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PLEASE REPLY TO LOU ANN AT ntcchorale@gmail.com

Exact Dates: March 11 - March 16, 2017 Spring Break
Itinerary:

  • 3-11-17 Fly into San Francisco area early and PLAY for VA hospital in Palo Alto
  • 3-12-17 PLAY in Sunday morning service at St Mark's Lutheran in SF
    • Free Day in SF for all
  • 3-13-17 Visit Muir Woods and head to Yosemite National Forest.
    • Free time in park from 3 pm to dark.
    • Dinner at Friend's Lodge at 6:30 pm
  • 3-14-17 Free Day for hiking etc.
    • Dinner at Friend's Lodge at 6:30 pm
  • 3-15-17 PLAY in historic Yosemite hotel at 11 am
    • Lunch in hotel.
    • PLAY in park at 2 pm
    • Free time for all until 7 pm
    • Dinner at Friend's lodge
  • 3-16-17 Fly back to DFW

I know that several people have doubts about securing lodging in Yosemite so I have done so with this cabin today. The cabin is close to the Trees Lodge for those couples who want a separate room option, but this Friend's Lodge will be our base camp for all evening meals for those who want to participate in this out-reach trip.

The Friend's Lodge at a nightly rate of $391.00 + tax

  • In the Fall of 2014, a new Master Bathroom was added for the upstairs Master Bedroom. The bathroom is equipped with a double sink granite topped vanity and shower with a dormer window.
  • Also, an office/sitting room/study was added with a convertible full-size futon and two windows seats, (suitable for a child to nap) in the two dormers in the room.
  • "Friends Lodge" was also renovated in 2013, with a new kitchen/dining room, new carpeting, laundry room, and new game room with card and board games, and Foosball table. The home has WiFi, generator, free firewood (in season), Dish Network, and free national and international calling to many countries as well. Brand new as of December 2013, 4 queen size and 2 extra-length twin size Tempur-Pedic beds.
  • A great wrap-around deck with hot tub, beautiful deck furniture, tables with umbrellas, outdoor lighting, and a full size gas BBQ. Deck can accommodate up to 40 people for weddings, etc. Friends Lodge overlooks Chilnualna Falls Creek at the back of the cabin, and just beyond the backyard, if you turn right, you will find a short (approximately 50 yards), beautiful, easy and secluded path leading downstream to the confluence of Chilnualna Falls Creek with the South Fork of the Merced River.
    • Bedroom 1 Main level 2 Queen
    • Full Bath Access
    • Bedroom 2 Upstairs Queen
    • Private Bathroom Master Suite
    • Bedroom 3 Upstairs Queen & 2 Twins
    • Full Bath Access Two twin roll-away beds in bedroom closet.
    • Office/Sitting Room Futon
    • Living room, queen HB

I need you to check dates (especially Cindy and Christy for your district Spring Break dates) and a commitment of interest in participating from each current member and substitute so I can figure out our group needs. I will have several options for free times so our rental vehicles can be available for 3 different destinations within SF or Yosemite.

Our ringers who need trip cost aid will be a top priority so no one will stay home who wants to participate. Viktor will help drive and move bells and tables(Craig as well) and I will direct our performances. I realize that this performance goal project is moving quickly, but the dates for the Friend's Lodge and Viktor's connection to the St Mark's Director makes this trip a shimmering reality----so now I need your vote...

 

PLEASE REPLY:
+COUNT ME IN as interested and hopeful to participate
-I AM NOT INTERESTED in this project, but thanks.

Lou Ann Fisher

ntcchorale@gmail.com