The next hike scheduled for the Let's Make Trails Club is May 25th to Grotto Canyon. Led by Marilyn Konyk, this year's hikes have been very enjoyable and successful. Details for the Grotto Canyon hike are described below:
| 1) Grotto Canyon - Bow Valley Provincial Park | Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:00 a.m. |
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Meeting Place
| Parking lot at Grotto Canyon Trailhead (next to Grotto Mountain Pond) in Bow Valley Provincial Park.
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Parking Pass
| A Kananaskis Conservation Parking Pass is required.
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Time
| 10:00 a.m. We only wait 15 minutes for latecomers. There is often no cell service in hiking areas so it is important to arrive on time.
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*Recommended Gear
| Poles can be useful. I always carry micro-spikes. Bearspray. Flashlight or headlamp.
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Trail – classified as easy
| About 7. 1 k. with 395 m. elevation gain. Out & back. If we wish to do more, Heart Creek Bunker or Heart Creek Trail is a short drive away and would add another 4 to 5 km. Each person can decide for themselves after the Grotto hike. |
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Facilities
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Toilets at the parking lot. |
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Lunch
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Bring a bagged lunch and water. |
With the coming of June, Seniors Week is celebrated across Alberta. Beginning June 6th and ending June 11th, there are amin activities scheduled for each day. On Monday, June 6th, two key events are the Outreach Clinic and "Be Scam Smart" sessions at the CWA centre. Tuesday evening is a wine and cheese. Wednesday provides a double header, with Chair Yoga in the morning at the CWA, followed by Tea at the Manor with great singing provided by our Chestermere Soundwaves. Thursday has two main activities including Yoga (non-chair) and a Connect and Belong Workshop, both at the CWA. Friday morning starts with an open exercise session with Julie and followed up in the evening with Games Night. Saturday is busy with a Pancake Breakfast held at Lake Shore Manor, followed by a Chili Lunch at the CWA. Seniors Week wraps up with Bingo in the early afternoon. Be sure to pick up a schedule or access the one on this website under newsletters drop down link.
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