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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association
A non-profit organization based at the
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca
Ross Knechtel - Webmaster
Directors & Officers
Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director
Brian Smith — President
tba — Vice-President
Roger Stevens — Treasurer
Directors
Pat Gage Ken Fugler
Wenda King Charlie Bishop
Teresa McKeeman Janice Robertson
Ross Knechtel
Adam Rutherford
The Sentinel Team
Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer
Linda Green — Editor, Printer
George Hughes — Printer
Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time
Assistants
All of the above GWSA members
are Volunteers.
GWSA Community Support Services Staff
Audrey Bishop — Administrative Assistant
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Evergreen Auditorium
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
Evergreen Room 2
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
Evergreen Room 3
gwsa.bridge@gmail.com
Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC)
Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm
Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm
Bridge - Duplicate
Evergreen Room 3
2paulinesmith@gmail.com
Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am
Bunka Art Group
Evergreen Room 3
Diane Barber (519-763-2996)
designbunny@rogers.com
Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon
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Canoe Club
John Ness (519-994-8611)
canoeclubmembership@gmail.com
Thursdays 9-noon
Computer Club
Evergreen Room 3
Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058)
Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)
January, March, May
2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm
Computer Mentoring
Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)
Computer Lab
By appointment only
Craft Club
Evergreen Room 2
Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047)
Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Cribbage
Evergreen Room 3
Elaine Miller (ermiller35@gmail.com)
Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm
Euchre on Monday
Evergreen Room 3
Earl Mead (lemead41@outlook.com)
Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm
Euchre on Friday
Evergreen Room 4
Peter Smith (519-217-8986)
Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm
Golf
Tom Kane (519-827-1475)
Mondays, May to September
Into Focus Photography
Evergreen Room 4
Stu McCannell (smccannell@rogers.com)
last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm
$24.00 a year
Line Dancing
Evergreen Auditorium
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
Evergreen Auditorium
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
Evergreen Room 2
Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120)
Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm
Rug Hooking
Evergreen Room 2
Kathy McCallum
kamccallum28@gmail.com
Tuesdays 12-4 pm
Shuffleboard
Evergreen Auditorium
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
Evergreen Auditorium
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)
Tuesdays - 6:30-8:30 pm
Walking Club
walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com
April to October
Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Watercolour Painters Club
Evergreen Room 2
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)
Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm
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
Evergreen Room 2
Ken Fugler (fugler@rogers.com)
Monday – 6-9 pm
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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
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Clubs and Drop-In Activities MAY 2022
R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2
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
9
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
16
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
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
10
8:30a-12:30p Pickleball
11a Diabetes Support
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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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
4
8:30-10a Pickleball
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-1p Table Tennis
12:30-4p Watercolour Painters
1-3p Shuffleboard
1-4p Badminton W
11
8:30-10a Pickleball
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-1p Table Tennis
12:30-4p Watercolour Painters
1-3p Shuffleboard
1-4p Art Studio in 2
1-4p Badminton W
18
8:30-10a Pickleball
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-1p Table Tennis
1-3p Shuffleboard
1-4p Badminton W
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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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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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
6
8:30-10:30a Pickleball
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
13
8:30-10:30a Pickleball
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 Silvertones
1:30-3:30p Book Club 2
20
8:30-10:30a Pickleball
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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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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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 Bridge W
12:30-4p Quilting
1-3p Euchre
1-4p Badminton W
2:30-5p Into Focus
Photography
3-6:15p Table Tennis
6-9p Carving Club
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold
‘Em Poker
6:30-9p Rec. Bridge
7-9:30p Badminton
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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball
11a Diabetes Support
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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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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8:30-10a Pickleball
9a-4p Watercolour Painters
9:15a-12p Bunka
10a-1p Table Tennis
1-3p Shuffleboard
1-4p Art Studio in 2
1-4p Badminton W
Everyday Activities
Snooker—9a-4p
Book Nook—
Mon-Fri – 9a-4p
1-4p Bid Euchre
2:15-3:15p Beginners Line
Dancing
2:15-5p Pickleball W
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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
Weekend Activities
Saturday
9a-12p Table Tennis
Sunday
8:30a-1:30p Pickleball
1:30-3:30p Badminton
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8:30-10:30a Pickleball
8:30a-1:30p Crafts
9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge
10a-12:30p Badminton
1-2:30p Book Club 1
1-4p Euchre
1-4p Pickleball
1-4p Table Tennis W
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*
Learn more/register online by
clicking HERE or call us at 519-837-0099
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*
Learn more/register online by
clicking HERE or call us at 519-837-0099
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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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
• Non-Members: $98.16
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.)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Lobby)
Fee:
• Members: $42.66
• Non-Members: $49.08
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.
Class Length: 1 hour (6-7 p.m.)
Dates: May 12-June 30
(Thursday)
Location: Riverside Park Disc
Golf Course
Fee:
• Members: $56.88
• Non-Members: $65.44
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)
Location: Victoria Road
Recreation Centre (Maple Room)
Fee:
• Members: $92.43
• Non-Members: $106.34
Cardio and Strength Level 2
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!
Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)
Dates:
Monday: April 4-June 27
Friday: April 8-June 24
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
Fees:
• Members: $85.32
• Non-Members: $98.16
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Cardio and Strength Level 3
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!
Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)
Dates:
Monday: April 4-June 27
Friday: April 8-June 24
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
Fees:
• Members: $78.21
• Non-Members: $89.98
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.
Class Length: 1 hour
(10:45-11:45 a.m.)
Dates: April 6-June 29
(Wednesdays)
Location: Guelph Sports Dome
Fees:
• Members: $85.32
• Non-Members: $98.16
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.)
Dates: April 6-June 29
(Wednesdays)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
Fees:
• Members: $85.32
• Non-Members: $98.16
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.
Class Length: 1 hour
(9:45-10:45 a.m.)
Dates: April 26-June 14
(Tuesdays)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
Fees:
• Members: $49.77
• Non-Members: $57.26
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.
Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)
Dates: April 6-June 29
(Wednesday)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
Fees:
• Members: $85.32
• Non-Members: $98.16
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.
Class Length: 1 hour
Dates:
Monday: April 4-June 27
(11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Wednesday: April 6-June 29
(9:15-10:15 a.m.)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
Fees:
• Members: $85.32
• Non-Members: $98.16
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
Recreation Centre (Maple Room)
Thursday: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
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Fees:
• Members: $78.21
• Non-Members: $89.98
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.)
Dates: April 7-June 30
(Thursdays)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Board Room)
Fees:
• Members: $188.24
• Non-Members: $216.45
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.)
Dates: April 5-June 28
(Tuesdays)
Location: Victoria Road
Recreation Centre (Cedar Room)
Fees:
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• Non-Members: $216.45
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.)
Dates: April 11-June 27
(Mondays)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 2)
Fees:
• Members: $173.76
• Non-Members: $199.80
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.
Class Length: 1 hour
(11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Dates: April 8-June 30
(Fridays)
Location: Riverside Park
Fees:
• Members: $173.76
• Non-Members: $199.80
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.
Class Length: 1 hour (12-1 p.m.)
Dates: April 5-June 28 (Tuesday)
Location: Guelph Sports Dome
Fees:
• Members: $85.32
• Non-Members: $98.16
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.
Class Length: 1 hour (1-2 p.m.)
Dates: April 5-June 28 (Tuesday)
Location: Guelph Sports Dome
Fees:
• Members: $85.32
• Non-Members: $98.16
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.
Class Length: 1 hour
(3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Dates: April 5-June 28 (Tuesday)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
Fees:
• Members: $173.76
• Non-Members: $199.80
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.)
Dates: April 25-June 13
(Mondays)
Location: Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre (Room 4)
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
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CLOSED
VICTORIA DAY
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Salmon
25
Chicken Meat Pies
26
Super Duper Salad
Plate
27
Cabbage Rolls
30
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Roasted Chicken
Stuffed Sausage
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