February 2012    No. 9

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February meeting - cycling skills

Ridgewood Public Library  February 9, 2012 7:30pm

Come listen to Jim Nicholson, Executive Director of the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition as he discusses strategies and tactics for staying safe on the road. Jim will discuss intersection positioning, speed positioning, handling and avoidance maneuvers, rules of the road and traffic principles such as channelization, etc. Jim will present in a quiz-type format. There also will be time for a Q +A. This is a meeting you will not want to miss. See you then!

Jim has served as both President of NJBWC and President of BTCNJ. He recently retired after a career in the financial services industry and during the time he worked in New York City was a frequent bicycle commuter. He is a League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor, as well as a Master Instructor/Regional Coach who trains other instructors. He also taught the League bicycle education curriculum in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and North Carolina over the past five years.

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Time is running out to register for party
Deadline February 23, 2012

Saturday, February 25, 2012 7:00 pm
Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes NJ

I am looking forward to seeing all old and new friends at the 34th Anniversary Party. Last year we danced the night away to music from DJ Chris Andres, a member of our bike club. He will be there with some added surprises. Sasha, an amazing dance teacher will join us again this year to remind us of the dance steps we might have forgotten during the year.

Music, dancing lessons, dinner (including vegetarian meal), desert, an open cash bar and the chance to socialize with bike friends who aren't wearing spandex, helps to make the evening special.  Register
(Registration will not be accepted at the door)

I hope to see you all there. 

Barbara Infeld

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BTCNJ is going bowling - again!
Sunday, March 11th 7 - 9pm
Bowler City, 85 Midtown Bridge St, Hackensack, NJ

It's been requested that we organize another evening of bowling, so here are the details:

Seven lanes have been reserved for our club, with five to a lane. More can be reserved if needed. The cost is $15 per person, or $11 each if you have your own bowling shoes. Please send a check made out to Diana Shikiar to reserve your spot, and include your email and phone number. dianashikiar@gmail.com for more info.

Mail your check to:
Diana Shikiar
11 Crescent Place
Allendale, NJ 07401

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We're taking lessons in line dancing

Saturday, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21 7:30 pm
Archer Church in Allendale, NJ

Our recent Country & Western evening was so popular that we were encouraged to offer lessons for our club members. They will be held on four consecutive Saturdays (the site of our earlier ballroom dancing lessons). Come to one lesson or come to all four. We have a great instructor 'lined' up, and since everyone dances on their own, it's perfect for singles and couples alike. Approx. $10 per session. Yes, one of these dates is on the Easter weekend/2nd night of Passover, but we hope many of you will show up. Unfortunately the dates this particular hall has available are really limited. Further details will be in the March MasterLink and on our website.

Dates being confirmed. For more information: dianashikiar@gmail.com

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Tour Time

For more information on the tours visit the Multi-Day Tours page of the website or contact the tour leaders. Click here

Southern Vermont at the Langrove Inn was recently added.

Status of scheduled tours for 2012 is as follows:

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PERSONAL NOTICES

With sadness, we learned of the recent deaths of Alice Stahl (Ken's Mother), Helen Nestler (Tim's Mother) and Rose Fine (Richard's Mother). Our prayers and condolences are extended to the families of our members. .