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Blog & Web site Updates

 

If you haven’t visited the blog in a while, you are missing some great features, news and resources!

Membership Resources:

Trip Schedule

Trip Organizer Resources:

Videos and Photos

  • this area included training/skill video, trip slide presentations and photos from events
  • there are still some trip photos to post, so stay tuned

OSSCC Web Site

Take time to visit the OSSCC Web page some time and forward the link to anyone you think might be interested in our club.

The web page tells everyone who we are as a club:

Main/Landing page

What’s Coming?

We are hoping to utilize the blog as a “library” where we can house club resources in one convenient space for members to access.  At some point, we hope to upload trip maps, trip descriptions and other resources for members to use, particularly Trip Organizers.

We are also developing a section where we hope to harness the memories and experience from our older members in a section called “The Way We Were”. If anyone has any photos or memorabilia, etc. to share, contact Bill Butler at info@oldsaltsclub.com.

The Web Site also has lots of resources (as described above) and is a great way to let interested seniors know we exist and what we are about.

So…..instead of just reading the email notification without visiting the blog itself, take the time to click on the blog post and even make a comment or suggestion. It is worth it!

GRAND RIVER {August 29th} Easy Breezy!

Our  Easy Breezy Trip on August 29th is on the Grand River from Otterbein Road to Freeport in Kitchener

Paddling time is approximately 2 hours- Shuttle time 20 minutes.  See  maps below.

This is a pretty stretch of the river and an easy paddle.  The river can be deep in places, but we might encounter some shallow areas.

We will be passing the Waterloo Wellington Airport on the left, and before reaching the final destination, we will see Chicopee Ski Hill Area on the right.

We will pass the Fairview Rd bridge, and Just before we arrive at our destination we will go under the Rail Bridge and the King St. Bridge near the Freeport hospital.

The river at the take out might be a shallow, normally it is best to go around the small island to approach our exit.

Remember to bring the usual canoe gear as well as water, snacks/lunch.  We will have brief stops on the river and lunch at the take out.

Weather conditions  should be ideal, Sunny. High 23, cooler in the morning.

Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $6

Trip co-ordinators:  Pina Tenti, Dianne Wagner, Al Dunn

Towing:  Eugene Marion

Shuttle from Otterbein Rd to Freeport
Directions from Wing 404 to Otterbein Rd.

 

 

Always check your email before leaving for the shed, weather conditions might change. Trips can be cancelled due to bad weather.

LUTHER MARSH TRIP DETAILS (August 27th)

Our trip on Tuesday August 27th is to the Luther Marsh . It will take about an hour from Wing 404 to get to our destination. The trip is open to all who enjoy flat water paddling accompanied by the occasional wind gust .

The Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a biological treasure in the headwaters area of the Grand River watershed. The 5,900-hectare property centres on the 1,400-hectare Luther Lake, created by Luther Dam, built in 1954. Surrounding it are wetlands, fields and forests providing habitat to a wide variety of birds, animals, plants and trees. It is one of the best bird-watching spots in Ontario so bring binoculars if you have some. We will put in and take out at the north east side, near the dam so there will be no shuttle.

The weather : Light rain starts tonight, both here in Kitchener and in the Arthur area. It will be light raining while we’re on the lake, with a steady rain not beginning until afternoon. Temperature 21, feels like 24. Bring sunscreen and lots of water, rain gear and also see “What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion”in the Blog.

The cost of this trip is $6. Meet at the shed by 8:30 am for a 8:45 am departure.

Trip Organizers and towers are Chris Sheppard and Alberta Piche
BE SURE TO CHECK / Tuesday morning for possible changes although lightening is not in the forecast fortunately.

FINAL POTLUCK LUNCH REMINDER {August 25th}

Final reminder about the potluck at Pat and Murray’s on Sunday.

Where: 211 Pioneer Tower Road (Pioneer Sportsman Club)

When: 12:00 noon.  Lunch will be served at 12:30

How:  Since the club is a gated community, Pat will meet people in the parking lot at 12:00 to take you to their place and again at 12:15 for any stragglers:)

Bring a favourite dish to share, a lawn chair, plate/cutlery that you will use, and your own beverages.

No canoeing will be involved in this event……just camaraderie, good conversation and a fun time for all!

Contact person: Pat Aiken, ptaiken@hotmail.com 

PLEASE READ-What’s Happening This Week!

 

Tuesday, August 20th – Grand River {Glen Morris to Birley Gates}

Tomorrow’s trip should be another good one. The flow is around 37 and may change a bit by morning, but is nowhere near the summer low. We should have a great paddle as this part of the river provides lots of opportunity for us to brush up on reading the river and practice skills learned during our lessons. Since most of us have done this section of the Grand River during training, we know what to expect, but realize it can change.

The weather forecast: Sunny in the morning and early in the afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. High 28.  Bring sunscreen and lots of water!
See “What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion”

The cost of this trip is $6. Meet at the shed by 8:30 am for a 8:45 am departure.

Trip Organizers: Eugene & Carol Marion 519-501-2078 or 519-570-6250

Mini-golf – august 22nd

Date:  Thursday, August 22 (Rain Date: Friday, Aug. 23)
Time:  9:30 a.m.
Place:  Max’s Sports World, 800 King St. N. Wat. (near Farmers’ Market Rd)

Everyone welcome!  Fun & Prizes!

Contact:  Brenda Welch   519-884-2168  brendajwelch@hotmail.com

Celebration of Life for Paul Eckmier -August 24th

2 p.m. at Koinonia Christian Fellowship (850 Sawmill Rd, Bloomingdale).

Pot luck Lunch – August 25th

WHERE: Pat & Murray’s (Pioneer Sportsman Club)
WHEN: Sunday, August 25th
TIME: 12:00 noon

For more details see here.

SAVE THE DATE!

This year’s Annual General Members Meeting is on Thursday, October 17th and Wing 404. More information to follow.
Please note that member information can be found on the main web page for the Club (available for public viewing)  which is separate from the Blog which is for OSSCC members only.

EASY BREEZY- GRAND RIVER-August 15th

Easy Breezy Trip on Thursday, August 15 is on the Grand River from Moyer’s Landing, Blair to Riverbluffs Park, Cambridge

Paddling time is approximately 1 hours- Shuttle time 20 minutes.  See enclosed maps.

This is a an easy paddle, just over one hours, depending on how many stops we take on the way.

After a short distance, we will come to where the Speed River joins the Grand (on River left).  We will pass the Galt Country Club also on the left.  If you are a golfer, bring the ball retriever, you can scoop some golf balls lost by the players. On River right are limestone cliffs and if you look carefully you will see Devil Creek Waterfall.

We will need to pay attention to spot channel passage ways, as we will encounter some shallow areas. Look for the dock at River Bluffs Park on our right, here we exit. We will stop here for lunch, hopefully under a tree.

Remember to bring the usual canoe gear as well as water, snacks/lunch, sunscreen and hat.

Weather conditions  should be ideal, Sunny. High 22Celsius.

Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. Cost for the trip, $6.00

Trip Organizers:  Pina Tenti, Marilynn Fisher, Al Dunn

Towing:  Eugene Marion

Always check your email before leaving for the shed, weather conditions might change. Trips can be cancelled due to bad weather.

From shed to Moyer’s Landing
Moyer’s Landing, Blair to Riverbluffs Park, Cambridge

 

Sad News

Hello OSSCC Members,

It is with great sadness that I give you the news that our Past President, and my predecessor, Paul Eckmier has passed away. For those of you who knew Paul, you will remember his engaging smile and his many contributions to this Club, both as a member and as President.  For those of you who didn’t know him, his leadership on our board on behalf of the club is an example for the rest of us. He will be missed!

For anyone who may be interested, his obituary can be found at the KW Record. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Koinonia Christian Fellowship (850 Sawmill Rd, Bloomingdale).

Eugene Marion, President
OSSCC