November 2023 Newsletter
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.
George Hunkins In recognition and sincere appreciation of 50 loyal and dedicated years with the St Paul Hiking Club and his invaluable duty of service in WWII, the Board of Directors is proud to extend to him an Honorary Lifetime Membership in the ST PAUL HIKING CLUB.
Congratulations George!
TO SPHC Volunteers: (past and present)
At this time of year we are called to count our blessings, and you are certainly one of them. Not one of you is taken for granted, the time you give, your dedication to the SPHC are accepted with much gratitude. Everyone’s contributions are valued and a huge part of why our club is still going strong. We wouldn’t be where we are without you. Looking forward to fun and fantastic hiking next year.
Happy Thanksgiving SPHC!
OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY WILL BE...
Tuesday, December 5th at Joseph’s Grill, 140 S Wabasha St. (at Plato Blvd) Social hour begins at 5:30 pm, followed by a buffet at 6:30. Entrees selected: Beef Kabobs and Campers Walleye with salad, rolls & coffee. Bring desserts to share. Cost is $23. per person, including tax, tip and gratuity. Make checks payable to: St Paul Hiking Club and mail to: Viv Fickling, 2254 Jennifer Ln., North St Paul, MN 55109. Reservation deadline is November 20th. We will be collecting hats, mittens & scarves for the Salvation Army. Spouses & Guests welcome. Contact: Sharon Heaton: 651.207.5926
SCORPIO 10/23 – 11/21
They are mysterious, alluring and INTENSE. Scorpio’s are not fickle – they can keep a secret, for life! Not interested in small talk. Scorpios crave true intimacy. Inviting and multi textured. Complicated.
HAPPY November BIRTHDAYS TO... 11/3 Bev Lee, Ed DeHaan, Joan Lossing, 11/7 Steve Mahnke, 11/12 Rick Nelson, 11/14 Nancy Duffrin, 11/16 Kathleen Schmitt, 11/16 Karen Land 11/21 Patti
Maher, 11/26 Shirley Lee
SPHC TOP HIKERS through September...
Sandy Herlick 228, Judy Nelson 227, Don Craw- ford 220, Sharon Heaton 218, Rose Nelson 217, Brock Herlick 213, Sue Crawford 212, Bernie Wildes 209, Wendy Worner 207, Rick Nelson 195, Patty Peterson 187, Vicky Beutel 186, Vic Fickling 180, Viv Fickling 180, Bob Tholkes 139, Jane Boyer 126, Bev Lee 111, Bonnie Wold 101, Karen Land 85, Shirley Lee 78.
TOTAL MILES HIKED THRU SEPT = 4562 (Members 4327, Guests 235)
TOP HIKERS OF 3RD QUARTER:
Judy Nelson 86, Don Crawford 80, Sandy Herlick 76, Brock Herlick 76, Vicky Beutel 75.
Average hike temperatures: January 23 F, July 80 F. 56 SPHC members have hiked so far this year.
Average Sunday hikes = 17.4 people, Average Tuesday hikes = 15.2 people.