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The Sentinel - June/July/August 2023 — Vol. 47, No. 10

The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE GWSA BOARD 

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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 

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 

Mark Leeming — Chef 

Drew Steadman — Sous Chef 

Rotating — Facility Maintainer 

Kitchen & Dining Room Staff—Volunteers 

SUMMER HOURS 

Linda Jeffrey, Executive 

Director, will be in the GWSA 

office from Tuesday to 

Thursday only during July 

and August. 


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 

The summer awaits us! Warm weather, the smell of grass 

being cut and the flowers in bloom, blue skies, no winter 

coats, longer days, lots of sunshine, more wildlife out and 

about, and most important to me… more excuses to have 

ice cream!! 

I want to start off with a friendly reminder about our 

Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is scheduled for 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre auditorium. Doors open at 1:00 pm 

followed by the meeting at 1:30 pm. We would love to see 

you!! One of my favourite parts of the AGM is hearing 

about the Year in Review and the Path Forward. When you 

hear, upon reflection, the many things that we have 

collectively done as an association/organization, it becomes 

clear how important the GWSA is to us and to the 

communities we reach and serve. 

It’s time again, in June, to celebrate Seniors Month in 

Ontario! We get the opportunity to recognize the 

contributions made in communities across the province. 

Thank you to each and every one of you that contribute to 

making the world a better place! 

A reminder that we don’t close in the summer!! For 

example, the Travel Committee has some awesome 

adventures coming up! Check out the “Grand River 

Cruise” coming up in July! I read that you start your day 

with the fabulous “Blazing Fiddles” show in the 

auditorium and will also embark on a 2-1/2 hour cruise 

with a delicious, hot home style meal served to your private 

tables. There is also “A Day in The Country” planned. I 

read that you start your day at Whistling Garden in 

Wilsonville. After lunch, you will visit Bonnieheath Estate 

Winery and Lavender Farm. You get to experience the 

gardens, the gift shop and the option of tasting their wine 

and cider products. I look forward to hearing feedback 

from these adventures from our Board Director of the 

Travel Committee, Yvonne Thomas. 

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NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree 

with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions 

by writers (no political or religious topics please). 


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As the Sentinel enjoys a well-deserved summer break from being printed, your Board 

Director of Technology, Charlie Bishop, continues doing an excellent job of keeping our 

website accurate and up-to-date. Please check out the amazing array of activities offered. In 

fact, I just checked it and saw that Dances at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre are 

scheduled over the summer for June 24, July 29 and August 19!! 

As I close this month’s message, I would like to thank the Sentinel Team for their help and 

support this past year as I took over responsibility for submitting the Monthly Message 

From The Board. They have been gracious in giving me suggestions, inserting pictures and 

ensuring I don’t miss deadline dates. Thank you so much! 

On behalf of your GWSA Board, we hope that all of you have a safe, healthy and productive 

summer. Further, that you are active, involved, making friends and aging with dignity. 

Donna Keating 

Vice President / Vice Chair 

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association 

FLAG RAISING AND SENIORS WALK 

Celebrate Seniors Month by participating in a walk along the trail/path from the 

pavilion in Riverside Park to City Hall and back. (The group will stop at City Hall for 

a flag raising for “June is Seniors Month”.) This will take place on Thursday, June 

15. Please meet at the Riverside Park Pavilion to begin the walk at 9:00 a.m. 

WANTED 

GWSA EMAIL BLAST PRODUCER 

We are looking for someone WHO HAS COMPUTER 

EXPERIENCE to PROVIDE EMAIL BLASTS to our GWSA 

members monthly. GWSA forwards one email blast a month to our 

members in the second week of the month, but there could be an 

additional blast required, if new important information needs to be 

provided to our members. 

Please contact Wenda King, Chair, Membership & Marketing 

Committee, at wenda.king@gwsa-guelph.ca if you are interested in 

producing our Email Blasts. 


THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

by Linda Green 

CELEBRATE SUMMER! 

We have several special celebrations during the next few 

months. First we have: 

Father’s Day, June 18 

The idea of a special day to honour fathers and celebrate 

fatherhood was introduced from the United States. A 

woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the 

American Mother’s Day celebrations and planned a day to 

honour fathers early in the 20th century. The first Father’s 

Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington, on June 19, 

1910. Father’s Day has become increasingly popular 

throughout North America and other parts of the world over 

the years. 

Canada Day, July 1 

The national day of Canada, a federal statutory holiday 

celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of 

the British North America Act, 1867, which united three 

colonies (the United Province of Canada, New Brunswick 

and Nova Scotia) into a single country called Canada within 

the British Empire. Originally called Dominion Day, the 

holiday was renamed in 1982, the year the Canada Act was 

passed. Canada Day observances take place throughout 

Canada as well as among Canadians internationally. 

In Guelph, celebrations are held at Riverside Park with 

activities for the whole family, food, music, entertainment 

and fireworks. 

John Galt Day (Civic Holiday), August 7 

In October 2006, Guelph City Council enacted a bylaw 

creating John Galt Day, becoming the 7th municipality in 

Ontario since 1969 (when the Civic Holiday was created) to 

give a name to the civic holiday. 

The impetus to name the civic holiday after our founding 

father, John Galt, came from citizens Peter Anderson and 

Gil Stelter, longtime advocates for recognizing Galt’s 

contribution to the thriving City of Guelph. Anderson was 

involved in the commissioning of the John Galt statue in 

front of old City Hall, and Stelter is a renowned scholar in 

Canadian urban history with an extensive knowledge of 

Galt’s legacy. 

John Galt was a prominent Scottish novelist who founded 

Guelph in 1827. As the superintendent of The Canada 

Company, a large land company in London, England, he 

conceived the idea of building a town to stimulate and direct 

the agricultural settlement of the area. Galt planned the 

community with its distinctive radial design, quite different 

from the gridiron plan of most cities, making Guelph a 

unique and special place. 

He planned a radial design, with terminating vistas that 

led to the Church of Our Lady, St. George’s Square and 

Market Square. He carefully planned and executed a land 

settlement process that was not based solely on profit — he 

insisted on the inclusion of public works to attract 

settlement (roads, a school, a market). He dreamt of a centre 

of agriculture, culture and economic prosperity. 

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. 

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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 

August 11, 2023 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

September 2023 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the September issue 

is on August 31, 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 

Ontario Volunteer Service Awards 

This award recognizes volunteers for providing 

committed and dedicated service to an organization. 

Adults are recognized by the length of time they’ve volunteered 

with one organization, ranging from five to 65 years of 

continuous service. Youth (24 years old and under) are 

recognized for two or more years of continuous service. 

Deadline: November 1. 

June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award 

for Voluntarism 

This award recognizes people and groups 

who have made outstanding contributions as 

volunteers in their communities. 

There are two categories: 

Outstanding Volunteer Award: recognizes an individual or 

group for their commitment to volunteering and longstanding 

service to their community. Up to 20 individuals and/or groups 

receive this award each year. 

Excellence in Volunteer Management Award: recognizes an 

individual or group from an organization that is incorporated as 

a not-for-profit corporation or registered as a charity for their 

achievement in encouraging people to volunteer in their 

communities. Up to five individuals and/or groups receive this 

award each year. Deadline: November 25. 

If you are interested in nominating a fellow volunteer, please 

speak to Becky in the main office on Mondays or Wednesdays, 

or email becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. 

Orientation and Training 

All volunteers will be required to complete the mandatory 

Orientation & Training. The trainings can be completed from 

the comfort of your home online. Those who do not have access 

to a computer, training dates will be set up for you to attend in 

the near future. 

Please contact Becky MacDonald becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

for more information and if you have any questions. 

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. 

Bingo Volunteers 

BINGO! Once a week, every Wednesday, more volunteers are 

needed to assist with the duties of running a successful 

afternoon of BINGO! 

Computer Mentoring 

If you enjoy working with computers/iPads/Apple products and 

have experience in this area and would like to educate others, 

this is for you! Computer Mentoring is on Mondays in the 

afternoon. 

Special Events 

Looking for a team of volunteers to assist with planning, 

organizing and running special events throughout the year for 

the members and community. 

Sentinel Drivers 

The Sentinel team is looking for drivers to assist with the 

delivery of the monthly newsletter – Sentinel. 

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! 

Welcome & 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. 

Cycling Club 

Looking for another volunteer to assist with leading the group 

on local and out of town rides. 

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, and the Board 

of Directors) are in need of a secretary to record minutes during 

the monthly meetings. 

Bistro 683 

Coffee: Volunteer on the coffee station every other Monday in 

the afternoon from 12 pm-3 pm. 

Dishwasher: Volunteer in the kitchen washing dishes using the 

industrial dishwasher and completing other tasks during the 

shift. Lifting and standing for 4 hours at a time. 

Dishwasher Assistant: Work as a team with the dishwasher to 

help with putting away and cleaning dishes. Lifting and 

standing for 4 hours at a time. 

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 

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How to get involved? 

First, complete an online application form: https://gwsaguelph.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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VOLUNTEERING AT THE EVERGREEN 

What does a retiree do after 50 years as an elementary school teacher? A real 

people person and accustomed to working with students, teachers and parents, Joan 

was looking for a productive way to spend her free time. She wanted to put her 

social skills to good use. So, when she moved to the area near the Evergreen Centre 

in 2011 and attended their Open House, she took out a membership and started her 

journey as a volunteer. 

Joan first started as a volunteer in the Book Nook one afternoon a week. She then 

started at the Information Desk volunteering alongside Registration Desk 

volunteers providing information regarding services and activities offered by the 

City of Guelph and the GWSA. Wanting to add even more volunteer hours to her 

schedule, Joan filled in for other volunteers who couldn’t make their shifts. Now 

she was volunteering an average of three shifts per week and loving what she was 

doing. Joan had found her niche. 

Taking a hiatus during COVID, she returned to volunteering in 2022 and embarked 

on a brand new endeavour. The Book Nook was transitioning to a computerized 

library system and Joan spent many hours inputting information to get the system up and running. In December, 

the Welcoming and Information Desk was designed and located in the main lobby. Volunteers are the first point 

of contact offering a warm greeting, information sharing and conducting tours for new and potential members. 

As many members are aware, Joan now volunteers at the Evergreen, Monday to Friday, 9 am-3 pm, splitting her 

time between the Library and the Information Desk. 

Members often provide feedback to Joan that she’s doing such a great job with the Information Desk and that 

makes her feel extremely worthwhile. They also comment that “it’s nice to see a smiling face and be greeted” as 

soon as they enter the front door. As Joan puts it, having the presence of the Information Desk “can change 

people’s lives, help them make the decision to become a member, make friends, take part in activities, and have 

fun.” “That results in less depression and makes them feel a sense of belonging.” 

The GSWA and the City of Guelph wish to thank Joan and the team of volunteers at the Information Desk for 

their service in helping others improve their lives through community engagement and personal social contact. 

NOTICE FROM BOARD OF 

DIRECTORS 

Your Board of Directors is looking for individuals to sit on 

the Board. The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association is 

one of the largest seniors organizations of its kind in 

Canada, providing diverse programs, activities and 

services to the Guelph and Wellington County. Our 

mission is to enable older adults to be active, get involved, 

make new friends and age with dignity. In addition to 

supporting increased access for seniors to City facilities and programming, the GWSA 

supports the City’s goal of creating an Age-Friendly City. 

If you are interested in helping to shape the future of the Guelph Wellington Seniors 

Association, then we want you. 

Please send your contact information to Linda Jeffrey, Executive Director, 

(linda.jeffrey@gwsa-guelph.ca), or Pat Gage, Chair of the Board of Directors, 

(pat.gage@gwsa-guelph.ca). 


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DON HILLMAN 

September 14, 1933 - April 19, 2023 

Evergreen’s sexy Santa had a new job! Don 

Hillman joined the Board of Directors and 

was assigned as Sentinel Liaison. As Sentinel 

Administrator, already co-ordinating 

activities and troubleshooting for both the 

newsletter and job printing, reporting to the 

Board was the next step. 

Since 2009, Don worked tirelessly to make 

the Sentinel financially self-sufficient, a job 

that’s logical subsequent to his career in 

management analysis. Don spent a lifetime 

studying - first manual systems, and then 

computer systems for various companies and 

was application support manager for a credit 

card system his company ran for a major 

bank. 

He was also in the RCEME (Royal 

Canadian Electrical Mechanical 

Engineers) reserve for 33 years and 

retired as Service Battalion 

Commander - a Lieutenant Colonel. 

Model railroading played a large 

part in Don’s life, as did travel with 

his wife, Eleanor. But Don’s most 

important achievement in recent 

years was as Santa Claus to the 

GWSA at the Evergreen, and it was 

his excuse for not cutting his beard! 

Don was a great help with training 

the ‘current’ Sentinel team in the 

process of printing the monthly Sentinel 

(September thru to June) and doing other 

printing for the many different activities 

throughout the Centre. We did printing for the 

AGM (Annual General Meeting), posters, 

manuals, pamphlets and flyers, to name a few 

of the print jobs done here in the Sentinel 

office. We were sad that Don decided to 

retire in 2016 but he was still available by 

phone and email if we ran into any problems. 

It was hard for Don when his love, Eleanor, 

passed away, but now the two are reunited 

and will carry on as Santa and Mrs. Claus for 

family and friends and the new friends they 

will meet up yonder. Many happy Ho Ho’s to 

you both, from all of us here in the GWSA at 

the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, 

especially from the Sentinel Team! You have 

truly been missed! 


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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 

The Badminton Club held its annual 

AGM March 23 and, unfortunately, we 

were unable to find suitable volunteers 

to fill either the President or Vice President’s 

positions. Our Club will therefore 

operate with 3 principal Directors 

(Activities, Communication and Secretary) 

and a temporary Director at Large 

who will assist as needed. 

With our new season beginning April 

1st, it didn’t take long to reach our 

membership cap of 105. So, we will 

once again restart our waiting list. We 

hope to explore ways to decrease or 

eliminate the waiting list this year. 

Community Outreach Badminton 

Coaching also wrapped up its first 

complete season since the COVID factor 

with 4 of our Coaches assisting in 2 

Guelph schools. 

Our first 4-part Coaching Clinic began 

May 4 and is full already. 

Planning is also underway for our 

Spring Hike with a proposed Hilton 

Falls route being considered. 

Our Tuesday evening Badminton has 

been temporarily disrupted but a backup 

plan is in place. For further information, 

call Jeff 519-993-1362. 

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 June, our 

selection is “Lost Hills” by Lee Goldberg. 

Our July selection is “The Suspect 

” by Fiona Barton, and in August 

we will be reading “Inside the 

O’Briens” by Lisa Genova. 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. Bridge-Duplicate will be inactive 

from June to September. 

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. 

Evergreen Canoe Club 

What better time to shake off those 

winter blues than to canoe down one of 

The Grand River Conservation Authority 

river systems in Guelph’s very own 

backyard. 

Whether you are an experienced canoeist 

or someone new to the sport, the 

club training program can help you 

either hone existing skills or teach you 

the many techniques of river canoe 

navigation. 

Be aware though that membership is 

limited and a waitlist exists. So, if you 

meet the physical requirements and are 

comfortable on the water, put your 

name on the wait list. 

All new members are required to 

complete a two evening in-classroom 

training program and an on-the-water 

evaluation. 

Our canoe outings are every Thursday 

and Friday from May to the end of 

September, weather permitting. 

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 

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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! 


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. Come see 

our NEW Treasure Chest, finally rebuilt. 

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 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. 

Peer Learning 

Peer Learning is for seniors who like to 

have a good discussion with a small, 

friendly group. This year, two very successful 

topics have been World Leaders 

Who Made Their Mark in the Fall 

term and Russia and Eastern Europe 

in the Winter term. It’s a great way to 

meet new people and have fun while 

learning. Check your Sentinel in September 

for new topics and times. 

Into Focus Photography 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and point-andshoot 

cameras to fancy DSLR models. 

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We share a common interest in photography 

as a hobby and we learn from 

each other. New members are always 

welcome. Our regular meetings are on 

the last Monday of every month in 

Room 4. 

If you are interested in joining, contact 

Stu McCannell 

(smccannell@rogers.com). 

Pickleball 

Pickleball is a sport in which four players 

use solid paddles made of wood or 

composite materials to hit a perforated 

polymer ball over a net. The sport 

shares features of other racquet sports: 

the dimensions and layout of a badminton 

court and a net and rules similar to 

tennis, with a few modifications. 

This sport is for people of all 

ages who are looking for some fun, 

laughter, socialization and exercise. It’s 

easy to learn, but can be challenging 

for those with a competitive nature. All 

levels of skill invited. Pickleball equipment 

is provided. 

Shuffleboard 

Come on out and join our group. Enjoy 

some gentle exercise, friendship and 

fun. Membership is available to all paid 

-up GWSA members for a $10 fee every 

six months. Register the first time 

you play. Beginners are welcome and 

instruction is available. The group 

plays Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 

1 to 3 p.m. 

Silver Strummers 

The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified 

success story! There are now 30 individuals 

who have joined the Silver 

Strummers. We welcome ALL skill 

levels, beginner through advanced. We 

will provide you with all the information 

you will need to get started. If 

you would like to try the universally 

accessible and friendly instrument of 

the ukulele, please contact Eva Quan 

519-820-1032. 

Silvertones 

The Silvertones members 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 



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since February 2022. Traditional rug 

hooking is both art and a craft. Many 

beautiful and unique items are made by 

pulling loops of fabric or yarn through 

a stiff, woven base such as burlap or 

linen. It is enjoyable, fun and a very 

social hobby. Beginners are welcome 

and we will help you get started. The 

Rug Hooking Group meets on Tuesday 

afternoon, 12-4, in Room 2. 

Contact: Kathy McCallum, 226-821- 

1331. Email: 

kamccallum28@gmail.com. 

Skiing 

For the 2023 ski season, it costs $10.00 

plus HST to join the Ski Club. You 

register and pay for the Downhill Ski 

Club at the front desk of the Evergreen 

Centre. It helps to own a 5-7 Pass purchased 

from Blue Mountain well before 

the start of the ski season. Every Monday, 

we carpool by meeting at the lower 

Evergreen Parking Lot by the Enabling 

Garden at 8:00 am, drive to Blue 

Mountain, and return to Guelph by 6:00 

pm. Contact Bob Shearer 519-831- 

4093 for Ski Club information. 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

The Evergreen Snooker Club is composed 

of a group of active, friendly 

players with skill levels covering the 

full spectrum from learner/beginner to 

accomplished player. If you are interested 

in learning the game, or have 

played in the past and want to get back 

into it, please drop by the Snooker 

Room. You will be assured a warm 

welcome and a place to try your hand at 

one of our three tables. The Snooker 

Room is open weekdays between 9:00 

am and 4:00 pm and any other time the 

Evergreen Centre may be open. 

The primary focus of the club is to 

have fun, build friendships and socialize. 

Your snooker skill level is irrelevant, 

so don’t feel intimidated if you 

are a beginner. Prospective members 

may visit the club room up to three 

times without charge to help with their 

decision on whether to join. While 

most of the current members are men, 

there is a small group of women who 

play regularly (typically on Tuesday 

mornings), so ladies, 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 $79.10 (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 & Fridays 

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. 

Due to Construction, we are now 

meeting at the Trailhead on Thursday 

mornings at 8:45 am (location will be 

emailed prior to walk). Walks are on… 

rain or shine. 

Walks are at your own pace and you 

must arrange your own transportation 

to the Trailhead-local trail or nearby 

conservation area. 

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. 

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 

Board Room 

Second Friday of month - 1-2 pm 

Bridge - Recreational 


gwsa.bridge@gmail.com 

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm 

Bridge - Duplicate 


gwsa.bridge@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

Inactive for June to September 

Bunka Art Group 


Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

Canasta 


canastagwsa@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

Canoe Club 

canoeclubmembership@gmail.com 

Seasonal twice-weekly outings 

See GWSA website or Sentinel description 

Chess Club 

Board Room 

2nd & 4th Fridays – 10 am-12 pm 

Computer Club 

Computer Room 

January, March, May 

2nd Monday - 2-4 pm 


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 



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Craft Club 


Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm 

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 


gwsapickleball@gmail.com 

Monday 12:15 – 3 p.m. 

Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 p.m. 


Wednesday 8:30 – 10:00 am 

Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 am 

Friday 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1 – 4 pm 

Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm 

West End Comm. Centre 

Tues. - noon-4:00 pm (advanced play) 

Thurs. - 1:00-5:00 pm (advanced play) 

Quilting 


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:

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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) 

Texas Hold ’Em Poker 

Bistro 683 

Tuesdays & Fridays - 6:30-8:30 pm 

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 

Seniors Mixed Volleyball 

West End 

Thursday 10:30 a.m. - noon 

$60 for the season, September to June 

Walking Club 

Trailhead 

April to October 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

Thursdays - Arrive at 8:45 am 

Departing at 9:00 am sharp! 

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 

Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

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 

COME OUT AND PLAY SLOPITCH 

Men and Ladies 55+ are invited to 

Play in a Co-ed SloPitch League 

Efforts to start a senior Co-ed SloPitch league have 

resulted in two full teams of senior members 

of the GWSA community! 

Games are Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 

at Hugh C. Guthrie Park, 117 Forest St. 

Games started Wednesday, May 3 

and continue to Sept. 27. 

If you are interested, call Deborah at 

(226) 606-8476, dwaitson54@gmail.com or 

register in person at the Evergreen Centre or 

West End. 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Carol Croft - July 4 (78) 

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 

Sladden, Jean passed away on Saturday, April 1, 

2023, at the age of 96. Jean was a GWSA member 

for 4 years and participated in the craft group. 

Bourque, Jean Claude passed away on Wednesday, 

April 12, 2023, at the age of 78. He did computer 

mentoring at the Centre. 

Hillman, Don passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 

2023, in his 90th year. See page 9 for more details. 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JUNE 2023 

W West End Community Centre 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis 

Sunday 

8:30a-1:30p Pickleball 

1:30-3:30p Badminton 

DANCE JUNE 24 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Library — 

Mon-Fri – 10a-3p 

1 

8:30-10:30a Pickleball 

8:45-11:30a 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 

Beyond the Basics 

2 


8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Canasta 


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 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em 

Poker 

5 

9:15-9:30a Line Dance Tuto. 

9:30-10:30a Line Dancing 


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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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 

7 

8:30-10a Pickleball 

9:15a-12p Bunka 


12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-3p Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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Story 



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10a-12p Chess 





1-4p Euchre 





Poker 

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Line Dancing 


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11a-12p Diabetes Support 





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1-4p Art Studio in 2 

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1-3p Euchre 





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Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 





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10:45-11:45a Int. Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 



2:30-5p Into Focus 

Photography 





’Em Poker 



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’Em Poker 



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’Em Poker 




1:30p BINGO 

21 


9a-4p Watercolour Painters 






1:30p Annual General 

Meeting 

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1:30p BINGO 




Story 



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Story 



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Story 



1-4p Euchre 





Poker 

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10a-12p Chess 




1-4p Euchre 





Poker 

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1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 





Poker 


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3 





Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 




4 







6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em Poker 



5 








1:30p BINGO 

6 











Story 



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1-4p Euchre 




Poker 

10 





Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 




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’Em Poker 



12 







1:30p BINGO 

13 











Story 



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10a-12p Chess 





1-4p Euchre 




Poker 

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Line Dancing 


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1-3p Euchre 




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Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 




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1-3p Euchre 



Photography 




’Em Poker 



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’Em Poker 






1:30p BINGO 

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1:30p BINGO 




Story 



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Story 




Saturday 


Sunday 



DANCE JULY 29 

1-4p Euchre 




Poker 

28 




10a-12p Chess 





1-4p Euchre 




Poker 



Library — 



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Clubs and Drop-In Activities AUGUST 2023 




Saturday 


Sunday 



DANCE AUG. 19 

1 







6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em Poker 



2 








1:30p BINGO 

3 











Story 



4 








1-4p Euchre 




’Em Poker 

7 

CLOSED 

CIVIC HOLIDAY 

8 









’Em Poker 



9 







1:30p BINGO 

10 











Story 



11 




10a-12p Chess 





1-4p Euchre 




’Em Poker 

14 





Line Dancing 

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25 



1-3p Euchre 




21 





Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 




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1-3p Euchre 



Photography 




’Em Poker 



22 









’Em Poker 



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’Em Poker 






1:30p BINGO 

23 







1:30p BINGO 

30 







1:30p BINGO 




Story 



24 











Story 



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Story 



1-4p Euchre 




’Em Poker 

25 




10a-12p Chess 





1-4p Euchre 




’Em Poker 



Library — 



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• Full & Partial Dentures 

• Implant Retained Dentures 

• Hypoallergenic Options / Metal-free Clear Partial 

Frameworks 

• Most Repairs while you wait, same day relines 

• Mobile Services to offer our patients access to 

care 

• Digital Impressions 

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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The Elliott Community is Guelph’s 

only not-for-profit organization to 

offer 4 lifestyle choices for Seniors. 

• Life Leases 

• Supportive Living 

• Assisted Living 

• Long Term Care 


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Dancing 

at the 

Evergreen 


683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 

(Upcoming Dances: July 29, August 19 & September 30) 

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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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ON THE GO! 

April 13, 2023, thirteen members of the GWSA 

Photography Club, also known as the Into Focus 

Photography Club, went on a field trip to the Joseph 

Schneider Haus Historical Site in Kitchener. 

A beautiful day to be out and about enjoying a chance 

to take photos with fellow enthusiasts, touring the 

buildings and grounds. Cameras of all kinds clicking 

away capturing the moments. A few of us met up after 

for coffee and some conversation. 

Love photography? You should come out and join us! 

We meet the last Monday of each month at 2:30 pm in Room 

4 of the Evergreen Centre. 

To see some of the photos from that day or browse through 

our various photo themes, field trips, challenges, etc., click 

onto our SmugMug site at intofocus.smugmug.com. 

A cell phone selfie! Just for fun! 

ART IN THE HALL 

Art in the Hall has another amazing display of artwork 

for your viewing pleasure! The majority of the pieces are 

for sale and can be easily purchased for yourself or as a 

gift. You may see a few pieces from the previous show 

and that is because some of our lovely artists belong to 

both the West End Art Group and The West Hills Art 

Group. This particular group (West Hills) meets 

Thursdays in the afternoon at the West End Community 

Centre. Please also look at our display windows that 

showcase smaller artwork and hand-made cards, each has 

an individual touch! 

Since the Sentinel will not publish for a couple of 

months, please have a look at the display windows after 

mid-May to see the wonderful creations of the Wood 

Carving Group. 


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GWSA Members and Activity Group Leaders 

RE: Pro-rated Activity Fees 

At the Finance Committee meeting of April 18, 2023, the decision was made to discontinue 

pro-rated activity fees. The GWSA fiscal year is April 1 – March 31 of the following year. 

All Activity fees are due beginning April 1st. All activity programs run a full fiscal year, 

therefore, fees must be paid as such. This action will provide an avenue for fiscal financial 

planning. 

The Board supported and approved the recommendation from the Finance Committee on 

April 19th. 

Effective May 1, 2023, there will be no pro-rated fees. This means that the cost associated 

with each activity will reman the same regardless of when the member joins. 

Together with the City, we offer a subsidy program to help adults and seniors on a limited 

income stay active with the Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR) program. These financial 

aid programs can help subsidize the cost for recreation programs, swim passes, or other 

memberships. People who qualify can also receive a discount on registration fees. Please 

contact the office and we’ll help start the process. 

NEW MEMBER/RETURNING 

MEMBER RECEPTION 

(Returning Members from April-September 2023) 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 

1 – 3 PM 

EVERGREEN SENIORS COMMUNITY CENTRE 

683 WOOLWICH ST., GUELPH 

ROOM 4 

Meet other new or returning members and learn about the many 

activities and programs available to you. 

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED 

RSVP ATTENDING - wajk@rogers.com 


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519.823.1291 

REFRESHMENTS - FREE DRAW PRIZES 

Plan now to attend 


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GARDEN SHOWCASE 

2023 

Guelph Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour 

Sunday, June 11, 2023 1:00 pm-5:30 pm 

(Country gardens open at 12:30 pm) 

$10.00 per person 

(Children under 12 free. No pets please. Rain or Shine) 

Tickets available at: 

- Blooms+Flora 

- Brock Road Nursery 

- Royal City Nursery 

Or Day of Tour at any 

of the following 

garden locations: 

- 4559 Concession Road 

11, Puslinch 

- 25 Farnham Road, Puslinch - 36 Stuart St. 

- 388 Stevenson St. N. - 125 Riverview Dr. 

- 22 Kitchener Ave. - 25 Kitchener Ave. 

- GHS John Galt Garden, Riverside Park 

Task At Hand 

Errands & Services for 

Seniors & Persons with 

Disabilities 

Call Peter at 

519-830-1313 

Includes: Local Artists and musicians 

- Master Gardeners - Door Prizes 

For more information call 519-837-8274 

Or visit: www.guelphhort.org 

CRAFT NOOK - TREASURE CHEST 

The Craft Group has a new display area in the foyer. Check out all the wonderful 

handmade crafts for sale. 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2 pm to 3 pm in Room 4. 

SUNDOWNING - 

An increase in the late afternoon or early evening of agitated or upset behaviour in a person living 

with dementia may relate to Sundowning. Learn what this term means and how to address changes 

related to it. Handout included and there will be a time for discussion. 

Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 2 pm to 3 pm in Room 4. 

THE A’S OF DEMENTIA - 

The A’s of dementia describe the symptoms of dementia that will affect how a person will think and 

act. In this session, we will explain the A’s, known as anosognosia, amnesia, agnosia, aphasia, 

apraxia, apathy, altered perception, and attentional deficits in more simple terms and explore how 

they affect a person’s day-to-day behaviour. Handout included and there will be a time for 

discussion. 

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 2 pm to 3 pm in Room 4. 

LIVING WELL: TIPS FOR BRAIN HEALTH - 

Learn the key suggestions for maintaining a healthy brain. You'll be provided with tips and 

strategies that can be implemented into your daily routine. Handout included and there will be a 

time for discussion. 

www.alzheimerww.ca 


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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. 

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 

practise 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: 34043 

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

Dates: July 6-August 10 (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: July 3-August 28 (Monday) 


Dates: July 7-August 25 (Friday) 


Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

(Room 4) 

Fees: Members: $58, Non-Members: $66.72 

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! 







(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: July 5-August 30 (Wednesday) 


(Room 4) 


Meditation and Relaxation 

Learn to develop skills to cultivate a different relationship 

to stress, including stress that can result from managing a 

variety of chronic health conditions. 

Sessions include: variety of meditation practices, gentle 

mindful movement practices, reflective and practical 

exercises, and discussions on stress. 

Examples of mindfulness training: 

• Deep breathing 

• Meditation 

• Gentle movement 

Class Length: 1 hour 

Dates: July 4-August 22 (12-1 p.m.) (Tuesday) 


Dates: July 6-August 31 (9-10 a.m.) (Thursday) 



(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: July 5-August 23 (9-10 a.m.) (Wednesday) 


Dates: July 5-August 23 (10-11 a.m.) (Wednesday) 


Location: West End Community Centre 

(Continued on page 37)


(Fitness Room) 


OsteoFit 

Part of living well with osteoporosis and or osteoarthritis, 

involves healthy eating and physical activity. Physical 

activity plays an essential role in the treatment of 

osteoporosis by ‘stimulating’ or applying a load on our 

bones to maintain their structure and strength. When 

treating Osteoarthritis, it is important to ensure proper 

alignment of joints as well. Exercise and physical activity 

play a vital role and contribute to individuals’ overall 

health and well-being. Four types of exercise are 

necessary in the management of osteoporosis and 

osteoarthritis: strength, posture and core stability, balance 

and weight bearing. Join us in this class to get moving, 

improve your strength, balance, and posture, and in turn, 

reduce your risk of falling. 


Class Length: 1 hour (10:30-11:30 a.m.) 



(Room 4) 


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! 


Class Length: 1 hour (2:30-3:30 p.m.) 


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) 


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: July 4-August 22 (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.) 



4) 

Fees: Member: $87.04, Non-Member: $100.08 


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. 




Dates: July 5-August 30 (9:15-10:15 a.m.) (Wednesday) 



(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. 




Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room) 





(Room 4) 


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




(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 

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) 

Fees: Members: $118.16, Non-Members: $135.84 

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. 


Class Length: 1 hour (3:30-4:30 p.m.) 



(Board Room) 

Fees: Members: $118.16, Non-Members: $135.84 

Vase Arrangement – Fresh Florals 

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 who get flowers and just 

cut and plop into a vase and it always looks bad! Not 

anymore! 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. 

Karen will take time with each person to assure you are 

happy with your design. You will learn to create with 

your own hands and the knowledge and know how to do 

it again at home on your own. 

You will need clippers or garden pruners. 


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

Date: Thursday, June 8 


(Room 2) 

Fee: Members: $80, Non-Members: $92 

Artificial Door Wall Piece – using birch or driftwood 

Learn to make a beautiful artificial door/wall piece. 

Create with artificial florals and foliage hanging from a 

beautiful natural branch of birch or driftwood, This piece 

is stunning, beautiful for all homes. Surprise yourself with 

your own natural talent. Karen will bring the designer out 

in you. 

Using quality artificial florals, Karen will teach you to 

create a modern door/wall piece. In this class, you will 

learn to bring your arrangement to the next level. You 




will learn tips and tricks to make your creation unique to 

you and your home. You will be designing with artificial 

florals so this door or wall piece will last for years. 

Perfect for an outside door or inside on a wall. 

These classes are great gift ideas. Whether you make it 

for a gift or gift the class. 

You will need to bring wire cutters/scissors/glue gun & 

glue. 



Date: Thursday, June 22 


(Room 2) 

Fee: Members: $90.00, Non-Members: $104.65 

Learn to Create Succulent Jewelry! 

Join us in this fun-filled floral design class. We will be 

working with live succulent plants and natural elements to 

create living jewelry. 

You will be guided and helped along the way so don’t 

worry, Karen will bring the designer out in you. You will 

leave with a masterpiece you will be proud of, and the 

ability to do it again. 

You will have the option of creating a beautiful 

succulent necklace OR earrings & bracelet, all with live 

succulents and natural elements and accents. 

Once you arrive at class you can choose if you want to 

do a necklace or earrings and bracelet (based on 

availability). You will be working with small pieces of 

floral material and creating some delicate stunning floral 

jewellery. 

Detail is the key to success with these beautiful pieces. 

You will need wire cutters/snips or small garden 

clippers/ tweezers or small needle nose plyers/scissors. 



Date: Thursday, July 20 


(Room 2) 

Fee: Members: $80, Non-Members: $92 

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What Is It Like To Grow Old 

by Karen Morrissey 

What is it like to grow old? I was asked. 

Well, I really haven’t a clue. 

Although I have grown, I’ve not gotten old, 

Yet I hear that most people do. 

I still like to go to the park every day. 

And it’s fun to play games with my friends. 

When I go home, I rest in my chair, 

Soak my feet as the day nears an end. 

But I haven’t grown old, I still go for a walk 

In the neighbourhood most every day. 

Then when I get home, I rest in my chair, 

Have a nap. What more can I say? 

I haven’t grown old though I’ve slowed down 

a bit. 

I still like the same things as before. 

But now when I do all those things that I like, 

My body’s a little more sore. 

I haven’t grown old, there’s still music I like. 

I still listen with the headphones on. 

Though the more that I listen, I do realize 

That a lot of those bands now have gone. 

Those musicians grew old, as they sang all their 

songs. 

I watched them grow old every day. 

But I haven’t grown old, for their songs are for 

youth. 

I like them, so I’m not turning grey. 

My knees hurt a little, my feet throb a lot. 

My back aches, and my shoulder is sore. 

My legs aren’t as quick as they once used to be, 

And I can’t stay up late anymore. 

But I’m not growing old, I am only retired. 

I look at this watch made of gold. 

And stare out of the window, waiting to find 

Just what it’s like to grow old. 


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See Puzzles on pgs. 18 & 19 


Tea ‘n’ Tales is back at the Guelph Enabling Garden this summer, and 

it’s bigger and better than ever! 

Beginning on June 16 and 

continuing every Friday until 

September 8, the Friday morning 

performances will feature most of 

the tellers from 2022, along with 

some new faces and their stories. 

Each hour-long performance begins 

at 10:30 a.m. 

There will also be a Canada Day 

performance on Saturday, July 1, 

making the stories a great way to 

kick off the Rotary celebrations in the park. 

Then there will be three more Saturday family-themed sessions, “Under 

the Magic Ash”. Each of these will feature Robert Munsch, along with 

other tellers. 

While all 17 performances commence at 10:30 a.m., there will often be 

prelude entertainment from 10:00 a.m. Amongst those already committed 

to play is the beloved violinist Bridget Walsh, a banjo duet, a jazz trio, a 

local instrumental group, and an acapella group. 

So arrive early to secure a good spot and enjoy the music. Bring your 

own lawn chair and a mug for your free Planet Bean coffee or iced tea. 

As always, these performances are free, but donations are welcome to 

cover costs and assist in the programmes of the Guelph Enabling Garden 

and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers. 

If you wish to receive reminders, e-mail briahols@yahoo.com and you 

will receive weekly updates with bios of the upcoming tellers, as well as 

any other news. 

There will be a special storytelling 

performance by Guild members and 

their patron, Robert Munsch, at the 

Evergreen Centre, on Friday, June 9, 

to preview some of the highlights of the 

summer. The performance is free and 

will commence at 10:30 a.m. Other such 

performances will be at Guelph Lake 

Commons on June 2 and the Elliott on June 12. 

Please clip and save the bookmark. The program is on the reverse. 

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Tea ‘n’ Tales 


10:30-11:30 

13 Friday mornings of 

delightful tales from 

storytellers near and far, 

beginning June 16. 

PLUS a Canada Day morning 

with James Gordon, Robert 

Munsch and friends. 

PLUS 3 special Saturday 

sessions, Under the Magic 

Ash, especially tailored for 

families. 

Please bring your lawn chair 

and mug for free 

coffee/iced tea. 

Arrive early and enjoy the 

occasional music of some of 

Guelph’s budding musicians. 

Admission is FREE, 

but donations are gratefully 

accepted. 

Questions? Phone 

519-820-4142 or e-mail: 

briahols@yahoo.com 

Programme subject to change. 

Tea ‘n’ Tales is a joint 

programme of the Guelph Guild 

of Storytellers & the 

Guelph Enabling Garden. 

Special thanks to: 

Service Canada 

The Borealis Group 

Royal City Brewery 

Roothams Preserves 

Planet Bean 

Robert Munsch 

Guelph Rotary 

Programme on reverse 


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Tea ‘n’ Tales 


10:30-11:30 

Jun 16 Don Conibear 

Brenda Byers 

Jun 23 Norman Perrin 

Brian Holstein 

Jun 30 Jay Wilson 

Brad Woods 

Jul 1 

Jul 7 

Jul 14 

Robert Munsch, 

James Gordon, 

Larry Gibbs 

& friends 

Donna McCaw 

JennyQ 

Kait Taylor 

Mary McCullum Baldersaro 

Jul 15 Under the Magic Ash 

Family Stories 


Sarah Abusarar 

& Friends 

Jul 21 Anna Kerz 

June Brown 

Jul 28 Lynn Torrie 

Donna Dudinsky 

Aug 4 

Cecilia Vizcaino 

Maria Del Carmen Ordonez 

Aug 5 Under the Magic Ash 

Family Stories with 


Kait Taylor 

& Friends 

Aug 11 Heather Whaley 

Rusty Dougherty 

Aug 18 The Matsons 

Ruth Danziger 

Aug 19 Under the Magic Ash 

Family stories with 


Ruth Danziger & 

Elizabeth Matson 

and Friends 

Aug 25 Judy & Paul Caulfield 

Susan Ida Boucaud 

Sep 1 

Sep 8 

Jan Sherman 

Sarah Abusarar 

Adwoa Badoe 

Sya VanGeest 

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 

Hospital bed for sale. Brand new, only used 3 weeks. Includes 

sheets and blankets. Asking $3,500. Call Patricia at 519-341-5155 

to view the bed. 

Pride scooter. Gently used, colour candy apple, always stored indoors. 

You have to see it to believe the condition it is in. Call 

Leona at 519-546-9993. 

Walker for sale. Sturdy and very good condition. Asking $100 or 

best offer. Call 519-824-0865. 

Men’s golf clubs: 3 woods with head covers, Snake Eyes, Viper 5 

-9 irons, pitching wedge, sand wedge - asking $50. Maxi Fly 

irons 3-9, asking $20. One dart board in cabinet with 2 sets of 

darts, asking $20. Call 519-824-6364. 

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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OUR EVERGREEN LIBRARY 

We are open 

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

June, July and August give us an excellent opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. A great way to 

relax is to read a book outdoors. The library has a good range of popular content for you to 

borrow. It also has a bookcase and cart with books for sale at a very reasonable cost. Whether 

you borrow or buy, you can surely find a book or two for summer reading. 

The content of the library largely reflects books and DVDs that are popular with our patrons. 

We encourage donations. Many of the donated items are added directly to our collection. 

Others are offered for sale, and the proceeds are used to purchase new books and supplies. In 

short, we depend on donations to refresh our collection with content from our patrons. 

The library will have slightly reduced hours of operation during the summer. For June, July 

and August, the library will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We look forward to 

assisting you. Please come down to the end of the hall to visit the library, and select a book or 

two to read on some fine summer days. 

Our library volunteers hope that you enjoy a great summer! 

Joe Freamo 

Librarian 


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Upcoming FREE Wellness Workshops, presented 

by the Guelph Family Health Team: 

Let’s Talk About Mild Cognitive Impairment 

Date: Friday, June 2 

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST 

Location: Suite 500 – 649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph 

*IN-PERSON workshop only 

Learn more/register online by clicking HERE or call 

us at 519-837-0099 

Let’s Talk About Medications in Diabetes 

Date: Tuesday, June 6 

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST 

Location: Evergreen Seniors Centre (Room 2), 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

*IN-PERSON workshop only 


us at 519-837-0099 

Sleep Well (3 sessions) 

Date: Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21 

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST 

*VIRTUAL webinar only 


us at 519-837-0099 


SELF – Coping with Stress (2 sessions) 

Date: Monday, June 12, 19 

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST 



us at 519-837-0099 

Calming Strategies 

Date: Thursday, June 1 (Topic: Grounding) 

Date: Thursday, June 15 (Topic: Mindfulness) 

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST 



us at 519-837-0099 

Coming this summer! The NEW July – December 

2023 Wellness Workshop schedule. View all of 

our FREE Wellness Workshops online at 

www.guelphfht.com/wellness-workshops-andprograms/

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023 

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY - WHISTLING GARDENS 

Total cost: $130.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code - 37863 

Registration starts on Thursday, June 1, 2023 

Booking deadline is Wednesday, July 5, 2023 

Depart: Evergreen Centre: 8:45 am Carousel: 8:55 am Return: 6 pm 

We will start our day at Whistling Gardens in Wilsonville - a public garden featuring acres of flowers 

including peonies, lilies and roses. It has an impressive fountain feature with a water show set to music. 

After a leisurely visit, we will enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit 

Bonnieheath Estate Winery and Lavender Farm. We will experience the gardens, the gift shop, and the 

option of tasting their wine and cider products. (Wine is sold at $8.00 per glass - not included in the trip 

price). 

The cost includes coach transportation, soup, sandwich and dessert with tea/coffee luncheon - all 

admissions and all tips and 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 Wednesday, July 5, 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 Wednesday, 

July 5, 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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Thursday, August 10, 2023 

Grand River Cruise 


Registration starts on Thursday, June 1, 2023 

Booking Deadline is Friday July 21, 2023 

Depart: Evergreen Centre at 9:15 am Carousel at 9:25 am Return: approx. 4 pm 

Start your day with the fabulous “Blazing Fiddles” show in the auditorium with a complementary snack 

and refreshment upon arrival. We will then embark on a 2-1/2 hour cruise with a delicious hot home-style 

meal served to your private tables. Luncheon you have your choice of Roast Beef, Chicken, or 

Vegetarian - when you register, there will be a question about what meal you would like - please answer 

as we need to get everyone’s preference 3 weeks before the cruise. 

Price includes coach transportation, cruise and hot lunch aboard the boat as well as tip for the driver . 





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. 








trip. 

Registration will be available until the trip is fully booked or booking is closed on Friday, July 21, 2023. 









Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, July 

21, 2023. 




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Saturday, September 2, 2023 

Port Dover Lighthouse Theatre 


Registration starts on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 

Booking deadline: Friday, July 12, 2023 

Departure from Evergreen: 9:15 am Carousel: 9:25 am Return: 6:30 pm 

Join us for a relaxing day in Port Dover. We will enjoy a fish dinner with all the trimmings at the Erie 

Beach Hotel. You will then have a little free time to browse the shops in the town, followed by the World 

Premiere of Norm Foster’s theatre show: “A Pack of Thieves”. Robert & Keff are middle-class 

suburbanites who figure they can use a little extra cash to improve their troubled lives. No problem. They 

devise a plan whereby they will steal a thoroughbred racehorse and hold it for ransom. What can go wrong? 

Just abut everything in a Pack of Thieves. 

Cost of $150.00 includes coach transportation, hot lunch, theatre admission and all taxes and gratuities - as 

well as a tip for the driver. 





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 








trip. 

Registration will be available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, July 12, 2023. 









Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Friday, July 

12, 2023. 




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Bistro 683 - June 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): 

Full Breakfast Plate Sandwiches 

Breakfast Sandwich Homemade Soups 

French Toast 

Fresh Bakery Items 

Toasted Western Sandwich Hamburgers 

Daily Breakfast Specials Salads 

Beverages 

Breakfast is served starting at 9:00 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 as a full and 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. 

CHECK IT OUT!!! 

NOW FOR SALE IN THE BISTRO 

GWSA COFFEE MUGS 

$7.00 (HST INCLUDED) 

BREAKFAST served starting at 9:00 am 

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm 


1 

Shepherd’s Pie 

2 

Haddock with 

Potato Wedges 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Liver & Onions 

Chicken Club on a 

Bun 

*Vegetarian Available 

Baby Back Pork 

Ribs 

Beef Stir Fry 

Pork Schnitzel 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

3 Bean Chili 

Pulled Pork 

Sandwich 


Pork Chops 

Steak Pie 


Chicken Caesar 

Salad *Vegetarian 

Available 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

Chicken 

Shawarma 


26 

Honey Garlic 

Chicken with Fried 

Rice 

27 

Reuben Sandwich 

28 

Roast Beef Dinner 

29 

Turkey Meatloaf 

30 

Broccoli Cheddar 

Quiche 

Hot Roast Beef 

Sandwich 

Pork Cabbage 

Rolls 

Seared Trout with 

Cream Sauce 

Fettuccini 

Alfredo 


Bistro 683 - July 2023 

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French Toast 




Beverages 










$7.50 + tax 



Catering 







matter. 








3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

CLOSED 

CANADA DAY 

Chana Masala 

Beef Stroganoff 

Roast Chicken Leg 

Dinner 

Cannelloni 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

Sausage on a Bun 

Quiche 

Fried Fish Cakes 

Meatloaf 

Meatballs with 

Gravy *Vegetarian 

Available 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

Mac and Cheese 

Ham Dinner 

Seared Trout with 

Tomato Ragout 

Pork Loin Roast 

Butter Chicken 

24 

Perogies w/ 

Sauteed Onion & 

Bacon *Vegetarian 

Available 

31 

25 


26 

Turkey Burger 

27 

Spaghetti & 

Meatballs 


28 

Salmon Puff 

Pastry 

Cauliflower and 

Potato Curry 


50 

Bistro 683 - August 2023 







French Toast 




Beverages 










$7.50 + tax 



Catering 







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1 

2 

3 

4 

Corned Beef with 

Braised Cabbage 

Pork and Beef 

Meat Pies 

Ham Dinner 

Fried Dumplings 

*Vegetarian 

Available 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

CLOSED 

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DAY 

Perogies w/ Sausage 


Pork Chops 

Chicken Curry 

Turkey Dinner 

14 

Ravioli 

15 

Seared Rainbow 

Trout 

16 


17 

Baby Back Pork 

Ribs 

18 

Chicken Stirfry 

w/ Noodles 

*Vegetarian 

Available 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

Mushroom 

Chicken Pasta 

Mexican Rice Bowls 


Cabbage Rolls 

Braised Pork 

Chicken Kebabs 

28 

29 

30 

31 

Panini 

Sandwiches 


Pork Schnitzel 

Chicken 

Shawarma 


Meatballs with 

Gravy

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