HIKE AT A SLOWER PACE WITH THE LEISURE GROUP: Hike at a slower pace with Bill Lidkea, Elsie Koop, Ron Massey, Herb Patton, Jim or Bud Walsh. Meet at the location of the Scheduled Wednesday 10.00 am hikes or the Sunday 2.00 pm Hike.

WEEKLY HIKES: Tuesday 10.00 am Meet at the Pelham rd. parking lot of Shorthills Provincial Park, Weather permitting, hike with Maria Batcules, Peter Stephani or Mike Featherstone. Could be muddy. Boots, Water. 1.5 to 2.00 Hours. Thursday 10 .00 am Meet on Glen Rd. (21st Str.) off 19th Str. Roadside parking lot where the trail crosses Glen Rd. Tuesday 7.00 pm Meet at the Grimsby Lions Pool parking lot. Walk and hike parts of the Bruce and side Trails.

Hike pacing: Slow , 3km/hr or less; Medium, 3- 4.5 km/hr; Fast over 4.5 km/hr. Terrain: Easy, Moderate, Strenuous.

Hints for Hikers: Call the leader if you are unsure of the location of the hike \\ Warm up first \\ Hike at your own risk \\ Hike at your own pace \\ Know your capabilities \\ Wear proper clothing and footwear: hiking boots are recommended \\ Evening hikers are advised to wear easily visible clothing and/or reflective strips & carry a flashlight \\ Saturday hikers are advised to carry a lunch and a sufficient supply of water.

Wednesday March 2     10 AM
Fenwick Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Lions Park on Church St. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Everett Collins (905) 892-6279

Wednesday March 2     7 PM
South St. Catharines 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the south west corner of the Regional Headquarters parking lot across from Brock. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Saturday March 5     9 AM
Grimsby to Kinsmen Park 14 Km.
Meet at Kinsmen Park (Map #4 Km 76.7)
Boots/Water/Lunch. (Medium/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader:Marion Roggeband (905) 938-8592

Saturday March 5 Alternate     10 AM AM
Merritt trail loop 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Merritt trail parking lot East of the Pen Centre for a loop hike.
Boots/Water (Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Sunday March 6     2 PM
Hartzell Rd. Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the CCAC parking lot on Hartzell Rd. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Grace Bevan (905) 684-3248

Wednesday March 9     10 AM
Merritt Trail/Huntington Square 1.5 hrs.
Meet at Erion Rd/Martindale Rd. Huntington Sq. parking lot. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Jim Rainforth (905) 563-7687

Wednesday March 9     7 PM
Merritt trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Huntington Square, Martindale and Erion Rds. St.Catharines.
Boots (Medium-Moderate)
Leader; Marianne Ruiter (905) 687-6581

Saturday March 12     9 AM
One hike today Quarry Rd to EastDell Estate Winery 9 Km Optional Pancake Breakfast ($9.95 taxes and gratuity are additional, includes $2.00 donation to the Bruce Trail Club) Then walk back to Quarry Rd. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Eibert Dykstra (905) 374-8436

Sunday March 13     2 PM
Fonthill Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the municipal building parking lot at Fonthill Plaza. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Wednesday March 16     10 AM
Merritt Trail 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Merritt Trail parking lot E. of Pen Centre. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Frank Delogu (905) 684-2090

Wednesday March 16     7 PM
Port Colborne Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the Tim Horton on Hwy 3 at the end of 140 For a walk in Port Colborne. (Medium-Easy)
Leader; Lorraine Desjardins (905) 835-8988

Saturday March 19     9 AM
Port Colborne Loop 3 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the start of the Merritt Trail Princess St. Port Colborne.
Boots/Water/Lunch (Medium/Fast-Easy)
Leader; Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Saturday March 19 Alternate     10 AM
Fonthill Loop 2 Hrs.
Meet at the Fonthill Plaza Municipal Building parking lot on Hwy 20 for a stroll with Shah.
Boots.(Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Shah Khan (905) 892-3812

Sunday March 20     2 PM
Merritt Trail/Welland EASTER HIKE 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the foot of Cross St. parking lot on Merritt Island. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Peter Skelton (905) 685-9019

Wednesday March 23     10 AM
Agape Pancake Hike ???? 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at 392 Kilman Rd. W. of EffinghAM. Stay for pancake brunch after the hike. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Mary Tennant (905) 937-0407

Wednesday March 23     7 PM
Merritt Island/Welland 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the parking lot at the foot of Cross St. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader; LaReine Foden (905) 386-6720

Saturday March 26     9 AM
Kinsmen Park to Balls Falls 12 Km.
Meet at Balls Falls parking (Map 4 Km 55.6) Vineland
Boots/water/lunch (Moderate/Fast-Strenuous)
Leader; Ann Judd (905) 468-8273

Saturday March 26 Alternate     10 AM
Balls Falls to Quarry Rd.     10 AM.7 Km.
Meet at Quarry Rd. (Map #4 Km 66)
Boots/Water (Medium-Strenuous)
Leader; Maria Batcules (905) 688-3139

Sunday March 27     2 PM
Decew Bird Hike 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Decew House on Decew Rd. Bring treats for birds. (Medium-Moderate)
Leader: Fred Azzopardi (905) 735-2345

Wednesday March 30     10 AM
Welland Canal 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at Rose City Seniors Centre parking lot on Lincoln St. (Medium-Easy)
Leader: Edie Basaraba (905) 892-6564

Wednesday March 30     7 PM
Port Dalhousie Loop 1.5 Hrs.
Meet at the waterfront parking lot near the Carrousal Port Dalhouse. (Fast-Easy)
Leader; Carol Disher (905) 684-2851