February 2020 issue

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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 & Becky MacDonald —
Co-Secretaries
Directors
Kerry Detlor Ken Fugler
Ann Grant Athar Khan
Cem Kaner Adam Rutherford
Ross Knechtel 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
Cheri Herdman — Manager
Audrey Bishop — 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
Darci Burgess — Customer Service Clerk
Tonie Sacchetti — Recreation Program
Director — Senior Services
Becky MacDonald — 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
It’s another February and another leap year! Most of the superstitions
about Leap Year or Leap Day have to do with luck
– whether you have it or not. The Scottish thought it unlucky
to be born on leap day and the Greeks thought it unlucky to
marry during leap year and particularly on Leap Day! In old
English law, February 29 didn’t have legal status and was ignored.
As a child, you might have wondered what it would be like
to have a Leap Day birthday. Worldwide, there are approximately
4,000,000 people who have a February 29 birthday,
including a few who became quite famous: Jimmy Dorsey,
Dinah Shore, Cam Ward and Simon Gagné. When would you
celebrate your birthday? In the United Kingdom and Hong
Kong, your birthday would be on March 1 but in New Zealand,
your non-leap birthdays would have been on February
28 as far as Driver Licensing is concerned.
In 2008, Canada and numerous European nations held the
first Rare Disease Day on February 29. Organizers chose this
“rare day” to raise awareness of unknown or overlooked illnesses
with goals to increase support for sufferers of rare diseases
and increase funding for research into treatments and
cures for rare diseases. Since 2008, Rare Disease Day has expanded
with observations in 80 participating nations.
What do you plan to do with your extra day this month?
February is also Heart and Stroke Awareness month. Set aside
some time to visit heartandstroke.ca to learn more about these
conditions, warning signs, and treatments. Many of the lifestyle
risk factors are within our control. The website’s risk assessment
tool offers insight into your personal circumstances
to help you set and track goals. The tool will recommend
changes to live a healthier life which may add years to your
life. What better way to spend part of the extra day you’re
getting this year than to learn about changes that can have that
much impact? And, if you have a Leap Day birthday, Happy
Birthday!
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 (no political or religious topics please). 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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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green
VALENTINE’S DAY FACTS
In addition to Canada, Valentine’s Day is celebrated
in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom,
France and Australia. In Great Britain, Valentine’s
Day began to be popularly celebrated around the
17th century. By the middle of the 18th, it was common
for friends and lovers of all social classes to
exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten
notes and by 1900, printed cards began to replace
written letters due to improvements in printing technology.
Ready-made cards were an easy way for
people to express their emotions in a time when direct
expression of one’s feelings was discouraged.
Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase
in the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings.
Americans probably began exchanging hand-made
valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A.
Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines
in America. Howland, known as the “Mother
of the Valentine,” made elaborate creations with real
lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap.”
Today, according to the Greeting Card Association,
an estimated 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are
sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second
largest card-sending holiday of the year (more cards
are sent at Christmas). Women purchase approximately
85 percent of all valentines.
The First Valentine Was Written From a Prison
Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the
Middle Ages, though written Valentines didn’t begin
to appear until after 1400. The oldest known valentine
still in existence today was a poem written in
1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while
he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following
his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. (The greeting
is now part of the manuscript collection of the British
Library in London, England.)
Several years later, it is believed that King Henry
V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a
valentine note to Catherine of Valois.
Box of Chocolates
The Valentine’s Day tradition of giving a box of
candy was started in the 19th century by Richard
Cadbury, head of the British chocolate manufacturing
family. With a new technique recently established
at the company to create more varieties of
chocolate, Cadbury pounced on the opportunity to
sell the chocolates as part of the beloved holiday.
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
February 3, 2020 is the deadline for
submissions for the
March 2020 Sentinel.
Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca
or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.
Distribution of the March issue
is on February 27, 2020.
Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos
(but we’ll do our best).
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Evergreen Restaurant - February 2020
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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
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Turkey Meat
Pies
Sausage on a Bun
w/Sauerkraut
Shepherd’s Pie
Meatloaf
Quiche
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Swiss Steak
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Roast Pork
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Loaded Deluxe
Pizza
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Fish & Chips
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Valentine’s
Chicken Thighs
17 CLOSED 18
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Cabbage Rolls
Roasted Chicken
Ribs
Roast Beef
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Salmon
Chicken a la King
over Vol-au-vents
Liver & Onions
or 2nd Choice
Pork Chops
Lasagna
Vegetarian/gluten
free options are
available daily.
Please inquire
with the Chef.
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GWSA Email Updates
Each month, approximately mid-month, the Membership
and Marketing Committee at the
GWSA sends out the GWSA Email Update. It
highlights a few of the exciting things happening at
the GWSA, important communications from the
Board, and upcoming programs by CSS
(Community Support Services).
You can subscribe to receive the GWSA Email
Update by completing the steps below:
1. To begin, please send an email to:
subscribe@gwsa-guelph.ca . You can enter
Subscribe in the Subject line, or just skip that
part, it will work either way. In just a few
minutes, you will receive 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 emails 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.
You can also subscribe from the “Popular
Links” section on the GWSA website. Starting
the process from the webpage 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.
You can unsubscribe from the GWSA Email Updates
at any time by clicking on the “unsubscribe”
link that is displayed at the bottom of every update.
Membership &
Marketing Committee
This graphic by Unknown Author is
licensed under CC BY‐ND
The service that volunteer Snow Angels provide
contributes a tremendous amount to the overall
well-being of our community. Volunteering with
the program is truly “the neighbourly thing to do”
and is a great way for families to volunteer together,
or high school students to complete their 40-
hour community service requirement.
A volunteer snow removal service for seniors
and persons with disabilities 519-822-1155
In partnership with the City of Guelph, we offer
a volunteer snow removal service for eligible seniors
and persons with physical disabilities. During
a significant snow event, after the residential
streets are plowed, volunteers visit their match
within 24 hours to clear the windrow (the accumulation
of snow left at the end of a driveway).
Last year, 73 Snow Angels contributed 949
hours of snow shovelling service. In total, 184
residents were helped during the winter season of
which one shared, “without the help of our Snow
Angel, it would be difficult for us to stay in our
home.”
Residents eligible to receive this service:
- Must reside in the City of Guelph in a single
dwelling or semi-detached house with private
driveway.
- Are unable to remove their own snow and cannot
afford to pay for snow removal.
- Have no able-bodied person living in the household
to shovel snow.
- Must be a senior citizen (aged 65 years or older)
and/or have a physical disability.
Please note that the People and Information Network
(PIN) reserves the right to ask for documentation
verifying proof of disability and/or inability
to pay for private snow removal services in order
to ensure services are provided to those in our
community who truly require assistance.
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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO DURING A SNOWFALL
#10: Go Slow
Motorists are reminded to adjust their driving
to the road conditions.
#9: Remember — Amber & Blue — Snow
Plow Coming Through!
When sharing the road with plows, always
have your headlights on and give the plow
plenty of room. Oncoming vehicles should
keep to the right.
#8: Think — Right is Wrong
Never pass a snow plow on the right-hand
side where the snow comes flying out of the
plow.
#7: Help Your Hydrant
If your hydrant is buried by drifts or snowbanks,
please dig it out or call the Waterworks
Division @ 519-837-5627.
#6: If You Want to Talk
If you wish to make an inquiry, email us at
waterworks@guelph.ca or call us at 519-837-
5628. Remember, the person who takes your
call wants to help you. Your courtesy is appreciated.
#5: Call for Help
If you are a senior or a person with a disability
and require assistance to clear your driveway,
a call to the following numbers may
provide some help on a voluntary and/or for a
fee basis:
#3: Be Intersection Intelligent
If we experience several severe storms, snowbanks
may get extremely high. Please watch
for small children and other pedestrians when
you reach an intersection or pull out of your
driveway.
#2: Ask Yourself if It’s Wise to Park
Parked cars are a snowplow operator’s biggest
obstacle. If your street has not been plowed,
PLEASE do not park on it. In Guelph, parking
is prohibited on most city streets between 2:00
am and 6:00 am nightly. Parking is only permitted
where traffic signs indicate. Guest exemptions
may be allowed under certain conditions.
For more information, contact our By-
Law Enforcement office at 519-836-PARK
(7275).
#1: Be Patient
As soon as a storm begins, we start plowing.
We begin with major arteries. Then, remaining
arterials, collectors, bus routes, and steep hills.
After more than 6” has fallen, we plow residential
streets. It takes a minimum of 12 hours and
a maximum of 18 to plow all city streets.
Your City of Guelph Works Department
Public Works Division
“Serving the Community”
Student Volunteer Connections
University of Guelph—519-824-4120 x58104
Evergreen Seniors Centre—519-823-1291
#4: Don’t Get the Windrow Woes
We understand your frustration when you
clear your driveway and then a plow comes
by and leaves a pile of snow — a windrow.
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to plow without
leaving one.
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Volunteer Corner by Becky MacDonald
Hello, Hello & Hello!
I would like to thank Samantha
for all her hard work and dedication
to the Volunteer Program
while I was on maternity leave. I
am now back at the centre located
in the same office. If I have not
seen you yet or if you are new to
the volunteer team, please come
in and see me. It is great to see
everyone again and I look forward
to continuing to work with
you all!
Becky
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
Becky in the main office for more
details and to register.
Upcoming Dates:
March 24, 2020
from 10:00 am-11:30 am
May 26, 2020
from 10:00 am-11:30 am
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,
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please speak to Becky in the main
office.
Dishwasher and Kitchen Prep
Volunteers: We are currently
seeking dishwasher volunteers to
help keep the kitchen tidy and
clean after meals, and kitchen
prep volunteers to help with food
preparation. Full training will be
provided. Please contact Chef
Jocelynn if you are interested.
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
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 Becky for opportunities.
Hours are from 8:45 am-1:15 pm.
Sentinel
Drivers Needed: If you enjoy
volunteering once a month and
like to drive, the Sentinel team is
recruiting volunteer drivers to assist
with the monthly Newsletter
delivery. A set route will be provided
to you for your delivery the
last Thursday of each month.
Please speak to Becky in the main
office.
Marketing Assistant: A volunteer
experienced in sales and marketing
is needed to assist in finding
new advertisers for the Sentinel.
Please speak to Becky in the
main office.
Sound Technicians:
Three volunteers are needed to
assist with the sound and equipment
setup. 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
Becky for more information.
Training will be given.
GWSA OUTREACH
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
NEEDED
Volunteer Drivers: Help make a
difference to support seniors who
have trouble getting out on their
own. The Outreach Program
needs volunteers who are willing
to use their own car to drive participants
between their home and
the Program. The commitment is
one half day per month.
GWSA COMMITTEES
Finance Committee
The GWSA finance committee is
looking for a volunteer. Some
knowledge of finance would be
an asset. Committee meeting once
a month to discuss all finance related
issues for the day-to-day
business to using GWSA funds
for investment. Also to assist with
minute taking would be helpful.
Travel Committee: Travel
Club is looking for new members
to assist on the committee with
organizing, booking and hosting
monthly trips for the GWSA
members.
Computer Mentoring – Apple
Products:
The GWSA is looking for individuals
who are computer literate
to assist members with basic
questions and to help with specific
computer problems specific to
iPads/iPhones/Macbooks.
Tasks:
- Help with basic operation of
Apple products
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February is Heart Month
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
chooses February to focus on all things heart
healthy.
Diets that are high in saturated and trans
fats can contribute to the development of
heart disease. Aiming to eat a diet moderate
in healthy fats may reduce your risk of
developing heart disease.
Many sweet treats are unfortunately high in
saturated and trans fats. These cookies are
low in saturated fat but give your body
necessary unsaturated fats. This recipe makes
just over a dozen cookies, so you may want
to make a double batch or they will be gone
in no time!
Muesli Cookies (Makes 15 cookies)
Ingredients
2/3 cup (150 mL) non-hydrogenated
margarine
1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar, packed
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
1 egg
2 cups (625 mL) Swiss muesli cereal
1/2 cup (125 mL) whole wheat flour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/8 tsp (1 mL) salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a
cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix margarine and brown
sugar together.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix
with a large spoon.
4. Spoon 2 tbsps (25 ml) portions of the
batter onto a cookie sheet (makes about
15 cookies) and bake for 10 minutes.
Source: Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
(www.heartandstroke.com)
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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:
The City of Guelph’s new registration software will be commencing shortly.
It will now be mandatory to have your date of birth on file to continue to
register for programs and memberships. Please call 519-823-1291 or visit
the front desk at the Evergreen to update your date of birth
(month, day and year) as soon as possible.
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- Help with email and browsing
the internet
- MS Word and handling digital
photographs
- Assistance with iPads/ iPhones/
Macbooks
Art in the Hall:
A curator is needed as well as
new committee members to assist
with the overall organization of
the fantastic art work which is
displayed in the main hallway
outside the Book Nook.
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
Becky in the office for more information
and to get started
with your volunteering experience.
Ph. 519-822-1260 Ext.
2096 or by email at
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca
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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696
I am thrilled to have been chosen to replace Pat Gage in the role of
administrative assistant for Community Support Services of Guelph
Wellington Seniors Association. May her journey into retirement be
filled with fun and rewarding activities.
As a member of the “55-plus” club, I bring my life’s experiences of
raising 4 children, working in various support roles to so many wonderful
clients and the general public to my new position.
My oldest son was born deaf, so communicating in Sign Language
is something I treasure. My youngest son gained his angel wings at the
early age of 18 (7 years ago) and my journey as a bereaved parent has
shown me my strengths and taught me that we never know what is behind
a person’s smiling face or unexplained behaviour. But taking
time to learn about people results in amazing discoveries.
My 2 daughters keep me on my toes and my 4 step-children are as
wonderful as my husband! One granddaughter and 2 grandsons keep
me young.
Please call and let me know how we can help you enjoy your life
and we will do our very best!
Audrey Bishop
Administrative Assistant
Community Support
Services
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New
Date
Membership Benefit:
Every Day is Seniors Day
at Bulk Barn!
For years, Bulk Barn has offered a Seniors Day
discount every Wednesday. Anyone over 65
years of age enjoyed a 10% discount on regular
priced merchandise. Now, Bulk Barn locations
in Guelph are offering this 10% discount every
day for all GWSA members. Show your
GWSA membership card to take advantage
of this special offer when you shop for your
favourite regular-priced Bulk Barn products.
Available at: 370 Stone Rd. W across from
Stone Road Mall, 49 Woodlawn Road W in the
Walmart Plaza, and 103 Clair Road E at the
Pergola Commons.
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SNOWFLAKE DANCE
Jingle bells rocked and seniors strutted as the final dance of the year went down on the Friday before
Christmas. A big crowd of keen seniors gathered in the Evergreen Centre’s auditorium to dance
to music played by DJ Ted Lavoie.
Six dances are planned for 2020. The next one is planned for Friday, March 13, with a St. Patrick’s
Day theme. Couples and singles are welcome. You don’t have to be a member of the GWSA
to get in on the fun. All you need is an $8 admission ticket. Light refreshments are provided.
National Flag of Canada Day is observed annually
on February 15, commemorating the inauguration
of the Flag of Canada on that date in 1965.
The day is marked by flying the flag, occasional
public ceremonies, and educational programs in
schools.
“The flag is the symbol of the nation’s unity,
for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens
of Canada without distinction of race, language,
belief or opinion,” declared the Speaker of the
Senate at the Inauguration of the new flag in 1965.
On February 15, 1965, our national flag was
raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Canada
was just two years away from centennial celebrations
when the Maple Leaf flag was made official
by Royal Proclamation. In 1996, February 15 was
declared National Flag of Canada Day and has
been observed every year since.
The Maple Leaf flag replaced the Canadian Red
Ensign, which had been, with various successive
alterations, in conventional use as a Canadian national
flag since 1868. Under the leadership of
Prime Minister Lester Pearson, resolutions recommending
the new flag were passed by the House
of Commons on December 15, 1964, and by the
Senate two days later.
The flag, designed by George Stanley, was proclaimed
by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on January
28, 1965, and took effect "upon, from and
after" February 15.
It has been suggested that Flag Day should be
declared a national statutory holiday. That suggestion
grew louder as the flag celebrated its 50th anniversary
in 2015.
Although National Flag of Canada Day is not a
holiday, it is celebrated with many events around
the country.
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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
9:00 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
Evergreen Room 2
Christine Trimble (519-823-2086)
3rd Friday of month 1:30-3:30 pm
B - W E L’ L
David Pinkney (519-780-5302)
Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm
B - E
Evergreen Room 3
David Pinkney (519-780-5302)
Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 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
Lionel Churchill (519-835-4155)
Wednesdays - 1-4 pm
C C
John Ness (519-994-8611)
canoeclubmembership@gmail.com
C C
Evergreen Hallway
Dave Wurr (519-509-1032)
Fridays - 9:30 am-noon
C C
Evergreen Room 3
Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058)
Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)
September, November, January,
March, May
2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm
C C
Evergreen Room 2
Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047)
Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm
C
Evergreen Room 3
Elaine Miller (519-836-7874)
Audrey Young (519-824-5891)
Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714)
Tuesdays - 12:45-4 pm
D C
Evergreen Auditorium - Stage
Tracy Benson (519-993-6401)
Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
D S G
Evergreen Room 2
2nd & 4th Tuesday
9:00-10:00 am
D
Evergreen Dining Room
Bev Baker (519-265-9139)
Tuesdays - 1:30-3:30 pm
E M
Evergreen Room 3
Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044)
Maureen Baird (647-519-2006)
Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm
E W
Evergreen Dining Room
Audrey Young (519-824-5891)
4th Wednesday
1:30-4:00 pm
E F
Evergreen Room 4
Ted Paul (519-821-6947)
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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L D
Evergreen Auditorium
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
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)
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 (519-994-2204)
Email: crs.hamilton@gmail.com
Mondays from January to the end
of March 2020
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
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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
Mary Mulholland (519-710-4889)
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
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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
2020, 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 2020, contact
Ted Pritchard at 519-826-6121 or
tpritcha@rogers.com.
Badminton
Our Badminton Club welcomes
all from beginners to experienced
and competitive players. Join us as
many as 6 times a week for friendly,
active games and competition at
two locations. We play at the West
End Community Centre on Monday
and Wednesday afternoons at
1:00 pm. At the Evergreen Centre,
play is on Tuesday evening at
7 pm, Thursday at 9 am, Friday at
10 am, and Sunday afternoons at
1:15 pm.
We do our best to keep members
alerted of any changes to our times
or cancellations.
Racquets are available for short
term loan and players are required
to wear indoor court shoes.
Your membership fee covers participation
at both locations. If you
are a member of the Guelph Wellington
Seniors Association 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.
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 February, our selection is
“Becoming” by Michelle Obama.
In March, we will be reading
“Massey Murder” by Charlotte
Grey. 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 12:30 until 3:30 pm,
Tuesday at the Evergreen in Room
3 from 6:30 until 9:30 pm,
Thursday at the Evergreen in Room
3 from 12:30 until 3:30 pm.
We hope you will come out and
have a friendly game with us. We
will be delighted to welcome you.
Bunka
Bunka embroidery is created by
using a unique combination of
punch needle and special silk-like
rayon thread. When completed,
many pictures resemble delicately
shaded paintings. In fact, the needle
is held and operates in much
the same manner as an artist’s
brush or pencil. The Bunka artist
uses many different stitch techniques
in order to achieve the desired
effect of depth and interest,
but unlike other forms of needle
art, there are no knots to tie and
mistakes are easily corrected. This
group is for all skill levels and
meets every Wednesday from 9:15
a.m. to noon in Room 3.
Bunkawithflair.com.
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Canasta
Come join us for a game of Canasta.
New or experienced players are
welcome. We meet in the Evergreen
hallway every Wednesday at
1:00 pm. Cost is $1.50. Our president
is Sharyn Richards. Let her
know if you have any comments.
Phone: 519-822-1810, Text: 519-
835-4155, Email: gwsacanasta@gmail.com
Craft Group
We are all busy knitting for the gift
shop. Thank you for all the work
you do. We are still in need of
wool. We have about 43 people
coming to our group. We have
made mitts and scarves for the
needy in the fall. So please check
your home for wool you don’t use
and donate it for a good cause.
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.
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.
Come out and join the fun.
Darts
Here are the high scores for October:
William 133, 120 out; Sheila
115; Audrey 114; Edward 133;
Shawn 133; Grace 106; Jacqueline
106; Rino 132; Bruce 103; Vera
108; Robert 105; Fred 222 out;
Bob 140, 222 out; Lennard 119;
Barry 132, 100 out; Marjorie 160;
Kathryn 108; David 114.
Here are the high scores for November:
William 135; Sheila 170;
Grace 125; Rino 100; Vera 111;
Robert 107; Fred 113; Bob 140;
Barry 125; Marjorie 125; Kathryn
112.
Here are the high scores for December:
William 133; Sheila 102;
Audrey 108; Edward 131; Shawn
140, 114 out; Derek 108; Fred 108;
Lennard 140; Barry 133, 101 out;
Marjorie 138.
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
We play on Mondays at different
courses around Guelph, Cambridge
and Kitchener/Waterloo from May
to September. Traditionally we
have over 300 members split into 3
golf groups.
If you are interested in the 2020
season and need information, contact
Ted Pritchard at 519-826-
6121.
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. The next
dance will be the St. Patrick’s
Hearing Improvement
Dance on Friday, March 13. The Hearing Improvement Committee
of Guelph has the objective
Light refreshments are included
in the $8 price. Singles and couples of helping fellow citizens with
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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.
We meet the first Wednesday of
each month from October through
May from 2-3:30 pm in the Boardroom.
We discuss problems affecting
those with hearing loss and try
to find solutions. Our meetings also
have a social component. For
further information, call Marianne
at 519-822-3946.
Line Dancing
Line dances are choreographed
dances with a repeating series of
steps that are performed in unison
by a group of people in lines, rows
or circles. One of the great things
about line dancing is that no experience
is necessary. Line dances
are easy to learn, and as with any
other style of dance, the more you
do it, the better you will become.
Instructors do a walk-through before
each dance and then demonstrate
and call the steps as the music
plays. You don’t need a partner,
just come have fun. We dance all
year to a wide variety of music.
Everyone welcome!
Our classes are for beginner to improved
(beginner plus):
Mondays – 9:30 to 11:45 a.m.
We teach basic steps at 9:15 a.m.
Thursdays -1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
We teach basic steps at 12:45 p.m.
Into Focus Photography
Our club got off to a spirited start
in January. Our field trip took us to
the centre of Guelph for a tour of
the new Spring Mill Distillery.
Somebody famous once said that
you shouldn’t see how sausages
and laws are made. You could add
whiskey to the list, but it must be
seen to be photographed. Some of
our members have posted photos
from the field trip on our website
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15% off for GWSA Members
Find out the facts behind
the news — read
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Contact Jackie to enquire about Riverside Residence on the
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• Clean & quiet seniors building next to the senior centre
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• Walking distance to Wal‐Mart plaza and other amenies
• Ensuite bathrooms available
• On site laundry
• Heat & Hydro included
For viewings and more informaon call Michel at: 519‐400‐0297
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at https://intofocus.smugmug.com/.
Our theme for January was Tops.
The results are in the frames on the
Evergreen Restaurant’s walls. February’s
theme is Lights. It’s always
a treat to see the lights of inspiration
and imagination switch on
when our members tackle a monthly
theme.
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 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 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,
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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
This year, the Silvertones Choir
will celebrate its 40th Anniversary.
The Choir was formed in 1980
and now boasts almost 60 members.
Our mixed group of seniors,
aged from 55+ to 100, share the
love of singing - songs old and
new. They also love to entertain
with their singing and to spread
cheer.
Until mid-February, we will be
preparing, learning and practicing
our new repertoire for the 2020
Winter/Spring season of sing-outs
in local seniors’ and retirement
homes and residences. We will be
presenting a selection of songs
from the wonderful musical BRIG-
ADOON set in the mountains of
Scotland.
Songs will include, among many
others, ‘Brigadoon’, ‘Almost Like
Being in Love’, ‘Heather on the
Hill’ and ‘From This Day On’. All
great favourites!
We have also chosen to take a
third song from the Cape Breton
Chorale Series ‘Here’s to Song’ by
Alistair MacGillivray following
the success of the ‘Song to the
Mira’ at Christmas.
The first sing out will be on February
21 at St. Joseph’s Health
Care Centre at 2:00 p.m.
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-
994-2204, for Ski Club information.
Evergreen Snooker Club
The Evergreen Snooker Club is
composed of a group of active,
friendly players with skill levels
covering the full spectrum from
learner/beginner to accomplished
player. If you are interested in
learning the game, or have played
in the past and want to get back
into it, please drop by the Snooker
Room. You will be assured a warm
welcome and a place to try your
hand at one of our three tables. The
Snooker Room is open weekdays
between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm and
any other time the Evergreen Centre
may be open.
The primary focus of the club is
to have fun, build friendships and
socialize. Your snooker skill level
is irrelevant, so don’t feel intimidated
if you are a beginner. Prospective
members may visit the
club room up to three times without
charge to help with their decision
on whether to join. While
most of the current members are
men, there is a small group of
women who play regularly
(typically on Tuesday mornings),
so ladies, don’t be shy, 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
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fee of $70 (plus tax) buys you access
to the Snooker Room any
time it is open and to 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 in the
Dining Room as we find this a
more comfortable place to play
and the tables are exactly right for
us.
We charge $1.50 per week and
pretty well all of that goes to
GWSA.
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, 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 GWSA to play.
Contacts: Mike Rooke, 519-824-
2472, Garry Lazzari, 519-763-
4386.
Walking Club
Our walking season is over and
won’t recommence until April.
However, we will still be keeping
in touch with one another and our
winter social will be held on Tuesday,
February 11, at the Evergreen
Centre from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Ralph Van Haeren will be giving
us a presentation on his travels and
we are looking forward to it.
Please make note of this date, as
we have not been able to have
Thursdays all the time. Hope this
will make the winter seem a bit
shorter! We look forward to seeing
you all there.
Watercolour Painters
The Evergreen Watercolour Painters
provide 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 FEBRUARY 2020
R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3
9-11a Pickleball W
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:30-3:30p 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
6:15-9:15p Bid Euchre
4
9a-12p Pickleball
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
6:30-9:30p Bridge
6:30-9:30p Art in Studio 2
7-9:30p Badminton
5
8:30a TRIP BOOKING
9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Watercolour Painters
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
2-3:30p Hearing Improvement
6
9a-11:30p Pickleball W
9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
9a-12p Outreach
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:30-3:30p Bridge
1-2p Feel Better Move Well W
1-3p Line Dancing
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
2:15-5p Pickleball W
7
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-3p Silvertones
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
10
9-11a Pickleball W
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:30-3:30p 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
6:15-9:15p Bid Euchre
11
8:45-10a Diabetes Support
Group
9a-12p Pickleball
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
6:30-9:30p Bridge
7-9:30p Badminton
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9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
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9a-11:30p Pickleball W
9a-12p Badminton
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:30-3:30p Bridge
1-2p Feel Better Move Well W
1-3p Line Dancing
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-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-3p Silvertones
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
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FAMILY DAY
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9a-12p Outreach
9a-12p Pickleball
12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
1-3:30p Mah Jongg
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9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9a-4p Watercolours
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
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9a-11:30p Pickleball W
9a-12p Badminton
9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:30-3:30p Bridge
1-2p Feel Better Move Well W
1-3p Line Dancing
21
8:30a-1:15p Crafts
9-11:30a Improving Bridge
9a-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
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9-11a Pickleball W
9:30-11:45a Line Dancing
12:30-3:30p 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
6:15-9:15p Bid Euchre
1-4p West End Arts W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
1:30-3:30p Dominoes
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em
6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2
6:30-9:30p Bridge
7-9:30p Badminton
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8:45-10a Diabetes Clinic
9a-12p Arthritis Services
9a-12p Pickleball
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
6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2
6:30-9:30p Bridge
7-9:30p Badminton
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
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9a-12:45p Table Tennis
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-12p Darts
12:30-4p Art Studio in 2
1-3:30p Badminton W
1-4p Canasta
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
1:30-4p Wednesday Euchre
Everyday Activities
Snooker—9a-4p
Book Nook— Mon-Fri –
9a-4p
Aquatic Arthritic Relief
(West End Community
Centre) (519-837-5657)
1-4p Bid Euchre
1-4p Scrabble
2:15-5p Pickleball W
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:45-3p Silvertones
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
1:30-3p Book Club 2
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9a-11:30p Pickleball W
9a-12p Foot Care Clinic
9a-12p Badminton
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:30-3:30p Bridge
1-2p Feel Better Move Well W
1-3p Line Dancing
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-3p Chess
10a-12p Darts
10a-12:30p Badminton
10:30a-12p Food Tasting
12:45-3p Silvertones
12:45-4p Pickleball
1-4p Friday Euchre
1-4p Table Tennis W
Weekend Activities
Saturday
9a-12p Table Tennis, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10a-12p Darts, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sunday
1:15-3:15p Badminton, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
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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 much locally fresh grown produce as possible.
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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS
OF NOTE
“Our Young Seniors”
‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just gaining
speed!’
Stewart, Rolly - Jan. 7 (85)
Gordon, Joan - Jan. 9 (82)
Graham, Roberta - Jan. 12
Batty, Leah - Jan. 28 (97)
Churchill, Lionel - Feb. 6 (73)
Jagt, Nellie - Feb. 11 (91)
Spears, Dwayne - Feb. 14 (58)
SPECIAL WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
If you have a birthday or anniversary that
you would like to include in the Sentinel,
please let us know the month before.
This column is NOT done automatically.
We DON’T have access to your
personal information.
“Passages”
We would like to convey our condolences
to Association Members and their Families
Felice, Marilyn “Doreen” passed away on
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in her 90th year.
She was a long-time member of the GWSA.
Fowler, Bruce passed away on Tuesday, January 14,
2019 at the age of 79. He was a long-time member
of the GWSA and a member of the Pickleball Club.
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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+
held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291.
Your Community Guide is available at the Centre and online at www.guelph.ca.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR COURSE DOESN’T GET CANCELLED
DUE TO LATE OR LOW REGISTRATION. (Fees do not include HST.)
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: 12
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fee: $75.60 Members,
$87 Non-Members
Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 9:30 a.m.
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 9:30 a.m.
No class: Feb 17
Cardio and Strength Level 2
The intermediate/advanced
strength training class focuses on a
low impact cardio warmup. This
class performs functional exercises
that include balance, flexibility and
cardiovascular movements. Exercises
are performed sitting and
standing. A variety of equipment is
used throughout the classes which
may include bands, stability balls
and weights of your choice. Join us
to keep your body fit!
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $75.60 Members,
$87 Non-Members
Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 9 a.m.
Fri Jan 10-Mar 27, 9 a.m.
No class: Feb 17
Cardio and Strength Level 3
Come and challenge your fitness
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level in the advanced strength
training class. Focusing on a low
impact cardio warmup, this class
performs functional exercises that
include balance, flexibility and
cardiovascular movements. A variety
of equipment is used throughout
the classes which may include
bands, stability balls and weights
of your choice. Join us to keep
your body fit!
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12
Fee: $75.60 Members,
$87 Non-Members
Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 8 a.m.
Fri Jan 10-Mar 27, 8 a.m.
No class: Feb 17
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: 12
Fee: $81.96 Members,
$94.19 Non-Members
Tue Jan 7-Mar 24, 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: 12
Fee: $81.96 Members,
$94.19 Non-Members
Thu Jan 9-Mar 26, 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: 12
Fee: $88.44 Members,
$101.64 Non-Members
Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 1 p.m.
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 9 a.m.
No class: Feb 17
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Thu Jan 9-Mar 26, 2 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
This program is open to everyone.
We will explore this centuries old
discipline which brings health and
vitality to the body, peace to the
mind and joy to the spirit. Ability
to move from standing to lying on
the floor needed.
Class length: 90 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $88.44 Members,
$101.64 Non-Members
Fri Jan 10-Mar 27, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Tue Jan 7-Mar 24, 2 p.m.
Pilates
Achieve better posture, balance,
core strength and everyday move-
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ment 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: 12
Fee: $75.60 Members,
$87 Non-Members
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 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: $88.44 Members,
$101.64 Non-Members
Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 10:30 a.m.
No class: Feb 17
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre
Fri Jan 10-Mar 27, 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: 12
Fee: $58.92 Members,
$67.68 Non-Members
Thu Jan 9-Mar 26, 11 a.m.
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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 Jan 15-Apr 1, noon
Wed Jan 15-Apr 1, 2:45 p.m.
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: 50 mins
Classes: 14
Fee: $88.20 Members,
$101.50 Non-Members
Thu Jan 9-Apr 9, 8:45 a.m.
Classes: 12
Fee: $75.60 Members,
$87 Non-Members
Tue Jan 7-Mar 24, 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: 12
Fee: $75.60 Members,
$87 Non-Members
Tue Jan 7-Mar 24, 9:45 a.m.
Total Body Conditioning
This total body conditioning class
will challenge the active 55+ individual.
A cardio warmup will prepare
you for a resistance training,
balance, flexibility, core strength
and floor workout. The benefits of
regular exercise consisting of these
major components will improve
your mental, physical and emotional
health, increase your energy
level to be able to carry out daily
tasks, and reduce your chances of
osteoporosis.
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $75.60 Members,
$87 Non-Members
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 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 Mar 2, 9:30 a.m.
Mon Mar 2, 10:30 a.m.
Mon Mar 2, 11:30 a.m.
Computer Mentoring
Just about everyone with a computer
runs into problems. Don’t
struggle when there is help available
at these weekly mentoring
sessions. Volunteers from the
GWSA Computer Club are available
to assist you with your
specific problem areas.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $3.00 Members,
$5.00 Non-Members
See the box at the bottom of page
30 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
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with this ad
Please call 519-821-6683
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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 practise
and to have your questions answered.
To get the most out of this
session, you should know how to
use a mouse.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1
Fee: $21 Members,
$24.15 Non-Members
Fri Feb 28, 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 Feb 14, 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 Feb 11, 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 Feb 7, 9:30 a.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 Mar 6, 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,
$36 Non-Members
Wed Mar 11 & 18, 1 p.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
Feb 3 Mar 2 Mar 23
Feb 10 Mar 9 Mar 30
Feb 24 Mar 16
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GENERAL INTEREST
Income Tax Clinics at the
Evergreen
Monday March 9, 9 am-3 pm
Tuesday March 17, 9 am-3 pm
Thursday March 26, 4-8 pm
Friday March 27, 9 am-3 pm
Thursday April 2, 4-8 pm
Tuesday April 7, 9 am-3pm
Tuesday April 14, 9 am-3pm
Thursday April 16, 4-8 pm
Thursday April 23, 9 am-3 pm
Friday April 24, 4-8 pm
$47 per return (seniors’ pricing,
includes HST). Please call the Evergreen
Seniors Community Centre
to book your appointment, at
519-823-1291.
Peer Learning - Current Events
This subject is back again and
there are plenty of issues to discuss!
Participants will look into the
background of current topics from
Politics, Economics, Business,
Crime, the Environment, Science,
Technology, the Arts, Sports and
more. Items could be local, national
or international. Come and share
your views.
Fee: $18.00 Members,
$33.00 Non-Members
Mon Jan 6-Mar 23
9:30-11:30 a.m.
No classes: Jan 13, Feb 17
Peer Learning - World Migration:
Patterns through History
Many thousands of years ago, early
humans first ventured out of Africa
and now inhabit virtually every
corner of the world. Today, emigration
and immigration continue
to provide migrants with many opportunities
and challenges. These
have emerged in the last few years
as critical political and policy concerns.
Come and join us as we explore
the journey humanity has
taken across continents and
through the ages up until the present
day.
Fee: $18.00 Members,
$33.00 Non-Members
Tue Jan 7-Mar 17
1:30-3:30 p.m.
No class: Jan 14
Peer Learning - Canada North
of 60
Voyages of discovery, the Hudson’s
Bay Company and Klondike
gold rush are part of our history.
Contemporary issues include Nunavut,
climate change, Arctic
sovereignty, resource extraction
and northern tourism.
Fee: $18.00 Members,
$33.00 Non-Members
Thu Jan 9-Mar 19
9:30-11:30 a.m.
No class: Jan 16
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 Jan 8-Mar 25, noon
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 12:30 p.m.
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 1:15 p.m.
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 1:45 p.m.
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 2:30 p.m.
Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 3:00 p.m.
A Taste of Greece
Opa! Learn how to cook an authentic
Greek dinner including
chicken and pork souvlaki, tzatziki
and Greek salad. Please bring a
water bottle and containers for any
leftovers.
Class length: 2.5 hours
Classes: 1
Fee: $36.24 Members,
$41.67 Non-Members
Tue Feb 25, 6:30 p.m.
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 Feb 4, 6:30 p.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 Jan 9-Feb 13, 9 a.m.
Cabin Fever - Quilting
Explore the versatility of the timeless
log cabin block in this eightweek
class. Choose from several
construction methods (traditional
piecing, foundation piecing or specialty
rulers) to make the classic
log cabin block or one of its many
variations. Learn to make a trendy
hexagon log cabin block. Make
yours modern with fresh, contemporary
colours and improvisational
piecing. Use your quilt blocks in a
range of projects including quilts,
bed runners, table toppers, placemats,
pillows, tote bags or wall
hangings. The possibilities are
endless! Quilters will need a sewing
machine in good working order
and basic sewing supplies.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Location: West End Community
Centre
Fee: $115.84 Members,
$133.20 Non-Members
Mon Jan 6-Mar 2, 9 a.m.
No class: Feb 17
Expressive Arts
This course is for everyone! No
drawing/painting skills required.
The method is to concentrate on
the present moment, on the process,
listen to yourself, to your
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body, relax and enjoy! No rules in
the Expressive Arts! The process
of creation is emphasized rather
than the final product. Nevertheless,
we create finished pictures
along with many various exercises
using different medium and surfaces.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 6
Location: Victoria Rd Recreation
Centre
Fee: $86.88 Members,
$99.90 Non-Members
Tue Jan 7-Feb 11, 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
course will be discussed in the first
lesson.
Class length: 2 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $77.12 Members,
$88.72 Non-Members
Tue Jan 7-Feb 25, 10:15 a.m.
Intermediate Pastels
This pastel course is a continuation
of the Beginner Pastels
course. This course will focus on
various genres of painting to help
students express themselves in
their own pictures. Also we will be
introduced with past and present
pastel artists to study and develop
your own style and manner in creating
art projects. We will work
from still life or photo references.
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $115.84 Members,
$133.20 Non-Members
Thu Jan 9-Feb. 27, 1 p.m.
Portrait Drawing and Painting
This class is structured to develop
and nurture the student's aesthetic
vision concerning painting portraits.
Students will learn basic
structure and proportions of cranial
and facial parts of a head and
the first steps in the 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 Jan 8-Feb 26, 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 Jan 9-Feb 27, 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 Jan 6-Mar 2, 9 a.m.
No class: Feb 17
Did you know that you can
purchase your Guelph transit
tickets and monthly passes at the
Evergreen Seniors Community
Centre? Tickets are also available
at all City recreation centres and at
ServiceGuelph at City Hall.
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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
* * * *
Here is a most interesting book I
hope many of you will read “Me”
by Elton John.
He tells of his extraordinary life
with honesty and of his troubled
childhood as well as his many successes
as a singer song-writer for
several decades.
He had several addictions, loved
to collect art and vinyl records so
much that his house was full of
stuff he had collected over the
years.
EVERGREEN MARKET
He has lived a lavish lifestyle
and always enjoyed being on stage
with an audience, dressed in outrageous
costumes, which is where he
felt the most loved.
After many years of drug use, he
finally got cleaned up and founded
the Elton John Aids Foundation to
which he donated a great deal of
money to help others suffering
with this dreadful disease.
The movie “Rocketman” was
released in 2019, which tells Elton
John’s life story, featuring many of
his hit singles.
This book is written so openly
and frankly by him in his own
words, of his heartaches and triumphs
and finally finding happiness.
I really enjoyed reading this
book and hope you will too.
Happy Reading,
Your bookworm and Librarian,
Chris Fraser
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ARTICLES FOR SALE
Women’s Winter Coat & Jacket
Lady’s 3/4 length winter coat with hood. Size S-M,
good condition. $30. Lady’s winter jacket with
hood. Size M, good condition. $25. Call 519-824-
0140.
AVAILABLE
Snow Shovelling & Odd Jobs
Call Dwayne at 519-763-9562 for snow shovelling
or odd jobs.
WANTED
Room with Private Bath
Wanting to rent a room with a private bathroom,
2-3 days a week in Guelph. Non-smoker, active
senior, tidy. Email: marian.barltrop@gmail.com.
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CREMATION: $1935 +hst BURIAL: $5995 +hst
If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2020 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2020
See Puzzle on pg. 27
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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 APRIL 2020 - Register on FEBRUARY 5, 2020
NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 — Showplace Entertainment, Bingemans Park
Total Cost: Members: $76.84 Non Members: $86.84 Code: 234827
Join us for “The Legends in Country Music” - perfect sound-alike and look-alike impersonations of all of
Country Music’s biggest stars singing their greatest hits: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Reba McEntire to
name a few. You will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch consisting of salads, entrees, desserts and coffee or tea
before the show. Price includes the show, lunch, all taxes and gratuities and a tip for our driver. Travel is by
school bus.
Leave: Evergreen: 10:45 am; Carousel: 10:50 am; Square: 11:05 am. Return: 4:30 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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