2024 Spirit Walk

We will be holding our annual Spirit Walk around Springwater Conservation Area. This event is a joint project with Catfish Creek Conservation Authority and Elgin Hiking Trail Club. Spirit walk features candle lite trails to the entertainment stations featuring carollers, story teller, magician, the grinch and musicians. There will be hot chocolate and cookie station … Read more

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

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