MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Page 8

Tuesday July 25th

Date: Tuesday July 25th
Trip: Beaver River
Intermediate training

Leaders: Doug Arthur and Bruce Williams
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00am
Drive Time: This is a 1 1/2 to 2 hr drive, with a 3 to 3 1/2 hr paddle.

Trip Details:
This is a club favourite on a very picturesque river starting at Sideroad 19 access north of Kimberley. Stop and have our picnic lunch at Heathcote. Take out at Slabtown.

The lower section contains a delightful series of rapids endiing at a dam at Slabtown. This is longer trip that requires stamina and endurance, with moderate rapids and spectacular scenery as we meander north viewing high cliffs and observing flora and fauna.
We stop for lunch at a lovely bend in the river where some can cool off with a swim. This is an all day paddle that usually ends up with an ice cream cone!
This trip does require stamina as it is longer and has a few challenges along the way.
Intermediate training is a MUST for this trip.

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 or crocs!

To Register for this trip, contact:
Doug Arthur at djarthur29@gmail.com (or 519-741-8641),
OR
Bruce Williams at brucewms@yahoo.com (or 519-501-1990)

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

Tuesday July 18

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, July 18
Trip: Conestogo River (St. Jacobs)- Grand River (Kaufman’s)

This is a change from our schedule due to good water levels on the Conestogo. If this changes, we will do Grand River- Bean Park, Paris to Brant Conservation Area.

Intermediate training is required for this trip.

Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

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

Trip Details:
This is a great paddle when the water levels are up, with excellent views of the countryside. You will go highway 85 and Northfield Drive and connect with the Grand near Conestoga, ending up at Kaufman’s Flats.

The canoe trip will take 2 1/2- 3 hours.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday 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.

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

Please contact: Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com or 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

Intermediate training required.

Tuesday June 27

(Tuesday AND Thursday canoe trip information is arriving early)

Date: Tuesday June 27
Trip: Saugeen River Access 5- access 7 (Walkerton – Lobe’s Park to concession 10.
Intermediate training is a MUST for this trip.

Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

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

Trip Details:
This is a Club favourite trip with moderate rapids and spectacular scenery as we meander north viewing high cliffs and observing flora and fauna.
We stop for lunch at a lovely bend in the river where some can cool off with a swim. This is an all day paddle that usually ends up with an ice cream cone!
This trip does require stamina as it is longer and has a few challenges along the way.

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 please.

Contact: Email Anne annewoolner@hotmail.com
or phone 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

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)

Ponder and Post

As I sit and ponder about blog posts, I wanted to ask members a few things about “HOW” to engage with them-you?
HOW many like to receive posts about ‘social events? Do you want/require reminders?

HOW many of you can’t access the blog posts when you click on blog post-read on website? Have you forgotten your password?
Do you OPEN the posts or read it via your email for key words or information?
Are you receiving TOO many posts in your inbox?

Are there pieces missing you would like to see on the website, perhaps in the membership tab: List of Board and Committee members? List of years of service/membership? Other suggestions. Remember, this information would be for members only

WHY now... We have low # engagement for the blog posts.
Does that mean you are not interested in any other events than the weekly canoe trips? Are you busy doing life, you cannot join in? It’s not ‘your jam?

Volunteers are planning amazing trips and the social committee has many fun activities planned, however, if participation is low, we’d like to know how we can improve OR do we allow it to be as it is and go about our merry little way in this thing called life!!

Gentle reminder, this is OUR Club and your input is important.
We are successful when folks say they enjoy the club, are having fun, meeting new people and want to return the following year.
This is achieved via canoeing and social events with members.

If you have ANY comments – suggestions, please email info@oldsaltsclub.com and I will pass along to the Board members to discuss and ponder away at.
We are open to receive the good, the bad and the ugly… hopefully more good than bad 🙂

Thank you for taking the time to read this long ponder post, I appreciate it.

In the meantime Don’t Forget:
Canoeing ~
Tuesday, May 30th @8:30am. Nith River-Ayr-Blenheim Rd.
Register with Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail or call 743-2277

Towers and trip leaders required ~
Please reach out to Ann at her contact info above.

Social Events ~
Friday, June 1st @9:30am. Scenic bike ride – Glen Morris to Paris dam and back again.
Register with Petra Stuffling petrastuffling@gmail.com
or call 519-497-4837

June 8th Pot Luck and canoe trip at Pat’s trailer.
Canoe information will come out in due time.
Those not canoeing, will meet at 11am at 211 Pioneer Tower Road, Kitchener.

June 13th Camp Ki-Wa-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake.
A fun day and club favourite!
$20 per person, breakfast and lunch included. First come, first served.
Register with Pam Krokoszynski pamkrok@rogers.com

Jaye ~ Membership Coordinator

Three Messages in one: Membership, Social and Canoeing Reminders

’23 Membership List -FINAL

Social Events Planned:

May 18th ~ Blackberry Movie night at Landmark Theatre. (previous blog post mentions details)
June 2nd ~ Bike Ride: Glen Morris to Paris dam and back. Start at 9:30am, total distance 22kms. Petra to update
June 8th ~ Pot luck and canoe trip at Pat’s trailer. Open to all current, former Old Salts and their partners. Those not canoeing will meet at 11am at 211 Pioneer Tower Road, Kitchener
June 13th ~ Paradise Lake. A FUN day at Camp Ki-Wa-Y. RSVP to Pam K.
July ~ Escape Room is planned. Terry & Shelly will update
August 10th ~ Mini golf. This year we may try Bingeman’s Golf. Brenda to update
August 24th ~ Corn roast in Stratford. Nancy & Pat to update
September 7th ~ Rockwood Conservation Area – canoeing or walking followed by a wiener roast Marilyn, Janet & Jane to update
Sept 11 to 15th ~ Bondi Village Adventure. A fun week of paddle and friendship
September 26th ~ Regatta at Laurel Creek with potluck and games. Brenda, Betty and Pat to update
October Car Rally~ possibly the 17th or 24th. Mark Z to update
Wednesday, October 18th ~ 1pm to 3:30pm Annual General Meeting. Bruce to update
November ~ Brenda & Janet to update on activities: Bowling, movie and more in the off-season
December 5th ~ Club Christmas Dinner. Brenda to update.

Canoe Trips Planned for May & June:
Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips. If you can assist so we don’t have to cancel trips, contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)
May 23rd ~Grand River- West Montrose to Kaufman’s Flats
May 25th ~ Easy Breezy -Grand River- Moyers Landing to River Bluffs
May 30th ~Ninth River Ayr-Blenheim Road (Intermediate Training required-ITR)
June 6th ~ NEW Trip-Credit River Streetsville Highway #5.
June 8th~ Easy Breezy -Grand River Freeport to Pat’s Trailer. (all are invited)
June 13th ~ Fun Day at Paradise Lake – please register with Pat K. (all are invited)
June 15th ~ Nith River – Blenheim Rd – Canning (ITR)
June 20th ~ NEW Trip-Thames River Fanshawe Dam-Springbank Dam. (ITR)
June 22nd ~ Easy Breezy -Grand River – West Montrose to Kaufman’s Flats
June 27th ~ Saugeen River #1 Walkerton Lobe’s Park-Concession 10 Access #5-Access #7. Ice cream may be involved if desired!!! (ITR)

If you have made it this far, THANK YOU very much for reading along!

Jaye ~ Membership Cordinator

Paradise Lake & Bondi Trip

In an effort to keep your inbox manageable,

you may see similar posts together.

Today, we share information/want to get you excited about two fun events. Paradise Lake in June and Bondi trip in September.

1. Sign Up Now for Paradise Lake! June 13

New members are encouraged to sign up, (returning members are welcome too), for our popular “Annual Fun Day” taking place on Tuesday, June 13th at Camp Ki-Wa-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake (west of Waterloo).

For the price of $20, we are treated to breakfast on the waterfront deck, canoeing refresher skills & fun games, a lasagna lunch, and free time for canoeing and swimming.

If interested, submit payment ASAP to Pam K. First come, first served!

Either: Send a cheque for $20 (payable to “Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club”)
to Pam Krokoszynski, 8 Green Warbler Cres., Elmira, ON N3B 1A4

Or: Send an eTransfer to Pat Aiken (Treasurer) via “oldsalts404@gmail.com“.

2. Sign Up Now for Bondi Trip September 11-15
Are you are interested in joining us for our canoeing adventure in the waters near Algonquin?
We stay in a lodge on the shores of Lake of Bays. As the lodge has no restaurant, we will have 4 teams that will take turns cooking one supper and one breakfast. We also provide food for lunches on the canoe treks.

The cost for the 4 nights is usually around $400 but that depends on how many are going and if we need a second cottage.

Although we canoe during the day, at night, we also have activities- wolf howl (and yes, the wolves do howl back), star gazing, and campfire.
There are lots of trails nearby and even a Ultimate frisbee course.

If you are interested and/or need more information please contact
Anne: email (annewoolner@hotmail.com or phone 519-743-2277)

Required deposit dates:
$120 by June 22 and final deposit by the 1^st week of September. (BOTH ARE NON-REFUNDABLE)

Training for trip leaders and towers

Do you want to help with canoe trips this season?
We require volunteers for leading trips down the water AND towers.

Anne and Armand are planning a workshop to train folks who plan to tow and/or lead.
Please let Anne know if you will be attending either or both:
email annewoolner@hotmail.com OR 519-743-2277

Date: Tuesday, April 11th

Time:
Towing Instruction will begin at 10:00am AND
Leading instructions will begin at 10:30am

Location: “The Shed” located at 510 Dutton Drive.
Behind the RCAFA/City of Waterloo Building. Lots of parking available.

Notes: Please DRESS for the weather.
The shed where canoes are stored is outside and we will be outside during instruction session.

Contact Person: Anne Woolner