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10 GWSA Group & Activity Reports ALL Activity Groups require that you MUST have an up-to-date GWSA Membership to participate. Art in the Hall Art in the Hall will return this fall! I personally want to thank Ted Pritchard, who set high standards when it came to putting together shows for this venue, I am not sure I will be able to keep up those standards but I will try! All of the art groups and artisans will have an opportunity to show off their wares and offer items for sale if they wish. A portion of the cost will go towards the GWSA and staff at the cash will be familiar with how to process these payments and ensure artists receive their funds, again if they wish to sell their creations. A contract (very similar to the one Ted used) will be sent out to all groups to review; it outlines how the shows will run. I intend on changing up the art monthly and being present the second Monday of each month to put up a new show. Some shows will run longer and we may have special presentations, for example, the recent one I co-ordinated of our late Gloria Mifsud, an artist who passed away in March of this year. Her artwork was showcased and all funds donated to the GWSA. The show was a huge success! I plan on going through the list of groups alphabetically as presented in the Sentinel. Please start to think about the piece you would like to hang, present and showcase. Further information will be forwarded to all groups. I am truly looking forward to seeing the hall light up again with wonderful artistic creations! Badminton We are a large club of approximately 100 members playing on a 3-court gym with beautifully sprung hardwood floors. The Sentinel - September 2022 — Vol. 47, No. 1 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 Group & Activity Contact Information” or the GWSA online 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 online 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 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 September, our selection is “The Girls With No Names” by Serena Burdick. Our October selection is “The Maid” by Nita Prose. Monthly fee is $3.00. At present we have a waiting list. Bridge GWSA welcomes all Bridge players with a basic knowledge of the game to enjoy playing bridge in a friendly and comfortable environment. We offer both Recreational and Duplicate Bridge. No partner? No problem! We mix and mingle with a room full of eager players so that everyone has a partner for any of our regularly scheduled games. Bridge-Recreational Join us for recreational bridge in the afternoon or evening. Mondays 12:30-3:15 pm (WECC) Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm Evergreen Room 3 Thursdays 12:30-3:30 pm Evergreen Room 3 Bridge-Duplicate This group is for individuals who have already taken bridge lessons and would like to work on improving their game. Volunteers are on hand to coach you. We request you know the Bidding Basics. We will make you comfortable playing Duplicate Bridge with Duplicate Boards and using Bidding Boxes. Fridays 9:00-11:30 am, Evergreen Room 3. Bunka Bunka embroidery is created by using a unique combination of punch needle and special silk-like rayon thread. When completed, many pictures resemble delicately shaded paintings. In fact, the needle is held and operates in much the same manner as an artist’s brush or pencil. 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. (Continued on page 11)
(Continued from page 10) Craft Group The ladies of the Craft Club are very busy making beautiful articles for our store. We will start in September to make hats, mitts and scarves to donate to the needy in December. We have had a few of the GWSA members also donating these items so we can reach as many as possible. 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-and-shoot 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 Stu McCannell (smccannell@rogers.com). Pickleball Pickleball is a sport in which four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications. This sport is for people of all ages who are looking for some fun, laughter, socialization and exercise. It’s easy to learn, but can be challenging for those with a competitive nature. All levels of skill invited. Pickleball equipment is provided. Shuffleboard Come on out and join our group. Enjoy some gentle exercise, friendship and fun. Membership is available to all paid-up GWSA members for a $10 fee every six months. Register the first time you play. Beginners are welcome and instruction is available. The group plays Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Silver Strummers The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified success story! There are 11 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 The Silvertones members are all looking forward to returning to our weekly practices again in Room 3! They will run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. starting Friday, September 9. We do have a few openings so please contact Doreen Muir @ 519-831- 8323 if you would like to join our choir or would like more information. Our 40th Anniversary Celebration/GWSA Open House in June was a huge success. The Choir performed for the first time since the onset of COVID under the Direction of Ann Sneyd and our new Accompanist, Andrea LeBlanc, as well as The Strummers (GWSA ukulele group) who made their debut performance at the Centre. The Event was well attended and we hope that everyone had a great time. Thanks to all who came to support the GWSA and its many Activity Groups! 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. (Continued on page 12) The Sentinel - September 2022
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