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Paradise Valley, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, St. James Day Celebration

Jul 19, 2025 5:00PM—7:00PM

Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Francis Room

St. James day celebration is the perfect excuse to gather! While our celebration may be milder than those on the streets of Santiago, it will be fun and will include: What is St James’ Day and why do we celebrate it? – by our own Vernon Myer Sharing of memories of arriving in Santiago. Shell…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, O’Leary Lookout hike – Flagstaff

Jun 28, 2025 9:00AM—2:00PM

From Flagstaff take US 89 north. Turn right on the road to Sunset Crater National Park. Just before entering the park, take a left on Forest Road 545A. Drive this road about 1/4 of a mile, which is paved. Park here and hike the rest of the way to the top. GPS (Map): 35°22'19.9"N 111°32'28.7"W

This is a wonderful opportunity to train for your fall Camino (or relive it) and beat the heat! The out and back hike to O’Leary Peak Lookout begins on a forest road with gradual elevation gain. The trail is open and surrounded by lava field. We will get off the forest road between two summits…

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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat

May 12, 2025 8:00AM—9:00AM

Zoom meeting

Interested in learning or sharing information about the Camino? Or just having coffee with friends? Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage and talk about topics from the Camino to …?

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Fort McDowell, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Butcher Jones Trail Hike

May 10, 2025 7:00AM—10:00AM

Butcher Jones Trailhead, E Butcher Jones Beach Rd, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

This hike takes us out of the Valley to one of the nearby lakes. It is an easy to moderate out & back hike that offers beautiful views of Saguaro Lake as it winds around its shore. There is a slight elevation gain and a few patches of rocky terrain. If you need convincing to…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Dreamy Draw 5 mile hike and Shell Ceremony

Apr 26, 2025 6:30AM—10:30AM

Dreamy Draw Trailhead under a Ramada, 2421 East Northern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020

The morning will begin at (6:30) with an easy 5 mile walk followed by a potluck 2nd breakfast (9:00AM) and a moving Shell Ceremony (9:30AM) for all of us to bless departing pilgrims. Every one is welcome to register for the walk and shell ceremony or just the shell ceremony. Walk – A portion of…

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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Technology & Your Camino

Apr 17, 2025 6:00PM—7:30PM

Zoom - Phoenix Time Zone

Join us at our April 17th Zoom Happy Hour, to talk about technology and your Camino. Today, many pilgrims use mobile apps and social media to plan, navigate, connect, and share their Camino experience. Learn from experienced pilgrims how to: * Track your Camino with a few photos so the folks back home can follow…

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