AGM 2024
There were 23 members out for the AGM at St Thomas Public Library. Gary Lowe was the evening MC and the meeting went swiftly, there were no new volunteers for the executive. Secretary and Social Convenor positions are still vacant. President Richard Wright thanks Tilman Joosten for all the work he did for the new … Read more
Annual Winter Dinner
Last week the club held it’s annual dinner at the Bistro. There were thirty people including guests.We had a room to ourselves and five tables were occupied. This did make getting to talk to everyone a bit problematic.Everyone enjoyed ordering what they would like off the menu. After the dinner Brian Wilsdon wanted to recognize … Read more
Penny Byway Remembered
L-R Janet Medlyn, Deb Bagshaw, Dawn Docker and Brian Wilsdon There were over 25 people at the Sunset Cafe on Wednesday morning to remember Penny Lynn Byway who passed away on Thursday, Dec 7th, 2023 at the St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. Penny was a fashionista and in her younger years would sew her own clothes, … Read more
Elva Allen passed away
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elva Allen on Monday March 6th, 2023. She and Dave retired in Copenhagen a few years ago after living in Northern Ontario for most of their married lives. Elva enjoyed being closer to their children Karen and Mike who both live in St. Thomas. … Read more
Saturday Hike on Trans Canada Trail
It was a mild winter morning when 14 people as far away as Port Glasgow and Aylmer gathered forone of Marg Hulls quarterly hikes for the EHTC. Their was a new bench to rest and view the valley below. The hike was approximately 7.7 km with horses and ponies on the way. Not many birds … Read more
Spirit Walk at Springwater
After a long covid induced hiatus we are pleased to announce the 2022 Spirit Walk is a go. With our partner Catfish Creek Conservation Authority and many volunteers the event will start at 6 p.m. and the last tour through the woods and school house leaves at 7:50 p.m. There will be the usual Christmas … Read more
Elevated Park
End2end Day 3 – 4 km Due to the skies looking threatening, it was decided to venture onto the next leg of the journey. Construction is taking place on Sunset and the usual parking lot under the bridge is closed. Parking at the new lot on Centre St at the east side of the Elevated … Read more
End-2-end Day 2
Parsons Rd to Lyle Rd – 6.25 km It was a foggy morning when 12 intrepid hikers gathered. First 3.6 km was allroad work. At the Red Barn on Hwy 3 we headed into the woods owned by Province of Ontario. The woods wind along the south side of Dodd Creek. When we get to … Read more
Start of End-to-end – 7.5 km
Today we tried our first car pool since the beginning of Covid.We began at the north end of our trail which links up with the Thames Valley Trail which goes to St. Mary’s, known as the stone town. The journey begins with a southward hike through McCaig’ bush. This part of the trail in the … Read more