The event: For this meeting we will be celebrating the creative spirit of our chapter. There will be an author talk by Shoshana D. Kerewsky, an artist-led discussion/presentation of Camino-inspired art led by local artist Tom Shea, and readings from several other local pilgrims. There is space for more art (and time-permitting, to read and…

PLEASE RSVP BY 1/16 (Thursday) ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We are hiking in the Lapham Peak Unit of Kettle Moraine State Park. We will meet at the Evergreen Parking Shelter. Lapham Peak is just south of Delafield, approximately 25 miles west of Milwaukee and 50 miles east of Madison along Interstate 94. Take exit 285 County Road C/Genesee…

PLEASE RSVP BY OCTOBER 15 ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the Station Way Road picnic area, which is northeast and down the hill from the Basilica. Station Way Road is off of Hwy 167 and is immediately east of 1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus, Wisconsin (the main entrance to Holy Hill). THE ONLY ROAD ENTRANCE TO…

ADDRESS: 410 N. Lake St, Port Washington, WI 53074 (Ozaukee County). Meet at the bandshell! A map of the park vicinity and bandshell location is HERE: (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JZDU6LBexkKNUKP47). THE HIKE: Approximate walking distance is 2.25 miles from the bandshell out to the lighthouse, then around Rotary Park and the Marina. If you’d like to walk further,…

GETTING THERE: A map of the park is located HERE (https://www.kenoshacounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/7579/Pets-Map2018?bidId=). As you enter the park, look for the group near the biergarten (close to the parking lot and Shelter #1). ENTRY, PARKING, FACILITIES: No state parking sticker is required. MORE ABOUT THE HIKE: Approximate walking distance is 2.25 miles on trail. If the group…

GETTING THERE: The address of Astico Park is N3620 County Road TT, Columbus, WI (Dodge County), 53925. A map of the park and shelter location is located HERE (https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1917/637546920873500000). We will meet at Shelter #1. WHAT TO EXPECT: Entrance to the park is free, and there is a parking lot and restroom close to Shelter…

MORE ABOUT THE HIKE: We will meet in front of the Biergarten to start. This urban hike will be approximately 5-6 miles. The walk is all in town. We will visit two lakes, a river, Tenney Lock & Dam, and some interesting art along the way. PARKING: There is a large parking lot. You can…

MORE ABOUT THE PARK: The park is formally known as ‘Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit.” The Lapham Peak Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest was formed 10,000 years ago when a glacier covered much of Wisconsin. Lapham Peak’s glaciated topography provides excellent hiking, backpacking and cross-country skiing on lighted trails. Climb…

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…