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  • Monday, October 19, 2020 4:21 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Prepping for chicken dance... Front: Merle W. and Theresa L. Back: Judith D., Ruth G. Nancy B., Peg T., and Trish L.
    Oh! To find ways to keep our mystery group in contact with one another during the days of Covid-19. Once again, some of us met in my backyard to chat, share, laugh and just be together. The weather cooperated, no excessive heat this time. I thank you for coming with lunch, beverage and chair! Certainly an easy way to “entertain” and be together safely.

    Cathleen R.

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Lots of fall sun, no wind, and few cars on the roads made for a perfect day to cycle around Jamestown. Seven gang members rode to the Beavertail light house to enjoy the views of Narragansett Bay. On this clear day we could see Block Island too. Two riders took a short route home, while five rode to the fishing dock at Fort Wetherill to see the mansions in Newport. After completing the tour, we had our picnic lunch on the deck at Sue B’s house.

    Sue B.

  • Friday, October 09, 2020 10:30 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    From left to right: Walter B., Mary I., Barbara M., Joe M., Nancy Ch., Carol B., Dawn M., Joy T. and Beverly C.

    Despite a wildly windy night, the morning of Thursday, October 9 dawned bright, clear, and calm. As 9 members of the North Mystery Group gathered to arrange transportation to their destination, they received a call from the host organization saying they were still open for our visit, though without power. We decided it was too nice a day not to continue as planned, and arrived at DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA about 10:30 a.m. to meet the two docents who were happy to share the treasures of sculpture with us. We separated into two smaller groups to maintain social distance and to allow us to better hear and attend to the works the docents had chosen for us. We all loved the time there—sweetly relaxing and mentally invigorating and inspiring. We shared an outdoor lunch at the Copper House Tavern, familiar to all as the site of another TOHG event several years ago.

    Joe M.

  • Friday, October 02, 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Eleven members of the gang and one guest walked about 2 miles in Mine Falls Park in Nashua, NH. Despite the prediction of rain we managed to have only a brief shower and a few sprinkles. Bag lunches were eaten at the site of the old dam and power plant about halfway through the hike that followed the Nashua River. On the walk we observed a river otter playing in the river and a great blue heron, and the foliage beginning to turn. A lot of catching up between members. Walkers were: Chris B., Carol B., Dori C. and her guest John W., Jan G., Lenora L., Linda McN., Joe M., Dawn M., Meredith P., Jane Ph., and Cathy P.

    Meredith P.
  • Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Five members of the West Mystery Group met at Parlee’s Farm in Tyngsboro to pick apples. The trees were all dwarfs which made the picking very easy and quick. The weather cooperated. After we traveled a quick 2 miles to the Dream Dinner for a really delicious brunch. Since we were all camera shy the picture is of what we picked. Participants were Al G., Lanie O’C., Jane Ph., Jan G., and Meredith P.

    Meredith P
  • Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Hikers left to right: Jan G., Cathy P., Betty B., Ellen W., Sandy S., Jane P., Cindy L., Lee D. and in front Joan HB. Photo credit: Phil L.
    Our group of 10 hiked close to 5 miles in the Halfway Pond Conservation Area. As we hiked along the shore near the end of the hike the winds from Tropical Storm Teddy roared in and there were whitecaps on the pond.
    We then drove a short distance to a village green to have lunch. There was a food truck there where many of the hikers bought their lunch.
    After lunch we headed down to play disc golf which the strong winds made very challenging.

    Disc golf players: Phil L.,Joan HB and Lee D.
    Cindy L.

  • Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Left to right front: Barbara M., Linda McH., Anne H., Lisa S., Beverly C., Dawn M., Marina K.. Standing: Judy T., Mary I., Nancy Ch., Joy T. and Carole B.
    Sitting on “Going, Going, Gone” by Orly Genger, a 30’ installation at Alnoba made of recycled lobster rope.
    We experienced art work in a new way by walking through forests and fields and along streams at Alnoba, a place where art awakens the spirit and refreshes the soul. Here’s what a few of us say ... “whimsical, eye-opening, creative, sustainable, socially conscious, peaceful and entertaining ... Inspirational and challenging ... Informative, impactful.” Lunch at The Farm at Eastman’s Corner, perfect weather, and a surprise docent, Marina K., who led our tour, topped off our June Mystery in September (due to COVID delays)!


    Our version of man (Joe M.) and beast ... “Moose” by South Dakota sculptor, John Lopez.

    Beverly C.
  • Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    From left to right: Meredith P., Dick and Ann R., Joan G., Betty B., Cathy P., Jill F., Joan S., Joan H-B, Ron E. Behind the camera: Pat G.
    Another beautiful fall day, perfect for a walk in the park. All 11 masked souls walked 4.5 miles along carriage roads and rolling hills and enjoyed views of the Weir River in Hull, the Boston skyline, and HIngham Harbor. We stopped to take a few pictures along the way. After returning to our cars, we followed each other to HIngham beach where we found a partly shaded and partly sunny spot to have a picnic lunch and catch up with old and new friends. We hope to do this again next year but without the MASKS!

    Pat G.

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Left to right: Sandy S., Laurie W., Jackie A.. Ellen W., Sue B., Stephen P.
    Seven cyclists rode the East Bay Bike Path to Colt State Park for a picnic. It was a perfect day to welcome fall on Rhode Island’s most scenic greenway. Except for two bridges being restored, the trail has been entirely resurfaced and offers a sweet ride the entire distance from Fort Hill in East Providence to Independence Park in Bristol.

    Sue B.
  • Sunday, September 13, 2020 10:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Lisa S., Ann Marie D., Beverly C., Jimmy W., Joan H-B., Eileen H., Gaille A., Dave R., Betty B., Heimo S., Pat G. (Hedy P. is out of picture)
    Jimmy W. led 11 of us around the Charles River on an absolutely perfect day. Most of us were on a first-time ride passing the Duck Boat ramp into the Charles, skateboard parks, river locks, under the Zakim Bridge, around North Station & Bobby Orr statue, and onto the Esplanade along the river. We diverted through Harvard Business School grounds, around Harvard stadium, Smith Playground with its bicycle skill park, and back over the Elliot Bridge to return on the Cambridge side using Memorial Drive which was closed to traffic! 14.57 miles later, we lunched at Lechmere Canal Park and agreed that this ride was a winner !

    Beverly C.



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