This event has been rescheduled to Sunday 8 October due to heavy rain forecast for 18 September!  A green and semi urban walk in Spring through parks, green belts and trails between Greensborough and Hurstbridge. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 17 km, mostly on off-road paths, with some initial steep climbs earlier in the walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting on the park side adjacent to Greensborough Station, we will briefly follow the Plenty River upstream, passing by playing fields before climbing uphill, skirting adjacent urban estates, keeping to greenbelt and parkland as much as possible, crossing a few serious roads, before coming down to join up with a mainly flat Diamond Creek Trail We will follow this upstream towards a proposed alfresco luncheon (BYO) stop, before continuing along the trail as far as Hurstbridge. Spring will provide much nature to admire along this route.  Opportunity to socialise afterwards at Pub before catching homeward train/bus (to Macleod) and train from there owing to track duplication work. BOOKING: By Saturday 17th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:08am at park side exit of Greenborough Station.  N.B. Owing to lines work and bus replacements, we will delay the departure from Greensborough Station to 10.30, or send part of the group on ahead. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 21 grid A2 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/3voz4YXEUQituGKP7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Outbound Train: Hurstbridge line (usually platform 1) Flinders Street Station, front carriage, 9.18am, reaching Greensborough 10.08am.  UPDATE: Looks like bus replacement services will be the order of Sunday, even if you are able to get as far as MacLeod by train, it will be bus on to Greensborough. Home bound trains: depart 3.20pm and 4.00pm from Hurstbridge/ though bus repla cements likely to MacLeod.  Same as above for homeward bound journey. Note: The walk participants will be contacted in the event of changes to train times and line works etc.   FOOD: Carry lunch (soup always a good option), snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots (it could be muddy/slippery in places) and dress (layers to put on/take off and wet weather gear) according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Michael C/Jason T. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Join fellow Nomads and friends for an online quiz night - an evening of fun and socialising from the warmth and comfort of your own home! Bring your food and drinks and get ready for two hours of socialising online. Play in teams as you try to outsmart your opponents in a Trivia Game. Afterwards, participate in games of Tic Tac Toe - if your team answers a question correctly you can strategically add a marker (a nought or a cross). Finally, we'll have a game of Wheel of Fortune, where you choose letters to try and solve a word puzzle.   Play starts at 7pm when everyone will be placed into teams. Ensure you register for this event in order to receive an email with your link to join on the night! We will be using the online Zoom program and the TriviaMaker gaming software to run the event. TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets, preferably by midday on 12th September so you get an invitation email with your link to join the game. If you haven't used Zoom before, be sure to register for a FREE Zoom account prior. See: zoom.us/freesignup TO PLAY: At 7pm on Monday 12th September, click on the Zoom link in your invitation email. (Tip: add a reminder in your phone)! Once you've joined, sit back and relax. Your quiz and game master will run all the behind-the-scenes work. LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Enjoy a Sunday loop walk following the Yarra River and taking in the beautiful sites of glorious Melbourne in Spring. Easily access the starting location from Flinders Street Station to Birrarung Marr beside Federation Square. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 11 km, circuit walk, on off-road paths. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We start from Birrarung Marr opposite Federation Wharf and Federation Square. On foot, we follow the main Yarra Capital City cycle trail alongside the Yarra River. We walk all the the way to MacRobertson Bridge where we cross the Yarra to the other side. We then proceed heading back to the City following the river. We hope to stop at the Kanteen cafe for a coffee in Alexandra Avenue provided they have tables available. We continue along the Main Yarra Trail back to Swanston Street bridge and over to our original starting point at Birrarung Marr. BOOKING: By Saturday 10 September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking and cycling events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at Birrarung Marr beside the river between Swanston Street and the MCG and between the river and Federation Square Car Park. At the bike hoops and toilet beside Federation Wharf. Meeting location reference on Google Maps  Easily access the meeting location from Flinders Street Station. ROUTE MAP: Yarra City Loop Walk Map FOOD: Carry snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots, sun glasses and sun screen and sun hat and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Kevin K | Email LeaderKevinK.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Palace Hotel, Camberwell.  GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. See the Palace Hotel website for more details, including their reasonably priced menu.  BOOKING: By Monday 5th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Rd, Camberwell. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid J11. Google map goo.gl/maps/crgZLRcfdTs2GPSN6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Palace Hotel is directly opposite Camberwell Station. Alternatively, catch tram 72 to stop 64 (Camberwell Station). LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A non-indigenous settlement was established in Kilmore in 1837, some 13 years after Hume and Hovell passed through from Sydney on a colonial government financed search for Westernport Bay. This makes Kilmore the oldest inland town in Victoria. The traditional owners of Kilmore and the Kilmore Plains are the Taubgurong people, a part of the Kulin nation. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate approximately 14 km, circuit walk, mostly on off-road paths, steep at times.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The walk will traverse East Kilmore Road before turning onto Monument Hill Road to checkout the marker on the spot visited by Hamilton Hume. The Hill walk passes excellent viewing spots of the greater Kilmore Plains and the Great Dividing Range. The wider Monument Hill Reserve contains many excellent flora and fauna specimens. Then downhill to pick-up the Kilmore Creek Trail into the centre of Kilmore, which houses many historic buildings dating from the mid 1800's. Lunch will be taken at a suitable spot along the Creek Trail. The final leg will be on Union Street, passing the Kilmore Racing Complex, then leading onto East Kilmore Road back to the Station.   Time permitting, an Afternoon Tea break will be taken at one of the two local bakeries located on Sydney Street before the 3 kms walk back to the Station.  BOOKING: By Thursday 1st September. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking and cycling events. FURTHER INFORMATION: Kilmore Historical Society contains lots of data on the area's heritage. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30 am in the car park outside the Kilmore East Railway Station, O'Grady's Road, Kilmore East. There is ample off-road parking at the Station. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 610 grid L9 | Google map:goo.gl/maps/Fud7DTeZtTS4CzSc8 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Via Hume Freeway with an exit onto C729 to pick-up O'Grady's Road, 78 km, 1 hour 15 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Travel by public transport is available for this event. A Shepparton Train departs from Southern Cross at 9:16 AM arriving at Kilmore East at 10:21 AM. Travel in the unreserved front carriage (North Melbourne end). Kilmore East is Zone 3/4 thus myki money fares apply. From Zone 1 - Return FULL Fare is $17.36 while return for CONCESSION/SENIORS is $8.68. Return travel will be at 4:20 PM arriving at Southern Cross at 5:17 PM. Other return trains depart at 3:20 PM and 5:36 PM FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask (for train travel), hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast. Being early Spring, layered dressing is recommended   LEADER: Garry Oliver. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A full week of cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and/or snowboarding, staying in a cosy lodge at Falls Creek. Stay the full week, or part thereof. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Your choice (choose slopes and equipment to match your skills) – cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and/or snowboarding.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: A full week, or part thereof, ski trip to Falls Creek is planned for Sunday 28th August to Sunday 4th September. We will be staying at the cosy Cosela Alpine Lodge which provides ski-in ski-out access from Wombats Ramble with no oversnow transport requirements. This will be a cross-country ski, downhill ski and/or snowboard week leaving Melbourne on Sunday and leaving Falls Creek the following Sunday. BOOKING: Monday 9th May, or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out on accommodation. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.cosela.com.au/Winter/index.html. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Sunday afternoon, Cosela Alpine Lodge, Falls Creek.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway Map X922 grid H10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/V7fBUEiNBb62.  GETTING THERE: There are coach services from Melbourne, Mt Beauty and many other locations to Falls Creek. There are long-term parking facilities in Mt Beauty if you don’t wish to take your car up the mountain. If driving, take the Hume Freeway (M31) to Wangaratta then the Great Alpine Road (B500), turning off to Mt Beauty. On arrival at Falls Creek you should request to unload your luggage at the steps beyond the CFA station, which is lit at night, as you are staying at Cosela and don't need oversnow transport. After unloading, you will return to the attendant to be directed to a parking place. Cosela Lodge can then be reached by travelling up the steps and across Snowgum Lane (see map at www.cosela.com.au/Winter/Map.html). DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 391 km, 4.5 hours. FOOD: It's advisable to bring food for the period of your stay; group catering arrangements will be organised after registration. Breakfast cereal, milk, bread, jam, condiments, tea and coffee are provided by the lodge. There’s a local food store for last minute supplies and oversights. COST: The accommodation cost is $100 per Nomads member per night for Sunday through Thursday, and $240 for Friday plus Saturday night (i.e. $120 per night, but payment is required for both nights if either is required). You can come for the full time or part thereof. Get a ticket to indicate your intention to attend. The leader will then contact you to confirm dates and times, and to organise payment. Not a Nomads member? Purchase a temporary one-month membership before getting your tickets (cost $8). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring sheets and pillowcases, towel, washer and toiletries, plus ski gear to suit all possible conditions (or hire it in Mt Beauty or Falls Creek). Don’t forget warm, comfortable clothing for after-ski activities. If driving you will be required to carry chains (these can be hired in Mt Beauty), and you should ensure your radiator has antifreeze. LEADER: Les B. | Email LeaderLesB.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Enjoy an outing on Port Phillip Bay, lunch in Portarlington and an easy coastal walk, subsequently returning to Melbourne by bus and train. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy: ferry ride, lunch, walk along a coastal path, bus and train ride.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a relaxing 1.5 hour cruise to Portarlington, then a short stroll to the Grand Hotel for lunch. After lunch, we will go for a walk along the foreshore before catching the bus to Geelong Station, from where we'll catch a train back to Southern Cross Station (Melbourne). We'll walk along the foreshore towards St Leonards. Bus #60 departs from St Leonards at 2:58pm, and passes along the foreshore, so we'll terminate the walk at an appropriate bus stop in time to catch that bus. BOOKING: By Friday 19th August. To register, click on Get Tickets. You should also book your ferry ticket on the Port Phillip Ferries website. Unsure if you've already booked with the Nomads? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. FURTHER INFORMATION: portphillipferries.com.au. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:15am for a 10:40am departure from the Port Phillip Ferries Docklands Terminal, beside Central Pier, Docklands. Boarding commences at 10:25am, and the ferry departs at 10:40am, to arrive in Portarlington at 11:50am. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2E grid G5 | Google map: g.page/PortPhillipFerriesDocklands?share. COST: Ferry: Full $16.50 | Concession / Seniors $15 Bus (Portarlington to Geelong, Myki zones 4-5): maximum fare: Full $7.20 | Concession $3.60 V/Line train (Geelong to Melbourne, Myki zones 1-4): Full $9.66 | Senior/Concession $4.83 FOOD: Snacks and coffee can be purchased on the ferry. Lunch will be purchased at the Grand Hotel, Portarlington. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Kevin K. | Email LeaderKevinK.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

A lovely 10 km coastal winter's walk, from historic Williamstown following coastal paths and walkways around to Altona. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 10 km, point-to-point walk on sealed paths with no hills.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting in historic Williamstown we'll follow coastal paths and walkways around to Altona with opportunities to take in the local flora and fauna and breathe some good old sea air. Local history and points of interest will be provided en-route. Although there will be an opportunity for a short coffee break in Williamstown, and in Altona at the end of walk, bring your lunch (hot soup in a thermos, a good winter idea), snacks and water. Dress to the weather, with plenty of layers to take off/put on. It could be wet and cold that day.  BOOKING: By Thursday 11th August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:33am at Williamstown Station, Ann St, Williamstown. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X909 grid C9 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/3n2r6q5nCnMAnnbt9 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the Werribee line train that departs Flinders Street Station platform 9 at 10.07am (meet front carriage), then change at Newport to the Williamstown line train, which should arrive at Williamstown Station at 10.33am, where the walk will commence. Trains back to town from Altona depart every 20mins (e.g. 15:42pm reaching Flinders Street at 16:14pm). FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

The area now known as Lysterfield Park (1,398-hectare) has been assigned many different roles since the first European settlement in 1838. This very scenic circuit bushwalk will explore some of the remnants of its history. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 11 km, circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk takes us along some of the walking tracks around Lysterfield Lake – one of Melbourne’s older reservoirs that is nowadays a bushland park. Most of our route is on well-made tracks – some gravel, some formed earth. We will pass by the site of Donelan’s homestead, the Boy’s Farm dairy and the Lysterfield Tramway that includes one of the best view points of the lake on the west side. After walk refreshments: Time permitting, refreshments can be taken at the nearby Stellas Kitchen on Horswood Road, part of the Monague Apple Farm (https://montague.com.au/the-orchard-at-montague/stellas-kitchen/) The venue closes at 4 PM.  BOOKING: By Friday 5th August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/lysterfield-park. https://caseycardinialinkstoourpast.blogspot.com/2014/03/lysterfield-short-history.html NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am in the Spotted Gum Car Park, Horswood Rd, Narre Warren North. Horswood Road which runs westwards off the Belgrave-Hallam Road (C404). MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 108 grid D2 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/grZmRZrfdG1oqNeP7 DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 44 kms taking 45 minutes by car via the Monash Freeway. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser and sturdy walking shoes or boots. Dress for the weather forecast. Some parts of the walk may be cold and windy.   LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: wikipedia   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Duke of Wellington Hotel, CBD.  GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. See the Duke of Wellington Hotel website for more details, including the menu.  BOOKING: By Monday 1st August. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Duke of Wellington Hotel, 146 Flinders St, Melbourne. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 1B grid R9. Google map g.page/thedukeofwellingtonmelbourne?share. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Duke of Wellington Hotel is close to Flinders Street Station, and trams #70 and #75 stop right at the door (stop 6). LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Enjoy a gentle walk alongside Lollipop Creek & the Werribee River. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: An easy 10 km point-to-point walk with public transport links. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This urban walk follows creek, floodway and river reserves which offer a combination of parkland and natural landscapes to enjoy along the way. Our walk commences at Wyndham Vale Railway Station with a short stroll through Manor Lakes Linear Park which takes us into the Lollipop Creek Reserve. The walk along the Lollipop Creek Trail takes in some of the re-vegetation and conservation measures along the waterway and surrounding wetlands. The croaking of frogs and chirping of birds are likely to be heard coming from the creek and wetlands. Approximately 4 km into the walk we leave Lollipop Creek to follow a path along grassy open space and floodway to reach the Werribee River Linear Reserve. For the remainder of the walk we will follow the Werribee River passing by natural vegetation including some impressive River Red Gums. On reaching Werribee the trail passes under the railway line near the station. Trains depart Werribee Railway Station every 20 minutes for the 50 minute journey back to the city. BOOKING: By Friday 29th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am in the front carriage of the Waurn Ponds train departing Southern Cross Railway Station at 10:30am or meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 43 grid E9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/bCGTVY7pXX72. DISTANCE / TIME FROM GPO: The walk commences at Wyndham Vale Railway Station which is 40 km and 35 minutes by train from the city. Our return journey takes 50 minutes from Werribee Railway Station which is 32 km from the city. TRANSPORT: Access to and from this walk is by public transport only. We will travel to Wyndham Vale Railway Station in the front carriage of the Waurn Ponds train departing Southern Cross Railway Station at 10:30am, arriving at Wyndham Vale at 11:03am, or you may choose to meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. For the return journey trains depart Werribee Railway Station every 20 minutes. All travel is within Myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.70 full fare, $3.35 concession and free for seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for your needs throughout the day. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress to meet the forecast weather conditions. LEADER: Michael C. Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members->Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Explore some of the history of Sunbury in this urban walk in outer Melbourne. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 9 km circuit walk. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This circuit walk explores the township of Sunbury, which was established in the 1850s. Firstly, we will walk up to Rupertswood Mansion, built in 1874. It is well known as the birthplace of The Ashes urn which was presented to the English cricket captain in the 1882-83 Test match series between Australia and England. It is one of the largest houses constructed in Victoria and, although now subdivided, still has significant farm land. The estate also had its own private railway station and artillery battery. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Although private property, owned by Salesian College, you can visit the grounds.  We will then follow sealed shared linear paths under a grand bluestone rail viaduct and along natural creeks (Blind and Kismet), although we will need to walk along some suburban streets to get between creeks and to and from the station. BOOKING: By Friday 22nd July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:00am at the Sunbury Railway Station, East side bus station.  If driving, parking will be easier on the West side PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Both V/Line and Metro trains go to Sunbury.  The last suitable V/Line train leaves Southern Cross at 10:06am, and last Metro at 9:46 MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 382 grid D4 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/boS8A29TzUnJ9UtG7 FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.   LEADER: Richard C. | Email LeaderRichardC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: Rupertswood Mansion gatehouse, Pavement Pounder, YouTube   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS