Central Florida Chapter General Meeting – March 19th
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🌿 Featured Speaker: Jen Powers
Finding the Trail: From Dreaming of the Camino to Thousands of Miles on Foot
Once an overweight and overworked suburban mom, Jen Powers found a new path in her 50s — quite literally. Inspired by a dream of one day walking the Camino de Santiago, she began hiking as a way to reclaim her health. What started as a personal goal quickly grew into a deep love for the outdoors and the transformative power of long-distance hiking.
Jen used the Florida Trail as her training ground, where mile after mile helped her build strength, confidence, and a lasting connection to the trail community. Since then, she has logged several thousand miles across multiple states and throughout Europe.
In this inspiring talk, Jen will share:
- How a simple goal to walk the Camino sparked a life-changing journey
- Why the Florida Trail became the perfect place to train and grow as a hiker
- Lessons learned from thousands of miles on trail
- Encouragement for anyone curious about taking their first steps into hiking or backpacking
Jen is an avid hiker and backpacker who passionately encourages others to discover and explore Florida’s beautiful trails. Whether you’re new to hiking or already dreaming of your next long-distance adventure, her story is a reminder that it’s never too late to start.
🧺 Half-Back Raffle – Win Some Cash!
🎟️ Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5
💰 Winner takes home half the pot, with the other half supporting our chapter’s work.
📅 Thursday, March 19
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Leu Gardens – Magnolia Room
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Join us for an evening of inspiration, conversation, and community with fellow hikers and trail lovers.