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Gosh, isn’t it wonderful when you try to make a membership list current AND make it printable – YIKES
Attached is the last list I am sending out AND it is also on the Membership resource page.
Thanks for your patience and understanding, I appreciate it.
Jaye
Membership/Blog Coordinator
Date: Thursday, May 25th
Trip: Grand River- Moyers Landing to River Bluffs
Basic training required.
Leader: Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am
Trip Details: All are welcome for this easy and scenic 1.5 hour paddle.
There are some rapids to negotiate/walk over depending on the water level, so be prepared.
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5-10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Remember: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops
Contact: Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com or call 905-220-6301 to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation
Construction – Road Closure:
Please note that Weber is closed between Parkside & Dutton Drive.
Enjoy the Victoria Day loonngg weekend.
You are receiving both trips scheduled for next week, today,
so we don’t bother you on Sunday night!
Date: Tues. May 23
Trip: Grand River- West Montrose to Kaufman’s
Basic training required.
Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:30
Trip Details: This is a longer trip 3 ½ – 4 hours.
We paddle under the Historic covered bridge, past the Conestoga golf course (watch for golf balls), the Grey Silo golf course and finish up at Kaufman’s Flats.
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5-10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Remember: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops
Contact: Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277) to register for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation
Construction – Road Closure:
Please note that Weber is closed between Parkside & Dutton Drive.
Trip Leaders needed
Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips. If you can assist so that we don’t have to cancel trips, contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)
Towers AND Trip Leaders required
(I wanted to make this its own post.)
If we do not have towers or trip leaders, we may not have canoe trips.
Below is the “tower responsibilities” information.
Tower Responsibilities
Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips.
If you can assist so that we don’t have to cancel trips, contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)
Social Events Planned:
If you have made it this far, THANK YOU very much for reading along!
Jaye ~ Membership Cordinator
Happy Canoeing
Membership Coordinator
Jaye
Date/Time: Thursday May 18 @ 3:30
Movie: Blackberry
Theatre: Landmark at The Boardwalk
Link to info on movie and to purchase tickets (recommend purchasing tickets in advance):
https://www.landmarkcinemas.com/film-info/blackberry
Organizer: Let Janet Smith know if you’re coming, janetjanetjanet1960@gmail.com
For those interested, meet at Coffee Culture at The Boardwalk at 2:30 for refreshments, and after movie some may want to go for dinner (meet in lobby if so after movie at 5:45 approx).
So bring your partner and/or friend(s) and let’s enjoy this movie about a part of Waterloo’s history. It got a good review in the Globe and Mail and is made by a Canadian.
Janet Smith ~ Social Committee Member
Plan to join us for another fun paddle on the water.
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Trip: Conestoga/ Grand St. Jacobs to Kaufman’s Flats
Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:30am
Trip details: Excellent views of the countryside with a few interesting challenges with rocks or waves depending on the river flow. If the flow is low, you may need to get out of the canoe to navigate the river.
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5-10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops or crocs
Please contact Anne @ annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277 to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc
Experienced paddlers only (must have intermediate training)
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation
Note: Weber is closed between Parkside & Dutton Drive.
Today, we share information/want to get you excited about two fun events. Paradise Lake in June and Bondi trip in September.
YIPPEE! Our Canoe Season is starting.
In this blog post, you will find trip details for Tuesday, May 9.
Please read carefully. If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP? {Here’s How!}
Trip: Grand River – Inverhaugh to West Montrose
Date: Tuesday, May 9th
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m.
Prepare for arriving to Wing 404 – 510 Dutton Drive.
Construction: Weber and Parkside Drive CLOSED
No access via Northfield & Parkside Drive, Bearinger Road & Parkside OR Weber & Parkside Drive. Albert Street at Weber is Open
If using expressway: Driving from Kitchener
Exit from expressway via King Street, turn left onto King Street.
Turn right onto Weber Street, continue on Weber to Dutton Drive. At Dutton Drive, turn right and Wing 404 is on the right side at end of street.
Trip Leader: Anne Woolner – annewoolner@hotmail.com. or
519-741-6582
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details: This is an interesting paddle with a few challenging turns and a lovely pastoral setting. Bring snacks, water and a lunch.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required.
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $8
Please contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com. or call 519-741-6582 to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday to confirm your spot.
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.
