Greetings Hike / Bike/4x4 leaders.
You are invited to our planning meeting to schedule hiking, biking, and 4x4 outings for the next several months and welcome our newest hike leaders.
We will review dates and schedule accordingly.
Here is a list of hikes for consideration:
CV Hiking Club: Click Here and
PS Previous hikes: Click Here
New hike leaders are welcomed to attend. No commitments or actions are expected. You might consider co leading or assisting a hike.
Date: Thurs Dec 01 6 pm at members residence in Palm Springs with complimentary dinner (El Polo Loco buffet).
Meeting address will be in registration confirmation email.
If you are unable to attend, you may submit a list of your hikes and we will work to get them scheduled.
Contact VP of Outings click here with your ideas and suggestions .
Special COVID Related RequirementsThis event requires all attendees to be fully vaccinated.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Tuesday December 13
@ 6:30 PM
California Pizza Kitchen Rossmoor Center
12171 Seal Beach Blvd Seal Beach Blvd. at Rossmoor Center Drive
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Click here for Map
At this meeting we will be discussing recent past events and planned activities for the next few months! Oh yeah, you have the option of eating too! Hungry? YUMMY! Vegan Options Available!
Suggested schedule will be:
1. 6:30 PM All members & Core Group arrive by 6:30 and either pre-order your food or order while on site. Introductions, eat, socialize, toss around ideas/suggestions and make merry! Each person is responsible for their own food and beverage ordering and payment.
2. 7:15 PM. Core Group will begin their meeting per the agenda along with the general meeting where the various trip leaders will have a chance to highlight their recent and upcoming trips, and answer any questions. We will continue to focus on planning for the remainder of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023.
Any and all members are allowed and encouraged to attend and participate! (Please be aware that only Core Group Members are allowed to vote during the Core Group meeting.).
3. Meeting will adjourn upon completion of agenda!
SPECIAL COVID RELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Participants agree to abide by the following as a condition of registering for this event: 1 - Follow Federal, State, and Local COVID guidelines as well as the directions of the event leader. 2 - Do not attend if feeling ill or have any symptoms of COVID. 3 - Contact the event leader if you test positive for COVID within 14 days of the event.
The Great Outdoors San Diego (GOSD) Core Group meets every month on the 1st Wednesday of the month to conduct GOSD business and share a meal together. Members and interested others are welcome to join. If you'll be joining us, please RSVP so we can send you the Zoom link.
Location: Via ZOOM (contact Tyler Roosden for more information)
Time: 4:00pm to 5:30pm PST
Parking: In cyberspace.
Contact: Tyler Roosden (651.497.1611)
Great Outdoors/Prime Timers Christmas Party and Potluck
Saturday, December 17th
Please join us at Claude’s beautiful home on the Mesa: 2:00pm for drinks, including Claude’s special leaded and unleaded Egg Nog, appetizers, holiday music as we help Claude put trimmings on his tree! Dinner will be served at 5:00pm. Prime Timers will be providing a Turkey or two, and Great Outdoors will provide a spiral sliced ham. Please bring side dish.
RSVP at 805-966-5660, (Claude's phone number) and confirm what side dish you want to bring so we have a variety of wonderful holiday treats!
After dinner, we will have our infamous White Elephant gift exchange. House rules. Bring that special gift you've always wanted to be remembered by (max. $20 value).
Bring in the season with warmth, love and holiday spirit with
Your friends of
Great Outdoors
Holiday Party 2022!
Great Outdoors OC/LB
is going to make this Holiday Party a Sunday Fun Day!
Sunday December 18 @ 2:30 PM
Portuguese Bend Distillery!
300 The Promenade North
Long Beach, CA
Directions - click on the link below:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Portuguese+Bend+Distilling/@33.775741,-118.1974491,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dd3117c6a0ae2f:0x2b03f093675307c8!8m2!3d33.7707423!4d-118.1903252
You are cordially invited to the
Great Outdoors OC/LB Chapter
Holiday Party!
Come and enjoy an afternoon of cheer as we make merry!
Cocktails & Drinks: 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Seated for the Culinary Experience: 3:15 PM
Portuguese Bend pays homage to classic cocktails and dishes made with local ingredients and inspired by early American cuisine. We’ve studied menus around the country to culminate a menu that inspires our team and pleases our customers, with a lot of love and hint of nostalgia.
We’re giving our neighborhood what they want - cleverly crafted cocktails, tasty dishes and a refined dining experience where all are welcome.
A special selection of menu options are being developed for this occasion. There will be a vegan option for those so inclined.
Did we mention there will be a DJ too!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
So let's get dressed up in our gay apparel and gather to celebrate goodness and cheer during this holiday season!
Fees for this event:
$20.00 for Great Outdoor members.
$35.00 for guests of Great Outdoor members.
To register a guest: Log in to register yourself as a member and then you will be able to add a guest at that time.
Please note alcoholic or bar beverages are available for an extra charge which will be ordered and paid for by the member.
We request you register as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate number of the attendees.
Unfortunately if you have to cancel, we will be unable to refund your fee.
We will have an indoor dining area, bar area and the outside patio too!
Menu: Includes Soft Drinks, Teas, Water.
Appetizer- Served Family Style
Coconut Onion Rings
Assorted Hummus & Pita
Nashville Chicken Strips
Entrée-Choice of:
Penne Rigate a la Vodka Pasta
Nashville Chicken Mac & Cheese
Coconut Curry Salmon
Piri Piri Chicken
Vegan Ragu & Toasted Polenta
Dessert- Great Outdoors Holiday Cake
Hungry yet?
Contact: Lance Whitmier
President-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org
Register now and join the gayety!
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The GOPS Monthly Core Group Meeting is being held as an on-line meeting of the Core Group Members, and is available to the public. The meeting will start at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. GOPS Core Group Members should register to attend the meeting.
GOPS Members can attend by registering for the meeting. For best results, plan to use a computer or tablet equipped with a camera and microphone. Information on how to enter the Zoom meeting will be provided to registrants in their Confirmation and Reminder emails.
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