Category: MARK YOUR CALENDAR

2nd Reminder

Please add this date to your calendar:
AGM is scheduled for October 18th, 2023.
More information in September. 

Vacant Positions: 
We invite you to ponder volunteering with our club.
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to club President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com 

Gentle reminder of help the club requires for next season.. Please consider  These three positions will be vacant for 2024 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator.
This position can be shared by two people.
2. Secretary. 
3. Membership Coordinator.
Jaye will stay on as blogger, however, not as Board member.

Rockwood ~ paddle or hike ~ September 7th

September 7th  at 1:00pm 

Options: Canoe, hike or come to socialize 

More Details: 
Everyone who has EVER been an Old Salt Senior Canoe Club member, is welcome to come out to this traditional paddle and wiener roast at the Rockwood Conservation area.

You can choose to:
canoe a very easy picture perfect route up to the falls and see the old mill, walk on the well defined trails overlooking the lake OR
just sit and socialize . 

If you are canoeing:
Bring  your typical canoe gear and meet us at the 404 shed at 1PM so we know how many canoes to bring.

If you are not canoeing:
You  can either meet at the shed at 1pm and carpool OR
meet us at Rockwood at 2 to 2:30 down by the bridge by the beach.

Potluck location: Hopefully campsite #4.
Cost to Enter Park: There is an admission fee  $5.75 for seniors.
What to Bring:  Potluck item, cutlery and beverage and your lawn chair.
Dinner Served:  At 5pm.

Register: Please let Marilynn ( mlynn25@outlook.com ) know, so  we know how many hot dogs to buy. 

DIRECTIONS:
leaving the shed turn right on Weber, right onto Northfield, right
onto the expressway , take the Victoria St – HWY 7 exit- all the way to Guelph-turn right on Victoria N then left back onto HWY 7 into Rockwood turn right onto Falls Avenue and into the park.

(if you require assistance with directions, please reach out to Marilynn.) 

 

Hope to see you at the 

 

 

Social Events ~ Mark Your Calendar

A note from the Social Committee: 

Save The Date:
Thurs. Sept 7– Rockwood -Afternoon Paddle/Walk and Hotdog Roast and Potluck supper
Tues. Sept.26-Regatta and potluck lunch
Tues. Oct.24-Car Rally and potluck lunch
Tues. Dec.5– Christmas Party- noon at Riversong

More details as time goes on..
Brenda, Pat and Social Committee.

AGM and Vacant Board of Director positions

Please add this date to your calendar:
AGM is scheduled for October 17th, 2024.
More information in September. 

Vacant Positions:
We invite you to ponder volunteering with our club.
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to club President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com 

These three positions will be vacant for 2025 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator.
This position can be shared by two people.
2. Treasurer. 
3. Blog Assistant

Thursday August 31 ~ Night Paddle

Date: Thursday, August 31

Trip:  Moonlight Paddle–
Pittock Conservation Area (Reservoir/Lake) – Woodstock

Basic training required. 

Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower:  Michael De Andrade

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed at 6 p.m., sharp

Special Note:    Let’s make this a fun evening.
We encourage you to bring your own flashlight, headlight and glow in the dark bracelets/necklaces or other light mechanism to illuminate the night sky.    Feel free to decorate your canoe with lights.

Trip Details:
We will circumnavigate the reservoir and explore along the shoreline. Water flows through the dam and into the Thames River (southwest side)

Carpool:
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

Don’t Forget:
Bring dinner/snack, water, hat, appropriate clothing, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops
Insect repellant is highly recommended as this is a dusk/night paddle.

 Contact:
Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or via email: mdeanrade@hotmail.com to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday, please contact  the trip leader to make sure you are on the list. 

If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc 

Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation 

Tuesday, August 29th Paddle

Date:   Tuesday, August 29

Trip:Big Otter Creek

Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade

Intermediate  training is a must for this trip/required. 

Cost:$15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time:  Meet at the shed @ 8am 

Trip Details:
Paddle down the Big Otter Creek from Vienna to Port Burwell, Ontario. The creek is a tributary of the Thames River System. 
It starts somewhere near Norwich and snakes through Tillsonburg until it finally empties in Lake Erie in the town of Port Burwell.
The trip will focus on a 17 kilometer section of the creek.
We will pass through Carolian forest and embrace the wonderful natural beauty and wildlife/bird life in the area.

**For those interested, we will stop at Simply Scoops (Ice Cream Shop & Eatery) at the end of the paddle.
Address is 38 Robinson St. Port Burwell, ON NOJ 1T0 ; phone number is 519-874-1390) **

Special Note:
There may be a few minor liftovers and a possible minor portage along the route. This may require paddlers to exit then re-enter their canoe.
Extra caution is required. If members are uncomfortable exiting their canoe, this paddle may not be suitable for you.
Additional Parking Fee:
$10 per canoe/ vehicle in order to park at Port Burwell Marina (this is the only suitable put out in the area).

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning.  
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($20 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers. 

Remember: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops 

Contact:  Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or via email at: mdeanrade@hotmail.com to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night,  please contact  the trip leader  to make sure you are on the list. 
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc 

Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation 

 

Thursday August 24th

Date: Thursday, August 24th 
Trip:  Cootes Paradise at Princess Point Hamilton 
Basic training required. 

Leader:  Robin Heaver 
Tower:  Steve Knapp 

 Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am  

Trip Details:
 Surprisingly this beautiful sanctuary of flora and fauna lies in the middle of Canada’s most densely populated Golden Horseshoe area. A leisurely paddle takes you through the heart of the Royal Botanical Garden’s surrounding lands but with civilization never far from view. There may be a parking fee of $3 per hour/car.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning.  If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5-10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers. 

Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops 

 Contact:  Robin Heaver (rgrheaver@gmail.com    or cell 905-220-6301)  to register for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email  to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact  the trip leader  to make sure you are on the list. 

If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc 

Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation 

Tuesday, August 22nd

Gentle Reminder:    Trip Leaders needed
Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips.
If you can assist so that we don’t have to cancel trips, contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)

Date:  Tuesday, August 22nd 
Trip: Big Creek
Intermediate training is a must  for this trip. 

Leader:  Michael De Andrade 
Tower: Michael De Andrade

Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00am 

Trip Details:
This area is called the “Canadian Amazon” as we meander through Norfolk County towards Lake Erie’s Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does involve maneuvering skills around trees and other obstacles as well as stamina.
There is no place to exit the canoes except for the end of the trip. We could end it with a swim at the beach (paid parking or free in the park with a park pass).

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning.   If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($20 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

Remember: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops. 

Please contact:  Michael De Andrade mdeanrade@hotmail.com 
  OR  519-716-5067 register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email  to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact  the trip leader  to make sure you are on the list.

If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc 

Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation 

Intermediate training required. 

 

 

 

Social Event: Mini Golf on Thursday August 10th

** Please note the Thursday August 10th paddle is
rescheduled to Thursday, August 24th**

Old Salts Annual Mini-Golf Tournament
 
Date-Thurs. Aug. 10
Time– 10 am.
Place-Market Sports (used to be Max’s Golf Centre)
Address-800 King St. N.
                Waterloo
                 N2J 4G8
Cost-$10 for seniors
          $12 otherwise
          (includes tax)
 
Partners or friends are welcome to join us
No talent necessary
There may be prizes!
 
Optional Lunch get together after at East Side Mario’s.


Registration:
Please notify Brenda Welch  brendajwelch@hotmail.com. OR 519-884-2168 If you would like to attend, include name of guest, if you are bringing one.  We will divide the group into teams for some friendly competition.

 
Hope you can make it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, August 1st

Date:   Tuesday, August 1st. 

Trip: Nith- Ayr to Sliver (Frog) bridge
(The water levels on the Nith are up! If that changes, the trip will also change.)
Intermediate  training is a must for this trip/required. 

Leader:  Anne Woolner
Tower:  Frank Kuntz

Cost:$8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time:  Meet at the shed @ 8:30am 

Trip Details:
This is an exciting paddle with a few nice drops in water, a tricky strainer, rapids and maybe even a few trees across the water to make things more interesting. 

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning.  
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers. 

Remember: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops 

Contact:   Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277)   to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email  to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact  the trip leader  to make sure you are on the list. 
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc 

Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation