Confirmed Outings - 2009 /2010 Season
Updated April 25, 2010Attendance at Club Outings
If you are planning to attend any of our club outings, please confirm your intention to attend by contacting Darryl Kennedy at darryl@bell.net Pertinent information regarding the meeting time and place for the outing will be disclosed in the information provided for each of the outings. Please be advised that participation in any club outings is voluntary; and, as a participant, you agree to assume all risk of personal injury or damage to personal property while taking part in these activities organized by persons acting on behalf of the Oshawa Camera Club . Legally this statement implies that as a participant , you , your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and successors, waive any and all claims you may have now and in the future against the Oshawa Camera Club and release from all liability its executive, directors, volunteers, agents and representatives ( collectively its "staff" ) , for any personal injury, including death , property damages, all expenses, including medical expenses, or loss sustained as a result of your participation in the outing, due to any cause whatsoever, including, without limitation, negligence, or duties of the "staff" . ============================================================================Riverdale Farm , "May 1st 2010"
Tour the Farm's scenic 7.5 acres along pathways through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens. Cows, horses, donkey, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, rabbits, and farm cats may be seen along the way in the barns and outdoor paddocks. Chat with the farmer during daily chores that include animal hay feedings, egg collection, cow milking (daily at 1030am), goat milking, horse grooming, mucking out the stalls-pens-paddocks, and laying straw beds. Enjoy hot and cold refreshments and homemade goodies at the Farm Kitchen. The Shop at the Farm (416-961-8787) carries fine gifts, books, decorations, handicrafts, toys, cards, preserves, paintings, sculptures, soap, and many more keepsake items. Sorry - dogs, bicycles, in-line skates, foot scooters, ride toys, and vehicles are not permitted on the Farm's property. Please do not feed the farm animals, poultry, and waterfowl as hand feeding can encourage aggressive behaviour and discourage consumption of their controlled nutritional feed. Hours & Rates Open All Year from 9 to 5 Admission is free. Location 201 Winchester Street. Toronto, Ontario P:416.392.6794 For this outing we will meet at the Kendalwood Plaza in Whitby, in the east side parking lot next to Kendalwood Road, and we will carpool from there. Meeting time will be 8:15 - 8:30 am and we will be leaving at 8:30 a.m sharp. It's about a 50 min drive time to the location.
Kensington Market , "May 15th 2010"
The Market is many things to many people; a unique shopping experience, a community worth living in, an artistic haven. Hours & Rates Generally, the Market is open 7 days a week excluding Christmas and New Years. The best time for optimal shopping is between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm. Many of the grocery and fresh vegetable stores, however, are open earlier than 11:00. Of course bars, restaurants and entertainment remain open well into the evening. NO COST Location Parking is extremely limited in Kensington, especially on the weekend. Two Green P parking lots serve the area, though with limited availability. For this outing we will meet at the Kendalwood Plaza in Whitby, in the east side parking lot next to Kendalwood Road, and we will carpool from there. Meeting time will be 8:00 - 8:15 am and we will be leaving at 8:15 a.m sharp. It's about a 50 min drive time to the location.
Summary of Proposed Outings for the remainder of the season - Black Creek Pioneer Village, "Late May 2010" - Northwood Zoo & Animal Sanctuary, "Early June 2010" - The Guild, "Mid-Late June 2010"