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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Itinerary for May 12 — May 17, 2013

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Type: Resort

 Description: Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna. Small sandy beach on Lake Rosseau & Muskoka dock with paddleboats, canoes & kayaks for use (no charge). Mini-putt, shuffleboard, bicycles & walking/ hiking trails close by. Next door to The Windermere Golf & Country Club (www.windermeregolf.ca) one of Canada's oldest golf courses and Muskoka's finest. You can walk to the 1st tee! Special resort rates available for our guests.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 61
1024 Golf Avenue Raod
Windermere, ON P0B 1P0 Canada
phone: 800-461-1728 xor17057693
web: www.baldwinsresort.com

Room amenities: The resort is somewhat unique and retains a special atmosphere; you will find accommodations of varying size and shape. There are radios in all rooms but no TV or telephone in the rooms. The majority of accommodations have a small bar-sized fridge and fireplace. Where there may be 3 or 4 people travelling together, they may be accommodated in a two bedroom cottage with living room and deck. Fireplaces in all accommodations outside of the Main Lodge. All accommodations have full private bathroom. Limited two bedroom units with shared bathroom available for 2 persons/double occupancy & two bedroom cottages (two bathrooms) available to be shared by 4 persons (need to request after registration and site package is mailed out).

Facility amenities: Wi-FI throughout the property. Ramps available to selected rooms for wheelchair and walker accessibility. If you have special dietary requirements, such as diabetes, or if you are a vegetarian, or have allergies, please let us know in advance and be sure to include this information on the Health & Safety Form. However, we do not supply specialty products (i.e. lactose free milk or gluten-free bread). If you have medication that must be refrigerated and there is not a fridge in your room we will look after it for you (most rooms have a fridge).

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before:
Not available for this program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day One: Sunday, May 12 - Reception & Orientation/Bridge Play 
Arrive To: Reception at 5:00 p.m. with h'ors d'oeurves and punch. Introductions to programme, facilities and other participants.

Dinner: Dinner (Full-course, full service dining room).

Evening: After a brief introduction by the Bridge Instructor, we will relax and play some bridge!

Lodging: The Baldwins Of Muskoka

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Resort

 Description: Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna. Small sandy beach on Lake Rosseau & Muskoka dock with paddleboats, canoes & kayaks for use (no charge). Mini-putt, shuffleboard, bicycles & walking/ hiking trails close by. Next door to The Windermere Golf & Country Club (www.windermeregolf.ca) one of Canada's oldest golf courses and Muskoka's finest. You can walk to the 1st tee! Special resort rates available for our guests.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 61
1024 Golf Avenue Raod
Windermere, ON P0B 1P0 Canada
phone: 800-461-1728 xor17057693
web: www.baldwinsresort.com

Room amenities: The resort is somewhat unique and retains a special atmosphere; you will find accommodations of varying size and shape. There are radios in all rooms but no TV or telephone in the rooms. The majority of accommodations have a small bar-sized fridge and fireplace. Where there may be 3 or 4 people travelling together, they may be accommodated in a two bedroom cottage with living room and deck. Fireplaces in all accommodations outside of the Main Lodge. All accommodations have full private bathroom. Limited two bedroom units with shared bathroom available for 2 persons/double occupancy & two bedroom cottages (two bathrooms) available to be shared by 4 persons (need to request after registration and site package is mailed out).

Facility amenities: Wi-FI throughout the property. Ramps available to selected rooms for wheelchair and walker accessibility. If you have special dietary requirements, such as diabetes, or if you are a vegetarian, or have allergies, please let us know in advance and be sure to include this information on the Health & Safety Form. However, we do not supply specialty products (i.e. lactose free milk or gluten-free bread). If you have medication that must be refrigerated and there is not a fridge in your room we will look after it for you (most rooms have a fridge).

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before:
Not available for this program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day Two: Monday, May 13 - Morning Bridge Class/Free Afternoon/Evening Bridge Class 
Breakfast: Breakfast in Dining room (Full-course, full service dining).

Morning: First Bridge Lesson. Note: Complimentary coffee & tea available all morning.

Lunch: Lunch in the dining room (Full-coure, full service dining).

Afternoon: Free afternoon and/or organized walk/hike in the area.

Dinner: Social Hour before dinner, h'ors d'oeurves, friendly conversation & music, followed by full service dinner in the Dining Room.

Evening: Bridge lessons continue after dinner.

Lodging: The Baldwins Of Muskoka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Resort

 Description: Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna. Small sandy beach on Lake Rosseau & Muskoka dock with paddleboats, canoes & kayaks for use (no charge). Mini-putt, shuffleboard, bicycles & walking/ hiking trails close by. Next door to The Windermere Golf & Country Club (www.windermeregolf.ca) one of Canada's oldest golf courses and Muskoka's finest. You can walk to the 1st tee! Special resort rates available for our guests.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 61
1024 Golf Avenue Raod
Windermere, ON P0B 1P0 Canada
phone: 800-461-1728 xor17057693
web: www.baldwinsresort.com

Room amenities: The resort is somewhat unique and retains a special atmosphere; you will find accommodations of varying size and shape. There are radios in all rooms but no TV or telephone in the rooms. The majority of accommodations have a small bar-sized fridge and fireplace. Where there may be 3 or 4 people travelling together, they may be accommodated in a two bedroom cottage with living room and deck. Fireplaces in all accommodations outside of the Main Lodge. All accommodations have full private bathroom. Limited two bedroom units with shared bathroom available for 2 persons/double occupancy & two bedroom cottages (two bathrooms) available to be shared by 4 persons (need to request after registration and site package is mailed out).

Facility amenities: Wi-FI throughout the property. Ramps available to selected rooms for wheelchair and walker accessibility. If you have special dietary requirements, such as diabetes, or if you are a vegetarian, or have allergies, please let us know in advance and be sure to include this information on the Health & Safety Form. However, we do not supply specialty products (i.e. lactose free milk or gluten-free bread). If you have medication that must be refrigerated and there is not a fridge in your room we will look after it for you (most rooms have a fridge).

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before:
Not available for this program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, May 14 - Morning Bridge Class/Wildlife Sanctuary/Nature Program/Evening Bridge... 
Morning Bridge Class/Wildlife Sanctuary/Nature Program/Evening Bridge Class

Breakfast: Full-serve breakfast in dining room.

Morning: Bridge class continues.

Lunch: Full-serve lunch in dining room.

Afternoon: Apsen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Outing. Visit to a local 300 acre animal sanctuary devoted to the rehabilitation and rescue of various wild animals. Listen to their special stories and witness the on-going struggle between man and animal to share this land.

Dinner: Social Hour before dinner, H'ors d'Oeurves, friendly conversation & music, followed by full service dinner in the Dining Room.

Evening: Bridge class continues after dinner.

Lodging: The Baldwins Of Muskoka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Resort

 Description: Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna. Small sandy beach on Lake Rosseau & Muskoka dock with paddleboats, canoes & kayaks for use (no charge). Mini-putt, shuffleboard, bicycles & walking/ hiking trails close by. Next door to The Windermere Golf & Country Club (www.windermeregolf.ca) one of Canada's oldest golf courses and Muskoka's finest. You can walk to the 1st tee! Special resort rates available for our guests.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 61
1024 Golf Avenue Raod
Windermere, ON P0B 1P0 Canada
phone: 800-461-1728 xor17057693
web: www.baldwinsresort.com

Room amenities: The resort is somewhat unique and retains a special atmosphere; you will find accommodations of varying size and shape. There are radios in all rooms but no TV or telephone in the rooms. The majority of accommodations have a small bar-sized fridge and fireplace. Where there may be 3 or 4 people travelling together, they may be accommodated in a two bedroom cottage with living room and deck. Fireplaces in all accommodations outside of the Main Lodge. All accommodations have full private bathroom. Limited two bedroom units with shared bathroom available for 2 persons/double occupancy & two bedroom cottages (two bathrooms) available to be shared by 4 persons (need to request after registration and site package is mailed out).

Facility amenities: Wi-FI throughout the property. Ramps available to selected rooms for wheelchair and walker accessibility. If you have special dietary requirements, such as diabetes, or if you are a vegetarian, or have allergies, please let us know in advance and be sure to include this information on the Health & Safety Form. However, we do not supply specialty products (i.e. lactose free milk or gluten-free bread). If you have medication that must be refrigerated and there is not a fridge in your room we will look after it for you (most rooms have a fridge).

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before:
Not available for this program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, May 15 - Morning Bridge Class/Free Afternoon/OptionalWalk/Evening Bridge Class 
Breakfast: Full-serve breakfast in Dining Room.

Morning: Bridge class continues

Lunch: Full-service lunch in Dining Room.

Afternoon: Free afternoon and/or organized walk available.

Dinner: Social Hour before dinner, H'ors d'Oeurves, friendly conversation & music, followed by full service dinner in the Dining Room.

Evening: Bridge class continues.

Lodging: The Baldwins Of Muskoka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Resort

 Description: Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna. Small sandy beach on Lake Rosseau & Muskoka dock with paddleboats, canoes & kayaks for use (no charge). Mini-putt, shuffleboard, bicycles & walking/ hiking trails close by. Next door to The Windermere Golf & Country Club (www.windermeregolf.ca) one of Canada's oldest golf courses and Muskoka's finest. You can walk to the 1st tee! Special resort rates available for our guests.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 61
1024 Golf Avenue Raod
Windermere, ON P0B 1P0 Canada
phone: 800-461-1728 xor17057693
web: www.baldwinsresort.com

Room amenities: The resort is somewhat unique and retains a special atmosphere; you will find accommodations of varying size and shape. There are radios in all rooms but no TV or telephone in the rooms. The majority of accommodations have a small bar-sized fridge and fireplace. Where there may be 3 or 4 people travelling together, they may be accommodated in a two bedroom cottage with living room and deck. Fireplaces in all accommodations outside of the Main Lodge. All accommodations have full private bathroom. Limited two bedroom units with shared bathroom available for 2 persons/double occupancy & two bedroom cottages (two bathrooms) available to be shared by 4 persons (need to request after registration and site package is mailed out).

Facility amenities: Wi-FI throughout the property. Ramps available to selected rooms for wheelchair and walker accessibility. If you have special dietary requirements, such as diabetes, or if you are a vegetarian, or have allergies, please let us know in advance and be sure to include this information on the Health & Safety Form. However, we do not supply specialty products (i.e. lactose free milk or gluten-free bread). If you have medication that must be refrigerated and there is not a fridge in your room we will look after it for you (most rooms have a fridge).

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before:
Not available for this program.

Check in time: 2:30 PM

Day Five: Thursday, May 16 - Morning Bridge Class/Afternoon Final Bridge Session 
Breakfast: Full-serve breakfast in Dining Room.

Morning: Bridge Class continues.

Lunch: Full-serve lunch in Dining Room.

Afternoon: Special final Bridge session.

Dinner: Social Hour before dinner, H'ors d'Oeurves, friendly conversation & music, followed by full service dinner in the Dining Room.

Evening: Free evening to enjoy!

Lodging: The Baldwins Of Muskoka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, May 17 - Independent departures following breakfast. 
Breakfast: Full-serve breakfast in Dining Room.

Morning: Check-out from accommodations by 11:00 a.m.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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