April 2022 issue
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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association<br />
A non-profit organization based at the<br />
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Ross Knechtel - Webmaster<br />
Directors & Officers<br />
Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director<br />
Brian Smith — President<br />
tba — Vice-President<br />
Roger Stevens — Treasurer<br />
Directors<br />
Pat Gage Ken Fugler<br />
Wenda King Charlie Bishop<br />
Teresa McKeeman Janice Robertson<br />
Ross Knechtel Margaret Wood<br />
Adam Rutherford<br />
The Sentinel Team<br />
Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer<br />
Linda Green — Editor, Printer<br />
George Hughes — Printer<br />
Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time<br />
Assistants<br />
All of the above GWSA members<br />
are Volunteers.<br />
GWSA Community Support Services Staff<br />
Audrey Bishop — Administrative Assistant<br />
Molly Roberts — Eat Well Co-ordinator<br />
Paula Frappier — Outreach Co-ordinator<br />
All others working for CSS<br />
are GWSA Volunteers<br />
City Staff<br />
Adam Rutherford — Program<br />
Manager<br />
Sheri-Lyn Roy — Customer Service Clerk<br />
Brooke Gibbons — Recreation Program<br />
Director — Senior Services<br />
Becky MacDonald — Recreation<br />
Co-ordinator — Volunteers<br />
Jocelynn Desroches — Chef<br />
Don Harris — Facility Maintainer<br />
Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation<br />
Services<br />
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in<br />
partnership with the Community Services Department<br />
of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/<br />
Wellington Seniors Association<br />
683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8<br />
Tel.: 519-823-1291 / Fax: 519-823-8972<br />
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F<br />
(closed Statutory Holidays)<br />
Read The Sentinel on our website,<br />
www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
ISSN: 0383 817X<br />
A MESSAGE FROM THE GWSA<br />
BOARD<br />
Winter has its devotees, but there is something to be said for<br />
spring with its new life, warmer weather, and flowers and trees<br />
coming into leaf. The name <strong>April</strong> stems from a verb “to open”,<br />
suitable for the emergence of many living things, including the<br />
sweet pea and the daisy, which serve as this month’s flowers.<br />
We are finally able to return with normal room capacity,<br />
without requiring proof of vaccination and masks. We<br />
recommend making personal decisions on what is best for<br />
ourselves while considering those around us. As we learn to<br />
co-exist with what remains a contagious virus, we should be<br />
sensitive to comfort levels and health risks among our<br />
colleagues. Some may wear protective masks, and some were<br />
unable to receive vaccinations, or have compromised immune<br />
systems. A high quality mask still provides protection against<br />
the viruses that still surround us. It is wonderful to see our<br />
friends again. This is what many have been waiting for!<br />
The GWSA is thrilled to see members returning in increasing<br />
numbers. Be sure to check out our many activity groups,<br />
including new ones that recently launched. The schedule is<br />
conveniently available on our website, and it is time to get<br />
signed up in RecEnroll. Canoeing, walking, and golfing aren’t<br />
far away! Remember to renew your membership at the desk if it<br />
is time.<br />
The technology centre is now updated with new computers,<br />
monitors, printer, and projector, and a dedicated area for the<br />
multi-camera video studio. You might want some help from the<br />
new “tech team” to make best use for your activity groups! The<br />
upgrades were completely funded through a New Horizons for<br />
Seniors Grant.<br />
The Travel Committee has two bus trips planned for <strong>April</strong>,<br />
and more coming! Check out the details and sign up before they<br />
are filled. A new ‘rug hooking’ group has launched for those<br />
wanting to try something new. The restaurant, Bistro 683, is<br />
now open daily from 8:30 to 3:00 and is open to the public, so<br />
you can even bring a neighbour. Many agree that the lunch<br />
specials offer amazing value! The menu is on the website and in<br />
the Sentinel.<br />
Mark your calendar for the “Seriously? Seniors?” event<br />
happening on June 10 at the Evergreen Centre. There will be<br />
demonstrations of many activities, exhibitions and sales, live<br />
performances, raffles for fabulous prizes, a book sale, a euchre<br />
tournament with prizes, and even a 50-50 draw! Details will be<br />
updated on the website. This is your GWSA today!<br />
NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree<br />
with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions<br />
by writers (no political or religious topics please).<br />
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