Upcoming Special Events
Each year, the Fun, Fit & Over Fifty Club sponsors many special events that take place locally, in the Northwest, and around the world. We place newly-identified trips on the Weekly Update a couple of times and then transfer the information here. We keep that information posted here until the event happens.
2023 Events
RV Trips
As you are making reservations, please contact the trip leader so they know who is planning to attend and can coordinate with the RV Park if there are any questions by the RV park.
You don’t have to have an RV to have fun with the RV/Camping group! Although, we stay in state and city parks and RV resorts/campgrounds, most events are in places where members without RV's can stay in cabins, hotels/motels or B&B's. We have several couples and individuals who take advantage of the fun by staying close by the park in other accommodations. If you like walking, hiking, bicycling, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and group tours of interesting places in the area, come join us.
As you are making reservations, please contact the trip leader so they know who is planning to attend and can coordinate with the RV Park if there are any questions by the RV park.
You don’t have to have an RV to have fun with the RV/Camping group! Although, we stay in state and city parks and RV resorts/campgrounds, most events are in places where members without RV's can stay in cabins, hotels/motels or B&B's. We have several couples and individuals who take advantage of the fun by staying close by the park in other accommodations. If you like walking, hiking, bicycling, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and group tours of interesting places in the area, come join us.
June 12-16, Bend/Sisters Garden RV Park, Sisters, OR http://www.bendsistersgardenrv.com
Hosted by Ray and Susan Williams maxwilliams@aol.com
The RV resort offers a pool and patio area for group visiting and roomy RV sites. There is a fishing pond (fly fishing
only, catch and release). There is a para fitness course and a dog walking area. Activities include on road and off-road
biking, numerous hiking trails on the Sisters Community Trail System. There are shops and galleries in Sisters and the
High Desert Museum in Bend. There are cabins and cottages available for those who don’t have an RV. Please call 541-
549-3021 and ask for Julie. She is holding sites for our group until the last week in October so reserve your site soon.
Hosted by Ray and Susan Williams maxwilliams@aol.com
The RV resort offers a pool and patio area for group visiting and roomy RV sites. There is a fishing pond (fly fishing
only, catch and release). There is a para fitness course and a dog walking area. Activities include on road and off-road
biking, numerous hiking trails on the Sisters Community Trail System. There are shops and galleries in Sisters and the
High Desert Museum in Bend. There are cabins and cottages available for those who don’t have an RV. Please call 541-
549-3021 and ask for Julie. She is holding sites for our group until the last week in October so reserve your site soon.
July 10-14, Lake Wenatchee State Park, near Leavenworth, WA https://www.parks.wa.gov/535/Lake-Wenatchee Hosted
by Teri Warner teriannwarner@gmail.com and Linda Munsen leomunson@msn.com
Lake Wenatchee State Park is located near Leavenworth at an altitude of almost 2,000 feet. So were hoping we
get out of the Tri Cities heat on this trip. There is kayaking and canoeing on the lake. Eight miles of hiking trails
and 7 miles of biking trails. Horseback riding is also available. Reservations can be made online or by calling
the park. We are hoping to get our group in the north campground. Specifically, sites 104-113 or 184-194.
The is water and electricity and a dump station located in the park. Reservations can be made beginning March
10 th 2023. The park fills up quickly so you might want to mark your calendars to remind yourself to reserve
your site.
by Teri Warner teriannwarner@gmail.com and Linda Munsen leomunson@msn.com
Lake Wenatchee State Park is located near Leavenworth at an altitude of almost 2,000 feet. So were hoping we
get out of the Tri Cities heat on this trip. There is kayaking and canoeing on the lake. Eight miles of hiking trails
and 7 miles of biking trails. Horseback riding is also available. Reservations can be made online or by calling
the park. We are hoping to get our group in the north campground. Specifically, sites 104-113 or 184-194.
The is water and electricity and a dump station located in the park. Reservations can be made beginning March
10 th 2023. The park fills up quickly so you might want to mark your calendars to remind yourself to reserve
your site.
August 14-17, Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground, Naches, WA https://squawrockrvresortandcampground.com/
Hosted by Fred and Polly Parton fred.parton@gmail.com
The RV resort is located on the Naches River. Activities include walking or hiking to Boulder Cave for a little cave
exploring. The Naches Peak Trail is nearby and part of the Pacific Crest Trail. It offers great walking/hiking. Bumping
Lake is close by and offers fishing (bring your license). Mt. Rainier National Park is 40 miles from the park. It’s an easy
drive with great views along the way. This is a 4 day trip, Monday – Thursday. Reservations may be made now by
calling the park at 509-658-2800 and asking for Erin. She is holding several sites for us until the end of October. There
are cabin rentals available for those who don’t have an RV.
Hosted by Fred and Polly Parton fred.parton@gmail.com
The RV resort is located on the Naches River. Activities include walking or hiking to Boulder Cave for a little cave
exploring. The Naches Peak Trail is nearby and part of the Pacific Crest Trail. It offers great walking/hiking. Bumping
Lake is close by and offers fishing (bring your license). Mt. Rainier National Park is 40 miles from the park. It’s an easy
drive with great views along the way. This is a 4 day trip, Monday – Thursday. Reservations may be made now by
calling the park at 509-658-2800 and asking for Erin. She is holding several sites for us until the end of October. There
are cabin rentals available for those who don’t have an RV.
September 11-16, Lake Wallowa State Park, Joseph, OR https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=20
Hosted by Bill and Mary Kay Edwards edwardsend@gmail.com
Camping at Lake Wallowa is almost an FFOFC tradition just like Sisters, OR. You can rent kayaks, paddleboards or
canoes to take out on Lake Wallowa. You can take the Wallowa Lake Tram to Mt. Howard and hike the mountain and
enjoy a delicious lunch at the Summit Grill restaurant. You can go on the Joseph Branch Railway Cycling trip from
Joseph to Enterprise and back or visit Joseph and visit on the wonderful stores. Reservations can be made starting on
March 11, 2023. The campground fills up fast so mark you calendars to call on the 11 th .
Hosted by Bill and Mary Kay Edwards edwardsend@gmail.com
Camping at Lake Wallowa is almost an FFOFC tradition just like Sisters, OR. You can rent kayaks, paddleboards or
canoes to take out on Lake Wallowa. You can take the Wallowa Lake Tram to Mt. Howard and hike the mountain and
enjoy a delicious lunch at the Summit Grill restaurant. You can go on the Joseph Branch Railway Cycling trip from
Joseph to Enterprise and back or visit Joseph and visit on the wonderful stores. Reservations can be made starting on
March 11, 2023. The campground fills up fast so mark you calendars to call on the 11 th .
October 6-8, 2023 is open if anyone is interested in hosting a trip to Lake Chelan for the annual Mahogony and Merlot
annual event.
annual event.
Snow Sports
February 13-17, 2023: Snow Shoeing & X-Country Skiing at Mazama Ranch House
Trip is full, although people staying elsewhere nearby may be able to join some of the activities.
We have Mazama Ranch House reserved for the nights of Monday, February 13 Thursday, February 16. Cost for the house which has five bedrooms is $350/night + tax. So far, 2 couples are signed up, leaving room for 2 or 3 couples or two couples and a single. Snowshoe, x-country trails and hot tub right outside the door. Large kitchen for group meals. Jaunts to Sun Mountain and Early Winter trails, story-telling, wine tasting and games are part of this special experience in the Methow Valley. Sign ups may be able to come for part of the time —and,
if reserved early enough, there is the chance of getting a separate “wing” room down the walkway. Let us know your interest or questions – Steve, 509-308-9023, or Sharon, sharon.grantghan@gmail.com, 509-7683-6558 (m)
Trip is full, although people staying elsewhere nearby may be able to join some of the activities.
We have Mazama Ranch House reserved for the nights of Monday, February 13 Thursday, February 16. Cost for the house which has five bedrooms is $350/night + tax. So far, 2 couples are signed up, leaving room for 2 or 3 couples or two couples and a single. Snowshoe, x-country trails and hot tub right outside the door. Large kitchen for group meals. Jaunts to Sun Mountain and Early Winter trails, story-telling, wine tasting and games are part of this special experience in the Methow Valley. Sign ups may be able to come for part of the time —and,
if reserved early enough, there is the chance of getting a separate “wing” room down the walkway. Let us know your interest or questions – Steve, 509-308-9023, or Sharon, sharon.grantghan@gmail.com, 509-7683-6558 (m)
Snowshoe Snoqualmie Pass
January 26, 2023 – January 27, 2023 trip Two openings available
or
March 9 - March 10, 2023 trip
Snoqualmie Pass Visitor Center NF-9041, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068, USA
This will be a 2-day activity. Thursday, we will spend the night in the Snoqualmie Pass area. Friday morning we will join a Forest Service ranger at 9am, on a guided snowshoe tour( limited to 10 FFOFC members). This snowshoe tour takes about 4-5 hours and travels about 5 miles. This snowshoe will take us into the heart of Commonwealth Basin, a landscape that is rich with snowshoe routes and winter life. A $30 per person donation is requested when you sign up online. Snowshoes and poles are supplied by the Forest Service if your personal gear does not meet their safety reqts. This event will be repeated on Feb 24 (so 10 more slots). Contact Herb McGilton at 509-439-0284 or chmcg98846@gmail.com or Jane Giardino janieter71@gmail.com or 509-999-6463. Herb will maintain a list of the 10 FFOFC slot holders for each trip & will provide the slot holders with the necessary info for online Forest Service registration. Members have already signed up (before the Forest Service even started the 2023 registration season) based on wanting to resume this activity after several years of it being unavailable - i.e., the number of open slots is very small already & a waiting list will be maintained or a third trip if possible.
January 26, 2023 – January 27, 2023 trip Two openings available
or
March 9 - March 10, 2023 trip
Snoqualmie Pass Visitor Center NF-9041, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068, USA
This will be a 2-day activity. Thursday, we will spend the night in the Snoqualmie Pass area. Friday morning we will join a Forest Service ranger at 9am, on a guided snowshoe tour( limited to 10 FFOFC members). This snowshoe tour takes about 4-5 hours and travels about 5 miles. This snowshoe will take us into the heart of Commonwealth Basin, a landscape that is rich with snowshoe routes and winter life. A $30 per person donation is requested when you sign up online. Snowshoes and poles are supplied by the Forest Service if your personal gear does not meet their safety reqts. This event will be repeated on Feb 24 (so 10 more slots). Contact Herb McGilton at 509-439-0284 or chmcg98846@gmail.com or Jane Giardino janieter71@gmail.com or 509-999-6463. Herb will maintain a list of the 10 FFOFC slot holders for each trip & will provide the slot holders with the necessary info for online Forest Service registration. Members have already signed up (before the Forest Service even started the 2023 registration season) based on wanting to resume this activity after several years of it being unavailable - i.e., the number of open slots is very small already & a waiting list will be maintained or a third trip if possible.