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10 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. The Sentinel - February 2023 — Vol. 47, No. 6 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! (Continued on page 11)
(Continued from page 10) 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 11 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 (Continued on page 12) The Sentinel - February 2023
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