Category: Announcement!

Membership Update & Other News!

Hello all,

There have been several inquiries regarding membership for the 2022 season. Thank you for your continued interest and support.

To date, there is nothing to report since the news keeps changing daily along with the mandates. The Board is meeting at the end of this month to decide how we are going to proceed and will send out a message to our membership once a plan is in place.  Do not send us anything yet.

If you know anyone who is interested in joining, have them send an email to info@oldsaltsclub.com to get their names on the mailing/waiting list. (They will be sent an email with membership updates when available.)

In the meantime, social activities are being planned, including “BOWLING FOR FUN AND CHOCOLATE” {LINK} planned next Tues. Feb. 22nd. Contact Brenda Welch if you are interested.

Today, a group met to horseshoe at Alicia Smith’s farm. It looks like they all had a great day with lots of sunshine and fresh air. Here are some photos that Alicia sent to me. Many thanks to Alicia for organizing this event!

See What’s Happening With Club Activities!

Social events are happening while we wait for the canoe season to start, so mark your calenders for the following:

SNOWSHOEING SOCIAL

When: Tuesday, Feb. 15th at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Alicia Smith’s Farm (directions below)

Details: There are no groomed trails. It can be a good workout or slower one keeping close to the house. Everyone can roam freely or as a group in the fields or our woods.  If the weather is poor and our laneway is shut down, I would have to send out an email that morning, so check your emails. Club participants should be aware that they are participating at their own risk.

Address/Directions: 3294 Weimar Line, Wellesley, Ontario  *note: We are just 4 km. from Erbsville, so do not go to Wellesley.  Take Kressler (left at the David Fischer Residence), right onto Weimar Line, travel 1.5 km. and there is a smashed mailbox on the left. We are set back, so if people are afraid of the laneway, park safely on the road and hike in.

RSVP: Alicia Smith at alicia2smith@gmail.com or call 519-699-9260 cell 519-741-7986.

It would be nice to know if people are wanting to come on Tuesday and approximately how many in order to ensure we have enough parking.

Alicia Smith

BOWLING FOR FUN AND CHOCOLATE !

When: 1:30pm. Tues. Feb..22/22

Where: Victoria Lanes

Address: 280 Victoria St.S., Kitchener  N2G 2C3
Only $8 for two games including shoe rental
No experience necessary. This is a very social event.
Don’t come before 1:30.  They are opening the bowling alley early for us.

It is now renovated and we will likely be on our own side.  Wear masks in the common areas and washrooms and bring your vaccine passports.

For planning purposes, please let me know if you plan on coming by email, brendajwelch@hotmail.com. or phone 519-884-2168 (we won’t turn away any last minute additions.)

Hope to see you there!
Brenda
The Kissing Bridge hike was a great success and those who attended had lots of fresh air,  great exersize and a beautiful day.
If you want more of the same, comment below and if you can help organize/lead or have any suggestions of other activities, make use of the comments section below the blog post  (responding to the email post by clicking “reply” takes you to an unmonitored email box which no one will see or respond to)

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

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

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)

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!