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Upcoming Social Events! {Mark your Calendar}

Bowl Away the Blues!

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

DATE: Tuesday, November 9th

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: 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:  Please let Brenda Welch (519-884-2168 or brendajwelch@hotmail.com) know if you plan to attend. Please contact Brenda directly as indicated, not the club email or via the comments below to ensure your spot!

Old Salts Christmas Party!

DATE: Tuesday, December 7th

TIME: 12 noon

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

COST: $37.12 (This includes an appetizer, salad, turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy and vegetables, bread or rolls, tea or coffee,and finished with apple or pumpkin)  Tax and gratuity are included in the cost.

Dinner will be served. (Not a buffet)  Gluten free and vegetarian options are available if requested in advance. Spouses are welcome.

More details to follow later, but mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this favourite club event!

If you have any questions, contact Brenda (see above)

Waterloo seeks feedback to improve programming for older adults

 

The City of Waterloo is working with consultant, Recreational Respite, to identify programming that will help improve the older adult experience in Waterloo, and both teams encourage the community to share their thoughts and ideas.

Older adults can provide feedback on the type of programs they would like to see during the safe reopening of Waterloo recreation facilities. In addition, the survey asks about the overall revitalization of seniors programming that will commence in spring 2022. The collaboration with Recreational Respite, and the survey findings, will help reduce isolation, encourage social connection and promote optimal wellness for seniors of all abilities.

In November 2008, Waterloo council approved the recreation and leisure services master plan, which recognizes a demand for new facility space as the city’s population continues to grow and new trends in recreation activities emerge.

To support that vision, we are expanding the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) to include:

  • a new civic front on the east side of the building that will include an activity court/gymnasium, additional lobby space, change rooms, inclusive washrooms
  • a renovated Hauser Haus to allow for additional fitness programming in two exercise studios and a secondary indoor walking concourse
  • a new two-storey building – the Community Pavilion – on the west-side of the property as the new home for the city’s older adult recreation programs currently offered at the Adult Recreation Centre (ARC) and Wing 404 RCAFA Rotary Adult Centre. The building will connect to the WMRC facility with an elevated pedestrian bridge

The information collected in the survey will support new and existing recreational opportunities for seniors, both in-person and virtual options, at this expanded facility.

The survey is open to Waterloo residents and surrounding communities. The deadline to complete the survey is October 31, 2021.

For more information, or to obtain a paper copy of the survey, please contact Nancy Hall-Jupp at nancy.hall-jupp@waterloo.ca or 519-886-1177 x27270.

Media contact: 

Shelly Reed
Communications consultant
shelly.reed@waterloo.ca

 

Read this news update on our website

Scouting Trip Reminder

When: Tuesday, Oct. 19th
Where:  Nith River – put in – just north of Plattsville
                                    Take out – Township Road 12 near Trussler Road
Time: 8:30 a.m. at Wing 404
Trip Co-ordinators:  Wayne Bean and Lynn Warmington
Tower:  Armand Martin
Bring:  lunch, snacks, water
Notes:  This is a scouting trip and new to all of us. Put in and takeout could be a bit rough.  There could also be some low spots on the river which will require constant vigilance. Experienced paddlers only!
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

End of Season Canoe Cleaning!

End of Season Canoe Cleaning!

 

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. This has been rescheduled due to the scouting trip that is happening on Tuesday.

DATE: Thursday, October 21st
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 132 Kesselring Crt. Kitchener, ON (Eugene’s house)
CONTACT: Armand Martin if you can help –  226-899-6339 or armandrmartin@gmail.com

One More Scouting Trip!

Last week’s scouting trip was   very successful. There was enough interest that the group decided to explore another section of the Nith River for possible inclusion on the trip schedule for next year. Therefore, there will be another scouting trip next Tuesday. Canoe cleaning is being rescheduled for Thursday, October  21st. 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. 19th
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!
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 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