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Manoa Falls
[photo by Richard Glick]

September 15-21, 2009
Hawaiian Adventure

RATING O: (Angeles Chapter, Orange County Sierra Singles)
See a part of Hawaii that few tourists ever get to experience. We will go on four hikes into the tropical rain forest of Oahu. View waterfalls, flowing streams, lush vegetation and magnificent scenic views and some of the islands finest snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. Occasionally we even see turtles. You will even have an opportunity to learn to surf with a world famous Waikiki Beach Boy. Includes round trip flight, 6 nights lodging and ground transportation. $1,195 with SC#/$1,250 non-member (ck payable OCSS) Reserve ASAP, no deposit necessary, just get your name on the list. Total amount due by July 10. Limit 25. Contact Ldr: Richard Glick, 949-859-0255, rmglick@cox.net, http://members.cox.net/rmglick/hawaii.htm Subject: Hawaii 09.

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September 25-27, 2009
Catalina Island 3 days in Camp Paradise

Organization: Angeles Chapter 20s & 30s Singles Section
Sponsoring Section: 20s & 30s Singles Section
Start Date/Time: 09/25/2009 07:00 AM
Reservation Required: Yes
End Date/Time: 09/27/2009 06:00 PM
Reservation Deadline: 08/01/2009
Activity Type: Lodge Trip
Space: 150 (min) | 250 (max)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Fee: $225 (SC) | $250 (Non SC)
Location: Catalina Island - Camp Emerald Bay Catalina Island, CA
Coordinator(s): Ron Domash Trent Nguyen Regan Lau Annette Tamraz
Meeting Point: Marina Del Rey and Long Beach

Description: This is a one-of-a-kind 3-day-weekend! A fantastic adventure in paradise awaits you twenty-six miles across the ocean at Camp Emerald Bay in the northern end of Catalina Island. You will be surrounded by beautiful beaches, crystal blue water, and spectacular views for three spectacular days. Your amazing weekend will include snorkeling, swimming, hiking, kayaking, dancing, dance lessons, sunbathing, fun games, consuming sumptuous meals, optional Scuba Diving (non-Sierra Club event),social activities and just relaxing in your own personal style.

You don’t have to be the camper type to enjoy this trip, you can either stay in the pre-assembled platform tents with or share cabins with friends; no sleeping on the hard ground on this trip. There are plenty of hot showers and other amenities to make your weekend comfortable and relaxing. You will be savoring delicious gourmet faire throughout the weekend prepared by an experienced catering staff. The evening activities start with a happy hour followed by dinner and then the dinning room magically turns into a dance floor with a live DJ with a variety of all styles of music and perhaps a disco ball! We plan on having some dance lessons again this year. If dancing isn’t in your groove; no worries – many choose enjoy the campfire and sing the oldies – last year there were 6 guitar players that kept the chords flowing. Or just kickback on the wooden pier; gaze at the bright stars and stare at the moonlight silhouetting off the glistening ocean. It’s all good.

Your days will be spent playing in the sun and socializing with the rest of your adventure-mates. Last year 270 participants went on this trip and believe it or not you will have the chance to meet and interact with all the participants that go this year!! Although, it sounds like a lot of people, the camp is absolutely huge; and even with the large number of participants solitude if desired can also be achieved.

Before you board your boat from either Long Beach or Marina Del Rey on Friday morning, you will be given a bracelet with your team colors on it and throughout the weekend you will be given the option to participate in a variety of team activities and social games. The spirit of the games is fun more than competitive. This is a great way to meet many new friends who share the same love of the outdoors as you do. So be ready for some relay races (no athletic ability needed), kayak races, limbo contest and….well we can’t tell you everything -- you will just have to sign up for this trip and see for yourself.

Trip fee includes: Round trip Catalina boat transportation, camp & landing fees for two nights, platform tent w/bed and mattress or wood cabins w/electric lights/outlets, hot showers, flush toilets, campfires, kayaks, dancing, dance lessons, many leader led hikes/activities, optional competitive events, catered meals from Friday afternoon to Sunday lunch and a great time.

Trip Fee for Sierra Club Member

• Price with platform tent accommodation - $225
• Price with cabin upgrade - $245

Trip Fee for Non-Sierra Club Member

• Price with platform tent accommodation - $250
• Price with cabin upgrade - $270

For first time new member applicants, a one-year Sierra Club membership can be purchased for $25 prior to the trip allowing you to benefit from the Member price. You will receive the discounted price and a free gift.

To sign up for this trip go to sc2030singles.org. After you have made your payment, you will be provided a link to sign up for either the Marina Del Rey Boat or the Long Beach Boat. For reservation questions email Annette Tamraz at ANNETTETAM@aol.com and general inquiries to Ron Domash at rdomash@yahoo.com. All trip information will be transmitted to participants via email and may be available on the website as the trip date approaches.

This trip will sell out; so don’t wait too long to sign up.

CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel 60 or more days prior to start date and receive a full refund. Cancellation 14-59 days prior to trip start date, you will receive 50% refund. 0-13 days or missed boat, no refund will be given. All exceptions to this policy shall be reviewed by Trip Organizer/Leader Ron Domash after the completion of the trip.

Sunday Aug 9, 2009 7:30am
Wild Whitewater Rafting on a California Classic: Lower Kern River

Are you ready for 1 day packed with fun, camaraderie and adventure? Join us for a full day packed with guided Class IV rafting fun on the Big Water run of the lower Kern River! We will meet with the outfitter in Kernville on Sunday to raft all day on the wild and joyous lower Kern River. ‘The river runs away headlong through a series of galloping rapids of ever-escalating intensity. In one place the canyon is completely choked with boulders and the rafts must be portaged around. As the homestretch draws near, the sinewy Kern explodes into gnashing, foam-filled eruptions of whitewater’.12 miles of excitement on Class III and class IV rapids! Delight in delicious lunch prepared by our guides (included in price). Return to LA Sunday evening. Or you may choose to extend your stay to enjoy the neighboring Kern area at your leisure.

CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

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