What we’re about
Established in 1990, Slopes and Trails is a social activities group for mature, active adults. Most of our members are over 55 and come from all over the Rogue Valley. Outdoor activities include camping, kayaking and canoeing, bike riding, hiking, rafting, golf and picnics. In addition, we go bowling, to the movies, play cards and games, with an occasional Talent/No Talent Show thrown into the mix.
Travel is also a love for many of our members, and group travel is encouraged. Trips to Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Spain & Portugal, as well as weekend trips to Bandon and Union Creek have been offered in the past.
Our group is also famous for its potlucks, progressive dinners and holiday parties, including our festive and fun White Elephant Party in December. We are good cooks and love to throw parties. Members are encouraged to sponsor or co-sponsor their favorite activities, which is the life of the organization.
Every Thursday or Friday ("Thirsty Thursday" or TGIF) our members and visitors gather at a winery, bistro or pub to greet old friends and meet new ones. NOTE: RSVP FROM MEMBERS IS INTERNAL. JOIN US--THERE WILL BE PLENTY THERE TO GREET YOU!
Greeters welcome new people to our no-host social hour, introduce them to others and answer questions. Often, we gather for dinner following the social hour. These weekly social hours are open to the public. All other events require membership. Annual membership is inexpensive at $40 per year, ($52 to join, which includes a magnetic name badge). Newsletters & a detailed calendar is available ongoing on our new website, www.slopes.org.
Slopes & Trails members are also dedicated to our community. Some of the service projects we have participated in include the Bear Creek Greenway Cleanup, Shoebox Program (small Christmas gifts for shut-ins), Meals on Wheels & Access Food Projects, holiday gift baskets for SPCA and CATS, and the annual Red Cross blood drive.
Feel free to join us for a few social hours or public activities before registering to join the group (you will receive a code at our events to enable online registration). Our greeters and board members are also available at all our social hours to help you.