November 2025 Newsletter

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Staying Fit, Sociably

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Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 2nd. Set your clocks back on Saturday night.

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Sunday hikes start at 2:30 pm, go approx. 5 miles, last 1 1⁄2 – 2 hrs.

Tuesday hikes start at 11:30 am, go approx. 3 miles, last about 1 hour.

The SPHC walks at a moderate speed of 2.5 -3.5 mph. (17-24 min. mile)

Hikers are expected to maintain that pace. Hikes start on time. 

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Veteran’s

Thank you for your service!!

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HAPPY November BIRTHDAYS TO... 

11/3 Bev Lee, 11/7 Steve Mahnke, 11/8 Gloria Larson, 11/12 Rick Nelson, 11/14 Nancy Duffrin, 11/15 Donny Dreyer, 11/16 Kathleen Schmitt, 11/21 Patti Maher, 11/26 Shirley Lee

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Mileage leaders as of 9/22/24

Brock Herlick 248, Sharon Heaton 242, Sandy Herlick 232, Rose Nelson 227, Patty Peterson 223, Don Crawford 213, Vicky Beutel 211, Sue Crawford 208, Judy Nelson 196, Viv Fickling 191, Bernie Wildes 191, Vic Fickling 184, Shirley Lee 173, Bry Garcia 164, Rick Nelson 163, Wendy Worner 157, Jane Boyer 146, Bob Tholkes 145, Bonnie Wold 140, Bev Lee 124.

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TO SPHC HIKE LEADERS, SCHEDULERS & BOARD MEMBERS: (Past and Present)

Thank you for volunteering! We are grateful for your willingness to give your time, energy and talents to the SPHC. Your efforts contribute significantly to our continued hiking and the social events we enjoy.

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Statistics are through September...

Top 20 mileage leaders: Sharon Heaton 270, Patty Peterson 269, Brock Herlick 247, Don Crawford 239, Sue Crawford 234, Doug Carlson 230, Sandy Herlick 222, Rick Nelson 221, Bernie Wildes 217, Vicky Beutel 207, Viv Fickling 203, Vic Fickling 192, Judy Nelson 189, Rose Nelson 189, Bryana Garcia 182, Shirley Lee 182, Jane Boyer 181, Wendy Chen 164, Scott Lee 149, Bonnie Wold 134

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Total mileage with the SPHC = 5757.

That is the distance from St Paul MN to Japan going west.

Members 5632, Guests 125

 

Doug Carlson with 97 miles was the top hiker of the 3rd Quarter and also has not missed a hike since June 3rd.

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Women of the club 4004 miles, Men 1628 miles, 72 hikes completed, 5 canceled hikes.

Average Sunday hike had 23 people.

Average Tuesday hike had 19 people.

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THE SPHC 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY WILL BE...

​Tuesday, December 2nd at Jimmy’s, 3565 LaBore Rd., Vadnais Heights. (Limit of 50 people, first come, first serve) Social hour at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at 6:30. Entrees: MN Harvest Chicken stuffed with a Wild Rice Blend, Sausage and Cranberries, topped with a Creamy White Wine Sauce $32. OR Pistachio Crusted Walleye Topped with a Lemon Butter Sauce served with Wild Rice Blend $38. Dinner’s include tossed salad, baby reds, vegetable medley, coffee, rolls & butter. Make checks payable to: St Paul Hiking Club and mail to: Viv Fickling, 2254 Jennifer Ln., North St Paul, MN 55109. Reservation deadline is Monday, November 17th, include dinner choice in response. Guests are welcome. Contact: Vicky 651.335.8079

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​Quarter 3

Warmest hike was Jean Diekmann’s hike on July 27 along Trout Brook and McCarrons Lake. 92 F

Coolest hike was Wendy Chen/Elaine Lee’s hike on September 7 from the Crosby Lake Trailhead. 64 F

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Lentils are rich in polyphenols,

plant-based compounds that have both anti-inflammatory

and antioxidant properties.

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​Autumn is – An artist who uses An oak leaf on which

To paint a masterpiece.

- William Allen Ward

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