By Bob Wilby
Community correspondent
PAXTON — Area seniors are planning to go on a whale watch Tuesday, July 18.
This trip is especially designed for all the naturists who love to view these wonderful creatures and feel the fresh air of the Atlantic Ocean. We are bringing this trip back by popular request, as last time out not only did we view these beautiful whales, but also more than 500 porpoises trailed the boat.
For the whale watch, participants will board the Privateer IV in Gloucester harbor, which will take us out to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, named one the top 10 whale watching sites. It will take about 45 minutes to reach the feeding grounds, but once there we will spend an hour and a half seeking and observing whales.
Onboard, a naturalist will provide information about whales’ lives and explain their behaviors. It should be a wonderful day on the sea. Suggested attire would be a suitable waterproof jacket, binoculars and maybe seasick pills if you think you may need them.
The group will depart the Paxton Senior Center, 17 West St., at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, with a scheduled return to Paxton by 8 p.m.
Before boarding the Privateer IV, we will have lunch in Beverly at the famous Historic 1890s working train station. Choices for entrees are top sirloin, chicken marsala or baked haddock. The meal also includes salad, potato, coffee/tea and ice cream for dessert.
Reservations, payment and your choice of entree are due by Monday, July 10, to Bob Wilby, 11 Tanglewood Road, Paxton, MA 01612. Checks should be made payable to FOCOA in the amount of $104 per person.
For more information, contact Bob Wilby at 508-792-4662 or rwilby@charter.net.
Hope to see you on the 18th of July.
