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The Sentinel - February 2023 — Vol. 47, No. 6

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

TBA — 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

TBA — Recreation Program

Director — Senior Services

Becky MacDonald — Recreation

Co-ordinator — Volunteers

TBA — Chef

Rotating — 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

I read awhile back that December to February are

considered the winter months in Canada. As such, this

month’s Message From The GWSA Board will be the last

one before SPRING! Of course, that doesn’t guarantee that

the snow and cold weather will disappear but it will give

hope - to those that prefer spring to winter - that it won’t be

long!

As you may recall, January’s Message From The Board

focused on increasing your awareness in the area of Fraud

Prevention. We intend to keep this topic of concern at the

forefront as we look to create opportunities/initiatives to

increase your awareness.

The month of February has a couple of notable days,

including:

1) February 2, 2023 – Groundhog Day (became popular

about 65 years ago when a groundhog named Wiarton

Willie started making weather predictions based on

whether he saw his shadow after he emerged from his

burrow. This enabled him to predict the arrival of spring).

2) February 14, 2023 – Valentine’s Day

3) February 20, 2023 – Family Day

Valentine’s Day and Family Day are great opportunities to

share with friends. In fact, inbetween these dates, on

Saturday, February 18, there is an opportunity to DANCE

up a storm starting at 7:30 pm at the Evergreen Seniors

Centre!

Check out further GWSA activities on our website:

https://gwsa-guelph.ca.

HEART MONTH - One of the most important things to

remember in February is the importance of Heart Health!

Healthy Living, Staying Active, and knowing the

Emergency Signs are just a couple of the many topics

covered on this Heart and Stroke website https://

www.heartandstroke.ca. Please take the time to focus on

your Heart Health! You are worth it!

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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We have received strong positive support and comments about the Information and

Welcoming Desk that can be seen near the entrance of the Evergreen Seniors

Community Centre. The goal of this initiative is to provide a friendly and engaging

atmosphere in customer service to visitors entering and exiting the Evergreen Seniors

Community Centre. Our wonderful volunteers work with City Staff to enrich visitor

experience by greeting visitors, answering questions, offering tours, and providing other

general information.

Not only will the Welcoming Desk provide tours and information about our programs and

services but also offer a social interaction with seniors engaging seniors!

I am continuously amazed at all the programs and activities that are offered! I urge you to

check out the GWSA website and also to join the email sign-up for the GWSA Monthly

update!

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis

Enjoy your February and Stay Safe!

Donna Keating

Vice Chair/Vice President

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA)

donna.keating@gwsa-guelph.ca

WANTED

The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association Board of Directors is seeking an individual

with financial experience to sit on the Board as Treasurer. You will assist the Board in our

mission to enable older adults to be active, involved, make friends, and age with dignity.

You share our vision of a future that is progressive, accountable and innovative in

providing services to the older adult community.

Responsibilities include:

Attending monthly Board meetings 3 rd Wednesday

Attending quarterly Finance Committee meetings

Act as a signing officer for GWSA accounts and contracts

Work collaboratively with the GWSA Bookkeeper to prepare reports for the monthly

Board Meetings and the Annual General Meeting

If you are interested in this volunteer position or know of someone who might be

interested, please contact Pat Gage, President (pat.gage@gwsa-guelph.ca) or Linda

Jeffrey, Executive Director (linda.jeffrey@gwsa-guelph.ca)


THE EDITOR’S PAGE

February is Heart Month.

by Linda Green

This month it’s time to focus on heart health, both

physically and emotionally. As we get older, one of the

major health problems is heart disease for both men and

women.

Here are a few things you can do to keep your heart

healthy:

Exercise. During the colder months, it’s harder to get

outdoors. However, you can go to one of the City pools

for gentle aerobics, take a variety of exercise

classes at the Evergreen Centre, or take a

walk around one of the malls. You can even

do stretches when you’re sitting in a chair.

Diet. The key to a good diet is not to be

rigid, but rather, to make most of your meals

healthy and just occasionally indulge. Have

plenty of fruits and vegetables each day. Eat

foods containing omega-3, like fish and

walnuts. Select whole grains and cut back on

fat and sodium. Eat smaller portions if you

aren’t doing a lot of activities to burn off calories. Dark

chocolate (in moderation), green or black tea & red wine

(1 glass a day) are all heart healthy. If you’re visiting the

Evergreen Centre, try some of the delicious and nutritious

lunch specials.

Sleep. Research shows an increased risk of coronary

heart disease when people are getting less than 5 hours of

sleep per night. Ideally, most people should have between

7-8 hours of sleep per night. If you have trouble sleeping:

cut back on caffeine and don’t have any after 2 pm; nap if

you feel tired, but limit it to 20 minutes; exercise early or

midday: doing it later in the day can energize you too

much; try to keep to a regular schedule of bedtime and

waking the same time each day.

Emotions. Stress, fear, frustration and even depression

can be bad for the heart and blood pressure

and lead to an increase in heart disease.

Here are a couple of things that are healthy

for our hearts:

Laughter. There’s a good reason why it’s

called the best medicine! Watch comedies,

read a funny book and hang out with people

who have a good sense of humour.

Connection. Not having much social

interaction is shown to have a relationship

to higher rates of heart disease. Get out,

find a group, take a class, call a friend – your heart will be

lighter. With Valentine’s Day and Family Day this month,

spend time with the ones you love and be good to your

heart!

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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

February 3, 2023, is the deadline for

submissions for the

March 2023 Sentinel.

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.

Distribution of the March issue

is on February 23, 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

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 online from the comfort of your home.

For those who do not have access to a computer,

training dates will be setup 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.

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 are available,

morning and afternoon in the main lobby.

Bistro 683

Cash Volunteer: If you like working with people,

providing customer service and handling cash,

Tuesday afternoons are open for a weekly or biweekly

shift on the cash register from 12:00-3:15 pm

and every other Friday morning 9 am-12:30 pm.

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 are looking to give

back to your seniors association in the morning once

or twice a month, two committees (Travel and

Governance Succession) are in need of a secretary to

record minutes during the monthly meetings.

A LITTLE POEM FOR SENIORS

Another year has passed

And we’re all a little older.

Last summer felt hotter

And winter seems much colder.

There was a time not long ago

When life was quite a blast.

Now I fully understand

About ‘Living in the Past’.

We used to go to weddings,

Football games and lunches…

Now we go to funeral homes

And after-funeral brunches.

We used to go out dining,

And couldn’t get our fill.

Now we ask for doggie bags,

Come home and take a pill.

We used to often travel

To places near and far.

Now we get sore asses

From riding in the car.

We used to go to nightclubs

And drink a little booze.

Now we stay home at night

And watch the evening news.

That, my friend is how life is,

And now my tale is told.

So, enjoy each day and live it up…

Before you’re too damned old!


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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

A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK

Chris Fraser

The Book Nook — “A Lending Library”

We are open

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

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We have a great new addition to the Book Nook to

tell you about: “Denial” by Beverley McLachlin.

This is the second fiction book written by Beverley

McLachlin. Her first novel, “Full Disclosure”, was

an instant bestseller. Understandably so, as

McLachlin is a retired Chief Justice of the Supreme

Court of Canada. Her extensive experience in the

courts brings her a unique perspective on legal

thrillers.

In this novel, the main character is Jilly Truitt, a

successful and highly respected criminal defence

attorney. She is asked to defend a woman who has

been charged with murdering her mother. The

mother’s health had been declining and she had

requested Medical Assistance in Dying under

Canada’s new laws. She was upset to have been

refused and asked her daughter Vera for help. Vera

loved her mother deeply and refused to comply with

her wishes. But, when the mother ends up dead, Vera

is the most likely suspect.

Vera staunchly denied she had anything to do with

the death and would rather go to jail than admit guilt.

Of course, suspicion is cast on other characters as the

story unfolds. Who else could have possibly killed

the mother and why? Jilly only has to create doubt in

the minds of the jury to get an acquittal. As we

follow the story, family secrets are uncovered that

eventually lead to a resolution.

It is refreshing to read a novel with a Canadian

perspective and all readers of courtroom dramas

would enjoy reading this book. Happy Reading!

By Diane Dyke

Guest Reviewer


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

Calming Strategies (VIRTUAL)

Date: Thursday, February 23 (Topic: Progressive Muscle Relaxation)

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST

*VIRTUAL webinar only

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

SELF – Coping with Stress (IN-PERSON), 2 sessions

Date: Monday, February 27, March 6

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm EST

Location: Suite 500 – 649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph

*IN-PERSON webinar only


Let’s Talk About Caregiver Stress (VIRTUAL)

Date: Tuesday, February 28

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

*VIRTUAL webinar only



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GWSA Email Updates

Each month, approximately mid-month, the

Membership and Marketing Committee at the

GWSA sends out the GWSA Email Update. It

highlights a few of the exciting things happening at

the GWSA and important communications from

the Board.

You can subscribe to receive the GWSA Email

Update by completing the steps below:

1. To begin, please send an email to:

subscribe@gwsa-guelph.ca. You can enter

Subscribe in the Subject line, or just skip that

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

minutes, you will receive a message with a link.

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

appropriate fields, and click “Subscribe to List”.

3. To ensure you really want to receive GWSA

Email Updates – and to make sure all emails are

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

confirm.

Calling all single, senior women.

Are you interested in joining a group which meets

weekly for social get-togethers? Our group, known as

the Circle of Friends, has been active for over 20 years.

However, attrition, due to various circumstances, has

reduced our numbers and we would welcome some new

faces.

We meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons; one week

for lunch at a restaurant, and the alternate week to play

games at a member’s home. Games are usually the

“tile” type – Dominoes, Rummikubs and sometimes Quiddler, or Five Crowns.

Having email and the ability to drive makes organizing these activities much

easier for me!

If you think you might be interested and would like further details, please let me

know.

Jennifer Blackie

jblackie@bell.net

519-824-7204

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 last 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.

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 February,

our selection is “Sunrise by the Sea”

by Jenny Colgan. Our March selection

is “Long Range” by C.J. Box.

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.

Chess

Do you enjoy the game of chess?

Come out and make friends! Our club

is open to players of all levels. We are

primarily amateur players simply out

for the joy of casual chess, although

with enough interest we could organize

small tournaments. We meet on

the second and fourth Friday of each

month in the Evergreen Board Room

from 10 a.m. to noon and we ask for

$2 per person each time for the

GWSA. And don’t worry if you don’t

have a chess set - we have three sets

as well as a digital clock or those interested

in a time control!



Craft Group

The ladies of the Craft Club are very

busy making beautiful articles for our

store. We continue to make hats, mitts

and scarves to donate to the needy.

We have had a few of the GWSA

members also donating these items so

we can reach as many as possible.

Guelph Wood Carving Club

est. Circa 1986

A well-established wood carving club

of mostly seniors (both men and

women) has operated in the Guelph

area for decades.

We do carving in the round, like

cartoon characters, birds and wildlife,

spoons, bowls, etc.

Other carving techniques include

relief carving, marquetry, and pyrography.

Training is 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.

NEW - Cross Country Ski Club

(Pilot Project)

The GWSA cross country ski club

will bring its members together to

cross country ski both locally and at

more distant locations, generally up to

1 hour driving time, sometimes more.

Given the variability of our local

weather, day and time of outings will

depend on weather and snow conditions.

Participants must be physically

able to participate, bring their own

equipment and have previous cross

country skiing experience.

The club is intended to become a

formal GWSA activity group next

season if the current season is deemed

successful.

If interested in joining, please contact

Mel van Harten at 519-400-0319

or email me at:

mel.vanharten@gmail.com.

Line Dancing

Evergreen Auditorium

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.

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

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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.

Silvertones

The Silvertones members practise

weekly in Room 3 on Fridays from 2

to 3 p.m.

Rug Hooking

We have been gathering as a group of

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.

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.

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



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played in the past and want to get

back into it, please drop by the

Snooker Room. You will be assured a

warm welcome and a place to try your

hand at one of our three tables. The

Snooker Room is open weekdays between

9:00 am and 4:00 pm and any

other time the Evergreen Centre may

be open.

The primary focus of the club is to

have fun, build friendships and socialize.

Your snooker skill level is irrelevant,

so don’t feel intimidated if you

are a beginner. Prospective members

may visit the club room up to three

times without charge to help with

their decision on whether to join.

While most of the current members

are men, there is a small group of

women who play regularly (typically

on Tuesday mornings), so ladies,

don’t be shy, give it a try.

Membership is available to all paidup

members of the GWSA on payment

of the prescribed annual snooker

activity fee. The current fee of $70

(plus tax) buys you access to the

Snooker Room any time it is open and

to all the snooker you care to play.

Texas Hold ’Em

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.

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.

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.

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!

GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information

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

For more Program Group information, go to https://gwsa-guelph.ca and go to the

CONTACT US menu. Click on Program Groups to get in contact with Program Group

Leaders. Or pick up a print copy of the Sentinel for group contacts.

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Art In The Hall

Changes monthly

Art Studio In 2

Evergreen Room 2

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

Badminton


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

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

Bid Euchre on Thursdays

Evergreen Room 2

Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm

Book Club 1

Board Room

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm

Book Club 2

Board Room

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

Bridge - Recreational

Evergreen Room 3

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm

Bridge - Duplicate

Evergreen Room 3

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am

Bunka Art Group

Evergreen Room 3

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon

Canoe Club

Thursdays 9 am-noon

Chess Club

Board Room

2nd & 4th Fridays – 10 am-12 pm

Computer Club

Evergreen Room 3

January, March, May

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

Computer Mentoring

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

Evergreen Room 3

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am

Craft Club

Evergreen Room 2

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm



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Cribbage

Evergreen Room 3

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm

Diabetes Support Group

Room 3

2nd Tuesday – 11 am -12 pm

4th Tuesday – 10 am -12 pm

Euchre on Monday

Evergreen Room 3

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm

Euchre on Friday

Evergreen Room 4

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm

Golf

Mondays, May to September

Into Focus Photography

Evergreen Room 4

Last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm

$24.00 a year

Line Dancing


Mondays – 9:15 to noon

Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m.

Mah Jongg

Evergreen Room 4

Mondays - 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Last Mon. of the month Dining Rm.

Pickleball


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

Evergreen Room 2

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm

Rug Hooking

Evergreen Room 2

Tuesdays 12-4 pm

Shuffleboard


Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm

Silver Strummers

Room 3

Fridays - Beginners 12-1 pm

Experienced 1-2 pm

Silvertones Choir

Room 3

Fridays 2-3 pm

Ski Club

Evergreen Parking Lot by

The Enabling Garden

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

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Table Tennis


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


Seniors Mixed Volleyball

West End

Thursday 10:30 a.m. - noon

$60 for the season, September to June

Walking Club

FREE for GWSA members

(pilot project 2022-2023 season)

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)

Watercolour Painters Club

Evergreen Room 2

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


September – June

Membership $10/yr + hst

West Hills Art Group

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre

September - June

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm

Membership $25.00 + hst

Wood Carving Group

Evergreen Room 2

Monday – 6-9 pm

Woven Words

Room 4

Mondays – 10-11 am

Writers Club

Board Room

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month,

1-3 p.m.

Writing Your Life Story

Board Room

Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm

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.

Go to the GWSA website 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.

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

Seasoned curlers provide lessons, Club provides

equipment.

For more information call 519-822-6171.

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


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Solutions on pg. 30


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS

OF NOTE

“Our Young Seniors”

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just

gaining speed!’

Jacquie Norris - February 10 (90)

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

Snider, Joyce Evelyn passed away on Tuesday,

December 6, 2022, at the age of 86. She was the

mother of Carol Brandsma of the Pickleball group.

Scapinello, Ines passed away on Monday, December

26, 2022, in her 90th year. She was a volunteer with

the Craft group.

Roach, Dorothy Mae passed away on Monday,

January 2, 2023, at the age of 90. She was a

volunteer in the Dining Room.

Whiteside, Jennifer passed away on Thursday,

January 5, 2023, at the age of 80. She was the Staff

Writer for the Sentinel for many years.


Clubs and Drop-In Activities FEBRUARY 2023

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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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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9:30-10:30a Beginners Line

Dancing

10-11a Woven Words


Line Dancing

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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

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11a-12p Diabetes Support

12-4p Pickleball W

12-4p Rug Hooking

12:30-4p Cribbage


1-3p Shuffleboard

1

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 Shuffleboard

1-3p Writers Club

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p BINGO

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8:30-10a Pickleball

9:15a-12p Bunka

10a-1p Table Tennis


-Guelph Sports Dome

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-4p Art Studio in 2

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p BINGO

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8:30-10a Pickleball

9a-4p Watercolour Painters

9:15a-12p Bunka

10a-1p Table Tennis


-Guelph Sports Dome

2

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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10:30a-1p Badminton




1-4p Bid Euchre



Story


Dancing

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10:30a-1p Badminton




3


8:30a-1:30p Crafts

9-11:30a Canasta

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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8:30a-1:30p Crafts

9-11:30a Canasta


10a-12p Chess

10:30a-1p Badminton



1-3:30p Book Club 2

1-4p Euchre

1-4p Pickleball

1-4p Table Tennis W

2-3p Silvertones

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8:30a-1:30p Crafts

9-11:30a Canasta


10:30a-1p Badminton


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12:15-3p Pickleball

12:30-4p Quilting

1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W



6-9p Carving Club

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CLOSED

FAMILY DAY

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9:30-10:30a Begin. Line Dance

10-11a Woven Words


Line Dancing

12:15-3p Pickleball

12:30-4p Quilting

1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W


2:30-5p Into Focus Photog.


6-9p Carving Club


‘Em Poker

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge

7-9:30p Badminton

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12-4p Pickleball W

12-4p Rug Hooking

12:30-4p Cribbage


1-3p Shuffleboard


‘Em Poker

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge

7-9:30p Badminton

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10a-12p Diabetes Support

12-4p Pickleball W

12-4p Rug Hooking

12:30-4p Cribbage


1-3p Shuffleboard


‘Em Poker

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge

7-9:30p Badminton

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-3p Writers Club

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p BINGO

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8:30-10a Pickleball

9:15a-12p Bunka

10a-1p Table Tennis


-Guelph Sports Dome

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-4p Art Studio in 2

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p BINGO

Weekend Activities

Saturday

9a-12p Table Tennis

Sunday


1:30-3:30p Badminton

DANCE FEB. 18

1-4p Bid Euchre



Story


Dancing

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10:30a-1p Badminton




1-4p Bid Euchre



Story


Dancing

Everyday Activities

Snooker—9a-4p

Book Nook—

Mon-Fri – 10a-4p


1-4p Euchre

1-4p Pickleball

1-4p Table Tennis W

2-3p Silvertones

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8:30a-1:30p Crafts

9-11:30a Canasta


10a-12p Chess

10:30a-1p Badminton



1-2:30p Book Club 1

1-4p Euchre

1-4p Pickleball

1-4p Table Tennis W

2-3p Silvertones

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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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FEBRUARY 18


683 Woolwich St., Guelph

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023

(Upcoming Dances: March 18, April 29 & May 27)

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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Task At Hand

Errands & Services for

Seniors & Persons with

Disabilities

Bingemans Park, Kitchener

Lunch Buffet and Show

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

Herongate Barn Theatre, Pickering

Lunch Buffet and Show

Date: Friday, March 17, 2023

Time: Depart Evergreen Centre at 11:20 am;

Depart Carousel at 11:30am Return: 4:30 pm.

Price: $87.00 price includes buffet hot lunch,

musical show, bus transportation (school bus),

taxes and tips.

Registration opens Thursday Jan. 26, 2023

For more details and how to register, see inside

back page.

Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023

Price: $135.00

Registration begins on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023

For more details and how to register, see inside

back page.


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LINE DANCING GROUP CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

The Line Dancers had a special Christmas get-together where lots of fun and dancing took place.


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$25.00 discount coupon

with this ad

Please call 519-821-6683

A volunteer snow removal service for eligible

seniors and those living with physical disabilities

519-822-1155.

The winter season is 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 practise

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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See answers on page 31

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National Flag of Canada Day is observed annually

on February 15, commemorating the inauguration

of the Flag of Canada on that date in 1965.

The day is marked by flying the flag, occasional

public ceremonies, and educational programs in

schools.

“The flag is the symbol of the nation’s unity,

for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens

of Canada without distinction of race, language,

belief or opinion,” declared the Speaker of the

Senate at the Inauguration of the new flag in 1965.

On February 15, 1965, our national flag was

raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Canada

was just two years away from centennial celebrations

when the maple leaf flag was made official

by Royal Proclamation. In 1996, February 15 was

declared National Flag of Canada Day and has

been observed every year since.

The Maple Leaf flag replaced the Canadian Red

Ensign, which had been, with various successive

alterations, in conventional use as a Canadian national

flag since 1868. Under the leadership of

Prime Minister Lester Pearson, resolutions recommending

the new flag were passed by the House

of Commons on December 15, 1964, and by the

Senate two days later.

The flag, designed by George Stanley, was proclaimed

by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on January

28, 1965, and took effect "upon, from and

after" February 15.

It has been suggested that Flag Day should be

declared a national statutory holiday. That suggestion

grew louder as the flag celebrated its 50th anniversary

in 2015.

Although National Flag of Canada Day is not a

holiday, it is celebrated with many events around

the country.


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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

LIFESTYLE

Lunch and Learn – February: University of

Guelph Anatomy Program Information Session

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.

Please join us as we share information about the

Human Anatomy Program at the University of

Guelph. We look forward to talking with you about

our program, our students, and the gift of wholebody

donation. After the presentation, we look

forward to having an open discussion, and answering

any questions about the Human Anatomy Program.

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre

(Room 4)

Date: February 23 (Thursday)

Course ID: 31383

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

Fees: Member: $10.00, Non-Member: $10.00

Lunch and Learn – March (Topic TBD)

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: March 30 (Thursday)

Course ID: 31384

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


PILATES

Pilates

Learn the principles of Pilates. Begin to strengthen

and lengthen muscles, as well as gaining many other

benefits to your body! Up to 10 minutes of standing

exercises for balance.


(Room 4)

Course ID: 31352

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

Dates: January 11-March 29 (Wednesday)


VISUAL ARTS

Latin American Cinema

Join us as we view and analyze Latin American film

directors, from the 1980s to the present. We will

socialize interpretations and comments about the

films through discussion and activities.


(Board Room)

Course ID: 32300

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

Dates: February 9-March 30 (Thursday)


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



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routines that are easy to incorporate into your daily

life that will enhance your well being!

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple

Room)

Course ID: 32253

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

Dates: January 11-March 29 (Wednesday)


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)

Course ID: 32140

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

Dates: January 10-March 28


Date: Monday, February 20 (1-1:45 p.m.)

Course ID: N/A (do not need to register)

Fees: Member: Free, Non-Member: Free

Family Day Meditation

This is a free Family Day Program. No registration is

required.

Location: Victoria Road Recreation Centre

(10-10:45 a.m.)

Date: Monday, February 20 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)



Valentine’s Day Art Workshop

LOVE! Together in this workshop we will create

beautiful Valentine’s Day artwork.


(Room 2)

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

Course ID: 31346

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

Family Day Pickleball


required.

Location: West End Community Centre (Gym)

Date: Monday, February 20 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)



Family Day Zumba


required.

Location: Victoria Road Recreation Centre

(Maple Room)

INCOME TAX CLINIC

I will be back doing income tax clinics at the Evergreen.

Cost: $55 for seniors.

Proposed dates:

9 am to 3 pm

March 10, 25, 21, 30

April 3, 12, 18, 26

4 pm to 8 pm

March 23

April 5, 11, 17

Dates will be confirmed before March.

Please contact Sharon Lamers at 519-222-9104


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See Puzzles on pgs. 16 & 17


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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

Red electric scooter for sale. Works well, including

light and horn. Big enough for a man

to use. $800 or best offer. Call 519-265-6331.

Tunturi Model M50 Power Treadmill. 58” x

20” running surface. $800 firm. Call Ken at

519-767-0145.

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.

Mastercraft 8” drill press, Model# 55-5915-4.

Speed 1700 rpm. Asking $100. Craftsman

bench saw, asking $50. Call Joan at 519-824-

6364.

Free advertising for GWSA members

ONLY.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE

YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER

WITH YOUR ITEM(S).

Epson C88+ Colour Printer. Used. Asking

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

See Puzzle on pg. 26


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Friday, March 17, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day at Bingemans Park

Total cost: $87.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code - 33312

Registration starts on Thursday, Jan 26, 2023

Booking deadline is Friday, March 3, 2023

Join us for a lively day of food and music to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with one of Canada’s

premiere Irish bands – THE CELTS, with Step Dancer Evelyn Mage. This high energy show will

have you singing, laughing and, no doubt, tapping your feet as Bingemans Showplace

Entertainment brings the intimacy and fun of a kitchen party to life. Featuring a delicious

lunchtime buffet meal followed by a wonderfully entertaining show, you’ll hear renditions of some

of your favourite Irish classics. This is one entertaining show and full lunch buffet you cannot

miss!

Transportation by school bus.

The cost includes transportation. Admission to the full buffet lunch and the show, all taxes,

gratuities and tip for the driver.

Leave: Evergreen Parking Lot:11:20 am, Carousel: 11:30 am Return: 4:30 pm

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

Should there be a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due

to lack of participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t

Wait! That means booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation.

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

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. Please bring the completed contact list 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.

Registration will be available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed Friday, March 3,

2023.

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

MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit are accepted for online booking

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

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

823-1291. As of January 1, 2023, credit card information is no longer accepted over the telephone.

If you wish to make a telephone payment, you must first save your credit card on your RecEnroll

account. Customers can also pre-purchase a City Card or an account credit in-person at any of our

recreation facilities to be used towards future purchases by telephone.

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


Sunday, April 30, 2023

Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre, Pickering

Total cost: $135.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code - 33313

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Registration starts on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023

Booking Deadline is Friday March 17, 2023

Come with us as we enjoy a buffet lunch and see “There Goes the Bride”. Timothy Westerby is

overworked and stressed out. His daughter Judy is getting married, and on the morning of the

wedding, Timothy hits his head and meets Polly, “a hallucination”. “A host of complications and a

crowd of colourful guests make this a fast-paced Hilarious Farce.”

Leave: Evergreen Centre at 9:35 am; Carousel at 9:45 am. Return: 6:30 pm

Price: $135.00 includes buffet hot lunch, show, coach transportation, taxes and tips. Cash bar on

arrival (not included).

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.

Accessibility: Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair accessibility on this trip. Travellers who can

transfer to a coach seat may have their collapsible, manual wheelchair or walker stored in the cargo

area of the coach.

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. Please bring the completed contact list 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.

Registration will be available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed Friday, March 17,

2023.

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

MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Visa Debit are accepted for online booking

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

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

823-1291. As of January 1, 2023, credit card information is no longer accepted over the telephone.

If you wish to make a telephone payment, you must first save your credit card on your RecEnroll

account. Customers can also pre-purchase a City Card or an account credit in-person at any of our

recreation facilities to be used towards future purchases by telephone.

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


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Bistro 683 - February 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

1

2

3

Baked Ham Dinner

Liver & Onions

Minced Meat Beef

Pies

6

7

8

9

10

Rainbow Trout

with Dill Cream

Sauce

Turkey Dinner

Roast Chicken

With Chalet Sauce

Meat Loaf Dinner

Baby Back Ribs

13

14

15

16

17

Beef & Vegetable

Chili (not spicy)

Chicken Pot Pie

Roast Pork Dinner

Lasagna with

Garlic Bread

Cabbage Rolls

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CLOSED

FAMILY DAY

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Hamburger with

Lattice Fries

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Liver & Onions

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Cabbage and Beef

Casserole

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Meat Loaf Dinner

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Chicken Alfredo

Pasta with Side

Salad

Roast Beef Dinner


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