All Old Salts members who knew John -(2010 and prior) are welcome PLEASE RSVP (see below)
May 5th 2023 4:00 to 7:00 The family is hosting a Celebration of Life for John Donahue at the large Pavillion in beautiful Riverside Park, Guelph. Parking is nearby, with a paved path for easy access. We’ll have music and a microphone available if anyone wants to say a few words, and we’ll share stories about his life and how he helped shape the lives of others.
There will be a slide show, you are free to email your favourite photo to ryan.donahue.001@gmail.com. There is ample seating at picnic tables and some lawn chairs. Drinks and snacks will be served, as well as a light picnic-style meal around 5 pm.
Please dress casual, we encourage you to wear blue – John’s favourite colour. RSVP so that we have enough food and drink. Kindly alert us of any allergies and we will do our best to accommodate.
Ryan and Shirley 519-716-0829 or email ryan.donahue.001@gmail.com.
If you missed any of our recent meetings ( SpringRegistration Meeting, Orientation/Dryland Training), or haven’t canoed with us in a while, please read this post carefully… (Best viewed on the Blog to see diagrams & illustrations) You may want to bookmark this page for future reference. More resource links are listed on the bottom of this page
How to sign up for a canoe trip
Information will go out to the membership in the form of a blog post/email notification. Make sure that you read and follow the instructions carefully. Respond to the person listed in the email. DO NOT REPLY to the email notification…..it will go to an unmonitored email box!
Once the canoe season starts, emails will be sent out regularly for both Tuesday and Thursday trips. They will be headed by different logos so you will see the difference (illustrated below). Information will be included that will tell you what you need to know (as seen in diagram below):
Diagram #1 – Information that will be included in blog posts/email notifications including different trip images as indicated in diagram
It is our protocol to call or email the Trip Leader to register for your chosen trip rather than just show up at the shed. This helps the Trip Leader know who is expected so they can organize accordingly in advance of the trip. E.g. confirming towers, car-toppers, etc.
Make sure you have the skill level, training and stamina required for the trip you register for. (If you don’t have intermediate training, don’t sign up for a Tuesday trip that requires intermediate training. If you don’t have the stamina or strength, don’t sign up for an all-day trip)
All members are expected tomeet at the shed on canoe day at the designated time to check in, pay fees, choose partners and arrange shuttles.
If you end up not being able to make the trip or are going to be late, let the Trip Leader know asap so the group doesn’t end up waiting for you or is left wondering where you are on trip day.
Show up for the trip with the exact amount for the trip fee (there will be no change available and we don’t do IOUs).
DO NOT make other plans for canoe day. We do not guarantee our return time and will not make alternative plans to accommodate you!
So What Happens Next?
Names of members who register for a trip are noted on a Trip sheet. When you arrive at the shed, you will check in and pay your trip fee.
Trip fees are $8<100 km and $15>100 km. The amount will be noted on the email notification.
Trips can be cancelled due to: 1)excessive rain/thunder/lightning,
2)dangerous water/flow rates, 3)if there is no Trip Leader or no Tower, and 4)if not enough people sign up (<8) and no one wants to car top.
This will be at the discretion of the Trip Leader.
If a trip is cancelled, the Trip Leader will notify those who have signed up for the trip that day. Please check your emails before you leave home.
If there are odd numbers, someone will have to use the kayak.
If fewer than 20 people sign up (but more than 13), up to 3 vehicles will need to car top canoes. Anyone who car-tops an OSSCC canoe for this reason will get their trip fee refunded.
Diagram #2 – Newly updated Trip sheet for 2022
If more than 20 people sign up, both trailers will be used and 2 towers will be required.
Non-member guests are allowed at the discretion of the Trip Leader, but it will depend on the skill level required for a particular trip.
When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read email about the trip carefully)
Dress for the weather (don’twear jeans or cotton)
Make sure you bring a waterproof dry bag with a change of clothes (see here for more details on what to bring). You will be thankful you did should you happen to get wet!
Help out where you can so we can all enjoy our day! (see here for what to do on canoe day)
Review your strokes…what they are and what they do (see here)
If you have a favourite trip, consider leading it. Check out the trip shedule. There are lots of trips that still need trip leaders. If you didn’t make it out to the training, see here for an overview on what is involved and/or contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com.
Remember: We are not in a hurry….this isn’t a race…..canoeing is supposed to be fun!
Please sign up for pond training/practise sessions.
How: Contact Lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or call 519-400-0388
When: Thursday, April 20
Tuesday, April 25
Thursday, April 27
Where: Victoria St. Pond (J. A. Pollock Family Trailway at Stanley Park Optimist Natural Area, Shirley Dr. {at Victoria St.} Kitchener, ON
Time: 1 ~ 4 pm
We will meet at shed at Wing 404 at 1 p.m. (510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo, ON)
Cost: $2.00 / session
What to bring: Dress for the weather, change of clothes, water, snack, PFD, water shoes, whistle
Additional Information: CONSTRUCTION Notice The corner of Parkside Dr. and Weber St. is closed, access to Wing 404 is denied from Northfield Dr. Please arrive via King St. (to Weber to Dutton Dr.) or Albert St. (to Weber to Dutton Dr)
Do you want to help with canoe trips this season?
We require volunteers for leading trips down the water AND towers.
Anne and Armand are planning a workshop to train folks who plan to tow and/or lead.
Please let Anne know if you will be attending either or both:
email annewoolner@hotmail.com OR 519-743-2277
Date:Tuesday, April 11th
Time: Towing Instruction will begin at 10:00am AND Leading instructions will begin at 10:30am Location: “The Shed” located at 510 Dutton Drive.
Behind the RCAFA/City of Waterloo Building. Lots of parking available.
Notes: Please DRESS for the weather.
The shed where canoes are stored is outside and we will be outside during instruction session. Contact Person:Anne Woolner
Please RSVP to Brenda Welch if you plan to attend,
call her at 519-884-2168 or email brendajwelch@hotmail.com
Date– Tuesday, March 28th Time– 1:45 pm. Location– Victoria Bowl, 280 Victoria St., Kitchener
( Corner of Victoria & Strange St.) Cost-$9.00 (this includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental and taxes)
Meet at the alley at 1:45pm for bowling.
OR
Meet at City Bakery at 12:30pm for optional lunch or coffee first.
It is okay to park early at the bowling alley and walk across to the Bakery.
This is a good chance to socialize before we start canoe season.
No talent necessary.
Hope to see you there, especially the new members
Brenda Welch
As announced at the membership meeting yesterday, we are planning a work day to remove the old worn knee pads and to replace with new pads in the canoes on the “A” trailer.
This work is required before we take the canoes into the pool on April 4.
Date: Tuesday, March 28th Time: 10:00am Location: Frank Kuntz has offered his property ~ 300 Whiterock Crescent, Waterloo In case of rain Alicia Smith has offered her property ~ 3294 Weiser Line, Wellesley
(an unheated barn is available)
Notes: Please dress accordingly.
We still have room for a few more volunteers on the work crew.
Thank you
Armand Martin
Please email Armand so he can include you in any last minute changes.
Membership Registration Meeting
March 23, 2023
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Rim Park, Century Room (2nd flr)
Enter via “A” entrance
2001 University Ave. E.
Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8
AGENDA
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*Membership registration.
*Sign up for training.
*Sign up to be a tower and/or trip leader
*Meet & greet!
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
*Welcome & introductions -Bruce Williams
*Membership – Jaye Kuntz
*Training – Lynn Warmington
*Trip Schedule – Anne Woolner
*Upcoming Social Events – Brenda Welch
*Bondi Retreat – Anne Woolner
*New Trip Ideas – Michael De Andrade
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*Continue with membership registration.
*Continue with training sign up.
*Sign up to be a tower and/or trip leader
*Sign up for Paradise Lake Fun Day – Brenda Welch will be available to answer questions!
*Anne Woolner will be available to answer questions about Bondi and to solicit interest.
*Michael De Andrade will be available to to talk about and answer questions about proposed new trip ideas
*Meet & Greet!
For more information, see here and here (In case you missed it!)
If you don’t plan on joining the club this season, please let us know with a quick email to info@oldsaltsclub.com and we will remove you from the mailing list.
Refreshments will be served courtesy of our Social Committee.
Spring is just around the corner (though it may not look like it right now), so it won’t be long now before we are back on the water……but first we have to get past membership registration!
For those of you who may have missed it, our Membership Registration Meeting is coming up next week on Thursday, March 23rd.
For those of you who can’t make the meeting, you can mail your registration form and fees to:Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club, 55 Northfield Dr. East Suite 242, Waterloo, ON N2K 3T6by April 7that the latest. Training starts the following week beginning with pool training. If you have any questions or concerns about membership registration, contact the Membership Coordinator, Jaye Kuntz at info@oldsaltsclub.com or 519-574-8840. An agenda will be posted early next week.
Fees are as follows:
Membership Renewals: $50
Pool Training: $20
Basic Canoe Training: $65 (2 days)
Intermediate Canoe Training: $70 (2 days)
Refresher Canoe Training: $40 (1 day)
Dates & details for training can be found here.If you have questions or concerns about training, contact our Training Coordinator, Lynn Warmington at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or 519-400-0388
If you don’t plan on joining the club this season, please let us know with a quick email to info@oldsaltsclub.com and we will remove you from the mailing list.
OSSCC Hike: Natchez Woods, Kitchener Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Contact:Email Bett Fitzpatrick, bettfitzpatrick@gmail.com, or text 519-208-3408 if you plan to join us.
Please add cell # to your phone contacts in case of delays or last-minute cancellations.
Time: 10:00 am
Hike Location: Park at the M.R Goodman Family Trailway at the end of Otterbein Road, Kitchener. From the intersection of Ottawa St. and Lackner Blvd, continue straight through on Ottawa Street which turns into Keewatin Avenue.
Turn right onto Misty Street and right again on Otterbein Rd. Follow Otterbein Rd to the M.R. Good Family Trailhead parking lot around the curve and to your left.
Duration: 2 hours or less. Come join us!
General Description: Enjoy this approximately 4km loop trail near Kitchener, Ontario. Generally considered an easy route, it takes about an hour to complete.
If interested, we can add on a section of the Walter Bean Trail which runs between Natchez Woods and the Grand River.
Come prepared!
Layer for winter weather, wear sturdy footwear with good grip; bring drinks and snacks for elevenses. A backpack is useful to stash extra mittens and such. As with any winter hiking,icers are recommended
Bett Fitzpatrick
There will be NO cancellation email notice for hikes.
Please register with Bett.
She will send cancellation/update notices to those who have registered, should it be required.
