WOW - next weekend sounds great! I really wish I could go - if you were just a bit closer I'd drive up for the day! Sounds like there will be a great turnout - can't wait to hear about it. Girl.... we DID meet. hahah.... I was in Medford last Oct. with the group of Alopecia peeps! We didn't get much chance to talk personally.. .but I was there. And I remember your two beautiful daughters- how are they doing?
Clarification - when people are at the bottom of the hill after bearing right - drive PAST the boat launch area to the large parking lot and park at the far end, close to woods / bathroom building.
You can put up signs or string banners between trees if you have them so everyone knows where home base is
The grills, picnic tables, etc. are on a first come, first serve basis. People need to bring their own charchoal/utensils/etc. OR their own hibachi-style grills.
The upper beach has the grills/tables within 50 feet of the beach, plus the water is warmer than the lower beach, so that is my recommendation. If you can arrange for a few people to be at the park right at 8am on the 17th, we can attempt to secure a few grills and tables for the others, but I can't guarantee we can hold them. If it's a hot day, the people flood in early.
Directions are simple once entering the park - after paying the $5 entrance fee - bear to the right at the split and follow the road down the hill. Park at the far end of the lot which will be on the right. The grilling area is in the woods which abut the life-guarded beach.
FYI - for those parents bringing little ones - the life guards are sticklers for safety - no water wings, or other unapproved flotation devices are allowed in the water, even if the parents are right next to the kids.
From this 'central' location, people can wander all over, rent boats, walk over the dam to the lower back and swim there, etc.
Dotty, I just saw your post about Hopkinton State Park. It is near me and a very nice park with an upper and lower beach. Not sure how clean the water is too swim, but many people I know love it there. We walk the dog there when the park is closed for summer. I think you can call the park and reserve a spot. There are these disposable grill tins you can buy. We have 2 left from last summer that I am sure we can donate if we come. I don't think we'd need much more then that. We see them at Shaw's. Let me know if I can do anything to help. I also suggest that people come by 9:30-10am b/c when parking fills up the park closes.
Dotty, your poem "THIS "THING" CALLED ALOPECIA" is amazing! It brought me to tears!
I am looking into joining you in July. We usually are at the Cape at that time, hopefully it will work out.
We are doing a fundraiser (day still in the air, Sunday, Sept. 19th...maybe) for CAP in Sturbridge. I will get you the details once it is finalized. There was an article about Owen and the fundraiser in the Southbridge Evening News. Are you on Facebook? If you are, look up "Nancy Grimes O'Brien" I have a link to it on there.
Hope to meet you soon! Nancy
I am always happy to help Dotty!! As soon as you have the details I will send it out to the families. I think even though there will be lots of bald heads a marker in the park will help everyone easily find the direction of the group once you pick the target area.
Dotty, I love that idea...I have bubbles and outdoor games I can bring. We can also ask people to bring some dessert to share, like cookies, fruit if you/they want. The kids can feed the ducks and there are concessions around for ice-cream etc and families can park under the commons or take the T right there. If I am not in Fl we will be there. The only problem I see is people finding the group and you would need balloons or something to so people can find the area. Let me know what you decide and the details and I will send it out. I am having a Family Day at the Southwick Zoo on June 26th. The group rate is $8.50. If you would like to come and bring the little ones feel free to join us.
Hi Dotty,
How are you? Please let me know what you have planned for July. Our group is growing and I would love to get some families to go. BTW, I deactivated my FB account.
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WOW - next weekend sounds great! I really wish I could go - if you were just a bit closer I'd drive up for the day! Sounds like there will be a great turnout - can't wait to hear about it. Girl.... we DID meet. hahah.... I was in Medford last Oct. with the group of Alopecia peeps! We didn't get much chance to talk personally.. .but I was there. And I remember your two beautiful daughters- how are they doing?
hope you are having a good evening!
Heather
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http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/hpsp.htm
You can put up signs or string banners between trees if you have them so everyone knows where home base is
The upper beach has the grills/tables within 50 feet of the beach, plus the water is warmer than the lower beach, so that is my recommendation. If you can arrange for a few people to be at the park right at 8am on the 17th, we can attempt to secure a few grills and tables for the others, but I can't guarantee we can hold them. If it's a hot day, the people flood in early.
Directions are simple once entering the park - after paying the $5 entrance fee - bear to the right at the split and follow the road down the hill. Park at the far end of the lot which will be on the right. The grilling area is in the woods which abut the life-guarded beach.
FYI - for those parents bringing little ones - the life guards are sticklers for safety - no water wings, or other unapproved flotation devices are allowed in the water, even if the parents are right next to the kids.
From this 'central' location, people can wander all over, rent boats, walk over the dam to the lower back and swim there, etc.
This probably more info than you wanted :)
Let me know if you need anything else.
Hugz!!!
Jeff
I am looking into joining you in July. We usually are at the Cape at that time, hopefully it will work out.
We are doing a fundraiser (day still in the air, Sunday, Sept. 19th...maybe) for CAP in Sturbridge. I will get you the details once it is finalized. There was an article about Owen and the fundraiser in the Southbridge Evening News. Are you on Facebook? If you are, look up "Nancy Grimes O'Brien" I have a link to it on there.
Hope to meet you soon! Nancy
How are you? Please let me know what you have planned for July. Our group is growing and I would love to get some families to go. BTW, I deactivated my FB account.
Cindy
Jeff
Thank you for welcoming me and making me your friend :)
I hope you are fine,
Josef
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