Mosaic Newsletter August 2003

Officers:

Steve Berger - President - (216) 691-4692

Paul Silver - Treasurer - (216) 798-4621

Lynda Kane - Secretary - (440) 343-3475

Sara Kass - Trustee at Large - (216) 521-6967

Brett Piccus - Trustee at Large - (440) 449-3281

Howard Golden - Webmaster

Dan Price - Activities Director (216) 991-8372

Events Line: (216) 556-0694

Email:mosaicneoh@yahoo.com

Website: www.mosaics.org/ohione

President’s Message

Hey there Mosaicers. In August we have two big events. We start the month with our whitewater weekend in Ohiopyle. We end the month with the Mosaic International Event at the Wisconsin Dells. The whitewater weekend deadline has already passed, but there is still time to register for the International Event. Consider going, there are terrific activities, its a great way to meet people and should be fun, fun, fun.

This month we wish a fond farewell to Dan Price. Dan is one of the founders of Mosaic in Ohio, he has served as President and is currently Activities Director, but we will really miss having him at event. Good luck Dan and come back and visit often. If possible, try to make the Sunday August 9 event to wish Dan goodbye.

With Dan leaving, I am looking for people to form an Activities Committee. If you would like to help out, please let me know. This is your chance to get involved.

We need Event Hosts for most of our activities this month. Being a host means that people interested in the event will call you to ask questions and to RSVP. We are volunteer run and need members to help out.

From the Activities Director

This will be my last newsletter as I will be heading off to Worcester MA in a couple o f weeks. I will be teaching at Anna Maria College in the fall and have been accepted to the new rabbinical school at the Boston Hebrew College for the fall of 2004. After seven years of threatening, I’m finally leaving. So, I just want to take this opportunity to say goodbye and that being a part of Mosaic has been an important part of my life during my time in Northeast Ohio. It has been wonderful to watch the club that I helped organize five years ago grow and develop. At the same time, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and get to know so many nice people. I want to thank Howard, Melissa, Elizabeth, Steve, Brett, and all of the others who have given their time and efforts to Mosaic. I leave knowing that the club has a bright future and is in good hands. Best of luck to everybody, and please contact me if you are ever in the Boston area. My new e-mail will be dprice@annamaria.edu

AUGUST EVENTS

BIKE RIDE AT ON THE MLK DRIVE AND LAKE SHORE BIKEWAY

What: Our ride will take us through Rockefeller Park on along the newly complete Lake Erie bikeway, which will take us through downtown and to Edgewater Park. We can also check out some of the mansions in Bratenahl. The path is paved and is a relatively flat ride. This ride is appropriate for riders of all abilities Walkers can hike to the nearby cultural gardens. Afterwards we will have lunch at the art museums’ courtyard café.

Where: We will meet at the main entrance to the art museum. There is parking on the street or in the museum garage (fee). The Art Museum is located at 1115 East Blvd. East Blvd is best accessed from Euclid Avenue. If you are coming down Mayfield take a left on to Euclid Ave and a right onto East Blvd (The corner with Severance Hall). If you are coming from MLK, take a left on to Euclid and an immediate left on to East Blvd. To access the parking lot or garage, drive past the museum and make a left before the Garden Center. The parking lot will be on your left.

Cost: Free for members, $2.00 for non-members, plus lunch, water provided

TWILIGHT HIKE AT SANCTUARY MARSH NATURE CENTER IN THE NORTH CHAGRIN METROPARK FOLLOWED BY DINNER AT ALADDINS

When: Wednesday, August 13, 6:00 p.m. (meet at 5:50) for the hike: 7:30 p.m. for dinner.

What: The ducks and geese at Sunset Pond are eagerly anticipating our monthly evening stroll in the North Chagrin Metropark. This is an easy hike with some moderate hills. Tennis shoes should suffice unless it is muddy. I wouldn’t even think about hiking at twilight in Cleveland in August without bug spray. We’ll than head to Aladdin’s at 775 SOM Center for dinner. If it’s raining, we’ll probably head right to dinner.

Where: The Nature Center is on your right on Buttermilk Parkway in the North Chagrin Metropark. The park is off of SOM Center Road in Mayfield Village. Take 271 North to the Wilson Mills Road Exit. Take a right on to Wilson Mills. Make a left on to SOM. The entrance to the park (Sunset Lane) is on your right (right before SOM becomes four lanes). Take Sunset Lane to Buttermilk Falls Parkway and turn right. Stay right at the triangle and take then take a right into the Nature Center (Sanctuary Marsh) parking lot.

LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS BASEBALL GAME

When: Saturday August 16. Game starts at 7:05. Meet at the box office at 6:35pm

What: Join Mosaic for an evening at the ballgame as we will see the Indians Single A minor league affiliate in their inaugural season at their beautiful new ballpark in Eastlake. The opponent for the evening will be something called the Kannapolis Invaders (Does anybody know where Kannapolis is anyway?).

Where: The Captain’s Stadium is located on Route 91 in Eastlake just north of route 2. Take 271 North (make sure you are in the local lanes) to 90 east. Exit at Route 91 (SOM Center) and make a right on to Route 91 heading north. The stadium is just past Route 2. We will meet by the main box office.

Cost: Your ticket (prices range from 5-8 dollars); two dollars for non-members

HIKE ON THE BUCKEYE TRAIL AT BOSTON STORE FOLLOWED BY LUNCH

What: The section of the Buckeye Trail heading north from Boston Store features some nice hills and two waterfalls. This is a strenuous hike and hiking boots are advised. Of course, sun block and bug spray are necessities. There is also an interesting display on canal boats at the Boston Store that you might want to check out.

Where: We will meet at the Boston Store, which is located on Boston Mills Road near the intersection of Riverview Road. Take 271 South to Route 303. Make a right on Route 303 and head east. As you enter Peninsula, you will make a left on to Riverview Road (traffic light). If you cross the Cuyahoga River and the railroad tracks, you’ve gone too far. After Riverview Road goes under the Ohio Turnpike and Route 271, look for Boston Mills Road on your right. If you pass Boston Mills ski area, you’ve gone too far. Boston Store will be on your immediate right.

THE 2003 MOSAIC INTERNATIONAL EVENT – LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Retreat with Members of the Tribe! Cow-Wit, Cow-Fun, Cow-Play

Thursday, August 28 thru Monday, September 1, 2003

Camp Chi in the Wisconsin Dells.

Early Registration Ends on July 31. The cost of the event goes up from 300 to 365 dollars

Activities: Rock Climbing, Caving, Horseback Riding, Snorkeling, Discover Scuba, Scuba, Archery, Mountain Biking, Biking, Hard Hikes, Easy Hikes, Americana Tour, Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Water Skiing, Shabbat Services, Campfires, Boat Rides, Canoeing, Sailing, and of course, some Schmoozing...!

EVENTS COMING IN SEPTEMBER

Tuesday September 2, 6PM: Twilight hike in North Chagrin Metropark beginning at AB Williams Woods picnic area, Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Mayfield Village followed by dinner.

Sunday September 7, 11AM: Bike Ride on the Towpath beginning at the Cleveland Metropark Canal Way Center, Whittlesey Way, Cleveland.

Saturday, September 13, 7:30 PM: Ethnic Eat Out at Seoul Hot Pot, 3709 Payne Avenue, Cleveland. Call Mosaic events line (216) 556-0694 for further details

Sunday, September 21, 11AM: Hike on the Ledges Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park beginning at the Happy Days Visitors Center, Route 303 in Peninsula.

MEMBERSHIP

MOSAIC membership year for our club runs through September 2003 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 Hts. OH 44118.

LBK Creations: Hand made greeting cards, bookmarks, & paper decoration. Ask to see the Sample Book of premade offerings. Custom card creation and calligraphy also available. Lynda Kane (440) 826-1805.