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Wide range of hobby clubs in Goderich area
There is a wide range of
hobby clubs and groups in
Goderich that cater to
diversified interestsf and
activities.
Many of these clubs
and groups operate on a
yearly basis and are open
to new members.
BLUEWATER RADIO
CLUB -A specialized club
for amateur radio en-
thusiasts.The contact
person is Teade Bakker
at 524-6716.
CIRCLE CITY CB
CLUB -A citizens band
club that assists in
communication and
public service work in
Goderich.The contact
person is Ken Scheerer at
524-7193.
GODERICH ART
CLUB -The goals of this
club are to`paint and form
bonds with fellow artists
in the goderich area. The
contact person is Gailya
maguire at 524-2334.
GODERICH CHESS
A day on
the slopes
It's Saturday morning,
7 a.m., the alarm is
blaring. You sleepily stab
at the off button, resisting
the urge to retreat back
under the warmth of the
electric blanket. Must get
mving, the day's a -
wasting.
Getting ready
It's cold. The sun is not
quite up over the
mountain yet. Steam
rises off your wool socks
as you exchange driving
shoes for ski boots. It's
nice to have ‘these new
lightweight boots with
only one' .___ buckle_ :Sure
makes it a lot easier.
----O-k ay , the Gk -1 i s t -c - Skis
poles, goggles, money,
gloves, hat. Look, 'the
ticket line's not too long!
With lift ticket firmly
attached, you slip easily
into your step-in bin-
dings, no, straps to snap
because of the convenient
ski brakes and, with a
firm hold on your poles,
you're off to the lift and
the start of a glorious
day.
Perfect setting
The weather is still
chilly but invigorating.
Sliding easily from the
chair, you're off! What a
-_.-sensational' feeling of
freedom.
Schusss...
Gliding Smoothly on the
newly groomed run,
spirits rise as you look
ahead at the calm white
river before you. Skiing
these runs again and
again provides endless
new thrills because no
t'' o times will be alike.
It's four o'clock. How
quickly a day of skiing
passes, but the total
skiing experience is not
over.
Apres-ski, a time of
gathering with old and
new friends around a
cozy fire, sipping hot
spiced wine, is often as
stimulating and en
joyable as the events that
precede it.
Sharing experiences
There is a certain
camaraderie among
skiers who have shared
the same runs, ex-
perienced similar suc-
cesses, disasters and
recoveries, and who've
enjoyed the rewarding
fatigue of an active sport.
The exciting sport of
skiing is growing rapidly
because of positive ex-
periences such as the one
described. The mystique
and misconceptions of
what's involved in a day
on the slopes has
diminished considerably
as interested people learn
more about equipment,
clothing and skiing
techniques.
Skiing equipment has
come a long way from the
days of bear -trap bin-
dings, laced leather
hoots, bamboo poles,
wood skis and bulky
clothing.
Equipment is
important
Beginners and in-
termediates alike are
encouraged to select
lightweight plastic boots,
shorter (160-185' cm),
more flexible skis, step-in
b-indi-ngs-, tapere'd=-
aluminum ski poles, and
slim -line warm-up suits.
Ski equipment
manufacturers are
responding to the
growing number of new
entrants to the sport. For
example, Scott USA,
manufacturer of light-
weight high-performance
ski hoots, poles and
goggles, offers two
unique boot models that
have the adjustability to
he used by beginners as
well as intermediate and
advanced skier'
Get-aways getting
better
Many resorts have
budgeted large sump of
money for the operation
of, Snowcats for grooming
of . the runs, the in-
stallation of snow -making'
equipment to ensure a
longer season and a
secure snow base, and the
training of more
professional mountain
crews to maintain and
control the conditions on
the hill and the well-being
of skiers.
to
Discount rates '
A variety of services,
restaurants, retail shops,
entertainment and
lodging have rapidly
sprung .up to ac-
commodate the weekend
and week-long skiers.
Major airlines have
given skiing special
consideration by adding
special routes to the more
popular destination
resorts. Commuter
airlines are expanding
their schedule to connect
conveniently with the
larger air terminals.
Some airlines are also
offering special ski
packages to many
resorts.
CLUB -This club meets
once weekly and provides
friendly competition for
players of all calibres in a
social atmosphere.The
contact person is Jim
Kingsley at 524-9019.
GODERICH
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
CLUB -This club provides
opportunities to play
bridge in A.C.B.L. and
the contact person is
Mary lapaine at 524-8957.
GODERICH GARDEN
CLUB -The c"ontact
person here is Frances
Worsell at 524-7694.
GODERICH
HISTORICAL SOCIETY -
The contact fperson for
the society is Harry
Worsell at 524-8475.
HURON COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY -
This group aims to
preserve the history of
the county of Huronf'arfd
encourage collection of
all historical data. The
contact person is Mrs. L.
H. Theedom at 482-7994.
LITERARY CLUB -The
contact person for this
club is Marg Bushell at
524-9261.
MENESETUNG
CANOE CLUB -This club
provides recreational and
social gatherings for
older men and_,the contact
person is Leslie Evans at
524-7289.
MODEL RAILWAY
CLUB -This is a hobby
club that provides an
opportunity to anyone
wishing to promote model
• railroading. The contact
person is Phil Main at
524-4503.
RADIO CONTROLLED
MODEL AIRPLANE
CLUB -The contact
person is Bill Fry at 524-
8180.
WOMENS DAY OUT -
This group offers
friendship and social
activity for women
during weekday mor-
nings. The contact person
is Sharon Fitz -James at
524-2450.
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