Green Mountain Club, Worcester Section
345 Rawson Street, Leicester, MA
Activities for January 2026
Dear Members and Friends:
Please join us for the following GMC activities for January 2026:
Game Night will be held on Wednesday, January 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the home of Pat and Stuart Howe, 33 Pine Acres Road, Spencer, MA . Pat and Stuart have many types of games, but if you have a favorite please bring it. You may also bring sweet or savory snacks to share. RSVP via text or call Pat on her cell phone at 508-868-5949, or email her at phowe@wpi.edu. The speed limit on their road is 10 mph. Please be mindful when crossing the two small bridges.
Saturday, January 17 at 9:00 AM. – Greater Worcester Land Trust Board led hike at Blueberry Hill Loop in West Boylston. Rated easy. Parking is located near 355 Goodale Street in West Boylston. Keep your eye out for the property sign at the entrance of the parking lot. For driving directions use Google Maps for Blueberry Hill, GWLT, 355 Goodale Street in West Boylston, MA. Features: Trail in wooded area with old quarry and healthy wetlands in the NW corner. Microspikes may be helpful in the snow.
Saturday, January 31 at 9:30 AM. Poutwater Pond, Hike or Snowshoe. Explore this designated national landmark: a pristine kettle pond where folks rarely venture in winter. This 3 mile round trip hike will ascend 300 feet in elevation through the north Sterling woods, traverse DCR open fields, and terminate at the pond’s bog walk. Snowshoes are available for loan. Nordic skiers are welcome. Bring snacks and water. Dogs are not allowed on DCR property. Contact Mike Peckar at fog@fognet.com or call 508-835-2959 to register. Park at Maypother Baseball Fields, 309 Princeton Road, Sterling, MA (corner of Holden Road and Route 62).
We hope to see you there.
Green Mountain Club, Worcester Section
Ram Moennsad, President GMC Worcester Section
345 Rawson St., Leicester, MA
508-210-6965
shivratri@gmail.com
