Fostering a Love for the Outdoors • Developing Leadership and Life Skills • Creating a Sense of Community

MEMBERSHIP

RENEWALSDon’t forget

to renew!See page 3 for details.

X-Country Ski Sale (page ), I’m a New Member. Now What? (page ) Family Skate Night (page ), and more!

WINTER 2018

Dear Friends,Thanksgiving is just behind us and the holidays are fast approaching. This has been a

fantastic year at Winding Trails. I will remember it as the year we built the new Boathouse Pavilion. This is the first major improvement we have made to the Dunning Lake beach area in decades. This project was several years in the making and it was so nice to see all the planning and discussions come to fruition. We spent a lot of time around this new building listening to members and watching how it was used. It is not every day that you hit a homerun, but I believe in this case we most certainly did. Members loved the additional picnic space, community grille area, and of course the incredible view. The improved boat rental area with new lifejackets, watercraft, and computerized rental system was a long overdue improvement. The new training area, locker, and storage areas were also welcomed by our staff. On behalf of everyone who was able to enjoy this new facility, I want to thank the donors, volunteers, and staff who worked so hard to make it happen!

Looking to next year, we plan to continue making improvements to the facility with several additional projects. At Dunning Lake, we will be adding two smaller pavilions at the lifeguard and WSI areas. These will provide much needed shade for our staff as well as easily identifiable locations for first aid and lessons. We have also purchased a new larger beach cleaner attachment for our Bobcat that will reduce the time it takes to clean the beach and improve the overall sand conditions. In the spring, we plan to overhaul our tennis and basketball courts. These facilities are over 20 years old and are showing their age. During this time, we have seen a decline in tennis usage and an increased interest in pickleball. As a result, we plan to repurpose two of the tennis courts. One will be made into three permanent pickle ball courts and the other relined for a street hockey area for camp. The first two tennis courts will remain. All the cracks in these courts will be repaired, resealed, and lined. We also plan to do the same thing to all our basketball courts. Next fall we will be replacing our entire fleet of cross country skis. If you are looking for a good deal on skis, we will be holding a sale on April 7th of 2018, details of the sale can be found on page 7.

Looking forward to winter, we are always hopeful to enjoy cold weather activities. With any luck, we will be ice skating, skiing, and sledding this year. There is nothing more enjoyable than gliding across Walton Pond or getting a thrill sliding down the Sportsplex Hill. It is also wonderful to ski through freshly groomed trails at our Cross-Country Ski Center. If Mother Nature does not cooperate, there are other activities available to you, and we hope you take full advantage of all we have to offer.

On behalf of the entire Board and staff, I would like to wish each of you and your families a safe and joyous holiday season. If you have any suggestions or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,Sincerely,

Scott Brown, CPRPExecutive Director

REMINDER: WINDING TRAILS IS A WILDLIFE PRESERVE. TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE WE ASK THAT NO DOGS OR PETS BE ALLOWED ON PROPERTY. THIS INCLUDES THE ENTIRE TRAILS SYSTEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

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DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

HOLIDAY HOURSThe Main Office will be closed on Monday, December

25th and Tuesday, December 26th for the Christmas Holiday. We will also be closed Monday, January 1st for the New Year’s Holiday. In the event we have snow, the Cross Country Ski Center will only be closed on Christmas Day.

MEMBERSHIP REMINDERBy now you should have received several reminders about

renewing your membership for 2018. Many of you have already taken advantage of our convenient online renewal process. If you still need to renew, just go to windingtrails.org and click on the Membership Renewal link. Please call our office if you prefer to have a paper copy mailed to you. Your 2017 member-ship expires on December 31, 2017. As our wait list is over 900 families, we will only be able to guarantee your membership spot until December 31st. Don’t forget to renew!!

If you would like to view the handbook, you can find it on our website www.windingtrails.org. Your membership is based on your acceptance of the membership policies and procedures listed in the handbook. With our barcode system, new stickers will only be issued if you change vehicles or there is a problem scanning your sticker. If your sticker has trouble scanning at the gate, please contact our office for a replacement. Barcode stickers will remain your sticker as long as your membership is valid. There is a $5 replacement fee for lost stickers. If you sell a vehicle or have the windshield replaced you should remove your sticker and return it to the office to avoid the replacement sticker fee. We hope to see you next year!

WINDING TRAILS 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott Muska, PresidentScott Zenke, Vice PresidentPatrick Garvey, TreasurerLisa Duquette, SecretaryRick BlakeKerry Callahan

Ann ClarkRob LowCaroline McKnightRufino MedinaLarry MillerRob Tacinelli

OFFICE HOURS/DROP BOXThe Main office is open 8:30am–4:00pm, Monday through

Friday. If you miss our office hours, you can always use the convenient Drop Box slot at the office door.

WINDING TRAILS ANNUAL MEETINGWinding Trails will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday,

January 18th, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Lodge upstairs confer-ence room. This meeting is open to the general member-ship. Anyone interested in attending or putting an item on the agenda should contact Scott Brown, Executive Director, at (860) 677-8458 x18 or email scott@windingtrails.org by Thursday, January 11th.

Membership/Programs Administrator Kim Kowalski Ext. 10 kim@windingtrails.orgRecreation Supervisor Bailey Dailey Ext. 11 bailey@windingtrails.org Camp Administrator Renee Felter Ext. 12 renee@windingtrails.orgOutdoor Adventure Director Robb Armstrong Ext. 13 robb@windingtrails.orgCamp Director Keith Garbart Ext. 14 keith@windingtrails.orgEducation Director Mark Dale Ext. 16 mark@windingtrails.orgExecutive Director Scott Brown, CPRP Ext. 18 scott@windingtrails.org Financial Manager Pat Schnee Ext. 19 pat@windingtrails.orgPark Director Bryan Martin Ext. 21 bryan@windingtrails.org Naturalist Judy Witzke Ext. 33 judy@windingtrails.org Park Maintainer I Rick DuquettePark Maintainer I Greg SieklickiPark Maintainer I Nick Voitkevics

WINDING TRAILS STAFF • (860) 677-8458

WINDING TRAILS 2017 COMMITTEE MEMBER VOLUNTEERS

Hallie BlejewskiKristen BurnsChris ChisholmJonathan ChaiaJill ClarkSal CorioBrian CunninghamMike DalyAndersson EspinosaJeff FerraroSteve Juers

Wendy KuCraig MatavaPaul MeehanJim PlatoshTim RoyTom RoyBetsy SargentWalter SargentJames SullivanAndrew TaylorMing Yi

The new 2018 Board of Directors and Committee members will be voted on at the Annual Meeting on January 18th

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Philanthropy is being generous with your hard-earned money. Where and what you donate is personal and by extension, reveals what you value. We are living in turbulent times. Some of you are struggling relent-lessly, most of us are hanging on, but way too close

for comfort, while others have adequate assets that are tied up in unstable markets. No-one has it made, but we all do what we can. There are hundreds of you that value Winding Trails’ devotion to children, families and nature and give a gift in addition to your annual dues. For this, we are eternally grate-ful. The following is a look at how Winding Trails handles fundraising and where those gifts are used.

Winding Trails is very lucky to have a long history of generous donors. In 1955, Winding Trails received non-profit status and bought the property from Avon Old Farms School. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving contributed to that purchase. Back then, The Board of Directors would per-sonally sponsor children to attend camp whose families had fallen on hard times. Over time, local businesses and a few

generous donors kept the practice of providing camperships to struggling families.

In 2006, Winding Trails consolidated its fundraising into the Trails Fund and formed a Development committee under the supervision of the Board to coordinate fundraising and ensure the money is used to further our mission. Winding Trails does a single formal solicitation in the form of a Trails Fund letter to our members in mid-March. It is intentionally low-key because you have enough on your plate without an endless stream of donation requests. Many of you believe that Winding Trails is providing space, opportunity and value to your life, and will give. If you are not presently donating, we hope you will look closer to see the good work we are doing for our children’s future and change your mind.

The Trails Fund is also supported through several special events each year. They include our Drive “fore” Camp Golf Tournament, the Fat Tire Mountain Bike Race, Slime the Counselor, Hartford Women’s Marathon, Nature's Open House, and the Acoustic Festival. These events attract hun-

DONORS MAKE A

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dreds of participants and the proceeds help our Trails Fund. We also do grant writing and reach out to Foundations and

Trusts to help support Winding Trails. These include; Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Ellen J. Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust, Hartford Wolfpack Community Foundation, Highland Park Families Foundation, Alexander P. Franklin Foundation, as well as the Exchange Club of Farmington and the Farmington Community Chest. We humbly thank all of you for your support.

The Trails Fund supports four causes - campership, environ-mental and educational initiatives, Dunning Lake improvements, and general support. We cannot thank everyone enough for their support of this organization and these causes.

This past fiscal year 16/17 our Trails Fund raised $112,486 from 342 donors. We raised an additional $14,518 from our special events and received a very generous $175,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. There was an additional $3,475 not spent this year and will be carried over for last year. The Development Committee makes recom-mendations on how these donations are spent and the Board of Directors then approves these expenditures. The following is the breakdown of how this past year’s monies were spent or plan to be spent in 2018.

CAMPERSHIP: n $32,545 was used to send 73 underprivileged kids to camp

in 2017n $4,341 will be carried over and used in 2018

ENVIRONMENTAL & EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES: n $3,500 will be spent on free wildlife and nature programsn $4,000 will be spent on education and conservation

initiatives

GENERAL SUPPORT:n $3,000 will be spent on the purchase of new Rescue

Board for Campn $5,500 will be spent on a new gas grill for member and

camp programsn $4,766 will be used for improvement to the Grille

concession arean $7,000 will be spent on renovations to our Outdoor

Adventure Coursen $25,000 will be put aside for future initiatives on the

10-year Dunning Lake Master Plan

DUNNING LAKE IMPROVEMENTS:n $ 39,327 was spent on building the new Boathouse

Pavilion in 2017

GRANTS:n $175,000 grant for the new Boathouse Pavilion from the

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Winding Trails would like to thank the hundreds of families, foundations, and businesses that support our organization and the work we do. A full list of our top donors can be seen on our website at https://www.windingtrails.org/about-us/trails-fund/

CAMP CORNERWe have already begun the plan-

ning for 2018 and talking about how we can continue to make Winding Trails Summer Day Camp the best it can be. As we prepare for another summer, we always look back at the previous summer by surveying our camp families and our camp staff to find areas we can improve upon. We feel feedback is very important and it helps us continue to improve as an organization. We take the feedback and meet as a leadership team to fully evaluate our summer. We have a wonderful leadership team that is part of our summer day camp and while, to some, it may only be a summer job they do go above and beyond as we meet about once a month to start the planning process all over again.

We are also very thankful for our counseling staff at Winding Trails as they are the ones that help guide campers on their summer journey through camp. They are an impor-tant piece to the puzzle of helping campers have an enjoyable summer experience by trying new things and making new friends. Friendships are a big part of the summer experience and our campers look forward to each summer coming back and seeing their summer friends. The same thing happens for our counselors each year when they come back to camp after a long school year and they see their summer camp family. It is one of my favorite days during the first day of our staff training to see counselors reconnecting with friends they may not have seen for 8 or 9 months. It is what makes camp special and it translates to our campers as well.

The gift of camp is something special and at Winding Trails we strive to give a unique gift to every camper each summer and memories that will last a lifetime.

Enrollment for the summer of 2018 is taking place now. Please remember that we filled in many groups very early last year, so do not miss out on your chance to be a part of this very popular program! We look forward to seeing your child at camp in 2018.

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NEWS AND VIEWS

WINTER SURVIVAL METHODS:

CACHES& HUDDLING

Imagine yourself as a small active winter mammal… let’s say a deer mouse or white-footed mouse. These are native rodents in Connecticut that can occupy similar wild habitats from grassland to forest; though the white-footed mouse prefers more bushy or wooded areas. In size, they

are about the same body length with a weight between 10 to 25 grams dependent on their age… about 4 to 10 pennies.

They are similar in most manners, such as abilities, food preferences and reproduction rates. As agile climb-ers, strong swimmers, and being able to f latten out their bodies to fit through tiny openings, they are found at every level within their habitats. As omnivore consumers, their food sources include a variety of seeds, fruits, arthropods, leaves, and fungi. Both exhibit prolific reproduction cycles which allows them to survive since they are a food source for a variety of animals such as birds of prey, snakes, larger mam-mals, and the occasional bullfrog.

Yet, they are different in their activity times which allows them to fit perfectly together in the habitats that they share. White-footed mice are the “early birds” of the night being active from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Deer mice pick up the next work shift from 1 a.m. and continue to 7 a.m.

So, now that we understand these mice as living things, let’s consider how they survive our New England winter. They are active organisms and do not hibernate the winter away. During severe weather, they can enter a state of torpor that is described as a short period of decreased physical activity with a reduction of body temperature and metabolic rate… not a true hibernation.

Because of a mouse’s size, they need to feed and stay warm by using different survival strategy than a large active mammal, such as a white-tailed deer, would take.

Deer eat heavily during the late summer and fall to add on 20 to 30% more weight in the form of fat. This fat provides a reserve during times that access to grasses, twigs, and bark are limited. Mice are not able to add weight to their body by eat-ing heavily so they cache or hide food away throughout their territory under logs, in crevices, hollow trees, and other spaces. It is said, in some research articles, that a cache of up to three and a half quarts of stored food has been found.

Deer with their large body size has a low surface-to-mass ratio. This surface-to-mass ratio is defined as the outside surface area of the skin to the inter-nal body mass of an animal. By having this low ratio, deer move around and conserve their energy. During severe weather, they

will lie on the ground in dense areas of hemlock or mountain laurel to reduce their exposure to wind which would wick away heat from their body or they will allow snow to cover their body which acts as a blanket.

Mice, due to their small size, have a high surface-to-mass ratio which causes them to lose a great deal of energy. To get around this energy loss, they employ an external physical strategy. They build nests containing cattail down, milkweed silk, moss, grasses, and feathers, which have great insulating factors, and invite relatives to huddle with them. During the process of huddling, the mice overlap their bodies which causes less of their individual body surface to be exposed and increases their overall body mass. Together, they create a lower surface-to-mass ratio.

Next time you spot a mouse outside, reflect on their survival skills and be thankful that we have our modern methods of keeping warm during the winter.

Sources: Life in the Cold: An Introduction to Winter Ecology by Peter J. Marchand Wild Mice Spilt the Night Shift by Catherine Tudish http://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/wild-mice-split-the-night-shift

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NEWS AND VIEWS

ICE FISHINGEach winter dozens of members enjoy the solitude of the

season by ice fishing on Dunning Lake. This activity is permit-ted at your own risk. Winding Trails does not check Dunning Lake for ice thickness and safe conditions. Ice fishing is allowed during normal park hours. No ice fishing is allowed on Walton Pond. All other fishing rules and catch limits apply.

SLEDDINGOur 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 lot and walk across the soccer field to get to the hill. Sledding will be permitted during our regular park hours. Parental supervision is required for children 12 and under. Sledding is at your own risk. Please be sure to sled in designated sledding areas only and use the fenced walking path to get back to the top of the hill. There is no sledding permitted on cross-country ski trails. Check the website for current conditions. Bring your own sled or rent one of our tubes at Garmany Hall when the ski center is open.

Non-Members fee for sledding is 6. for Adults and 4. for Children.

ICE SKATINGOnce the ice reaches a safe thickness, Walton Pond will be

open for skating daily until 9pm, weather permitting. There is a timer switch for the lights located inside the warming hut. Skating conditions will be posted on our website. There is no skating on Dunning Lake. Skating is free for Members. Skate rentals are available in Garmany Hall when the ski center is open.

Non-Members fee for skating is 6. for adults and 4. for children.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIINGWinding Trails operates the only full service cross country

ski center in the state. Weather permitting, Winding Trails machine grooms all 12.5 miles of trails for both traditional skiing and ski skating. As a member of Winding Trails, you always ski free. If you need to rent skis or take a lesson there is a fee. Winding Trails has a beautiful fleet of Fisher skis available for rent. We also have a retail shop if you are inter-ested in purchasing equipment. The ski center is open to the public and attracts cross country enthusiasts from throughout southern New England and New York. Current conditions are posted on our website.

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: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesdays, January 3rd through February 21st, weather permitting.

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm – 8:00pmWhere : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walton PondFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FreeNon Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00 per night

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I’M A NEW MEMBER … NOW WHAT? Join us for an evening of exploration about everything that

Winding Trails has to offer you. Learn how to get the most out of your membership and find out about all of the great opportunities that await you. You will learn about our history, 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 great opportunity for returning members to learn more about the facility. There is no fee for this event and light refreshments will be served. Registration is required at least 3 days prior to the start of the program.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, January 4th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm – 8:00pmWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garmany HallFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free

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.

Session IDate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, January 20th

(Snow date January 27th)

Session IIDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, February 11th

(Snow date February 18th)

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00am – 10:00amWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ski Center (Garmany Hall)Fee: . . . . . . Free (ski rentals are $17 for adults and $12 for kids)Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 15

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEWinding Trails, and the

Exchange Club of Farmington are teaming up to offer this annual Holiday Program. Bring the entire family out to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their winter wonderland cottage, and make sure they bring their wish lists. While waiting to see Santa, visit with some of Santa’s animals, decorate holiday cookies, and more. There will be plenty of holiday cheer. Registration is not required for this event. This program is open to Winding Trails’ members and Farmington residents only.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, December 3rd Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am – 3:00pmFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One non-perishable food item (per person)

to be donated to the local food bank — after all, ‘tis the Holiday season!

SANTA’S CALLING!Give your child a thrill this holi-

day 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 best friends, or even his/her school teacher. Forms may be downloaded off our website or picked up in our Main Office. Information forms will be available starting Monday, November 20th. The deadline for all information sheets to be turned in is December 15th. Santa himself will make all calls between Dec. 18th and Dec. 22nd between the hours of 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Ho! Ho! Ho! This is a free, members only program.

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FREE MEMBER PROGRAMS

FAMILY SKATE NIGHT AT WALTON POND Join us on Walton Pond for an evening of fun under the

lights. There will be music, a roaring fire, hot chocolate, hot-dogs, and more. This program will be held weather permitting. Registration is required at least 3 days prior to the start of the program.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 3rd (Snow date: Saturday, February 10th)

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm – 8:00pmWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walton PondFee: Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non Members: $15 per familyMinimum: 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 250

PLUNGE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS! Are you ready to take the Plunge?

Brave souls with warm hearts will run, jump and dive into Dunning Lakes’ chilly waters donning only a swimsuit, and their courage to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. Penguins solicit donations from family, friends and local business to “Take the Plunge.” Incentive prizes for different levels of money raised and awards will be given for creativity in several categories.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, January 28th(Snow date: Sunday, February 11th)

Registration Opens: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00amPlunge: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00amWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dunning LakePlunge Contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffery Veneziano,

Phone: (203) 230-1201, ext. 270 or email jefferyv@soct.org

WINTER LITTLE ADVENTURESJoin the fun! This 5-session program is designed for your

4 - 5 year olds. Each week your child will spend 45 minutes doing a variety of activities such as the outdoor bouldering wall, snow fort building, cross country skiing, ice skating or tubing as well as participating in team building activities and other winter themed programs. (Activity choice will depend on weather). Registration is required by 3 days prior to start of session.

Session IDates: . . . . . . . Tuesday /Thursday, January 23rd – February 6th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 10:45am

Session II Date: . . . . . . . . Tuesday /Thursday, January 23rd – February 6th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30pm– 1:15pm

Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5 years old (must be 4 by start of class)Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garmany HallFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 Minimum: 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 12

LITTLE GLIDERSYour 4 and 5 year olds can begin to learn the sport of cross

country skiing. This fun based 5-session class will be a group cross-country ski lesson specially designed for kids. Your child will learn the basics of cross-country skiing on level terrain and become familiar with the snow. Skis and boots will be provided. Helmets must be worn. Classes meet at Garmany Hall Ski Center. Weather permitting. Registration is required by 3 days prior to start of session.

Session I Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays/Wednesdays, January 8th – 24th

(no class Martin Luther King Day 1/15/18) Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 10:45am

Session II Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . Mondays/Wednesdays, January 8th – 24th

(no class Martin Luther King Day 1/15/18)Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30pm – 1:15pm Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garmany HallFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum 10

AFTER SCHOOL GLIDERSLearn the sport of cross country skiing. This fun based

5-session class will be a group cross-country ski lesson specially designed for kids. Your child will learn the basics of cross-country skiing on level terrain and become familiar with the snow. Skis, poles and boots will be provided. Classes meet at Garmany Hall Ski Center weather permitting. Registration is required by 3 days prior.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays/Fridays, January 23rd – February 6thTime: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30pm – 5:15pmAge: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 10 years oldWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ski CenterFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00Minimum: 4 Maximum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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FAMILY PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

LEARN TO SKATE CLINICYour child can begin to learn the wonderful sport of ice

skating. This fun based 4-session class will involve getting your children up and around on skates. The basics of forward and backward skating, turning, and stopping will be covered. Children must have their own skates or rent. (If you need to rent skates please call ahead to arrange for them.) Single blade skates only please, and don’t forget to have them sharpened! Helmets must be worn. Classes meet at Walton Pond warm-ing hut. Weather permitting. Registration is required by 3 days prior to start of session.

4-5 YEAR OLDSSession IDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday and Thursday, January 9th – 18thTime: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 10:45am

Session IIDate: . . . .Monday and Wednesday, January 22nd – January 31stTime: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 10:45amAges: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5 years old (Parents are welcome)Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walton PondFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 8

6-9 YEAR OLDSSession IDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday and Thursday, January 9th – 18th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00pm – 4:45pm

Session IIDate: . . . .Monday and Wednesday, January 22nd – January 31stTime: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00pm – 4:45pm

Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 9 years oldWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walton PondFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00Minimum: 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 8

ARTS & CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOLERSCome join us for a fun filled creative class that will stir your

preschooler’s imaginations. Every week your child will enjoy an hour of creative arts and crafts projects that they will be able to take home and show off to the entire family. Registration is required by 3 days prior to the start of the session.

Session I Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesdays, January 10th – February 7th

Session II Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesdays, February 21st – March 21st

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am – 11:45amAges: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 5 years oldWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lodge Activity RoomFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00Minimum: 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum 20

KID’S NIGHT OUTThis is the ultimate night out for any kid! Tons of games,

pizza, an ice cream sundae bar, a big screen movie, and endless amounts of fun await you here at the Trails. This program has evolved into a very popular kid’s event and space fills up quickly. So parents plan your night out and send the kids here for theirs. Head on over to the Trails for a night out that you will never forget. Sorry, parents not allowed! Please bring clothing that is appropriate for outdoor (weather dependent) and indoor play as well as provide a sleeping bag/blanket and pillow for the movie. Registration is required by 3 days prior.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, March 16thTime: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm – 10:00pmAge: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1st – 7th Grade (approximate ages 6–12)Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garmany HallFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00Members Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00Minimum: 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 50

11Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org

FAMILY PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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Janu

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6th,

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4th

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9th,

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days

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nesd

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Janu

ary

8th

– 24

th, 1

0:00

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nuar

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nuar

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FAMILY PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

WINDING TRAILS SUMMER SPECIALITY CAMP PROGRAMS 2018

This summer Winding Trails will once again run its popular sports camps and adventure programs. Look for more detailed information on these programs coming out in January but here is a sample of the scheduled dates we will be offering:

Winding Trails Sports Camps (Ages 6-10)Tennis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/25 – 6/29Golf: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/2 – 7/6Basketball: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/9 – 7/13Lacrosse: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/16 – 7/20Soccer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/23 – 7/27Tennis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/30 – 8/3Baseball: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/6 – 8/10Football: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/13 – 8/17

Winding Trails Explorers Camps (Ages 6-10) This is an afternoon program that can be added to our Half Day Sports Camps. Program may include activities such as Archery, Boating, Nature, Hiking, Outdoor Adventure, Swimming and more.

Tiny Feet and Little Feet Sports (Ages 3-4 & 5-6)Session One: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/25 – 6/29Session Two: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/9 – 7/13Session Three: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/13 – 8/17

Outdoor Adventure Camps (Ages 10-13)Kayaking/Canoeing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/9 – 7/13Rock Climbing/Caving: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/23 – 7/27Discover Adventures: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/13 – 8/17

Little and Youth Adventurers Ages (4-6 & 7-11)Session One: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/25 – 6/29Session Two: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/9 – 7/13Session Three: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/30 – 8/3Session Four: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/20 – 8/24

Leszek Wrona Soccer Academy (Ages 6-14)Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/20 – 8/24

Nature on Foot (Ages 9-11)Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/20 – 8/24

Check our website at www.windingtrails.org in February for registration information.

WINDING TRAILS SUMMER DAY CAMP 2018Our American Camp Association

Accredited Summer Day Camp returns for its 71st season next summer. If you are interested in registering for camp please contact Renee at (860) 674-4227 ext. 12 or renee@windingtrails.org. The regular two-week day camp will run from June 24th through August 17th. We have added a special Pre-Season one-week session from 6/18 - 6/22. We had a tremendous summer in 2017 and camp sessions filled very quickly. Don’t miss out, register today! The summer of 2018 is already looking spectacular!

Pre-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/18/18 – 6/22/18Session #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/25/18 – 7/6/18Session #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/9/18 – 7/20/18Session #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/23/18 – 8/3/18Session #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/6/18 – 8/17/1

WINDING TRAILS SUMMER

15Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org

FAMILY PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

FAMILY BREAKFAST AND EGG HUNT FEATURING PETER RABBIT

Join Peter Rabbit for a scrumptious breakfast of pancakes, bacon, sausage, cereal, juice and other assorted breakfast goodies. After you have enjoyed your wonderful breakfast, your entire family will be delighted as they scramble for all the holiday goodies scat-tered about in the egg hunt! We have plenty of treasures and treats for all. In addition to the candy and toys, every family will receive one golden egg with a special prize inside! Don’t forget your goodie bag/basket to hold all your findings. Space is limited. Members Only, Registration is required by three days prior.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, March 31st Session I: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00am- Breakfast, 8:45am Egg HuntSession II: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00am-Breakfast, 9:45am Egg Hunt Session III: . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am-Breakfast, 10:45am Egg Hunt Session IV: . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00am-Breakfast, 11:45am Egg HuntAges: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 and underWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garmany HallMember Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 30.00 per familyMinimum: 30 people per session . . . . .Maximum: 80 per session

NATURE'S SECRETS ON THE WEEKEND This winter, join Miss Judy for a fun weekend afternoon

of learning something new about the great outdoors. The program format is an indoor introduction about the day’s topic followed by a hands-on outdoor activity to try out what you learned. Dress in layers so you can be comfortable during the indoor introduction and warm enough for the outdoor activity.

The Saturday and Sunday programs will be based on the actual weather that weekend and what is happening nature wise on property. Come prepared to explore and have fun. If we have snow, we’ll be doing tracking or building snow forts. If we have safe ice, we’ll be ice fishing or checking on wood duck boxes. If we have neither, we’ll be exploring the forest to look at trees or early spring flowers. As always, we hope to do at least one program on maple sugaring. Looking forward to an exciting winter season! Registration is required 3 days before the date of the event.

Session I Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, January 27th

Session IIDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, January 28th

Session IIIDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 24th

Session IVDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, February 25th

Session VDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, March 24th

Session VIDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, March 25th

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30pm – 3:30pm Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lodge Upstairs Conference Room Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per Family Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5.00 per Family Minimum: 3 families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 8 Families

DINNER AND A MOVIEJoin us for this wintry mix on our summer movie series.

Bring the whole family out for a great dinner served up in front of our big screen movie. A dinner of ziti with red sauce, meatballs, cheesy garlic bread, and salad will be served up family style. Dessert and beverages are also included. Reserve your seats today as seating is limited to only 80 persons. Tables of six will be filled from front to rear of theatre in order of registration. Registration is required at least 3 days prior to the start of the program

Movie: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary PoppinsSynopsis: When Jane and Michael, the children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary Poppins. Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert, the siblings try to pass on some of their nanny’s sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents. 2 hours 19 minutes– Rated: GDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, January 12thTime: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pmWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garmany HallFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 per familyMember Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 per familyMinimum: 30 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 80 people

16 WINTER NEWSLETTER

FAMILY PROGRAMS

EXPLORE THE NIGHT WALKS Miss Judy invites you to bring your friends and family for

a fun night of learning about the great outdoors. The general format includes an inside introduction to the evening program, an outside walk, a warm fire with S’mores or something baked in the fire, a short walk outside to check the night sky, and of course family socializing with other night explorers. Dress in layers for the weather conditions that day – it can get very cold on these winter nights.

Because of unknown winter conditions, the outside walk format will vary based on snow and ice conditions during January and February. Hopefully we will include some snowshoeing and ice skating each evening. In March, we will explore the wetlands and forest for the sounds of spring peepers and wood frogs along with glimpses of early spring plants. Registration is required 3 days before the date of the event.

Session II Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, January 27th

Session II Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 24th

Session VDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, March 24th

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm – 9:00pmWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garmany HallAges: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AllFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 per FamilyMember Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 per FamilyMinimum:3 Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 8 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 introduces 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 very important to dress in layers for the weather conditions and to wear boots for the afternoon practice – no sneakers are allowed. Please register by Monday, January th.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, January 20thTime: . . .9:30am – 11:30am Indoor class (attendance is required)

11:30am – 12:00pm Lunch (bring your own)12:00pm – 3:00pm Outdoor practice (runs only if the ice is safe)

Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge Activity RoomAges: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 years old through adultsFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FreeMinimum: 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 36

C.A.R.E. ICE FISHING CLASS & PRACTICE

Great Quotes from our Member Survey:“Our family has had so many positive

experiences at Winding Trails. Spending time at Winding Trails is so important to our family! We are making great memories together!”

17Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org

FAMILY PROGRAMS

SPRING LUNCHEON - BIRDS OF WINDING TRAILS

Join us for an early spring luncheon and enjoy the company of your fellow members. We will begin the program with a presentation on birds by our very own Park Naturalist, Judy Witzke. Learn what birds have been seen on property along with some fun facts. A lunch will be follow the presentation. Registration is required 3 days before the date of the event.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, March 29th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30am Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garmany HallFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00Member’s Guest Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00Minimum: 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 50

WINTER EVENING INDOOR CYCLING/SPINNINGLooking for a great cardio workout? Spinning offers the

calorie burning, energy enhancing, stress decreasing overall workout that is easy on the joints. This is a 13-week program that will be sure to help you stay in or get into shape. Indoor cycling allows you the opportunity to work hard and have fun while you spin to your favorite tunes. You provide comfortable workout attire, sneakers or SPD compatible shoes, H2O, towel and desire. Check our website for early winter dates.

Please email Sharon McHale to pre-register for these classes, sym624@comcast.net

Instructor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon McHale

Session IDates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays, January 2nd – March 27th

Session IIDates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursdays, January 4th – March 29th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm-7:30pm

Session IIIDates: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturdays, January 6th – March 31st

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00am – 9:00amWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lodge BasementFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 per sessionMember Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.00 per session Minimum: 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 16

EVENING OUT AT WINDING TRAILS Join us the first and third Wednesday of each month for

an evening of conversation and dinner with fellow Mom’s! Children are also welcome, they will enjoy a snack and activi-ties with Winding Trails Staff in the Lodge Activity Room, while you enjoy a potluck dinner connecting with other moms. Whether you are a new mom, seasoned mom, or mom-to-be, or any other type of mom, you are welcome here. Dinner will be provided by Winding Trails for Session 1, all other sessions will be potluck! We will email you after registration to sign up for a dinner item.

Please register each member in your family that will be joining us. Program fee is per family, per session.

Session I

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, January 3rd

Session II Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, January17th

Session III Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, February 7th

Session IV Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, February 21st

Session V Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, March 7th

Session VI Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, March 21st

Session VII Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, April 4th

Session VIII Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, April 18th

Session IX Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, May 2nd

Session X Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, May 16th

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm- 8:00pm Where: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mom’s: Lodge Conference Room

Kids: Lodge Activity Room Ages: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AllFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 per Family, per sessionMember Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . .$10.00 per Family, per session Minimum: 3 Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 15 Families

Great Quotes from our Member Survey:“WT is one of the most special

places in the world with something for everyone. You make use of every

square inch of potential.”

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ADULT PROGRAMS

GENERAL SKI INFORMATIONWinding Trails operates the only full service cross country

ski center in the state of Connecticut. We offer ski rentals, lessons, a retail shop, and lodge complete with roaring fire and snack bar. Our rental f leet stocked with Fisher cross country skis. The number of days of skiing is dependent on Mother Nature, we are hopeful for a good winter. As soon as Mother Nature unfolds her 6" white blanket, our 20 km of trails will be groomed and tracked for your skiing pleasure. Please no walking on ski trails – No pets allowed on premises at any time.

HOURSDaily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00am – 5:00pm, weather permitting

RATESDaily Ski Trail Pass Full DayAdult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14Senior (62+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10Child (3 to 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8$2 discount off trail passes starting at 2pm

Daily Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, and Sledding FeesAdult (13 and over) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6Child (3 to 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4

WINTER SEASON PASSES Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125Family (up to 4 members) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300Each Additional Family Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50Senior Pass (62+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100

RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (12 & under)

Traditional Skis (skis, boots, poles) . . . . . $17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12Skate Skis (skis, boots, poles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19Pulk Sled (2 hour limit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12Snow Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10Snow Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6Ice Skates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5$2 discount off ski rentals starting at 2pm. All rentals must stay on premises and be returned by 4:30pm

LESSONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (12 & under)

Group Beginner Lessons (1 hour) . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15Semi-Private Lessons (1 hour) . . . . . . . . $25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20Private Lessons (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25Group lessons are offered weekdays at 10am & 1pm, weekends/holidays at 9:30am, 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm. The semi-private lessons are for 2 or more. Prices are per student. Private lessons are scheduled by appointment.

LEARN TO SKI PACKAGE (includes trail fee, ski rentals, and lesson)Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40Children (12 & under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30

CROSS COUNTRY RETAIL SHOPWinding Trails is the place to purchase a beautiful new set

of Fisher skis or special order anything ski-related you may need. 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.

19Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org

CROSS COUNTRY SKI PROGRAMS

DUNNING LAKE

WALTON POND

PHANTOMPOND

TROUTPOND

THE

LODGE

SKATING HUT

NATURE’SPORCH

BOATING

BOATHOUSE

BATHHOUSE

MAIN

OFFICE

CLIMBINGTOWER

PAR

KIN

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PAR

KIN

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PARKING

PARKING

PARKING

SPORTSCOMPLEX

ADVENTURECOURSE

GARMANY HALL /SKI LODGE

SKI SCHOOL

PARKING

BirdBlind

Phan

tom

Trai

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Mai

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Pond Trail

Pond Trail Pond Trail

Pond

Trai

l Big Rock

Brookside Trail

Mar

tin’s

Way

Main Street

Main Street

Scout Trail

Skat

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Loo

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Scout Trail

Chapel Hill

Skater’s LoopPower Line

Power Line

Skater’s Loop

Skater’s Loop

Little B r ook Shea

Schus

s

Skater’s Loop

Skat

er’s

Loo

p

Crow

e’s

Curve

Scout Trail

Skater’s Loop

Edge

Trai

l

Win

ding

Hill

s Hillt

op Tr

ail

Little Brook

Little Brook

Pine Nee

dle

Field Crossing

Little

Bro

ok

Pine

Nee

dle

Big Rock

Roosen’s Run

Roosen’s Run

Canal Trail

Pine Grove Pine Grove

Big Rock Big Rock

Ironw

ood

TurkeyTrot

PineHollow

WhitePine

White Oak

Nature Trail

Skater’s Loop

Skat

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Loo

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Canal

Tra

il

Great Scott

FallawayHill

DeerRun

Maloney’sMistake

Cana

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Pond Tra

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TRAILMARKINGS

EASIEST

MOREDIFFICULT

SKATING LOOP

MOSTDIFFICULT

SUGGESTED LOOPSLoops are designated by colored arrows on the trails.

RED LOOP………3 MILESSkater’s loop designated by red arrows. Ski skating only, no diagonal stride.

BLUE LOOP.............3 MILES Diagonal stride loop designated by blue arrows. Intermediate.

GREEN LOOP.…1.7 MILESDiagonal stride loop designated by green arrows. Beginner.

Everyone must be off trails by 5pm.

MAP LEGENDCampsites

Bridge

Snowshoe Area

Garmany Hall includes the Ski Center, Ski Rentals & Lessons, Ski Shop, Snack Bar and Restrooms.

The Sports Complex includes areas for softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, bocci and a playscape.

PLEASE NOTE:Ski Trails open at 9 am and close at 5pm.First Aid is located at Garmany Hall.Skiers must sign in and out on Trail Register.Please respect the rights and privacy of abutting landowners.Ski only on designated trails.Do not walk or snowshoe on groomed ski trails.Snowshoe in designated areas only.

NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES AT ANY TIME

WINDING TRAILSCROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER(860) 677-8458www.windingtrails.org

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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

EVENING SKI TOURS FOR ADULTSSkiing under the stars! Does this atmosphere sound good

to you? If you answered yes, then you’ll want to join us for this unique program. Weather permitting, fellow skiers will gather the 1st Friday of the month for a special guided ski tour of our trail system. The warmth of a roaring fire, light fare and conversation will follow this nocturnal trek. This program is not for beginner skiers. (Weather permitting) Registration is required by noon, Thursday prior to the event.

Session I Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, January 5th

Wine and Food provided by Surrey Liquor Shop and Pizzeria Artistica in Farmington

Session IIDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, February 2nd

Session IIIDate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, March 2nd

Wine and Food provided by Surrey Liquor Shop and Pizzeria Artistica in Farmington

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00pm - 10:00pmFee: . . . . . . . $25.00 (this includes trail guide and refreshments)Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00Rental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00Minimum: 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 40

LEARN, SKI, & LUNCHCome for a cross country ski program and stay for lunch. If

you have never cross country skied or need a refresher this is a great program for you. This program includes rental equip-ment, a lesson, and lunch. Space is limited and program is held weather permitting. Lunch will be provided from our snack bar. Registration is required by 3 days prior.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, January 11th (If no snow, Thursday, January 18th)

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00amWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garmany HallMember Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00Non-Member Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00Age: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adults Only Minimum: 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum: 15

WINE AND WAXINGHave you ever wished that you could wax you own skis? Did

you know that all skis needed to be waxed, even waxless skis? In this program our staff will walk you through the process of waxing your skis while enjoying some wine and a fire. We will talk about glide wax and kick wax as well as answer any questions that you may have about general upkeep of your skis. Registration is required by noon, Thursday prior to event.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, January 19thTime: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00pm - 9:00pmFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00Minimum: 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 30

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY SKI RACE & FITNESS TRAINING SERIES FOR ADULTS

Novice to expert, young or old, all ski enthusiasts are encour-aged to join us on Wednesday evenings, weather permitting, for an evening of skiing. You have the option of racing others, racing for personal time, or simply skiing for your own fitness. The ski center will be open for your convenience. Rentals will also be available. Registration is required by noon on Tuesday, Please pay at ski center.

Dates: . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesdays, beginning January 3rd ending February 21st (weather permitting)

Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm – 8:00pmWhere: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ski CenterFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00Member Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00Rentals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00

CITIZENS WINTER TRIATHLON: RUN-SNOWSHOE-SKI

Looking to try a new challenge? This event will test your winter skills. Join us for a 2K run, followed by a 2K snowshoe, and a 5K classic ski. There are plenty of ski rentals and limited number of snowshoe rentals. First come first serve.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, January 13th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration Open at 7:00am

Race Starts at 8:00amFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00 online in advance

$30.00 day offAges: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All agesMember Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00Classic Ski Rentals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00Snowshoe Rentals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00Minimum: 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 60

CITIZENS SKATE SKI RACE

After a short hiatus, this event is back on the calendar. Novice to expert, young or old, all ski enthusiasts are encouraged to join us. This will be a great cul-mination to our Wednesday evening race series. This is a 10K skating event. This event is weather dependent.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, February 24th Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration Open at 7:00am

Race Starts at 8:00amFee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 online in advance

$30.00 day offAges: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All agesMember Discount Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00Ski Skate Rentals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00Minimum: 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum: 60

21Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org

CROSS COUNTRY SKI PROGRAMS

PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION POLICIES PROGRAM REGISTRATION

n Members will be given a two-week priority for program registration. However, some programs may be opened to non-members at a higher fee to support the class.

n Participants will be notified only if class is filled or if the class has been cancelled. Unless you are notified, assume that you are enrolled in the class that you registered for. Waiting Lists are kept for all programs.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICYn Winding Trails reserves the right to cancel any program

due to low enrollment. Please register early! Two working days prior to the start date for each program, a decision will be made to cancel or run the program. If cancelled, you will be notified by Winding Trails and will receive a full refund.

n Winding Trails reserves the right to combine or divide classes, to change the time, date, and/or location and to make other revisions in these offerings, which may become necessary.

n Every effort will be made to make up classes. However, activities cancelled due to circumstances beyond the con-trol of Winding Trails will not be made up or refunded.

REFUND POLICYn Since programs are self-supporting and commitments

need to be made to instructors and staff, the following is Winding Trails refund policy:

n Full refunds will be given when requested up to one (1) week prior to the start of the program.

n Once the decision has been made to run a particular program, no refund will be given unless Winding Trails can find a substitute, or there is a medical emergency.

n Absolutely no refunds will be given for any attended portion of a program.

n All refunds will follow the Finance Department’s bill paying schedule. There will be no cash refunds. Allow two (2) to four (4) weeks to process a refund.

n A $25.00 fee will be assessed for all bounced checks!

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POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

www.windingtrails.orgSURFED OUR WAY LATELY?Visit our web site to learn more about our facilities and programs. We encourage our members and non-members

alike to browse our site and send us feedback. Online Registration is available for most programs.

FIND IT ONLINEMisplace your newsletter and need

information fast? Not to worry, it is on the web. In addition, you can find program registration, medical forms, summer camp bus schedules, ski and skate conditions and much more.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO RECYCLE!

© 2018 Winding Trails, Inc.

MISSION STATEMENTWinding Trails, Inc. is a non-profit, organization serving people from Farmington and surrounding communities, providing year round recreational and educational

activities for the enjoyment and growth of families and individuals of all ages. Winding Trails is dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of our natural woodlands and waterways that allow outdoor programming, character development, and other activities that strengthen the lives of those we serve.

Winding Trails, Inc.50 Winding Trails Drive Farmington, CT 06032(860) 677-8458 FAX (860) 676-9407www.windingtrails.org

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Fostering a Love for the Outdoors • Creating a Sense of Community • Developing Leadership and Lifeskills