Why is the scallop shell important to pilgrims? Join us and find out. The Southeast Michigan Chapter of the American Pilgrims Association is holding a “Shell Ceremony and Pilgrim Blessing” for pilgrims leaving this year experiencing their first pilgrimage. We encourage everyone to attend. The morning will start in the Hamburg Township Library at 10:00…

Dexter Ice Fest & Walk (weather permitting). We will take a short walk from the Dexter Wellness Center to Downtown Dexter’s Ice Sculpture Exhibit at the downtown Gazebo, then a Border-to-Border Trail Hike of 1.5 – 2 Miles Total.

Welcome Home Potluck and Story Telling for pilgrims. Gather at 10:30, potluck at 11 a.m. Bring a dish to pass/share and your own table service. Coffee, tea and water will be provided. RSVP Southeastmichigan@gmail.com or call David at 810-923-9191

Coffee and conversation and a walk for those who wish to do so. Biggby Coffee at this address sits very near one of the access points to the Lakelands Trail (rail to trail) walking areas. This is a popular winter time walk for the chapter which has a smooth, paved surface and no hills!

Hike in beautiful Waterloo Recreation Area. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot “above” the Eddy Discovery Center, hike will start at 10:15 a.m. Rick Cussigh will lead this hike through beautiful rolling hills and woods.

Hike with Dan O’Sullivan! Proud Lake Recreation Area hiking is mostly level, on dirt and gravel. Bring your mosquito repellent as in August in Michigan near water they can be pretty bad! Meet at 10:00 a.m., hike begins at 10:15 a.m. – look for the yellow arrows!!

Hike with David Larwa. Michigan State Recreation Pass needed to enter the recreation area. Meet at 10:00 a.m., hike starts at 10:15 a.m.

Hike – the address will take you to a parking lot – look for the yellow arrows! Meet at 10 a.m., walk starts at 10:15 a.m. State Recreation Pass is needed.

Meet at the municipal park near the city police station. This is an easy, rail-trail hike on the beautiful Paint Creek Trail. Meet at 10, hike begins at 10:15 a.m. There is a place for refreshments at our turnaround location. Restrooms at both ends of the portion we will walk (about 8 miles round trip).…

This is an easy hike through some beautiful woods and along the Huron River. The hike is a loop and will be about six miles. Pilgrim Dan O’Sullivan will lead us. Immediately following the hike we will hold a Shell Ceremony for those pilgrims preparing to leave on their first Camino. Vault toilets – bring…