DWC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECAP FROM OCT 19TH 2026
- SAFETY: 3 fire exits, 3 first aid kits, emergency phone all reviewed. AED device is upstairs.
- NEWS AND IMPORTANT UPDATES: (Kent T)
- SPECIAL MEETING Monday Nov 2nd will focus on Training at DWC, finding a balance that ensures members are trained in safe and effective use, and that machines are treated properly. 101 course may be parsed into smaller chunks? Volunteers may be sought to facilitate this. Members with ideas and willingness to participate in solutions are especially invited to attend this important meeting!
- HALLOWEEN TEA LIGHT Lantern build HAPPENED THIS PAST WEEK. Thanks to Tom and Don for helping out
- DECEMBER first Monday will be our AGM meeting…There WILL BE elections for some exec positions. (NOTE as per Const. that any proposed changes to our constitution must be submitted to the exec at least 6 weeks prior to the AGM., while Bylaw proposals may be sent to the exec at anytime.).
- PAUL K.: LOTTO GROUP. 41 members have joined up!! Fees paid cover the lotto through mid May. WE WILL maybe win MILLIONS!!!
- Laser Engraver donated to club may be being set up in coming weeks and months…it needs venting to outside.
- IMPORTANT: Let NO-ONE in whom you do not know at the door…kindly close the door and ask them to enter the passcode.
- ROUTER table and DRUM Sander have sign-in training books attached…you are required to be individually trained on these machines before using them. We need more volunteers to help with router table training!! WE DO HAVE a half inch router in the shop in the cupboard under the Library.
- “Crush-Grind” pepper mill workings may be ordered for those interested…NOTIFY KENT T within 2 weeks if you want in. (and he has some wood which is available)
3. SHOW and TELL:
Tom M. UNIQUE wood pile pieces were presented and given away!
Gord T. WOOD- Pin Oak branch for walking stick carving; Black Locust chunks; Hawthorn Limb (from Parkwood) were given away to members
Wayne P. MDF cabinetry samples were shown (thanks to grand-daughter’s request for cabinets!) MDF routed and painted, or rail and stile and shellac. Noel suggested using sanding sealer.
Chris W. Cutting boards and Trays were shown – made from Purple Heart, Maple, Walnut, and a mystery wood. Steaming used to bend maple strips. Mineral oil and beeswax finish.
4. PRESENTATION from Shane Kelly at OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE (OLT)
SET DESIGN and TECHNICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP.
OLT has been around since 1976 (really since the 20’s) and is operating near Simcoe and Taunton in Oshawa, producing GREAT SHOWS!
SHANE is the Production Designer, self taught, designing and building (with his team) up to 4 shows per year! FROZEN is nearing its opening show on NOV 12th. Other shows that Shane has worked on include Anne of Green Gables, Adams Family, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, West Side Story, Come From Away. Incredible sets were shown in detailed images and videos, including active puppets Olaf and Sven! 3-D printing, A-I imagery, Animation, SketchUp, hand painting, wood construction of rooms and props were all shown in some detail! Volunteers work evenings Mon to Fri. And weekends to create these masterpieces… IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THEM, CONTACT SHANE through the Oshawa Little Theatre.
This was an amazing presentation showcasing the creativity of Shane and his team of production volunteers at OLT.!!!!! Thanks SHANE!
FURTHER to this show of CREATIVITY….
Shane’s Dad operates “THE WOODLAND ESCAPE”, which is a 1750’s era re-created woodland fort with everything being built as it was in those years
Check it out on you-tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtUYlvdZyKk
And there is also a unique ‘AirBNB’ there.
AirBnB https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/42429883?source_impression_id=p3_1792498657_P31spZhCWsvVQc9v
CLEAN UP….THANKS for helping to put away chairs and other stuff!
SEE YOU ALL next week MONDAY OCT 26th at the club! 6:30