-------- April 2001 - Summary-------

** Click here for ONGOING EVENTS **

Sunday

April 1st

Sailing on Clear Lake *

Saturday

April 7th

Passover begins at sunset

Fri-Sun

April 13-15th

All Texas Camping Trip

Sunday

April 22nd

Mitzvah Day

Sunday

April 29th

Adopt-a-block cleanup

* Advance payment by RSVP deadline is required
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Non-members are welcome at any of our events, but are asked to pay a small fee to help defray the costs of organizing the event. This is a $5.00 fee for non-members to attend Mosaic Club events that may be applied to Mosaic Outdoor Club membership when you join within thirty days.
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ACTIVITY: Sailing on Clear Lake
DATE: Sunday, April 1, 2001(weather permitting)(Canceled)
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Q-dock, berth 16,Seabrook Shipyard (1900 Shipyard Way., Seabrook, Texas)
COST: $0 for Members, $5 for Non-members
RSVP: You must call ahead 713-842-2529 to confirm a space; contact Elliot Klein at 713-842-2529
DETAILS: Please note the boat can only hold 6 people comfortably. This means I can only have five guests. RSVP required The sail boat can hold only 6 people, so you must call in advance to reserve a space. Receive directions and detailed information and safety tips upon RSVP. If you do not know how to swim, let Elliot know. If you get sea sick, let Elliot know. If you have any doubt, take Dramimine. Check the weather report and dress warmer than the temperature indicates. Bring a wind breaker, hat, sun screen and rain coat if the chance of rain is 30% or greater. Wear sneakers or boat shoes on board. Bring a sandwich for yourself and snacks and drinks to share. Pre departure instruction and preparation takes about an hour. Typically, expect to be out for about 4 hours. It takes about an hour to clean up and secure the boat. We may go to a nearby fish restaurant afterwards.


ACTIVITY: Camping 4 Texas: Mosaic of N Texas camping weekend
DATE: April 13-15th
LOCATION: Mother Neff State Park (just south of Waco)
COST: $50 for Members, $60 for Non-members, and $25 for children
RSVP: For more information e-mail Mosaic NorthTexas OR Amy Meinstein
DETAILS: Hey campers! It's time for another fabulous camping trip brought to you by Mosaic of North Texas and me, Amy Meinstein, your Bunkhouse Bubbeleh! At Mother Neff State Park (just south of Waco) http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/mother/mother.htm

This trip is open for all Texas Mosaic chapters. If you've never been on one of our camping trips, you are truly up for a treat. We will have organized activities and fabulous meals. You can do as little or as much as you like but everyone will be expected to pitch in and help with meals.

A covered pavilion with picnic tables, campsites, meals, snacks and beverages will be included. This weekend is the last weekend of Pesach. Just so you know, not all food will be "Kosher for Passover" but we will have plenty of matzah and will be abstaining from bread. The park has flush toilets, showers and a nice hiking trail. We will be having a volleyball tournament, hikes, etc. Please feel free to bring any toys (games, bikes, roller blades, frisbees, footballs, etc).

Here's a list of things you will need/want to bring with you: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad/mattress, pillow, lawn chair, bug spray, sun block, clothing, toiletries, towel, plate, bowl, fork, knife, spoon, hot cup, cold cup. If anyone has gear (tent, sleeping bag) to lend or needs to borrow gear, let us know and we will try to help you out. Also, REI rents tents and sleeping bags at reasonable rates. Please do not let lack of gear keep you from coming! Check out the web site for directions.

Those of you from Houston, I think you will take 290 to 77 north, then take hwy 36 (north/west) to hwy 236, but consult your own map to be sure! April 13th is Good Friday and a day off from work for many of us. We will be at the park by noon if you care to join us early! Otherwise, shabbat dinner will kick off our weekend. I will have room in the van for 1 other person if anyone cares to ride along from Dallas.

Feel free to email with any questions! to
Mosaic NorthTexas <mosaicnt@yahoo.com>
OR Amy Meinstein <amymeinstein@yahoo.com>
Hold your place by sending your check made out to
Mosaic of N Texas (along with phone numbers, email and your Friday E.T.A.) by 4/9 to:
Amy Meinstein
17820 Windflower Way #402
Dallas Tx 75252
See y'all soon!!


ACTIVITY: Mitzvah Day
DATE: Sunday, April 22nd, 2001
TIME: 10:45 AM
LOCATION: Meet at the JCC
COST: $0 for Members, $0 for Non-members.
RSVP: For more info, contact Contact Jen at 713-729-7000
DETAILS: Join Mosaic and YAD for the 3rd Annual Mitzvah Madness. Spend a few hours volunteering to make our community a better place; you are invited to participate in this rewarding day. Wear your Mosaic T-shirt and meet at 10:45 A.M. at the Jewish Federation Building, 5603 S. Braeswood. We will register as a group and work on one or more projects as a Mosaic Mitzvah Team. Bring canned goods to the Mitzvah Madness registration to receive Mitzvah Madness currency for Happy Hour discounts. Post Party at Volcano from 3:30pm till??


ACTIVITY: Adopt-a-Block program
DATE: Sunday, April 29th, 2001
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Meet at the JCC
COST: $0 for Members, $0 for Non-members.
RSVP: For more info, contact Contact Gayle at 281-291-7144 ext.319 or email at IndianaGayle@msn.com
DETAILS: Mosaic has made a commitment with the new Adopt-a-Block program sponsored by the Keep Houston Beautiful Campaign. We will clean-up the area on South Braeswood in front of the JCC from Chimney Rock to Hilcroft. Our commitment to the program will be 4 clean-up times a year for 2 years. The city will post 2 Mosaic Adopt-a-Block signs on South Braeswood.We will go through a short training course.

 

 

Mosaic is made up of a group of active, fun-loving individuals, and the best way to get to know them is by helping out and participating. Send us your ideas, volunteer your time, and ask us questions!

Email addresses are as follows:

General info: houston@mosaics.org

Pam: pamkleiman@yahoo.com

Keith: krosen1118@aol.com

Gayle: indianagayle@msn.com

We have many other events on the drawing board, but since we are an all-volunteer organization, well need your continued input and support in order to make it great. Well be as active as you are willing to help.

ONGOING EVENTS

Fun Runs, Walks, etc. around town ? Contact David Lam at 713-621-6699.

Horseback Riding, interested ? Contact Keith Rosen at 713-680-1119

Motorcycle Touring, Interested in getting together to go riding ? Contact Laura G

Tuesday Night Tennis at the JCC ? Join us for singles or doubles, on a regular or occasional basis. Contact Sheldon Cohn at 281-879-7032

Tuesday Night Biking on the Bayou at the JCC, 7:00 PM till? Contact Elliot Klein at 713-842-2529.

"Unaffiliated" Coed Softball League Now Forming
The last group of pick-up softball games at the JCC were a great success. For those interested in Softball, the next league is scheduled to begin Tuesday, February 27.  The coed league is open to Jewish singles and couples, If you are interested in participating, contact Jay Blinderman at
mailto:jblinderman@earthlink.net , 713-726-0885 or Gayle Luber at 281-291-7144.

For other concerns or questions, E-mail houston@mosaics.org

-Links to events from other Months-

Revised : 17 APR 2001