Tuesday Morning Hike: November 5th

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We will start at 874 Joan Chalovich Way in New Amherst. Our hike leader will be Petra Hartwig  Our hike will be centered in the west end starting in New Amherst where we will walk in mainly forested areas.  It will be wet from the grasses so boots and appropriate gear is recommended.

Coffee and refreshments will be provided by Petra following the hike (thanks Petra!)

Date: Tuesday, November 5th
Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: 874 Joan Chalovich Way
Hike Leader: Petra Hartwig
Distance: just over 8 km

Sunday Morning Hike: November 3rd

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If you haven’t blown away with those winds we experienced the past couple of days, come join us for a hike Sunday morning. Don’t forget the time changes so enjoy that extra hour of sleep before heading out. Forestry operations at Beagle Club have been delayed until December so we’ll take advantage of their trail while we can. Bring fluids and a snack.

Date: Sunday, November 3rd
Start Time: 10:00
Meeting Location: Beagle Club parking lot
Hike Leader: Maria Siemiaszko

Thursday Night Hikes Start November 14th

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The off-season evening hikes have been popular in past years! We meet at 6:00 then do a semi-urban hike where we’ll enjoy a lot of friendly laughs and stretch out
those legs. We usually cover about 5-8kms then afterward we sometimes pop into a local establishment for hot chocolate (or other such things).

Time: 6:00
Start Location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike Leader: Jim Berg

To let us know you are coming, please leave a comment.

Tuesday Morning Hike: October 29th

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Northumberland County is closing the Beagle Club hiking/ski trails during the week starting in November. We will take advantage of the last Tuesday they are open. Let’s meet in the Beagle Club Road parking lot at 9:30. We will aim to go 6 km but can go longer if conditions are good and there is agreement. After the hike we will stop at the Scenery Drive Restaurant for coffee.

Date: Tuesday, October 29th
Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location:. Beagle Club Road parking lot
Hike Leader: Bruce Bellaire
Distance: approx. 6km (or more)
Please leave a comment to say if you are joining us. If you need a ride or wish to carpool, please include that information in your comment.

(Maria’s note: the County has pushed back the date Beagle Club trails will be closed weekdays to December. )

REMINDER Annual General Meeting October 24th

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Don’t forget to attend the NHCC Annual General Members meeting at the HTM Insurance Building in Cobourg tomorrow evening – Thursday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m.  It’s free and we promise it won’t take long! So come on out and support your cycling club.  Get a sneak peak at a new jersey design in the works for 2020 and get your membership for next year at the lowest price available. Only $35.00!

We will also have a limited supply of in-stock jerseys available for purchase (old design only).  If you have been wanting a long-sleeved jersey for the colder weather this is time to get one!  There will also be nibbles and it’s FREE to attend – did I mention that already? – FREE!

See you there!

Tuesday Morning Hike: Oct. 22, 9:30am

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This Tuesday Rick will lead the way through the Black Oak loop at the Woodland Northumberland Forest trails. Bring sturdy walking shoes, water. There are a few steep and rugged sections. Coffee time after the hike for those interested will be at Scenery Dr restaurant – corner of Hwy 45 and Centreton Rd.

If you’d like to carpool, please leave a comment here and we’ll talk!

Hike Leader: Rick Nonnekes
Start time: 9:30am
Start location: Parking lot at Woodland Rd and Hwy 45.
Distance: 7.5km

2019 NHCC Annual Meeting

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Let’s get together on Thursday, October 24th  when we will be having our year-end Annual Meeting. We will be celebrating a very successful cycling season and conduct a little official business. We are trying something new this year and holding the meeting at the HTM Insurance building in Cobourg. We will be serving appetizers and beverages and there will be no charge to attend. Here are just a few great reasons to come out – renew your membership for 2020 at a special rate for one night only at $35, purchase a short sleeve jersey from our limited stock at a discounted price, get a sneak peak of the new NHCC jersey design for our 10-year Anniversary next year, support your cycling club and socialize with friends. A few presentations will be made and we are incorporating new bylaws (available here) for our club.

There is one director vacancy on the Board. This position is currently filled by a Board endorsed appointee who has accepted nomination for the 3-year term position. If any member would like to submit an application to the Board Nomination Committee for consideration, please email secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com for an application package. No nominations will be accepted after October 20, 2019. Nominations will be not be accepted from the floor.

Agenda
Place – HTM Insurance Meeting Room, 1185 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON
Date & Time – Thursday, October 24, 2019, 6:30pm

AGM Business
Welcome address (President)
Approval of Agenda and Minutes from 2018 AGM
Treasurer’s Report, Special Resolution: To waive a Review Engagement of the NHCC 2019 Fiscal Year (Financial Report Here)
Membership Report
Motion: To adopt new Bylaws
Election
ADJOURN AGM

Informal Presentations
Certificates
Off-Season activities

Tuesday Morning Hike: Tuesday, October 15th

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This week’s hike will head north to do a loop around Sky Valley and include a bit of elevation and scenery.
Date: Tuesday, October 15th
Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot at Hwy 401 and Division Street (NW corner)
Hike Leader: Roy Martin
Distance: approx. 9km
Social afterwards for those who wish at the Dutch Oven

Friday Floater Ride! Friday, October 11th

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If the forecast for this week holds, we’ll head out for a ride in the countryside between Campbellford and Stirling and check out the fall foliage.  Snack stops possible in Stirling and a market along the way!

Start Time: 10:00
Ride leader: Anita Macklin
Route Map: 66km “Campbellford Sterling Loop” route map on Ride with GPS
Start Location: The parking lot on Saskatoon Avenue, which is at the north entrance to Ferris Provincial Park

Morning Hike: Tuesday, October 8th

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This week’s hike will head westward along the board walk, into residential areas and to Tim Hortons on William Street. We’ll cross over to the green belt and through the YMCA property to Ontario Street. We will walk back to downtown and socialize over coffee at Craft Food House.
Date: Tuesday, October 8th
Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind the Dutch Oven
Hike Leader:. Roy Martin
Distance: approximately 7km