December 2022 issue

The Sentinel - December 2022

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the referral process. 

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Our list of services are tailored to all stages of your Palliative Care journey: 

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• Consulting Services 

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• Advanced Care Planning 

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The Sentinel - December 2022 — Vol. 47, No. 4 

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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 

A MESSAGE FROM THE GWSA 

BOARD 

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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 

With the month of December upon us, many of us find 

ourselves busy attending to a variety of activities. These 

activities can include searching for the right gift, baking 

delicious treats, visiting family and friends or just relaxing 

in the peace of the holiday season. There are many 

religious and cultural celebrations in December, including 

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice. 

During this time of celebrations, your GWSA Board wishes 

you a safe and happy Holiday Season. 

At the writing of this message, there is no snow on the 

ground. In fact, it is a beautiful crisp sunny day. While 

driving to the Evergreen Centre earlier today, I fully 

opened my windows and just let the fresh breeze blaze 

through my van. The positive side of this was that it felt 

sooooo good. The negative was that, afterwards, it took me 

almost an hour to untangle my hair! 

The month of December also brings us to the end of the 

year 2022, and with that, another opportunity for your 

GWSA Board to thank the many, many volunteers that are 

a critical part of making the multitude of programs 

available to you. Imagine, for just a minute, what it would 

be like if we didn’t have the wonderful volunteers we do. 

On behalf of all the GWSA Board members, we thank you 

from our hearts for all that you do that contributes 

towards making the lives of others better. The GWSA 

Board also thanks the City of Guelph staff of the Evergreen 

Centre who supports us in achieving our goals. 

There are a number of activities happening in the month of 

December. Enjoy taking an opportunity to read through the 

Sentinel so you don’t miss anything. The GWSA Monthly 

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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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(Continued from page 3) 

Update email and our GWSA website https://gwsa-guelph.ca are additional informative 

options to help keep you updated! 

A couple of highlights for December include: 

*Evergreen Seniors Centre Monthly Dance on December 10 from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm! 

*Silvertones Christmas Carolling on December 2 from 2 pm to 3 pm! 

*Grand Christmas Mystery Tour on Saturday, December 17 (check Sentinel and GWSA 

Monthly Update for further details)! 

We mentioned the following information in the November Sentinel, but it is worth 

repeating. Included again is an informative link that notes public health measures and 

advice that will help support keeping us all safe and healthy during the month of 

December. 

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

Be safe and enjoy your Holiday and Seasonal celebrations! 

Donna Keating 

Vice Chair/Vice President 

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) 

donna.keating@gwsa-guelph.ca 

MASTERMIND TOYS, GUELPH 

– 20% Discount 

Membership has it PERKS 

Loyalty Program – 

GRANDPARENT DAY 

Mastermind Toys are offering 

senior grandparents a 20% 

discount on purchases made on 

the first Tuesday of each month. 

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND 

Join their Free Loyalty Program and get in on GRANDPARENT DAY. 

Mastermind Toys is located at 370 Stone Rd W., Guelph (across from Stone 

Road Mall in the strip mall behind McDonald’s) 

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

from The Sentinel Team 

We would like to wish one and all 

A Very Merry Christmas and 

A Very Happy New Year 2023! 

Special Printing For Members 

Looking for that 

Special Unique Christmas Gift? 

The Sentinel can print a custom 2023 Calendar using your 

own photographs (14 pictures-landscape style) for $15 

(includes HST) per calendar. If you want the calendars for 

Christmas, please submit them no later than December 13. 

Email us your request or leave us a message in our mailbox. 

You can usually find us in the office on Monday, Wednesday, 

or Friday mornings. 

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 

December 2, 2022, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

January 2023 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the January issue 

is on December 22, 2022. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Please contact Becky MacDonald: 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca for more 

information and if you have any questions. 

Happy Holidays to all! 

2022, where have you gone? 

The first year back to a somewhat normal 

environment after a couple of years full of 

unexpected changes. 

It was great to see everyone returning to the 

programs they enjoy, volunteering in roles they 

are passionate about and socializing with others 

face to face without the barriers. 

I would like to wish everyone the very best 

over the holidays and I look forward to the new 

beginnings of 2023. 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

Senior of the Year Award 

This award is given by a municipality to 

recognize an outstanding senior who, after age 

65, enriches the social, cultural or civic life of 

the community. 

Deadline: April 30 

If you are interested in nominating a fellow 

volunteer, please speak to Becky in the main 

office on Mondays or Wednesdays, or email 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. 

Orientation and Training 

All volunteers will be required to complete 

the mandatory Orientation & Training. The 

training can be completed from the comfort of 

your home online. Those who do not have 

access to a computer, training dates will be set 

up for you to attend in the near future. 

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://gwsaguelph.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. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Membership & Marketing 

Three more committee members needed to 

join the team. Meet on the second 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 in-person as appropriate. 

Special Events Committee 

The GWSA is looking for energetic individuals 

to lead the special events committee when 

initiated. Duties include: responsibility for 

significant events throughout the year (e.g., 

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 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. 

GWSA Activity Groups 

The following Activity Groups are in need of 

Volunteers: 

• Bid Euchre 

• Computer Mentoring 

• Canasta 

• Darts 

• Euchre Wednesdays 

• 6-Handed Euchre 

• Mah Jong 

• Silver Seven Skaters 

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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Wellness Matters workshops are presented by the 

Guelph Family Health Team. 

Guelph FHT's main office is 

moving to a new location! 

What does this mean for Wellness Matters workshops? 

Starting January 2023, all IN-PERSON workshops will now take place at: 

649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph, ON 

Suite 500 (5th floor) 

Wellness Workshop participants will take the elevator to the 5th floor and follow 

signs to the workshop room entrance. Free parking available in the parking lot. 


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Upcoming FREE Wellness Workshops, presented by the Guelph Family Health Team: 

Intro to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 1 (VIRTUAL), 3 sessions 

Date: Monday, December 5, 12, 19 

Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST 

*VIRTUAL webinar only 

Learn more/register online by clicking HERE or call us at 519-837-0099 

Let’s Talk About Panic (VIRTUAL) 

Date: Thursday, December 8 

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST 



Calming Strategies (VIRTUAL), rotating topics 

Date: Thursday, December 1 (Topic: Breathing) 

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST 



Date: Thursday, December 15 (Topic: Grounding) 

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST 



Visit our website for a complete list of webinars and to view the July – Dec. 2022 Workshop Schedule 

GWSA Email Updates 

Each month, approximately mid-month, the 

Membership and Marketing Committee at the 

GWSA sends out the GWSA Email Update. It 

highlights a few of the exciting things happening at 

the GWSA and important communications from 

the Board. 

You can subscribe to receive the GWSA Email 

Update by completing the steps below: 

1. To begin, please send an email to: 

subscribe@gwsa-guelph.ca. You can enter 

Subscribe in the Subject line, or just skip that 

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

minutes you will receive a message with a link. 

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

appropriate fields, and click “Subscribe to List”. 

3. To ensure you really want to receive GWSA 

Email Updates – and to make sure all emails are 

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

confirm. 

4. Once you respond to the confirmation message, 

your registration is complete and you’ll receive 

our Welcome Letter. 

You can also subscribe using the Email Update 

input form at the bottom of any page on the 

GWSA website at gwsa-guelph.ca. 

You can expect to receive your first GWSA Email 

Update approximately mid-month after you sign 

up. 

You can unsubscribe from the GWSA Email 

Updates at any time by clicking on the 

“unsubscribe” link that is displayed at the bottom 

of every update. 

Membership & 

Marketing Committee 

This graphic by Unknown Author is 

licensed under CC BY-ND 


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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! 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 racquets 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 December, 

our selection is “The Two- 

Family House” by Lynda Loigman. 

Our January selection is “A Gentleman 

in Moscow” by Amor Towles. 

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 

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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. 

Mah Jongg 

Mah Jongg has started up again in 

Room 4 on Mondays from 2:30-4:30 

p.m. It is a game played with tiles, 

similar to dominoes. Instruction is 

available for those who don’t know 

how to play. 

Into Focus Photography 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and pointand-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 in Room 4. 

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 

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 Eva Quan 519-820- 

1032. 

Silvertones 

The Silvertones members have returned 

to our weekly practices again 

in Room 3! They run from 2 to 3 

p.m. on Fridays. 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. 

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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 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. 



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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. 

Walking Club (Indoors) 

A Pilot Project has been set up between 

the GWSA and the City to 

allow GWSA members to walk indoors 

this winter at the Guelph 

Sports Dome on College Avenue. 

You can register for the Walking 

Club’s 2022-2023 winter walking 

season online through RecEnroll or 

at the front desk of the Evergreen 

Centre. There is no fee for this pilot 

project but you must be an active 

member of the GWSA. 

We will be walking Wednesday 

mornings from 10:45 am to 11:45 

am at the Guelph Sports Dome (375 

College Ave West). We recommend 

that you be there around 10:30, to 

hang up your coat and change to indoor 

shoes. No outdoor shoes are 

allowed on the turf surface. 

If you are interested in helping 

with this group or would like any 

additional information, please contact 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com. 

Join Us 

Meeting day: Wednesdays, November 

to March 

Time: arrive at 10:30, walking from 

10:45 am to 11:45 am 


Location: Guelph Sports Dome (375 

College Ave West) 

Club Contacts: 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

Activity Fee 

FREE for GWSA members (pilot 

project 2022-2023 season) 

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. 

Writing Your Life Story 

This new Activity Group has gotten 

off to a good start with 12+ members. 

All are conscientiously following 

the suggestions of the facilitator, 

as steps towards producing a document 

that can be shared with children, 

grandchildren and other interested 

people. Each week there is an 

assignment to create a story relating 

to your life experience. The story is 

then shared with others in the group. 

We have already learned that no 

one’s life is “boring”! Space is limited 

due to room size, but we can 

accept a few more members. We 

meet on Thursdays at 1:30 pm in the 

Board Room. If you are interested, 

come and check us out! Contact Jennifer 

Blackie at 519-824-7204 or 

jblackie@bell.net for more information. 

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.

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 

Room 3 

2nd Tuesday – 11 am -12 pm 

4th Tuesday – 10 am -12 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. 

Mah Jongg 


Gladys Robson 519-993-5398 

Mondays - 2:30-4:30 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. - 1:00-5:00 pm (advanced 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 

Eva Quan 519-820-1032 

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 2-3 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) 

Tuesdays - 6:30-8:30 pm

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Walking Club 

Meeting day: Wednesdays, November to March 

Time: arrive at 10:30 am, 

walking from 10:45 am to 11:45 am 

Location: Guelph Sports Dome 

(375 College Ave West) 

Club Contacts: 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

FREE for GWSA members 

(pilot project 2022-2023 season) 

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) 

Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

September – June 

Membership $10/yr + hst 

West Hills Art Group 

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre 

Dale Vardy (519-823-5746) 

bdvardy@rogers.com 

September - June 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 

Membership $25.00 + hst 

Wood Carving Group 


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 

NEW — Walking Club (Indoors) 

A Pilot Project has been set up between the GWSA and the City to allow GWSA members to walk indoors 

this winter at the Guelph Sports Dome on College Avenue. 

You can register for the Walking Club’s 2022-2023 winter walking season online through RecEnroll or at 

the front desk of the Evergreen Centre. There is no fee for this pilot project but you must be an active member 

of the GWSA. 

We will be walking Wednesday mornings from 10:45 am to 11:45 am at the Guelph Sports Dome (375 

College Ave. West). We recommend that you be there around 10:30, to hang up your coat and change to 

indoor shoes. No outdoor shoes are allowed on the turf surface. 

If you are interested in helping with this group or would like any additional information, please contact: 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com. 

Join Us 

Meeting day: Wednesdays, November to March 

Time: arrive at 10:30, walking from 10:45 am to 11:45 am 

Location: Guelph Sports Dome (375 College Ave West) 

Club Contacts: walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

Activity Fee: FREE for GWSA members (pilot project 2022-2023 season) 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Jean Anderson - Dec. 9 (80) 

Ray Miller - Dec. 10 

Jack Anderson - Dec. 17 (82) 

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 


Clubs and Drop-In Activities DECEMBER 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 

2-3p 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 

1-5p Pickleball (advanced) W 

1:30-3:30p Writing Your Life 

Story 

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line 

Dancing 

Everyday Activities 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Sunday 

8:30a-1:30p Pickleball 

Book Nook— 

Mon-Fri – 10a-4p 

1:30-3:30p Badminton 

DANCE DEC. 10 

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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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8:30-10a Pickleball 

9:15a-12p Bunka 


10:45-11:45a Walking Club 

-Guelph Sports Dome 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 

1-3p Shuffleboard 

1-3p Writers Club 

1-4p Art Studio in 2 

1-4p Badminton W 

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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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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 


2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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9a-4p Watercolour Painters 





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11a-12p Diabetes Support 






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Dancing 



Line Dancing 

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1-3p Euchre 





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Dancing 



Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 



2:30-5p Into Focus Photog. 



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CLOSED 

Boxing Day 


‘Em Poker 



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‘Em Poker 



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10a-12p Diabetes Support 







‘Em Poker 





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1-3p Writers Club 

1-4p Art Studio in 2 


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Story 


Dancing 

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Story 


Dancing 

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Story 


Dancing 

1-4p Euchre 




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10a-12p Chess 




1-4p Euchre 




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1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 




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The Magic of Believing 

by Karen Morrissey 

It was a brisk day, but sunny, with a clear blue sky. 

Enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. Particularly 

the face of a young child eagerly and impatiently 

awaiting Santa’s arrival. 

In the kitchen, mom was baking some shortbread 

cookies, and making cherry drops, peanut butter 

balls, coconut Christmas trees, and all the Christmas 

goodies you could imagine. 

“Can I put the sprinkles on? I like putting the 

sprinkles on. Santa likes lots of sprinkles.” 

As carefully as I could, mom let me put the 

sprinkles on. I think more went on the table and floor 

than what actually got on the cookies. I helped mom 

clean up the mess, although looking back through 

adult eyes, I wonder just how much help my fouryear-old 

self really was. I had a lot of fun that 

afternoon baking cookies for Santa. Being only four, 

I can’t remember any other activity that day. 

Although, with all of the sweets my mother was 

preparing, we probably were in the kitchen most of 

the day. 

After supper, mom and dad went out to the 

neighbour’s across the street. I stayed home with my 

brother. He was a lot older than me, so it was okay 

for him to watch me. I was very anxious about mom 

and dad getting back before midnight. You know, 

because Santa can’t come unless everyone is home, 

in bed asleep! They were taking such a long time, 

and I was getting more and more worried. 

My brother told me I had to get ready for bed. I 

pleaded with him to stay up a little longer to wait for 

mom and dad. He told me I could have half an hour. 

Well, at four years old, I wasn’t too sure how long a 

time that was, but I’m pretty sure my brother didn’t 

give me that much time, and soon he told me again 

to get ready for bed. 

“But we have to put cookies and milk out for 

Santa!” I argued. From my perspective, that took 

longer than the half hour did. 

I went upstairs after that, and very slowly put my 

pajamas on, occasionally calling out to my brother, 

“Are mom and dad home yet?” 

“No.” 

“Well look out the window. Can you see them?” 

“Just get ready for bed. They’ll be home when 

they’re ready.” 

Then I went into the washroom to brush my teeth. I 

called my brother to help, because this would take 

longer than me doing it by myself! My brother 

reluctantly climbed the stairs and helped me clean 

my teeth. Then he walked me to my room and tucked 

me in bed. 


“Mom and dad have to come home because it’s 

Christmas.” I told my brother. 

“Don’t worry, they’ll be home soon.” was his 

bland reply. He left and I went to look out of my 

bedroom window. Mom and dad were nowhere to be 

seen. 

I called to my brother to bring me some water. 

Later, I called to see if mom and dad were home yet. 

Later still, I told my brother that he should phone the 

neighbours and tell them to send mom and dad 

home. My brother wouldn’t call. 

The night sky was so black, and the stars twinkled 

so brightly against the inky backdrop. The window 

panes were so cold as the frost made crystal pictures 

on them. I felt so alone, so abandoned. I started to 

cry. 

One last tearful cry for my brother to get my 

parents home, brought him up to my room. He asked 

me why I was being this way. I mean, after all, my 

parents had gone out before, and I never got this 

upset. Never got upset at all actually. So, I told him, 

“It’s Christmas Eve, and everyone in the house has 

to be asleep by midnight, or Santa won’t come. Mom 

and dad aren’t even home, how can they have 

enough time to put their pajamas on and fall asleep 

by midnight, if they aren’t even home?” I sobbed 

these words to my brother, feeling defeated and 

deflated. 

My brother helped me climb back in bed, he dried 

my eyes, and explained to me that only the kids had 

to be asleep by midnight. It would be okay if mom 

and dad didn’t get home by then. Santa would still 

come. 

I wasn’t sure that I believed him. “Are you sure?” I 

snuffled. 

“Yah, I’m sure.” He answered. “Now stop crying. 

Listen…” he said, cupping his hand around his ear, 

“I think I can hear Santa’s sleigh…” 

My eyes widened, I leaned towards the window, 

and I listened with more concentration than I have 

ever used since…and I could hear them, Santa’s 

sleigh bells, softly ringing in the distance. 

“I hear them.” I whispered. 

“You better get to sleep then, before Santa gets 

here. By the sound of the bells, I’d say he has about 

15 houses to stop at before he gets here.” He tucked 

me in again, and that’s all I remember till I woke up 

on Christmas morning. 

Mom and dad were safely home, and Santa had 

made his stop. It was my most magical Christmas 

because I really had heard Santa’s sleigh bells on 

Christmas Eve.

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Do your houseplants need help? 

Overwhelmed with the thought of repotting and 

don’t know where to start? 

I will come to your home and instruct you on how 

to rejuvenate and manage your plant collection. 

Too much work and no time? Then have me do 

the work for you. 

Set up a consultation date and time. 

$25 for initial visit. 

Got questions? I will do my best to assist you. 

Colleen Simmons, 519-429-4634 

upinatree123@gmail.com 

Task At Hand 

Errands & Services for 

Seniors & Persons with 

Disabilities 

Call Peter at 

519-830-1313 

The Book Nook — “A Lending Library” 

We are open 

Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

**** 

I have a great new book to tell you about: 

“Dreamland” by Nicholas Sparks. 

Colby takes a first break from his life managing the 

family farm and goes to Florida, where he has 

arranged to play his guitar and sing at a bar in St. 

Pete’s Beach. He stays in a condo on the beach and 

enjoys watching the sunset, and writing new songs. 

One day he sees a group of girls on the beach and 

one of them comes up to talk to him. Morgan, 

recently graduated from a college music program and 

plans to move to Nashville to further her career. They 

both have a lot in common and Morgan soon comes 

to see Colby when he is playing at the nearby bar. 

Colby has not had time to date for awhile but is 

soon taken with Morgan, and has not checked in with 

his aunt or sister back on the farm for a few days. 

Meanwhile, Beverley is fleeing an abusive husband 

A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

and is on the run with her son Tommie. She disguises 

herself so she won’t be recognized at the bus terminal 

and gets on a bus to a faraway place where she rents 

a rundown house and starts painting it and making it 

feel like home. 

Her husband is with Homeland Security so 

Beverley knows he will do everything possible to 

find her and Tommie, and she lives in constant fear 

that he will find them. 

In one short week, Colby falls in love and Beverley 

fears her husband will soon find them. 

This is another great book by Nicholas Sparks and 

one I am sure you will enjoy as I did, and not be able 

to put down. 

I wish everyone all the very best for a happy and 

joyous Christmas spent with family and friends. All 

the best in 2023. 

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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DECEMBER 10 


683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 

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

(Upcoming Dances: January 28, February 18 & March 18) 

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/ 


GWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022 

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Front row: Ken Fugler, Charlie Bishop, Yvonne Thomas, Pat Gage, Wenda King 

Back Row: Brooke Gibbons, Elizabeth Steggles, Donna Keating, Adam Rutherford, Janice Robertson, 

Sam Marzouk, Sam Montoya 

The ‘Kitchen Witches’ (and pirate captain) - 

Anni Wynen, Drew Steadman and Janet 

Adams, cooked up some spooktacular food 

for Halloween in Bistro 683. 


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LINE DANCERS — HALLOWEEN 

On October 31, the GWSA Line Dancers celebrated Halloween with costumes and Halloween music. 

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 offers 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 shovelling 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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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 

EVERGREEN MARKET 

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

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

it to remain in longer, please contact The Sentinel office 

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

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

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

Such ads will be treated as advertising inserted within these 

pages at the current Sentinel advertising rates plus HST. 

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator. 

FOR SALE 

Epson C88+ Colour Printer. Used. Asking 

$35. Call Frank at 519-826-0174. 

WANTED 

I need someone to blow snow on a small 

shared driveway on Starwood Drive, close to 

Grange. Please call 519-780-0462. 

Free advertising for GWSA members 

ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE 

YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER 

WITH YOUR ITEM(S). 

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

10 years old, good condition, $200 

OBO. Two pretty bedroom lamps, good condition, 

need new lamp shades, $20 OBO. Call 

Sandy at 519-265-8963. 


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See Puzzles on pgs. 16 & 17 


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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 will open on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 for Winter 2023 programs (running January- 

March 2023). 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 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. 

Location: 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre (Auditorium) 

(Wednesday) 

West End Community Centre (Gym) (Monday, 

Tuesday) 

Course ID: Monday (32023) 

Tuesday (32024) 

Wednesday (32022) 

Class Length: Monday: 1 hour (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) 

Tuesday: 1 hour (10-11 a.m.) 

Wednesday: 2 hours (7:15-9:15 p.m.) 

Dates: Monday: January 9-March 27 

Tuesday: January 10-March 28 

Wednesday: January 4-March 29 

Fees: Adult: $7.04, Senior: $5.63 

DANCE 

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. 

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room) 

Course ID: 31342 

Class Length: 1 hour (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) 

Dates: January 11-March 29 

Fees: Member: $85.32, Non-Member: $98.16 

FITNESS 

Cardio and Strength (Level 1) 

This beginner strength training class focuses on 

functional exercises that include balance, flexibility 

and cardiovascular movements. Exercises are 

performed both sitting and standing. Hand weights are 

used for strengthening and toning muscles. Join us to 

keep your body fit! 




Class Length: 1 hour (9:30-10:30 a.m.) 

Dates: January 11-March 29 (Wednesday) 



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! 

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

(Room 4) 

Course ID: Monday: 31339 

Friday: 31338 

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


Friday: January 13-March 31 



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! 


(Room 4) 


Friday: 31340 





Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class will challenge the 

active 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. 


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Increase your energy level to be able to carry out 

daily tasks and reduce your chances of osteoporosis. 


(Room 4) 





Introduction to Strength Training (Jan.-Feb.) 

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) 

Course ID: 9-10 a.m.: 32245 

10-11 a.m.: 32247 

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.); 1 hour (10-11 

a.m.) 

Dates: January 11-February 15 (Wednesday) 

Fees: Member: Free, Non-Member: Free 

Introduction to Strength Training (Feb.-March) 

Location: West End Community Centre (Fitness 

Room) 

Course ID: 9-10 a.m.: 32246 

10-11 a.m.: 32248 

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.); 1 hour (10-11 

a.m.) 

Dates: February 22-March 29 (Wednesday) 


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 drum to your 

own beat! 

Location: Victoria Road Rec. 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 


(Room 4) 


Class Length: 1 hour (1:30-2:30 p.m.) 

Dates: February 6-March 27 (Monday) 


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. 


(Room 4) 





Meditation and Relaxation 

Learn to develop skills to cultivate a different 

relationship to stress, including stress that can result 

from managing a variety of chronic health conditions. 

Sessions include: variety of meditation practices, 

gentle mindful movement practices, reflective and 

practical exercises, and discussions on stress. 

Examples of mindfulness training: Deep breathing, 

Meditation, Gentle movement. 


(Room 4) 


Class Length: 1 hour (8:30-9:30 a.m.) 

Dates: January 12-March 30 (Thursday) 


OUTDOOR FITNESS 

Snowshoeing 

Join us for a leisurely, instructor-led, winter walk 

through the Guelph trails. Snowshoes are provided 



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and the instructor can assist you in getting geared up. 

We will meet in the Evergreen lobby and hit the trails 

from there! 

Location: Riverside Park 


Class Length: 1.5 hours (11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) 



LIFESTYLE 

Coffee with a Cop – December 

Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the 

community members they serve together – over 

coffee – to discuss issues and learn more about each 

other. 


(Room 4) 

Date: December 15 (Thursday) 


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


Lunch and Learn – January 

Stay connected with peers in your community and 

make new friends. Our Lunch and Learn Program is a 

great way to take part in social activities in a friendly 

and inclusive environment. 


(Room 4) 

Date: January 26 (Thursday) 


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


Lunch and Learn – February 






(Room 4) 

Date: February 23 (Thursday) 




Lunch and Learn – March 






(Room 4) 

Date: March 30 (Thursday) 





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. 


(Board Room) 


Class Length: 1 hour (3:30-4:30 p.m.) 

Dates: January 24-March 28 (Tuesday) 


QI GONG 

Qi Gong 1 

Discover this ancient healing practice that has been a 

part of Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Qi 

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 boost 

immunity and enhance overall well-being. 


(Room 4) 

Course ID: Monday (31353) 

Tuesday (32439) 

Class Length: 1.5 hours; 1 hour 

Monday (12-1:30 p.m.) 

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

Dates: Monday: February 6-March 27 

Tuesday: February 7-March 28 

Fees: Monday: Member: $49.77, Non-Member: 

$57.26 

Tuesday: Member: $56.88, Non-Member: $65.44 

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. 



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(Room 4) 



Dates: February 7-March 28 (Tuesday) 


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. 


(Room 4) 



Dates: February 7-March 28 (Tuesday) 


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. 


(Room 4) 


Class Length: 1 hour (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) 



VISUAL ARTS 

Acrylic Painting 

Join us for informative lessons in painting with 

acrylics. Stroke types, techniques and form will be 

the focus of this hands-on class. Be inspired, have an 

open mind and create your masterpiece with this 

form of art. 

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Cedar Room) 


Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) 

Dates: February 9-March 30 (Thursday) 


Sketching 

Sketching is a good way to learn or improve your 

drawing skills. This course suits all levels of students 

who want to know how to draw quick and accurate 

sketches. Whether you want to prepare for a big 

project or draw the world around us, sketching is a 

great way to express yourself. 

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Cedar Room) 



Dates: February 7-March 28 


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. 


(Board Room) 


Class Length: 1 hour (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

Dates: February 9-March 30 (Thursday) 


Watercolours 

This watercolours class is for all levels of painters. 

The instructor will work with participants on an 

individual basis or in small groups of similar interest 

or skill. 


(Room 2) 



Dates: January 9-March 27 (Monday) 


YOGA 

Breathe Well, Move Better 

Come and learn ways to improve breathing, mobility, 

blood flow and posture - all of which affect how we 

feel and move every day! Take home some short 

routines that are easy to incorporate into your daily 

life that will enhance your well being! 




Dates: January 11-March 29 (Wednesday 


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. 


(Room 4) 




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Wednesday: 31344 

Class Length: 1 hour 

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

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


Wednesday: January 11-March 29 


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 lying/sitting on a mat on 

the floor. 


(Room 4) (Thursday, Friday) 

Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room) (Tuesday) 

Course ID: Tuesday: 31349 

Thursday: 31348 

Friday: 31360 

Class Length: 1 hour 

Tuesday, Thursday (2-3 p.m.) 

Friday (10:15-11:15 a.m.) 

Dates: Tuesday: January 10-March 28 

Thursday: January 12-March 30 


Fees: Member: $78.21 (Friday) $85.32 (Tuesday, 

Thursday) Non-Member: $89.98 (Friday), $98.16 

(Tuesday, Thursday) 

Stem from the Brain Yoga 

This course brings together ancient Indian yogic 

practices of movement, breath and meditation, along 

with new pain research, the latest strength and 

mobility training, and best practices in yoga for 

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and trauma. It uses 

repetition of concepts and actions. The pace, format 

and tone of this course is especially designed for 

people with mild brain injuries, those living with Post 

Concussion Syndrome and stroke survivors. 


(Room 4) 



Dates: January 10-March 28 (Tuesday) 


Yoga Nidra 

Nidra actually means sleep. This class will promote 

restorative relaxation by using deep breathing 

methods, guided visualization and progressive 

relaxation using very specific techniques involving 4 

senses. Feel rested and renewed! 






Kum Nye 

Pronounced “koom nay,” this gentle massage and 

movement system heals body and mind by 

replenishing energy. Kum Nye promotes deep 

relaxation, so that students can ease naturally into 

meditative concentration. 


(Room 4) 






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Saturday January 21, 2023 

Medieval Times Dinner and Show 

Total cost: Members only - $115.00 including taxes (non-refundable) Code - 32160 

Registration starts on Tues. Nov. 29th, 2022 - Booking deadline is Wed. January 4, 2023 

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot: 2 pm Carousel: 2:15 pm Return: 8 pm 

An Epic Tournament Like No Other 

A spectacular adventure awaits as you cheer for your knight and enjoy the feast. Inside the 11th centurystyle 

castle, Medieval Spain will come to life before your eyes. An unforgettable battle for the ages is 

waiting for you to arrive, along with a four course meal. 

Note: Be aware that this is a live horse show which may not be suitable for people with respiratory 

issues, allergies or asthma. 

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. 

Accessibility: 1. 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 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 

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. 

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 January 4, 2023 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 

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 January 4, 2023. 

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 

January 4, 2023. 


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Bistro 683 - December 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 & THURSDAYS 

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 

Roast Chicken, 

Roast Potatoes, 

Veges & Gravy 

Pulled Pork on a 

Bun 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Trout with Dill 

Cream Sauce 

BBQ Ribs 

Liver & Onions 

Pasta with Beef 

Bolognese Sauce 

Cabbage Rolls 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

Pork Schnitzel on 

a Bun 

Mac and Cheese 

Roast Pork, Braised 

Cabbage, Bread 

Dumplings 

Butter Chicken 

Liver & Onions 

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Ultimate Christmas 

Shepherd’s 

Pie Dinner 

20 

Crispy Christmas 

Roast Pork with 

Cherries 

21 

Classic Christmas 

Turkey Dinner with 

all the Fixings 

22 

Christmas Glazed 

Ham Roast with 

Traditional Fixings 

23 

Christmas Tuscan 

Trout Dinner with 

all the Fixings 

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28 

29 

30 

BOXING DAY 

CLOSED 

CLOSED 

Soup & Specialty 

Sandwich 


Sandwich 


Sandwich

December 2022 issue

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