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On Saturday’s Hill Hike Jim Ware led those hiking to the top, on a trek to find all six new benches which the Villages recently installed on our Hill. Accompanying Jim were Gigi, Joan, Lisa and Gordon.

Those benches are located as follows:
– intersection of Oak and Richter (signpost 26),
– intersection of Skyway and Upper Meadow (signpost 19),
– near the top of Meadow at signpost 45,
– at the upper intersection of Meadow and Thistle (signpost 44),
– on Meadow about halfway between signposts 42 and 44,
– at the intersection of Bay and Richter (signpost 25).

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The Hiking Club held a very successful Trail Maintenance Day. The focus was on five areas: Eucalyptus Grove Picnic Area, Bobcat Trail, Upper Bay, Boundary up to the mailbox, and The Switchbacks down from the mailbox. The social committee had lunch and drinks for the end of the workday.

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Sixteen hikers met to start the Hill Hike, with seven making it to the top. Those seven are (L to R) Gordon, Monona, Joan, Gigi, Marisue and Jim, with Kris behind the camera.

Preparedness and First-Aid for Hiking the Villages

 Matt Kelly and Kris Carlsen

Foothill Center on Monday, April 27th at 7:00 PM

As we enjoy the natural wonders of our trails inside the Villages or take outside excursions we need to be prepared for emergencies – both in our training and the supplies we carry. Accompanying these activities are the risks of falls, sprains, strains, sore knees & ankles, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks, animal encounters and medical emergencies.

The Villages Hiking Club’s April 27^th meeting will feature a presentation on preparedness, communications and first-aid related to hiking and walking by Matt Kelly, Vice President, LIONHEART SAFETY, LLC.  Matt has 22 years of experience as a SJFD Fire Captain, Hazardous Materials Specialist, EMT and Fire Academy Liaison.  He is the son of Hiking Club member Manoli Kelly.

The program will follow a short business meeting and a break for socializing with snacks and beverages.

The meeting will be held at the Foothill Center on Monday, April 27th at 7:00 PM.  The meeting is free and all Villagers are welcome to attend.

Click on the link to get the updated hiking schedule for the next month.