For February we will be reading Glass Castle and meeting at The Lantern in Mahopac. Note that google maps and meetup gives the wrong directions so see the directions below. Glass Castle ?- A Memoir - Jeanette Walls Starred Review. Freelance writer Walls doesn't pull her punches. She opens her memoir by describing looking out the window of her taxi, wondering if she's "overdressed for the evening" and spotting her mother on the sidewalk, "rooting through a Dumpster." Walls's parents?-just two of the unforgettable characters in this excellent, unusual book?-were a matched pair of eccentrics, and raising four children didn't conventionalize either of them. Her father was a self-taught man, a would-be inventor who could stay longer at a poker table than at most jobs and had "a little bit of a drinking situation," as her mother put it. With a fantastic storytelling knack, Walls describes her artist mom's great gift for rationalizing. Apartment walls so thin they heard all their neighbors? What a bonus?-they'd "pick up a little Spanish without even studying." Why feed their pets? They'd be helping them "by not allowing them to become dependent." While Walls's father's version of Christmas presents?-walking each child into the Arizona desert at night and letting each one claim a star?-was delightful, he wasn't so dear when he stole the kids' hard-earned savings to go on a bender. The Walls children learned to support themselves, eating out of trashcans at school or painting their skin so the holes in their pants didn't show. Buck-toothed Jeannette even tried making her own braces when she heard what orthodontia cost. One by one, each child escaped to New York City. Still, it wasn't long before their parents appeared on their doorsteps. "Why not?" Mom said. "Being homeless is an adventure." The Lantern Location Located on Route 6, 1/4 mile west of Croton Falls Road, across from the Mahopac Firehouse in the town of Mahopac, NY.
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Tony and I will be co-leading the hike in this beautiful park. A variety of trails will take us through the woods to brooks, waterfalls and several viewpoints at high bits along the way. Some of the hills will be steep. This hike is only for intermediate hikers who can keep a moderate pace, and have some winter hiking experience. It will be mandatory to have traction devices (micro-spikes or regular (not lite) stabilicers only) and be wearing no cotton/jeans. After the hike we will go for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Distance: ~ 6 miles (exact route TBD) Terrain: Moderate with some steep hill climbs and potential for off trail hiking. Dogs: No dogs please. Please be familiar with our RSVP policy prior to RSVP'ing to the event. This is a members only event (writing plus 1 in your RSVP does not count as signing up a guest). You must be in good physical shape to attend this hike, and be able to keep pace with the group, remember it is winter and the conditions make all hikes harder. If you are not sure of your abilities please attend an easier hike first. What to bring and wear: Bring water, Lunch/snack, hiking poles, gaitors or waterproof pants, and anything else you need to enjoy the hike. On this hike it will be mandatory to have: - Waterproof hiking boots - Traction devices ?- regular (not lite) stabilicers or microspikes only. Yaktraks/other lighter duty kinds are not enough for this hike. - No cotton or jeans. If you come without these items I will likely turn you away, so please come prepared for your safety and that of the group. After hike dinner: After the hike we will plan on going for dinner at Fiesta Mexicana, a few miles south of the park at the intersection of Route 22&312. Parking Parking is pretty limited, so please carpool if possible and park close to others. Cancellation notices: I will be monitoring the weather prior to the hike and if conditions are not good, the hike is subject to cancellation. Please make sure to check your email/site prior to leaving for the hike, cancellation notices will be sent prior to 8:45 am if required.
Let's have a romantic Valentine's day Party. We'll have a great time at Scortino's in Brewster. We'll have an Italian dinner, romantic music, dancing, and The cost will be 50.00 per person. We need a credit card or paypall payment in order to secure your spot. SCIORTINO'S RESTAURANT PREMIER CATERING 988 ROUTE 22, BREWSTER N.Y. 10509 CONTACT US mail to: SCIORTINOS@SCIORTINOSRESTAURANT.COM TELEPHONE ( 845 ) 279 - 9255 OR FAX ( 845 ) 279 - 7987 OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY THRU SUNDAY HOURS OF BUSINESS 11: 00 AM UNTIL 10:00PM
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When: Mar 20, 2010 10 PM Where: OConnors Public House in Brewster,New York Cost: Contact Venue Posted by:gritpr
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The Four Points Hotel in Eastham is centrally located at the outer leg of Cape Cod between Chatham and Provincetown. The National Seashore visitors Center is only half a mile from the hotel with guided and self-guided tours of the area.
Brewster is a historic sea captains' town located on the Cape Cod Bay side of the Cape in Barnstable County. Brewster is proud of their award winning drinking water and two nationally acclaimed 18-hole golf courses as well as a great place for horseback riding and sailing.
Enjoy a number of interesting and historical attractions including the Cape Code Museum of Natural History, the New England Fire & History Museum, the Brewster Historical Society and the Crosby Mansion.
The Cape Rep Theatre often performs at the Drummer Boy Park also known as the playground by the sea. Experience “Brewster in Bloom” which occurs in April. It offers a parade and a chowder fest as well as a flea market with arts and crafts.
