Outdoor Club of South Jersey - Hiking/Camping/Backpacking

Chalfonte Hotel Information
301 Howard Street
Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone: (609) 884-8409
www.chalfonte.com
Check in 6/9/2025 after 3 pm
Check out 6/11/2025 before noon
The MENU is at the end of this document
BREAKFAST will be served at 8 am in the Dining Area
DINNER will be served at 6 pm in the Dining Area.
Beverages with and without alcohol are available in the dining area.
Cape May beach tags will be at the hotel desk.

# Schedule of events

Susan Pettijohn (suepettijohn@gmail.com) will lead a hike at the Cape May Light House on MONDAY 6/9/2025 @ 11:00am.
Kate Laible (Kate21460@msn.com) 856-237-4425 will lead a walking tour of historic homes in Cape May on TUESDAY 6/10/2025 @ 10 - 11:30am. It will be about 3 miles, moderately paced on paved surfaces.
Carolyn Terry (CarolynTerry@Hotmail.com) is planning a morning birding walk on birding walk on TUESDAY 6/10/2025.
Fran Horn (franhorn@aol.com) and Jim Bodnar (JRBodnar@verizon.net) are planning the following bicycle rides:

• Monday 6/9/2025 afternoon ride – C pace – 15 miles
• Tuesday 6/10/2025 ride on the trail to the Cape May Zoo, C pace - 30 miles
• Wednesday 6/11/2025 ride to the Cape May Ferry, C/C+ pace – 30 miles
  Each day we will have the opportunity to enjoy morning (8am) walks by the neighborhood gardens and evening (8pm) walks on the promenade.

# Options on your own

Of course, there are many other things to do in the Cape May area. There is an information Rest Stop near the end of the Turnpike. This is a good place to get maps, brochures and ideas.
I will list a few suggestions, of course, there are the beach, boardwalk and shopping mall with many other things to do and places to explore:

• www.ospreycruise.com - There are two excellent birding by boat trips on each of the three days that we are in Cape May (at 10:00am and 1:30pm). The web site for information about Birding by Boat on the Osprey
• wetlandsinstitute.org - Nature center featuring an aquarium and other exhibits on local marine life and animals of the salt marsh.
• Cape May Point State Park – This park has lots of options –
  o birdwatching with Rangers to help with the birds
  o nature trails to wander
  o beach to enjoy
  o Lighthouse to climb
• Ferry to Lewes Delaware. This is an all day trip. If you are looking for a shorter look at the ferry, the terminal is a great place for lunch and bird watching.
• Cold Spring and Middle Township Bike Paths
• Cape May Zoo – a quaint visit to a small zoo.
• Higbee Beach – you do not need a swimsuit!
• Kayaks to rent
• Sunset Flag Ceremony at the Sunset Pavilion end of the Promenade.

# CHALFONTE MENU

Monday, June 9
Dinner – Magnolia Room @ 6:00 PM
· Secret Garden Salad with choice of two dressings
· Entrées:
o Meatloaf
o Broiled Flounder
o Vegetarian Option
· Sides: Rice & Seasonal Vegetable
· Dessert: Chef’s Choice
· Bar: House wine, beer, soft drinks
o 1 drink ticket per guest
Tuesday, June 10 & Wednesday, June 11
Breakfast Buffet – Magnolia Room, 8:30–9:30 AM
· Scrambled eggs
· Bacon
· Breakfast potatoes
· Fresh fruit
· Biscuits (special request) - am discussing with Mike
· Yogurt
Tuesday, June 10
Cocktail Party – Tin House Garden @ 6:00 PM
· Bar: House wine, beer, soft drinks
o 2 drink tickets per guest
· Stationary Hors d’oeuvres
o Vegetable tray with dip
· Passes Hors d’oeuvres
o Shrimp Cocktail
o Mini Meatballs
o Mac and Cheese Croquettes
Dinner – Magnolia Room @ 7:00 PM
· Caesar Salad
· Entrées:
o Fried Chicken
o Salmon
o Vegetarian Option
· Sides: Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetable
· Dessert: Chef’s Choice
Your hosts - Fran Horn - 856 287 6565 - Jim Bodnar 609 792 9573