March 2010
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Mother Nature continues to mess up any plans we have for a nice winter walk.  We did succeed in doing the Philadelphia Mural Walk on Feb. 13.  Conditions were less than ideal and only 6 of us showed up.  The sidewalks were in fair condition- a few that only had a narrow path, but other areas were completely cleared.  The intersections were the worst part of the walk.  They were slushy or icy or both.  But we took our time and nobody had any serious problems.  We ended up at the Italian Marketplace at lunchtime.  We first looked in at Sarcone’s Deli thinking of a hoagie, but they didn’t have any seating.  We then found a diner one block away at 10th and Fitzwater.  They were still serving breakfast and everyone decided on breakfast.  Everything was delicious.  The diner was crowded and seemed to be popular with the locals.  We will probably try it again.

Carol Rautenstrauch and Joyce Diebert have been busy planning a 3 day bus trip.  They have scheduled a trip for September 10-12 to the Finger Lakes Region.   A flyer giving the details is enclosed with this month’s newsletter.  It seems early, but since we don’t meet in June, July and August we need to get reservations in ASAP.

The bi-annual Atlantic Region will be held in Annapolis MD on March 19 – 21.  These mini conventions are a lot of fun and a good opportunity to find out what is going on in the region. The brochure for the convention can be found by going to our club webpage (www.ava.org/clubs/libertybellwanderers) and clicking the link to Atlantic Region Schedule. On the Atlantic Region Welcome page, click on "Click Here for brochure" in the Mark Your Calendar paragraph.  If you do not have internet access give me a call and I will mail you a brochure. 

The sanction for a walk in West Chester on May 15. has been approved.  This is a town with a long history and has preserved and placed many of the old buildings on the National Register. In addition to all the historic houses and buildings the walk will include a portion of West Chester University campus, 2 parks and some newer residential areas.

I have located another area that I feel would be an interesting fall walk.  This is in Skippack.  It includes a large covered bridge replica, a veterans memorial dedicated to Gold Star Mothers, a quaint shopping area with many eating places and a paved walking trail through a nice municipal park.

Our Sunshine Lady, Runi Koestel, could use some warm thoughts and wishes to help her through her illness. Cards can be sent to her at

171 S. Founders Court, Warrington, PA 18976

President Ron Nelson 215-699-9246

1stVice President Larry Wagner 215-442-1337

Secretary Al Kilburn 215-354-1723

Treasurer Doris Simon 215-342-5140

Trip Coordinators Carol Rautenstrauch/ 215-675-9476

Joyce Deibert 215-657-2530

KSVA Delegate Eugene Maier 215-322-5759

Membership Runi Koestel 215-343-2509

Newsletter Betty Good 215-884-1135

Program Helen Missfeldt 215-646-4799

Publicity Dave Berry 215-674-9064

Sales Janet Nelson 215-699-9246

Sunshine Runi Koestel 215-343-2509

Bev Robinson 215-672-4417

Trailmaster Dave Berry 215-674-9064

Dean Fowler 215-317-3326

Youth Advisors Maureen Dunlap 215-884-2420

Carol Lavery 215-884-3334

Betty Good, Editor: e-mail: bjg42@verizon.net

LBW Website – www.ava.org/clubs/libertybellwanderers

Atlantic Region – www.ava.org/clubs/reg_atlantic (a line between the g & a)

Details have been finalized for our trip to the Finger Lakes in September and the Registration Form is included with this newsletter. Here are the costs:

$230.00 per person (double) $190.00 per person (triple)

$175.00 per person (quad) $340.00 per person (single)

Price includes round trip transportation via deluxe motor coach, bus driver tip and snacks en route, hotel accommodations for two nights at the Hampton Inn, two breakfasts and 3 walks.

We’ll be walking in Cooperstown, and have an opportunity to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. Our Saturday walk will be at Watkins Glen, a level 3 rated walk because of the 800+ steps to the top. There will be a visit to a winery, possibly two, and the opportunity to visit the Corning Museum of Glass. Our third walk will be in Ithaca (where we’ll stay during our trip), through the Cornell University campus.

We expect this trip to sell out quickly. Send your registration form and $50.00 deposit per person now to reserve a seat on the bus and room at the hotel. (We only have 25 rooms available to us.) If you have any questions, call Carol at 215-675-9476 or Joyce at 215-657-2530.

CLICK HERE for Registration Form

3 Chicken Parmesan Sirloin Beef Tips & Mushrooms

10 BBQ Spare Ribs Lasagna

17 Chicken Schnitzel Corn Beef & Cabbage

24 Fried Chicken Pot Roast

31 Meat Loaf Tilapia Fish

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