{"id":2200,"date":"2017-02-16T20:00:07","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T01:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=2200"},"modified":"2021-12-27T11:24:54","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T16:24:54","slug":"2017-winter-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=2200","title":{"rendered":"2018 &#8211; Winter activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">[Last update : February 25<sup>th<\/sup>, 2018]<\/h5>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?dl_id=93\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1374 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Download.png\" alt=\"Download\" width=\"71\" height=\"81\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; vertical-align: top;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">2018 WINTER ACTIVITIES<\/span><br \/>\nDiscover our Historical and Natural Heritage<br \/>\nSnowshoe or Cross Country Ski<br \/>\n(walk if no snow)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/edit?mid=zaHMXMLtc0ZY.kV2HNpyYVduU&amp;usp=sharing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1678\" src=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Map1.png\" alt=\"Map\" width=\"74\" height=\"78\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Sunday March 25<sup>th<\/sup>, 10 am<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/aga.png\" alt=\"aga\"><br \/>\nAll members are invited to the 28<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;Annual General Assembly of Potton Heritage Association convened for Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall in Mansonville. [ <a href=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=2729\">View Agenda<\/a> ]&nbsp;You are cordially invited to join in a potluck meal at the conclusion of the Meeting, around 12:30 pm. Bring a dish to share and your preferred beverage.&nbsp; Ham, salmon, cheese, tea and coffee will be provided. Please confirm your presence before <strong><u>March 15, 2018<\/u><\/strong>. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=2595\">On line reservations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Thursday, December 21<sup>st<\/sup>, 2017, 6:45 am<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/panorama.png\" alt=\"panorama\"><br \/>\nWinter solstice at the summit of Owl\u2019s Head.<br \/>\nLeader: Pierre Bastien. Meet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.073717,-72.298019\">chairlift at 6:45 am sharp<\/a>.<br \/>\nCost of chairlift: $15 (Free for owners of a day or season ski pass).<br \/>\nSchedule 6:30 am if you need to buy a ticket. Buffet breakfast at 8 am: cost of $15 tax included.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=2595\">On line reservations before December 19<sup>th<\/sup><\/a>. This activity is weather dependent.<br \/>\nWatch the web site on the 19<sup>th<\/sup> for confirmation or cancellation.<\/p>\n<p><del><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Saturday, January 6<sup>th<\/sup>, 12 noon <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\">[Please note the schedule in the afternoon]<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/del><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/raq.png\" alt=\"raquettes\">&nbsp;<strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">&nbsp; Cancelled<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<del>Easy to intermediate snowshoe excursion in the woods in Saint-\u00c9tienne de Bolton.<\/del><br \/>\n<del> Meet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.268187,-72.378129\">Municipal Parking<\/a> (rue du Parc).<\/del><br \/>\n<del> <em>Lunch around 2 pm at Bistro Coop du Grand Bois, 12 rue Principale.<br \/>\nCost $13 tax not included. Wine and beer available. <\/em><\/del><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Saturday, January 13<sup>th<\/sup>, 12 noon <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\">[Please note the schedule in the afternoon]<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/raq.png\"><br \/>\nEasy to intermediate snowshoeing in the woods.<br \/>\nMeet at Le Petit Randonneur inn and restaurant at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.144220,-72.371583\">751, route de Mansonville<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Lunch around 2 pm<\/em>. Cost of lunch: $13 tax not included.<br \/>\nWine and beer available. <a href=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=2595\">On line reservations <\/a>&nbsp;<em>(max. 40 people).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Saturday, January 20<sup>th<\/sup>, 1:30 pm<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\"> [Please note the schedule in the afternoon]<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/raq.png\"><br \/>\nEasy snowshoeing on Sugar Loaf and Elephantis Mountains.<br \/>\nMeet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.125952,-72.330576\">50, chemin Hilmar-Krausser<\/a>. Scottish flavour in honour of poet Robbie Burns.<br \/>\nHosts: Diane and Michael, 450-292-4432 <em>(max. 35 people).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Saturday, January 27<sup>th<\/sup>, 10 am<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/raq.png\" alt=\"raquettes\"><br \/>\nSnowshoeing on Mount Bear, chalenging and easy level.<br \/>\nMeet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.038328,-72.297856\">15, chemin Maurice-C\u00f4t\u00e9<\/a><br \/>\nCar pool for excursion to 41, chemin du Mont Bear at Danielle and Peter\u2019s place.<br \/>\n<em>Lunch will take place at 15 chemin Maurice-C\u00f4t\u00e9<\/em>.<br \/>\nReservations: Fiona and David, 450-292-0797 <em>(max. 30 people)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><del><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Saturday, February 3<sup>rd<\/sup>, 10 am<\/strong><\/span><\/del><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/raq.png\" alt=\"raquettes\"><strong>Cancelled<\/strong><br \/>\n<del>Snowshoeing on the slope of Mount Elephantis; choice of distance and level.<\/del><br \/>\n<del> Meet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.103949,%20-72.303876\">387, chemin du Lac<\/a>. Hosts: H\u00e9l\u00e8ne and Gilles at 2, chemin Harry George.<\/del><br \/>\n<del> Reservations: 450-292-4479 <em>(max. 28 people).<\/em><\/del><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Saturday, February 10<sup>th<\/sup>, 10 am<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/raq.png\" alt=\"raquettes\"><br \/>\nEasy snowshoe excursion on wooded land. Meet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.0422549,-72.3670337\">418, chemin Leadville<\/a>.<br \/>\nHosts: B\u00e9atrice and Karsten. Reservations: 450-292-6872 <em>(max. 30 people).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Saturday, February 17<sup>th<\/sup>, 10 am<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/raq.png\" alt=\"raquettes\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/marche_1.png\" alt=\"marche\"><br \/>\nWalk on the road or easy snowshoeing on the golf course.<br \/>\nMeet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.0693746,-72.3095931\">181, chemin Owl&#8217;s Head<\/a>.<br \/>\nHosts: \u00c9dith and Christian. Reservations: 450-292-0547 <em>(max. 30 people).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Saturday, February 24<sup>th<\/sup>, 12 noon <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\">[Please note the schedule in the afternoon] <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/raq.png\" alt=\"raquettes\"><br \/>\nEasy snowshoeing on the trails near the Missisquoi river.<br \/>\nOpportunity to visit the safe sanctuary for farm animals in the Eastern Townships. Founder, Catherine Gagnieux will give a tour of the animal shelters. Meet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=45.090661,%20-72.395723\">508, route de Mansonville<br \/>\n<\/a>Lunch around 2 pm at Bistro Chouette, 304, rue Principale, Mansonville<br \/>\nCost: $13.00 tax not included; wine and beer available.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?page_id=2595\">On line reservations <\/a>&nbsp;<em>(max.25 people).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excursions are free of charge to Association members, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">$5 required from non-members<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Excursions are cancelled if weather is inclement.<\/li>\n<li>Meal charge after excursion in private homes: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">$10 each, member and guest<\/span>, to defray cost of hosting the group.<\/li>\n<li>Please be kind enough to make reservations for lunch in a private home, since space is limited. Also, in the case of cancellations, please let your host know at least 2 days in advance, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">failing which you will be required to pay your host<\/span>. If you\u2019re not able to attend, perhaps others could take your place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional information:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/info.png\" alt=\"information\"><br \/>\nCarol Bishop: 514-481-6279<br \/>\nJanine Sourdif: 450-292-3780<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:info@pottonheritage.org\">info@pottonheritage.org<\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/?dl_id=93\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/Download.png\" alt=\"Download\" width=\"71\" height=\"81\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">[print_link]<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/edit?mid=zaHMXMLtc0ZY.kV2HNpyYVduU&amp;usp=sharing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patrimoinepotton.org\/images\/Map.png\" alt=\"Map\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Icons source<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1681\" src=\"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/wpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/miclogo-88x31.gif\" alt=\"miclogo-88x31\" width=\"88\" height=\"31\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Last update : February 25th, 2018] 2018 WINTER ACTIVITIES Discover our Historical and Natural Heritage Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski (walk if no snow) Sunday March 25th, 10 am All members are invited to the 28th&nbsp;Annual General Assembly of Potton Heritage Association convened for Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1688,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2200","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pottonheritage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}