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

The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

Ross Knechtel - Webmaster 

Directors & Officers 

Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director 

Brian Smith — President 

tba — Vice-President 

Roger Stevens — Treasurer 

Directors 

Pat Gage Ken Fugler 

Wenda King Charlie Bishop 

Teresa McKeeman Janice Robertson 

Ross Knechtel 

Adam Rutherford 

The Sentinel Team 

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer 

Linda Green — Editor, Printer 

George Hughes — Printer 

Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time 

Assistants 

All of the above GWSA members 

are Volunteers. 

GWSA Support Services Staff 

Audrey Bishop — Administrative Assistant 

519-837-5696 

City Staff 

Adam Rutherford — Program 

Manager 

TBA — Customer Service Clerk 

Brooke Gibbons — Recreation Program 

Director — Senior Services 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef 

Don Harris — Facility Maintainer 

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation 

Services 


A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in 

partnership with the Community Services Department 

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/ 

Wellington Seniors Association 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8 

Tel.: 519-823-1291 / Fax: 519-823-8972 

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F 

(closed Statutory Holidays) 

Read The Sentinel on our website, 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

ISSN: 0383 817X 

A MESSAGE FROM THE GWSA 

BOARD 

The longest day of the year is in June, which includes the summer 

solstice; and June’s full moon is called the ‘strawberry moon’. Love, 

devotion, and generosity are represented by June’s birth flowers, the rose 

and honeysuckle. It’s a happy month of sunshine, growth, and flowers. 

June also includes a busy schedule of events at the GWSA! 

Remember to mark your calendar for our full day open house at the 

Evergreen Centre. The “Seriously? Seniors?” planning team is preparing an 

incredible day for everyone to enjoy, and we hope to entice a few new 

members who drop by. This event includes demonstrations of many 

activities; art and craft exhibitions; performances by the Silvertones and 

Silver Strummers; artisans’ wares available for purchase; a Book Nook 

book sale; a Euchre Tournament you can join, a major Raffle Draw for 

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

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

available on-site during the event. Check all the details on our website. You 

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

is your GWSA today! 

Dances are returning to the Evergreen Centre, with the first dance on June 

25. Promoted as ‘Saturday Social Dances’, this will encourage members 

and the public to join for a fun evening with a great DJ who will play a 

wide variety of music. The committee plans to hold more dances in July, 

August, and September! All the details are on the website, and you can buy 

your tickets in advance at the Evergreen front desk or any City recreation 

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

night of the dance. 

June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a time when we recognize our 

amazing older Ontarians and the contributions they have made in 

communities across the province. We are planning the ‘June is Seniors 

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

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

for the 11:00 am flag raising ceremony, with greetings from the mayor, our 

executive director, and others. 

The Travel Committee has a series of trips in the works from now into the 

fall with six currently detailed on the website. If you might enjoy a leisurely 

cruise, a wine and food tour, a beachside café, a dance troupe, or learning 

more about the local scene, there is something of interest for everyone! The 

trips are available only to members, which is one more reason that GWSA 

membership remains one of the best bargains around! 

All of these events happen through the dedication of volunteers working 

behind the scenes. This is what makes this organization work for its many 

members across Guelph and Wellington. Thanks to everyone for their 

ongoing contributions to an amazing team! 

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 1:30 pm on June 21. As 

some directors’ terms end, there are fresh opportunities for you or someone 

you know to join this leadership team. It is a wonderful way to give back to 

community and share your lifetime of skills and talents, while enjoying the 

benefits of an interactive group. The GWSA is directed largely by members 

and this keeps us connected to our reason for being - providing services to 

seniors in the community. Please contact the volunteer co-ordinator today if 

you would like to explore what is available. 

As this represents the last edition of The Sentinel until September, the 

Board of Directors wishes everyone a safe and healthy summer. Be active, 

get involved, and make friends - at the GWSA! 

NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree 

with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions 

by writers (no political or religious topics please). 

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“SERIOUSLY? SENIORS?” 

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

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

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

GWSA has all of this and MORE, MUCH MORE! 

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

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

There will be members showcasing numerous 

activities. You will be able to see exhibitions 

of Painting, Woodcarving, Quilting, 

Bunka, Crafting, Photography, and MORE! 

Demonstrations of Badminton, Shuffleboard, 

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

the Event Calendar. 

In addition to the many activities that you can 

view, you may wish to take home a small 

treasure which several of the groups are 

offering for sale! There will also be a book 

sale featuring many and various editions from the Book Nook. 

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

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

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

be held. Scheduled times are on page 6. 

The well-known GWSA choir, The 

Silvertones, will be presenting an 

afternoon concert, celebrating the choir’s 

42nd Anniversary. The Silver 

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

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

for a LIVE audience in our auditorium! 

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

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

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

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

SAVE THE DATE: 

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

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre - Home of the GWSA 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

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

YOUR GUELPH WELLINGTON SENIORS ASSOCIATION TODAY! 


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

TOGETHER WE ARE CANADA 

by Leanne Guenther 

My name is British Columbia 

The jewel of the West Coast. 

Forestry and fishing are 

The things that I do most. 

Hi, I am Alberta 

A wild west kind of place 

With cows and oil and mountains 

And lots of open space. 

I am Manitoba 

And I’m Saskatchewan 

We’re the golden prairies 

Where wheat grows in the sun. 

Hi, I am Ontario 

The home of government 

To me each year the leaders 

Of our democracy are sent. 

by Linda Green 

When I want to ask “how are you?” 

I say, “comment allez vous?” 

Newfoundland, New Brunswick 

And Nova Scotia -- those are we, 

We are Atlantic Provinces 

The three musketeers of the sea. 

I’m Prince Edward Island 

And I know I may be small 

But without me all the rest of you 

Would have no potatoes at all. 

The Yukon, Nunavut and North West 

Territories are up north. 

Through ice and cold and polar bears 

Few brave souls venture forth. 

Together we are Canada 

One nation strong and free 

With sharing, friends and happiness 

Forever we will be! 

Bonjour, I am Quebec 

Here French is my language too 

Special Printing For Members 

Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars, 

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

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

If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel 

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

or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA 

member to take advantage of this. 

We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can. 

DONATIONS 

To donate easily, with a credit 

card, visit our website 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click 

on the ‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

August 5, 2022, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

September 2022 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the September issue 

is on August 25, 2022. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


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EUCHRE 

TOURNAMENT 

June 10, 2022 

12 p.m. – 3 p.m. 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, Home of 

Guelph Wellington Seniors’ Association 

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

Doors Open For Sign-In 11 a.m. 

No Advance Reservations 

Entry Fee $5.00 per person 

Tournament Prizes 

1 st Place High Score $50 

Most Lone Hands $20 

10 Prize Draws Each Draw $20 


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Auditorium 

“SERIOUSLY? SENIORS?” 

JUNE 10, 2022 - EVENT SCHEDULE 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lobby 

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

GWSA Activity Group Information Sessions 

Bistro 683 & Room 3 

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

Room 2 

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

Room 4 

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

Snooker Room 

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

Book Nook - Library 

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Used Book Sale 


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We invite you to make an appointment with Kristin Dillon. 

She is an Occupational Therapist from the Arthritis Society 

and she will be returning to the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre Health Room on the first Thursday of 

every month starting in June. Thursday, June 2 

appointments are available. 

The Arthritis Society offers free education, programs and 

support to Canadians living with arthritis. Individual 

consultation is available through the Arthritis Rehabilitation 

and Education Program (AREP) and includes consultation 

and guidance on arthritis self-management, group 

education, and a customized Arthritis Service Plan. 

All first appointments are virtual, utilizing secure telephone, 

email, or video conferencing. In person follow up care 

provided as needed following COVID-19 safety protocols. 

To register for a 1-1 appointment, visit the Arthritis Society 

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

3307. 


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35th Annual General Meeting 

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

Association to be held on June 21, 2022, at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. 

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

meeting starts at 1:30 pm. 

Background materials necessary for voting members to make an informed decision about matters on the 

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

We look forward to seeing you! 

Board of Directors, 

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association 

The past several years have required the Board 

of Directors to be agile and flexible during 

interesting times. We are thrilled to see members 

returning to their programs in increasing 

numbers, while new activity groups and exciting 

special events are launching. As the June AGM 

approaches, the ending terms of some directors 

invite opportunities for others to become 

involved. 

Participating on the leadership team is a 

rewarding way to contribute while bringing your 

unique skills and life experience to benefit 

others. The ongoing focus on our members keeps 

this organization strong, and one of the largest 

organizations of its kind in the country. 

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

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

decisions and directions about the many different activities, programs, services and special events offered 

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

connect us now so we can discuss this wonderful opportunity. 

Get Involved. Make Friends, Have Fun! 

Contact: 

Becky MacDonald: Volunteer Co-ordinator 

519-822-1260 extension 2096 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Summer is here in full swing! Volunteers are 

important to the many different programs and 

services offered by the GWSA. Providing 

opportunities for members to enjoy, engage 

in and socialize while being active. Without 

volunteers, these programs and services could not run. 

There is a need for volunteers in a variety of areas from 

committees, boards to daily activities. If you are 

looking to get involved more on a different level while 

making new or more friends, please reach out to me for 

more details if you see an opportunity that sparks your 

interest! Looking forward to hearing from YOU! 

– Becky MacDonald 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

Ontario Senior Achievement Award 

This award recognizes individuals for significant 

contributions to their communities after the age of 65. 

Up to 20 individuals are recognized each year. 

Deadline: June 1 st 

If you are interested in nominating a fellow volunteer, 

please speak to Becky in the main office on Mondays 

or Wednesdays, or email becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

Orientation and Training 

All volunteers will be required to complete the 

mandatory Orientation & Training. The trainings can 

be completed from the comfort of your home online. 

Those who do not have access to a computer, training 

dates will be set up for you to attend in the near future. 

Please contact Becky MacDonald 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca for more information and 

if you have any questions. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Board of Directors 

Looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers to 

join the Board of Directors. The Board meets on the 

third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am (min of 8 

meetings per year). Duties include: being an active 

member on the Board and assisting where needed on 

committees; provide reports and updates to all 

members; review monthly financial statements; report 

Board issues to the Committee and report the 

Committee’s issues to the Board; participate in selfdevelopment 

training, where and when appropriate. 

Governance Committee 

The GWSA is looking for up to three additional 

members. The Governance Committee assists the 

Board of Directors with the development and review of 

bylaws, policies, and procedures for the Association. 

• Morning meetings during a few months of the year. 

• Experience in governance with a not-for-profit 

organization 

• Knowledge of legislative requirements 

• A keen interest in document research, development, 

and review would be helpful. 

Human Resources Committee 

Qualified volunteers are needed to assist on a quarterly 

or as needed basis to implement the GWSA HR Policy 

for GWSA staff, which includes anyone who receives 

payment for services. Duties also include: 

implementing Board decisions based on the GWSA 

Human Resources; ensure that actions of the committee 

are aligned with the GWSA strategic plan. We would 

greatly benefit from someone with Human Resources 

background. 

Secretary 

The Governance Committee is looking for someone 

with a laptop and who is interested in taking minutes at 

the meeting and updating any documents as needed. 

For more information and for details on each position, 

please contact becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. 

If you are a current volunteer, you are more than 

welcome to take on more than one position. If you are 

not a current volunteer, you will be required to 

complete the “Volunteer Application Form – online” 

at: https://gwsa-guelph.ca/1749-2/ . 

No access to a computer? Please stop into the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre to pick up an 

application to complete for a volunteer position that is 

of interest to you. 

Treasurer 

The GWSA is looking for a Treasurer who will work 

co-operatively with others and provide excellent 

service to the volunteer team. Reporting to the Board of 

Directors, this individual will have a background in 

Finance and Business; have some formal accounting 

training; high level of organizational skills and 

attention to detail. Being computer literate with 

excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and 

QuickBooks to be responsible for all financial reporting 

of the GWSA and to ensure the integrity of the data. 

Membership & Marketing 

Three more committee members needed to join the 

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team. Meet on the 4 th Tuesday of each month at 9:30 

am. The committee reports to the Board for all 

membership and marketing initiatives, focusing on the 

maximum interest of members and advancement of the 

Board’s Strategic Plan. The Committee provides 

content and messaging advice to the webmaster for the 

website and social media accounts and prepares 

monthly GWSA Email Updates. Marketing and 

recruitment experience would definitely be assets, but 

are not required. 

• Monitors membership satisfaction 

• Develops plans to improve member recruitment and 

retention 

• Marketing responsibilities include arranging for 

media coverage and creating advertisements 

• Developing promotional material 

• Arranging special events such as Open House and 

New Members’ Welcome - either virtually or inperson 

as appropriate. 

Special Events Committee 

The GWSA is looking for energetic individuals to lead 

the special events committee when initiated. Duties 

include significant events throughout the year (Mental 

Health Symposium). The Committee sees the overall 

organization of the event, maintaining communication 

with the Board and the City of Guelph staff; promotes 

the events in the Sentinel, website and other avenues 

with support from the M&M committee. 

Succession Planning Committee 

Seeks people who have leadership qualities, who would 

be appropriate candidates for the Board of Directors 

and who are current GWSA members, or eligible for 

GWSA membership. Ensures that there is a full slate of 

candidates to fill the positions of retiring Board 

members. 

Technology Committee 

Advise the Board of Directors and provide technical 

leadership in support of the Strategic Plan. 

Production support: we need a group of technically 

savvy and interested members to prioritize a list of 

needed projects for planning and implementation. 

Experience in: electrician, sound tech, lighting 

technician, carpentry or design would be useful, and 

possibly computer-aided design skills. 

IT (Information Technology): 

- Make hardware and software recommendations to 

address employee and volunteer needs including the 

Board, Finance Committee and members. 

- Oversee a small wireless network. 

- Provide guidance regarding the technical aspects of 

the website and membership mailing list. 

- Establish a modest A/V recording/live streaming 

studio 

Interest and background experience in IT, including 

network management and video production would be 

assets. 

Travel Committee 

The Travel Committee is looking for energetic, 

organized individuals who enjoy researching and 

planning day trips for the GWSA membership. 

If you enjoy hearing about trips and like to take 

minutes, the committee is looking for a Secretary to 

assist on a monthly basis. 

GWSA Activity Groups 

The following Activity Groups are in need of 

volunteers: 

Bid Euchre 

Book Nook 

Chess 

Computer mentoring 

Canasta 

Darts 

Euchre Wednesdays 

Euchre Friday 

6-Handed Euchre 

Mah Jong 

Silver Seven Skaters 

Walking Club 

Writers Club 

Bistro 683 

Coffee Volunteer Needed: 

Looking for a volunteer on Tuesday mornings from 

8:45-12:15 to maintain the beverage counter, serving 

hot drinks, assisting customers, keeping tables clean 

and providing excellent customer service. 

Cash Volunteer Needed: 

Looking for a volunteer for every other Friday 

afternoon 12:00-3:15, working on the cash register, 

taking payments from customers and providing 

excellent customer service. 

Volunteer Link Ambassador 

Looking for volunteers to increase the participation of 

older adults in social activities by connecting them to 

their local older adult centre. After the older adult is 

referred to the centre, the Volunteer Link Ambassador 

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

intake form and help to connect the older adult to 

programs and services to suit their interests. 

If you are interested in volunteering in any of the areas 

listed, please contact Becky for more information. 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

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GWSA Group & Activity Reports 

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

Badminton 

We are a large club of approximately 

100 members playing on a 3-court 

gym with beautifully sprung hardwood 

floors. 

We play at both the Evergreen and 

the West End Community Centres up 

to 6 days a week except during July 

and August when the WECC is not 

available. Please check “GWSA 

Groups & Activity Contact Information” 

or the GWSA on-line calendar 

for times and locations. 

Our skill level can be from beginner 

to experienced so you may wish to 

plan a visit to watch us play before 

you apply to join. Application can be 

made through the City of Guelph 

directly at the Evergreen or WECC or 

on-line at guelph.ca by using the 

RecEnroll program to apply. 

We typically hold several coaching 

clinics as well as some fun tournaments 

during our season. We also 

encourage folks to stay late on our 

Wednesdays for smaller group 

coaching and practice. 

All you need are dedicated indoor 

court shoes, proper gym attire, a 

racket and a smile to participate. 

We do have a few loaner rackets 

available and free equipment advice to 

help you decide. Please feel free to call 

me, Jeff Millard 519-993-1362. 

Book Club 1 

Our group meets in the Board Room 

on the last Friday of each month from 

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

is “The Vanishing Half” by 

Brit Bennett. At present we have not 

made our selections for the next six 

months. Monthly fee is $3.00. 

At present, we have a waiting list. 

Bridge 

GWSA welcomes all Bridge players 

with a basic knowledge of the game to 

enjoy playing bridge in a friendly and 

comfortable environment. We offer 

both Recreational and Duplicate 

Bridge. 

No partner? No problem! We mix and 

mingle with a room full of eager players 

so that everyone has a partner for 

any of our regularly scheduled games. 

Bridge-Recreational 

Join us for recreational bridge in the 

afternoon or evening. 

Mondays 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC) 

Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm Evergreen 

Room 3 

Thursdays 12:30-3:30 pm Evergreen 

Room 3 

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Bridge-Duplicate 

This group is for individuals who have 

already taken bridge lessons and 

would like to work on improving their 

game. Volunteers are on hand to coach 

you. 

We request you know the Bidding 

Basics. We will make you comfortable 

playing Duplicate Bridge with Duplicate 

Boards and using Bidding Boxes. 

Fridays 9:00-11:30 am Evergreen 

Room 3 

Bunka 

Bunka embroidery is created by using 

a unique combination of punch needle 

and special silk-like rayon thread. 

When completed, many pictures resemble 

delicately shaded paintings. In 

fact, the needle is held and operates in 

much the same manner as an artist’s 

brush or pencil. We do not teach classes 

or have an instructor, so you 

should have some experience in the 

craft and members are required to purchase 

their own supplies. Every 

Wednesday from 9:15 a.m. to noon in 

Room 3. Currently there is a wait list. 

See Bunkawithflair.com. 

Craft Group 

Many thanks to all who donated yarn. 

Our coffers are now full! The ladies of 

the Craft Club are now busy creating 

reasonably priced items for our store. 

Please let your family, friends and 

neighbours know what we have for 

sale as all proceeds go back to the 

GWSA. Again, thank you. 

Guelph Wood Carving Club 

est. Circa 1986 

A well-established wood carving club 

of mostly seniors (both men and women) 

has operated in the Guelph area for 

decades. 

We do carving in the round, like cartoon 

characters, birds and wildlife, 

spoons, bowls, etc. 

Other carving techniques include 

relief carving, marquetry, and pyrography. 

Training available. 

Meets Monday evening 6:00 pm- 

9:00 pm in Evergreen Room 2. 

Cribbage 

Come on out on a Tuesday afternoon 

for a friendly game of Cribbage in 

Room 3 of the Evergreen Centre. The 

room is open at 12:30 pm and we start 

playing at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome 

and play 8 games with prizes at 

the end of the afternoon. If you are not 

sure of how to play, we have instructors 

to help. 

Line Dancing 

Evergreen Auditorium 

Phyllis Carnochan 

(519-836-9415) 

Donna Holmes (519-831-0943) 

Monday Classes 

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

Tutorial [brief review of steps] 

9:30 to 10:30 am – Beginners 

[Beyond the Basics] 

10:45 to 11:45 am - Intermediate 

[Are you up for a challenge?] 

Thursday Classes 

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

Dancing [No experience needed] 

2:15 to 3:15 pm – Beginners 

[Beyond the Basics] 

The cost is $2.00 each time you 

come. Sign up for line dancing at 519- 

822-1260 ext. 2694. 

Into Focus Photography 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and point-andshoot 

cameras to fancy DSLR models. 

We share a common interest in photography 

as a hobby and we learn from 

each other. New members are always 

welcome. Our regular meetings are on 

the last Monday of every month by 

Zoom. 

If you are interested in joining, contact 

Bill Adam (olar57@gmail.com). 

Pickleball 

Pickleball is a sport in which four 

players use solid paddles made of 

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wood or composite materials to hit a 

perforated polymer ball over a net. 

The sport shares features of other racquet 

sports: the dimensions and layout 

of a badminton court and a net and 

rules similar to tennis, with a few 

modifications. 

This sport is for people of all ages 

who are looking for some fun, laughter, 

socialization and exercise. It’s 

easy to learn, but can be challenging 

for those with a competitive nature. 

All levels of skill invited. Pickleball 

equipment is provided. 

Shuffleboard 

Come on out and join our group. Enjoy 

some gentle exercise, friendship 

and fun. Membership is available to all 

paid-up GWSA members for a $10 fee 

every six months. Register the first 

time you play. Beginners are welcome 

and instruction is available. The group 

plays Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 

1 to 3 p.m. 

Silver Strummers 

The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified 

success story! There are now 30 individuals 

who have joined the Silver 

Strummers. We welcome ALL skill 

levels, beginner through advanced! 

We will provide you with all the information 

you will need to get started. If 

you would like to try the universally 

accessible and friendly instrument of 

the ukulele, please contact Ann Sneyd 

at 519-830-6640. 

Silvertones 

We are busy getting ready for the 10th 

of June Open House and 42nd Anniversary 

for the Silvertones. This will 

also be our last practice or performance 

until September of this year for 

both the Silvertones choir and the 

more recently formed Silver Strummers. 

It has been an interesting time 

getting back into the swing “post 

COVID” but we are all looking forward 

to performing again and are certain 

that we will produce a great afternoon 

of song and instrumental from 

both our choir and ukulele groups for 

our audience! We are all looking forward 

to this GWSA big event! 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

The Evergreen Snooker Club is composed 

of a group of active, friendly 

players with skill levels covering the 

full spectrum from learner/beginner to 

accomplished player. If you are interested 

in learning the game, or have 

played in the past and want to get back 

into it, please drop by the Snooker 

Room. You will be assured a warm 

welcome and a place to try your hand 

at one of our three tables. The Snooker 

Room is open weekdays between 9:00 

am and 4:00 pm and any other time the 

Evergreen Centre may be open. 

The primary focus of the club is to 

have fun, build friendships and socialize. 

Your snooker skill level is irrelevant, 

so don’t feel intimidated if you 

are a beginner. Prospective members 

may visit the club room up to three 

times without charge to help with their 

decision on whether to join. While 

most of the current members are men, 

there is a small group of women who 

play regularly (typically on Tuesday 

mornings), so ladies, don’t be shy, 

give it a try. 

Membership is available to all paidup 

members of the GWSA on payment 

of the prescribed annual snooker activity 

fee. The current fee of $70 (plus 

tax) buys you access to the Snooker 

Room any time it is open and to all the 

snooker you care to play. 

Texas Hold ’Em 

(The Three Amigos) 

Why not come out and have fun with 

us? We are averaging about 16 players 

a week. We are situated in the Dining 

Room. We charge $2 per week and 

pretty well all of that goes back to the 

GWSA. We play Tuesdays from 6:30 

to 8:30 pm. 

Each player starts off with $500 in 

real casino chips, and, as we do not 

play for money, we work on a point 

system. The one with the most points 

each week is the winner. We play until 

there is only one player left or 8:30 pm 

comes, whichever is first. 

We will gladly teach anyone who is 

interested in playing. Just follow the 

laughter to find us. We welcome everyone 

who wants to play and enjoys 

company. 

We have quite a few ladies playing 

at present and would always welcome 

more. We do not want to become a 

men’s club! Remember, you have to 

be a member of the GWSA to play. 

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Watercolour Painters 

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters 

provides an opportunity for watercolour 

painters to practise their hobby 

along with others sharing the same 

interest, while encouraging one another 

and receiving information, ideas and 

inspiration. While we do not offer 

classes or lessons, we welcome accomplished 

watercolour painters. 

There is a small annual membership 

fee and membership with the GWSA 

is required. We meet in Room 2 from 

12:30 to 4 p.m. on the 1st and 5th 

Wednesday of the month, and from 9 

a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday. 

Walking Club 

Do you like to walk during the spring, 

summer and fall? Do you like to have 

company when you walk? 

If so, joining the Walking Club is a 

great way to exercise with lots of fresh 

air, enjoy nature and beautiful scenery, 

and make new friends while discovering 

the trails in the area. 

You can register for the Walking 

Club’s 2022 walking season online 

through RecEnroll or at the front desk 

of the Evergreen Centre. The annual 

fee is $10 and you must be an active 

member of the GWSA. 

We meet in Riverside Park on 

Thursday mornings at 9:45 am to 

register and collect any entrance fees. 

Then we depart at 10:00 am sharp. 

Walks are on…rain or shine. 

Walks start at Riverside Park OR we 

drive to one of the many wonderful 

Guelph Walking Trails or nearby Conservation 

Areas. Walks are at your 

own pace and you must arrange 

your own transportation to the Trail 

Head. 

If you are interested in helping with 

this group or would like any additional 

information, please contact 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

COMING SOON...(for those 55+) 

Seniors Mixed Volleyball 

To avoid injury, you must have mobility 

and good eye/hand co-ordination. 

Place: West End Community Centre – 

date and time to be announced 

Registration: Sign up through RecEnroll 

either online or visit the front desk 

of the Evergreen Seniors Centre in the 

month of August. 

Cost per year: $60 

Any questions or concerns, please contact: 

Co-ordinator 

Johanna van Boxtel, 416-579-7143 

Johannavanboxtel60@gmail.com. 


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GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information 

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

Art In The Hall 

TBD — Looking for Group Leader 

Art Studio In 2 

Evergreen Room 2 

Karen Boothroyd 

karen.joanna.boothroyd@gmail.com 

Nora Kelly norakelly1@hotmail.com 

Every 2 nd & 4 th Wed. 1-4 pm 

Badminton 


Jeff Millard (519-993-1362) 

Tues. 7-9:30 pm 

Thursday & Friday 10:30 am-1 pm, 

Sun. 1:30-3:30 pm 

Monday & Wed. 1-4 pm (WECC) 

No play at WECC July & August 

Casual Bicycling 

Various Locations in and 

around Guelph 

John Ness jolyness4952@gmail.com 

Wed. - May 1-Oct. 31 - 9:00 am-noon 

Bid Euchre on Thursdays 


Phyllis Goodhew 

(phyllisgoodhew@gmail.com) 

1 pm-4 pm 

Book Club 1 

Board Room 

Veronica Sanche (519-767-9991) 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

Book Club 2 

Board Room 

Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

2nd Friday of month - 1:30-3:30 pm 

Bridge - Recreational 


gwsa.bridge@gmail.com 

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC) 

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm 

Bridge - Duplicate 


2paulinesmith@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

Bunka Art Group 


Diane Barber (519-763-2996) 

designbunny@rogers.com 

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 


Canoe Club 

John Ness (519-994-8611) 

canoeclubmembership@gmail.com 

Thursdays 9-noon 

Computer Club 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

January, March, May 

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

Computer Mentoring 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

Computer Lab 

By appointment only 

Craft Club 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm 

Cribbage 


Elaine Miller (ermiller35@gmail.com) 

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm 

Euchre on Monday 


Earl Mead (lemead41@outlook.com) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm 

Euchre on Friday 


Peter Smith (519-217-8986) 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

Golf 

Tom Kane (519-827-1475) 

Mondays, May to September 

Into Focus Photography 


Stu McCannell (smccannell@rogers.com) 

last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm 

$24.00 a year 

Line Dancing 


Phyllis (519-836-9415) 

Donna (519-831-0943) 

Mondays – 9:15 to noon 

Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m. 


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Peer Learning 

Barb McLeod (519-823-2531) 

Andrew Webb (226-500-4755) 

Sessions in September 2022 

Pickleball 

Rudy Simon 

gwsapickleball@gmail.com 


Monday 12:15 – 3 p.m. 

Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 p.m. 

Wednesday 8:30 – 10:00 am 

Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 am 

Fridays 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1 – 4 pm 

Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm 

West End Comm. Centre 

Tues. - noon-4:00 pm (advanced play) 

Thurs. - 2:15-5:00 pm (all levels of play) 

Quilting 


Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120) 

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

Rug Hooking 


Kathy McCallum 

kamccallum28@gmail.com 

Tuesdays 12-4 pm 

Shuffleboard 


Elaine Bigam (519-824-6498) 

elainebigam@gmail.com 

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm 

Silver Strummers 

Room 3 

Ann Sneyd 519-830-6640 

Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4:30 pm 

Silvertones Choir 

Room 3 

Doreen Muir (519-831-8323) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc 

Fridays (alternate weeks) 1-4:30 pm 

Ski Club 

Evergreen Parking Lot by 

The Enabling Garden 

Bob Shearer 519-831-4093 

bob.shearer@xplornet.ca 

Mondays from January to the end of March 

8:00 am car pool at Evergreen to Blue Mountain 

6:00 pm return to Evergreen 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

Evergreen Snooker Room 

Nick Harris (519-836-4547) 

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

Table Tennis 


Petr Vales (ttguelph@outlook.com) 

Evergreen: 

Monday - 3-6:15 pm 

Wednesday - 10 am-1 pm 

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon 

West End: Friday - 1:00-4:00 pm 

(WECC - except July/August) 

Texas Hold ’Em Poker 

Bistro 683 

Paul Phillips (416-996-2112) 

Bruno Szafran (519-823-2317) 

Frank Holden (bigbluesmon@gmail.com) 


Walking Club 

Riverside Park 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

April to October 

Thursdays - 9:45 am-12:30 pm 

Watercolour Painters Club 


Mary Mulholland (519-836-4889) 

watercolourclub@gwsa-guelph.ca 

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

On the third Wednesday - 9 am to 4 pm 

Membership $30/yr + hst 

West End Art Group 

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre 

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653) 


September – June 

Membership $10/yr + hst 

West Hills Art Group 

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre 

Dale Vardy (519-823-5746) 

bdvardy@rogers.com 

September - June 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 

Membership $25.00 + hst 

Wood Carving Group 


Ken Fugler (fugler@rogers.com) 

Monday – 6-9 pm 


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Solutions on pg. 34 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

MacDonald Barker, Barbara - May 8 (90) 

Croft, Carol - July 4 (77) 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

Culham, Ron & Donna - July 21 - 

celebrating 60 years together 

If you have a birthday or anniversary 

that you would like to include in the 

Sentinel, please let us know the month 

before. 

This column is NOT done automatically. 

We DON’T have access to your 

personal information. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

to Association Members and their Families 

Mifsud, Gloria Jean passed away on Thursday, March 3, 

2022, in her 71st year. She was a GWSA member and 

prolific artist. 

Binkle, Marlene passed away on Saturday, April 16, 

2022, at the age of 86. She was a long-time GWSA 

member. 

Speers, Jean passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 

the age of 96. She was a member of Monday Euchre. 

Felice, Joseph passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 

the age of 95. He was a member of the Snooker Club. 


Clubs and Drop-In Activities JUNE 2022 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— 

Mon-Fri – 9a-4p 

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9:15-9:30a Line Dance 

Tutorial 

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line 

Dancing 

10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 

12:15-3p Pickleball 

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

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-3p Euchre 

1-4p Badminton W 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 


Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis 

Sunday 

8:30a-1:30p Pickleball 

1:30-3:30p Badminton 

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12-4p Pickleball W 

12-4p Rug Hooking 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

12:30-4p West End Arts W 

1-3p Shuffleboard 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold 

’Em Poker 

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge 

7-9:30p Badminton 

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1 

8:30-10a Pickleball 

9:15a-12p Bunka 


12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 



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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


15 


9a-4p Watercolour Painters 





2 

8:30-10:30a Pickleball 

9:45a-12:30p Walking Club 

10:30a-1p Badminton 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge 

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line 

Dancing 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

9 









Dancing 


16 





12:30-3:30p Rec . Bridge 

3 


8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge 


1-4p Euchre 

1-4p Pickleball 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

1-4:30p Silver Strummers 

10 





1-4p Euchre 



1:30-3:30p Book Club 2 

17 





1-4p Euchre 



20 




1-3p Euchre 




7-9p Computer Club 

20 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 




1-3p Euchre 




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Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 


12:30-3:15p Bridge W 


1-3p Euchre 


2:30-5p Into Focus 

Photography 




’Em Poker 



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’Em Poker 



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’Em Poker 



22 







29 











Dancing 


23 









Dancing 


30 









Dancing 


24 





1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 



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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JULY 2022 



4 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 




1-3p Euchre 



11 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 




Book Nook— 


5 

TRIP BOOKING 






6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em 

Poker 



12 







Saturday 


Sunday 



6 






13 






7 









Dancing 


14 






1 

CLOSED 

CANADA DAY 

8 





1-4p Euchre 



1:30-3:30p Book Club 2 

15 





1-4p Euchre 



22 




1-3p Euchre 



18 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 




1-3p Euchre 



25 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 


12:30-3:15p Bridge W 


1-3p Euchre 


Photography 




Poker 



19 







Poker 



26 







Poker 



20 






27 









Dancing 


21 









Dancing 


28 









Dancing 


22 





1-4p Euchre 



29 






1-4p Euchre 



23 


1 

Clubs and Drop-In Activities AUGUST 2022 



CLOSED 

CIVIC 

HOLIDAY 

8 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 




1-3p Euchre 



15 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 


2 

9a TRIP BOOKING 







’Em Poker 



9 







’Em Poker 



16 






3 






10 






17 






4 









Dancing 


11 









Dancing 


18 






5 





1-4p Euchre 



12 





1-4p Euchre 



1:30-3:30p Book Club 2 

19 





1-4p Euchre 



24 




1-3p Euchre 



22 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 




1-3p Euchre 



29 


Tutorial 


Dancing 


Line Dancing 


12:30-3:15p Bridge W 


1-3p Euchre 


Photography 




’Em Poker 



23 







’Em Poker 



30 







’Em Poker 



24 






31 









Dancing 


25 









Dancing 




Book Nook— 


26 






1-4p Euchre 




Saturday 


Sunday 



25 


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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

The Book Nook — “A Lending Library” 

We are now re-opened 

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

**** 

I have a great new book to tell you about - it’s 

called The Rainbow by Carly Schabowski. 

While visiting her grandparents, Isla comes across 

an old photo of her grandfather wearing a Nazi 

uniform. When she asks her grandmother about this, 

her grandmother tells her it’s not her grandfather in 

that photo. However, Isla does not think she is right, 

but cannot ask her grandfather as he is suffering from 

dementia. Isla decides to go to Poland, where her 

grandfather comes from, to visit his brother and try to 

find out the truth. 

Her grandfather’s brother, Andrzej, gives her some 

letters from her grandfather, and she tries to put the 

pieces of her grandfather’s life together. As a young 

man before the war, he met Zofia and she was the 

love of his life and he did everything he could to 

keep her safe once Poland was taken over by the 

Nazis. He was a very brave man who had to join the 

German army, but he found ways to secretly help 

Andrzej get Polish people to safety. 

This is an amazing book based on a true story. I 

was totally hooked from the first page to the last so I 

hope you will enjoy reading this book as much as I 

did. 

Don’t forget to come to our BOOK SALE being 

held in the library on June 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 

p.m. as part of the “Seriously Seniors” event. Please 

tell your friends to come and see all the great books 

we have for sale. 

Now that we have computerized the library, I hope 

you will come in and let us help you find some great 

books to read. Our volunteers will be there to help 

you sign out books. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 

BOOK SALE 

Come to our 

book sale being 

held on June 10 

as part of the 

“Seriously 

Seniors” event. 

It is being held in the Book Nook Library 

from 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

We have lots of books and DVDs for you to 

buy and we look forward to seeing all of you 

then. 

Please note the Book Nook has now been 

computerized and we appreciate your patience 

while we had to close the library in order to get 

all our books inputted into the new system. 

We can do so much more to help you now, so 

please make sure you come in and register 

with the library so that you can get books 

signed out. A volunteer will be there to help 

you at all times. 

Thank you. 

Book Nook Librarian 

WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY 

I am pleased to report that there has been sufficient 

interest shown in this new Activity Group, and that 

the Board has approved it. 

Watch for the date and time on the website or the 

monthly email or the September Sentinel. 

May I remind you that, to participate in this class, 

you need to be a paid-up member of the Guelph 

Wellington Seniors Association, and you need to 

register for the program (no extra charge). 

This can be done at the front desk, or online via the 

City’s RecEnroll program. Additionally there will 

be a $2 fee for each class you attend. 

Registration will be available in August when 

updates to the computer system for fall classes are 

complete. 

If you have any questions, please contact me 

directly: Jennifer Blackie at 519-824-7204 or 

jblackie@bell.net. 


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Personal Computer Specialist 

Sales, Service, Upgrades and Technical Support 

Over 40 years experience 

519-823-5856 

kdunn5856@rogers.com 

INTERIOR PAINTING 

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519-821-4189 

$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist 

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- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available 

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519-546-3737 wellfoot@outlook.com 


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Notes from the Program Committee 

We are always looking for new programs to attract our 

seniors and provide a variety of experiences for them. 

Would you be interested in Bingo, Genealogy, Darts, 

the opportunity to Play with Children or join a Slo-Pitch 

League? It is possible that Bingo and the Slo-Pitch 

League will be available in July. We need leaders for 

these groups. If you are interested in any of these 

programs or the programs listed in the Sentinel and on 

the GWSA website, please contact Pat Gage (Chair of 

the Program Committee) at pat.gage@gwsa-guelph.ca. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

The Diabetes Support Group, originally 

founded by Marg Hedley, has been offering 

support to people with diabetes for well 

over 10 years. Community Support Services 

programming is concluding this spring 

including the Diabetes Support Group 

whose last day was on May 24. 

For similar programming, please connect 

with GWSA’s Executive Director, Linda 

Jeffrey, at linda.jeffrey@gwsa-guelph.ca or 

519-837-5665. 


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Saturday Social Dance 

A pilot project of the GWSA, looking to provide a social venue for people who love to dance. The dance is 

open to the public. Singles, couples and groups are welcome. The dance will be held on the last Saturday 

of the month, starting with June 25. For more information, see our website: 

http://gwsa-guelph.ca/Saturday-social-dances/ 

Dancing burns calories, strengthens muscles, improves balance, increases flexibility and gives the heart a 

good workout. Dance has also been proven to increase cognitive development. It also provides a lot of 

laughter and fun. 

Saturday Social Dance Committee 

On behalf of the GWSA Board of Directors, I would like to thank the Saturday Social Dance Committee 

for their commitment to the organizing of this new venture. Looking forward to many successful dances. 

Brian Smith, President, Guelph Wellington Seniors Association 


683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 

(future dates: July 30, August 27 & September 24) 

7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Dance to the music of DJ Rob Martine 

Tickets are $15.00 each (non-refundable) 

Tickets may be purchased at the door. 

Tickets may also be purchased in advance by phoning 519-837-5699 

or in person at any City of Guelph Recreational Facility such as: Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre, Victoria Road Recreational Centre, West End Community Centre. 

To reserve a group table, call Margaret Waldron at 519-835-8534 

For more information, call Recreational Staff at 519-837-5699 

See website: https://gwsa-guelph.ca/Saturday-social-dances/ 

Door prizes donated by Tim Hortons across the street at 698 Woolwich St. 


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Quilted Wall Hanging Donated for Nurse’s Week, 2022 

The Evergreen Quilters of the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association 

received a donation of a nursing-themed quilt kit from a 1952 graduate of 

the Guelph School of Nursing, Marianne Matthews, and completed it in 

time to honour nurses during Nurse’s Week, May 1-7. 

Marianne was a nurse at St. Joe’s, Guelph General and the Victoria 

Order of Nurses during her career. She was also a life-long donor to The 

Foundation of Guelph General Hospital from 1998 through to her recent 

death on January 23, 2022. 

Some former nurses were part of the quilting group who put together the 

wall hanging and were pleased it was a part of the Nurse’s Week display 

before 

finding a 

permanent 

home within 

the hospital. 

The GWSA Evergreen Quilters Group. 

Photo credit: GWSA staff 


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TO FILL OUT A SURVEY: 

1) Pick up a printed copy at the Evergreen 

Seniors Centre main desk 

2) Complete the survey ONLINE by clicking 

here: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N6LZZSJ 

WELLNESS MATTERS WORKSHOPS 

presented by the Guelph Family Health Team 

Wellness Matters workshops continue to run ALL SUMMER! Visit our website for 

a complete list of current/upcoming workshops and to view the Workshop Schedule. 

The NEW July – December 2022 Workshop Schedule will be out soon – stay 

tuned! 

IN-PERSON learning has returned for some Wellness Workshops! 

In-person workshops take place at Guelph FHT Head Office 

(suite 212, 55 Wyndham St.) 

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

option to ‘attend in-person’ OR ‘attend virtually’. There will be COVID-19 safety 

protocols and guidelines in place to keep everyone safe. 

Learn more: guelphfht.com/wellness-matters-terms-conditions/ 


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TEA ‘N’ TALES 2022 

Guelph and area seniors will be excited to know that, beginning June 

17, Tea ‘n’ Tales will be returning to the Guelph Enabling Garden in 

Riverside Park. 

The festival is returning to be bigger, longer, and with some pleasant 

changes. Seniors (and others) are invited to the 13 Fridays of 

storytelling, to hear 27 tellers; 

some local, some regional, some 

from afar, many returning, some 

excitingly new. 

Audience members are 

required to bring a lawn chair 

and their own mug for a free 

coffee or iced tea, along with a 

treat. The hour-long programme 

starts at 10:30 a.m. every Friday 

beginning June 17, but the 

audience is welcome to arrive early, secure “a good spot” and listen to 

the occasional music of some of Guelph’s talented youth musicians 

while taking in the beauty of our spot, on the bank of the Speed River. 

The organizers are also planning to add some children’s sessions, the 

first being on the afternoon of July 1. 

Our brand new sound system 

will allow everyone to hear. 

As for the past 15 years, the 

program is free, but donations for 

the Storytellers Guild and the 

Enabling Garden are welcomed. 

Clip out the bookmark for the 

summer. If you have any 

questions, contact Brian Holstein 

at briahols@yahoo.com. Make 

your subject line “Tea ‘n’ Tales”. 

CHANGE TO BULK 

BARN DISCOUNT 

The Bulk Barn at 370 Stone 

Rd. W. across from Stone 

Road Mall, is a CORPORATE OWNED store and they 

offer a 10% Seniors’ Discount ON WEDNESDAYS 

ONLY. 

The Woodlawn store, 49 Woodlawn Road W. in the Walmart 

Plaza, is a FRANCHISE STORE (privately owned) and they 

offer the 10% discount every day for all GWSA members. 

Show your GWSA membership card to take advantage of this 

special offer when you shop for your favourite regular-priced 

Bulk Barn products. 


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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+ 

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

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

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

Cardio Dance 

This innovative, fun and exciting 

dance fitness class is guaranteed to 

get you moving into shape. This 

safe and effective total body 

workout is specifically designed 

for beginners and seniors. 

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

Course ID: 25468 

Dates: July 5-August 30 

(Tuesday) 

Location: Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre (Room 4) 

Fee: Members: $63.99 

Non-Members: $73.62 

OUTDOOR FITNESS 

Bike Wise – Monday, Friday, 

Learn To 

This program is for seniors of any 

and all cycling ability! 

Class Length: 1.5 hours 

Course ID: Monday: 26141 

Tuesday (Learn to): 26142 

Friday: 26140 

Dates: 

Monday: July 4-August 22 

(12-1:30 p.m.) 

Tuesday (Learn To): 

July 5-August 23 (1-1:45 p.m.) 

Friday: July 8-Augut 26 

(12-1:30 p.m.) 


Community Centre (Lobby) 



Seniors Disc Golf 

Let's get outside and get moving! 

Join us at the Riverside Park Disc 

Golf course to learn the game of 

disc golf and practise with friends. 

An instructor will guide you 

through the rules of the game and 

will teach you the skills and 

techniques required for this fun 

outdoor activity. All equipment is 

provided. Athletic clothing and 

appropriate footwear is required. 



Dates: July 14-September 1 

(Thursday) 

Location: Riverside Park Disc 

Golf Course 



FITNESS 

Cardio and Strength Level 1 

This beginner strength training 

class focuses on functional 

exercises that include balance, 

flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. Exercises are 

performed both sitting and 

standing. Hand weights are used 

for strengthening and toning 

muscles. Join us to keep your body 

fit! 

Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.) 



(Tuesday) 






This intermediate/advance strength 

training class focuses on a low 

impact cardio warmup. This class 

performs functional exercises that 

include balance, flexibility and 

cardiovascular movements. 

Exercises are performed sitting 

and standing. A variety of 

equipment is used throughout the 

classes which may include bands, 

stability balls and weights of your 

choice. Join us to keep your body 

fit! 



Friday: 25491 

Dates: Monday: July 4-August 29 

Friday: July 8-August 26 



Fees: Members: $63.99 



Come and challenge your fitness 

level in this advanced strength 

training class. Focusing on a low 

impact cardio warmup, this class 

performs functional exercises that 

include balance, flexibility and 

cardiovascular movements. A 

variety of equipment is used 

throughout the classes, which may 

include bands, stability balls and 

weights of your choice. Join us to 

keep your body fit! 



Friday: 25493 


Friday: July 8-August 26 





Seniors Spin in the Park 

An outdoor cycling class to get 

your heart and muscles pumping! 

This stationary cycling class will 

provide you with a lower impact 

form of aerobic activity to get your 

blood flowing. This is a fast paced 

program that can be modified for 

all abilities. 

Class Length: 1 hour (3:30-4:30 

p.m.) 



(Thursday) 

Location: Exhibition Park 





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Strength and Balance 

This beginner class will focus on 

fall prevention, whole body 

movements and balance. It is 

designed to improve general 

mobility and overall strength to 

make everyday tasks easier. You 

can expect to see improvement in 

posture. The class presents an 

excellent opportunity for 

beginners to start exercising with 

an aerobic, strength and flexibility 

component. 

Class Length: 45 minutes 

(12:15-1 p.m.) 



(Wednesday) 





Tai Chi – All Levels 

Learn the sequence of Tai Chi 

Chuan (Taijiquan) movements 

from the Yang Style 37-Posture 

form. The movements in Tai Chi 

Chuan are slow and meditative 

and include various stances, 

stepping, shifting weight, and 

balancing on one leg. This 

program is suitable for anyone 

who has completed a beginner 

level Tai Chi class or has had 

previous experience with a similar 

style of Tai Chi. 

Class Length: 1 hour 

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



(Tuesday) 





Total Body Conditioning: 

This total body conditioning class 

will challenge the active 55 

individual. A cardio warmup will 

prepare you for a resistance 

training, balance, flexibility, and 

core strength and floor workout. 

The benefits of regular exercise 

consisting of these major 

components will improve your 

mental, physical and emotional 

health. Increase your energy level 

to be able to carry out daily tasks 

and reduce your chances of 

osteoporosis. 




(Wednesday) 





YOGA 

Chair Yoga 

Chair yoga offers the same 

benefits as other yoga practices, 

such as increased flexibility, 

strengthening, proper breathing 

and increasing range of motion in 

the joints. Simply use a chair to 

assist with postures. Chair yoga is 

for everyone, especially those who 

may have limited mobility and/or 

are unable to get up and down on a 

yoga mat. Postures can be 

modified to meet students’ needs. 



Wednesday: 26282 


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

Wednesday: July 6-August 31 

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





Gentle Yoga 

This program is open to everyone. 

We will explore this centuries old 

discipline which brings health and 

vitality to the body, peace to the 

mind and joy to the spirit. Ability 

to move from standing to laying 

on the floor needed. 




(Thursday) 





VISUAL ARTS 

Nature Walk Photography 

Grab your camera and your 

sneakers and let’s hit the trails! Let 

your creativity flow while getting 

some gentle exercise. Learn how 

to find the extraordinary in the 

ordinary as your instructor helps 

guide you through the process of 

capturing images of landscapes 

and its fine details. Camera 

technicalities are made simple as 

your instructor walks you through 

the proper camera settings and 

composition elements to advance 

your creative eye and elevate your 

nature photography. Please bring 

your own camera. We will meet at 

the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 

the beginning of each hike. 

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



(Thursday) 


Community Centre (Lobby) 



Gardening for Wellness 

Experiences with gardens and 

nature have been linked with many 

health benefits: improved mood, 

focus, productivity, immune 

function; reduced stress, blood 

pressure, heart rate, stress 

hormone. The Guelph Enabling 

Garden (GEG) at Riverside Park is 

a multi-use garden where people 

of all abilities have access and 

accommodation to gardening 

activities. Come explore all the 

GEG has to offer through on-site, 

plant-related activities with Heidi, 

the GEG's Registered Horticultural 

Therapist, creating take-home 

projects and learning some tips 

and tricks for incorporating nature 

and gardening into our lives to 



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improve many aspects of health. 


(10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) 


Dates: May 26-June 16 

(Thursday) 

Location: Guelph Enabling 

Garden 

Fees: Members: Free 

Non-Members: Free 

PERFORMING ARTS 

Poetry in the Park 

Compose poems inspired by 

nature, food, and memories of a 

favourite or moving outdoor 

experience and read the poems out 

loud in a supportive environment. 


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



(Monday) 

Location: Riverside Park 



PILATES 

Pilates 

Learn the principles of Pilates. 

Begin to strengthen and lengthen 

muscles, as well as gaining many 

other benefits to your body! Up to 

10 minutes of standing exercises 

for balance. 




(Tuesday) 

Location: Exhibition Park 



LIFESTYLE 


Spanish 

Learn Spanish by enjoying basic 

conversations and hands-on 

activities, with which you will 

connect and communicate in a free 

way using this language from the 

beginning. Starting with basic 

grammar and vocabulary, this 

program will help you to acquire a 

practical use of language on 

context and for specific purposes. 

Also, you will know and 

appreciate some cultural aspects 

of Spanish speaking countries. 

Whether you are just starting out 

or brushing up your Spanish skills, 

you are welcome to join us. 


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



(Tuesday) 





QI GONG 

Qi Gong 

Qi Gong (pronounced Chee-gong) 

includes a variety of exercises, 

including slow meditative 

movements, shaking and tapping, 

and acupressure and self-massage. 

This program will guide 

participants through a series of 

gentle movements along with 

supplementary meditations, 

exercises, and self-massage 

techniques to invigorate the body, 

calm the mind, ease tension, and 

enhance overall well-being. These 

exercises can be done standing or 

seated and can be modified for all 

abilities. Discover the ancient 

healing practice that has been a 

part of Chinese Medicine for 

thousands of years. 


(12-1:30 p.m.) 



(Mondays) 





DROP-IN PROGRAMS 

Drop-in Pickleball 

Drop in and join us for a fun and 

active game of pickleball. Whether 

you have played racquet sports or 

not, the same is easy to learn and 

is facilitated by staff. Paddles and 

balls are provided but feel free to 

bring your own if you wish. 

Class Length: 2 hours 

(7:15-9:15 p.m.) 


(Wednesday) 


Community Centre (Auditorium) 

Registration: Register 72 hours in 

advance by calling 519-837-5699, 

in person at one of our recreation 

facilities or online at recenroll.ca 

Fees: 

Seniors Drop In: $5.63/session 

Adult Drop In: $7.04/session 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

June is Seniors Month (JISM) 

Walk and Flag Raising 

Celebrate June is Seniors Month 

(JISM) by joining us for a 

celebratory walk on Thursday, 

June 9, 2022, co-led by the GWSA 

Walking Club. The walk will be 

from the Riverside Park (Red 

Picnic Shelter) to City Hall Market 

Square, where, along our journey 

through the beautifully scenic trail 

systems, we share stories, laughs 

and build friendships. Details 

regarding the walk and flag raising 

are outlined below: 

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022 

The plan: 

9:30 a.m.: Meet at Riverside Park 

(Red Picnic Shelter) 

10-11 a.m.: Walk to City Hall 



Start at Riverside Park (Red 

Picnic Shelter). Walk towards 

playground and cross bridge 

before walking up Speed River 

trail. Cross at intersection in front 

of Fire Station before proceeding 

on Downtown Trail. 

Total distance: Approx. 1 km 

Walk down Downtown Trail 

towards Goldie Mill Ruins. 

Total distance: Approx. 2 km 

11 a.m.: Flag Raising Ceremony 

with the Mayor bringing greetings. 

Do I need to register for this? 

No, registration is not required. 

How long is the walk? The walk 

will be approximately 45 minutes 

to 1 hour in length. Please see the 

map to see approximate distances. 

What if I am unable to walk to 

the flag raising? You may drive 

or take public transportation. 

How long will the flag fly? The 

flag will be raised on Thursday, 

June 9 and will be lowered on 

Thursday, June 16. 

June is Recreation and Parks 

Month 

For the following June is 

Recreation and Parks Month 

activities, registration opens June 

1. People can call 519-837-5699 to 

register over the phone, in person 

at one of our recreation facilities, 

and online at recenroll.ca. 

Gardening Exercise Day 

To celebrate June is Recreation 

and Parks Month, join us for a 

morning of gardening and 

exercising to celebrate National 

Gardening Exercise Day! 



Date: June 6 (Monday) 

Location: Guelph Enabling 

Garden 

Fees: Free 

Family Pickleball 


and Parks Month, join us for a fun 

night of Family Pickleball! 


(4-6:30 p.m.) 



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Location: West End Community 

Centre (Gym) 

Fees: Free 

Qi Gong 


and Parks Month, join us for an 

afternoon flow at Qi Gong! 


(12-1:30 p.m.) 



Location: Riverside Park 

Fees: Free 

Family Disc Golf 


and Parks Month, join us for an 

afternoon of Family Disc Golf! 

Class Length: 5 hours 

(12-5 p.m.) 


Date: June 26 (Sunday) 

Location: Riverside Park (Disc 

Golf Course) 

Fees: Free 

EVERGREEN MARKET 

‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 issues from first insertion 

(i.e., in Sept. issue - removed from Dec. issue); if you wish 

it to remain in longer, please contact The Sentinel office 

and/or leave us a message. If your item sells, please let us 

know so that we can remove it. NO ‘Accommodation’ or 

‘Vehicle’ ads will be included in the Evergreen Market. 

Such ads will be treated as advertising inserted within these 

pages at the current Sentinel advertising rates plus HST. 

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator. 

AVAILABLE 

Sentinel issues from June 2004 up to March 2020. 

Free. Call 519-824-7204. 

FOR SALE 

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

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

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

Brand new walker $125 OBO. Call Dwayne at 519- 

763-9562. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR 

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR 

ITEM(S). 

WANTED 

Help wanted with cleaning up flower beds. Phone 

Jacquie at 519-822-8256. 


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RED WOULD BE NICE 

by Claude Bilodeau 

There is a certain calm that you feel when you 

realize that there is nothing more that can be done. 

When panic meets hopelessness and creates a 

moment suspended - time stops and all that is around 

you melts away. 

“Sir, sir, what size is your wife?” The clerk eyed 

him, in his ill-fitting sweater, nasal overtones of 

disapproval as she emphasized chaque syllabe. He 

knew what the clerk was thinking. You don’t belong 

here. 

“I don’t know,” he confessed, feeling flushed, all 

the women in the store looking at him. Times before 

he would stand at the entrance of the store straining 

to look at the dresses on the rack. Hoping one would 

jump out at him. That perfect dress that would make 

his wife never doubt his resolve again. This would 

not be the day. 

“I better go; I’ll be late for dinner,” he said to the 

sales clerk. It was a lie. It was only two o’clock in 

the afternoon. There was no dinner waiting for him. 

Raising his head, he limped out of the store trying to 

regain his composure. I’ll be able to do it next time, 

he told himself. 

Feeling hungry, he walked into the food court. 

The crowds were light today. They must all be in 

that clothing store, he chuckled. There were too 

many customers in the store anyway, he reflected. 

They would not have had the time to help me pick 

out the right dress. 

Mustard dripped from his hamburger as he tried to 

navigate his cane and throbbing knee into position to 

sit down. It was a familiar bench. He had sat here 

and waited for Mary before. She would taunt him 

about going into the clothing store and buying her 

some sexy lingerie. “Red, I like red,” she would 

tease; eventually saying, “That’s all right” and lead 

him to this bench. “Just sit here and wait for me. I’ll 

be out in a minute.” 

Today she would not be coming out. 

“Let me help you with that,” said a woman as she 

took his arm gently and helped him down. She spoke 

softly and smiled. He wondered if he should know 

this woman. 

“Hamburgers make such a mess, don’t they? Here, 

let me get you some napkins. It seems you have 

some mustard on your sweater. Is that hand knitted?” 

It was Christmas morning when he had opened the 

box with the sweater inside. “I knitted it,” Mary 

exclaimed proudly. “I worked on it in the evenings, 

after you’d gone to sleep. I hope you like it?” 

He loved it. He didn’t even know that Mary could 

knit; funny how we miss such things about each 

other. 


The woman came back with a handful of napkins 

and started dabbing at the stain making it worse. 

What would Mary think of all this fussing? 

“It’s quite alright,” he said, in as mild a manner as 

he could. “I’m sure that it can be washed out.” He 

was trying hard to be polite. Mary smoothed out his 

rough edges. 

“I’m terribly sorry. Is your wife around? You look 

lost, like most men I see here who come shopping 

without their wives.” 

“No, she isn’t,” he said, wishing he had not said 

those words. 

“Is that why you were in that store by yourself?” 

she asked. “You looked very uncomfortable standing 

in there. You looked like I am sure I would look like 

standing in the tools section of Canadian Tire - not 

that women should feel that way but...you know 

what I mean?” 

He did, but didn’t want to admit it. She was still 

talking. 

“Can I help you, maybe go in the store and look 

around for you? I really don’t mind. Was it 

something special you were looking for, an 

anniversary present, a birthday gift?” 

“I need to leave now,” he said abruptly. “Thanks 

for your offer, but I have to leave. I’ll be late for 

dinner.” He walked away, not sure which exit lead to 

his bus home, but he didn’t care. 

On the bus, he felt relieved to be away from her, 

but her voice hung in his thoughts. He looked 

around, glad that there were only two other people 

on the bus. He enjoyed the quiet. He felt the damp 

spot on his sweater and cursed himself for wearing 

it. It wasn’t even that cold out. 

Flopping down on the sofa in his apartment, he felt 

exhausted. Why didn’t I buy a dress while I was 

there, he sighed. A clothing store was not a 

monumental obstacle. Surely, he concluded, an 

obstacle he could overcome. There was still 

Walmart, he considered. They don’t scrutinize you 

as much there. He could just pick a dress off the 

rack. Did it matter if it didn’t fit? He shook his head 

angrily at the thought. 

As he walked into the food court the next morning, 

he knew that he couldn’t let Mary down. 

“I’ll have a dark roast small coffee with a banana 

muffin,” he told the sales girl as he looked over the 

size of the muffins. 

“Hey, you’re back,” she said. “You’re not wearing 

your sweater.” 

He cringed when he heard the voice, looking up to 

see the napkin lady from yesterday behind the 

counter. 

“Are you still looking for something? I’ll be off in 

a few minutes,” she added. 


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He dropped a crumpled ten dollar bill on the 

counter and walked off looking for a table with a 

possible view of the clothing store. The coffee was 

too hot and too strong. Was he always this critical? 

Pushing his muffin away, he took one last sip of 

his coffee and got up. There were not as many 

women in the store now. This is good, he thought, 

here I go. 

“Oh, hi, I thought I missed you!” The shout came 

from behind him as she ran to the store entrance 

holding a coffee in one hand and a large burgundy 

purse on her arm. “I was going to do some shopping 

in here anyway, why don’t we shop together?” She 

gave that smile that, he learned from yesterday, 

meant that there was no escaping this person. 

He brushed his fingers through his hair. Did he 

even comb it this morning? What would Mary think? 

“How about you tell me what you are looking for 

and let’s see if they have it.” She looked expectantly 

at him. “What’s wrong?” she asked. “Is it me?” 

“No, no, it isn’t you. I came here not knowing my 

wife’s dress size so I better just go home. I’ll get 

going now.” 

He turned to go, but stopped. There was too little 

time left; he knew he had to get the dress today. 

With a sigh, he looked at the woman. “Can we just 

go and sit for a minute. My knee is bothering me and 

I’d like to sit down.” 

“The dress is for my wife,” he paused, rubbing his 

knee, “but not in the way you think. I should have 

asked my daughter, but she is so busy making 

arrangements. I said I would get the dress, but I 

didn’t think it would be this hard.” 

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT 

by Barbara Heagy 

“You are what you eat,” it is said. 

In that case, I am goulash and paprikash, 

Homemade noodles and Sour Cherry Soup. 

I am sauerkraut and pickles 

And bottled peaches. 

I am fresh eggs still warm in the nest, 

And waving stalks of wheat and oats. 

I am fried chicken and cabbage rolls, 

And fresh-picked sweet corn on the cob. 

I am wild trout coloured in rainbows, 

Caught in bubbling streams 

And fried in a cast iron pan. 

I am roasted turkey and breaded stuffing, 

Heady with scents of sage and thyme. 

I am sausages and wieners and 

Flaming marshmallows on a stick. 

I am smooth and sharp cheeses 

And smoked meats, 

“Maybe you can phone your daughter and ask for 

the size?” asked the woman seeing the sadness in his 

eyes. 

“I don’t want to bother her.” He didn’t own a cell 

phone. Mary made all the calls. 

“Can’t we just find someone about my wife’s size 

and ask her?” It seemed like a good idea, but the 

woman laughed. 

“Good luck trying to get a woman to admit her size 

to a perfect stranger without getting slapped or 

worse. Ok, I have an idea,” she continued, “I’m a 

size ten. What do you think?” 

“My wife is a little bigger, the same height, but 

you know, a little bigger.” He held his hands a little 

out from his side. “A little bigger,” he repeated 

looking from hand to hand. 

“So she may be a size twelve,” said the woman. 

“Do you think that’s right?” 

“Twelve does ring a bell,” he replied. “I don’t know, 

I suppose it would be better if it was a little loose.” 

She knew that being a little loose was not the ideal 

for most women, but she didn’t say anything. “What 

colour do you think your wife would like?” She 

looked into his face as he searched the store window. 

“Do you think that she would like a blue dress? A 

green one? Does she have a favourite colour?” 

Red, Mary would say, I like red. Although he had 

never seen his wife in a red dress, he knew this was 

the right colour. “I think that red would be nice,” he 

finally said. 

He got up and walked into the store. Mary would 

be proud. 

Served on snapping crackers 

And long sticks of baguette. 

I am 

Salads and stews, 

Muffins and pies, 

Steaks on a grill, 

And seafood delights. 

I am Neapolitan pizza, 

Hawaiian poke, 

Bratwurst, crepes, 

Beef Bourguignon, 

And kimchi. 

I am all these thing 

And more. 

For, after all, 

“You are what you eat.” 

(Thank you to George Ella Lyon for inspiration – 

“Where I’m From) 


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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 

Collingwood Cruise 

Total cost: Members only - $120.00 (non-refundable) Code - 27792 

Registration starts on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 

Booking deadline is Monday, June 27, 2022 (unless sold out before then) 

ENJOY A RELAXING DAY AWAY AS WE TRAVEL TO COLLINGWOOD 

We will have lunch at the Iron Skillet (included) and then have some free time to explore the shops in the 

downtown area. Later in the afternoon, we will take a cruise on Georgian Bay. We will stop on the way 

home for snacks and coffee. 

Price includes lunch, taxes, tips, coach transportation and cruise. 

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 9 am Carousel: 9:15 am Return: 6:15 pm (approx) 

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should there 

be a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of 

participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That means 

booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It takes time to put these trips 

together and we need your commitment to make these trips happen! The Travel Committee must give the 

number of bookings by Monday, June 27, and, if there are not enough reservations at that time, the trip will 

be cancelled! 

Parking: Please do NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip. 

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This 

allows for other members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day. 

Accessibility: Unfortunately, there will be no wheelchair accessibility on these trips. 

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

membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. The contact 

list is available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If you are unable to 

print this form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the trip. Please see the 

Trip, Travel and Tours page on the GWSA website for specific instructions. Registration will be available 

until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Monday, June 27. 

Register online (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph: 

https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn 

Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-1291. 

MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit can be accepted for online or telephone booking. 

Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Monday, 

June 27. 

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


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Saturday, August 20, 2022 

Port Dover Art In the Park & River Cruise 

Total cost: Members only - $115.00 including taxes (non-refundable) Code - 27796 

Registration starts on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 

Booking deadline is Tuesday, August 2, 2022 

Enjoy a full day in Port Dover, starting with a morning visit to Art in the Park, an art & craft show and 

book sale. We will enjoy a famous Port Dover fish lunch at the Erie Beach Hotel. In the afternoon, we will 

take a leisurely cruise on the river, followed by some free time to explore the shops or simply enjoy some 

refreshments or an ice cream cone outdoors. On the way home, we will stop at the Cider Keg Farm Market. 

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 8:15 am Carousel: 8:30 am Return: 6:30 pm 



participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. 

Don’t Wait! That means booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It 

takes time to put these trips together and we need your commitment to make these trips happen! The Travel 

Committee must give the number of bookings by Tuesday, August 2 and, if there are not enough 

reservations at that time, the trip will be cancelled! 




Accessibility: Unfortunately, there will be no wheelchair accessibility. 


membership If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. The contact 




until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Tuesday, August 2. 





Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Tuesday, 

August 2. 

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


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Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022 

Exploring Our Community - A Day in and around Guelph 

Total cost: Members only - $90.00 taxes included (non-refundable) Code - 27903 

Registration starts on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 

Booking deadline is Friday, September 2, 2022 

Experience a day of history, culture and nature on this full day adventure in Guelph. We will visit the Civic 

Museum, McCrae House, Church of Our Lady and the Hammond Radio Museum. Our day also includes a 

visit to the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - here we will have lunch (included). 

Going by School Bus 

Price includes lunch, taxes, tips, school bus transportation and entrance to all venues. 

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 9:30 am Carousel: 9:45 am Return: 5 pm (approx) 



participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That means 

booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It takes time to put these trips 

together and we need your commitment to make these trips happen! The Travel Committee must give the 

number of bookings by Friday, September 2, and if there are not enough reservations at that time, the trip 

will be cancelled! 




Accessibility: Unfortunately there will be no wheelchair accessibility on this trip as it is by school bus 


membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. The contact 




until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, September 2. 





Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, 

September 2. 

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


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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 

Experience Niagara’s Wine & Food 

Total cost: Members only - $130.00 (non-refundable) Code - 27896 

Registration starts on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 

Booking deadline is Friday, September 16, 2022 

Join us for a day in the Niagara wine region. Our coach will take us directly to Rockway Vineyards, where 

we can view the stunning Rockway golf course while enjoying the Chef’s Penne Pasta Marinara with 

grilled chicken lunch and wine tasting. 

Then onto the historical town of St. Davids where we will visit Chocolate FX. You will enjoy the chocolate 

factory experience, with the opportunity to sample and purchase chocolate products. Finally, we will visit 

Konzelmann Estate Winery for a seated wine tasting. Trip includes coach transportation, wine tastings and 

lunch. Cost includes all taxes and tips for the wineries, bus driver and lunch. 

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 9:15 am Carousel: 9:30 am Return: 6:30 pm 

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should there be a 

mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of participation, all 

participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That means booking your trip 

before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. It takes time to put these trips together and we need 

your commitment to make these trips happen! The Travel Committee must give the number of bookings by 

Friday, September 16, 2022, and if there are not enough reservations at that time, the trip will be cancelled! 

Accessibility: Please inquire about accessible seating prior to booking your ticket. As with all buses, 

accessible seating is limited. You can help ensure that we use this seating as efficiently as possible by providing 

information about your assistive device. 

Please note that: 

* Travellers who will be using a powered wheelchair on trips are advised to note this when registering. While 

this trip is accessible, seating for a powered wheelchair on the bus is limited and will be spoken for on a first 

come first serve basis. We cannot accommodate scooters on the coaches. 

* Travellers who can transfer to a coach seat may have their collapsible, manual wheelchair or walker stored in 

the cargo area of the coach. 

* Lift Limit: 500 lbs maximum weight (wheelchair & person combined) 

* Lift width: 32 inches 

Travellers with a disability, who require assistance during the trip, must be accompanied by a person who is 

fully capable of rendering such assistance (this person has to be an adult). The cost for this assistant will be the 

fee published for the trip. 

Parking: Please do NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip. Vehicles 

must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This allows for other 

members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day. 


membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. The contact list is 

available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If you are unable to print this 

form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the trip. Please see the Trip, Travel 

and Tours page on the GWSA website for specific instructions. Registration will be available until the trip is 

fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, September 16. 




MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit can be accepted for online or telephone booking. Register at the front 

desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday Sept 16. 

Masks must be worn the whole time while travelling on the bus. 


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Bistro 683 - June 2022 

The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public 

and serves a large variety of menu items that are 

available from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to 

Friday (except holidays): 

Breakfast Foods 

Homemade Soups 

Bakery Items 

Sandwiches 

Salads 

Beverages 

Breakfast is served from 9:30 am to 11 am. The 

daily featured Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm 

Monday to Friday and the menu is below. 

Take-out is available for your convenience. 

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals. 

We provide great quality, while keeping costs 

reasonable. The tremendous support of volunteers 

in the restaurant helps us achieve this goal. 

Featured Hot Lunch 

$7.50 + tax 

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a 

balanced, nutritional meal. 

Catering 

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold 

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have 

your order to the customer service clerk in the 

office at least 48 hours prior to your event. This 

allows staff to ensure that your catering needs will 

be met. Thank you for your co-operation in this 

matter. 

FRESHLY BAKED TEA BISCUITS 

ARE AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS 

Home-made pickles, relishes, chili sauce and preserves 

are available for purchase. 

BREAKFAST served 9:30 am to 11 am 

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm 


1 

Meatloaf 

2 

Rainbow Trout 

3 

Grilled Chicken 

Wrap Platter 

w/ Onion Rings 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

Pork Chops 

13 

Shepherd’s Pie 

14 

Bacon & Cheese 

Wrapped Hotdog 

Platter 

15 

16 

Salisbury Steak 

Pork Schnitzel 

17 

Beef Meat Pies 

Baked Ham 

Salmon 

BBQ Chicken 

Kebobs 

Roast Beef 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

Chicken 

Parmesan 

Lasagna 

BBQ Ribs 

Liver & Onions 

Super Duper 

Salad Plate 

27 

28 

29 

30 

Cheese Burger & 

Waffle Fries 

Swiss Steak 

Roast Pork 

Cabbage Rolls 


Bistro 683 - July 2022 

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Bakery Items 

Sandwiches 

Salads 

Beverages 










$7.50 + tax 



Catering 







matter. 








1 Closed 

Canada 

Day 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

Quiche 

Mushroom Chicken 

Pork Chop 

Meatloaf 

Roast Chicken 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

BBQ Ribs 

Tourtiere 

Stuffed Chicken 

Roast Beef 


18 

Rainbow Trout 

19 

Sausage & 

Sauerkraut on a 

Bun 

20 

Lasagna 

21 

Loaded Deluxe 

Pizza 

22 

Turkey Dinner 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

Western 

Sandwich Platter 

Roast Pork 

Cabbage Rolls 

Super Duper Salad 

Plate 

Chicken Meat Pies 


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Bistro 683 - August 2022 


$7.50 + tax 





Bakery Items 

Sandwiches 

Salads 

Beverages 









Catering 







matter. 








1 Closed 

John 

Galt Day 

2 

Bacon Mac & 

Cheese 

3 

Swiss Steak 

4 

Veal Schnitzel 

5 

Pineapple 

Meatballs 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

15 

Chicken a la 

King 

16 

Swiss Steak 


17 

18 

Soup of the Day 

w/ Monte Cristo 

Sandwich 

19 

Roast Beef 

Haddock Fish 

Baked Ham 

Meatloaf 

Roast Chicken 

BBQ Ribs 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

Chicken Kebobs 

Cheese Burger 

Roast Pork 

Super Duper Salad 

Plate 

Cabbage Rolls 

29 

30 

31 

Rainbow Trout 

Meat Pies 

Lasagna

June July August 2022 issue

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