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Don’t forget online registration for 2022 Membership renewals begins October 1st (page 4); Nature and Literacy
collide at the Nature’s Open House on October 2nd and 3rd (page 11); Come out and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus
at the Annual Holiday Open House on December 6th (page 16); Don’t miss this year’s
Acoustic Festival (page 15).
AUTUMN 2021
Fostering a Love for the Outdoors • Developing Leadership and Life Skills • Creating a Sense of Community
WELCOME TO AUTUMN
Dear Friends,
In mid-June, I received an email from one of our members and just had to share it. It was a story
about a member’s daughter and her preschool class. The teacher in the class of 3 year olds asked the
question: “What is your dream vacation?” The children in the class gave some of the responses you
might expect: place like Disney and Florida. You also heard some fun response like going to a castle,
taking a train ride, or visiting a new planet. What brought joy to my heart was the response from
Lola, who quickly said… WINDING TRAILS. I do not think there could be a bigger compliment
about our organization than Lola’s response that Winding Trails is her dream vacation.
These past 16 months have been incredibly hard on everyone. What it has proven is just how pre-
cious many things in our life really are. Prior to the pandemic, many of us took for granted things
like going on vacation, watching a live sporting event or concert, and seeing loved ones. Having many
of these things taken away, makes you appreciate them that much more. Speaking to many of you,
I have heard countless stories of just how much you appreciate Winding Trails. Like Lola, many of
you think of your time at Winding Trails as your “vacation.” It is an opportunity to spend time with
family and friends in a safe, beautiful environment. Although you may have appreciated Winding
Trails pre pandemic, your appreciation this past year has most likely grown even more.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who donated to our Trails Fund and our new
Playground Project. Donations to the Trails Fund are up considerably over last year and we could not
be more appreciative. The plans for the new playground at Dunning
Lake are on schedule. We appreciate the donations made so far
and all the support from the children who also helped raise money
through our Playground-A-Thon. This was a great opportunity for
children to not only help build something they will enjoy but also
teaches the importance of giving back and helping the greater com-
munity. In September, we will have one last fundraising event with
our “Fun-Raiser” at the Boathouse. This adults only event will be
a fun evening of food, drink, trivia, and an auction to raise money
for the playground. We hope you will be able to join us. Space is limited, so register early.
Please take the time to read through this entire newsletter. We have some great stories to share
and programs for you to get involved in. If program registration continues as it has, we encourage
you to register early. It seems everything we offer is filling up. Also remember you can renew your
membership beginning on October 1st. Do not delay and run the risk of missing out on the 2022
season. Deadline for membership is December 31st. Membership will be full again and we cannot
guarantee your spot if you miss the deadline.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and our staff, we want to thank you for your continued support.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Scott Brown, CPRP
Executive Director
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WINDING TRAILS HOURS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE
The park will be open 8:00am to Dusk. There are no ON THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES
lifeguards on duty after September 6th. Please feel free to come Winding Trails is a nonprofit organization that relies upon
out and enjoy our playgrounds, sports facilities, and trails. The volunteer members to help provide governance for the orga-
Main Office hours are still Monday through Friday, 8:30am – nization. In addition to the Board of Directors, there are six
4:00pm. Check our website for special holiday hours. committees that work to provide strategic, fiduciary, and gen-
erative oversight. Each year we look for members with diverse
NATURE'S PORCH HOURS backgrounds in age, sex, ethnicity, park usage, and interests
to serve on the Board and various committees. Time commit-
Our environmental center will be open weekends this fall. ments vary depending on the position, you just need to have
Come and enjoy the beauty of fall and all its colorful splen- an interest in Winding Trails and want to make it better. If
dor. Learn about the wildlife and woods of Winding Trails. you feel you may have the interest, time, and skills to benefit
Nature’s Porch will be open September 4th through September Winding Trails we would like to hear from you. Please contact
26th on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00pm. Scott Brown, Executive Director by Friday, September 24th
at (860) 677-8458 ext. 18 or email at scott@windingtrails.org.
OFFICE DROP BOX Help make a difference in your organization.
If you miss the office hours, you can always use the conve-
nient Drop Box slot next to the office door. WINDING TRAILS 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kristen Burns, President Dave Kinahan
Brian Cunningham, Vice President Wendy Ku
PLEASE BE KIND TO MOTHER Patty Lavendier
Tom Greenebaum, Treasurer
NATURE AND HELP WINDING
TRAILS RECYCLE. THANK YOU! Jeff Ferraro, Secretary Alana Ledford
Jonathan Chaia Betsy Sargent
Cedric DeLaCruz Walter Sargent
DONATE ONLINE! Jason Hamilton Rob Tacinelli
Each year Winding Trails mails a Trails Fund solicitation
to all our constituents looking for donations. This is our one WINDING TRAILS 2021 COMMITTEE
formal plea; however, we do welcome your donations at any MEMBER VOLUNTEERS
time of the year. It is easy to support Winding Trails with a
tax-deductible donation. You can visit windingtrails.org and Stacie Aubrey Kate Doemland Reem Nouh
click on the DONATE button to make an online donation. Rick Blake Lisa Duquette Jim Platosh
You may choose to support our campership program, the envi- Kerry Callahan Joy Fausey Jeff Rogers
ronment, Dunning Lake improvements, the new playground,
Patrick Carrier Eric Garcia Tim Roy
or general support.
We also have an endowment fund if you would like to Chris Chisholm Kimberly Hughes Tom Roy
consider making a planned gift or bequest. For further infor- Ann Clark Steve Juers Shannon Rutherford
mation on our endowment, you can go to our website at Jill Clark Rob Low James Sullivan
windingtrails.org/get-involved/endowment/
Sal Corio Scott Muska Danielle Truncali
As always, your donations are greatly appreciated!
Mike Daly Pam Nahorniak Jon Wu
WINDING TRAILS STAFF • (860) 677-8458
Membership/Programs Administrator Kim Kowalski Ext. 10 kim@windingtrails.org
Recreation Supervisor Bailey Dailey Ext.11 bailey@windingtrails.org
Camp Administrator Renee Felter Ext. 12 renee@windingtrails.org
Recreation Coordinator Michon Nocera Ext. 13 michon@windingtrails.org
Camp Director Keith Garbart Ext. 14 keith@windingtrails.org
Education Director Mark Dale Ext. 16 mark@windingtrails.org
Executive Director Scott Brown Ext. 18 scott@windingtrails.org
Financial Manager Pat Schnee Ext. 19 pat@windingtrails.org
Park Director Bryan Martin Ext. 21 bryan@windingtrails.org
Park Maintainer I Anthony Baio
Park Maintainer I Kyle Harding
Park Maintainer I Paul Kelly
Park Maintainer I Nick Voitkevics
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2022 ONLINE MEMBERSHIP
RENEWAL — DON’T MISS OUT
Winding Trails offers membership
renewal online. This process is extremely
easy and should take less than 5 minutes.
You will be able to renew your membership
starting on October 1st. We will provide
you with reminders via email, text, and
these newsletters. Please make sure we
have your current email address on file so
you don’t miss out on renewing. You will
need your membership number (which
you can find on your sticker) and your last
name in order to log into your member
account and renew.
If you prefer not to renew online, you
will need to call our office so we can
mail you the membership form. Keep in
mind, you must rejoin by December 31,
2021. Winding Trails’ membership quota
fills every year. Dozens of members miss
out on the coming year
because they miss
this deadline.
RE N E W Don’t let this
A N D H AVE
EARLY E TO WIN! be you. Please
A N C
A CH s
ew
who ren r
review the
m b e r renewal form
All me embership fo e
their m season befor
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c a r e f u l l y, DUNNING LAKE HAPPENINGS
the 202 er 16th will be o verify all the
Novemb to a drawing ir
t This summer Dunning Lake has looked almost like the Dunning Lake of old.
d in
entere ll refund for t h e information, Gone are the perimeter fencing, head counts, and social distancing of last year.
win a fu membership. and sign the Back are the sailboats, basketball courts, and playgrounds. It was also great to
2022 ER EARLY! form. Be sure
REGIST see swim lessons and boating classes return. The best part of this summer is
to include cur- the return of smiling faces. It was so difficult last year trying to “read” peoples
rent car registrations expressions and moods from just seeing their eyes. It is really amazing just how
if we do not already have welcoming a simple smile can be and how words don’t even need to be uttered.
them on file. With our bar-coded stickers, This summer has provided us with a wide array of weather. Our major
you will only be issued a new sticker if holidays thus far have been less than spectacular with rain and below normal
your vehicles have changed. Your current temperatures on Memorial Day, Father’s Day, and the 4th of July. On the
sticker will remain valid if dues are up to flip side the last week of June saw an 87-year-old record get broken with the
date. If you have a sticker that had trouble temperature hitting 99 degrees. We certainly had plenty of nice days with
scanning at the gate, please be sure to hundreds of families enjoying the picnic areas and swimming in the clear
notify us so a new sticker can be issued. waters of Dunning Lake. We would also like to thank everyone for utilizing
Stickers will not be released without cur- our new online guest registration system. This has been extremely popular
rent car registrations indicating full name, and has helped speed things up at the gate and allowed us to monitor total
current address, and plate number. If the daily attendance. Our waterfront staff have done another great job keeping an
vehicle is leased, please include a copy of eye on the water and responding to first aid, lost children, and water rescues.
the lease agreement, indicating you are the Winding Trails continues its commitment to completing the 10-Year
lessee. All car stickers must be adhered Dunning Lake Master Plan. This summer our focus has been on raising
to the front driver’s side windshield to funds to replace the aging playground. We would like to thank everyone who
gain access to the park. Please adhere your has donated to this project. The pricing and standards on playgrounds have
stickers immediately upon receipt. Any increased exponentially over the last 30 years and we need your support. It
questions about renewal, please contact has been wonderful to see the children wanting to be a part of this project by
Kim Kowalski at kim@windingtrails.org. collecting pledges as part of our Playground-a-Thon and participating in our
DEADLINE FOR RENEWAL IS Paddle for the Playscape. Our final big fundraiser for the new playground
will be held on Thursday, September 9th at the Boathouse. This adults only
DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND THIS IS
event will feature trivia, music, an auction, food, and drinks. It is sure to be
STRICTLY ENFORCED! a fun evening! Space is limited, so register early!
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NEWS AND VIEWS
Winding Trails Adds
Another Saw to
Increase its Sustainability
T
he basic and simple definition of sustainability is: wood resources if we own our own mill. Second, the portable
Meeting our own needs without compromising the sawmill prices have come down and the quality and safety has
ability of future generations to meet their own needs. improved. Third, CL&P identified 100 trees on property to
Winding Trails continues to try and do its part. In be taken down last spring due to repetitive power losses at the
addition to using our own lumber from the property, Winding Trails last year. Our intention to repurpose the wood explains
Trails uses the waste oil from its small fleet of trucks and why members are seeing piles of logs scattered throughout the
heavy equipment and the oil used from the fryolators at the park. Fourth, Winding Trails and the State of Connecticut
grill to heat the maintenance garage during the winter. are seeing an increase of tree loss due to the drought two years
Winding Trails has bought our own portable sawmill. It is ago. Finally, Winding Trails is saving money by owning and
not the first time we have used a portable sawmill to mill wood milling its own lumber.
taken from our property. In 2009,
when we cleared the trees for
the new parking lot behind the
Bathhouse, we hired a wonderful
woodworker with his own saw-
mill. At first glance, the sawmill
and its owner/operator looked like
they had seen better days; rough,
rutty, and homemade, he was a
classic old school New Englander.
But the weather-beaten façade
hid a true gem. This older guy
could work circles around those
of us who were half his age and
he produced beautiful four-inch-
thick benches you see throughout
camp and the back woods. Our
next foray into using wood from
the property was forced upon us
during the 2011 Halloween storm
that shut down Connecticut for
over a week. Winding Trails
lost over 1,000 trees during that
storm. We salvaged all the usable
oak and white pine and sent it
up to Hinman’s Lumber yard in
Burlington to process into usable
wood. Nature’s Porch was built in
2013 with wood from this storm.
The floors in this building are
red and white oak and the walls and bookcases are pine all We will leave you with a cute “circle of life” story involving
salvaged from our property. We brought our old friend and his our new sawmill and the accompanying pictures for this article.
sawmill back in 2015 when we cut 5 acres of forest to establish Winding Trails has five bridges spanning Poplar Swamp Brook
the North Meadow. The wood from that salvage job built the below the Walton Pond dam. Last fall during a storm, we lost
Tower on the edge of the meadow, the pavilion at the top of an oak tree that smashed one of the bridges into kindling. In
Walton Pond, and some more benches. the spring, we used that offending Oak tree and milled it into
Why buy a portable sawmill now? The answer is five-fold. the wood to rebuild the bridge it took out. That, my friends,
First, we can be more sustainable by salvaging more of our is sustainability in pure and simple terms.
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TRAILS FRIENDS
by Mark Dale
One of the great things about working Mahmoud Omar is an Egyptian family went on the Winding Trails
at Winding Trails is the wide variety American in his late 40’s. He lives waiting list in early 2016 and joined
of interesting people that make up the in Simsbury with his wonderful the Winding Trails community in early
Trails community. The last couple of wife Reem, and their two adorable 2018.
fall newsletters we highlighted Trails children, Sara (13) and Kareem (7). I am always interested in how and
Kids. People who had grown up here, Mahmoud grew up in Egypt in the why members decide to join Winding
worked here, and are still here. This fall, city of Alexandria. He earned a degree Trails. I was shocked, awed, and elated
we wanted to highlight a more recent, in Pharmacy from the University of with Mahmoud’s story. The Omar’s
but established, member. A friend told Alexandria and worked as a pharmacist joined Winding Trails, sight unseen!
me, “You should talk to Mahmoud before moving to the United States in Think about that, joining a place you
Omar.” I gave him a call and asked 2004. In addition to earning citizen- have not visited. I thought to myself,
him if he would sit down and talk with ship, Mahmoud decided to return to “Who does that and why?” When asked
me and then asked, “Where should college to further his medical education the question verbally and much more
we meet?” He said without hesitation, and earn a second bachelor’s degree diplomatically, Mahmoud smiled and
“It should be at the beach!” I hung up to become a nurse. He now works simply stated, “I love the beach!” It
smiling, knowing I was about to meet at UConn Health as a nurse in the turns out that Mahmoud was working
a kindred spirit — another beach lover. Operating Room. Mahmoud and his at UConn and talking with a colleague
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NEWS AND VIEWS
about beaches and the hassle of the hour
Camp
Corner
plus drive down to the shore. It so hap- BY KEITH GARBART
pens that his colleague had worked as a
lifeguard in his teens at Winding Trails
and told him of a nice beach on a lake
in Farmington and the rest was history.
But there is a back story. Mahmoud’s
eyes lit up as he looked over the beach
at Winding Trails and started to tell me
stories of growing up on the beaches in
Alexandria. Mahmoud grew up four
blocks from the beach and spent most
his free time there. Alexandria is a city
full of high-rise apartments with an
outer-ring road. On the water side of
the road is a large, shaded colonnade
for walking and sitting. Beyond the
colonnade are beautiful soft white sand
beaches with stone jetties jutting into
warm, clear, turquoise water. Mahmoud
and his children love the rafts of Winding Trails Summer Day Camp completed another
Winding Trails because it reminds summer of creating memories that will last a lifetime for
him of being a boy in Alexandria div- our campers and staff. Our award winning, American
ing off the jetties. Mahmoud talked Camp Association accredited, and licensed camp is one of
about his joy of just being on the beach. the largest in the state. This year despite heat and humid-
That beach magic is a feeling that we ity, tropical storms, or the occasional visit from a momma
both share and one that many mem- black bear and her cubs, we were able to provide a quality
bers relate to, and it is why the beach camp experience for all those that attended.
is the most popular destination at We realized early in planning for this summer why
Winding Trails. camp was going to be even more important than last
I ask Mahmoud if he was a “No right summer. With our campers and staff being virtual, hybrid, or fully in person this
turn member?” (Staff slang for beach past school year it was important for us to help them begin the important steps of
centric members who never turn right socialization and get them ready to a return of some sort of normalcy. The camp
at the stop sign). He laughed at the community is the perfect place for kids to meet new people and form bonds with
explanation and told me “No” the campers that can last a lifetime. This past year has been tough on many and most
family spends time everywhere. The kids have just been seeing friends within their inner circle. At camp, they had the
family has attended many programs and opportunity to see each other face to face and interact through camp activities or
activities. During the summer, Kareem just to chat during down times.
attended camp and Sara was working It was a summer of many amazing experiences. We were able to expand on
as a CIT (Counselor-in-Training). many things from last summer but also with some relaxed guidelines due to
As I close, I wanted to mention that Covid-19 we were able to bring back some classic camp activities. We were able
Mahmoud is one of our local heroes. bring back all camp openings to the amphitheater and could feel the energy
He worked in the ICU caring for our from day one. The smaller group sizes again made for a quality camp experience
loved ones as they battled Covid-19. for all, and they were able to continue to explore parts of Winding Trails not
He told me that he would come to explored in the past. We feel our campers had a fantastic experience that they
Winding Trails to rest and find some needed on multiple levels and will certainly help them moving back into full
peace during the pandemic. So, if you in person school. We also cannot thank our summer camp staff enough for all
see Mahmoud and his wonderful family they did to make this summer as successful as it was. They continue to amaze
at the beach, say hello, thank him for us each summer and this one was no different.
his work, and ask him to tell you some We look back on the summer with fond memories. This truly was a summer
stories about the beaches of Alexandria. that was much needed by all and even with the challenges thrown at us we were
able to make it an amazing experience for all that attended. If your children
P.S. I did submit a formal request to
have never experienced camp at Winding Trails, we encourage you to check out
Mahmoud to bring a couple extra suitcases
the camp pages on our website. This year's campers will be able to register for
next time he visits Alexandria and bring
next year in early October. If you are a member and missed out on this summer
back some of that wonderfully soft sand to
be sure to contact renee@windingtrails.org to be notified when registration for
Winding Trails!
2022 camp season opens.
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DONORS CONTINUE TO GIVE!
This past year has been extremely hard on everyone. Most nonprofits expressed concerns over how their donations would
be affected due to the pandemic. One shining star amongst all the chaos, has been that overall donations for 2020 were up
2% over last year.
Winding Trails was very fortunate to see our donations increase by 30% over last year. This year continues that trend with
overall donations at the 9-month mark already ahead of 2020. As of July 1st, we have received 363 donations to our Trails
Fund totaling $99,225. We were also able to raise $1,653 from our Acoustic Festival and $4,127 from Nature’s Open House last
fall. This spring we received a record $17,733 from our Drive “fore” Campership Golf Tournament.
Winding Trails has two endowment funds, one held and managed within the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and
our Board Designated Endowment Fund.
This year we have had 25 donations made to these funds totaling $2,467. We also have the Colan Calahan Memorial Fund
for campership. This fund has three donations totaling $3,000.
In early summer, we began our efforts to raise funds to replace the playground at Dunning Lake. This playground is over
30 years old and in need of replacement. At the time of this printing we have received 54 donations totaling $8,463.
If you recognize some of the names, please thank them for their additional support to conserving our environment, provid-
ing opportunities for children to attend camp, and providing general organization support. We will share the yearly totals
and how those monies will be used in our Winter Newsletter. Donors are listed as of July 13, 2021.
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE: Mrs. Rober F. Campbell Judy & George DuPaul
$5,000 AND OVER Cedric DeLaCruz Lisa Duquette
Estate of Al Curry Demers Family Foster Family
Ellen J. Goldfarb Memorial Diane Ellsworth Ben Goldberg & Susan Gershman
Charitable Trust Ed & Margaret Flanagan Jim & Jayne Gordon
Highland Park Families Foundation Camille Gagliardi Jensen Family
Myles, Cameron, and Remy Low Lewis & Margaret Gillett Niels & Barbara Jensen
Jerid & Melody Hayward
Barbara & Michael Keating
BENEFACTOR: $2,500 – $4,999 Jeff & Jennifer Hogan
Susan Keller
ARC Document Solutions Hoppa Family
Maureen Klapatch
Keating Family Kimberly & Kevin Hughes
Keys Program, Inc.
Tomasso Family Peter & Samantha Kennedy
Patricia Lavendier-Fugge
Winding Trails Nature’s Open House Leclerc Family
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Leach, Jr.
Mastella Family
PATRON: $1,000 – $2,499 Terry & April Mock Lotterman/Li Family
Richard & Theresa Anzaldua Bill & Andrea Moschella John Maloney Family
Stacie and Andew Aubrey Dustin & Erica Nofziger Manton Family
Dick and Katie Benashski Schiller Freess Family Martin Family
Burns-Beck Family Richard & Candace Seaman Jack Meehan
Choquette Family Fund Seapan Family Frank Michitti & Wendy Ku
Sal & Donna Corio Tangerine Project Bob & Carol Mumford
Cos Family Liz Weiller Naujoks Family
Farmington Community Chest Wu Family Christopher & Shirine Niemann
Greenebaum-Levin Family Norton Family
Elizabeth Hurgin FRIEND: $250 – $499
Pavelchak Family
Kristian & Nancy Jensen Rob & Delia Ayer
Platosh Family
Dave & Emma Kinahan Robert Adamenko & Liza Josephson
Susan Rapport
Brian & Bonnie Liistro David & Lisa Bauer
Rourke Family
Purviance Family Bouley Family
Will & Nicole Rubinow
Rutherford Family Judith Brown
Deborah & Michael Sacks
Jackie Scheib Scott & Sue Brown
Bill & Jill Clark Betsy Sargent
Eric & Christina Verner
Benjamin & Kristen Cordiano Sean & Lisa Smith
West Hartford Windows
Winding Trails Acoustic Festival Alan & Betty Coykendall Russ & Nancy Sylvester
Cedric DeLaCruz Tacinelli Family
SUPPORTER: $500 – $999 Brian Cunningham & Family Torsiello Family
Baun Family Mark & Melissa Dale Wenner Family
Cahalane Family Doemland Family Zenke Family
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PLAYGROUND DONORS Messinger Family
Mylod-Lynch Family
Jim & Darla Cusumano
Anne Foley
BENEFACTORS: $2,500 – $5,000 Reem Nouh & Mahmoud Omar Garbart Family
Riberio Family Greenebaum-Levin Family
Alexander Franklin
Charitable Foundation Paula & Kevin Ray William & Joyce Hill
Sean & Lisa Smith Kim & Tom Kowalski
PATRONS: $1,000 – $2,499 Mark & Jennifer Staff
Bryan & Denise Martin
Scott & Sue Brown Sullivan Family
Schumey Family
Paul & Denise Willams Tacinelli Family
Platosh Family
Susan Burr Williams
SUPPORTERS: $500 – $999 Wu Family
Rollins Family
Future Benefits, Inc. Deborah & Michael Sacks
Callahan Family ENDOWMENT FUND Pat Schnee
Jeff & Lauren Shanahan
William & Nicole Rubinow
DONORS Deb & Bob Stevens
FRIENDS: $250 – $499 Adamy Family Richard Van Ausdall
Bob & Cathy Arciero Judith Brown Crawford Westbrook
Stacey & Andrew Aubrey Brad & Ann Chase Donna & Dean Williams
Ascenzo Family Bill & Jill Clark Elsie Woolan
Dick & Katie Benashski
Timmy & Teagan Borawski
Patrick & Stacey Carrier
Benjamin & Kristen Cordiano
Brian Cunningham & Family
Mark & Melissa Dale
Maddy & Tommy Daly AMAZON SMILE FOUNDATION
Lisa Duquette AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same
Karen Hickey products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The dif-
Hogan Family ference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile
Joesph Family Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible prod-
Leclerc Family ucts to the charitable organization of your choice. Please consider
choosing Winding Trails as charity of choice when shopping with Amazon.
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SPECIAL EVENTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
A NIGHT UNDER THE BOATHOUSE LIGHTS RIVERSIDE REPTILES – SENSES AND DEFENSES
FUN-RAISER FOR THE NEW PLAYGROUND PRESENTED THROUGH THE TRAILS FUND
The new playground at Dunning Lake is for the kids, this Winding Trails is pleased to
event is for the adults! Come and enjoy an evening at the have Riverside Reptile return-
Boathouse complete with trivia, music, food, drinks, and a ing with a totally new pro-
silent auction. This is our major fundraiser for the playground, gram, Senses and Defenses.
and we need your support. Grab your friends, get a babysit- In this program you will learn
ter, and enjoy a night at Winding Trails. We are looking for about how some animals use
participants, sponsors, and auction items. Space is limited so camouflage to hide or mimic
register early. Registration is required by Friday, September 3rd. something else. Other ani-
mals have venom, stingers,
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, September 9th
or claws to protect themselves. Learn how important animal
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boathouse Pavilion
senses are and how each animal defends itself from predators.
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults Only This is a free program provided by donations made to the
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 per ticket or $700 for table of 8 Trails Fund. Registration is required by Thursday, September 16th.
Minimum: 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 150 Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, September 19th
Tme: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amphitheater
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Ages
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
Minimum: 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 150
ACOUSTIC NIGHT AT WINDING TRAILS
Come and enjoy some great music at Winding Trails. This
evening you will be entertained by the two different groups.
Blackberry Jam will open, followed by Kate Callahan and
Friends. Registration is required by Wednesday, September 8th.
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, Sept 10th POINT TO PONDER
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boathouse Pavilion
Be thankful for what you have;
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Ages you’ll end up having more. If you
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00 concentrate on what you don’t have,
Member Discount fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
Minimum: 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 500 you will never, ever have enough,
– Oprah Winfrey
HARTFORD MARATHON FOUNDATION’S
WOMEN TRIATHLON
The Women’s Triathlon is back for 2021. This is a sprint dis- WINDING TRAILS CROSS COUNTRY
tance tri catering to women of all abilities and ages in a friendly, INVITATIONAL MEET
non-intimidating environment. Participants will swim 1/2 mile
Winding Trails will be hosting our 7th cross country meet
in Dunning Lake, then cycle 12 miles through the quiet roads
for high school and middle school cross-country teams. This
of Farmington and Avon and finish with a 5K run on the
event will take place in the camp area and our trails. It tradi-
shaded, wide dirt trails in Winding Trails. All participants
tionally attracts over 700 runners and hundreds of spectators.
receive a short sleeve tech shirt, an awesome finisher’s medal
and post-race food. If you’ve never participated in a triathlon, Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, September 25th
the Women’s Triathlon is for you. Come along and experience Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30am – 3:30pm
a supportive and friendly environment for beginners and com- Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boathouse Pavilion
petition for the experienced triathletes. Registration is handled Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Ages
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free for Members
through the Hartford Marathon at www.hartfordmarathon.
com/womens-triathlon
*Winding Trails members should note the park will be very busy
with triathletes and parking will be limited until around 11:00am.
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, September 11th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30pm – 12:30pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dunning Lake and Winding Trails
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
WT Trail Running Series Tuesdays, August 17th – September 14th, 6:00pm
Never Stop Learning: Hawk Watch Tuesday, September 7th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Acoustic Night Friday, September 10th, 7:00pm
Adult Playground Fun-Raiser Thursday, September 9th, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Hartford Marathon Women’s Triathlon Saturday, September 11th, 7:30am
Introduction to Kayaking Saturday, September 11th, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Birdwatching: Morning Fall Migration Sunday, September 12th, 8:00am – 10:00am
Climbing Tower Day, Session I Sunday, September 12th, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Archery Lessons Mondays & Wednesdays, September 13th – 22nd, 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Archery Lessons Mondays & Wednesdays, September 13th – 30th, 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Soccer for 3 Year Olds, Session I Mondays, September 13th – October 18th, 10:00am – 10:30am
Little Feet Soccer, Session I Mondays, September 13th – October 18th 10:45am – 11:30am
Soccer for 3 Year Olds, Session II Tuesdays, September. 14th – October 12th, 10:00am – 10:30am
Little Feet Soccer, Session II Tuesdays, September 14th - October 12th, 10:45am – 11:30am
Pilates at the Boathouse Wednesdays September 15th – October 13th 9:30 – 10:30am
Arts & Crafts for Preschoolers Wednesdays, September 15th – October 13th, 11:00am – 11:45am
Little Kids Exploring Nature Saturday, September 18th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Families Exploring Nature Saturday, September 18th, 1:30 pm – 3:30pm
Riverside Reptiles - A Trails Fund Program Sunday, September 19th, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Winding Trails Cross Country Invitational Saturday, September 25th, 7:30am – 3:30pm
OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Kid's Night Out, Session I Friday, October 1st, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Rollin at the Trails Saturday, October 2nd, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Nature's Open House Session #1 Saturday, October 2nd, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Nature's Open House Session #2 Sunday, October 3rd, 10:00am – 4:00pm
ARC Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training Thursday, October 7th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Little Kids Exploring Nature Saturday, October 9th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Families Exploring Nature Saturday, October 9th, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
AUTUMNNever Stop Learning: Chromatography of Fall Foliage Tuesday, October 12th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Kid’s Mountain Bike Club Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 12th – Oct 21st
Evening Indoor Spinning Tuesdays, October 12th – December 14th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fall Evening Indoor Spinning Thursdays, October 14th – December 16th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Acoustic Festival Saturday, October 16th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Walk, Talk, and Gawk Adult Nature Walk, Session I Tuesday, October 19th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Adult Luncheon – Spooky Tales Wednesday, October 20th, Noon – 2:00pm
Haunted Trails Saturday, October 23rd, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Walk, Talk, and Gawk Adult Nature Walk, Session II Tuesday, October 26th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Climbing Tower Day, Session II Sunday, October 30th, 10:00am – 12:30pm
NOVEMBER PROGRAMS
Kid’s Night Out, Session II Friday, November 5th, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Never Stop Learning: Fireplace Cooking Tuesday, November 9th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Little Kids Exploring Nature Saturday, November 20th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Families Exploring Nature Saturday, November 20th, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Tom Turkey Hunt Saturday, November 20th – Sunday, November 28th
DECEMBER PROGRAMS
Holiday Open House Sunday, December 5th, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Santa’s Calling Week of December 20th – 24th
N2021
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.orgTRAIL MAP
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14 AUTUMN NEWSLETTERSPECIAL EVENTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
ROLLIN AT THE TRAILS – AN AFTERNOON OF
WHEELS AND MUSIC
Those of us on the older side can remember roller skate
nights. That may be decades ago, but they are making a
comeback. We are inviting the young and old alike to join us
for an evening of music and fun on our Sportsplex. Grab your
rollerskates or inline skates and enjoy your favorite tunes as
we roll, dance, and enjoy the beautiful fall at Winding Trails.
Registration is required by Thursday, September 30th.
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, October 2nd
(Rain date – Sunday, October 3rd)
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportsplex Basketball Courts
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Ages
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 per person
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
Minimum: 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 250
FUN FACT
Winding Trails has 16 species of fish
in Dunning Lake. The top five are
largemouth bass, smallmouth bass,
bluegill sunfish, yellow perch, and HAUNTED TRAILS
stocked trout. Calling all zombies, monsters, and witches! Come join
Winding Trails for the eighth annual Haunted Trails! Enjoy
a 15-minute haunted hayride through our trail system. Along
ACOUSTIC FESTIVAL the way will be various “scary” scenes and characters. There
AT WINDING TRAILS will also be Halloween crafts, games, pumpkins to carve, a
Come and enjoy some campfire, and some light refreshments in Garmany Hall.
outstanding music and the Please make sure you sign up for one session and arrive at
beauty of fall along the least 10 minutes before your start time. Sessions #1 - 5 will
shores of Dunning Lake. be in the daylight, for those that would not like to ride in the
Our 6th year of this fes- dark. Space is limited! Registration is required by Wednesday,
tival brings us national October 20th.
recording artist Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, October 23rd
Rob Ickes is a 15-time International Bluegrass Music Times:
Association Dobro Player of the Year and Trey Hensley is Session 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00pm
a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy who made his Grand Ole Session 2: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30pm
Opry debut at the age of 11. Session 3: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00pm
This powerhouse acoustic duo has electrified the acous- Session 4: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30pm
tic music scene and excited fans across the country. Other Session 5: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm
regional and local acts such as High Tea, Tracy Walton Band, Session 6: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm
Steve Rogers, Soupeater, Blackberry Jam, and more will also Session 7: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30pm
be performing. Session 8: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00pm
Session 9: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30pm
Two stages will be running throughout the day. Come and
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany Hall
enjoy the music, scenery, and beer samples from a number of Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 per person
CT’s premier local breweries. Ticket sales are only available Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per person
in advance. Space is limited. Minimum: 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 50
Food and beverages will be available. Registration is required
*We are looking for individuals and groups who may want to be
by Friday October 15th.
a part of our Scare Team and be in the woods as the hayride trav-
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, October 16th (Rain or Shine) els along the trail. Come up with your own scene, hang with your
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30am – 6:00pm friend, and have a blast! Registration is required by October 21st .
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dunning Lake
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Ages If you would like to volunteer to be a part of our Haunted Trails
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 for Adults / $10 for Children 3 – 15 Scare Team, please call or email Bailey at 860-677-8458 ext. 11,
Member Discount Fee: . . . $20 for Adults / $10 for Children 3 – 15 Bailey@windingtrails.org .
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Winding Trails and the Exchange Club of Farmington once
again sponsor this popular holiday event. For over thirty years,
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit their winter cottage at Winding
TOM TURKEY HUNT Trails and give all the children a chance to put in their holiday
Tom Turkey Hunt has changed requests. Bring the entire family out to visit and enjoy the
with the times. This year’s hunt holiday season. While waiting to see Santa, visit with some
will be a combination of real- of Santa’s animals, decorate holiday cookies, make crafts, and
ity and virtually. You and your take a ride on our tractor drawn hayride. There will also be a
family will register online and special holiday magic show every hour. This program is open
have your first clue and direc- to Winding Trails’ members and Farmington residents only.
tions emailed to you once registra- Registration is required by December 2nd.
tion closes. From there you follow the
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, December 5th
clues around our trails system to other clues. Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am - 4:00pm
Once you complete the hunt you will email us the answers to Fee: . . . . . . One non-perishable food item (per person) donation
all the clues and be registered to win a gift certificate from to the local food bank — after all, ‘tis the Holiday season!
Highland Park Market! You have 9 days to complete the hunt.
Come out with your family and enjoy the crisp fall air and SANTA’S CALLING!
beauty. Deadline for submitting your clues is 10am on Monday,
November 29th. Registration is required by November 18th. Santa Claus has a special place in his heart for all the children
of Winding Trails. In fact, Santa will make a personal phone
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, Nov 20th – Sunday, Nov 28th call to your child and make the holiday season even more excit-
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn to Dusk ing. Imagine your child’s delight as St. Nick talks about what
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All your child wants for Christmas, his/her best friends, or even his/
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start at Nature’s Porch
her schoolteacher. Forms may be downloaded off our website
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per family
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 per family
or picked up in our Main Office. Information forms will be
available starting Monday, November 22nd. The deadline for
all information sheets to be turned in is Friday, December 17th.
Santa himself will make all calls between December 20th and
24th between the hours of 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Ho! Ho! Ho!
This is a free, members only program.
16 AUTUMN NEWSLETTERSPECIAL EVENTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING CLASS BIRDWATCHING: SEASONAL EVENTS
This class will provide instruction in the basics of our kaya- FALL MIGRATION
king and water safety. Skills and exercises will be presented Join Blair Wlochowski, Winding Trails’ birder volunteer, as
with the emphasis on FUN! Registration is required by Thursday, we explore the Winding Trails' property to discover what birds
September 9th. are found here during the changing seasons. Learn tips on how
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, September 11th
to enhance your birding skills and work on your Bird Life List.
(Rain date – Sunday, September 12th) The walks will travel through many habitat areas, so a good
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am – 12:00pm variety of birds are expected to be seen. Always dress for the
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dunning Lake weather and wear a good pair of walking shoes.
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 and older (Must be a level 3 swimmer) We are offering a morning bird walk for adults and older
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 children that enjoy birdwatching. The focus will be what birds
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 are passing through Winding Trails on their journey south.
Minimum 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum 10 Registration is required by September 9th.
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, September 12th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 10:00 am
KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKING CLUB Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults and Older Children
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boathouse Pavilion
Calling all kids ready to have some bicycling fun on the Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00
trails! This club is intended to have fun, sharpen our mountain Member Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
biking skills and most importantly make some new friends! Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 16
Mountain bikes only, helmet is mandatory. This club is not
intended for beginner riders. Participants must bring a helmet
and bike. Registration is required by October 9th.
Date: . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 12th – 21st
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tri Transition area
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 years old LITTLE KIDS EXPLORING NATURE
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 This fall young children six years old and under with their
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 families will join Miss Judy for a fun Saturday morning of
Minimum 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum 12 learning something new about the great outdoors. The program
format is an introduction about the day's topic followed by a
hands-on outdoor activity to try out what you learned. Dress
for the weather with appropriate shoes or boots.
ARCHERY LESSONS The September walk will discover what animals are migrat-
Bull’s-eye! But can you ing in the fall and where they are going. The October walk
do that twice? You can after focuses on fall leaves learning about their colors and why they
learning the techniques fall off. The November walk takes us to look for what animals
and skills of a great marks- are eating in the fall to get ready for winter. Come prepared
man. Come try this chal- to explore and have fun! Look forward to an exciting autumn
lenging and exciting sport. season! Registration is required 3 days before the date of the event.
Participants must be at least Session I: Who Is Migrating This Fall?
seven years of age. All class- Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, September 18th
es will meet at the Archery Session II: Colors of Fall Leaves
Range near Walton Pond. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, October 9th
Registration is required by Session III: What Animals Are Eating
September 10th. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, November 20th
Session I Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Dates: . . . . . Mondays & Wednesdays, September 13th – 22nd Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nature's Porch
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00pm – 4:45pm Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All
Session II Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per Family
Dates: . . . . . . Mondays & Wednesdays, September 13th – 22nd Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 per Family
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00pm – 5:45pm Minimum: 3 families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 7 Families
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 and older
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Archery Range at Walton Pond
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00
Minimum: 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 12
Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 17SPECIAL EVENTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
FAMLIES EXPLORING NATURE CLIMBING TOWER DAYS
Families with older children will join Miss Judy for a fun This is a 2.5-hour program introducing the bouldering wall,
Saturday afternoon of learning something new about the climbing tower and zip line. The climbing tower and zip line
great outdoors. The program format is an introduction about are designed to provide a more individual challenge and to
the day’s topic followed by a hands-on outdoor activity to try build self-confidence while still relying on the group support
out what you learned. Dress for the weather with appropriate system. The tower activities include the 8' x 30' bouldering wall
shoes or boots. for practice before the climbing tower. The climbing tower is 40'
The September walk will discover what animals are migrat- high consisting of 4 sides; a 15' beginner wall, a 35' intermedi-
ing in the fall and where they are going. The October walk ate wall, a 35' advanced wall and the fourth side is a 60' x 35'
focuses on fall leaves learning about their colors and why they cargo net. The 300' long zip line is located at the top platform
fall off. The November walk takes us to look for what animals of the tower. A safety system (belay system) is used with the
are eating in the fall to get ready for winter. tower as well as two Extreme Engineering auto belay systems.
Come prepared to explore and have fun! Look forward to Registration is required by 3 days prior to the start of each session.
an exciting autumn season! Session I
Registration is required 3 days before the date of the event. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, September 12th
Session I: Who Is Migrating This Fall? Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 12:30pm
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, September 18th Session II
Session II: Colors of Fall Leaves Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, October 30th
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, October 9th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 12:30pm
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and up
Session III: What Animals Are Eating
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meet up at the Climbing Tower
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, November 20th
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nature's Porch Minimum: 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 30
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per Family
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 per Family
Minimum: 3 families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 7 Families
18 AUTUMN NEWSLETTERYOUTH PROGRAMS
SOCCER FOR 3 YEAR OLDS ARTS & CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
This soccer program for boys and girls will provide very basic Come join us for a fun filled creative class that will stir your
instruction in the fundamentals of the game of soccer. Skills preschooler’s imagination. Every week your child will enjoy an
and exercise will be presented with the emphasis on FUN! hour of creative arts and crafts projects that they will be able
Registration is required by 3 days prior to the start of each session. to take home and show off to the entire family. Registration is
Session I required by Monday, September 13th.
Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays, September 13th – October 18th Dates: . . . . . . . . . Wednesdays, September 15th – October 13th
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (No Columbus Day Class) Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am - 11:45am
Session II Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 years old
Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, September 14th – October 12th Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lodge Activity Room
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 10:30am Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 years old Minimum: 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum 20
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00
Minimum: 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 12 KID’S NIGHT OUT!
Or should we say Parent’s Night out? Drop your child at
Winding Trails and enjoy a night out on your own. Your child
LITTLE FEET SOCCER will be well supervised and enjoy fun games & crafts, a pizza
This soccer program for boys and girls, ages 4 & 5, will party, an ice cream sundae bar, and a big screen movie. This
provide instruction in the fundamentals of the game of soc- program has evolved into a very popular kid’s event and space
cer. Skills and exercises will be presented with the emphasis fills up quickly. Please bring clothing that is appropriate for
on FUN! Registration is required by 3 days prior to the start of outdoor and indoor play as well as provide a sleeping bag/
each session. blanket and pillow for the movie. Registration is required by 3
Session I days prior to the start of each session.
Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays, September 13th – October 18th Session I
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (No Columbus Day Class) Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, October 1st
Session II Session II
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, September 14th – October 12th Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, November 5th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45am – 11:30am Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 & 5 year olds Age: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ages 6 to 11 years old
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportsplex Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany Hall
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00 Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
Minimum: 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 14 Minimum: 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 30
Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 19ADULT PROGRAMS
NEVER STOP LEARNING
This fall continues the series of programs for adult life
learners that enjoy getting out and about. Join Miss Judy, the
Winding Trails naturalist, for an interesting Tuesday morning
of learning something new about the great outdoors with some
historical or current event information added in. The program
format changes based on the topic. It could include exploring
trails and shorelines throughout the property so dress for the
weather with appropriate boots or shoes. Or it can involve a
SPONSORED BY hands-on activity that is shared together.
The September program will cover what occurs during
Hawk Watch - a program that monitors birds of prey which
migrate in the fall and learn about specific birds that can be
seen. In October, the program will focus on the colors found
WINDING TRAILS TRAIL RUNNING SERIES in fall foliage, what causes them, and connect those colors to
This series saw a 300% increase last year! Join us for this fun specific trees. For November, we will be introduced to the
and interesting trail running series. For 5 weeks on Tuesday science of a fireplace and how it can be used for cooking in
nights, there will be a short course and long course race, with several basic methods.
awards being given out at the series finale. The top three over- Come prepared to explore, have fun, and learn a bit more
all in each age group, male & female on each course, will be about what is around us! Look forward to spending an exciting
recognized. Receive a t-shirt when you purchase a series pass. winter season with you!
Online registration only for series passes & one day registration. Registration is required 3 days prior to the start of each session.
Short Course: 5K, on our SUUNTO yellow arrows course Session I: Hawk Watch – Who is on the Move and to Where?
Long Course: 10K, 2 two loops Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, September 7th
Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, August 24th to September 21st Session II: Chromatography of Fall Foliage
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration opens at 5:00pm Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, October 12th
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Race starts at 6:00pm Session III: Fireplace Cooking – An Introduction to An Old Skill
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tri Transition Area Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, November 9th
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 per race or $80.00 Series Pass
Member Discount Fee: . . $10.00 per race or $40.00 Series Pass Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am – 11:30am
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nature's Porch
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per Person
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 per Person
Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 15
WALK, TALK, AND GAWK -
ADULT NATURE WALKS
Come join Miss Judy, Winding Trails’ naturalist, for a
casual exploration as we walk along some of our many trails. PILATES AT THE BOATHOUSE PAVILION
We’ll talk about what we see or some nature topics in the
news. Sometimes we’ll stop to gawk at an interesting find Get a great workout and view at our Pilates class under the
alongside the trail. A different route and topic are planned Boathouse Pavilion. Instructor Lisa McMahon has over 15
for each day. Always dress for the weather and wear a good years of experience teaching Pilates and group exercise. You
pair of walking shoes. Registration is required by 3 days prior will need to bring your own matt and water bottle. Registration
to the start of each session. is required by Friday, September 10th.
Session I Instructor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa McMahon
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, October 19th Dates: . . . . . . . . . . Wednesdays, September 15th – October 13th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am-10:30am
Session II
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Boathouse Pavilion
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, October 26th
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00 per session
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am – 11:30am Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 per session
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults Minimum: 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 20
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nature’s Porch
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 15
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