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Get the inside track on news, events and things to do in the Hills of Headwaters. This communiqué is distributed monthly by the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association as a service to visitors and local residents alike. Enjoy!

 

Spring in the Hills of Headwaters


MAY 2007 ISSUE

Golf Trail

The Headwaters Golf Trail is back in 2007 with another great offer for golfers.

Only 40-minutes northwest of Toronto, six of Ontario’s finest courses: Caledon Country Club, Glen Eagle, Hockley Valley, Osprey Valley, Shelburne & Woodington Lake; have joined together to create this wonderful golf experience.

Play each course on the Trail by the end of September and be eligible to win great prizes, including a 2008 Headwaters Golf Trail Season Pass, overnight golf getaway packages and more! Be one of the first 144 golfers to complete the Trail and you’ll be invited to join us for our FREE Headwaters Golf Day on Sunday, October 14th at Woodington Lake Golf Club.

STAY & PLAY the Headwaters Golf Trail with one of our great overnight packages at the Best Western Orangeville Inn & Suites, Hockley Valley Resort, or the Millcroft Inn & Spa – packages starting as low as $149/pp/pn.

Pick up your FREE Headwaters Golf Trail passport at any participating Trail course, or at one of our accommodation partners and get ready to hit the links!

Play the Headwaters Golf Trail in 2007 and experience great golf, just steps outside Toronto’s back door.

Learn more at golftrail.ca >

Grilling and BBQ Tips

Grilling Tips, Recipes & Advice
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE TABLE, the region’s premier kitchen and tableware store!

Like moths to a flame, Canadians seem to be drawn to their barbecues at the first hint of warmer weather.

As we head out to our patios anxiously preparing to put our first steak on the grill, we’re happy to offer you some advice on choosing the right type of steak for your summer barbecuing needs.

Our newsletter, Secrets From Our Kitchen, also features some fun Kitchen Toys that will add to your barbecuing pleasure and handy tips for grilling all season long.

Subscribe to Secrets from Our Kitchen for more cooking tips, entertaining ideas, knife know how and great recipes (including a grilling favourite – Barbecue Rib Steak), delivered monthly to your inbox.

Stop by 125 Broadway, in the heart of historic Downtown Orangeville,
Call 519-942-5908

Or visit kitchentotable.com >

Adidas, Paula Creamer Sunglasses by sundog

CALEDON COUNTRY CLUB – more than just great golf!

TaylorMade’s Putter & Wedge Day - Wednesday, May 23rd - 2-6 pm
Come out to the Club and try out the newest putters and wedges on our practice area, or try a TaylorMade putter face on your own putter to see what a difference it can make to your game!

It’s All About Mom
Shopping for Mom is easy at Caledon CC. Drop by the Pro Shop for the latest fashion items from Adidas Golf women’s wear or the hottest new item on the golf circuit — Paula Creamer sunglasses by Sundog. Not sure what to get for Mom — pick up a Caledon Country Club gift certificate and let Mom choose for herself!

Caledon’s Tuesday Night Ladies League
No registration or commitment required — play as you go and play when you can! Evening includes a 1/2 hour lesson, shared cart and 9 holes of golf — all for only $45.

Call (905) 838-0200 or visit golfcaledon.com >

Erin Summer Celebration

ERIN SUMMER CELEBRATION

Spectacular Main Street Celebration in the Village of Erin!

Join the merchants in the village for our 4th Annual Erin Summer Celebration featuring a street-wide sidewalk sale, local farmers’ and artisans’ market, and live music all day long on Saturday, May 26. The market begins and 8 a.m. and all the shops are open by 10 a.m. (some earlier!).

The Village of Erin is located on Highway 124 between Caledon Village and Guelph in the Hills of Headwaters. It is an authentic village community that boasts the beauty of heritage buildings mixed with eclectic shops and merchants.

So… come to the Village of Erin and experience the charm! Join the local merchants, farmers, artisans and performers celebrating the beginning of summer on Saturday, May 26/07!

For more information, call What’s Cookin’ at 519-833-0909.

Or visit villageoferin.ca >

Berkeley Estates in Ospringe

Berkeley Estates
Awakens your senses and redefines your life.

Berkeley Estates is an intimate community of only 48 magnificent homes, on 1 acre lots, set in a rare enclave of natural beauty. The heart of the community is a natural spring-fed lake that will be owned by all the residents. Here, you’ll find the best life has to offer.

This idyllic setting is nestled among the rolling hills in the Town of Ospringe. Close by, the village of Erin, offers an irresistible collection of unique shops, great places to dine or enjoy afternoon tea. An abundance of golf courses and miles of hiking trails are there for your enjoyment.

At Berkeley Estates you can create a home that reflects your individuality from a vast array of dramatic estate plans or you can custom design your own at no extra cost. Come and sit with The Builder to custom design your dream home - without compromise.

The Sales Office is opened Tuesday to Thursday 1pm to 7 pm and weekends and holidays from 11am to 4:30 pm.
1-519-833-9309 or 1-519-763-6782
By email at info@berkeleyestates.ca

Or visit berkeleyestates.ca >

Headwaters Golf/Hockey School

Introducing the Headwaters Golf/Hockey School
For Youth Aged 7 to 14

Headwaters Golf/Hockey School is a summer sports day camp that provides a Monday - Friday co-ed day camp for participants aged 7 to 14. Training and instruction in two of the world's greatest games - hockey and golf.

Hockey training is provided at the Town of Orangeville's $20 million dollar Alder St. Recreational Centre. Golf instruction is provided at the Shelburne Golf and Country Club under the tutelage of Sam Young, CPGA Jr. Golf Teacher of the Year, and his staff at the Shelburne Golf and Country Club, Shelburne ON.

The camp runs Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. starting Aug. 13th until Aug. 31st.

For further info contact Sandy Brown at 519-217-2126
By email at gofivehole@gmail.com.

Or visit headwatersgolfhockey.com >

Teen Ranch

Teen Ranch Celebrates 40 Years

Teen Ranch believes in kids and providing them with an environment of excellence to develop. Since it was first established as a Christian sports camp, Teen Ranch has grown beyond its summer programs to become a centre of excellence year-round that also serves as a retreat centre for schools and groups.

This year, Teen Ranch celebrates its 40th anniversary! What better way to celebrate than to have a reunion with everyone who has been part of this amazing success story. On Saturday, June 2nd, Teen Ranch will host an alumni reunion beginning at 1pm. Come for the day and bring the family along. There will be activities happening throughout the day, including a barbeque dinner and campfire. For more information or to register, call 519-941-4501 or email bevatteenranch@hotmail.com. Spread the word to anyone who has been part of Teen Ranch over the years!

Visit teenranch.on.ca >

Doors Open Shelburne

Doors Open Shelburne to be held June 16th

On June 16, 2007 10 am to 4 pm, Shelburne will be hosting our first annual doors open event. Doors Open Ontario is a province wide celebration of community heritage designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage. Residents and visitors will be provided with the opportunity to explore the Town of Shelburne’s diverse history and architectural heritage - all free of charge!

Free entertainment will be provided throughout the day in Grace Tipling Hall along with guided walking tours and historical reenactments at the Shelburne Cemetery. In conjunction with the Doors Open event Heritage Shelburne will be hosting a Heritage Street Festival & Classic Car Show inclusive of a Farmers Market.

For further information please contact the Town Hall at 519-925-2600 ext 230. For more information and a complete list of Shelburne’s featured sites…

Visit townofshelburne.on.ca >

Masters Creek Estates

Masters Creek Estates
Nature’s finest expression of lifestyle in an estate setting!

Highcastle Homes, welcomes you to Masters Creek Estates for the Grand Model Opening of Orangeville’s most exquisite collection of sprawling bungalows and majestic two story homes. Discover a new expression of affordable luxury living starting in the $490’s, from 2139 to 4124 sq. ft. on large oversized lots from .6 to over an acre. Each and every home is embellished with a splendid array of fine features and finishes. You will delight in the exceptionally designed models with covered porches, stately columns, 9ft. ceilings with transom windows, fabulous kitchens, large spacious great rooms with welcoming gas fireplaces and master retreats complete with sumptuous ensuites.

This exclusive neighbourhood is enhanced with nature’s own sparkling creek and backs onto wooded ravines. Welcome home to Highcastle’s easy living lifestyle in this exceptional place to live in total harmony with nature with all the amenities right on your doorstep.

For more information please call 519-307-0566.

Or visit our web site at highcastlehomes.com >

Orangeville Blues and Jazz

The Sounds of Blues & Jazz Return to Orangeville
June 1st to 3rd, 2007

Now entering its 5th year, the Orangeville Blues & Jazz festival has become the highlight of the live music scene in the region. This weekend long event brings jazz and blues enthusiasts from far and wide to experience the sights and sounds of Downtown Orangeville. This year’s Festival promises to be the biggest yet.

The Festival’s Opening Night Gala takes place on Thursday, May 31st at Orangeville’s newest full service hotel, the Best Western Orangeville Inn & Suites, with a star-studded line up of performers. Over the course of the weekend, visitors will be treated to two days of free concerts in Orangeville’s Alexandra Park and music in over 25 area venues. Other events include a free pancake breakfast, motorcycle show & shine event, children’s entertainment at the TD Canada Trust/Humber College Community Stage, and a new workshop tent featuring a series of clinics throughout the weekend.

Come for the weekend and experience the sounds of live blues and jazz music in historic downtown Orangeville. For a complete line of up performers and events…

visit orangevillebluesandjazz.ca >

Quick Links

Orangeville Music Theatre

“Music & Passion Always the Fashion”. Barry Manilow’s ‘Copacabana’, May 25 – June 9.

orangevillemusictheatre.com >


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