<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><br></div><div>We are sad to announce the end of Ontario's oldest naturist club. Effective October 1st, Glen Echo Family Nudity Club will be closed. The property has been sold to an individual as a private residence. Members received the following letter this week:</div><div><br></div><div><div>Glen Echo Park, Inc </div> <div>15400 7th Conc, RR 2 </div> <div>Kettleby ON LOG 1JO </div><div><br></div> <div>August 21, 2009 </div> <div><br></div><div>Dear Members: </div> <div><br></div><div>As we are all aware, the passage of time forces us to confront certain </div> <div>decisions. That time has come for us, Mary and me, and with sadness in our </div> <div>hearts, we regret to inform you that Glen Echo will close its doors to our </div> <div>friends as of October 1,2009. Our regrets come from the fact that for a </div> <div>period of 5 years, we actively tried to sell Glen Echo to a party that would </div> <div>continue the naturist tradition of Glen Echo. A listing with a major real </div> <div>estate firm resulted in no offers. Other offers were inadequate and not in the </div> <div>best interest of Glen Echo and us. As we reached and passed retirement age, </div> <div>we were compelled to sell Glen Echo, in spite of our deepest desire to see </div> <div>Glen Echo continue as a naturist park. It is this fact that causes us our </div> <div>greatest regret. </div><div><br></div> <div>This wonderful property of rolling hills and lush forest inspired us to create </div> <div>Glen Echo, a haven for fellow naturists and a home for us. From its humble </div> <div>beginnings, through our efforts, and those of the founding members, Glen </div> <div>Echo has been an Eden for the past 54 years. </div><div><br></div> <div>Now we thank and express our gratitude to all who have been part of the </div> <div>Glen Echo family, from the founding members to each of you today who </div> <div>have enjoyed the Glen Echo experience. </div><div><br></div> <div>All members entitled to a refund for the annual fees paid, will receive the </div> <div>refund as soon as possible. </div><div><br></div> <div>May God bless each and every one of you. </div> <div>Sincerely, </div> <div>Mary and Edward Todorowsky</div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Many Glen Echo members are being forced to abandon cabins that were built over the years. Some people have complained that the thousands of dollars they recently invested in the infrastructure around their cabin and trailer is now lost. Given minimal notice they received, they explain they have little choice but to take their personal possessions and abandon the rest. </div><div><br></div><div>While naturists in the Toronto area have 3 other clubs as options, most have limited space, if any, for permanent campsites. Contrary to recent media reports, naturist parks that are staying current and promoting themselves have had no trouble attracting membership. Former members also have the option of joining one of three non-landed clubs or frequenting a legal nude beach on the Toronto Islands. Details at: <a href="http://www.fcn.ca/ontclubs.html">http://www.fcn.ca/ontclubs.html</a></div><div><br></div><div>Even sadder is the fact that some members grew up at Glen Echo while others raised their children and grandchildren there. For them, an important part of their life will now disappear forever. </div><div><br></div><div>The following articles appeared in newspapers today:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.thestar.ca/article/687687">http://www.thestar.ca/article/687687</a></div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/local/article/295115--left-out-in-the-cold">http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/local/article/295115--left-out-in-the-cold</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></body></html>