Category: Social Events

Join us this Friday!

The Social Committee invites you for a fun bike ride, Cambridge to Paris and back 

Date: Friday September 29th
Time: Start riding 9:30am (we arrive earlier to be ready) OR  10am for shorter ride.
Location: Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail – Cambridge Trailhead
210 Water St S, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SjVyecbxNN7tSRof6

Distance of Ride: Distance 40km there/back (shorter version available) Speed: average about 16km/hr
For a shorter distance: of 20km you can wait for the main group at the Glen Morris parking lot  https://maps.app.goo.gl/xRjjBHzGXm4bEdss7
Time for shorter ride: Please arrive before 10am

Description:
We follow the rail trail to the dam above Paris where we stop for a snack before returning the same way.

The trail is mostly tree lined, sheltered from wind and sun, with lovely views over the Grand River. It’s a great ride to do at any time, but with fall colours starting and pleasant weather, this is a ride not to miss!

The trail surface is unpaved but good, and the route is mostly flat until the last 500m or so near Paris. If you don’t want to do that hill you can wait for the group to come back while you have a snack at a convenient picnic table.

We ride between the leader and a sweep to ensure we’re all together at a speed that everyone can manage.

Remember: You’ll need drinks and a snack or light lunch, and of course your helmet.

Facilities: There is a portable toilet at the trail head and at Glen Morris, so no green door needed.

Register/Contact: Please let me know soon if you are coming, and where you are meeting us.
Petra:  petrasuffling@gmail.com

Cancellation: Also please be sure to let me know by 8am that morning if you have to cancel.

Thanks.  Petra 

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.

Updates for ~ August 8th and 10th

The bad news: Tuesday, August 8th paddle 
We could not secure a tower!  

 

The good news: Thursday, August 10th Mini-golf social event is not.

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
 
Register:
Please contact Brenda Welch at brendajwelch@hotmail.com.
OR 519-884-2168 if you would like to attend AND 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!

 
 

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social Event: July 27th ~ Sign up reminder

 

Looking for a FUN-UNIQUE-Challenging Adventure?

Time: 7pm
Cost:   $30.00 + tax ($33.90)
MUST be paid in advance 
Cheque or e-transfer

Location: KW ESCAPE
505 Conestogo Road Unit 12 , Waterloo

Fun Facts: We will be locked in a themed room for 60 minutes and must try to work how to escape before time runs out.
Explore the room, look for hints, solve puzzles, open locks, gather various items, overcome obstacles and if we are clever enough eventually escape.

Registration: 
Text or call Pat Aiken 519-575-2115 to reserve your spot.

We hope you join us for a fun evening and bring a friend!

 

Remember to mark your calendar
Thursday August 10th—10am-details to follow

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social Event: July 27th

Looking for a FUN-UNIQUE-Challenging Adventure?

Time: 7pm
Cost:   $30.00 + tax ($33.90)
MUST be paid in advance 
Cheque or e-transfer

Location: KW ESCAPE
505 Conestogo Road Unit 12 , Waterloo

Fun Facts: We will be locked in a themed room for 60 minutes and must try to work how to escape before time runs out.
Explore the room, look for hints, solve puzzles, open locks, gather various items, overcome obstacles and if we are clever enough eventually escape.

Registration: 
Text or call Pat Aiken 519-575-2115 to reserve your spot.

We hope you join us for a fun evening and bring a friend!

 

Remember to mark your calendar
Thursday August 10th—10am-details to follow

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

Social Event ~ Bike Ride June 2nd

Plan to join us for a scenic bike ride!

Date: Friday, June 2nd.
Location: Bike ride Glen Morris to Paris dam and back

Leader: Petra Stuffling
Register:  Petra petrasuffling@gmail.com   or cell 519-  497 -4837

Time / Place: Start 9:30am at Glen Morris parking lot at the end of Forbes Rd. where we park for canoeing.

https://goo.gl/maps/26wVRphzuubpXabK8    43.276332, -80.346119

Ride Details:  A leisurely ride along the level rail trail with lovely views over one of our favourite canoe routes along the Grand River. A bird’s eye view of the scenery and no paddling!
Distance: Out and back, total distance 22km, about 3 hours.
This is including short stops for lookouts and the Paris dam.
The rail trail is unpaved but good. There is one short hill to the Murray lookout, and one long hill to the Paris dam where we stop for a short break.
 
Bike Notes/Reminders:
Helmets are essential, sunscreen recommended.
Bring snacks and lots of water.
If you bring lunch there’s an option to stay at Glen Morris for a picnic after the ride.
There are portable toilets at Glen Morris.
 

Please contact Petra: If you plan on joining us, let me know at the latest,  7pm the previous day  petrasuffling@gmail.com

 

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