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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

Directors & Officers 

Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director 

Pat Gage — President 

Donna Keating — Vice-President 

Sam Marzouk — Treasurer 

Brooke Gibbons — Secretary 

(City Recreational Co-ordinator) 

Directors 

Ken Fugler 

Charlie Bishop 

Wenda King 

Sam Montoya 

Janice Robertson 

Elizabeth Steggles 

Yvonne Thomas 

Adam Rutherford (City Program Manager) 

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. 

City Staff 

Adam Rutherford — Program 

Manager 

Jill Hunt — Customer Service Clerk 

Brooke Gibbons — Recreation Program 

Director — Senior Services 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

TBA — Chef 

TBA — 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 

With the month of November upon us, we take special 

regard of November 11, where Canadians pause in a 

moment of silence to honour and remember 

the men and women who have served, and 

continue to serve Canada during times of 

war, conflict and peace. 

https://www.canada.ca 

The air is getting more chilled and it likely won’t be long 

before the ground will be covered in snow - there is no 

snow yet at the time of my submitting this Message From 

The Board! I hope our Volunteer Knitters will make some 

large size sweaters! HINT, HINT! (Unfortunately I can’t fit 

into the beautiful baby knitted sweaters.) 

OOPS! I understand there was a comment that I forgot to 

mention an important new program date in my first 

submission last month. Sometimes new program/activity 

dates come to my attention after the date to submit my 

column. The GWSA Monthly Update is a great source of 

information in addition to, of course, The Sentinel. 

A friendly reminder of two great SALES scheduled this 

month. The Community Craft Sale and the Book Nook Sale 

are being held Saturday, November 19. 

Many of your Board Members were in fierce (but friendly) 

competition with each other as a result of the Guelph 

Family Health Team Activity Challenge 2022 – JUMP 

into FALL. This activity challenge was a way for Guelph 

and surrounding area residents to improve their mental and 

physical health, especially during the last couple of years 

with the COVID-19 pandemic. Each participating Board 

member could register up to 4 hours of fitness every day! 

During the challenge, participants’ ranking positions 

changed almost daily after the recording of events. It is a 

close competition and the winner has not emerged at the 

time of this writing! 

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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Your GWSA Board welcomed Brenda Bowen as a Director. 

Brenda is retired now and likes volunteering! She worked at Community Living of Guelph 

Wellington. Brenda enjoys fundraising activities. She is looking forward to meeting new 

people. Welcome aboard! 

A reminder that GWSA Board Meeting Minutes are on the GWSA website. Please take an 

opportunity to read them if you get a chance. They are very informative and provide good 

insight into the many things your Board does to support you. 

As the Fall season approaches, and talk of COVID-19 continues, we want to take this 

opportunity to include an informative link that notes public health measures and advice. 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/public-health-measures-and-advice 

Enjoy your November! 

Donna Keating 

Vice Chair/Vice President 

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) 

donna.keating@gwsa-guelph.ca 

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

by Linda Green 

HIGH FLIGHT 

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth 

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; 

Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling 

mirth 

Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things 

You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared 

and swung 

High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, 

I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung 

My eager craft through footless halls of air... 

Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue 

I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy 

grace 

Where never lark, or even eagle flew - 

And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod 

The high untrespassed sanctity of space, 

Put out my hand and touched the face of God. 

A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN 

GILLESPIE MAGEE, JR. 

John Gillespie Magee, Jr. was born in 1922 in 

Shanghai, China. In October 1940, at age 18, 

John Magee Jr. went to Canada and enrolled in 

the Royal Canadian Air Force. After his flight 

training, he went to England as a commissioned 

pilot officer. In the course of his training in the 

Spitfire aircraft, he was assigned to make a high 

altitude flight “into the stratosphere”. On 

landing, he went to his quarters and there wrote 

his now famous High Flight sonnet on the back 

of a letter to his mother. 

- Officer John G. Magee, Jr. 

- November 1941 

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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 

November 4, 2022, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

December 2022 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the December issue 

is on November 24, 2022. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


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WHY WEAR A POPPY 

“Please wear a poppy,” the lady said, 

And held one forth, but I shook my head. 

Then I stopped and watched as she offered 

them there, 

And her face was old and lined with care; 

But beneath the scars the years had made 

There remained a smile that refused to 

fade. 

A boy came whistling down the street, 

Bouncing along on care-free feet. 

His smile was full of joy and fun, 

“Lady,” said he, “may I have one?” 

When she'd pinned it on, he turned to say; 

“Why do we wear a poppy today?” 

His letters told of the awful fight 

(I can see it still in my dreams at night), 

With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed 

wire, 

And the mines and bullets, the bombs and 

fire. 

Till at last, at last, the war was won - 

And that’s why we wear a poppy, son.” 

The small boy turned as if to go, 

Then said, “Thanks, lady, I’m glad to know. 

That sure did sound like an awful fight 

But your son - did he come back all right?” 

A tear rolled down each faded cheek; 

She shook her head, but didn’t speak. 

I slunk away in a sort of shame, 

And if you were me, you'd have done the 

same: 

The lady smiled in her wistful way 

And answered; “This is Remembrance Day. 

And the poppy there is a symbol for 

The gallant men who died in war. 

And because they did, you and I are free - 

That's why we wear a poppy, you see. 

I had a boy about your size, 

With golden hair and big blue eyes. 

For our thanks, in giving, if oft delayed, 

Though our freedom was bought - and 

thousands paid! 

And so, when we see a poppy worn, 

Let us reflect on the burden borne 

By those who gave their very all 

When asked to answer their country’s call 

That we at home in peace might live. 

Then wear a poppy! Remember - and Give! 

He loved to play and jump and shout, 

Free as a bird, he would race about. 

As the years went by, he learned and grew, 

And became a man - as you will, too. 

- Don Crawford 

He was fine and strong, with a boyish 

smile, 

But he'd seemed with us such a little while 

When war broke out and he went away. 

I still remember his face that day. 

When he smiled at me and said, ‘Goodbye, 

I’ll be back soon, Mum, please don’t cry.’ 

But the war went on and he had to stay, 

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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER AWARDS 

Volunteer Service Award 

This award recognizes volunteers for providing 

committed and dedicated service to an 

organization. 

Adults are recognized by the length of time 

they’ve volunteered with one organization, 

ranging from five to 65 years of continuous 

service. Youth (24 years old and under) are 

recognized for two or more years of continuous 

service. 

Deadline: November 15 

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. 

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. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

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-forprofit 

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 and ensuring that actions of the 

committee are aligned with the GWSA 

strategic plan. We would greatly benefit from 

someone with Human Resources background. 

For more information and for details on each 

position, please contact 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

If you are a current volunteer, you are more 

than welcome to take on more than one 

position. If you are not a current volunteer, you 

will be required to complete the “Volunteer 

Application Form – online” at: 

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

Membership & Marketing 

Three more committee members are needed to 

join the team. Meet on the 2 nd Tuesday of each 

month at 9:30 a.m. 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 

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not required. 

• Monitors membership satisfaction 

• Develops plans to improve member 

recruitment and retention 

• Marketing responsibilities include arranging 

for media coverage and creating 

advertisements 

• Developing promotional material 

• Arranging special events such as Open 

House and New Members’ Welcome - 

either virtually or in-person as appropriate. 

Special Events Committee 

The GWSA is looking for energetic individuals 

to lead the special events committee when 

initiated. Duties include significant events 

throughout the year (Mental Health 

Symposium). The Committee sees the overall 

organization of the event, maintaining 

communication with the Board and the City of 

Guelph staff; promotes the event in the 

Sentinel, website and other avenues with 

support from the M&M committee. 

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 as: electrician, sound tech, lighting 

technician, carpenter or design-related 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. 

GWSA Activity Groups 

The following Activity Groups are in need of 

Volunteers: 

Bid Euchre 

Chess 

Computer Mentoring 

Canasta 

Darts 

Euchre Wednesdays 

Euchre Friday 

6-Handed Euchre 

Mah Jong 

Silver Seven Skaters 

Walking Club 

Writers Club 

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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THE SPORT OF BADMINTON IN GUELPH 

History 

Badminton started in Canada during the late 1890s. It has seen steady growth since then but 

generally, its evolution has been misunderstood, often seen as an elitist sport played within the confines 

of old stone buildings beside the golf course or curling club. This has changed and continues to change 

as people continue to discover this economical sport and are realizing the physical demands and 

complexity which make it a sport for life. 

On the World Stage 

Canada, during the 1930s, produced world calibre players such as Dorothy Walton and Guelph’s own 

Jack Purcell and, our more recent GWSA ambassadors, Jenny Arnott and Bill Taylor (deceased), who 

won the badminton event at the World Senior’s Games in 2001. 

Badminton was first played in the Pan Am series in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 1995. In the 

Olympics, Men’s as well as Ladies’ singles and doubles actually debuted in the 1992 Barcelona 

Games, but mixed doubles didn’t arrive until the Atlanta Olympics in 1996. 

In the GTA area, grass root badminton was rapidly taking hold in schools, churches, and old 

converted factories. The Town of Markham was a very strong driving force and helped to influence the 

outcome when Toronto won the 2015 Pan Am bid. This legacy left behind world class facilities like the 

Atos Centre in Markham as well as the Pan Am Sport Centre in Scarborough. While the GTA already 

had a huge appetite for badminton, this is a case of “if you build it…” and it is a pretty sure bet this is 

where Canada’s first Olympic medalist will come from. 

The Town of Markham hosted the full Pan Am series (2014, 2015 & 2017) for the Western 

Hemisphere and went on to host the World Junior Badminton Tournament in 2018. Many of the 

officiating team at these events were members of our GWSA Badminton Club. 

Growth 

Access and growth within the sport of badminton continued in Southern Ontario and often seemed to 

prosper in pockets where new Canadians arrived in big cities like Toronto. These were folks who were 

avid participants back home in Europe, but predominately Asia. Strong presence was also recognized 

in other large multicultural cities like Montreal and Vancouver or adjacent military bases or simply 

where a strong historical influence was present. 

Dedicated brick and mortar clubs have struggled to become more diverse, and many are in trouble. 

The K.W. Badminton Club is an example of this. The days of single sport facilities where a certain 

segment of society all dressed in white to play any sport is perhaps almost gone. 

Statistics gathered and published in 2013 by a document called “Sports Participation” and derived 

from Statistics Canada records show that Badminton remained in the top 10 sports played. This 

information is from census-derived data from 1992, 1998, 2005 and 2010. This is a general indicator 

but does not include the population under 15 years of age. Between 2005 and 2010, Badminton showed 

a growth of total participants from approximately 263,160 to 310,890 participants in Canada. 

This report also shows a disturbing trend with a general decline in overall sports participation with 

notable decreases in hockey and swimming, both of which require huge commitment to infrastructure, 

for initial and ongoing investments, and at a significantly greater cost than a multipurpose gymnasium. 

Also, increases are occurring to non-sport leisure activities such as gardening, walking, jogging, 

cycling and hiking. Is this influenced by a lack of indoor gymnasium-type court space which may 

discourage the “grass roots” involvement and growth of badminton at an affordable cost? 

Growth Locally 

Over the last 40 years in Guelph, the sport of badminton has had to almost totally default to the use of 

school board facilities. 

Not too long after the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre was built (1992), the Centennial 

Community Badminton Club and the Guelph Badminton Club were absorbed into the Royal City 


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Badminton Club. Many older players joined the GWSA Seniors Badminton Club, and this made space 

available for rapid growth at the RCB Club using only school board facilities. 

Between 2008 and 2010 and because of this growth, the RCB Club set a maximum membership limit 

of approximately 140 members in order to preserve quality of play otherwise impacted negatively by 

overcrowding. This capacity restriction remains to this day with a waiting list of approximately 40. 

The Chinese Community Badminton Club is at a similar crossroads with approximately 70 members. 

In the fall of 2021, the GWSA Seniors Badminton Club set a 100 members limit for the very first 

time and started a waiting list. High demand and a younger crowd are showing increasing interest in 

participation at the 55+ level. 

Conclusion 

Growth in the sport of badminton seems at a standstill as there is no capacity left within either school 

boards. 

The City of Guelph has only the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre and the West End Rec Centre 

and both are small (albeit beautiful facilities) with 3 court gymnasiums with properly sprung wooden 

floors. 

The planned South End Community Centre is delayed now, so our sport and my other favourite sport, 

pickleball, are unable to catch up to meet the current needs of the population for all ages within 

Guelph. 

We want our sport to be accessible to the entire community. We want to make sure our school 

teachers get the necessary training and support to plant the seeds of interest for their students. We want 

to continue training enthusiastic coaches. We want to participate in community outreach to demonstrate 

this inexpensive sport and put these coaches to work. We want to encourage and continue developing 

our officiating component. 

We want badminton to help get our community, from our children to our grandparents, involved, 

connected and more active every single day. 

The sport needs your support, so I do hope everyone took the time in August when the City came to 

us for input, to make your voice heard. If not, phase 4 of the Parks and Rec Master Plan will be 

completed in the New Year before winter’s end and there will still be an opportunity for feedback. 

Maybe write an editorial for the newspaper or talk to your area councilor. But the community needs to 

hear your voice so speak out… please get involved. You can subscribe to the City of Guelph Park & 

Rec Master Plan website to get updates at https://www.haveyoursay.guelph.ca to get more info. 

Jeff — GWSA Badminton 

Just keep moving! 


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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 to 

change up the art monthly and to 

be 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. 

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 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

For November, our selection is 

“The Violin Conspiracy” by 

Brendon Slocumb. 

Our December selection is “The 

Two Family House” by Lynda 

Loigman. 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. 

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. 



Craft Group 

The ladies of the Craft Club are 

very busy making beautiful articles 

for our store. We started 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 we 

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 

13 

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 have returned 

to our weekly practices 

again in Room 3! They will run 

from 2 to 4 p.m. 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. 

Skiing 

For the 2023 ski season, it 

costs $10.00 plus HST to join the 

Ski Club. You register and pay for 

the Downhill Ski Club at the front 

desk of the Evergreen Centre. It 

helps to own a 5-7 Pass purchased 

from Blue Mountain well before 

the start of the ski season. Every 

Monday we carpool by meeting at 

the lower Evergreen Parking Lot 

by the Enabling Garden at 8:00 

am, drive to Blue Mountain and 

return to Guelph by 6:00 pm. Contact 

Bob Shearer 519-831-4093 for 

Ski Club information. 

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 



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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 

paid-up 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 

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. 


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. 

Woven Words 

“If you wait for inspiration before 

you write, you’re not a writer, 

you’re a waiter”- Dan Poynter 

Using the book “Your Story, 

Well Told” by Corey Rosen 

(available through Amazon) as a 

foundation, we will explore numerous 

aspects of storytelling 

through discussion examples and 

exercises. 

We will weave our own stories 

based on a technique we choose, 

share, rehearse, and finally present 

during the last class of each month. 

Using the Goldilocks approach, 

not too much, not too little, but just 

right, we will learn to water ‘n’ 

weed, as our project captures a 

blossom which truly represents the 

story we wish to share. The only 

suggested equipment is a journal to 

jot notes and ideas. 

Once we feel comfortable with 

traditional storytelling, we will discuss 

expansion to Storytelling 

Plus. This involves storytelling 

with props, draw and tell, feltboard, 

cut and tell, music, movement, 

puppets, etc. We are only 

limited by our imagination! Mondays 

10-11 a.m. in Room 4. 

Writers Club 

If you enjoy the power of the pen, 

come join the Writers Club. We 

can toss around ideas and topics to 

get the creative juices flowing. 

Then let’s share the resulting written 

shape for constructive comments, 

while enjoying the company 

of others. Please feel welcome 

to join the journey. We will meet 

the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the 

month in the Board Room, from 1- 

3 p.m. There is a weekly fee of $2 

for the GWSA. Contact Susan 

Jackson 519-265-3246. 

NEW - Seniors Mixed Volleyball 

Thursday mornings at the West 

End from 10:30 a.m. - noon. 

$60 for the season, September to 

June. 

Must have some mobility and 

hand/eye co-ordination. 

Any questions or concerns, 

please contact: Co-ordinator 

Johanna van Boxtel, 416-579-7143 

Johannavanboxtel60@gmail.com. 

Be active. 

Get 

involved. 

Make 

friends.

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 

Kim Taylor 

(kdillonrose@gmail.com) 

Art Studio In 2 

Evergreen Room 2 

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 

Thurs. & Fri. 10:30 am-1 pm, 

Sun. 1:30-3:30 pm 

Mon. & 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 

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 

Chess Club 

Board Room 

2nd & 4th Fridays – 10 am-12 pm 

Bruce Hurst (519-831-4340) 

bfhurst80@hotmail.com 

Computer Club 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

January, March, May 

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

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Bid Euchre on Thursdays 


Phyllis Goodhew 

(phyllisgoodhew@gmail.com) 

Thursdays 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 - 1-3:30 pm 

Bridge - Recreational 


gwsa.bridge@gmail.com 

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm 

Bridge - Duplicate 


2paulinesmith@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

Computer Mentoring 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

Computer Lab 

Computer mentoring is a drop-in program. 

No appointment necessary. 

Computer mentoring is offered every Monday 

(except when the Centre is closed) 

from 1:00 to 3:00 pm 

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 

Diabetes Support Group 

Board Room 

Tuesdays – 12-1 pm 

Bill MacDonald (519.400.0950) 

cbmacdonald@rogers.com 



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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. 

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 

Friday 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 - Beginners 12-1 pm 

Experienced 1-2 pm 

Silvertones Choir 

Room 3 

Doreen Muir (519-831-8323) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc 

Fridays 2-4 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) 



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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 

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 

Woven Words 

Room 4 

Ellen & Gordon Webb (519.835.7153) 

ellenandgordon@yahoo.ca 

Mondays – 10am-11 am 

Writers Club 

Board Room 

Susan Jackson (519-265-3246) 

susan.guelph@yahoo.ca 

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. 

Writing Your Life Story 

Board Room 

Jennifer Blackie 

519-824-7204 

jblackie@bell.net 

Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm 

Seniors Mixed Volleyball 

West End 

Johanna van Boxtel, 416-579-7143 

Johannavanboxtel60@gmail.com 

Thursday 10:30 a.m. - noon 

$60 for the season, September to June 

COMPUTER MENTORING 

DARTS 

Do you enjoy playing darts? 

Volunteers are needed to start up the 

Darts Club again. 

If you are interested in volunteering, 

please contact Becky for more 

information. 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

Just about everyone with a computer runs into 

problems. Don’t struggle when there is help 

available at these weekly mentoring sessions. 

Volunteers from the GWSA Computer Club are 

available to assist you with your specific problem 

areas. 

All computer mentoring sessions are held on 

Monday afternoons from 1-3 pm 

Class length: 2 hours 

Cost: $3.00 for Members 

and $5.00 for Non-Members. 

Participants pay in advance at the front desk or 

register using RecEnroll.ca. 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Shephard, Bill - Nov. 4 (73) 

Green, Linda - Nov. 18 (74) 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

If you have a birthday or anniversary 

that you would like to include in the 

Sentinel, please let us know the month 

before. 

This column is NOT done automatically. 

We DON’T have access to your 

personal information. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

to Association Members and their Families 

Herron, Dorothy Catherine passed away on 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 96. 

She was a long-time GWSA member and played 

many card games. 

Spears, Donald Dwayne passed away on Monday, 

September 19, 2022, at the age of 60. He was a long 

-time GWSA member and enjoyed playing 

Cribbage. 

Figliuzzi, Bruno passed away on Saturday, October 8, 

2022, at the age of 79. He enjoyed playing Euchre 

with friends at the Evergreen. 

Desroches, Jocelynn passed away on Sunday, 

October 9, 2022, at the age of 59. She was the chef 

in the Evergreen dining room for many years. 


Clubs and Drop-In Activities NOVEMBER 2022 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

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8:30-10:30a Pickleball 

8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge 

10:30a-1p Badminton 

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg. 

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp. 

1-4p Euchre 

1-4p Pickleball 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

2-4p Silvertones 

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10:30a-12p Volleyball W 


12-4p West Hills Arts W 

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge 

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

1:30-3:30p Writing Your Life 

Story 

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line 

Dancing 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

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8:30-10a Pickleball 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-1p Table Tennis 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 

1-3p Shuffleboard 

1-3p Writers Club 

1-4p Badminton W 

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TRIP BOOKING 

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball 

12-1p Diabetes Support 

12-4p Pickleball W 

12-4p Rug Hooking 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

12:30-4p West End Arts W 


6:30-8:30p Texas Hold 

‘Em Poker 

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge 

7-9:30p Badminton 

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10a-12p Chess 




1-3:30p Book Club 2 

1-4p Euchre 




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Story 


Dancing 


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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


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‘Em Poker 



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9:15-9:30a Line Dance Tuto. 

9:30-10:30a Beginners Line 

Dancing 

10-11a Woven Words 

10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 

12:15-3p Pickleball 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-3p Euchre 


3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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12:30-3:30p Rec . Bridge 


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9a-4p Watercolour Painters 




1-3p Writers Club 


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Dancing 



Line Dancing 

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1-3p Euchre 




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Dancing 



Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 




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9:30-10:30a Beg Line Dance 



Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 


2:30-5p Into Focus Photogr. 




‘Em Poker 



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‘Em Poker 



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‘Em Poker 



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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


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12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 





Story 


Dancing 


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Story 


Dancing 


Weekend Activities 

Saturday 


Sunday 


1:30-3:30p Badminton 

1-4p Euchre 




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10a-12p Chess 




1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 




Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— 

Mon-Fri – 9a-4p 

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22 

THE TALKING GAS PUMP 

by the Writers’ Group 

First thing on the list for his Monday morning 

outing was to get gas for the car. He wondered what 

outrageous price would meet him at the pumps. Too 

bad the world economy was such a mess. Budgets 

seemed to be getting tighter every day. Still, it could 

be worse. The day was crisp and quiet after the 

morning rush of workers had made it to their 

workplaces. The gas station was just a minute away. 

It was a new addition to the neighbourhood, having 

just opened a year ago. He put on his sunglasses, 

hefted into the car, and started it up. 

At the end of the street, he made a left, and fifty 

feet along, he made a right into the gas bar. He pulled 

up behind a shiny black sedan. The driver was 

already out of her car, and getting ready to fill up. He 

remarked that she had on a puffy silver vest that 

matched the silver of her hair. He got out of the car 

and opened the gas cap. Then he noticed the woman 

was in conversation with someone but no one was 

around. Ah, the voice was coming out of the gas 

pump. He had once before met the phenomenon 

when he kept banging away at the gas lever he had 

chosen, and nothing was happening. Suddenly, a 

voice from above told him that the gas pump was out 

of order. So odd. He knew somehow the woman had 

erred. Her voice seemed to have gone up an octave. 

He also knew the gas bar owners were newcomers, 

and were not quite sporting the Canadian accent yet, 

so it seemed the conversation was heating up. She 

held the fill nozzle up in her right hand, and was 

getting ready to insert it into the fill pipe of the car. 

The nozzle was bright yellow, and therein lay the 

problem. He stopped what he was doing and 

approached the woman. 

‘Excuse me,” he said, “but I 

think they are trying to tell you 

that you are holding the diesel 

nozzle. You don’t want to put 

diesel in your car. See this yellow nozzle 

belongs to this yellow lever marked Diesel.” 

The woman looked at him, looked at the yellow 

nozzle in her hand, and laughed in relief at the puzzle 

solved. “Oh, thank you so much. You are a nice man 

for helping me out.” 

He went back to his car and resumed the fill. 

When he went inside to pay, the woman was telling 

the young man with the generous smile who stood 

behind the counter about the “nice man”, and when 

she turned, she thanked him again, and left. 

When he went to pay, the young man said, “It is 

good to be kind.” 

“Yes, it is.” He nodded, and smiled in agreement. 

As he left the store, he felt contented. There was 

nothing wrong with being called “nice”. It is the 

height of our Canadian compliment. Nice work, nice 

day, or just “Nice!” is about as good as it can get. 

The British have a habit of saying “brilliant” for 

their approval of things. We find it rather odd. Our 

superlative is probably just “very nice”. We just had 

a moment of making new friends. The woman 

honked her horn and waved as she left the parking 

lot. 


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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

The Book Nook — “A Lending Library” 

We are open 

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

**** 

The book I am going to tell you about is called 

“Forgiving Paris” by Karen Kingsbury. 

Ashley Blake and her husband are about to take a trip 

to Paris to celebrate their anniversary where Ashley’s 

paintings are being exhibited at a gallery. 

Ashley keeps remembering her time in Paris 20 years 

earlier when she was a hopeful artist. She got a job as a 

receptionist at a well known gallery, but when she 

showed her paintings to the concierge at the gallery, she 

was told they were not good at all. A big exhibition was 

being held at the gallery and Ashley was busy getting 

things ready, and then on the big day, she was greeting 

the guests. The main attraction was Jean-Claude Pierre, 

who made a point of spending time with Ashley. He then 

offered to take her on a tour of Paris the next day. 

Ashley did enjoy seeing the sights but kept telling 

herself he was married and not to get attached to him. 

Alice worked at a nearby bakery and had almost died 

from an overdose of heroin and had decided to end her 

life and that of the baby she was carrying, but God had 

other plans for her that night. At the same time, Ashley 

had just found out she was pregnant and she felt very 

lonely in Paris and wanted to go home to Indiana. 

Going to Paris all those years later, Ashley was so 

grateful to have her husband, Landon, with her. He 

always was there for her and had planned a wonderful 

trip for them in Paris. Ashley has to forgive herself for 

what she did in Paris all those years ago and put it all 

behind her. 

This is an amazing story which I hope you will enjoy 

reading as much as I did. 

I hope you will all enjoy reading the new books that 

we recently purchased. You will find them in the “new 

additions” section of the library. I would also like to give 

my thanks to all the members who so generously donate 

books to our library for our members to enjoy. 

Please be sure to come to our Book Sale being held on 

November 19 in the auditorium - we have lots of books 

and DVDs to chose from. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 


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Wellington Foot Clinic 

Professional Footcare & Custom Foot Orthotics 

Jessica K. Mann 

Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist 

Professional, Safe Treatment of a Variety of Foot Conditions 

- Nail Disorders, Corns, Callus, Warts, Ingrown Toenails & much more 

- Custom Foot Orthotics 

- Covered by most extended health insurance providers 

- No referral needed!!! Free parking 

- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available 

3 – 245 Edinburgh Rd S. (enter off Municipal or Edinburgh) 

519-546-3737 wellfoot@outlook.com 


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A volunteer snow removal service for eligible 

seniors and those living with physical disabilities. 

The winter season is almost upon us. In partnership 

with the City of Guelph, PIN –The People and 

Information Network offer a volunteer snow removal 

service for eligible seniors and persons with physical 

disabilities. During a significant snow event, after the 

residential streets are plowed, volunteers visit their 

match within 24 hours to clear the windrow (the 

accumulation of snow left at the end of a driveway). 

Last year, 111 Snow Angels contributed 1,375 hours 

of snow shoveling service. In total, 145 residents were 

helped during the winter season. The support from 

this program is evident from feedback from one 

resident, “This service is not only helpful in a practice 

sense, but it also engenders a feeling of being 

connected to the community. Knowing that others 

care about my well-being is immensely important. My 

Snow Angel lending a helping hand when I most 

needed it makes all the difference in the world. 

For those volunteering for the service, it contributes a 

tremendous amount to the overall well-being of our 

community. Volunteering with the program is truly 

‘the neighbourly thing to do’ and is a great way for 

families to volunteer together, or high school 

students. 

For the residents of the Snow Angels program, it’s a 

vital service that allows them to stay connected to 

their community while living in their own spaces. 

In order to be eligible for this service, residents 

must: 

• Reside in the City of Guelph in a single dwelling 

or semi-detached house with private driveway. 

• Be unable to remove their own snow and cannot 

afford to pay for snow removal. 

• Have no able-bodied person living in the 

household to shovel snow. 

• Be a senior citizen (aged 65 years or older) and/or 

have a physical disability. 

Please note that the People and Information Network 

(PIN) reserves the right to ask for documentation 

verifying proof of disability and/or inability to pay for 

private snow removal services in order to ensure 

services are provided to those in our community who 

truly require assistance. 


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NOVEMBER 26 


683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2022 

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 519-836-8534 

Or email me at dances@gwsa-guelph.ca 

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


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lamp shades, $20 OBO. Call Sandy at 519-265- 

8963. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE 

YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER 

WITH YOUR ITEM(S). 

FOR SALE 

Epson C88+ Colour Printer. Used. Asking $35. 

Call Frank at 519-826-0174. 

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. 

1 Exercise bicycle, new, $50 OBO. Treadmill, 

10 years old, good condition, $200 OBO. Two 

pretty bedroom lamps, good condition, need new 


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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. Registration opened on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 

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

include HST). 

DROP IN PROGRAMS 

Drop In Pickleball 

Drop in and join us for a fun and active game of 

pickleball. Whether you have played racket 

sports or not, the game is easy to learn and is 

facilitated by staff. Paddles and balls are 

provided, but feel free to bring your own if you 

wish. 

Course ID: 28677 

Class Length: 2 hours 

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

Dates: Sept. 14-December 14 (Wednesday) 

Fees: Adult: $7.04 

Senior: $5.63 

VISUAL ARTS 

Latin American Cinema 

Join us as we view and analyze Latin American 

film directors, from the 1980s to the present. 

We will socialize interpretations and comments 

about the films through discussion and 

activities. 


Location: Evergreen Seniors Community 

Centre (Board Room) 

Class Length: 1 hour 

(11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

Dates: Nov. 3-December 15 (Tuesday) 

Fees: Member: $101.36 

Non-Member: $116.55 

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! 


Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple 

Room) 


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





This intermediate/advanced 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! 

Course ID: Monday: 28678 

Friday: 28679 


Centre (Room 4) 

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

Dates: 

Monday: Sept. 26-December 19 

Friday: Sept. 30-December 16 


Non-Member: 106.34 


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! 



Course ID: Monday: 28680 

Friday: 28681 




Dates: 

Monday: Sept. 19-December 19 

Friday: Sept. 23-December 16 



Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class will 

challenge the active 55+ individual. A cardio 

warmup will prepare you for 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. 








Introduction to Strength Training 

What is strength training all about? How do you 

get started? Which exercises are the best ones? 

What about form? Let us show you the 

answers! You will go from learning the theory 

behind the importance of strength training to 

mastering the technique behind bodyweight, 

free weight and barbell training. Our qualified 

instructors will take you through a progressive 

training program that will help you gain a better 

understanding of exercise and program design, 

help you increase your strength and, most 

importantly, your confidence in and out of the 

gym. 


Location: West End Community Centre 

(Fitness Room) 

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

1 hour (10-11 a.m. 

Dates: October 19-December 7 (Wednesday) 

Fees: Member: Free 

Non-Member: Free 

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.) 




Gym and Swim 

Take the challenge of on-land strength training 

coupled with the resistance of the aquatic 

environment to diversify your workout regime. 

The weight-bearing exercises in the gym in 

addition to the buoyancy and resistance of the 

water provide great benefits for the entire body. 


Location: West End Community Centre (Lap 

Pool and Community Room 2) 

Class Length: 1.5 hours 

(9:30-10:45 a.m.) 

Dates: October 14-December 16 (Friday) 



Drum and Jump 

Good for the brain and great for the body, 

Drum and Jump is a high-fun, high-energy 

fitness program that combines music, dance and 

rhythm. Using a stability ball and drumsticks, 

you will drum to the beat of the music. No 

experience required - just beat to your own 

drum! 



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Centre (Maple Room) 

Class Length: 1 hour (4-5 p.m.) 




Falling Prevention and Navigation 

In this program, participants will learn practical 

exercises for preventing falls in day-to-day life, 

as well as tools to aid in negotiating a fall, 

should it occur. We will focus on building 

knowledge of the body to increase confidence 

in movement. It will include: exercises for 

increasing proprioception (for the feet, eyes, 

and spine) - study of walking mechanics to 

invite mindful movement - practice of ramping 

and spiralling pathways for support in falling - 

explorations of how to use the limbs and body 

for counterbalance. 





(1:30-2:30 p.m.) 

Dates: October 24-December 12 (Monday) 



Full Body Blast Bootcamp 

This bootcamp is a mixture of: HIIT, Tabata, 

Dumbbell, Booty Band Circuits. This bootcamp 

series workout will provide fun and variety to 

your workout schedule. You will have 

accountability as you will be working out twice 

a week in an all-inclusive environment. 





(6:30-7:30 p.m.) 

Dates: October 11-December 13 (Tuesday) 



DANCE 

Latin Dancing 

Join us for some ballroom dancing Latin style! 

This program is taught in single form. Learn the 


basics of merengue, salsa, cumbia, bachata and 

reggaeton. No previous dance experience is 

necessary. 




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




LIFESTYLE 

Lunch and Learn 

Stay connected with peers in your community 

and make new friends. Our Lunch and Learn 

Program is a great way to enjoy a balanced 

meal and take part in social activities in a 

friendly and inclusive environment. 

Lunch and Learn – November 

Discover current and evidence-based strategies 

to help you live with Osteoarthritis. By 

attending this 1 hour session led by Arthritis 

Society Occupational Therapist Kristin Dillon, 

you will learn about osteoarthritis, strategies to 

manage arthritis, and how therapeutic exercises, 

physical activity and nutrition can decrease 

pain. 



Date: November 24 (Thursday) 


Class Length: 1.5 hours (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) 



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. 





Centre (Board Room) 


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




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. 





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




TAI CHI 

Tai Chi – Beginner 

This program welcomes those who are new to 

Tai Chi as well as those who are wishing to 

reinforce the foundations. Focusing on the basic 

vocabulary of the stances and co-ordination of 

the postures, this meditative movement practice 

is accessible to all. 





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




Tai Chi – Intermediate 

Learn the meditative movement practice of Tai 

Chi Chuan. This session focuses on the Yang 

Style 37-Posture Form. It is advised to have 

previous experience with Tai Chi Chuan 

movements and foundations for this class. 





(10:30-11:30 a.m.) 




YOGA 

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. Participants must 

have the mobility to move from standing 

positions to laying/sitting on a mat on the floor. 




Class Length: 1 hour (10:15-11:15 a.m.) 

Friday 

Dates: October 14-December 16 (Friday) 



SPECIAL EVENTS 

Community Craft Sale 

Get started on your holiday shopping with the 

Community Craft Sale. Local vendors will be 

displaying a variety of hand-crafted items to 

help you get ready for the upcoming season. 

Please note that registration/payment is for 

vendors only. This is a free event to attend. 

Event ID: 28700 


Centre (Auditorium) 

Length: 4 hours 

(9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) 

Date: November 19 (Saturday) 

Fee: 1 table: $20.00 

2 tables: Additional $15 ($35) 

3 tables: Additional $25 ($45) 

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GWSA Email Updates 

Each month, approximately mid-month, the 

Membership and Marketing Committee at the 

GWSA sends out the GWSA Email Update. It 

highlights a few of the exciting things happening at 

the GWSA and important communications from 

the Board. 

You can subscribe to receive the GWSA Email 

Update by completing the steps below: 

1. To begin, please send an email to: 

subscribe@gwsa-guelph.ca. You can enter 

Subscribe in the Subject line, or just skip that 

part, it will work either way. In just a few 

minutes you will receive a message with a link. 

2. Click on the link you received, fill in the 

appropriate fields, and click “Subscribe to List”. 

3. To ensure you really want to receive GWSA 

Email Updates – and to make sure all emails are 

error-free – we’ll send a message asking you to 

confirm. 

4. Once you respond to the confirmation message, 

your registration is complete and you’ll receive 

our Welcome Letter. 

You can also subscribe using the Email Update 

input form at the bottom of any page on the 

GWSA website at gwsa-guelph.ca. 

You can expect to receive your first GWSA Email 

Update approximately mid-month after you sign 

up. 

You can unsubscribe from the GWSA Email 

Updates at any time by clicking on the 

“unsubscribe” link that is displayed at the bottom 

of every update. 

Membership & 

Marketing Committee 

This graphic by Unknown Author is 

licensed under CC BY-ND 


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2022 

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GRAND CHRISTMAS MYSTERY TOUR 

Total cost: Members only - $112.00 (non-refundable) Code - 31212 

Registration starts on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 

Booking deadline is Friday, December 2, 2022 

Join us for a day away. Please bring a sandwich for later, as it will be a long day. 

The cost includes transportation by coach, hot lunch, cost to venues, taxes and tip for the 

driver. 

Leave the Evergreen Centre - 12 pm The Carousel - 12:10 pm Returning back in Guelph around 8 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, December 2, 2022, and, if there are not enough reservations at that time, the 

trip will be cancelled! 

Accessibility: 1. The trip is not wheelchair accessible, however, travellers who can transfer to a coach seat 

may have their collapsible manual wheelchair or walker stored in the cargo area of the coach. 

2. 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. 

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

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

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

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

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

available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, December 2, 2022. 

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 Friday December 2, 2022. 


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Bistro 683 - November 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. 

Home-made pickles, relishes, chili sauce and preserves 

are available for purchase. 

BREAKFAST served 9:30 am to 11 am 

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Roast Chicken with 

Chalet Sauce 

Roast Beef 

Roast Pork, Red 

Cabbage, Bread 

Dumplings 

Meat Loaf 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

Rainbow Trout 

Piperade 

Pulled Pork on a 

Bun 

Mac and Cheese 

Liver & Onions 

Cabbage Rolls 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

Pork & White 

Bean Stew 

Butter Chicken 

Glazed Baked Ham 

with Pineapple 

Chutney 

Minced Meat Pies 

Lasagna with 

Garlic Bread 

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BBQ Baby Back 

Ribs 

22 

Turkey Dinner 

23 

Liver & Onions 

24 

Sausage on a Bun 

25 

Pork Schnitzel 

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29 

30 

Meat Loaf 

Beef Chili with 

Bread 

Spaghetti with Meat 

Balls

November 2022 issue

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