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2 The Sentinel - April 2022 — Vol. 46, No. 8
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 Margaret Wood 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 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 Don Harris — Facility Maintainer 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 Winter has its devotees, but there is something to be said for spring with its new life, warmer weather, and flowers and trees coming into leaf. The name April stems from a verb “to open”, suitable for the emergence of many living things, including the sweet pea and the daisy, which serve as this month’s flowers. We are finally able to return with normal room capacity, without requiring proof of vaccination and masks. We recommend making personal decisions on what is best for ourselves while considering those around us. As we learn to co-exist with what remains a contagious virus, we should be sensitive to comfort levels and health risks among our colleagues. Some may wear protective masks, and some were unable to receive vaccinations, or have compromised immune systems. A high quality mask still provides protection against the viruses that still surround us. It is wonderful to see our friends again. This is what many have been waiting for! The GWSA is thrilled to see members returning in increasing numbers. Be sure to check out our many activity groups, including new ones that recently launched. The schedule is conveniently available on our website, and it is time to get signed up in RecEnroll. Canoeing, walking, and golfing aren’t far away! Remember to renew your membership at the desk if it is time. The technology centre is now updated with new computers, monitors, printer, and projector, and a dedicated area for the multi-camera video studio. You might want some help from the new “tech team” to make best use for your activity groups! The upgrades were completely funded through a New Horizons for Seniors Grant. The Travel Committee has two bus trips planned for April, and more coming! Check out the details and sign up before they are filled. A new ‘rug hooking’ group has launched for those wanting to try something new. The restaurant, Bistro 683, is now open daily from 8:30 to 3:00 and is open to the public, so you can even bring a neighbour. Many agree that the lunch specials offer amazing value! The menu is on the website and in the Sentinel. Mark your calendar for the “Seriously? Seniors?” event happening on June 10 at the Evergreen Centre. There will be demonstrations of many activities, exhibitions and sales, live performances, raffles for fabulous prizes, a book sale, a euchre tournament with prizes, and even a 50-50 draw! Details will be updated on the website. This is your GWSA today! 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). The Sentinel - April 2022 3 (Continued on page 4)
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