February 2023 issue online

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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.
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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!
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