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I’m a New Member… Now What? (page 9) Family Skate Night (page 10),
Adult Triva Night (page 17), and much more inside!
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WINTER 2022
Fostering a Love for the Outdoors • Developing Leadership and Life Skills • Creating a Sense of Community
DIRECTOR’S CHAIR
Dear Friends,
As I reflect on this past year, it brings a smile to my face. Although we have had to deal
with this dreaded pandemic for another year, things at Winding Trails were very close to the
way they were before we ever heard the dreaded COVID word. We were able to reopen the
basketball courts, playground, and rent our sailboats. We were also able to remove the unsightly
fence around the beach and stop limiting capacity on the beach. We were able to offer all our
programs and attendance was through the roof. In short, it has really been a good year for
Winding Trails, and we hope all of you have found value and enjoyment in your membership.
Heading into winter, we are hopeful we can repeat last year’s snowfall and cold temperatures.
This made for some of the best skiing we have seen in 10 years. We had 33 days of skiing
supplemented with plenty of snowshoeing, sledding, and some skating. We have made some
improvements to our winter programming this year. The first item is the purchase of a new
Bobcat Toolcat that will be altered with tracks and used as our new trail groomer. This machine
will allow us to groom faster and better. We have also replaced the pavilion between Garmany
Hall and the Lodge this fall. This pavilion is used by our first-grade campers and numerous
group outings. The new pavilion will match the pavilions on the eastern side of the hall and
be much bigger. Under this pavilion we will build a 36’ x 60’ skating rink. This rink will freeze
much quicker than the pond providing us with a longer skating season. This rink will be for
lesson and free skate only, sorry no hockey.
This biggest improvement for next year will be the much anticipated new playground at
Dunning Lake. The current 30-year-old playscape will be removed by the end of December and
the new one is scheduled to be installed in the spring. This project continues our commitment
to the 10 Year Dunning Lake Master Plan. We would like to thank everyone who has made a
donation, participated in one of our fundraising events, or bought a playground T-Shirt to help
make this project a reality. We are about ¾ the way to our $100,000 goal so if you are looking for
a good cause to support around the end of the year, please visit our website and make a donation.
This newsletter is full of interesting articles and some wonderful programs. The most
important piece to keep in mind is that it is renewal time. Please remember to renew your
membership by December 31st. Our membership fills each year. There is a record waitlist of
over 1700 families looking to join. If we don’t hear from you, we assume you are giving up your
membership and we will offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Once the quota for the year
is met, we do not take any more members.
As we move to the holiday season, we want to thank all of you for your support this year and
hope for a healthy, safe, and COVID-free New Year. If you ever have any questions, suggestions,
or concerns please contact me at scott@windingtrails.org or call (860) 677-8458 x 18..
Sincerely
Scott Brown, CPRP
Executive Director
2 WINTER NEWSLETTER
GENERAL INFORMATION
WINDING TRAILS 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERSHIP REMINDER
Kristen Burns, President Jason Hamilton Membership renewals were sent out on October 1st. We have
Brian Cunningham, Vice President Dave Kinahan also sent multiple reminders through email and Facebook about
Tom Greenebaum, Treasurer Wendy Ku renewing your membership for 2022. Many of you have already
Betsy Sargent, Secretary Patty Lavendier taken advantage of our convenient online renewal process. If
Jonathon Chaia Alana Ledford you still need to renew, just go to windingtrails.org and click
Cedric DeLaCruz Walter Sargent on the Membership Renewal link. If you prefer, please call our
office to have a paper copy mailed to you. Your 2021 member-
Jeff Ferarro
ship expires on December 31, 2021. As our wait list is over 1700
families, we will only be able to guarantee your membership spot
until December 31st. Don’t forget to renew!!
WINDING TRAILS 2021 COMMITTEE As a member you agree to follow all our rules and policies.
MEMBER VOLUNTEERS If you would like to review these policies, you can find our
Stacie Aubrey Steve Juers member handbook on our website at https://www.windingtrails.
Rick Blake Rob Low org. Your membership is based on your acceptance of the
Kerry Callahan Scott Muska membership policies and procedures listed in the handbook.
Patrick Carrier Pam Nahorniak With our barcode system, new stickers will only be issued if
Chris Chisholm Reem Nouh you change vehicles or there is a problem scanning your sticker.
Ann Clark Jim Platosh If your sticker has trouble scanning at the gate, please contact
our office for a replacement. Barcode stickers will remain valid
Jill Clark Jeff Rogers
as long as dues are paid up to date. If you sell a vehicle or have
Sal Corio Tim Roy the windshield replaced, you should remove your sticker and
Mike Daly Tom Roy return it to the office. We hope to see next year!
Kate Doemland Shannon Rutherford
Lisa Duquette James Sullivan
Joy Fausey Danielle Truncali OFFICE HOURS/DROP BOX
Eric Garcia Jon Wu Almost all Winding Trails business can be handled through
Kimberly Hughes our website, email, or regular mail. Due to COVID-19 concerns
*The new 2022 Board of Directors and Committee members will our Main office has been closed to public access, however we
be voted on at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 13th. do have a service window if you need to see us in person. The
Main Office is open 8:30am–4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
WINDING TRAILS ANNUAL MEETING If you miss our office hours, you can always use the Drop Box
located next to the office door.
Winding Trails will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday,
January 13th, 2022, at 6:30pm in the Main Office Conference
Room. This meeting is open to the general membership.
Anyone interested in attending or putting an item on the HOLIDAY HOURS
agenda should contact Scott Brown, Executive Director, at Our Main Office will be closed on Friday, December 24th for
(860) 677-8458 x18 or email scott@windingtrails.org by Friday, the Christmas Holiday. In the event we have snow, the Cross-
January 7th. Country Ski Center will also be closed on Christmas Day.
WINDING TRAILS STAFF • (860) 677-8458
Membership/Programs Administrator Kim Kowalski Ext. 10 kim@windingtrails.org
Recreation Supervisor Bailey Dailey Ext. 11 bailey@windingtrails.org
Camp Administrator Renee Felter Ext. 12 renee@windingtrails.org
Recreation Coordinator Michon Nocera Ext. 13 michon@windingtrails.org
Camp Director Keith Garbart Ext. 14 keith@windingtrails.org
Education Director Mark Dale Ext. 16 mark@windingtrails.org
Executive Director Scott Brown, CPRP Ext. 18 scott@windingtrails.org
Financial Manager Pat Schnee Ext. 19 pat@windingtrails.org
Park Director Bryan Martin Ext. 21 bryan@windingtrails.org
Park Maintainer Anthony Baio
Park Maintainer Kyle Harding
Park Maintainer Paul Kelly
Park Maintainer Nick Voitkevics
Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 3
TRAILS TALK
River Otters
Have Visited Us
Neal Herbert, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
T
hough many never see a river otter in Connecticut due that exclude water as they swim. Their eyes are adapted with
to their being primarily nocturnal, they have visited a third eyelid or nictating membrane for underwater vision.
Winding Trails on two documented occasions. Evidence They have large lungs so they can stay submerged for 6 to 8
of their visits is always found after their adventures through minutes during a dive. These abilities allow them to swim
the property. easily against a river or stream current and catch fish and other
The first event occurred in the winter. Being playful crea- aquatic animals below the water’s surface. Even though their
tures, their tracks and “slides” were found in the snow coming short legs and long bodies would appear to be a disadvantage
from Poplar Swamp Brook where it hugs the entrance road as while running, their bounding motion gets them to a speed
they crossed over to Dunning Lake. Since the otters could not of 29 miles per hour. This helps them travel quickly overland
find any open water at the lake, they returned to the brook to between waterway systems.
continue their journey elsewhere. Otters can be seen constantly grooming their fur. This
The second event occurred in the spring with the finding of a is needed to keep them warm in even the coldest water or
pile of scat on Walton Pond Island. The thing that made this weather. They have two layers of dense fur. The outer layer
pile unusual was that it contained only fish scales. The diet is made of coarse fur which is kept waterproof by oil brought
of an otter is quite varied including fish, crayfish, shellfish, up from glands in their skin during grooming. The inner layer
frogs, snakes, turtles, salamanders, birds, and small mammals. is made of softer dense fur. Their fur grows prolifically with
Based on the fish scale remains, they must have had a good about 585 hairs per square millimeter. This is 10 times denser
day feeding on some fish. than a bobcat or red fox fur.
The river otter is the largest member of the mustelid or weasel A river otter’s life is typically alone or in small groups.
family within Connecticut and visits aquatic habitats such as our Individuals are seen playing and sliding on their own much
brook, pond, lake, and marshes. The fisher, which is the second- as our cats or dogs entertain themselves. When individuals
largest member of the weasel family in the state, has occupied or small groups meet up, a social group or a bevy will form
our mature mixed forest stands in past years. And finally, the to play together. Mothers with their young, called pups, will
short-tailed weasel, which is the second smallest of Connecticut play constantly. The young need this playing to help them
weasels, will travel our wetlands, forests, and fields. prepare for life on their own. This playing is a base for learn-
The river otter is well suited to their aquatic habitats. Their ing important survival skills such as hunting, marking their
long muscular body and tail, which they undulate as they territory, and developing social bonds.
swim, allows them to travel at 8 miles per hour and easily dive To view some Connecticut river otters, visit Beardsley Zoo
to 36 feet in ponds or lakes. Their ears and nose have valves or check out their website at beardsleyzoo.org/otter-cam.html.
4 WINTER NEWSLETTER
NEWS AND VIEWS
ANOTHER RECORD YEAR OF DONATIONS….
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Working in the nonprofit sector can have its challenges. One The following is the breakdown of how this past year’s
of those is trying to raise money for your mission and related monies were spent or plan to be spent:
initiatives. How much people donate to an organization can
depend on a number of factors including your constituent's CAMPERSHIP:
belief in your mission and guiding principles, other competing $29,104 was used to send 68 children to camp in 2021. The
charities, and the general economy. balance of $27,761 will be used for camperships in 2022.
Winding Trails has always been fortunate to have a large CAMP IMPROVEMENTS:
number of loyal long-standing donors who support our causes. $7,500 will be spent to build new Gaga pits
These include individuals, businesses, and family trusts that
$2,500 will be spent on new mountain bikes
give donations year after year. One of our longtime supporters
is the Ellen J. Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust. This fam- $6,000 will be spent on additional picnic tables for
the new pavilion
ily believes in the value of camp and the lifelong educational
benefits this program provides. With this in mind, they donate ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES:
money each year for 10 children to attend our camp program $3,000 will be spent on free wildlife and nature programs
that otherwise would not be able to attend. They have done $5,000 will be spent on trees and landscaping
this for almost 30 years and all of us could not be more grateful.
$25,000 will be spent on future education and
Winding Trails was fortunate to receive 637 donations to our conservation initiatives
Annual Trails Fund this year resulting in a record $112,102 or
2.77% over last year. This was quite extraordinary considering we GENERAL SUPPORT:
also set records with our fundraising events and held a separate $5,000 will be used to purchase a seasonal skating rink
campaign for the new Dunning Lake playground. Our Drive under Hiawatha Pavilion
“fore” Campership Golf Tournament raised $17,733, Nature’s $1,500 will be used to support the Acoustic Nights programs
Open House raised $6,054, and the Acoustic Festival raised
DUNNING LAKE PLAYGROUND:
another $10,831. The participation and sponsorship in each of
these events was outstanding. $68,551 will be allocated to the new playground from
unspent Trails Fund monies from FY19/20 $35,206 will be
The efforts to raise funds for the new playground have also allocated to the new playground from Trails Fund monies
been plentiful. It has been heartwarming to see the outpour- from FY20/21
ing of support from children, families, seniors, and businesses.
At the time of this publication, we have raised over $73,000. In addition to these donations, we were fortunate to have
We could not be more thankful for everyone’s generosity. additional funds donated to our Board Designated Endowment,
The Development Committee makes recommendations the Winding Trails Endowment at the Hartford Foundation for
on how Trails Fund donations are spent, and the Board of Public Giving, and the Colan Callahan Memorial Campership
Directors then approves these expenditures. Fund. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
NEW DUNNING LAKE PLAYGROUND
COMING NEXT SUMMER!
After two years of planning, the new Boathouse Lights” fun-raiser
playground at Dunning Lake is sched- for the new playground. This
uled to be ready for a summer opening. evening was made possible
Playgrounds are important learning tools with the help of 20 spon-
for kids. The act of play is not a separate sors. There were children
activity from learning during childhood. raising money through the
Play is learning and free play is learning “Playground A Thon” and “Paddle for of our goal and welcome any additional
exponentially. Playgrounds provide phys- the Playground.” We also had 5 families donations.
ical activity, emotional benefits and social who took the initiative to set up their own The new playground is needed and
interaction which helps build a young lemonade stand and then donated their overdue, but it is a bittersweet moment.
person’s self-regulating independence. proceeds to the playground. The existing playground has been an
Winding Trails has the most amazing The effort was rounded out by the anchor on the beach for 30 years. It will
members. We would like to thank every- “Touch a Truck Raffle” and sales of “I be removed in mid-December and the
one who donated or raised money for helped Build a Playground” T-shirts. new playground installed in early spring.
the new playground. At the time of this This is an absolutely incredible display The old will make room for the new and
writing, there have been 184 direct dona- of generosity. In total, we have raised thousands of children will grow up play-
tions to the playground. An additional over $73,000 so far. As great as these ing and building more memories on the
130 people attended our “Night Under the efforts have been, we are still a little short new Dunning Lake Playground.
Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 5
TRAILS TALK
New Replacement
Pavilion Built at Camp
D
uring the 1960’s, four pavilions were built around secured, when they did it, and how they did, it is not very clear.
Garmany Hall at Winding Trails by the Naval What is clear, is these pavilions have lasted over 50 years and
Construction Battalion or more commonly known served thousands of campers and hundreds of family picnics
as the Seabees. The Seabees were established in 1942 and and other events.
were formed to build infrastructure and military bases after We thank the Seabees for their work and contribution to
the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Atlantic headquarters of Winding Trails. These pavilions are well made and have
the Seabees was in Davisville, a part of North Kingston, served us well. Unfortunately, like many things from that
Rhode Island. That base was closed in 1994. The oral history era, they are showing their age and we are slowly replacing
at Winding Trails has the Seabees working on our property the old truss structures with new laminated pavilions. These
coming out of Waterbury, CT. Exactly how the work was new pavilions are rated for all the latest wind and snow loads
and are arguably more attractive looking with
higher ceilings and let in more natural light.
They also have no eves that attract bird nesting
and bat sleeping quarters, which results in less
maintenance.
The pavilion is to the left of Garmany Hall
and serves summer camp’s first graders. It is
also the most popular rental pavilion with our
group outing program. We have taken this
opportunity to enlarge this pavilion from its
original size of 24' x 50' to 36' x 60'. This pavil-
ion will also see winter use as we have plans to
build a seasonal skating rink under it. With an
ice depth of just 3 inches, we are more likely to
get this to freeze much sooner than our natural
skating area on Walton Pond. It will be perfect
for our popular “Learn to Skate” program and
young skating enthusiasts. We are sorry to say
our hockey players are going to have to wait for
Walton Pond to safely freeze, this new rink is
not big enough to safely play hockey.
6 WINTER NEWSLETTER
NEWS AND VIEWS CAMP CORNER The summer of 2021 is going to be one would create challenges for camp and The planning and that will be remembered. We decided to school in the fall. This year was the registration has keep most of the changes we had made first step into reintroducing children’s already begun for during the 2020 season with some small integration skills that would help them the 2022 summer modifications. We felt that while we be ready for the school year that was fast camp season! We were prepared to offer a quality summer approaching. have been hard at camp experience, the challenge of this With all that being said, we had a pret- work looking back summer would be much different than ty amazing summer in so many ways. at 2021 and seeing 2020. Socialization of campers and staff Our campers left each day happy, dirty, how we can con- was going to be the most important area and tired. We were able to bring back tinually enhance the summer camp for us to focus on, as far as getting kids some camp activities and traditions that experience. back to being in large groups and how were missed last year but also kept many Enrollment for the summer of 2022 is to deal with the challenges that come of the new activities and schedules we taking place now. Camp is as popular with that. The fact that many of our implemented in 2020. We are very much as our membership program and most campers had only been in small social looking forward to 2022 and hope to camp groups are already full. circles of close friends certainly cre- be back to a more traditional summer If you are interested, please email renee@ ated a comfort zone for them but also experience with the pandemic behind us. windingtrails.org to check on availability. WINDING TRAILS SUMMER DAY CAMP 75TH SEASON OF CAMP Help us celebrate the 75th season of summer camp at Winding Trails. All summer long we will be honoring our camping tradi- tion of providing summer camp opportunities for the children of the Farmington Valley and beyond. We will provide more details about this in our spring/summer newsletter but for now are inter- ested in any pictures or memorabilia that you may have had from your time at camp. Also, we are looking for any stories you may have or memories of camp that you may want to share that we can include in our newsletter. If you have anything you would like to share or thoughts of what summer camp meant to you please email Keith Garbart, Camp Director, keith@windingtrails.org. Thank you for your continued support of Winding Trails Summer Day Camp and we are looking forward to an amazing 75th year in 2022! Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 7
FREE MEMBER PROGRAMS
COVID-19 PROGRAM DISCLAIMER:
Winding Trails continues to monitor the COVID-19 protocols. The situation is constantly
changing, and we are unable to predict where we will be several months out. We are
hoping to offer all these programs. You should refer to our website for the most up to
date listing of available programs
ICE FISHING ICE SKATING
Each winter dozens of Winters are unpredictable and our number of days of skating
members enjoy the solitude has varied tremendously depending on temperature and snow-
of the season by ice fishing fall amounts. Skating is permitted on Walton Pond once the
on Dunning Lake. This ice reaches a safe thickness of 4' to 6" depending on conditions.
activity is permitted at your Skating will be open daily until 9pm, weather permitting. The
own risk. Winding Trails lights will go off at 9:00pm each night. Skating conditions will
does not check Dunning be posted on our website. There is no skating on Dunning
Lake for ice thickness and Lake. Skating is free for Members. Skate rentals are available
safe conditions. Ice fishing in Garmany Hall when the ski center is open.
is allowed during normal This year we will be setting up a skating rink under the new
park hours. No ice fishing is allowed on Walton Pond. All Hiawatha Pavilion. This size will be 32' x 64' and should freeze
other fishing rules and catch limits apply. much quicker than Walton Pond. Hockey will not be allowed
on this rink and our Learn to Skate programs have priority.
SLEDDING Non-Members fee for skating is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for
children (ages 3 - 15).
Our Sportsplex hill is located adjacent to our soccer field and
provides some great sledding. It is big, long and free of any
obstacles. Interested sliders can park in the Sportsplex parking CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
lot and walk across the soccer field to get to the hill. Sledding Winding Trails operates the only full-service cross-country
will be permitted during our regular park hours. Parental ski center in the state. Weather permitting, Winding Trails
supervision is required for children 15 and under. Sledding is machine grooms all 12.5 miles of trails for both traditional
at your own risk. Please be sure to sled in designated sledding skiing and ski skating. As a member of Winding Trails, you
areas only and use the fenced walking path to get back to the always ski free. If you need to rent skis or take a lesson, there
top of the hill. There is no sledding permitted on cross-country is a fee. Winding Trails has a beautiful fleet of Fisher skis
ski trails. Check the website for current conditions. Bring your available for rent. We also have a retail shop if you are inter-
own sled or rent one of our tubes at Garmany Hall when the ested in purchasing equipment. The ski center is open to the
ski center is open. Non-Members fee for sledding is $7.00 for public and attracts cross country enthusiasts from throughout
adults and $5.00 for children (ages 3 - 15). southern New England and New York. Current conditions
are posted on our website. Please note that due to COVID-19
safety protocols will be in place.
8 WINTER NEWSLETTER
FREE MEMBER PROGRAMS
ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY
Why let the kids have all the fun? If you have played hockey
before or have an interest in playing hockey, join us for this
recreational “pond” hockey under the lights on Walton Pond.
Interested participants are recommended to wear protective
gear. Registration is required at least 3 days prior to the start of
the program.
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, January 11th through
March 1st, weather permitting.
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walton Pond
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE
Non Members: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00 per night
FREE MEMBER CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSON
There are still members who have never been out on skis, so
for those of you who have never tried, but would like to, we
invite you to come out for a 1-hour free group lesson. There is
a fee for rental equipment. Space is limited. This program will
be held weather permitting. Registration is required at least 3 days
prior to the start of the program. This is a member only program.
Session I
Date: . . . . . . . . Saturday, January 8th – snow date January 22nd
Session II
Date: . . . . . . . Sunday, February 6th – snow date February 13th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am - 10:00am
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ski Center (Garmany Hall)
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE (ski rentals are $17)
Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 8
SANTA’S CALLING!
Give your child a thrill this holiday
season by having Santa Claus give him/
her a personal phone call. Imagine your
child’s delight as St. Nick talks about
what your child wants for Christmas, his/her
I’M A NEW MEMBER … NOW WHAT? - best friends, or even his/her teacher. Forms
may be downloaded off our website or picked
VIRTUAL MEETING up in our Main Office. The deadline for all
Join us for an evening of exploration about everything that information sheets to be turned in is December 15th.
Winding Trails has to offer you. Learn how to get the most Santa himself will make all calls between Dec. 20th and Dec.
out of your membership and find out about all the great 23rd between the hours of 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Ho! Ho! Ho!
opportunities that await you. You will learn about our history, This is a free, members only program.
our future, how monies are spent, program registration, guest
policies, special events and programs, summer day camp, our
cross-country ski center, and much more. Meet some of the
park’s key staff members and ask any questions you may have.
This is a great orientation event for any new member or just a Comments from our members:
great opportunity for returning members to learn more about “We treasure having Winding Trails as part of
the facility. There is no fee for this event, but you will need our lives year-round. Thank you for running
access to Zoom. Registration is required at least 3 days prior to such a superlative organization that is accessible,
the start of the program.
beautiful, and environmentally sound”
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, January 6th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm -8:00pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virtual, Zoom
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE
Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 9
FREE MEMBER PROGRAMS
FAMILY SKATE NIGHT AT WALTON POND SNOW BUILDING CONTEST
Join us on Walton Pond for an evening of fun under the Calling all winter enthusiasts. Gather the family together and
lights. There will be music, a roaring fire, hot chocolate, hot- make your most creative snow sculpture. Build the traditional
dogs, and more. This program will be held weather permit- snowman or some other mystical creature. Awards will be given
ting. Registration is required at least 3 days prior to the start of the in several categories. Hot chocolate and refreshments will be
program. This is a free member only program. served. This program will definitely depend on the weather
and space is limited. Registration is required at least 3 days prior
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 5th
to the start of the program. This is a free member only program.
Snow Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 12th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm - 8:00pm Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 26th
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walton Pond Snow Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, March 5th
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Minimum: 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 200 Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportsplex
Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE
Minimum: 5 families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 15 families
10 WINTER NEWSLETTERFACILITY MAP
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Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 11CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY PROGRAMS
Learn to Skate (4-5 year olds), Session I Monday & Wednesday, January 3rd – 12th, 10:00am – 10:45am
Learn to Skate (6-9 year olds), Session II Tuesday & Thursday, January 4th – 13th, 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts for Preschoolers Wednesday, January 5th to February 2nd,11:00am – 11:45am
I’m a New Member, Now What? Thursday, January 6th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Winter Acoustic Night Friday, January 7th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Free Member Cross Country Ski Lesson Saturday, January 8th, 8:30am – 10:00am
Little Kids Exploring Nature, Session I: Exploring Winter Saturday, January 8th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Families Exploring Nature, Session I: Exploring Winter Saturday, January 8th, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Little Gliders, Session I Tuesday & Thursdays, January 11th – January 20th, 11:00am – noon
Adult Drop-In Hockey Tuesdays, January 11th – March 1st, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Fall evening Indoor Spinning, Session I Tuesdays, January 11th – March 15th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course Wednesday, January 12th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Learn, Ski, & Lunch Thursday, January 13th, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Fall evening Indoor Spinning, Session II Thursdays, January 13th – March 17th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Evening Ski Tour Friday January 14th, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
C.A.R.E. Ice Fishing Class & Practice Saturday, January 15th, 9:30am – 3:00pm
Winter Little Adventures, Session I Tuesday & Thursdays, January 18th – February 1st, 10:00am – 11:00am
Winter Little Adventures, Session II Tuesday & Thursdays, January 18th – February 1st, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Learn to Skate (4-5 year olds), Session III Monday & Wednesday, January 24th – February 2nd, 9:30am – 10:15am
Learn to Skate (6-9 year olds), Session IV Tuesday & Thursday, January 25th – February 3rd, 4:15pm – 5:00pm
After School Gliders Tuesday & Thursdays January 25th – February 3rd, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Winter Little Adventures, Session III Monday & Wednesday January 31st – February 14th, 10:00am – 11:00am
Winter Little Adventures, Session IV Monday & Wednesday January 31st – February 14th, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS
Family Skate Night at Walton Pond Saturday, February 5th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Free Member Cross Country Ski Lesson, Session II Sunday, February 6th, 8:30am – 10:00am
Little Gliders, Session II Mondays & Wednesdays, February 7th – February 16th, 11:00am – noon
Trivia Night at Winding Trails February 11th, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
WINTERLittle Kids Exploring Nature, Session II: Exploring Winter Saturday, February 12th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Families Exploring Nature, Session II: Exploring Winter Saturday, February 12th, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Evening Ski Tour Friday, February 18th, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Snow Building Contest Saturday, February 26th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
MARCH PROGRAMS
Winter Acoustic Night Friday, March 11th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Little Kids Exploring Nature, Session III: Maple Sugaring Magic Saturday, March 12th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Families Exploring Nature, Session III: Maple Sugaring Magic Saturday, March 12th,1:30pm – 3:30pm
Walk, Talk, and Gawk Adult Walk, Session I Thursday, March 17th, 9:30am – 11:30am
Evening Ski Tour Friday, March 18th, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Kids Night Out Friday, March 18th, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Walk, Talk, and Gawk Adult Walk, Session II Thursday, March 31st, 9:30am – 11:30am
Coming in April…
Children Fishing Derby Saturday, April 9th
Breakfast with Peter Rabbit and Family Egg Hunt Saturday, April 16th
Fat Tire Classic Sunday, April 24th
R2022YOUTH PROGRAMS
WINTER LITTLE ADVENTURERS LITTLE GLIDERS
Join the fun! This 5-session program is designed for 4- to 4- to 5-year-olds can begin to learn the sport of cross-country
5-year-olds. Each week your child will spend 60 minutes doing skiing. This fun based 4-session program will be a group
a variety of activities such as the outdoor bouldering wall, snow cross-country ski lesson specially designed for kids. Your
fort building, ice skating, or tubing as well as participating in child will learn the basics of cross-country skiing on level
team building activities and other winter-themed programs. terrain and become familiar with the snow. Skis and boots
(Activity choice will depend on the weather). Registration is will be provided. Helmets are recommended. Classes meet at
required no later than 3 days prior to start of session. Garmany Hall Ski Center. Weather permitting. Registration
Session I
is required by 3 days prior to start of session.
Date: . . . . . . . . Tuesdays/Thursdays, January 18th – February 1st Session I
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 11:00am Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays/Thursdays, January 11th – 20th
Session II Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am – noon
Date: . . . . . . . . Tuesdays/Thursdays, January 18th – February 1st Session II
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00pm – 4:00pm Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays/Wednesdays, February 7th – 16th
Session III Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am – noon
Date: . . . . . . . Monday/Wednesday, January 31st – February 14th Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany Hall
Time:����������������������������������������������������������������������10:00am – 11:00am Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
Session IV Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00
Date: . . . . . . Monday/Wednesday, January 31st – February 14th Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum 8
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5 years old AFTER SCHOOL GLIDERS
Where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany Hall Learn the sport of cross-country skiing. This fun based
Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 4-session program will be a group cross-country ski lesson
Member Discount Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 specially designed for kids. Your child will learn the basics
Minimum: 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 12 of cross-country skiing on level terrain and become familiar
with the snow. Skis, poles and boots will be provided. Helmets
are recommended. Classes meet at Garmany Hall Ski Center
weather permitting. Registration is required by 3 days prior.
Comments from our members:
Date: . . . . . . Tuesdays/ Thursdays, January 25th – February 3rd
“The improvements over the last few
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00pm – 5:00pm
years – construction using wooden
Age: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 10 years old
building and handmade signs add to Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ski Center
its natural beauty. Nicely Done!!” Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00
Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 8
14 WINTER NEWSLETTERYOUTH PROGRAMS
LEARN TO SKATE CLINIC ARTS & CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Your child can begin to learn the wonderful sport of ice Come join us for a fun filled creative class that will stir your
skating. This fun based 4-session class will involve getting preschooler’s imagination. Every week your child will enjoy 45
your children up and around on skates. The basics of forward minutes of creative arts and crafts projects that they will be able
and backward skating, turning, and stopping will be covered. to take home and show off to the entire family. Registration is
Children must have their own skates or rent. (If you need to required by Monday, January 3rd.
rent skates, please call ahead to arrange for them.) Single blade
Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesdays, January 5th – February 2nd
skates only please, and don’t forget to have them sharpened!
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am – 11:45am
Helmets are recommended. Registration is required by 3 days
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 years old
prior to start of session.
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lodge Activity Room
Session I Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday and Wednesday, January 3rd – 12th Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 10:45am Minimum: 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 8
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5 years old
Session II KID’S NIGHT OUT
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday and Thursday, January 4th – 13th
This is the ultimate night out for any kid! Tons of games,
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15pm -5:00pm
pizza, an ice cream sundae bar, a big screen movie, and endless
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 9 years old amounts of fun await you here at the Trails. This program has
Session IIII evolved into a very popular kid’s event and space fills up quickly.
Date: Monday and Wednesday, . . . January 24th - February 2nd So, parents plan your night out and send the kids here for theirs.
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am – 10:15am Head on over to the Trails for a night out that you will never
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5 years old forget. Sorry, parents not allowed! Please bring clothing that
Session IV is appropriate for outdoor (weather dependent) and indoor play
Date: . . . . . Tuesday and Thursday, January 25th – February 3rd
as well as provide a sleeping bag/blanket and pillow for the
movie. Registration is required by 3 days prior.
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 9 years old Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, March 18th
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiawatha Pavilion Skating Rink Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Age: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st – 7th Grade (approximate ages 6 – 12)
Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany Hall
Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 8 Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
Minimum: 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 25
Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 15NATURE PROGRAMS
LITTLE KIDS EXPLORING NATURE FAMILIES EXPLORING NATURE
This winter young children 6 years old and under and their This winter families with children 7 years and older will
families will join Miss Judy for a fun Saturday morning of join Miss Judy for a fun Saturday afternoon of learning some-
learning something new about the great outdoors. The program thing new about the great outdoors. The program format is
format is an introduction about the day's topic followed by a an introduction about the day's topic followed by a hands-on
hands-on outdoor activity to try out what you learned. Dress outdoor activity to try out what you learned. Dress in layers and
in layers and appropriate boots so you can be comfortable dur- appropriate boots so you can be comfortable during all activity.
ing all activities. The January and February programs will have activities based
The January and February programs will have activities based on the weather – checking out ice on the pond or building a
on the weather – checking out ice on the pond or building a snow fort or taking a hike. In March, we will be experienc-
snow fort or taking a hike. In March, we will be experienc- ing the entire maple sugaring process from taping the trees to
ing the entire maple sugaring process from taping the trees to boiling down the sap into syrup.
boiling down the sap into syrup. Come prepared to explore and have fun! Look forward to
Come prepared to explore and have fun! Look forward to an exciting winter season! Registration is required 3 days before
an exciting winter season! Registration is required 3 days before the date of the event.
the date of the event. Session I: Exploring Winter in January
Session I: Exploring Winter in January Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, January 8th
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, January 8th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am – 11:30am Session II: Exploring Winter in February
Session II: Exploring Winter in February Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 12th
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 12th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am – 11:30am Session III: Maple Sugaring Magic
Session III: Maple Sugaring Magic Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, March 12th
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, March 12th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am – 11:30am
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge Activity Room
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge Activity Room Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Families with children 7 years and older
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Families with children 6 years and under Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per Family
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per Family Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.00 per Family
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.00 per Family Minimum: 3 families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 6 Families
Minimum: 3 families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 6 Families
C.A.R.E. ICE FISHING CLASS & PRACTICE
The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE)
Program offers a free in-depth ice fishing class that intro-
duces you to the wonders of water, fish, and fishing during
the winter. Miss Judy and other state-certified volunteer
instructors will pass along the knowledge they have learned
through years of angling. The morning class includes a video,
hands-on demonstrations with the equipment, how to stay
safe on the ice, and additional activities that will teach and
entertain youths and adults alike.
If ice conditions are safe, an outside ice fishing practice will
be offered in the afternoon. All equipment is provided for your
use. It is especially important to dress in layers for the weather
conditions and to wear boots for afternoon practice – no sneak-
ers are allowed. Please register by Monday, January 10th.
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, January 15th
Times:
Indoor class (attendance is required): . . . . . . . . 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Lunch (bring your own): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Outdoor practice (runs only if the ice is safe): . 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge Activity Room
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 years old through adults
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE
Minimum: 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 22
16 WINTER NEWSLETTERADULT PROGRAMS
WINTER ACOUSTIC NIGHTS AT WINDING
TRAILS - NEW PROGRAM!
Due to popular demand, we are adding a
winter series to our Acoustic Nights. Come
and enjoy some great local music in Garmany
Hall at Winding Trails. This space is more intimate, and
numbers will be limited due to current COVID restrictions,
so sign up early. Seating will be theater style, feel free to bring
your own food and drinks. Registration is required.
Session I
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, January 7th
Performer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Be Determined
Session I WINTER EVENING INDOOR CYCLING/SPINNING
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, March 11th Looking for a great cardio workout? Spinning offers the calo-
Performer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Be Determined rie burning, energy enhancing, stress decreasing overall work-
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm - 9:00pm out that is easy on the joints. This is a 10 -week program that
Place: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany Hall will sure help you stay or get into shape. Indoor cycling allows
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults Only you the opportunity to work hard and have fun while you spin
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 for Nonmembers Adults
to your favorite tunes. You provide comfortable workout attire,
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
sneakers or SPD compatible shoes, H2O, towel and desire.
Registration is required by 3 days prior to the start of each session.
Minimum: 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 70
Instructor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Cappello
TRIVIA NIGHT AT Session I:
WINDING TRAILS – NEW PROGRAM! Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, January 11th – March 15th
The holidays are over, and the rushing and stressing are Session II:
behind us. Come join Winding Trails with your friends and Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursdays, January 13th – March 17th
loved ones to celebrate with Trivia! We will supply the music, Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Trivia and atmosphere. You just need to supply your own food Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lodge Basement
and beverages. Reserve your spot today or get a group of friends Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 per session
together for a whole table! Registration is required 3 days prior to Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.00 per session
the date of this event. This is a member only program.
Minimum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 16
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, February 11th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Place: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany Hall
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults Only
Member Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT AND PEDIATRIC
Minimum: 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 75 FIRST AID/CPR/AED/TRAINING
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incor-
WALK, TALK, & GAWK – ADULT NATURE WALKS porates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and
care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts,
Come join Miss Judy for a casual exploration as we walk along scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and
some of our many trails. We’ll talk about what we see or some cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac
nature topics in the news. Sometimes we’ll stop to gawk at an emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (12 years and
interesting find alongside the trail. A different route and topic older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age).
are planned for each day. Always dress for the weather and wear Students who successfully complete this course will receive a
a good pair of walking shoes. Registration is required three days certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid
prior to the start of the program. for two years This is a blended learning class, with an online
Session I requirement before the class starts. A processing fee to the
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, March 17th Red Cross is required when registering for the online portion.
Session II Registration is required by Thursday, January 6th.
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, March 31st Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, January 12th
Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am – 11:30am Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 and up
Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nature’s Porch Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany Hall
Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.00
Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE Member Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00
Minimum: 4 Individuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 18 Individuals Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 10
Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 17CROSS COUNTRY SKI PROGRAMS
GENERAL SKI INFORMATION
Winding Trails does plan to open its cross-country ski center WINTER SEASON PASSES
as soon as we get sufficient snowfall. We operate the only full Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
service cross-country ski center in the state of Connecticut. Family (up to 4 members) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300
We offer ski rentals, lessons, a retail shop, and lodge complete Each Additional Family Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
with roaring fire and snack bar. Our rental fleet is stocked Senior Pass (62+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
with Fisher cross country skis.
We will be following all local and state COVID-19 safety RENTALS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children
protocols. The number of days of skiing is dependent on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (15 & under)
Mother Nature, we are hopeful for a good winter. As soon Traditional Skis (skis, boots, poles) . . . . . $17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12
as Mother Nature unfolds her 6" white blanket, our 20 km of Skate Skis (skis, boots, poles) . . . . . . . . . $19
trails will be groomed and tracked for your skiing pleasure. Pulk Sled (2 hour limit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12
Please no walking on ski trails – No pets allowed on premises Snowshoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
at any time. Snow Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6
HOURS Ice Skates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5
Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00am – 5:00pm, weather permitting All rentals must stay on premises and be returned by 4:30pm
RATES LESSONS
GENERAL PUBLIC TRAIL PASS TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (8 to 15)
IN ADVANCE ONLINE AT: HTTPS://WWW.WINDINGTRAILS.
ORG/WINTER-GUEST-REGISTRATION/ Group Beginner Lessons (1 hour) . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Semi-Private Lessons (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . $25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
2022 Winding Trails members do not pay for trail passes
Private Lessons (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
Daily Ski Trail Pass Full Day
Group lessons are offered weekdays at 10am & 1pm, weekends/
Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14 holidays at 9:30am, 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm. The semi-private
Senior (62+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 lessons are for 2 or more. Prices are per student. Private lessons
Child (3 to 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 are scheduled by appointment.
$2 discount off trail passes starting at 2pm
Daily Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, and Sledding Fees
CROSS COUNTRY RETAIL SHOP
Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 Winding Trails is the place to purchase a beautiful new set
Child (3 to 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 of Fischer skis or pick up a ski accessory or wax. You won’t
find better prices or service. When the Ski Center is open
the retail shop will be open. Typical shop hours: Monday –
Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm. If there is no snow, call ahead at
(860) 677 8458 and a staff member will be happy to schedule
a time to show you our selection of ski equipment.
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Ski only on designated trails.
Do not walk or snowshoe on groomed ski trails.
Snowshoe in designated areas only. DUNNING LAKE
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NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES AT ANY TIME
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