May 3 - Walk Michell Canyon Nature Trail hike (Elisabeth Coats)
We will start at 10 AM at the Mitchell Canyon parking lot.
There is a fee, $5.00, so we will try to carpool.
This is a gentle walk with some small hills, but we can take it slow and smell all the flowers and turn back when we like.
Let's bring a light lunch and have a picnic out under the oaks. Rain cancels. RSVP to Elisabeth Coats 228-0883 or
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This route follows Mitchell Creek and is extremely popular in the spring and early summer when wildflowers are abundant. The route begins within an oak savanna woodland and then enters a riparian community. The shaded north exposures are alive with wildflowers in the spring. Watch for the California quail and butterflies as well. You may alter a portion of your return by following the Globe Lily Trail which offers a modest elevation gain and provides wider vistas.
* May 16 12:00 PM - Voters Meeting
May 30 Train Ride (Judy Charles)
Rescheduled from April 11 trip that was canceled by rain.
Ride in the caboose from Sunol to Niles on the historic Niles Canyon Railway.
Train departs from Sunol at 1:30 p.m. Time of trip is approximately 1/2 hour each way, round-trip approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you can't come on this new date, please let Judy Charles know, so we can open the Caboose up for someone else as it was fully booked.
JUNE (No OWLS events planned this month)
*June 13 - Reception Luncheon New Members
*June 20 - Annual Church Picnic
JULY
July 10 - A's Fireworks Game (Art Graham)
Watch the A's play the Los Angeles Angles followed by specular fireworks display.
Game starts at 6:05 p.m. Travel to Oakland Coliseum via carpool.
Let Art know if you are interested by May 2 so we can get the best tickets. Ticket cost is $25.00 .
July 17 - Western BBQ (Marianne Rountree)
"OWLS - remember to reserve the afternoon of the 17th of July for a wonderful western BBQ at the Rountree's - there is a sign-up sheet available in the Narthex."
3:00 PM at the Rountrees
Mike and Marianne Rountree will be hosting the OWLS at their Livermore ranch. BBQ. Bring your cowboy hats and boots - there are horses too
July 22 - OWLS Planning Meeting (Graham's)
7:00 PM at the Grahams
Plan for the Fall Activities. Everybody with ideas is welcome.
AUGUST
August 18 - Potluck with Bingo & White Elephant Gifts. (Coordinator to be determined)
Repeat of popular Bingo night at the Fireside Room. Potluck Dinner planned at 7:00 PM
Friday Golf Reiner Nawrath will be organizing a Friday Golf program for the Sumer months - Details to follow
