Tennis Play
Location: Adult Center
Time; 6:00 PM until 7:45 PM
We have three tables going and would welcome more players.

FRIDAY 24 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS EVE - NO WALK INTO WINTER AT THE MALL

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Our friend Alice Hagerman is forming a new Taoist Tai Chi Class
So, what is this activity all about? The Taoist Tai Chi Society internal arts and methods incorporate stretching and turning into a sequence of movements that improve the health of body, mind and spirit. This practice reduces stress, improves circulation and balance plus increases strength and flexibility.

New Beginner Class: Tuesday, 11 January 2011 at 5:30 until 7:00 PM
at
The Ponderosa High School
2384 North Steves Blvd (South side of the tracks)

Or attend an Open House on Saturday 8 January 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Marshall School which is located at 850 North Bonita Street (corner of Thorpe Road and Bonita)
For More information call 928 699 6076 or 248 935 1109
Web Site: www.arizona.usa.taoist.org

Flagstaff Friday

There is a whole bunch of activities going on to keep you moving during this cold, dark season. The Holiday Lights Parade in downtown Flagstaff on Saturday at 6 p.m. and don't forget the Luminaria walk on Sunday (see below).

Here is Jack's list of events.

SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER
Walk The Walk or Snow Shoe
Marshall Lake
Start Location: Along the NPOI Road in front of the Forest Road that leads into Marshall Lake
Time: 3:00 PM
2 to 3 total miles on a route to Marshall Lake

SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER (afternoon)
Walk The Walk or Snow Shoe
Picture Canyon
Start Location: Along the Paved Road between the El Paso Gas Company and the Wildcat Waste Water Treatment Plant
Time: 3:00 PM
2 to 3 total miles on a route that will be around the new meander restoration area.

SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER (EVENING)
Luminaria Night Walk In Coconino Estates
Start Location: Marshall School Parking Lot
Corner of Thorpe Road and Bonito Street
Time: 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
About 2 total miles of walking through the Cocoon Estates Luminaria. Only GOOD way to
see this wonderful effort by that community. If you drive you lose all the "flavor" of the activity.
Meet the neighbors responsible for the show

TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER (afternoon)
SNOW SHOE ONLY IF WE HAVE SNOW NO WALK THE WALK Option
Start Location: Parking Area corner of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180
Time: Noon

WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER (evening)
Outdoor Meeting
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Subject to be Announced

THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER - NO Scheduled Table Tennis.

FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot behind Sears at the Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
If the weather is decent we'll walk about 3 miles outside. If the weather is bad
we'll walk 3 miles inside the Flagstaff Mall

SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER
Snow Shoe or Walk The Walk
FAA Facility Loop
Start Location: Dead End for John Wesley Powell Near the Airport off Pullian Airport Road
Time: 3:00 PM
2 to 3 total miles as we explore the FAA facility.

SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER
Snow Shoe or Walk The Walk
Jay Lively Loop
Start Location: Jay Lively Skating Rink Parking Lot
Time: 3:00 PM
2 to 3 total miles on the Jay Lively loop using the FUTS

Flagstaff Fridays

Friday 3 December
First Friday Art Walk! Downtown and around! Always fun!

The following list is from Jack Welch. Last year my son and I went on the Luminaria Walk. We were able to stop and listen to a garage band (playing Christmas music), enjoy hot chocolate, and take our time to appreciate special light displays- it was a lot of fun.

SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER
Walk The Walk or Snow Shoe
New Open Space Purchase
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles we'll use the FUTS behind the Adult Center to access the new piece of Open Space that was recently purchased by the City.

SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER
Walk The Walk or Snow Shoe
Sechrist/Coconino County Property Loop
Start Location: Sechrist School on Ft Valley Road
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles on the beautiful piece of county property behind Sechrist
School. Expect some hills and in places the trail is heavily populated with rocks

TUESDAY 7 DECEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

THURSDAY 9 DECEMBER
Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: City Hall in the room behind the City Council Chambers
Time: 4:30 PM
Discussion of pedestrian issues and our plans for the new year

THURSDAY 9 DECEMBER
Table Tennis Club PlayTime
Location: Adult Center in the big room to the right of the front desk
Time: 6:00 PM until 7:45 PM
We will have two tables going. Adult Only Please

FRIDAY 10 DECEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot at the Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
If the weather is good we'll walk about three miles outside. If its bad we'll walk
inside the Mall. 7 Times around equals 3.1 miles

SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER
Walk The Walk or Snow Shoe
Marshall Lake
Start Location: Along the NPOI Road in front of the Forest Road that leads into Marshall Lake
Time: 3:00 PM
2 to 3 total miles on a route to Marshall Lake

SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER (afternoon)
Walk The Walk or Snow Shoe
Picture Canyon
Start Location: Along the Paved Road between the El Paso Gas Company and the Wildcat Waste Water Treatment Plant
Time: 3:00 PM
2 to 3 total miles on a route that will be around the new meander restoration area.

SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER (EVENING)
Luminaria Night Walk In Coconino Estates
Start Location: Marshall School Parking Lot
Corner of Thorpe Road and Bonito Street
Time: 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
About 2 total miles of walking through the Cocoon Estates Luminaria. Only GOOD way to
see this wonderful effort by that community. If you drive you lose all the "flavor" of the activity.
Meet the neighbors responsible for the show

Flagstaff Fridays

Well, I am working out some kinks here. I wanted to share Flagstaff walk events with you on Fridays, so I will try but I might have to update during the week. We'll see, right now I don't have a full week of events. And believe you me, Jack Welch always has a full week planned. :)

First off, don't forget First Friday Art Walk in downtown Flagstaff. This is always fun! Grab a cup o' hot chocolate and head on downtown. Friday, December 3, 6 p.m.

Here is the event list from Jack Welch. Lots of stuff to do!

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Snow Shoe or Hike
Anderson Mesa Overlook
Start Location: NPOI Parking Area. From the end of Lake Mary Road continue on to the sign marked
NPOI/Marshall Lake. Drive up to the top of Anderson Mesa on that paved road.Park in or near the Arizona Trail parking lot - Top of Anderson Mesa
Time: 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
If we can't snowshoe we'll walk. About 3 total miles. We use the Arizona Trail to the overlook of the two Lake Marys

SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER
Snow Shoe or hike
Fox Glenn Park Prairie Dog Loop
Start Location: Fox Glenn Park corner of Fox Glenn Drive and Butler Ave
Time: 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking

MONDAY 29 NOVEMBER
Snowshoe Equipment - How (and where) to buy or rent
Presentation by Cuyler Boughner
Location; Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
Time: 6:30 PM
Chance to see what features make Snow Shoeing fun or not so much fun.
You don't have to buy the high end. Places to rent. Equipment and clothing
Don't miss this one
Cost: $5.00 that goes back to support Willow Bend

TUESDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Walk into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center Thorpe Park
Time: 9:00 AM
About three total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhoods.

Flagstaff Friday!

First Friday Art Walk- TONITE, Downtown Flagstaff

Events from Jack Welch

Excellent turnout for the Randy Wilson presentation about ccsking and ski skating Wednesday evening at the Adult Center.
Randy will be leading a group of beginner cc skiers on Saturday 6 February. Meet at the Fox Glenn Park entrance at 10:15 AM. I will be there so just look for the Red Ford Aerostar. No skis provided. Bring your own or rent

Please call Randy Wilson at 556 2254 to let him know you are interested in being a part of the beginner cc skiing activities
I can't participate in the skiing because of a previous snow shoe scheduled date. The snow shoe starts at Noon. Details to follow:

The following is a schedule of our activities from Friday 5 February through Tuesday 9 February Snow Shoe activities are sponsored by the Friends of Coconino County Parks

FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot behind Sears at the Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
We can walk outside but the weather may force us to do our 3 miles inside the Flagstaff Mall

SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY (morning)
Beginner CC Skiers
Start Location: Fox Glenn Park
Time: 10:15 AM
Please contact Randy Wilson if you are going to take part!
His telephone number is 556 2254

SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY (AFTERNOON)
Snow Shoe
Continental Lakes
Start Location: Old Walnut Canyon Road
Off County Club Drive
Park along the road near the lakes (opposite Campbell Mesa)
Time: Noon

SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY
Snow Shoe
FAA Facility
Start Location: John Wesley Powell dead-end just east of the road into the Airport
Time: Noon

TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking - weather dependent - We walks last week because most of the sidewalks were clear!

Snowshoeing along...

Walk the Walk, Walk into Winter, Snowshoeing!
from Jack Welch

SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER (afternoon)
Snow Shoe At Ft Tuthill
Location: Ft Tuthill County Park (exit 337 off I-17) in the parking lot next to
the Navajo Ramada which is located across from
the County Parks and Recreation Offices. Some road
construction in the park so follow the signs to this different location (not the inmate hut)
Time: Noon
Cuyler and Tom Boughner will be the leaders. Beginners welcome but Tom is excited about leading some
more experienced snow shoers on a more difficult trail. Participants are expected to bring their own snowshoes and winter gear. Check the yellow pages under "Ski Equipment - Rental and Sales" for information about rentals/purchase or contact the newest business in town interested in snow shoe rentals and/or sales called the Nordic Nook/KickStand Coffee and Equipment shop which is located at 719 North Humphreys (former home of the Coffee Pedaler). You can call Tim Allen at 779 5393 for more information.

Snow shoeing can be hard work so please honestly access your physical fitness!

SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER - Evening -
Walk The Walk
Luminaria Night Walk in Coconino Estates
Start Location: Marshall School Parking Lot which is located at the corner of
Thorpe Road and Bonito Road
Time: 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
We'll follow the luminary route along the streets of Coconino Estates to see
their Christmas outdoor decorations. A visual treat! Lots of fun to meet the people responsible for this wonderful community event. About 3 total miles. Dress Warm!

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER (MORNING)
Walk Into Winter
Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER (EVENING)
Snow Shoe Meeting
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:30 PM
We'll discuss the Ft Tuthill Snow Shoe activity on Sunday and then put together
a schedule. We expect a lot of questions as Sunday was our first organized effort.
Come help us work out the kinks and the store bought, fat free, low cal cookies will be
looking for some eager eaters! We'll also have some nice raffle prizes

WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER
Flagstaff Trails Meeting
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:30 PM
Erv and Kay Perelstein have agreed to show us how the new CPR technique is done and we'll
have some tips on equipment for winter outdoor activities. Plus, I will do my best to answer your questions about local trails. I have some exciting new information about the Colton Park intersection in the downtown Raffle prizes and cookies galore!

Work n' Walk

Walk the Walk, Walk into Winter, Meetings
from Jack Welch

The following is our update from Thursday 3 December Through Friday 11 December

THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER
Friends of the Rio Meeting
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM
The "Friends" describe themselves as interested in the promotion of the Rio de Flag's natural stream system as a unique and valuable natural resource, an asset, and amenity to the City of Flagstaff and the surrounding community.
I hope that is of interest to you also. I know it's important to me. You can become involved by attending this interesting meeting that will feature a presentation by a Natural History Class out of the Coconino Community College about their erosion control project on a side drainage of the Rio de Flag.
We're also getting some long awaited projects involving the Rio underway as well.
Everybody Welcome! Please do bring a friend!

FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER - Please note the change in the start location
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Aquaplex Parking Lot on the east side of the building
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood. If the weather is bad we can walk inside on the indoor track. Cost: $4.00 for an all day pass which entitles the holder to use the hot tub, swimming pool and exercise room plus the indoor track.

SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER
Pull A Weed Project at Picture Canyon
Location: Park along the Flagstaff El Paso Road between the Wildcat Waster Water Treatment Plant and the El Paso Gas Company
Time: 9:00 AM
We'll work on getting some of those pesky weeds removed. Bring gloves, heavy clothes a shovel etc
We'll provide the bags. The work part will finish by Noon.

SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER
Walk The Walk
Location of the Restoration of Turkey habitat
Start Location: Mormon Ranger Station on Lake Mary Road across from John Wesley Powell Blvd
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking - expect a few hills - as we explore the area this project will use to help bring the wild gobblers.

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood.

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Winter Challenge Monthy Work Sheets
Please return the November sheet to me as I have to make a report by Friday. You can pick up the December sheet at our next walk. Prize Drawing every month but you must turn in your sheet to qualify.

Walking into Thanksgiving

Walk Into Winter, Walk the Walk, Ride a Bus/Do a Hike
from Jack Welch

FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot
Time: 9:00 AM
We rather walk outside but if the weather is bad we can walk inside the mall

SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Ride a Bus/Do A Hike
Start Location: Downtown Bus Terminal on Phoenix (near Biff's)
Time: 3:00 PM
We'll catch a Mountain Line Bus and ride out to Coconino Community College
and walk back to the transfer station using the FUTS along Lone Tree Road, South San Francisco (on campus and then through the SouthSide). A little over 3 total miles.
Don't forget to bring a $1.00 for the bus

SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER
Walk The Walk
Forces of Nature Trail
Start Location: At the rear of the Trinity Church on 4th Street (3600)
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking use the ESA on the Forces of Nature Route that reach where
the famous 1977 Flagstaff Fire at Mt Elden was located.

TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking. Fast and Slow Pace

THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER - Thanksgiving
Walk The Walk
Enterprise Loop
Start Location: Downtown Visitor Center
Time: 3:00
Overstuffed? Tired of watching TV. Get some exercise on this
3 1/2 mile loop on the Route 66 paved FUTS and Butler ave

FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot/Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
We'll walk outside if the weather is good and inside if it's bad
About 3 total miles

Walk 'n Talk

Walk the Walk, Walk into Winter
from Jack Welch

FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max/Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
We'll walk outside if the weather is good and inside the Mall if the weather is bad.

SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Walk The Walk
Kachina Wetlands
Start Location: Raymond County Park - Off I-17 at the Mountainaire/Kachina Exit
the park is just around the corner (right and another right) on the
frontage road
We'll convoy over to the Wetlands (about 1 miles from Raymond County Park)
Time: 3:00 PM
Here a Duck, There a Duck, Everywhere you look you'll see a Duck -
which is why we are doing this walk. Some great views of the Peaks also plus
we'll show you where the Highland Trail from Ft Tuthill connects into the wetlands.
About 3 total miles of walking.

SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER
Walk the Walk
Plaza Vieja Neighborhood
Start Location: City Hall Parking Lot
West side of building across from the Library
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking in this old town neighborhood. We'll see where the
proposed FUTS tunnel under the railroad tracks will be located and see the new
pocket park in this community.

TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Walk into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM

TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Meeting About the Outdoors
Presentation will be made by a remarkable guest speaker.
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Another meeting about the Outdoors
Presentation will also be made by a different guest speaker
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:30 PM

THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Regional Plan public meeting about the City's Open Space
Location: Aquaplex (4th Street)
Time: 4PM until 7PM
If you are interested in the city's open space and what will become of it
please attend this meeting.

FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot at the Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
We'll walk (about 3 total miles) outside if its nice or inside the mall if its not so nice.

Wednesday's Walks (on Thursday)

Meetings, Walk Into Winter, Walk the Walk

from Jack Welch

THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER
Friends of the Rio Meeting
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:00 PM
Presentation by Kimberly Sharp and discussions about the future
of the Rio de Flag. Is it a sewer as some like to describe it or
is it a viable and very valuable greenway through Flagstaff that
needs our attention. Attend the meeting for more details.
I know I'll be there!

FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER - Please note the start location!
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot/Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking. We'll be outside if the weather is good and inside theMall
if the weather is bad.

SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Walk The Walk
Picture Canyon
Start Location: El Paso Road (Off Old East Route 66 1/4 mile past the new Home Depo Store
Park on the right (east) side of the paved road between the Wildcat Waste Water Treatment Plant and the
El Paso Gas Company
Time: 3:00 PM
About 4 total miles of walking into this interesting and historical site. Expect to see some ducks as well as Flagstaff's only water fall, glyphs, ruin...............

SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Walk The Walk
Airport FUTS - East/West
Start Location: Airport Parking Lot furthest from the Terminal
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking on a new section of the FUTS

TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhoods

FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max/Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
We'll walk outside if the weather is good and inside the Mall if the weather is bad.

Snow won't stop us!

PLEASE READ!

NOTE THE CHANGE BEING MADE
Walk the Walk, Walk into Fall, Haunted Halloween Walk, Walk into Winter (!)

from Jack Welch

Our Walk Into Winter start location for Friday 6 November WILL NOT BE Kiwanis Park across from the NAU dome.

For the Month of November our Friday walks will all start from the Office Max Parking Lot (Flagstaff Mall)at 9:00 AM. We will walk outside if we can but if the weather is bad we can walk inside the Flagstaff Mall.
Everybody Welcome! Please do bring a friend!

Thanks to all who have accepted the Aerobic Winter Challenge

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER
Walk Into Fall
Start Location: Peaks Ranger Station
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking

SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER Trick or Treat Walk
Walk The Walk
Flagstaff's Haunted Places
Start Location: Downtown Visitor Center
Time: 3:00 PM
The city has been running a series of "Haunted Tour Walks" and we; lll use their
brochure BUT our walk will be mostly on the South Side of the tracks because
they forgot to cover some really scary locations there. We'll visit the Andy Devine House - the old sidekick movie star. Kingman, AZ claims Andy but his ghost resides in Flagstaff. A most famous ghost horse roamed with the Headless Horseman through New England. A phantom Moqui Stage Coach to the Grand Canyon is pulled daily out of a southside stable by a set of four ghost horses. An old wall drawing "bleeds" through covering paint on a wall of the old ball court near the Tourist Home.
Bring your own south side of the tracks ghost stories.
After our tour don't forget to visit the downtown Halloween activities at Heritage Square!

SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER
Walk The Walk
New Mural Tour
Start Location: City Hall Parking Lot
West side of the City Hall across from the Library
Time: 3:00 PM
About 3 total miles of walking as we visit two of the latest murals produced in Flagstaff.
The one on W Summit Ave is located at the top of a very good hill

TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Location; Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Walk Into Winter
Start Location: Office Max Parking Lot/Flagstaff Mall
Time: 9:00 AM
We'll walk outside (3 total miles) if possible but we can always go inside the Flagstaff Mall and walk if the weather is too bad.