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Photo Credit: Murray MacLeod
March 2021
Message from the
Resident Club Advisory Board
A Winter Like No Other! Please Slow Down!
It’s been a long, strange and challenging winter With a large number of people and four legged
for everyone but, with St. Patrick’s around the friends enjoying the fresh air on their daily
corner, Spring and golf season cannot be far walks around our community, we remind
behind. The past months have not been without pedestrians to be vigilant when crossing the
difficulties, heartaches and tragedies, brought streets, and more importantly, we urge all driv-
about by the pandemic, illnesses, unforeseen ers to respect the posted speed limits and obey
events and fate. We, along with our neighbors, all stop signs. Unfortunately, over the past
join in expressing our affection and support for months, more vehicles have been observed
those affected. In difficult times of need, through speeding along our streets, mostly the two main
friendship, actions and thoughtful gestures, arteries, Equinelle Drive and Royal Landing
good people bring comfort and assistance. Gate and making ‘rolling stops’ at intersections.
Fortunately, there are many such people in While some of the culprits are indeed construc-
eQuinelle and for that, we are fortunate and tion trades, we must all do our part to ensure the
thankful as we envision brighter times ahead. safety of our neighborhood, especially given the
We also take this opportunity to recognize and high snowbanks and the many younger children
salute all our volunteers. Even though we cannot up and about, waiting for the school buses and
enjoy all the benefits of our Resident Club facil- coming home from school.
ities, together, we managed to take advantage of Please be aware that the authorities have been
the outdoors as well as find innovative ways to made aware of this concerning trend and police
stay active and engaged with friends and people will be on the lookout for offenders. We thank
of like interests. We summarize those activities everyone for your understanding and coopera-
later in this issue and we encourage everyone to tion in helping keep eQuinelle safe for all.
tip their tuque to our activity coordinators,
leaders and volunteers. Be safe and make the best of the rest of winter as
you dust off the clubs and start swinging those
rackets.
. . . Your Advisory Board
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Ice Rink a Reality
What an amazing addition to our community!! The timing couldn’t have been
better, and we are very glad to have brought this facility for young and old to
enjoy. The Board partnered with our municipal leaders to make this happen
and we hope that it will become a fixture in eQ Park for
years to come.
Of course, building it was one thing but it is thanks to
the many volunteers who brave the cold every day and
night, putting in a tremendous amount of time and effort
to ensure that the rink is in perfect condition for everyone
to enjoy. There is nothing more Canadian than skating
and playing hockey, and our rink provides the perfect
reason to get some fresh air and enjoy the beautiful
winter that we have been having.
As the photos attest, our entire team of dedicated
volunteers has already made our ice surface one
of the best around. The Board thanks you for
stepping up to blow off the snow after every
storm, scrape and flood the ice, maintain an awe-
some network of paths to access the area, and
even clean on and around the benches! When
you meet one of the volunteers, please be sure
to thank them.
We also extend our appreciation to the Parks
and Recreation department of our Municipality
led by Mark Guy and Kevin Henry, Councillor
Doreen O'Sullivan and Mayor, Nancy Peckford.
Their partnership in giving the go-ahead to this
project, putting up the infrastructure to support it, and
overseeing the area throughout the season has been in-
valuable to its success and to our continuing enjoyment.
Well done all!
“Our volunteers are out Who said winter was not fun... After consultation with mu-
most nights braving the nicipal authorities, we must unfortunately close the rink
cold to ensure that our for this season as it would be impossible to offer a suitable
ice surface is the best skating surface given the fluctuation in weather. A tip of
one around”!
the hat to our volunteers and see you all next year.
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eQuinelle Virtual Activities
While our club facilities remain closed, the pandemic is no match for members whose perseverance
and ingenuity have allowed activities to continue taking place. Here are a few examples of groups
‘getting together’ and making the most of these challenging times. We thank all coordinators and
leaders who enable members to interact and stay active.
EQ Book Club Ve t e r a n s G r o u p
While the group has suspended its meetings
since the club had to close its doors, virtual
meetings could be organized should there be
Our Equinelle Book Club, normally held in enough interest. This club was formed some
the Library is having a good time meeting time ago when some of our community’s
on Zoom every third Thursday of the month retired members of the military realized that
at 1 p.m. The number of participants has many veterans had made eQuinelle their home.
actually increased and the North Grenville With our development growing in leaps and
Library is able to provide books for the club
bounds, group coordinator Craig Calvert is
through Inter-library Loan, and pick up can
inviting all veterans in our community
be arranged.
interested in getting together virtually to
As many as 16 book enthusiasts convene
contact him via email at:
every month for animated discussions and
to share reading suggestions. craig.b.calvert@gmail.com
Anyone who would like to join in this
activity may email:
michjcampbell@icloud.com for details.
Thank You
to our Advertisers and Friends!
As businesses struggle with the
uncertainty of never-ending changes to
how they can offer their products and serv-
ices during COVID phases, we encourage
our ommunity members to consider our
supporters when you require a product or
service that they offer.
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Knitting & Crochet
Every Wednesday afternoon about 7 to 12
ladies get together via a scheduled Zoom
meeting. It's a great way to connect and
share a few laughs while also exchanging
helpful hints and patterns and showing off
our projects. This is a "drop-in"; some
participants come late, some leave early.
Here are examples of the beautiful work
completed so far!
If you would like to join the group, please
email coordinator Susanne McLoughlin at:
fechtsusanne@gmail.com.
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Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
The Jigsaw Puzzle exchange has
been popular, with people donating
and taking puzzles home. There is a
large selection of puzzles to choose
from ranging from 500 pieces up to
2,000 pieces. Thanks to everyone for
donating puzzles and adding to our
growing inventory.
Participants are reminded to please
ensure that all puzzle pieces are
sealed in a plastic bag to prevent
PIXEL
any pieces IS RE-OPENING
from going astray. Nicki
Tuesday to Friday 11 am – 3 pm
Wilmore who coordinates the
*By appointments only, please call ahead.
exchange currently
We are taking has
all measures 3 orphan
necessary to
pieces
keeplooking for asafe
our community home (not
and stop the Ra-
spread of COVID-19.
vensburger). If anyone finds that a
Please visit our website at
piece is missing from their puzzle
www.Pixeleyecare.ca
for full details on measures implemented
they should let Nicki know.
The puzzle exchange will continue to take place for all interested residents on the 15th of each month
from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. up to and including May 15th at 115 Tradewinds. If you have any questions or
cannot make it on the 15th, just send an email to NickiWilmore@gmail.com . She will do her best
to accommodate you and open her garage so you can select a puzzle.
Transition lenses
PIXEL IS RE-OPENING
Tuesday to Friday 11 am – 3 pm
Friendly Reminder to Pet Owners *By appointments only, please call ahead.
We are taking all measures necessary to
keep our community safe and stop the
With many people now spread of COVID-19.
walking on the cart Please visit our website at
paths, all dog owners www.Pixeleyecare.ca
for full details on measures implemented
MUST keep dogs on
leash at all times. Book online at www.Pixeleyecare.ca
OR by phone
613-258-7878
Please be sure to pick up after your Direct Insurance
pets and carry the bags home. Billing Available
Come in today
Transition lensesand visualize your dreams!
115 Sanders St, Kemptville
www.pixeleyecare.ca
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Billiards for Everyone
Since the majority of Resident Club
activities have been on hold due to the
pandemic, many new faces have moved
into our great community and have yet
to enjoy our Resident Club facility. As a
Resident Club member there are many
groups to choose from, one being the
Equinelle Billiard League, that has
grown to more than 50 players of all
skills levels before it had to suspend play
last March. The league, convened by Ted
Livingston and Doug Peace, is looking
forward to resuming its activities and
welcoming newcomers to its fold when
the club reopens.
Ted and Doug point out that the empha-
sis is on recreational play within a
friendly competitive environment. All Ray Diguer (centre) receives his new cue from Ted Livingston
players are welcome to join regardless of (right) and Doug Peace (left). Ray was the lucky winner of last
ability as teams are reasonably balanced, season’s billiard league cue draw.
which pro-vides everyone a chance to
win at least a game or two each night. To assist in a smooth transition to league play, all players will
be invited to attend a league orientation session that covers basic rules and game concepts. For those
who wish to benefit from a little more practice, several sessions of billiard lessons will be held in the
weeks prior to league start.
While we are many months away from the league starting, prospective players are invited to familiarize
themselves with the basic billiard rules by visiting http://www.cdnqsport.com/worldrules.aspx. For
those who are interested in watching instructional material on billiards we recommend visiting Dr.
Dave Alciator’s Billiard University website at https://billiards.colostate.edu/ along with Tom Rossman’s
web-site at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PnXf81Tc84&list=PLD9B8803599EEBC5A&index=1.
If you prefer to read about the science behind billiards we highly recommended The Science of Pocket
Billiard by Mr. Jack H. Koehler (2016 Version) and The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards by
Dr. Dave Alciator.
Whether you are an experienced player or a rookie looking to enjoy a night out, give the league a try.
One thing is sure, you will meet new neighbors, make new friendships and trade stories with fellow
competitors.
For more information about the billiard league, feel free to contact:
Ted Livingston ctliv@bell.net or Doug Peace DPeace57@gmail.com.
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Winter Wonderland
With more residents staying at home this
winter and everyone looking to stay active
safely, the groomed trails added this year
around our golf course have been a most
welcome and very popular addition to our
community. On behalf of all skiers, snowshoers
and walkers, the Advisory Board expresses its
sincere appreciation to the eQuinelle Homes
management team for this great initiative.
Special thanks to General Manager Rick Milks
for spearheading this effort and to golf course
superintendent Chris Vollett for braving the
cold and ensuring that the paths are properly
groomed for all to enjoy.
Where else can you walk out your front door,
step into nature and savour the serene
surroundings provided by our golf course
regardless of the season!
Please remember the basics rules when using
the trails: ‘register’ before using - do not walk
over the ski tracks - keep dogs on leash and
scoop - do not wander off the groomed trails.
PLEASE STAY ON THE PATHS
While the grass is frozen it is fragile, even when
covered with snow during the winter . Walking or
skiing on it will cause permanent damage.
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On behalf of all residents
of eQuinelle, we wanted
to send our best wishes
to our Community Here we grow again!
Experience Director
James Paterson who The Advisory Board welcomes all new
recently celebrated two homeowners who have moved to our com-
years in his role. munity since the beginning of the pan-
Everyone knows and demic, and have expressed interest in the
appreciates ’the Mayor resident club membership. We look forward
of eQuinelle' as James to meeting you as soon as we can once
makes a point of not again start enjoying our wonderful club
only getting to know us facilities. In the meantime, do not hesitate
all but never misses an opportunity to provide to visit our website or contact a member of
assistance whenever he can. His dedication to his the Advisory Board should you have any
function and to our community is remarkable and questions about the club. And our apologies
we are very lucky to count him as an associate and to anyone whose coordinates we may not
friend. have received.
Congratulations James and many more milestones!
Daniel Foy & Shirley Rogers
Don Mounteer
Lorne Sawyer & Kathy Aldridge
Guy & Cindy Marcotte
Paul McManus
Susan Allen & Harvey Dorman
Resident Club Kem & Sheila Majid
Sonya Bisson & Chris Arnaud
Golf League Update Karen Bellamy & Richard Grignon
Edgar Berube & Catherine Allen
William & Marilou Comerford
Yes, there is a golf course under all that snow and Maurice & Kim Godin
the popular Resident Club Golf League will Allan & Fiona Kearney
return this summer for its 6th season. Thomas King & Nisha Gupta
This league gives all Resident Club members an
opportunity to meet and play golf with their
neighbours here in eQuinelle. You can play golf
in either an 18-hole or a 9- hole league on Mon-
day mornings on our beautiful golf course. The
league will run from May to late September. The Law Office of
Further details and registration information will
be sent out in late March to all Resident Club
Connie Lamble
members.
Paula Cavan returns as convenor for the coming
season and is looking forward to welcoming all Real Estate Wills & Estates Corporate
avid golfers. 613-258-0038
222 Prescott Street, Kemptville
Stay tuned: Spring is in the air!
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Great Accolades for eQuinelle Golf Club and eQ Homes
The FACES magazine awards were recently announced, tion of Homebuilders (NAHB). Submissions are adjudi-
and we are thrilled that eQuinelle Golf Club won ‘Best cated on determination, integrity, creativity, and endur-
Golf Club’ and eQ Homes won ‘Best Home Builder’ . Both ance. This year’s awards will be a given at a virtual event
awards are extra special as they are voted on by the pub- held the first week of March, in conjunction with the
lic. The eQ team thanks everyone who took the time to International Builder Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.
cast a ballot. Our own James Paterson is a silver medalist in the Life-
style Director of the Year category. Good luck going for
eQ Homes has taken it to the Nationals! We are ex- the Gold! All of our Silver Medalists are included below
tremely honoured to be finalists, or Silver Medalists, in 6 with a link to the website. We are extremely proud of the
categories, against a field of over 900 entries. These Na- accomplishments of all finalists. This is a huge accolade
tional awards are a North America wide competition for for everyone at eQ Homes.
staff and housing, administered by the National Associa-
Online Sales Counselor of the Year Sara McCarthy
Sales Manager/Leader of The Year Melissa Gauthier
Lifestyle Director of the Year James Paterson
Best Brochure – Community The Spencer
Best Single Family Detached Model Home 2,000 to 2,500 sf Pathways at Findlay Creek - The Blackburn
Best Single Family Detached Model Home 2,501 to 3000 sf Provence - The Oliver
The Nationals Website: https://www.thenationals.com/
Full list of finalists: https://www.thenationals.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nationals-2021-Silver-Award-List_LR.pdf
Golf Course News
Golf season is around the corner and now’s the time If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
to think about your membership for the upcoming Scott McInroy, Director of Golf via email
season. As a follow-up to the email that was sent out (smcinroy@tmsiottawa.com) or by phone (613-258-
last Fall, the 2021 annual membership rates are 2105 ext. 208). Scott would be pleased to discuss your
posted here. questions with you at your convenience.
For full details , and to complete the membership ap- Our Professional Staff is anxious to welcome everyone
plication form, click HERE and are looking forward to another great golf season
at eQuinelle.
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Chair Liaison with eQuinelle management, newsletter,
erabmitch@gmail.com
- Mitch Barsalou communication
Vice Chair Fitness and yoga rooms, billiards room
erabglen@gmail.com
- Glen Siegersma
Treasurer Liaison with Municipality, swimming pool
erabandre@gmail.com
- Andre Rancourt
Secretary Liaison for social events, games and
erabsharon@gmail.com
- Sharan Crawford cards rooms, web site
Director Liaison for social events and Board- sponsored Signa-
erabmaureen@gmail.com
- Maureen Coates ture events, welcome committee, newsletter
Director Tennis, website and calendar, room
erabval@gmail.com
- Val Devlin reservations
Director Liaison for social events and Board- sponsored Signa-
erabjose@gmail.com
- Jose van Zijl ture events, Pickleball, Arts and Crafts
Director Website, Bookkeeping, Board-sponsored Signature
erabmonique@gmail.com
- Monique Warrack Events, social events, ERC golf league
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