Cross-country ski lessons on Sunday

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Join Joshua's Trust for $10 and the crosscountry skiing workshop is free.

Join Joshua's Trust for $10 and the cross-country skiing workshop is free.

A cross-country skiing workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 6 at the Allanach-Wolf Woodland on Back Road in North Windham.

The session, designed for beginners or people wishing to brush up on their skills, is presented by Eastern Mountain Sports and Joshua’s Trust.

Several pairs of EMS demo skis will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.

The workshop is free for Joshua’s Trust members or the fee is $10 per person for non-members.

Non-members may join Joshua’s Trust at the basic level of $10 per individual/$20 for families, in which case there will be no fee for the workshop.

Pre-registration is required.  Call 860-455-0425 to secure a space.

Joshua’s Trust is a non-profit organization which protects more than 4,000 acres of open space in the greater Windham area.  Find more information about Joshua’s Trust and membership at www.joshuaslandtrust.org.

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