Birthdays!

Sending advance good wishes to Arlene this coming Wednesday. Her day is flanked by two national celebrations (🇨🇦 on Monday and 🇺🇸 on Thursday). Maybe she should get a flag too?

Also, apologies to Cheryl who had a birthday on Thursday July 4. Missed that one when originally writing this post.

Island Walk

After rigorous polling, it looks like we’ve settled on Thursday July 4. We hope to catch the 6pm ferry to Hanlan’s Point and walk to Ward’s Island, from whence we will return. For those hoping for post walk refreshments and snacks, perhaps Irene’s near the foot of Jarvis? Please sign in to let me know as we may need to reserve.

Creature Feature

Weekly Walks

Things look poorly for Saturday all day. This may be an opportunity to bring out the rainwear.

Or just meet for coffee! TBD.

Creature Feature

Trail Renovation

Construction is not only a feature of roads in the city, parklands are also getting an uplift. After months of work shoring up and redirecting Taylor Creek down from Stan Wadlow Park, that section of trail is finally reopened with an expanded section on the north side of the creek. Everything still has that new mulch smell.

Island Walk

It seems that every summer, we try to organize a weekday evening walk on Toronto Islands, and this year should be no exception. If the Bloorview race is not your thing, then a stroll and subsequent refreshment might be more up your alley. Dates might be tricky to coordinate as people have plans, don’t you know. Still, let us try. I will post a link on WhatsApp to the Doodle poll. Please indicate all available dates for yourself and we will try to pick a date that works for everyone, or at least the greatest number.

Weekly Walks

The not-always-accurate weather people are calling for an end to the heat dome by the end of this week, so Saturday morning should be pleasant, IF the rain doesn’t come. Unclear at this time where that’s heading. L@8!

And after, we will be here.

Birthday!

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag to Rainer who celebrates this coming Wednesday.

Creature Feature

We’re not sure how to classify this creature taxonomically, but it sure is colourful!

On the Trails

Here are a few pics of people and places on recent walks. the last 3 pictures are from Hamilton. Some of us may go back for a weekday walk/ excursion. Keep checking on WhatsApp for news on that.

Say What? Race?

While races may have fallen out of favour, this event may merit consideration as the location is great, the cause worthy, and the distance manageable.

There are a few days left to register for the SuperPower 5K | 10K before prices increase in 3 days ($60 and $65). The event takes place on Toronto Island, on August 24th.

Proceeds go to support Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

More Info

Register Now

Weekly Walks

Can we hope to see a good turnout this Saturday at L@8? It’s a good way to start the Father’s Day weekend! Conditions seem ideal—not too hot and sunny so don’t forget your sunglasses.

Creature Feature

This photo was not on a “walk” but we were “walking”, so within the norms I suppose.

Weekly Walks

So far, conditions for Saturday are looking cool and wet, and only marginally better for Sunday morning. This may be a case of “dress for the weather”. Let’s hope things change between this writing and the actual time. L@8 as usual. We’ll keep tabs and update in the comments.