AWOL Boating & Beach Fun

Come out for another trip down the St. Clair River on the Duc D’Orleans! Hosted this year by Rae and Bonnie: We would like to invite you all to Sarnia for a luncheon boat cruise. Later that day, we will be going to Canatara Beach (one of Ontario's top beaches) for an afternoon of fun along the shores of Lake Huron and a BBQ potluck. Come for the whole day and enjoy the cruise and the BBQ! Or, if you can't make it to both, only come for half the day!

Boat Cruise Instructions (11:30 am until 2 pm).

1. Contact the Duc D'Orleans boat cruise company and book your tickets (Toll-Free: 1-888-493-9941). Mention you want to sit at the AWOL table for the luncheon. The company only accepts checks and cash the day of the cruise. Tickets are $25 per person for a 2-hour cruise and luncheon. Seats fill up so reserve ASAP. 2. Contact me (Rae) to tell me once you have booked your seats on the boat, so I know how many to expect. Would you be willing to drive another member? Do you need a ride? 3. Show up at 11:30 am with cash or check in hand at the Duc D'Orleans boarding area in Sarnia (297 Front Street North) on Saturday, August 25. The lunch cruise runs from 12 pm to 2 pm. THE DUC D'ORLEANS IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. PARKING AT THE DOCK IS FREE.  

Beach and BBQ Potluck Instructions (2 pm until 8 pm). City of Sarnia - About Canatara Park 1. Contact me (Rae) by email prior to Saturday, August 25 to indicate you are coming. Would you be willing to drive another member? Do you need a ride? 2. Bonnie and I will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments, and buns. We will have a list of other items that other members can bring to the bbq. Bonnie and I will have coolers to store items that need chilling. Label all your food containers. 3. Bring your own drinks to the BBQ. Remember, this event is being held in a public park. 4. Bring your potluck contribution, drinks, a beach chair, a towel, beach toys, bug spray, suntan lotion, and any other item you may want at the beach.  5. In addition to a gorgeous beach, Canatera Park has many activities available (bike paths, walks, a small lake, a small petting zoo). Plan your day with a bit of research. 6. Bonnie and I will grill hamburgers and hot dogs at about 5:30 pm near to the beach. Dinner will be served at or near the beach. THERE ARE NO FEES FOR ENTRANCE TO THE PARK NOR FOR PARKING.

In Case of Rain The Duc has covered seating so light rain should not deter the trip. The BBQ will be canceled in the event of poor weather. Please email me, Rae (raevandenberg@gmail.com) to tell me if you are coming and that you have booked your boat cruise tickets.