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WINTER BONDI {More detailed info.}

Join us for a fun trip to the scenic Algonquin northland (- and a break from the drab city winter season). We will be staying in the rustic, Bondi Resort lodge, minutes from Algonquin Park.

When: Monday February 3rd (3:00pm Arrival)) – Friday February 7th (10:00 am Departure)

Open to: club members, spouses/partners, other (adult) family members, and friends

Cost: $276.64 / person

- Payment by cheque (“Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club”) to trip organizer
- Limit: usually about 13 people – depending on # of couples / room distribution
- First members/people to give their chqs. will be accepted.
- Payment accepted: by mail, at car rally, or Christmas Party
- Deadline: commitment required by December 10th (Christmas Party)

Each person will be part of a small group responsible for 2 meals – 1 breakfast, 1 dinner (similar to Fall Bondi trips)

As we are renting the entire main lodge, the kitchen and dining areas are solely for our use.

Aside from set times for Breakfast and Dinner, individuals will plan their own day’s activities. Outdoor Winter Activities may include: hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog-sledding (pre-arranged; additional cost), visiting nearby towns/villages, evening star-gazing, wolf howl (with resort approval/guidance), other. Indoor Winter Activities may include: reading a good book, puzzle-making, ping pong, billiards, group sing-song, other (All indoor activities may be accompanied by a steaming cup of coffee, or a glass of your favourite wine.)

Trip Leader/Organizer: Mark Zelinka, zelinkamd@gmail.com or 519-651-3186

** Volunteer Assistant(s) needed, in order for this trip to take place.**
Responsible for:

1. 1. meeting with members to organize food groups/meals
  2. bringing (restocked if needed) club food bin (same as Fall Bondi procedure)

For more information: Contact Trip Organizer – Mark Zelinka

Celebration of Life – Murray Pope

Hello all,

It is with great sadness that we let our membership know of the passing our great friend Murray Pope last week.

For those of you who don’t know him, he was our President for many years and was instrumental in getting our club to where it is today. For those of you who do know him, he was a great friend who will be remembered for his smile, inclusiveness and larger than life personality.

To celebrate his life, please join Pat (his wife) and family and friends on Sunday, November 3rd at Wing 404 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Thank you.

If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the “Leave a Reply” below this post.

LAUREL CREEK REGATTA – OCT 1ST

Reminder that Tuesday, October 1st, rain or shine, the Regatta is at the Laurel Creek Conservation at 625 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo

Meet at the shed (Wing 404) at 10:00 AM. From there we will share rides to the park. This way we can use a limited number of cars due to the cost of the park entrance.

When there is no attendant at the gate the entrance fee is $14 per car payable by credit card, no cash. With 4 or 5 people in the car the cost will be less than $4 per person.

If you have a park pass, meet us in the park at the beach area, at 10:30AM

There is no towing charge for the outing.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME, whether you come to canoe on the lake or to walk on the trails, just come out to socialize and to play fun water games and land games

Bring a dish you like to share for the POTLUCK, also your own beverage, plate and cutlery.

Remember to bring your PFD and the rest of your canoe gear, if you plan to canoe.

Weather forecast for Tuesday: Temperature will be warm with a chance of rain. In case of rain we will have the potluck lunch and land games under the shelter.

The Regatta marks the end of the canoe seasons, but not the end of club’s fun activities.

coordinators: Larry H., Carl J., Pat A…. and helpers

ROCKWOOD PADDLE & POT LUCK – SEPT 24TH

Tuesday, September 24 is our annual paddle at Rockwood Conservation Area. After the canoeing on the lovely lake, surrounded by high limestone cliffs, grottos and narrow passages, we will enjoy a pot luck supper and wiener roast (the wieners, buns and condiments are provided by the club).

Please bring a dish of your choice to share for the pot luck.

Remember to bring your usual canoeing gear, drinks, a lawn chair, cutlery, dishes, wiener sticks, if you have them.

If you have any wood for the bonfire, that would be appreciated as well.

Meet at the shed at 2pm. Cost for towing is $6.00, entrance to the park is $5.50 for seniors.

For those who would prefer to hike, there is a lovely hiking trail around the lake.

The forecast for Tuesday is a mix of sun and clouds, high 19 low 10. Always check your email before heading for the shed, in case of cancellation should weather conditions change.

Trip coordinator, Marilynn Fisher

EASY BREEZY NEW HAMBURG CANCELLED

Easy Breezy in New Hamburg on September 12

Al Dunn, Lynn and I are away next week so if no one steps forward to organize it we will have to cancel it. Please let me know soon if you would like to organize this easy breezy.

Dianne

Big Creek

For those who are interested in a swim after our paddle bring your bathing suit.

Dianne

Big Creek

Tuesday’s paddle is on Big Creek down near Long Point. This river is know as the Amazon of Ontario. It’s a very interesting river with lots of twists and turns. There are no visible rocks but because of the flooding this year there are a couple of trees across the river that we will have to climb over. There was a log jam but I believe it has been cleared. The takeout is very muddy so make sure you have your water shoes on. I encountered a few bugs so bug spray is another good idea. Bring the usual gear: lunch, water, rain apparel , sunscreen, etc. As of Sunday there is a chance it will but no thunderstorms yet. Those who went last year really enjoyed it.

Meet at the shed at 8:00am. Please don’t be late as it is a long drive. It takes about 1hour and 30 minutes to get there plus shuttle time.

The cost is $9.00 Don’t forget the drivers !

Trip organizers are Dianne and Lynn .

LUTHER MARSH {August 27th}

This weeks’ s trip is scheduled for Luther Marsh. Details will follow pending the weather forecast (which is for rain all day Tuesday). Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to Tuesday.

Trip Organizer: Chris Sheppard

CANCELLED!! Potluck Luncheon (Aug 25th)

The potluck luncheon for tomorrow is being cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. We are hoping to reschedule for some time in September and will let you know asap (depending on the weather).

Have a great weekend!