Women’s Triathlon
Proceeds benefit the Trails Fund

The sprint distance tri, conducted in a friendly non-intimidating environment, caters to women of all abilities and ages. Participants will swim a 1/2 mile loop in Dunning Lake, cycle 12 miles through the quiet roads of Farmington and Avon and then enjoy a flat 5K run through the wide dirt trails in Winding Trails.

If you have never participated in a triathlon, this Women’s Triathlon is for you. Come along and experience a supportive and friendly environment for beginners, and competition for the experienced triathletes. For more information and race details please visit www.hartfordmarathon.com/Races/Events/WomensFitness.cfm

Date: Sunday, September 16, 2007
Where: Winding Trails

7th Annual Smashing Pumpkins Mountain Bike Race

This event is #15 of the 2007 Root 66 Northeast XC Mountain Bike Series. The Winding Trails Smashing Pumpkins race course is approximately 5 miles of wide, cross-country ski trails combining long stretches of flat terrain with hills and curves. Several sections of single track on the course total approximately 1/2 mile. Please note: This is a very fast race course! Register at BikeReg.com or download the registration form.

Date: Sunday, September 23, 2007
Time:
8:00am Registration for Beginner, First-timers, and Kids
9:00am Beginner Race
9:30am Registration for Sport, Expert, and Semi-Pro/Pro
10:15am First Timers Race
11:15am Kids Race
12:15pm Sport Race
12:15pm Singlespeed Open Race
2:15pm Pro/Semi-Pro/Expert Race
2:15pm Expert and Expert Singlespeed Race
Note: Registration closes 30 minutes before each event.
Where: Winding Trails
Fees:
Kids under 12 race free!! This is for 1 lap race only!

First Time Racers (Includes NORBA One Day License) $10.00 prior to Monday 9/17/07, $15.00 thereafter.

NORBA Beginner, Sport, Expert or Semi-Pro/Pro $20.00 prior to Monday 9/17/07, $25.00 thereafter.

Non NORBA Beginner and Sport Only $25.00 prior to Monday 9/17/07, $30.00 thereafter.

Nature's Open House

Come and see 50+ custom built fairy & gnome dwellings set along a 1/2 mile stroll through wooded trails during fall foliage season. Also meet and greet award winning author, Tracy Kane, along with book readings and book signings. There will be a dedication and opening of a permanent wooded village at Winding Trails for families and friends inspired to build their own houses after the tour. Learn more on our Nature's Open House page.

Date: Saturday, September 29th
Sunday, September 30th
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Nature Hut
Ages: All ages
Fees:
Advance Event Day
Adults: $10 $13
Children: $5 $7

Senior Breakfast and Nature Hut Tour

We would like to invite all of our senior friends to a light breakfast with a tour of our nature hut with Miss Judy. Miss Judy will be on hand to show the renovations to our nature hut and introduce some of our animal residents. We are looking for your ideas and input. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required two days before the event.

Date: Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00am
Where: Garmany Hall
Fee: $4.00
Members Discount Fee: $2.00
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 50

Calling all Fishermen!!!

Are you one of our avid fishermen who have an interest in the fishing program? We would like to invite you to an open forum on fishing at Winding Trails. Topics of discussion are open to you! Topics already suggested include timing of stockings and what is stocked, limits on fish taken, patrolling of who fishes and what is taken, weeds, and a catch and release program. This is your program and this is your opportunity to have a say in the fishing at Winding Trails. Please forward question or topics for discussion ahead of the meeting. Refreshments will be served.

Date: Thursday, October 11th
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Lodge Board Room (Upstairs)
Member Fee: No Charge

Halloween Party

Calling all goblins, ghosts, and witches. Come join Winding Trails for a Costume Halloween Party in Garmany Hall. We will provide games, pumpkin decorating, and more … Deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 24th.

Ages: 2 – 8 years old
Date: Friday, October 26th
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Garmany Hall
Fee: Please bring one goodie to share (cookies, cupcakes,
donuts, etc.) Winding Trails will provide the Apple Cider.
Minimum - 30 Maximum – 125 including parents

World Cup Cyclo-Cross Race

This year’s cyclo-cross event will be bigger than ever. The race has been sanctioned as a International/World Cup event and will feature the top racers in the world. Cyclo-cross is a combination of mountain and road cycling, with a little running thrown in to make it interesting. For more information and a race flyer contact Jan Tanner at Benidorm Bike: (860)-693-9083.

Date: Saturday, November 3, 2007
Where: Winding Trails
Fee: To be Announced

Tom Turkey Hunt

Try your luck and skill in this annual Thanksgiving event. You and your family will follow clues around our very own trail system in hopes of being the quickest to find our fleeing fowl. There will be two family age categories. (Family must participate in the division of their oldest child.) Registration is required by Thursday, November 15th.

Age Divisions: 6 and under / 7 and older
Date: Saturday, November 17th
Time: both hunts start at 2:00pm sharp!
Where: Garmany Hall
Fee: $5.00 per family per division

Holiday Open House

Winding Trails, the Farmington Parks & Recreation Department, and the Exchange Club of Farmington are teaming up to offer this annual Holiday Program. Bring the whole 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, enjoy a ride on the Old Fashioned Horse-drawn Hayride, visit with some of Santa’s animals, decorate holiday cookies, and more. There will be plenty of holiday cheer.

Date: Sunday, December 2nd
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: One non-perishable food item (per person)
to be donated to the local food bank (after all ‘tis the Holiday season.) This activity is open to Winding Trails Members and Farmington Residents only.

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 best friends, or even his/her school teacher. Contact the main office to have an information form mailed/faxed to your home or download it off our website. Information forms will be available starting November 26th. The deadline for all information sheets is December 10th. Calls will be made between Dec. 10th - Dec. 14th between the hours of 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa can only make 75 calls, so get your information sheets in quickly.