November 2021 issue

Be acve Get involved Make friends
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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
Brian Smith—President
tba — Vice-President
Roger Stevens — Treasurer
Tonie MacInnis — Secretary
Directors
Pat Gage
Ken Fugler
Wenda King
Teresa McKeeman
Ross Knechtel
Adam Rutherford
The Sentinel Team
Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer
Linda Green — Editor, Printer
George Hughes — Printer
Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time
Assistants
All of the above GWSA members
are Volunteers.
GWSA Community Support Services Staff
Emma Whittaker — Manager
Audrey Bishop — Administrative Assistant
Margaret Iutzi — Move Well Co-ordinator
Molly Roberts — Eat Well Co-ordinator
Paula Frappier — Outreach Co-ordinator
All others working for CSS
are GWSA Volunteers
City Staff
Adam Rutherford — Program
Manager
Sheri-Lyn Roy — Customer Service Clerk
Tonie MacInnis — Recreation Program
Director — Senior Services
Becky MacDonald — Recreation
Co-ordinator — Volunteers
Jocelynn Desroches — Chef
Don Harris — Facility Maintainer
Lorne Wollis — Cleaner
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
A MESSAGE FROM THE GWSA
BOARD
The November birthstone is topaz, signifying honour and strength,
and once thought to bring longevity and wisdom. The flower is the
chrysanthemum, representing cheerfulness. It sounds like a month
designed for seniors returning to the GWSA! Over half of our
members have already picked up their new membership cards. Be
sure to ask at the Evergreen desk if they have an envelope with
your name. Many have been surprised to see that their renewal
dates were extended during the shutdown. While you are there, you
might want to register for all your favourite activities, unless you
prefer to do that online. To avoid waiting lists, it’s best to enrol as
soon as you can.
We are reassured that our reopening allowed members to return in
good time, and hundreds are meeting for their activities. As
regulatory authorities adjust requirements, we keep adapting to a
cycle of frequent change. Now that organizations cannot keep a
record of vaccinations, everyone must provide Ontario Proof of
Vaccination, along with government-issued identification and
contact tracing information each time they enter. As waivers are no
longer required, it is no longer necessary to issue or show IPP
Access cards. With capacity limits loosening, we hope to have
more space available in activity groups. Please follow each group’s
approved return-to-play plans, and contact Pat Gage, the Program
Committee Chair, before making any changes. That helps us remain
within guidelines and take care of each other.
Exciting things are happening. The Evergreen Restaurant has
reopened. The Book Nook library is open daily until 1:00 pm, so
you can return your books and find new ones, while enjoying the
colourful fall view over the river. The Snooker Room is back in
action with re-felted tables and new covers, and upgraded
equipment. And, you can now sign up for the Festive Holiday Trip
planned for Niagara Falls. Reserve your space today, while you
can!
Did you know that the GWSA’s Community Support Services
(CSS) has been contributing to the Seniors Community Food
Market, a weekly “farmers-market” style setting happening across
Guelph? Community Support Services is an integral part of the
GWSA and supports hundreds of vulnerable seniors in the area. If
you know someone who might benefit, please check the website for
all of their available services.
If you are looking to become involved, a few committees need
members, some activity groups are seeking leaders, and the
Succession Planning Committee is screening for new directors.
This is a members-driven organization and there is something for
everyone! Simply contact Becky MacDonald at the Evergreen
Centre if something sparks your interest, or if you have skills and
talents you’d like to share.
It is time to play at the GWSA!
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).
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JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS
A newlywed young man was sitting on the porch on a humid day, sipping ice tea with his
father.
As he talked about adult life, marriage, responsibilities, and obligations, the father
thoughtfully stirred the ice cubes in his glass and cast a clear, sober look on his son.
“Never forget your friends,” he advised, “they will become more important as you get
older.”
“Regardless of how much you love your family and the children you happen to have, you
will always need friends. Remember to go out with them occasionally (if possible), but keep
in contact with them somehow.”
“What strange advice!” thought the young man. “I just got married, I am an adult and
surely my wife and the family that we will start will be everything I need to make sense of
my life.”
Yet, he obeyed his father and kept in touch with his friends and annually increased their
number.
Over the years, he became aware that his father knew what he was talking about. In as
much as time and nature carry out their designs and mysteries on a person, friends are the
bulwarks of our life.
After 70 years of life, here is what he, I and you will have learned:
Time passes.
Life goes on.
Children grow up.
Children cease to be children and become independent. And to the parents, it breaks their
heart but the children are separated from the parents because they begin their own families.
Jobs/careers come and go.
People can’t do what they did physically when they were young.
Parents die but you move on.
Colleagues forget the favors you did.
The race to achieve slows.
But, true friends are always there, no matter how long or how many miles away they are.
A friend is never more distant than the reach of a need, intervening in your favour, waiting
for you with open arms or in some way blessing your life.
When we started this adventure called LIFE, we did not know of the incredible joys or
sorrows that were ahead.
We did not know how much we would need from each other.
Love your parents, take care of your children, but keep a group of good friends.
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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green
The Importance of Remembrance
Canadians often associate The Royal Canadian
Legion with Remembrance ceremonies and events.
Through these initiatives, we honour and remember
Canada’s fallen Veterans and help ensure Canadians
never forget. The Legion is responsible for planning
and co-ordinating annual Remembrance Day
ceremonies in communities across the country,
including the national
ceremony in Ottawa.
For many, our most widely
known activity is the annual
Poppy campaign that leads up
to Remembrance Day. Legion
members and other volunteers
distribute tens of millions of
Poppies, and gratefully accept
donations to raise money in support of Veterans and
their families.
While November is recognized as a time of
Remembrance, for the Legion and for many across
the country, Remembrance is a year-long
commitment. At any given moment, there are many
opportunities available to anyone wishing to show
their appreciation for those who served, including:
Becoming a Legion member to support Veterans
year-round
Making a donation to the Legion’s Poppy Trust
Fund at any Legion Branch
Saying “thank you” to a Veteran
Wearing a poppy
Honouring a fallen Veteran on the Legion’s Wall
of Honour and Remembrance
Planting poppy seeds or growing a garden of
Remembrance
Visiting a cenotaph
Participating in the Legion’s Pilgrimage of
Remembrance
Visiting the Canadian War Museum or local
history museums
Volunteering to help Veterans, and more!
Most importantly, take a moment now and then to
reflect on the freedoms and peace in your life, and to
remember the men and women who served and
sacrificed for all we have today.
Special Printing For Members
Looking for that
Special Unique Christmas Gift?
The Sentinel can print a custom 2022 Calendar using your
own photographs (14 pictures-landscape style) for $10.00 +
HST per calendar. If you want the calendars for Christmas,
please submit them no later than December 10. Email us
your request or leave us a message in our mailbox. You can
usually find us in the office on Monday, Wednesday, or
Friday mornings.
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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
November 5, 2021 is the deadline for
submissions for the
December 2021 Sentinel.
Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca
or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.
Distribution of the December issue
is on November 25, 2021.
Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos
(but we’ll do our best).
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Please pick up Membership Cards
We printed new membership cards with revised expiry dates for everyone!
Most people have already picked up their cards, but if you haven’t,
just drop by the Evergreen desk. Renewal dates were extended during the
shutdown - by over 17 months! For example, if your old membership
card shows an expiry date in August 2020, your five remaining months
became available to use in September 2021, so your new expiry date
jumps into February 2022.
Update from October 6 Board Meeting
We are pleased that our initial reopening allowed members to return as
soon as possible. The GWSA continues to refine its procedures so that
everyone can be actively involved in activities they enjoy.
Because current legislation prohibits organizations from keeping a record
of vaccination, members are now required to provide Ontario
Proof of Vaccination, along with government-issued identification and
contact tracing information each time they visit. As the GWSA is not
keeping proof of vaccination or collecting new waivers, IPP ACCESS
cards are no longer being issued and are not required.
At the entrance, every visitor is now to show their Ontario Proof of
Vaccination* and government-issued identification showing name and date of birth; provide contact tracing
information, including name, address, telephone, time of entry; and follow any required screening procedures.
* Acceptable Ontario Proof of Vaccination is your digital or paper Ontario Vaccination Receipt (2 doses
plus the 2 week waiting period) or the enhanced Ontario Vaccination Certificate (available after October
22).
Join Your Activity Groups
You need to register for all Activity Groups online at recenroll.ca, or
through any City Recreation desk including the Evergreen Centre.
Available activities are listed once their return-to-play plans have
been approved. In RecEnroll, go to Programs/Seniors/Guelph Wellington
Seniors Association and select Activity. Remember to update
your information. You can do that through RecEnroll/Edit.
You must be a GWSA member to register. To become a new GWSA
member, you can come into the Evergreen centre to register in person
or you can do so over the phone by calling the recreation line at 519-837-5699.
In-Person Activities
We remind everyone to stay true to the Return-to-Play plans that
were approved by the Board. That’s because we are bound by current
public health requirements and capacity limits. If in doubt,
contact the Program Committee Chair prior to implementing any
changes. We look forward to receiving plans from any groups
when they are ready to get started.
Participants are required to follow all current Public Health
Guidelines (which may include social distancing, adhering to
room capacity limits, wearing masks at all times when required,
using hand sanitizer, and quarantining or sanitizing shared materials
and equipment; or otherwise as the guidelines specify at the time). For activities not screened through
entering the facility, as with off-site groups, Activity Group Leaders are responsible to ensure that everyone
participating in their in-person GWSA activities meets all current screening, proof of vaccination, and contact
tracing requirements. It’s great to see everyone working together to take care of each other!
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Activity Group Leaders Needed
Some Activity Groups need leaders so they can return to play. Beginners
are always welcome. The following groups are looking for leaders:
Bid Euchre; 6-Handed Euchre; Canasta; Darts; Dominoes; Euchre
– Wednesdays; MahJong; Scrabble; Texas Hold-'em Poker; Walking
Club. If you would like to help out, please contact Becky MacDonald
(becky.macdonald@guelph.ca) or Pat Gage (Chair of the Program
Committee - pat.gage@gwsa-guelph.ca). It's a great way to stay active
and connect with others!
The Evergreen Café
As the City works through COVID protocols, the Evergreen Dining Room has
reopened with a new menu (with grab-and-sit or grab-and-go options). Frozen
meals are also available for purchase. As we are responding to Public Health
and Provincial regulations, this situation continues to change. Please check the
website for the latest updates. We have many exciting changes this fall as the
space has been reimagined for the reopening of the Evergreen Centre.
Book Nook Library: Now Open
The Evergreen Seniors Centre ‘Book Nook’ library is open Monday-Friday
from 9am-1pm. It has a wonderful collection of fiction and non-fiction
books, videocassettes, CDs and DVDs. Now is the time to return your
books and select some new reading material! Upon entering, members must
use the sanitization station which will be placed outside the library door. Six
people are allowed, and all members must wear a mask at all times. The volunteer
is to sign out the library books. Returned books will be placed in a
box for 72 hours before reappearing on shelves.
CSS Supports Community
Food Markets
The Seniors Community Food
Market is a weekly “farmersmarket”
style market at six
subsidized housing locations
across Guelph. The project
aims to increase food access
to 300 vulnerable seniors by
distributing fresh produce,
pantry and hygiene items, and
providing age-specific education,
including Diabetes Support.
The Seniors Community Food Markets provide multiple benefits for seniors, including:
Addressing immediate food security needs by providing nutritious food and necessities.
Providing a meaningful point of social contact, helping seniors stay safe, active, and connected to the
community
Creating meaningful volunteer opportunities for community members and equip participants to reach out
for help if/when needed
This project is a partnership between the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association and HOPE House Guelph
and has strategic partnerships, including: The County of Wellington - Housing Services, The SEED, VON,
and Guelph Independent Living.
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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald
Preparing for In-person Return
With such a long break, all volunteers will be
required to complete the mandatory Orientation &
Training and COVID Training prior to returning in
person when the time permits. These trainings are
to be completed from the comfort of your home
online. Those who do not have access to a
computer, training dates will be setup for you to
attend in the near future.
Please contact Becky MacDonald:
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca for more information
and if you have any questions.
and report the Committee’s issues to the Board;
participate in self-development training, where and
when appropriate.
Governance Committee
The GWSA is looking for up to three additional
members. The Governance Committee assists the
Board of Directors with the development and
review of bylaws, policies, and procedures for the
Association.
Morning meetings during a few months of the
year.
Experience in governance with a not-for-profit
organization
Knowledge of legislative requirements
A keen interest in document research,
development, and review would be helpful.
For more information and for details on each
position, please contact
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. If you are a current
volunteer, you are more than welcome to take on
more than one position. If you are not a current
volunteer, you will be required to complete the
“Volunteer Application Form – online” at:
https://gwsa-guelph.ca/1749-2/ .
No access to a computer? Please stop into the
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre to pick up an
application to complete for a volunteer position that
is of interest to you.
GWSA COMMITTEES
Board of Directors
The Board is looking to recruit up to four (4) new
members. Experience in law, fundraising and HR
are an asset. The Board meets on the third
Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am virtually (min
of 8 meetings per year). Duties include: being an
active member on the board and assisting where
needed on committees; provide reports and updates
to all members; review monthly financial
statements; report Board issues to the Committee
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Human Resources Committee
Qualified volunteers are needed to assist on a
quarterly or as needed basis to implement the
GWSA HR Policy for GWSA staff which includes
anyone who receives payment for services. Duties
also include: implementing Board decisions based
on the GWSA Human Resources; ensure that
actions of the committee are aligned with the
GWSA strategic plan. We would greatly benefit
from someone with Human Resources
background.
Secretary
The Governance Committee is looking for someone
with a laptop and who is interested in taking
minutes at the meeting and updating any documents
as needed.
Membership & Marketing
Three more committee members needed to join the
team. Meet on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month at
9:30 am. The committee reports to the Board for all
membership and marketing initiatives, focusing on
the maximum interest of members and
advancement of the Board’s Strategic Plan. The
Committee provides content and messaging advice
to the webmaster for the website and social media
accounts and prepares monthly GWSA Email
Updates. Marketing and recruitment experience
would definitely be assets, but are not required.
Monitors membership satisfaction
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Develops plans to improve member recruitment
and retention
Marketing responsibilities include arranging for
media coverage and creating advertisements
Developing promotional material
Arranging special events such as Open House
and New Members’ Welcome - either virtually
or in-person as appropriate.
Special Events Committee
The GWSA is looking for energetic individuals to
lead the special events committee when initiated.
Duties include: responsibility for the Friday
afternoon Dances (every two months) and other
significant events throughout the year (Mental
Health Symposium). The Committee sees the
overall organization of the event, maintaining
communication with the Board and the City of
Guelph staff; promotes the event in the Sentinel,
website and other avenues with support from the
M&M committee.
Succession Planning Committee
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.
Technology Committee
Advise the Board of Directors and provide technical
leadership in support of the Strategic Plan.
Production support: we need a group of
technically savvy and interested members to
prioritize a list of needed projects for planning and
implementation.
Experience in: electrician, sound tech, lighting
technician, carpentry or design would be useful, and
possibly computer aided design skills.
IT (Information Technology):
Make hardware and software recommendations
to address employee and volunteer needs
including the Board, Finance Committee and
members.
Oversee a small wireless network.
Provide guidance regarding the technical
aspects of the website and membership mailing
list
Establish a modest A/V recording/live
streaming studio
Interest and background experience in IT,
including network management and video
production would be assets.
Activity Groups
The following Activity Groups are in need of
Volunteers:
Bid Euchre
Book Nook
Canasta
Darts President
Dominoes
Euchre Wednesdays
6-Handed Euchre
Mah Jong
Secretary for various committees
Scrabble President
Scrabble Assistant
Sentinel Delivery Drivers
Texas Hold’em
Walking Club
Evergreen Dining Room Coffee Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to assist in the dining room
throughout the week in the morning or afternoon,
serving hot beverages, clearing tables and assisting
patrons when needed.
If you are interested in volunteering in any of the
areas listed, please contact Becky for more
information. becky.macdonald@guelph.ca
Be active.
Get involved.
Make friends.
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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS
OF NOTE
“Our Young Seniors”
‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just gaining
speed!’
Shephard, Bill - Nov. 4 (72)
Green, Linda - Nov. 18 (73)
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
Fellinghaur, Kurt passed away on Friday, October 1,
2021, at the age of 95. He was a long-time GWSA
member.
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GWSA Group & Activity Reports
ALL Activity Groups require that you MUST have an up-to-date GWSA Membership to participate.
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 shortterm
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
GWSA, 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 Jeff Millard (519-
993-1362).
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Book Club 1
Our group will now meet in
Room 4 on the last Friday of
each month from 12:30 p.m. to
2:00 p.m. For November, our
selection is “Song for the Dark
Times” by Ian Rankin. In December,
we will be reading
“American Dirt” by Jeanine
Cummins. Monthly fee is $3.00.
We will adhere to strict COVID
precautions.
Bridge
GWSA welcomes all Bridge
players with a basic knowledge
of the game to enjoy playing
bridge in a friendly and comfortable
environment. We offer
both Recreational and Duplicate
Bridge.
No partner? No problem! We
mix and mingle with a room full
of eager players so that everyone
has a partner for any of our
regularly scheduled games.
Bridge-Recreational
Join us for recreational bridge
in the afternoon or evening.
Mondays 12:30-3:15 pm
(WECC)
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm Evergreen
Room 3
Thursdays 12:30-3:30 pm Evergreen
Room 3
Bridge-Duplicate
This group is for individuals
who have already taken bridge
lessons and would like to work
on improving their game. Volunteers
are on hand to coach
you.
We request you know the Bidding
Basics. We will make you
comfortable playing Duplicate
Bridge with Duplicate Boards
and using Bidding Boxes.
Fridays 9:00-11:30 am Evergreen
Room 3
Bunka
Bunka embroidery is created by
using a unique combination of
punch needle and special silklike
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.
Craft Group
The Craft Group is full and
capped. There is a waiting list.
Line Dancing
Evergreen Auditorium
Phyllis Carnochan
(519-836-9415)
Donna Holmes (519-831-0943)
Mondays:
10:10 - 11:10 am (Beginners)
11:20 - 12:20 pm (Beginners)
Thursdays:
1:10 - 2:10 pm (Beginners)
2:15 - 3:15 pm (Improver)
We are currently restricted to 25
people in the Auditorium. Our
classes are full, but we can put
you on a waitlist and get you
dancing as soon as capacity is
increased.
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Into Focus Photography
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 by
Zoom.
If you are interested in joining,
contact Bill Adams at:
(olar57@gmail.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.
Shuffleboard
Come on out and join our
group. Enjoy some gentle exercise,
friendship and fun. Membership
is available to all paidup
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.
Silver Strummers
The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified
success story! There
are now 30 individuals who
have joined The Silver Strummers.
We welcome ALL skill
levels, beginner through advanced!
We will provide you
with all the information you will
need to get started. If you would
like to try the universally accessible
and friendly instrument of
the ukulele, please contact Ann
Sneyd at 519-830-6640.
Silvertones
The Choir was formed in 1980
and now boasts almost 60 members.
Our mixed group of seniors,
aged anywhere from 55+
to 100, share the love of singing
- songs old and new. We also
love to entertain with singing to
spread good cheer. For more
information about joining the
choir, please call Doreen Muir
at 519-831-8323.
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
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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 to all the snooker you
care to play.
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,
3rd and 5th Wednesday from
12:30 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 2.
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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
Inactive
Judith Canham
jjcanham@gmail.com
Art Studio In 2
Evergreen Room 2
Jennifer Storey
jennifersgarden2@gmail.com
Ted Pritchard tpritcha@rogers.com
Every 2 nd & 4 th Tues.
6:30-9:30 pm, Wed. 1-4 pm
ACTIVE VIRTUALLY
B
Evergreen Auditorium
Jeff Millard (519-993-1362)
Monday 1-4 pm (WECC)
Tues. 7-9 pm
Wed. 1-4 pm (WECC)
Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm
Fri. 10 am-noon
Sun. 1:15-3:15 pm
ACTIVE
C B
Various Locations in and
around Guelph
Ned Coates (519-835-9799)
Wed. - May 1-Oct. 31
9:00 am-noon
Inactive until April 2022
B E
Evergreen Room 4
Sharyn Richards (519-803-9500)
Mondays - 6:15-9:00 pm
Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm
Inactive
6-H B E
Evergreen Room 4
Dot Smith (519-836-6448)
Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm
Inactive
B C 1
Room 4
Veronica Sanche (519-767-9991)
Last Friday of month - 12:30-2 pm
ACTIVE
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B C 2
Evergreen Room 2
Christine Trimble (519-823-2086)
3rd Friday of month 1:30-3:30 pm
Inactive
B - R
gwsa.bridge@gmail.com
Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC)
Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm
Evergreen Room 3
Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm
Evergreen Room 3
ACTIVE
B - D
Evergreen Room 3
Pauline Smith
(2paulinesmith@gmail.com)
Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am
ACTIVE
B A G
Evergreen Room 3
Diane Barber (519-763-2996)
designbunny@rogers.com
Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon
ACTIVE
C
Evergreen Hallway
TBA
Wednesdays - 1-4 pm
Inactive
C C
John Ness (519-994-8611)
canoeclubmembership@gmail.com
Inactive until May 2022
C C
Evergreen Hallway
Dave Wurr (519-509-1032)
Fridays - 9:30 am-noon
Inactive
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
ACTIVE VIRTUALLY
C C
Evergreen Room 2
Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047)
Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm
ACTIVE
C
Evergreen Room 3
Audrey Young (519-824-5891)
Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714)
Elaine Miller (519-836-7874)
Tuesdays - 12:45-4 pm
Inactive
D C
Evergreen Auditorium - Stage
Contact TBA
Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Inactive
D
Evergreen Dining Room
Tuesdays - 1:30-3:30 pm
Inactive
E M
Evergreen Room 3
Maureen Baird (647-519-2006)
Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm
Inactive
E W
Evergreen Dining Room
Audrey Young (519-824-5891)
4th Wednesday - 1:30-4:00 pm
Inactive
E F
Evergreen Room 4
Peter Smith (519-217-8986)
Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm
Inactive
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Tom Kane (519-827-1479)
Mondays, May to September
Inactive until May 2022
L D
Evergreen Auditorium
Phyllis Carnochan (519-836-9415)
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Donna Holmes (519-831-0943)
Mondays:
10:10 - 11:10 am (Beginners)
11:20 - 12:20 pm (Beginners)
Thursdays:
1:10 - 2:10 pm (Beginners)
2:15 - 3:15 pm (Improver)
ACTIVE
MJ
Room 2
Contact TBD
Tuesdays - 12:30-3:30 pm
Instruction available
Inactive
P L
Barb McLeod (519-823-2531)
Andrew Webb (226-500-4755)
Mon., Tues., Thurs.
(times as assigned)
ACTIVE VIA ZOOM
I F P
Evergreen Room 4
Bill Adams (olar57@gmail.com)
2:30-5 pm - last Monday of every
month - $24.00 a year
ACTIVE VIA ZOOM
P
Rudy Simon
gwsapickleball@gmail.com
Evergreen Auditorium
Tues. - 8:30 am-12:30 pm
(Beginners & Intermediate)
Friday - 12:45-4 pm
(all levels of play)
ACTIVE
West End Rec Centre
Tues. - noon-4:00 pm
(advanced play)
Thurs. - 2:15-5:00 pm
(all levels of play)
ACTIVE
Q
Evergreen Room 2
Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120)
Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm
ACTIVE BY PHONE & EMAIL
S
Evergreen Hallway
Contact TBA
Thursdays - 12:45-3:45 pm
Inactive
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Evergreen Auditorium
Elaine Bigam (519-824-6498)
Ilbigam@gmail.com
Tuesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm
Wednesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm
ACTIVE
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Exhibition Park Arena
Corner of Exhibition &
Division Sts.
Sharon O’Sullivan (519-848-2084)
Saturdays - 8:00-9:50 pm
Inactive
S S
Ann Sneyd 519-830-6640
Fridays (alternative weeks)
12:30-3:45 pm
ACTIVE
S C
Evergreen Room 3
Doreen Muir (519-831-8323)
Choir Director - Ann Sneyd
Fridays (alternate weeks)
12:30-3:45 pm
ACTIVE
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
8:00 am car pool at Evergreen
to Blue Mountain
6:00 pm return to Evergreen
Inactive until December 2021
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
ACTIVE
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Evergreen Auditorium
Petr Vales (ttguelph@outlook.com)
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Harley Nicholson (519-265-1921)
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)
ACTIVE
T H ‘E P
TBD
Contact TBA
Tuesdays - 6:30-8:30 pm
Inactive
W C
April to October
Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Contact TBA
Inactive until April 2022
W P C
Evergreen Room 2
Mary Mulholland (519-836-4889)
watercolourclub@gwsa-guelph.ca
12:30-4 pm on 1st, 3rd, and 5th
Wednesdays
ACTIVE
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
ACTIVE
W H A G
Rm 2 West End Rec Centre
Dale Vardy (519-823-5746)
bdvardy@rogers.com
Jan. - June; Sept. - Dec.
Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm
Membership is $25.00
ACTIVE
W C
Evergreen Board Room
Ross Coulter (519-823-5746)
Inactive
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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK
Chris Fraser
The Book Nook — “A Lending Library”
We are now re-opened
Monday to Friday 9 am - 1 pm
* * * *
Hello Everyone, the Book Nook is now re-opened
and we look forward to seeing you all come in and
browse.
Due to health reasons and COVID-19, masks must
be worn at all times, and members no longer will sign
out books but will hand them to the volunteer who
will sign it out on your behalf. Please have your IPP
card or membership card available which has your
name on it. Also, all magazines have been removed
due to COVID protocols.
We have recently purchased new books for you to
enjoy, one of which is the new book in the Seven
Sister Series “The Missing Sister” by Lucinda Riley
which was recently published.
The book I am going to tell you about is “A
Gambling Man” by David Baldacci. Aloysius
Archer just got out of prison and plans to head to
California and make a fresh start. Along the way, he
stops in Reno where he meets Liberty Callahan, an
aspiring actress who plans to go to Hollywood to
become famous.
While in Reno, he buys a 1939 Delahaye
convertible which he can drive on this long trip,
along with Liberty who he offers a ride to. They
arrive in Bay Town, California, where Archer has
arranged to meet with P.I. Willie Dash and train with
him to become his apprentice. He lands the job with
Dash but immediately is working a blackmail case
involving a wealthy politician running for Mayor.
It seems there are others who do not want him to
become mayor and murders start taking place.
Liberty manages to find a job at a local gambling den
where one of the murders takes place, as Archer and
Dash try to find who is responsible for these murders.
There are many twists and turns in this page-turning
book, which I hope you will enjoy reading as much
as I did.
Stay safe and healthy.
Happy Reading,
Your bookworm and Librarian,
Chris Fraser
Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696
The Diabetes Support Group is a support group meeting in-person with a virtual
option at the Evergreen Community Seniors Centre.
We are welcoming new members to join us on the second and fourth Monday of the
month at 11 am in the Board Room.
This includes members who have diabetes or care for someone else who has
diabetes. We share ideas to live with diabetes and support each other. The group is
facilitated by Community Dietitian, Molly Roberts.
Consider joining us this fall on the following dates:
Monday, November 8 at 11 am
Monday, November 22 at 11 am
Monday, December 13 at 11 am
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INTERIOR PAINTING
… the third generation
519-821-4189
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Wellington Foot Clinic
Professional Footcare & Custom Foot Orthotics
Jessica K. Mann
Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist
Professional, Safe Treatment of a Variety of Foot Conditions
- Nail Disorders, Corns, Callus, Warts, Ingrown Toenails & much more
- Custom Foot Orthotics
- Covered by most extended health insurance providers
- No referral needed!!! Free parking
- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available
3 – 245 Edinburgh Rd S. (enter off Municipal or Edinburgh)
519‐546‐3737 wellfoot@outlook.com
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$25.00 discount coupon
with this ad
Please call 519-821-6683
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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.
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,
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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 web page 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
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CREMATION: $1935 +hst BURIAL: $5995 +hst
If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2021 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2021
All gave some,
Some gave all.
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Sunday December 5, 2021.
FESTIVE HOLIDAY TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS
Total Cost: Members $120.00 Including Tax (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 10:15 a.m. Carousel: 10:30 a.m.
Booking Deadline: November 17, 2021
Code: 00022284
Return: Approximately 9:00 p.m.
Join us to kick off the holiday season with a festive fun-filled day in Niagara Falls. First, we will visit the
Greg Frewin Theatre for a spell-binding live magic show complete with wild tigers! The bus will then
proceed to the Skylon Tower. There you will have a breathtaking view of the Horseshoe, American and
Bridal Veil Falls from the 775-foot-high observation deck. Thereafter, you will dine on a full course dinner
in the Revolving Restaurant while revolving 360 degrees per hour, with a view of the entire Niagara
region. To complete the festivities, the bus will embark on the Winter Festival of Lights tour. This is a trip
you won’t want to miss!
Trip Price Includes:
Round trip bus transportation from the Evergreen Centre
Admission to Greg Frewin Theatre
Admission to the Skylon Tower Observation Deck
Full Course Dinner (from select menu) in the Skylon Tower Revolving Restaurant. You will be contacted
prior to the trip for your meal selection.
Bus tour of the Winter Festival of Lights
Taxes and Gratuities
Not Included:
Lunch – we suggest bringing a light lunch to eat on the bus. Please note: Drinks (except water), ice cream
or chip type snacks are not permitted on the bus. Appetizers will be available for purchase (at an additional
cost) at the Greg Frewin Theatre. Dinner will be served at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Appetizers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including taxes and gratuity at the Greg Frewin Theatre
and non-alcoholic beverages (except included on menu) and alcoholic beverages including tax and gratuity
at the Skylon Tower Revolving Restaurant. See menus on the website here:
https://gwsa-guelph.ca/niagara-falls-trip-dec-5/
Arrival: You must arrive by 10:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Parking Lot or 10:15 a.m. at the Carousel with
your completed COVID-19 Screening and Contact List. These documents are available for download on
the GWSA website, Trip, Travel and Tours page. If you are unable to print these forms, copies will be
available from a Travel Committee member the day of the trip. Remember to bring Ontario Proof of
Vaccination* and government-issued identification showing name and date of birth.
Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. You will
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not receive a refund if you are denied bus entrance due to a positive COVID-19 screening and/or do not
present Ontario Proof of Vaccination* and government-issued identification. Should there be a mandatory
provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of participation, all
participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment.
Don’t Wait! That means booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It
takes time to put these trips together and we need your commitment to make these trips happen!
The Travel Committee must give the number of bookings by November 18, 2021, and if there are not
enough reservations at that time, the trip will be cancelled!
Parking: 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.
Transportation: reserved is a coach with lavatory. Should participation warrant, a smaller coach
without lavatory may be taken. There will not be assigned seating on this trip. Seating will be available
on a first come first serve basis. Please refrain from using scented products during GWSA trips.
Accessibility:
(1) We regret there will not be any wheelchair access on the bus for this trip. Walkers are permitted and
can be stored in the cargo area of the bus. The coach will be sanitized and sold at full capacity. Masks will
be required for all participants.
(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
the assistant will be the fee published for the trip.
If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-
1291.
NEW PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING THIS TRIP
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A CURRENT GWSA MEMBERSHIP
AND PRESENT THEIR ONTARIO PROOF OF VACCINATION* ALONG WITH
GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION SHOWING NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH TO
BOARD THE BUS, AND TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO ESTABLISHMENTS ON THE TRIP. IF
YOUR MEMBERSHIP NEEDS RENEWAL, PLEASE SEE FRONT DESK STAFF AT THE
EVERGREEN CENTRE.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A COVID-19 SCREENING AND
A CONTACT LIST. THESE ARE AVAILABLE ON THE GWSA WEBSITE LOCATED ON THE
TRIPS, TRAVEL AND TOURS PAGE. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PRINT THESE FORMS,
COPIES WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM A TRAVEL COMMITTEE MEMBER THE DAY OF
THE TRIP.
* ACCEPTABLE ONTARIO PROOF OF VACCINATION IS YOUR DIGITAL OR PAPER ONTARIO
VACCINATION RECEIPT (2 DOSES PLUS THE 2 WEEK WAITING PERIOD AFTER SECOND DOSE), OR THE
ENHANCED ONTARIO VACCINATION CERTIFICATE TO BE AVAILABLE AFTER OCTOBER 22. THE GWSA
IPP ACCESS CARD CAN NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AS PROOF OF VACCINATION.
Please see the Trip, Travel and Tours page on the GWSA website for specific instructions. Registration will be
available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Register online (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph:
https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn
Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-
1291. MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit can be accepted for online or telephone booking.
Register at the front desk at the Evergreen: until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on
Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
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