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Walk & Talk

A chance to get together with some of our old friends, and new friends, in the outdoors.

Tues.  Feb.8 at 1:30 pm.

Meet in Elmira, in the parking lot for the Guelph to Goderich Trail (this section also known as the Kissing Bridge Trail). The parking lot is just beside the building for the Woolwich Observer. You could use their address for your GPS:  It is 20B Arthur St. N, Elmira. N3B 1Z9.

Athur St( Hwy 21) is the main street in Elmira. If you come through town from the south,    (from KW or St. Jacob’s),  the lot is past the downtown, not far past Church St.  Turn left into the driveway that looks like it is for the Observer building.

The trail is very flat and wide.  It’s an easy walk.  We’ll go up for about an hour and then back. You could bring icers in case it is slippery that day.   Likely there will be a fast and slow group and the keeners can go farther.

Optional coffee stop, after.  Make sure you have a mask and vaccine passport with you if you would like to come.

Please let Brenda Welch at brendajwelch@hotmail.com or 519-884-2168, know if you plan to come, so we can watch for you. But last minute arrivals are welcome too.

Brenda

Sad News!

It is with sadness that we announce that Bob Dick died on December 21, 2021. Bob loved the outdoors and was a perfect match when he joined the Old Salts in 2009.
He was a skillful canoeist,  a biker and a hiker.  He knew every river and trail and loved to share his knowledge.  Any hike he led turned into a fun adventure.  As a valuable member of the club, he introduced many new canoe outings and walking/biking trails as well as modernizing/computerizing our bookkeeping system.  He will be missed!
Our sincere condolences to Bob’s wife Sandy.

Christmas Party Attendee List/Nov. 30th Deadline 2 Days Away!

The Christmas Party is fast approaching and you won’t want to miss it!

The following people have signed up to attend. If you are not on this list and still wish to attend, or if you have signed up and paid but are not on this list, please contact Brenda Welch at 519-884-2168 or brendajwelch@hotmail.com as soon as possible.

Bill and Marlene Cuttler
Marilyn Fisher
Audrey Fyfe
Gordon and Marguerite Greavette
Richard Haiser
Jay and Shirley Howard
Evan and Jane Jenkins
Pat Kalyn and Tim Zuch
Pam and Chris Krokoszynski
Frank Kuntz
Martha Mackay
Armand and Ginny Martin
Susan Murray and Mike Dixon
Roseanna Rigo and Ray Sweezey
Alicia Smith
Pina Tenti
Dianne Wagner
Brenda Welch
Bruce Williams
Anne Woolner

Mark Zelinka

All the details can be found on the Christmas Invitation {link} and any Covid concerns are addressed here. {link}

Please note that you MUST register with Brenda and pay for your meal BEFORE November 30th to ensure your spot and that a meal is ordered for you.

Brenda Welch, Social Committee Chair

519-884-2168 or

Christmas Party Reminder/Update

This is the last week to sign up for the Christmas Party on

Tues.  Dec.7th at 12 noon. You can find all pertinent details on the Christmas Party Invitation {link} blog post. (The email notification went out on November 12th)

The deadline to notify Brenda Welch (519-884-2168 or
brendajwelch@hotmail.com) is Tues. Nov. 30th. Please

feel free to contct me directly with any questions.

For those with Covid Concerns:

Chef Duff and his staff are all double vaccinated and so are we. We will be the only ones there besides the staff. Chef Duff assures me “You will be the only people in the building so this is much safer than going to another restaurant or even the grocery store or Walmart.” Everyone must bring proof of vaccination, picture ID, and wear a mask except when eating and drinking at the table. We will likely be in tables of six.

Riversong is a lovely property on the Conestoga River. You are
welcome to take a walk around the grounds before or after our event,
at your  own risk.

 

 

Brenda Welch, Social Committee Chair

519-884-2168 or

URGENT NOTICE re: Christmas Party e-transfers

There was a typo in the email notice indicating where to send e transfers for payment.  (The “j” was left out of my e mail address.) It has since been corrected  on the blog.

The following is a list of e-transfers that I have received.  If you made an e transfer payment and are not on this list please contact me right away at brendajwelch@hotmail.com or 519-884-2168, so it can be corrected.  Otherwise I won’t know that you want to attend and there will be no meal ordered for you.

To date, I have received transfer payments from:
Anne Woolner
Frank Kuntz
Pam and Chris Krokoszynski

Gordon and Marguerite Greavette
Roseanna Rigo

There is still time to sign up for this event. The deadline is November 30th. Details can be found here {link}

 

Brenda Welch

OSSCC Christmas Party Invitation!

Mixer game, quizzes, door prizes, carolling with masks on, and even lunch! Come and join us for one of our favourite social events of the year and see fellow OSSCC members that you may not have seen in a while or get to know a new member you haven met yet! Come one, come all!

DATE: Tuesday, December 7th

TIME: 12 noon

WHERE: Riversong
632 Hawkesville Rd.
St. Jacobs, (across from Three Bridges)

COST: $37.12 per person or $74.24 per couple

MENU
Choice of garden or caesar salad**
Bread & butter
Turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy
Autumn vegtable and cranberry sauce
Choice of apple or pumpkin pie**
Coffee or tea
Beer and wine are available at an additional cost of $7 per drink.

**When you sign up, please indicate your choice of salad
and dessert as indicated above in the menu **
Please indicate any dietary restrictions.
Gluten free and vegetarian options are available.
-Tax and gratuity are included in the cost of the meal.-

CONTACT:  Call or email Brenda Welch at 519-884-2168 or brendajwelch@hotmail.com) to let her know if you plan to attend and if you plan on bringing a spouse or guest.  She will also need to know salad and dessert choices and will require payment. (Please contact Brenda directly as indicated, not the club email or via the comments below to ensure your spot!)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Brenda Welch. You can either give it to Brenda directly or mail it to:
47 Menno St., Waterloo, ON  N2L 2A7.  If you are mailing it, let Brenda know beforehand so she knows to expect it.
You can also pay via e-transfer to brendajwelch@hotmail.com.  Auto deposit is enabled.

DEADLINE: The last day to sign up is November 30th (the sooner the better!)

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:  You can cancel any time up till November 30th and get a refund. If you cancel after November 30th, there will be no refunds.

OPTIONAL DONATIONS

  • We will collect food for the foodbank and toys for the local toy drive
  • We will accept donations of new or gently used unwrapped items for door prizes. (We don’t expect you to buy anything, but this is a great opportunity to regift or recycle something that needs a new home!)

COVID RESTRICTIONS & PRECAUTIONS

  • Everyone needs to bring proof of double vaccination
  • Masks will be worn except when seated and eating or drinking
  • Carols will be sung with masks on

PROGRAM

  • Let us know if you have a talent, joke, story, song, or poem you wish to share, as long as it does not involve a wind instrument and you sing with a mask on.

Social Events Updates & Reminders!

Bowling for Fun

WHERE: Victoria Lanes
280 Victoria St. S.
Kitchener, ON

DATE: Tuesday, November 9th (next Tuesday)

WHEN:  Meet at 1:45 p.m. to start at 2:00 p.m.

COST: $8 (includes 2 games and shoe rental)

TALENT: None necessary. We aim for fun and socializing!

THINGS TO NOTE: Don’t forget your official proof of vaccination!
We will be the only ones there. Don’t come too soon. They are opening early for us. Bring masks for the washroom and shoe rental/payment area. They are optional while we bowl.

CONTACT:  Call or email Brenda Welch at 519-884-2168 or brendajwelch@hotmail.com) to let her know if you plan to attend.  We will accept last minute arrivals if you are unable to plan ahead.  (Please contact Brenda directly as indicated, not the club email or via the comments below to ensure your spot!)

SIGN UP FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY!

For your convenience you may sign up and pay for the Christmas Party at Bowling. Please have the correct change, $37.12 per person, or a cheque made out to Brenda Welch. (This year I am going to process the payments and pay the full bill with my credit card.)

We forgot to mention that it will take place at noon hour even though it is a dinner.  Just go light on breakfast that day! Details about the Christmas Party can be found in the previous blog post found here. {link}

Call or email Brenda Welch directly at 519-884-2168 or brendajwelch@hotmail.com)  if you plan to attend (not the club email or via the comments below) to reserve your spot!
Brenda Welch, Social Events Chair