WHAT’S HAPPENING!

Come out and celebrate the lights in this holiday season as we enjoy an evening walk in downtown Cambridge. 
This is a free event, an opportunity to walk outside and enjoy the wonderment of the season. Feel free to bring friends and family. 

Contact: 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.
The weather forecast is calling for snow storm on Thursday and Friday. 

 Time: 6:45 pm
Location:  The big free parking lot across from the Old Post Office Library (12 Water Street South, close to the intersection of Main and Ainslie).

Walk Location/Information:
Walk first to Craig’s Cross (The Galt Pedestrian Bridge) and back along the other side of the Grand River to the Queen’s Square Christmas Tree, (Main/Grand Ave. North) and the Dalton Court Pergola Lights (2 Queen Square).
From there, we will walk to 50 Dickson Street to view the lights at Cambridge City Hall, before returning to the parking lot to watch the light show on the Old Post Library.

After the Walk:
Once back at the parking lot, we can view the 20-minute light show from the comfort of our vehicles if its too chilly to stand outside.
The light show starts at 8:00pm.
From there, we head home or stop at Thirteen restaurant on the corner, as we can enjoy a snack, a coffee or beverage of choice.
I’m partial to sticky toffee pudding and my review: it was delicious!

Duration: This leisurely walk is 40 – 50 minutes long  

Come prepared: 
Dress for cold weather, wearing proper footwear.

Carpooling is an option if you feel comfortable.
I can take 3 people in my vehicle. 

Bett Fitzpatrick

Please advise by email if you plan to join in: bettfitzpatrick@gmail.com  

    

Last Chance to sign up for the Christmas Party!
We need your reply by Nov. 30th at the latest!
Cost is $38 per person

Payment details, menu choices, and other information can be found here {link} (previous blog post)

If you have any questions please call Brenda at 519-884-2168

Please note, if you are having concerns about flu and covid,  the Old Salts will be the only customers at the venue.  We ask that you wear a mask when not seated.

If you have a talent, poem, joke, etc. that you would like to share please let Brenda know so we can put you on our program.

Last year the indoor temperature was a bit cool.  Chef Duff has promised it will be warmer, but it wouldn’t hurt to have a jacket or sweater just in case.

Don’t miss this special event!

OSSCC Club Hike

Where: Mill Race Trail (St. Jacobs)

Monday, December 5, plan to join Bett and the crew for an enjoyable fall hike!

Contact: Email Bett Fitzpatrick, bettfitzpatrick@gmail.com, if you plan to join us.

Please add her cell # 519-208-3408 to your phone contacts in case of delays or last-minute cancellations.

 Time: 10:00 am

Hike Location: Mill Race Trail, 33 Front Street, St. Jacobs. There is construction in the area, but the trail is accessible. Turn right into the big parking lot next to Saliente Wood Designs (yellow building) and the Caboose (ice cream place in summer).

Duration: 4 km out-and-back, approximately 1 ½ hours

Come join us for this delightful, gentle walk on the Mill Race Trail, known locally as “Lovers Lane”! The trail is an easy, level, stone-dust trail that parallels the mill race diversion of the Conestogo River from the old 1850s Snyder Mill (the first mill in St. Jacobs), upstream to the dam at Three Bridges Rd. west of the village.

There’s also the option, on the return, to lengthen the hike by turning at the overhead railway trestle and adding on part of the Health Valley Trail. Others may choose to shop or lunch in town or enjoy a coffee and scone at Ecocafe. Either way, it’ll be a great hike, and we look forward to having you join us!

Come prepared!

 Dress for a cold morning; wear sturdy footwear with good grip, and pack icers in the event of snow; bring drinks for hydration, and, of course, snacks for elevenses at the dam. A backpack is useful to stash surplus clothing once we get moving and warm up!

Please advise by email if you plan to hike: bettfitzpatrick@gmail.com

Bowling for Chocolates ~ Tuesday, November 15th ~ 

Another fun social event is planned for our club. An opportunity to have fun, laugh with each other and enjoy Bowling for chocolates again this fall!

Please let Brenda know if you plan to attend brendajwelch@hotmail.com OR 519-884-2168 

Date: Tuesday, November 15th 
Time: 1:45pm 
Location: Victoria Bowl, 280 Victoria Street, Kitchener
(Corner of Victoria & Strange Street)
Fee: $9.00 (fee includes: 2 games of bowling, shoe rental and taxes)
Optional:  When games have ended, there is an opportunity for a coffee gathering at a location close by. 

Hope to see you there

If you require more information, please reach out to Brenda brendajwelch@hotmail.com  or 519-884-2168 

Bowling for Chocolates ~ Tuesday, November 15th ~ 

Another fun social event is planned for our club. An opportunity to have fun, laugh with each other and enjoy Bowling for chocolates again this fall!

Please let Brenda know if you plan to attend brendajwelch@hotmail.com OR 519-884-2168 

Date: Tuesday, November 15th 
Time: 1:45pm 
Location: Victoria Bowl, 280 Victoria Street, Kitchener
(Corner of Victoria & Strange Street)
Fee: $9.00 (fee includes: 2 games of bowling, shoe rental and taxes)
Optional:  When games have ended, there is an opportunity for a coffee gathering at a location close by. 

Hope to see you there

If you require more information, please reach out to Brenda brendajwelch@hotmail.com  or 519-884-2168 

Christmas Luncheon Note:
If you plan to attend the bowling activity and you would like to bring your payment (cheque) along with menu choices, please do so. 

Continue reading “Join us for our Annual Christmas Lunch”

The AGM went very well yesterday. It was a great way to end our canoe season and have the chance to socialize with members we haven’t seen in a while. Many thanks to the Social Committee who provided the coffee and goodies!

I am also happy to say that we have a full slate for our new Board of Directors.   They are as follows:

President:   Bruce Williams
Vice President:  Michael De Andrade
Treasurer:   Pat Aiken
Secretary:  Martha Mackay
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Membership Co-ordinator: Jaye Kuntz
Training Co-ordinator: Lynn Warmington
Scheduling/Trip Co-ordinator:  Anne Woolner
Equipment/Maintenance: Armand Martin
Social Committee Chairs: Brenda Welch/Pat Aiken

We would like to extend a big welcome and best wishes to all our new board members.  You will bring  fresh ideas and a new dynamic to OSSCC that  we can only benefit from.

At this time, I would also like to thank Denise Newell and Larry Martin (who have resigned)   and express our gratitude for their many years of service to the Club. Your  contributions  have helped shape the Club into what it is today!

The Club website has undergone an update. It has been integrated with the Blog for easier management and navigation. One feature that has been added is a Q&A page  that will answer questions future old salts may have about the club. Also, the “Conditions of Membership” (Waiver) has been included as well. (This is part of the waiver on page 2 of the registration form). If you know of anyone who would like to join the Old Salts next season, please send them to: https://oldsaltsclub.com/

For those of you who couldn’t make the AGM, please note that the spring membership registration meeting has been booked for Thursday, March 23rd (2023) at Rim Park…..mark your calendars!

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign up for the October 25th “Road Trek and Potluck“.  The Social Committee has been working diligently to make this a fun and challenging event. For more details see here {link}