Here is Mary Flinn Lawrence jumping sidesaddle.
And here are some great photos inside the stables.
Here's something else that caught my eye — information on an upcoming orienteering event at Hartwood Acres. I don't think they had invented such a fancy word for what we used to do in Mrs. Lawrence's Woods, but I think orienteering was what we learned as we tromped around on those trails. If I were in the neighborhood, I would show up for this event in the novice class.
Where: Hartwood Acres, Allison Park, PA
When: Saturday, April 18, 2009; sign-in 11 AM – 2 PM
What is Orienteering? Orienteering is a competitive form of land navigation. It is for all ages and degrees of fitness and skill, and all-weather. It provides the suspense and excitement of a treasure hunt. The object of orienteering is to locate control points by using a map and compass to navigate through the woods.
What to bring? All you will need to bring is a compass (if you do not have one, we can loan you one), and appropriate footwear to walk in the woods.
Event Details: The courses offered at Hartwood Acres will include Cross Country courses for beginner and advanced beginner, intermediate and experienced orienteers. Cross country courses involve finding a series of control flags in a pre-specified sequence. Come early if you plan to do more than one course.
Sign In 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
· Must Finish the course by 3:30 pm
Instruction for novices: Available on site
Cost: $4.00 per map (family or group can share one map if they wish)
Event Location: Hartwood Acres, Allison Park. On Middle Road, near Central Elementary School. Look for red-and-white arrow signs.
Questions: Contact Jim Wolfe at jlwolfe@atlanticbb.net
Check our website, www.wpoc.org for complete details and driving directions for this event and the entire WPOC schedule of events.
