News: Pennsylvania

Three Rivers Winnies
Local Chapter
By Eileen Darden and Marie Mueller

Our first 2010 outing was held at the Friendship Village Campground in Bedford, PA. In attendance were the Bossars, Dardens (who drove up for the meeting on Saturday), Devore/Jaynes, McMasters (their first outing with us), Muellers, Pomilios, Stamm/Gill, Stranfords, and the Winkelvosses. While there, we met new Winnebago owners Jim Bearer and Sherry Oldham, who after spending time with us, decided to join the Chapter and participated in our weekend activities.

The "early birds" enjoyed trips to Bedford Springs Hotel and Spa, and to the Jean (pronounced John) Bonnet Tavern for lunch. The Bedford Hotel is beautiful due to a recent renovation at the cost of $122 million dollars. The Bonnet Tavern is a 1760's historic landmark, which is also a bed and breakfast that is reported to be haunted. The "early birds" were treated with a tour of the building and heard stories of their ghostly activities. They also have a lovely gift shop in a historic building relocated to the property. Later on Friday, some brave Chapter members went for ice cream during the rainstorm.

On Saturday Chapter members had breakfast, and our meeting, at the local Denny's. Afterwards, we went to Fisher's, a local Amish market, where we stocked up on their specialties and goodies. Later that evening, we had a wine and cheese spread and then went to Ed's Steakhouse for dinner. A great way to end the first outing of the season.

Blair Hursh 724-758-2681

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