Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club To Meet

By ALBERTA GREGUS

Published: Nov 03, 2006 12:00 AM

BROOKFIELD â The Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club will hold a meeting on Monday, November 13, at 7 pm, at Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Road.

Bill Wynn, highlighting the many paddling trips offered to members since the club was formed, will host a slide show.

Everyone is welcome. For information, call 263-3281 or visit hvpaddleClub.org.

Future meeting dates are: December 11, holiday party (bring a dish to share), January 8, and February 12.

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