February 2022 issue

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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association
A non-profit organization based at the
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca
Ross Knechtel - Webmaster
Directors & Officers
Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director
Brian Smith — President
tba — Vice-President
Roger Stevens — Treasurer
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
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
Brooke Gibbons — 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
For a short month that is hard to pronounce, this one sure has a
lot going on! The Roman month Februarius was named after the
Latin term februum, which means “purification”. That sounds
appropriate for this year. February 1 celebrates Chinese New
Year. February 2 is the midpoint of our winter, but celebrated by
many as Groundhog Day, so we can learn whether winter will
last six more weeks or call it quits early. February 14 is always
Valentine’s Day, and the 21 st is Family Day. We could add
others.
After our recent ‘pause’, we look forward to GWSA activities
resuming on February 1. For now, room capacity is limited to
50%, until the next phase. Proof of vaccination using a QR Code
is required. By public health order, the wearing of masks is
required at all times except during eating or drinking or while
engaged in physically demanding activities. Full details and
updates are provided on our website.
Members will be pleased to see that the Program Committee’s
new online Activity Calendar has launched. Many activities are
happening, several have wait lists, and a few just need leaders to
get them going. The Travel Committee is planning more trips,
including Cirque du Soleil on April 24 and another mystery trip
for April.
You might want to mark your calendar for an upcoming
Seniors Showtime fundraiser at the Evergreen on June 10. While
home, you could check out some online Activities for Mind and
Body through our website - you can even go on livestreamed
tours. If you wish a menu change, our amazing chef has Bistro
683 offering frozen meals, along with the hot options available at
the Evergreen during normal times.
Our new Executive Director, Linda Jeffrey, enjoyed one day at
the Evergreen before we shut down, and is learning about what
we do, and is working towards a plethora of grant deadlines.
While member fees support most activities, the GWSA relies
heavily each year on grants received from the United Way and
other agencies, including city, provincial and federal sources,
and donors. For those, we are greatly appreciative.
The GWSA Community Support Services relies almost
exclusively on grants. We need to sing the praises of CSS widely
as the staff and volunteers have faithfully been meeting the needs
of our community’s most vulnerable seniors, even during a
pandemic. Whether through the community markets across
Guelph, or delivering meals, the Eat Well Program addresses
food insecurity. The Move Well Program promotes physical
activity through gentle exercise. The Outreach Program invites
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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isolated seniors to the Evergreen to become involved through social prescribing. And, our Seniors
Offering Support (SOS) Program volunteers make phone calls to those in need. CSS is very special
and surprisingly unique to the GWSA. When anyone or their family members need to find support,
the CSS is one great place to start. Details about the services and how to access them are provided
on our website.
Welcome back, again! Bring a friend by to visit, have lunch, and share everything the GWSA has
to offer. We are always looking for new members, new activity groups, and there are many
volunteer opportunities available for those looking to become involved.
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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THE EDITOR’S PAGE
by Linda Green
February is Heart Month.
This month it’s time to focus on heart
health, both physically and
emotionally. As we get older, one of
the major health problems is heart
disease for both men and women.
Here are a few things you can do to
keep your heart healthy:
Exercise. During the colder months,
it’s harder to get outdoors. However,
you can go to one of the City pools
for gentle aerobics, take a variety of
exercise classes at the Evergreen
Centre, or take a walk around one of
the malls. You can even do stretches
when you’re sitting in a chair.
Diet. The key to a good diet is not to
be rigid, but rather, to make most of
your meals healthy and just
occasionally indulge. Have plenty of
fruits and vegetables each day. Eat
foods containing omega-3 like fish
and walnuts. Select whole grains and
cut back on fat and sodium. Eat
smaller portions if you aren’t doing a
lot of activities to burn off calories.
Dark chocolate (in moderation), green
or black tea & red wine (1 glass a day)
are all heart healthy. If you’re visiting
the Evergreen Centre, try some of the
delicious and nutritious lunch
specials.
Sleep. Research shows an increased
risk of coronary heart disease when
people are getting less than 5 hours of
sleep per night. Ideally, most people
should have between 7-8 hours of
sleep per night. If you have trouble
sleeping: cut back on caffeine and
don’t have any after 2 pm; nap if you
feel tired, but limit it to 20 minutes;
exercise early or mid-day: doing it
later in the day can energize you too
much; try to keep to a regular
schedule of bedtime and waking the
same time each day.
Emotions. Stress, fear, frustration and
even depression can be bad for the
heart and blood pressure and lead to
an increase in heart disease. Here are
a couple of things that are healthy for
our hearts:
Laughter. There’s a good reason
why it’s called the best medicine!
Watch comedies, read a funny book,
and hang out with people who have a
good sense of humor.
Connection. Not having much social
interaction is shown to have a
relationship to higher rates of heart
disease. Get out, find a group, take a
class, call a friend – your heart will be
lighter. With Valentine’s Day and
Family Day this month, spend time
with the ones you love and be good to
your heart!
Special Printing For Members
Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars,
dinner menus/programs, club bylaws, annual reports), large or small
quantities, black & white print (5¢ per page) or colour (25¢ per page)?
If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel
office (we’re not here all the time, though) or by email at sentinel@gwsaguelph.ca,
or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA
member to take advantage of this.
We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can.
DONATIONS
To donate easily, with a credit
card, visit our website
www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click
on the ‘Donate’ button or call:
519-823-1291
February 4, 2022, is the deadline for
submissions for the
March 2022 Sentinel.
Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca
or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.
Distribution of the March issue
is on February 24, 2022.
Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos
(but we’ll do our best).
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Reopening Dates
The Evergreen Seniors Community Centre is closed until January 31, 2022
GWSA activities restart on February 1, 2022
Room Capacity Limits remain at 50% for now
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre: Board Room (5); Computer Room (6); Snooker Room (6);
Gym (80); Room 2 (17); Room 3 (37); Room 4 (30); Library (4).
West End Community Centre: Gym (90); Lions Lair (30); Room 2 (30)
Proof of Vaccination* (effective January 2022)
The QR code verified through the Verify Ontario app is the only accepted proof
The QR code may be scanned from a device or from a paper printout
The QR code is also the only accepted proof of medical exemption
You can get your QR Code here https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/
COVID-19 Requirements Continue
Proof of Vaccination* along with government-issued identification
Contact tracing is no longer required; active screening continues
Wear a mask that covers nose, mouth, and chin indoors at all times, including meeting spaces, except
during active play; or while eating or drinking (by order of WDG Public Health)
Use hand sanitizer, and sanitize or quarantine shared materials and equipment
We cannot record proof of vaccination* or share another’s vaccination status
Activity Group Leaders Manage Off-site Requirements
Validate Proof of Vaccination* with the Verify Ontario mobile app, along with government-issued
Identification. The Verify Ontario app is available here https://covid-19.ontario.ca/verify
Complete screening requirements available here https://gwsa-guelph.ca/covid-19-prescreening-form/
New Online Activity Calendar
A new online Activity Calendar has just launched on the website
You can see what is happening each day and click on activities for more details
Select from weekly, daily, or list views
You can access the Calendar here https://gwsa-guelph.ca/activity-calendar/
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Activities for Mind and Body
If you are finding time long on your
hands, you might want to try some links
from our “Activities for Mind and Body”
collection. We have been building this
series of web links over the past couple
of years, and some incredible content is
available.
You can take a relaxing walk through the
rainforest, go canoeing in 360 degrees,
tour a city or museum, play online
games, or learn more about the kinds of
activities you can get involved with at
the GWSA! Watch live webcams from zoos and aquariums around the world. Ride a roller coaster.
There is something for everyone!
One of the latest and amazing additions is Heygo, in the Travel section, where you actually
participate in livestreamed tours as they happen and interact with the guides. It’s free to sign up and
participate, but you may find some prompts for tips at your discretion.
You can check out the latest information here: https://gwsa-guelph.ca/activities/2044-2/
The Program Committee has launched the
GWSA Activity Calendar, so members can
now see when and where the groups are
meeting. When you view the calendar, you
can select from monthly, weekly, or agenda
(list) views as you prefer.
If you need more detail, just click on the
name of the Activity Group in the calendar,
and more information about the activity will
open in a new window.
While we strive to keep information as
current as possible, please note that the GWSA Activity Calendar is intended as a
convenience, but it is maintained by third parties. For the most current information, please
check directly with the Activity Group Leaders.
You can access the GWSA Activity Calendar from a button on our home page. You can also
connect on the Activities page, where you can also learn about all the groups and sign up
through RecEnroll for something of interest. You can also use the link below:
https://gwsa-guelph.ca/activity-calendar/
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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald
Screening for all Volunteers
A reminder for all volunteers to please complete the
online screening app prior to entering the facility if
you are volunteering that day.
https://go-evo.typeform.com/to/g8sidINH
Upcoming Volunteer Awards
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards: This award
recognizes volunteers for providing committed and
dedicated service to an organization. Due Feb 11.
June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award
for Volunteerism: This award recognizes people
and groups who have made outstanding contributions
as volunteers in their communities. Due Feb 11.
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 set up 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.
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.
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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 (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 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.
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
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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.
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.
Sentinel
Proof Readers are needed to assist with reviewing the
Sentinel prior to printing. This small committee
meets once per month reading over the content.
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.
Travel Committee
The Travel Committee is looking for energetic,
organized individuals who enjoy researching and
planning day trips for the GWSA membership.
If you enjoy hearing about trips and like to take
minutes, the committee is looking for a Secretary to
assist on a monthly basis.
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
Walking Club
CSS Volunteers
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 Community 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
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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
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
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.
WALKING GROUP...
Do you like to walk during the spring,
summer and fall? Do you like to have
company when you walk? Take your
camera along to take pictures of the
scenery. This group sometimes meets in
Riverside Park and goes out from there
for a couple of hours OR will meet at
one of the many wonderful Guelph
Walking Trails. If you are interested in
helping with this group, please contact
Pat Gage (pat.gage@gwsa-guelph.ca)
Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR
NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR
ITEM(S).
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LINE DANCING CHRISTMAS PARTY
On December 20, 2021, the Line Dance group had a Christmas Dance Party. A
wonderful time was had by all! Here are a few pictures from the event.
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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 February,
our selection is “The Last
Bookshop in London” by
Madeline Martin. In March, we
will be reading “All Together Now
– A Newfoundlander’s Light Tales
for Heavy Times” by Alan
Doyle. 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 am - 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
John Ness
jolyness4952@gmail.com
Wed. - May 1-Oct. 31
9:00 am-noon
Inactive until April 2022
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
Bridge - Recreational
Evergreen Room 3
gwsa.bridge@gmail.com
Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC)
Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm
Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm
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
Canoe Club
John Ness (519-994-8611)
canoeclubmembership@gmail.com
Inactive until May 2022
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
Inactive
Euchre on Monday
Evergreen Room 3
Maureen Baird (647-519-2006)
Mondays - 1:00-3:30 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)
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 Comm. 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
Shuffleboard
Evergreen Auditorium
Elaine Bigam (519-824-6498)
Ilbigam@gmail.com
Tuesdays - 1:30-3 pm, Wednesdays - 1:30-3 pm
Silver Strummers
Evergreen Auditorium
Ann Sneyd 519-830-6640
Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4:30 pm
Silvertones Choir
Evergreen Auditorium
Doreen Muir 519-831-8323
Choir Director: Ann Sneyd
Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc
Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4:30 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
12:30-4 pm, 1st and 5th Wednesday of the month,
9 am to 4 pm on the third Wednesday
West End Art Group
Rm 2 West End Comm. 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 Comm. 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
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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.
I have a great book to tell you all about, “Enemy At
The Gates” by Kyle Mills. CIA Director Irene
Kennedy discovers a mole searching the Agency’s
database for information on Nicolas Ward, a
trillionaire who is trying to make the world a better
place to live in.
Kennedy assigns Mitch Rapp to take the job of
protecting him. In doing so, Rapp has to use Ward as
bait in an attempt to discover the traitor who has
seemingly unlimited access to government secrets.
Ward has built a compound in Southwestern
Uganda and Rapp and his team do whatever it takes
to make this place secure against any attack from
Gideon Auma and his rebels. Rapp not only has to
protect Ward, but also try to uncover the mole.
This book is full of action and suspense and I hope
you will enjoy reading it as much as I did.
We look forward to seeing you all back in the
library with lots of great books to choose from to
read.
Happy Reading,
Your bookworm and Librarian,
Chris Fraser
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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, February 14, 2022
Monday, February 28, 2022

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BIRTHDAYS
Jagt, Nellie - Feb. 11 (93)
Spears, Dwayne - Feb. 14 (60)
PASSAGES
Batty, Leah passed away on Sunday,
December 5, 2021, at the age of 98. She was
a long-time GWSA member, involved in
many committees and activities including
proofreading the Sentinel.
Graham, Gordon passed away on Friday,
January 14, 2022, in his 89th year. His wife
Mary has been a front desk volunteer for
many years.
Matthews, Marianne passed away on Sunday,
January 23, 2022, in her 91st year. She was a
long-time GWSA member and was involved
with the Hearing Improvement group.
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
This graphic by Unknown Author is
licensed under CC BY-ND
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with this ad
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This can be a difficult and stressful time of year. The Guelph Family Health Team’s
FREE Wellness Matters workshops can help you to learn the skills and strategies to
manage both physical and mental health challenges. To view the NEW 2022 workshop
schedule, CLICK HERE
Upcoming Wellness Workshops:
Let’s Talk About Technology & Diabetes
Date: Wednesday, February 16
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Register online by clicking HERE or call us at 519-837-0099
Let’s Talk About Caregiver Stress,
hosted by Alzheimer Society of Waterloo-Wellington
Date: Friday, February 18
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Register online by clicking HERE or call us at 519-837-0099
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CREMATION: $1935 +hst BURIAL: $5995 +hst
If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2022 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2022
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SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022
Cirque du Soleil - Kurios - Cabinet of Curiosities at Ontario Place in Toronto
Total cost, including taxes, $140.00 (non-refundable) Code: 25489
Registration starts on Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022
DEPARTURE TIME: Evergreen Centre 10:30 am Carousel: 10:45 am
RETURN TIME: 5:00 pm
Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian entertainment company and the largest
contemporary circus producer in the world.
Step into the curio cabinet of an ambitious inventor who defies the laws of time, space and dimension in
order to reinvent everything around him. Suddenly, the visible becomes invisible, perspectives are
transformed, and the world is literally turned upside down.
In an alternate yet familiar past, in a place where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination,
Seeker discovers that, in order to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to
close our eyes.
Price includes ticket for the show, coach transportation, tips and all taxes. No lunch will be provided -
please bring a lunch to eat on the bus before the show - no food or drink allowed at the theatre.
Arrival: You must arrive by 10:15 am at the Evergreen Parking Lot or 10:30 p.m. at the Carousel
with your completed emergency Contact List. This document is available for download on the GWSA
website, Trip, Travel and Tours page. If you are unable to print this form, copies will be available from a
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Travel Committee member the day of the trip. Remember to bring Ontario Proof of Vaccination* with the
QR code on it 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* with QR code 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 Friday, April 1, 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 - cost for this person will be
the price posted).
PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING THIS TRIP: All participants will be required to have a current
GWSA membership and present their Ontario Proof of Vaccination with QR code on it 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 the front desk staff at the
Centre. The contact list is available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If
you are unable to print this form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the
trip.
Scanning and verifying the QR code through the Verify Ontario app is now the accepted proof of
vaccination or medical exemption - the QR code may be scanned either from the member’s electronic
device or from their paper printout that includes a QR code - vaccination receipts without QR codes will
not be accepted. * 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 Friday, April 1, 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
Friday, April 1, 2022.
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Bistro 683 - February 2022
The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public
and serves a large variety of menu items that are
available from 8:30 am to 3:00 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
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 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
1 2 3 4
7
8
9
10
11
Sausage &
Sauerkraut on a
Bun
Butter Chicken
Lasagna
Beef Stew
Rainbow Trout
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15
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17
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Bacon Mac &
Cheese
Pork Chops
Chicken Meat Pie
Meatloaf
Baked Ham
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CLOSED
FAMILY DAY
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Chicken a la King
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Beef Stroganoff
24
Ribs
25
Loaded Deluxe
Pizza
28
Haddock Fish
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