March 2022 issue

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The Sentinel - March 2022

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The Sentinel - March 2022 — Vol. 46, No. 7

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 

With March upon us, many look forward to winter’s finale, 

and to the renewal that arrives with longer days, comfortable 

temperatures, and increased sunshine. It is encouraging that 

the birth flower for March is a happy daffodil. The birthstone, 

aquamarine, symbolizes courage, something everyone 

showed much of over the last several years! 

Exciting things continue to happen at the GWSA. As 

capacity limits return to normal, we can include more 

members in activities. Check out the online calendar for the 

latest programs. You can sign up for your favourites in 

RecEnroll and maybe try something new. 

For April, the Travel Committee has two trips planned, one 

to Cirque du Soleil, and another which is somewhat of a 

Mystery Tour. Remember to register for trips while they are 

available and before the cut-off dates. By the way, the Travel 

Committee is looking for more people to help plan and lead 

trips, so let them know if you would like to get involved. 

The GWSA could benefit from an injection of new 

members after several shutdowns, so we encourage you to 

bring your friends by the Evergreen Centre to promote 

everything available. GWSA membership remains one of the 

best bargains around. Since the Bistro 683 Restaurant is open 

to the public, coffee or a hot meal might be an inviting place 

to start a tour! 

The Technology Committee is coming together nicely. 

Thanks to a New Horizons for Seniors Grant, we have 

acquired some new computers, twelve large monitors, and a 

new printer and data projector. The Technology Centre space 

has been reconfigured to provide a separate area for videorecording 

and livestreaming. Because the diverse team of 

experts is tackling ‘all things tech’, they are overseeing Wi-Fi 

and lighting systems, and have already addressed needed 

improvements for reliability of the auditorium sound system. 

Look for some new opportunities to sign up for their 

computer classes. 

You may be interested to know that the GWSA is a 

member of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, which should 

help forward the association’s Strategic Planning priorities, 

while promoting networking, funding and advocacy for the 

seniors we serve. Raising awareness of the GWSA and its 

services is something that will benefit us all. 

Be Active. Get involved. Make friends! We look forward to 

seeing you soon. 

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 EDITOR’S PAGE 

by Linda Green 

The Month of March 

March is named for the Roman god of war, Mars. 

This was the time of year to resume military 

campaigns that had been interrupted by winter. 

In the early Roman calendar, March (or Martius) 

was the first month of the calendar year. As March 

brought the first day of spring with the vernal 

equinox, it was the start of new beginnings. 

March became the third month when January and 

February, which were added to the end of the Roman 

calendar around 700 BCE, instead became the first 

and second months around 450 BCE. 

March 1 is Mardi Gras (aka “Fat Tuesday” or 

Shrove Tuesday), which is the final feasting day 

before the Christian tradition of Lent begins on the 

following day, Ash Wednesday (March 2, 2022). 

March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is 

a day that not only celebrates the achievements of 

women and the progress made toward women’s 

rights, but also brings attention to ongoing struggles 

for equality around the world. 

March 13 is the start of Daylight Saving Time, 

which begins at 2:00 a.m. that day. Don’t forget to 

“spring forward” and set the clocks one hour ahead, 

or you may find yourself an hour late to everything! 

March 15 is Clean Monday. Also called Pure 

Monday, this day marks the beginning of Great Lent 

for followers of the Eastern Orthodox Christian 

Church. This day is similar to Ash Wednesday of the 

Western Church. 

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. According to 

folklore, folks wear a shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day 

because the saint used its three leaves to explain 

the Trinity. 

March 20 brings about the March equinox — also 

called the vernal or spring equinox in the Northern 

Hemisphere, marking the beginning of spring. On 

this day, the sun stands directly over Earth’s equator. 

In Like a Leo, Out Like an Aries 

You may have heard the weather proverb, “If 

March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a 

lamb,” which means that if the month starts off 

stormy, it will end with mild weather. There is, 

however, a different interpretation: The constellation 

Leo, the lion, rises in the east at the beginning of 

March and thus the month “comes in like a lion,” 

while Aries, the ram, sets in the west at the end of the 

month, and hence, the month “will go out like 

a lamb.” 

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 

March 4, 2022, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

April 2022 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the April issue 

is on March 31, 2022. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Bistro 683 - March 2022 

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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 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 to 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. 

FRESHLY 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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Potato & Sausage 

Stir Fry 

Sweet & Sour 

Meatballs 

Chicken Meat Pies 

Roast Beef 

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Quiche 

Soup of the Day 

with Bacon Grilled 

Cheese 

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Swiss Steak 

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Ribs 

Chicken Broccoli 

Casserole 

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Chili in a Bread 

Bowl 

Hawaiian Ham 

Roast Chicken 

Beef Wellington 

Lasagna 

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Apple Pork Chop 

Beef Continental 

Rouladen 

Brunch for Lunch 

Liver & Onions 

Cabbage Rolls 

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Salmon 

Chicken Paprikash 

Meatloaf 

Roast Pork 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

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 

All volunteers will be required to complete the 

mandatory Orientation & Training and COVID 

Training prior to returning in person to volunteer. 

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. 

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 am (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 who is interested in taking minutes at 

the meeting and updating any documents as needed. 

Membership & Marketing 

Three more committee members needed to join the 

team. Meet on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month at 

9:30 am. The committee reports to the Board for all 

membership and marketing initiatives, focusing on 

the maximum interest of members and advancement 

of the Board’s Strategic Plan. The Committee 

provides content and messaging advice to the 

webmaster for the website and social media 

accounts and prepares monthly GWSA Email 

Updates. Marketing and recruitment experience 

would definitely be assets, but are not required. 

Monitors membership satisfaction 

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Develops plans to improve member recruitment 

and retention 

Marketing responsibilities include arranging for 

media coverage and creating advertisements 

Developing promotional material 

Arranging special events such as Open House 

and New Members’ Welcome - either virtually 

or in-person as appropriate. 

Special Events Committee 

The GWSA is looking for energetic individuals to 

lead the Special Events Committee when initiated. 

Duties include: responsibility for the Friday 

afternoon Dances (every two months) and other 

significant events throughout the year (Mental 

Health Symposium). The Committee sees the 

overall organization of the event, maintaining 

communication with the Board and the City of 

Guelph staff; promotes the event in the Sentinel, 

website and other avenues with support from the 

M&M committee. 

Succession Planning Committee 

Seeks people who have leadership qualities, who 

would be appropriate candidates for the Board of 

Directors and who are current GWSA members, or 

eligible for GWSA membership. Ensures that there 

is a full slate of candidates to fill the positions of 

retiring Board members. 

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 

Book Nook 

Chess 

Computer mentoring 

Canasta 

Darts 

Euchre Wednesdays 

Euchre Friday 

6 Handed Euchre 

Mah Jong 

Secretary for various committees 

Scrabble 

Silver Seven Skaters 

Walking Club 

Writers 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 Centre. This commitment can be 

once per month or up to 3 x 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 



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JOIN GWSA’S VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS 

March 21, 2022 – March 25, 2022 

Free on Zoom! 

!! 

March 21st 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 

Cybersecurity 

You’ve likely heard the word but never really understood what it is ... 

what is the big deal anyway? Before it is too late and you fall victim 

to crafty and sly individuals, find out who or what is trying to steal 

your life savings or your personal information. Join us and find out 

how to protect yourself. One hour out of your day could save you 

months of inconvenience and hardship. 

March 22nd 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 

Computer Basics 

An informative presentation on the insides of a computer system, 

how they work and how you can get them to do what you want. This 

presentation will also attempt to give you a firm foundation on computing 

platforms, the history, the present and where we are headed. 

Do you ever wonder what your kids and grandkids are talking 

about with all the computer jargon? Join us to find out! 

March 23rd 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 

Benefit of Community Engagement and Volunteering 

Brought to you by 

What is volunteering all about? Volunteering is a great way to connect 

to your community, share your passion with others and make 

friends. Community engagement can transform communities – we 

will give you tips on where to start on your journey. 


March 24th 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 

Healthy Eating and Food Security 

Healthy Eating is more than the foods you eat, it’s also about sharing 

our love of food and nutrition. Our presentation offers an educational 

and fun learning experience about food. We will also address the topic 

of food security in the community during these uncertain times There 

will also be a food demonstration with downloadable recipes – best of 

all, you won’t have to do the dishes! 

March 25th 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 

Senior Mental Health – Staying Healthy 

Many people have been experiencing increased stress and anxiety 

due to the prolonged restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 

of the coping strategies you have relied on in the past may not be 

working as they once did. It might be time to try something new. 

This virtual workshop is designed to help you reconnect with some 

good and healthy aspects of your life to boost your resiliency and 

improve your mental wellness. 

If you do not have internet connection No Problem! You can dial in and listen! 

Mar 21, 2022 01:00 PM 





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Meeting ID: 884 6252 8430 

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We ask you to log or call in 10 minutes prior to beginning of the workshop. Please leave 

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presentation. 

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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 

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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Administration Office — 519-837-5696 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES: UPDATE 

Community Support Services (CSS) is a valued part of the GWSA, and depends on available 

funding sources, primarily grants, for continued operation. These programs evolve over time to 

address changing community priorities that are often determined by the agencies involved. The 

GWSA devotes considerable time each year to sourcing available grants and to submitting 

applications that will best serve our GWSA members and the CSS clients. 

For the next United Way funding cycle, the GWSA submitted letters of intent for all of our CSS 

Programs. The United Way received an unusually large number of requests for funds, and we were 

invited to submit applications for all CSS programs except for the Move Well program. 

The GWSA has thus far been unsuccessful in securing the additional funding necessary to 

continue the Move Well program beyond March 31, 2022. As a result, and with respect for 

providing appropriate notice, we made the painful decision to inform Margaret Iutzi, the Move Well 

Co-ordinator that, without further funds, we will not be able to renew her contract at that time. 

As with all of CSS, we greatly appreciate Margaret’s service to seniors in the community and we 

will continue to explore possibilities for the services going forward. We greatly appreciate 

Margaret’s eleven years of service. 

Over the course of the pandemic as seniors became more isolated, our Outreach Program Co-ordinator for 

Community Support Services, Paula Frappier, connected with OACAO (Older Adult Centres’ Association 

of Ontario) and took webinars about how to run a social/recreational program “without walls”. 

As a result of that training, we now use a conference call system to bring seniors together on a weekly 

basis. Groups are held on the same day of the week and at the same time. The conference call is a toll-free 

call and always uses the same access code. This way, the seniors participating become familiar and 

comfortable with the numbers used. 

The phone was selected as the virtual platform of choice because many of the individuals we reach out to 

often do not own computers, and others are just more comfortable talking on the telephone. 

One of the participants said it is now a familiar routine for her and she can do it independently. She 

doesn’t have to ask her partner or son to help her to connect to the group. 

The weekly call is facilitated and organized so that only one participant talks at a time and that everyone 

gets a chance to share and to listen. The socialization gives participants something to look forward to every 

week while, at the same time, staying safe and well. 

Previous topics have included meditation and relaxation tips, story tellers from the local guild, advice 

from the collective seniors, (e.g., best way to....), reflections and reminiscence (e.g., your favourite candy as 

a child or your most interesting job), or just checking in and sharing ideas on how to cope with the 

isolation. 

Only last week, one participant said, “If I’ve been in the wrong state of mind, the group helps turn me 

around. You make my week – if I don’t attend, I feel like something is missing.” 


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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 

to 2:30 p.m. For March, our selection 

is “All Together Now – A 

Newfoundlander’s Light Tales for 

Heavy Times” by Alan Doyle. In 

April, we will be reading “The 

Dutch House” by Ann Patchett. 

Monthly fee is $3.00. 

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 

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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 Wood 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 

wait list 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 other. New 

members are always welcome. Our 

regular meetings are on the last 

Monday of every month by Zoom. 

If you are interested in joining, 

contact Bill Adams at: 

(olar57@gmail.com). 

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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 Silvertones Choir restarted 

their bi-weekly in-person practices 

on February 4th in the GWSA Auditorium. 

Our bi-weekly practices 

run from 1 to 4 pm and we hope to 

return to our old Room 3 when the 

numbers say it is safe to do so. We 

are pleased to have a new Accompanist 

join us, which is a great relief 

to all and especially to our Director 

who had been both Director 

and Accompanist for 2 years! 

Our Director, Anne Sneyd, has 

come up with a new list of 

songs, old and new that the Choir 

will present on June 10th of this 

year. This day will be a combination 

Open House and Silvertones 

40th Anniversary party (initially 

planned for 2021)!! So, SAVE 

THE DATE EVERYONE, you 

will not be disappointed! 

Watch for: 

“Seriously? Seniors?” 

This is YOUR GWSA today. 

Please contact Doreen Muir 519 - 

831-8323 if you are interested in 

joining our Choir. 

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 

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it is open and to all the snooker you 

care to play. 

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 

TBD — Looking for Group Leader 

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 

Every 2 nd & 4 th Wed. 1-4 pm 

Badminton 


Jeff Millard (519-993-1362) 

Tues. 7-9:30 pm 

Thurs. 10 am-1 pm 

Fri. 10 am-12;30 pm 

Sun. 1:30-3:30 pm 

Monday & 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 

Bid Euchre on Thursdays 


Phyllis Goodhew 

(phyllisgoodhew@gmail.com) 

1pm-4 pm 

Book Club 1 


Veronica Sanche (519-767-9991) 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

Book Club 2 


Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

3rd Friday of month 1:30-3:30 pm 

Bridge - Recreational 


gwsa.bridge@gmail.com 

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC) 

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm (ESCC) 

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm (ESCC) 

Bridge - Duplicate 


2paulinesmith@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 


Bunka Art Group 


Diane Barber (519-763-2996) 

designbunny@rogers.com 

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

Canoe Club 

John Ness (519-994-8611) 

canoeclubmembership@gmail.com 

Computer Club 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

January, March, May 

2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm 

Craft Club 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm 

Cribbage 


Elaine Miller (ermiller35@gmail.com) 

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm 

Euchre on Monday 


Maureen Baird (647-519-2006) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

ACTIVE April 4, 2022 

Euchre on Friday 


Peter Smith (519-217-8986) 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

ACTIVE April 1, 2022 

Golf 

Tom Kane (519-827-1479) 

Mondays, May to September 

Line Dancing 


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) 

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Peer Learning 

Barb McLeod (519-823-2531) 

Andrew Webb (226-500-4755) 

Sessions in September 2022 

Into Focus Photography 


Stu McCannell (smccannell@rogers.com) 

2:30-5 pm - last Monday of every month - 

$24.00 a year 

Pickleball 

Rudy Simon 

gwsapickleball@gmail.com 


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 


Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120) 

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

Shuffleboard 


Elaine Bigam (519-824-6498) 

Ilbigam@gmail.com 

Tuesdays - 1:30-3 pm, Wednesdays - 1:30-3 pm 

Silver Strummers 


Ann Sneyd 519-830-6640 

Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4 pm 

Silvertones Choir 


Doreen Muir (519-831-8323) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc 

Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4 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 

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 


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 


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 


Ken Fugler (kenfugler@rogers.com) 

Monday – 6-9 pm 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

Evergreen Snooker Room 

Nick Harris (519-836-4547) 


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Solutions on pg. 26 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Paxman, Len - March 13 (98) 

Hughes, George - March 24 

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 


Clubs and Drop-In Activities MARCH 2022 

R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— 

Mon-Fri – 9a-4p 

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8:30-10a Pickleball 

10:10a-12:20p Line Dancing 

12:30-3:15p Bridge W 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-2p CSS Exercise Class 

1-4p Badminton W 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

7-9p Computer Club 

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11a Diabetes Support 

12:30-3:15p Bridge W 

1230-4p Quilting 

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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 

7-9:30p Badminton 

7-9:30p Snooker 

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‘Em Poker 


6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2 



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‘Em Poker 

2 


9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-1p Table Tennis 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 



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1-4p Art Studio in 2 

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9a-4p Watercolour Painters 





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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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8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

1-4p Silvertones 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

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1-4p Silver Strummers 


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1-4p Silvertones 


1:30-3:30p Book Club 2 

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12:30-3:15p Bridge W 






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10a CSS Diabetes Support 


12:30-3:15p Bridge W 




2:30-5p Into Focus 

Photography 






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‘Em Poker 


6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2 



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‘Em Poker 




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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


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12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 



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1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4:30p Silver Strummers 


Weekend Activities 

Saturday 


Sunday 

8:30a-1:15p Pickleball 

1:30-3:30p Badminton 

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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 have another great book I think many of you will 

enjoy reading: “High Stakes” by Iris Johansen. 

Logan Tanner is a professional gambler who owns 

many casinos. However, Tanner is also an extractor 

and is soon approached by Kaskov, a Russian mob 

boss, to extract Lara and her mother out of Russia. 

Lara’s life is in danger from not only her father, but 

from Volkov, a dangerous mafia mob boss. 

Kaskov agrees to find out information about a 

missing friend of Tanner’s if he will agree to get Lara 

and her mother away to safety. Tanner and his team 

head to Russia and, with two teams in place, they 

jointly manage to get them both out. Volkov is 

furious and will go to any lengths to get his prize 

possession back. 

Tanner takes them back to the States, where he has 

a house up in the mountains that he believes they will 

be safe in until he gets them to Kaskov. 

Soon Volkov traces the plane they disappeared in 

and, since he is also a gambler, he heads to Las 

Vegas where he believes Tanner will take Lara. 

Lara has led a very secluded life, learning to defend 

herself at all times, and Tanner begins to show her 

there is a better life ahead for her. 

Once they learn Volkov is in Vegas, Lara knows 

it’s only a matter of time before he finds them. 

Tanner must keep one step ahead of him all the time. 

This is a very exciting book, which you will not 

want to put down. I hope you enjoy reading it as 

much as I did. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 


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, March 14, 2022 

Monday, March 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 

This graphic by Unknown Author is 

licensed under CC BY-ND 


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Wellington Foot Clinic 

Professional Footcare & Custom Foot Orthotics 

Jessica K. Mann 

Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist 

Professional, Safe Treatment of a Variety of Foot Conditions 

- Nail Disorders, Corns, Callus, Warts, Ingrown Toenails & much more 

- Custom Foot Orthotics 

- Covered by most extended health insurance providers 

- No referral needed!!! Free parking 

- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available 

3 – 245 Edinburgh Rd S. (enter off Municipal or Edinburgh) 

519-546-3737 wellfoot@outlook.com 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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Upcoming FREE Wellness Workshops, presented by the Guelph 

Family Health Team: 

Let’s Talk About Carbohydrate Counting & Diabetes 

Date: Monday, March 28 

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern Time) 

*IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL spots available 

Learn more/register online by clicking HERE or call us at 519-837-0099 

Intro to Essential Care Plan Conversations - 2 session workshop 

Date: Thursday, April 14, 21 

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern Time) 

*IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL spots available 

Learn more/register online by clicking HERE or call us at 519-837-0099 

(Registration opens March 14 th ) 

Visit our website for a complete list of webinars and to view the January – June 2022 

Workshop Schedule. 


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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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See Puzzles on pgs. 16 & 17 


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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 am 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. 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). 

Requirements for Trips (NEW) 

1. Participants need to be GWSA members (renew ahead if necessary) 

2. Bring and wear a high quality mask that covers the nose, mouth, and chin 

3. Please bring your Ontario Proof of Vaccination (with QR Code) along with government issued 

identification as it may be required by businesses or venues during our trips 

Get Proof of Vaccination with QR Code 

4. Bring your completed Emergency Contact List and keep it with you on the trip 

Emergency Contact List 

Emergency Contact List (Word fillable) 

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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FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022 

A Day in Oxford County 

Cost: $96.00 (non refundable) Code: 25948 

Registration starts on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 

Departure time - 8:30 am Carousel - 8:45 am 

Return - 6 pm 

Join us for this unique Mystery Tour full of surprises. Trip includes an excellent 

lunch, relaxing coach transportation and all admission fees. There will be 

walking involved. 

Arrival: You must arrive by 8:15 am at the Evergreen Parking Lot or 8:30 am 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 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. 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 Thursday, March 31, 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, there is only seating for 1 powered wheelchair on the bus 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) 

Requirements for Trips (NEW) 

1. Participants need to be GWSA members (renew ahead if necessary) 

2. Bring and wear a high quality mask that covers the nose, mouth, and chin 

3. Please bring your Ontario Proof of Vaccination (with QR Code) along with government issued 

identification as it may be required by businesses or venues during our trips 



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Get Proof of Vaccination with QR Code 

4. Bring your completed Emergency Contact List and keep it with you on the trip 

Emergency Contact List 

Emergency Contact List (Word fillable) 

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, March 31. 

A VOLUNTEER’S EXPERIENCE – GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 

As my wife and I approached our senior years, and began to think about retirement, we thought we 

might move from our small town north of Guelph into Guelph itself. My wife was working at a medical 

clinic there, and the City seemed very friendly. We wanted a transit system for when we could 

no longer drive, lots of grocery stores, and a shopping mall for winter walking. So we bought a small 

bungalow in the north of Guelph. 

After we had been retired a couple of years, one day my wife brought home a magazine from the 

Guelph Library called ‘The Sentinel’. In it was an ad for a Canoe Club that would be starting at the 

local seniors centre. 

Since my wife knew I was looking to get back to the outdoors, I was encouraged to join. 

Fast forward to the end of that summer of 2009 and four of us were sitting around in September 

wanting to make our little 10 member friendly group an official Club. The other three piped up, and 

at the end of it, I was left with the position of President of the just newly formed Evergreen Canoe 

Club. 

As the years went by, our little Club grew and even received an unheard of two separate grants 

from the Federal Government to purchase our own canoes and trailers. This put our little Club front 

and centre of members of GWSA and, with a good shock of snow white hair and beard, I was very 

visible and well known. A lot more people knew me than I knew. 

A few years ago, some positions came open on the Board. Several of the people that knew me, but 

I did not know, encouraged me to submit my name as a Director on the Board, and I was duly elected. 

I had never done anything like this. I was a sales guy of technical things. 

But I have found that all one needs to be a contributing member to an organization like the GWSA 

is the ability to listen, consider all points of view, make a judgement call, and vote in a way that best 

supports the future success of the organization. 

The time commitment consists of one meeting a month lasting approximately two hours, and bit of 

extra time making sure you are well versed about the upcoming agenda topics. 

I would have to say that this experience is right up there with the two or three other ‘once in a lifetime’ 

experiences I have had that offered the best chance for me to grow and become a better person, 

meeting many interesting people, along with having lots of fun during some interesting situations.

March 2022 issue

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