April 2023 issue

Be active Get involved Make friends 

The Sentinel - April 2023

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The Sentinel - April 2023 — Vol. 47, No. 8

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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 

Art Roelofsen— Treasurer 

Tonie MacInnis — Secretary 

Directors 

Charlie Bishop 

Wenda King 

Sam Montoya 

Janice Robertson 

Elizabeth Steggles 

Yvonne Thomas 

Ellen Webb 

Gordon Webb 

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 

Tonie MacInnis — Recreation Program 

Director — Senior Services 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

TBA — Chef 

Rotating — Facility Maintainer 

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation 

Services 

A MESSAGE FROM THE GWSA 

BOARD 

April has arrived! The weather is getting warmer (at the time of my 

writing this) and raincoats will be in fashion and many umbrellas will 

get misplaced! 

On a funny note, I asked one of my male friends what was the first 

thing he thought of as he realized we are heading into April. I quickly 

realized I should have better anticipated his response. It wasn’t about 

flowers or spring weather or the Easter Bunny. Instead it was that 

Ford unveiled their first Mustang in April 1964 and it cost less than 

$2,400. 

I received a request for this month’s Message to talk about what the 

GWSA CBA is. Many of you already know what it is and as such 

will find this a refresher. 

What is the GWSA CBA? 

A Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) is an important part of the 

City of Guelph’s community’s investment strategy. It lays out the 

range of collaborations that the City enters into with community 

organizations. 

The following historical description is taken from the City of Guelph 

COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENT SUMMARY REPORT. I 

think it is initially important to note this description in order to see 

how CBAs relate, not just to GWSA, but also to the Guelph 

Community as a whole. 

“Historically, agreements have emerged organically as the City 

entered into a variety of multi-year agreements with community 

organizations over several years. CBAs allow the City to formalize 

and standardize these agreements. CBAs have proven to be a costeffective 

way of working with community benefit organizations in 

ways that foster innovation and leverage resources and collaborations 

already well positioned in the community. 

Regardless of the specific work under a CBA, it is clear that CBAs 

support a range of City goals, across a number of different 

departments, and impact a significant number of residents and 

volunteers.” 

In 2014, the GWSA jointly established the first Community 

Benefit Agreement (CBA) with the City of Guelph. (According to 

GWSA “Our History” document). 


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 

Here are a couple examples of what is included in our present CBA 

(December 2019) between The Corporation of the City of Guelph 

(called the City) and Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (called 

the Investment Recipient): 

(Continued on page 4) 

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) 

“The goal of this Agreement is to support the GWSA to fulfil its vision to empower older adults to be 

active, to be involved and to age successfully, 

This Agreement supports this vision through the provision of Non-Financial Investment contributions to 

the Investment Recipient (GWSA) to achieve the following shared objectives: 

• To provide opportunities for active healthy living, as well as for exploring new innovative 

opportunities for volunteering; 

• To provide support services for seniors; and 

• To act as a voice for seniors.” 

The CBA also speaks to many specific areas including (for example) a number of activities relating to: 

• Staff support 

• Facility space 

• Supplies and equipment 

• Funding for the FAIR program 

The CBA further speaks to the requirement for Work Plans, Reports, Resources, Confidentiality and 

Openness and Accountability. 

As you can see/imagine, it is a very important document. I have tried not to overload you with specifics but 

rather, to those unaware of a CBA, give you an idea of its purpose. 

Till next time! 

Donna Keating 

Vice Chair/Vice President 

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) 

donna.keating@gwsa-guelph.ca 

NOTIFICATION FROM YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

As an organization, we have weathered an extremely challenging couple of years. Last year, 

we lost 76% of our funding from the United Way and, during the same time, our membership 

numbers dropped significantly. Inflation pressures have also had an impact on our bottom line 

which is why, earlier this year, the Finance Committee recommended to the Board that we raise 

our Membership Fees 10%. The Board unanimously passed this recommendation. 

The GWSA’s mission is to enable older adults to be active, get involved, and make new 

friends. In the coming months, we will also be re-evaluating the activity fees of all our groups. 

If you need fee assistance in participating in any of our programming, please reach out to our 

Executive Director to access the FAIR Program. 

On April 1 st , Membership fees will increase by 10% + HST: 

$35 (+ $4.55 HST) = $39.55: pick up Sentinel ($36.16 previous fee) 

$42 (+ $5.46 HST) = $48.17: Sentinel delivered to your door within city limits 

($42.94 previous fee) 

$60 (+ $7.80 HST) = $67.80 Sentinel mailed to your home ($62.15 previous fee) 

We remain thankful for your continued membership which allows us, in partnership with the 

City, to provide a supportive environment and a variety of programming we know you enjoy. 

The Sentinel - April 2023 — Vol. 47, No. 8 

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

by Linda Green 

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES 

Spring is my favourite season. Instead of the 

silence of a winter morning, we hear the chirps and 

trills of returning birds. The frost comes out of the 

earth and the rich loamy smell of the ground is a sure 

sign that spring is here. The monotone hues of winter 

are replaced with verdant green lawns emerging from 

hibernation and springtime sunshine brings the 

fragrance and bright colours of spring blossoms. 

For centuries, we have associated certain types of 

flowers with specific meanings and values. Most 

often, the meaning associated with each flower 

comes from history, legends, and characteristic 

qualities of the particular bloom. 

The Crocus: Often the first flower to appear each 

spring, written documentation of the crocus dates 

back as far as 1500 BC. Highly valued in ancient 

times for its medicinal and herbal properties, the 

crocus was widely used in a number of ancient 

festivals and celebrations as a symbol of love and 

youthful joy. 

Daffodil: The daffodil serves as the symbolic 

flower for the Canadian Cancer Society, representing 

hope, bravery and new beginnings. As one of the 

early flowers of spring, the daffodil beautifully 

withstands the strong winds and storms of the 

season. Its sturdy and strong stem holds up through 

the harsh winds of spring, supporting the bright and 

vibrant petals of the flower. 

Tulips: The tulip was originally a wild flower 

growing in Central Asia. It was first cultivated by the 

Turks as early as 1000 AD. The name ‘tulip’ came 

from the Turkish word for turban. Nowadays, there 

are many different tulip varieties to choose from, and 

you can still buy some of the original wild varieties, 

often called species tulips. 

Iris: The beautiful and elegant Iris serves as a 

symbol of wisdom, faith, and valour. It is said that 

the flower received its name from the Greek goddess 

of the rainbow, Iris. 

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 

April 6, 2023, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

May 2023 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the May issue 

is on April 27, 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 

National Volunteer Week! 

April 16-22 

Volunteering Weaves Us Together 

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate those in 

our communities, workplaces and families who selflessly 

give their energy to others. 

During this week and throughout the year, we would 

like to recognize and show appreciation to all volunteers 

for your hard work, dedication and support with the many 

different programs and services. Without your passion 

and commitment, the centre would not be the same 

without you. 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

Senior of the Year Award 

This award is given by a municipality to recognize an 

outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the social, 

cultural or civic life of the community. 

Deadline: April 30 

If you are interested in nominating a fellow volunteer, 

please speak to Becky in the main office on Mondays or 

Wednesdays, or email becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

Orientation and Training 

All volunteers will be required to complete the 

mandatory Orientation & Training. The training can be 

completed from the comfort of your home online. 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. 

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 committees (Travel and Governance 

Succession and the Board of Directors) are in need of a 

secretary to record minutes during the monthly meetings. 

Governance Committee 

Assists the Board of Directors with the development and 

review of bylaws, policies, and procedures for the 

Association. Morning meetings 4-6 times per year. 

Experience in governance with a not-for-profit 

organization, and comfort working with documents or 

willingness to learn would be assets. 

Membership & Marketing 

Meet on the 4 th Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am. The 

committee reports to the Board for all membership and 

marketing initiatives, focusing on the maximum interest 

of members and advancement of the Board’s Strategic 

Plan. The Committee provides content and messaging 

advice to the webmaster for the website and social media 

accounts and prepares monthly GWSA Email Updates. 

Marketing and recruitment experience would definitely be 

assets, but are not required. 

Special Events 

Looking for a team of volunteers to assist with planning, 

organizing and running special events (e.g., 

Remembrance Day ceremonies) throughout the year for 

the members and community. 

Travel Committee 

Our committee leader needs members who want to join 

others in the group to help brainstorm, organize, plan 

and possibly escort trips, travel, and tours for those 

seniors who love to go places! Come join in, meet new 

friends, and have fun! 

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 

Dishwasher: Volunteer in the kitchen assisting with 

washing dishes using the industrial dishwasher and 

completing other tasks during the shift. 

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. 


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Free Pension Clinic 

April 18 from 9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 

in the Board Room at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

If you have any questions about Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Old 

Age Security (OAS), come and speak to a Citizen’s Services Specialist. 

Book an appointment. We can: 

• Review applications to ensure proper completion 

• Answer questions regarding death benefits, disability, etc. 

• Accept applications for submission (paper format) 

• Status of application inquiries. 

• Amend information previously submitted (e.g., change of 

address, phone, direct deposit information) 

• Life Certificate Signing 

• Personal Access Code Issuance 

• Any other Service Canada-related inquires 

Register at RecEnroll.ca or at the front desk of the Evergreen Centre. 

Course code for Pension Clinic April 18, 2023 - 35619. 


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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 

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 will be sent out to all 

groups to review; it outlines how the 

shows will run. I intend to change 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. 

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. 

Badminton 

After a busy year, including regular 

playtimes, tournaments, clinics, and 

social activities, the program year is 

drawing to a close. Our year is ending 

with some specific skill-based micro 

clinics open to all members who want 

to improve their skills. The clinics are 

popular and we are very fortunate to 

have several skilled in-house members 

who volunteer to share their expertise 

with everyone. 

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 April, our 

selection is “The Island of Sea Women” 

by Lisa See. Our May selection is 

“Gray Ghost” by Clive Cussler. 

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 for those 

interested in a time control! 

Computer Club 

Here are the topics we learned about 

at our meeting on March 13: Gmail, 

Windows 11 22H2 (File explorer with 

tabs, Windows 11 clipboard, User 

interface changes), The “oops” key, 

how to permanently delete files/ 

folders (vs Recycle bin), Antivirus 

packages for Windows, and ChatGPT. 

Computer Mentoring 

There are two mentors available every 

Monday from 1-3 p.m. to answer your 

questions. We can help with Windows 

PCs and Android smartphones 

and tablets. And now we are able to 

assist iPad and iPhone users! 

If you are using a laptop computer, 

please bring it with you. The fee is $3 

for members of the GWSA and $5 for 

non-members. Please register at the 

front desk for each class before joining 

us in the Computer Room. 

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. We 

need wool donations of all types. 

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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. 

Line Dancing 

Evergreen Auditorium 

Phyllis (519-836-9415) 

Donna (519-831-0943) 

Line dancing is exercise not only for 

the body, but the mind as well. It’s an 

excuse to get out, meet new friends, 

enjoy good music, and no partner is 

required. If you have never line 

danced before or need a refresher, the 

Introduction to Line Dancing is where 

to start. Here you will learn the basic 

steps and easier dances to slower music. 

The Line Dance Step Tutorial is 

an opportunity to learn and practise 

steps not taught in the Introduction to 

Line Dancing class and will help prepare 

you for the Beyond the Basics 

classes which are the next step up 

from the Introduction to Line Dancing. 

The Intermediate class is for experienced 

line dancers looking for a 

challenge. 

Monday Line Dance Classes 

9:15-9:30 am Line Dance Step 

Tutorial 

9:30-10:30 am Beyond the Basics 

10:45-11:45 am Intermediate 

Thursday Line Dance Classes 

1:00-2:00 pm Introduction to Line 

Dancing 

2:15-3:15 pm Beyond the Basics 

The first 3 visits are free. After that, 

in addition to providing us proof of a 

GWSA membership, it’s $2.00 each 

time you come. 

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 

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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 practise 

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 

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 



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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. 

Any questions or concerns, please 

contact: Co-ordinator Johanna 

van Boxtel, 416-579-7143 

Johannavanboxtel60@gmail.com. 

Walking Club 

Do you like to walk during the spring, 

summer and fall? Do you like to have 

company when you walk? 

If so, joining the Walking Club is a 

great way to exercise with lots of 

fresh air, enjoy nature and beautiful 

scenery and make new friends while 

discovering the trails in the area. 

You can register for the Walking 

Club’s 2023 walking season online 

through RecEnroll or at the front desk 

of the Evergreen Centre. The annual 

fee is $10 and you must be an active 

member of the GWSA. 

We meet in Riverside Park on 

Thursday mornings and walk out from 

there for a couple of hours OR we 

drive to one of the many wonderful 

Guelph Walking Trails or nearby 

Conservation Areas. Walks are at 

your own pace and you must arrange 

your own transportation to the Trail 

Head. 

For the first walk only, on April 6th, 

we will meet in the dining room of the 

Evergreen Centre at 8:30 am. For all 

remaining walks, we meet in Riverside 

Park at 8:45 am for registering 

and collection of any entrance fees. 

Then we depart at 9:00 am sharp. 

Walks are on…rain or shine. 

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. 

Storytelling Through Woven Words 

On February 14, the Storytelling 

Through Woven Words Group performed 

through songs and storytelling 

at the Shelldale Centre. 

Do you want to tell a story, but have 

trouble choosing the best words, or 

including ‘drama’ to make it more 

interesting? Pass on stories to your 

family. Impress your friends! From 

everyday conversations to potential 

stage performance, we can help you 

captivate your audience. 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.

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 

ArtInTheHall@gwsa-guelph.ca 

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 


Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm 

Book Club 1 

Board Room 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

Book Club 2 

Library 

Second Friday of month - 1-2 pm 

Bridge - Recreational 


Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm 

Bridge - Duplicate 


Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

Bunka Art Group 


Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

Canasta 


Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

Canoe Club 

Thursdays 9 am-noon 

Chess Club 

Board Room 

2nd & 4th Fridays – 10 am-12 pm 

Computer Club 

Computer Room 

January, March, May 

2nd Monday - 2-4 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 

Craft Club 


Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm 



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Cribbage 


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 


Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm 

Euchre on Friday 


Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

Golf 

Mondays, May to September 

Into Focus Photography 


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 


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 


Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

Rug Hooking 


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 


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West End: Friday - 1:00-4:00 pm 

(WECC - except July/August) 

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 

Riverside Park 

April to October 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

Thursdays - Arrive at 8:45 am 

Departing at 9:00 am sharp! 

Storytelling Through 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 

Watercolour Painters Club 


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 


Monday – 6-9 pm 


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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!’ 

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 

Renton, Michael Paul passed away on Saturday, 

February 4, 2023, at the age of 58. He was the son 

of William Renton, a long-time GWSA member. 

Marentette, Jack passed away on Sunday, March 5, 

2023, at the age of 87. He was the husband of Ria, a 

GWSA member. 

Schuler, Shirley Ann passed away on Saturday, 

March 11, 2023. She was a volunteer at the 

Evergreen Centre. 


Clubs and Drop-In Activities APRIL 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 Line Dancing 

Beyond the Basics 

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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Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 





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Line Dancing 

4 

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 







’Em Poker 



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5 

8:30-10a Pickleball 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-1p Table Tennis 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-3p Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


1:30p BINGO 

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9a-4p Watercolour Painters 



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8:30-10:30a Pickleball 

9a-12:30p Walking Club 

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 Line Dancing 


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Story 



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CLOSED 

GOOD FRIDAY 

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8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Canasta 

9-11:30a Duplicate Bridge 

10a-12p Chess 


12-1p Silver Strummers Beg. 

1-2p Book Club 2 

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp. 

1-4p Euchre 

1-4p Pickleball 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

2-3p Silvertones 

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1-3p Euchre 





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10:45-11:45a Int Line Dance 



1-3p Euchre 



2:30-5p Into Focus 

Photography 



Weekend Activities 

Saturday 


Sunday 


1:30-3:30p Badminton 

DANCE APRIL 29 


’Em Poker 



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10a-12p Diabetes Support 







’Em Poker 



Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Library — 

Mon-Fri – 10a-4p 


1-3p Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


1:30p BINGO 




Story 



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Story 




1-4p Euchre 




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10a-12p Chess 




1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 




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245 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Unit 102, Guelph N1C 0A1 

519-837-2100 fvaleriote@svlaw.ca 

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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Task At Hand 

Errands & Services for 

Seniors & Persons with 

Disabilities 

Call Peter at 

519-830-1313 


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Here are some highlights from another successful evening of 

DANCING AT THE EVERGREEN on February 18, 2023 

Had a great time. Superb, spacious, 

wooden floor. Options for ballroom, 

country, line dancing. DJ will play your 

requests. Friendly, welcoming people. 

Thanks to all. 

Linda 

I was at your dance last night for 

the first time and it is the best dance 

in the area. The music was better 

than I have heard in a while. People 

were so friendly and having a good 

time. I hope to be back to the one in 

March. 

Jackie 

Thanks for a wonderful night of 

dancing — my group really enjoyed 

it. Thanks for reserving the tables 

and enlarging the line dance floor. 

Hope to be there for the next dance. 

Happy dancing! 

Maggie 

Photos courtesy of John McEgan, 

Into Focus Photography Club. 


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Dancing 

at the 

Evergreen 


683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 

(Upcoming Dances: May 27 May 20, June 24 & July 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. 

For more information or to reserve a group table, call Margaret at 519-836-8534 

Or email me at dances@gwsa-guelph.ca 

See website: https://gwsa-guelph.ca/Dancing-at-the-Evergreen/ 


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FLAG DAY 

The GWSA celebrated National Flag Day of 

Canada on February 15 with flags and pins 

provided by MP Lloyd Longfield and MPP Mike 

Schreiner. A display including an antique linen 

Union Jack and a Red Ensign flanked our modern 

Maple Leaf Flag. 

Many of us remember standing outside in the 

February weather as we sang ‘O Canada’ while the 

Red Ensign was lowered for the last time and the 

Maple Leaf flag was raised to the top of the 

flagpole. 

It was a proud day in Canadian history. 

VALENTINE’S DAY 

On Valentine’s Day, the GWSA Storytellers performed for the Shelldale Centre Preschool Program. 

Karen entertained with a ‘Draw and Tell’. What appeared to be several random circles suddenly took the 

shape of a smiling bear named Oliver. 

Ellen showed many local birds, in puppet form. Gord’s ukelele intrigued one young man in particular, as 

all took part in singing and playing games. We have been invited to return on April 18th. You are welcome 

to join us. 


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ART IN THE HALL 

Please come and see the wonderful artwork displayed 

outside Room 4 at the Evergreen. It is on your way to 

the library so you can’t miss it! Most of the work is for 

sale and can easily be purchased at the front desk. The 

back of the art work has all of the details about the work 

and labels beside the work show the artist’s name, title 

of work and price. 

This amazing display was created by members of the 

West End Art Group. They meet on Tuesday afternoons 

at the West End Community Centre, off Paisley near 

Costco in Guelph. I assure you, you will be impressed 

by the work! 

OUR EVERGREEN LIBRARY 

We are open 

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

Did you know there is a lending library in the Evergreen building? The library - also known as the 

“Book Nook” - has more than 2,000 books and DVDs for lending to GWSA members. While it does not 

have the large scale and range of the city library branches, it does have a great selection of popular 

content for the convenience of our members. 

The library is located at the end of the long hallway, past the meeting rooms and the Sentinel office. It 

overlooks the Speed River and the east side of Riverside Park with beautiful scenic views in all four 

seasons. 

Donations of books and DVDs are welcome. Our valued volunteers assess the age, condition and 

content of donated items. Some are placed on the shelves as additions to the collection, while others are 

set aside for future book sales. The proceeds from book sales are then used to purchase new additions. 

We usually have a jigsaw puzzle being assembled on a table in front of the windows. All visitors are 

encouraged to help put it together. We always have another puzzle ready to start when one is completed. 

Our library volunteers welcome you to visit, browse, sit and relax, work on the puzzle, or check out a 

book or DVD. We look forward to assisting you. Please come down to the end of the hall to see us! 

Joe Freamo 

Librarian 


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SHARON LAMERS TAX CLINICS ARE BACK 

AT THE EVERGREEN 

APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING 

SHARON DIRECTLY AT 519-222-9104 OR EMAIL AT 

sharontheincometaxlady@gmail.com 

CLINICS WILL BE HELD IN THE HEALTH ROOM. 

FEE: STARTING AT $55 + PER RETURN 

OPEN TO EVERYONE. 

DATES: 

Monday, April 3, 2023, 9 am-3 pm 

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 4-8 pm 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 9 am-3 pm 

Monday, April 17, 2023, 4-8 pm 

Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 9 am-3 pm 

Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 9 am-3 pm 

APPOINTMENTS FILL UP FAST. 

CALL EARLY TO GET YOUR APPOINTMENT. 

DROP OFFS WELCOME DURING TAX CLINIC HOURS. 

PLEASE INCLUDE PAYMENT. 

OTHER ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE. 

CALL SHARON FOR MORE DETAILS. 

A FEW TAX TIPS: 

REMEMBER YOUR PROPERTY TAXES, RENT, SUMMARY FROM 

PHARMACY, DENTIST, CHIROPRACTOR, ETC., DONATIONS AND ANY 

UPDATED INFORMATION (ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL). 

ASK SHARON FOR A COMPLETE TAX TIP BROCHURE 

519-222-9104 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 

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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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 opens on March 8, 2023 for Spring/Summer programs. Information on these courses was 

not available at the time of the March Sentinel printing. Please check the City of Guelph recreation pages for information. 

OUTDOOR FITNESS 

Seniors Disc Golf 

Let’s get outside and get moving! Join us at the Riverside 

Park Disc Golf course to learn the game of disc golf and 

practice with friends. An instructor will guide you 

through the rules of the game and will teach you the skills 

and techniques required for this fun outdoor activity. All 

equipment is provided. Athletic clothing and appropriate 

footwear is required. 

Course ID: 34042 

Class Length: 1 hour (6-7 p.m.) 

Dates: May 4-June 8 (Thursday) 

Location: Riverside Park Disc Golf Course 

Fee: Members: $43.51, Non-Members: $50.06 

FITNESS 

Cardio and Strength Level 2 

This intermediate/advance strength training class focuses 

on a low impact cardio warm-up. 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! 

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

Dates: Monday: April 3-June 26 


Friday: April 14-June 30 


Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

(Room 4) 

Fees: Members: $79.75, Non-Members: $91.74 

Cardio and Strength Level 3 

Come and challenge your fitness level in this advanced 

strength training class. Focusing on a low impact cardio 

warm-up, 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! 




Friday: April 8-June 24 



(Room 4) 


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. 



Dates: April 5-June 28 (Wednesday) 


(Room 4) 

Fees: Members: $87, Non-Members: $100.08 

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 

Class Length: 1 hour 

Dates: Tuesday: April 4-June 27 (12-1 p.m.) 


Thursday: April 6-June 29 (9-10 a.m.) 



(Room 4) 


Introduction to Strength Training 

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. 

Class Length: 1 hour 

Dates: Wednesday: May 17-June 21 (9-10 a.m.) 





Wednesday: May 17-June 21 (10-11 a.m.) 


Location: West End Community Centre 

(Fitness Room) 

Fees: Member: $43.50, Non-Member: $50.04 

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 


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

Dates: April 24-June 26 (Monday) 


(Room 4) 

Fees: Member: $58, Non-Member: $66.80 

Release Your Hips, Change Your Life! 

Do your hips get fatigued and sore? Come, learn stretches/ 

exercises to help your largest joints work to their potential 

so you can do all the things you love to do! 




Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Rm.) 


Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class will challenge the 

active 55 individual. A cardio warm-up 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. 





(Room 4) 

Fees: Member: $87, Non-Member: $100.08 

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. 



Dates: April 25-June 27 (Tuesday) 


(Room 4) 


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. 




Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre (Room 

4) 


QI GONG 

Qi Gong 

This class is a Chinese blend of exercise, stretching and 

meditation. The program focuses on ‘Eighteen Postures 

for Daily Practice,’ a Qi Gong set that integrates East and 

West in a series of gentle exercises designed to maintain 

and enhance health. Adapting classical Qi Gong forms, 

this style incorporates therapeutic exercise, self-massage 

and meditation. Qi Gong class focuses on the core 

routines. 


Class Length: 1.5 hours (12-1:30 p.m.) 



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



4) 


YOGA 

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. 

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



Wednesday: April 5-June 28 



(Room 4) 

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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. Ability 

to move from standing to laying on the floor needed. 


Dates: Tuesday: April 4-June 27 


Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room) 


Dates: April 6-June 29 (Thursday) 



(Room 4) 


Class Length: 1 hour (10:15-11:15 a.m.) 

Dates: April 14-June 30 (Friday) 



(Room 4) 


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! 




Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room) 


Yoga for Concussions 

This course brings together ancient Indian yogic practices 

of movement, breath and meditation along with new pain 

research, the latest strength and mobility training, and 

best practices in yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 

and trauma. It uses repetition of concepts and actions. The 

pace, format and tone of this course is especially designed 

for people with mild brain injuries, those living with Post 

Concussion Syndrome and stroke survivors 





(Room 4) 


VISUAL ARTS 


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

Dates: April 6-June 1 (Thursday) 


(Board Room) 


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. 


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

Dates: May 11-June 15 (Thursday) 

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Cedar Room) 


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. 



Dates: May 9-June 13 (Tuesday) 

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Cedar Room) 


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. 





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LIFESTYLE 

Spanish 

Learn Spanish by beginning with basic conversation, 

grammar and vocabulary skills. Whether you are just 

starting out or brushing up your skills, you are welcome 

to join us. 





(Board Room) 


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. 

Spring Vase Arrangements 

Learn to arrange your market bunch or grocery store 

bouquet. This class will teach you the care and handling 

of your cut flowers and how to arrange them like a 




professional. Are you one of those people that get flowers 

and just cut and plop into a vase and it always looks bad? 

Not any more: Karen will teach you easy ways to create 

stunning, long-lasting floral arrangements. Join us for this 

fun-filled & informative floral design class. You will be 

taught tricks of the trade that will help you to continue to 

create beautiful arrangements for you and your friends. 

We will also talk about foraging so, when your garden 

flowers are ready, you will be ready to create beautiful 

lasting arrangements. You will leave with a beautiful 

floral design. 


Class Length: 2 hours (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

Dates: April 20 (Thursday) 


2) 

Fees: Member: $80, Non-Member: $92 

Mother’s Day Arrangement 

Learn to make a beautiful fresh Mother’s Day 

Arrangement. Surprise your mom or do it for yourself. 

Using assorted seasonal florals and lush foliages, Karen 

will teach you to create a beautiful table arrangement and 

the right way to use oasis and the proper care and 

handling of your florals. In this class, you will learn to 

bring your arrangement to the next level with floral accent 

tips and tricks to make your creation unique. You will be 

designing in a keepsake container, so after the flowers are 

done, you will have a beautiful keepsake to arrange in 

again and again. Do the class yourself or gift it to your 

mom. 


Class Length: 2 hours (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

Dates: May 11 (Thursday) 


2) 

Fees: Member: $100, Non-Member: $115 

Spring Door Piece 

“Dress your door to perfection”. It’s time to dress up that 

door for spring! Join us in this fun-filled floral design 

class. You will be guided and helped along the way so 

don’t worry, Karen will bring the designer out of you. 

Creating with artificial flowers is totally different than 

working with real flowers. Karen will teach you how to 

create a beautiful artificial floral door piece for your 

home. This class will teach you some of the principles of 

design, like how to create balance with colour and 

harmony. Learning these tricks will help you to continue 

to create beautiful floral designs. Your door will be 

admired for years to come. 


Course Length: 2 hours (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

Date: May 25 (Thursday) 


2) 

Fee: Members: $120, Non-Members: $138 

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See Puzzles on pgs. 16 & 17 


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 

New 2 Grace faux leather adjustable height (24.5” - 

33”) bar stools. White square stitched upholstery, 

chrome pedestal base with footrest. Comfortable seat 

with mid-back. Selling as a set for $100, bought them 

for $180 in August. Lunaglow Nano 3-in-1 Vacuum 

Cleaner - wet dry vacuum - cordless mop vacuum 

combo for tile and hardwood. Paid $282, selling for 

$75. It works very well. Email facookson@shaw.ca 

or call Anne at 548-988-1362. 

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. 

Hutch & Buffet Cabinet has 4 drawers, shelves & 

storage space. Please note they are heavy. Price 

$150. Please see: http://www.facebook.com/ 

marketplace/item/3336862666526267/ 

2 wood Bar Stools with washable covers. (91x40x45 

cm). Price set: $40. Please see: 

http://www.facebook.com/marketplace/ 

item/1292461751303573/. Email: 

isirosa82@gmail.com, tel. 514-568-5076. Please 

contact Rosa. 

WANTED 

Wanting to purchase a compact fridge for a condo. 

Call 519-829-4119. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR 

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR 

ITEM(S). 

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COME OUT AND PLAY SLO PITCH 

Men and Ladies 55+ 65+ 75+ are invited to 

play friendly co-ed Slo Pitch! 

Slo Pitch involves lobbing of the ball to make it 

more difficult to hit home runs - sorry men. 

If you’re not keen on running or have never 

played Slo Pitch with an indoor trainer softball, 

no problem. 

Our games will be Wednesday evenings, 

6:30 - 8:30 pm, at Sleeman Park, 80 Sleeman 

Ave., Guelph. Get your GWSA membership and 

register in person or go to recenroll.ca. The more, 

the merrier! The fee is $25 and then drop in for $2 

at the diamond. 

Meet and Greet: Wed. April 19th at 6:30 pm 

Evergreen Room 3. “Play Ball!!” 

Call Deborah at 226-606-8476 or email 

dwaitson54@gmail.com 


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

How to have hard conversations: death and dying (2 sessions) 

Date: Monday, April 17 and 24 

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST 

*VIRTUAL webinar only 

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

Let’s Talk About Food + Mood 

Date: Tuesday, April 18 

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm EST 

Location: Suite 500 – 649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph 

*IN-PERSON workshop only 


Let’s Talk About Red Flags of Dementia 

Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington 

Date: Wednesday, April 19 

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST 

*VIRTUAL webinar only 


View all our FREE Wellness Workshops online at 

www.guelphfht.com/wellness-workshops-and-programs/ 


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This is Our Time – by Barbara Heagy 

When I joined the local Seniors Centre after 

retirement, I met many new women and men through 

the local clubs and activities. This is a place for 

strong, vital people who want the stimulation and 

surprises an active life still offers to those who seek 

it. They are interested and interesting. 

The women are feisty. I put it down to having a 

lifetime of succumbing to others’ needs and demands, 

always playing second fiddle, and denying their own 

requirements and desires. Now, at this time of their 

life, they find themselves released from all those 

pressures and they aren’t going to do it anymore. This 

is a time for them. 

The men seem chilled, calm. Perhaps they too, are 

tired of life’s demands on them to support, guide, 

lead, be the boss, the one in charge. They are glad to 

release the reins of power to another. This is a time 

for them. 

Our twilight years offer us a freedom from all the 

duties and obligations we have had for most of our 

lives. Children are grown, the nest is empty, jobs are 

complete, retirement beckons. This is a time for us, a 

time for women and men to live their best lives. We 

still have time. 


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Wednesday, May 17, 2023 

McMichael Art Gallery 

Total cost : $85.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code - 36399 

Registration starts on Thursday, March 30, 2023 

Booking Deadline is Friday, April 28, 2023 

Depart: Evergreen Centre at 10 am Carousel at 10:10 am Return: 6:30 pm 

Join us for a leisurely day of good food, Canadian art, and time to browse the village of Kleinburg. There 

will be a surprise stop on the way home. We will enjoy a hot lunch at Swiss Chalet in Vaughan (lunch price 

is NOT included in the cost - food and tip will be on your own). 

Price includes coach transportation, taxes, tips for the driver and gallery admission. 

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 on Friday, April 28, 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 on Friday, 

April 28, 2023. 

ALSO, PUT THE DATE OF THE TRIP ON YOUR CALENDER WITH THE TIME TO BOARD 

AND PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR THE TRIP. 


Sunday, June 18, 2023 

Cirque De Soleil - Kooza 

Total cost: $150.00 members only (non-refundable) Code - 36398 

Registration starts on Thursday, March 30, 2023 

Booking Deadline is Friday, May 12, 2023 

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Depart: Evergreen Centre at 10:30 am Carousel at 10:40 am Return: 5 pm 

A Traditional Circus Homage - Kooza is a show that blends, almost to perfection, its subcontinental 

sounds, its stunning lighting & costumes with theatrical ingenuity & acrobatic wonder. (The Independent 

London) 

A return to our origins, Kooza combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning while exploring 

fear, identity and power. The innocent’s journey brings him into contact with comic characters from an 

electrifying world full of surprises, thrills, audacity & total involvement. 

Lunch will not be provided so please bring lunch or a snack aboard the bus to be eaten while in 

transit. No outside food or beverages are permitted on site. 

Price includes ticket for the show, transportation by coach, tips and all taxes. 

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 on Friday, May 12, 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 on Friday, 

May 12, 2023. 

ALSO PUT THE DATE OF THE TRIP ON YOUR CALENDAR WITH THE TIME TO BOARD 

AND PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR THE TRIP. 


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Bistro 683 - April 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. 

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 

3 

Minced Meat 

Pies 

4 

Turkey Dinner 

5 

Meat Loaf 

6 

Roast Chicken 

7 

CLOSED 

GOOD FRIDAY 

10 

CLOSED 

EASTER 

MONDAY 

11 

Mac and Cheese 

12 

Roast Beef 

13 

Liver and Onions 

14 

Chana Masala or 

Chicken Burger 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

Meat Loaf 

Baby Back Ribs 

Butter Chicken 

Cabbage Rolls 

Roast Pork Loin 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

Liver and Onions 

Trout with Dill 

Cream Sauce 

Pork & White Bean 

Cassoulet 

Lasagna, Garlic 

Bread & Salad 

Moussaka with 

Salad

April 2023 issue

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