Thursday, March 23, 2006

WALKING IN ATLANTIC CANADA

The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club actively promotes walking on Cape Breton Island and we would also like to introduce our members to what is happening in other parts of The Atlantic Area as well. In the next few weeks we will be entering more Atlantic walks on this site to help keep you informed of what other clubs are doing in the Atlantic Area and if you get time you may want to explore other parts of the area and meet more walkers throughout the year, maybe you can make this a part of your vacation plans!





"Happy is the man who has acquired the love of walking for its own sake" WJ Holland




The above photo was taken in Iona CB and features volkssporters from around the Atlantic Area, other parts of Canada and many friends from the USA.



THE VALLEY TREKKERS - 1996 - 2006 -

The Vally Trekkers will be holding their 10th Anniversary celebrations from June 23-25, 2006 which will include a banquet at the Mid Valley Motel, Main Street, Middelton. The banquet meal will include Roast Beef or Turkey Dinner, complete with all the fixings and Anniversary cake for dessert. The cost of this dinner is $25.00/person.

Send a cheque or Money Order,no later than June 15, 2006 made payable to:

Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club
PO Box 1035 Greenwood NS B0P 1N0


Please indicate Turkey or Beef Dinner and list allergies if any.

Walk Schedule:

Friday, June 23rd - 6:00PM - Wolfville Year Round - Meet at the Robie Tufts Monument, Front St. Registration starts at 5:30PM


Saturday, June 24th - 10:00AM - Bridgetown - meet at the Information Centre, Main St. Registration starts at9:30AM
- 2:0PM - Middelton - meet at the school next to Rotary Park at the end of King St. Registration starts at 1:30PM

Saturday evening 24th of June meet at 6:30PM for Dinner at 7:00PM, Mid Valley Motel/Restaurant, Main St., Middleton, NS

Sunday,June 25th -10:00AM - Kingston - meet at Pinecrest Elementary School, Registration 9:30AM
- 2:30PM - Kentville - meet at the Kingstec Campus Parking Lot, Belcher ST., Registration at 2:00PM

If you require more information please contact: Bert Currie president of The Valley trekkers.

The Mid Valley Motel is offering $20.00 off rooms for volkssporters; 121 Main St., Middleton, NS, 902-825-3433;866-332-3433.





THE CANADIAN VOLKSSPORT FEDERATION (CVF) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONVENTION TAKES PLACE:


CVF/FCV CONVENTION 2006
GATEWAY TO WELLNESS
Edmonton, Alberta
12, 13 & 14 May 2006
Shaw Conference Centre


Information
for this convention which is open to all volkssporters and interested groups can be found at the website to the right of this page-->






The Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club will host the 2008 Convention at Acadia University, Wolfville NS, May 23-25th.

It would be appreciated if they could have the support of all clubs in Atlantic Canada to follow this through.

Lynda L Kanne
Atlantic Region Director
Canadian Volkssport Federation
97 Palmer Road RR#1
Aylesford NS B0P 1C0


ricklynda.kanne@ns.sympatico.ca



Special Activities for The Central Nova Volkssport Club

September 1 - 4, 2006, Labour Day Weekend

Saturday, Sept. 2 - Potluck supper 6PM at the home of Sally Merriam #3651 Main St., Advocate Harbour

Sunday, Sept. 3 - Turkey Supper 6PM, Advocate Harbour School, Rte 209 just past the Irving Station.
Cost $15.00/person, paid no later than July 31. No refunds after August 10. Make cheques or M.O. payable to:

Central Nova Volkssport Club and mail to: 273 Glenwood Dr., Truro, NS B2N 1R1

For Further Information about walks and other activities contact a member of the Truro group, some brochures will be available here in CB or call Rollie and I will give you contact numbers.

A Brief Walk Schedule:

Friday, Sept 1 - Bass River Lighthouse Walk, 2PM

Saturday,Sept 2 - Cape Chignecto Park Walks, 9AM
- Refugee Cove 25Km
- Millbrook Portion 12Km
- Beach Portion 5Km

Sunday, Sept 3 - two walks at 9AM, carry a lunch, meet at Cape Chignecto Park Information Centre, The Trails are Eatonville to Seal Cove and return or Eatonville Overland Trail; contact the club for further information.

Monday, Sept 4 - Cape d'Or/Spencer's Island walks, 9AM, 5/12Km/18Km, all walkers meet at Advocate Harbour United Church and drive to Start Points.

More Information about other activities will be posted shortly. Watch For:

The Irish Festival in New Brunswick, Kejimujik Seaside Adjunct and National Park

Friday, March 10, 2006

WALK, MEET & GREET NEW FRIENDS, HAVE DINNER & HAVE FUN

Walk Events For April:

WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF A MAIL OUT TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS AND TO THOSE WHO HAVE SHOWN SOME INTEREST IN OUR WALK PROGRAM IF YOU DO NOT GET THIS MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON OR -AFTER- 21 MARCH PLEASE CONTACT ROLLIE ASAP.

The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club Walk Events For April 2006 including The Atlantic Area Director for The Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) Meeting and Club Dinner.

Sunday, April 02, 2006

2:00 pm - South Head/ Wadden Cove, located between Port Morien and Homeville, If coming from Sydney take Hwy 22 (Louisbourg Hwy.) take a left onto Rte 255Hornes Rd then left towards Port Morien and Waddens Cove.

This is a Guided 10km Event featuring a side trip to one of Cape Bretons oldest Anglican Churchs, coastal views including Scaterie Island, a quiet tranquil country road


Saturday, April 22, 2006


10:00 am - Sydney Walk, Year Round Event, a 10km Guided Group walk open to all members and guests, starting at the Sydney Cambridge Suites, 380 Esplanade; Come see the Big Fiddle and a delightful walk through Sydney’s Baille Ard Walking Trail, check out the sounds and the diverse life in the forest.



12:00 noon – lunch throughout the many locations in the Sydney area of your choice;



2:00 pm – Atlantic Area Directors Meeting with Lynda Kanne, by invitation only, club presidents, trail coordinators and or a club representative;



5:00 pm – Buffet Dinner, Cambridge Suites, by reservation and prepayment, Come Meet and Greet other walking enthusiast from the Atlantic area.
Please see Menu and details below



Sunday, April 23, 2006 – 10:00 am –


Join The Island Hoppers for a 5/10km sanctioned, IVV Guided Walk in Glace Bay at the Miners Museum parking lot, 42 Birkley Street, B1A 5T8, please note this is not our YRE. This is a coastal beach walk plus a stroll through Renwick Brook Park. See a portion of the new downtown area and watch fishermen at work along the harbour.

The Miners Village Restaurant opens for the season on 15th of April 2006; we recommend that you call for reservations if you would like to have lunch before returning home, please call 849-1788.





The dinner and all walks are open to the general public and friends of the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club. RSVP for the dinner is a must.



Come! Put Your Heel n’ Toe On Our Island!


Dinner and A Walk


The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club invite you to attend a meet and greet dinner on Saturday, April 22nd at 5:00pm, on the occasion of the 3rd Annual Atlantic Area Directors Meeting. Schedule of Events are attached.

This delicious buffet style dinner will take place at the Cambridge Suites Hotel, 380 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P 1B1, 902-562-6500 or 800-565-9466.depending on numbers.

The Menu:

GOODY’S BUFFET

Appetizer

Soup of the Day

Grilled Caribbean Salad
Assorted Greens; Grilled Pineapple, Mango and Red Onion; Grapes, Walnuts And Caribbean Mango Dressing

Entrée
Baked Ham and Roast Turkey served with Roasted Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Cranberry Stuffing, Cranberry sauce and Jus.

Dessert

Warm Apple Crisp or Warm Bread Pudding with Carmel Sauce


The cost of $30.00/person includes all taxes, gratuity, parking in the hotel lot.

Please send a cheque or Money Order made payable to CB Island Hoppers before Monday 17 April 2006 to: Note to Members: a mail out will be sent shortly, please send your cheque to the address given and please let us know if you will or will not be attending, it is important that we know the amount of participation or lack of!!!



RSVP

Cash Bar will be made available upon request, beer & liquor $3.75 and house wines $4.00


Name(s): ______________________No. in your group________

Address: ____________________Telephone:_____________

Amt Enclosed: ___________________Cheq or M. O.

Your desire to have a cash bar open Yes / No