Category: Social Events

Paradise Lake Fun Day is Fast Approaching!

In case you missed it, our Paradise Lake Fun Day is right around the corner. It’s not too late to sign up, but spots are limited! Everyone welcome!!

This is always a very popular event, so we need to know how many people are interested in attending. There are nine spaces left.  If you would like to attend, please reply by Wednesday (June 1st).
 
Date:  Tuesday, June 21st (9:00 – 2:30 p.m.)
Cost:  $20, which includes coffee & muffins, lunch of lasagna, salad and dessert.  Payable by cheque (made out to “Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club“; mailed to Pam Krokoszynski  at 8 Green Warbler Cres., Elmira, ON N3B 1A4
                 OR
e-transfer to Pam (pamkrok@rogers.com), password “Paradise”.
Activities:  canoeing techniques, water games, free time paddling time on beautiful Paradise Lake; swimming is also available.

We will be at Camp Ki-Wa-Y on Tuesday, June 21, 2022,for the day. When we arrive there will be a light breakfast on the waterfront deck, and then we will spend the morning on the lake with some canoe stroke review, games, and free time to paddle. Lunch (lasagna, salads and dessert) is provided by the camp staff. Afterwards there is time for more canoeing / swimming.

More details will be sent later.

For more information, contact Pam Krokoszynski at pamkrok@rogers.com

Dates to Remember: Week of April 18-22

Pond Training

Tuesday, April 19th
Thursday April 21st.

If you haven’t already, please sign up for these sessions by contacting Lynn Warmington  at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or 519-400-0388 so we know how many canoes will be required and can arrange for towing.  We strongly encourage you to take advantage of these sessions to practice strokes and other skills before the lessons with Beth begin. This is especially important for our newer members.  All members are welcome, but please let Lynn know if you plan on coming.

Meet at the shed (Wing 404) at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $2 per day.
Next pond training dates are: Tuesday, April 26th and Thursday, April 28th
All members are welcome, but we ask that our new (2021 & 2022) members come out at least twice, (but all four times  would be great practice before the river training begins)

All training dates can be found here: Training Dates

Trip Leader & Tower Training Workshops

These workshops are for anyone who has signed up or is wondering what’s involved in leading a trip or towing the canoe trailers before they commit. We implemented some new processes during covid, some of which we are keeping, and we  want to make sure everyone is consistent on how things are done. These jobs are very important since we can’t have canoe trips without them. We hope you will join us. Please let Anne know if you are coming.

Meet at the shed (behind Wing 404) on April 20th at 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com (this was rescheduled from April 14th which was cancelled)

Paradise Lake Fun Day!

The Paradise Lake Fun Day is something our membership really looks forward to and we are happy to announce that after a 2 year hiatus, the social commitee is planning this event for Tuesday, June 21st. More information will follow in the coming weeks. If you would like to sign up or are interested in attending, please contact Pam Krokoszynski at 519-577-8524 or at pamkrok@rogers.com

Bondi

After a 3 year break, Fall Bondi is back on the schedule for Sept. 19-24. There was a really positive response when presented at the Spring Registration Meeting, so if you are interested, make sure you get on the list asap. Spots are limited. Contact Mark Zelinka at 519-651-3186 or at zelinkamd@gmail.com

 

Activity for Next Week & Photos!

Welcome cross country skiers and snowshoers!

When: Tuesday, March 1st  1:00 p.m.

Where:  Rockway Golf Course,

            625 Rockway Dr, Kitchener, ON N2G 3B5

The WRNSC maintains free cross country ski trails at Rockway Golf Course. Trails are groomed for skate and classic techniques. Please ski only on the groomed trails posted below. No walking on ski trails. The trails start from the parking lot off of Rockway. Drive. https://wrnsc.ca › trail-map

Trails are usually groomed after large snowfalls, or before club programs. Please note grooming is done by volunteers. You can check conditions before heading to the trails. Feedback from Old Salts members indicate they would like to ski flat trails and avoid hills. Everyone please feel free to ski on the trails you wish. Those snowshoeing will pick their own trails and avoid walking on the ski trails please.

Please email Agnes at agnesj1976@gmail.com or Alicia at alicia2smith@gmail.com (519-741-7986 text) if interested in going. Check our blog and your emails to ensure this activity is still on.  We may lose our snow this week and have to reschedule.  Spring is on its way!

Have a great week! Stay safe.

Agnes and Alicia

Bowling Photos

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)

Walk & Talk

A chance to get together with some of our old friends, and new friends, in the outdoors.

Tues.  Feb.8 at 1:30 pm.

Meet in Elmira, in the parking lot for the Guelph to Goderich Trail (this section also known as the Kissing Bridge Trail). The parking lot is just beside the building for the Woolwich Observer. You could use their address for your GPS:  It is 20B Arthur St. N, Elmira. N3B 1Z9.

Athur St( Hwy 21) is the main street in Elmira. If you come through town from the south,    (from KW or St. Jacob’s),  the lot is past the downtown, not far past Church St.  Turn left into the driveway that looks like it is for the Observer building.

The trail is very flat and wide.  It’s an easy walk.  We’ll go up for about an hour and then back. You could bring icers in case it is slippery that day.   Likely there will be a fast and slow group and the keeners can go farther.

Optional coffee stop, after.  Make sure you have a mask and vaccine passport with you if you would like to come.

Please let Brenda Welch at brendajwelch@hotmail.com or 519-884-2168, know if you plan to come, so we can watch for you. But last minute arrivals are welcome too.

Brenda

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

Christmas Party Reminder/Update

This is the last week to sign up for the Christmas Party on

Tues.  Dec.7th at 12 noon. You can find all pertinent details on the Christmas Party Invitation {link} blog post. (The email notification went out on November 12th)

The deadline to notify Brenda Welch (519-884-2168 or
brendajwelch@hotmail.com) is Tues. Nov. 30th. Please

feel free to contct me directly with any questions.

For those with Covid Concerns:

Chef Duff and his staff are all double vaccinated and so are we. We will be the only ones there besides the staff. Chef Duff assures me “You will be the only people in the building so this is much safer than going to another restaurant or even the grocery store or Walmart.” Everyone must bring proof of vaccination, picture ID, and wear a mask except when eating and drinking at the table. We will likely be in tables of six.

Riversong is a lovely property on the Conestoga River. You are
welcome to take a walk around the grounds before or after our event,
at your  own risk.

 

 

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