Explore Tucson on Foot

Let's leave the gazebo in front of the Visitors Center PROMPTLY at 8:00. The goal is to walk--stroll--up the tram road to the fourth bridge (just a bit short of the two mile marker) and back. The pace should be no more than 2 miles per hour.

The rest rooms at the Visitors Center will be closed. There is a bathroom about 1 mile up the road now.

Here are the rules and guidelines for this so please read this entire post before deciding to attend. Walking the tram road at Sabino after dark under the full moon is a fabulous experience! I hope you all want to come! but there's stuff you need to be aware of:

1. I am going to set a minimum of 4 for this hike to take place; if we don't have that many takers, I'll cancel the event and try for another day when maybe more of you can make it. I want to have enough people for the conversation to be loud enough to announce our presence to any animals we may encounter; they don't want to meet up close and personal with us either. Advance warning is best. More than four are of course welcome!
2. You and your guests walk/hike at your own risk. Your attending this Meetup means that you acknowledge that neither Meetup nor this group nor the organizer has any responsibility or liability for your safety and health. I want to be very sure we all have a good time here, a safe time. It will be hot even after dark. Make sure your health situation will be ok for walking close to 4 miles in the heat. There are some hills here, so it can be a challenging walk. You are responsible for yourself. If you need to turn back, you may have to walk back to the parking lot on your own. MAKE SURE YOU BRING PLENTY OF WATER AND STAY HYDRATED.
3. There may be wild animals/critters. EVERYONE NEEDS TO BRING A FLASHLIGHT (NO HEADLAMPS PLEASE, THEY BLIND OTHERS). The most effective approach IMHO is to shine your light down on the road so you can see clearly quite a distance ahead what is coming up. If there are snakes or tarantula or scorpions we wait until it is safe to walk around them or they have finished crossing the road. No screaming please.
4. there is a charge to park at Sabino if you don't have a pass. Make sure you take care of this before 8:00. There is a box nearby where we will meet. If you have a pass, be sure you display it!
5. A few other suggestions: I usually put on mosquito repellent; up to you whether you need to. I also have a small personal water spritzer bottle I carry to spray myself when I get hot...I find it very effective for cooling off.
6. If there are storms in the area or if it is too cold, the hike will be cancelled. Even if some decide to go ahead with the hike, any one who is concerned should opt out. If the bridges are covered with water, I'll stop at the first bridge.

Hope to see you there!

Mary

NOTE: This is a no host event. Just Ed looking out and finding cool things for you to do!

If you want to go feel free to sign up, put something in the comments and find each other. You can make a meetup sign on a piece of other so people can find you.

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If you enjoy learning how to dance and meeting new people at the same time, and would like to have the opportunity of practicing with different partners, then group classes are something you definitely want to try! Makes for a great Date Night.

Monday night is specific for senior Bronze level and above

Tuesday night is for Beginners only

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Group Class Rate is $8

Active Dream Dance Student Rate is $5 We also have punch cards available!

10 Class Punch Card is $70

5 Class Punch Card is $35

Pima Air museum hosts this Night Ops event several times during the summer. you can read more by looking at the Pima Air museum web page. The Air museum has some fantastic aircraft, including my favorite The Guppy. They do a narrated tram tour which is awesome. there are usually some special activities on Night Ops evenings. It has an Apollo spacecraft and a Stealth bomber and a flying hospital you can tour, as well as interesting displays like flight attendant uniforms from various airlines. There is always something new as well.
Meet outside the entrance at 5. There are both indoor and outdoor exhibits, and it's great for wandering around.

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$15

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WHAT'S YIN YOGA:

Yin Yoga stands out as a unique practice, where you hold passive poses for several minutes each. In contrast to more dynamic yoga styles, Yin focuses on stretching connective tissues such as ligaments and fascia rather than muscles. Picture easing into a pose with support from props like cushions and bolsters.

Whether you’re new to yoga or exploring new dimensions of your practice, Yin Yoga encourages you to slow down, stretch deeply, and discover moments of tranquility.

Some of the benefits of Yin Yoga:
Meridian Stimulation: Balances the body’s energy flow.
Increased Flexibility: Particularly beneficial for joints and connective tissues.
Mind-Body Relaxation: Promotes deep relaxation and reduces stress.
Preparation for Meditation: Enhances meditation practice by fostering inner stillness.

WHAT'S SOL CENTER:

Sol Center has a diverse schedule of classes and programs that include beginner and advanced yoga, meditation, introductory mindfulness, in-depth mindfulness courses, yoga teacher training, related contemplative studies, and more. We understand that people are seeking more than just physical exercise when it comes to their well-being, and with that you will find we offer much more than yoga.

Emphasizing inner awareness and embodied understanding, our classes have a common contemplative thread. Providing you with a greater capacity to be whole in the midst of the action and distraction, beauty and challenge, that fills your everyday life.