Menesetung Canoe Club welcomes four new members, open to more

(Front table): Peter Felice (left), with Brian Wilson (middle) and Greg Bowman. (Card players): Joan Hutton, Con Melady, Michele Hansen, Mike Dawson. (Snooker player): Patrick Sullivan.

The Menesetung Canoe Club, active since 1907, held its fall meeting on October 23, where the new executive was elected.

Kent Gillin will take another turn as President and Andre Lapaine will take the Vice-President position.

Brian Wilson will be Secretary and Peter Felice will continue as Treasurer, while Past President Greg Bowman is available to support the transition.

Michele Hansen introduced four new members, all from Bayfield.   

“They enjoy playing bridge, but when they saw the snooker tables, they agreed the club would be a perfect fit for them,” said Hansen.

Apparently, they are also expert at croquet.

John Davies, one of the new members, reported that the croquet club in Bayfield is very strong and is the home for many of Canada’s top players.

“We have two top quality snooker tables with many members having regular games during the week,” added Con Melady.

In his financial report to the club’s members, Felice noted that yearly expenses are close to $8,000.

“We should be in good shape with our current membership,” Felice said.

“But it would be even better with a few more new recruits”.

Last year, the month-long team snooker tournament was a success and will be offered again this winter.

The Canoe Club is in the Masonic Lodge building on West Street.

“We don’t do much canoeing now, but there are regular card games and devoted bridge players are willing to help new players develop their skills,” added Hansen.

Those interested in seeing the club, or joining the club, should contact any of the Canoe Club’s executive.

Mike Dawson is a member of the Menesetung Canoe Club