Please join us for a leisurely walk to the Harbor Seal Rookery at the beach in Carpinteria at 10:00am, April 9th.  We will be meeting at the Bluffs Parking lot, which is at the Bailard Avenue exit off the 101 on the oceanside (west) side of the 101.  The Harbor Seal Preserve is home to almost 100 adult seals who give birth to their cubs on the Carpinteria shoreline this time of year. More information about the preserve can be found at  http://www.carpinteria.com/points_of_interest/thesealrookery/

Let’s see where the Rams just won the Superbowl at SoFi Stadium. We are planning a tour on March 24th, and this link will give you a quick look at what we will see: https://vimeo.com/atlanticpictures/review/543759588/dfcd5c1515.

Now is the time to book your Holiday Lights Cruise for Wednesday, December 15. Don’t be left dockside because this cruise will sell out! There are three ways to book:

• Go to the Island Packers office at the Ventura Harbor, go online and click on https://reserve.islandpackers.com/ 
• Go to “All Trips” and use the December calendar or go to “Harbor Cruise” and that will also take you to the December calendar. 
• Or you can call (805) 642-1393.

The group rate is the same as the senior rate ($14 for 55 and older) so we are on our own for making reservations. Other rates: Adult (13-54) $17 and child (3-12) $11 and under 3 are free. The cruise starts at 6:30pm, after the Happy Hour at The Greek.

Join us for a Fall Party at Janie’s clubhouse, with shuffleboard, billiards, ping pong, games & prizes, and even dancing.  Her Clubhouse is at:

Ventura Mobile Home Park Clubhouse
1215 Anchors Way Drive
Ventura, CA 93001

To attend, you must RSVP!  Use this Link: https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/90362ceffaa8307af621

Turkeys will be roasting in the oven, and we ask each of you and each of your guests to bring a favorite fall dish — be sure to see our potluck list after you RSVP — and whatever you like to drink (we will provide water, sodas & coffee). 

Enter the very popular HOMEMADE DESSERT CONTEST — you may win! 

All attendees are required to show proof of Covid vaccination or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours. Mask guidelines will follow the County and venue guidelines.

On October 10th Los Padres Ski Club is planning an outing to ride bicycles in the CicLAvia event in downtown Los Angeles.  CicLAvia is an event where the CicLAvia organization arranges to close major city streets for one Sunday to allow bicycles, scooters, roller blades, skate boards, walkers and runners, basically any human powered propulsion to ride the city streets, see the neighborhoods and businesses without fear of traffic and enjoy the (hip, savvy, fun, insert adjective) citizens of our fair city in a healthy and fun activity. It’s about a 5 mile closure, so if you ride every length of it, then reverse course, it’s about 10 miles total.  People bring some amazing bicycles and human powered machines.  Everyone has a smile, there’s lots of kids participating.  You won’t feel crowded or rushed, it’s kind of like canoeing down a river.  When people spread out over 5 miles of city streets, there’s lots of room. We plan to meet at 11:00a.m. on the street.  See your email for a map and details on the meeting spot.

We plan to visit the Zoo at about 9:45 and then go to lunch in Santa Barbara. Details will follow.

Join us for a kayaking outing at the Channels Islands Harbor on Thursday, August 19, 2:30 – 4:00 pm. We will meet at the Channel Islands Kayak center to rent kayaks. If you have your own, you can bring it and meet us there.

Channel Island Kayak Center is at 3600 Harbor Boulevard, Oxanrd near Sea Fresh Restaurant. This link takes you to an YouTube video of the establishment: https://youtu.be/6Lbz_PIjAR0

After kayaking, we will meet for Happy Hour at Sea Fresh.