January 2023 issue

Photo by Peter Newman — 

Into Focus Photography Club 

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What can I expect? 

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Concierge Services, you will have a variety of 

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up a comfortable and safe space at home 

where you will be supported by our team, 

which consists of nurses, PSWs and a 

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you prefer to be cared for in a facility, we can assist you with available options and navigate 

the referral process. 

Our Services 

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

• PSW and Nursing Care 

• Navigating the Health Care System 

• Consulting Services 

• End of Life Doula Services 

• Liaising with Your Health Care Team 

• Advanced Care Planning 

• Legacy Planning & Projects 

• Physician Consultation 

• Respite Care 

The Sentinel - January 2023 — Vol. 47, No. 5 

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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 

TBA — 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 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 

I love a fresh New Year! New 2023 Calendars - fresh pages - new 

goals for the year! Well, maybe new goals, or a second attempt at last 

year’s goals!!! 

January also starts a new year of activities at GWSA!! 

A reminder to read all the way through the Sentinel so you don’t 

miss anything! The GWSA Monthly Update email and our GWSA 

website https://gwsa-guelph.ca are additional informative options to 

help keep you updated! 

Your message from the GWSA Board this month is one of safety 

and has a focus relating to increasing your awareness in the area of 

Fraud Prevention. Included in this message, you will find clarity to 

terms commonly used, some tips to help you avoid being a victim, 

what to do if you have lost money, and some major frauds to be 

aware of. It is important for you to note that I have taken the 

information from the Guelph Police Services website where I 

encourage you to visit and further educate yourself on this important 

topic. 

PART 1 

I wanted to start out with some key points from the Canadian Anti- 

Fraud Centre (CAFC) which I have copied from the Guelph Police 

Services website. When you think of Fraud, it isn’t just in reference 

to emails but could be a telephone call or a visitor at the door. Here 

are some quick things to keep in mind before we talk about the 

RECOGNIZE, REJECT and REPORT process. 

Fraud Prevention Checklist: 

• Is the call unsolicited? Was it expected or out of the blue? 

• Are they asking you to confirm personal information such as 

name, address or account details? 

• Are they looking for a fast or instant response? 

• Are they asking for money? 

• Is the caller avoiding using the actual name of the company or 

financial institution? 

• Are they offering you a prize, free gift or trial? 

• Are they claiming to be the police or investigating something? 

• Does the email have an odd email address? 

• Is the formatting strange or are there spelling mistakes? 

• Are you being asked to change your password despite not 

sending a request to do so? 

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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) 

FRAUD: Recognize, Reject, Report 

Recognize: 

Many frauds today are designed to play on potential 

victims’ emotions and get them to respond without 

thinking. They attempt to illicit responses based on 

panic, fear, desperation, elation, or love, which are 

often escalated by presenting urgent situations 

requiring immediate action. The slogan for fraud 

prevention is geared toward citizens in Canada to 

slow down and not react to potential fraud 

solicitations. We encourage people to Recognize that 

fraudsters are using every means at their disposal to 

target them (you); telephone, email, text messaging, 

social media, Internet and mail. We ask that they 

(you) change how they (you) react to unsolicited 

offers or demands. 

Rejecting: 

Rejecting fraud involves protecting your personal 

information and money. We want people to slow 

down, to think about and assess the situation before 

reacting. This can involve saying no, doing due 

diligence, researching and confirming information, 

and talking to friends and family members. 

Reporting: 

Reporting fraud means speaking up, even when no 

money was lost. Like other crimes, if fraud is not 

reported, we don’t know what is happening and can't 

warn other people or help disrupt it. 

PART 2 

Let’s get more specific in relation to Email Safety, 

Phishing Scams and tips to avoid them, and finally, 

some major frauds to be aware of. 

Email Safety - An unsolicited or junk email that’s 

not addressed to you and promising some benefit is 

likely spam. Usually a link in a spam email or fake 

website installs a virus on your device to capture 

personal information. 

Phishing - Phishing tricks you into revealing 

personal or banking information. An email or 

message can look legitimate; however, organizations 

like banks or the government often do not request 

personal information by email. 

You should contact the financial institution 

immediately and report your suspicions and never 

reply to an email that requests your personal 

information. 

Tips on how to spot and avoid phishing scams: 

• Be skeptical if an email asks you to update your 

information 

• Protect your computer with antivirus software, 


spyware filters, email filters, and a firewall 

• Look for misspelled words 

***If you’ve lost money to a scam or you’ve been 

the victim of identity theft, please call Guelph Police 

Service at 519-824-1212 to book an appointment. 

4 MAJOR FRAUDS TO BE AWARE OF: 

1) ROMANCE SCAMS: 

- Never wire or transfer money to someone you have 

not met 

- Beware of sad stories, plans to visit Canada, or tales 

of family emergencies 

- Be wary of people who say they are out of the 

country or can never meet 

2) EMPLOYMENT SCAMS 

- Do your research on a company before accepting a 

job 

- Watch for poor grammar or unrealistic salary 

- A legitimate company will not ask you to forward 

money for any reason or pay admin fees 

3) HOME IMPROVEMENT SCAMS 

- Say no to cash only deals, high-pressure sales 

tactics or high upfront payments 

- Work with local businesses that have proper 

identification, licensing and insurance 

- Always get a written contract with price, materials, 

timeline and details about a person’s responsibilities 

4) RENTAL SCAMS – refer to website link as 

response information is lengthy. 

https://www.guelphpolice.ca/en/crime-preventionand-community-safety/scams-and-fraud.aspx#Rental 

-Scams 

Part 3 

The Guelph Police Services website has a wealth of 

information about Crime Prevention and Community 

Safety. I encourage you to visit the site and look 

around! If you would be interested in a session 

relating to any of the topics mentioned above, I 

would be pleased to reach out to the Guelph Police 

Services to see what they have available. Let me 

know! 

Enjoy your January and Stay Safe!!! 

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 

THE MONTH OF JANUARY 

January was named for the Roman god Janus, 

known as the protector of gates and doorways who 

symbolize beginnings and endings. Janus is 

depicted with two faces, one looking into the past, 

the other with the ability to see into the future. 

What a fitting symbol for this first day of the year; 

this month is our door into the new 

year. 

The Romans often made promises 

to Janus and exchanged good wishes. 

The months of January and also 

February were not originally in 

the ancient Roman calendar as the 

winter months were considered 

dormant, both in terms of agriculture 

but also in terms of making war. 

This was a time of peace. Until 

450 BCE, the Roman calendar was 

10 months, beginning in March (Martius), due to 

the March Equinox. 

January’s birthstone, the garnet, is thought to 

keep the wearer safe during travel. January’s birth 

flowers are the carnation and snowdrop. 

January 1 is New Year’s Day. 

January 5 brings Twelfth Night, an English 

folk custom that marked the end of Christmas 

merrymaking, and in ancient Celtic tradition, the 

end of the 12-day winter solstice celebration. On 

Twelfth Night, it was customary for the assembled 

company to toast each other from 

the wassail bowl. 

In the Northern Hemisphere, 

January is the coldest month of the 

year in most regions. 

January 6 - Full Moon. The 

Moon will be located on the opposite 

side of the Earth as the Sun and its 

face will be fully illuminated. This 

full moon was known by early 

Native American tribes as the Wolf 

Moon because this was the time of 

year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their 

camps. This moon has also been know as the Old 

Moon and the Moon After Yule. 

Special Printing For Members 

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

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

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

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

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

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

member to take advantage of this. 

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

DONATIONS 

To donate easily, with a credit 

card, visit our website 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click 

on the ‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

January 6, 2023, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

February 2023 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the February issue 

is on January 26, 2023. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Happy New Year! 

Welcome 2023! A New Year to new 

beginnings. I hope everyone had a nice 

holiday season and I am looking forward to 

continuing to work with everyone. 

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 th 

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. For 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. 

committees (Travel and Governance 

Succession) are in need of a secretary to 

record minutes during the monthly meetings. 

Welcoming & Information Desk 

Looking for energetic, friendly, outgoing 

individuals to assist with greeting, providing 

tours and answering questions about the 

centre during the week, Monday to Friday. 

Two shifts available, morning and afternoon 

in the main lobby. 

Bistro 683 

Cash Volunteer: If you like working with 

people providing customer service and 

handling cash, Monday and Tuesday 

afternoons are open for a weekly or biweekly 

shift on the cash register from 12:00- 

3:15. 

How to get involved? 

First, complete an online application form: 

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

No computer? Pick up a paper application at 

the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

front desk. 

Second, you will be contacted to set up an 

interview followed with training. 

If you are a current volunteer, you are more 

than welcome to take on more than one 

position. Follow up with Becky for more 

details. 

For more information about a particular 

position or about volunteering in general, 

contact Becky MacDonald by phone 519-822 

-1260 X 2096 or email: 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Openings for a Secretary 

If you like to take minutes and looking to 

give back to your seniors association in the 

morning once or twice a month, two 

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GWSA NEW MEMBER RECEPTION 

MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023 

EVERGREEN SENIORS COMMUNITY CENTRE – ROOM 4 

3:00 – 5:00 pm 

The Membership & Marketing Committee extends an invitation 

for new members to attend a Reception at the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph. 

This is an opportunity to meet new members, members of the 

Board, and activity leaders who will be available to provide 

information about their activities. 

Please reply to wenda.king@gwsa-guelph.ca if you will be 

attending. 

Be Active Get Involved Make Friends 

The Book Nook — “A Lending Library” 

We are open 

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

**** 

Here is another great book — “Oath of 

Loyalty” by Vince Flynn. In a truce with 

President Cook, Mitch Rapp agrees to leave 

the country but stay in plain sight whilst 

Cook is in office. 

However, when one of Cook’s advisors 

leaks the true identity of Rapp’s wife, 

Claudia, they send teams to kill her. Mitch 

will do everything to protect her and, with the 

help of his team, he kills one of her enemies. 

However, another team, Legion, is hired to 

kill her so Rapp needs to find this team and 

stop them. 

A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

There are a lot of twists and turns in this 

book which I hope you will enjoy reading as 

much as I did. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 


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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. 

The Guelph Family Health Team’s NEW January - June 2023 Wellness Workshop schedule is here! 

You can print and view the NEW schedule by visiting our webpage: 

www.guelphfht.com/wellness-workshops-and-programs/ OR by clicking HERE 

*Please note: the dates/times/locations may change. Keep checking website/email for any updates. 


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First in a series of three talks by the Alzheimer’s Society. 

The first talk will be on Tuesday, January 31 

from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Room 4 

RED FLAGS OF DEMENTIA 

This talk looks at 10 Warning Signs and possible red flags for dementia. 

What to look for in daily life, if you are concerned about 

someone’s function or memory, and what next steps might be. There 

will be time for questions and handouts will be provided. 

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 January, 

our selection is “A Gentleman in 

Moscow” by Amor Towles. Our February 

selection is “Sunrise by the 

Sea” by Jenny Colgan. 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. 

Canasta 

Come out and join our friendly group 

for a game of Canasta. We welcome 

all levels of players. If you are new to 

the game, we will be glad to teach 

you. Join us on Fridays from 9:00 to 

11:30 a.m. in Room 3. Contact 

canastagwsa@gmail.com for more 

information. 

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 

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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. except the last Monday of the 

month when it will be in the Dining 

Room. 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 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 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 practice 

weekly in Room 3 on Fridays from 2 

to 3 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. 

Rug Hooking 

We have been gathering as a group of 

11 

rug hookers at the Evergreen Centre 

since February 2022. Traditional rug 

hooking is both art and a craft. Many 

beautiful and unique items are made 

by pulling loops of fabric or yarn 

through a stiff, woven base such as 

burlap or linen. It is enjoyable, fun 

and a very social hobby. Beginners 

are welcome and we will help you get 

started. The Rug Hooking Group 

meets on Tuesday afternoon, 12-4, in 

Room 2. 

CONTACT: Kathy McCallum, 226 

-821-1331. Email: 

kamccallum28@gmail.com 

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, 



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don’t be shy, give it a try. 

Membership is available to all paidup 

members of the GWSA on payment 

of the prescribed annual snooker 

activity fee. The current fee of $70 

(plus tax) buys you access to the 

Snooker Room any time it is open and 

to all the snooker you care to play. 

Texas Hold ’Em 

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. 


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 am-noon 

Chess Club 

Board Room 

Bruce Hurst (519-831-4340) 

bfhurst80@hotmail.com 

2nd & 4th Fridays – 10 am-12 pm 

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 

Canasta 


canastagwsa@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

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 



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4th Tuesday – 10 am -12 pm 

Bill MacDonald (519-400-0950) 

cbmacdonald@rogers.com 

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. 

Last Mon. of the month Dining Rm. 

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 

President: Sandy Rea 

Membership Enquiries: 

Doreen Muir (519-831-8323) 

Co-Director/Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc 

Co-Director/Accompanist: Joanna Wegman 

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)

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Texas Hold ’Em Poker 

Bistro 683 

Paul Phillips (416-996-2112) 

Bruno Szafran (519-823-2317) 


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) 


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 – 10-11 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 

LEARN 

TO CURL!!! 

Canasta is Back! 

Come out and join our friendly group 

for a game of Canasta. We welcome all 

levels of players. If you are new to the 

game, we will be glad to teach you. 

Join us on Fridays from 

9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 3. 

Contact canastagwsa@gmail.com for 

more information. 

GWSA has partnered 

with the Guelph Curling 

Club (just up the street) 

to provide our members 

with an opportunity to 

learn this fabulous game. Come on out!! 

WHEN: Every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. 

beginning January 5, 2023. 

COST: $10 for 2 hours of fun and friendships. 

Seasoned curlers provide lessons, Club provides 

equipment. 

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Carol Kelly - November 29 (80) 

Charmaine Nolte - January 30 (87) 

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 


“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

to Association Members and their Families 

Webb, Eileen passed away on Sunday, November 

20, 2022, at the age of 93. She was a long-time 

GWSA member and volunteer. 

Crane, Audrey passed away on Friday, November 

18, 2022, in her 98th year. She was a long-time 

GWSA member. 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JANUARY 2023 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

CLOSED 

Happy 

New Year 

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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 

1-4p Badminton W 

2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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Dancing 



Line Dancing 

3 

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball 

12-4p Pickleball W 

12-4p Rug Hooking 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

12:30-4p West End Arts W 

1-3p Shuffleboard 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold 

‘Em Poker 

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge 

7-9:30p Badminton 

10 








‘Em Poker 



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11a-12p Diabetes Support 






4 

8:30-10a Pickleball 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-1p Table Tennis 

10:45-11:45a Walking Club 

-Guelph Sports Dome 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-3p Writers Club 


2p BINGO 

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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


2p BINGO 

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9a-4p Watercolour Painters 





5 

8:30-10:30a Pickleball 

10:30a-12p Volleyball W 

10:30a-1p Badminton 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge 

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

1-5p Pickleball (advanced) W 

1:30-3:30p Writing Your Life 

Story 

2:15-3:15p Beginners Line 

Dancing 

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Story 


Dancing 

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8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Canasta 

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge 


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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10a-12p Chess 




1-3:30p Book Club 2 

1-4p Euchre 




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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 Begin. Line Dance 



Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 



2:30-5p Into Focus Photog. 




‘Em Poker 



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‘Em Poker 



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10a-12p Diabetes Support 







‘Em Poker 





2p BINGO 

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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


2p BINGO 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 


Sunday 


1:30-3:30p Badminton 

DANCE JAN. 28 




Story 


Dancing 

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Story 


Dancing 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— 

Mon-Fri – 10a-4p 


1-4p Euchre 




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10a-12p Chess 




1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 




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20 

PHONE, TEXT, AND EMAIL 

SCAM TACTICS ARE GETTING 

MORE AGGRESSIVE 

high they’ll have no idea what you are talking about 

because the call you received was from a scammer 

trying to gain access to your computer — and your 


Scammers are calling peoples’ home phones and 

smart phones (even using text messages) and they 

are getting increasingly aggressive. 

Among the common ruses are claims of being with 

the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). Callers 

request personal information such as a social 

insurance number or credit card number in order to 

process a refund. A disturbing trend has been callers 

who use threats and stern language, claiming that 

their victim owes money to the government and must 

pay immediately or they will be arrested. 

In some cases, the scammers are even able to spoof 

phone numbers so it appears as though they are 

calling from a legitimate number. Be skeptical! 

The CRA doesn’t call and demand Canadians 

withdraw money immediately to pay off tax 

assessments (the agency suggests contacting them 

directly if you receive a call of this nature). 

Real companies and government agencies don’t 

demand payment in gift cards 

Scammers can run into issues where banks and 

credit card companies stop payments on their 

extortion attempts if the victim catches on quickly 

enough. So some have turned to demanding payment 

via gift cards or crypto currency instead. That in 

itself is a huge warning sign that you are dealing 

with a scammer: no retailer, support company, or 

government agency is going to call you up and ask 

you to pay a fee using gift cards or Bitcoin. 

Tech support won’t call you out of the blue 

If you get a call from someone claiming to be from 

technical support — Apple, Microsoft, Geek Squad, 

your cellular provider, or whatever — this is almost 

undoubtedly a scammer. Unless you previously 

placed a call looking for help and follow-up was 

promised, you are not going to get a call out of the 

blue from any tech support staff. These companies 

do not randomly need remote access to your 

computer to scan it for viruses, and they do not need 

to check to see if it needs a system upgrade, so don’t 

give them access. Admittedly, the scammers can be 

convincing, often leading with questions that ring of 

truth. For example, they might ask if you’ve noticed 

a recent slowdown in your internet performance — 

don’t fall for it. 

If you think for some reason that the call might be 

legitimate, hang up, then call the company back at its 

official phone number listed on their website and ask 

if there is an open ticket for your name. Odds are 


E-mail extortion 

Another recent tactic used by scammers is a con 

that takes advantage of several trends: celebrity 

smartphone hacking and a general distrust of smart 

or connected devices. The ruse usually goes along 

the lines of the scammer claiming to have hacked a 

computer webcam to record compromising video of 

the victim. Perhaps instead, they claim to have 

access to records showing visits to questionable 

websites. The victim is told to make a payment 

(often in Bitcoin) immediately or the embarrassing 

info will be released to the public, or to their 

family. 

In the vast majority of cases, the claims are false. 

Without compromising a computer via malware, 

gaining access to its webcam or browsing history is 

rare. If you are concerned, make sure your devices 

are protected with security software, and consider 

a webcam cover that physically blocks the lens 

when not in use. 

Protect yourself and your family from phishing 

Phishing is one of the biggest security issues, and 

the criminals running these schemes are getting more 

sophisticated. Phishing is an attempt to trick you into 

revealing confidential information, to download 

malware, or to visit a website where your computer 

will be attacked. 

To protect yourself and your family from phishing 

attacks, there are several key strategies to follow. 

The first is to take a deep breath and take your time. 

One of the primary methods used is to give a sense 

of urgency. Your account is about to be shut down! 

That is designed to trick you into acting quickly, 

without thinking. However, if there is something 

truly urgent, your bank, ISP or the CRA are not 

going to send you an e-mail directing you to take 

immediate action. 

Make sure that you don’t act right away on any 

e-mail and make sure your family members know 

not to do so. 

Once that moment of panic passes, a close 

examination of the e-mail will almost always reveal 

hints of its sinister purpose. For example, the sender 

is often a clearly unofficial account. The e-mail will 

address you in a general term, such as “dear 

customer.” There are often typos (although they have 

been improving on this front). There is always a link 

to click or an attachment to download. Don’t do it. 



If you have any concern the e-mail might be 

legitimate, call the company or agency who 

supposedly sent it. 

A recent e-mail I received from “Apple”: 

• It was in my SPAM folder. Your e-mail client’s 

SPAM filtering capabilities are far from perfect, 

but they are a first line of defense. Finding this 

seemingly important e-mail in my SPAM folder 

is an immediate red flag to use caution. 

• The subject is “important message” which is 

pushing the fear button. A legitimate e-mail from 

Apple Support will have an actual, specific issue 

in that subject, such as “Your Apple ID was used 

to sign into iCloud via a new computer.” 

• The e-mail is addressed to “Recipients” instead 

of to the e-mail address registered to my Apple 

account. This is a big clue that this is a mass 

mailing, not something sent specifically to me. 

• The sender is identified as “Apple Support” but 

look at their e-mail address. This is probably the 

single biggest giveaway. Do you suppose Apple 

is sending official e-mails using the account 

teg@inv.com? 

• The greeting starts with “Dear Customer” instead 

of my name. Apple includes customer names to 

add a personal touch, but also to show it’s not a 

phishing e-mail. 

• The text has no spelling errors, but the e-mail is 

rambling, lacks punctuation and repeatedly uses 

the word “Apple” in an attempt to sound more 

official. 

• The final big giveaway - and the point of this 

entire phishing e-mail - is the instruction to click 

on a link to “restore the account.” Blindly click 

that link and the trouble begins. 

Apple will sometimes send legitimate e-mails with 

instructions to go to a website; however, Apple will 

spell the link out so you can see exactly where you’re 

being directed. The last such e-mail I received from 

them directed me to go to https://appleid.apple.com, 

a destination that is clearly going to Apple’s domain. 

This example of a phishing e-mail is disguised to 

look as though it came from Apple, but there are 

many variations on the theme. You’ll likely receive 

similar e-mails allegedly sent by other companies, 

your ISP, your bank, and government agencies. Use 

extreme caution to avoid being scammed. 

Be prepared for text message scams and other 

new tactics 

Scammers are constantly changing their tactics. As 

people become more aware of the risks of email 

phishing, criminals change their approach. Recent 

developments include sending fraudulent text 

messages; for example, you might receive a text 

message claiming there is a billing problem with 

your Netflix account or other service, asking you to 

click on a link to fix the problem immediately or else 

the service will discontinue. Obviously, the goal is to 

get some personal information from you, especially 

payment information. Don’t be fooled! 

The key to staying safe is to watch for the warning 

flags (the sense of urgency will almost always be 

there), and use scepticism. Don’t click a link that a 

stranger sends to you; google the actual service to get 

the real e-mail or customer support phone number. 

Resources are available to help 

The common factor in almost all of these scams is 

fear. Fear of consequences, fear of losing money, 

fear of embarrassment, and - rather ironically - fear 

of being the victim of a scam. To the point where the 

victim is so worried that they will either give 

someone remote access to their computer in order to 

“secure” it, or pay them money outright for fear they 

are going to be investigated, audited or even arrested. 

You should be cautious whenever an agency 

reaches out to you for personal information or a 

payment of any kind. If you’re suspicious of a phone 

call, ordinary mail, or e-mail, take some time to think 

it through. You can find the customer service contact 

information of any agency or business using the 

internet. Also, you can check with the Canadian 

Anti-Fraud Centre, an excellent resource from the 

government of Canada. If you’re worried your 

computer may have been hacked or infected, scan it 

with anti-virus software, or bring it to a computer 

service shop like Staples or Best Buy for an 

examination. 

Above all, stay informed, be wary, protect your 

devices, and don’t panic. When you act calmly and 

without panic, the scammers almost always lose - 

and you stay safe! 

This article was provided by Best Buy’s Geek Squad 

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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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BINGO - WEDNESDAYS STARTING AT 2 P.M. 

Come out and join the fun - win prizes! 

$15.00 per book. First Come, First Served - Room 4 


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JANUARY 28 


683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023 

(Upcoming Dances: February 18, March 18 & April 29) 

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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INCOME TAX CLINIC 

I will be back in 2023 doing income 

taxes clinics at the Evergreen. Dates to 

be determine. For more details see the 

February 2023 Sentinel. 

Cost: $55 for seniors. 

Sharon Lamers 

Do your houseplants need help? Going on vacation 

and need your plants to be watered by a reliable 

person? 

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 it 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 

The Wood Carving Club had their Christmas Party on December 5th and showed off 

some of their creative carving projects. 


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NIGHT NOISE 

by Susan Jackson, Writers’ Club 

There was a sharp beep, and then another. The sound 

awakened her. What was that noise? Was it really the 

smoke alarm? It was. Why? Why? She pulled back the 

covers, and sat upright into the cool of the room. It was 

2:30 a.m., and the smoke alarm was beeping. She got 

up, went out to the hall, and stood under the alarm, 

while it beeped at her. 

Maybe she better check the hall. She gingerly opened 

the apartment door, stuck her face out, and sniffed the 

air. No cause for concern there. She closed the door, 

and thought about the choices. If there was no danger, 

she had to silence that alarm until the morning. There 

was no way out. She needed to reach that alarm and see 

if she could undo the contact. It was wired into an 

electrical line. 

She turned the light on in the hall, and had a serious 

look upwards. It beeped again. Someone had to get up 

there, and she was the only one available. There was no 

alternative. 

She would have to climb on a chair, or be kept awake 

by that beep for the rest of the night. Neither choice was 

a good one. 

She pulled over a dining room chair, positioned it 

against a wall, and got the foot stool for the step up to 

the chair. Her left leg was always a problem. If it wasn’t 

her ankle being difficult, then it was her knee being iffy. 

She needed to be very careful. There could be no 

missteps. The number one problem that put old people 

in the hospital was falls in the home. There could be 

none of that. She climbed up, bracing one hand against 

the wall, and the other on the back of the chair. She 

lifted her arms above her head, and twisted the alarm off 

the ceiling. The insides were a jumble of wires. She 

tugged at a possible plug, but it did not release. There 

was no way she could deal with this alarm. She twisted 

it back into place on the ceiling, and then began the very 

careful descent from the chair, to step stool, to floor 

once more. Somehow the beeping had stopped. What a 

relief. 

An hour later she was once again awakened by the 

shrill beep. Nothing for it then, but the second option. 

She was to live with the sharp beep until morning. For a 

start she searched for her ear plugs. Ear plugs are very 

useful things. When she was in Taiwan, the nights were 

often punctuated by the sound of firecrackers. 

Firecrackers were a great favorite for religious 

celebrations, and there seemed to be quite a few of 

those. She complained to Jennifer, one of her students, 

that it was ridiculous that people were allowed to set off 

firecrackers in the middle of the night. She laughed and 

said “people would just say that person was very 

religious”. There you have it. She suggested ear plugs, 

which were conveniently found in the bookstore the 

very next day. They were a godsend. 

With the orange foam earplugs in place, there was a 

satisfying muffling of the beep. Then she shut the 


bedroom door. The sound was muffled even more. She 

climbed back under the warm covers, and pulled them 

over her ear. The result was going to have to be 

acceptable. 

Around 6:30 a.m. she awoke to the muffled beep. She 

at least had some sleep. 

The first thing she did when she got up was look in 

the desk for her receipt for the alarm. It was installed 

three years previously. She found the company’s phone 

number in the corner of the invoice, and called. They 

were electricians. 

“Hello, you installed a fire alarm in my apartment 

three years ago. It is a wired-in type. It is beeping, and I 

need it fixed.” 

“Okay, can you tell me what it looks like? Is it 

mushroom shaped or square?” 

“It is mushroom shaped.” 

“Is the beeping a single beep, or three beeps in a 

row?” 

“It is a single beep.” 

“It sounds like it needs a new battery.” 

“It doesn’t have a battery. It is wired in electrically. I 

had it off the ceiling. There was no battery inside, just 

wires. The smoke detector that I had previously for 10 

years never needed a battery.” 

“Yes, but the new smoke detector now has a 9 volt 

battery as a backup. It should be replaced once a year.” 

“What? No one ever told me there was a battery in it. 

Well, whatever, if that is the problem, I don't know 

where the battery goes, and I am not climbing on a chair 

again. I am 75, and it is not wise for old ladies to climb 

on chairs.” 

“I'm sorry, I don’t have anyone in the area this 

morning to do a quick stop in. I would have to charge 

you for a service call.” 

“So is that like $50 or something?” 

“It is $105. Do you have anyone who can change it for 

you?” 

“Jeez. No, I need you to send someone.” 

“Okay then. Do you have a 9 volt battery on hand?” 

“No. How much will that cost?” 

“Only $3.50.” 

“Okay, bring a battery please.” 

“Do you have anyone who can look at it?” 

“No, I don’t, and I need the beeping to stop.” 

When she got off the phone, she put her earplugs back 

in, and made her breakfast. The repairman could not 

come until after 1 o’clock. 

He turned out to be a very pleasant man. She told him 

she needed to watch carefully to see where this battery 

was installed. It was so easy. It was an outside hidden 

clip that swung open to reveal the battery. He even 

marked the clip with his pen. Furthermore, he left her 

the instruction note that was in another battery package 

that he had with him. The beeping stopped. 

Three weeks passed, and there was still no invoice in 

her mailbox. Maybe their accounts were slow.

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with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 

A volunteer snow removal service for eligible 

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The winter season is almost upon us. In partnership 

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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 

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care about my well-being is immensely important. My 

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families to volunteer together, or high school 

students. 

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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: 

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• Be unable to remove their own snow and cannot 

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• Have no able-bodied person living in the 

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• 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 


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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 opened 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 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. 

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! 


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. 

Increase your energy level to be able to carry out daily 

tasks and reduce your chances of osteoporosis. 


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 


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. 


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. 

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

(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 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 

Lunch and Learn – January: John Galt and Guelph’s 

early years 

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. 

Discover more about John Galt and the early years of 

Guelph’s history. Hear some fun and interesting stories 

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about our first buildings, industry and influences that 

helped shape the cities growth and development. 


4) 

Date: January 26 (Thursday) 


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


Lunch and Learn – February: University of Guelph 

Anatomy Program Information Session 





Please join us as we share information about the Human 

Anatomy Program at the University of Guelph. We look 

forwarding to talking with you about our program, our 

students, and the gift of whole-body donation. After the 

presentation, we look forward to having an open 

discussion, and answering any questions about the 

Human Anatomy Program. 


(Room 4) 

Date: February 23 (Thursday) 




Lunch and Learn – March 






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. 

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre (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 selfmassage 

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. 


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. 


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. 

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre (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. 


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) 


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. 


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 

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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! 










SPECIAL EVENTS 

Retire in Style 

Visit this FREE one-day event at the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre and connect with community 

services and businesses about: Housing; travel; health 

services; education; volunteer opportunities; recreation 

activities 


Date: Friday, January 27 (11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) 

Fees: Member: FREE Non-Member: FREE 

Valentine’s Day Art Workshop 

LOVE! Together in this workshop we will create 

beautiful Valentine’s Day artwork. 


2) 

Date: Tuesday, February 14 (10-11:30 a.m.) 


Fees: Member: $20.00 Non-Member: $20.00 

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) 

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. 

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. 

WANTED 

Looking to hire 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). 


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Sunday February 12, 2023 

Elmira Theatre — Salt-Water Moon 

Total cost: Members only - $45.00 (nonrefundable) Code - 32947 

Registration starts on Mon. Jan. 2, 2023 - Booking deadline is Wed. Feb. 1, 2023 

Depart: Evergreen Centre: 12:20 p.m. Carousel: 12:30 p.m. Return: 4:45 p.m. 

Come with us to see a dramatic comedy at the Elmira 

Theatre - Salt-Water Moon is a play written by David 

French and takes place on a moonlit night in August 

1926 (warning: fog machine will be used in this 

production). 

Price of $45.00 per person includes transportation - 

by school bus, show ticket, and tip for the driver. 

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 Wednesday, February 1, 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. 

Accessibility: Unfortunately there will be no wheelchair accessibility on this trip as we are 

going by school bus. 

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 Wednesday, February 1, 

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 (as long as 

your mastercard or visa are registered on your account). 

Register at the front desk at the Evergreen: Until the trip is fully booked, or booking is 

closed on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 


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Bistro 683 - January 2023 

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 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

CLOSED 

Cabbage & Beef 

Casserole 

Liver & Onions 

BBQ Pork Ribs 

Pasta with 

Bolognese Sauce 

(ground beef sauce) 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

Mac and Cheese 

16 

17 

Beef Stew with 

Vegetables 

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Roast Chicken 

Dinner OR Dahl 

Stew with Rice 

Vegetarian Cauliflower 

Potato Pea 

Stew (add Chicken) 

19 

20 

Chicken Pot Pie 

Rainbow Trout 

with Dill Sauce 

Liver & Onions 

Minced Meat Pies 

Roast Beef Dinner 

Vegetarian Eggplant 

Parm (add 

ground beef sauce) 

23 

Chicken Caesar 

Wraps with 

Tomato Soup 

24 

BBQ Pork Ribs 

25 

West African 

Peanut Stew with 

Chicken 

26 

Turkey Dinner 

27 

Crisp Pork Bites 

with Tomato & 

Black Bean Stew 

30 

Chicken Alfredo 

Pasta with Side 

Salad 

31 

Hamburger with 

Lattice Fries & Side 

Salad

January 2023 issue

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