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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 Charlie Bishop
Teresa McKeeman Janice Robertson
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
TBA — 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
Brian Treleaven — Assistant Cook
Don Harris — Facility Maintainer
Lorne Wollis — Cleaner
Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation
Services
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
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 name January is derived from the ancient Roman name
‘Janus’, often shown as a face that looks forwards and backwards
at the same time. This is easily associated with the month starting a
new year which brings new opportunities. We cast out the old and
welcome in the new. It is the time when many reflect on events of
the previous year and often resolve to improve some aspect of life.
Leaving a rather peculiar year behind, we now have the good
fortune of a clean slate which we can inscribe as we wish with new
ideas for a new time.
We are enriched at the GWSA to have hundreds of volunteers
who can help keep our activities thriving even during times of
considerable challenge. We have a strong partnership with the City
of Guelph, Community Support Services staff committed to our
most vulnerable seniors, and a Board of Directors that is dedicated
to its members. This is an incredible organization.
Joining us this month is our new Executive Director, Linda
Jeffrey, who brings a breadth of diverse experience from a lifetime
of service. When the CSS manager’s role became vacant, this
became the perfect time to expand the responsibility to provide
consistent oversight of the GWSA. The new role will position our
association for increased presence throughout the community,
reinforcing relationships with stakeholders, and growing
partnerships and funding sources to keep us strong. The Executive
Director reports to our members through our elected Board of
Directors and Committees. Through this full-time position,
members will have improved access to a GWSA representative at
the Evergreen Centre.
You may have noticed that our returning groups continue to
grow. We have had some great Trips and Tours, there is a new
Carving Club, the Ski Club is ready to hit the slopes, and
Computer Mentoring is becoming available again. For the latest
updates on what groups are active, please check the website. Our
membership numbers have declined a bit as people make decisions
about when they are comfortable to return. It’s a good time to
introduce some new friends to what we have to offer, so maybe
bring someone by for a hot lunch – the latest menu is on the
website!
Our new Technology Advisory Committee is up and running.
The team has ramped up quickly, addressing some sound system
glitches, optimizing Wi-Fi access throughout the Evergreen Centre,
and troubleshooting computer issues with a few new upgrades. We
look forward to the TAC prioritizing all of our technology needs so
we can continue to offer the best possible service to all GWSA
members.
Thank you for being a part of the association. To everyone, we
extend the very best for the New Year!
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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The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association
Seeks Board Members
The GWSA is looking for passionate older adults who are interested in working on a dynamic
team with the Board of Directors.
Be Active…Get Involved….Make Friends
The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association is one of the largest seniors’ organizations of its
kind in Canada, providing diverse programs, activities, and services to Guelph and Wellington
County.
We are a not-for-profit corporation and a registered charity, managed by a volunteer Board of
Directors, with support from GWSA staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers.
The GWSA partners with the City of Guelph in the operation of the Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre, a state-of-the-art recreation facility. We also operate in other locations,
including the West End Community Centre and elsewhere, depending on interest and resources.
GWSA’s Community Support Services (CSS) provide additional specialized services for many
vulnerable seniors in the community.
We are committed to a future that is progressive, accountable, and innovative in providing
services to the older adult community.
The GWSA is looking for volunteers with broad-based life or work experience that will
contribute to the operation of a large seniors’ organization. The organization is committed to
providing a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of our community. The
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre is fully accessible and easily reached by public transit.
Board duties include: Supporting programs and services for seniors, acting in the best interests of
the organization and its members, familiarity with the organization’s bylaws, procedures, and
strategic plan.
For more information, check out the GWSA website at: gwsa-guelph.ca. Interested candidates
can contact the volunteer co-ordinator, Becky MacDonald by email at
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca or by phone: 519-822-1260 ext. 2096.
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New Board Member
Janice Robertson was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the GWSA. Janice is a
lifelong resident of Guelph, attended John F. Ross C.V.I., is a graduate of the University of Guelph
and Hamilton Teachers College, and brings skills and experience from over thirty years in
teaching.
She has been a GWSA member since 2007, and has done volunteer work with Action Read,
Children and Family Services. Janice has served on her condominium board, including a recent
role as president. She is enjoying retirement with her husband, Dave, children, and grandchildren.
Golfing, hiking, and travelling keep them active.
THE EDITOR’S PAGE
SOME THOUGHTS FOR
THE NEW YEAR
by Linda Green
We spend January 1st walking through our lives,
room by room, drawing up a list of work to be
done, cracks to be patched.
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the
New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure
the old year leaves.
You’ll never get bored when you try something
new. There’s really no limit to what you can do.
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Many years ago, I made a New Year’s resolution
to never make New Year’s resolutions. It’s been
the only resolution I’ve ever kept!
To the old, long life and treasure; to the young,
all health and pleasure.
Worrying is a waste of imagination.
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s a
quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will
try again tomorrow.”
Use what talents you possess – the woods would
be very quiet if no birds sang there except the
ones that sang best.
Although no one can go back and make a brand
new start, anyone can start from now and make a
brand new ending.
It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important
to be nice.
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
January 7, 2022 is the deadline for
submissions for the
February 2022 Sentinel.
Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca
or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.
Distribution of the February issue
is on January 27, 2022.
Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos
(but we’ll do our best).
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We are pleased to share that Linda Jeffrey has been appointed as the new Executive Director
for the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association.
She begins her role with GWSA on January 4, 2022. Linda Jeffrey is an individual who has an
established 27-year track record in public service, both at the municipal and provincial levels. She
served as a City Councillor in Brampton for 12 years and, later, she was elected to the Ontario
Legislative Assembly for eleven years.
While at the province, Linda served as Ontario’s Minister Responsible for Seniors, Minister of
Natural Resources, Minister of Labour, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as well as
Chair of Cabinet for the Province of Ontario. She returned to her municipal roots in 2014 and
served as Mayor of Brampton until 2018, also serving as Chairperson for the Large Urban Mayors
Caucus of Ontario, and as a member of the Peel Police Services Board.
Linda joined Jake’s House to help launch their Community Living Initiative in 2019 as their
Director of Housing. During the pandemic, she has been working with a variety of stakeholders to
develop creative and innovative solutions to explore how to grow supportive, long-term inclusive
living solutions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In July 2021, Linda was appointed for two years as a new member of the National Seniors
Council for the Government of Canada. This Council advises the Government through the
Ministers of Seniors and the Minister of Health on matters related to the well-being, health and
quality of life of seniors, including opportunities and challenges arising from a rapidly growing and
increasingly diverse aging population.
In 2012, Linda Jeffrey was honoured as a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
Medal for public service. She recently relocated to this area and developed interest in providing
leadership to the GWSA.
We look forward to working with Linda Jeffrey as an important part of our organization. Please
join us in welcoming her to the GWSA!
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(Original article on the PIN website in October 2021.
We appreciate this honour.)
October 1 was National Seniors Day in Canada, which
coincided with the United Nations International Day of
Older Persons. This annual day is a way to celebrate the
wisdom and the gifts of older adults that have positive
impact around the world, in our country and right here at
home. In honour of this day and the positive impact of
seniors in the Guelph Wellington community, we are
pleased to recognize Carol Croft and Linda Green,
two individuals who are actively invested in our
community through volunteering with the GWSA and
the monthly newsletter, ‘The Sentinel’.
Both Carol and Linda became involved with the GWSA
after they retired. With computer skills and Linda’s
background in graphic design, their skills were quickly
activated into production, Administrator and Editor.
“Carol and Linda are both an integral part of the
Evergreen team, collecting, collating, editing and printing
resources for the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association
membership in the Sentinel Newsletter. Both have gone
above and beyond with organizing and printing
information that is important for the re-opening of the
GWSA members to ensure a safe return to play for
everyone,” shares Becky MacDonald, Recreation Coordinator
– Volunteers with The City of Guelph.
Information, its content and delivery is key. Awareness
of information can connect individuals through shared
interests, strengthen social relationships, well-being and
provide clarity on health and safety policies and protocols;
The Sentinel is a strong method of outreach, a monthly
newsletter filled with information and opportunity.
Compiling and creating a newsletter has provided
opportunity to use skills, learn some new programs, as
Carol shares, and connect with people. “I love interacting
with all the staff and members,” says Carol, “to me, every
day that I go to the Centre and meet and chat with the
other seniors (and staff) is a highlight for me.”
Highlights of volunteering with GWSA and The
Sentinel also include “being able to publish stories by our
members and about our members and their activities, like
the Canoe Club or Cycling Club,” says Linda, who also
shares there is “something different every week.
Producing the Sentinel online during the pandemic has
been challenging, but we’re looking forward to seeing the
members back at the Evergreen Seniors Community
Centre as conditions gradually improve and talking to
them in person again.”
The pandemic has created physical distance between all
of us. The connections and information through the
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, GWSA and The
Sentinel help bridge that distance and help individuals to
feel connected, informed and to have hope.
“I enjoy interacting with all the Sentinel Team
members, especially with our Editor, Linda Green. She
has been a Godsend to the Sentinel, with her newspaper
background, as well as her teaching prior to that. She is a
really great person to have as a co-worker but especially
as a friend. I enjoy ‘working’ with our printers, drivers,
and proofreaders as well. The City employees at the
Centre are great people, too. We like working with all the
Activity Groups when they have print jobs that need to be
done,” shares Carol.
“Carol and Linda have contributed many hours on the
computer, developing and printing materials for the 2700
membership, to ensure everyone is prepared and ready to
be in person enjoying the social interaction everyone has
missed over the past 1.5 years,” says Becky, “thank you to
all their hard work and continued dedication they have for
the GWSA, membership and senior community.”
Volunteering has been a meaningful experience for
Carol and Linda, and outside of volunteering, there are a
number of meaningful leisure and moments that Carol and
Linda enjoy. For Carol, she says, “I love to read, knit and
crochet. I also dabble with acrylic paints, and when I am
able, I also like to go for walks.” Linda also has various
interests. “I love to garden, watch the birds and critters in
the backyard, play with our three zany cats, and read, of
course.”
Meaningful moments and experiences are a treasure, as
is the investment of time, talent and generosity of spirit
that Linda and Carol share through volunteering. Thank
you.
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Community Support Services: Eat Well Program
Our specialized group of GWSA staff and trained volunteers is dedicated to
assisting vulnerable seniors. From promoting nutrition, exercise, and healthy
living to alleviating the effects of social isolation, our Community Support
Services are here to help.
The Guelph Wellington Seniors’ Association’s Eat Well program is supporting low-income older adults
with food and food education. At the beginning of the pandemic, the older adults in our program could no
longer take part in our community cooking programs or easily leave their homes to access food. Our
Seniors Pandemic Delivery Program was quickly imagined and implemented and eventually grew to serve
over 250 older adults with weekly grocery delivery.
While vaccination changed the need, the shelter-at-home food insecurity did not go away. With the price of
food increasing, our older adults are telling us they are struggling to afford food. This winter, we are
continuing to supply food and food education in safe, social, Community Food Markets. As well, we offer
monthly food delivery to those who are unable to leave their home or cannot access one of the seven
Community Food Markets.
Food insecurity is a problem no one should be facing, especially older adults. We are aware that our older
adults with lived experience of poverty have wisdom and knowledge that can better inform how food
security can be addressed in Guelph. With direction from the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition, we
are co-ordinating Advance Your Voice, a leadership course for people with lived experience of poverty.
Advocacy for food security is an exciting new direction for the GWSA.
As a recipient of the Seniors Community Grant, the GWSA appreciates that the Province of Ontario has
generously contributed to our work by supporting these initiatives.
PLEASE NOTE THAT MEMBERSHIP FEES WILL INCREASE EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2022, AS FOLLOWS:
Membership Fee (effective January 1, 2022)
The Annual Fee is $32.00 plus any cost for optional newsletter delivery (plus HST):
$32.00 + $4.16 HST = $36.16: pick up The Sentinel at the Evergreen Centre
$38.00 + $4.94 HST = $42.94: have The Sentinel hand-delivered to your home (only
within Guelph city limits)
$55.00 + $7.15 HST = $62.15: have The Sentinel mailed to your home
New Beginnings
By Karen Morrissey
The time’s come ‘round again
When the old year fades from view
And our hopes are firmly grasping
On the year that comes anew.
New chapters to be written.
New canvases to explore.
The time for new creations,
New dreams and so much more.
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Each day’s a new beginning.
New beginnings give us hope,
And fill our hearts with wonder
So there’s no time to mope.
May this new year bring you joy,
And all the things that you dream of.
I hope it brings you peace and laughter,
And may it truly bring you love.
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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
Breakfast is served from 9:30 am to 11 am. The
daily featured Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 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
$7.50 + tax
Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a
balanced nutritional 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.
FRESH BAKED TEA BISCUITS
ARE AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS
Home-made pickles, relishes, chili sauce and preserves
are available for purchase.
BREAKFAST served 9:30 am to 11 am
FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Sausage &
Sauerkraut on a
Bun
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Chicken Noodle
Casserole
Rainbow Trout
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Deluxe Loaded
Pizza
Butter Chicken
Ribs
Haddock Fish
Lasagna
Roast Beef
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Bacon Mac &
Cheese
Cabbage Rolls
Baked Ham
Liver & Onions
Meatloaf
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Mushroom Pork
Chops
Beef Meat Pies
Roast Chicken
French Tourtiere
Meat Pie
Roast Pork
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Salmon
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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald
Happy New Year!
Welcome back for another Year!
It is great to see the centre slowly fill up with members
and volunteers.
Upcoming Volunteer Awards
June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for
Volunteerism. This award recognizes people and
groups who have made outstanding contributions as
volunteers in their communities. Deadline January 5.
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. This award
recognizes volunteers for providing committed and
dedicated service to an organization.
If you are interested in nominating a fellow volunteer,
please speak to Becky in the main office on Mondays or
Wednesdays, or email becky.macdonald@guelph.ca
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.
members; review monthly financial statements; report
Board issues to the Committee and report the
Committee’s issues to the Board; participate in selfdevelopment
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.
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.
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 new members. The Board
meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
(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
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Membership & Marketing
Three more committee members needed to join the team.
Meet on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. 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
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.
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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 - Canasta
- Darts President - Dominoes
- Euchre Wednesdays - 6-Handed Euchre
- Mah Jongg
- Secretary for various committees
- Scrabble President - Scrabble Assistant
- Sentinel Delivery Drivers - Walking Club
CSS Volunteers
Move Well Gentle Exercise Program:
Are you interested in active living? If you are looking for
a new challenge and would like to help other seniors
maintain their physical wellbeing, please consider
volunteering with the Move Well Gentle Exercise
Program. We are currently seeking volunteers to
facilitate one-hour gentle exercise classes in the
community. As little as one hour per week is all that is
required. No fitness experience is necessary. Full training
will be provided.
In-Home Move Well Gentle Exercise Program:
We are also looking for volunteers to assist older adults in
their own homes to guide them through a 12-week
exercise program (this is a once-weekly program). Full
training and orientation will be provided. All participants
and volunteers are required to be double vaccinated.
Volunteer Drivers Outreach Program:
Help make a difference to support seniors who have
trouble getting out on their own. The Outreach
Program is looking for volunteers who are willing to use
their own car to drive participants between their home and
the Outreach program at the Evergreen Seniors Centre.
This commitment can be once per month or up to 3 times
per month. Participants are picked up around 9:45 am and
brought to the centre for their program. We then ask our
volunteers to pick them up from the centre at noon and
return them to their homes. All Outreach events happen
on Fridays. All participants and volunteers are required to
be double vaccinated.
Seniors Offering Support Telephone Visiting
Volunteers:
Help brighten another senior’s day by making
a friendly telephone visiting call from your home to theirs.
Scheduling and time commitment are flexible according
to your availability. We are looking for men and women
volunteers as well as those who speak additional
languages. Full training will be provided. Your
commitment can be as little as 1 hour per week or more if
you wish.
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.
Evergreen Dining Room
Cash Volunteer:
Volunteers are needed to assist in the dining room on the
cash register throughout the week in the morning or
afternoon.
Evergreen Grocery Shoppers Needed:
Assist the chef with grocery shopping at the local No
Frills on Fridays. A rotating schedule will be developed so
you might only shop once a month.
If you are interested in volunteering in any of the areas
listed, please contact Becky for more information.
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca
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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS
OF NOTE
“Our Young Seniors”
‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just gaining
speed!’
SPECIAL WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
If you have a birthday or anniversary that
you would like to include in the Sentinel,
please let us know the month before.
This column is NOT done automatically.
We DON’T have access to your
personal information.
“Passages”
We would like to convey our condolences
To Association Members and their Families
Wurr, Donald passed away on Wednesday,
November 10, 2021, in his 48th year. Cherished son
of Judy and David Wurr, both longtime GWSA
members.
Richards, Geoff passed away on Monday, December
6, 2021, at the age of 81. He made a great
contribution to Peer Learning over many years as a
very well-informed participant, moderator, member
of the executive and former President. He was also a
former member of the Program Committee.
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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 shoveling 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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GOOD NEWS!
Peer Learning will be offering 3 courses in person in Winter 2022, two at the Evergreen Centre
and one at the West End Community Centre. We will not be offering courses online in Winter
2022.
The courses are as follows:
Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am The Challenge of Senior Care in Canada. Start Date: Jan 10 th
Moderator: Ken Woodside Location: West End Community Centre
Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm India, Its Past and Future. Start Date: Jan 11th
Moderator: Barb McLeod Location: Evergreen Centre
Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am The Middle East - The Clash of Religious, Cultural and Economic
Factors. Start Date: Jan 13 th
Moderator: Rasim Duric Location: Evergreen Centre
Remember: To enter either centre, you must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask at all
times.
Registration for the courses is either via RecEnroll or at the front desk. Registration will cost $18
per course as in the past. Everyone is required to be a member of the GWSA.
If you are not sure about a course, you may attend for 2 weeks before you decide to register.
Stay tuned for more information and details about the courses or contact aswebb53@gmail.com
EVERGREEN MARKET
‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 issues from first insertion
(i.e., in Sept. issue - removed from Dec. issue); if you wish
it to remain in longer, please contact The Sentinel office
and/or leave us a message. If your item sells, please let us
know so that we can remove it. NO ‘Accommodation’ or
‘Vehicle’ ads will be included in the Evergreen Market.
Such ads will be treated as advertising inserted within these
pages at the current Sentinel advertising rates plus HST.
Thank you, Sentinel Administrator.
WANTED
Puzzle wanted, 500 pc. Cobble Hill brand hopefully.
Trade or buy (no missing pieces). Please call Mary
519-821-6463.
Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR
NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR
ITEM(S).
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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 10 am, Friday at 10
am, and Sunday afternoons at 1:30
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 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).
Book Club 1
Our group meets in Room 3 on the
last Friday of each month from
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For January, our selection is
“The Curious Charms of Arthur
Pepper” by Patrick Phaedra. In
February, we will be reading “The
Last Bookshop in London” by
Madeline Martin. Monthly fee is
$3.00.
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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 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.
Craft Group
The Craft Group is full and
capped. There is a waiting list.
Guelph Carving Club
est. Circa 1986
A well-established wood carving
club of mostly seniors (both men
and women) has operated in the
Guelph area for decades.
We do carving in the round, like
cartoon characters, birds and wildlife,
spoons, bowls, etc.
Other carving techniques include
relief carving, marquetry, and pyrography.
Training available.
Meets Monday evening 6:00 pm-
9:00 pm in Evergreen Room 2.
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.
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 oth-
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er. 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 paid-up GWSA
members for a $10 fee every six
months. 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 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.
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Texas Hold ’Em
(The Three Amigos)
Why not come out and have fun
with us? We are averaging about
16 players a week. We are situated
in the Dining Room. We charge $2
per week and pretty well all of that
goes back to the GWSA. We play
Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Each player starts off with $500
in real casino chips, and, as we do
not play for money, we work on a
point system. The one with the
most points each week is the winner.
We play until there is only one
player left or 8:30 pm comes,
whichever is first.
We will gladly teach anyone
who is interested in playing. Just
follow the laughter to find us. We
welcome everyone who wants to
play and enjoys company.
We have quite a few ladies playing
at present and would always
welcome more; we do not want to
become a men’s club! Remember,
you have to be a member of the
GWSA to play.
Thank you to Mike Rooke for
his excellent leadership for many
years!
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 in
Room 2 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on
the 1st and 5th Wednesday of the
month, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on the third Wednesday.
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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.
Art In The Hall
Judith Canham
jjcanham@gmail.com
Art Studio In 2
Evergreen Room 2
Karen Boothroyd
karen.joanna.boothroyd@gmail.com
Nora Kelly
norakelly1@hotmail.com
Every 2 nd & 4 th Tues.
6:30-9:30 pm, Wed. 1-4 pm
Badminton
Evergreen Auditorium
Jeff Millard (519-993-1362)
Tues. 7-9 pm
Thurs. 10 am-1 pm
Fri. 10 am-12:30 pm
Sun. 1:30-3:30 pm
Monday 1-4 pm (WECC)
Wed. 1-4 pm (WECC)
No play at WECC during summer
Casual Bicycling
Various Locations in and
around Guelph
Ned Coates (519-835-9799)
Wed. - May 1-Oct. 31
9:00 am-noon
Inactive until April 2022
Bid Euchre
Evergreen Room 4
Phylllis Goodhew
phyllisgoodhew@gmail.com
Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm
6-Hand Bid Euchre
Evergreen Room 4
TBD
Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm
Inactive
Book Club 1
Room 3
Veronica Sanche (519-767-9991)
Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm
Book Club 2
Evergreen Room 2
Christine Trimble (519-823-2086)
3rd Friday of month 1:30-3:30 pm
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Bridge - Recreational
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
Bridge - Duplicate
Evergreen Room 3
Pauline Smith
(2paulinesmith@gmail.com)
Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am
Bunka Art Group
Evergreen Room 3
Diane Barber (519-763-2996)
designbunny@rogers.com
Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon
Canasta
Evergreen Hallway
Wednesdays - 1-4 pm
Inactive
Canoe Club
John Ness (519-994-8611)
canoeclubmembership@gmail.com
Inactive until May 2022
Chess Club
Evergreen Hallway
Dave Wurr (519-509-1032)
Fridays - 9:30 am-noon
Inactive
Computer Club
Evergreen Room 3
Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058)
Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)
January, March, May
2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm
Craft Club
Evergreen Room 2
Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047)
Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Cribbage
Evergreen Room 3
Elaine Miller (519-836-7874)
Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714)
Tuesdays - 12:30-4 pm
January 2022
Darts Club
Evergreen Auditorium - Stage
Contact TBA
Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Inactive
Dominoes
Evergreen Dining Room
Tuesdays - 1:30-3:30 pm
Inactive
Euchre on Monday
Evergreen Room 3
Maureen Baird (647-519-2006)
Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm
Inactive
Euchre on Wednesday
Evergreen Dining Room
TBA
4th Wednesday - 1:30-4:00 pm
Inactive
Euchre on Friday
Evergreen Room 4
Peter Smith (519-217-8986)
Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm
Inactive
Golf
Tom Kane (519-827-1479)
Mondays, May to September
Inactive until May 2022
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)
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Thursdays:
1:10 - 2:10 pm (Beginners)
2:15 - 3:15 pm (Improver)
MahJongg
Room 2
TBD
Tuesdays - 12:30-3:30 pm
Instruction available
Inactive
Peer Learning
Barb McLeod (519-823-2531)
Andrew Webb (226-500-4755)
Mon., Tues., Thurs.
(times as assigned)
Into Focus Photography
Evergreen Room 4
Stu McCannell
(smccannell@rogers.com)
2:30-5 pm - last Monday of every
month - $24.00 a year
Pickleball
Rudy Simon
gwsapickleball@gmail.com
Evergreen Auditorium
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday 8:30 am - 10 am
Sunday 8:30 am - 1:15 pm
West End Rec Centre
Tues. - noon-4:00 pm
(advanced play)
Thurs. - 2:15-5:00 pm
(all levels of play)
Quilting
Evergreen Room 2
Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120)
Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm
Scrabble
Evergreen Hallway
Contact TBA
Thursdays - 12:45-3:45 pm
Inactive
Shuffleboard
Evergreen Auditorium
Elaine Bigam (519-824-6498)
Ilbigam@gmail.com
Tuesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm
Wednesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm
Silver Strummers
Evergreen Auditorium
Ann Sneyd 519-830-6640
Fridays (alternative weeks)
12:30-3:45 pm
Silvertones Choir
Evergreen Auditorium
Doreen Muir (519-831-8323)
Choir Director - Ann Sneyd
Fridays (alternate weeks)
12:30-3:45 pm
Ski Club
Evergreen Parking Lot by
The Enabling Garden
Bob Shearer 519-831-4093
bob.shearer@explomet.ca
Mondays from January to the end
of March
8:00 am car pool at Evergreen
to Blue Mountain
6:00 pm return to Evergreen
Evergreen Snooker Club
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
Table Tennis
Evergreen Auditorium
Petr Vales
(ttguelph@outlook.com)
Harley Nicholson (519-265-1921)
Evergreen:
Monday - 3-6:15 pm
Wednesday - 10 am-1 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon
West End: Friday - 1:00-4:00 pm
(WE - except July/August)
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker
Dining Room
Paul Phillips (416-996-2112)
Bruno Szafran (519-823-2317)
Frank Holden
(bigbluesmon@gmail.com)
Tuesdays - 6:30-8:30 pm
Walking Club
April to October
Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Contact TBA
Inactive until April 2022
Watercolour Painters Club
Evergreen Room 2
Mary Mulholland (519-836-4889)
watercolourclub@gwsa-guelph.ca
12:30 to 4 pm on the 1st and 5th
Wednesday of the month,
9 am to 4 pm on the third
Wednesday
West End Art Group
Rm 2 West End Rec Centre
Nancy Baker (519-822-6653)
September – June,
Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm
Membership is $20.00
West Hills Art Group
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
Wood Carving Group
Room 2
Ken Fugler
(kenfugler@rogers.com)
Monday – 6-9 pm
Writers Club
Evergreen Board Room
TBA (519-823-5746)
Inactive
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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JANUARY 2022
R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3
8:30-10a Pickleball
10:10a-12:20p Line Dancing
12:30-3:15p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-4p Badminton W
3-6:15p Table Tennis
6-9p Carving Club
10
8:30-10a Pickleball
10:10a-12:20p Line Dancing
12:30-3:15p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-4p Badminton W
3-6:15p Table Tennis
6-9p Carving Club
7-9p Computer Club
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8:30-10a Pickleball
10:10a-12:20p Line Dancing
12:30-3:15p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-4p Badminton W
4
9a TRIP BOOKING
12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
12:30-4p West End Arts W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold
‘Em Poker
6:30-9p Rec. Bridge
7-9p Badminton
7-9:30p Snooker
11
12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
12:30-4p West End Arts W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold
‘Em Poker
6:30-9p Rec. Bridge
6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2
7-9p Badminton
7-9:30p Snooker
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12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
12:30-4p West End Arts W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
5
8:30-10a Pickleball
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-1p Table Tennis
12:30-4p Watercolour Painters
1-4p Badminton W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
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8:30-10a Pickleball
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-1p Table Tennis
1-3:30p Badminton W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
1-4p Art Studio in 2
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8:30-10a Pickleball
9a-4p Watercolour Painters
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-1p Table Tennis
1-3:30p Badminton W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
6
8:30-10a Pickleball
10a-1p Badminton
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:30-3:30p Rec Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1:10-3:15p Line Dancing
2:15-5p Pickleball W
7-9:30p Snooker
13
8:30-10a Pickleball
10a-1p Badminton
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:30-3:30p Rec Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1:10-3:15p Line Dancing
2:15-5p Pickleball W
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8:30-10a Pickleball
10a-1p Badminton
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:30-3:30p Rec Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1:10-3:15p Line Dancing
7
8:30-10a Pickleball
8:30a-1:30p Crafts
9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:30-3:45p Silvertones
1-4p Table Tennis W
14
8:30-10a Pickleball
8:30a-1:30p Crafts
9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:30-3:45p Silver
Strummers
1-4p Table Tennis W
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8:30-10a Pickleball
8:30a-1:30p Crafts
9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:30-3:45p Silvertones
1-4p Table Tennis W
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3-6:15p Table Tennis
6-9p Carving Club
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8:30-10a Pickleball
10:10a-12:20p Line Dancing
12:30-3:15p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-4p Badminton W
3-6:15p Table Tennis
6-9p Carving Club
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8:30-10a Pickleball
10:10a-12:20p Line Dancing
12:30-3:15p Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-4p Badminton W
2:30-5p Into Focus
Photography
3-6:15p Table Tennis
6-9p Carving Club
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold
‘Em Poker
6:30-9p Rec. Bridge
7-9p Badminton
7-9:30p Snooker
25
12-4p Pickleball W
12:30-4p Cribbage
12:30-4p West End Arts W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold
‘Em Poker
6:30-9p Rec. Bridge
6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2
7-9p Badminton
7-9:30p Snooker
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8:30-10a Pickleball
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-1p Table Tennis
1-3:30p Badminton W
1:30-3p Shuffleboard
1-4p Art Studio in 2
Everyday Activities
Snooker—9a-4p
Book Nook—
Mon-Fri – 9a-4p
2:15-5p Pickleball W 1:30-3:30p Book Club 2
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8:30-10a Pickleball
10a-1p Badminton
12-4p West Hills Arts W
12:30-3:30p Rec Bridge
1-4p Bid Euchre
1:10-3:15p Line Dancing
2:15-5p Pickleball W
Weekend Activities
Saturday
9a-12p Table Tennis,
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Sunday
1:30-3:30p Badminton,
Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
8:30a-1:15p Pickleball
Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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8:30-10a Pickleball
8:30a-1:30p Crafts
9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge
10a-12:30p Badminton
12:30-3:45p Silver
Strummers
1-2:30p Book Club 1
1-4p Table Tennis W
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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+
held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291.
REGISTRATION FOR WINTER COURSES STARTED DECEMBER 1.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR COURSE DOESN’T GET CANCELLED
DUE TO LATE OR LOW REGISTRATION. (Fees do not include HST.)
SPORT AND FITNESS
Cardio and Strength Level 1
This 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!
Code: 22710
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Wed Jan 12-March 30, 9:30 a.m.
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre, Maple Room
Cardio and Strength Level 2
This 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!
Code: 22702
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Mon Jan 10-Apr 4, 9 a.m.
No class Feb. 21
Code: 22715
Fri Jan 14-Apr 1, 9 a.m.
Room 4
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 warm up, this class
performs functional exercises that
include balance, flexibility and
cardiovascular movements. A variety
of equipment is used throughout
the classes which may include
bands, stability balls and weights
of your choice. Join us to keep
your body fit!
Code: 22701
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Mon Jan 10-Apr 4, 8 a.m.
No class Feb. 21
Code: 22714
Fri Jan 14-Apr 1, 8 a.m.
Room 4
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.
Code: 22705
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Tue Jan 11-March 29, 2 p.m.
Room 4
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.
Code: 23312
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Mon Jan 10-March 28, 10:30 a.m.
No class Feb. 21
Code: 22708
Wed Jan 12-March 30, 9:15 a.m.
Room 4
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.
Code: 22704
Class length: 90 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $125.40 Members,
$144.24 Non-Members
Tues Jan 11-March 29, 2 p.m.
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre, Maple Room
Code: 22713
Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Thurs Jan 13-March 31, 11 a.m.
Room 4
Qi Gong
This class is a Chinese blend of
exercise, stretching and meditation.
The program focuses on
‘Eighteen Postures for Daily Practice,’
a Qi Gong set that integrates
East and West in a series of gentle
exercises designed to maintain and
enhance health. Adapting classical
Qi Gong forms, this style incorporates
therapeutic exercise, self-
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massage and meditation. Qi Gong
1 class focuses on the core routines.
Code: 22717
Class length: 90 mins Classes: 8
Fee: $58.96 Members,
$67.76 Non-Members
Mon Jan 31-March 28, 12 noon
Room 4
No class Feb. 21
Seated Drum Fit
This drumming program for older
adults will encourage you to get
active and socialize as a way to
benefit both your physical and
mental health through music and
drumming. You will be seated
throughout but don't be fooled -
you will get a full body workout in
this fun and upbeat class.
Code: 22742
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Thurs Jan 13-March 31, 9 a.m.
Room 4
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.
Code: 22711
Class length: 45 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $64.80 Members,
$74.52 Non-Members
Wed Jan 12-March 30, 12:15 p.m.
Room 4
had previous experience with a
similar style of Tai Chi.
Code: 22717
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 9
Fee: $56.70 Members,
$65.25 Non-Members
Tues Feb 1-March 29, 9:45 a.m.
Room 4
Total Body Conditioning
This total body conditioning class
will challenge the active 55+ individual.
A cardio warm up will prepare
you for a resistance training,
balance, flexibility, core strength
and floor workout. The benefits of
regular exercise consisting of
these major components will improve
your mental, physical and
emotional health, increase your
energy level to be able to carry out
daily tasks, and reduce your
chances of osteoporosis.
Code: 22707
Class length: 60 mins
Classes: 12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Wed Jan 12-March 30, 8 a.m.
Room 4
Zumba
Zumba is an exhilarating, effective,
easy to follow, Latin inspired,
calorie burning dance party! This
class fuses Latin rhythms with
easy to follow movements to create
a dynamic workout. All abilities
are welcome.
Code: 22741
Class length: 60 mins Classes:
12
Fee: $83.64 Members,
$96.12 Non-Members
Wed Jan 12-March 30, 11 a.m.
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre, Maple Room
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will work with participants on an
individual basis or in small groups
of similar interest or skill.
Code: 22730
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 10
Fee: $144.80 Members,
$166.50 Non-Members
Mon Jan 10-March 14, 9 a.m.
Room 2
No class Feb. 21
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.
Code: 22720
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $115.84 Members,
$133.20 Non-Members
Thurs Jan 13-March 3, 9 a.m.
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre, Cedar Room
Expressive Arts
This course is for everybody! No
drawing/painting skills required.
The method is to concentrate on
the present moment, on the process,
listen to yourself, to your
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.
Code: 22719
Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8
Fee: $115.84 Members,
$133.20 Non-Members
Tues Jan 11-March 1, 9 a.m.
Location: Victoria Road Rec
Centre, Cedar Room
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
VISUAL AND CREATIVE
ARTS
Watercolours
This watercolours class is for all
levels of painters. The instructor
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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 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
****
I am pleased to let you all know that the Book
Nook Library is now open until 4:00 p.m. If there is
not a volunteer working in the library, members may
sign out books in the binder, otherwise a volunteer
will be happy to help you.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, we are still not
allowing puzzles to be done in the library, but hope
some time in the future this will be available once
again.
world’s dirtiest bank, Gabriel puts a plan into place
to overthrow the man behind this and bring down the
bank laundering money for Russia.
This book is one of Daniel Silva’s finest, full of
suspense, with so many twists and turns in the plot its
hard to put down. I hope you enjoy reading this as
much as I did.
We look forward to seeing you back in the library
with lots of great books to choose from to read.
Happy Reading,
Your bookworm and Librarian,
Chris Fraser
I have another fantastic book to tell you all about,
“The Cellist” by Daniel Silva. A Russian
agent,Viktor Orlov, living in exile in London is
found dead by contact with a deadly nerve agent
found in documents that were handed to him. The
woman who delivered the documents has vanished
but Gabriel Allon is determined to find her and get to
the truth.
The Haydn Group is run by a childhood friend of
the Russian President and is trying to undermine the
West from within using KGB-style measures to do
this. With the help of a woman employed by the
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Administration Office — 519-837-5696
The Diabetes Support Group is a support group meeting in-person with a virtual
option at the Evergreen Seniors Community 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 winter on the following dates:
Monday, January 10, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022
Monday, January 24, 2022 Monday, February 28, 2022
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INTERIOR PAINTING
… the third generation
519-821-4189
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 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
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SHORT STORIES AND
POEMS WANTED!!
If you are a GWSA member and you
have written a short story or poem,
we’d like to share them in the
Sentinel.
Perhaps memories from when you
were younger, stories about funny
pets, observations about the seasons
or holidays, a trip you enjoyed, etc.
No political or religious topics
please.
Email submissions to:
sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca
or drop them off at the Evergreen
Front Desk to be placed in the
Sentinel mailbox. Please include
your contact information.
Upcoming FREE
Wellness Workshops, presented by the
Guelph Family Health Team:
The Elephant in the Room – Why People
Don’t Want to Talk About Dementia, hosted
by Alzheimer Society of Waterloo-Wellington
Date: Monday, January 17
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Eastern Time)
Register online by clicking HERE or call us at
519-837-0099
Let’s Talk About Mild Cognitive
Impairment, hosted by Alzheimer Society of
Waterloo-Wellington
Date: Friday, January 28
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am (Eastern Time)
Register online by clicking HERE or call us at
519-837-0099
Visit our website for a complete list of
webinars and to view the NEW January – June
2022 Workshop Schedule.
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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
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Saturday, February 12, 2022
MEDIEVAL TIMES IN TORONTO
Total Cost: Members $111.00 Including Tax (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 1:45 p.m. Carousel: 2 p.m.
Return: Approximately 8:00 p.m.
Registration starts: Tues., Jan. 4, 2022 Booking Deadline: Thurs., Jan. 27, 2022
Code: 23646
Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly experience inspired by an 11th century feast and
tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet meal as they cheer for one of six knights competing in
the joust and other tests of skill.
Expect almost two hours of jousting, swordsmanship, displays of extraordinary horsemanship and falconry
as part of a riveting story set in a castle in Medieval Spain.
Experience a fun-filled, boisterous evening and a 4-course chicken dinner (hint: no dining cutlery is
provided – just dig in with your hands!) Cash bar available (not included). It is so much fun rooting your
knight on to victory - it can get pretty loud!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a live horse show in an enclosed area. Persons with respiratory
conditions, allergies, or asthma should attend at their own risk. The trip will be wheelchair accessible.
Trip Price Includes:
Show, meal, transportation, tip and all taxes.
Not Included:
Cash bar
Arrival: You must arrive by 1:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Parking Lot or 1:45 p.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
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.
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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 January 27, 2022, 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.
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.
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. 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 Thursday, January 27, 2022.
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
Thursday, January 27, 2022.
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