April 2019 issue

T S - A 2019

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T S - A 2019 — V. 43, N. 8

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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 

Directors 

Ross Knechtel Ross Coulter 

Jean McClelland Kerry Detlor 

Margaret Waldron Athar Khan 

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 

All of the above GWSA members 

are Volunteers. 

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 

Samantha Ferrier — Recreation Co-ordinator 

— Volunteers 

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef 

Janice Walls, Brian Treleaven — Assistant 

Cooks 

Kim Barton — Facility Maintainer 

Lorne Wollis — Cleaner 

Harvinder Marjara, Farial Hashimi, Nathan 

Luck, Mary Loudoun — Customer Service 

Clerk II 

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation 

Services 

All others working at the Evergreen 

are GWSA 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 

Hello Everyone, 

I usually begin my message with a reflection on the Canadian 

weather or a few comments about seasonal activities. But 

April’s message is going to focus on “SPECIAL EVENTS” 

and a few very important changes and dates for your calendar. 

Very important: June is SENIORS month. The “Walking Group” leads 

a walk to City Hall to raise the Seniors flag. Watch for the date and the 

time and join us for the walk or drive down and meet us in front of City 

Hall. 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 

TUESDAY, June 25. Lots of PRIZES and DRAWS and a very entertaining 

ANNUAL REPORT! 

NEWS STORY #1: 

APRIL is “BE a DONOR” month. I want to honour one of our GWSA 

members, Linda Willis, who donated one of her kidneys to her friend 6 

weeks ago. I spoke to Linda about her decision and here is her response. 

Linda said, “Organ donation awareness means a lot to me because my husband, 

Mike, received a heart transplant in July 2015 and, because of a generous 

donor, Mike has enjoyed a better life. So, in turn, I wanted to be a 

donor to help someone else have a better life. I donated a kidney to my 

friend in January and I’m spreading the word about the importance of donating 

‘organs or tissue’ in the hope of saving someone else’s life down the 

road.” 

This is the 3rd year for the BeADonor campaign in Guelph and we hope 

that people will register consent for organ and tissue donation. 

My opinion is we are never too old to help others in some way, even after 

we pass on…. 

Please contact Janet Parr at BEADONOR.CA (http://BEADONOR.CA) 

for more information on how you can perhaps save someone else’s life or 

give them a better quality of life through organ donation. 


YES...Your GWSA is ‘actively’ involved in the City’s ACTIVE CYCLE 

PLAN and the ACTIVE TRANSIT PLAN. Google these two plans on 

the City’s website to read the long-term goals for Guelph regarding 2-wheel 

and 4-wheel active transportation. 

The GWSA was approached and asked to offer comments, insight, and 

recommendations regarding Seniors’ concerns with navigating the roads 

and paths in the City. And we certainly did for more than 2 hours on 

March 6. 

BE ACTIVE: So we told the City representatives and consultant that 

the GWSA is very interested in all future plans that assist our Seniors getting 

active through cycling, leisure biking with family and grandkids, and 

using public transit to move around the City. Did you know there are 62 

kilometers of trails and paths ideal for biking throughout the City of 

Guelph? 

We also discussed many of the issues Seniors face using transit. We explained 

there is a need for more frequent regular and mobility buses and we 

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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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said the Transit Master Plan needs to consider the locations 

Seniors want to access as part of their weekly needs. 

We need routes that get Seniors to destinations such as 

grocery shopping, medical centres, banking, downtown 

entertainment, and the Evergreen Seniors Community 

Centre. 

There will be further engagement with the Seniors community 

and I hope the GWSA can host an information 

session where all of you can voice your opinions and express 

your transit needs. 

EXTRA NEWS!! 

Your GWSA discussed with the City representatives the 

possibility of partnering and offering a BIKE SHARE initiative. 

This initiative is already popular and expanding in 

Toronto and many other cities on par with Guelph as a 

logical and viable method of commuting to work, school, 

cruising to recreational sites like Riverside Park, or riding 

downtown for the Saturday market, or any of the downtown 

events. The attraction is, you don’t have to buy the 

bike, maintain the bike, or store the bike, and the bikes all 

have “generous” seats. 

We need GWSA members to share their opinions, concerns 

and suggestions for each of these 2 Master Plans. 

Watch for a survey or an information meeting to share 

your thoughts. But remember, you can send me an email 

anytime or stop by the Boardroom on Mondays and chat. 

My card is on the front counter with my email address on 

it. 


NEWS NEWS GWSA OPEN HOUSE — MARK 

YOUR CALENDAR — BRING A FRIEND! 

The theme is the “SPRING FLING”...stay tuned, watch 

for signs in the foyer, check the GWSA website, Facebook 

and Twitter, or just ask a friend or the volunteers at 

the front counter to find out what’s going on. 

Featuring another beautiful choir performance by the 

SILVERTONES…. 

This means the MAY 3rd DANCE might be CAN- 

CELLED if the auditorium is in use for the OPEN 

HOUSE. 

Hopefully, by the time you read my message, the little 

crocus and grape hyacinth are showing off their spring 

colours and we can ‘smell’ (in a good sense) spring all 

around us. 

Spring has sprung, dear friends, so… BE ACTIVE GET 

INVOLVED MAKE FRIENDS at the GWSA. 

GWSA Email 

Updates 

Each month, approximately 

mid-month, the Membership 

and Marketing Committee 

at the GWSA will send a 

GWSA Email Update. It 

will highlight a few of the exciting things happening 

at the GWSA, important communications from the 

Board, and upcoming programs by CSS. 

You can unsubscribe from the updates at any time 

by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link which will be 

displayed at the bottom of every update. 

If you have previously completed a paper “Consent 

to Receive Electronic Communications”, we are asking 

you to complete the electronic sign-up process 

described below. We can’t sign you up manually 

AND have our list editor keep track of the CASL 

(Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation) compliance for 

those paper forms. It’s one way or the other and we 

have chosen to use the electronic option. 

You can receive the GWSA Email Updates by 

completing the steps described below: 

1. To begin, please send an email to subscribe@gwsa 

-guelph.ca. If you’d like, you can put the word 

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subscribe in the Subject line or you can skip that 

part. In just a few minutes, you’ll get a message with 

a link. 

2. Click on the link you received, fill in the appropriate 

fields, and click “Subscribe to List”. 

3. To ensure you really want to receive GWSA email 

updates – and to make sure all email addresses are 

error-free - we’ll send a message asking you to 

confirm. 

4. Once you respond to the confirmation message, 

your registration is complete and you’ll receive our 

Welcome letter. 

We have also placed a link under the “Popular 

Links” section on all web pages on the GWSA 

website. Clicking on this link will also initiate the 

signup process. This will take you to step 2 

(above). Simply follow through with steps 2 to 4 to 

complete the process. 

You can expect to receive your first GWSA Email 

Update approximately mid-month after you sign up! 

Membership & Marketing Committee

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green 

Easter eggs are a popular part of Easter celebrations. 

There are many interesting games, involving 

these eggs, played in many different countries. Here 

are a few: 

Egg hunts 

An egg hunt is a game in which decorated eggs, 

which may be hard-boiled chicken eggs, chocolate 

eggs, or artificial eggs containing candies, are 

hidden for children to find. The eggs 

often vary in size, and may be hidden 

both indoors and outdoors. When the 

hunt is over, prizes may be given for 

the largest number of eggs collected, 

or for the largest or the smallest egg. 

A Latin American variation is to 

empty and dry chicken eggs then stuff 

them with confetti and seal them with 

a piece of tissue paper. The eggs are 

hidden in a similar tradition to the 

American Easter egg hunt and, when 

found, the children (and adults) break 

them over each other’s heads. 

Egg rolling 

Egg rolling is also a traditional Easter egg game. In 

the United Kingdom, Germany, and other countries, 

children rolled eggs down hillsides at Easter. This 

tradition was taken to the New World by European 

settlers, and continues to this day. Different nations 

have different versions of the game. 

Egg tapping 

In the North of England, during Eastertide, a traditional 

game is played where hard boiled eggs are distributed 

and each player hits the other player’s egg 

with their own. This is known as “egg 

tapping”, “egg dumping”, or “egg 

jarping”. The winner is the holder of 

the last intact egg. The annual egg 

jarping world championship is held 

every year over Easter in Peterlee 

Cricket Club. 

Egg dance 

Egg dance is a traditional Easter 

game in which eggs are laid on the 

ground or floor and the goal is to 

dance among them without damaging 

any eggs. It originated in Germany. In 

the United Kingdom, the dance is 

called the hop-egg. 

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.gwsa-guelph.ca and click 

on the ‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

April 1, 2019 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

May 2019 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the May issue 

is on April 25, 2019. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Evergreen Restaurant - April 2019 

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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. 

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. 

Only meal cards totaling a full meal will be 

accepted for deliveries. NO CASH or PARTIAL 

ORDERS. 

A sandwich with soup/salad will be charged the 

same as a full meal. 

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 

1 

Pineapple 

Meatballs 

2 

Pork Chops 

3 

Swiss Steak 

4 

Quiche 

5 

Salmon Loaf 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

Turkey Dinner 

Lasagna 

Roast Pork 

Coconut Chicken 

Meatloaf 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

Stuffed Chicken 

Rainbow Trout 

Moussaka 

(potato/meat 

casserole) 

Baked Ham 

Good 

Friday 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

Easter 

Monday 

Roasted Chicken 

Liver & Onions 

OR 2nd Choice 

Cabbage Rolls 

Fish ’n Chips 

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Roast Beef 

30 

Chicken a la King 

over Vol-au-Vents 

Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please inquire 

with the Chef. 


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Volunteer Corner by Samantha Ferrier 

National Volunteer Week 

April 7-13 

National Volunteer Week is a 

time to celebrate those in our communities, 

workplaces and families 

who selflessly give their energy to 

others 

During this week and throughout 

the year, we would like to recognize 

and show appreciation to all 

volunteers for your hard work, 

dedication and support with the 

many different programs and services. 

Without your passion and 

commitment, the centre would not 

be the same without you. 

Welcome, Samantha! 

Samantha will be a new face we 

will be seeing around the Evergreen 

until January 2020 while 

Becky is away on her Maternity 

Leave. 

Samantha has worked for the 

City for over 3 years in the Court 

Services Department, and prior to 

that as a Program Co-ordinator 

where she managed a high volunteer 

database providing guidance, 

support and training. Samantha has 

been a volunteer herself, as both 

her step-daughters play rep fast 

pitch. 

Samantha enjoys spending time 

with her family. When she is not 

on the ball diamond watching the 

girls play ball, she loves being at 

her property up north enjoying the 

outdoors. 

Please don’t hesitate to drop by 

her office and introduce yourself. 


All Volunteers – 2019 Training 

and 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 

following training sessions. 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. 

The next sessions are: 

Monday, April 8, 2019, from 

9:30-11:30 am in Room 3 

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, from 

9:30-11:30 am 

Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 

9:30-11:30 am. 

The session will last approximately 

2 hours and will be held at 

the Evergreen. Please speak to 

Samantha in the main office for 

more details and to register for this 

training. 

Please note: You must complete 

this mandatory training session in 

order to volunteer at the Evergreen. 

Part-Time Assistant in the Sentinel 

Office. Do you have computer 

experience using Microsoft programs 

and Quick Books? We 

now realize that we need a backup 

but only occasionally in case of 

illness or injury. It would mean 

coming into the office possibly 

only once a month just to check on 

what is happening with our newsletter 

and invoicing. Please contact 

the Volunteer Co-ordinator if 

you think you might like this opportunity. 

EVERGREEN RESTAURANT 

Dishwasher Volunteer: We are 

currently seeking 2 dishwasher 

volunteers to help keep the kitchen 

tidy and clean after meals. These 

positions would start in April. We 

are looking for volunteers on Mondays 

and Tuesdays from 9 am-1:30 

pm. Full training will be provided. 

Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator 

if you are interested. 

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 the Volunteer Coordinator 

in the main office. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Computer Mentors: Computer 

Mentors are needed to assist someone 

with computer requests. Basic 

requirements include answering 

questions and assisting with specific 

computer problems, assisting 

with Windows operating system, 

basic operations of a computer 

(emailing, browsing the internet, 

MS Word and handling digital 

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Program Manager, Senior Services 

Spring is in the air and volunteers are all abuzz 

serving seniors. GWSA volunteers can be seen working 

hard everywhere you look: Evergreen, the West 

End Community Centre, St. Paul’s Lutheran, Salvation 

Army, seniors housing locations throughout the 

City and County, Royal on Gordon, Riverside Glen, 

in seniors homes, and various other locations 

throughout the community. GWSA volunteers serve 

in many, many positions. Some you may be very familiar 

with and others you may not. 

To give you a sense of the variety and scope of positions, 

I am going to name a few: Cook and Eat Together 

Volunteers, Feeling Better Move Well exercise 

volunteers - both group exercise classes and inhome 

one-on-one volunteers, Activity Group Leaders, 

Information and Registration Desk volunteers, 

Dining Room services volunteers, Book Nook volunteers, 

Travel Hostess volunteers, GWSA Board of 

Directors, to name but a few! You are able to read 

this publication due to a group of hardworking, and 

extremely patient Sentinel volunteers. Thank you to 

all the volunteers who give of their time freely to 

make Guelph a great place to live and age well. 

the City of Guelph Community Guide at Evergreen 

or online at: www.guelph.ca. It is a good idea to register 

as early as possible to reserve your spot in a program. 

Registration, can be done in person, over the 

phone, or on the web. If you need assistance with 

your registration, please contact Tracy at 519-823- 

1291 x2454. FAIR - fee assistance in recreation is 

available for all course registrations, as well as your 

GWSA membership and activity group fees. Based 

on financial criteria, you will receive a percentage off 

your registration fee. This is a confidential program. 

You can pick up an application form at the Centre or 

call 519-822-1260 x2645 to speak directly with staff. 

If you have any questions, please speak to the Recreation 

Co-ordinator and she will be able to help you 

access this service. 

Evergreen’s annual Indoor Garage Sale is Saturday, 

April 27, 8:30 am -12:30 pm. Tables are available for 

rent. This is also a great day for some shopping - the 

sun is always shining in the Evergreen Auditorium. 

Free admission. 

Registration for spring and summer programs is 

already underway. To find out about all the great programs 

offered, please refer to the Recreation Programs 

section of this Sentinel, or pick up a copy of 


photographs, tablets and 

smartphones). Volunteers are required 

for mentoring on Mondays 

from 1:00-3:00 pm in the computer 

lab at the Evergreen Seniors Community 

Centre. 

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 the 

Volunteer Co-ordinator for more 

information. 

GWSA Assistant Webmaster: 

An assistant is needed to assist 

with updating content on the website. 

Skills required: knowledge of 

website management; familiar with 

content website management systems, 

specifically WordPress; able 

to use website editing tools; and a 

commitment of up to 4 hours per 

week. 

If you are interested in volunteering 

in any of the areas listed 

above and joining the dynamic 

team, please contact the Volunteer 

Co-ordinator in the main 

office for more information and 

to get started with your volunteering 

experience. Ph. 519-823- 

1291 x2096. 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

SERVICES 

Feeling Better Move Well: A fitness 

minded Senior Volunteer who 

enjoys physical activity is needed 

to co-lead a group gentle exercise 

program. If you are looking for a 

new challenge, you will deliver a 

one-hour class once a week at the 

Salvation Army Citadel on Gordon 

Street. A free of charge, full training 

and orientation program 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. 

Please contact Maryanne Wilford 

at 519-837-5665 for more information 

about these volunteer opportunities. 


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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 

De-Cluttering Tips 

Spring is finally here! Take advantage of the melting 

snow and longer days to get started on a special kind 

of spring cleaning: de-cluttering. We all accumulate 

items over time, whether it’s the newspaper at our 

door every morning, or picking up a few extra things 

at the dollar store or supermarket. We save items because 

they’re useful, beautiful, or sentimental – and 

sometimes all three! Reducing the clutter in your 

home is a great step towards making your home safer, 

healthier and more comfortable. 

Here are a few tried, tested and true ways to reduce 

clutter: 

1. Schedule time to declutter. When are you at 

your best? Are you an early bird or a night owl? Pick 

a time that works for you and make it part of your 

routine. 

2. Sort items into three categories: keep, toss, and 

donate. Sorting into too many categories can be overwhelming 

and can complicate decision-making. 

Make sure you find a home for the items you are 

keeping. 

3. OHIO: Only Handle It Once. Try to make a 

decision the first time you look at an item. 

4. Pick a small, clearly-defined area. This could be 

a shelf, box, table or something a little bigger, like 

your kitchen cabinets. Having a reasonable goal that 

you can accomplish can help you stay motivated. 

5. Set a timer. If decisions about what stays and 

goes are stressful, boring, or you have trouble staying 

focused, set a timer for 5, 10, or 15 minutes. 

6. Reward Yourself. When you are finished your 

sorting session, reward yourself (not with buying 

more items!). A small tasty treat, a chat on the phone 

with a friend, a soak in the tub – whatever works for 

you! 

7. Ask yourself: does this spark joy? If the answer 

is no, then out it goes. 

8. Display Treasures. Give the items you love a 

place of pride on your walls or shelves. 

9. One In, One Out Rule. Every time you bring 

home a new item, something you already have has to 

go! 

10. Enlist Help. Know what your limits are and 

what you need help with. Reach out to a reliable, 

non-judgemental support when you need to. 

There are many benefits to having less clutter in 

your home: firefighters and ambulance personnel can 


get to you quickly; there is less chance that you will 

trip over items on the floor; a clear pathway of one 

metre will also allow emergency services to maneuver 

a stretcher; and you will likely spend less time 

looking for things – like your keys! 

For the month of April, the Wellington Guelph 

Hoarding Response has information about keeping 

your home healthy, safe and comfortable on display 

at the Community Support Service white board in the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. There are also 

some resources that you can take home with you 

next to the display. You can also get more information 

about ways to reduce health and safety risks 

in your home on our website: 

www.wghoardingresponse.ca. 

The Feeling Better Move Well program is 

pleased to announce the opening of a new gentle 

exercise class at Dublin St. United Church at 

68 Suffolk St. W. The class will run on Tuesdays, 

except the first Tuesday of the month, from 12:30- 

1:30 p.m. starting on April 9, in the Hallman Room. 

The 60-minute class - cardiovascular, balance, 

strength training and stretching - is led by trained 

volunteers in a structured, safe and fun environment. 

Older adults (55+) of all fitness levels (chairs 

are always provided) are encouraged to attend. 

Registration will be on-site starting April 9. The 

class is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. 

For more information, please call Margaret in the 

Community Support Services office at: 519-822- 

1260 x2747. 

Food Tasting: 

Registered Dietitians Melanie and Lee will be in 

the front lobby on Friday, April 26 (10:30 - 11:30) to 

share nutrition information and free food samples. If 

you’re at the Evergreen, make sure you stop by for a 

snack and say hello. 

The Diabetes Support Group welcomes new 

members to our group who are living with diabetes 

or pre-diabetes. We meet on the second and fourth 

Tuesdays of each month in Room 2 from 9 to 10 

am. The group is facilitated by a Registered 

Dietitian and builds on the wealth of knowledge 

from group members who are living with diabetes.

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519‐249‐9103 | WENDY@SWOTSERVICES.CA 


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April showers...Happy Easter from your Line Dancers 

Wishing 2 of our Dart members 

a Very Happy 90++ Birthday. 

Dancing the aernoon away at the Spring Dance on March 8. 


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Charlie Corcoran — The Passing of a Friend 

The GWSA was greatly saddened this past month with news of the passing of Charlie Corcoran, the second 

charter member of the GWSA Hundred Year Club. Charlie became an “institution” at the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre as a long-time member of the GWSA. He still maintained a presence as he reached the 

century mark with regular visits to the Centre, accompanied by Peter Stark, to meet and talk with friends. 

While no longer physically active in scheduled programs, he rarely missed the quarterly scheduled Friday 

afternoon dances and could be seen cutting a mean rug on the dance floor with his daughter, Rene. 

Charlie passed on at a rich 104 years of age on Saturday, February 9. His soft, gentle, friendly demeanor 

will be sorely missed. 

Charlie symbolized every aspect of what the GWSA strives for. He was active, he was kind and thoughtful, 

and he was a happy, healthy person who loved life and loved people. 

Peter Stark, 

Charlie and his 

daughter Rene 

at the 

100 Year Club 

Celebration 

in 2017. 

Charlie was 

actually 103 

at the 

100 Year Club 

Celebration 

in 2017. 

The GWSA and Guelph Stroke Recovery 

The GWSA, with the organizational help and participation 

of Community Support Services, were 

pleased to host a luncheon and tour of the Evergreen 

Centre for the Guelph Stroke Recovery Group on 

February 19. Approximately 25 people were in attendance, 

and after a hot lunch, Board of Director 

members in attendance provided a tour of the facility. 

The connection with the Recovery group was established 

last October with a presentation of our video at 

Harcourt United. Their interest in the GWSA was 

reflected in the attendance of several members of the 

group at our Variety show. Ongoing contact between 

the GWSA and Stroke Recovery was maintained 

through Community Support Services with a view to 

providing members of the group with the opportunity 

to participate in appropriate activities, both physical and mental, to assist in their recovery. 

The feedback from those in attendance was very positive, with some expressing their intention of joining 

the GWSA. 


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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 April 2, 16 and 30 - 

6:30pm-9:30pm 

Wednesday April 10 and 24 – 

12:30pm-4:00pm 

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 

Various Locations in and 

around Guelph 

Ned Coates (519-835-9799) 

Wed. - May 1 - Oct. 31 

10:00 am to Noon 

B E 


Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810) 

Mondays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

6-H B E 


Dot Smith (519-836-6448) 


B C 1 

Evergreen Board Room 

Veronica Sanche (519-821-1180) 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

B C 2 

Room 2 

Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

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


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 

2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm 

C C 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm 

C 


Sylvia Edgerton (519-837-0446) 

Audrey Young (519-824-5891) 

Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714) 

Tuesdays - 12:45-4 pm 

D C 

Evergreen Auditorium - Stage 

Tracy Benson (519-993-6401) 

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 

Bev Baker (519-265-9139) 


E M 


Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044) 

Maureen Baird (647-519-2006) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

E W 


Audrey Young (519-824-5891) 

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 - 

9:30 -11:45 am 

Thursdays - 

1:00-3:00 pm 

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) 

beth.campeauv2@gmail.com 

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 


Doreen Muir 

(519-831-8323) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Pianist - Mary Lynn Woods 

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm 

S C 

Evergreen Parking Lot by 

The Enabling Garden 

Cathy Densmore 519-822-2220 

cathy.densmore@gmail.com 

Mondays from January to the end 

of March 2019 

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 - 3:15-6:30 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) 

Garry Lazzari (519-763-4386) 


W C 

April to October 

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Brenda Langham (519-836-8366) 

January and February 

Gord Clegg (519-824-3293) 

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. 

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 on the 

first, third and fifth Tuesday of the 

month and on alternate Wednesday 

afternoons from 12:30 pm until 4:00 

pm on the second and fourth 

Wednesday 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 with allergies. 

Artists will need to provide all 

the materials they need 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 $24.00 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 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 

with emails and personal calls. 

Racquets are available for shortterm 

loan but players are required to 

have indoor court shoes suitable for 

the games. 

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-to-date 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. 

Bicycling - Casual 

This group will be exploring 

Guelph’s wonderful multi-use 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 into Room 4 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 Sharyn 

Richards (519-822-1810) or for 6- 

Hand Bid Euchre, call Dot Smith 

(519-836-6448). 

Book Club 1 

Our group meets in the Boardroom 

on the last Friday of each month 

from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. 

For April, our selection is Educated 

by Tara Westover. In May we will be 

reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 

by Betty Smith. 

Monthly fee is $3.00. 

Book Club 2 

This group will meet in Room 2 on 

the third Friday of each month at 

1:30 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 

in Room 3. 

Bunkawithflair.com. 



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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 Richards. Let her know if 

you have any comments. Phone: 519 

-822-1810, Text: 519-835-4155, 

Email: gwsacanasta@gmail.com 

Craft Group 

After this cold weather, I think we 

are all looking forward to spring. It’s 

so nice to see so many people out 

every Friday. We are running short 

of wool! We had to go and buy 

some. Please keep the donations 

coming! Thank you all for working 

so hard to keep our store full. 

Cribbage 

Come out and have lots of fun playing 

Canoe Club 

cribbage on Tuesdays from 12:45 

Save the date: Meet-N-Greet -4 pm in Room 3. The cost is $2 per 

April 4 – Evergreen Seniors visit and the first visit is free for 

Community Centre newcomers, but you must be a 

New canoeists and experienced canoeists 

alike, all members of the Ev- 

game is for “has been” players and 

GWSA member after 3 visits. This 

ergreen Canoe Club, come out each pros. You must have some knowledge 

of Cribbage. The fees go to the 

year to paddle the river systems that 

surround Guelph. Join our group of GWSA and supplies. The players are 

club members as we gather at the very helpful in counting and answering 

questions and instruction is also 

Carousel at Riverside Park every 

Thursday and sometimes Friday available to assist you. If you need to 

mornings, from May to September, freshen up your game or see how the 

to embark on a trip to a nearby river. game is played, go to the website: 

With lunch and dry-sac in hand, we “Cribbage Classic”. For more information, 

call Sylvia at 519-837-0446, 

spend the next two to three hours 

paddling through some of the most Audrey at 519-824-5891, or Joy at 

scenic vistas of southern Ontario. 519-822-9714. 

While paddling, two to a canoe, the 

group leader helps navigate the DANCE DANCE DANCE 

sometimes-turbulent waters. Novices, 

Put on your dancing shoes Friday 

always paired with an experi- 

afternoons from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. 

enced canoeist, will spend the summer 

Dance every second month at the 

honing their skills while discov- 

Evergreen Seniors Community Cen- 

ering the serenity of canoeing. tre, 519-823-1291. 

With two canoe instructors, a number 

$8 includes light refreshments. 

of experienced canoeists and a Singles and couples welcome, 

friendly environment, the canoe club membership not required. 

makes everyone welcome. 

D.J. Ted Lavoie plays a variety of 

New members are required to music, including pop, rock, 50s-60s, 

demonstrate adequate physical dexterity 

country, ballroom, Latin, line dance 

to enter and exit a canoe unaid- 

and more. Requests played. 

ed and attend a four-week pre-trip Dates in 2019 are May 3, June 28, 

river canoeing training program that August 30, October 25 and December 

starts at the beginning of April. We 

20. Come out and join the fun. 

have canoes, trailers, life-jackets, 

and paddles at the ready. If you are 

Darts 

interested, please attend our Meet-N- Here are the high scores for February: 

Greet on April 4, 6:30 pm at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Audrey B. 127; Derek C. 114; Jacqui 

Centre. You must show proof of C. 112; Rino F. 100; Bruce F. 109; 

membership in the GWSA to join the Vera G. 115; Fred L 104; Bob M. 

canoe club. 

112, 130, 171; Len P. 114; Barry S. 

“The first river you paddle runs 122, 130, 133; David W. 111. 

through the rest of your life. It bubbles 

up in pools and eddies to remind 

Dominoes 

you who you are.” 

The Dominoes club meets every 

Lynn Culbreath Noel Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Dining 


Room. The club plays Mexican 

Train. The cost is $1.50 per visit. 

Please contact Bev Baker at 519-265 

-9139 regarding any questions about 

the club. Come and have some fun. 

Golf 

For 2019, we will play 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 starting in April 

2019. 

If you are interested and need information, 

contact Ted Pritchard at 

519-826-6121. The co-ordinators for 

2019 are 18 Hole A Group, Tom 

Kane; 18 Hole B Group, George 

Hughes; and 9 Hole Group, David 

Halfpenny. The cost to join the Evergreen 

Golf Club for the 2019 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 in the Boardroom. 

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 

Line dances are choreographed 

dances with a repeating series of 

steps that are performed in unison by 

a group of people in lines, rows or 

circles. One of the great things about 

line dancing is that no experience is 

necessary. Line dances are easy to 


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learn, and as with any other style of 

dance, the more you do it, the better 

you will become. Instructors do a 

walk through before each dance and 

then demonstrate and call the steps 

as the music plays. You don’t need a 

partner, just come have fun. We 

dance all year to a wide variety of 

music. 

Everyone welcome! 

Our classes are for beginner to improved 

(beginner plus): 

Mondays – 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 

We teach basic steps at 9:15 a.m. 

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

We teach basic steps at 12:45 p.m. 

Into Focus Photography Club 

There is always a big sigh of relief 

when the snow melts and the spring 

buds break into flower. Even bad 

weather presents opportunities for 

photographers. Our March theme 

was “contrast” and we saw a lot of it. 

Long shadows stretching across 

white fields, snow on cedar hedges, 

and colourful winter clothing offer 

up lots of photo opportunities. You 

can see how our members captured 

contrasting visuals when you go into 

the Evergreen Restaurant this month. 

Our March “field trip” took us as 

far away as Room 4 of the Evergreen 

Centre. We had a special photo sharing 

event. Also during March, we 

learned more about creating personal 

photo books. 

Our theme for April is “bald 

heads”. If you have one, don’t be 

offended if a keen photographer 

sneaks up on you for a surprise 

selfie. 

To see the photos our members 

take, go to our photo sharing web 

site at 

https://intofocus.smugmug.com/. 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and pointand-shoot 

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. Our regular 

meetings are on the last Monday of 

every month. 

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. 

Scrabble 

Our Scrabble group meets Thursdays 

from 1:00 pm 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 

6 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 was formed 

in 1980 and now boasts over 50 

members. The mixed group of seniors 

share the love of singing - songs 

old and new. They also love to entertain 

with their singing and to spread 

cheer. 

The choir is now busy enjoying its 

annual sing-outs at local seniors and 

retirement homes and residences. 

Here are the details of the April singouts: 

April 12, Wellington Park 

Residence, Janefield Avenue 

April 26, The Royal on Gordon, 

Gordon Street 

Songs for this year are from across 

Canada as well as a segment from 

Canadian Country and Western heritage. 

The program will begin with ‘I’d 

Like to Teach the World to Sing’, 

‘The Journey’, and ‘Hymn to Freedom’. 

From across Canada will be 

‘When It’s Springtime in the Rockies’, 

‘Blue Prairie’, ‘A Place to 

Stand’ and ‘Song for Mira’. ‘Take 

Me Home Country Roads’ stands 

alone and is followed by Western 

songs ‘Cool Water’, ‘Don’t Fence 

Me In’, ‘The Gambler’, ‘Buttons and 

Bows’ and ‘Hey Good Looking’. 

The finale will be ‘This Land is 

Your Land’ and ‘So Long, It’s Been 

Good to Know Ya’. 

The Silvertones Choir is currently 

operating at capacity. For further 

information, contact Doreen Muir. 

Skiing 

The ski season is over for 2019. 

For the 2020 ski season, 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 2020 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 Shane Hamilton, 519-824- 

8001, 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 


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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, 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 any time 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. We are situated in the 

Dining Room, as we find this a more 

comfortable place to play and the 


tables are exactly right for us. 

We charge $1.50 per week and 

pretty well all of that goes to 

GWSA. 

Our time is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Each player starts off with $602 in 

real casino chips. We do not play for 

money, but for more bragging rights. 

The one with the most chips each 

week is the winner. We play until 

there is only one player left or 8:30 

comes, whichever is first. 

We will gladly teach anyone who 

is interested in playing. Our aim is to 

have fun and enjoy a sociable game 

of Texas Hold ’Em. We welcome 

everyone who wants to play and enjoys 

company. 

Remember, you have to be a member 

of GWSA to play. 

Contacts: Mike Rooke, 519-824- 

2472 or Garry Lazzari, 519-763- 

4386. 

Membership and Marketing 

Committee Corner 

Greetings from your Membership and Marketing Committee. Last month I invited you to submit a 

short story (one paragraph) or a few sentences to be crafted into an article on how your membership is 

helpful or meaningful. You could send a story of how you are getting involved and making friends and 

how it is enabling you to age successfully. Perhaps there is a little note about how you observed someone 

else having fun in our Centre. 

We all appreciate that so many are friendly and cheery when in the building or engaging in an activity. 

There is a lady I see quite often, who, in spite of her memory issues, always has a smile and a 

friendly greeting. 

Making this a great place is up to YOU! Thanks to you from everyone else. 

Your submissions are welcome at cshaw@sentex.net or in the mail box for Membership & Marketing 

in the office. 

News Flash - Spring is coming! I saw an announcement from our Canoe Activity Group. 

Thank you to the front desk staff and volunteers for registering us in the Spring courses and taking 

so many membership renewals. 

Be Active - Get Involved - Make Friends 

Walking Club 

Hi walkers. Winter is over and it is 

time to register for our 2019 Walking 

Season. Hope everyone has had 

a good winter and is ready to get 

started on another summer of walking. 

Registration is different this year 

as we are paying at the front desk of 

the Evergreen Centre. The annual 

fee is $10. You will receive the tentative 

walking schedule on our first 

walk which is on April 25. For our 

first walk only, we meet in the dining 

room of the Evergreen Centre at 

9:30 am. 

Looking forward to seeing all last 

year’s walkers and hopefully some 

new folk looking for exercise with 

lots of fresh air. It is a great way to 

make new friends while discovering 

the trails in the area. 

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 the 3rd 

Wednesday from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm 

in Room 2.

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Clubs and Drop-In Activities APRIL 2019 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

1 

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 

2 

9a-12p Pickleball 

12-4p Pickleball W 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

1-3:30p Mah Jongg 

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 

3 

8:30a TRIP BOOKING 

9-11:30a Computer Free Time 

9a-12:45p Table Tennis 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolours 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


2-3:30p Hearing Improvement 

4 

9a-12p Badminton 

9a-12p Outreach 

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 

5 

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 

9-10a Diabetes Support 


9a-12:30p Arthritis Society 











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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


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10a-12p Educ. Series 





1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 


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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 





1-4p Table Tennis W 

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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 




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9a-12p Pickelball 

9a-12:30p Arthritis Society 

Clinic 

10a-12p Outreach 



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9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12p Darts 

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CLOSED 

GOOD FRIDAY 


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2:30-5p Photography Club 












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9-10a Diabetes Support 












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1-4p Canasta 


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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


1:30-4p Wed.Euchre 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— Mon-Fri – 

9a-4p 

Aquatic Arthritic Relief 

(West End Community 

Centre) (519-837-5657) 



1-4p Scrabble 


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1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


10:30a-12p Food Tasting 


1-2:30p Book Club 



Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis, April 13, 20 

10a-12p Darts, April 13 

Sunday 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, April 7, 14, 28 


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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. 40 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

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

speed!’ 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

If you have a birthday or anniversary that 

you would like to include in the Sentinel, 

please let us know the month before. 

This column is NOT done automatically. 

We DON’T have access to your 

personal information. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

To Association Members and their Families 

Corcoran, Charles (Charlie) passed away on 

Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the age of 104. He 

was a member of the 100 Year Club of the GWSA. 

Lauriault, Pierre passed away on Thursday, 

February 14, 2019, at the age of 88. He was a longtime 

member of the GWSA who volunteered as a 

Sentinel driver and also as a Book Nook volunteer. 

Robb, Bruce passed away on Thursday, February 

28, 2019, in his 81st year. Husband of Marg Robb, a 

long-time member of the Craft Club. 

Inwood, Marg passed away on Monday, March 4, 

2019, at the age of 91. She was a member of 

Improving Bridge. 

Baliko, Gertrud (Gertie) passed 

away on February 19, 2019, in 

her 88th year. Long-time 

member of Shuffleboard. 


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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 

Beginner Jazz 

Try out our new beginner adult jazz 

class; no dance experience needed. 

Classes start with a warmup, followed 

by learning basic steps and 

putting them together in combinations. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 9 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 

Fee: $61.47 Members, 

$76.47 Non-Members 

Mon Apr 15, 2 p.m. Code: 222630 

No class: May 20 

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. 




Tue Apr 16, 2 p.m. Code: 222631 

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 Apr 18, 9:45 a.m. 

Code: 222632 

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 Apr 15, 1 p.m. 

Code: 222634 


Classes: 10 



Wed Apr 17, 9:15 a.m. 

Code: 222633 

Classes: 10 


Centre 



Thu Apr 18, 2 p.m. Code: 222635 

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 Apr 26, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222673 

Classes: 10 


Centre 



Tue Apr 16, 2 p.m. Code: 222674 

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. 

Class length: 60 mins 

Classes: 10 



Wed Apr 17, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 222696 

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 Apr 15, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222698 



Centre 

Fri Apr 26, 1 p.m. Code: 222700 

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, 


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Assessment 

Callous and Corn Treatment 

Nail Trimming 

Fungal Nail Treatment 

Gi 

Cerficates 

Available 


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this style incorporates therapeutic 

exercise, self-massage and meditation. 

Qi Gong 2 class explores variations, 

including qigong walking. 


Classes: 10 



Thu Apr 18, 11 a.m. Code: 222701 

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 will expect to see improvement 

in posture. The class presents 

an excellent opportunity for beginners 

to start exercising with an aerobic, 

strength and flexibility component. 


Classes: 10 

Fee: $63 Members, 

$78 Non-Members 

Wed Apr 17, 12:15 p.m. 

Code: 222712 

Wed Apr 17, 2:45 p.m. 

Code: 223024 

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! 


Classes: 10 



Wed Apr 17, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 222714 


Centre 

Classes: 9 



Mon Apr 15, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 222713 



The intermediate/advanced strength 


training class focuses on a low impact 

cardio warmup. 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! 


Classes: 9 



Mon Apr 15, 9 a.m. Code: 222715 


Fri Apr 26, 9 a.m. Code: 222716 


Come and challenge your fitness 

level in the advanced strength training 

class. Focusing on a low impact 

cardio warmup, 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 Apr 15, 8 a.m. Code: 222717 


Fri Apr 26, 8 a.m. Code: 222718 

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 you to take 

your fitness to the next level. 


Classes: 10 



Tue Apr 16, 8:45 a.m. 

Code: 222720 

Thu Apr 18, 8:45 a.m. 

Code: 222719 

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: $81.60 

Tues Apr 2, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222721 

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: $81.60 

Thu Apr 4, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222722 

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 Apr 16, 9:45 a.m. 

Code: 222723 

Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class 

will challenge the active 55+ individual. 

A cardio warmup 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. 


Classes: 10 



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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 HOME PAINTING 

Small Jobs Welcome 

Specializing in interior wall, trim and 

ceiling painting. 

Wall repairs and trim installation also offered. 

Please call Jonathan: 519-829-0429 

Email: 

jon.melichercik@gmail.com 


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Wed Apr 17, 8 a.m. Code: 222724 

Wayback Playbacks 

Grandparents and grandchildren get 

groovy on the dance floor. Introducing 

a grandparent/grandchild program 

playing classic hits and incorporating 

dance moves from across 

the generations. Create those special 

bonds while dancing to timehonoured 

tunes. 


Fee: $35 

Sat Apr 27, 9 a.m. Code: 224882 


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. 




Tue Apr 23, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 222638 

Tue Apr 23, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222639 

Tue Apr 23, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 222641 

Mon May 27, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 222636 

Mon May 27, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222637 

Mon May 27, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 222640 

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. 

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 1 



See the box at the bottom of this 

page for dates and codes. 

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 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 

practise and to have your questions 

answered. To get the most out of 

this session, you should know how 

to use a mouse. 

Class length: 2.5 hours 

Classes: 1 



Fri May 31, 9:30 a.m. Code: 222642 

Computers - Facebook 

Do you want to learn about Facebook 

and how to use it? 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 answer your questions. 

To get the most out of this 

session, you should already have a 

Facebook account set up. 

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1 



Fri May 10, 9:30 a.m. Code: 222643 

Computer Tablets – iPad 

This course is to help the new Apple 

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. 




Mon Apr 22, 10 a.m. Code: 222663 

Mon June 10, 10 a.m. Code: 222662 


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 

Apr 1 216007 Apr 22 222655 

Apr 8 216009 Apr 29 222656 

Apr 15 222650 May 6 222648 

DATE 

May 13 

May 27 

June 3 

CODE 

222649 

222657 

222651 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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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 June 21, 9:30 a.m. Code: 222645 

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 to 

date. 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 June 4, 1 p.m. Code: 222644 

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. 




Tue Apr 30, 1 p.m. Code: 222646 

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. 




Thu May 9, 1 p.m. Code: 222647 

Microsoft Office Excel 

This one-day course will introduce 

you to the basics of Microsoft Excel; 

this spreadsheet software does so 

much more than add numbers together. 

Learn the fundamental formulas 

and other features to prepare 

budgets, investments and more. 




Fri Apr 26, 9 a.m. Code: 222658 

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 June 7, 9 a.m. Code: 222659 

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, free with a Skype-to-Skype 

call. 




Wed June 5, 1 p.m. Code: 222660 

Computers – Smartphone 

Looking to purchase a smartphone? 

This course will walk you through 

options for cell phone plans, what 

types of phones that are available, 

and discuss your cell phone needs. 




Mon May 6, 10 a.m. Code: 222661 

GENERAL INTEREST 

Income Tax Clinics at the 

Evergreen 

Monday March 11, 9 am-3 pm 

Tuesday March 19, 9 am-3 pm 

Monday March 25, 9 am-3 pm 

Thursday March 28, 4-8 pm 

Thursday April 2, 4-8 pm 

Monday April 8, 9 am-3pm 

Tuesday April 16, 9 am-3pm 

Thursday April 18, 4-8 pm 

Monday April 22, 9 am-3 pm 

Tuesday April 23, 4-8 pm 

$47 per return (Seniors pricing, includes 

HST). Please call the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre to 

book your appointment, at 519-823- 

1291. 

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 

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 

Fri June 14, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 222676 

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. 





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Mon June 10, 10 a.m. Code: 222677 

Travel Insurance and More 

Have you ever thought, “I wish I 

knew that about my travel insurance 

before I went on vacation.” Maybe 

you’ve bought insurance without 

really knowing for what you are 

covered. Have you ever wondered 

how you would cover in-home 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. 




Mon May 13, 10 a.m. Code: 222680 

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. 




Fri May 17, 9 a.m. Code: 222686 

Photography – 

Photography Subjects 

Let’s make your photos wonderful! 

Use photo editing software to alter 

photos, brighten and darken, crop, 

remove red eye, add captions and 

special effects. Learn how to change 

a picture’s file size before emailing 

or uploading to a website. 




Fri June 14, 9 a.m. Code: 222687 

Photography – Software 

Let’s learn how to use your computer 

software. This workshop will 

help you to understand your computer 

and use the applications with 

your camera. A variety of software 

may be discussed. 




Fri May 24, 9 a.m. Code: 222688 

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 Apr 17, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 222695 

Wed Apr 17, 12 noon 

Code: 222689 

Wed Apr 17, 12:30 p.m. 

Code: 222690 

Wed Apr 17, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 222691 

Wed Apr 17, 1:45 p.m. 

Code: 222692 

Wed Apr 17, 2:30 p.m. 

Code: 222693 

Wed Apr 17, 3 p.m. 

Code: 222694 

VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS 

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 abilities. 


Location: Guelph Community 

Pottery Centre, 14 Edinburgh Rd. S. 

Fee: $199.60 

Mon Apr 15, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 221255 


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 Apr 18, 9 a.m. Code: 222624 

No classes: May 2, June 6 

Calligraphy: Italic 

Become comfortable with a basic 

Italic and then move beyond the rigid 

lines of blackletter to discover 

many variations. Start with a 3.8mm 

Pilot Parallel Pen and then move to 

a dip pen. Each class will feature 

instruction, demonstrations and discussion 

around tools and best practices. 




Tue Apr 16, 1 p.m. Code: 223880 

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 three-dimensional 

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 Apr 16, 10:15 a.m. 

Code: 222626 

Pastel Painting - Spring 

Special course for all levels who 

want to enjoy painting beautiful 

spring scenes and botanical objects 

with pastel. 




Thu Apr 18, 1 p.m. Code: 222627 

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 



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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 



Tue Apr 16, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 223887 

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 Apr 15, 9 a.m. Code: 222628 


Beginner Watercolours 

Discover this sensuous, translucent 


and flowing medium! Allow yourself 

to be creative, playful, spontaneous, 

and messy and have fun with 

learning basic and experimental 

watercolour techniques. Enjoy 

practicing new skills in creating 

your unique landscape, still life or 

abstract pictures. 



Centre 



Tue Apr 16, 1 p.m. Code: 222629 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

Evergreen Indoor Garage Sale 

Rain or shine! Rent a table and sell 

those treasures from the attic, all in 

the indoor comfort of the Seniors 

Centre. Set up is on Friday, April 26 

from 4:30-6 p.m. 

Saturday, April 27 

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

$20+HST per table 

Code: 216015 

Guelph Pride Week 

Do you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, 

or on the gay spectrum? 

Come and enjoy an afternoon of 

companionship and fun at the Seniors 

Pride Event. Do you have a 

child, grandchildren, nephews or 

nieces who have identified themselves 

as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or 

on that spectrum? Please join us for 

information and discussion of those 

topics in an accepting venue. Refreshments 

and sandwiches will be 

provided. 

Thur June 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 

Free 

Spring Fashion Show 

Models from the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre will be modeling 

an exciting lineup of clothing 

and accessories. Light refreshments 

will be served following the show. 

Purchase tickets in advance at the 

front desk. 

Tues May 14, 1 p.m. (doors open 

at 12:30 p.m.) 

$8.98+HST

Now that Guelph in February received many centimetres 

of snow, we, the ancients, are prompted to 

recall past winters. 

One winter in the mid-1960s, twenty-six inches (65 

centimetres) of snow fell in Hespeler-Cambridge in 

twenty-four hours. A farmer’s wife walked off the 

farm courtyard onto the barn roof. In Buffalo, New 

York, snowmobilers were being electrocuted by the 

overhead wires. 

I lived in Hespeler and worked in Galt (both now 

in Cambridge). I could not get to work for four days 

until the plows came through. 

I would like to quote an email letter that I received 

from my daughter, who was a young girl when we 

lived in Kitchener. She has, for many years now, 

lived in the southern United States. Alison has told 

me that she never had a “snow day” off school in 

Ontario. 

“I remember Mrs. Gingrich driving our number 6 

bus from Edgehill Drive, R.R.3, Kitchener, down the 

401 to Doon EVERY DAY no matter what. There 

was many a winter day during 

those nine years that we barely 

moved along the highway. And 

many a day that we arrived late. 

She prayed and would ask us to 

pray. She also hand-made a Christmas 

gift each year for each child on her bus. I clearly 

remember receiving a construction paper (and maybe 

pipe-cleaner) sleigh filled with home-made fudge - it 

was thrilling! I also remember seeing her one day, 

years later in Kitchener. She was out, maybe in a 

store? I walked up to her and asked if she was Mrs. 

Gingrich who drove bus number 6 to Doon. A withered 

up, tiny lady, she said, “Yes, Alison Horn, how 

are you?” I was BLOWN AWAY! This little Mennonite 

lady who had prayed for many of us, through 

years at Doon (and probably years afterward)… God 

has saints all over the world.” 

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Submitted by Andrew Horn 

VOLUNTEER 

MUSICIANS REQUIRED 

Mary Lynn Woods, keyboardist for 

the Silvertones, is seeking versatile 

musicians to establish a GWSA 

house band! 

WED. APRIL 10/19 

at 1 pm — Rm. 4 

Our upcoming November Ceilidh 

Show requires guitar, bass, fiddle, 

mandolin and percussion positions. 

Participants must have their own 

instruments. 

Call Mary Lynn at 

519-827-1373 

for more information and 

a jam session! 


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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 have a wonderful book to tell 

you about - “Every Breath” by 

Nicholas Sparks. This is another 

of his wonderful stories about a 

chance encounter on Sunset Beach, 

North Carolina. 

Tru Walls had travelled from his 

home in Zimbabwe to this beach in 

North Carolina at the request of his 

father, whom Tru had never met. 

His father had sent him an airline 

ticket asking him to meet him, so 

Tru decided he would like to meet 

his father and learn more about his 

mother. 

While walking along the beach, 

Tru meets Hope after he rescued 

her dog, and they walk back to 

their cottages together and begin a 

special friendship. In the days that 

follow, they enjoyed dinner together 

and walks along the beach as 

their connection to each other 

deepens. 

Hope is only staying for a week 

to attend her girlfriend’s wedding, 

after having broken up with her 

boyfriend Josh. After talking to 

Tru so comfortably, she realizes 

that he has many of the qualities 

she is looking for that Josh simply 

does not have. 

Tru finally meets his father, who 

only has months to live, and he 

manages to find answers to some 

of the questions he has regarding 

his mother. Tru has a son back in 

South Africa and misses him a 

great deal. After his divorce, he 

has not dated other women, and 

after spending time with Hope, he 

realizes she is the woman he has 

been waiting for all these years. 

Hope also feels that this is the 

man she should spend her life 

with, but when Tru explained to 

her that he could no longer have 

children, Hope is torn as she desperately 

wants children. When 

Josh unexpectedly turns up she has 

to make a difficult decision. 

This is a story of enduring hope, 

love, and choices that change lives. 

I so enjoyed reading this book, as I 

hope you will, too. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 

It is with much sadness that we let 

you know that Pierre Lauriault 

passed away on February 14, 2019. 

He was a valued member of the 

Book Nook Team and he really 

enjoyed coming in to the library to 

help every week. He will be greatly 

missed. 

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 

Golf Cart, Bag & Clubs 

Golf cart, golf bag and 13 golf clubs. All in good 

condition. Asking $70 or nearest offer. Call 519-824- 

0443. 

Pickleball Shoes 

One pair of pickleball shoes, men’s size 10. Asking 

$20. Call 519-837-1965. 

Tall-Man Recliner 

Tall-man Lazy Boy recliner. Grey colour. Excellent 

condition. Asking $300. Call 519-760-6589. 

Jukebox, Freezer, Clock 

Rowe AM1 model Jal-200, serial number 68u679. 

Holds 100 records (45s). Asking $2,000 OBO. Danby 

freezer, apartment size. Asking $75. Grandfather 

clock, asking $100. Contact 519-763-7796. 

Golf Clubs 

2 sets of Golf Clubs, right-hand, good condition. 

Asking $85.00 and $75.00. Contact 519-822-3773. 

AVAILABLE - NO COST 

CPAP 

To stop snoring. Free. Call 519-824-8132. 

WANTED 

Do you have a gently-used walker you would like to 

pass on? Please call 519-265-4326. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR 

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR 

ITEM(S). 


Boudicca, Jane Austen, Marie Curie, 

Angela Merkel 

What do these women have in common? 

This winter I had the new experience of moderating 

a PEER LEARNING group and our topic was Women 

in History. There were 14 slots to fill in the seven 

weeks of presentations, so with our group of seven 

we were able to do two presentations each. We 

had no difficulty selecting topics; some of us had a 

favourite whom we admired, others researched someone 

less well known and provided an interesting 

learning experience for us all. Besides the four women 

mentioned in the title, we learned about Myra 

Bennett, Margaret Sanger, Edith Cavell, Catherine 

the Great, Anne Innis Dagg, Rachel Carson, Hedy 

Lamarr, Elizabeth Fry, Amelia Earhart and Anne 

Frank. Quite an eclectic group of women! 

Have you ever thought about joining a Peer Learning 

group? Perhaps you have wondered what it is all 

about. Sessions are held each fall and winter, usually 

three different topics on different days at different 

times. There is no “teacher” – we learn from our 

peers. Each participant selects a topic, researches it, 

and talks about it to the rest of the group. 

At the first meeting, we get acquainted with each 

other and decide who will talk about what and when. 

Often this schedule has to be a bit flexible to allow 

Focus on Travel 

for holidays or sickness – so it is not cast in stone. 

There is no meeting on the second week to allow all 

of us to get started on our research. This is not the 

onerous sort of task that you might remember from 

high school! Today we have the internet, and Wikipedia 

can provide reams of information on practically 

any topic you care to name. 

Nor is the presentation at all frightening. You don’t 

have to stand up and speak in front of a hundred people. 

Instead, we sit around a table and have an interesting 

discussion on the topic of the day. Time permitting, 

you are encouraged to find out a bit about 

the topics to be discussed – not just your own, so you 

can add or comment on what the presenter tells us. 

All very informal. 

For some reason, unknown to me, details of upcoming 

Peer Learning classes appear in the Sentinel 

with the City courses. Peer Learning is a GWSA Activity 

Group, although it operates more like a course 

with a fee of $18 and runs for a precise period of 

time (1+8 weeks). You must be a GWSA member to 

participate. There is no additional cost as you may 

have experienced in other Activity Groups. Fall and 

Winter sessions are advertised on a display board in 

the Evergreen lobby. Check it out and consider joining 

a Peer Learning group in the Fall. 

Submitted by Jennifer Blackie 

by Jean McClelland 

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(The GWSA Travel Committee consists of Joanne 

White, Nancy Gibner, Peggy Moore, Joan Bruder, 

and Terry Keleher) 

The GWSA Travel Committee thanks you with appreciation 

for your recommendations and for your 

participation on our bus trips. 

to go. We plan on offering two bus trips a month for 

the summer - so stay tuned! 

Please check the details or changes for our trips in 

the Focus on Travel GWSA Sentinel reports or read 

the GWSA Trip information on the back cover of the 

Sentinel. 

2019 is happily under way. . . . 

Recent bus travels – all well attended 

The Aga Khan Museum in North York in January 

was thoroughly enjoyed. February brought fifty of us 

to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, 

a beautiful experience indeed. March 19 was an 

experience at the Famous Players Dinner Theatre in 

Toronto. April 17 will have us taking in the Bingeman 

Park Flower Power, music from the sixties. 

In the works – watch for it!! 

Our upcoming travel adventures will take us on a 

cruise, to fairs, horse races, historical mansions, theatres 

and to hear music from the sixties. Lots of places 

The GWSA Travel Committee would love to have 

you join us to assist with the planning of these popular 

and exciting trips. Let the office know if you 

would like to attend our monthly planning meeting. 

Our trips are accessible. Persons with a disability 

who require physical assistance must have a travelling 

companion with them who can look after their 

needs, should the occasion arise. 

For information and to book and pay for our bus 

trips, contact the volunteers at our Front Information 

Desk at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. 


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See Puzzles on pgs. 26 & 27 


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

If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2019 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2019 

INTERIOR PAINTING 

519-821-4189 


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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 after members 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. We 

cannot accommodate scooters on the buses. 

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. 

Lift Limit: 500 lbs maximum weight (wheelchair 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). The cost for this assistant will be the fee published 

for the trip. 

If you have any questions, please call the front desk at 519-823-1291. 

TRAVEL in JUNE & JULY 2019 - Register on APRIL 3, 2019 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 — Parkwood Estates in Oshawa 

Total Cost: Members: $87 Non Members: $97 Code: 227377 

Come with us as we tour the historical mansion - “The McLaughlin Home”. The home of the owner of 

General Motors, Parkwood Estates have lovely gardens which you will be able to wander through at your 

leisure after the guided tour. Lunch will be provided by the Mandarin in Oshawa. 

Leave Evergreen: 8:45 am Carousel: 8:50 am Square: 9 am Return: 7:30 pm (depending on traffic) 

Thursday, July 4, 2019 — Shaw Festival, Niagara on the Lake 

Total Cost: Members: $133.90 Non Members: $143.90 Code: 227327 

Come and join us as we see “The Lady Killers”, a black comedy about one little old lady and a bunch of 

thieves. Lunch will be at Betty’s Restaurant - excellent food. 

Leave Evergreen: 9:30 am Carousel: 9:35 am Square: 9:45 am Return: 6:30 pm (depending on traffic) 

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. 

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

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This allows for other 

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

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