2021 Spring membership meeting, will be virtual. More details to come.

​The DPA will be holding its Fall meeting, virtually, on Sunday Oct. 25 from 7:30-8:30pm. Attached are the instructions to get on the Zoom call in addition to an attachment which walks you through the whole process (joining the call, speaking, voting, muting, raising your hand, etc.)

The agenda includes electing a slate of officers, reviewing the state of the pond, 2021 plans, and voting on the budget.

Many of you are familiar with Zoom meetings but if you are not, please review this information and get back to me with any questions or concerns.


1)  Instructions for using Zoom with login instructions

Topic: DPA Fall Membership Meeting
Time: Oct 25, 2020 19:30 Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Calendar for 2020 Dudley Pond Association events, all are welcome
Details to follow once confirmed

• Spring Membership Meeting: Canceled
  Newcomer's Potluck: Canceled due to Covid
  Ice Cream Social: Canceled due to Covid
  Music on the Water:  On-going on an ad-hoc basis, email sent out when known
  Fun Run/Walk: Due to the Covid pandemic we will be canceling the usual fun run, reassessing in Sept board meeting on any possible gathering/even on Sept 20th. 
  Fall Membership: Format to be Determined

Fall DPA Membership Meeting & Dinner will be held at the Town Building - Senior Center
Sunday October 27th at 5PM

Agenda will include
-2019 Run/Walk Recap
-Pond Management Update
-Treasurer's Report
-2020 Budget Presentation & Vote​

All are welcome, come learn more about what the DPA does for the pond

DPA 5K Run/Walk
Signups are now open - https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=Z42VYG7

Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00 AM (11 AM 5k starts)

Location
Dudley Pond, Mansion Beach
Mansion Road
Wayland, MA

About This Event
5K Run, 2 mile Walk, Kids Fun Run by scenic Dudley Pond. Benefits preservation of beautiful public watershed. USATF sanctioned. Day of race registration is available: $25 for runners and walkers, $8 for kids' run entrants.
Course Description
Starting at Mansion Beach, first mile has small, rolling hills and follows the shoreline of the pond. Starting at the one-mile mark, the course turns away from the pond and heads uphill to the halfway mark. The route loops back and eventually heads back to the finish line at Mansion Beach. A fast downhill section ends the run. Walkers follow the same route, but turn around at the 1 mile mark. There are several kids' courses based on age, ranging from 25 yards to a quarter mile.
Directions from the Mass Pike
Exit the Pike at Exit 13 (Rt. 30, Natick). After toll, bear left to Rt. 30 east. Turn left at first light onto Speen St. Take Speen to the end and turn right onto Old Connecticut Path. Travel for approx. one mile until you enter Wayland. Turn right at the next intersection onto West Plain St.. Mansion Rd. is the next left, you will see Dudley Pond - You may have to park on West Plain.
PRIZES
5K RACE: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male & female runners. Each Division, 5K Race: 1st male and female runners. (Age Divisions: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+) -- WALKERS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall walkers. -- KIDS FUN RUN: Ribbons for all finishers.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH
Take Rt. 126 or Rt. 27 south to Wayland Center (Rt. 20). Continue south, bear right at the next light, staying on Rt. 126. Follow for approx. 1 ½ miles. Turn left onto West Plain 7/10 mile past Lavin's Liquors. Mansion Rd is the next left, you will see Dudley Pond - You may have to park on West Plain.
EXTRAS
First 50 Adult Registrants receive free official race T-shirt --- Complimentary refreshments & music.
THE DUDLEY POND ASSOCIATION
The D.P.A. is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to the preservation and health of the Dudley Pond watershead.

​Dudley Pond Association
Presents
Ice Cream Social
Cool Times for the Summer
Saturday, June 15th
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Mansion Beach - Dudley Pond – Wayland
Come to Mansion Beach & make yourself an ice cream sundae!

IT’S ON US!
There is NO CHARGE for anything at this event! However,
we will be grateful for any donations, as well as new or renewed DPA memberships.

Hi all! Come join us at some coming up DPA events! There will be another post if we change any of these dates. Some of them are still tentative.

The Ice Cream Social will be on Saturday, June 15th! It's the day before Father's day, but still bring your father as well as the rest of your family and friends along to come join us at Mansion Beach.

The Music on the Pond is tentatively on Saturday, July 27th! Come listen or contact us if you want to join in the festivities and play an instrument or sing!

​Finally, the Fun Run will be Sunday, September 22nd! You'll be able to run a 5K, walk a 5K, participate in the children's races or just hang out down by Mansion Beach and enjoy the day!

Sunday, September 23rd at Mansion Beach!
Register online now: http://www.signmeup.com/125509
Course Map: http://www.dudleypond.org/uploads/3/0/8/1/30819557/dudpondrr_map_color.pdf