GETTING THERE: The entrance to Parkside Drive is from County Road E (N Washington St). Follow the road (at the park entrance its name switches to Riverside Park Rd) northeast (along the Rock River) to the North Pavilion/pickleball courts (about 0.4 mile). MAP OF THE PARK INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARK WHAT TO EXPECT: We will…

Are you walking a Camino in 2024? WHAT TO EXPECT: Shells for first-time pilgrims, zipper charms for returning pilgrims. This meaningful “service of sending” for this year’s pilgrims is always well-attended and well-received. It promises to bless your journey. Come as a first-time pilgrim, a returning pilgrim, or to support your fellow-pilgrims as they anticipate…

WHAT TO EXPECT: We’ll begin with tapas and move quickly to the first 15-minute presentation. Seven routes will be covered: Camino Francés: the final 100 km – Rick Cummings Camino Francés – Tammy Ginster Portuguese Coastal Camino – Dave Hall Camino del Norte – Anne and David Andert From Santiago to Finesterre/Muxia – Mary Lou…

Anne and David Andert will present a talk for new pilgrims or those who are still discerning whether a Camino might be in their future. They have walked all 500 miles of the Camino Francés as well as the Camino del Norte. Topics will include who walks the route, when, where, and why; the costs;…