August 2007
August 26th 2007, Annual ABEC Picnic
Glen Haffy Conservation Area Forest View - Sheltered Site Picnic
19305 Airport Rd,
9 km north of Caledon East
Directions Glen Haffy Conservation Area is located on Airport Road, south of Highway 9 in Mono Mills — just 45 minutes from Toronto.
Alcohol
The consumption or sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Parking
Please Park in designated areas only, roadsides and picnic sites are not
for parking.
Admission
Per Person
Adult (16+) ---- $ 5.00
Senior (60+) ---- $4.00
Children (0-15), with their family ---- FREE
Please note, for the parents with children, that this "Permit is at own risk conditions".
The permit holder, ABEC council members shall not be responsible for any injury, loss or damage which may occur in any way related to the issuing of this permit to ABEC, who are renting the picnic grounds from the TRCA (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority), however such injury, loss or damage is caused, including alleged negligence. The picnic attendees also agree to indemnify the permit holder, ABEC Council members, in the event any claims are made against them by anyone else, as a result of injury, loss or damage which might occur in any way relating to the issuing of this permit, including any alleged negligence.
We are looking for volunteers; early birds to secure the picnic ground around 9.00 a.m. and volunteers for some shopping and delivery. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated.
What to visit?
Renoir Landscapes and China Treasures
June 8 - September 10, 2007
Ottawa plays host to two summer-long, world-class blockbuster exhibitions: Treasures From China at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and Renoir Landscapes at the National Gallery of Canada. This 2-night getaway for 2 includes accommodation and admission to both these must-see exhibits. Book with your Visa® card and you’ll receive a poster from each of these special exhibits
http://www.national.gallery.ca/renoir
http://www.national.gallery.ca/renoir/english/who_is_renoir.html
From $113 (cdn) 2 nights/ person**
http://www.ottawatourism.ca/forms/bookpackage.asp?intPackage=58&intSeason=2#packageDetails
IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE HELP BOOKING YOUR PACKAGE, CALL TOLL FREE
1-888-OTTAWA8 (1-888-688-2928, Canada & US only) OR 613-599-0279.
Note: Required a minimum
of 48 hours advance notice for booking. Some hotel room rates are lower
when purchased as part of a package.
This package consists of:
• Hotel – two
nights’ accommodation for two adults (prices indicated per person)
Admission for two to the following:
• National Gallery of Canada – plus admission to Renoir Landscapes
• Canadian Museum of Civilization – plus admission to Treasures from
China
• Rideau Centre Visitor Values coupon book
http://www.ontariotravel.net/TcisCtrl?site=consumers&key1=home&language=EN
Membership fee, due for 2007 year is $50 per year. Please send your cheque (making it payable to ABEC) to our Treasurer Eng. Tonya Bojkova at the address:
Mrs. Tonya Bojkova,
903 – 91 Cosburn Ave.,
Toronto, Ontario,
M4K 2G2
New Members are always welcome!
Best Regards to all ABEC Members
Pauline Loultcheva-Lawrence
pauline_m_lawrence@hotmail.com