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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
Ross Knechtel - Webmaster
Directors & Officers
— President tba
— Vice-President tba
— Secretary tba
— Treasurer tba
Directors
Jean McClelland Kerry Detlor
Athar Khan Adam Rutherford
The Sentinel Team
Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer
Linda Green — Editor, Printer
George Hughes, Ken Pagniez — Printers
George Smith — Delivery Supervisor
Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time
Assistants
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
All others working for CSS
are GWSA Volunteers
City Staff
Adam Rutherford — Program
Manager
Tracy Benson — Customer Service Clerk
Tonie Sacchetti — 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
Hello GWSA members:
We are happy to report that the United Way has reinstated funding
for GWSA to run CSS programs for another year. Pending a review
of GWSA’s governance and successful program delivery outcomes
in March 2020, we will receive the third year of funding from our
previous award.
Over 140 members attended the special Membership meeting held
Monday, May 13, in the Evergreen Centre Auditorium. Attendees
came to cast their votes for new Directors and a collection of member
-initiated motions. Thank you to everyone who helped with meeting
setup and logistics.
The meeting opened with a statement from the Directors who remained
after the April 24 resignations. They spoke of their commitment
to more openness and transparency in routine governance matters
along with their desire to involve GWSA members in future discussions
about major policy changes. Members elected six new
Interim Directors nominated by the remaining Board:
Becky Fiedler – Computer Mentoring, Quilting Group, and
special technology projects as needed
Ken Fugler – Canoe Club President
Ann Grant – Volunteer with CSS Gentle Exercise Program
Roger Stevens – Member of Canoe Club and longtime volunteer
with CSS Outreach
Mike Woof – Sound technician for special events
Ross Knechtel, a previous Board member, was nominated from
the floor.
After the election of the new Interim Directors, everyone’s attention
turned to the motions provided by the Save CSS campaign. The
motions addressed the establishment of a trustworthy proxy voting
process for the 2020 AGM; a recommitment to term limits for Directors;
and, of course, support for Community Support Services. Another
motion reminded the Board that GWSA is a membership organization
and instructed the Board to revise Governance documents
to more accurately reflect that fact and to increase transparency.
Members voted to pass all motions and the new Board immediately
agreed to begin working under the new rules.
If you would like to help shape the future direction of the GWSA,
please consider volunteering for one of the organization’s committees.
You’ll find committee descriptions and a form to indicate your
interest elsewhere in this month’s Sentinel.
Your new Board will be hard at work preparing for the AGM on
the 25th of this month. We hope to see you there!
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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GWSA Committees
Please consider volunteering to serve on one of the GWSA’s committees by filling out the GWSA
Committee Volunteer Form available in the Sentinel or online. Committees offer GWSA members
an opportunity to contribute their talents to improve the organization and shape its direction. The
combined efforts of talented committee members lead to better decisions which benefits everyone.
Community Support Services (Chair: Maryanne
Wilford)
Supports the continued development,
implementation, accountability and sustainability of
the GWSA Community Support Services. Provides
expert guidance through peer support, community
consultation and collaboration.
Dance Committee (Chair: TBA)
Responsible for Friday Afternoon Dances which
occur about every two months with themes related to
the time of year such as Halloween, Christmas and
Valentine’s Day.
Finance Committee (Chair: GWSA Treasurer)
Advises and assists the Board and the Treasurer in
the development, implementation and annual review
of the financial policies and procedures and the
financial operations of all of the activities of the
Association. This committee meets on the Second
Thursday of the month at 9:30 am in the Board
Room.
Food Services Advisory Committee (Chair: TBA)
Gives advice concerning:
- the regular lunchroom program – both hot meals
and snacks
- guidelines for catering for special functions
- assures all Department of Health policies are
adhered to regarding the service and preparation of
food.
Fundraising/Special Events (Chair: TBA)
Responsible for special events including the Give
From the Heart Food Drive, The Day Before, the
Mayor’s Mental Health Symposium, and the 100-
Year-Old Club.
Governance Committee (Chair: GWSA Vicepresident)
Advises and assists the Board in the development,
implementation and review of the Constitution Bylaws,
and Policies and Procedures. This committee
meets on the First Tuesday of the month in the Board
Room at 9:30 am.
Human Resources Management
Committee (Chair: TBA)
Implements the GWSA Human Resource Policy for
GWSA staff which includes anyone who receives
payment for services. Reports on issues related to
staffing.
Membership and Marketing Committee (Chair:
Connie Shaw)
Responsible to the Board for all membership and
marketing initiatives with the focus on maximum
interest of members, based on the Strategic Plan of
the Association. This Committee meets on the
Second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am in the
Board Room.
Program Committee (Co-chairs: Kerry Detlor,
Athar Khan)
Plans, organizes and reviews all of our recreational
and educational programs. This Committee meets on
the 1st Thursday of the month at 9:30 am in Room 2.
Sentinel Committee (Chair: TBA)
Defines the purpose and each of the content
categories of The Sentinel newsletter.
Succession Planning and Nominating
Committee (Chair: TBA)
Seeks people who have leadership qualities, who
would be appropriate candidates for the Board of
Directors and who are current GWSA members, or
eligible for GWSA membership. Ensures that there is
a full slate of candidates to fill the positions of
retiring Board members. Makes recommendations to
the Board regarding the list of GWSA Officers
immediately following the AGM.
Travel Committee (Chair: Joanne White)
Explores, plans, publicizes, and promotes various
trips of interest to our membership. This Committee
meets on the First Monday of the month at 10:00 am
in the Board Room.
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Variety Show Committee (Chair: TBA)
Responsible for the organization and the production
of the Annual GWSA Christmas Variety Show. This
committee meets 11 times per year on the Second
Friday of the month at 9:30 am in the Board Room.
Volunteer Advisory Committee (Chair: TBA)
Works to maintain communication between the
GWSA Board of Directors and the Co-ordinator of
Volunteer Services. This committee meets on the
Second Wednesday of the month at 10 am in the
Board Room.
GWSA Committee Volunteer Form
(please print)
First name: _______________________
Email: ___________________________
Last name: ____________________
Phone: _______________________
Which committee(s) are you interested in serving on?
____ Community Support Services ____ Membership and Marketing
____ Dance
____ Program
____ Finance
____ Sentinel
____ Food Services Advisory ____ Succession Planning & Nominating
____ Fundraising/Special Events ____ Travel
____ Governance
____ Variety Show
____ Human Resources Management ____ Volunteer Advisory
What skills or abilities do you have that will contribute to committee work?
What committees or boards have you served on in the past?
What else would you like to add about yourself?
Please complete and return to the Front Desk at the Evergreen Centre or email to:
committees@gwsa-guelph.ca no later than July 15.
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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green
It's that time of year when the outdoors beckon!
Spending time outdoors is good for all ages, but
especially beneficial if you are “getting up there” in
years. It increases our vitamin D levels, which helps fight
certain conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, heart
attacks and depression. Make getting outside one of your
goals for the summer, spending less time in front of the
television or computer. Just making the trip to attend an
indoor function can have some of the same health
benefits. The health and social benefits of staying active
are plentiful. Of course, you want to keep summer
safety in mind. Summer can bring extreme heat that will
increase the risk of dehydration, heat stroke, and other
health risks, so be sure to practise safety first.
Summer Ideas for Those with Mobility Issues
Picnic at a Local Park or Playground - get back to
nature by packing a lunch and eating outdoors. Your
grandchildren might enjoy this outing as well. You can
also just sit on a bench and enjoy the neighbourhood
children having fun.
Reinvent your Green Thumb - did you always enjoy
gardening? There is no need to give it up even if you
have mobility issues that keep you from bending over.
Plant your vegetables or flowers in raised flowerbeds or
pots. Adapt or purchase tools that will make working in
the garden easier.
Join or Start your Own Book Club - if your
community does not have a book club, invent one. Ask
you local churches for help in getting the word out or
check with your local library; they may have an existing
program. Then start by just sharing books that each of
you have enjoyed.
Attend a Coffee Group - or start one with your friends
and neighbours. Members can take turns hosting in their
homes. Meet once a week or monthly.
Community Events
Attend Museum Activities - many museums offer
summer activities.
Art Walk / Gallery Openings - Stroll your downtown to
see what local artists offer. To see what your community
offers, check the community events calendar in the
newspaper.
Catch a Sporting Event - this can be any local sporting
event. Enjoy a local Little League team, your
grandchild’s team, minor league or even a professional
event. Many stadiums offer discounts for senior citizens.
Walk Around the Flea Markets, Farmers Markets, or
Craft Shows – check the community events section in
your local newspaper or news broadcasting.
Catch an Outdoor Theatre or Concert Event - again
check your local media community events section.
Special Printing For Members
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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
August 1, 2019 is the deadline for
submissions for the
September 2019 Sentinel.
Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca
or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.
Distribution of the September issue
is on August 29, 2019.
Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos
(but we’ll do our best).
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Evergreen Restaurant - June 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 totalling 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
3
Sausage &
Sauerkraut
on a Bun
4
Yorkshire & Beef
Slice
5
Liver & Onions
or 2nd Choice
6
Chicken Noodle
Casserole
7
Roast Chicken
10
11
12
13
14
Chicken
Paprikash
Roast Pork
Quiche
Meatloaf
Fish & Chips
17
18
19
20
21
Pork Chops
Meatballs
Western Omelette
Stuffed Chicken
Meat Pies
24
25
26
27
28
Salmon
Hamburger
Cabbage Rolls
BLT Sandwich
Super Duper
Salad Plate
Vegetarian/gluten
free options are
available daily.
Please inquire
with the Chef.
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Evergreen Restaurant - July 2019
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 totalling 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 Closed
Canada
Day
2
Meat Pies
3
Turkey Wrap
4
Veal Parmesan
5
Roast Pork
8
9
10
11
12
Roast Chicken
Western Sandwich
Tuna Melts
BLT Sandwich
Super Duper
Salad Plate
15
16
17
18
19
Lasagna
Philly Cheese Steak
Sausage &
Sauerkraut
on a Bun
Liver & Onions or
2nd Choice
Fish & Chips
22
23
24
25
26
Roast Beef
Yorkshire Slice
Chicken Club on a
Bun
Crab Sandwich
Cabbage Rolls
Meatloaf
29
Ribs
30
Western Omelette
31
Chicken a la King
over Vol-au-Vents
Vegetarian/gluten
free options are
available daily.
Please inquire
with the Chef.
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Evergreen Restaurant - August 2019
9
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 totalling 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
Vegetarian/gluten
free options are
available daily.
Please inquire
with the Chef.
1
Quiche
2
Meatloaf
5 Closed
John
Galt Day
6
Salisbury Steak
7
Roast Chicken
8
Baked Ham
9
Veal Parmesan
12
13
14
15
16
Rainbow Trout
Tourtiere
Swiss Steak
Super Salad Plate
Roast Beef
19
20
21
22
23
Stuffed Chicken
Ribs
Chicken a la King
over Vol-au-Vents
Turkey Dinner
Liver & Onions or
2nd Choice
26
Beef Stew
27
Roast Pork
28
Cabbage Rolls
29
Rib & Chicken
Drumstick Combo
30
Fish & Chips
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Volunteer Corner by Samantha Ferrier
Volunteer Survey Results –
National Volunteer Week
Thank you to everyone who
took the time to complete and
return the volunteer survey. We
received quite a large amount of
surveys providing comments,
feedback and suggestions. All
surveys have been reviewed and
the suggestions made have been
taken into consideration.
A few follow-up comments:
-A reminder to all volunteers:
you are permitted to have one
free beverage during your volunteer
shift on the day you are volunteering.
You are required to
have your name tag on to receive
your free beverage from the Dining
Room or front desk.
-Recording of your hours is very
important and plays a key component
in the statistics for the
volunteer program. We are encouraging
volunteers to use the
Volgistics database to log your
hours. All volunteers are required
to submit or log your
hours on a daily, weekly or
monthly basis. If you are still not
able to sign in for your hours or
if you have any questions or
need assistance, please speak to
Samantha in the main office.
I am very open to listen and
receive feedback regarding your
volunteer experience on an ongoing
basis to improve and or
support all volunteer positions
and roles. Any feedback or suggestions
in helping the volunteer
program better is strongly encouraged
as you, as the volunteer,
play a vital role in this organization.
Your feedback is
greatly appreciated and helps to
maintain a strong volunteer team
and program for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you, Thank you,
Thank you!
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Thank You
Art and Dorothy Riley
The volunteer program would
like to thank Art and Dorothy
Riley for all their dedicated
years of volunteering here at the
Evergreen. We cannot thank you
enough for the amount of years
that you committed to serving
the Evergreen Seniors Community
Centre.
Upcoming Volunteer Awards
Ontario Senior Achievement
Award. This award recognizes
individuals for significant contributions
to their communities after
the age of 65. Up to 20 individuals
are recognized each
year. Deadline is June 8, 2019.
Canada Volunteer Awards
(CVA) recognize the significant
contributions of individual
volunteers, not-for-profit organizations
and businesses across the
country in helping communities.
Deadline is June 8, 2019.
Please fully complete the
Nomination Form located at the
front desk and return it to Samantha
in the main office. Those
who are eligible for an award
will be chosen. Your assistance
and input is greatly appreciated
with this process. If you have
any further questions, please feel
free to speak to Samantha from
Monday to Friday between 8:30-
4:30.
All Volunteers – 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
trainings. It is a great refresher
for anyone, speaks to your role
as a volunteer, policies and procedures
and how the GWSA and
City work together. Please speak
to Samantha in the main office
for more details and to register.
Reception Desk
Registration Desk: volunteers
are needed to assist on the front
desk on a floater basis to fill in
when needed. If you enjoy working
with a great team of volunteers,
providing customer service
and working on the computer,
please speak to Samantha in the
main office.
Information Desk: Volunteers
needed at the front desk to answer
phones, provide tours of
the facility and answer questions
from members of the community.
Looking for people to help on
a floater basis to fill in as needed.
Dining Room Cash/Coffee
Volunteers are needed for the
dining room cash and coffee. We
are looking for people who are
interested in both roles, as we
want to have this as an inter-
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Program Manager, Senior Services by Adam Rutherford
Sometimes the ball bounces your way….
Hello GWSA members, friends and supporters!
A few nights ago, I was lucky enough to attend
the Toronto Raptors’ final game in their best of 7
series with the Philadelphia 76ers. The game was a
bit messy, the crowd and home team were visibly
nervous, and the game came down to one final
shot. Miraculously, Toronto’s star player, Kawhi
Leonard launched a shot as the game clock expired.
The ball bounced an unheard of 4 times on
the rim – each bounce looking more and more likely
to not fall in the home team’s favour before gently
falling into the hoop. In those 4 bounces and 1
second of time, the team’s fortunes went from dire
to hopeful to elation and success.
Driving home that night, I was initially left with
the feeling that we/the home team got lucky…but
with more thought, I decided, no, the team and
Kawhi weren’t lucky, they were prepared. Despite
being nervous, they believed in themselves and a
season of preparation for these moments meant that
in the end, they were ready.
So what does this have to do with the Sentinel,
the GWSA, or my updates as the Manager of the
Evergreen? Well, I’d like to believe that, despite a
tough month in and around the Evergreen, despite
nervousness and some apprehension, and lots of
noise and opinions coming from every angle…we
are strong, we’ve been preparing for the tough
days, we’re a team that believes in each other, and
this month, that ball bounced 4 times on the rim
and fell into the basket just as it was supposed to.
We deserve a bit of celebration, we deserve to pat
each other on the back, and we couldn’t have made
it through this month without being a strong team.
Yes, just like the playoff team, we’re not done yet,
and much hard work is to come but we’re in this
together. Speaking from the heart, I’m very proud
to be associated with every one of you (members,
staff, volunteers, board) and I thank you for stepping
up when the GWSA needed you the most!
In other news, the calendar tells me that spring
has sprung but the view from my office window
tells me something much different. Fortunately,
June is just around the corner! I encourage all
members to stay involved. We have our Annual
General Meeting scheduled for June 25 (I hope to
see as many of you as possible there). June is Seniors
Month with many events planned, including
our Seniors Pride Event on June 6, Retire in Style
on June 7, and our annual Seniors Walk from the
Evergreen to City Hall booked for June 13. Did I
mention the AGM on June 25? I look forward to
seeing all of you at these events, in the Evergreen
and at the AGM.
Here comes the sun!
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changeable role. We have vacancies
that need to be filled. If you
enjoy working with the public,
and would like to work on the
computer taking payments, serving
coffee, please contact Samantha
for opportunities. Hours
are from 8:45 am-1:15 pm.
Four volunteers are needed to
assist with the sound and equipment
set up. Previous experience
working with sound technology
is an asset. If you are interested
in working with the technology
and help out with special events
within the GWSA, please contact
Samantha for more information.
Training will be given.
above or in any areas within the
Evergreen and joining the dynamic
team, please contact Samantha
in the office for more
information and to get started
with your volunteering experience.
Ph. 519-822-1260 x 2096
or by email:
samantha.ferrier@guelph.ca
Sound Technicians:
If you are interested in volunteering
in any of the areas listed
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ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
Tuesday, June 25 - 1:30 pm
Doors open 1:00 pm
Plan now to attend...
This is your Association.
Show your support,
voice your opinion,
show your interest,
and vote for your new
Board of Directors!
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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696
June 15 – A Day We Can All Make a Difference
On June 15, Elder Abuse Ontario will join communities
locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to heighten
awareness of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness
Day (WEAAD) focuses attention on the need for ALL to
take responsibility in preventing elder abuse. It’s vital that
caregivers, family members and seniors themselves know
the warning signs and how to proactively act when elder
abuse is suspected. Take a moment to check your knowledge
about this important issue affecting so many.
1.
2.
3.
4.
If you answered ‘FALSE’ to the questions above, you understand
what elder abuse is about.
any older adults may not
recognize the signs that it is occurring; they may fear disclosure
will only make the situation worse or they are unaware
of the options available to them.
People often think elder abuse refers only to physical violence
like hitting, but this is only one form. According to
Canada’s Department of Justice, ‘abuse’ refers to “harm
done to anyone by a person in a position of trust or authority.”
Harm, in this definition, is not limited to physical harm,
it also includes sexual abuse as well as “psychological abuse,
financial abuse, neglect or any combination thereof.”
In 2014–2015, the National Initiative for the Care of the
Elderly (NICE) conducted a national survey to estimate the
prevalence of the five forms of elder abuse in communitydwelling
Canadians who were 55 years of age or older.
When neglect was added to psychological, physical, sexual
and financial abuse, 8.2%, representing 766,247 older Canadian
adults, reported being abused in the past year.
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WEAAD (WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS
DAY) was proclaimed by the United Nations and the World
Health Organization on June 15, 2006, and is marked internationally
each year since.
WEAAD supports the United Nation’s International Plan
of Action, acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as
a public health and human rights issue. Since its inception,
communities throughout the country and around the world
used this day to raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing
information about abuse and neglect and promoting the resources
and services that increase seniors’ safety and wellbeing.
In Guelph, the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
and Elder Abuse Ontario are presenting a free event on
Thursday, June 13, from 10 a.m. - noon at the Evergreen
Centre called “Aging Well in Wellington”. The program
will introduce Elder Abuse Ontario’s Safety Planning
Toolkit, and discuss enhanced communication techniques
when interacting with a person who has dementia. Preregistration
is required by calling the Alzheimer Society at
519-742-1422.
If you would like more information or to be involved in
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please contact Elder
Abuse Ontario by phone 416-916-6728 or by email:
info@elderabuseontario.com
This article was written by Sheila Schuehlein, West Regional
Consultant for Elder Abuse Ontario. Sheila can be
reached at 647-393-3891 or at west@elderabuseontario.com
Diabetes Support Group:
The Diabetes Support group welcomes new members to
join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays in May and June
at 9 am in Room 2. Anyone with diabetes or supporting
someone with diabetes is encouraged to come and join in
our peer-support group. Coffee and tea provided! Topics to
be discussed are as follows:
June 11, 2019 — Adding fish to your daily nutrition
June 25, 2019 — Summer goals for diabetes management
Guelph Family Health Team/Diabetes Care Guelph:
Summer Food Tasting Events
On the last Friday of the month during June, July and August,
Dietitians from the Guelph Family Health Team will be
in the lobby handing out free food samples. These Dietitians
have a wealth of knowledge to share about healthy eating for
older adults.
Make sure you drop by between 10:30 and noon to say
hello on these dates: Friday, June 28; Friday, July 26;
Friday, August 30.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019
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WENDY SMITH | SWOTSERVICES.CA
519‐249‐9103 | WENDY@SWOTSERVICES.CA
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The Line Dancers wish everyone a fun summer!
Photo credit: Stu McCannell
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GWSA OPEN HOUSE — FRIDAY, MAY 3
There was a good turnout for the annual Open House which showcased many groups
and activities available at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre.
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Thanks to the above instructors and dancers for coming
out to help promote the Line Dancing Activity Group
during the GWSA Open House May 3, 2019.

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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
1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
2nd & 4th Wednesday
12:30 pm-4:00 pm
B
Evergreen Auditorium
Eleanor Stern (519-837-2702)
Tues. - 7:00-9:30 pm - E
Thurs. - 9:00 am-12:00 noon - E
Fri. - 10:00 am-12:30 pm - E
Sun. - 1:15-3:15 pm - E
Mon. - 1:00-4:00 pm - West End
Wed. - 1:00-3:30 pm - West End
Casual Bicycling
Various Locations in and
around Guelph
Ned Coates (519-835-9799)
Wed. - May 1 - Oct. 31
10:00 am to Noon
B E
Evergreen Room 4
Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810)
Mondays - 6:15-9:00 pm
Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm
6-H B E
Evergreen Room 4
Dot Smith (519-836-6448)
Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm
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
Evergreen Room 3
David Pinkney (519-780-5302)
Tuesdays - 6:45-9:15 pm
Peter Traulsen (519-265-2376)
Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm
I B
Evergreen Room 3
Conny Budarick (519-763-6651)
Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am
B A G
Evergreen Room 3
Ruby Brent (519-767-1954)
(Bunka B&B)
Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon
C
Evergreen Hallway
Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810)
Wednesdays - 1-4 pm
C C
Ken Fugler (519-767-0145)
Debbie Williams (519-820-7215)
C C
Evergreen Hallway
Dave Wurr (519-509-1032)
Fridays - 9:30 am-noon
C C
Evergreen Room 3
Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058)
Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)
September, November, January,
March, May
2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm
C C
Evergreen Room 2
Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047)
Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm
C
Evergreen Room 3
Elaine Miller (519-836-7874)
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
Evergreen Room 2
2nd & 4th Tuesday
9:00-10:00 am
D
Evergreen Dining Room
Bev Baker (519-265-9139)
Tuesdays - 1:30-3:30 pm
E M
Evergreen Room 3
Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044)
Maureen Baird (647-519-2006)
Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm
E W
Evergreen Dining Room
Audrey Young (519-824-5891)
4th Wednesday
1:30-4:00 pm
E F
Evergreen Room 4
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
Evergreen Board Room
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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Evergreen Auditorium
Margaret Waldron (519-836-8534)
Phyllis Carnochan (519-836-9415)
Mondays -
9:30 -11:45 am
Thursdays -
1:00-3:00 pm
M J
Evergreen Hallway
Georgia Taylor (519-265-8816)
Tuesdays - 12:30-3:30 pm
Instruction available
P L
Evergreen Board Room
Geoff Richards (226-820-2950)
Mon., Tues., Thurs.
(times as assigned)
I F P
Evergreen Room 4
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
Evergreen Auditorium
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
Evergreen Room 2
Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120)
Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm
S
Evergreen Hallway
Linda Robinson (226-343-0426)
Beth Campeau (226-343-0415)
B.J. Antanavicius (519-829-4119)
Thursdays - 1:00-3:45 pm
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Evergreen Auditorium
Jean Campbell (519-821-2695)
Tuesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm
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
Evergreen Room 3
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
Evergreen Auditorium
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
Evergreen Dining Room
Mike Rooke (519-824-2472)
Garry Lazzari (519-763-4386)
Tuesdays - 6:30-8:30 pm
W C
April to October
Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Brenda Langham (519-836-8366)
Gord Clegg (519-824-3293)
W P C
Evergreen Room 2
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
Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm
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
Evergreen Board Room
Ross Coulter (519-821-3993)
2nd & 4th Thursdays - 1:00 pm
Be
active.
Get
involved.
Make
friends.
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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
The GWSA Seniors Badminton
Club welcomes all from beginners
to experienced and competitive
players. Join us as many as 6 times
a week for friendly, active games
and competition at two locations.
We play at the West End Community
Centre on Monday and
Wednesday afternoons and at the
Evergreen Centre on Tuesday
evening, Thursday and Friday
mornings, and Sunday afternoon.
Your membership fee covers participation
at both locations.
We do our best to keep members
alerted of any sudden changes to
our times. During the months of
July and August, there are no sessions
at the West End Community
Centre. We have an additional time
slot at the Evergreen Centre on
Monday afternoons from 12:30 to
3:00 pm beginning Monday, July 3,
and ending August 28.
Proper indoor shoes are required
and racquets are available for temporary
use.
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 or email:
eleanor.stern@gmail.com.
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
Welcome to Bid Euchre. Come in
and make friends. We play the
game on Monday evenings and
Thursday afternoons. Experience
not necessary, we will teach you.
Any questions, call our president,
Sharyn Richards at 519-822-1810.
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 June, our selection is An Orphan’s
Tale by Pam Jenoff. In
July, we will be reading “Stranger
in the Woods” by Michael Finkel.
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 tech-
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niques 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.
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
Another month and summer is
close. We have been working on
summer sweaters and quilting baby
blankets. We are still short on
wool!! Please check your crafts
and if you have some extra wool,
drop it off at the front desk please.
Thank you ladies for all the hard
work you do and also thanks to
everyone for your support.
DANCE DANCE DANCE
Put on your dancing shoes Friday
afternoons from 1:00 to 3:30 pm.
Dance every second month at the
Evergreen Seniors Community
Centre, 519-823-1291.
$8 includes light refreshments.
Singles and couples welcome,
membership not required.
D.J. Ted Lavoie plays a variety
of music, including pop, rock, 50s-
60s, country, ballroom, Latin, line
dance and more. Requests played.
Dates in 2019 are June 28, August
30, October 25 and December
20. Come out and join the fun.
Darts
Here are the high scores for April:
Ellen A. 100; Audrey B. 125 &
222 out; Edward B. 121 & 222 out;
Derek C. 132; Jacqueline C. 102;
Len D. 114; Rino F. 140; Vera G.
121; Bob L. 117; Fred L. 122; Bob
M. 114; Barry S. 133; Marjorie S.
140; David W. 108; B. Adam 162
& 120 out; Ed W. 104.
Dominoes
The Dominoes club meets every
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.
Cribbage
Come out and have lots of fun
playing cribbage on Tuesdays from
12:45-4 pm in Room 3. The cost is
Golf
$2 per visit and the first visit is free For 2019, we are playing on
for newcomers, but you must be a Mondays at different courses
GWSA member after 3 visits. This around Guelph, Cambridge and
game is for “has been” players and Kitchener/Waterloo until the last
pros. You must have some knowledge
Monday of September. Traditional-
of Cribbage. The fees go to ly we have over 300 members split
the GWSA and supplies. The players
into 3 golf groups (see below). For
are very helpful in counting and information and/or to register for
answering questions and instruction
golf, do so at the Evergreen front
is also available to assist you. desk.
If you need to freshen up your If you are interested and need
game or see how the game is information, contact Ted Pritchard
played, go to the website: at 519-826-6121. The coordinators
“Cribbage Classic”. For more information,
for 2019 are 18 Hole A
call Sylvia at 519-837- Group, Tom Kane; 18 Hole B
0446, Audrey at 519-824-5891, or Group, George Hughes; and 9 Hole
Joy at 519-822-9714.
Group, David Halfpenny. The cost
to join the Evergreen Golf Club for
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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 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
Even though good photographs
can be taken in any weather, we
were all glad to see the end of the
winter we just came through. It’s a
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lot more fun going on field trips
when the ground is dry and the ice
is gone. This was especially true in
May when our monthly theme was
farm animals.
Our May “field trip” didn’t take
us far afield. We stayed in town
and experienced the ambience of
Woodlawn Cemetery. It is very
much alive with memories of our
city’s rich history. You’ll find
some of our photos on our website:
at https://intofocus.smugmug.com/.
Our theme for June is “water”.
Guelph and Wellington County are
fortunate to have two scenic rivers
flowing through them. We’ll be
out photographing them, and the
very many other ways in which
water touches our lives.
We are a friendly group of amateur
photographers with equipment
ranging from mobile phones and
point and 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 e-
mail: jeanmcclelland@rogers.com.
Peer Learning Discussion Group
We would like to announce that
the new topics for our Fall 2019
discussion groups will be as follows:
Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Impacts of an Aging Demographic
Moderator: Geoff Richards
Tuesdays. 1:30 – 3:30 pm
The Wisdom of Great People
Moderator: Christina Karsten
Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Human Rights in the World Today
Moderator: Janet Fowler
We hope to see you in September!
If you have any questions,
contact Geoff Richards at 226-820-
2950 or richards@execulink.com.
If you are interested in a topic
but unsure about joining, try a couple
of classes first. It’s a great way
to meet new people and have fun
while learning. More information
and brochures will be available in
August.
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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 55
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.
Having completed a very successful
winter program of singouts
in local retirement homes,
etc., the choir is now on its summer
break. It will reconvene on
Friday, September 6, at 1:00 pm
and will be working on the Christmas
Ceilidh - this year’s variety
show - amongst other things.
For more information on joining
the choir, contact Doreen Muir at
519-831-8323.
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 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.
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Wellington Foot Clinic
Professional Footcare & Custom Foot Orthotics
Jessica K. Mann
Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist
Professional, Safe Treatment of a Variety of Foot Conditions
- Nail Disorders, Corns, Callus, Warts, Ingrown Toenails & much more
- Custom Foot Orthotics
- Covered by most extended health insurance providers
- No referral needed!!! Free parking
- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available
3 – 245 Edinburgh Rd S. (enter off Municipal or Edinburgh)
519‐546‐3737 wellfoot@outlook.com
VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS REQUIRED
Mary Lynn Woods, keyboardist for the Silvertones,
is seeking versatile musicians to establish a
GWSA house band!
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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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 more for 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.
Walking Club
Our walking club has resumed after
a not too bad winter. We meet
at the orange roofed pavilion in
Riverside Park every Thursday
morning, rain or shine. We assemble
at 9:30 a.m. for registering,
collection of fees and we depart at
10 a.m. sharp. All walkers must
be current members of the Guelph/
Wellington Seniors Association
and these memberships are available
from the Evergreen Centre.
Walkers may join the Walking
Club any time during the year for a
fee of $10 per year paid at the Evergreen
Centre. It is a friendly
group and we are always glad to
see new members.
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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Membership and Marketing
Committee Corner
A great time was had by all!!! That is the sentiment on our Open House. Sorry if you missed it. Thank
you to all those who attended, engaging in your regular activities and helping in a myriad of ways. Yes, we
had many more guests than in the past. We gave out prizes, and plants if you took out a membership.
Some people were there all day - playing scrabble and chess or stitching bunka or shooting darts and
playing badminton. The Mayor dropped in and asked for a picture with some of our members.
Our parking attendants suitably moaned for all those who had to park down the hill. Everyone enjoyed
free coffee and cookies. The morning was the busiest time. A great commotion of organized chaos was
most obvious.
Thank you one and all for your participation and your help. I would say that you all made GWSA
proud.
Any comments or suggestions would be most welcome. Just drop a note in the M & M mailbox in the
office or email me.
Connie Shaw
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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
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
Sign-up 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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Budget Friendly Activities for Seniors
Bird Watching - with a small investment in a bird
feeder and/or birdbath, many hours of bird watching can
be enjoyed. Keeping the feeder full and water in the
birdbath are daily activities to keep you busy. This can
be a more in-depth activity by borrowing books from
your local library and identifying the various birds that
will visit. A pair of binoculars enables you to bird watch
beyond your own back yard and could help with vision
issues.
Be a Tourist in Your Home Town - check for local
summer activities and take a day to reacquaint yourself
with your surroundings and nearby attractions. You may
even want to start strolling around your neighborhood. If
you feel a walk would be good for you, start out with
just a couple of minutes and increase by a minute or two
each day, building strength with each step.
Swimming or Water Aerobics - many community
pools offer activities and specific times for elderly
participation. Simply walking around in the water has
great health benefits while being very easy on your
joints. Consider taking a water aerobics or exercise
class.
Plan a Garden Party or Tea Party - invite your
friends, set up tables and chairs, stroll through the
garden and enjoy the beauty you may have right in your
own back yard. You can keep this a simple event or go
to great lengths with decorations and entertainment. The
possibilities are endless.
Go for a Nature Walk - gather the little ones around
you and take them for a nature walk pointing out all the
wonders of Mother Nature. Plan a scavenger hunt.
Google nature scavenger hunt and check out all the
possibilities.
Check out the Sights at the Local Mall - even if
shopping is not your thing, find a bench and do some
people watching or simply stroll around checking out
what is new. People watching can often lead to a few
laughs and I see many people at our local mall enjoying
this activity.
Check out Bookstore Activities - bookstores, especially
the bigger chains, have activities year around - or maybe
you just want to sit in the café area and read a good
book.
Set up Some Simple Yard Games - and invite friends -
some old time favorites are the beanbag toss, horseshoes,
croquet, shuffleboard, and bocce.
Remember to keep moving, keep learning, keep
challenging your brain, and keep engaging your senses.
Take time to smell the roses and enjoy your summer!
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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JUNE 2019
R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12-3p Bridge W
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
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
4
9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
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
5
8:30a TRIP BOOKING
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
10a-12p Darts
10:15a-12p Bunka
12:30-4p Watercolours
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
2-3:30p Hearing Improvement
6
9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Outreach
9:30a Walking Club P
12-4p West Hills Arts W
1-2p Feel Better Move Well W
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
2:15-5p Pickleball W
7
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
11a-3p Retire in Style
12:30-3:30p Chess
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
10
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12-3p Bridge W
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
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
11
8:45-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12:30p Arthritis Society
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
7-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
12
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
13
8:30a-12:15p Elder Abuse
Ontario Seminar
9a-12p Badminton
9:30a Walking Club P
12-4p West Hills Arts W
1-2p Feel Better Move Well W
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-3:30p Writers Club
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
2:15-5p Pickleball W
14
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
17
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12-3p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-2p Feel Better Move Well
1-3p Computer Mentoring
18
9a-12p Pickleball
9a-12p Outreach
12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1-4p West End Arts W
19
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9a-4p Watercolours
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
20
9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
9:30a Walking Club P
12-4p West Hills Arts W
1-2p Feel Better Move Well W
21
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
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1-3:30p Monday Euchre
1-4p Badminton W
3:15-6:30p Table Tennis
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
24
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12-3p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3p Computer Mentoring
1-3:30p Monday Euchre
1-4p Badminton W
2:30-5p Photography Club
3:15-6:30p Table Tennis
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
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
25
8:45-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12:30p Arthritis Society
12-4p Pickleball W
1-4p West End Arts W
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em
7-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
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9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
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)
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
2:15-5p Pickleball W
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
1:30-3p Book Club 2
27
9a-12p Badminton
9:30a Walking Club P
12-4p West Hills Arts W
1-2p Feel Better Move Well
W
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-3:30p Writers Club
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
2:15-5p Pickleball W
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8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12p Badminton
10:30a-12p Food Tasting
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-3:30p Summer Dance
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
Weekend Activities
Saturday
9a-12p Table Tennis, June 1, 8, 15, 22,
29
Sunday
1:15-3:15p Badminton, June 2, 9, 16,
23, 30
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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JULY 2019
R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter
1
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CLOSED
CANADA DAY
2
9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
9a-12p Pickleball
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
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
3
8:30a TRIP BOOKING
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Watercolours
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
2-3:30p Hearing Improvement
4
9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Outreach
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
6:30-9p Canoe Club Exec.
Meeting
5
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
8
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3:30p Monday Euchre
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
9
8:45-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12:30p Arthritis Society
9a-12p Pickleball
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
1:30-3:30p Dominoes
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em
7-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
10
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
11
9a-12p Badminton
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
12
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
15
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3p Computer Mentoring
16
9a-12p Outreach
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
17
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9a-4p Watercolours
10a-12p Darts
18
9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
19
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
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1-3:30p Monday Euchre
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
22
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3:30p Monday Euchre
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
29
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3p Computer Mentoring
1-3:30p Monday Euchre
2:30-5p Photography Club
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
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
23
8:45-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12:30p Arthritis Society
9a-12p Pickleball
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
1:30-3:30p Dominoes
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em
7-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
30
9-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12p Pickleball
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
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
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
24
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
1:30-4p Wed. Euchre
31
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9a-4p Watercolours
10a-12p Darts
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
25
9a-12p Badminton
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
Everyday Activities
Snooker—9a-4p
Book Nook— Mon-Fri –
9a-4p
Aquatic Arthritic Relief
(West End Community
Centre) (519-837-5657)
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
1:30-3p Book Club 2
26
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
10:30a-12p Food Tasting
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-2:30p Book Club
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
Weekend Activities
Saturday
9a-12p Table Tennis,
July 6, 13, 20, 27
10a-12p Darts, July 6, 13,
20, 27
Sunday
1:15-3:15p Badminton,
July 7, 14, 21, 28
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Clubs and Drop-In Activities AUGUST 2019
R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Everyday Activities
Snooker—9a-4p
Book Nook— Mon-Fri –
9a-4p
Aquatic Arthritic Relief
(West End Community
Centre) (519-837-5657)
Weekend Activities
Saturday
9a-12p Table Tennis,
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sunday
1:15-3:15p Badminton, August 4,
11, 18, 25
1
9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Outreach
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
2
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
5
CLOSED
CIVIC
HOLIDAY
6
9a-12p Pickleball
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
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
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
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
2-3:30p Hearing Improvement
8
9a-12p Badminton
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
9
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
12
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3p Computer Mentoring
13
9-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12:30p Arthritis Society
12:30-4p Cribbage
14
9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
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9a-12p Badminton
9-12p Foot Care Clinic
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
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8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
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1-3:30p Monday Euchre
3:15-6:30p Table Tennis
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
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9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p Bridge W
12:30-3p Badminton
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3:30p Monday Euchre
3:15-6:30p Table Tennis
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
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9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p Bridge W
12:30-3p Badminton
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3p Computer Mentoring
1-3:30p Monday Euchre
2:30-5p Photography Club
3:15-6:30p Table Tennis
6:15-9p Bid Euchre
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
1:30-3:30p Dominoes
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em
7-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
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9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
9a-12p Pickleball
10a-12p Outreach
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
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
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9-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12p Pickleball
9a-12:30p Arthritis Society
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
1:30-3:30p Dominoes
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em
7-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
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9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9a-4p Watercolours
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
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9-11:30a Computer Free Time
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-4p Canasta
1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard
1:30-4p Wed. Euchre
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
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9a-12p Badminton
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
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9a-12p Badminton
9:30a Walking Club P
1-3p Line Dancing
1-3:30p Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
1:30-3p Book Club 2
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8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-4p Friday Euchre
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8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
10:30a-12p Food Tasting
1-2:30p Book Club
1-3p Computer Free Time
1-3:30p Summer’s End
Dance
1-4p Friday Euchre
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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. 46
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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS
OF NOTE
“Our Young Seniors”
‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just gaining
speed!’
Hillman, Eleanor - June 30 (95)
Croft, Carol - July 4 (74)
Campbell, Jean - July 13 (87)
Martin, Ed - July 15 (90)
Bentley, Madeline - July 17 (93)
Christie, Helen - August 15 (91)
SPECIAL WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
Martin, Ed & Vere— married July 25, 1955
(64 years)
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
Humphries, Pat passed away on Tuesday, March 12,
2019 at the age of 91. She was in the Bridge group.
Gibbons, Liam passed away suddenly on Sunday,
April 21, 2019 in his 32nd year. Grandson of Peggy
Gibbons, a long-time GWSA member.
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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
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.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 7
Fee: $51.59 Members,
$66.59 Non-Members
Mon July 8, 1:15 p.m.
Code: 222725
No class: Aug 5
Classes: 9
Fee: $66.33 Members,
$81.33 Non-Members
Wed July 3, 9:15 a.m.
Code: 224970
Classes: 9
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $66.33 Members,
$81.33 Non-Members
Thu July 4, 2 p.m. Code: 222726
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.
Class length: 90 mins Classes: 9
Fee: $66.33 Members,
$81.33 Non-Members
Fri July 5, 10:30 a.m.
Code: 222736
Classes: 9
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $66.33 Members,
$81.33 Non-Members
Tue July 2, 2 p.m. Code: 222737
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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: 9
Fee: $66.33 Members,
$81.33 Non-Members
Wed July 3, 10:30 a.m.
Code: 224969
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.
Class length: 90 mins Classes: 7
Fee: $58.96 Members,
$73.96 Non-Members
Mon July 8, 10:30 a.m.
Code: 222742
No class: Aug 5
Qi Gong 2 (Chi Kung)
This class is a Chinese blend of exercise,
stretching and meditation. The
classes focus on “Eighteen Postures
for Daily Practice”, a Qi Gong set
that integrates East and West in a
series of gentle exercises designed to
maintain and enhance health. Adapting
classical Qi Gong forms, this
style incorporates therapeutic exercise,
self-massage and meditation.
Qi Gong 2 class explores variations,
including qigong walking.
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 9
Fee: $44.19 Members,
$59.19 Non-Members
Thu July 4, 11 a.m. Code: 222743
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.
Class length: 45 mins
Classes: 9
Fee: $56.70 Members,
$71.70 Non-Members
Wed July 3, 12:15 p.m.
Code: 222744
Wed July 3, 2:45 p.m.
Code: 223025
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!
Class length: 50 mins
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Classes: 9
Fee: $56.70 Members,
$71.70 Non-Members
Wed July 3, 9:30 a.m.
Code: 222745
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Assessment
Callous and Corn Treatment
Nail Trimming
Fungal Nail Treatment
Gi
Cerficates
Available
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Strength and Cardio Level 2
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!
Class length: 50 mins
Classes: 7
Fee: $44.10 Members,
$59.10 Non-Members
Mon July 8, 8:55 a.m. Code: 222746
No class: Aug 5
Classes: 9
Fee: $56.70 Members,
$71.70 Non-Members
Fri July 5, 8:55 a.m. Code: 222752
Strength and Cardio Level 3
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!
Class length: 50 mins Classes: 7
Fee: $44.10 Members,
$59.10 Non-Members
Mon July 8, 8 a.m. Code: 222747
No class: Aug 5
Classes: 9
Fee: $56.70 Members,
$71.70 Non-Members
Fri July 5, 8 a.m. Code: 222748
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.
Class length: 50 mins
Classes: 9
Fee: $56.70 Members,
$71.70 Non-Members
Tue July 2, 8:45 a.m.
Code: 222750
Thu July 4, 8:45 a.m.
Code: 222749
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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.
Class length: 45 mins
Classes: 9
Fee: $56.70 Members,
$71.70 Non-Members
Wed July 3, 8 a.m. Code: 222751
COMPUTERS &
TECHNOLOGY
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
Fee: $3.00 Members,
$5.00 Non-Members
See the box at the bottom of page 40
for dates and codes.
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.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 2
Fee: $31.30 Members,
$46.30 Non-Members
Mon June 10, 10 a.m. Code: 222662
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.
Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$36 Non-Members
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.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$36 Non-Members
Tue June 4, 1 p.m. Code: 222644
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.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$36 Non-Members
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.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 2
Fee: $31.30 Members,
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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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$46.30 Non-Members
Wed June 5, 1 p.m. Code: 222660
GENERAL INTEREST
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.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 1
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 as if 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.
Class length: 90 mins Classes: 1
Fee: $5.00 Members,
$10.00 Non-Members
Mon June 10, 10 a.m. Code: 222677
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.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$36 Non-Members
Fri June 14, 9 a.m. Code: 222687
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.
Class length: 30 mins Classes: 6
Fee: $123 Members,
$138 Non-Members
Wed July 24, 12 noon
Code: 222741
Wed July 24, 12:30 p.m.
Code: 225124
Wed July 24, 1:15 p.m.
Code: 225125
Wed July 24, 1:45 p.m.
Code: 225126
Wed July 24, 2:30 p.m.
Code: 225127
VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Summer Sketching
Let’s go outside and sketch! Summer
time is the best time for plein air.
Learn how to catch moments in your
sketchbook. Please plan to be outside
for this class, dressing appropriately
for the weather.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 3
Fee: $50 Members,
$65 Non-Members
Mon, Tue, Thur July 15, 16, 18,
9 a.m. Code: 224877
Summer Watercolour
Let’s go outside to paint with watercolour!
Summer time is the best time
for plein air. Allow watercolours to
flow down and enjoy their luminosity.
Please plan to be outside for this
class, dressing appropriately for the
weather.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 3
Fee: $50 Members,
$65 Non-Members
Mon, Wed, Thur Aug 26, 28, 29,
9 a.m. Code: 224474
SPECIAL EVENTS
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.
Evergreen Centre
Free
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
June 3 222651 June 24 222654
June 10 222652 July 15 222730
June 17 222653 July 29 222729
DATE
Aug 12
Aug 26
CODE
222727
222728
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$25.00 discount coupon
with this ad
Please call 519-821-6683
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Focus on Travel by Jean McClelland
(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.
Recently
Forty-five people had a great time on our visit to Bingemans
Park on April 17.
May 9 found forty-one folks travelling on the Great Canadian
Bus Line to the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara
Falls for another fun-filled day.
Upcoming
Thirty-five of us will be going to the McLaughlin Home
in Oshawa on June 18. We have a guided tour planned
followed by a delicious buffet lunch at the Mandarin.
The famous “Ladykillers” comedy based on the 1955
British black comedy crime film is on our agenda at the
Shaw Festival on July 4. This famous story is so popular
that Terry has a waiting list.
Brand new to our travel roster is a trip to St. Catharines
on July 25 for The Foster Festival. The plays are inspired
by internationally renowned Canadian playwright Norm
Foster. We are excited to see “Hilda’s Yard”. Set in 1956,
this delightful comedy sparkles with unexpected twists
and. . . we have a Q & A with the actors afterwards.
Once again, the Grand River Cruise is setting sail on
August 14. Nancy has organized a delicious on-board
lunch.
Joanne said to mark your calendar for the Grand River
Raceway on August 21.
Don’t get too excited yet . . . but!
The committee is working on a September trip to Orangeville
or a visit to Norfolk County.
October is an excellent time of year for Joanne to organize
a CHEESE Trail event in Woodstock, hopefully followed
by a mystery event.
A favourite, the Royal Winter Fair, is being considered
for November 5.
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is another wonderful
place to visit. Our plans are in place with Terry firming
up the details.
Please note:
- There will be “no reserved seating” on schools buses.
- On trip sign-up day, please select a number at 8:30 a.m.
- The registration process begins at 9:00 a.m.
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Casey’s Rebuttal to Clancy (May Issue)
by Ross Coulter
Hi! I’m Casey, Clancy the “Huphalump’s” roommate.
I am a tabby with few flaws. I have a small tan
birthmark to one side of my nose and one pink pad
on one of my paws. Other than that, I have typical
tabby black and tan colouring with white fur from
my chin and extending to my chest and tummy. I
have velvety smooth fur sides and back laid out in a
predominantly symmetrical pattern. Clancy may
think he’s more good looking with his tuxedo suit,
but he always looks disheveled despite his morning
brush. I’m younger than him by two years and much,
much slimmer - one might even say svelte. Clancy is
just plain fat. It’s no secret how he got that way.
Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, I never finish my
whole dish of food at once and when I go back to
lick up the leftovers, Clancy has beaten me to it.
There’s no question he is food driven!
We get along reasonably well by mostly ignoring
each other, but on occasion, we snuggle together in
front of the fireplace. Sometimes I have to nudge
Clancy out of the way to make room for myself; with
his size, he takes up most of it. There is no question
as to who is the alpha in our relationship, I am. Clancy
is a bit of a wuss, so soft, so gentle, and he sleeps
most of the time except at meal times. There are moments
though when his jealousy shows, and it hurts.
When we are quiet by the fire, he will start grooming
me, licking my head, then my neck. Clancy has very
long fangs and he will give me little nips and then
really sink them in. Of course I screech loud and
clear like any cat would and my master jumps in immediately,
threatening with the newspaper he’s reading
and we separate with a scolding. He makes sure
we each go in different directions, otherwise we
would be chasing each other.
I really love my Master and Mistress. Here I agree
with Clancy, they’re really staff that tends to all our
needs. One of my needs is almost constant attention,
the source of one of Clancy’s complaints. When the
man goes out, I sit on the door mat and wait for his
return, and when he does, I rub my face all over his
legs and reach up with my paw. Once he takes off
his shoes, I give a couple of little yelps (I don’t meow
like Clancy or other cats) and he picks me up for
a cuddle and calls me his little puppy. I guess that’s
because I follow him all over the house, upstairs,
downstairs, everywhere, just waiting for him to sit
somewhere so I can jump in his lap to feel the
warmth of his hands as he pets me. No doubt I have
him wrapped around both front paws. Proof of that
comes at the noon and evening meal times. While
Clancy’s stomach food alarm goes off at the appointed
times with his meek meows,
I’m resting or sleeping in one of
my favourite chairs in the basement
rec room. With food dishes
set out and Clancy chowing down,
the man comes to tell me it’s meal time. I
wait, give him a couple cute yelps and he then
picks me up and carries me upstairs, cuddling me
and telling me I’m his cute little brat cat. (That’s
probably where Clancy picked up his reference to
me as “Brat”). I show him how much I love him by
licking his hands all the way to my food dish.
The other staff member in the household, the lady,
has her role to play, too. Every night before bedtime,
she gives both Clancy and me a few flavoured treats.
She is strict about it though - she makes us sit and
reach out with our paw before she gives them to us.
In the morning, she likes to play “kibble toss” by
throwing kibble around for us to chase. She throws
them in different directions for each of us so we
don’t wind up fighting for the same piece. Then she
hides some underneath several of the cat toys laying
around and expects us to find them. We do! She is
also the head nurse, looking after any little thing that
might ail us. I remember when Clancy had a bowel
problem and had to see the Vet. What a mess he was
and what a stink, but the nurse looked after him pretty
good. Once I had a sore around my mouth and the
Vet prescribed some pills to cure the infection. They
were horrible tasting and the lady tried to hide them
in a pill pocket. I fooled her though. I worked the pill
out, spit it on the floor and ate the pill pocket. It tasted
great, but she soon found a different way of getting
the medicine into me.
As you can read, Clancy is not unfounded in his
criticisms. I am the ALPHA cat, I am cute, I am
much slimmer than he is and I demand and receive
more attention than he does. After 12 years together
we do seem to get along for the most part. So be it!
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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
* * * *
For those of you who have enjoyed
reading the Seven Sister series,
here is the 5 th book, “The
Moon Sister” by Lucinda Riley.
Tiggy, a wildlife consultant, begins
working in a remote area of
the Scottish Highlands on the estate
of Charlie Kinnaird. Tiggy
was hired to care for 4 Scottish
wildcats in the hopes of breeding
them. Soon Tiggy meets Chilly,
who lives in a remote cottage on
the estate and is an elderly Romani
man who had fled Spain many
years ago. He tells her she possesses
a sixth sense which she inherited
from her ancestors and that one
day she would go to her home and
find them.
In 1912, in a poor gitano community
outside the city of Grenada,
Lucia Albacyin lives with her family
until her father takes her at the
age of 10 to Barcelona to dance the
flamenco. She is a very talented
dancer, and she yearns to become
famous. Her mother Maria is not
happy to see her leave but knows
she will do well and one day become
very famous.
A few years later when tensions
erupt causing the civil war, Lucia
and her troupe flee Spain and manage
to go to Portugal. She becomes
famous there too, but still has the
dream to go to New York to become
famous there. Back in the
caves in Grenada, where she came
from, her mother struggles during
this difficult time, raising two sons
and trying to keep them all safe.
Tiggy will travel eventually to
Granada to find her ancestors and
will be told the story of her famous
grandmother and all her other family.
This is another riveting book I
could not put down. It’s a wonderful
story of the past and present
and I hope you will enjoy reading
it as much as I did.
I hope you all enjoy a wonderful
summer.
Happy Reading,
Your bookworm and Librarian,
Chris Fraser
EVERGREEN MARKET
‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 issues from first insertion
(i.e., in Sept. issue - removed from Dec. issue), if you wish
it to remain in longer, please contact The Sentinel office
and/or leave us a message. If your item sells, please let us
know so that we can remove it. NO ‘Accommodation’ or
‘Vehicle’ ads will be included in the Evergreen Market.
Such ads will be treated as advertising inserted within these
pages at the current Sentinel advertising rates plus HST.
Thank you, Sentinel Administrator.
ARTICLES FOR SALE
Wheelchair
Drivor Transport wheelchair, never used. $125. Call 519-763-
7224.
Binoculars
Ideal for birdwatching. Vortex Viper 8x32. Brand new condition.
Asking $400. Call cell 226-203-9545, 519-826-9545 or
705-247-2905.
Books
Nine books of Agatha Christie mysteries - best offer. Suzuki’s
“Inventing the Future”, $10. Call 519-265-6764.
Pickleball Shoes
One pair of pickleball shoes, men’s size 10. Asking $20. Call
519-837-1965.
Jukebox, Clock
Rowe AM1 model Jal-200, serial number 68u679. Holds 100
records (45s). Asking $2,000 OBO. 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.
Kindle
Kindle plus charger, $50. Call 519-767-1066.
Cabbage Patch Dolls
Two dolls - one red hair/other one blonde. Cleaned & ready for
a new home. Asking $10 each. Call 519-821-8812.
Portable A/C, Table, Golf Cart, etc.
Portable air conditioner, high efficiency 14,000 BTU, excellent
condition, $200. Teak round table, 42” diameter with 14” extension,
very good condition, $150. Three-wheeled golf cart, $50.
Men’s golf bag, $25. Large suitcase, $10. A Eureka tent, sleeps
4 adults, $15. Cart for moving, converts to trolley, $15. Best
offer on each item. Available until May 31. Call 519-265-4486.
Camp Grill Stand
Foldable camp grill stand. Carry bag included. Size:
57”x19”x32”. Asking $20. Call 519-821-8812.
Scooter
Invacare Pegasus Metro 4W, purchased July 2018, hardly used.
Asking $2,000. Please text or call 519-835-0066.
AVAILABLE
Critter Sitter
Going on vacation? I’ll take care of your pets at your home
while you’re away. Call Brian 519-265-3400. Prices depend on
distance, number of animals, etc.
Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME
AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR ITEM(S).
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THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY — JUNE 6, 1944
Submitted by Leah Broadhurst Batty ex WAAF
Our recent weather has been ever-changing and surprising, oft times very inconveniently.
Imagine then, the predicament of the Allied Commanders in 1944 wrestling with
pinpointing the right date to start the Second Front, soon to be known as D- Day. May
had been experiencing a heatwave and the British public were determined to holiday at
the seaside, somewhere. Few trains were available and the coasts were restricted areas,
especially on the south coasts. The military might of the Allies was all ready and waiting
for the word ‘Go!’
At SHAEF HQ north of Southampton, the military commanders were meeting regularly,
watching the weather through the eyes of Group Captain Stagg, a dour 6 ft 3in Scot, a
skilled meteorologist. His early predictions in June were depressing with gale force
winds, low clouds and continuing depressions. On the 5th of June at 3:30 a.m., Eisenhower
got up and made his way to HQ. Stagg was already working the scrambler phones
to get the latest weather reports. All the group of commanders settled and Stagg put them
out of their misery. “Gentlemen,” he began, “no substantial change has taken place since
last time but as I see it, the little that has changed is in the direction of optimism.” The
Commander-in-chief, now completely relaxed, expressed his appreciation and uttered the
historic words, “Now we’ll go.” It was 5 a.m.
The irrevocable decision had been made…tomorrow, June the 6 th , would be D-Day.
Now we would become aware of the Allies might and ingenuity and the thousands of
men who would be involved in this great armada! The costs would be enormous and
grievous. Knowing this, the Order of the Day from the Allied Commander, D. D. Eisenhower,
to all Allied troops was as follows: “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Expeditionary
Forces! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, towards we have striven
these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of
liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our Allies and brothers-in-arms
on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the Germans’ war
machine, elimination of Nazi tyranny over oppressed people of Europe, and security for
ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well
equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much
has happened since the triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the
Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced
their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home
Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and
placed at our disposal, great reserves of fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men
of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in your courage,
devotion to duty and skill in battle! We will accept nothing less than full victory! Good
Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble
undertaking.”
The secrecy of this event was so great that mostly the public were carrying out whatever
their daily routine demanded. I was ambling down Exhibition Road in South Kensington
with a fellow Airwoman to our Mess for breakfast in the basement of the Victoria
and Albert Museum. We were very tired as there was a lot of air activity from early
morning, which we thought was a massive air raid. Looking up, we saw big planes towing
gliders, which were all painted with wide white stripes, not the usual roundels or
stars. How odd! On arriving at the mess, the place was in an uproar with excitement. So
this is D-Day!! We ambled to our classroom in the Science Museum, although we didn’t
feel like pondering over the theories of wireless circuits, and the operations of transmitters
and receivers, and we noticed our neighbours in the next classroom out in the yard
and very excited. We left and joined them and, as they were Free French sailors, also on
a radio course. They were dancing and singing with joy, ending with a rousing Marseillaise!
The recollection of an heroic episode in our recent past should be remembered with
awe and appreciation, but also with gratitude and sadness, for the loss of the many who
did not survive.
After the war, Eisenhower worked in many leadership roles, notably as the 34th President
of the US in 1953 for two terms. He was succeeded by John F. Kennedy, himself
another Second World War veteran. Kennedy once asked Eisenhower what gave him the
edge over the Germans on D-Day. “I think we had better weather forecasters,” Eisenhower
replied.
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See Puzzles on pgs. 34 & 35
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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
See Puzzle on pg. 13
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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 AUGUST 2019 - Register on JUNE 5, 2019
NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 — Grand River Cruise
Total Cost: Members: $106 Non Members: $116 Code: 228777
Come join us for a 3-hour cruise on the Grand River where you will enjoy a hot roast beef lunch (or chicken
or pasta). This is a great way to spend a relaxing summer day.
Leave Evergreen: 9:30 am Carousel: 9:35 am Square: 9:45 am Return: 6 pm
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 — Grand River Raceway
Total Cost: Members: $44.28 Non Members: $54.28 Code: 228778
Come with us to the races at Grand River Raceway. You will enjoy an excellent buffet and afterwards make
bets on your favourite horses. Also, we can get our picture taken with the winning horse in a race named in
honour of the Evergreen Centre. This trip will be by school bus.
Leave Evergreen: 4:45 pm Carousel: 4:55 pm Square: 5:10 pm Return: 10:30 pm
It takes time to put these trips together and we need YOUR commitment to make these trips actually happen!
DON’T WAIT! That means booking your seat BEFORE the trip has to be cancelled due to low numbers.
The Travel Committee must give the number of bookings a MONTH before the date of the trip and, if there aren’t enough
reservations AT THAT TIME, the trip will be cancelled! If you have already booked your seat, you will get a refund.
The GWSA will not provide refunds if the trip itinerary is altered due to circumstances beyond the control of the GWSA
Travel Club. If there is a 'refund or compensation' to the travellers as determined by the refund policy of the Transportation
Company or the Booking Company, the GWSA travellers will receive the refund.
NEWS: Members or Non-Members can now book any trip from the Great Canadian Holidays catalogue by phoning
Great Canadian Holidays at 1-800-461-8687 and book your trip yourself. Just say you’re a member of the Evergreen
Seniors Community Centre in Guelph and we will receive a commission for that trip.
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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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 SEPTEMBER 2019 - Register on JULY 3, 2019
NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX
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WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2019 — Autumn Rural Trails
Total Cost: Members: $75 Non Members: $85 Code: 228780
Join us for a relaxing trip to Norfolk County. Our first stop is the Leaping Deer farm market, bakery and restaurant.
We will have lunch there and then carry on to Winter Wheat, a whimsical folk art garden and gift
store. We’ll then spend some time in the historic village of Sparta where we’ll browse the shops and historic
buildings, and have time for an afternoon tea or coffee. Our final stop will be at the Steed Lavender farm to
enjoy the gardens and gift shop. The cost covers lunch, all admissions and gratuities for our lunch and our
driver.
Leave Evergreen: 10 am Carousel: 10:15 am Square: no stop Return: about 6:30 pm
It takes time to put these trips together and we need YOUR commitment to make these trips actually happen!
DON’T WAIT! That means booking your seat BEFORE the trip has to be cancelled due to low numbers.
The Travel Committee must give the number of bookings a MONTH before the date of the trip and, if there aren’t enough
reservations AT THAT TIME, the trip will be cancelled! If you have already booked your seat, you will get a refund.
The GWSA will not provide refunds if the trip itinerary is altered due to circumstances beyond the control of the GWSA
Travel Club. If there is a 'refund or compensation' to the travellers as determined by the refund policy of the Transportation
Company or the Booking Company, the GWSA travellers will receive the refund.
NEWS: Members or Non-Members can now book any trip from the Great Canadian Holidays catalogue by phoning
Great Canadian Holidays at 1-800-461-8687 and book your trip yourself. Just say you’re a member of the Evergreen
Seniors Community Centre in Guelph and we will receive a commission for that trip.
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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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 OCTOBER 2019 - Register on AUGUST 7, 2019
NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX
Thursday, October 10, 2019 — Cheese Trail
Total Cost: Members: $102 Non Members: $112 Code: 228779
Join us as we tour Mountainoak Cheese. Lunch will be provided and the afternoon will be a mystery. We’ll
keep you guessing as to where we are going and what we’ll be doing.
We are sorry but Mountainoak does NOT allow walkers or wheelchairs for the tour due to sanitary reasons.
The rest of the day you will be able to use them. It should be a fun day! There will be walking involved.
Leave Evergreen: 8:15 am Carousel: 8:20 am Square: 8:30 am Return: 6 pm
It takes time to put these trips together and we need YOUR commitment to make these trips actually happen!
DON’T WAIT! That means booking your seat BEFORE the trip has to be cancelled due to low numbers.
The Travel Committee must give the number of bookings a MONTH before the date of the trip and, if there aren’t enough
reservations AT THAT TIME, the trip will be cancelled! If you have already booked your seat, you will get a refund.
The GWSA will not provide refunds if the trip itinerary is altered due to circumstances beyond the control of the GWSA
Travel Club. If there is a 'refund or compensation' to the travellers as determined by the refund policy of the Transportation
Company or the Booking Company, the GWSA travellers will receive the refund.
PLEASE SEE PAGES 48 AND 49 FOR THE AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER TRIPS.
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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