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The Sentinel - <strong>June</strong>/<strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2022</strong> — Vol. 46, No. 10


The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association<br />

A non-profit organization based at the<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

Ross Knechtel - Webmaster<br />

Directors & Officers<br />

Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director<br />

Brian Smith — President<br />

tba — Vice-President<br />

Roger Stevens — Treasurer<br />

Directors<br />

Pat Gage Ken Fugler<br />

Wenda King Charlie Bishop<br />

Teresa McKeeman Janice Robertson<br />

Ross Knechtel<br />

Adam Rutherford<br />

The Sentinel Team<br />

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer<br />

Linda Green — Editor, Printer<br />

George Hughes — Printer<br />

Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time<br />

Assistants<br />

All of the above GWSA members<br />

are Volunteers.<br />

GWSA Support Services Staff<br />

Audrey Bishop — Administrative Assistant<br />

519-837-5696<br />

City Staff<br />

Adam Rutherford — Program<br />

Manager<br />

TBA — Customer Service Clerk<br />

Brooke Gibbons — Recreation Program<br />

Director — Senior Services<br />

Becky MacDonald — Recreation<br />

Co-ordinator — Volunteers<br />

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef<br />

Don Harris — Facility Maintainer<br />

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation<br />

Services<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in<br />

partnership with the Community Services Department<br />

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/<br />

Wellington Seniors Association<br />

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8<br />

Tel.: 519-823-1291 / Fax: 519-823-8972<br />

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F<br />

(closed Statutory Holidays)<br />

Read The Sentinel on our website,<br />

www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

ISSN: 0383 817X<br />

A MESSAGE FROM THE GWSA<br />

BOARD<br />

The longest day of the year is in <strong>June</strong>, which includes the summer<br />

solstice; and <strong>June</strong>’s full moon is called the ‘strawberry moon’. Love,<br />

devotion, and generosity are represented by <strong>June</strong>’s birth flowers, the rose<br />

and honeysuckle. It’s a happy month of sunshine, growth, and flowers.<br />

<strong>June</strong> also includes a busy schedule of events at the GWSA!<br />

Remember to mark your calendar for our full day open house at the<br />

Evergreen Centre. The “Seriously? Seniors?” planning team is preparing an<br />

incredible day for everyone to enjoy, and we hope to entice a few new<br />

members who drop by. This event includes demonstrations of many<br />

activities; art and craft exhibitions; performances by the Silvertones and<br />

Silver Strummers; artisans’ wares available for purchase; a Book Nook<br />

book sale; a Euchre Tournament you can join, a major Raffle Draw for<br />

fabulous prizes including a spa getaway; and even a 50/50 draw! You can<br />

get your raffle tickets now (while they last) and the 50/50 draw tickets are<br />

available on-site during the event. Check all the details on our website. You<br />

can bring friends as there is free admission and it’s open to the public. This<br />

is your GWSA today!<br />

Dances are returning to the Evergreen Centre, with the first dance on <strong>June</strong><br />

25. Promoted as ‘Saturday Social Dances’, this will encourage members<br />

and the public to join for a fun evening with a great DJ who will play a<br />

wide variety of music. The committee plans to hold more dances in <strong>July</strong>,<br />

<strong>August</strong>, and September! All the details are on the website, and you can buy<br />

your tickets in advance at the Evergreen front desk or any City recreation<br />

desk for just $15, while they last! Any remaining tickets will be sold the<br />

night of the dance.<br />

<strong>June</strong> is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a time when we recognize our<br />

amazing older Ontarians and the contributions they have made in<br />

communities across the province. We are planning the ‘<strong>June</strong> is Seniors<br />

Month Walk/Flag Raising’ for Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 9. Meet us at Riverside Park<br />

(Red Picnic Shelter) at 9:30 am and join the walk to City Hall at 10:00 am<br />

for the 11:00 am flag raising ceremony, with greetings from the mayor, our<br />

executive director, and others.<br />

The Travel Committee has a series of trips in the works from now into the<br />

fall with six currently detailed on the website. If you might enjoy a leisurely<br />

cruise, a wine and food tour, a beachside café, a dance troupe, or learning<br />

more about the local scene, there is something of interest for everyone! The<br />

trips are available only to members, which is one more reason that GWSA<br />

membership remains one of the best bargains around!<br />

All of these events happen through the dedication of volunteers working<br />

behind the scenes. This is what makes this organization work for its many<br />

members across Guelph and Wellington. Thanks to everyone for their<br />

ongoing contributions to an amazing team!<br />

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 1:30 pm on <strong>June</strong> 21. As<br />

some directors’ terms end, there are fresh opportunities for you or someone<br />

you know to join this leadership team. It is a wonderful way to give back to<br />

community and share your lifetime of skills and talents, while enjoying the<br />

benefits of an interactive group. The GWSA is directed largely by members<br />

and this keeps us connected to our reason for being - providing services to<br />

seniors in the community. Please contact the volunteer co-ordinator today if<br />

you would like to explore what is available.<br />

As this represents the last edition of The Sentinel until September, the<br />

Board of Directors wishes everyone a safe and healthy summer. Be active,<br />

get involved, and make friends - at the GWSA!<br />

NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree<br />

with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions<br />

by writers (no political or religious topics please).<br />

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“SERIOUSLY? SENIORS?”<br />

Do you like meeting people? Do you enjoy fitness or sporting activities? How<br />

about outdoor pursuits? Are you interested in learning a new skill, or reviving<br />

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

GWSA has all of this and MORE, MUCH MORE!<br />

You are invited!! Visit us at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre,<br />

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, Home of the GWSA, on<br />

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, <strong>2022</strong><br />

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

There will be members showcasing numerous<br />

activities. You will be able to see exhibitions<br />

of Painting, Woodcarving, Quilting,<br />

Bunka, Crafting, Photography, and MORE!<br />

Demonstrations of Badminton, Shuffleboard,<br />

Line Dancing, Table Tennis and Snooker are taking place. See page 7 for<br />

the Event Calendar.<br />

In addition to the many activities that you can<br />

view, you may wish to take home a small<br />

treasure which several of the groups are<br />

offering for sale! There will also be a book<br />

sale featuring many and various editions from the Book Nook.<br />

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

member so you can take advantage of all the available choices!<br />

A Euchre Tournament providing cash prizes for a small entry fee will also<br />

be held. Scheduled times are on page 6.<br />

The well-known GWSA choir, The<br />

Silvertones, will be presenting an<br />

afternoon concert, celebrating the choir’s<br />

42nd Anniversary. The Silver<br />

Strummers, the GWSA’s ukulele orchestra, will be performing in its inaugural<br />

debut! These two groups, 80 members strong, are excited about performing<br />

for a LIVE audience in our auditorium!<br />

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

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

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

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

SAVE THE DATE:<br />

Friday, <strong>June</strong> 10, <strong>2022</strong> 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre - Home of the GWSA<br />

683 Woolwich St., Guelph<br />

“Seriously, Seniors”… Join us on <strong>June</strong> 10th to find out about<br />

YOUR GUELPH WELLINGTON SENIORS ASSOCIATION TODAY!<br />

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE<br />

TOGETHER WE ARE CANADA<br />

by Leanne Guenther<br />

My name is British Columbia<br />

The jewel of the West Coast.<br />

Forestry and fishing are<br />

The things that I do most.<br />

Hi, I am Alberta<br />

A wild west kind of place<br />

With cows and oil and mountains<br />

And lots of open space.<br />

I am Manitoba<br />

And I’m Saskatchewan<br />

We’re the golden prairies<br />

Where wheat grows in the sun.<br />

Hi, I am Ontario<br />

The home of government<br />

To me each year the leaders<br />

Of our democracy are sent.<br />

by Linda Green<br />

When I want to ask “how are you?”<br />

I say, “comment allez vous?”<br />

Newfoundland, New Brunswick<br />

And Nova Scotia -- those are we,<br />

We are Atlantic Provinces<br />

The three musketeers of the sea.<br />

I’m Prince Edward Island<br />

And I know I may be small<br />

But without me all the rest of you<br />

Would have no potatoes at all.<br />

The Yukon, Nunavut and North West<br />

Territories are up north.<br />

Through ice and cold and polar bears<br />

Few brave souls venture forth.<br />

Together we are Canada<br />

One nation strong and free<br />

With sharing, friends and happiness<br />

Forever we will be!<br />

Bonjour, I am Quebec<br />

Here French is my language too<br />

Special Printing For Members<br />

Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars,<br />

dinner menus/programs, club bylaws, annual reports), large or small<br />

quantities, black & white print (10¢ per page) or colour (30¢ per page)?<br />

If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel<br />

office (we’re not here all the time, though) or by email at sentinel@gwsaguelph.ca,<br />

or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA<br />

member to take advantage of this.<br />

We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can.<br />

DONATIONS<br />

To donate easily, with a credit<br />

card, visit our website<br />

www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click<br />

on the ‘Donate’ button or call:<br />

519-823-1291<br />

<strong>August</strong> 5, <strong>2022</strong>, is the deadline for<br />

submissions for the<br />

September <strong>2022</strong> Sentinel.<br />

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.<br />

Distribution of the September <strong>issue</strong><br />

is on <strong>August</strong> 25, <strong>2022</strong>.<br />

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos<br />

(but we’ll do our best).<br />

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EUCHRE<br />

TOURNAMENT<br />

<strong>June</strong> 10, <strong>2022</strong><br />

12 p.m. – 3 p.m.<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, Home of<br />

Guelph Wellington Seniors’ Association<br />

683 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON 519-823-1291<br />

Doors Open For Sign-In 11 a.m.<br />

No Advance Reservations<br />

Entry Fee $5.00 per person<br />

Tournament Prizes<br />

1 st Place High Score $50<br />

Most Lone Hands $20<br />

10 Prize Draws Each Draw $20<br />

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Auditorium<br />

“SERIOUSLY? SENIORS?”<br />

JUNE 10, <strong>2022</strong> - EVENT SCHEDULE<br />

9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Line Dancing & Table Tennis Demonstrations<br />

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Canoeing & Badminton Demonstrations<br />

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pickleball, Peer Learning & Travel Information Sessions<br />

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bicycling & Shuffleboard Demonstrations<br />

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Concert - Suggested Donation $5.00 pp<br />

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

Lobby<br />

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Meet the GWSA Board<br />

GWSA Activity Group Information Sessions<br />

Bistro 683 & Room 3<br />

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Artisans’ Wares For Sale<br />

Room 2<br />

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

Room 4<br />

12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Euchre Tournament (see page 6 for details)<br />

Snooker Room<br />

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Snooker Demonstrations<br />

Book Nook - Library<br />

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Used Book Sale<br />

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We invite you to make an appointment with Kristin Dillon.<br />

She is an Occupational Therapist from the Arthritis Society<br />

and she will be returning to the Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre Health Room on the first Thursday of<br />

every month starting in <strong>June</strong>. Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 2<br />

appointments are available.<br />

The Arthritis Society offers free education, programs and<br />

support to Canadians living with arthritis. Individual<br />

consultation is available through the Arthritis Rehabilitation<br />

and Education Program (AREP) and includes consultation<br />

and guidance on arthritis self-management, group<br />

education, and a customized Arthritis Service Plan.<br />

All first appointments are virtual, utilizing secure telephone,<br />

email, or video conferencing. In person follow up care<br />

provided as needed following COVID-19 safety protocols.<br />

To register for a 1-1 appointment, visit the Arthritis Society<br />

website: arthritis.ca/arep or call 1-800-321-1433 extension<br />

3307.<br />

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35th Annual General Meeting<br />

Members are invited to participate in the 35 th Annual General Meeting of the Guelph Wellington Seniors<br />

Association to be held on <strong>June</strong> 21, <strong>2022</strong>, at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre.<br />

This will be our first in-person members meeting since 2019. Registration begins at 1:00 pm and the<br />

meeting starts at 1:30 pm.<br />

Background materials necessary for voting members to make an informed decision about matters on the<br />

agenda shall be posted on the GWSA website at least 10 days prior to the meeting.<br />

We look forward to seeing you!<br />

Board of Directors,<br />

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association<br />

The past several years have required the Board<br />

of Directors to be agile and flexible during<br />

interesting times. We are thrilled to see members<br />

returning to their programs in increasing<br />

numbers, while new activity groups and exciting<br />

special events are launching. As the <strong>June</strong> AGM<br />

approaches, the ending terms of some directors<br />

invite opportunities for others to become<br />

involved.<br />

Participating on the leadership team is a<br />

rewarding way to contribute while bringing your<br />

unique skills and life experience to benefit<br />

others. The ongoing focus on our members keeps<br />

this organization strong, and one of the largest<br />

organizations of its kind in the country.<br />

If you wonder if a position on the Board is for you, please contact us now so we can share our<br />

experiences and answer your questions. Joining the Board will give you an opportunity to influence<br />

decisions and directions about the many different activities, programs, services and special events offered<br />

by the GWSA. And, if you know someone else who would also make a meaningful contribution, please<br />

connect us now so we can discuss this wonderful opportunity.<br />

Get Involved. Make Friends, Have Fun!<br />

Contact:<br />

Becky MacDonald: Volunteer Co-ordinator<br />

519-822-1260 extension 2096<br />

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca<br />

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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald<br />

Summer is here in full swing! Volunteers are<br />

important to the many different programs and<br />

services offered by the GWSA. Providing<br />

opportunities for members to enjoy, engage<br />

in and socialize while being active. Without<br />

volunteers, these programs and services could not run.<br />

There is a need for volunteers in a variety of areas from<br />

committees, boards to daily activities. If you are<br />

looking to get involved more on a different level while<br />

making new or more friends, please reach out to me for<br />

more details if you see an opportunity that sparks your<br />

interest! Looking forward to hearing from YOU!<br />

– Becky MacDonald<br />

Upcoming Volunteer Awards<br />

Ontario Senior Achievement Award<br />

This award recognizes individuals for significant<br />

contributions to their communities after the age of 65.<br />

Up to 20 individuals are recognized each year.<br />

Deadline: <strong>June</strong> 1 st<br />

If you are interested in nominating a fellow volunteer,<br />

please speak to Becky in the main office on Mondays<br />

or Wednesdays, or email becky.macdonald@guelph.ca<br />

Orientation and Training<br />

All volunteers will be required to complete the<br />

mandatory Orientation & Training. The trainings can<br />

be completed from the comfort of your home online.<br />

Those who do not have access to a computer, training<br />

dates will be set up for you to attend in the near future.<br />

Please contact Becky MacDonald<br />

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca for more information and<br />

if you have any questions.<br />

GWSA COMMITTEES<br />

Board of Directors<br />

Looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers to<br />

join the Board of Directors. The Board meets on the<br />

third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am (min of 8<br />

meetings per year). Duties include: being an active<br />

member on the Board and assisting where needed on<br />

committees; provide reports and updates to all<br />

members; review monthly financial statements; report<br />

Board <strong>issue</strong>s to the Committee and report the<br />

Committee’s <strong>issue</strong>s to the Board; participate in selfdevelopment<br />

training, where and when appropriate.<br />

Governance Committee<br />

The GWSA is looking for up to three additional<br />

members. The Governance Committee assists the<br />

Board of Directors with the development and review of<br />

bylaws, policies, and procedures for the Association.<br />

• Morning meetings during a few months of the year.<br />

• Experience in governance with a not-for-profit<br />

organization<br />

• Knowledge of legislative requirements<br />

• A keen interest in document research, development,<br />

and review would be helpful.<br />

Human Resources Committee<br />

Qualified volunteers are needed to assist on a quarterly<br />

or as needed basis to implement the GWSA HR Policy<br />

for GWSA staff, which includes anyone who receives<br />

payment for services. Duties also include:<br />

implementing Board decisions based on the GWSA<br />

Human Resources; ensure that actions of the committee<br />

are aligned with the GWSA strategic plan. We would<br />

greatly benefit from someone with Human Resources<br />

background.<br />

Secretary<br />

The Governance Committee is looking for someone<br />

with a laptop and who is interested in taking minutes at<br />

the meeting and updating any documents as needed.<br />

For more information and for details on each position,<br />

please contact becky.macdonald@guelph.ca.<br />

If you are a current volunteer, you are more than<br />

welcome to take on more than one position. If you are<br />

not a current volunteer, you will be required to<br />

complete the “Volunteer Application Form – online”<br />

at: https://gwsa-guelph.ca/1749-2/ .<br />

No access to a computer? Please stop into the<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre to pick up an<br />

application to complete for a volunteer position that is<br />

of interest to you.<br />

Treasurer<br />

The GWSA is looking for a Treasurer who will work<br />

co-operatively with others and provide excellent<br />

service to the volunteer team. Reporting to the Board of<br />

Directors, this individual will have a background in<br />

Finance and Business; have some formal accounting<br />

training; high level of organizational skills and<br />

attention to detail. Being computer literate with<br />

excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and<br />

QuickBooks to be responsible for all financial reporting<br />

of the GWSA and to ensure the integrity of the data.<br />

Membership & Marketing<br />

Three more committee members needed to join the<br />

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team. Meet on the 4 th Tuesday of each month at 9:30<br />

am. The committee reports to the Board for all<br />

membership and marketing initiatives, focusing on the<br />

maximum interest of members and advancement of the<br />

Board’s Strategic Plan. The Committee provides<br />

content and messaging advice to the webmaster for the<br />

website and social media accounts and prepares<br />

monthly GWSA Email Updates. Marketing and<br />

recruitment experience would definitely be assets, but<br />

are not required.<br />

• Monitors membership satisfaction<br />

• Develops plans to improve member recruitment and<br />

retention<br />

• Marketing responsibilities include arranging for<br />

media coverage and creating advertisements<br />

• Developing promotional material<br />

• Arranging special events such as Open House and<br />

New Members’ Welcome - either virtually or inperson<br />

as appropriate.<br />

Special Events Committee<br />

The GWSA is looking for energetic individuals to lead<br />

the special events committee when initiated. Duties<br />

include significant events throughout the year (Mental<br />

Health Symposium). The Committee sees the overall<br />

organization of the event, maintaining communication<br />

with the Board and the City of Guelph staff; promotes<br />

the events in the Sentinel, website and other avenues<br />

with support from the M&M committee.<br />

Succession Planning Committee<br />

Seeks people who have leadership qualities, who would<br />

be appropriate candidates for the Board of Directors<br />

and who are current GWSA members, or eligible for<br />

GWSA membership. Ensures that there is a full slate of<br />

candidates to fill the positions of retiring Board<br />

members.<br />

Technology Committee<br />

Advise the Board of Directors and provide technical<br />

leadership in support of the Strategic Plan.<br />

Production support: we need a group of technically<br />

savvy and interested members to prioritize a list of<br />

needed projects for planning and implementation.<br />

Experience in: electrician, sound tech, lighting<br />

technician, carpentry or design would be useful, and<br />

possibly computer-aided design skills.<br />

IT (Information Technology):<br />

- Make hardware and software recommendations to<br />

address employee and volunteer needs including the<br />

Board, Finance Committee and members.<br />

- Oversee a small wireless network.<br />

- Provide guidance regarding the technical aspects of<br />

the website and membership mailing list.<br />

- Establish a modest A/V recording/live streaming<br />

studio<br />

Interest and background experience in IT, including<br />

network management and video production would be<br />

assets.<br />

Travel Committee<br />

The Travel Committee is looking for energetic,<br />

organized individuals who enjoy researching and<br />

planning day trips for the GWSA membership.<br />

If you enjoy hearing about trips and like to take<br />

minutes, the committee is looking for a Secretary to<br />

assist on a monthly basis.<br />

GWSA Activity Groups<br />

The following Activity Groups are in need of<br />

volunteers:<br />

Bid Euchre<br />

Book Nook<br />

Chess<br />

Computer mentoring<br />

Canasta<br />

Darts<br />

Euchre Wednesdays<br />

Euchre Friday<br />

6-Handed Euchre<br />

Mah Jong<br />

Silver Seven Skaters<br />

Walking Club<br />

Writers Club<br />

Bistro 683<br />

Coffee Volunteer Needed:<br />

Looking for a volunteer on Tuesday mornings from<br />

8:45-12:15 to maintain the beverage counter, serving<br />

hot drinks, assisting customers, keeping tables clean<br />

and providing excellent customer service.<br />

Cash Volunteer Needed:<br />

Looking for a volunteer for every other Friday<br />

afternoon 12:00-3:15, working on the cash register,<br />

taking payments from customers and providing<br />

excellent customer service.<br />

Volunteer Link Ambassador<br />

Looking for volunteers to increase the participation of<br />

older adults in social activities by connecting them to<br />

their local older adult centre. After the older adult is<br />

referred to the centre, the Volunteer Link Ambassador<br />

(VLA) will meet with him/her, complete the client<br />

intake form and help to connect the older adult to<br />

programs and services to suit their interests.<br />

If you are interested in volunteering in any of the areas<br />

listed, please contact Becky for more information.<br />

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca<br />

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GWSA Group & Activity Reports<br />

ALL Activity Groups require that you MUST have an up-to-date GWSA Membership to participate.<br />

Badminton<br />

We are a large club of approximately<br />

100 members playing on a 3-court<br />

gym with beautifully sprung hardwood<br />

floors.<br />

We play at both the Evergreen and<br />

the West End Community Centres up<br />

to 6 days a week except during <strong>July</strong><br />

and <strong>August</strong> when the WECC is not<br />

available. Please check “GWSA<br />

Groups & Activity Contact Information”<br />

or the GWSA on-line calendar<br />

for times and locations.<br />

Our skill level can be from beginner<br />

to experienced so you may wish to<br />

plan a visit to watch us play before<br />

you apply to join. Application can be<br />

made through the City of Guelph<br />

directly at the Evergreen or WECC or<br />

on-line at guelph.ca by using the<br />

RecEnroll program to apply.<br />

We typically hold several coaching<br />

clinics as well as some fun tournaments<br />

during our season. We also<br />

encourage folks to stay late on our<br />

Wednesdays for smaller group<br />

coaching and practice.<br />

All you need are dedicated indoor<br />

court shoes, proper gym attire, a<br />

racket and a smile to participate.<br />

We do have a few loaner rackets<br />

available and free equipment advice to<br />

help you decide. Please feel free to call<br />

me, Jeff Millard 519-993-1362.<br />

Book Club 1<br />

Our group meets in the Board Room<br />

on the last Friday of each month from<br />

1:00 to 2:30 p.m. For <strong>June</strong>, our selection<br />

is “The Vanishing Half” by<br />

Brit Bennett. At present we have not<br />

made our selections for the next six<br />

months. Monthly fee is $3.00.<br />

At present, we have a waiting list.<br />

Bridge<br />

GWSA welcomes all Bridge players<br />

with a basic knowledge of the game to<br />

enjoy playing bridge in a friendly and<br />

comfortable environment. We offer<br />

both Recreational and Duplicate<br />

Bridge.<br />

No partner? No problem! We mix and<br />

mingle with a room full of eager players<br />

so that everyone has a partner for<br />

any of our regularly scheduled games.<br />

Bridge-Recreational<br />

Join us for recreational bridge in the<br />

afternoon or evening.<br />

Mondays 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC)<br />

Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm Evergreen<br />

Room 3<br />

Thursdays 12:30-3:30 pm Evergreen<br />

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Bridge-Duplicate<br />

This group is for individuals who have<br />

already taken bridge lessons and<br />

would like to work on improving their<br />

game. Volunteers are on hand to coach<br />

you.<br />

We request you know the Bidding<br />

Basics. We will make you comfortable<br />

playing Duplicate Bridge with Duplicate<br />

Boards and using Bidding Boxes.<br />

Fridays 9:00-11:30 am Evergreen<br />

Room 3<br />

Bunka<br />

Bunka embroidery is created by using<br />

a unique combination of punch needle<br />

and special silk-like rayon thread.<br />

When completed, many pictures resemble<br />

delicately shaded paintings. In<br />

fact, the needle is held and operates in<br />

much the same manner as an artist’s<br />

brush or pencil. We do not teach classes<br />

or have an instructor, so you<br />

should have some experience in the<br />

craft and members are required to purchase<br />

their own supplies. Every<br />

Wednesday from 9:15 a.m. to noon in<br />

Room 3. Currently there is a wait list.<br />

See Bunkawithflair.com.<br />

Craft Group<br />

Many thanks to all who donated yarn.<br />

Our coffers are now full! The ladies of<br />

the Craft Club are now busy creating<br />

reasonably priced items for our store.<br />

Please let your family, friends and<br />

neighbours know what we have for<br />

sale as all proceeds go back to the<br />

GWSA. Again, thank you.<br />

Guelph Wood Carving Club<br />

est. Circa 1986<br />

A well-established wood carving club<br />

of mostly seniors (both men and women)<br />

has operated in the Guelph area for<br />

decades.<br />

We do carving in the round, like cartoon<br />

characters, birds and wildlife,<br />

spoons, bowls, etc.<br />

Other carving techniques include<br />

relief carving, marquetry, and pyrography.<br />

Training available.<br />

Meets Monday evening 6:00 pm-<br />

9:00 pm in Evergreen Room 2.<br />

Cribbage<br />

Come on out on a Tuesday afternoon<br />

for a friendly game of Cribbage in<br />

Room 3 of the Evergreen Centre. The<br />

room is open at 12:30 pm and we start<br />

playing at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome<br />

and play 8 games with prizes at<br />

the end of the afternoon. If you are not<br />

sure of how to play, we have instructors<br />

to help.<br />

Line Dancing<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Phyllis Carnochan<br />

(519-836-9415)<br />

Donna Holmes (519-831-0943)<br />

Monday Classes<br />

9:15 to 9:30 am - Line Dance Step<br />

Tutorial [brief review of steps]<br />

9:30 to 10:30 am – Beginners<br />

[Beyond the Basics]<br />

10:45 to 11:45 am - Intermediate<br />

[Are you up for a challenge?]<br />

Thursday Classes<br />

1:00 to 2:00 pm - Introduction to Line<br />

Dancing [No experience needed]<br />

2:15 to 3:15 pm – Beginners<br />

[Beyond the Basics]<br />

The cost is $2.00 each time you<br />

come. Sign up for line dancing at 519-<br />

822-1260 ext. 2694.<br />

Into Focus Photography<br />

We are a friendly group of amateur<br />

photographers with equipment ranging<br />

from mobile phones and point-andshoot<br />

cameras to fancy DSLR models.<br />

We share a common interest in photography<br />

as a hobby and we learn from<br />

each other. New members are always<br />

welcome. Our regular meetings are on<br />

the last Monday of every month by<br />

Zoom.<br />

If you are interested in joining, contact<br />

Bill Adam (olar57@gmail.com).<br />

Pickleball<br />

Pickleball is a sport in which four<br />

players use solid paddles made of<br />

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wood or composite materials to hit a<br />

perforated polymer ball over a net.<br />

The sport shares features of other racquet<br />

sports: the dimensions and layout<br />

of a badminton court and a net and<br />

rules similar to tennis, with a few<br />

modifications.<br />

This sport is for people of all ages<br />

who are looking for some fun, laughter,<br />

socialization and exercise. It’s<br />

easy to learn, but can be challenging<br />

for those with a competitive nature.<br />

All levels of skill invited. Pickleball<br />

equipment is provided.<br />

Shuffleboard<br />

Come on out and join our group. Enjoy<br />

some gentle exercise, friendship<br />

and fun. Membership is available to all<br />

paid-up GWSA members for a $10 fee<br />

every six months. Register the first<br />

time you play. Beginners are welcome<br />

and instruction is available. The group<br />

plays Tuesdays and Wednesdays from<br />

1 to 3 p.m.<br />

Silver Strummers<br />

The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified<br />

success story! There are now 30 individuals<br />

who have joined the Silver<br />

Strummers. We welcome ALL skill<br />

levels, beginner through advanced!<br />

We will provide you with all the information<br />

you will need to get started. If<br />

you would like to try the universally<br />

accessible and friendly instrument of<br />

the ukulele, please contact Ann Sneyd<br />

at 519-830-6640.<br />

Silvertones<br />

We are busy getting ready for the 10th<br />

of <strong>June</strong> Open House and 42nd Anniversary<br />

for the Silvertones. This will<br />

also be our last practice or performance<br />

until September of this year for<br />

both the Silvertones choir and the<br />

more recently formed Silver Strummers.<br />

It has been an interesting time<br />

getting back into the swing “post<br />

COVID” but we are all looking forward<br />

to performing again and are certain<br />

that we will produce a great afternoon<br />

of song and instrumental from<br />

both our choir and ukulele groups for<br />

our audience! We are all looking forward<br />

to this GWSA big event!<br />

Evergreen Snooker Club<br />

The Evergreen Snooker Club is composed<br />

of a group of active, friendly<br />

players with skill levels covering the<br />

full spectrum from learner/beginner to<br />

accomplished player. If you are interested<br />

in learning the game, or have<br />

played in the past and want to get back<br />

into it, please drop by the Snooker<br />

Room. You will be assured a warm<br />

welcome and a place to try your hand<br />

at one of our three tables. The Snooker<br />

Room is open weekdays between 9:00<br />

am and 4:00 pm and any other time the<br />

Evergreen Centre may be open.<br />

The primary focus of the club is to<br />

have fun, build friendships and socialize.<br />

Your snooker skill level is irrelevant,<br />

so don’t feel intimidated if you<br />

are a beginner. Prospective members<br />

may visit the club room up to three<br />

times without charge to help with their<br />

decision on whether to join. While<br />

most of the current members are men,<br />

there is a small group of women who<br />

play regularly (typically on Tuesday<br />

mornings), so ladies, don’t be shy,<br />

give it a try.<br />

Membership is available to all paidup<br />

members of the GWSA on payment<br />

of the prescribed annual snooker activity<br />

fee. The current fee of $70 (plus<br />

tax) buys you access to the Snooker<br />

Room any time it is open and to all the<br />

snooker you care to play.<br />

Texas Hold ’Em<br />

(The Three Amigos)<br />

Why not come out and have fun with<br />

us? We are averaging about 16 players<br />

a week. We are situated in the Dining<br />

Room. We charge $2 per week and<br />

pretty well all of that goes back to the<br />

GWSA. We play Tuesdays from 6:30<br />

to 8:30 pm.<br />

Each player starts off with $500 in<br />

real casino chips, and, as we do not<br />

play for money, we work on a point<br />

system. The one with the most points<br />

each week is the winner. We play until<br />

there is only one player left or 8:30 pm<br />

comes, whichever is first.<br />

We will gladly teach anyone who is<br />

interested in playing. Just follow the<br />

laughter to find us. We welcome everyone<br />

who wants to play and enjoys<br />

company.<br />

We have quite a few ladies playing<br />

at present and would always welcome<br />

more. We do not want to become a<br />

men’s club! Remember, you have to<br />

be a member of the GWSA to play.<br />

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Watercolour Painters<br />

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters<br />

provides an opportunity for watercolour<br />

painters to practise their hobby<br />

along with others sharing the same<br />

interest, while encouraging one another<br />

and receiving information, ideas and<br />

inspiration. While we do not offer<br />

classes or lessons, we welcome accomplished<br />

watercolour painters.<br />

There is a small annual membership<br />

fee and membership with the GWSA<br />

is required. We meet in Room 2 from<br />

12:30 to 4 p.m. on the 1st and 5th<br />

Wednesday of the month, and from 9<br />

a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday.<br />

Walking Club<br />

Do you like to walk during the spring,<br />

summer and fall? Do you like to have<br />

company when you walk?<br />

If so, joining the Walking Club is a<br />

great way to exercise with lots of fresh<br />

air, enjoy nature and beautiful scenery,<br />

and make new friends while discovering<br />

the trails in the area.<br />

You can register for the Walking<br />

Club’s <strong>2022</strong> walking season online<br />

through RecEnroll or at the front desk<br />

of the Evergreen Centre. The annual<br />

fee is $10 and you must be an active<br />

member of the GWSA.<br />

We meet in Riverside Park on<br />

Thursday mornings at 9:45 am to<br />

register and collect any entrance fees.<br />

Then we depart at 10:00 am sharp.<br />

Walks are on…rain or shine.<br />

Walks start at Riverside Park OR we<br />

drive to one of the many wonderful<br />

Guelph Walking Trails or nearby Conservation<br />

Areas. Walks are at your<br />

own pace and you must arrange<br />

your own transportation to the Trail<br />

Head.<br />

If you are interested in helping with<br />

this group or would like any additional<br />

information, please contact<br />

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com<br />

COMING SOON...(for those 55+)<br />

Seniors Mixed Volleyball<br />

To avoid injury, you must have mobility<br />

and good eye/hand co-ordination.<br />

Place: West End Community Centre –<br />

date and time to be announced<br />

Registration: Sign up through RecEnroll<br />

either online or visit the front desk<br />

of the Evergreen Seniors Centre in the<br />

month of <strong>August</strong>.<br />

Cost per year: $60<br />

Any questions or concerns, please contact:<br />

Co-ordinator<br />

Johanna van Boxtel, 416-579-7143<br />

Johannavanboxtel60@gmail.com.<br />

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GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information<br />

You may be required to show your up-to-date GWSA membership card at any activity.<br />

Art In The Hall<br />

TBD — Looking for Group Leader<br />

Art Studio In 2<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Karen Boothroyd<br />

karen.joanna.boothroyd@gmail.com<br />

Nora Kelly norakelly1@hotmail.com<br />

Every 2 nd & 4 th Wed. 1-4 pm<br />

Badminton<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Jeff Millard (519-993-1362)<br />

Tues. 7-9:30 pm<br />

Thursday & Friday 10:30 am-1 pm,<br />

Sun. 1:30-3:30 pm<br />

Monday & Wed. 1-4 pm (WECC)<br />

No play at WECC <strong>July</strong> & <strong>August</strong><br />

Casual Bicycling<br />

Various Locations in and<br />

around Guelph<br />

John Ness jolyness4952@gmail.com<br />

Wed. - May 1-Oct. 31 - 9:00 am-noon<br />

Bid Euchre on Thursdays<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Phyllis Goodhew<br />

(phyllisgoodhew@gmail.com)<br />

1 pm-4 pm<br />

Book Club 1<br />

Board Room<br />

Veronica Sanche (519-767-9991)<br />

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm<br />

Book Club 2<br />

Board Room<br />

Christine Trimble (519-823-2086)<br />

2nd Friday of month - 1:30-3:30 pm<br />

Bridge - Recreational<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

gwsa.bridge@gmail.com<br />

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC)<br />

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm<br />

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm<br />

Bridge - Duplicate<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

2paulinesmith@gmail.com<br />

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am<br />

Bunka Art Group<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Diane Barber (519-763-2996)<br />

designbunny@rogers.com<br />

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon<br />

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Canoe Club<br />

John Ness (519-994-8611)<br />

canoeclubmembership@gmail.com<br />

Thursdays 9-noon<br />

Computer Club<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058)<br />

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)<br />

January, March, May<br />

2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm<br />

Computer Mentoring<br />

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)<br />

Computer Lab<br />

By appointment only<br />

Craft Club<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047)<br />

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm<br />

Cribbage<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Elaine Miller (ermiller35@gmail.com)<br />

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm<br />

Euchre on Monday<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Earl Mead (lemead41@outlook.com)<br />

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm<br />

Euchre on Friday<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Peter Smith (519-217-8986)<br />

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm<br />

Golf<br />

Tom Kane (519-827-1475)<br />

Mondays, May to September<br />

Into Focus Photography<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Stu McCannell (smccannell@rogers.com)<br />

last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm<br />

$24.00 a year<br />

Line Dancing<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Phyllis (519-836-9415)<br />

Donna (519-831-0943)<br />

Mondays – 9:15 to noon<br />

Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m.<br />

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Peer Learning<br />

Barb McLeod (519-823-2531)<br />

Andrew Webb (226-500-4755)<br />

Sessions in September <strong>2022</strong><br />

Pickleball<br />

Rudy Simon<br />

gwsapickleball@gmail.com<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Monday 12:15 – 3 p.m.<br />

Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 p.m.<br />

Wednesday 8:30 – 10:00 am<br />

Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 am<br />

Fridays 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1 – 4 pm<br />

Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm<br />

West End Comm. Centre<br />

Tues. - noon-4:00 pm (advanced play)<br />

Thurs. - 2:15-5:00 pm (all levels of play)<br />

Quilting<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120)<br />

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />

Rug Hooking<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Kathy McCallum<br />

kamccallum28@gmail.com<br />

Tuesdays 12-4 pm<br />

Shuffleboard<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Elaine Bigam (519-824-6498)<br />

elainebigam@gmail.com<br />

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm<br />

Silver Strummers<br />

Room 3<br />

Ann Sneyd 519-830-6640<br />

Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4:30 pm<br />

Silvertones Choir<br />

Room 3<br />

Doreen Muir (519-831-8323)<br />

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd<br />

Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc<br />

Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4:30 pm<br />

Ski Club<br />

Evergreen Parking Lot by<br />

The Enabling Garden<br />

Bob Shearer 519-831-4093<br />

bob.shearer@xplornet.ca<br />

Mondays from January to the end of March<br />

8:00 am car pool at Evergreen to Blue Mountain<br />

6:00 pm return to Evergreen<br />

Evergreen Snooker Club<br />

Evergreen Snooker Room<br />

Nick Harris (519-836-4547)<br />

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm<br />

Table Tennis<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Petr Vales (ttguelph@outlook.com)<br />

Evergreen:<br />

Monday - 3-6:15 pm<br />

Wednesday - 10 am-1 pm<br />

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon<br />

West End: Friday - 1:00-4:00 pm<br />

(WECC - except <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong>)<br />

Texas Hold ’Em Poker<br />

Bistro 683<br />

Paul Phillips (416-996-2112)<br />

Bruno Szafran (519-823-2317)<br />

Frank Holden (bigbluesmon@gmail.com)<br />

Tuesdays - 6:30-8:30 pm<br />

Walking Club<br />

Riverside Park<br />

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com<br />

April to October<br />

Thursdays - 9:45 am-12:30 pm<br />

Watercolour Painters Club<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Mary Mulholland (519-836-4889)<br />

watercolourclub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

1st and 5th Wednesday of the month - 12:30-4 pm<br />

On the third Wednesday - 9 am to 4 pm<br />

Membership $30/yr + hst<br />

West End Art Group<br />

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre<br />

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653)<br />

Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />

September – <strong>June</strong><br />

Membership $10/yr + hst<br />

West Hills Art Group<br />

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre<br />

Dale Vardy (519-823-5746)<br />

bdvardy@rogers.com<br />

September - <strong>June</strong><br />

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm<br />

Membership $25.00 + hst<br />

Wood Carving Group<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Ken Fugler (fugler@rogers.com)<br />

Monday – 6-9 pm<br />

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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS<br />

OF NOTE<br />

“Our Young Seniors”<br />

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just<br />

gaining speed!’<br />

MacDonald Barker, Barbara - May 8 (90)<br />

Croft, Carol - <strong>July</strong> 4 (77)<br />

SPECIAL WEDDING<br />

ANNIVERSARIES<br />

Culham, Ron & Donna - <strong>July</strong> 21 -<br />

celebrating 60 years together<br />

If you have a birthday or anniversary<br />

that you would like to include in the<br />

Sentinel, please let us know the month<br />

before.<br />

This column is NOT done automatically.<br />

We DON’T have access to your<br />

personal information.<br />

“Passages”<br />

We would like to convey our condolences<br />

to Association Members and their Families<br />

Mifsud, Gloria Jean passed away on Thursday, March 3,<br />

<strong>2022</strong>, in her 71st year. She was a GWSA member and<br />

prolific artist.<br />

Binkle, Marlene passed away on Saturday, April 16,<br />

<strong>2022</strong>, at the age of 86. She was a long-time GWSA<br />

member.<br />

Speers, Jean passed away on Sunday, April 24, <strong>2022</strong>, at<br />

the age of 96. She was a member of Monday Euchre.<br />

Felice, Joseph passed away on Thursday, May 5, <strong>2022</strong>, at<br />

the age of 95. He was a member of the Snooker Club.<br />

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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JUNE <strong>2022</strong><br />

R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

Everyday Activities<br />

Snooker—9a-4p<br />

Book Nook—<br />

Mon-Fri – 9a-4p<br />

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9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

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9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

Weekend Activities<br />

Saturday<br />

9a-12p Table Tennis<br />

Sunday<br />

8:30a-1:30p Pickleball<br />

1:30-3:30p Badminton<br />

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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

8<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

15<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9a-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

2<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

9<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

16<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec . Bridge<br />

3<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

1-4:30p Silver Strummers<br />

10<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

1:30-3:30p Book Club 2<br />

17<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

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12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

7-9p Computer Club<br />

20<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

27<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

2:30-5p Into Focus<br />

Photography<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

21<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

28<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

22<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

29<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

23<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

30<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

24<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-2:30p Book Club 1<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JULY <strong>2022</strong><br />

R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

4<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

11<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

Everyday Activities<br />

Snooker—9a-4p<br />

Book Nook—<br />

Mon-Fri – 9a-4p<br />

5<br />

TRIP BOOKING<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em<br />

Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

12<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

Weekend Activities<br />

Saturday<br />

9a-12p Table Tennis<br />

Sunday<br />

8:30a-1:30p Pickleball<br />

1:30-3:30p Badminton<br />

6<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

13<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

7<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

14<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec . Bridge<br />

1<br />

CLOSED<br />

CANADA DAY<br />

8<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

1:30-3:30p Book Club 2<br />

15<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

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12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

18<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

25<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

2:30-5p Into Focus<br />

Photography<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em<br />

Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

19<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em<br />

Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

26<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em<br />

Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

20<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9a-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

27<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

21<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

28<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

22<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

29<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-2:30p Book Club 1<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

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1<br />

Clubs and Drop-In Activities AUGUST <strong>2022</strong><br />

R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

CLOSED<br />

CIVIC<br />

HOLIDAY<br />

8<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

15<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

2<br />

9a TRIP BOOKING<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

9<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

16<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

3<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

10<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

17<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9a-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

4<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

11<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

18<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec . Bridge<br />

5<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

12<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

1:30-3:30p Book Club 2<br />

19<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

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12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

22<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Rec. Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

29<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-3:15p Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

2:30-5p Into Focus<br />

Photography<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

23<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

30<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

24<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

31<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

25<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

Everyday Activities<br />

Snooker—9a-4p<br />

Book Nook—<br />

Mon-Fri – 9a-4p<br />

26<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

1-2:30p Book Club 1<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

Weekend Activities<br />

Saturday<br />

9a-12p Table Tennis<br />

Sunday<br />

8:30a-1:30p Pickleball<br />

1:30-3:30p Badminton<br />

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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK<br />

Chris Fraser<br />

The Book Nook — “A Lending Library”<br />

We are now re-opened<br />

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.<br />

****<br />

I have a great new book to tell you about - it’s<br />

called The Rainbow by Carly Schabowski.<br />

While visiting her grandparents, Isla comes across<br />

an old photo of her grandfather wearing a Nazi<br />

uniform. When she asks her grandmother about this,<br />

her grandmother tells her it’s not her grandfather in<br />

that photo. However, Isla does not think she is right,<br />

but cannot ask her grandfather as he is suffering from<br />

dementia. Isla decides to go to Poland, where her<br />

grandfather comes from, to visit his brother and try to<br />

find out the truth.<br />

Her grandfather’s brother, Andrzej, gives her some<br />

letters from her grandfather, and she tries to put the<br />

pieces of her grandfather’s life together. As a young<br />

man before the war, he met Zofia and she was the<br />

love of his life and he did everything he could to<br />

keep her safe once Poland was taken over by the<br />

Nazis. He was a very brave man who had to join the<br />

German army, but he found ways to secretly help<br />

Andrzej get Polish people to safety.<br />

This is an amazing book based on a true story. I<br />

was totally hooked from the first page to the last so I<br />

hope you will enjoy reading this book as much as I<br />

did.<br />

Don’t forget to come to our BOOK SALE being<br />

held in the library on <strong>June</strong> 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00<br />

p.m. as part of the “Seriously Seniors” event. Please<br />

tell your friends to come and see all the great books<br />

we have for sale.<br />

Now that we have computerized the library, I hope<br />

you will come in and let us help you find some great<br />

books to read. Our volunteers will be there to help<br />

you sign out books.<br />

Happy Reading,<br />

Your bookworm and Librarian,<br />

Chris Fraser<br />

BOOK SALE<br />

Come to our<br />

book sale being<br />

held on <strong>June</strong> 10<br />

as part of the<br />

“Seriously<br />

Seniors” event.<br />

It is being held in the Book Nook Library<br />

from 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.<br />

We have lots of books and DVDs for you to<br />

buy and we look forward to seeing all of you<br />

then.<br />

Please note the Book Nook has now been<br />

computerized and we appreciate your patience<br />

while we had to close the library in order to get<br />

all our books inputted into the new system.<br />

We can do so much more to help you now, so<br />

please make sure you come in and register<br />

with the library so that you can get books<br />

signed out. A volunteer will be there to help<br />

you at all times.<br />

Thank you.<br />

Book Nook Librarian<br />

WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY<br />

I am pleased to report that there has been sufficient<br />

interest shown in this new Activity Group, and that<br />

the Board has approved it.<br />

Watch for the date and time on the website or the<br />

monthly email or the September Sentinel.<br />

May I remind you that, to participate in this class,<br />

you need to be a paid-up member of the Guelph<br />

Wellington Seniors Association, and you need to<br />

register for the program (no extra charge).<br />

This can be done at the front desk, or online via the<br />

City’s RecEnroll program. Additionally there will<br />

be a $2 fee for each class you attend.<br />

Registration will be available in <strong>August</strong> when<br />

updates to the computer system for fall classes are<br />

complete.<br />

If you have any questions, please contact me<br />

directly: Jennifer Blackie at 519-824-7204 or<br />

jblackie@bell.net.<br />

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kdunn5856@rogers.com<br />

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with this ad<br />

Please call 519-821-6683<br />

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Wellington Foot Clinic<br />

Professional Footcare & Custom Foot Orthotics<br />

Jessica K. Mann<br />

Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist<br />

Professional, Safe Treatment of a Variety of Foot Conditions<br />

- Nail Disorders, Corns, Callus, Warts, Ingrown Toenails & much more<br />

- Custom Foot Orthotics<br />

- Covered by most extended health insurance providers<br />

- No referral needed!!! Free parking<br />

- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available<br />

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519-546-3737 wellfoot@outlook.com<br />

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Notes from the Program Committee<br />

We are always looking for new programs to attract our<br />

seniors and provide a variety of experiences for them.<br />

Would you be interested in Bingo, Genealogy, Darts,<br />

the opportunity to Play with Children or join a Slo-Pitch<br />

League? It is possible that Bingo and the Slo-Pitch<br />

League will be available in <strong>July</strong>. We need leaders for<br />

these groups. If you are interested in any of these<br />

programs or the programs listed in the Sentinel and on<br />

the GWSA website, please contact Pat Gage (Chair of<br />

the Program Committee) at pat.gage@gwsa-guelph.ca.<br />

I look forward to hearing from you.<br />

The Diabetes Support Group, originally<br />

founded by Marg Hedley, has been offering<br />

support to people with diabetes for well<br />

over 10 years. Community Support Services<br />

programming is concluding this spring<br />

including the Diabetes Support Group<br />

whose last day was on May 24.<br />

For similar programming, please connect<br />

with GWSA’s Executive Director, Linda<br />

Jeffrey, at linda.jeffrey@gwsa-guelph.ca or<br />

519-837-5665.<br />

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Saturday Social Dance<br />

A pilot project of the GWSA, looking to provide a social venue for people who love to dance. The dance is<br />

open to the public. Singles, couples and groups are welcome. The dance will be held on the last Saturday<br />

of the month, starting with <strong>June</strong> 25. For more information, see our website:<br />

http://gwsa-guelph.ca/Saturday-social-dances/<br />

Dancing burns calories, strengthens muscles, improves balance, increases flexibility and gives the heart a<br />

good workout. Dance has also been proven to increase cognitive development. It also provides a lot of<br />

laughter and fun.<br />

Saturday Social Dance Committee<br />

On behalf of the GWSA Board of Directors, I would like to thank the Saturday Social Dance Committee<br />

for their commitment to the organizing of this new venture. Looking forward to many successful dances.<br />

Brian Smith, President, Guelph Wellington Seniors Association<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

683 Woolwich St., Guelph<br />

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, <strong>2022</strong><br />

(future dates: <strong>July</strong> 30, <strong>August</strong> 27 & September 24)<br />

7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.<br />

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Dance to the music of DJ Rob Martine<br />

Tickets are $15.00 each (non-refundable)<br />

Tickets may be purchased at the door.<br />

Tickets may also be purchased in advance by phoning 519-837-5699<br />

or in person at any City of Guelph Recreational Facility such as: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre, Victoria Road Recreational Centre, West End Community Centre.<br />

To reserve a group table, call Margaret Waldron at 519-835-8534<br />

For more information, call Recreational Staff at 519-837-5699<br />

See website: https://gwsa-guelph.ca/Saturday-social-dances/<br />

Door prizes donated by Tim Hortons across the street at 698 Woolwich St.<br />

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Quilted Wall Hanging Donated for Nurse’s Week, <strong>2022</strong><br />

The Evergreen Quilters of the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association<br />

received a donation of a nursing-themed quilt kit from a 1952 graduate of<br />

the Guelph School of Nursing, Marianne Matthews, and completed it in<br />

time to honour nurses during Nurse’s Week, May 1-7.<br />

Marianne was a nurse at St. Joe’s, Guelph General and the Victoria<br />

Order of Nurses during her career. She was also a life-long donor to The<br />

Foundation of Guelph General Hospital from 1998 through to her recent<br />

death on January 23, <strong>2022</strong>.<br />

Some former nurses were part of the quilting group who put together the<br />

wall hanging and were pleased it was a part of the Nurse’s Week display<br />

before<br />

finding a<br />

permanent<br />

home within<br />

the hospital.<br />

The GWSA Evergreen Quilters Group.<br />

Photo credit: GWSA staff<br />

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TO FILL OUT A SURVEY:<br />

1) Pick up a printed copy at the Evergreen<br />

Seniors Centre main desk<br />

2) Complete the survey ONLINE by clicking<br />

here:<br />

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N6LZZSJ<br />

WELLNESS MATTERS WORKSHOPS<br />

presented by the Guelph Family Health Team<br />

Wellness Matters workshops continue to run ALL SUMMER! Visit our website for<br />

a complete list of current/upcoming workshops and to view the Workshop Schedule.<br />

The NEW <strong>July</strong> – December <strong>2022</strong> Workshop Schedule will be out soon – stay<br />

tuned!<br />

IN-PERSON learning has returned for some Wellness Workshops!<br />

In-person workshops take place at Guelph FHT Head Office<br />

(suite 212, 55 Wyndham St.)<br />

Virtual webinars will continue to be offered. When registering, you will have the<br />

option to ‘attend in-person’ OR ‘attend virtually’. There will be COVID-19 safety<br />

protocols and guidelines in place to keep everyone safe.<br />

Learn more: guelphfht.com/wellness-matters-terms-conditions/<br />

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TEA ‘N’ TALES <strong>2022</strong><br />

Guelph and area seniors will be excited to know that, beginning <strong>June</strong><br />

17, Tea ‘n’ Tales will be returning to the Guelph Enabling Garden in<br />

Riverside Park.<br />

The festival is returning to be bigger, longer, and with some pleasant<br />

changes. Seniors (and others) are invited to the 13 Fridays of<br />

storytelling, to hear 27 tellers;<br />

some local, some regional, some<br />

from afar, many returning, some<br />

excitingly new.<br />

Audience members are<br />

required to bring a lawn chair<br />

and their own mug for a free<br />

coffee or iced tea, along with a<br />

treat. The hour-long programme<br />

starts at 10:30 a.m. every Friday<br />

beginning <strong>June</strong> 17, but the<br />

audience is welcome to arrive early, secure “a good spot” and listen to<br />

the occasional music of some of Guelph’s talented youth musicians<br />

while taking in the beauty of our spot, on the bank of the Speed River.<br />

The organizers are also planning to add some children’s sessions, the<br />

first being on the afternoon of <strong>July</strong> 1.<br />

Our brand new sound system<br />

will allow everyone to hear.<br />

As for the past 15 years, the<br />

program is free, but donations for<br />

the Storytellers Guild and the<br />

Enabling Garden are welcomed.<br />

Clip out the bookmark for the<br />

summer. If you have any<br />

questions, contact Brian Holstein<br />

at briahols@yahoo.com. Make<br />

your subject line “Tea ‘n’ Tales”.<br />

CHANGE TO BULK<br />

BARN DISCOUNT<br />

The Bulk Barn at 370 Stone<br />

Rd. W. across from Stone<br />

Road Mall, is a CORPORATE OWNED store and they<br />

offer a 10% Seniors’ Discount ON WEDNESDAYS<br />

ONLY.<br />

The Woodlawn store, 49 Woodlawn Road W. in the Walmart<br />

Plaza, is a FRANCHISE STORE (privately owned) and they<br />

offer the 10% discount every day for all GWSA members.<br />

Show your GWSA membership card to take advantage of this<br />

special offer when you shop for your favourite regular-priced<br />

Bulk Barn products.<br />

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See Puzzles on pgs. 18 & 19<br />

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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+<br />

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

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

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

Cardio Dance<br />

This innovative, fun and exciting<br />

dance fitness class is guaranteed to<br />

get you moving into shape. This<br />

safe and effective total body<br />

workout is specifically designed<br />

for beginners and seniors.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (2-3 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25468<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 5-<strong>August</strong> 30<br />

(Tuesday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fee: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

OUTDOOR FITNESS<br />

Bike Wise – Monday, Friday,<br />

Learn To<br />

This program is for seniors of any<br />

and all cycling ability!<br />

Class Length: 1.5 hours<br />

Course ID: Monday: 26141<br />

Tuesday (Learn to): 26142<br />

Friday: 26140<br />

Dates:<br />

Monday: <strong>July</strong> 4-<strong>August</strong> 22<br />

(12-1:30 p.m.)<br />

Tuesday (Learn To):<br />

<strong>July</strong> 5-<strong>August</strong> 23 (1-1:45 p.m.)<br />

Friday: <strong>July</strong> 8-Augut 26<br />

(12-1:30 p.m.)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Lobby)<br />

Fee: Members: $56.88<br />

Non-Members: $65.44<br />

Seniors Disc Golf<br />

Let's get outside and get moving!<br />

Join us at the Riverside Park Disc<br />

Golf course to learn the game of<br />

disc golf and practise with friends.<br />

An instructor will guide you<br />

through the rules of the game and<br />

will teach you the skills and<br />

techniques required for this fun<br />

outdoor activity. All equipment is<br />

provided. Athletic clothing and<br />

appropriate footwear is required.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (6-7 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 26603<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 14-September 1<br />

(Thursday)<br />

Location: Riverside Park Disc<br />

Golf Course<br />

Fee: Members: $56.88<br />

Non-Members: $65.44<br />

FITNESS<br />

Cardio and Strength Level 1<br />

This beginner strength training<br />

class focuses on functional<br />

exercises that include balance,<br />

flexibility and cardiovascular<br />

movements. Exercises are<br />

performed both sitting and<br />

standing. Hand weights are used<br />

for strengthening and toning<br />

muscles. Join us to keep your body<br />

fit!<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25488<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 5-<strong>August</strong> 30<br />

(Tuesday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fee: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

Cardio and Strength Level 2<br />

This intermediate/advance strength<br />

training class focuses on a low<br />

impact cardio warmup. This class<br />

performs functional exercises that<br />

include balance, flexibility and<br />

cardiovascular movements.<br />

Exercises are performed sitting<br />

and standing. A variety of<br />

equipment is used throughout the<br />

classes which may include bands,<br />

stability balls and weights of your<br />

choice. Join us to keep your body<br />

fit!<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: Monday: 25490<br />

Friday: 25491<br />

Dates: Monday: <strong>July</strong> 4-<strong>August</strong> 29<br />

Friday: <strong>July</strong> 8-<strong>August</strong> 26<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

Cardio and Strength Level 3<br />

Come and challenge your fitness<br />

level in this advanced strength<br />

training class. Focusing on a low<br />

impact cardio warmup, this class<br />

performs functional exercises that<br />

include balance, flexibility and<br />

cardiovascular movements. A<br />

variety of equipment is used<br />

throughout the classes, which may<br />

include bands, stability balls and<br />

weights of your choice. Join us to<br />

keep your body fit!<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: Monday: 25492<br />

Friday: 25493<br />

Dates: Monday: <strong>July</strong> 4-<strong>August</strong> 29<br />

Friday: <strong>July</strong> 8-<strong>August</strong> 26<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

Seniors Spin in the Park<br />

An outdoor cycling class to get<br />

your heart and muscles pumping!<br />

This stationary cycling class will<br />

provide you with a lower impact<br />

form of aerobic activity to get your<br />

blood flowing. This is a fast paced<br />

program that can be modified for<br />

all abilities.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (3:30-4:30<br />

p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25494<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 7-<strong>August</strong> 25<br />

(Thursday)<br />

Location: Exhibition Park<br />

Fees: Members: $56.88<br />

Non-Members: $65.44<br />

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Strength and Balance<br />

This beginner class will focus on<br />

fall prevention, whole body<br />

movements and balance. It is<br />

designed to improve general<br />

mobility and overall strength to<br />

make everyday tasks easier. You<br />

can expect to see improvement in<br />

posture. The class presents an<br />

excellent opportunity for<br />

beginners to start exercising with<br />

an aerobic, strength and flexibility<br />

component.<br />

Class Length: 45 minutes<br />

(12:15-1 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25495<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 6-<strong>August</strong> 24<br />

(Wednesday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $56.88<br />

Non-Members: $65.44<br />

Tai Chi – All Levels<br />

Learn the sequence of Tai Chi<br />

Chuan (Taijiquan) movements<br />

from the Yang Style 37-Posture<br />

form. The movements in Tai Chi<br />

Chuan are slow and meditative<br />

and include various stances,<br />

stepping, shifting weight, and<br />

balancing on one leg. This<br />

program is suitable for anyone<br />

who has completed a beginner<br />

level Tai Chi class or has had<br />

previous experience with a similar<br />

style of Tai Chi.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour<br />

(9:45-10:45 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25496<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 5-<strong>August</strong> 30<br />

(Tuesday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

Total Body Conditioning:<br />

This total body conditioning class<br />

will challenge the active 55<br />

individual. A cardio warmup will<br />

prepare you for a resistance<br />

training, balance, flexibility, and<br />

core strength and floor workout.<br />

The benefits of regular exercise<br />

consisting of these major<br />

components will improve your<br />

mental, physical and emotional<br />

health. Increase your energy level<br />

to be able to carry out daily tasks<br />

and reduce your chances of<br />

osteoporosis.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25497<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 6-<strong>August</strong> 31<br />

(Wednesday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

YOGA<br />

Chair Yoga<br />

Chair yoga offers the same<br />

benefits as other yoga practices,<br />

such as increased flexibility,<br />

strengthening, proper breathing<br />

and increasing range of motion in<br />

the joints. Simply use a chair to<br />

assist with postures. Chair yoga is<br />

for everyone, especially those who<br />

may have limited mobility and/or<br />

are unable to get up and down on a<br />

yoga mat. Postures can be<br />

modified to meet students’ needs.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour<br />

Course ID: Monday: 25475<br />

Wednesday: 26282<br />

Dates: Monday: <strong>July</strong> 4-<strong>August</strong> 29<br />

(11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />

Wednesday: <strong>July</strong> 6-<strong>August</strong> 31<br />

(9:15-10:15 a.m.)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

Gentle Yoga<br />

This program is open to everyone.<br />

We will explore this centuries old<br />

discipline which brings health and<br />

vitality to the body, peace to the<br />

mind and joy to the spirit. Ability<br />

to move from standing to laying<br />

on the floor needed.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (2-3 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 26280<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 7-September 1<br />

(Thursday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

VISUAL ARTS<br />

Nature Walk Photography<br />

Grab your camera and your<br />

sneakers and let’s hit the trails! Let<br />

your creativity flow while getting<br />

some gentle exercise. Learn how<br />

to find the extraordinary in the<br />

ordinary as your instructor helps<br />

guide you through the process of<br />

capturing images of landscapes<br />

and its fine details. Camera<br />

technicalities are made simple as<br />

your instructor walks you through<br />

the proper camera settings and<br />

composition elements to advance<br />

your creative eye and elevate your<br />

nature photography. Please bring<br />

your own camera. We will meet at<br />

the Evergreen Seniors Centre at<br />

the beginning of each hike.<br />

Class Length: 2 hours (1-3 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 26602<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 7-<strong>August</strong> 25<br />

(Thursday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Lobby)<br />

Fees: Members: $86.88<br />

Non-Members: $99.90<br />

Gardening for Wellness<br />

Experiences with gardens and<br />

nature have been linked with many<br />

health benefits: improved mood,<br />

focus, productivity, immune<br />

function; reduced stress, blood<br />

pressure, heart rate, stress<br />

hormone. The Guelph Enabling<br />

Garden (GEG) at Riverside Park is<br />

a multi-use garden where people<br />

of all abilities have access and<br />

accommodation to gardening<br />

activities. Come explore all the<br />

GEG has to offer through on-site,<br />

plant-related activities with Heidi,<br />

the GEG's Registered Horticultural<br />

Therapist, creating take-home<br />

projects and learning some tips<br />

and tricks for incorporating nature<br />

and gardening into our lives to<br />

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improve many aspects of health.<br />

Class Length: 1.5 hours<br />

(10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 27547<br />

Dates: May 26-<strong>June</strong> 16<br />

(Thursday)<br />

Location: Guelph Enabling<br />

Garden<br />

Fees: Members: Free<br />

Non-Members: Free<br />

PERFORMING ARTS<br />

Poetry in the Park<br />

Compose poems inspired by<br />

nature, food, and memories of a<br />

favourite or moving outdoor<br />

experience and read the poems out<br />

loud in a supportive environment.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour<br />

(11 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25793<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 11-<strong>August</strong> 22<br />

(Monday)<br />

Location: Riverside Park<br />

Fees: Members: $86.88<br />

Non-Members: $99.90<br />

PILATES<br />

Pilates<br />

Learn the principles of Pilates.<br />

Begin to strengthen and lengthen<br />

muscles, as well as gaining many<br />

other benefits to your body! Up to<br />

10 minutes of standing exercises<br />

for balance.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (12-1 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25787<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 5-<strong>August</strong> 30<br />

(Tuesday)<br />

Location: Exhibition Park<br />

Fees: Members: $63.99<br />

Non-Members: $73.62<br />

LIFESTYLE<br />

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Spanish<br />

Learn Spanish by enjoying basic<br />

conversations and hands-on<br />

activities, with which you will<br />

connect and communicate in a free<br />

way using this language from the<br />

beginning. Starting with basic<br />

grammar and vocabulary, this<br />

program will help you to acquire a<br />

practical use of language on<br />

context and for specific purposes.<br />

Also, you will know and<br />

appreciate some cultural aspects<br />

of Spanish speaking countries.<br />

Whether you are just starting out<br />

or brushing up your Spanish skills,<br />

you are welcome to join us.<br />

Class Length: 1 hour<br />

(3:30-4:30 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25791<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 12-<strong>August</strong> 16<br />

(Tuesday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $118.25<br />

Non-Members: $135.98<br />

QI GONG<br />

Qi Gong<br />

Qi Gong (pronounced Chee-gong)<br />

includes a variety of exercises,<br />

including slow meditative<br />

movements, shaking and tapping,<br />

and acupressure and self-massage.<br />

This program will guide<br />

participants through a series of<br />

gentle movements along with<br />

supplementary meditations,<br />

exercises, and self-massage<br />

techniques to invigorate the body,<br />

calm the mind, ease tension, and<br />

enhance overall well-being. These<br />

exercises can be done standing or<br />

seated and can be modified for all<br />

abilities. Discover the ancient<br />

healing practice that has been a<br />

part of Chinese Medicine for<br />

thousands of years.<br />

Class Length: 1.5 hours<br />

(12-1:30 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 25482<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 4-September 5<br />

(Mondays)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

Fees: Members: $56.88<br />

Non-Members: $65.44<br />

DROP-IN PROGRAMS<br />

Drop-in Pickleball<br />

Drop in and join us for a fun and<br />

active game of pickleball. Whether<br />

you have played racquet sports or<br />

not, the same is easy to learn and<br />

is facilitated by staff. Paddles and<br />

balls are provided but feel free to<br />

bring your own if you wish.<br />

Class Length: 2 hours<br />

(7:15-9:15 p.m.)<br />

Dates: <strong>July</strong> 6-<strong>August</strong> 31<br />

(Wednesday)<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors<br />

Community Centre (Auditorium)<br />

Registration: Register 72 hours in<br />

advance by calling 519-837-5699,<br />

in person at one of our recreation<br />

facilities or online at recenroll.ca<br />

Fees:<br />

Seniors Drop In: $5.63/session<br />

Adult Drop In: $7.04/session<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

<strong>June</strong> is Seniors Month (JISM)<br />

Walk and Flag Raising<br />

Celebrate <strong>June</strong> is Seniors Month<br />

(JISM) by joining us for a<br />

celebratory walk on Thursday,<br />

<strong>June</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong>, co-led by the GWSA<br />

Walking Club. The walk will be<br />

from the Riverside Park (Red<br />

Picnic Shelter) to City Hall Market<br />

Square, where, along our journey<br />

through the beautifully scenic trail<br />

systems, we share stories, laughs<br />

and build friendships. Details<br />

regarding the walk and flag raising<br />

are outlined below:<br />

Date: Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong><br />

The plan:<br />

9:30 a.m.: Meet at Riverside Park<br />

(Red Picnic Shelter)<br />

10-11 a.m.: Walk to City Hall<br />

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Start at Riverside Park (Red<br />

Picnic Shelter). Walk towards<br />

playground and cross bridge<br />

before walking up Speed River<br />

trail. Cross at intersection in front<br />

of Fire Station before proceeding<br />

on Downtown Trail.<br />

Total distance: Approx. 1 km<br />

Walk down Downtown Trail<br />

towards Goldie Mill Ruins.<br />

Total distance: Approx. 2 km<br />

11 a.m.: Flag Raising Ceremony<br />

with the Mayor bringing greetings.<br />

Do I need to register for this?<br />

No, registration is not required.<br />

How long is the walk? The walk<br />

will be approximately 45 minutes<br />

to 1 hour in length. Please see the<br />

map to see approximate distances.<br />

What if I am unable to walk to<br />

the flag raising? You may drive<br />

or take public transportation.<br />

How long will the flag fly? The<br />

flag will be raised on Thursday,<br />

<strong>June</strong> 9 and will be lowered on<br />

Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 16.<br />

<strong>June</strong> is Recreation and Parks<br />

Month<br />

For the following <strong>June</strong> is<br />

Recreation and Parks Month<br />

activities, registration opens <strong>June</strong><br />

1. People can call 519-837-5699 to<br />

register over the phone, in person<br />

at one of our recreation facilities,<br />

and online at recenroll.ca.<br />

Gardening Exercise Day<br />

To celebrate <strong>June</strong> is Recreation<br />

and Parks Month, join us for a<br />

morning of gardening and<br />

exercising to celebrate National<br />

Gardening Exercise Day!<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (10-11 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: 27631<br />

Date: <strong>June</strong> 6 (Monday)<br />

Location: Guelph Enabling<br />

Garden<br />

Fees: Free<br />

Family Pickleball<br />

To celebrate <strong>June</strong> is Recreation<br />

and Parks Month, join us for a fun<br />

night of Family Pickleball!<br />

Class Length: 2.5 hours<br />

(4-6:30 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 27602<br />

Date: <strong>June</strong> 13 (Monday)<br />

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Location: West End Community<br />

Centre (Gym)<br />

Fees: Free<br />

Qi Gong<br />

To celebrate <strong>June</strong> is Recreation<br />

and Parks Month, join us for an<br />

afternoon flow at Qi Gong!<br />

Class Length: 1.5 hours<br />

(12-1:30 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 27603<br />

Date: <strong>June</strong> 20 (Monday)<br />

Location: Riverside Park<br />

Fees: Free<br />

Family Disc Golf<br />

To celebrate <strong>June</strong> is Recreation<br />

and Parks Month, join us for an<br />

afternoon of Family Disc Golf!<br />

Class Length: 5 hours<br />

(12-5 p.m.)<br />

Course ID: 27604<br />

Date: <strong>June</strong> 26 (Sunday)<br />

Location: Riverside Park (Disc<br />

Golf Course)<br />

Fees: Free<br />

EVERGREEN MARKET<br />

‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 <strong>issue</strong>s from first insertion<br />

(i.e., in Sept. <strong>issue</strong> - removed from Dec. <strong>issue</strong>); if you wish<br />

it to remain in longer, please contact The Sentinel office<br />

and/or leave us a message. If your item sells, please let us<br />

know so that we can remove it. NO ‘Accommodation’ or<br />

‘Vehicle’ ads will be included in the Evergreen Market.<br />

Such ads will be treated as advertising inserted within these<br />

pages at the current Sentinel advertising rates plus HST.<br />

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator.<br />

AVAILABLE<br />

Sentinel <strong>issue</strong>s from <strong>June</strong> 2004 up to March 2020.<br />

Free. Call 519-824-7204.<br />

FOR SALE<br />

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

Never opened. Good for kitchen, staff lounge, gift or<br />

summer house. $150. Call Irene at 519-763-8883.<br />

Brand new walker $125 OBO. Call Dwayne at 519-<br />

763-9562.<br />

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.<br />

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR<br />

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR<br />

ITEM(S).<br />

WANTED<br />

Help wanted with cleaning up flower beds. Phone<br />

Jacquie at 519-822-8256.<br />

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RED WOULD BE NICE<br />

by Claude Bilodeau<br />

There is a certain calm that you feel when you<br />

realize that there is nothing more that can be done.<br />

When panic meets hopelessness and creates a<br />

moment suspended - time stops and all that is around<br />

you melts away.<br />

“Sir, sir, what size is your wife?” The clerk eyed<br />

him, in his ill-fitting sweater, nasal overtones of<br />

disapproval as she emphasized chaque syllabe. He<br />

knew what the clerk was thinking. You don’t belong<br />

here.<br />

“I don’t know,” he confessed, feeling flushed, all<br />

the women in the store looking at him. Times before<br />

he would stand at the entrance of the store straining<br />

to look at the dresses on the rack. Hoping one would<br />

jump out at him. That perfect dress that would make<br />

his wife never doubt his resolve again. This would<br />

not be the day.<br />

“I better go; I’ll be late for dinner,” he said to the<br />

sales clerk. It was a lie. It was only two o’clock in<br />

the afternoon. There was no dinner waiting for him.<br />

Raising his head, he limped out of the store trying to<br />

regain his composure. I’ll be able to do it next time,<br />

he told himself.<br />

Feeling hungry, he walked into the food court.<br />

The crowds were light today. They must all be in<br />

that clothing store, he chuckled. There were too<br />

many customers in the store anyway, he reflected.<br />

They would not have had the time to help me pick<br />

out the right dress.<br />

Mustard dripped from his hamburger as he tried to<br />

navigate his cane and throbbing knee into position to<br />

sit down. It was a familiar bench. He had sat here<br />

and waited for Mary before. She would taunt him<br />

about going into the clothing store and buying her<br />

some sexy lingerie. “Red, I like red,” she would<br />

tease; eventually saying, “That’s all right” and lead<br />

him to this bench. “Just sit here and wait for me. I’ll<br />

be out in a minute.”<br />

Today she would not be coming out.<br />

“Let me help you with that,” said a woman as she<br />

took his arm gently and helped him down. She spoke<br />

softly and smiled. He wondered if he should know<br />

this woman.<br />

“Hamburgers make such a mess, don’t they? Here,<br />

let me get you some napkins. It seems you have<br />

some mustard on your sweater. Is that hand knitted?”<br />

It was Christmas morning when he had opened the<br />

box with the sweater inside. “I knitted it,” Mary<br />

exclaimed proudly. “I worked on it in the evenings,<br />

after you’d gone to sleep. I hope you like it?”<br />

He loved it. He didn’t even know that Mary could<br />

knit; funny how we miss such things about each<br />

other.<br />

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The woman came back with a handful of napkins<br />

and started dabbing at the stain making it worse.<br />

What would Mary think of all this fussing?<br />

“It’s quite alright,” he said, in as mild a manner as<br />

he could. “I’m sure that it can be washed out.” He<br />

was trying hard to be polite. Mary smoothed out his<br />

rough edges.<br />

“I’m terribly sorry. Is your wife around? You look<br />

lost, like most men I see here who come shopping<br />

without their wives.”<br />

“No, she isn’t,” he said, wishing he had not said<br />

those words.<br />

“Is that why you were in that store by yourself?”<br />

she asked. “You looked very uncomfortable standing<br />

in there. You looked like I am sure I would look like<br />

standing in the tools section of Canadian Tire - not<br />

that women should feel that way but...you know<br />

what I mean?”<br />

He did, but didn’t want to admit it. She was still<br />

talking.<br />

“Can I help you, maybe go in the store and look<br />

around for you? I really don’t mind. Was it<br />

something special you were looking for, an<br />

anniversary present, a birthday gift?”<br />

“I need to leave now,” he said abruptly. “Thanks<br />

for your offer, but I have to leave. I’ll be late for<br />

dinner.” He walked away, not sure which exit lead to<br />

his bus home, but he didn’t care.<br />

On the bus, he felt relieved to be away from her,<br />

but her voice hung in his thoughts. He looked<br />

around, glad that there were only two other people<br />

on the bus. He enjoyed the quiet. He felt the damp<br />

spot on his sweater and cursed himself for wearing<br />

it. It wasn’t even that cold out.<br />

Flopping down on the sofa in his apartment, he felt<br />

exhausted. Why didn’t I buy a dress while I was<br />

there, he sighed. A clothing store was not a<br />

monumental obstacle. Surely, he concluded, an<br />

obstacle he could overcome. There was still<br />

Walmart, he considered. They don’t scrutinize you<br />

as much there. He could just pick a dress off the<br />

rack. Did it matter if it didn’t fit? He shook his head<br />

angrily at the thought.<br />

As he walked into the food court the next morning,<br />

he knew that he couldn’t let Mary down.<br />

“I’ll have a dark roast small coffee with a banana<br />

muffin,” he told the sales girl as he looked over the<br />

size of the muffins.<br />

“Hey, you’re back,” she said. “You’re not wearing<br />

your sweater.”<br />

He cringed when he heard the voice, looking up to<br />

see the napkin lady from yesterday behind the<br />

counter.<br />

“Are you still looking for something? I’ll be off in<br />

a few minutes,” she added.<br />

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He dropped a crumpled ten dollar bill on the<br />

counter and walked off looking for a table with a<br />

possible view of the clothing store. The coffee was<br />

too hot and too strong. Was he always this critical?<br />

Pushing his muffin away, he took one last sip of<br />

his coffee and got up. There were not as many<br />

women in the store now. This is good, he thought,<br />

here I go.<br />

“Oh, hi, I thought I missed you!” The shout came<br />

from behind him as she ran to the store entrance<br />

holding a coffee in one hand and a large burgundy<br />

purse on her arm. “I was going to do some shopping<br />

in here anyway, why don’t we shop together?” She<br />

gave that smile that, he learned from yesterday,<br />

meant that there was no escaping this person.<br />

He brushed his fingers through his hair. Did he<br />

even comb it this morning? What would Mary think?<br />

“How about you tell me what you are looking for<br />

and let’s see if they have it.” She looked expectantly<br />

at him. “What’s wrong?” she asked. “Is it me?”<br />

“No, no, it isn’t you. I came here not knowing my<br />

wife’s dress size so I better just go home. I’ll get<br />

going now.”<br />

He turned to go, but stopped. There was too little<br />

time left; he knew he had to get the dress today.<br />

With a sigh, he looked at the woman. “Can we just<br />

go and sit for a minute. My knee is bothering me and<br />

I’d like to sit down.”<br />

“The dress is for my wife,” he paused, rubbing his<br />

knee, “but not in the way you think. I should have<br />

asked my daughter, but she is so busy making<br />

arrangements. I said I would get the dress, but I<br />

didn’t think it would be this hard.”<br />

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT<br />

by Barbara Heagy<br />

“You are what you eat,” it is said.<br />

In that case, I am goulash and paprikash,<br />

Homemade noodles and Sour Cherry Soup.<br />

I am sauerkraut and pickles<br />

And bottled peaches.<br />

I am fresh eggs still warm in the nest,<br />

And waving stalks of wheat and oats.<br />

I am fried chicken and cabbage rolls,<br />

And fresh-picked sweet corn on the cob.<br />

I am wild trout coloured in rainbows,<br />

Caught in bubbling streams<br />

And fried in a cast iron pan.<br />

I am roasted turkey and breaded stuffing,<br />

Heady with scents of sage and thyme.<br />

I am sausages and wieners and<br />

Flaming marshmallows on a stick.<br />

I am smooth and sharp cheeses<br />

And smoked meats,<br />

“Maybe you can phone your daughter and ask for<br />

the size?” asked the woman seeing the sadness in his<br />

eyes.<br />

“I don’t want to bother her.” He didn’t own a cell<br />

phone. Mary made all the calls.<br />

“Can’t we just find someone about my wife’s size<br />

and ask her?” It seemed like a good idea, but the<br />

woman laughed.<br />

“Good luck trying to get a woman to admit her size<br />

to a perfect stranger without getting slapped or<br />

worse. Ok, I have an idea,” she continued, “I’m a<br />

size ten. What do you think?”<br />

“My wife is a little bigger, the same height, but<br />

you know, a little bigger.” He held his hands a little<br />

out from his side. “A little bigger,” he repeated<br />

looking from hand to hand.<br />

“So she may be a size twelve,” said the woman.<br />

“Do you think that’s right?”<br />

“Twelve does ring a bell,” he replied. “I don’t know,<br />

I suppose it would be better if it was a little loose.”<br />

She knew that being a little loose was not the ideal<br />

for most women, but she didn’t say anything. “What<br />

colour do you think your wife would like?” She<br />

looked into his face as he searched the store window.<br />

“Do you think that she would like a blue dress? A<br />

green one? Does she have a favourite colour?”<br />

Red, Mary would say, I like red. Although he had<br />

never seen his wife in a red dress, he knew this was<br />

the right colour. “I think that red would be nice,” he<br />

finally said.<br />

He got up and walked into the store. Mary would<br />

be proud.<br />

Served on snapping crackers<br />

And long sticks of baguette.<br />

I am<br />

Salads and stews,<br />

Muffins and pies,<br />

Steaks on a grill,<br />

And seafood delights.<br />

I am Neapolitan pizza,<br />

Hawaiian poke,<br />

Bratwurst, crepes,<br />

Beef Bourguignon,<br />

And kimchi.<br />

I am all these thing<br />

And more.<br />

For, after all,<br />

“You are what you eat.”<br />

(Thank you to George Ella Lyon for inspiration –<br />

“Where I’m From)<br />

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Wednesday, <strong>July</strong> 13, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Collingwood Cruise<br />

Total cost: Members only - $120.00 (non-refundable) Code - 27792<br />

Registration starts on Tuesday, May 31, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Booking deadline is Monday, <strong>June</strong> 27, <strong>2022</strong> (unless sold out before then)<br />

ENJOY A RELAXING DAY AWAY AS WE TRAVEL TO COLLINGWOOD<br />

We will have lunch at the Iron Skillet (included) and then have some free time to explore the shops in the<br />

downtown area. Later in the afternoon, we will take a cruise on Georgian Bay. We will stop on the way<br />

home for snacks and coffee.<br />

Price includes lunch, taxes, tips, coach transportation and cruise.<br />

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 9 am Carousel: 9:15 am Return: 6:15 pm (approx)<br />

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should there<br />

be a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of<br />

participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That means<br />

booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It takes time to put these trips<br />

together and we need your commitment to make these trips happen! The Travel Committee must give the<br />

number of bookings by Monday, <strong>June</strong> 27, and, if there are not enough reservations at that time, the trip will<br />

be cancelled!<br />

Parking: Please do NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip.<br />

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This<br />

allows for other members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.<br />

Accessibility: Unfortunately, there will be no wheelchair accessibility on these trips.<br />

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

membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. The contact<br />

list is available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If you are unable to<br />

print this form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the trip. Please see the<br />

Trip, Travel and Tours page on the GWSA website for specific instructions. Registration will be available<br />

until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Monday, <strong>June</strong> 27.<br />

Register online (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph:<br />

https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn<br />

Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-1291.<br />

MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit can be accepted for online or telephone booking.<br />

Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Monday,<br />

<strong>June</strong> 27.<br />

Masks must be worn on the bus throughout the whole trip.<br />

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Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 20, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Port Dover Art In the Park & River Cruise<br />

Total cost: Members only - $115.00 including taxes (non-refundable) Code - 27796<br />

Registration starts on Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 5, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Booking deadline is Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 2, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Enjoy a full day in Port Dover, starting with a morning visit to Art in the Park, an art & craft show and<br />

book sale. We will enjoy a famous Port Dover fish lunch at the Erie Beach Hotel. In the afternoon, we will<br />

take a leisurely cruise on the river, followed by some free time to explore the shops or simply enjoy some<br />

refreshments or an ice cream cone outdoors. On the way home, we will stop at the Cider Keg Farm Market.<br />

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 8:15 am Carousel: 8:30 am Return: 6:30 pm<br />

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should there<br />

be a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of<br />

participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment.<br />

Don’t Wait! That means booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It<br />

takes time to put these trips together and we need your commitment to make these trips happen! The Travel<br />

Committee must give the number of bookings by Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 2 and, if there are not enough<br />

reservations at that time, the trip will be cancelled!<br />

Parking: Please do NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip.<br />

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This<br />

allows for other members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.<br />

Accessibility: Unfortunately, there will be no wheelchair accessibility.<br />

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

membership If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. The contact<br />

list is available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If you are unable to<br />

print this form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the trip. Please see the<br />

Trip, Travel and Tours page on the GWSA website for specific instructions. Registration will be available<br />

until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 2.<br />

Register online (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph:<br />

https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn<br />

Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-1291.<br />

MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit can be accepted for online or telephone booking.<br />

Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Tuesday,<br />

<strong>August</strong> 2.<br />

Masks must be worn on the bus throughout the whole trip.<br />

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Wednesday, Sept 14, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Exploring Our Community - A Day in and around Guelph<br />

Total cost: Members only - $90.00 taxes included (non-refundable) Code - 27903<br />

Registration starts on Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 5, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Booking deadline is Friday, September 2, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Experience a day of history, culture and nature on this full day adventure in Guelph. We will visit the Civic<br />

Museum, McCrae House, Church of Our Lady and the Hammond Radio Museum. Our day also includes a<br />

visit to the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - here we will have lunch (included).<br />

Going by School Bus<br />

Price includes lunch, taxes, tips, school bus transportation and entrance to all venues.<br />

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 9:30 am Carousel: 9:45 am Return: 5 pm (approx)<br />

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should there<br />

be a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of<br />

participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That means<br />

booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It takes time to put these trips<br />

together and we need your commitment to make these trips happen! The Travel Committee must give the<br />

number of bookings by Friday, September 2, and if there are not enough reservations at that time, the trip<br />

will be cancelled!<br />

Parking: Please do NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip.<br />

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This<br />

allows for other members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.<br />

Accessibility: Unfortunately there will be no wheelchair accessibility on this trip as it is by school bus<br />

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

membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. The contact<br />

list is available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If you are unable to<br />

print this form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the trip. Please see the<br />

Trip, Travel and Tours page on the GWSA website for specific instructions. Registration will be available<br />

until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, September 2.<br />

Register online (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph:<br />

https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn<br />

Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-1291.<br />

MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit can be accepted for online or telephone booking.<br />

Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday,<br />

September 2.<br />

Masks must be worn while on the bus throughout the trip.<br />

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Tuesday, October 4, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Experience Niagara’s Wine & Food<br />

Total cost: Members only - $130.00 (non-refundable) Code - 27896<br />

Registration starts on Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 2, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Booking deadline is Friday, September 16, <strong>2022</strong><br />

Join us for a day in the Niagara wine region. Our coach will take us directly to Rockway Vineyards, where<br />

we can view the stunning Rockway golf course while enjoying the Chef’s Penne Pasta Marinara with<br />

grilled chicken lunch and wine tasting.<br />

Then onto the historical town of St. Davids where we will visit Chocolate FX. You will enjoy the chocolate<br />

factory experience, with the opportunity to sample and purchase chocolate products. Finally, we will visit<br />

Konzelmann Estate Winery for a seated wine tasting. Trip includes coach transportation, wine tastings and<br />

lunch. Cost includes all taxes and tips for the wineries, bus driver and lunch.<br />

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 9:15 am Carousel: 9:30 am Return: 6:30 pm<br />

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should there be a<br />

mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of participation, all<br />

participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That means booking your trip<br />

before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It takes time to put these trips together and we need<br />

your commitment to make these trips happen! The Travel Committee must give the number of bookings by<br />

Friday, September 16, <strong>2022</strong>, and if there are not enough reservations at that time, the trip will be cancelled!<br />

Accessibility: Please inquire about accessible seating prior to booking your ticket. As with all buses,<br />

accessible seating is limited. You can help ensure that we use this seating as efficiently as possible by providing<br />

information about your assistive device.<br />

Please note that:<br />

* Travellers who will be using a powered wheelchair on trips are advised to note this when registering. While<br />

this trip is accessible, seating for a powered wheelchair on the bus is limited and will be spoken for on a first<br />

come first serve basis. We cannot accommodate scooters on the coaches.<br />

* Travellers who can transfer to a coach seat may have their collapsible, manual wheelchair or walker stored in<br />

the cargo area of the coach.<br />

* Lift Limit: 500 lbs maximum weight (wheelchair & person combined)<br />

* Lift width: 32 inches<br />

Travellers with a disability, who require assistance during the trip, must be accompanied by a person who is<br />

fully capable of rendering such assistance (this person has to be an adult). The cost for this assistant will be the<br />

fee published for the trip.<br />

Parking: Please do NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip. Vehicles<br />

must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This allows for other<br />

members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.<br />

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

membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. The contact list is<br />

available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If you are unable to print this<br />

form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the trip. Please see the Trip, Travel<br />

and Tours page on the GWSA website for specific instructions. Registration will be available until the trip is<br />

fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, September 16.<br />

Register online (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph:<br />

https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn<br />

Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-1291.<br />

MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit can be accepted for online or telephone booking. Register at the front<br />

desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday Sept 16.<br />

Masks must be worn the whole time while travelling on the bus.<br />

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Bistro 683 - <strong>June</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public<br />

and serves a large variety of menu items that are<br />

available from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to<br />

Friday (except holidays):<br />

Breakfast Foods<br />

Homemade Soups<br />

Bakery Items<br />

Sandwiches<br />

Salads<br />

Beverages<br />

Breakfast is served from 9:30 am to 11 am. The<br />

daily featured Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm<br />

Monday to Friday and the menu is below.<br />

Take-out is available for your convenience.<br />

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals.<br />

We provide great quality, while keeping costs<br />

reasonable. The tremendous support of volunteers<br />

in the restaurant helps us achieve this goal.<br />

Featured Hot Lunch<br />

$7.50 + tax<br />

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a<br />

balanced, nutritional meal.<br />

Catering<br />

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold<br />

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have<br />

your order to the customer service clerk in the<br />

office at least 48 hours prior to your event. This<br />

allows staff to ensure that your catering needs will<br />

be met. Thank you for your co-operation in this<br />

matter.<br />

FRESHLY BAKED TEA BISCUITS<br />

ARE AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS<br />

Home-made pickles, relishes, chili sauce and preserves<br />

are available for purchase.<br />

BREAKFAST served 9:30 am to 11 am<br />

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

1<br />

Meatloaf<br />

2<br />

Rainbow Trout<br />

3<br />

Grilled Chicken<br />

Wrap Platter<br />

w/ Onion Rings<br />

6<br />

7<br />

8<br />

9<br />

10<br />

Pork Chops<br />

13<br />

Shepherd’s Pie<br />

14<br />

Bacon & Cheese<br />

Wrapped Hotdog<br />

Platter<br />

15<br />

16<br />

Salisbury Steak<br />

Pork Schnitzel<br />

17<br />

Beef Meat Pies<br />

Baked Ham<br />

Salmon<br />

BBQ Chicken<br />

Kebobs<br />

Roast Beef<br />

20<br />

21<br />

22<br />

23<br />

24<br />

Chicken<br />

Parmesan<br />

Lasagna<br />

BBQ Ribs<br />

Liver & Onions<br />

Super Duper<br />

Salad Plate<br />

27<br />

28<br />

29<br />

30<br />

Cheese Burger &<br />

Waffle Fries<br />

Swiss Steak<br />

Roast Pork<br />

Cabbage Rolls<br />

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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public<br />

and serves a large variety of menu items that are<br />

available from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to<br />

Friday (except holidays):<br />

Breakfast Foods<br />

Homemade Soups<br />

Bakery Items<br />

Sandwiches<br />

Salads<br />

Beverages<br />

Breakfast is served from 9:30 am to 11 am. The<br />

daily featured Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm<br />

Monday to Friday and the menu is below.<br />

Take-out is available for your convenience.<br />

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals.<br />

We provide great quality, while keeping costs<br />

reasonable. The tremendous support of volunteers<br />

in the restaurant helps us achieve this goal.<br />

Featured Hot Lunch<br />

$7.50 + tax<br />

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a<br />

balanced, nutritional meal.<br />

Catering<br />

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold<br />

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have<br />

your order to the customer service clerk in the<br />

office at least 48 hours prior to your event. This<br />

allows staff to ensure that your catering needs will<br />

be met. Thank you for your co-operation in this<br />

matter.<br />

FRESHLY BAKED TEA BISCUITS<br />

ARE AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS<br />

Home-made pickles, relishes, chili sauce and preserves<br />

are available for purchase.<br />

BREAKFAST served 9:30 am to 11 am<br />

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

1 Closed<br />

Canada<br />

Day<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

8<br />

Quiche<br />

Mushroom Chicken<br />

Pork Chop<br />

Meatloaf<br />

Roast Chicken<br />

11<br />

12<br />

13<br />

14<br />

15<br />

BBQ Ribs<br />

Tourtiere<br />

Stuffed Chicken<br />

Roast Beef<br />

Liver & Onions<br />

18<br />

Rainbow Trout<br />

19<br />

Sausage &<br />

Sauerkraut on a<br />

Bun<br />

20<br />

Lasagna<br />

21<br />

Loaded Deluxe<br />

Pizza<br />

22<br />

Turkey Dinner<br />

25<br />

26<br />

27<br />

28<br />

29<br />

Western<br />

Sandwich Platter<br />

Roast Pork<br />

Cabbage Rolls<br />

Super Duper Salad<br />

Plate<br />

Chicken Meat Pies<br />

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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public<br />

and serves a large variety of menu items that are<br />

available from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to<br />

Friday (except holidays):<br />

Bistro 683 - <strong>August</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

Featured Hot Lunch<br />

$7.50 + tax<br />

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a<br />

balanced, nutritional meal.<br />

Breakfast Foods<br />

Homemade Soups<br />

Bakery Items<br />

Sandwiches<br />

Salads<br />

Beverages<br />

Breakfast is served from 9:30 am to 11 am. The<br />

daily featured Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm<br />

Monday to Friday and the menu is below.<br />

Take-out is available for your convenience.<br />

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals.<br />

We provide great quality, while keeping costs<br />

reasonable. The tremendous support of volunteers<br />

in the restaurant helps us achieve this goal.<br />

Catering<br />

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold<br />

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have<br />

your order to the customer service clerk in the<br />

office at least 48 hours prior to your event. This<br />

allows staff to ensure that your catering needs will<br />

be met. Thank you for your co-operation in this<br />

matter.<br />

FRESHLY BAKED TEA BISCUITS<br />

ARE AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS<br />

Home-made pickles, relishes, chili sauce and preserves<br />

are available for purchase.<br />

BREAKFAST served 9:30 am to 11 am<br />

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

1 Closed<br />

John<br />

Galt Day<br />

2<br />

Bacon Mac &<br />

Cheese<br />

3<br />

Swiss Steak<br />

4<br />

Veal Schnitzel<br />

5<br />

Pineapple<br />

Meatballs<br />

8<br />

9<br />

10<br />

11<br />

12<br />

15<br />

Chicken a la<br />

King<br />

16<br />

Swiss Steak<br />

Liver & Onions<br />

17<br />

18<br />

Soup of the Day<br />

w/ Monte Cristo<br />

Sandwich<br />

19<br />

Roast Beef<br />

Haddock Fish<br />

Baked Ham<br />

Meatloaf<br />

Roast Chicken<br />

BBQ Ribs<br />

22<br />

23<br />

24<br />

25<br />

26<br />

Chicken Kebobs<br />

Cheese Burger<br />

Roast Pork<br />

Super Duper Salad<br />

Plate<br />

Cabbage Rolls<br />

29<br />

30<br />

31<br />

Rainbow Trout<br />

Meat Pies<br />

Lasagna<br />

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