Newsletter August 2005
Events Line: (216) 556-0694
Email:MosaicofNEOH@aol.com
Website: www.mosaicoutdoor.org/ohione
Officers: Steve Berger - President - (216) 691-469
Brett Piccus – Vice President & Activities Director - (440) 449-3281
Paul Silver - Treasurer - (216) 798-4621
Elizabeth Eisenberg - Secretary - (216) 932-4806
Howard Golden - Webmaster

FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Welcome to another month of Mosaic fun and frolic. With summer winding down, we have plenty on our plates so lets get right to it.
We are changing our email list over to Yahoo Groups. As of the September newsletter the only way to get the Mosaic newsletter and other announcements via email will be to part of the NEOhioMosaic Yahoo Group. Of course fully paid members can have the newsletter snail mailed. By now you should have received an email invitation to join the group. If you have not received an invitation, send an email to NEOhioMosaic-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. SIGN UP FOR THE NEOHIOMOSAICYAHOO GROUP OR THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST MOSAIC NEWSLETTER.
In September, we are reviving the popular dining out events by going to Blue Canyon Kitchen in Twinsburg. That’s right, call it Ethnic Eats, Gastronomical Adventures, Hidden Gems or just Dinner, we are going to start planning special dinner events. As part of this we want to have Members Choice Dinners. You suggest a place for a bunch of Mosaic people to go out to eat. To help you, here are some of the factors to consider in choosing a restaurant:
(1) It should be good, look for great food, unique atmosphere or décor, above average service, or just a fun factor.
(2) No national chains restaurants; this helps support local owners, encourages the community and is just more interesting.
(3) Avoid the familiar; we want to find places with some adventure, part of what we are trying to do is introduce new restaurants or cuisines to our members.
(4) Be aware of value, price is not the only issue here, rather the question is what do you get for your money (great food, better ingredients, bigger portions or an exceptional experience); also very high priced restaurants are great for special occasions, but are out of the price range of most members.
(5) Finally, we need to be able to get reservations a couple of days before the event; since most RSVP’s come late and we want everybody to get in.
So if you have an old favorite, a new find or just a restaurant that you’ve been wanting to try, let us know.
Mosaic elections are coming up, please start thinking about running for office, we need you and it can be fun.
Buckeye Trail Update, I have made it past Akron (over 90 miles overall) and will soon be coming to the point where I get to start heading back up towards Mentor. There are some really cool hikes I have done, and I have gotten to where I am covering sections about 7 miles long at a stretch.
If you want to discuss any of the above or anything else concerning Mosaic, please email me at sbb@margulieslaw.com or phone me at (216) 691-4692.
Steven Berger, President
FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT:
Hello, and welcome to August! I hope you all are staying cool with all this hot weather we've been having. This month, we'll continue to enjoy the warm temperatures at cool Shaker Lakes and Kelley's Island, a popular attraction near Sandusky. we'll also be playing pool at Jillian's in the Flats.
Hope to see you all soon, as soon as I come back from my honeymoon, in Cancun, Mexico!
Hasta la vista,
Brett
AUGUST EVENTS
POOL PARTY AT JILLIAN'S IN THE FLATS
WHEN: Saturday August 13, 2005 – 7:00 PM.
WHAT: Join us for a night of fun in the Flats. We'll supply pool tables and munchies at Jillians, one of the cornerstones of the West Bank of the Flats. Their motto is “Eat, Drink, Play”, and that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll have a couple of hours one the pool tables and some hors d’oeruvres courtesy of Jillians. Come down and hang out at with Mosaic at one of Cleveland’s favorite summer destinations.
WHERE: Jillian's Billiards (216 575-0300) is located on the West Bank of the Flats next to Shooters. The address is 1148 Main Street, Cleveland. To get there from the East Side, head downtown to Public Square. Pick up Superior Avenue heading west and continue across the Detroit-Superior Bridge to the intersection of Detroit & W.25th Street. Take a right hand turn onto W.25th and go to the intersection with Main Avenue, take a right hand turn onto Main Avenue and go down the hill. At the bottom, the building containing Jillian’s will be on the left.
We will be carpooling to Jillian's from Borders at La Place (the corner of Cedar and Richmond Roads) at 6:20 pm.
EVENT HOST: RSVP (REQUIRED) to Steve Berger at (216) 691-4692 by August 12. Space is limited to 24 participants.

EVENING HIKE AT SHAKER LAKES NATURE CENTER
WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2005 – 6:30 PM
WHAT: Join Mosaic for a hike around starting at the Shaker Nature Center. Shaker has done a wonderful job of saving parkland, and our hike will take us through some nice green spaces and past some wonderful houses. After the hike we will head to the top of Cedar Hill for dinner at the Mad Greek Restaurant. The Mad Greek is a long time favorite of Clevelanders, with both Greek and Indian Specialties.
WHERE: Meet at Shaker Lakes Nature Center, 2600 S. Park Boulevard, Shaker Heights. To get there take Shaker Boulevard and look for S. Park Boulevard between Lee and Coventry Roads. You will want to head North on S. Park. Stay to the left at the fork in the road and the entrance to the Nature Center will be on the left. To get to the Mad Greek from the Nature Center, head out of the drive and take a left turn onto S. Park. At the light bear left onto N. Park and go to Coventry Road. Take a right turn onto Coventry and go to the intersection with Fairmount Boulevard. At Fairmount, take a left and about ½ mile down the Mad Greek will be on the left side right before the intersection with Cedar Road.
EVENT HOST: Please call Nicole Kahn at (216) 295-2113 to RSVP.

KELLEY’S ISLAND DAY TRIP
WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 9:30 AM (leave from Panera at Golden Gate)
WHAT: Mosaic is going to explore Kelley’s Island in the Western Basin of Lake Erie. Offering quaint shops and restaurants and a state park we have a full day planned. First we’ll drive to Marblehead, Ohio for the 20 minute ferry ride to the island. Our plan will include a hike, including the Glacial Grooves, beach time, some shopping and a couple of meals. Other activities may be added, such as mini-golf, kayaking, bicycling, or just hanging out. After a full day we will head home. Remember to bring appropriate shoes for walking, beachwear and sunscreen and some extra spending money for dinners, activities and shopping. If you want, bring your bike.
WHERE: Kelley's Island is located in western Lake Erie about four miles from Marblehead and twelve miles from Sandusky. From Cleveland take I-90 West, until it meets Ohio Route 2 near Elyria. Take Route 2 West, past Sandusky. After crossing the bridge over the Sandusky Bay, Exit Rt. 2 at 269 North. Take 269 N. to Route 163. Turn Right (East) onto Route 163 East into Marblehead. The Ferry is located at 510 West Main St. (across from the Police Department, and Fire Station.)
CARPOOL: We will leave from the Panera at Golden Gate at 9:30 am.
COST: $6 per person plus $12 per car for the Kelley's Island Ferry (each way). Bring money for meals and other activities on the island (prices vary).
EVENT HOST: Please call Paul Silver at (216) 798-4621 to RSVP.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Sunday, September 11, 2005 - Hike at South Chagrin - Squaw Rock
Saturday, September 17, 2005 - Dinner at Blue Canyon Kitchen in Twinsburg
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - Hike at North Chagrin - Squire's Castle

MEMBERSHIP
MOSAIC membership year for our club runs through September and is eighteen dollars per year. Please join. Please contact Paul Silver at (216) 798-4621 to discuss membership. His address is 2000 Lee Road, Suite #23, Cleveland Heights. OH 44118.