As our season picks up pace, we have various bonspiels and rentals that require assistance from volunteers to be successful.

Note: To view the Volunteer Interest list you must be logged in as a member before you click on a link in this post.

In November we have 2 bonspiels scheduled. The roles we need filled to make these events go smoothly, are detailed on the Volunteer Interest list.

In addition, throughout the season, many groups reach out to rent our facilities. These opportunities are available on weekdays and weekends during daytime hours. Opportunities to assist with rentals will be posted as they are confirmed, therefore new opportunities will pop up often.

As we've mentioned in the past, the need for volunteers is constant through the season. Please check the list often as unlike last year, an email will not be sent every time a new opportunity is added. By actively monitoring the Volunteer Interest list you can easily find an opportunity that fits in your schedule. The Board appreciates everyone's help in making bonspiels and rentals possible.

Registration is now open!

The Board is sad to report that May Given has passed away peacefully at the age of 93, in hospital with family by her side. May's sense of humor, her warm and caring nature were appreciated by all, she made everyone feel comfortable in her presence. May grew up in Saskatchewan where she met and married Stewart, the love of her life for 58 years. Both May and Stewart were made Honourary HCC Members in 2015 in recognition of their significant and lengthy contributions to the Club. She and Stewart were anchors in organizing many leagues and bonspiels that continue, the Give’nTake league being a prime example. May was very proud of her family and her Icelandic Heritage; she travelled twice to Iceland to meet extended relatives. She learned Icelandic in her childhood home, understanding and speaking it throughout her life. May hung up her broom in 2020 after a lifetime of curling in clubs across Canada. Huntley was blessed to have her in our fold, she will be sorely missed by all. Our condolences to all her family, many friends and curling colleagues.

Registration is currently open.

Check out the details on last year's event.

Injuries can be avoided by following safety precautions. Some key recommendations to keep yourself safe on the ice include:

• Consider wearing head protection - strongly recommended!
• Check the condition of your gripper. Does it need to be replaced?
• Does your gripper shoe need to be replaced? Should you consider wearing another gripper?
• Always step onto the ice with your gripper foot first, and off the ice with your slider foot first (and slowly).
• Never go backwards on the ice as their may be an obstacle behind you.
• Never step over a rock.
• When holding a broom in the house, stand behind a rock rather than just in front of it.
• Never run on the ice or boards.
• Check your equipment throughout the season, not just at the beginning of a season.

Last year we shared news about David S. Florig's debut novel, The Stones of Ailsa Craig. That novel was named Best Historical Fiction of 2023 by Indies Today. The author is not thrilled to announce his second novel, The Shattered Curling Stone, is now available.