Sporting Activities
Dave Nelsen
Payment Options for All Events (unless otherwise noted):1. Online Registration with Credit Card payment;
2. In person with completed Event Coupon and credit card or check;
3. By mail, send completed Event Coupon with check to Event Leader.
Weekly Bike Rides
Arrive by 1:30 p.m. each week and be ready to ride by 1:45.
July 5 – Steny's Northshore to Estabrook Park
Meet in the parking lot at Steny's North Shore (5616 W Donges Bay Road, Mequon). Please note this is the Mequon location, not the Walkers Point establishment. Our ride will head south on the Ozaukee Interurban Trail to Estabrook Park. This is a paved bike trail. A loop will be taken through the scenic Brown Deer Park enroute. Round trip is 16 to 20 miles based on how the group is feeling and conditions.
There are restrooms at the Estabrook Beer Garden and at Brown Deer Park clubhouse. Following the ride, dinner will be at Steny's, where we should be able to see the newly added ice rink facility. Ride Leader: Dave Nelsen, (414) 350-1433.
July 12 – Ozaukee Interurban Trail from Mequon to Cedarburg and back
Meet at the north end of the parking lot at Steny's North Shore, 5616 W. Donges Bay Road, Mequon (used to be Libby Montana). The ride will run north to Cedarburg, covering 16 miles on paved paths with some gentle hills.Meet afterward at Steny's North Shore, 5616 W. Donges Bay Road, Mequon. Ride Leader: Diane Schmitt, (414) 690-4689, dschmitt04301952@gmail.com Sweep: Donna Hoffman
July 19 – No local ride due to out-of-town ride July 16–19 in Elgin, IL
July 26 – Kenosha to Winthrop and back along Lake Michigan
Meet at the Southport Marina, 5707 Third Ave., Kenosha; once you enter the parking area, turn left (north) and park. (The lot on the right (south) is for boat owners.) There is a bathroom near the parking area. We will ride to Winthrop Harbor Marina in Illinois, our turnaround point. It has bathrooms, a beer garden, and often music on Sunday afternoons. Round trip is 20 miles on a variety of surfaces, including asphalt, sidewalks and a little gravel. This is not a bike path but a mostly flat bike route using lightly traveled roads and sidewalks; road bikes are fine for this ride.
Afterward, you will have the option of meeting at Waterfront Warehouse, 3322 Sheridan Road in Kenosha, a short drive from the marina. They can issue separate checks. Ride leaders: Dorothy Nolan, (847) 445-2481, and Greg Kressin.
Weekend trip in Elgin, Il
July 16–19
Get ready for an exciting summer getaway! Our weekend trip to Elgin, IL, from July 16 to 19 is shaping up to be a fantastic adventure. We will stay at the Holiday Inn and Suites Chicago Northwest – Elgin (495 Airport Road), located just blocks from the beautiful bike trails Joyce recommended.Trip Highlights
Group Bike Rides: Explore the scenic local trails with the group, or feel free to head out on your own.
Social Gatherings: We’ll kick things off with our traditional afternoon get-together on Thursday, July 16. Please bring a snack or dish to share.
Saturday Dinner: Join the group for a festive dinner July 18.
- Daily Breakfast: The hotel provides breakfast daily for two people per room.Booking Details:
Cost: The total for three nights is $444.60 per room (including 14% tax).
- Room Options: 10 rooms are currently reserved, featuring a king or double queen beds.
- Action Required: Please reserve your own room through the link on Wild Apricot. If you choose to call the hotel directly, be sure to mention you are with the Vagabonds to secure our discounted rate.
- Deadline: Any unused rooms in our block will be released July 2, so don’t wait to book! Once you have confirmed your reservation, please let Diane know so she can add you to our trip email and text lists.Contact Diane Schmitt, dschmitt04301952@gmail.com or (414) 690-4689.
Midweek one–hour walks
Our one-hour walks are every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon at parks and other locations. Meet at 10:50 a.m. Lunch afterward is optional.
July 2 – Sanctuary Woods in Wauwatosa
The Sanctuary is located at 87th Street and Watertown Road (across the street from Froedtert Hospital’s main entrance). At 87th Street, turn north (past Wisconsin Athletic Club and City Market) and go to the end.
July 9 – Southern area of Fox River Park and boardwalk in Waukesha
Southern area of Fox River Park and boardwalk in Waukesha. From Sunset Drive, turn north onto Sentry Drive (go about four blocks by the railroad tracks), and look for a large building on the left with a gold-colored top), 885 Sentry Drive. We will park on the street and walk west to Sunset Drive and return to Sentry Drive.
July 16 – McCarty Park in West Allis
We will gather in the parking lot at the northeast corner of 84th Street and Cleveland Avenue.
July 23 – Village Park in Elm Grove
Village Park in Elm Grove. North of Juneau Boulevard and west of Legion Drive. Park by the tennis courts in the back of the park (where the Vagabonds play Monday-night tennis).
July 30 – No walk currently planned.
If anyone has suggestions for new places, please inform organizer Sherry Dobson, (262) 498-4067. She has a couple of new ones but needs to work out details at this point.
Golf League
Fridays at Sunny Slope, June 12 – Aug. 28 (no golf July 3)
Tee times begin at 1 p.m. Call, text or email league captain Jean Dueling at (414) 321-0258 or duelingj@gmail.com.
Golf League
Wednesdays at Songbird Hills
May 27 – Aug. 19
Tee times begin at 1:30 p.m. Call or text coordinator Suzanne Wiedner at (262) 305-8444.
State park admission
Vehicle admission passes for Wisconsin state parks are now valid for 12 months from the time of purchase (rather than just the remainder of the calendar year).The fee is $28 for a vehicle with a Wisconsin license plate, with a senior rate of $13 annual, or $3 daily. To buy a pass online, go to yourpassnow.com/ParkPass/wi
Have an Idea?
If you would like to do something this spring or summer that doesn’t involve participating in a sport, please share your ideas and help make it happen with your fellow Vagabonds.
We can’t do it without you! Contact Greg Larson at 414-588-4998 HTCGreg07@gmail.com.