1. The presence of LYME DISEASE has been identified in Renfrew County. It strongly recommended that KAPOA members familiarize themselves with the identification and recommended procedures regarding treatment and reporting by checking at the following: www.ontario.ca/page/lyme-disease.
2. The membership is reminded that this Saturday, July 23rd, is the date of the ANNUAL POKER RUN in support of The St. Francis Hospital Foundation, for the continued support of funding the mammography machine. Registration is between 9 & 10 AM at the Barrys Bay dock on the 23rd. The registration fee is $200 per boat. The activity is followed up at 1 PM on Hinterland Beach with a BBQ and the awarding of prizes – all are warmly welcome!
3. A reminder to all KAPOA members – mark your calendars for the annual KAPOA REGATTA! It’s a day of fun, laughter and a little healthy competition that you won’t want to miss. The regatta tradition has been running for nearly 50 years, with no indications of losing popularity as indicated by the new and returning participants. We have events for all ages, and everyone comes away with a reminder of their participation to pin on the cottage wall. Rain or shine, don’t miss out!
Where: Hinterland Beach (north end of the south basin of Kamaniskeg Lake)
When: Sailing race starts at 11 AM, KAPOA membership renewals get underway at 12 PM, all swimming and canoeing races start at 1 PM sharp. Day ends by 4 PM with the tug-of-war finale.
What to bring: a canoe if you’re competing in the canoe races, swim noodle for the very young and over 50 noodle races, and a plan to have FUN!
Who is welcome: EVERYONE! If you’re a KAPOA member ($20 annual fee payable at the membership table) you can also be eligible for the swim, canoe and sailing trophies.
Questions: Please contact Kerra Wylie at klwylie@sympatico.ca. If interested in the sailing race, please reach out ahead of time to Bill Cahoon at bcahoon@rogers.com.
Don’t miss out and tell your neighbours – see you on July 30th!
