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Join us on Tuesday, November 21

Plan to join Bett and the crew to hike the Walter Bean Grand River
Trail (also known as Woolner Trail) on the east side of Kitchener 

Time: 10:00 am
Hike Location:
 From Fairway Road North, take the roundabout first
exit onto Woolner Trail continuing on to the trail entrance on the left
at the K.D. Woerner Family Trailway parking lot.

Duration: 2 hours

Notes:
Walter Bean Trail is considered part of the larger Grand River Valley
Trail, a 250-kilometre route that runs along much of the length of the river. The trail follows the river through Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo and is owned and maintained by these three cities.
The Grand Valley Trail is an adjacent narrow trail through the woods, that parallels the paved WB trail in places. It is shaded and pretty with excellent views of the river!

Register-Contact:
 Email Bett Fitzpatrick, bettfitzpatrick@gmail.com, or text 519-208-3408 if you plan to join us. 
Please add cell # to your phone contacts in case of delays or last-
minute cancellations.
If it is necessary to cancel this walk, look for an email between 7:30 and 8:30a.m. the day of the hike.

Bett Fitzpatrick

 

 

Join us on Tuesday, November 7.

Plan to Hike with us at Rim Park, Waterloo, and bring a friend if you wish. 

Special Note:
Hikes will be offered the first and second Tuesday of each
month from November through March.
If there is a conflict with other club activities, you will be notified of the change.

Time: 10:00 am
Hike Location:
Rim Park, an accessible wide trail, with lots of benches,
and one of the few hikes with no hills!
We’ll meet at Rim Park parking lot 15 minutes before the start of the hike; I’ll provide directions to those contacting me.

Duration: 2 hours.
The complete hike is 2 to 2 ½ hours, allowing for rest
stops/water breaks along the way. However, you may turn back at any time

Register-Contact:
Email Bett Fitzpatrick, bettfitzpatrick@gmail.com, or
text 519-208-3408 if you plan to join us.
Please add cell # to your phone contacts in case of delays or last-minute cancellations.

 

Bett Fitzpatrick

 

 

Join us on Tuesday

Tuesday, October 31, plan to join
Bett and the crew for a Halloween Hike

Contact: Email Bett Fitzpatrick, bettfitzpatrick@gmail.com, or
text 519-208-3408 if you plan to join us.
Please add cell # to your phone contacts in case of delays or last-minute cancellations.

Time: 10:00 am
Hike Location:
Marguerite Ormston Trailway Parking Lot 
2200 Homer Watson Blvd, Kitchener  
(intersection of Homer Watson Blvd & Doon South Drive)
 Duration: 2 hours.

Come join us on this Halloween hike… Your BONES will thank you!

Notes:
We’ll walk by Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, where local artist, Homer Watson, is buried, and maybe stop for a visit.

We will continue on, following a scenic loop hike on the Grand River Trail, winding through century-old maple and beech forest and along the river on trails used by indigenous people since the 1500s.

We’ll loop back past the water treatment plant and the ruins of Doon Grist Mill on Schneider’s Creek, a tributary of the Grand River.

Just down the street is Homer Watson Gallery, home to a number of ghost stories:
https://wherecommunityconnects.wordpress.com/2021/10/21/haunted-kitchener-local-ghost-stories/

See you there…if you dare!

Bett Fitzpatrick

Zoom .. Zoom.. Zoom… Reminder

 
The Old Salts’ Annual Car Rally and Potluck Social
is TOMORROW . 
 
This event is always a lot of fun, and it’s one of the highlights on our club’s social calendar.                   
Come out and join us! 
 
When:   Tuesday October 24th
Rally:   10:30am to mid-afternoon, followed by 
Potluck: at ‘Final Destination Home’
Who can attend:   All Club Members, plus their spouses/partners are invited. 
Time: Meet at Wing 404 parking lot at 10:30am.
Please don’t be late as this will impact teams!
 
Team Formation:  
Teams of (preferably) 4 participants will be formed @ 10:30am.
 The ‘staggered’ departure of teams will begin shortly afterward.
 Each participant is asked to bring a pen or pencil.
 
Other Details:
Potluck items may be transferred to Rally Organizers’ vehicles before the teams depart. 
Although there’s no fee to participate, a contribution of at least $5 
to your Team Driver is suggested. 

WASHROOM Stops  are indicated along the rally route.

Being part of a team, is also a great way to get to know other club 
 members!  

Registration:  Is NOT required.
However, if you have any questions, please contact:  Mark Zelinka zelinkamd@gmail.com

A few tidbits folks have requested…

Good Day Members.

We had a rather low number attending the AGM yesterday,  we almost didn’t have quorum. With 79 members, there must be  a volunteer to fill Secretary vacancy on the Board!?!
My next blog will be the introduction of the 2024 OSSCC Board of Directors. I will wait till next week in case someone steps up to be the Secretary.

I have received a few emails from members requesting they be unsubscribed  from Mail poet.
I’ll remind folks, they can unsubscribe themselves via blog post. 
At the bottom of the blog post, where the address is listed, there is an unsubscribe button you can click on. 

Some folks at the AGM wanted some documents, they are below:
(Links provided) 

1.  What is the actual address for the club.
It is at the bottom of each blog post.
Address

2. Why haven’t you shared about the Seniors Fair in November.
(It’s not November yet)
Waterloo Seniors Fair Flyer – November 2023 (1)

3. Discussion around why our club was not a vendor or participant of the Senior Fair. We were not invited to and there is a fee to participate.
Jaye informed Club; we are in the Activity Guide and this is a way we recruit new members, along with our website. Also, these events don’t generally have “Affiliated Groups” participating. OSSCC is an Affiliated Group. 

This guide is produced 4 times a year. 
ActiveWaterloo Fall Guide 2023

 Look at page 45 in the Activity Guide that lists our Club. 
OSSCC in Guide

4. Membership Drive 2024 
We plan to book RIM Park for March 6 or 13, 2024.
Once it is confirmed, membership will be notified. 

 

If anyone requires further information,
please let me know. 

 

 

 

Zoom .. Zoom.. Zoom…

 
The Old Salts’ Annual Car Rally and Potluck Social
is quickly approaching. 
 
This event is always a lot of fun, and it’s one of the highlights on our club’s social calendar.                   
Come out and join us! 
 
When:   Tuesday October 24th
Rally:   10:30am to mid-afternoon, followed by 
Potluck: at ‘Final Destination Home’
Who can attend:   All Club Members, plus their spouses/partners are invited. 
Time: Meet at Wing 404 parking lot at 10:30am.
Please don’t be late as this will impact teams!
 
Team Formation:  
Teams of (preferably) 4 participants will be formed @ 10:30am.
 The ‘staggered’ departure of teams will begin shortly afterward.
 Each participant is asked to bring a pen or pencil.
 
Other Details:
Potluck items may be transferred to Rally Organizers’ vehicles before the teams depart. 
Although there’s no fee to participate, a contribution of at least $5 
to your Team Driver is suggested. 

WASHROOM Stops  are indicated along the rally route.

Being part of a team, is also a great way to get to know other club 
 members!  

Registration:  Is NOT required.
However, if you have any questions, please contact:  Mark Zelinka zelinkamd@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 11

Date:   Tuesday, July 11

Trip: Green River – Township of Ramara & Severn
Waterway: Green River and Black River
Intermediate training is a must for this trip. 

Leader:  Michael De Andrade
Tower:  Michael De Andrade

Cost: $15  (no envelopes necessary) 

Time:  Meet at the shed @ 8:00am 
(Parkside and Weber Street are now open)
Travel time:  From Wing 404 shed to launch point is 2+ hours (Hwy 400 – Hwy 11)

Distance: 7-15 km
Time on water: 3 hours 

Trip Details: The Green River is a true hidden gem in Ontario’s Lake County (Washago). The route takes us through cottage country. We will pass marsh areas with beaver lodges, beautiful birds and see fish swim through the crystal-clear waters.
We will visit the Washago Grist Mill (built in 1873) and a number of small waterfalls and rapids along the way. 
Difficulty: Easy with some light current ~ Intermediate training is required
Type of Route: Loop ~ NO car shuttle required

Carpooling, what to Bring and Registration Details: 
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. 

Bring lunch, water, hat, bug spray (deer flies) ,sunscreen, sunglasses, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops. 
Bring a swimsuit and towel to take advantage of the many swimming opportunities along the way or a stop at Washago Centennial Park at the end of the paddle for lunch and swim. 

Please contact  Michael De Andrade (519-716-5067 or  mdeanrade@hotmail.com)    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

 

Thanks

Michael De Andrade
Trip Leader