May 2022 issue

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The Sentinel - May 2022 — Vol. 46, No. 9

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 

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 

Celebrate the gorgeous month of May! The sun is warming, the 

birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the garden is 

growing. You can mark the occasion by bringing in branches of 

forsythia or lilacs, or enjoy a stroll in the refreshing air. May acts 

as the bridge between spring and summer and is likely named for the 

Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. 

Although the lengthy shutdown and complex recovery resulted in a 

steady decline in memberships, the GWSA is now noticing an 

increase in activity, and our numbers seemed to turn upwards with an 

increase of 80 members in March alone. We hope this signals a trend 

as people return to programs, and the outdoor activities resume. 

As with many organizations, our budget was not immune, and the 

combined reductions in memberships, activity fees, and grants 

income made for a deficit budget for this year. Your Board of 

Directors is working to adjust to changing times and is looking 

towards renewal. There are some emerging activity groups and 

upcoming special events to engage members as we strive to generate 

awareness of the organization and what it offers for seniors. 

We hope you are enjoying the outings from the Travel, Trips, and 

Tours Committee. You might still find tickets for the ‘ABBA Story’ 

on May 25. Those bookings close on May 6, but more trips are being 

planned. 

Be sure to mark your calendar and invite your friends for the 

“Seriously? Seniors?” special event on June 10 which will showcase 

everything about GWSA for the entire day. Along with 

demonstrations, concerts, artisans’ sales, and a book sale, there will 

be a euchre tournament, a raffle for 25 amazing prizes, and a 50/50 

draw. Raffle tickets are on sale now - while they last. This is one day 

you won’t want to miss! You will find more information in this 

newsletter and the latest updates are always on the website. 

Some have been asking for dances to return. This is under 

discussion with the Board, and a group of interested members is 

exploring the possibilities. The value of launching a Fundraising 

Committee is also under discussion. There is much to look forward to 

in the months ahead! 

As we learn to live with and manage COVID-19 and its new 

variants, it is important to be aware of the current situation and public 

health advice, even though mandates are less restrictive. With the 

sixth wave, public health is strongly advising people to wear quality 

three-layer or medical masks when indoors, to get the second booster 

shots now available to those over 60, to monitor daily for symptoms 

and test with rapid tests or PCR tests as needed, and to be aware if 

they qualify for antiviral medications which are most effective when 

taken promptly after infection. While we all want to be involved with 

others, we also need to take care of each other and respect individual 

decisions. 

Come by and visit when you can. Be active, get involved, and 

make friends! 

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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“SERIOUSLY? SENIORS?” 

Do you like meeting people? Do you enjoy fitness or sporting activities? How 

about outdoor pursuits? Are you interested in learning a new skill, or reviving 

an old one? What about coffee or lunch with a friend? Yes, indeed, YOUR 

GWSA has all of this and MORE, MUCH MORE! 

You are invited!! Visit us at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, Home of the GWSA, on 

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

There will be members showcasing numerous 

activities. You will be able to see exhibitions 

of Painting, Woodcarving, Quilting, 

Bunka, Crafting, Photography, and MORE! 

Demonstrations of Badminton, Shuffleboard, 

Line Dancing, Table Tennis and Snooker are taking place. See page 7 for 

the Event Calendar. 

In addition to the many activities that you can 

view, you may wish to take home a small 

treasure which several of the groups are 

offering for sale! There will also be a book 

sale featuring many and various editions from the Book Nook. 

There will be Activity Group Leaders on hand to answer your questions or to help you become a GWSA 

member so you can take advantage of all the available choices! 

A Euchre Tournament providing cash prizes for a small entry fee will also 

be held. Scheduled times are on page 6. 

The well-known GWSA choir, The 

Silvertones, will be presenting an 

afternoon concert, celebrating the choir’s 

42nd Anniversary. The Silver 

Strummers, the GWSA’s ukulele orchestra, will be performing in its inaugural 

debut! These two groups, 80 members strong, are excited about performing 

for a LIVE audience in our auditorium! 

There is MUCH to see and do at the GWSA on June 10th… and you can support YOUR GWSA by purchasing 

tickets for THE GRAND PRIZE DRAW. The main prize is a Vintage spa hotel gift card with a value of $2,000 

and many other prizes. Tickets will go on sale April 11, 2022, and tickets will be available until 3 p.m. on June 

10, 2022, or until ‘SOLD OUT’. There will even be a 50/50 draw! See page 8 for the complete list of prizes. 

The Sentinel - May 2022 — Vol. 46, No. 9 

SAVE THE DATE: 

Friday, June 10, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre - Home of the GWSA 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

“Seriously, Seniors”… Join us on June 10th to find out about 

YOUR GUELPH WELLINGTON SENIORS ASSOCIATION TODAY!

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

by Linda Green 

May is known as a month of transition. If you live 

in the northern hemisphere, the fresh cold winds are 

gone and the rains of early spring. 

By the time May comes around, the spring flowers 

are blooming, birds are chirping, and life is starting 

to seem a little more joyful day by day! 

The name May is the modern-day English adaption 

of the Latin word Maius, which has 

origins going back to the time of the 

ancient Greeks. They named the 

month of May (or Maius) after the 

Greek goddess of growth. 

The word May wasn’t actually 

used until around the 15 th Century 

AD. Up until then, the Roman word 

Maius was still used. 

May was once considered an 

incredibly ill-omened time to get 

married. There’s an adage for it actually which goes: 

“Marry in May and you’ll rue the day.” It’s not clear 

where exactly the saying comes from, but there must 

have been a pretty good reason not to get married in 

one of the most beautiful months of the year! 

May is the month that the Eurovision song contest 

is held every year. For those not in the know, 

Eurovision is an international song contest that has 

been held every year since 1956. Some of the contest 

winners over the years have gone on to be incredibly 

successful groups, with the most notable being 

ABBA! 

Back in the day in Europe, it wasn’t a good May if 

you didn’t celebrate it with a maypole. In the UK, at 

least, they were present since at 

least 1350 AD. Celebrants would 

erect a long pole and attach 

flowers, garlands, and strips of 

fabric to it, around which certain 

dances would take place. 

The birthstone for May is the 

emerald. Emeralds are a type of 

stone called beryl and typically 

range from a deep-sea green to a 

lighter colour. Emeralds are 

symbols of fertility and rebirth. 

May actually has two birth flowers – the Lily-ofthe-Valley 

and the Hawthorn. The Hawthorn flower 

is a symbol of hope, while the Lily-of-the-Valley 

represents the return of happiness and sweetness. 

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 (10¢ per page) or colour (30¢ 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 

May 6, 2022 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

June/July/August 2022 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the June/July/August issue 

is on May 26, 2022. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


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EUCHRE 

TOURNAMENT 

June 10, 2022 

12 p.m. – 3 p.m. 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, Home of 

Guelph Wellington Seniors’ Association 

683 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON 519-823-1291 

Doors Open For Sign-In 11 a.m. 

No Advance Reservations 

Entry Fee $5.00 per person 

Tournament Prizes 

1 st Place High Score $50 

Most Lone Hands $20 

10 Prize Draws Each Draw $20 


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Auditorium 

“SERIOUSLY? SENIORS?” 

JUNE 10, 2022 - EVENT SCHEDULE 

9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Line Dancing & Table Tennis Demonstrations 

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Canoeing & Badminton Demonstrations 

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pickleball, Peer Learning & Travel Information Sessions 

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bicycling & Shuffleboard Demonstrations 

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Concert - Suggested Donation $5.00 pp 

3:30 p.m. Prize Draws & 50/50 Draw (see page 8 for details) 

Lobby 

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Meet the GWSA Board 

GWSA Activity Group Information Sessions 

Bistro 683 & Room 3 

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Artisans’ Wares For Sale 

Room 2 

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Carving Demonstrations and Hand-Carved Goods for Sale 

Room 4 

12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Euchre Tournament (see page 6 for details) 

Snooker Room 

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Snooker Demonstrations 

Book Nook - Library 

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Used Book Sale 


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GWSA COVID-19 UPDATE 

GWSA is guided by the requirements of the province, 

WDG Public Health, and the City of Guelph. 

In March, the province removed the general 

compliance rules on masking, physical distancing, and 

screening. Many of our members continue to wear masks. 

We ask that everyone respect individual decisions around 

comfort and safety. Seniors have greater risks from 

COVID-19 infection, and the decision of whether to wear 

a mask is a personal one. 

- Masks are optional in City of Guelph recreation centres, 

including the Evergreen Centre. 

- Proof of vaccination is no longer required in City of 

Guelph recreation centres, including the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre and West End Community Centre. 

- Room capacities have returned to normal. This allows the GWSA to increase the numbers that our activities 

and events can accommodate. 

Regulations still mandate masking in specific locations which include public transit, hospitals and health care 

clinics, long-term care and retirement homes, specified residential care facilities and congregate care settings, 

laboratories and homeless shelters. 

Effective April 11, 2022: 

With the sixth wave upon us, the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is strongly recommending people 

to: 

- wear a well-fitted three-layer mask or medical mask (such as N95) when indoors; 

- keep immunizations up-to-date, including the second booster shot now available to those over 60; 

- monitor daily for symptoms and test with free rapid tests or PCR tests as needed; and 

- be aware if they qualify for antiviral medications, which are available at no cost and are most effective when 

taken promptly after infection. 

Check the GWSA website for our most current information. 

What to Do if Exposed to COVID-19? 

Some members have asked what to do if they ‘may 

have been exposed’ to someone who tested positive 

for COVID-19. You may hear after meeting that 

someone in your activity group tested positive. In 

such situations, the province recommends these 

steps: 

- monitor for symptoms for 10 days; and, 

- wear a mask for 10 days after last exposure if 

leaving home; then, 

- if symptomatic, self-isolate immediately for 5 days 

(if vaccinated), or 10 days (if not vaccinated); and 

get tested if you qualify. 

The province offers this useful flow chart of what to do: 

http://gwsa-guelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/flow-chart.pdf 

The province recommends the following actions: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/exposed 

You can pick up free rapid home tests here: 

https://gwsa-guelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COVID-RAPID.pdf 

Advice for GWSA Activity Groups: 

While there is no provincial requirement to do contact tracing, we recommend if you test positive after 

meeting in an activity group that you inform the group leader. Group leaders would reasonably want to 

contact the group members to advise they may have been a close contact with “a member who tested 

positive”, without sharing personal information, so each person can follow the recommended steps. 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

Ontario Senior of the Year Award 

This award is given by a municipality to recognize 

an outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the 

social, cultural or civic life of the community. 

Deadline was April 22 

Ontario Senior Achievement Award 

This award recognizes individuals for significant 

contributions to their communities after the age of 

65. Up to 20 individuals are recognized each year. 

Deadline: June 1 

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 

Orientation and Training 

All volunteers will be required to complete the 

mandatory Orientation & Training. The training can 

be completed from the comfort of your home online. 

For 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. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Board of Directors 

Looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers to 

join the Board of Directors. 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 selfdevelopment 

training, where and when appropriate. 

Governance Committee 

The GWSA is looking for up to three additional 

members. The Governance Committee assists the 

Board of Directors with the development and review 

of bylaws, policies, and procedures for the 

Association. 

• Morning meetings during a few months of the 

year. 

• Experience in governance with a not-for-profit 

organization 

• Knowledge of legislative requirements 

• A keen interest in document research, 

development, and review would be helpful. 

Human Resources Committee 

Qualified volunteers are needed to assist on a 

quarterly or as needed basis to implement the GWSA 

HR Policy for GWSA staff which includes anyone 

who receives payment for services. Duties also 

include: implementing Board decisions based on the 

GWSA Human Resources; ensure that actions of the 

committee are aligned with the GWSA strategic 

plan. We would greatly benefit from someone with 

Human Resources background. 

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. 


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 

(Continued on page 11)

(Continued from page 10) 

of the Board’s Strategic Plan. The Committee 

provides content and messaging advice to the 

webmaster for the website and social media accounts 

and prepares monthly GWSA Email Updates. 

Marketing and recruitment experience would 

definitely be assets, but are not required. 

• Monitors membership satisfaction 

• Develops plans to improve member recruitment 

and retention 

• Marketing responsibilities include arranging for 

media coverage and creating advertisements 

• Developing promotional material 

• Arranging special events such as Open House 

and New Members’ Welcome - either virtually or 

in-person as appropriate. 

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 

Membership & Marketing committee. 

Succession Planning Committee 

Seeks people who have leadership qualities, who 

would be appropriate candidates for the Board of 

Directors and who are current GWSA members, or 

eligible for GWSA membership. Ensures that there is 

a full slate of candidates to fill the positions of 

retiring Board members. 

Technology Committee 

Advise the Board of Directors and provide technical 

leadership in support of the Strategic Plan. 

Production Support: we need a group of technically 

savvy and interested members to prioritize a list of 

needed projects for planning and implementation. 

Experience in: electrician, sound tech, lighting 

technician, carpentry or design would be useful, and 

possibly computer-aided design skills. 

• 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. 

GWSA Activity Groups 

The following Activity Groups are in need of 

volunteers: 

Bid Euchre 

Chess 

Computer mentoring 

Canasta 

Darts 

Euchre Wednesdays 

Euchre Friday 

6-Handed Euchre 

Mah Jong 

Silver Seven Skaters 

Walking Club 

Writers Club 

Bistro 683 

Shoppers Needed: 

Assist the chef with grocery shopping at the local No 

Frills on Fridays. A rotating schedule will be 

developed so you might only shop once a month. 

If you are interested in volunteering in any of the 

areas listed, please contact Becky for more 

information. becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

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IT (Information Technology): 

• Make hardware and software recommendations 

to address employee and volunteer needs 

including the Board, Finance Committee and 

members. 


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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-todate 

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 the Board Room 

on the last Friday of each month from 

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For May, our 

selection is “A Town Called Solace” 

by Mary Lawson. In June, we will be 

reading “The Vanishing Half” by Brit 

Bennett. Monthly fee is $3.00. At present, 

we have a waiting list. 

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. The Craft 

Group needs donations of wool - any 

type. 

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. 

Cribbage 

Come on out on a Tuesday afternoon 

for a friendly game of Cribbage in 

Room 3 of the Evergreen Centre. The 

room is open at 12:30 pm and we start 

playing at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome 

and play 8 games with prizes at 

the end of the afternoon. If you are not 

sure of how to play, we have instructors 

to help. 

Line Dancing 

Evergreen Auditorium 

Phyllis Carnochan 

(519-836-9415) 

Donna Holmes (519-831-0943) 

Monday Classes 

9:15 to 9:30 am - Line Dance Step 

Tutorial [brief review of steps] 

9:30 to 10:30 am – Beginners 

[Beyond the Basics] 

10:45 to 11:45 am - Intermediate 

[Are you up for a challenge?] 

Thursday Classes 

1:00 to 2:00 pm - Introduction to Line 

Dancing [No experience needed] 

2:15 to 3:15 pm – Beginners 

[Beyond the Basics] 

The cost is $2.00 each time you 

come. Sign up for line dancing at 519- 

822-1260 ext. 2694. 

Into Focus Photography 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and point-andshoot 

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). 

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 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 

Our bi-weekly practices run from 1 to 

4:30 pm and we returned to Room 3 

in April. 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 paidup 

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. 

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. 

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Thank you to Mike Rooke for his 

excellent leadership for many years! 

Watercolour Painters 

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters 

provides 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. 

Walking Club 

Do you like to walk during the spring, 

summer and fall? Do you like to have 

company when you walk? 

If so, joining the Walking Club is a 

great way to exercise with lots of 

fresh air, enjoy nature and beautiful 

scenery and make new friends while 

discovering the trails in the area. 

You can register for the Walking 

Club’s 2022 walking season online 

through RecEnroll or at the front desk 

of the Evergreen Centre. The annual 

fee is $10 and you must be an active 

member of the GWSA. 

We meet in Riverside Park on 

Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 9:45 

am to register and collect any entrance 

fees. Then we depart at 10:00 

am sharp. Walks are on…rain or 

shine. 

Walks start at Riverside Park OR 

we drive to one of the many wonderful 

Guelph Walking Trails or nearby 

Conservation Areas. Walks are at 

your own pace and you must arrange 

your own transportation to 

the Trail Head. 

If you are interested in helping with 

this group or would like any additional 

information, please contact 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com. 


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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 Wed. 1-4 pm 

Badminton 


Jeff Millard (519-993-1362) 

Tues. 7-9:30 pm 

Thursday 10 am-1 pm, Friday 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) 

1 pm-4 pm 

Book Club 1 

Board Room 

Veronica Sanche (519-767-9991) 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

Book Club 2 

Board Room 

Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

2nd 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 

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm 

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 

Thursdays 9-noon 

Computer Club 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

January, March, May 

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

Computer Mentoring 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

Computer Lab 

By appointment only 

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 


Earl Mead (lemead41@outlook.com) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm 

Euchre on Friday 


Peter Smith (519-217-8986) 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

Golf 

Tom Kane (519-827-1475) 

Mondays, May to September 

Into Focus Photography 


Stu McCannell (smccannell@rogers.com) 

last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm 

$24.00 a year 

Line Dancing 


Phyllis (519-836-9415) 

Donna (519-831-0943) 

Mondays – 9:15 to noon 

Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m. 


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Peer Learning 

Barb McLeod (519-823-2531) 

Andrew Webb (226-500-4755) 

Sessions in September 2022 

Pickleball 

Rudy Simon 

gwsapickleball@gmail.com 


Monday 12:15 – 3 p.m. 

Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 p.m. 

Wednesday 8:30 – 10:00 am 

Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 am 

Fridays 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1 – 4 pm 

Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 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 

Rug Hooking 


Kathy McCallum 

kamccallum28@gmail.com 

Tuesdays 12-4 pm 

Shuffleboard 


Elaine Bigam (519-824-6498) 

elainebigam@gmail.com 

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm 

Silver Strummers 

Room 3 

Ann Sneyd 519-830-6640 

Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4:30 pm 

Silvertones Choir 

Room 3 

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@xplornet.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 

Table Tennis 


Petr Vales (ttguelph@outlook.com) 

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 

(WECC - except July/August) 

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 

Bistro 683 

Paul Phillips (416-996-2112) 

Bruno Szafran (519-823-2317) 

Frank Holden (bigbluesmon@gmail.com) 


Walking Club 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

April to October 

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Watercolour Painters Club 


Mary Mulholland (519-836-4889) 

watercolourclub@gwsa-guelph.ca 

1st and 5th Wednesday of the month, 12:30-4 pm 

On the third Wednesday, 9 am to 4 pm 

Membership $30/yr + hst 

West End Art Group 

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre 

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653) 


September – June 

Membership $10/yr + hst 

West Hills Art Group 

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre 

Dale Vardy (519-823-5746) 

bdvardy@rogers.com 

September - June 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 

Membership $25.00 + hst 

Wood Carving Group 


Ken Fugler (fugler@rogers.com) 

Monday – 6-9 pm 


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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!’ 

Lloyd, Joan - March 10 (90) 

Paxman, Patricia - May 14 (96) 

Bard, Frank - May 19 (98) 

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 MAY 2022 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

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9:15-9:30a Line Dance 

Tutorial 

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line 

Dancing 

10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 

12:15-3p Pickleball 

12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-3p Euchre 

1-4p Badminton W 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 




1-3p Euchre 




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Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 


3 

9a TRIP BOOKING 

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball 

12-4p Pickleball W 

12-4p Rug Hooking 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

12:30-4p West End Arts W 

1-3p Shuffleboard 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold 

‘Em Poker 

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge 

7-9:30p Badminton 

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11a Diabetes Support 







‘Em Poker 



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4 

8:30-10a Pickleball 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-1p Table Tennis 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 



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12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-4p Art Studio in 2 


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5 

8:30-10:30a Pickleball 

9:30a-12:30p Walking Club 

10a-1p Badminton 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge 

1-2p Introduction to Line 

Dancing 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line 

Dancing 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

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Dancing 



Dancing 


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12:30-3:30p Rec . Bridge 


Dancing 

6 


8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

1-4p Euchre 

1-4p Pickleball 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

1-4:30p Silver Strummers 

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1-4p Euchre 



1-4:30p Silvertones 

1:30-3:30p Book Club 2 

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1-4p Euchre 



1-4:30p Silver Strummers 

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1-3p Euchre 




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CLOSED 

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Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 


12:30-3:15p Bridge W 


1-3p Euchre 


2:30-5p Into Focus 

Photography 




‘Em Poker 



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11a Diabetes Support 







‘Em Poker 



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‘Em Poker 



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9a-4p Watercolour Painters 




1-4p Art Studio in 2 


Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— 

Mon-Fri – 9a-4p 



Dancing 


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Dancing 



Dancing 


Weekend Activities 

Saturday 


Sunday 


1:30-3:30p Badminton 

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1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 



1-4:30p Silvertones 

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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 hope you will enjoy reading the new books that 

we have recently purchased for the library. 

The book I am going to tell you about is by an 

author I don’t believe I have read before. Its called 

“Marauder” by Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison. 

This is about Juan Cabrillo and the crew of his ship, 

the Oregon, who manage to stop an attack on an oil 

tanker and in the process discover that a billionaire’s 

dying wish is to release a paralyzing chemical on 

thousands of people. 

When one of his crew comes into contact with this 

poison and is paralyzed, Juan is determined to find 

the antidote to save him. The billionaire’s stepdaughter 

and her husband, Polk, are carrying out her 

stepfather’s wishes in order to inherit a vast sum of 

money and Juan and his crew will do everything to 

track him down. 

The Oregon is a very sophisticated boat with state 

of the art weaponry, but, once Juan and his crew get 

on Polk’s trail, they soon realize that their deadly 

secret is at risk, so they will do whatever it takes to 

get this poison set off by New Year’s Eve in order to 

inherit the money. Juan must work as fast as possible 

to find him and his wife and stop this deadly attack. 

There are many twists and turns in this book, and I 

found I could not put it down. 

I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I 

did. 

Please mark your calendar for June 10. The GWSA 

is having a big event at the Evergreen and we will be 

holding a book sale in the library from 9:00 a.m. to 

4:00 p.m. so I hope you will come and bring your 

friends. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 

Administration Office — 519-837-5696 

The Diabetes Support Group is meeting in-person with a phone-in option 

available. Please join us for coffee and conversation about managing your 

diabetes. 

Upcoming meeting dates are on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 

at 2 pm in the Board Room. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call 

Molly at 519-837-5665. 

Next meetings are as follows: 

Tuesday, May 10 at 2 pm 

Tuesday, May 24 at 2 pm 


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COMPU-K ENTERPRISES 

Keith Dunn 

Personal Computer Specialist 

Sales, Service, Upgrades and Technical Support 

Over 40 years experience 

519-823-5856 

kdunn5856@rogers.com 

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 and important communications from 

the Board. 

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 using the Email Update 

input form at the bottom of any page on the 

GWSA website at gwsa-guelph.ca 

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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IN-PERSON learning has returned for some Wellness 

Workshops! In-person workshops take place at Guelph FHT 

Head office (suite 212, 55 Wyndham St.) Virtual webinars will 

continue to be offered. When registering, you will have the 

option to 'attend in-person' OR 'attend virtually'. There will be 

COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines in place to keep 

everyone safe. Learn more: 

guelphfht.com/wellness-matters-terms-conditions/ 

Upcoming workshops: 

Let’s Talk About Food + Mood webinar 

Date: Monday, May 9 

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Eastern Time) 

*VIRTUAL class only* 

Learn more/register online by 

clicking HERE or call us at 519-837-0099 

Let’s Talk About Dementia (presented by 

Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington) 

Date: Monday, May 16 

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) 

*IN-PERSON class only* 



Let’s Talk About Medications in Diabetes 

Date: Wednesday, May 25 

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) 

*register to attend IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL* 



Visit our website for a complete list of 

workshops and to view the January – June 

2022 Workshop Schedule. 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 

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. 

Langford Prospector kevlar canoe, 16’6”, $800 

(negotiable) and Mountain HARD WEAR Optic Vue 

2.5 tent plus floor footprint (used twice) $150. 

Contact Wendy 519-763-8909. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR 

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR 

ITEM(S). 

AVAILABLE 

Sentinel issues from June 2004 up to March 2020. 

Free. Call 519-824-7204. 

WANTED 

Help wanted with cleaning up flower beds. Phone 

Jacquie at 519-822-8256. 

FOR SALE 

3-in-1 Starfrit - Air Fryer/Convection Oven/Toaster. 

Never opened. Good for kitchen, staff lounge, gift or 

summer house. $150. Call Irene at 519-763-8883. 


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See Puzzles on pgs. 16 & 17 


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28 

RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+ 

held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291. 

Please register in person at our recreation facilities, over the phone by calling 519-837-5699, or online at recenroll.ca. 

PLEASE NOTE: Programs may be cancelled if there is low registration, so be sure to register (Fees do not include HST). 

Spring cleaning Rec Enroll: During the week of May 2, you might notice a different look and feel to recenroll.ca, 

our online registration portal for all things recreation. All the same features you normally use are still in the same 

place. If you notice any issues at all or cannot find something, please call 519-837-5699. 

DANCE 

55+ Zumba 

Zumba is an exhilarating, 

effective, easy to follow, Latin 

inspired, calorie burning dance 

party! This class fuses Latin 

rhythms with easy to follow 

movements to create a dynamic 

workout. All abilities are welcome. 

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.) 

Dates: April 4-June 28 (Monday) 

Location: Victoria Road 

Recreation Centre (Maple Room) 

Fee: 

• Members: $90.61 

• Non-Members: $104.13 

Cardio Dance 

This innovative, fun and exciting 

dance fitness class is guaranteed to 

get you moving into shape. This 

safe and effective total body 

workout is specifically designed 

for beginners and seniors. 

Class Length: 1 hour (2-3 p.m.) 

Dates: April 5-June 30 (Tuesday) 

Location: Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre (Room 4) 

Fee: 

• Members: $85.32 


OUTDOOR FITNESS 

Bike Wise – Monday, Tuesday 

(Learn To), Friday 

This program is for seniors of any 

and all cycling ability! This 

program allows Guelph seniors the 

opportunity to do everything from 

learn how to ride a bike, rebuild 

confidence in riding ability, 

explore trail riding and road riding 

within the community, learn the 

rules of road riding as well as how 

to repair and care for a bike. Safety 

and the importance of active 

transportation will be a large part 

of the curriculum. An on-site 

assessment will be required to 

determine your biking ability prior 

to joining a group. 

Class Length: 1.5 hours 

Dates: 

Monday: May 23-June 27 

(12-1:30 p.m.) 

Tuesday (Learn To): 

May 24-June 28 (1-1:45 p.m.) 

Friday: May 20-June 24 

(12-1:30 p.m.) 


Community Centre (Lobby) 

Fee: 

• Members: $42.66 


Seniors Disc Golf 

Let’s get outside and get moving! 

Join us at the Riverside Park Disc 

Golf course to learn the game of 

disc golf and practise with friends. 

An instructor will guide you 

through the rules of the game and 

will teach you the skills and 

techniques required for this fun 

outdoor activity. All equipment is 

provided. Athletic clothing and 

appropriate footwear is required. 


Dates: May 12-June 30 

(Thursday) 

Location: Riverside Park Disc 

Golf Course 

Fee: 

• Members: $56.88 


FITNESS 

Cardio and Strength Level 1 

This beginner strength training 

class focuses on functional 

exercises that include balance, 

flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. Exercises are 

performed both sitting and 

standing. Hand weights are used 

for strengthening and toning 

muscles. Join us to keep your body 

fit! 

Class Length: 1 hour 

(9:30-10:30 a.m.) 

Dates: April 6-June 29 

(Wednesday) 



Fee: 

• Members: $92.43 



This intermediate/advance strength 

training class focuses on a low 

impact cardio warmup. This class 

performs functional exercises that 

include balance, flexibility and 

cardiovascular movements. 

Exercises are performed sitting 

and standing. A variety of 

equipment is used throughout the 

classes which may include bands, 

stability balls and weights of your 

choice. Join us to keep your body 

fit! 


Dates: 

Monday: April 4-June 27 

Friday: April 8-June 24 



Fees: 

• Members: $85.32 


(Continued on page 29) 




Come and challenge your fitness 

level in this advanced strength 

training class. Focusing on a low 

impact cardio warmup, this class 

performs functional exercises that 

include balance, flexibility and 

cardiovascular movements. A 

variety of equipment is used 

throughout the classes which may 

include bands, stability balls and 

weights of your choice. Join us to 

keep your body fit! 


Dates: 


Friday: April 8-June 24 



Fees: 

• Members: $78.21 


Seniors Spin and Circuit 

An indoor cycling and circuit 

training class to get your heart and 

muscles pumping! The stationary 

cycling portion of the class will 

provide you with a lower impact 

form of aerobic activity while the 

circuit training portion will allow 

you to try a variety of forms of 

fitness for a full body workout. 

This is a fast paced program that 

can be modified. 


(10:45-11:45 a.m.) 


(Wednesdays) 

Location: Guelph Sports Dome 

Fees: 

• Members: $85.32 


Strength and Balance 

This beginner class will focus on 

fall prevention, whole body 

movements and balance. It is 

designed to improve general 

mobility and overall strength to 

make everyday tasks easier. You 

can expect to see improvement in 

posture. The class presents an 

excellent opportunity for 

beginners to start exercising with 

an aerobic, strength and flexibility 

component. 

Class Length: 45 minutes 

(12:15-1 p.m.) 


(Wednesdays) 



Fees: 

• Members: $85.32 


Tai Chi – All Levels 

This total body conditioning class 

will challenge the active 55 

individual. A cardio warmup will 

prepare you for a resistance 

training, balance, flexibility, and 

core strength and floor workout. 

The benefits of regular exercise 

consisting of these major 

components will improve your 

mental, physical and emotional 

health. Increase your energy level 

to be able to carry out daily tasks 

and reduce your chances of 

osteoporosis. 


(9:45-10:45 a.m.) 


(Tuesdays) 



Fees: 

• Members: $49.77 


Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class 

will challenge the active 55 

individual. A cardio warmup will 

prepare you for a resistance 

training, balance, flexibility, and 

core strength and floor workout. 

The benefits of regular exercise 

consisting of these major 

components will improve your 

mental, physical and emotional 

health. Increase your energy level 

to be able to carry out daily tasks 

and reduce your chances of 

osteoporosis. 



(Wednesday) 



Fees: 

• Members: $85.32 


YOGA 

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Chair Yoga 

Chair yoga offers the same 

benefits as other yoga practices, 

such as increased flexibility, 

strengthening, proper breathing 

and increasing range of motion in 

the joints. Simply use a chair to 

assist with postures. Chair yoga is 

for everyone, especially those who 

may have limited mobility and/or 

are unable to get up and down on a 

yoga mat. Postures can be 

modified to meet students’ needs. 


Dates: 


(11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.) 

Wednesday: April 6-June 29 

(9:15-10:15 a.m.) 



Fees: 

• Members: $85.32 


Gentle Yoga 

This program is open to everyone. 

We will explore this centuries old 

discipline which brings health and 

vitality to the body, peace to the 

mind and joy to the spirit. Ability 

to move from standing to laying 

on the floor needed. 

Class Length: 

Dates: 

Tuesday: April 5-June 28 

(2-3:30 p.m.) 

Thursday: April 7-June 30 

(2-3 p.m.) 

Location: 

Tuesday: Victoria Road 


Thursday: Evergreen Seniors 


(Continued on page 30) 


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Fees: 

• Members: $78.21 


VISUAL ARTS 

Nature Walk Photography 

Grab your camera and your 

sneakers and let’s hit the trails! 

Find the extraordinary in the 

ordinary as you snap some photos 

while going on an instructor-led 

nature walk. Let your creativity 

flow in the form of digital 

photography while getting some 

gentle exercise. Please bring your 

own camera. We will meet at the 

Evergreen Seniors Centre at the 

beginning of each hike. 

Class Length: 2 hours (1-3 p.m.) 


(Thursdays) 


Community Centre (Board Room) 

Fees: 

• Members: $188.24 


Pastels 

Special course for all levels who 

want to enjoy painting beautiful 

spring scenes and botanical objects 

with pastel. Let’s go back to 

childhood when we painted with 

our fingers! This course will 

introduce an amazing mediumchalk 

pastel. We learn about 

supplies, different types of pastel, 

paper surfaces and additional 

tools. We start from the basics of 

pastel painting and study the many 

ways to apply pastels. Using 

colour theory and refreshing tone 

drawing skills, we paint simple 

objects and scenes. Classes could 

be held outdoors depending on 

weather. 

Class Length: 3 hours 

(9 a.m.-12 p.m.) 


(Tuesdays) 


Recreation Centre (Cedar Room) 

Fees: 


• Members: $188.24 


Watercolours 

This watercolours class is for all 

levels of painters. The instructor 

will work with participants on an 

individual basis or in small groups 

of similar interest or skill. 

Class Length: 3 hours 

(9 a.m.-12 p.m.) 


(Mondays) 



Fees: 

• Members: $173.76 


PERFORMING ARTS 

Poetry in the Park 

Compose poems inspired by 

nature, food, and memories of a 

favourite or moving outdoor 

experience and read the poems out 

loud in a supportive environment. 


(11 a.m.-12 p.m.) 


(Fridays) 

Location: Riverside Park 

Fees: 

• Members: $173.76 


PILATES 

Pilates 

Learn the principles of Pilates. 

Begin to strengthen and lengthen 

muscles, as well as gaining many 

other benefits to your body! Up to 

10 minutes of standing exercises 

for balance. 




Fees: 

• Members: $85.32 


Pilates for Golf 

Learn the principles of Pilates. 

Begin to strengthen and lengthen 

muscles, as well as gaining many 

other benefits to your body! Up to 

10 minutes of standing exercises 

for balance. 




Fees: 

• Members: $85.32 


LIFESTYLE 

Spanish 

Learn Spanish by beginning with 

basic conversation, grammar and 

vocabulary skills. Whether you are 

just starting out or brushing up 

your skills, you are welcome to 

join us. 


(3:30-4:30 p.m.) 




Fees: 

• Members: $173.76 


QI GONG 

Qi Gong 

This class is a Chinese blend of 

exercise, stretching and 

meditation. The program focuses 

on ‘Eighteen Postures for Daily 

Practice,’ a Qi Gong set that 

integrates East and West in a 

series of gentle exercises designed 

to maintain and enhance health. 

Adapting classical Qi Gong forms, 

this style incorporates therapeutic 

exercise, self-massage and 

meditation. Qi Gong 1 class 

focuses on the core routines. 

Class Length: 1.5 hours 

(12-1:30 p.m.) 


(Mondays) 



Fees: 

• Members: $49.77 

• Non-Members: $57.26

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You Are So… 

by Catherine Reilly 

She recognized the first few notes as 

the radio sprung to life 

that unmistakable sound - 

gravel crunching from the dashboard 

speakers 

as she made a right hand turn 

Joe Cocker’s voice penetrated 

her scrambled, unraveling thoughts, those she 

drove around trying to outrun 

the sense of confinement, 

things falling apart 

The final straw, the email received last week 

“You’re not important, get lost,” it sneered, 

both hands affixed to the steering wheel 

the bruised ego abated as his venerable voice 

was heard 

You are so beautiful to me. 

You are so beautiful to me 

Can’t you see-e-e-e-e? 

Are you talking to me Joe? 

Yes, he whispered between breaths and 

continued; 

You’re everything I hoped for 

You’re everything I need 

You are so beautiful to me. 

those healing lyrics, refurbished her soul 

renewed and revamped, unflappable 

she headed for home, 

completing her turn it came into sight 

upon her arrival, she hugged the one waiting 

there. 

COMPUTER MENTORING 

DARTS 

Do you enjoy playing darts? 

Volunteers are needed to start up the 

Darts Club again. 

If you are interested in volunteering, 

please contact Becky for more 

information. 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

Just about everyone with a computer runs into 

problems. Don’t struggle when there is help 

available at these weekly mentoring sessions. 

Volunteers from the GWSA Computer Club are 

available to assist you with your specific problem 

areas. 

All computer mentoring sessions are held on 

Monday afternoons from 1-3 pm 

Class length: 2 hours 

Cost: $3.00 for Members 

and $5.00 for Non-Members. 

Participants pay in advance at the front desk or 

register using RecEnroll.ca. 


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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 

A Day in The Garden 

Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington 

Total cost: Members only - $96.00 including taxes (non-refundable) Code - 27161 

Registration starts on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 

Booking deadline is Friday, May 20, 2022 

Join us for this relaxing day at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. 

Our coach will take us directly to the Rock Garden and Hendrie Park where we will spend a leisurely 

morning. Then we will drive to the main RBG centre, which includes a Mediterranean greenhouse, a gift 

shop, and the Greenhouse café. Lunch is included in the trip, and we will allow plenty of time to 

explore the gift shop and indoor greenhouse. The coach will then take us to the Laking Garden with its 

displays of iris and peonies. On the way home, we will make a stop at a local country market and garden 

centre (The Dutch Mill). 

Trip includes coach transportation, the RBG admission fee and lunch. There will be lots of walking 

involved. 

Departure times: 9:00 am from the Evergreen Centre, 9:15 am from the Carousel in the park 

Return time: 5:00 pm 

Cost: $96.00 (includes all taxes and tips for the restaurant staff and the bus driver) 

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctors’ 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, May 20, and if there are not enough reservations at that time, the trip will be 

cancelled! 

Accessibility: Unfortunately there will be no wheelchair accessibility on this trip, 

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. 

PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING THIS TRIP: All participants will be required to have a current GWSA 

membership. 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. 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, May 20. 

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, May 20, 2022. 

Masks must be worn on the bus throughout the whole time trip. 


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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022 

The Burlington Footnote 

Senior Performing Troupe 

Total cost: Members only - $89.00 including taxes (non-refundable) Code - 27160 

Registration starts on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 

Booking deadline is Friday, June 3, 2022 

Celebrate the Art of Staying Young! 

The Burlington Footnotes is a swinging enthusiastic group of seniors who have a passion for 

dance, community involvement and celebrating the art of staying young. 

The annual production of Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance! is a musical variety extravaganza that 

showcases the many talents of the 50+ generation. With music that transcends the generations 

combined with a stunning array of costumes, song and dance, you are guaranteed to be entertained 

and inspired. 

Trip price includes: the show, transportation by coach, tip and all taxes. We will be going to the 

Swiss Chalet for lunch (not included in price) 

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 10 am, Carousel: 10:15 am Return: 4:30 pm 

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctors’ 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, June 3 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: Unfortunately there will be no wheelchair accessibility on these trips. 

PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING THIS TRIP: All participants will be required to have a 

current GWSA membership. 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. 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, June 3. 

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 June 3, 2022. 

Masks must be worn on the bus throughout the whole trip. 


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Bistro 683 - May 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 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 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Pork Chops 

Chicken a la King 

Baked Ham 

Haddock Fish 

Roast Beef 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

16 

BBQ Ribs 

BLT Sandwich w/ 

Coleslaw & Baked 

Beans 

17 

18 

Lasagna 

19 

Beef Wellington 

20 

Turkey Dinner 

Chicken Burgers 

w/ Waffle Fries 

Roast Pork 

Swiss Steak 

Liver & Onions 

Veal Schnitzel w/ 

Lemon Caper 

Sauce 

23 

CLOSED 

VICTORIA DAY 

24 

Salmon 

25 

Chicken Meat Pies 

26 

Super Duper Salad 

Plate 

27 

Cabbage Rolls 

30 

31 

Roasted Chicken 

Stuffed Sausage

May 2022 issue

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