December Sunday M.A.S.S. Brunch

It's almost that time again. Time for Sunday M.A.S.S. Brunch that it is! We will be meeting this Sunday, December 2nd, at 10am in the Stone of Accord meeting room on N. Reserve. Last month we had a very full room and we are currently in the process of finding a larger place to have our monthly brunch. Thus far we have been having some difficulties finding an appropriate space to accommodate all of us so if anyone has some suggestions for a space that serves breakfast or lunch and can hold at least 50 people on a monthly basis please let us know. In the mean time if we have a large crowd again this month some of us will be moving out into the main area of the Stone of Accord so we don’t get too crowded and can still have a lively conversation at a reasonable noise level.

Fourth Annual M.A.S.S. Bike Trip on the Route of the Hiawatha

 
Get ready the  M.A.S.S. bicycle trip on the Route of the Hiawatha!

The Route of the Hiawatha was called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country.  Today the railroad is gone but the scenic views have remained. We will be biking along 15 miles of the old railroad, through 8 open tunnels, and over 7 high trestles following the mountainous terrain.

It is a gentle downhill ride on an unpaved gravel road. Total riding time is about 2.5 hours, with stops along the way for lunch, snapping a few pictures, and taking in the scenery.  Be sure to pack something tasty and bring lots of water. Once we get to the bottom there will be a shuttle to take us (and our bikes) back up to the top.

We will be carpooling so meet us at 8:30 am on Saturday, June 30^th in the NW corner of the Super Walmart Parking Lot on North Reserve in Missoula.   Be on the look out for people with bikes wearing M.A.S.S. t-shirts.

We'll get our tickets for the trail ($10) and the shuttle bus ($9) at Lookout Pass, with discounts for children. Rental equipment is available if you don’t have a bike, helmet, or light (both lights and helmets are required).  The beginning of the ride starts with a long tunnel.  There are no lights so if you don't bring one you won’t be able to see.  Otherwise the tunnel is pretty easy, it's on wide flat ground and when we ride as a group we can light it pretty well.

Things to NOT forget:

• Bicycle
• Helmet
• Light
• Money for trail, shuttle pass, and gas
• Your Lunch
• Water

If your are ready to see some beautiful country with fantastic company come join us for a bike trip down the Hiawatha!

Sunday M.A.S.S. for May!

It's time again for another Sunday M.A.S.S. Brunch.  Come join your fellow non-theists for good food and great conversation.  As usual, we'll meet on the first Sunday of the month (May 6th) at The Stone of Accord in the meeting room.  If you're not sure where to go, just tell the hostess you're with the group in the meeting room and she'll show you the way.