Walks - Sat Sept 21 - Wed Sept 25

Early evening sunset walking from Occasions

 

It's a big week(end) for many of our folks.

 

Dawn, Lou Ann and Sheila are taking off for their trek and adventures in Spain. We wish them a wonderful journey and look forward to hearing all about their experiences and seeing their photos. Happy hiking on El Camino.

 

A group is headed to Ottawa for the half marathon on Sunday - make us proud! Good luck to all and if you see Michelle, give her a big hug from me.

 

And, yet another group of us is staying in Toronto and will meet to walk on Saturday for any distance we like. I'm going to suggest 10 km starting at 8:00 am.

 

However, please note: Leslie Street is closed between Lakeshore and Queen St for construction. I think it is still possible to enter the parking lot from Eastern Ave but I haven't been able to check it out. We may need to find an alternate meeting spot during this construction which will likely last at least several weeks/months as they lay street car tracks along Leslie. 

 

My question - what is a good alternative meeting spot?  Do you have a suggestion? Put it in the blog. We have met at Loblaws and/or Tim's 2 (Victoria Park & Gerrard) in the past mainly because parking is plentiful. What's your preference?

 

We need some volunteers to help with the year end party on November 9th. Tasks include set up, clean up or awards committee for example. The social committee will be glad to hear from you if you are able to help - contact Barb B, Lynne, or Leverne.

 

And, lastly, Rainer suggests that we consider:

 

Sat Sept 28 is the beautiful Cavan race. About 10min south of Peterborough, starting from one of the volunteer's farm. Small, friendly country event. Nice 10km through the countryside. Buttertarts to die for ....all monies goes to charity .... Margy and I have done it for the last 5 years .... http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=9361

The other one is October 5 Saturday in Newcastle. The running Maniacs are hosting an event the same day of the Newcastle Fall Fair. Small, friendly event with a separate walker category and separate walker starts. There is a 5km and a 10km walk section.
http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=9428