Friends of Ellenwood Park

Stephen Sollows was out at the park today and this is what he reported.

Sunday, December 7th from 2 to 4

Join us at the ski cabin for a sing-along of your favourite carols/christmas songs, led by Dave Durkee. There will also be cookies and hot apple cider.  Suitable for all ages.   Donations welcome.

There will be a van shuttle for those with mobility issues. It will leave the gate at 1:45 and 2PM. For more information   Contact Wendy at (902) 881-2566 or email cheboguemaj@eastlink.ca.

Ski Waxing Clinic: Sunday November 30^th 2:00 pm at Ellenwood Park, in the ski cabin. Come into the cabin and learn the basics of waxing both wax and waxless skiis. Gerry Kysela will be teaching techniques of proper waxing. A must know if you wish to make the best of this winter sport. Sponsored by Friends of Ellenwood Park. Walk in from gate to cabin approximately 1 km. Information? Stephen Sollows’  902-742-6252. Donations  welcome.

Reminder about the Workshop this Sunday, November 16 from 2 to 4. Learn how to make a pine cone suet birdfeeder for our feathered friends. All materials are supplied. We hope to see you there. Or if you are out in the park for a walk, please drop by the cabin for a hot drink.

Over the summer we have lost a few of the chairs that we had at the cabin. We like to have a few chairs for sitting around the woodstove and for outside around the campfire. If anyone has some chairs similar to this, in good condition, that they would like to donate please contact me, Wendy, at cheboguemaj@eastlink.ca or 902-881-2566.

Thank you to everyone for your support.

It was a fun day of pumpkin carving and bike riding at Ellenwood Park on Sunday. There were some amazing pumpkins carved. Five of the women’s 40 plus biking group enjoyed their ride through the park. Everyone enjoyed the warmth of the wood stove in the cabin and the hot chocolate and cookies.

The Friends of Ellenwood encourage all our subscribers to become sponsors and to renew their support annually. Sponsorships are $10/yr for individuals and $15/yr for families. The sponsorship form is on-line and can be downloaded.

Your financial support helps in the so many ways: It helps us to provide family friendly activities from September to May, at no cost. We are able to provide, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water for your enjoyment, the wood  for the woodstove, that keeps the cabin warm is purchased with this money.

When it snows, we are able to hire a local person to keep the walking path clear. This year, we will need to buy gas for the snowmobile, which pulls the groomer, when we get all the snow.

We are also hoping to purchase some additional cross-country skis, boots, and poles to add to our current stock of equipment for those who would like to give the sport a try this winter.

We hope that you will come out and enjoy the park as much as we do.

September-28-2014
Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park
2 PM to 4 PM
Exploring Ellenwood Park

Join Deanna Nauss with NS Department of Natural Resources for some fun and information on the nature found in the park. Explore the flora and fauna in the fall and the animals that inhabit the park at this time of year.  Also check out the ecosystem specific to Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park.  Participants will meet at the ski cabin/beach house.  Wear walking shoes or rubber boots depending on the weather, bring water and snacks. Coffee, tea and Hot Chocolate will be available in the cabin. Sponsored by the Friends of Ellenwood Park. Contact Wendy at (902) 881-2566 or email cheboguemaj@eastlink.ca.@eastlink.ca.

An upcoming event that some of you may be interested in.

Women’s 40+ Biking Group: Brunch & Learn! 

Join our initial gathering to start a women’s 40+ bike group, with BRUNCH!

We will teach you everything you need to know! This will be a beginner friendly recreational group focused on fun and some exercise. There is no cost, bring a bike, helmet, & water.

The Hebron Rotary Center Complex, September 6th from 9:30-11:30

Give Yarmouth Recreation a call to let us know you’re coming, 742 8868!

Here is the link to all the Walk and Wheel fest activities.

http://southshoreconnect.ca/project/active-yarmouth-walk-n-wheel-fest/