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3-1 Pine Log Creek Trail
3-8 Mosaic Meets the TerraCotta Warriors
4-5 Roswell Bike Ride along the Chattahoochee
4-12 Kayak the Chattahoochee
5-22 to 31 Mosaic goes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park
PINE LOG CREEK TRAIL
Sunday, March 1, 2009, 10:00 am
Leader: Bonnie Rubin, tazlina25@comcast.net, 404-788-5788
Co leader: Margery Diamond, jewishnature@bellsouth.net, 404-401-5919
Pine Log Creek features 4.5 miles of beautiful trails crossing over seven rustic footbridges. From two overlooks, you can view Pine
Log Mountain, one of the highest elevations in Bartow County, and the site of the Pine Log Cherokee Indian Village. We will enjoy
picturesque views, stream crossings and have lunch at the old CCC quarry pond.
Ability Level: The trail system is a fairly easy hike with a few moderate climbs.
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM. We will wait 15 minutes before departing. Thanks for being on time.
Meeting Location: The Marriott Hotel at I-75 and Windy Hill.
Directions: Take the Windy Hill Exit off I-75 North. Then get in the far right lane of the exit and get on Interstate North Parkway.
The Marriott will be on your left. Drive around the right side of the building where it dead ends in the back. Look for us in the
middle row of the parking lot.
Bring: Hiking boots (preferred) or a sturdy walking shoe. Water, lunch and clothing appropriate for winter weather.
Are dog permitted? Yes, if under your control at all times.
Cost: Members free, $5 nonmember fee, or join today for $25/year. Please remember to reimburse your driver appropriately for fuel.
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MOSAIC MEETS THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS
Sunday, March 8, noon - 4 pm
Leader: Eric Kravitz, 404-247-8413
Please RSVP via email to be included in the count of 10, and I will email you a confirmation. If you don't get a confirmation
within 24 hours, please call my cell.
Visit the fascinating exhibit of the ancient Terracotta warriors from China in their only visit to the US. The warriors are statues
of soldiers from ancient Chinese history that are on loan to Atlanta's High Museum of Art from the excavation site in Xian China.
The First Emperor, China's Terracotta Army will be in Atlanta for a limited time through April 19, 2009.
Meeting Time: noon
Meeting Location: Max and Erma's restaurant at the corner of Abernathy and Mt. Vernon Roads in Dunwoody; or 1:45pm at the entrance
to the High Museum in downtown Atlanta
Directions: Max and Erma's is just off GA 400, Exit 5. Take 285 to 400 and go 1 exit north to Exit 5B Dunwoody. Turn left onto
Mt. Vernon and then left into the Perimeter Pointe Shop Ctr. (You'll see LA Fitness and Office Max. The restaurant is next to the
Sandy Springs MARTA . We will meet at the hostess stand at noon, then have lunch. After lunch we will take MARTA to the Arts Center
Station and walk to the High Museum where we will have a reservation for 10 people at the 2pm exhibit time.
Are Dogs Permitted? Sorry, the museum won't allow dogs.
Cost: $15 per person if we have 10 people; $18 per person if we have less than 10. Admission cost includes both the exhibit and the
rest of the museum attractions. The exhibit should take an hour to view and the rest of the museum another hour if you wish.
This is an event for Members only. Not a member? You can JOIN for $25/year.
https://mosaicga.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=203&club_id=929861
After the museum visit, those interested can come back via MARTA and catch a matinee movie at the Perimeter Pointe theatre.
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ROSWELL BIKE RIDE ALONG THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
Sunday April 5, 2009, 11:00 am
Leaders: Bonnie Rubin, tazlina25@comcast.net, 404-788-5788
Peggy Roach, mjj812@gmail.com, 770-329-6442
Join us for a bike ride along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. With two options this ride should accommodate everyone. We will
all begin together at Riverside Park on a flat, up and back ride along a beautiful section of the river for a total of 6.2 miles.
You can end here if you wish, or continue on with option two. A moderate ride, with one or two challenging uphill climbs. Then enjoy
a wonderful downhill heading back to the parking lot. Options one and two combined equal approx. 15 miles. When we are done we can
find a spot along the river to picnic. The park has a concession stand that sells Nathan's hot dogs, drinks, etc. or bring your own
gourmet lunch.
Ability Level: Option one is a flat easy ride. Option two is longer with some rolling hills. This is a road ride and most of the way
we will have the pleasure of bike lanes.
Meeting Time: 11:00 am. Come prepared with all your biking gear and your tires pumped. We will wait 15 minutes before departing.
Thanks for being on time as not to keep others waiting.
Meeting Location: Riverside Park, 535 Riverside Dr, Roswell, GA. 30075. We will meet/park on the right side near the street.
Directions: From GA-400 North or South, take the Northridge Road exit (#6). Take Northridge Road toward Dunwoody, turn right on
Roswell Road, after you cross the river turn right on Riverside Drive. The park is immediately on the right.
Bring: A road or hybrid bike, water, helmet (required), clothes appropriate for the weather, sun screen and lunch for our picnic
afterwards or purchase food from the concession stand.
Dogs: Only if they can ride their own bike :0)
Cost: Members free, $5.00 non-member fee, or join for $25/annually.
Remember Mosaic is an all volunteer organization. We thank you for participating.
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MOSAIC GA Kayaking Season Opener 2009
Chattahoochee Paddle Passover
Sunday, April 12, 2009
NOTE: This event will SELL OUT. Reserve Early.
RSVP by check to MOSAIC and an email to Margery
She will send you her address (where to send the check) by email
Leader: Margery Diamond jewishnature@bellsouth.net
phone (day of the event only 404 401 5919)
To reserve a sit in kayak RSVP by check for $17.00 payable to MOSAIC
To reserve a shuttle spot only (For those who have their own kayaks) RSVP by check for $12 payable to MOSAIC Reserve early as
this trip is limited and will sell out quickly.
Your check will not be cashed until the day of the event.
Meet at: Up the River Outfitters 10:00 AM sharp
6144 Highway 20
Buford/Sugar Hill, GA 30518
(770) 614-3322
http://www.uptheriveroutfitters.com/direct.html
Check out their web site for details about the river and download the waiver to sign and bring with you.
From I-85 North or South, take exit- # 111 Lawrenceville/Suwanee Road, go west/north onto Lawrenceville/Suwanee. Continue for
approximately 5 miles to Cumming Highway, turn left onto Cumming highway. Up The River Outfitters is .5 miles on the left.
From GA-400/US-19North, take the GA-20 exit - #14 toward Buford/Cumming, take the ramp to Buford. Turn right onto Buford
Highway/GA-20 E., for approximately 5 miles. Up The River Outfitters will be .5 miles past the bridge over the Chattahoochee River
on the right side.
Plan to paddle with us on this first paddle of the season down the picturesque stretch of the Hooch that begins just below Buford
Dam and ends at the takeout at Settles Bridge. There is one class 2 rapid just for fun!
You must be able to swim and not be afraid of the water. Children (16 years old and up) and beginners are welcome, but please note
that we are only renting sit-in single kayaks. We will not be renting sit on tops, doubles, or canoes. If you have your own boat,
you may bring whatever you have, just no rentals other than single sit in kayaks.
We will be on the water for approximately 2-3 hours. We will eat our lunches at Settles Bridge as we wait for pick up.
Bring: Water, snack, LUNCH (packed in waterproof container), hat, sunscreen, bug spray, proper water clothing and proper shoes for
the paddle, (NO flip flops) a change of DRY clothes in a dry bag to have "just in case you get wet". If you wear glasses, remember
to bring something to keep them attached to your face.
You will want to have a second change of clothes, towel, shoes for the drive home (leave these in your car).
Cost: $17.00 for a Sit in Kayak, Paddle, Life Vest, shuttle and tip.
You and a sit in kayak will be shuttled to the put in, picked up at the end of the run and shuttled back to the outfitter.
$12.00 for the shuttle only if you bring your own boat.
Add $5.00 if you are not a member or join today for $25.00/year.
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MOSAIC IS GOING TO YELLOWSTONE
MAY 22-31, 2009
Follow the Yellowstone Road
Want to see Old Faithful? How about wolves, eagles, swans, bison, and elk? Take in the Lone Star Geyser, and have a soak in hot
springs.
It's all part of a 10-day trip to the "jewel" of our national park system, Yellowstone National Park.
Some days we'll hike a few easy trails, a few more strenuous. Other days we'll tour with National Park professionals.
We'll be traveling with anywhere from 12 to 26 people. We'll sleep in comfortable cabins, and move through three separate areas of
the park.
Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Yellowstone, and do it while bonding with congenial fellow travelers certain to become
good friends.
This is a trip you don't want to miss. Please join us on this amazing adventure.
For more information go to or contact the leader Marsha Zellner at trips@mosaicoutdoors.org
http://www.mosaicoutdoor.org/yellowstone
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