The Annual Picnic is on October 4, 2026

 PICNIC – WE HAD AN OUTSTANDING TURNOUT LAST YEAR AND PLAN AN EVEN BIGGER ATTENDANCE THIS YEAR.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND REGISTER.
NOTE: THE PICNIC WILL BE AT THE AREA 2 (BOAT RENTALS) PAVILION

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE – THERE IS NO RAIN DATE!  THE PICNIC AND RAFFLE WILL BE HELD IN A LARGE  PAVILION WITH A ROOF – Hikes are expected to still occur if it rains, however, the paddle and bike ride may not.  This is the club’s biggest event of the year with great food and raffle with some great prizes! Please try to come later (by 12:00 noon) to attend the picnic and raffle if you signed up, even if you cannot attend the activity of your choice due to rain.

Once you enter Area 2, bear left, we are the pavilion to the right.

Picnic Schedule:

9:00 am       Long Hike led by  Frank Sutman  (see Hiking Calendar for further details)

10:00 am     Short Hike led by Karyn Derman (see Hiking Calendar for further details).

10:30 am Relaxed slower short hike led by Eric Sallee (see Hiking Calendar for further details)

12:00 pm    A few words from our WTC President – Frank Leone

12:30 pm    Time to eat!  Please wait until all groups have returned and the president has spoken to start eating.

1:45   pm    Club Raffle with prizes and more, led by Martin Reynolds

The club will supply hamburgers, hot dogs, fixins, soda/water. Please bring a dish to share (salads, snacks, main dishes, desserts).

Please register so that we’ll know how many burgers etc. to buy.  Fill out the event booking form at the bottom of this calendar event with the number attending and click on “send your booking”.  Please register by September 30

Lums Pond charges a $5in-state, and $10 out-of-state daily admission fee if you don’t have a DE State Park Pass.

We will have a raffle and have some great donations from local businesses as well as club members.  We can add any items members may no longer have need of that are in good condition. We are looking for some good fun prizes! If you have something for the raffle please answer the question “yes” when you register for the picnic.  Martin Reynolds will contact you regarding your item.

Sustainability Initiative:  We will have a special raffle prize for those who choose to bring their own washable plate and eating utensils.  You will get a special raffle ticket!  There will be plastic and paper picnic supplies in case you forget.

We are looking for a leader for a paddling event at the picnic.  Please contact Martin Reynolds (martinreynolds1958@icloud.com) if you are interested.

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