On behalf of the Organizing Committee - Guelph & the Tri-Cities (Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge), I would like to invite you all to our Annual African family BBQ at the Guelph Lake. Everyone is welcome, even our non-African friends of whom we have many, it would be nice to show them how we celebrate being together as a big family. Here is a link to some of the pictures from the last few BBQ events we held here in Guelph
http://benondoro.blogspot.com/2010/08/guelph-bbq-pics.html
Below is a simple list of some things you may want to bring for you and the family. You are welcome to add anything the list.
The BBQ will be on Saturday July 30th, 2011 starting at 1:00PM and will go on until around 9:30PM in the evening.
We have reserved the Island Pavilion, which is close to the water, so mention that when you get to the gates of the park (there is a nominal fee of $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for children for park maintenance that you pay at the gate) - Please make sure you tell them at the gate that you are attending the African Family BBQ booked by Ben Ondoro otherwise they will charge you an extra $1.50. We will also have a huge BBQ grill for everyone's use, plus some firewood for the roast of corn, potatoes or plantains.
http://benondoro.blogspot.com/2010/08/guelph-bbq-pics.html
Below is a simple list of some things you may want to bring for you and the family. You are welcome to add anything the list.
1) Food for the BBQ, and drinks for you and the family (please bring coolers to keep the drinks cold).
2) Lawn chairs for those of you who may want to sit privately, or close to the beach to watch the kids swimming.
3) Corn, Sweet potatoes, plantains for the fire, and anything else you want to roast and haven't since you left home (Africa).
4) Swimming costumes for those who want to swim. (Please be advised, there are no lifeguards, so you will have to keep an eye on your children as they play in or next to the water). The lake water is clean, cool and refreshing.
5) Games, soccer balls, fun stuff you want to share. Remember, this is a family outing with old and new friends.
6) Guelph Lake Conservation Area has camping sites for those who may want to camp out there for the long weekend. If you are interested in reserving a spot, call as soon as possible, because most camp sites may be booked soon. Their phone # is (519) 824-5061.
7) Music that you may want to hear. We will also have some "Open Mic." breaks whereby we encourage people to tell African jokes. Remember, this is a family event, so please "PG" jokes only. The microphone will only be used for Jokes and announcements, nothing else, period.
8) Festive spirits. It is all about family so please come out ready to have a great time.
2) Lawn chairs for those of you who may want to sit privately, or close to the beach to watch the kids swimming.
3) Corn, Sweet potatoes, plantains for the fire, and anything else you want to roast and haven't since you left home (Africa).
4) Swimming costumes for those who want to swim. (Please be advised, there are no lifeguards, so you will have to keep an eye on your children as they play in or next to the water). The lake water is clean, cool and refreshing.
5) Games, soccer balls, fun stuff you want to share. Remember, this is a family outing with old and new friends.
6) Guelph Lake Conservation Area has camping sites for those who may want to camp out there for the long weekend. If you are interested in reserving a spot, call as soon as possible, because most camp sites may be booked soon. Their phone # is (519) 824-5061.
7) Music that you may want to hear. We will also have some "Open Mic." breaks whereby we encourage people to tell African jokes. Remember, this is a family event, so please "PG" jokes only. The microphone will only be used for Jokes and announcements, nothing else, period.
8) Festive spirits. It is all about family so please come out ready to have a great time.
The BBQ will be on Saturday July 30th, 2011 starting at 1:00PM and will go on until around 9:30PM in the evening.
We have reserved the Island Pavilion, which is close to the water, so mention that when you get to the gates of the park (there is a nominal fee of $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for children for park maintenance that you pay at the gate) - Please make sure you tell them at the gate that you are attending the African Family BBQ booked by Ben Ondoro otherwise they will charge you an extra $1.50. We will also have a huge BBQ grill for everyone's use, plus some firewood for the roast of corn, potatoes or plantains.
Directions to Guelph Lake Conservation Area:
From Toronto - Highway 401:
- Take exit 299, Brock Road (From the 401 exit to Guelph Lake is about 20minutes)
- Stay on this road. The name of the road changes several times.
- Pass Speedvale Avenue
- Pass Woodlawn Road (there is a Walmart to your left & Canadian Tire to your right)
- Keep going north side of Guelph (approximately 2 to 3 minutes), turn right onto Conservation Road
- Follow Conservation Road to the entrance
From Kitchener:
- Take Highway 7 into Guelph
- Turn north/left onto Highway 6 (Woolwich Street)
- Keep going north side of Guelph (approximately 2 to 3 minutes), turn right onto
- Follow Conservation Road to the entrance
From Cambridge:
- Take Highway 24 to Guelph
- Take the Hanlon Expressway/Highway 6 North
- Follow to the end and turn right onto Highway 6/Woodlawn Road
- Turn left onto Highway 6/Woolwich Street
- Keep going north side of Guelph (approximately 2 to 3 minutes), turn right onto
- Follow Conservation Road to the entrance
You can also visit map quest (http://www.mapquest.ca) to get directions to Guelph and the park.
Ben Ondoro
On Behalf of the Organizing Committee
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