WHAT’S HAPPENING!

OSSCC Get-Together! {Directions to Val & Rich’s Place}

Details can be found here: {link}
Here’s How to get to our place on Saturday, October 16th in Heidelberg
There is construction on part of Kressler Rd. So here’s what to do:
1.  If you are driving from Erbsville Rd. Or Benjamin Rd. Drive until you get to Kressler Rd., turn right and drive to the lights in Heidelberg.
Turn left at the lights and drive to the first road on the right (just past Stemmler’s) which is Arthur Rd. And drive through the subdivision until you come to John Place on your right.  Drive to the second last house on your left which is our place.  13 John PLace.
2.  If you are driving from King St. N. In Waterloo, turn left at Wagner’s Corners (gas station) on to Lobsinger Line which brings to the lights in Heidelberg.  Go through the lights and then turn right onto Arthur Rd. (Which is just past Stemmler’s) And drive through the subdivision until you come to John Place.  Turn right and continue until the second last house on the right .
13 John Place.  That’s us.

Club Event Reminders! {Scouting Trip, Year-end Get-together, etc.}

scouting trip! Last Call!

WHERE: Nith River
WHEN:  Tuesday, Oct. 12th
TIME: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m.
ORGANIZERS: Lynn Warmington & Wayne Bean
SKILL LEVEL: Experienced paddlers only since this is a scouting trip!
TRIP DETAILS: Putting in on Blenheim Road just south of Oxford Road 29 at Silver Bridge and take out at the second (south bridge) in Canning.  It’s about a 15 km paddle.  Driving time to the put in from Wing 404 is approximately 40 minutes.
COST: $6

If you are interested in being part of this scouting group, please contact Lynn Warmington at: lynnwarmington1@gmail.com.
Cell # 519-400-0388. Home # 519-846-9243

OSSCC End of Season Fireside Get Together !

DATE:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021
TIME:  1 – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Val and Richard Haiser
                  13 John Place, Heidelberg, ON
                  519 699 4198
                  Windsome.v@gmail.com
WHAT TO BRING:  Your own refreshments (drink/eats)
                                     Lawn Chair
                                     Mask for inside use (washroom)
DIRECTIONS:  King St. N, Waterloo to Left on Lobsinger Line
                            (Wagner’s Corner), drive through lights in Heidelberg
                            Then Right on Arthur Road (sign says Local traffic only)
                            Right on John Place (second last house on left (green
                            Siding)
Comraderie and  great conversation will be provided. A wonderful opportunity to meet and greet fellow OSSCC members whether you canoed this season or not!
R.S.V.P.:   IF YOU ARE COMING
RAINDATE:  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 SAME TIME

With the end of the canoeing season comes the clean up of the canoes and equipment to get ready for 2022 and training. If you can, we would love to have you come out and assist with the cleaning.  Any help along with buckets and sponges would be much appreciated. Hot water, soap and and great conversation will be provided.

DATE: Tuesday, October 19th
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 132 Kesselring Crt. Kitchener, ON (Eugene’s house)
CONTACT: Armand Martin –  226-899-6339 or armandrmartin@gmail.com

If you have any questions or concerns about any of the above, comment below ( must be logged into the blog) or contact the member  listed as the contact. Do not respond to this email by hitting “reply“. You will not get a response…..your email goes to an unmonitored email box!

Scouting Trip!

There is one last outing being planned to scout a trip for next year’s schedule! The Nith River has some interesting sections that would be  welcome additions to the schedule. Details for the trip are as follows:

WHERE: Part of the Nith River. Exact section will depend on the flow rates over the next few days and will be determined on Sunday.
WHEN:  Tuesday, Oct. 12th
TIME: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m.
ORGANIZERS: Lynn Warmington & Wayne Bean
SKILL LEVEL: Experienced paddlers only since this is a scouting trip!

If you are interested in being part of this scouting group, please contact Lynn Warmington at: lynnwarmington1@gmail.com.
Cell # 519-400-0388. Home # 519-846-9243

{News for October}: Includes details for…..
End of Season Canoe Cleaning
Social Event: Fireside Yearend Gettogether at Richard & Val’s
AGM

OSSCC End of Season Fireside Get Together !

OSSCC End of Season Fireside Get Together !

DATE:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021
TIME:  1 – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Val and Richard Haiser
                  13 John Place, Heidelberg, ON
                  519 699 4198
                  Windsome.v@gmail.com
WHAT TO BRING:  Your own refreshments (drink/eats)
                                     Lawn Chair
                                     Mask for inside use (washroom)
DIRECTIONS:  King St. N, Waterloo to Left on Lobsinger Line
                            (Wagner’s Corner), drive through lights in Heidelberg
                            Then Right on Arthur Road (sign says Local traffic only)
                            Right on John Place (second last house on left (green
                            Siding)
Comraderie and  great conversation will be provided. A wonderful opportunity to meet and greet fellow OSSCC members whether you canoed this season or not!
R.S.V.P.:   IF YOU ARE COMING
RAINDATE:  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 SAME TIME
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the above, comment below ( must be logged into the blog) or contact the member  listed as the contact. Do not respond to this email by hitting “reply“. You will not get a response..your email goes to an unmonitored email box!

Sept. 28 & Sept 30 Trip Info {changes & updates}

 

Below are the details for this week’s trips.  There will be no reminders.  Please contact Anne asap if you plan on attending.

Trip: Grand River – Freeport-Moyer’s Landing
Date: Sept 28, 2021
Time: Meet at the shed at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 departure
Trip Organizers: Anne Woolner
Tower: TBA
Details: This paddle has a short portage around the Manheim Wier. We will pass the Pioneer Tower and a few golf courses and end up at Moyer’s Landing for a picnic.
Skill Level: Moving water experience.
Shuttle: Yes
Trip fee: $6 (exact fee required in an envelope)
PLEASE CONTACT:  Anne Woolner at 519-743-2277 or annewoolner@hotmail.com if you plan on participating.

Third time is the charm!
Trip: Grand River (Otterbein – Freeport)
Date: Sept 23, 2021
Time: Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 departure
Trip Organizers: Anne Woolner
Tower: TBA
Details: Easy Breezy
Skill Level: Everyone welcome
Shuttle: Yes
Trip fee: $6 (exact fee required in an envelope)

PLEASE CONTACT:  Anne Woolner at 519-743-2277 or annewoolner@hotmail.com if you plan on participating.

Added trips

We have added 2  of our cancelled trips onto our schedule- Thurs.Sept. 30- Otterbein to Freeport (Easy Breezie) & Tues. Oct.5- Petrocan to Birley gates.

That will conclude our season. We started later than usual but also ended it later than usual.

I hope to see you all on the water next year!

Secretary Wanted!

The Board of Directors really needs you! There is an opening for the secretary position on the board. The main time committment is to take minutes at our monthly board meetings. For more information, please contact Eugene Marion at 519-501-2078 or eugene.marion@gmail.com.

Volunteers are the heart of our club. Without you we cannot operate as an organization, so please consider this position to help the club move forward.

The next BOD meeting is on Monday, Sept. 27th!