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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
Becky Fiedler — President
Brian Smith — Vice-President
Judith Carson — Past-President
Roger Stevens — Treasurer
Tonie Sacchetti & Samantha Ferrier —
Co-Secretaries
Directors
Kerry Detlor Ken Fugler
Ann Grant Athar Khan
Cem Kaner Adam Rutherford
Ross Knechtel Bill MacDonald
Mike Woof
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 Program
Director — Senior Services
Samantha Ferrier — Recreation Co-ordinator
— Volunteers
Jocelynn Desroches — Chef
Janice Walls, Brian Treleaven — Assistant
Cooks
Don Harris — Facility Maintainer
Lorne Wollis — Cleaner
Harvinder Marjara, Nathan Luck, Mary
Loudoun — Customer Service Clerk II
Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation
Services
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
Message from the Board
A lot has happened since the Board wrote to you in the summer edition
of The Sentinel!
Our key accomplishment since then is that most Community Support
Services programs and services continued beyond June 30 without
interruption. Sophia Podrozny returned in July to restart the Cook
and Eat Together program at 387/411 Waterloo Avenue and will be
starting another group at 232 Delhi Street/33 Marlborough Road this
month. The rest of CSS staff have agreed to continue in their present
positions. Thank you to all CSS clients, volunteers and staff for your
patience and incredible commitment during this transition. For more
information about CSS’ coming plans, please read the CSS update by
Program Manager Maryanne Wilford elsewhere in The Sentinel.
The Community Benefits Agreement that guides the collaboration
between the City of Guelph and the GWSA is well on its way to completion.
Thank you to Cem Kaner, Mike Woof, Roger Stevens and
Ross Knechtel for their efforts on this crucial task. Wendy Kornelson
and Adam Rutherford represented the City of Guelph in our discussions.
We are waiting for final review by City lawyers, but we are
optimistic we will have a favourable outcome and the long-standing
collaboration between the City and GWSA will continue.
The GWSA’s Annual General Meeting was held June 25. Thank
you to all members who attended the meeting and elected our new
Board members: Brian Smith, Cem Kaner and Bill MacDonald. One
of the first tasks a new Board has is to organize itself and elect officers.
This year’s officers will be: Becky Fiedler, President; Brian
Smith, Vice-President; and Roger Stevens, Treasurer. City employees
Tonie Sacchetti and Samantha Ferrier were appointed to share the
role of Secretary. Athar Khan and Adam Rutherford (Manager, Senior
Services) will serve on the Executive Committee and Judith Carson
is stepping in as Past-President. The balance of the Board includes
Ken Fugler, Mike Woof, Ann Grant and Board veterans, Kerry
Detlor and Ross Knechtel. Please be sure to let us know how we’re
doing if you see us. You can use the Contact Us page on the website
to send us messages and share ideas.
All of us owe a special thank you to Jean McClelland for six years
of service on the Board of Directors. GWSA by-laws impose a sixyear
limit on a Director’s term but that won’t limit Jean’s ongoing
contributions to our organization. She will continue guiding many of
us through her work on the Program Committee, Travel Committee,
Membership and Marketing Committee and Into Focus Photography
club.
Did you see the Annual Report published at the AGM? If not, you
can pick up a copy at the front desk of The Evergreen Centre while
supplies last. You can also view it online from the GWSA website.
Many people contribute to preparing the Annual Report. GWSA’s
dedicated Committee Chairs provide leadership all year as well as
prepare their reports for your review. Thank you to Kerry Detlor,
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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Athar Khan, Joanne White, Connie Shaw, Ross Knechtel, Ann Sneyd, Carol Croft, Jocelynn Derosches, Samantha
Ferrier, Adam Rutherford and Maryanne Wilford for your many contributions to GWSA’s success.
Jean McClelland developed the report theme and the photography work in support of it. Carol Croft, Linda
Green, and the rest of The Sentinel Team did final editing, formatting and printing. Thank you to all!
In the Spring, GWSA Membership spoke in favour of increased transparency from the Board. In response,
webmaster Ross Knechtel created a web page with Board agendas and minutes from all meetings beginning
with the May 15 Special Members Meeting. We’re having trouble getting our Minutes ready and approved
within 24 hours of a meeting as you requested, but we are going to do our best to have them ready for your
review within 72 hours! If you approve of this new direction, be sure to thank Ross Knechtel and Tonie
Sacchetti (one of our co-Secretaries) for their hard work to make it possible.
Do you have talents, skills and energy you’d like to offer the GWSA? If so, please take a look at the Committee
Descriptions and use the form there to let us know you’re interested in helping plan GWSA’s future.
We will be back in October with more news from the Board!
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
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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
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of interest to our membership. This Committee meets
on the First Monday of the month at 10:00 am in the
Board Room.
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.
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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green
THE OLD ALPHABET
A is for apple, and B is for boat,
That used to be right, but now it won’t float!
Age before beauty is what we once said,
But let’s be more realistic instead:
THE ‘NEW’ ALPHABET
A’s for arthritis;
B’s the bad back,
C’s the chest pains, perhaps cardiac?
D is for dental decay and decline,
E is for eyesight, can’t read that top line!
F is for farting and fluid retention,
G is for gut droop, which I’d rather not mention.
H is high blood pressure, I’d rather it low;
I for incisions with scars you can show.
J is for joints, out of socket, won’t mend,
K is for knees that crack when they bend.
L’s for libido, what happened to sex?
M is for memory, I forget what comes next.
N is neuralgia, in nerves way down low;
O is for osteo, bones that don’t grow!
P for prescriptions, I have quite a few,
Just give me a pill, and I’ll be good as new.
Q is for queasy, is it fatal or flu?
R is for reflux, one meal turns to two.
S is for sleepless nights, counting my fears,
T is for tinnitus: bells in my ears!
U is for urinary, troubles with flow;
V for vertigo, that’s ‘dizzy’ you know…
W for worry, now what’s going ‘round?
X is for X-ray, and what might be found.
Y for another year I’ve left behind,
Z is for zest I still have — in my mind!
I’ve survived all the symptoms, my body’s
deployed,
And I’m keeping my doctors fully employed!
Special Printing For Members
Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars,
dinner menus/programs, club bylaws, annual reports), large or small
quantities, black & white print (5¢ per page) or colour (25¢ per page)?
If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel
office (we’re not here all the time, though) or by email at sentinel@gwsaguelph.ca,
or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA
member to take advantage of this.
We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can.
DONATIONS
To donate easily, with a credit
card, visit our website
www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click
on the ‘Donate’ button or call:
519-823-1291
September 3, 2019 is the deadline for
submissions for the
October 2019 Sentinel.
Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca
or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.
Distribution of the October issue
is on September 26, 2019.
Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos
(but we’ll do our best).
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Evergreen Restaurant - September 2019
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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public and
serves a large variety of menu items that are available
from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday
(except holidays):
Breakfast Foods
Homemade Soups
Bakery Items
Sandwiches
Salads
Beverages
The daily featured Lunch is served from 11:30 am
to 1:00 pm and the menu is below. Take-out is
available for your convenience.
Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals.
We provide great quality, while keeping costs reasonable.
The tremendous support of volunteers in
the restaurant helps us achieve this goal.
Featured Hot Lunch
$7.15 + tax
Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a
balanced nutritional meal.
LUNCH DELIVERED
We offer free delivery to the following adjacent
apartments — Riverside Gardens, Riverside Residences
on the Park, The Driftwood, and The Diplomat,
provided we get the order by 9:30 am the day
the delivery is required. Please call 519-823-1291
x2696 to order.
Only meal cards totaling a full meal will be
accepted for deliveries. NO CASH or PARTIAL
ORDERS.
A sandwich with soup/salad will be charged the
same as a full meal.
Catering
Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold
drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have
your order to the customer service clerk in the office
at least 48 hours prior to your event. This allows
staff to ensure that your catering needs will be
met. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
FEATURED LUNCH served 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
All menu items available 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2 CLOSED 3
Mushroom
Chicken
4
Hamburger
& Fries
5
Meat Pies
6
Deluxe Pizza
9
Sole Fish
10
Lasagna
11
Super Duper Salad
Plate
12 CLOSED
For Volunteer
Appreciation
13
Chicken Kebabs
16
17
18
19
20
Cabbage Rolls
Roasted Chicken
Stuffed Pasta Shells
Chicken a la King
over Vol-au-vents
Baked Ham
23
24
25
26
27
Stuffed Chicken
Salmon
Liver & Onions or
2nd Choice
Roast Beef
Meatloaf
30
Honey Garlic
Pork Chops
Vegetarian/gluten
free options are
available daily.
Please inquire
with the Chef.
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The Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Guelph and GWSA
by Cem Kaner 1
GWSA has a large contract with the City. It gives us a lot of support and requires a few things back
from GWSA. During the SaveCSS campaign, I learned that many GWSA members have not heard of
this Agreement or have heard inaccurate stories about it. We’re about to renew this Agreement. I’m
writing this article to help you understand what we’re getting into.
The contract is called a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). Judith Carson negotiated the original
deal and we expect the new version to be very similar to the original.
The CBA provides GWSA with:
A lease that allows us to use most of the Evergreen Centre most of the time
City staff who provide facility management and maintenance, assistance with special events, management
of many types of data, a low-cost cafeteria, and co-ordination of GWSA’s many volunteers.
To replace the administrative support we get from City staff, we would probably have to hire
an Executive Director and paid staff. The CBA helps us run a lean, efficient GWSA.
We pay the City about $52,000 per year for the lease and the services. This price is very low. At different
times, Roger Stevens (GWSA’s Treasurer), Judith Carson (Past President) and I have looked
into the fair market value of a comparable lease for use of a commercial building, with the landlord
paying for maintenance, cleaning, and taxes. Our estimates range from $400,000 to $500,000 per year.
The City estimates the discount that it gives us on the lease, plus the value of the services, at about
$350,000.
This in-kind contribution from the City makes the City our largest supporter. We receive two-tothree
times as much support from the City as from United Way, our next largest supporter.
GWSA is a not-for-profit charitable corporation. We provide benefits, not just to our members, but
to the City at large. One of GWSA’s primary responsibilities under the Agreement is to provide the set
of services we call CSS (Community Support Services). Terminating those services, which the previous
Board almost did this year, would fundamentally violate our contract.
The City also requires us to:
Buy our own liability insurance so no one who is harmed during GWSA activities can sue the City.
Welcome a City representative to our Board and to each of our committees
Let the City audit our books
Provide the City with regularly updated planning documents (our Strategic Plan, when we update
it, will meet this requirement) and with semi-annual status reports against the Plan.
Some people describe these requirements as the City sticking its nose into our business. That’s not
what I see. As taxpayers, we would be furious if making a donation to a charity subjected our City to
added financial risk. We would also expect the City to make sure that money it gives an organization
is managed honestly and spent for the purposes it was given. To my eyes, these are ordinary, reasonable
requirements —I’ve seen much more burdensome requirements from other funding agencies.
In summary, GWSA provides many services that support Seniors at the Evergreen and throughout
the City, at a lower cost, and in some cases (CSS), with more expertise than the City has. In return,
the City gives us a terrific home and helpful staff. It’s a good deal for all sides, and it is an especially
good deal for us.
1. Cem Kaner is a new member of the GWSA Board of Directors.
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Why Your Voice Matters in Science and Research!
Authors: Alexis Fabricius, Amanda Jenkins, OA-INVOLVE Team
Many people have an idea about what science is,
how it’s done and the type of knowledge that it creates.
However, there are numerous approaches that
are not well-known, both inside and outside of the
scientific community, that yield important insights
and require involvement from the lay public
(including older adults). Some approaches involve
researchers asking older adults about their lived experience
of a certain phenomenon (e.g., What is it
like to live with a hip replacement?). Other approaches
go further and break down the boundaries
between scientists and participants. For example, in
participatory approaches, ‘participants’ become ‘co
-researchers’, which means that they take an active
role in the research, instead of having research done
on them. We at Older Adults’ Active Involvement
in Ageing & Technology Research and Development
(OA-INVOLVE), think there is tremendous
value in this. A participatory
approach is especially important
for researching technology
and aging because it improves
the functionality, usability,
and quality of products
geared towards older adults.
One way that OA-INVOLVE
meaningfully includes older
adults is through the Older
Adult Research Partner Group
(OARPG).
Our OARPG currently has
11 members and includes older
adults from Guelph, Halifax, Toronto and Vancouver
who bring with them different backgrounds and
life experiences. Here, older adults contribute to
innovation and help shape research with researchers.
For example, some of our OARPG members
have attended conferences, given presentations,
helped with data collection and analysis, written
reports, and created arts-based products to disseminate
our research results. They also report how
much fun and how stimulating they have found
these activities!
One method of data collection that we use in participatory
approaches to science is called Photovoice.
This method asks participants to take
photos of their community (or another setting of
interest) to document and reflect what life is like in
that environment for the people living there. For
example, if a research group were interested in
learning about what ageing in a rural community is
like, they might distribute cameras to older adults in
rural communities and instruct the older adults to
document the things that are important to them dayto-day.
The pictures taken and the subject matter
that they capture can provide tremendous insights
to outsiders of a community and can bring understanding
or awareness to hidden issues.
We recently used a similar approach with our
OARPG members, asking them to take photos of
interesting or meaningful things at a research conference.
For example, check out a picture that one
older adult snapped of OARPG member, Ian, who
is asking a researcher about her work on technological
supports for caregivers. For other members,
their pictures captured their journeys getting to and
from the conference, meeting
new people, learning about innovative
technology for older
adults, and presenting on their
involvement in OA-INVOLVE.
The deeper understanding that
we can gain from these photos
include rewarding experiences
like making connections with
others. They can also document
more challenging aspects of
conference attendance for some
older adults such as using the
online conference program.
We’ve shared these photographs
on our website and Twitter account so that other
older adults and researchers can see the benefits of
using participatory approaches in research.
Science requires many voices, including the
voices of older adults. Your voice and experiences
can help contribute to better science on technology
and ageing. To see photos and videos showing
OARPG members’ work in action and to find out
more about the research that we do with older
adults, please visit http://www.oa-involveagewell.ca/oarpg.html.
If you are interested in becoming
involved with the OARPG in the future,
please contact Research Co-ordinator Amanda Jenkins
at ajenki02@uoguelph.ca.
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Volunteer Corner by Samantha Ferrier
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 or the
community. Looking for people to
help on a floater basis to fill in as
needed. Please speak to Samantha
in the main office.
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-changeable
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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.
Evergreen Dining Room
Dishwasher Volunteer: We are
currently seeking dishwasher volunteers
to help keep the kitchen
tidy and clean after meals. Full
training will be provided. Please
contact Chef Jocelynn if you are
interested.
Sound Technicians
3 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.
Garden Fresh Box
A volunteer is needed to assist
with the Garden Fresh box pickup
day on 3rd Wednesday each month
from 11:30-2:30. Work alongside
another volunteer and assist community
members with gathering
their fresh goods.
Feeling Better Move Well
Program
Are you a fitness-minded senior
who enjoys physical activity? If
you are looking for a new challenge
this fall and would like to
help seniors who attend an exercise
class at the Salvation Army
Citadel, please consider volunteering
as a group exercise co-leader
with the “Feeling Better Move
Well” Program. You will be
trained to deliver a weekly gentle
60 minute group exercise class. As
little as one hour per week is all
this requires. Training is free and
an orientation program is provided.
To find out more about this
volunteer opportunity, please call
Margaret Iutzi, Program Coordinator
519-822-1260 x 2747.
2019 Christmas Variety Show
The Variety Show Committee is
looking for volunteers in the following
areas:
Sound Technicians (2 positions):
Experience working the sound
board and working as part of a
team.
Back Stage Assistance (2-4 positions):
Work alongside the Stage
Manager during performances;
working as part of a team; assist
with props or any organizing backstage.
Decorators: Assist on the Monday
prior to the show with the decorating
of the Auditorium in a
Christmas décor.
Ushers/Ticket Takers/ Greeters/
Snacks: As a team, welcome patrons,
assist them to their seats,
assist at the intermission show
with the sales of snacks and beverages
in two designated areas.
If you are interested in volunteering
in any of the areas listed
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. Phone 519-822
-1260 x 2096 or by email at:
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Program Manager, Senior Services by Adam Rutherford
Hello Sentinel readers!
Can someone out there tell me where our summer
went??? While the weather didn’t always cooperate
with our best laid plans – including our Annual Seniors
walk to City Hall (thank you to all the brave
souls that made the walk!), this was a far from
uneventful summer season.
In late June we were thrilled to see a highly successful
and productive Guelph Wellington Seniors
Association AGM and Board of Directors election.
We’ve received lots of positive feedback about this
year’s AGM and look forward to much success with
our new Board of Directors.
August sees us back to calm and maybe even a bit
sleepy before we hit the ground running with programs,
events and activities in September. This
year’s program registration takes place on September
4 at 7:30 am. This includes City of Guelph Programming
and GWSA Programming. All programs can be
booked online at regexpress.guelph.ca, in person at
the Evergreen, City Hall, Victoria Road Recreation
and West End Community Centres or by phone at
519-837-5699 (TTY 519-826-9771). Program listings
and information can be found in our Community
Guide (available at all of our centres), in this issue of
the Sentinel and online at regexpress.guelph.ca. If
you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to
pop in to see myself, Tonie or Sam in the Evergreen
office.
This is also a great time to encourage all of our
readers to reach out to the City and the GWSA’s programming
teams. We’re always looking for new, exciting
and engaging program ideas. If you have any
thoughts or ideas, please share them with us and let’s
start planning for next season!
September also sees the start to our season of great
events. The staff team is always thrilled to participate
in the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. This is
the staff team’s opportunity to serve all of our volunteers
and offer our sincerest thank yous to each and
every volunteer that keeps the Evergreen humming
along. We know we could not do it without all of our
wonderful volunteers! THANK YOU! This year’s
event takes place at the Evergreen Seniors Centre on
September 12. If you have any questions, please see
myself or Samantha in the staff office.
The cool nights and warm days of September and
October are amongst my favourite of the year. Let’s
try to extend our summer and get ready for our late
October Halloween goblins, ghosts, superheroes and
princesses to make their arrivals.
As always, my office door is always open (if I’m in
the building….) and I look forward to connecting
with all of you.
See you soon,
Adam.
ATTENTION ALL CANOE CLUB
CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS
Come and Celebrate our 10th Season!
Place: Riverside Park, large picnic shelter near the Enabling Garden
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Meet other members and take lots
of photos!!
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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696
GWSA CSS Remains Strong!
A message from Maryanne Wilford, Program
Manager....
On behalf of the clients we serve, and the CSS staff
and volunteers who support our clients through our
service programs, I wish to extend a very special
thank you to all of you who spoke up in opposition to
our previous Board’s decision to divest itself of its
Community Support Services. CSS would not be
here were it not for those of you who recognized the
value in the work we do and organized and the
SaveCSS campaign. At a time when CSS and many
of the vulnerable and isolated clients we serve could
not speak, or were not aware of what was going on,
you drew attention to this issue and gave us a voice.
We are pleased to report all of our Service Programs
including Feeling Better Move Well Gentle Exercise,
Feeling Better Eat Well Nutrition, Outreach Social-
Recreational Program and CSS Education, client
support and telephone visiting have continued, and
will operate at full steam for the foreseeable future.
We also owe our gratitude to our major funder, the
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. I am
pleased to note we have confirmed the trust and confidence
of the United Way’s Board of Directors who
will continue to fund our Programs through to 2020
and 2021. As our population continues to age, I have
every reason to believe the GWSA will continue to
serve as a cornerstone agency for one of the key
United Way priority funding areas which is to provide
seniors with the social supports they need to be
connected to our community.
Moving forward, the future is bright. CSS stands
strong, and I am very proud to represent this extraordinary
organization. What greater privilege than to
serve others and every day, our staff and volunteers
see the impact our services make to improve the lives
of the individuals we support. We are grateful for a
clear mandate from our newly elected Board of Directors
to continue to grow and build on the successes
of CSS and we look forward to the year ahead.
Upcoming Events:
Guelph Family Health Team Food Demonstration
The Guelph Family Health Team will be presenting
another one of its free Food Demonstrations
Wednesday, September 11 (10:00 a.m. - noon) featuring
seasonal foods. Come out and learn from the
excellent Dietitian Educators from the FHT about
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good nutrition, new ways of preparing food and enjoy
a sampling of the foods that will be prepared.
Please note pre-registration is required by calling Pat
Gage at 519-837-5696 or emailing:
pgage.gwsa@gmail.com
CSS Fall Education Series:
Another great set of learning opportunities will be
coming our way with The CSS Fall Education Series
starting on Tuesday, September 24 and featuring a
series of six lectures from our excellent community
of health and social service educators. Watch your
mail boxes for the release of our advertising flyer.
New Program Starting October 31 will Offer
Support for Individuals Living with Diabetes
Diabetes Care Guelph is excited to offer new, free of
charge, Group Diabetes Visits at the Evergreen Senior
Centre. The visits are for individuals living with
diabetes, looking for a group setting to learn from
others living with Diabetes along with Diabetes Educators.
There will also be the opportunity to review
blood work and have weight and blood pressure
checked on an ongoing basis. Groups will run Thursday
afternoons, 1:30-3:00 pm, every 3 months.
Please call Diabetes Care Guelph at 519-840-1964 to
register for our October 31 session.
It is the 20th anniversary of Suicide Awareness
Council of Wellington-Dufferin (SACWD), which
educates and builds resilience in suicide prevention,
intervention and postvention and brings
messages of resilience, recovery and hope.
By planning anniversary events and marking
World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10,
the Council will help people find resources and
support.
Here are some things you can do to make a difference
in the well-being of those in your community:
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Light a candle. Place it near a window at 8 pm
on September 10 as a beacon of caring and
compassion. The candle recognizes those bereaved
by and survivors of suicide.
Listen. When someone is struggling,
check in with them and listen supportively
and compassionately. Help them look for
resources: www.sacwd.ca.
Take SafeTALK. This course teaches how to recognize
when someone is considering suicide and
how to connect them help. www.cmhaww.ca/
mental-health-promotion-and- education.
Watch this video about seniors and suicide.
https://youtu.be/rtGmIhFdi5k\k
Stop by the CCS white board display. There
will be lots of resources available. Talking about
suicide is the best prevention.
Contact the Council: 519-239-8902 or
suicidecouncilwd@cmhaww.ca
The Council does not provide crisis intervention
or counselling. If you, or someone you know is
in distress, please HERE 24/7 at 1-844-437-3247,
911 or go to your nearest hospital ER.
Website: www.sacwd.ca
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SACWDCouncil
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
suicideawarenesscouncilwellingtondufferin/
Other Noteworthy Items:
CSS Staff Shine Bright!
Congratulations to Margaret Iutzi, Feeling Better
Move Well Program Co-ordinator, who has been
awarded the designation Canadian Professional
Trainer with Merit from the Canadian Network of
Professional Trainers at their annual conference in
May. This award recognizes Margaret for her valued
contributions to the network and the personal training
field. We're proud of you Marg and thank you for the
professionalism and expertise you bring to your position
with the GWSA.
CSS Donation to the
United Way
Thank you all who purchased
seats for the CSS
Spring 2019 education series
in support of the United
Way Guelph Wellington
Dufferin. A total of
$1,302.20 was raised with
all of the funds going directly
to support the United
Way.
CSS Manager with United Way representative
Shakiba Shayani.
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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New
Date
WED. SEPT. 4/19
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SUMMER SWING DANCE
The GWSA Summer Swing Dance was very well attended on Friday, June 28. There were more than 60
seniors dancing to the tunes spun by our steady DJ Ted Lavoie. A tableful of guests from Norfolk Manor cut
some nice moves on the dance floor. Photos by Alan Pickersgill.
RETIRE IN STYLE
There were many interesting businesses and community
services in attendance at Retire in Style on June
7 with information about travel, health services, finances,
and more.
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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
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
weeks 1, 3, 5 and Wednesdays,
1-4 p.m., weeks 2, 4
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
John Ness (519-994-8611)
Wed. - May 1 - Oct. 31
10:00 am to Noon
B E
Evergreen Room 4
Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810)
Mondays - 6:30-9:00 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
Monica Skinner (519-821-1758)
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
Sylvia Edgerton (519-837-0446)
Audrey Young (519-824-5891)
Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714)
Tuesdays - 12:45-4 pm
D C
Evergreen Auditorium - Stage
Tracy Benson (519-993-6401)
Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
D S G
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
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Evergreen Hallway
Linda Robinson (226-343-0426)
Beth Campeau (226-343-0415)
beth.campeauv2@gmail.com
B.J. Antanavicius (519-829-4119)
Thursdays - 1:00-3:45 pm
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Evergreen Auditorium
Maureen Butts (519-821-7884)
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
Shane Hamilton (519-824-8001)
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
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Evergreen Auditorium
Gordon Field (519-822-4976)
Ursula Rodrigues (519-837-3782)
Evergreen:
Monday - 3:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday - 9:00 am-12:45 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon
West End: Friday - 1:00-4:00 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
Our Badminton Club is gearing up
already for fun and enjoyable games
as our new season begins. We will
have a wonderful Welcome Back
BBQ/Corn Roast in September and
hope to renew friendships with folks
who have been away over the summer
and with newcomers giving us a
try.
Our Club welcomes all from beginners
to experienced and competitive
players. Join us as many as 6
times a week for friendly, active
games and competition at two locations.
We play at the West End
Community Centre on Monday and
Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 pm.
At the Evergreen Centre play is on
Tuesday evening at 7 pm, Thursday
at 9 am, Friday at 10 am and Sunday
afternoons at 1:15 pm.
We do our best to keep members
alerted of any changes to our times
with emails and personal calls.
Racquets are available for shortterm
loan but players are required to
have indoor court shoes suitable for
the games.
Your membership fee covers participation
at both locations. We allow
3 free visits to give you a
chance to discover if you are able
and will enjoy this very active
sport. The yearly fee is $60.00 and
you must have an up-to-date membership
with GWSA to be a member
of our club.
For further information regarding
our activities and membership,
contact Eleanor Stern at 519-837-
2702.
Bicycling - Casual
This group will be exploring
Guelph’s wonderful multi-use trail
system. We’ll take in the sights of
our city, explore some history, get
some fresh air and exercise, all in
one morning! This group is geared
to people who can ride 10 km in less
than 2 hours. Helmets and your own
bike are mandatory. Meeting place is
the Enabling Garden at Riverside
Park.
Bid Euchre
Come into Room 4 and enjoy a
friendly game of 4-Hand Bid Euchre
Monday evenings from 6:30 until
9:00 pm, and Thursdays from 1 until
4 pm. There will also be 6-Hand Bid
Euchre on Thursday afternoons.
Don’t know how to play? We will
teach you at no charge. Come and
enjoy a visit; we would love to meet
some new members. Guests are always
welcome. For information on 4
-Hand Bid Euchre, phone Sharyn
Richards (519-822-1810) or for 6-
Hand Bid Euchre, call Dot Smith
(519-836-6448).
Book Club 1
Our group meets in the Boardroom
on the last Friday of each month
from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. For September
our selection is “Circling the
Sun” by Paula McLain. In October
we will be reading “Precious Cargo”
by Craig Davidson.
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
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and operates in much the same manner
as an artist’s brush or pencil.
The Bunka artist uses many different
stitch techniques in order to
achieve the desired effect of depth
and interest, but unlike other forms
of needle art, there are no knots to
tie and mistakes are easily corrected.
This group is for all skill levels and
meets every Wednesday from 9:15
a.m. to noon in Room 3.
Bunkawithflair.com.
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
When you read this, summer is almost
over and fall is near. I would
like to thank all the ladies for coming
out in the hot weather we had. It
sure was hard on all of us. Thanks to
everyone for your support by donating
wool and material. We have a
store full of lovely items, so tell
your friends to come in and do their
Christmas shopping! Thanks again!!
Cribbage
Come out and have lots of fun playing
cribbage on Tuesdays from
12:45-4 pm in Room 3. The cost is
$2 per visit and the first visit is free
for newcomers, but you must be a
GWSA member after 3 visits. This
game is for “has been” players and
pros. You must have some knowledge
of Cribbage. The fees go to
the GWSA and supplies. The players
are very helpful in counting and
answering questions and instruction
is also available to assist you. If you
need to freshen up your game or see
how the game is played, go to the
website: “Cribbage Classic”. For
more information, call Sylvia at 519
-837-0446, Audrey at 519-824-
5891, or Joy at 519-822-9714.
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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 October 25 and
December 20. Come out and join
the fun.
Darts
Here are the high scores for May:
Adam, W. 136, 130 out; Allain, E.
114; Anderson, S. 135; Blacklock,
A. 119; Butler, E. 135; Butler, S.
140; Coombes, D. 101 bullseye; Favaro,
R. 134; Fowler, B. 112; Gooderham,
V. 114; Langham, R. 108;
Lovett, F. 134; McGill, B. 134; Paxman,
L. 121; Scott, B. 140, 111 triple
out; Smith, M. 138; Waldron, M.
bullseye out; Wilkins, D. 103.
Here are the high scores for June:
Adam, W. 117, 222 triple out;
Blacklock, A. 125; Butler, E. 119;
Butler, S. 140, 95 out; Contini, G.
104; Coombes, D. 104; Fowler, B.
120; Gooderham, V. 123; Langham,
R. 118; Lovett, F. 130; McGill, B.
156; Scott, B. 121, 110 out; Waldron,
M. 140; Wallace, K. 118; Wilson,
E. 114.
Here are the high scores for July:
Adam, W. 133; Blacklock, A. 106;
Butler, E. 135; Butler, S. 140;
Coombes, J. 109; Langham, R. 120;
Scott, B. 140, 222 triple out; Smith,
L. 133; Smith, M. 121; Wallace, K.
118; Wilson, E. 100.
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.
Golf
For 2019, we are playing on Mondays
at different courses around
Guelph, Cambridge and Kitchener/
Waterloo to the last Monday of September.
Traditionally we have over
300 members split into 3 golf
groups (see below).
If you are interested and need information,
contact Ted Pritchard at
519-826-6121. The co-ordinators for
2019 are 18 Hole A Group, Tom
Kane; 18 Hole B Group, George
Hughes; and 9 Hole Group, David
Halfpenny. The cost to join the Evergreen
Golf Club for the 2019 season
is $10.00 plus HST.
Hearing Improvement
The Hearing Improvement Committee
of Guelph has the objective of
helping fellow citizens with hearing
loss by co-operating with and assisting
professionals who deal with it;
promoting hearing accessibility
within our own community; holding
regular information sessions to encourage
greater understanding of the
problem and what is available to
help it.
We meet the first Wednesday of
each month from October through
May from 2-3:30 pm in the Boardroom.
We discuss problems affecting
those with hearing loss and try
to find solutions. Our meetings also
have a social component. For further
information, call Marianne at 519-
822-3946.
Line Dancing
Line dances are choreographed
dances with a repeating series of
steps that are performed in unison
by a group of people in lines, rows
or circles. One of the great things
about line dancing is that no experience
is necessary. Line dances are
easy to 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.
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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
We had a busy and productive
summer, continuing to meet each
month, go on our field trips, and
introduce new photo challenges.
The photo display during the summer
months covered themes of patterns
in nature in July and public art
in August. Our field trips took us to
local gardens, the Halton County
Radial Railway Museum, the Art
Gallery of Guelph and other interesting
spots. You’ll find some of our
photos from these activities on our
website at https://
intofocus.smugmug.com/.
Our theme for September is
“portrait orientation.” Cameras generally
capture images in landscape
mode. They are “sideways” - wider
than high. These can often be made
more interesting if cropped to be the
opposite – higher than wide. The
results will be put on the Evergreen
Restaurant walls at our meeting on
September 30.
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.
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
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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
Summer recess is over and the
Silvertones Choir resumes practices
on Friday, September 6.
These are exciting times for the
choir which began over 40 years
ago and is now proud to boast over
55 members. Sharing their love of
singing brings joy and fulfillment
and, some might say, longevity…
On August 1, one delightful member
of the soprano
section,
Barbara Webster
celebrated
her 100th
birthday! Barb
has been a
member of the
GWSA for
many years
and has been involved in a number
of activities varying from dance to
being the cox in the old Dragon
Boat races. She has been in the Silvertones
for about 26 years. This
fun, quick witted lady is loved by all
and the choir is delighted to share
this special occasion with her.
The choir’s big focus this fall is
preparing for Evergreen’s Annual
Variety Show which, this year, will
take the form of a Christmas Ceilidh
‘From Our Home To You’ - lots of
music, song, dancing, comedy with
a down-home Nova Scotia theme.
The choir’s pianist, the ever popular
and talented Mary Lynn Woods,
will be the Show Director this year
whilst President Doreen Muir is the
Producer. Many favourite performers
will be returning and there will
be some new faces as well as the
choir.
Show times are Thursday, November
21 at 1:30 pm, Friday, November
22 at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
Friday evening is a new addition to
the programme and there will be no
Saturday show this year.
When rehearsals resume after
Christmas, the choir’s focus will be
on preparing for our annual presentations
at area Seniors’ residences.
This year we will be doing selections
from the musical ‘Brigadoon’.
For more information about joining
the choir, please call Doreen
Muir at 519-831-8323.
Skiing
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.
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Evergreen Snooker Club
The Evergreen Snooker Club is
composed of a group of active,
friendly players with skill levels
covering the full spectrum from
learner/beginner to accomplished
player. If you are interested in learning
the game, or have played in the
past and want to get back into it,
please drop by the Snooker Room.
You will be assured a warm welcome
and a place to try your hand at
one of our three tables. The Snooker
Room is open weekdays between
9:00 am and 4:00 pm and any other
time the Evergreen Centre may be
open.
The primary focus of the club is
to have fun, build friendships and
socialize. Your snooker skill level is
irrelevant so don’t feel intimidated
if you are a beginner. Prospective
members may visit the club room
up to three times without charge to
help with their decision on whether
to join. While most of the current
members are men, there is a small
group of women who play regularly
(typically on Tuesday mornings), so
ladies, don’t be shy, 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 18 players
a week. We are situated now 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
G.W.S.A.
We play on Tuesday nights. Our
time format is from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Each player starts off with
$602.00 in real casino chips; we do
not play for money, more for bragging
rights, and the one with the
most chips each week is the winner.
We play until you are knocked out
or until 8:30 comes whichever
comes 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 G.W.S.A. TO PLAY.
Contacts: Mike Rooke, 519-824-
2472, Garry Lazzari, 519-763-4386
Membership and Marketing
Committee Corner
Welcome back everyone, to a full fall schedule. I hope that all of you had some time for relaxation
and renewal. I look forward to the beehive of activities here. This is a great time of year to introduce
a friend to the Evergreen. Come and meet new people and friends-to-be. Develop your
physical abilities and expand your mind.
Anytime that you have a special story about a member, or an act of kindness happening, send it
to us. You can leave the story in the M & M mail box in the office. We welcome your input on the
great things that happen here. Have a great fall season.
Be Active - Get Involved - Make Friends
Walking Club
I am sorry to say we lost one of our
regular members at the end of May.
Jane Van Haeren died and will be a
big miss on our walks and our Winter
socials.
We have some new members this
year and are enjoying their company.
We have had walks to St. Jacobs,
a guided tour of Woodlawn
Cemetery trails, and Guelph Lake
Conservation Area. We had a flag
raising ceremony at City Hall in
June and an enjoyable pot luck picnic
in Riverside Park at the beginning
of July. There was plenty of
good food and we relaxed in the
shade of the picnic shelter in Riverside
Park. Our season will wind up
on Thursday, October 24, with our
Pot Luck Supper, details next
month.
Watercolour Painters Club
The Evergreen Watercolour Painters
Club provides an opportunity for
watercolour painters to practise
their hobby along with others sharing
the same interest, while encouraging
one another and receiving information,
ideas and inspiration.
While we do not offer classes or
lessons, we welcome accomplished
watercolour painters. There is a
small annual membership fee and
membership with the GWSA is required.
We meet on the 1st and 5th
Wednesday from 12:30 to 4:00 pm
and the 3rd Wednesday from 9:30
am - 4:00 pm in Room 2.
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Clubs and Drop-In Activities SEPTEMBER 2019
R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter
2
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CLOSED
3
9a-12p Pickleball
9a-4p Snooker
12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1-4p West End Arts W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
1:30-3:30p Dominoes
67-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
4
8:30a TRIP BOOKING
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9a-4p Snooker
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Watercolours
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
2-3:30p Hearing Improvement
5
9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Outreach
9a-4p Snooker
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
6
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-3p Chess
9a-4p Snooker
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-3p Silvertones
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
9
9a-4p Snooker
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:30-4p Quilting
1-2p Feel Better Move Well
1-3p Computer Mentoring
1-3:30p Monday Euchre
3:15-6:30p Table Tennis
6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre
10
9-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12p Pickleball
9a-12:30p Arthritis Society
Clinic
9a-4p Snooker
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
1:30-3:30p Dominoes
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em
7-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
11
9a-4p Snooker
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Food Demo Rm 2
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-4p Canasta
12
CLOSED
FOR VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION
LUNCH
13
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-3p Chess
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-4p Snooker
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
16
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-2p Feel Better Move Well
1-3p Computer Mentoring
17
9-10a Diabetes Support
9a-12p Pickleball
9a-12:30p Arthritis Society
9a-4p Snooker
10a-12p Outreach
12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
18
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9a-4p Watercolours
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
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9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
9a-4p Snooker
9:30a Walking Club P
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:45-2p Feel Better Move Well
W
1-2p Feel Better Move Well W
20
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-12p Diabetes Clinic
9a-4p Snooker
10a-12p Darts
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1-3:30p Monday Euchre
1-4p Badminton W
3:15-6:30p Table Tennis
6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre
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9a-4p Snooker
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p 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
6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre
30
9a-4p Snooker
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:15-3:30p 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
2:30-5p Photography Club
3:15-6:30p Table Tennis
6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1-4p West End Arts W
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
12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
1-4p West End Arts W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
1:30-3:30p Dominoes
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em
7-9:30p Badminton
7-9:30p Bridge
7-9:30p Snooker
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
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9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9a-4p Snooker
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:30-3p 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
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
1:30-3p Book Club 2
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9a-12p Badminton
9a-4p Snooker
9:30a Walking Club P
12-4p West Hills Arts 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
9a-4p Snooker
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
10:30a-12p Food Tasting
12:45-3p Silvertones
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-2:30p Book Club
1-4p Friday Euchre
Weekend Activities
Saturday
9a-12p Table Tennis, September 7, 14,
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10a-12p Darts, September 7, 14, 28
Sunday
1:15-3:15p Badminton, September 8, 15,
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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. 42
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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS
OF NOTE
“Our Young Seniors”
‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just gaining
speed!’
Speers, Jean - June 18 (93)
Brent, Ruby - June 20 (76)
Monico, Paula - September 4 (77)
Hillman, Don - September 14 (86)
SPECIAL WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
Croft, Jim & Carol - September 2, 1967
(52 years)
Riley, Dorothy & Art - September 8, 1951
(68 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
Simms, Mary Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday,
June 29, 2019 at the age of 68. Wife of Snooker club
member Pius Simms.
Hanna, Gordon Joseph, passed away on Monday,
July 1, 2019, in his 82nd year. Loved brother-in-law
of Carol Croft, Adminstrator for the Sentinel.
Riddell, Isabelle, passed away on Sunday, July 28,
2019 in her 86th year. She was a member of
cribbage and bid euchre groups.
Mundell, Lorna, passed away on Monday, July 29,
2019 in her 67th year. She was a long-time GWSA
member and worked at the front desk.
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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.)
PLEASE NOTE: There are no codes for courses. All you need to register is the category, course name,
program start date and preferred day and time (if multiple options are available).
SPORT AND FITNESS
Cardio and Strength 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: 60 mins
Classes: 13
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $81.90 Members,
$94.25 Non-Members
Mon Sep 16-Dec 16, 9:30 a.m.
No class: Oct 14
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 14
Fee: $88.19 Members,
$101.50 Non-Members
Wed Sep 18-Dec 18, 9:30 a.m.
Cardio and Strength Level 2
The intermediate/advanced
strength training class focuses on a
low impact cardio warm up. This
class performs functional exercises
that include balance, flexibility and
cardiovascular movements. Exercises
are performed sitting and
standing. A variety of equipment is
used throughout the classes which
may include bands, stability balls
and weights of your choice. Join us
to keep your body fit!
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 10
Fee: $63 Members,
$72.45 Non-Members
Mon Sep 16-Dec 2, 9 a.m.
No class: Oct 14 & 21
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Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 14
Fee: $88.19 Members,
$101.50 Non-Members
Fri Sep 20-Dec 20, 9 a.m.
Cardio and Strength Level 3
Come and challenge your fitness
level in the advanced strength
training class. Focusing on a low
impact cardio warm up, this class
performs functional exercises that
include balance, flexibility and
cardiovascular movements. A variety
of equipment is used throughout
the classes which may include
bands, stability balls and weights
of your choice. Join us to keep
your body fit!
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 10
Fee: $63 Members,
$72.45 Non-Members
Mon Sep 16-Dec 2, 8 a.m.
No class: Oct 14 & 21
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 14
Fee: $88.19 Members,
$101.50 Non-Members
Fri Sep 20-Dec 20, 8 a.m.
Cardio Dance
This innovative, fun and exciting
dance fitness class is guaranteed to
get you moving into shape. This
safe and effective total body
workout is specifically designed
for beginners and seniors.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14
Fee: $95.62 Members,
$109.9 Non-Members
Tue Sep 17-Dec 17, 2 p.m.
Celtic Dance
Enjoy and learn the dances of the
Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland,
Wales and Brittany. Also experience
the dances of other countries
which have been influenced by the
Celtic music, rhythms and dances.
This is a low-impact activity. No
partners are required.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14
Fee: $95.62 Members,
$109.9 Non-Members
Thu Sep 19-Dec 19, 9:45 a.m.
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,
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.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 10
Fee: $73.70 Members,
$84.75 Non-Members
Mon Sep 16-Dec 2, 1 p.m.
No class: Oct 14 & 21
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14
Fee: $103.18 Members,
$118.58 Non-Members
Wed Sep 18-Dec 18, 9:15 a.m.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $103.18 Members,
$118.58 Non-Members
Thu Sep 19-Dec 19, 2 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
This program is open to everyone.
We will explore this centuries old
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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: 14
Fee: $103.18 Members,
$118.58 Non-Members
Fri Sep 20-Dec 20, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Tue Sep 17-Dec 17, 2 p.m.
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: 14
Fee: $103.18 Members,
$118.58 Non-Members
Wed Sep 18-Dec 18, 1:30 p.m.
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, selfmassage
and meditation. Qi Gong
1 class focuses on the core routines.
Class length: 90 mins Classes: 12
Fee: $81.7 Members,
$93.23 Non-Members
Mon Sep 16-Dec 9, 10:30 a.m.
No class: Oct 14
Class length: 90 mins Classes: 14
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $103.18 Members,
$118.58 Non-Members
Fri Sep 20-Dec 20, 1 p.m.
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, selfmassage
and meditation. Qi Gong
2 class explores variations, including
qigong walking.
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 14
Fee: $68.74 Members,
$78.96 Non-Members
Thu Sep 19-Dec 19, 11 a.m.
Strength and Balance
This beginner class will focus on
fall prevention, whole body movements
and balance. It is designed
to improve general mobility and
overall strength to make everyday
tasks easier. You can expect to see
improvement in posture. The class
presents an excellent opportunity
for beginners to start exercising
with an aerobic, strength and flexibility
component.
Class length: 45 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $56.76 Members,
$65.16 Non-Members
Wed Sep 18-Dec 18, 12:15 p.m.
Wed Sep 18-Dec 18, 2:30 p.m.
No class: Oct 9, Nov 20
Stretch and Strengthen
Come and learn body awareness
through core strengthening, muscle
toning and stretching. You will see
improvements in your posture and
fitness abilities. This entry-level
fitness class will prepare to take
your fitness to the next level.
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 14
Fee: $88.20 Members,
$101.50 Non-Members
Tue Sep 17-Dec 17, 8:45 a.m.
Thu Sep 19-Dec 19, 8:45 a.m.
Tai Chi
Continue to learn the complete sequence
of Tai Chi Ch’uan moves.
This program is suitable for anyone
who has completed a beginner
level Tai Chi class or has had previous
experience with a similar
style of Tai Chi.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14
Fee: $103.18 Members,
$118.72 Non-Members
Tue Sep 17-Dec 17, 9:45 a.m.
Total Body Conditioning
This total body conditioning class
will challenge the active 55+ individual.
A cardio warm up will prepare
you for a resistance training,
balance, flexibility, core strength
and floor workout. The benefits of
regular exercise consisting of these
major components will improve
your mental, physical and emotional
health, increase your energy
level to be able to carry out daily
tasks and reduce your chances of
osteoporosis.
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 14
Fee: $88.20 Members,
$101.50 Non-Members
Wed Sep 18-Dec 18, 8 a.m.
COMPUTERS &
TECHNOLOGY
Android Tablets and
Smartphones
During this private lesson, the instructor
will assist you with any
problems or concerns you have
with your tablet or smartphone!
Please bring your tablet or
smartphone to the class.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 1
Fee: $20.50 Members,
$23.58 Non-Members
Mon Nov 25, 9:30 a.m.
Mon Nov 25, 10:30 a.m.
Mon Nov 25, 11:30 a.m.
Computer Mentoring
Just about everyone with a computer
runs into problems! Don’t
struggle when there is help availa-
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CANADIAN, EH?
What does Canada produce that no other
country does?
Canadians.
What do you call a Canadian T-Rex?
Dino-sorry.
How is the moon like a loonie?
It has four quarters.
What is the strongest bird in Canada?
The crane.
What do a hockey player and a magician
have in common?
They both do hat tricks.
Why was there a delay at airport security?
All the hockey players were getting
checked.
What do you get when you cross the prime
minister with an owl?
Someone who gives a hoot.
What kind of pine has the sharpest
needles?
The porcupine.
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ble 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 this
page for dates and codes.
Email Basics
Are you new to email and want to
learn how to better communicate
with friends, family and even businesses?
Do you want to learn how
to better use your current email
service? This workshop will teach
you how to use an internet-based
email service (Yahoo! Mail) to
send and receive messages, attach
documents and photos, as well as
identifying and avoiding email viruses.
If you already have an email
account, bring your login and password,
as there will be time to practice
and to have your questions answered.
To get the most out of this
session, you should know how to
use a mouse.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$24.15 Non-Members
Fri Oct 11, 9:30 a.m.
Facebook
Facebook is a social media website
that allows you to connect with
friends, family and even businesses.
This workshop will teach you
about social networking using Facebook.
You will learn about key
features including how to log on,
navigate the website, find friends
and family, edit your online profile,
as well as managing your privacy
settings.
You will learn about advanced features
including messages and chat,
creating photo albums, joining
groups, user lists, and using the
App Centre. This session will allow
for practice time and an opportunity
to ask your questions.
To get the most out of this session,
you should already have a Facebook
account set up.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$24.15 Non-Members
Fri Nov 1, 9:30 a.m.
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,
$24.15 Non-Members
Tue Oct 29, 1 p.m.
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: 3 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$24.15 Non-Members
Fri Nov 15, 9:30 a.m.
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.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 2
Fee: $31.30 Members,
$36 Non-Members
Mon Sept 16 & 23, 10 a.m.
Mon Dec 2 & 9, 10 a.m.
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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 DATE DATE DATE DATE
Sep 9 Sep 30 Oct 28 Nov 18 Dec 9
Sep 16 Oct 7 Nov 4 Nov 25 Dec 16
Sep 23 Oct 21 Nov 11 Dec 2
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Let’s Get Started
This entry level course is for those
who would like to try computing at
its most basic level. Your instructor
will give hands-on experience
while learning at your own speed.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 4
Fee: $62.20 Members,
$72 Non-Members
Tue Sep 24-Oct 15, 1 p.m.
Maintenance and Peak
Performance
Is your computer running slow?
Got a lot of ‘garbage’ on your
computer? Need to understand antivirus
software? You can use your
existing Windows software to
clean that up and get peak performance
to keep your computer running
smoothly.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 3
Fee: $46.95 Members,
$54 Non-Members
Tues Nov 12-Nov 26, 1 p.m.
Microsoft 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 class is for Windows.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$24.15 Non-Members
Fri Oct 4, 9 a.m.
Skype
Learn how to set up Skype, add
your contacts and make your first
call. Learn how to change your
settings to private, block or unblock
contacts, and view your history.
Communicate between computers.
Talk to anyone on Skype,
anywhere in the world, for free
with a Skype-to-Skype call.
Class length: 2 hours
Classes: 2
Fee: $31.30 Members,
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$36 Non-Members
Wed Nov 20 & 27, 1 p.m.
GENERAL INTEREST
Community Craft Sale
Evergreen opens its doors for a
Community Craft Sale. Be one of
many craft vendors at this seasonal
and festive event. New or homemade/handmade
items only, no
rummage sale items please. To reserve
your table, call 519-823-
1291.
Date: Sat November 16
Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $20+ HST per table
Set up: Fri. Nov 15, 4:30-6 p.m.
and/or Sat. Nov 16, 8-9 a.m.
Peer Learning - Impacts of an
Aging Demographic
Six million Canadians are over 65,
and the number is growing. What
implications does this have for
health care, the economy, and families?
How can we ensure financial
security for seniors, and promote
healthy aging? How are other
countries adapting to aging populations?
Join us for a good discussion.
Fee: $18.00 Members,
$33.00 Non-Members
Mon Sep 16-Nov 25
9:30-11:30 a.m.
No class: Sept 23, Oct 14
Peer Learning - The Wisdom of
Great People
We have an abundance of great
thinkers to draw from. Investigate
their philosophies to see if they can
aid in building a better society.
Fee: $18.00 Members,
$33.00 Non-Members
Tue Sep 17-Nov 19
1:30-3:30 p.m.
No class: Sept 24
Peer Learning - Human Rights
in the World Today
The Universal Declaration of Human
Rights states that all human
beings are born free and equal in
dignity and rights. We will examine
these rights as they exist in various
countries, and our role in promoting
them.
Fee: $18.00 Members,
$33.00 Non-Members
Thu Sep 19-Nov 21
9:30-11:30 a.m.
No class: Sept 26
Photography - Camera Basics
This course looks at the most common
features found on digital cameras.
Topics include using the camera’s
menus and modes to take better
pictures, downloading pictures
onto your computer, and organizing
them into folders and albums.
Class length: 2.5 hours
Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$24.15 Non-Members
Fri Oct 25, 9:30 a.m.
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: 12
Fee: $246 Members,
$282.96 Non-Members
Wed Sep 18-Dec 4, noon
Wed Sep 18-Dec 4, 12:30 p.m.
Wed Sep 18-Dec 4, 1:15 p.m.
Wed Sep 18-Dec 4, 1:45 p.m.
Wed Sep 18-Dec 4, 2:30 p.m.
Wed Sep 18-Dec 4, 3:00 p.m.
Publish a Photo Book
Publishing your first photo book is
less complicated than you think.
Learn about the tools and sites
available for publishing a full colour,
hardcover photo book of your
personal photos and then order additional
copies for the whole family.
Modern day publishing is easy
and affordable.
Class length: 2.5 hours
Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$24.15 Non-Members
Fri Nov 8, 9:30 a.m.
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Taste of Italy
Come and enjoy a taste of Italy.
Learn how to cook an Italian dinner
which includes antipasto, soup
and pasta. Please bring containers
for any possible leftovers and a
water bottle.
Class length: 2.5 hours
Classes: 1
Fee: $36.24 Members,
$41.67 Non-Members
Tue Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.
The ABCs of Cash Flow
Planning
Is more money going out, than
coming in? Do you have a leaky
bucket when it comes to money?
Does your cell phone bill come in
higher every month? The ABCs of
cash flow planning is critical.
Managing spending is as simple as
spending less than you make, or is
it? In this session you will learn
the tricks and tips to understanding
your cash flow and having greater
peace of mind when it comes to
your money.
Class length: 90 mins Classes: 1
Fee: $5 Members,
$5 Non-Members
Thur Oct 17, 10 a.m.
Travel Insurance 101
Have you had health concerns and
wondered if you are still eligible to
purchase travel insurance? Have
you had friends or family purchase
travel insurance and their claims
were denied? Did you retire with a
health plan and wonder if it’s
enough coverage while travelling
abroad? Do the proposed changes
in OHIP have you wondering how
that will affect travelling? This
informative session will address
all these questions and more.
Class length: 90 mins Classes: 1
Fee: $5 Members,
$5 Non-Members
Thu Nov 14, 10 a.m.
Winter Driving Information
Session
This free session will cover the
winter driving conditions
(roadways and surfaces), snow
removal criteria for the province,
how to prepare your vehicle for
winter driving, personally preparing
for a longer winter drive, what
to do in a skid and what to do if
you get stuck or stranded.
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 1
Fee: No cost
Tue Oct 29, 10:30 a.m.
VISUAL AND CREATIVE
ARTS
Acrylic Painting
Join us for informative lessons in
painting with acrylics. Stroke
types, techniques and form will be
the focus of this hands-on class.
Be inspired, have an open mind
and create your masterpiece with
this form of art.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 6
Fee: $86.88 Members,
$99.91 Non-Members
Thu Sep 19-Oct 31, 9 a.m.
No class: Oct 3
Beginner Pastels
Let’s go back to childhood when
we painted with our fingers! This
course will introduce an amazing
medium - chalk pastel. We learn
about supplies - different types of
pastels, paper surfaces and additional
tools. We start from the basics
of pastel painting and study
the many ways to apply the pastels.
Using colour theory and refreshing
tone drawing skills, we
paint simple objects and scenes.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $115.84 Members,
$133.20 Non-Members
Thur Sep 19-Nov 7, 1:00 p.m.
Beginner Watercolours
Discover this sensuous, translucent
and flowing medium! Allow yourself
to be creative, playful, spontaneous,
messy and have fun with
learning basic and experimental
watercolour techniques. Enjoy
practicing new skills in creating
your unique landscape, still life or
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abstract pictures.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $115.84 Members,
$133.20 Non-Members
Tue Sep 24-Nov 12, 1 p.m.
Calligraphy - Uncial
In this course we will move from
the elegant flow of italic to the
round forms of Uncial. It has quite
a bit of character and is fun to use.
You may continue with your
3.8mm Pilot Parallel Pen or a dip
pen with Speedball C2 nib and
ink. Worksheets and paper will be
supplied for the first class, and we
will be discussing different options
that work with our ink. Homework
will be assigned weekly for the
benefit of practice only. This
course includes instruction,
demonstrations and fun calligraphy
projects, with discussion
about tools and best practices.
Supply list: 3.8mm Pilot Parallel
Pen (green cap) or dip pen, C2 nib
and ink. Also please bring a mechanical
pencil & ruler. Supply fee
of $5 is payable to the instructor at
the first class for worksheets,
handouts and projects.
Class length: 2.5 hours
Classes: 6
Fee: $72.30 Members,
$83.10 Non-Members
Tue Sep, 17-Oct 22, 1 p.m.
Fundamentals of Drawing
This course is ideal for the beginner,
or those who may be taking
other painting courses and need a
refresher course to hone their
skills. Participants will be introduced
to exercises in drawing
from observation and the creation
of three-dimensional effects
through the use of light and shade
and perspective. Tips and techniques
for drawing accurately will
be introduced with still life and
people as the main subject matter
for this course. Materials for this
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course will be discussed in the first
lesson.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $77.12 Members,
$88.72 Non-Members
Tue Sep 17-Nov 5, 10:15 a.m.
Learn to Quilt
Learn the basics of quilt making in
this eight-week class. Instruction
begins with advice on machine
settings and quilting tools as well
as well as fabric selection and
preparation. Learn accurate cutting
and piecing techniques as you
begin to assemble blocks including
the maple leaf, flying geese, pinwheels
and star blocks. Explore
various quilt layouts. Add borders
to frame and complement your
work. Learn to sandwich your top
with batting and backing and to
quilt it using straight line quilting.
Finish your quilt with binding and
a customized label. Quilters will
need a sewing machine in good
working order and basic sewing
supplies.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 6
Location: West End Community
Centre
Fee: $86.52 Members,
$99.48 Non-Members
Mon Sep 30-Nov 18, 9 a.m.
No class: Oct 14, Nov 11
Portrait Drawing and Painting
This class is structured to develop
and nurture the student's aesthetic
vision concerning painting portraits.
Students will learn basic
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structure and proportions of cranial
and facial parts of a head and
the first steps in art of painting
portrait. They will learn to incorporate
light, shadow /tone and colour
to bring portraits alive. Students
will also paint their selfportraits.
The self-portraits will
employ subjective approach. Students
will be encouraged to value
not only resemblance, but also an
expressive content. The class is
open to both methods: working
from a model and photographs.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Location: West End Community
Centre
Fee: $115.84 Members,
$133.20 Non-Members
Wed Sep 18-Nov 6, 1 p.m.
Sketching
Sketching is a good way to learn
or improve your drawing skills.
This course suits all levels of students
who want to know how to
draw quick and accurate sketches.
Whether you want to prepare for a
big project or draw the world
around us, sketching is a great way
to express yourself.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $115.84 Members,
$133.20 Non-Members
Thu Sep 19-Nov 7, 9 a.m.
Watercolours
This watercolours class is for all
levels of painters. The instructor
will work with participants on an
individual basis or in small groups
of similar interest or skill.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $86.88 Members,
$99.91 Non-Members
Mon Sep 16-Oct 28, 9 a.m.
No class: Oct 14
COMMUNITY CENTRE
SERVICES
Minds in Motion
Minds in Motion® is a program
that incorporates physical and
mental stimulation for people living
with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s
disease or other dementias,
and their care partners. Two main
components make up the social
program: 45 to 60 minutes of
physical activity led by a trained
physical activity program leader
and 45 to 60 minutes of mentally
stimulating activities facilitated by
a Minds in Motion® co-ordinator
and volunteers. This program is a
great opportunity to establish new
friendships with others who are
living the same experiences. Register
by calling the Alzheimer Society
519-742-1422.
Class length: 2 hours
Fee: free, suggested donation
$60.00
Wed Sep 4-Oct 23, 1 p.m.
Wed Nov 6-Dec 18, 1 p.m.
Location: West End Community
Centre
Tue Sep 3-Oct 22, 9:30 a.m.
Tue Nov 5-Dec 17, 9:30 a.m.
For viewings and more informaon call Michel at: 519‐400‐0297

On the Road to Retirement
by Susan Jackson
Yesterday I overheard some of our group of
seniors talking about Chinese horoscopes, and I
was reminded that this is my year – the Year of
the Pig. Chinese horoscope years are on a twelve
year cycle. The last time it was the Year of the
Pig, I was experiencing life in a country whose
inhabitants were Chinese. It was Taiwan.
Taiwan is a small island off the coast of China,
and China maintains it belongs to her. The Taiwanese,
however, keep their democratic capitalist
form of government, and maintain they do not belong
to China. Both countries have the official
language of Mandarin, and can exchange conversation,
and do business with each other in the
same language. The written word, however, is not
the same. China has simplified their characters, so
it is not interchangeable. This does not really matter
to the foreigner, because either
way, those characters hold no
meaning at all for any of us looking
at street signs, or advertisements,
or menus, or cellphones, or
messages of any sort.
I left in December 2006 to teach
English for a year, although I was
not trained as a teacher. I was,
more or less, a make-believe
teacher. Over there, if you speak
English, you’re hired. The new
year would bring the Year of the
Pig, and my sixtieth birthday. I considered it a
good omen. There were three things that guided
me. My friend Maria insisted I take her St. Christopher
medal along, although I am not Catholic,
and my daughter gave me a small inukshuk figure
made of smoothed, rounded amethyst pebbles, to
guide my way home. The following spring, when
it was the day of the Chinese New Year, I would
have tea with my landlord and his family. They
gave me a small sachet of deep red cloth, and a
book mark written in Chinese. The writing revealed
that the Buddha would test me, but the test
would not be too hard. I was quite relieved at that
news. So the Buddha guided me as well on my
journey.
It’s a long way to Taiwan. You know that old
story…if you dig a hole deep enough, you will
come out in China”. Well, it’s just like that. The
several connecting plane flights seemed very
long. Finally I arrived in Taipei airport around
midnight. I was soon out in the hall, and I happily
spotted a sign with my name on it, held aloft by a
lean-faced man in a black suit. He carried my
bags outside to the pickup area, and then disappeared
into the night, presumably to get his vehicle.
He did not speak English. He brought a car
around and off we drove into the Taiwanese night.
I sat in the back seat, wondering if this idea of
mine was going to work out.
Before long, the driver’s cellphone rang, and
there was a brief exchange. Then it rang again and
this time it was for me, since the driver handed
me back the cellphone. On the other end was a
fellow who identified himself as John, a friend of
Tom Lee, the man who had enlisted me for employment.
His English was good, he sounded like
he was in charge of the situation and I felt intensely
grateful that things were on track. I was
going to a bus station where I would catch a bus
to a city in the south. He told me to
write down his number and call him
when I arrived. I wrote it down but
wondered where I would find a pay
phone in the middle of the night.
At three am, the bus arrived in the
city of Kaohsiung, and stopped on a
dark street. A man got out of a car
parked there, and greeted me. Luckily
I wasn’t going to have to look
for a telephone to call him. John
was in his thirties, and was quite
personable and talkative. He answered
my questions and talked a bit about life as
a foreign ESL teacher. According to John, anyone
can teach English. I kept that in mind. The big issue
was whether people could adapt to a different
culture and life conditions. He was right about
that.
We arrived at a hotel fairly soon, and he got me
signed in. He mentioned that the Chinese sausages
at the food stand across the street were very
good. He said he would return the next morning at
nine thirty. The room was clean, the bed was
rock hard, and I could smell mold. I finally had
arrived at my destination, after almost twenty-four
hours of travel. I changed, crawled into the bed,
and slept.
I had sausages-on-a-stick for breakfast.
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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK
Chris Fraser
The Book Nook —
“A Lending Library”
We are open Monday to
Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
* * * *
I hope you have all enjoyed a
great summer. Now I have a great
book I’d like to tell you about,
“The Suspect” by Fiona Barton”.
Two girls, Rosie and Alex, set
out on a trip to Thailand, a trip
Alex has planned for a long time.
Alex is interested in seeing the
sights in Thailand, however, Rosie
seemed to want to just party. They
find themselves staying at a boarding
house run by Mama, and before
too long, Rosie is partying
with two other guys staying there.
Alex tries to arrange for them to
move on and do their planned trip
but she does not want to leave Rosie
by herself.
She finds a friend in Jake, but
another guy, Jamie, seems to follow
her everywhere. They have not
contacted their parents back home,
however, Alex does email her
friend Mags and tells her what really
is going on.
When they miss the phone call
home that had been planned to get
their A-level results, their parents
begin to worry and soon file a
missing persons report. Journalist
Kate Waters is sent to Thailand to
cover the story and find out what
she can. She shows various bars
and clubs the photo of the two girls
hoping someone will recognize
them.
When they were found, they had
both died in a fire at the boarding
house they were staying in.
The Thai police rule it an accident
until Kate starts digging deeper
to find out more details.
Things were not as they were
supposed to be, and the police in
England are investigating their
deaths as a possible homicide.
There are many twists and turns
in this gripping story, and I hope
you will enjoy reading it as much
as I did, unable to put it down.
Happy Reading,
Your bookworm and Librarian,
Chris Fraser
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ARTICLES FOR SALE
Ladies Bike
Pink and purple, used once. Bought at Canadian Tire 2 years
ago for $200, selling for $100. A racquetball raquet, good condition.
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Three Putters
Never used. $10 each. Excellent deal. Call 519-265-8963.
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Ideal for birdwatching. Vortex Viper 8x32. Brand new condition.
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705-247-2905.
Books
Nine books of Agatha Christie mysteries - best offer. Suzuki’s
“Inventing the Future”, $10. Call 519-265-6764.
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.
Power Chair
Purchased 2012. Asking $600. Call 226-504-3517.
‘Clarity’ Cordless Phone
Many features with amplifier for moderate to severe hearing
loss answering machine. Large keypad numbers, brand new
in box. Cost with tax $142.38, asking $75. Call 519-821-6964.
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.
WANTED
Driver
Wanted, a driver to take a senior out locally or on longer trips.
Call 519-837-1977 and leave a message.
Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR
NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR
ITEM(S).
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A MUFFIN AND COFFEE
AT A COFFEE SHOP
by Frank Toplitsky
After a couple of hours of scrabble at the Evergreen,
we adjourned to a nearby coffee shop for
some refreshments and conversation. There were
eight of us, seven women and myself.
Conversation ran the gamut from a day trip to
Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, to the economy.
Variety, they say, is the spice of life. Perhaps in a
sense, they are actually related topics for chit chat.
They both deal with the use of money. Money always
makes for interesting conversation. This is because
very few people have any understanding of the
nature and purpose of money, the measure of value.
What brought the subject up was my commenting on
the price of my muffin and coffee.
How, I wondered, could a simple snack like a coffee
and muffin cost three dollars and sixteen cents?
Easy: the coffee costs a dollar and forty
-five cents, and the muffin costs the
rest, a dollar and seventy-one cents.
Well, not exactly; there was some tax
in there somewhere. The muffin cost
one thirty-five. The tax was thirty-six
cents. For some reason, that sounded
rather excessive. That could be blamed
on the memory of a coffee and muffin
a year ago going for one seventy-five;
and the year before that going for a
dollar and twenty-five cents. As an advanced senior
citizen, I can recall a coffee and muffin going for
thirty cents. But that was before 1972 and money
was authentic. Another question occurred: what
would they cost next year? In fact, as I progressed,
more and more questions came to mind. Was there a
relationship between flat currency and price? Did the
price of the ingredients increase over time, causing
the higher prices? Did the muffin actually cost some
sixty-four cents to make, assuming the retail value
was twice the cost value? Did the compulsory wage
of fifteen dollars an hour have anything to do with it?
I began to speculate; is there anything wrong with a
muffin and coffee costing $3.16, and an ice cream
cone costing $5.00?
This introduces a new aspect to our considerations:
what is value? Is an ice cream cone more valuable
than a muffin and small coffee? Once, unions used to
twist business owners’ arms to raise their workers’
salaries. Why? Better still, how? Now there is no
question: the Government has some magical power
to order the private owner to increase salaries. Private
owner? Private business? Arbitrary amount of
raise? Can the private business afford such a raise on
its retail income? Can he afford that expensive an
employee? Is standing at a cash register and punching
in the customer’s order worth fifteen dollars an
hour? Well, there is the responsibility of pouring the
small coffee into a cup, and taking the muffin out of
the display case, you know!
Why fifteen dollars? Why not twenty dollars? What
is the value of the job? Is it comparable to, say, the
baker who makes the products? He or she has to
know what they’re doing. So, how much does he or
she get an hour, under the measure of value? Forty
dollars an hour? How many customers come in during
twenty-four hours to buy a $1.35 muffin or $1.20
donut, or a small coffee for $1.45? Do those numbers
really mean anything? The owner would be better off
selling ice cream cones for $5.00 a single cone. Does
not even need to make it, Neilson’s does that for him.
Wait one moment here. Is that authentic gold
backed money? Does it really cost $2.50 to make a
small ice cream cone in real money? These are serious
questions. With gold at about $20 an ounce, one
dollar once could buy 20 ice cream
cones! That was called buying power.
The true, gold backed value of an ice
cream cone in 1945 was 5 cents. Now
that was value. How about fish and
chips and coffee for one real dollar? I
used to buy them at those prices. I was
earning thirty dollars a week. That was
thirty powerful dollars. Donut and coffee?
Twenty-five cents. If the dollar no
longer has value of gold backing it up,
where does it get its value to measure the price of a
cup of coffee? With real money, coffee costs a nickel
a cup, plus five cents retail addition, so it sold for ten
cents. That was only a 50% markup. A nickel was
only half the ten cents. Got it. On a five counterfeit
dollar ice cream cone, that still has a real value of
five cents, how much is that dollar worth, in pennies?
The dollar is worth one cent. This is the War on Poverty!
Now a poverty stricken child has to buy a five
cent ice cream cone for five dollars. If you shop for
food, you know exactly what I mean. The price of
the cucumber has not really increased, the dollar has
lost more value over last week. But you earned that
worthless piece of paper at your job, how could that
be? It is because you are working for almost no value.
Ladies and gentlemen of glorious Canada, you
are slaves. Mind you, that bran muffin is delicious.
Welcome to the monkey house.
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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
JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT
DJ Services — Have Music Will Travel
Special Birthdays — 60th and up
Anniversaries — Retirements
Christmas Parties — New Year’s Eve
Surprise Parties — Jack and Jill Parties
How about an Old-Fashioned Rock & Roll Night
Celebrate With Music -
Oldies Unlimited
We play all your favourites from
the 50s, 60s, 70s and some 80s/90s.
Did you like the Disco Era or
Old-Fashioned Country 2 Step?
We’ve got that too!!
The Jukebox is Full and
Ready to Go!
See Puzzle on pg. 25
To Avoid Disappointment — Book Early
Peter Smith: call or text
519-217-8986
Email: giantclassics@gmail.com
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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 NOVEMBER 2019 - Register on SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX
Friday, November 15, 2019 — Royal Ontario Museum
Total Cost: Members: $90 Non Members: $100 Code: 232478
Join us for a great day exploring the wonders of Canada’s pre-eminent museum of art, natural history and
world culture. Mummies to dinosaurs, they have it all. We will also have a great lunch at Denny’s Restaurant.
There will be walking involved.
Leave Evergreen: 8:30 am Carousel: 8:20 am Square: 8:30 am Return: 5:30 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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