Hike. Groton State Forest Annual Wildflower Hike. See what’s in bloom and enjoy a spring hike from New Discovery about 5-6 miles. Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact leader: Steve Bailey for meeting time and place. stevecbailey@gmail.com 609 424 9238

Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet.

Please register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com

Session 4, May 28, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Applying Simple Solutions to Basic Bike Problems” Do your brakes rub or squeal? Is your shifting sluggish or do your gears slip? Do you get frequent flat tires? Do you hear clicking or clunking sounds when you ride? This session will show you how to diagnose common bicycle problems and teach you what to do about them. An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.

Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet.

Please register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com

Session 5, June 4, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Taking the Mystery Out of Shifting” How do you know when to shift? What are some tips for biking uphill and downhill? What is a derailleur and how does it work? Why is it important to lubricate a chain and how do you do it? This session will address all of these questions and more. An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.

Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet.

Please register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com

Session 6, June 11, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Is an E-Bike Right for You?” E-bikes come in many varieties. Some factors to consider before purchasing one include: price, weight, type of frame, amount of power, fit, availability and requirements for transport. Find out the pros and cons of various makes and models as you consider which may be most appropriate for you. An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom. The bike ride will be suitable for both e-bikes and non.

Rescheduled from June 9 due to weather. Hike. Groton State Forest. Easy/Moderate. 3.8 miles. Hike to Owl's Head Mountain in Groton State Forest. Nice hike to a beautiful view. There are a few other trail options if the group wants to extend the hike some.  Contact leader Missy Ethridge (315-558-0765) or ede521@yahoo.com for meeting time and place.

Kayak or canoe with us on the Waterbury Reservoir.  We will be launching from the northern end of the reservoir, reached via Moscow Road and Cotton Brook Road.  We will go for 3-4 miles, depending on conditions and participants.  Contact Leaders: Steve and Heather Bailey,
802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.