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Table Tennis Grows in Popularity

By Christine Ouellet the sport, Karen kept searching for once again donate to the Legion
a more flexible, year-round venue. Poppy Fund. And no Legion
aren Cambridge and her After a few hurdles and the growing membership is required to play!
Khusband, Ron, moved to popularity of pickleball, she found The city program is also
Cornwall about eighteen months the perfect partner in the Royal expanding. Starting October 19,
ago. A passionate table tennis Canadian Legion Branch 297 on five tables have been moved from
player, Karen had been competing Second Street. McConnell Street to the Benson
with the Ontario Senior Games Starting with one table purchased Centre’s Automotive Room for
Association (OSGA) in Cobourg as by OSGA, the program quickly Sunday night sessions from 6:30 to
part of District 12. grew to include a second table 8:30 p.m. The cost remains just $2

Before the move, she reached out from the Legion and a third from per drop-in, with an optional $45
to District 8 to find local OSGA the Parkinson’s Association. monthly pass in October — perfect
table tennis, only to learn there Today, table tennis thrives every for regular players.
wasn’t a convenor. So, she stepped Wednesday morning from 9:30 to Whether you’re a seasoned player
up to the challenge herself and 11:30 a.m., at the Legion. A $2 drop- or just curious to try something
began the hunt for a place to play. in fee helps cover equipment, small new, everyone is welcome at both
repairs, and even a tournament
At first, the only option was a city- venues. Grab a paddle and join the
run program at a McConnell Street plaque proudly displayed in the fun!
school gym on Monday evenings — main hall. Photo Submitted Karen can be reached by text at
great fun, but with limited access. To show their appreciation for 705 760-0115 or email at karen.
She joined, but determined to grow the free use of space, the group will cambridge@hotmail.com

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