September 2018 issue

Be acve Get involved Make friends 

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T S - S 2018 — V. 43, N. 1

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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

Directors & Officers 

Dorothe Fair — President 

Ken Chupa — Vice-President 

Jennifer Blackie — Secretary 

Nick Harris — Treasurer 

Ross Knechtel—Webmaster & Director 

Ross Coulter Kerry Detlor 

Jean McClelland Athar Khan 

Margaret Waldron Wendi Hake 

The Sentinel Team 

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer 

Linda Green — Editor, Printer 

George Hughes, Ken Pagniez — Printers 

George Smith — Delivery Supervisor 

Bill Shephard — Part-time Assistant 

Don Hillman — Mentor 

GWSA Community Support Services Staff 

Maryanne Wilford — Manager 

Pat Gage — Administrative Assistant 

Margaret Iutzi — Move Well Co-ordinator 

Molly Roberts — Eat Well Co-ordinator 

Sophia Podrozny — Eat Well Co-ordinator 

Paula Frappier — Outreach Co-ordinator 

City Staff 

Adam Rutherford — Program 

Manager 

Tracy Benson — Customer Service Clerk 

Jocelyn Pedersen — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Senior Services 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef 

Janice Walls, Brian Treleaven — Assistant 

Cooks 

Kim Barton—Facility Maintainer 

Harvinder Marjara, Farial Hashimi, Mary 

Loudoun, Nathan Luck — Customer Service 

Clerk II 

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation 

Services 

All others working at the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre are Volunteers. 

E S C C 

A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in 

partnership with the Community Services Department 

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/ 

Wellington Seniors Association 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8 

Tel.: 519-823-1291 / Fax: 519-823-8972 

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F 

(closed Statutory Holidays) 

Read The Sentinel on our website, 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

ISSN: 0383 817X 

President’s Message from Dorothe Fair 

Welcome BACK!!!! 

What a summer!!! After this sweltering heat, I'm becoming 

more convinced the earth is experiencing ‘Global 

warming’. 

I think we experienced the hottest summer in decades. The humidity 

was like the tropics and my attempt to save the hydro by not having 

A/C came back to haunt me. So here I am in August writing my 

message for the September Sentinel, dreaming of the cool temperatures 

and colours of fall. But really, I'm not wishing our glorious 

summer away. 

During our shutdown in July to repave the parking lot, put in new 

sidewalks and upgrade numerous projects inside the building, the 

GWSA Activity Groups took either a month-long summer holiday or 

they found another location to meet and continue on with their Activity. 

The Line Dancers and the Dart Group told me they had fun going 

somewhere different for the month, but they were happy to come 

home to the Evergreen Centre when it reopened on August 9. 

The regular summer Activity Groups that function away from the 

Centre, like Canoeing, Walking and Golf, weren’t disturbed by the 

closure. They lathered up with tons of sunscreen, sun hats and sun 

glasses and carried on. 

After talking to many of you and hearing your summer heat stories, 

I’d like to encourage all of you to get your calendars out and set a 

few new goals for this year at the GWSA as the temperature drops 

and you don’t mind getting outside again. 

Here’s a suggestion for you: 

Plan to join an Activity Group you've never tried before. 

Remember, you can try a new group for FREE to find out if you like 

it and want to stay. Here's how you do it: Find out when the Group is 

meeting. Look up the GWSA Groups and Activities Contact Information 

page in this Sentinel and contact the leader. Every Group 

Leader’s contact information is listed. Call and ask the Leader if you 

can come to the class to check it out. I can guarantee you will receive 

a warm welcome to come to the Group and BE ACTIVE, 

GET INVOLVED and MAKE FRIENDS. 

I especially like our September Sentinel as it gives me an 

opportunity to share information and Special Events you can look 

forward to. 

1. The GWSA had an excellent AGM on June 26 with a very special 

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NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree 

with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions 

by writers. Do you like what you see here in The Sentinel? Stop by the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre at 683 Woolwich St. to get more! Single issues 

(or an extra copy) are available at the Front Desk at the cost of $3.00 each + HST. 


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(Continued from page 3) 

tribute honouring 4 dedicated GWSA Volunteers 

who have given a combined 48 years of volunteering 

to the GWSA Members. George Hughes, Ken Hills, 

Ross Coulter and Judy Montgomery were recognized 

in a speech given by a GWSA Member who knew 

them well. 

Ken Chupa spoke about George, Ted Pritchard 

spoke about Ken, Nellie Jagt spoke about Judy and 

Darlene Pembleton and Ann Sneyd spoke about Ross 

Coulter. 

A special certificate was given to each of them and 

they all received a standing ovation. 

This year we offered a PIZZA PARTY to the Activity 

Group(s) who had the greatest attendance. 

Since this AGM had the largest group of attendees 

we've ever had, it was no surprise there was more 

than one Group who won and the smaller Groups 

have been invited to join the Line Dancers (Winners) 

for Pizza. 

If you couldn't make the AGM, ask for your copy 

of the Annual Report at the front counter to see the 

pictures and read the articles on each of the committees 

and events for the 2017-2018 year. 

As we know, it takes many, many people to help 

prepare and deliver an incredible event like the 

AGM. But I'd like to personally thank and recognize 

3 incredible ladies who worked tirelessly to ensure 

every detail of the AGM and the Annual Report resulted 

in an end product that was nothing less than 

excellent. Jennifer Blackie, Board Secretary, and 

Carol Croft and Linda Green (Sentinel Staff) deserve 

a standing ‘O’. I can hear the applause now from 

everyone at the GWSA. Everyone is incredibly 

appreciative of your contributions. 

2. The GWSA has approved the budget to purchase 

two outdoor benches to support Seniors and the 

Community. One bench will be on the curve of the 

hill where the walk from the parking area by the Enabling 

Garden can be exhausting, especially on bad 

weather days. The second bench will be by the transit 

stop on Woolwich St. at the entrance to the parking 

lot. Seniors can rest as they wait for the long light to 

change or for the bus. I'd like to thank Manon Germain, 

Chair of the Older Adult Leadership Team, for 

providing the leadership and dedication in getting 

this “Bench Launch” Project underway. 

3. The Chamber of Commerce Community Awards 

Event - please read Ross Coulter’s article in this Sentinel 

to see how close the GWSA came! 

4. HATS OFF to TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 

400 Stevenson St. North, for bringing the neighbourhood 

together with FOOD TRUCKS at the church 

parking lot every Friday until September 28. 

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS are from 4:30 pm to 

8:00 pm so take a chair, your family and friends and 

head out to a Neighbourhood Gathering where you 

can enjoy a variety of tasty food and great conversation 

with people who live on your street or around 

the block. This is a terrific idea and the GWSA is 

100% supportive of any event that brings us all together. 

5. Calendar of Events 

August 30: 4 GWSA Board Directors will attend a 

LEARNING ALLIANCE workshop at Immigrant 

Services called “Building Bridges Through Authentic 

Interactions.” 

September 5: NEW MEMBERS Welcome Reception 

September 13: Volunteer Appreciation - 11:30 to 2 

pm. 

September 25: CSS Education Series starts - see ad in 

this Sentinel. 

SPECIAL EVENT - "THE DAY BEFORE" 

Friday, November 9 at 2 pm 

Evergreen Seniors Centre 

The Silvertones Choir will provide a special event of 

music & songs. Military memories shared by GWSA 

Seniors will be captured through video interviews. 

Last year was the first time we presented this military 

history through song and stories and more than 250 

people attended. 

Please mark your calendar now and join us as we 

sing the songs from WWI and WWII. 

It is an event that recognizes family or friends that 

were or still are involved in the protection and preservation 

of Canada’s beliefs and the contribution 

Canada has made to world peace. 

I'm looking forward to seeing you every day in the 

halls, cafeteria, auditorium, classrooms and, of 

course, the heart of the Evergreen - the beautiful 

BOOK NOOK. 

Remember, my card is at the front counter; please 

contact me with any concerns or ideas to help all the 

volunteers make the GWSA the very best place to 

“Be Active... Get Involved... and Make Friends.” 

See you next month, 

Best always, 

Dorothe Fair, GWSA President 


These GWSA Members were recognized at the June 26 Annual General Meeting for many 

years of dedication to life-long learning and volunteering at the GWSA. Each person was 

introduced by people who knew them well and they each received a certificate. 

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George 

Hughes 

Ross 

Coulter 

Ken 

Hills 

Judy 

Montgomery 

THE EVERGREEN CENTRE PAVING PROJECT 

The Evergreen Centre was closed from July 2 to August 9 as the parking lot and sidewalks were dug up 

and repaved with lines and arrows clearly marked, especially at the exit where there are two lanes - one 

for turning left and the other for turning right. City workers have been busy putting more flowers in the 

garden areas of the parking lot and everything is looking great! 

Thanks to Nancy Smith for taking these pictures of the project during construction and when it was 

finished. 

DURING CONSTRUCTION 

ALL FINISHED 


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green 

A few months ago, I featured some facts about our 

canine friends. Now it’s time for the felines! 

Did You Know: 

All modern carnivorans, including cats, evolved 

from miacoids, which existed from approximately 

66 to 33 million years ago. 

When a cat died in ancient Egypt, its owners 

would shave off their own 

eyebrows as a sign of mourning. 

Cats purr when they’re happy, 

nursing, hurt and 

stressed. 

Despite the many images of 

cats lapping up milk, most 

cats are lactose intolerant. 

Fence builders take note: a 

cat can jump seven times its height. 

Cats have up to 1,000 times more data storage 

than an iPad. Cats also have twice the neurons in 

their cerebral cortex as dogs. 

Most kittens are born with blue eyes. 

Cats are capable of about 100 sounds, but tend to 

stick with the classic “meow”. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cats can cock their ears 180 degrees. 

The term used when referring to the love of cats 

is “Ailurophilia”. Sounds better than “cat lady”. 

Cats have free-floating clavicle bones that attach 

their shoulders to their forelimbs, allowing them 

to squeeze through small spaces. 

Cats hear sounds as high as 64kHz, while humans 

can only hear as high as 20 kHz. 

The largest litter of kittens on 

record was born August 7, 1970, 

to a Burmese/Siamese cat in 

Kingham, England. The lucky 

mother welcomed 19 kittens! 

Cats, like other animals who 

have adapted to live in trees, have 

evolved an incredible ability to 

survive extreme falls. In 1987, a 

New York City cat fell 32 storeys 

and suffered only a collapsed lung and a chipped 

tooth. 

Cats have poor daytime sight, but at night need 

seven times less light than humans to see. 

Tabby cats are named for a striped silk made in 

Baghdad. 

Special Printing For Members 

Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars, 

dinner menus/programs, club bylaws, annual reports), large or small 

quantities, black & white print (5¢ per page) or colour (25¢ per page)? 

If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel 

office (we’re not here all the time, though) or by email at sentinel@gwsaguelph.ca, 

or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA 

member to take advantage of this. 

We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can. 

DONATIONS 

To donate easily, with a credit 

card, visit our website www.gwsaguelph.ca 

and click on the 

‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

September 4, 2018 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

October 2018 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the October issue 

is on September 27, 2018. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Evergreen Restaurant - September 2018 

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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public and 

serves a large variety of menu items that are available 

from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday 

(except holidays): 

Breakfast Foods 

Homemade Soups 

Bakery Items 

Sandwiches 

Salads 

Beverages 

The daily featured Lunch is served from 11:30 am 

to 1:00 pm and the menu is below. Take-out is 

available for your convenience. 

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals. 

We provide great quality, while keeping costs reasonable. 

The tremendous support of volunteers in 

the restaurant helps us achieve this goal. 

DUE TO RISING COSTS OF FOOD PRICES, 

MENU ITEMS HAVE GONE UP 

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1/18 

Featured Hot Lunch 

$7.15 + tax 

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a 

balanced nutritional meal. 

LUNCH DELIVERED 

We offer free delivery to the following adjacent 

apartments —Riverside Gardens, Riverside Residences 

on the Park, The Driftwood, and The Diplomat, 

provided we get the order by 9:30 am the day 

the delivery is required. Please call 519-823-1291 

x2696 to order. 

Catering 

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold 

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have 

your order to the customer service clerk in the office 

at least 48 hours prior to your event. This allows 

staff to ensure that your catering needs will be 

met. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter. 

FEATURED LUNCH served 11:30 am to 1:00 pm 

All menu items available 8:30 am to 1:00 pm 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

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CLOSED Labour 

Day 

4 

Salmon 

5 

Baked Ham & 

Potato Casserole 

6 

Meatloaf 

7 

Roast Chicken 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

Cabbage Rolls 

Macaroni & Cheese 

Sausage & 

Sauerkraut 

CLOSED Volunteer 

Appreciation 

Roast Beef 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

Rainbow Trout 

Roast Pork 

Liver & Onions or 

2nd Choice 

Super Salad Plate 

Asian Chicken 

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25 

26 

27 

28 

Stuffed Chicken 

Pork Chops 

Ribs 

Fish & Chips 

Meat Pies 

Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please enquire 

with the Chef. 


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Dear fellow GWSA Members, 

I thought you might have felt like I did when I 

heard the news that our President Dorothe Fair was 

running for WARD 2 City Councillor in the 

October 22 Municipal election. 

I was surprised and immediately wanted to hear 

Dorothe's rationale for entering the political arena 

and what her campaign platform would be. 

Dorothe did advise the Board of 

Directors of her intention before 

she filed her papers on July 27 

and she indicated her campaign 

would be conducted on a separate 

basis from her role volunteering at 

the GWSA. 

We wanted to know more from 

Dorothe so she agreed to an interview. 

READ ON... 

Question 1. 

What credentials in the form of skills and 

experience would you bring to the position of 

Councillor for WARD 2 and the City of 

Guelph? 

Dorothe's Answer: 

After retirement, I became a GWSA member and 

enjoyed playing with the Golf Group. Almost 

immediately, I was approached by then President, 

Pierre Desmaris, to join the GWSA Board of 

Directors. This began a very fulfilling second 

career, volunteering and advocating for the GWSA 

and all Seniors in the community. 

I've demonstrated a high energy level, strong 

organizational and communication skills and 

leadership in fiscal and business accountability. 

GWSA roles include: the GWSA Advocacy, 

Human Resources, Executive and Special Events 

Committees, Vice-President and President. 

Guelph Community Involvement: Member of the 

following professional and community committees 

and groups: 

A. Age Friendly Guelph Leadership Team - 

Older Adult Strategy. 

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B. Downtown Advisory Committee, which 

provides strategic input and advice to Guelph 

City Council and staff. Issues that impact on 

economic, social, cultural and environmental 

conditions in the City of Guelph. 

C. Guelph Chamber of Commerce, Leadership 

workshops. 

D. P.I.N - People Information Network. 

Leadership workshops and collaborating with 

Special Events. 

E. Older Adult Centres Association of 

Ontario (OACAO) Member and Conference 

Presenter. 

F. GWSA Guest Speaker and Advocate at 

numerous Community events. 

Question 2. 

What are your Platform issues for WARD 2 

and the City of Guelph recognizing this 

interview is happening on July 30 and you 

will probably have more issues after you 

knock on doors and meet with the WARD 2 

residents? 

Dorothe's Answer: 

Issues: 

1. Responsive and Accountable 

WARD 2 needs to maintain municipal 

representatives who are engaged in key issues and 

who will respond to residents’ needs. I have 

advocated for seniors’ needs and will continue to 

do so but, moving forward, I want to advocate for 

all WARD 2 residents. 

2. City Building for ALL AGES 

I will continue to enhance our City’s 

designation from the World Health Organization 

that GUELPH is an “AGE FRIENDLY” place to 

live. 

We are a City that already considers Seniors and 

all age groups in its planning decisions and I have 

attended meetings with many dedicated City staff 

who share this vision. 

For instance, I will continue to give input on new 

City infrastructures. An example is: I'm advocating 

that the South End Community Centre 

accommodates and takes into consideration the 

program needs of Seniors and all residents as well 

as the mobility and transit needs for all AGES to 

access and enjoy the new SECC. 

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3. Increasing Our Environmental Quality of 

Life 

I’m so proud to be a GUELPHITE. The residents 

of Guelph are passionate about environmental 

concerns such as our green spaces and reducing 

waste. I will ensure the City of Guelph bylaw is 

updated and reflects that developers address their 

FAIR share for new parks, tree replacement plan 

for trees removed in all neighbourhoods, yard 

waste pickup, trails, and safe and secure cycling 

routes among many other topics. Attending and 

being a member of community groups such as 

GCAT (Guelph Coalition for Active 

Transportation) and understanding the City's 

Cycling Master Plan allows me to support those 

who work hard at making Guelph a wonderful 

place to live and raise our families. 

It will allow me to be a stronger advocate 

for environmental stewardship. 

4. Supporting Business Prosperity Where It 

Matters 

Still on my learning curve but this is my position 

at this time: 

A City without increased entrepreneurial and 

industrial development has to depend on its 

residential tax base for infrastructure and other 

City investments. For instance, I intend to 

advocate for the Hanlon Park to be a Council 

priority to secure new tenants which will increase 

our industrial tax base while providing residents of 

Guelph with job opportunities. Of course, this 

dovetails nicely with the current City Transit 

Review which is studying existing Transportation 

routes, times, schedules, and shelters. I'm very 

hopeful the Transit Review will include 

collaboration with Hanlon Park employers to 

synchronize bus schedules and work schedules to 

attract prospective employees who use transit as 

their primary method of transportation to get to 

work. 

5. Addressing Crime and Addiction Through 

Community-based Solutions 

WARD 2 residents expressed their concerns and 

frustrations on this topic at a very well attended 

Town Hall meeting on May 17. 

The meeting was led by Councillors James 

Gordon and Andy Van Hellemond. They invited 

Community Police to participate and respond to 

the questions and concerns voiced by residents. 

I commend these Councillors for their initiative 

and, if I'm successful, I will commit to hosting 

regular Town Hall meetings to find solutions and 

work together as a strong community to address 

the safety and security of property and all 

individuals. 

I intend to work with the neighbourhood social 

service agencies, GFHT, the police/bylaw staff and 

investigate resurrecting the Neighbourhood 

Watch program while building an even stronger 

neighbourhood through “Meet your Neighbours” 

events and participating with the Guelph 

Neighbourhood Support Coalition. 

6. Fiscally Prudent City Building 

A number of City building projects are currently 

being proposed, such as: the expansion of the City 

of Guelph through the Clair-Maltby Secondary 

Plan and the Baker Street Development Site which 

includes the new proposed Library. I will continue 

to work diligently to ensure that their business 

cases continue to be carefully assessed by City 

staff and are reflected in the recommendations, 

motions and costs that Staff present to Council. 

This working relationship with Staff is based on a 

collaborative decision-making model that I'm 

looking forward to being part of in the future. 

I referred to a ‘learning curve’ earlier and I 

believe the greatest challenge for all Councillors is 

making SENSE out of the DOLLARS and 

CENTS, and I'm prepared to do the homework to 

cast my vote in a fiscally responsible manner. 

I’m looking forward to walking, knocking on 

doors and talking to the Ward 2 residents. 

Thank you Dorothe for this interview and we 

appreciate that as GWSA President you want to be 

accountable to the Members in terms of letting 

them know about your candidacy and your 

campaign platform. 

We will watch with great interest all the ‘speed 

bumps’ you will experience on the road to City 

Hall. 

Note: For the record, we understand that Dorothe 

has paid for these pages in the Sentinel, as any 

WARD Candidate, Mayoral Candidate and School 

Board(s) Trustee or business can do. 

Interviewer - Ross Coulter 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Volunteer Appreciation Day 

Thursday, September 13 

City staff will be showing their 

appreciation to all the Evergreen 

volunteers with a lunch and entertainment. 

Doors open at 11:30 

a.m. and the event will last until 2 

p.m. Please RSVP to 519-822- 

1260 ext. 2096. 

Orientation: Anyone new to the 

volunteer team within the last 2 

years, or who has not completed 

their AODA and training, will be 

required to register for one of the 

trainings. It is a great refresher for 

anyone, speaks to your role as a 

volunteer, policies and procedures, 

and how the GWSA and City work 

together. Please speak to Becky in 

the main office for more details 

and to register. 

2018 

September 27 – 9:00-11:00 am 

October 3 – 1:30-3:30 pm 

AGE FRIENDLY GUELPH 

By 2031, Guelph’s population is 

projected to be 175,000 with 

57,000 people over the age of 55. 

The City’s Age Friendly Guelph 

(AFG) is recruiting volunteers in 

the following areas: 

Marketing 

Communications 

Community Outreach 


Working Group members are being 

recruited to assist with the implementation 

and hands-on guiding 

of the working groups. 

For more information on how to 

become a volunteer with Age 

Friendly Guelph or any of the current 

roles with the committees, 

please speak to Becky in the main 

office. 

2018 VARIETY SHOW 

The Variety Show Committee is 

looking for volunteers who are interested 

in joining a fabulous team 

of volunteers. For more information 

on positions, please speak 

to Becky in the main office. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Governance Committee: 

The GWSA is looking for 2-3 new 

members to join the Governance 

Committee. If you enjoy reviewing 

policies and procedures, have an 

HR background with attention to 

detail while viewing the larger picture, 

have 4 hours per month to 

give back and like to work with 

other volunteers, this committee is 

for you. 

Membership & Marketing 

Committee: 

M&M is looking for 2 GWSA 

members to join the creative team 

for a 2-3 year commitment. If you 

have good communication skills 

(written and verbal), enjoy marketing 

and promotion and being a part 

of an active team that meets every 

second Tuesday of the month in 

the morning, please speak to 

Becky for more information. 

ACTIVITY GROUPS 

Sentinel Drivers: The Sentinel is 

recruiting individuals to deliver 

the monthly Sentinel to members 

of the GWSA on the last Thursday 

or Friday of the month. You would 

be delivering to the same individuals 

on a monthly basis, located in 

the same area of the city. 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

SERVICES 

Feeling Better Move Well: Are 

you interested in active living? If 

you are looking for a new challenge 

and would like to help other 

seniors maintain their physical 

well-being, please consider volunteering 

with the Feeling Better 

Move Well Program. We are currently 

seeking volunteers to facilitate 

one-hour gentle exercise classes 

in the community. As little as 

one hour per week is all that is required. 

No fitness experience is 

necessary. Full training and orientation 

will be provided. 

Volunteer Drivers: Help make a 

difference to support seniors who 

have trouble getting out on their 

own. The Outreach Program needs 

volunteers who are willing to use 

their own car to drive participants 

between their home and the Program. 

The commitment is one-half 

day per month. 

Seniors Offering Support Telephone 

Visiting Volunteers: Help 

brighten another senior's day by 

making a telephone visiting call 

from your home to theirs. Scheduling 

and time commitment are flexible 

according to your availability. 

Please contact Maryanne 

Wilford at 519-837-5665 for more 

information about these volunteer 

opportunities. 

If you are interested in volunteering 

in any of the areas listed 

above and joining the dynamic 

team, please contact Becky Mac- 

Donald in the office for more information 

and to get started with 

your volunteering experience. Ph. 

519-823-1291 x 2096 or by email 

at becky.macdonald@guelph.ca.

Program Manager, Senior Services from Adam Rutherford 

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Registration for Fall and Winter programs begins on 

Wednesday, August 29 - you can pick up a copy of 

the City of Guelph Community Guide at Evergreen 

or online at www.guelph.ca. 

Take a look through the guide - there is a wide variety 

of programs offered. Some highlights include: 

- Pottery Workshop for Seniors (pg. 59) 

- Chair and Gentle Yoga (pg. 68) 

- Our wide variety of Computer Programs (starting 

on pg. 73) 

A special mention about the Minds in Motion program 

and partnership with the Alzheimer Society. 

This is a very special program that incorporates 

physical and mental stimulation for people living 

with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s Disease or other 

forms of dementia. We’re very proud to support this 

initiative and I would encourage all of our Sentinel 

readers to have a look at the full description of the 

program on page 80 of the Community Guide. 

For some of us, affordability of programs can be a 

concern. FAIR, “Fee Assistance In Recreation” is 

available for individuals with a low income. More 

information is available by calling 519-822-1260 

x5618 or online at www.guelph.ca. Let us help you 

get involved! 

Facility Notes: 

We appreciate everyone’s patience during the Evergreen’s 

month-long shutdown. We missed you all 

and we’re glad to be back to business as usual or unusual 

as the case may be. 

series of other improvements that may go unnoticed. 

Amongst those projects are a deep cleaning and 

painting of our Evergreen Kitchen, a deep cleaning 

and re-grouting of all our common area tiles, new 

heating systems in our programming rooms and refinishing 

of our gymnasium and room 4 floors. 

There’s much more on the technical side of things 

but we’ll leave that for the experts! 

We’ve had a significant change in scheduling one 

of our annual and most celebrated events. Our annual 

Volunteer Appreciation event will be taking place on 

the afternoon of Thursday, September 13 this year. 

This is a big change from our regular evening event 

usually scheduled later in the Fall. The change in 

timing will allow for easier access to the event, will 

help in co-ordinating support and will be a nice way 

to celebrate all of the accomplishments, hard work 

and care that our volunteers provide to the Evergreen. 

A Special Thank You: 

I would like to express a special thank you or rather 

Merci! to Manon Germain. As many of you know, 

Manon has been the City of Guelph’s Project Specialist 

for Age Friendly Guelph. Manon is moving on 

to other professional opportunities in September and 

she will be dearly missed by the staff team, our Age 

Friendly Guelph leadership team and volunteers and 

by the community. Manon’s passion, determination, 

compassion and understanding of older adult needs 

and issues is remarkable and she will be missed. 

Merci Manon and all the best in your next adventure. 

The completed parking lot and sidewalks are the 

most noteable improvement but we’ve also done a 


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Who We Are and What We Do 

The Arthritis Society is a national health charity, 

fueled by donors and volunteers with a vision to 

live in a world where people are free from the devastating 

effects that arthritis has on lives. Our mission 

is to invest in cutting edge research, proactive 

advocacy and innovative solutions that will deliver 

better health outcomes and an improved quality of 

life for people affected by arthritis. 

How We Can Help 

The Arthritis Society offers free education, programs 

and support to Canadians living with arthritis. 

Individual consultation is available through the 

Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program 

(AREP) and includes consultation and guidance on 

arthritis self-management, group education and a 

customized Arthritis Service Plan. 

How You Can Help 

Get involved! Volunteer, participate or donate. 

Visit arthritis.ca or call 1-800-321-1433 to learn 

more. 

Upcoming Educational Groups Guelph and 

Kitchener: 

- Osteoarthritis of the Hand - July 23, 2018 – 

Kitchener 

- Stay Active Managing Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis 

– July 24, 2018 – Kitchener 


– August 15, 2018 – Kitchener 

- Osteoarthritis of the Hand – September 27, 2018 

– Guelph 



– September 26, 2018 – Kitchener 


– October 18, 2018 - Guelph 

Seating limited - registration required. Other 

group sessions are available at various locations 

in Southwestern Ontario. To register or book a 

one-on-one appointment, please call 1-800-321- 

1433, ext. 1101. 

Make sure you drop by the CSS whiteboard in 

September for additional information and resources. 

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World Suicide Prevention Day 

On September 10, people from over 50 countries 

will join together to recognize World Suicide Prevention 

Day. This year’s theme is, “Working Together 

to Prevent Suicide.” The Suicide Awareness 

Council of Wellington Dufferin is a community 

voice that supports the importance of suicide 

awareness and prevention. As in previous years, 

the Council will be distributing free tulip bulb 

packages across the region. The bulbs are the 

Council’s symbol of HOPE and resiliency. 

For more information, visit www.sacwd.ca or 

1-844-264-2993 ext. 7015. 

Fall Education Series 

The CSS Fall Education Series is back with a great 

lineup of educators. Check out the ad in this 

month’s Sentinel on page 16 or look for flyers at 

the Evergreen. Sessions fill quickly, so don't wait 

to reserve your seat! 

Diabetes Support Group 

The Diabetes Support Group welcomes new members 

to our group who are living with diabetes. 

We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each 

month in Room 2 from 9 to 10 am. Diabetes Care 

Guelph joins us in September and November as 

guest speakers. Please join us on Tuesday, September 

11, at 9 am!

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RR 2, 5016 Well. Rd 29, Guelph 519.856.4622 

www.edenhousecarehome.ca 

Member of OLTCA & ORCA 

Licenced by RHRA & MOHLTC 

Better Quality Better Health 

WENDY SMITH | SWOTSERVICES.CA 

519‐249‐9103 | WENDY@SWOTSERVICES.CA 


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Energize Guelph asked the Line Dancing Activity Group to participate in a pop-up-in-the-park event in 

Riverside Park on June 12. We had a great time with approximately 40 dancers. Thanks to all who came out 

and danced. A big thank you to Kathy Kemp and Rob Hutson for leading the group through several dances 

and to Ross Knechtel for taking some action shots. 

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce 

Community Awards 

Each year the Chamber of Commerce solicits applications 

from the community at large for recognition 

of efforts made in support of the community in a 

number of different and varied categories. The 

Awards program came to the attention of the GWSA 

this past May and application was made to the 

Chamber entering us in two categories, Community 

Spirit and Community Innovator. The application 

was supported by two letters of recommendation as 

required. That support was provided by the Executive 

Director of PIN, the new identity for Volunteer 

Services, and by our own Wendy Kornelsen representing 

the city. In due course, the Chamber advised 

us that our application had been accepted and we 

were one of the three finalists in the Community Innovator 

category. 

The award presentations were made at the Chamber’s 

annual Awards Gala Dinner held at the Delta 

Hotel on June 28. The GWSA was well represented 

by the Board of Directors, but we were not called 

forth to receive the award. That’s not to say we lost. 

The feather in our cap was and is, that we as an association 

were recognized as one of the top three in the 

category. 

The dinner was great, the camaraderie was great 

and the feedback from other attendees was better 

than great with suggestions that the GWSA should 

have been represented in the Community Spirit category. 

Now there’s something to shoot for in 2019! 

Submitted by Ross Coulter 


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GWSA Community Support Services Trip 

to the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory 

On July 6, participants with the GWSA Community Support Services Outreach Program were treated to 

a trip to the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. Riding the coach, having a special guided tour by Conservatory 

staff, visiting the live butterflies and meeting Cheeco, the resident Green Cheek Conure (a 

small parrot) were highlights of the afternoon. The therapeutic benefits of providing opportunities for 

seniors to connect with nature are widely recognized, and Outreach participants returned home from 

their afternoon happy and energized. 

This special trip was made possible through a generous donation by The Co-operators, Community 

Advisory Panel (CAP) Giving Circle. The CAP panel is a forum for The Co-operators to support and 

bring life to its commitment to the community. Many thanks to The Co-operators for making a difference 

in supporting the health and well-being of seniors in our community! 


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GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information 

You may be required to show your up-to-date GWSA membership card at any activity. 

A I T H 

Evergreen Hallway 

Ted Pritchard (519-826-6121) 

tpritcha@rogers.com 

Art Studio In 2 

Evergreen Room 2 

Ted Pritchard (519-826-6121) 

tpritcha@rogers.com 

Tuesday Sept 4 and Sept 18 - 

6:30 pm-9:30 pm 

Wednesday Sept 12 and Sept 26 - 

12:30 pm-4:00 pm 

B 

Evergreen Auditorium 

Eleanor Stern (519-837-2702) 

Tues. - 7:00-9:30 pm - E 

Thurs. - 9:00 am-12:00 noon - E 

Fri. - 10:00 am-12:30 pm - E 

Sun. - 1:15-3:15 pm - E 

Mon. - 1:00-4:00 pm - West End 

Wed. - 1:00-3:30 pm - West End 

Casual Bicycling - NEW 

Various Locations in and 

around Guelph 

Ned Coates (519-835-9799) 

Wed. - May 1 - Oct. 31 

10:00 am to Noon 

B E 


Helen James (519-856-4434) 

Mondays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

6-H B E 


Dot Smith (519-836-6448) 


B C 

Evergreen Board Room 

Diana Cormier (519-780-2074) 

(dianacormier@sympatico.ca) 

Last Friday of month - 1-3 pm 

NEW - B C 2 


Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

3rd Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

B - W E L’ L 

Brian Doucet (519-780-7093) 

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm 

B - E 


David Pinkney (519-780-5302) 

Tuesdays - 6:45-9:15 pm 

Peter Traulsen (519-265-2376) 


I B 


Conny Budarick (519-763-6651) 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

B A G 


Ruby Brent (519-767-1954) 

(Bunka B&B) 

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

C - NEW 


Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810) 

Wednesdays - 1-4 pm 

C C 

Ken Fugler (519-767-0145) 

Debbie Williams (519-820-7215) 

C C 


Dave Wurr (519-509-1032) 

Fridays - 9:30 am-noon 

C C 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

September, November, January, 

March, May 

S2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm 

C C 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-2:00 pm 

C 


Sylvia Edgerton (519-837-0446) 

Audrey Young 

Joy Halliburton 


D C 

Evergreen Auditorium - Stage 

Bob Langham (519-836-8366) 

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 

10:00 am to 12:00 noon 

D S G 


2nd & 4th Tuesday 

9:00-10:00 am 

D 

Evergreen Dining Room 

Jean Simpson (519-822-6193) 

Linda Robinson (226-343-0426) 


E M 


Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044) 

Maureen Baird (647-519-2006) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

E W 


Audrey Young (519-821-7471) 

4th Wednesday 

1:30-4:00 pm 

E F 


Ray Barnes (519-824-6004) 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

G 

Ken Hills (519-836-8414) 

kenandlouisehills@yahoo.ca 

Mondays, May to September 

H I 


Sharing Information about 

HEARING 

Meet 1st Wed. of every month 

From October to May 

2:00-3:00 pm - it’s free 

Call Marianne at 519-822-3946 


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L D 


Margaret Waldron (519-836-8534) 

Phyllis Carnochan (519-836-9415) 

Mondays - 

Beginners 9:30-10:30 am 

Intermediate 10:45-11:45 am 

(except Holidays) 


M J 


Georgia Taylor (519-265-8816) 


Instruction available 

P L 


Geoff Richards (226-820-2950) 

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 

(times as assigned) 

I F P 


Jean McClelland (519-763-4881) 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com 

2:30-5 pm - last Monday of every 

month - $24.00 a year 

P 

Rudy Simon (1-226-979-9635) 

Neville Newman (519-400-9136) 

gwsapickleball@gmail.com 


Tues. - 9:00 - 12:00 noon 

(Beginners & Intermediate) 

Friday - 12:45 - 4 pm 

(all levels of play) 

West End Rec Centre 

Tues. - 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm 

(advanced play) 

Thurs. - 2:15 - 5:00 pm 

(all levels of play) 

Q 


Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120) 

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

S 


Linda Robinson (226-343-0426) 

Beth Campeau (226-343-0415) 

B.J. Antanavicius (519-829-4119) 


S 


Jean Campbell (519-821-2695) 


Wednesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm 

S S S C 

Exhibition Park Arena 

Corner of Exhibition & 

Division Sts. 

Sharon O’Sullivan (519-848-2084) 

Saturdays - 8:00-9:50 pm 

S C 


Arlene McEllistrum 

(519-821-4332) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Pianist - Mary Lynne Woods 

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm 

S C 

Evergreen Parking Lot by 

The Enabling Garden 

Shane Hamilton, 

519-824-8001 

Cathy Densmore 519-822-2220 

cathy.densmore@gmail.com 

Mondays from January to the end 

of March 2018 

8:00 am car pool at Evergreen 

to Blue Mountain 

6:00 pm return to Evergreen 

E S C 

Evergreen Snooker Room 

Nick Harris (519-836-4547) 

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

Tuesday - 7:00-9:30 pm 

1st Thursday of every month 

7:00-9:30 pm 

T T 


Gordon Field (519-822-4976) 

Ursula Rodrigues (519-837-3782) 

Evergreen: Monday - 

3:30-6:30 pm 

Wednesday - 9:00 am-12:45 pm 

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon 

West End: Friday - 1:00-3:45 pm 

(WE - except July/August) 

T H-E P 


Mike Rooke (519-824-2472) 

Gord Knox (519-763-5795) 


W C 

April to October 

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Brenda Langham (519-836-8366) 

Gord Clegg (519-824-3293) 

January and February 

W P C 


Ann Peters (519-836-3554) 

1st & 5th Wed. - 12:30-4:00 pm 

3rd Wed. - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

W E A G 

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre 

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653) 

September - June 


Membership is $20.00 

W H A G 

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre 

Ross Hamilton (519-835-9181) 

hamiltongalleries@rogers.com 

Jan. - June; Sept. - Dec. 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 

Membership is $25.00 

W C 


Ross Coulter (519-821-3993) 

2nd & 4th Thursdays - 1:00 pm 

Be active. 

Get involved. 

Make 

friends. 


GWSA Group & Activity Reports 

ALL Activity Groups require that you MUST have an up-to-date GWSA Membership to participate. 

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Art in the Hall 

The Art in the Hall project is mandated 

to display good art work in the halls 

of the Evergreen Centre. If you are 

interested in having your work in a 

solo exhibition, or if you are interested 

in having a few pieces of your work as 

part of a group display at the Evergreen 

Centre in 2019, contact Ted 

Pritchard at 519-826-6121 or 

tpritcha@rogers.com. 

If you are interested in sitting on the 

Art in the Hall Committee for selecting 

art for display at the Evergreen 

Centre, and assisting with the hanging 

of the art, also contact Ted. 

Art Studio in 2 

Art Studio in 2 is an art group working 

out of Room 2 at the Evergreen Centre 

on alternate Tuesday evenings from 

6:30 pm until 9:30 pm starting the first 

week of the month and on alternate 

Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 pm 

until 4:00 pm starting the second week 

of the month. The artists in this club 

choose their own media to work with, 

examples of which are acrylic painting, 

Bunka, drawing, pastels, porcelain 

painting, printmaking, stitchery/textile 

arts, watercolour painting and others. 

Room 2 isn’t vented properly for the 

use of oil paints, turpentine, linseed oil 

or other strong-smelling media. There 

are restrictions on perfume use also at 

the Centre to respect those artists with 

allergies. Artists will need to provide 

all the materials needed to complete 

their work and be prepared to share 

their technique and insights with other 

artists. The membership in Art Studio 

in 2 is limited to 24 and yearly membership 

costs $27.00 including HST, in 

addition to the GWSA membership. If 

you are interested in joining Art Studio 

in 2 for 2019, contact Ted 

Pritchard at 519-826-6121 or 

tpritcha@rogers.com. 

Badminton 

Our Badminton Club welcomes all 

from beginners to experienced and 

competitive players. Join us as many 

as 6 times a week for friendly, active 

games and competition at two locations. 

We play at the West End 

Community Centre on Monday and 

Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 pm. 

At the Evergreen Centre, play is on 

Tuesday evening at 7 pm, Thursday at 

9 am, Friday at 10 am and Sunday afternoons 

at 1:15 pm. 

We do our best to keep members 

alerted of any changes to our times. 

Racquets are available for short-term 

loan and players require indoor court 

shoes. 

Your membership fee covers participation 

at both locations. We allow 3 

free visits to give you a chance to discover 

if you are able and will enjoy 

this very active sport. The yearly fee is 

$60.00 and you must have an up-todate 

membership with GWSA to be a 

member of our club. 

For further information regarding 

our activities and membership, 

contact Eleanor Stern at 519-837- 

2702. 

Casual Bicycling - NEW 

This new group at the GWSA will be 

exploring Guelph’s wonderful multiuse 

trail system. We’ll take in the 

sights of our city, explore some history, 

get some fresh air and exercise, all 

in one morning! This group is geared 

to people who can ride 10 km in less 

than 2 hours. Helmets and your own 

bike are mandatory. Meeting place is 

the Enabling Garden at Riverside 

Park. 

Bid Euchre 

Come in and enjoy a friendly game of 

4-Hand Bid Euchre Monday evenings 

from 6:30 until 9:00 pm, and Thursdays 

from 1 until 4 pm. There will also 

be 6-Hand Bid Euchre on Thursday 

afternoons. Don’t know how to play? 

We will teach you at no charge. Come 

and enjoy a visit; we would love to 

meet some new members. Guests are 

always welcome. For information on 4 

-Hand Bid Euchre, phone Helen James 

(519-856-4434), or Dot Smith (519- 

836-6448) for 6-Hand Bid Euchre. 

Book Club 

Our group meets in the Boardroom on 

the last Friday of each month from 

1:00 to 2:30 pm. 

In September, our selection is The 

Lake House by Kate Morton and in 

October, we will be reading The Tea 

Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa 

See. 

Monthly fee is $3.00. 

Book Club 2 

This group, made up of people on the 

wait list for the first book club, will 

meet in the Boardroom on the third 

Friday of each month from 1:00 to 

2:30 pm. 

The fee is $3/visit. 

Bridge 

We invite all bridge players to come 

and join us in a friendly game of 

bridge. We play three times a week as 

follows: 

Monday at the West End in the Lions 

Lair from 12:45 until 3:15 pm. 

Tuesday at the Evergreen in Room 3 

from 6:45 pm until 9:15 pm. 

Thursday at the Evergreen in Room 3 

from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm. 

We hope you will come out and 

have a friendly game with us. We will 

be delighted to welcome you. 

Bunka 

Bunka embroidery is created by using 

a unique combination of punch needle 

and special silk-like rayon thread. 

When completed, many pictures resemble 

delicately shaded paintings. In 

fact, the needle is held and operates in 

much the same manner as an artist’s 

brush or pencil. The Bunka artist uses 

many different stitch techniques in 

order to achieve the desired effect of 

depth and interest, but unlike other 

forms of needle art, there are no knots 

to tie and mistakes are easily corrected. 

This group is for all skill levels and 

meets every Wednesday from 9:15 

a.m. to noon. 

Bunkawithflair.com. 

Canasta 

Come join us for a game of Canasta. 

New or experienced players are welcome. 

We meet in the Evergreen hallway 

every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. 

Cost is $1.50. Our president is Sharyn 



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Richards. Let her know if you have 

any comments. Phone: 519-822-1810, 

Text: 519-835-4155, 

Email: gwsacanasta@gmail.com 

Craft Group 

Thank you for the recognition and 

certificate I received at the A.G.M. in 

June. 

I would like to share this with all the 

ladies of the Craft Club. If it were not 

for their hard work, dedication and 

talent, the “Treasure Chest” would not 

be the asset to the GWSA that it is. 

Sincerely, Judy Montgomery 

Cribbage 

If you enjoy a game of cribbage, join 

us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. We have a 

good time and everyone is welcome. 

GWSA DANCES: 

October 26 - Halloween Hoot 

December 14 - Christmas Dance 

Darts 

High scores for the month of May: 

Bill A.162out/222out/133; Derek C. 

222out/156; Fred L. 222out; Bob Mc. 

222out; Lorne S.140; Len P.135; Barry 

S.133; Vera G.133; Barry A.126; 

Rino F. 126; Marjorie S.125; Bob 

L.122; Judy K.121; Audrey B.120; 

Margaret W. 119; Bruce F. 117; Gord 

K.117; Jessie C.114/111out; Ed B. 

113; Grace C. 108; Kathryn W.103. 

High scores for the month of June: 

Bill A. 88/Finish; Ellen A.108; Phil 

A.106; Audrey B.108; Ed B.133; 

Grace C.162; Derek C.130/120out; 

Rino F.105; Stan F.120; Vera G.122; 

Ross K.111/0ut; Gord K. 139; Janet 

O.127; Ken O. 114; Barry S. 

135/155out; Lorne S.140; Marjorie 

S.121; Margaret W.119; David W. 

117; Ed W.117; Hester W.131. 

High scores for month of July: 

Bill A.131; Ellen A. 107; Ed B. 114; 

Grace C. 106; Derek C. 125; Bruce F. 

128; Barry S. 114/100out; Marjorie S. 

123; Dave W. 120. 

Dominoes 

The Dominoes club meets every 

Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Dining 

Room. The club will be playing Mexican 

Train. The cost is $1.50 per visit. 

Please contact Jean Simpson at 519- 

822-6193 or Linda Robinson at 226- 

343-0426 regarding any questions 


about the club. Come and have some 

fun. 

Golf 

In 2018, we have been playing on 

Mondays at different courses around 

Guelph, Cambridge and Kitchener/ 

Waterloo from the first week in May 

to the last Monday of September. Traditionally 

we have over 300 members 

split into 3 golf groups (see below). 

For information and/or to register for 

golf, do so at the Evergreen front 

desk. This is our last month for golf in 

2018. 

The executive of the Evergreen Golf 

Club is looking for new members to 

help organize the golf. If you are interested, 

contact Ted Pritchard at 519- 

826-6121 or Ken Hills at 519-836- 

8414. The co-ordinators for 2018 are 

18 Hole A Group, Wayne Vokey, 18 

Hole B Group, George Hughes, and 9 

Hole Group, David Halfpenny. The 

cost to join the Evergreen Golf Club 

for the 2018 season is $10.00 plus 

HST. 

Hearing Improvement 

The Hearing Improvement Committee 

of Guelph has the objective of helping 

fellow citizens with hearing loss by co 

-operating with and assisting professionals 

who deal with it; promoting 

hearing accessibility within our own 

community; holding regular information 

sessions to encourage greater 

understanding of the problem and 

what is available to help it. 

We meet the first Wednesday of 

each month from October through 

May from 2-3:30 pm. We discuss 

problems affecting those with hearing 

loss and try to find solutions. Our 

meetings also have a social component. 

For further information, call Marianne 

at 519-822-3946. 

Line Dancing 

Come dance with us all year long. 

Mondays: Beginners 9:30 to 10:30 

a.m. 

Intermediate: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. 

Thursdays: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 

(Basic line dance experience recommended 

for this class.) 

Your first three visits are free, after 

which the fee is $1.50 per visit. 

Everyone Welcome 

Into Focus Photography Club 

Why is it that three months seem so 

much shorter in the summer than they 

do in winter? They are gone almost 

before they start. The Into Focus Photography 

Group stayed busy, even in 

the heat we all went through. Because 

of the closure of the Evergreen Centre, 

our photo display in the restaurant for 

August still showed the June theme of 

hair styles. 

Our August theme is nature macros. 

These are generally close-up shots of 

plants, animals or anything else that 

lives and grows close to us. The fruits, 

if you’ll pardon the pun, of our labours 

are on display in the dining 

room during September. 

Our July meeting was an outdoor 

event, held in Riverside Park. We had 

a chance to share some tales, have a 

pot luck picnic, and take some photos. 

Our three summer field trips were to 

the Royal Botanical Gardens in June; 

the Templin Gardens in Fergus for 

July; and in August to the Rockwood 

Academy and then to the conservation 

area. Many of the photographs from 

our field trip are preserved on our web 

site at https:/intofocus.smugmug.com/ 

Theme-of-the-Month. 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and point-andshoot 

cameras to fancy DSLR models. 

We share a common interest in photography 

as a hobby and we learn 

from each other. New members are 

always welcome. 

If you are interested in joining, contact 

Jean McClelland by email: 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com. 

Pickleball 

Pickleball is a sport in which four 

players use solid paddles made of 

wood or composite materials to hit a 

perforated polymer ball over a net. 

The sport shares features of other racquet 

sports: the dimensions and layout 

of a badminton court and a net and 

rules similar to tennis, with a few 

modifications. 

This sport is for people of all ages 

who are looking for some fun, laughter, 

socialization and exercise. It’s 

easy to learn, but can be challenging 

for those with a competitive nature. 

All levels of skill invited. Pickleball 

equipment is provided. 


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Frank Valeriote 

Continuing to Serve the People of Guelph… 

Specializing in: 

Estate Planning, Wills, Estates, Real Estate, Business Law 

I welcome the opportunity to assist you with your legal needs. 

105 Silvercreek Pkwy. N., Guelph 

519-837-2100 fvaleriote@svlaw.ca 

Helping families to buy and sell since 2007. 

Contact Jackie to enquire about Riverside Residence on the 

Park — We have a waing list, so call today. 

HOMELIFE POWER REALTY INC., BROKERAGE* 

Wellington Foot Clinic 

Professional Footcare & Custom Foot Orthotics 

Jessica K. Mann 

Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist 

Professional, Safe Treatment of a Variety of Foot Conditions 

- Nail Disorders, Corns, Callus, Warts, Ingrown Toenails & much more 

- Custom Foot Orthotics 

- Covered by most extended health insurance providers 

- No referral needed!!! Free parking 

- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available 

3 – 245 Edinburgh Rd S. (enter off Municipal or Edinburgh) 

519‐546‐3737 wellfoot@outlook.com 


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Scrabble 

Our Scrabble group meets Thursdays 

from 1:00 to 3:45 pm at the tables in 

the Evergreen Hallway near the Library. 

Cost is $1.00 per visit. We play 

relaxed but challenging games using 

the Scrabble Dictionary 5 th Edition as 

our reference. Skill levels range from 

beginner to advanced. Come play at 

whatever table you wish. Enjoy a 

laugh, score a Bingo if you can, and 

learn a new word or two with other 

word lovers! 

Shuffleboard 

Come on out and join our group. Enjoy 

some gentle exercise, friendship 

and fun. Membership is available to 

all paid-up GWSA members for a $10 

fee every six months. You also have 

the option of paying $1.00 per game. 

Register the first time you play. Beginners 

are welcome and instruction is 

available. The group plays Tuesdays 

and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. 

Silvertones 

The Silvertones Choir, formed nearly 

40 years ago, now boasts over 50 

members. This mixed group of older 

adults share their love of singing - 

songs old and new. They also love to 

entertain with their singing and to 

spread cheer. 

The choir returns from its summer 

break on Friday, September 7. 

Performances this season will include 

The Day Before on Friday, November 

9 and the Christmas Variety 

Show, with an entirely new repertoire 

of music. 

For more information about joining 

the choir, please call Arlene McEllistrum 

at 519-821-4332. 

Skiing 

It costs $10.00 plus HST to join the 

Everwhite Ski Club. You register and 

pay for the Downhill Ski Club at the 

front desk of the Evergreen Centre. It 

helps to own a 5-7 Pass purchased 

from Blue Mountain well before the 

start of the 2019 ski season. Every 

Monday, we carpool by meeting at the 

lower Evergreen Parking Lot by the 

Enabling Garden at 8:00 am, drive to 

Blue Mountain, and return to Guelph 

by 6:00 pm. 


Contact Cathy Densmore 519-822- 

2220, for Ski Club information. 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

The Evergreen Snooker Club is composed 

of a group of active, friendly 

players with skill levels covering the 

full spectrum from learner/beginner to 

accomplished player. If you are interested 

in learning the game, or have 

played in the past and want to get 

back into it, please drop by the Snooker 

Room. You will be assured a warm 

welcome and a place to try your hand 

at one of our three tables. The Snooker 

Room is open weekdays between 

9:00 am and 4:00 pm and any other 

time the Evergreen Centre may be 

open. 

The primary focus of the club is to 

have fun, build friendships and socialize. 

Your snooker skill level is irrelevant 

so don’t feel intimidated if you 

are a beginner. Prospective members 

may visit the club room up to three 

times without charge to help with their 

decision on whether to join. While 

most of the current members are men, 

there is a small group of women who 

play regularly (typically on Tuesday 

mornings), so ladies, don’t be shy to 

give it a try. 

Membership is available to all 

paid-up members of the GWSA on 

payment of the prescribed annual 

snooker activity fee. The current fee 

of $70 (plus tax) buys you access to 

the Snooker Room anytime it is open 

and all the snooker you care to play. 

Texas Hold ’Em 

Why not come out and have fun with 

us? We are averaging about 16 players 

a week and are situated in the Dining 

Room. 

We charge $1.50 per week and 

pretty well all of that goes back to the 

GWSA. We play from 6:30 to 8:30 

pm. 

Each player starts off with $500 in 

real casino chips and, as we do not 

play for money, we work on a point 

system; the one with the most points 

each week is the winner. We play until 

there is only one player left or 8:30 

pm comes, whichever comes first. 

We will gladly teach anyone who is 

interested in playing. Just follow the 

laughter to find us. 

We have about six ladies playing at 

present and would always welcome 

more. We do not want to become a 

men’s club! Remember, you have to 

be a member of GWSA to play. 

Walking Club 

We have had a lot of new members 

this year and have been blessed with 

some beautiful weather. We have been 

to Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 

the Mill Race Trail at St. Jacobs, a 

trail by the old Reformatory grounds, 

the Smith Side Trail, and have other 

walks planned for the Fall. We tried a 

new walk by Wellington County Museum 

which was a good addition to 

our schedule. Our Annual Picnic was 

on one of the most humid days of the 

year so we weren't running around 

playing games. Fred cooked some 

lovely sausages and lots of salads and 

desserts were enjoyed. 

We have had to change our Walking 

Schedule as we had planned to visit 

Joseph Schneider Haus when we 

planned to go to Victoria Park in 

Kitchener. We have always been able 

to get in free on the last Thursday of 

the month but this year, the free Senior's 

day has changed. Please note that 

August 30 will be the Spurline Trail, 

September 13 will be a local walk (no 

cars needed). September 20 will be 

Joseph Schneider Haus in Victoria 

Park, Kitchener, and October 11 will 

be Rockwood Conservation Area. We 

hope to enjoy more good weather. We 

will be winding up our season with 

our Pot Luck Supper on October 25, 

with details next month. 

Watercolour Painters Club 

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters 

Club provides an opportunity for watercolour 

painters to practise their 

hobby along with others sharing the 

same interest, while encouraging one 

another and receiving information, 

ideas and inspiration. While we do not 

offer classes or lessons, we welcome 

accomplished watercolour painters. 

There is a small annual membership 

fee and membership with the 

GWSA is required. We meet on the 

1st and 5th Wednesday from 12:30 to 

4:00 pm and 3rd Wednesday from 

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm in Room 2.

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Home visits only - Guelph, KW and area 

18 years experience $40-43 per visit 

Toenail trimming, callous & corn care, 

foot massage for better circulation. 

Cell: 519.994.1310 

kimwiatr13@gmail.com 

Je Suis Canadian - Portrait of a People 

by Anne Gordon and Michael Gordon 

This 130-page, full-colour book is by Anne Gordon, who is a well-known 

travel writer and a long-time member of the Into Focus Photography Club, and 

Michael Gordon, who has produced several books in the ‘Rockhound’ Series. 

This book celebrates Canada’s diversity and unique cultures from north to 

south and east to west in words and photographs of the people, celebrations, 

native species and amazing landscapes. 

Lots of intriguing Canadian trivia and thought-provoking quotes are found 

throughout the book. 

You can purchase this book online at www.lulu.com/shop. 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities SEPTEMBER 2018 

R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter 

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

CLOSED 

LABOUR DAY 

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9a-12p Pickleball 

12-4p Pickleball W 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

1-3:30p Mah Jong 

1-4p West End Arts W 

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard 

1:30-3:30p Dominoes 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em 

6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2 

7-9:30p Badminton 

7-9:30p Bridge 

7-9:30p Snooker 

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8:30a TRIP BOOKING 

9-11:30a Computer Free Time 

9a-12:45p Table Tennis 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a Food Demo 

10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolours 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


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9a-12p Badminton 

9a-12p Outreach 

9:30a-12:30p Walking Club 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 

1-3p Line Dancing 


1-4p Bid Euchre 

1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

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8:30a-1:15p Crafts 

9-11:30a Improving Bridge 

9a-12p Chess 

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic 

10a-12p Darts 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

12:45-3p Silvertones 

12:45-4p Pickleball 

1-3p Computer Free Time 

1-4p Friday Euchre 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

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9:30-11:45a Line Dancing 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well 

1-3p Computer Mentoring 

1-3:30p Monday Euchre 

1-4p Badminton W 

3:15-6:30p Table Tennis 

6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre 

7-9p Computer Club 

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8:30a-12p Arthritis Service 

9-10a Diabetes Support 










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10a Food Demo 

12:30-4p Watercolours 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 

1-4p Canasta 

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CLOSED 

FOR 

VOLUNTEER 

APPRECIATION 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 






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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 


1-2p Feel Better Move Well 


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9a-12p Outreach 





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9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12p Darts 

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1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 


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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 





2:30-5p Photography Club 







6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2 




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9-10a Diabetes Support 


10a-12p Education Series 











Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— Mon-Fri – 

9a-4p 

Aquatic Arthritic Relief 

(West End Community 

Centre) (519-837-5657) 


1-4p Canasta 




1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

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10a-12:15p Darts 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


1:30-4p Wednesday Euchre 

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1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

10a-12p Darts, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Sunday 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 

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1-2:20p Book Club 2 




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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


10:30a-12p Food Tasting 


1-2:30p Book Club 





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Order a Garden Fresh Box of fruit and vegetables. Please pay (in advance) 

for your next order when you pick up your current order on the 

3 rd Wednesday of each month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm in the Evergreen Foyer. 

Small box of vegetables and fruit—$15.00 

Large box of vegetables and fruit—$20.00 

The Garden Fresh attempts to provide as locally fresh grown produce as possible. 

Solutions on pg. 38 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just gaining 

speed!’ 

Christie, Helen E. - August 15 (90) 

Hillman, Don - September 14 (85) 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

Reilly, Harold & Jean - July 26, 1958 

(60 years) 

Croft, Jim & Carol - September 2, 1967 

(51 years) 

Riley, Dorothy & Art - September 8, 1951 

(67 years) 

If you have a birthday or anniversary that 

you would like to include in the Sentinel, 

please let us know the month before. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

To Association Members and their Families 

Fowler, Veronica Evelyn passed away on Tuesday, 

June 12, 2018, in her 82nd year. She was the leader 

of the Shuffleboard activity group and a long-time 

GWSA member. 

Staples, Muriel “Mim” passed away on Friday, 

July 6, 2018, at the age of 89. She was a long-time 

member of the Craft Club. 

Roth, Francis (Frank) passed away on Sunday, July 

15, 2018. He was a member of the Writers Club. 


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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+ 

held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291. 

Your Community Guide is available at the Centre and online at www.guelph.ca. 

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR COURSE DOESN’T GET CANCELLED 

DUE TO LATE OR LOW REGISTRATION. (Fees do not include HST.) 

FITNESS AND HEALTH 

Ballroom Dancing 

Get up off the couch and come out 

and have some fun! In no time at all 

you will be moving and grooving to 

jive, waltz, cha cha, merengue, 

quickstep, bachata and foxtrot music. 

Couples and singles welcome. 

Class length: 45 mins Classes:14 

Fee: $93.80 Members, 

$108.80 Non-Members 

Wed Sep 19, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215882 

Beginner Jazz 

Try out our new beginner adult jazz 

class; no dance experience needed. 

Classes start with a warm up, followed 

by learning basic steps and 

putting them together in combinations. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes:13 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 



Mon Sep 17, 2 p.m. Code: 215884 

No class: Oct. 8 

Cardio Dance 

This innovative, fun and exciting 

dance fitness class is guaranteed to 

get you moving into shape. This safe 

and effective total body workout is 

specifically designed for beginners 

and seniors. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14 



Tue Sep 18, 2 p.m. Code: 215885 

Celtic Dance and Beyond 

Enjoy and learn the dances of the 

Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, 

Wales and Brittany. Also experience 

the dances of other countries which 

have been influenced by the Celtic 

music, rhythms and dances. This is a 


low-impact activity. No partners are 

required. 




Thu Sep 20, 9:45 a.m. Code: 215886 

Chair Yoga 

Chair yoga offers the same benefits 

as other yoga practices, such as increased 

flexibility, strengthening, 

proper breathing and increasing 

range of motion in the joints. Simply 

use a chair to assist with postures! 

Chair yoga is for everyone and especially 

those who may have limited 

mobility and/or are unable to get up 

and down on a yoga mat. Postures 

can be modified to meet students’ 

needs. Please bring your own yoga 

mat to class to be placed under your 

chair. 




Mon Sep 17, 1 p.m. Code: 215888 

No class: Oct 8, 22 




Wed Sep 19, 9:15 a.m. 

Code: 215887 



Centre 



Thu Sep 20, 2 p.m. Code: 215889 

Gentle Yoga 

This program is open to everyone. 

We will explore this centuries old 

discipline which brings health and 

vitality to the body, peace to the 

mind and joy to the spirit. Ability to 

move from standing to lying on the 

floor needed. 




Fri Sep 21, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215931 

No class: Oct 12 


Centre 



Tue Sep 18, 2 p.m. Code: 215933 

Pilates 

Achieve better posture, balance, 

core strength and everyday movement 

through the exercises of 

Joseph Pilates. Pilates can benefit 

everyone and offers a refreshing 

change from the traditional types of 

exercise. Please bring a mat to the 

program. 




Wed Sep 19, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 215954 

Qi Gong 1 (Chi Kung) 

This class is a Chinese blend of exercise, 

stretching and meditation. 

The program focuses on ‘Eighteen 

Postures for Daily Practice,’ a Qi 

Gong set that integrates East and 

West in a series of gentle exercises 

designed to maintain and enhance 

health. Adapting classical Qi Gong 

forms, this style incorporates therapeutic 

exercise, self-massage and 

meditation. Qi Gong 1 class focuses 

on the core routines. 




Mon Sep 17, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215955 




Centre 



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Assessment 

Callous and Corn Treatment 

Nail Trimming 

Fungal Nail Treatment 

Gi 

Cerficates 

Available 


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Wed Sep 19, 6:15 p.m. 

Code: 215956 

Fri Sep 21, 1 p.m. Code: 215957 

Qi Gong 2 (Chi Kung) 

This class is a Chinese blend of exercise, 

stretching and meditation. 

The classes focus on ‘Eighteen Postures 

for Daily Practice,’ a Qi Gong 

set that integrates East and West in a 

series of gentle exercises designed 

to maintain and enhance health. 

Adapting classical Qi Gong forms, 

this style incorporates therapeutic 

exercise, self-massage and meditation. 

Qi Gong 2 class explores variations, 

including qigong walking. 




Thu Sep 20, 11 a.m. Code: 215958 

Strength and Balance 

This beginner class will focus on fall 

prevention, whole body movements 

and balance. It is designed to improve 

general mobility and overall 

strength to make everyday tasks 

easier. You can expect to see improvement 

in posture. The class 

presents an excellent opportunity for 

beginners to start exercising with an 

aerobic, strength and flexibility 

component. 




Wed Sep 19, 12:15 p.m. Code: 215961 

Strength and Cardio Level 1 

The beginner strength training class 

focuses on functional exercises that 

include balance, flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. Exercises 

are performed both sitting and 

standing. Hand weights are used for 

strengthening and toning muscles. 

Join us to keep your body fit! 



Centre 



Mon Sep 17, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215962 






Wed Sep 19, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215963 


The intermediate/advanced strength 

training class focuses on a low impact 

cardio warm up. This class performs 

functional exercises that include 

balance, flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. Exercises are 

performed sitting and standing. A 

variety of equipment is used 

throughout the classes which may 

include bands, stability balls and 

weights of your choice. Join us to 

keep your body fit! 




Mon Sep 17, 9 a.m. Code: 215964 





Fri Sep 21, 9 a.m. Code: 215965 



Come and challenge your fitness 

level in the advanced strength training 

class. Focusing on a low impact 

cardio warm up, this class performs 

functional exercises that include balance, 

flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. A variety of equipment 

is used throughout the classes which 

may include bands, stability balls 

and weights of your choice. Join us 

to keep your body fit! 




Mon Sep 17, 8 a.m. Code: 215966 




Fri Sep 21, 8 a.m. Classes: 14 

Code: 215967 

Stretch and Strengthen 

Come and learn body awareness 

through core strengthening, muscle 

toning and stretching. You will see 

improvements in your posture and 

fitness abilities. This entry-level 

fitness class will prepare to take 

your fitness to the next level. 




Tue Sep 18, 8:45 a.m. Code: 215969 

Thu Sep 20, 8:45 a.m. Code: 215968 

*NEW* Swimming Essentials for 

Seniors – Level 1 

You’re never too old to learn how to 

swim! This program has been developed 

for seniors to gain confidence 

in and around water by learning 

basic swimming skills. Assistance is 

provided whenever necessary while 

participants work toward the goal of 

complete independence in the water. 


Location: Centennial Pool 

Fee: $80 

Mon Oct 1, 10 a.m. Code: 217474 


*NEW* Swimming Essentials for 

Seniors – Level 2 

Looking to improve your swimming 

technique? This program has been 

developed for seniors to increase 

endurance and advance strokes. You 

will be provided with individual 

feedback and swim workouts to 

meet your goals. 


Location: Centennial Pool 

Fee: $80 

Wed Oct 3, 10 a.m. Code: 217475 

Tai Chi – All Levels 

Continue to learn the complete sequence 

of Tai Chi Ch’uan moves. 

This program is suitable for anyone 

who has completed Tai Chi Beginner 

or has had previous experience 

with a similar style of Tai Chi. 




Tue Sep 18, 9:45 a.m. Code: 215970 

Tai Chi Chih 

Are you having problems with blood 

pressure, balance or flexibility? Tai 

Chi Chih can help. You will learn 19 

gentle movements that are rooted 

from one posture. These actions are 

designed to have the same benefits 


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1 & 2 Bedroom Units for Rent at 671 Woolwich Street, Guelph 

• Clean & quiet seniors building next to the senior centre 

• High rise building with elevator access 

• Walking distance to Wal‐Mart plaza and other amenies 

• Ensuite bathrooms available 

• On site laundry 

• Heat, Hydro & Parking included 

For viewings and more informaon call Michel at: 519‐400‐0297 

INTERIOR PAINTING 

… the third generation 

519-821-4189 


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as Tai Chi. Classes are for all fitness 

levels and can be done seated or 

standing. This relaxing practice improves 

your balance, flexibility, 

mindfulness, and leads to better allround 

health. Regular participation 

results in improved body strength, 

better sleep and weight loss. 



Centre 



Wed Sep 19, 2 p.m. Code: 215971 

Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class 

will challenge the active 55+ individual. 

A cardio warm up will prepare 

you for a resistance training, 

balance, flexibility, core strength 

and floor workout. The benefits of 

regular exercise consisting of these 

major components will improve 

your mental, physical and emotional 

health, increase your energy level to 

be able to carry out daily tasks and 

reduce your chances of osteoporosis. 




Wed Sep 19, 8 a.m. Code: 215972 

COMPUTERS & 

TECHNOLOGY 

Computers – Android Tablets and 

Smartphones 

During this private lesson, the instructor 

will assist you with any 

problems or concerns you have with 

your tablet or smartphone! Please 

bring your tablet or smartphone to 

the class. 




Mon Nov 26, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215891 

Mon Nov 26, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215893 

Mon Nov 26, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 215892 

Computers - Let’s Get Started 

This entry level course is for those 

who would like to try computing at 

its most basic level. Your instructor 

will give hands-on experience while 

learning at your own speed. 

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 4 



Tue Sep 25, 1 p.m. Code: 215899 

Computer Maintenance and Peak 

Performance 

Is your computer running slow? Got 

a lot of ‘garbage’ on your computer? 

Need to understand antivirus software? 

You can use your existing 

Windows software to clean that up 

and get peak performance to keep 

your computer running smoothly. 




Tues Nov 13, 1 p.m. Code: 215900 

Computer Mentoring 

Just about everyone with a computer 

runs into problems! Don’t struggle 

when there is help available at these 

weekly mentoring sessions. Volunteers 

from the GWSA Computer 

Club are available to assist you with 

your specific problem areas. 




See the box at the bottom of this 

page for dates and codes. 

Computers – Skype 

Learn how to set up Skype, add your 

contacts and make your first call. 

Learn how to change your settings 

to private, block or unblock contacts, 

and view your history. Communicate 

between computers. Talk 

to anyone on Skype, anywhere in 

the world, for free with a Skype-to- 

Skype call. 




Wed Nov 21, 1 p.m. Code: 215916 

Computers – Smartphone 

Looking to purchase a smartphone? 

This course will walk you through 

options for cell phone plans, what 

types of phones are available, and 

discuss your cell phone needs. 




Mon Nov 5, 10 a.m. Code: 215917 

Computers – iPad 

This course is to help the new Apple 


COMPUTER MENTORING 

All computer mentoring sessions are held on Monday afternoons from 1-3 pm for $3.00 for Members 

and $5.00 for Non-Members. 

Participants pay in advance at the registration desk. 

** The Computer Lab is open all day for member use as long as there isn’t a scheduled class using it. ** 

Computer Free Time: 

Every Wednesday morning 

from 9:30-11:30 am, 

and Friday afternoon 

from 1:00-3:00 pm, 

open to all members of the 

GWSA 

free of charge. 

DATE CODE DATE CODE 

Sep 10 215908 Oct 1 215912 

Sep 17 215902 Oct 15 215914 

Sep 24 215911 Oct 22 215901 

DATE 

Oct 29 

Nov 5 

Nov 12 

CODE 

215903 

215913 

215904 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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iPad user navigate through the functions 

of this type of computer tablet. 

Please bring your iPad to class so 

you are ready to get started. 


Fee: $30 Members, 

$40 Non-Members 

Mon Sept 17, 10 a.m. Code: 215919 

Mon Dec 3, 10 a.m. Code: 215918 

Computers – File Management 

Thought file management was just 

for paper files? Think again! It’s just 

as important to keep the files on 

your computer organized and up-todate. 

Just as with paper files, the 

goal of computer file management is 

to ensure that you can find what 

you’re looking for, even if you’re 

looking for it years after its creation. 

This file management workshop will 

help you keep your files organized 

and accessible. 




Tue Oct 30, 1 p.m. Code: 215897 

Computers - Email Basics 

Are you new to email and want to 

learn how to better communicate 

with friends, family and even businesses? 

Do you want to learn how to 

better use your current email service? 

This workshop will teach you 

how to use an internet-based email 

service (Yahoo! Mail) to send and 

receive messages, attach documents 

and photos, as well as identifying 

and avoiding email viruses. If you 

already have an email account, bring 

your login and password, as there 

will be time to practice and to have 

your questions answered. To get the 

most out of this session, you should 

know how to use a mouse. 




Fri Oct 12, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215895 


Computers - Internet Basics 

Are you new to the internet and 

want to learn more about going 

online? Would you like to better understand 

internet jargon? Has using 

an Internet browser left you frustrated 

and confused? This workshop 

will guide you through the internet 

basics, including how to use a 

browser, navigate websites and use a 

search engine, as well as understanding 

internet jargon. This session 

will also help you to identify 

Internet threats and stay safe when 

online. To get the most out of this 

session, you should already know 

how to use a mouse. 




Fri Nov 16, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215898 

Computers - Facebook 

Facebook is a social media website 

that allows you to connect with 

friends, family and even businesses. 

This workshop will teach you about 

social networking using Facebook. 

You will learn about key features 

including how to log on, navigate 

the website, find friends and family, 

edit your online profile, as well as 

managing your privacy settings. You 

will learn about advanced features 

including messages and chat, creating 

photo albums, joining groups, 

user lists, and using the App Centre. 

This session will allow for practice 

time and an opportunity to ask your 

questions. 

To get the most out of this session, 

you should already have a Facebook 

account set up. 




Fri Nov 2, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215896 

Microsoft Office Word 

With Microsoft Word, you can create 

fantastic cards, flyers, meeting 

minutes, newsletters - basically, any 

kind of document. It’s not just for 

typing letters anymore! Come learn 

the basics of this fabulous program 

and how templates can give you a 

head start on all your projects. This 

is for Windows. 




Fri Oct 5, 9 a.m. Code: 215915 

GENERAL INTEREST 

Thanksgiving Dinner 

Thursday, October 4 - 11:30 am 

seating and 12:30 pm seating; $15 

+ HST; turkey dinner with all the 

trimmings! Take-out is available. 

Community Craft Sale 

Evergreen opens its doors for a 

Community Craft Sale. Be one of 

many craft vendors at this seasonal 

and festive event. New or homemade/handmade 

items only, no rummage 

sale items please. To reserve 

your table, call 519-823-1291. 

Date: Sat November 17 

Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

Fee: $20/1 table, $35/2 tables, 

$45/3 tables, $55/4 tables + HST 

Set up: Fri. Nov 16, 4:30-6 p.m. 

and/or Sat. Nov 17, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

Cooking - A Taste of Italy 

Come and enjoy a taste of Italy. 

Learn how to cook an Italian dinner 

which includes antipasto, soup and 

pasta. Please bring containers for 

any possible leftovers and a water 

bottle. 

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1 



Tue Nov 6, 6:30 p.m. Code: 215920 

Winter Driving Information Session 

This free session will cover the winter 

driving conditions (roadways and 

surfaces), snow removal criteria for 

the province, how to prepare your 

vehicle for winter driving, personally 

preparing for a longer winter 

drive, what to do in a skid and what 

to do if you get stuck or stranded. 


Fee: No cost 

Tue Oct 30, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215937 

Driving Information Session 

This free session will cover the driver’s 

licence renewal process. Topics 

include: what you can expect when 

you turn 80 years old, aging and 

driving, how aging factors can affect 


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your ability to drive safely, warning 

signs, traffic roundabouts, and when 

is it time to hang up the keys. There 

must be 15 people registered for the 

course to run. 


Fee: No cost 

Tue Oct 30, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215938 

Travel Insurance and More 

Have you ever thought, “I wish I 

had known that about my travel insurance 

before I went on vacation.” 

Or maybe you’ve bought insurance 

without really knowing what you 

are covered for? Have you ever 

wondered how you would cover inhome 

nursing if required, or assistance 

to make meals? Many people 

believe OHIP or employee benefits 

plans will cover our long term care 

costs. This informative session will 

educate you on what you need to 

know when purchasing travel insurance 

and the unforeseen costs that 

can be covered by long term care 

insurance. 




Thu Nov 1, 10 a.m. Code: 215941 

Financial Insurance - Cash Flow 

Planning for Retirement 

Do you feel like you are making 

great retirement income but you 

don’t know where it all goes? Do 

you feel like you could do so much 

more with your money if you only 

knew how? Do you want more life 

from the money you already have? 

If your financial plan doesn’t include 

a written cash flow plan, you 

may be missing the most important 

step. Please join us to learn how to 

get more out of your money. 




Thu Oct 18, 10 a.m. Code: 215939 

Peer Learning - Current Events 

This subject is back again, and there 

are plenty of issues to discuss! Participants 

will look into the background 

of current topics from politics, 

economics, business, crime, the 

environment, science, technology, 

the arts, sports or anything else the 

group decides. Items could be local, 

national, or international. Come and 

share your views. 




Mon Sep 17, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215944 No class: Sept 24 

Peer Learning - Historical 

Blunders 

Hitler told his generals that the conquest 

of the Soviet Union would be 

easy. This is one of the countless 

blunders that have been made in 

history. Join us as we choose some 

of these blunders and discuss them. 




Tue Sep 18, 1:30 p.m. 


Peer Learning - The Changing 

World of Agriculture 

The application of biotechnology 

has achieved a remarkable increase 

in contemporary agricultural 

productivity, both domestically and 

globally. To what extent are these 

achievements sustainable and desirable? 

Join us for a lively discussion. 




Thu Sep 20, 9:30 a.m. 


Photography - Camera Basics 

This course looks at the most common 

features found on digital cameras. 

Topics include using the camera’s 

menus and modes to take better 

pictures, downloading pictures 

onto your computer, and organizing 

them into folders and albums. 



Centre 



Tue Oct 2, 6 p.m. Code: 215947 

Piano Lessons 

Have you always wanted to learn 

piano? Haven’t played for a while 

and would like some instruction? 

All levels of learners are welcome. 




Wed Sep 19, noon Code: 215953 

Wed Sep 19, 12:30 p.m. 

Code: 215951 

Wed Sep 19, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 215948 

Wed Sep 19, 1:45 p.m. 

Code: 215949 

Wed Sep 19, 2:30 p.m. 

Code: 215952 

Wed Sep 19, 3:00 p.m. 

Code: 215950 

Publish a Photo Book 

Publishing your first photo book is 

less complicated than you think. 

Learn about the tools and sites 

available for publishing a full colour, 

hardcover photo book of your 

personal photos and then order additional 

copies for the whole family. 

Modern day publishing is easy and 

affordable. 




Wed Oct 17, 6 p.m. Code: 217537 

VISUAL AND CREATIVE ARTS 

Acrylic Painting 

Join us for informative lessons in 

painting with acrylics. Stroke types, 

techniques and form will be the focus 

of this hands-on class. Be inspired, 

have an open mind and create 

your masterpiece with this form 

of art. 




Thu Sep 20, 9 a.m. Code: 215874 

No class: Oct 4, Nov 1 

Calligraphy - Gothic Blackletter 

Suitable for beginners or anyone 

wanting to refresh their skills. This 

technical hand requires patience and 

practice, but does not use pressure 

and release or pen manipulation. 

Get to know the basic tools and letterforms 

through demonstrations 

and fun calligraphic projects. 



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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

The Book Nook — 

“A Lending Library” 

We are open Monday to 

Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

* * * * 

I hope you have all enjoyed a great 

summer. 

Now I have a great book I’d like to 

tell you about, “The Room on Rue 

Amelie” by Kristin Harmel. An 

American, Ruby Henderson, met Marcel 

Benoit in 1938 and that summer, 

they married and moved to his home 

in Paris. Ruby loved the idea of starting 

a new life in a place she adored, 

although her parents were concerned 

about her living there. Soon France 

falls to the Nazis. Marcel is not home 

a lot of the time and Ruby enjoys talking 

to a young girl, Charlotte, who 

lives next door. 

Ruby’s marriage is not going well 

and Marcel treats her as though she 

knows nothing and does not discuss 

what he is doing. Charlotte has been 

keeping an eye on her neighbour and 

late one night ,she peers through the 

door and sees Marcel with a strange 

man going into a cupboard in the hall. 

Several months later when the Jewish 

people are being rounded up, Charlotte’s 

parents are taken away, but her 

mother begs Ruby to take Charlotte 

and hide her and keep her safe. 

Charlotte moves into Ruby’s apartment 

where she can hide in a closet in 

Ruby’s bedroom if necessary. One 

night there is a knock on the door and 

Ruby opens it to find a man who is 

obviously not well, asking to see Marcel. 

Ruby brings him in and looks after 

him for the next couple of days. 

She realizes he is British and a pilot 

who has been shot down. It is then 

that Charlotte tells Ruby what she saw 

in the hall some time ago and Ruby 

discovers an area big enough to hide 

someone. 

She then begins to put the pieces of 

the puzzle together and realizes what 

her husband Marcel has been doing all 

along. So begins an escape line and 

Ruby is anxious to help in any way 

she can. It is very dangerous, but Ruby, 

and later Charlotte, help in hiding 

pilots until they are collected by the 

Resistance who have an escape line to 

get these men home. 

This is a wonderful story of how 

Ruby and Charlotte manage to survive 

all the dangers in Paris during WWII 

and do their part to help win the war. 

It’s an unforgettable story and I hope 

you will enjoy reading it as much as I 

did. 

Happy reading! 

Your Bookworm & Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 

EVERGREEN MARKET 

‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 issues from first insertion 

(i.e., in Sept. issue - removed from Dec. issue), 

if you wish it to remain in longer, please contact The 

Sentinel office and/or leave us a message. If your item 

sells, please let us know so that we can remove it. NO 

‘Accommodation’ or ‘Vehicle’ ads will be included in 

the Evergreen Market. Such ads will be treated as advertising 

inserted within these pages at the current 

Sentinel advertising rates plus HST. 

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator. 

ARTICLES FOR SALE 

Power Lift Chair 

Electric, brown leather. Very lightly used. Asking $1,000. 

Call 519-400-5128. 

Recliner 

Riser recliner, six months new. Light brown. Asking $260. 

Call 519-821-1512. 

Keurig Coffee Machine 

Keurig coffee machine for sale. Asking $24 or best offer. 

Call 519-570-0216. 

Scooter 

Pegasus scooter, gently used. Asking $1,500. Call 519-823- 

5024. 

Guitar & Electric Fireplace 

Guitar with one string missing, asking $150. Electric fireplace, 

asking $200. Call 519-265-1167. 

Invacare Power Wheel Chair 

Invacare TDX SP power chair, purchased in June of this year 

and only used for a month. Several upgrades from the basic 

version. Stable and powerful with fully adjustable speed and 

LCD display. Originally $9400, asking $3000 or best offer. 

Call 519-546-6871. 

WANTED 

Foot Stool 

Old-fashioned foot stool with fabric top, about 12” high by 

22” long and 15” wide. Call 519-824-0182. 

Muppet VHS Tapes 

If you have any Muppet or Fraggle VHS tapes that you 

would like to sell, call 519-823-8665. 

Folding Chairs & Scythe 

Wanted - 4 folding aluminum web and vinyl tubing chairs, 

and a long-handled scythe-type cutting tool for weeds and 

underbrush to be used in the bush. No battery or electricity 

option. Older type that requires no bending. Call Diane at 

519-767-1841. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND 

PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR ITEM(S). 






Tue Oct 16, 1 p.m. Code: 217540 

No class: Nov 6, 27 

Fundamentals of Drawing 

This course is ideal for the beginner, 

or those who may be taking other 

painting courses and need a 

refresher course to hone their skills. 

Participants will be introduced to 

exercises in drawing from observation 

and the creation of threedimensional 

effects through the use 

of light and shade and perspective. 

Tips and techniques for drawing 

accurately will be introduced with 

still life and people as the main subject 

matter for this course. Materials 

for this course will be discussed in 

the first lesson. 




Tue Sep 18, 10:15 a.m. 

Code: 215877 

Beginner Pastels 

Let’s go back to childhood when we 

painted with our fingers! This 

course will introduce an amazing 

medium - chalk pastel. We learn 

about supplies - different types of 

pastels, paper surfaces and additional 

tools. We start from the basics of 

pastel painting and study the many 

ways to apply the pastels. Using 

colour theory and refreshing tone 

drawing skills, we paint simple 

objects and scenes. 




Thur Sep 20, 1:00 p.m. 

Code: 215875 

Portrait Drawing and Painting 

This class is structured to develop 

and nurture the student's aesthetic 

vision concerning painting portraits. 

Students will learn basic structure 

and proportions of cranial and facial 

parts of a head and the first steps in 

art of painting portrait. They will 

learn to incorporate light, shadow / 

tone and colour to bring portraits 

alive. Students will also paint their 

self-portraits. The self-portraits will 

employ subjective approach. Students 

will be encouraged to value 

not only resemblance, but also an 

expressive content. The class is 

open to both methods: working 

from a model and photographs. 


Location: West End Community 

Centre 



Wed Sep 26, 1 p.m. Code: 215878 

Pottery Workshop for Seniors 

Get yourself familiar with clay, the 

potter’s wheel and glazing, through 

various hand-building and wheelthrown 

projects. You will work at 

your own pace with instruction and 

guidance to help create decorative 

and useful objects. This class is for 

all levels and ability. 


Location: Guelph Community 

Pottery Centre, 14 Edinburgh Rd. S. 

Fee: $195.70 

Mon Sep 17, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 214755 

No Class: Oct 8 

Sketching 

Sketching is a good way to learn or 

improve your drawing skills. This 

course suits all levels of students 

who want to know how to draw 

quick and accurate sketches. Whether 

you want to prepare for a big project 

or draw the world around us, 

sketching is a great way to express 

yourself. 



Centre 



Thu Sep 20, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 217674 

Beginner Watercolours 

Discover this sensuous, translucent 

and flowing medium! Allow yourself 

to be creative, playful, spontaneous, 

messy and have fun with 

learning basic and experimental 

watercolour techniques. Enjoy practicing 

new skills in creating your 

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unique landscape, still life or 

abstract pictures. 



Centre 



Tue Sep 18, 1 p.m. Code: 215881 

Watercolours 

This watercolours class is for all 

levels of painters. The instructor 

will work with participants on an 

individual basis or in small groups 

of similar interest or skill. 




Mon Sep 17, 9 a.m. Code: 15880 

No class: Oct 8, 29, Nov 5 

COMMUNITY CENTRE 

SERVICES 

Minds in Motion 

Minds in Motion® is a program that 

incorporates physical and mental 

stimulation for people living with 

early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease 

or other dementias, and their 

care partners. Two main components 

make up the social program: 

45 to 60 minutes of physical activity 

led by a trained physical activity 

program leader and 45 to 60 

minutes of mentally stimulating activities 

facilitated by a Minds in 

Motion® co-ordinator and volunteers. 

This program is a great opportunity 

to establish new friendships 

with others who are living the same 

experiences. Register by calling the 

Alzheimer Society 519-742-1422. 

Class length: 2 hours 

Fee: $60.00 

Wed Sep 5, 1 p.m. 

Wed Nov 7, 1 p.m. 


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CREMATION: $1935 +hst BURIAL: $5995 +hst 

If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2018 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2018 

AUGUST ESSAY 

by Susan Jackson 

I had to return my selection of movies to the library 

yesterday, but there was one I wished I could keep. 

Just as my father regularly borrowed the Casablanca 

movie from his local library, I too have found a movie 

that I find fascinating, and I will watch it again. 

The movie stars Maggie Smith. She is old, more 

wrinkled than most, and most noticeable in her old 

age. Who ever heard of her when she was young? 

She absolutely shines when she is “indignant”. For 

five winters, I looked forward to a weekly episode of 

Downton Abbey, where Maggie Smith played the 

indignant English matriarch of Downton. 

In this movie, entitled The Lady in the Van, she 

plays an indignant homeless woman, and she does it 

oh so well. As an unpaid critic, I would recommend 

it and it is my summer favourite. It calls to me, as I 

notice we have more and more rather odd ways that 

we must explain to our children and our friends. 

There are reasons, or so we think. We often have to 

adjust our habits and lifestyle to our growing frailties. 

In fact, I think we spend considerable time catering 

to our own bodies and minds in order to adjust 

to the new realities of aching bones, drying skin, loss 

of strength and co-ordination. We subversively play 

sudoku, crossword puzzles, and word games, hoping 

that we can keep all our marbles in the cup. And 

each day we say, “so far, so good”, but more on that 

another day. 

The summer days pass us by, full of sunshine, 

birds singing us songs, and cold salads and ice cream 

cones. We have found easier lodgings. We no longer 

contend with ailing lawn mowers and fences that 

need repair. Today I ate a deliciously ripe peach 

from Niagara. The crop is in. The cat and I enjoy the 

air conditioning when the afternoons heat up. Our 

children and grandchildren report on their summer 

holidays in cottage country, reminding us of our 

more active lives and memories of the splash of water 

and the call of loons. Our summer pleasures are 

with us, just in different form. 

For a grandson 

Who knew monkey bars could be such fun, 

Twisting and swinging from rung to rung. 

Watch me fly now, so alive in the sun. 


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Process for GWSA Trips 

General: (1) All travellers on GWSA Travel Club trips should be members of the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association. 

Non-members are now able to book trips two weeks prior to the day of departure provided room is still available. 

(2) Memberships are payable to the City of Guelph — Visa, MasterCard, Cash or Cheque may be used unless otherwise indicated. 

(3) Please refrain from using scented products during GWSA trips. 

Booking Your Trip : (1) Service numbers will be issued at the Centre starting at 8:30 am the day of trip bookings. (2) 

Phone bookings to 519-823-1291 will start at 9:00 am on the same day. (3) Travellers may book for two GWSA members the first 

morning of the trip bookings starting at 9:00 am. (4) The purchaser of day trip tickets is responsible for finding a replacement if he 

or she is unable to travel. A waiting list may be consulted. A Doctor’s certificate is required for a refund. 

Accessibility : (1) Please inquire about accessible seating prior to booking your ticket. As with all buses, accessible seating 

is limited. You can help us ensure that we use this seating as efficiently as possible by providing information about your assistive 

device. Please note that: 

Travellers who will be using a powered wheelchair on trips are advised to note this when registering. While our trips are accessible, 

seating for a powered wheelchair on the bus is limited and will be spoken for on a first come first serve basis. 

Travellers who can transfer to a bus seat may have their collapsible, manual wheelchair or walker stored in the cargo area of 

the bus if required. 

Travellers who wish to take their scooter should note this when registering. Not all scooters fit within the cargo hold of a bus. 

A Travel Committee member will follow up with you prior to the trip to discuss further. 

Lift Limit: 500 lbs maximum weight (wheelchair/scooter and person combined) 

Lift Width: 32 inches 

(2) Travellers with a disability, who require assistance during the trip, must be accompanied by a person who is fully capable 

of rendering such assistance (this person must be an adult for some trips). If there is a cost for this assistant, that fee will be published 

along with other trip fees. 

TRAVEL in OCT./NOV. 2018 - Register on SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

PLEASE REMEMBER, WE DO NOT TAKE $50 OR $100 BILLS. 

Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 — Lake Huron Adventure Total Cost: $55.00 Code: 220174 

Join us for a relaxing fall drive to Owen Sound, where we will have a brief visit to the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, 

followed by lunch on the main street at a café of your choice (lunch is not included in the trip price). We will leave 

Owen Sound at 12:45 pm. and head to Southampton, where you will have your choice of activities. We will have drop 

-offs at the Bruce County Museum (a wonderful, unique museum) and the Southampton Art Gallery and gift shop. If it 

is a nice day, you may enjoy the drop-off at the beach boardwalk where you can stroll along the beach and view the 

lighthouse on the island. Another option is free time to wander along the main street for shopping, or a coffee and treat 

at the bakery. We will depart Southampton at 4:45 pm. and be back in Guelph about 6:30 pm. 

Leave Evergreen: 8:45 am Carousel: 8:50 am Square: 9 am Return: 6:30 pm 

Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 — Elmira Theatre Total Cost: $81.00 Code: 220125 

Come with us to see an evening performance of “Murder Most Fouled Up”. Before the show, you will be treated to a 

dinner buffet featuring chicken and pork roast, including dessert, coffee and tea. (also able to order vegetarian menu 

but would need to know on day of trip booking if you are interested as we need to know ahead of time). Travel is by 

school bus. 

Leave Evergreen: 5:45 pm Carousel: 5:50 pm Square: 6 pm Return: 10:30-10:45 pm 

It takes time to put these trips together and we need YOUR commitment to make these trips actually happen! 

DON’T WAIT! That means booking your seat BEFORE the trip has to be cancelled due to low numbers. 

The Travel Committee must give the number of bookings a MONTH before the date of the trip and, if there aren’t enough reservations 

AT THAT TIME, the trip will be cancelled! If you have already booked your seat, you will get a refund. 

The GWSA will not provide refunds if the trip itinerary is altered due to circumstances beyond the control of the GWSA Travel Club. If 

there is a 'refund or compensation' to the travellers as determined by the refund policy of the Transportation Company or the Booking 

Company, the GWSA travellers will receive the refund. 

NEWS: Members or Non-Members can now book any trip from the Great Canadian Holidays catalogue by phoning 

Great Canadian Holidays at 1-800-461-8687 and book your trip yourself. Just say you’re a member of the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre in Guelph and we will receive a commission for that trip. If you have any questions, 

please call Joanne White at 519-822-0851. 

PLEASE do not park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip. You are being 

picked up at the Carousel. Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park. This allows for other 

members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.

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