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The Sentinel - <strong>September</strong> <strong>2023</strong> — Vol. 48, No. 1


The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association<br />

A non-profit organization based at the<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

A MESSAGE FROM<br />

THE GWSA BOARD<br />

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Directors & Officers<br />

Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director<br />

Pat Gage — President<br />

Donna Keating — Vice-President<br />

Art Roelofsen— Treasurer<br />

Directors<br />

Charlie Bishop<br />

Sam Montoya<br />

Karen Kelly<br />

Catheryn Cortissoz<br />

Elizabeth Steggles<br />

Yvonne Thomas<br />

Ellen Webb<br />

Gordon Webb<br />

The Sentinel Team<br />

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer<br />

Linda Green — Editor, Printer<br />

George Hughes — Printer<br />

Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time<br />

Assistants<br />

All of the above GWSA members<br />

are Volunteers.<br />

City Staff<br />

Adam Rutherford — Program<br />

Manager<br />

Jill Hunt — Customer Service Clerk<br />

Tonie MacInnis — Recreation Program<br />

Co-ordinator — Senior Services<br />

Becky MacDonald — Recreation<br />

Co-ordinator — Volunteers<br />

Mark Leeming — Chef<br />

Rotating — Facility Maintainer<br />

Kitchen & Dining Room Staff—Volunteers<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in<br />

partnership with the Community Services Department<br />

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/<br />

Wellington Seniors Association<br />

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8<br />

Tel.: 519-823-1291 / Fax: 519-823-8972<br />

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F<br />

(closed Statutory Holidays)<br />

Read The Sentinel on our website,<br />

www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

ISSN: 0383 817X<br />

Can you believe it’s <strong>September</strong>? The summer is going<br />

by way too fast! It sure is good to feel warm though!<br />

Like many of you, I will be glad when the construction<br />

is all finished in the area. Having said that, I tend to<br />

complain when the roads are bad and then I tend to<br />

complain when they are fixing them! DOH!<br />

My last “Message From The GWSA Board” was<br />

distributed prior to our Annual General Meeting (AGM).<br />

I want to step back for a moment and thank all those who<br />

attended. Further, I want to take this opportunity to<br />

highlight a couple of things that President Pat mentioned<br />

for those that were unable to attend and/or did not receive<br />

a copy of the Annual Report. As follows:<br />

• It was important to acknowledge that the City of<br />

Guelph has provided ongoing support to our<br />

Association, and we have worked closely with them to<br />

initiate new programs, services, and equipment to the<br />

Evergreen Centre.<br />

• The GWSA Board expressed deep appreciation to the<br />

volunteers who serve on GWSA Committees and as<br />

Activity Group Leaders. You have offered outstanding<br />

programming and have been instrumental in getting<br />

members back to activities with their friends.<br />

• We received a notable number of grants which<br />

required significant effort to prepare.<br />

• We noted some of our successful programs/initiatives<br />

like Dancing at the Evergreen or our new Welcome<br />

Desk in the Foyer, the reopening of the Treasure Chest<br />

which was a partnership with the City of Guelph and<br />

the GWSA.<br />

• Finally, Board members delegated Council on the<br />

(Continued on page 4)<br />

NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree<br />

with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions<br />

by writers (no political or religious topics please).<br />

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(Continued from page 3)<br />

<strong>issue</strong> of the city’s Older Adult Strategy and our goal for the City to become an Age<br />

Friendly Community.<br />

More recently, your Board has been busy responding to some really important<br />

documents. One of them is the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Guelph.<br />

This affords us an opportunity to provide meaningful input into plans that can impact us.<br />

Executive Director Linda had mentioned that Eric Poole, Project Manager of Recreation<br />

Services, Culture and Recreation, met informally with our members in a facility pop-up<br />

at the Evergreen for inpromptu input! Awesome!<br />

For those of you who are Grandparents and/or Honorary Grandparents, we hope you<br />

are celebrated Sunday, <strong>September</strong> 10th – Grandparents Day!<br />

I continue to hope that you are active, involved, making friends and aging with dignity.<br />

Donna Keating<br />

Vice President / Vice Chair<br />

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association<br />

DIANE<br />

Diane has been volunteering in the Book Nook at the<br />

Evergreen Centre since 2022. She retired from banking a<br />

few years ago and moved from Uxbridge to Guelph to be<br />

near her family. As a new retiree, Diane wanted to<br />

‘create’ her retirement rather than just have it ‘happen’ to<br />

her. Volunteering for the GWSA provides her with the<br />

opportunity to be engaged with people in her age group<br />

with similar life experiences and interests. She both likes<br />

and wants to be involved in her<br />

community in some way in order to<br />

feel useful, create new connections<br />

and find meaning in her life.<br />

Volunteering provides her with all of<br />

this.<br />

With a keen interest in keeping her<br />

mind sharp, Diane says volunteering<br />

in the Book Nook provides her with<br />

the chance to learn new computer<br />

skills. The time slot fits in with her<br />

lifestyle and she loves to work<br />

independently. She also wants to<br />

emphasize that the other library<br />

volunteers are great to work<br />

alongside. With a love of many<br />

genres of books, particularly<br />

mysteries, Diane has also written<br />

several book reviews for the Sentinel.<br />

Diane is a member of the Into<br />

Focus Photography Club and enjoyed<br />

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participating in the walking group, both of which are a<br />

great way to meet new people. With a background in the<br />

study and practice of meditation, she facilitates weekly<br />

classes for GWSA members and the general public at the<br />

Evergreen Centre. Although this is a paid position through<br />

the City of Guelph, the position demonstrates Diane’s<br />

commitment and interest in helping others.<br />

What would Diane say to someone who is thinking<br />

about volunteering at the Evergreen? “It gives you<br />

meaning and purpose, a reason to get<br />

up in the morning. There are many<br />

different roles at the Evergreen; you<br />

can try a position and see if you like<br />

it, if it’s a fit for you.”<br />

To help make it a good fit, Diane<br />

shares that she has experienced this<br />

firsthand, and appreciates the way in<br />

which Becky MacDonald, Recreation<br />

Co-ordinator – Volunteers<br />

accommodates each volunteer’s needs<br />

and interests.<br />

Thank you to Diane and all the<br />

other Book Nook volunteers who<br />

provide such a friendly, welcoming<br />

and engaging experience for our<br />

GWSA members.<br />

Written by: Jessie Watt – Volunteer


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE<br />

by Linda Green<br />

FAMOUS CATS<br />

Hamish McHamish, a long-haired ginger cat adopted<br />

by the citizens of St. Andrews, Scotland, became<br />

famous for his friendly, cat-about-town nature, and was<br />

sought after by both tourists and locals for photo ops.<br />

In 2014, a bronze statue was built in his honour.<br />

Luck, the black Persian cat belonging to King<br />

Charles I of England (1625-1649), was thought to bring<br />

good luck. Strangely enough, the day after Luck passes<br />

away, the king was arrested and beheaded.<br />

In the Yumeji Art Museum in Japan, a black cat<br />

named Kuronosuke works as manager and mascot.<br />

Hired a year after the museum rescued him in 2016,<br />

this professional feline now has his own uniform and<br />

office.<br />

Pablo Picasso owned a cat named Minou. The<br />

Spanish artist produced many paintings with felines. In<br />

2006, one titled Dora Mar au Chat, which featured<br />

Minou in the background, was sold for more than $95<br />

million.<br />

At the fashionable Savoy Hotel in London, England,<br />

the statue of Kaspar the cat is placed at the table to<br />

dispel bad luck when there is a party of 13 people.<br />

Trim was a seafaring tuxedo cat that sailed on<br />

expeditions with British navigator Matthew Flinders.<br />

Born aboard the HMS Reliance in 1799, the brave<br />

kitten once fell overboard and managed to climb back<br />

up by grabbing hold of a dangling rope. In 1996, a<br />

bronze statue of Trim was placed at the Mitchell<br />

Library in Sydney, Australia.<br />

Morris the Cat was an orange tabby rescued by an<br />

animal trainer in 1968.<br />

Morris was hugely popular,<br />

starring in 58 cat food<br />

commercials during the<br />

1970s. Morris won two<br />

Picture Animal Top Star of<br />

the Year (PATSY) Awards<br />

in 1972 and 1973.<br />

Beerbohm was the name of<br />

a large tabby cat and resident<br />

mouser at the Gielgud<br />

Theatre in London, England.<br />

His girlfriend Fleur was<br />

another mouser who worked<br />

at a nearby theatre. After<br />

serving for 20 years,<br />

Beerbohm passed away in 1995.<br />

Pyewacket was the name of a Siamese cat actor that<br />

won a PATSY Award for his role in the comedy film<br />

Bell, Book and Candle (1958).<br />

Special Printing For Members<br />

Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars,<br />

dinner menus/programs, club bylaws, annual reports), large or small<br />

quantities, black & white print (10¢ per page) or colour (30¢ per page)?<br />

If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel<br />

office (we’re not here all the time, though) or by email at sentinel@gwsaguelph.ca,<br />

or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA<br />

member to take advantage of this.<br />

We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can.<br />

DONATIONS<br />

To donate easily, with a credit<br />

card, visit our website<br />

www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click<br />

on the ‘Donate’ button or call:<br />

519-823-1291<br />

<strong>September</strong> 8, <strong>2023</strong>, is the deadline for<br />

submissions for the<br />

October <strong>2023</strong> Sentinel.<br />

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.<br />

Distribution of the October <strong>issue</strong><br />

is on <strong>September</strong> 28, <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos<br />

(but we’ll do our best).<br />

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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald<br />

Hope everyone had a great summer and is now ready to<br />

start back into the Fall. Don’t forget to nominate a fellow<br />

volunteer for upcoming awards!<br />

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER AWARDS<br />

Ontario Volunteer Service Awards<br />

This award recognizes volunteers for providing<br />

committed and dedicated service to an<br />

organization. Adults are recognized by the length of time<br />

they’ve volunteered with one organization, ranging from<br />

five to 65 years of continuous service. Youth (24 years<br />

old and under) are recognized for two or more years of<br />

continuous service. Deadline: November 1.<br />

June Callwood Outstanding Achievement<br />

Award for Voluntarism<br />

This award recognizes people and groups who<br />

have made outstanding contributions as<br />

volunteers in their communities.<br />

There are two categories:<br />

Outstanding Volunteer Award: recognizes an<br />

individual or group for their commitment to volunteering<br />

and longstanding service to their community. Up to 20<br />

individuals and/or groups receive this award each year.<br />

Excellence in Volunteer Management Award:<br />

recognizes an individual or group from an organization<br />

that is incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation or<br />

registered as a charity for their achievement in<br />

encouraging people to volunteer in their communities. Up<br />

to five individuals and/or groups receive this award each<br />

year. Deadline: November 25 .<br />

If you are interested in nominating a fellow volunteer,<br />

please speak to Becky in the main office on Mondays or<br />

Wednesdays, or email becky.macdonald@guelph.ca<br />

Orientation and Training<br />

All volunteers will be required to complete the mandatory<br />

Orientation & Training. The trainings can be completed<br />

from the comfort of your home <strong>online</strong>. For those who do<br />

not have access to a computer, training dates will be set<br />

up for you to attend in the near future.<br />

Contact Becky MacDonald: becky.macdonald@guelph.ca<br />

for more information and if you have any questions.<br />

GWSA COMMITTEES<br />

Computer Mentoring<br />

If you enjoy working with computers/iPads/Apple<br />

products and have experience in this area and would like<br />

to educate others, this is for you! Computer Mentoring is<br />

on Mondays in the afternoon.<br />

Bingo Volunteers<br />

Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm. This will<br />

include set up, selling of cards and concession items,<br />

confirming bingo winners, supporting the caller and other<br />

duties as needed. We are asking for a commitment of<br />

once to 4 times per month based on the volunteer’s<br />

availability.<br />

Special Events<br />

Looking for a team of volunteers to assist with planning,<br />

organizing and running special events throughout the year<br />

for the members and community.<br />

Sentinel Drivers<br />

The Sentinel team is looking for drivers to assist with the<br />

delivery of the monthly newsletter – Sentinel.<br />

Travel Committee<br />

Our committee leader needs members who want to join<br />

others in the group to help brainstorm, organize, plan<br />

and possibly escort trips, travel, and tours for those<br />

seniors who love to go places! Come join in, meet new<br />

friends, and have fun!<br />

Welcome & Information Desk<br />

Looking for energetic, friendly, outgoing individuals to<br />

assist with greeting, providing tours and answering<br />

questions about the centre during the week, Monday to<br />

Friday. Two shifts available, morning and afternoon, in<br />

the main lobby.<br />

Cycling Club<br />

Looking for another volunteer to assist with leading the<br />

group on local and out of town rides.<br />

Bistro 683 - Dishwasher:<br />

Work as a team with other volunteers assisting with<br />

keeping the kitchen clean and washing dishes using the<br />

industrial dishwasher.<br />

How to get involved?<br />

First, complete an <strong>online</strong> application form:<br />

https://gwsa-guelph.ca/1749-2/<br />

No computer? Pick up a paper application at the<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre front desk.<br />

Second, you will be contacted to set up an interview<br />

followed with training. If you are a current volunteer, you<br />

are more than welcome to take on more than one position.<br />

Follow up with Becky for more details.<br />

For more information about a particular position or about<br />

volunteering in general, contact: Becky MacDonald by<br />

phone 519-822-1260 X 2096 or email:<br />

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca<br />

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Guelph Transit is adjusting bus fares<br />

and introducing a new pay-as-you-go program<br />

The changes will come into effect on <strong>September</strong> 1, <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Guelph Transit is making changes to its fare pricing and introducing a new monthly pay-as-you-go<br />

fare cap program starting in <strong>September</strong>.<br />

What’s changing to fares and transfers:<br />

• Day passes will be increased from $8 to $8.40.<br />

• Weekend transit pass will be discontinued.<br />

• Single ride tickets remain the same ($2.80 for adults, $2.25 for discounted (or concession) fare holders).<br />

• Riders will get an extra 30 minutes for transfers starting in <strong>September</strong>, as transfer time is being extended<br />

from 60 minutes to 90 minutes.<br />

Once you’ve tapped, your fares are capped: New pay-as-you-go program<br />

Monthly passes will change to a pay-as-you-go monthly fare cap model. Instead of a monthly pass, riders<br />

load their OnYourWay fare card with money and pay as they go. There will no longer be a need to buy a<br />

monthly pass upfront each month.<br />

With the monthly fare cap, riders pay for the first 32 single rides in a month, then tap and ride for free for<br />

the rest of the month. Visit guelphtransit.ca for more details.<br />

For more information:<br />

Courtney McDonald, Manager of Business Services<br />

Guelph Transit<br />

519-822-1260 extension 2708<br />

courtney.mcdonald@guelph.ca<br />

The Guelph Barrier Free Committee Access Recognition<br />

Awards are back!<br />

Let’s celebrate the accessibility champions in our community who go above<br />

and beyond to help create an accessible city! Do you know of an individual, group of individuals,<br />

or business that removes barriers and/or takes action for the inclusion of persons<br />

with disabilities? Nominate them for the Guelph Barrier Free Access Recognition Awards!<br />

Nomination Forms:<br />

• Available for pick up at the Service Guelph counter at Guelph City Hall<br />

• Available for download and print on guelphbarrierfree.org<br />

• Email accessibility@guelph.ca<br />

Nominate a Guelph resident or business. The nominations open Tuesday, <strong>September</strong> 5 and<br />

close Tuesday, October 10, <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Nominees who qualify for the Access Recognition Award are presented with a recognition<br />

award by Mayor Cam Guthrie during the November 28 City of Guelph Council meeting.<br />

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GWSA Group & Activity Reports<br />

ALL Activity Groups require that you MUST have an up-to-date GWSA Membership to participate.<br />

Art in the Hall<br />

All of the art groups and artisans<br />

will have an opportunity to show off<br />

their wares and offer items for sale<br />

if they wish. A portion of the cost<br />

will go toward the GWSA, and staff<br />

at the cash will be familiar with how<br />

to process these payments and ensure<br />

artists receive their funds,<br />

again, if they wish to sell their creations.<br />

A contract will be sent out to all<br />

groups to review; it outlines how the<br />

shows will run. I intend to change<br />

the art monthly and to be present the<br />

second Monday of each month to<br />

put up a new show. Some shows<br />

will run longer and we may have<br />

special presentations.<br />

I plan on going through the list of<br />

groups alphabetically as presented<br />

in the Sentinel. Please start to think<br />

about the piece you would like to<br />

hang, present and showcase.<br />

Further information will be forwarded<br />

to all groups.<br />

Badminton<br />

The Badminton Club held its annual<br />

AGM March 23 and, unfortunately,<br />

we were unable to find suitable volunteers<br />

to fill either the President or<br />

Vice-Presidents’ positions. Our<br />

Club will therefore operate with 3<br />

principal Directors (Activities,<br />

Communication and Secretary) and<br />

a temporary Director at Large who<br />

will assist as needed.<br />

With our new season beginning<br />

April 1st, it didn’t take long to reach<br />

our membership cap of 105. So, we<br />

will once again restart our waiting<br />

list. We hope to explore ways to<br />

decrease or eliminate the waiting list<br />

this year.<br />

Community Outreach Badminton<br />

Coaching also wrapped up its first<br />

complete season since the COVID-<br />

19 factor with 4 of our Coaches assisting<br />

in 2 Guelph schools.<br />

Our first 4-part Coaching Clinic<br />

began May 4 and is full already.<br />

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Planning is also underway for our<br />

Spring Hike with a proposed Hilton<br />

Falls route being considered.<br />

Our Tuesday evening Badminton<br />

has been temporarily disrupted but a<br />

backup plan is in place. For further<br />

information, call Jeff 519-993-1362.<br />

After a busy year, including regular<br />

playtimes, tournaments, clinics,<br />

and social activities, the program<br />

year is drawing to a close. Our year<br />

is ending with some specific skillbased<br />

micro clinics open to all<br />

members who want to improve their<br />

skills. The clinics are popular and<br />

we are very fortunate to have several<br />

skilled in-house members who<br />

volunteer to share their expertise<br />

with everyone.<br />

Book Club 1<br />

Our group meets in the Board Room<br />

on the last Friday of each month<br />

from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For<br />

<strong>September</strong>, our selection is “Desert<br />

Star” by Michael Connelly. In October<br />

we will be reading “The Diamond<br />

Eye” by Kate Quinn. Monthly<br />

fee is $3.00. At present, we have<br />

a waiting list.<br />

Bridge<br />

GWSA welcomes all Bridge players<br />

with a basic knowledge of the game<br />

to enjoy playing bridge in a friendly<br />

and comfortable environment. We<br />

offer both Recreational and Duplicate<br />

Bridge. No partner? No problem!<br />

We mix and mingle with a<br />

room full of eager players so that<br />

everyone has a partner for any of<br />

our regularly scheduled games.<br />

Bridge-Recreational<br />

Join us for recreational bridge in the<br />

afternoon or evening.<br />

Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm Evergreen<br />

Room 3<br />

Thursdays 12:30-3:30 pm Evergreen<br />

Room 3<br />

Bridge-Duplicate<br />

This group is for individuals who<br />

have already taken bridge lessons<br />

and would like to work on improving<br />

their game. Volunteers are on<br />

hand to coach you.<br />

We request you know the Bidding<br />

Basics. We will make you comfortable<br />

playing Duplicate Bridge with<br />

Duplicate Boards and using Bidding<br />

Boxes.<br />

Fridays 9:00-11:30 am, Evergreen<br />

Room 3. Bridge-Duplicate will be<br />

inactive from June to <strong>September</strong>.<br />

Bunka<br />

Bunka embroidery is created by using<br />

a unique combination of punch<br />

needle and special silk-like rayon<br />

thread. When completed, many pictures<br />

resemble delicately shaded<br />

paintings. In fact, the needle is held<br />

and operates in much the same manner<br />

as an artist’s brush or pencil. We<br />

do not teach classes or have an instructor,<br />

so you should have some<br />

experience in the craft, and members<br />

are required to purchase their<br />

own supplies. Every Wednesday<br />

from 9:15 a.m. to noon in Room 3.<br />

Currently there is a wait list.<br />

See Bunkawithflair.com.<br />

Canasta<br />

Come out and join our friendly<br />

group for a game of Canasta. We<br />

welcome all levels of players. If you<br />

are new to the game, we will be glad<br />

to teach you. Join us on Fridays<br />

from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 3.<br />

Contact canastagwsa@gmail.com<br />

for more information.<br />

Evergreen Canoe Club<br />

Whether you are an experienced<br />

canoeist or someone new to the<br />

sport, the club training program can<br />

help you either hone existing skills<br />

or teach you the many techniques of<br />

river canoe navigation.<br />

Be aware though that membership<br />

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is limited and a waitlist exists. So, if<br />

you meet the physical requirements<br />

and are comfortable on the water,<br />

put your name on the wait list.<br />

All new members are required to<br />

complete a two evening inclassroom<br />

training program and an<br />

on-the-water evaluation.<br />

Our canoe outings are every<br />

Thursday and Friday from May to<br />

the end of <strong>September</strong>, weather permitting.<br />

Chess<br />

Do you enjoy the game of chess?<br />

Come out and make friends! Our<br />

club is open to players of all levels.<br />

We are primarily amateur players<br />

simply out for the joy of casual<br />

chess, although with enough interest,<br />

we could organize small tournaments.<br />

We meet on the second and<br />

fourth Friday of each month in the<br />

Evergreen Board Room from 10<br />

a.m. to noon and we ask for $2 per<br />

person each time for the GWSA.<br />

And don’t worry if you don’t have a<br />

chess set — we have three sets as<br />

well as a digital clock for those interested<br />

in a time control!<br />

Computer Mentoring<br />

There are two mentors available<br />

every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to answer<br />

your questions. We can help<br />

with Windows PCs and Android<br />

smartphones and tablets. And now<br />

we are able to assist iPad and iPhone<br />

users!<br />

If you are using a laptop computer,<br />

please bring it with you. The fee<br />

is $3 for members of the GWSA and<br />

$5 for non-members. Please register<br />

at the front desk for each class before<br />

joining us in the Computer<br />

Room.<br />

Craft Group<br />

The ladies of the Craft Club are very<br />

busy making beautiful articles for<br />

our store. We continue to make hats,<br />

mitts and scarves to donate to the<br />

needy. We have had a few of the<br />

GWSA members also donating<br />

these items so we can reach as many<br />

as possible. We need wool donations<br />

of all types. Come see our<br />

NEW Treasure Chest, finally rebuilt.<br />

Guelph Wood Carving Club<br />

est. Circa 1986<br />

A well-established wood carving<br />

club of mostly seniors (both men<br />

and women) has operated in the<br />

Guelph area for decades.<br />

We do carving in the round, like<br />

cartoon characters, birds and wildlife,<br />

spoons, bowls, etc.<br />

Other carving techniques include<br />

relief carving, marquetry, and pyrography.<br />

Training is available.<br />

Meets Monday evening 6:00 pm-<br />

9:00 pm in Evergreen Room 2.<br />

Cribbage<br />

Come on out on a Tuesday afternoon<br />

for a friendly game of Cribbage<br />

in Room 3 of the Evergreen<br />

Centre. The room is open at 12:30<br />

pm and we start playing at 1:00 pm.<br />

Everyone is welcome, and we play 8<br />

games, with prizes at the end of the<br />

afternoon. If you are not sure how to<br />

play, we have instructors to help.<br />

Darts Club<br />

The sport of Darts is unique in several<br />

ways: the equipment is inexpensive,<br />

it only requires a small amount<br />

of space, and no special clothing is<br />

required. Age, gender, size or physical<br />

abilities have no bearing on the<br />

sport. It is open to all GWSA members.<br />

Darts is a game for everyone.<br />

No special skills or aptitude required.<br />

Just pick up the darts and<br />

throw them! Darts are available for<br />

loan if necessary, but you are welcome<br />

to bring your own.<br />

This is a great way to make new<br />

friends and really “Take Advantage<br />

of Your Seniority”.<br />

We meet on the Auditorium Stage<br />

Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00<br />

am - 2:00 pm.<br />

Darts has an annual fee of $25<br />

and you must be a current member<br />

of GWSA. Register on RecEnroll.<br />

Line Dancing<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Phyllis (519-836-9415)<br />

Donna (519-831-0943)<br />

Line dancing is exercise not only<br />

for the body, but the mind as<br />

well. It’s an excuse to get out, meet<br />

new friends, enjoy good music, and<br />

no partner is required. If you have<br />

never line danced before or need a<br />

refresher, the Introduction to Line<br />

Dancing is where to start. Here you<br />

will learn the basic steps and easier<br />

dances to slower music. The Line<br />

Dance Step Tutorial is an opportunity<br />

to learn and practise steps not<br />

taught in the Introduction to Line<br />

Dancing class and will help prepare<br />

you for the Beyond the Basics classes<br />

which are the next step up from<br />

the Introduction to Line Dancing.<br />

The Intermediate class is for experienced<br />

line dancers looking for a<br />

challenge.<br />

Monday Line Dance Classes<br />

9:15-9:30 am Line Dance Step<br />

Tutorial<br />

9:30-10:30 am Beyond the Basics<br />

10:45-11:45 am Intermediate<br />

Thursday Line Dance Classes<br />

1:00-2:00 pm Introduction to Line<br />

Dancing<br />

2:15-3:15 pm Beyond the Basics<br />

The first 3 visits are free. After<br />

that, in addition to providing us<br />

proof of a GWSA membership, it’s<br />

$2.00 each time you come.<br />

Mah Jongg<br />

Mah Jongg has started up again in<br />

Room 4 on Mondays from 2:30-<br />

4:30 p.m., except the last Monday of<br />

the month when it will be in the<br />

Dining Room. It is a game played<br />

with tiles, similar to Dominoes. Instruction<br />

is available for those who<br />

don’t know how to play.<br />

Peer Learning<br />

Peer Learning is for seniors who<br />

like to have a good discussion with<br />

a small, friendly group. It’s a great<br />

way to meet new people and have<br />

fun while learning. Topics for Fall,<br />

<strong>2023</strong> include:<br />

Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am: Historical<br />

Blunders<br />

Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm: Rivers and<br />

Waterways<br />

Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am: Scoundrels<br />

and Scallywags<br />

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For more information, contact<br />

Andrew Webb 226-500-4755 or<br />

Barb McLeod 519-823-2531.<br />

Into Focus Photography<br />

We are a friendly group of amateur<br />

photographers with equipment ranging<br />

from mobile phones and pointand-shoot<br />

cameras to fancy DSLR<br />

models. We share a common interest<br />

in photography as a hobby and<br />

we learn from each other. New<br />

members are always welcome. Our<br />

regular meetings are on the last<br />

Monday of every month in Room 4.<br />

If you are interested in joining,<br />

contact Stu McCannell<br />

(smccannell@rogers.com).<br />

Pickleball<br />

Pickleball is a sport in which four<br />

players use solid paddles made of<br />

wood or composite materials to hit a<br />

perforated polymer ball over a net.<br />

The sport shares features of other<br />

racquet sports: the dimensions and<br />

layout of a badminton court and a<br />

net and rules similar to tennis, with<br />

a few modifications.<br />

This sport is for people of all<br />

ages who are looking for some fun,<br />

laughter, socialization and exercise.<br />

It’s easy to learn, but can be challenging<br />

for those with a competitive<br />

nature. All levels of skill invited.<br />

Pickleball equipment is provided.<br />

Scrabble<br />

Scrabble is back! Come join us for<br />

Scrabble at 1 pm to 3:30 pm every<br />

Thursday in the Hallway near the<br />

Library. All skills from newbie to<br />

expert. Drop-ins are welcome or call<br />

me for more information. Previous<br />

members, please join us again.<br />

Brand-new players are most welcome.<br />

All you need is a GWSA<br />

membership! $2 fee per visit.<br />

Any questions? Call or email Sebastian.<br />

Phone: 647-580-5780.<br />

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Shuffleboard<br />

Come on out and join our group.<br />

Enjoy some gentle exercise, friendship<br />

and fun. Membership is available<br />

to all paid-up GWSA members<br />

for a $10 fee every six months. Register<br />

the first time you play. Beginners<br />

are welcome and instruction is<br />

available. The group plays Tuesdays<br />

and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.<br />

Silver Strummers<br />

The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified<br />

success story! There are<br />

now 30 individuals who have joined<br />

the Silver Strummers. We welcome<br />

ALL skill levels, beginner through<br />

advanced. We will provide you with<br />

all the information you will need to<br />

get started. If you would like to try<br />

the universally accessible and<br />

friendly instrument of the ukulele,<br />

please contact Eva Quan 519-820-<br />

1032.<br />

Silvertones<br />

The Silvertones members practise<br />

weekly in Room 3 on Fridays from<br />

2 to 3:30 p.m. We do have a few<br />

openings so please contact Doreen<br />

Muir @ 519-831-8323 if you would<br />

like to join our choir or would<br />

like more information. You do not<br />

have to be able to read music, just<br />

have a love for singing.<br />

Rug Hooking<br />

We have been gathering as a group<br />

of rug hookers at the Evergreen<br />

Centre since February 2022. Traditional<br />

rug hooking is both art and a<br />

craft. Many beautiful and unique<br />

items are made by pulling loops of<br />

fabric or yarn through a stiff, woven<br />

base such as burlap or linen. It is<br />

enjoyable, fun and a very social<br />

hobby. Beginners are welcome and<br />

we will help you get started. The<br />

Rug Hooking Group meets on Tuesday<br />

afternoon, 12-4, in Room 2.<br />

Contact: Kathy McCallum, 226-<br />

821-1331. Email:<br />

kamccallum28@gmail.com.<br />

Skiing<br />

For the <strong>2023</strong> ski season, it costs<br />

$10.00 plus HST to join the Ski<br />

Club. You register and pay for the<br />

Downhill Ski Club at the front desk<br />

of the Evergreen Centre. It helps to<br />

own a 5-7 Pass purchased from Blue<br />

Mountain well before the start of the<br />

ski season. Every Monday, we carpool<br />

by meeting at the lower Evergreen<br />

Parking Lot by the Enabling<br />

Garden at 8:00 am, drive to Blue<br />

Mountain, and return to Guelph by<br />

6:00 pm. Contact Bob Shearer 519-<br />

831-4093 for Ski Club information.<br />

Evergreen Snooker Club<br />

The Evergreen Snooker Club is<br />

composed of a group of active,<br />

friendly players with skill levels<br />

covering the full spectrum from<br />

learner/beginner to accomplished<br />

player. If you are interested in learning<br />

the game, or have played in the<br />

past and want to get back into it,<br />

please drop by the Snooker Room.<br />

You will be assured a warm welcome<br />

and a place to try your hand at<br />

one of our three tables. The Snooker<br />

Room is open weekdays between<br />

9:00 am and 4:00 pm and any other<br />

time the Evergreen Centre may be<br />

open.<br />

The primary focus of the club is<br />

to have fun, build friendships and<br />

socialize. Your snooker skill level is<br />

irrelevant, so don’t feel intimidated<br />

if you are a beginner. Prospective<br />

members may visit the club room up<br />

to three times without charge to help<br />

with their decision on whether to<br />

join. While most of the current<br />

members are men, there is a small<br />

group of women who play regularly<br />

(typically on Tuesday mornings), so<br />

ladies, don’t be shy, give it a try.<br />

Membership is available to all<br />

paid-up members of the GWSA on<br />

payment of the prescribed annual<br />

snooker activity fee. The current fee<br />

of $79.10 (plus tax) buys you access<br />

to the Snooker Room any time it is<br />

open and to all the snooker you care<br />

to play.<br />

Texas Hold ’Em<br />

Why not come out and have fun<br />

with us? We are averaging about 24<br />

players a week. We are situated in<br />

the Dining Room. We charge $2 per<br />

week and pretty well all of that goes<br />

back to the GWSA. We play Tuesdays<br />

& Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30<br />

pm.<br />

Each player starts off with $650 in<br />

real casino chips, and, as we do not<br />

play for money, we work on a point<br />

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system. The one with the most points each week is the<br />

winner. We play until there is only one player left or<br />

8:30 pm comes, whichever is first.<br />

We will gladly teach anyone who is interested in<br />

playing. Just follow the laughter to find us. We welcome<br />

everyone who wants to play and enjoys company.<br />

We have quite a few ladies playing at present and<br />

would always welcome more. We do not want to become<br />

a men’s club! Remember, you have to be a member<br />

of the GWSA to play.<br />

Writers Club<br />

If you enjoy the power of the pen, come join the Writers<br />

Club. We can toss around ideas and topics to get the<br />

creative juices flowing. Then let’s share the resulting<br />

written shape for constructive comments, while enjoying<br />

the company of others. Please feel welcome to join<br />

the journey. We will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday<br />

of the month in the Board Room, from 1-3 p.m. There<br />

is a weekly fee of $2 for the GWSA. Contact Susan<br />

Jackson 519-265-3246.<br />

Seniors Mixed Volleyball<br />

Thursday mornings at the West End Community Centre<br />

from 10:30 a.m. - noon.<br />

$60 for the season, <strong>September</strong> to June.<br />

Must have some mobility and hand/eye co-ordination.<br />

Any questions or concerns, please contact:<br />

Co-ordinator Johanna van Boxtel, 416-579-7143<br />

Johannavanboxtel60@gmail.com.<br />

Walking Club<br />

Do you like to walk during the spring, summer and<br />

fall? Do you like to have company when you walk?<br />

If so, joining the Walking Club is a great way to exercise<br />

with lots of fresh air, enjoy nature and beautiful<br />

scenery, and make new friends while discovering the<br />

trails in the area.<br />

You can register for the Walking Club’s <strong>2023</strong> walking<br />

season <strong>online</strong> through RecEnroll or at the front desk of<br />

the Evergreen Centre. The annual fee is $10 and you<br />

must be an active member of the GWSA.<br />

Due to Construction, we are now meeting at the<br />

Trailhead on Thursday mornings at 8:45 am (location<br />

will be emailed prior to walk). Walks are on…rain or<br />

shine.<br />

Walks are at your own pace and you must arrange<br />

your own transportation to the Trailhead-local trail or<br />

nearby conservation area.<br />

If you are interested in helping with this group or<br />

would like any additional information, please contact:<br />

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com.<br />

Watercolour Painters<br />

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters provides an opportunity<br />

for watercolour painters to practise their hobby<br />

along with others sharing the same interest, while encouraging<br />

one another and receiving information, ideas<br />

and inspiration. While we do not offer classes or lessons,<br />

we welcome accomplished watercolour painters.<br />

There is a small annual membership fee and membership<br />

with the GWSA is required. We meet in Room 2<br />

from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on the 1st and 5th Wednesday of<br />

the month, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third<br />

Wednesday.<br />

BID EUCHRE<br />

ON THURSDAYS<br />

Join us for Bid Euchre on Thursdays from<br />

1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 2 at the<br />

Evergreen Centre.<br />

If you know how to play Euchre, you can<br />

play Bid Euchre. If you need to brush up on<br />

the game, training can be provided. The<br />

cost is $2 per session.<br />

Contact Julie at 226-820-1939 or Ray at<br />

519-780-0462 for more information.<br />

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GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information<br />

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

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

CONTACT US menu. Click on Program Groups to get in contact with Program Group<br />

Leaders. Or pick up a print copy of the Sentinel for group contacts.<br />

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Art In The Hall<br />

Kim Taylor<br />

ArtInTheHall@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

Art Studio In 2<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Nora Kelly<br />

Every 2 nd & 4 th Wed. 1-4 pm<br />

Badminton<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Jeff Millard<br />

Tues. 7-9:30 pm<br />

Thurs. & Fri. 10:30 am-1 pm,<br />

Sun. 1:30-3:30 pm<br />

Mon. & Wed. 1-4 pm (WECC)<br />

No play at WECC July & August<br />

Casual Bicycling<br />

Various Locations in and<br />

around Guelph<br />

John Ness<br />

Wed. - May 1-Oct. 31 - 9:00 am-noon<br />

Bid Euchre on Thursdays<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Phyllis Goodhew<br />

Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm<br />

Book Club 1<br />

Board Room<br />

Veronica Sanche<br />

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm<br />

Book Club 2<br />

Board Room<br />

Lynne Oxley<br />

Second Friday of month - 1-2 pm<br />

Bridge - Recreational<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

gwsa.bridge@gmail.com<br />

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm<br />

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm<br />

Bridge - Duplicate<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

gwsa.bridge@gmail.com<br />

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am<br />

Inactive for June to <strong>September</strong><br />

Bunka Art Group<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Diane Barber<br />

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon<br />

Canasta<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

canastagwsa@gmail.com<br />

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am<br />

Canoe Club<br />

canoeclubmembership@gmail.com<br />

Seasonal twice-weekly outings<br />

See GWSA website or Sentinel description<br />

Chess Club<br />

Board Room<br />

Bruce Hurst<br />

2nd & 4th Fridays – 10 am-12 pm<br />

Computer Club<br />

Computer Room<br />

Ross Knechtel<br />

Ken Chupa<br />

<strong>September</strong>, November, January<br />

2nd Monday - 2-4 pm<br />

Computer Mentoring<br />

Ken Chupa<br />

Computer Lab<br />

Computer mentoring is a drop-in program.<br />

No appointment necessary.<br />

Computer mentoring is offered every Monday<br />

(except when the Centre is closed)<br />

from 1:00 to 3:00 pm<br />

Craft Club<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Contact TBA<br />

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm<br />

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Cribbage<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Elaine Miller<br />

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm<br />

Darts Club<br />

Auditorium<br />

Neville Newman<br />

Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />

Diabetes Support Group<br />

Room 3<br />

Bill MacDonald<br />

2nd Tuesday – 11 am -12 pm<br />

4th Tuesday – 10 am -12 pm<br />

Euchre on Monday<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Earl Mead<br />

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm<br />

Euchre on Friday<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Peter Smith<br />

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm<br />

Golf<br />

Tom Kane<br />

Mondays, May to <strong>September</strong><br />

Into Focus Photography<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Stu McCannell<br />

Last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm<br />

$24.00 a year<br />

Line Dancing<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Phyllis<br />

Donna<br />

Mondays – 9:15 to noon<br />

Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m.<br />

Mah Jongg<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Gladys Robson<br />

Mondays - 2:30-4:30 p.m.<br />

Last Mon. of the month in Dining Rm.<br />

Peer Learning<br />

Barb McLeod<br />

Andrew Webb<br />

Pickleball<br />

Rudy Simon<br />

gwsapickleball@gmail.com<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Monday 12:15 – 3 p.m.<br />

Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 p.m.<br />

Wednesday 8:30 – 10:00 am<br />

Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 am<br />

Friday 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1 – 4 pm<br />

Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm<br />

West End Comm. Centre<br />

Tues. - noon-4:00 pm (advanced play)<br />

Thurs. - 1:00-5:00 pm (advanced play)<br />

Quilting<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Beryl Drohan<br />

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />

Rug Hooking<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Kathy McCallum<br />

Tuesdays 12-4 pm<br />

Scrabble<br />

Hallway near the Library<br />

Sebastian<br />

Thursdays - 1:00-3:30 pm<br />

Shuffleboard<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Elaine Bigam<br />

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm<br />

Silver Strummers<br />

Room 3<br />

Eva Quan<br />

Fridays - Beginners 12-1 pm<br />

Experienced 1-2 pm<br />

Silvertones Choir<br />

Room 3<br />

President: Sandy Rea<br />

Membership Enquiries:<br />

Doreen Muir<br />

Director/Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc<br />

Backup Director/Accompanist: Joanna Wegman<br />

Fridays 2:00 - 3:30 pm<br />

Ski Club<br />

Evergreen Parking Lot by<br />

The Enabling Garden<br />

Bob Shearer<br />

Mondays from January to the end of March<br />

8:00 am car pool at Evergreen to Blue Mountain<br />

6:00 pm return to Evergreen<br />

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Evergreen Snooker Club<br />

Evergreen Snooker Room<br />

Brian Yasvinski<br />

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm<br />

Table Tennis<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Petr Vales<br />

Evergreen:<br />

Monday - 3-6:15 pm<br />

Wednesday - 10 am-1 pm<br />

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon<br />

West End: Friday - 1:00-4:00 pm<br />

(WECC - except July/August)<br />

Texas Hold ’Em Poker<br />

Bistro 683<br />

Paul Phillips<br />

Bruno Szafran<br />

Tuesdays & Fridays - 6:30-8:30 pm<br />

West Hills Art Group<br />

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre<br />

Dale Vardy (519-823-5746)<br />

<strong>September</strong> - June<br />

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm<br />

Membership $25.00 + hst<br />

Wood Carving Group<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Ken Fugler<br />

Monday – 6-9 pm<br />

Writers Club<br />

Board Room<br />

Susan Jackson<br />

1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.<br />

Writing Your Life Story<br />

Board Room<br />

Jennifer Blackie<br />

Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm<br />

Seniors Mixed Volleyball<br />

West End<br />

Johanna van Boxtel<br />

Thursday 10:30 a.m. - noon<br />

$60 for the season, <strong>September</strong> to June<br />

Walking Club<br />

Trailhead<br />

April to October<br />

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com<br />

Thursdays - Arrive at 8:45 am<br />

Departing at 9:00 am sharp!<br />

Watercolour Painters Club<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Mary Mulholland<br />

watercolourclub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

1st and 5th Wednesday of the month - 12:30-4 pm<br />

Third Wednesday - 9 am to 4 pm<br />

Membership $30/yr + hst<br />

West End Art Group<br />

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre<br />

Nancy Baker<br />

<strong>September</strong> – June<br />

Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />

Membership $10/yr + hst<br />

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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS<br />

OF NOTE<br />

“Our Young Seniors”<br />

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just<br />

gaining speed!’<br />

Marjorie McKee - July 26 (90)<br />

SPECIAL WEDDING<br />

ANNIVERSARIES<br />

If you have a birthday or anniversary<br />

that you would like to include in the<br />

Sentinel, please let us know the month<br />

before.<br />

This column is NOT done automatically.<br />

We DON’T have access to your<br />

personal information.<br />

“Passages”<br />

We would like to convey our condolences<br />

to Association Members and their Families<br />

Jeffery, Helen Isabel passed away on Monday, May<br />

29, <strong>2023</strong>, at the age of 94. She was involved with<br />

the Travel Club and enjoyed playing euchre at the<br />

centre.<br />

Foran, Agnes Cecelia passed away on Friday, June<br />

2, <strong>2023</strong>, at the age of 84. She was a longtime GWSA<br />

member.<br />

Pritchard, Edward (Ted) Michael passed away on<br />

Friday, June 9, <strong>2023</strong>, in his 78th year. He was<br />

involved with Art in the Hall, golf and many other<br />

activities at the centre.<br />

Pellin, Doreen passed away on Monday, August 7,<br />

<strong>2023</strong>, in her 79th year. See page 28 for more<br />

information.<br />

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Clubs and Drop-In Activities SEPTEMBER <strong>2023</strong><br />

W West End Community Centre<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

Weekend Activities<br />

Saturday<br />

9a-12p Table Tennis<br />

Sunday<br />

8:30a-1:30p Pickleball<br />

1:30-3:30p Badminton<br />

DANCE SEPT. 30<br />

Everyday Activities<br />

Snooker—9a-4p<br />

Library —<br />

Mon-Fri – 10a-4p<br />

1<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Canasta<br />

9-11:30a Dup. Bridge<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

2-3:30p Silvertones<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />

4<br />

CLOSED<br />

5<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

6<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-3p Writers Club<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

1:30p BINGO<br />

7<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:45-11:30a Walking Club<br />

10:30a-12p Volleyball W<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-3:30p Scrabble<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-5p Pickleball (advanced) W<br />

1:30-3:30p Writing Your Life<br />

Story<br />

2:15-3:15p Line Dancing<br />

Beyond the Basics<br />

8<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Canasta<br />

9-11:30a Dup. Bridge<br />

10a-12p Chess<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />

1-2p Book Club 2<br />

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

2-3:30p Silvertones<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />

11<br />

9:15-9:30a Line Dance Tuto.<br />

9:30-10:30a Line Dancing<br />

Beyond the Basics<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12<br />

8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

11a-12p Diabetes Support<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />

13<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

14<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:45-11:30a Walking Club<br />

10:30a-12p Volleyball W<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

15<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Canasta<br />

9-11:30a Dup. Bridge<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />

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12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

2-4p Computer Club<br />

2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

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9:15-9:30a Line Dance Tuto.<br />

9:30-10:30a Line Dancing<br />

Beyond the Basics<br />

10:45-11:45a Intermediate<br />

Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

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9:15-9:30a Line Dance Tuto.<br />

9:30-10:30a Line Dancing<br />

Beyond the Basics<br />

10:45-11:45a Int. Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3p Pickleball<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-3p Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg<br />

2:30-5p Into Focus<br />

Photography<br />

3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />

6-9p Carving Club<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10a-12p Diabetes Support<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12-4p Rug Hooking<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />

’Em Poker<br />

6:30-9p Rec. Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

1:30p BINGO<br />

20<br />

8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9a-4p Watercolour Painters<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-3p Writers Club<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

1:30p BINGO<br />

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8:30-10a Pickleball<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-1p Table Tennis<br />

1-3p Shuffleboard<br />

1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

1:30p BINGO<br />

1-3:30p Scrabble<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-5p Pickleball (advanced) W<br />

1:30-3:30p Writing Your Life<br />

Story<br />

2:15-3:15p Line Dancing<br />

Beyond the Basics<br />

21<br />

8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:45-11:30a Walking Club<br />

10:30a-12p Volleyball W<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-3:30p Scrabble<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-5p Pickleball (advanced) W<br />

1:30-3:30p Writing Your Life<br />

Story<br />

2:15-3:15p Line Dancing<br />

Beyond the Basics<br />

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8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:45-11:30a Walking Club<br />

10:30a-12p Volleyball W<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

12:30-3:30p Rec. Bridge<br />

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing<br />

1-3:30p Scrabble<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-5p Pickleball (advanced) W<br />

1:30-3:30p Writing Your Life<br />

Story<br />

2:15-3:15p Line Dancing<br />

Beyond the Basics<br />

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

2-3:30p Silvertones<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />

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8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Canasta<br />

9-11:30a Dup. Bridge<br />

10a-12p Chess<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

2-3:30p Silvertones<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />

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8:30-10:30a Pickleball<br />

8:30a-1:30p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Canasta<br />

9-11:30a Dup. Bridge<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10:30a-1p Badminton<br />

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />

1-2:30p Book Club 1<br />

1-4p Euchre<br />

1-4p Pickleball<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

2-3:30p Silvertones<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />

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The Elliott Community is Guelph’s<br />

only not-for-profit organization to<br />

offer 4 lifestyle choices for Seniors.<br />

• Life Leases<br />

• Supportive Living<br />

• Assisted Living<br />

• Long Term Care<br />

GUELPH<br />

HORTICULTURAL<br />

SOCIETY<br />

Attention! Gardeners, Garden Lovers and<br />

Garden Curious! All Welcome!<br />

Meet at Dublin United Church<br />

SEPTEMBER— Tuesday, <strong>September</strong> 26<br />

7:30 pm General Meeting and Mini Flower Show<br />

Speaker: Marion Jarvie<br />

Topic: “Clematis – Our Most Lovely Vine”. Marion demystifies the<br />

world of clematis in the garden. Cost: $5; free to members<br />

OCTOBER— Tuesday, October 24<br />

7:30 pm General Meeting and Mini Flower Show<br />

Speaker: Sean Fox<br />

Topic: “Unique and Special Woody Plants” . Sean introduces us to<br />

his special world of native and exotic woody plants with suggestions<br />

for their use in our gardens. Cost: $5; free to members<br />

NOVEMBER— Tuesday, November 28<br />

7:00 pm Annual Holiday Penny Table. Please donate new or gently<br />

used items only.<br />

7:30 pm Announcements<br />

Speaker: Michelle Goff<br />

Topic: “Xmas Design Demo”. Join fellow GHS member, Michelle<br />

Goff, as she inspires us with her holiday design ideas using living<br />

plant material.<br />

8:45 pm (approx.) Penny Table draws<br />

Cost: $5; free to members<br />

Annual Membership (Jan-Dec) $15<br />

Includes all meetings, yearbook, nursery discounts, access to: trips,<br />

workshops & RBG<br />

www.guelphhort.org<br />

guelphhort@gmail.com<br />

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SENIORS MONTH FLAG RAISING<br />

June was Seniors Month and it was recognized with a flag-raising ceremony at Guelph City Hall.<br />

Members of the GWSA Walking Club, GWSA members and Evergreen Staff walked from<br />

Riverside Park along the Downtown Trail to City Hall. We were greeted by Guelph Mayor Cam<br />

Guthrie and city staff. Mayor Guthrie and GWSA President Pat Gage welcomed and addressed all<br />

those assembled for the occasion.<br />

Mayor Cam Guthrie and<br />

GWSA president Pat Gage<br />

Raising the Flag<br />

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Anniversary Dance at the Evergreen<br />

Our one year anniversary dance was a big success. We had lots of dancing, of course, and<br />

our sponsors, Homelife Power Realty Inc., provided delicious cupcakes for everyone. They<br />

also provided two gift bags for our draw.<br />

Everyone had a good time.<br />

Pat Gage brought greetings<br />

from the GWSA.<br />

Margaret Waldron was<br />

presented with roses.<br />

Catherine Featherston of Homelife<br />

Power Realty Inc. handed out cupcakes.<br />

Marg G. won a gift bag donated<br />

by Homelife Power Realty Inc.<br />

Many thanks to all who attend our dances every month. We will keep going as long as you<br />

keep dancing.<br />

Thanks to the Dancing at the Evergreen Committee - Margaret W., Jill K., Helga H., Donna<br />

S., and Margaret O. Thanks also to all who help promote our dances.<br />

Looking forward to 2024!<br />

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Dancing<br />

at the<br />

Evergreen<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

683 Woolwich St., Guelph<br />

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, <strong>2023</strong><br />

(Upcoming Dances: October 21, November 25 & December 30)<br />

7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.<br />

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.<br />

Dance to the music of DJ Rob Martine<br />

Tickets are $15.00 each (non-refundable)<br />

Tickets may be purchased at the door. Tickets may also be purchased in advance<br />

by phoning 519-837-5699 or in person at any City of Guelph Recreational<br />

Facility, such as: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, Victoria Road<br />

Recreational Centre, West End Community Centre.<br />

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

Or email me at dances@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

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

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ART IN THE HALL<br />

Art in the Hall proudly featured the Guelph Carving Club in the glass display cases outside<br />

Room 4. Their talent and craftmanship is top notch! If you are interested in seeing more of<br />

what they do, they meet Mondays from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Evergreen Room 2. If you<br />

missed their display at the beginning of the summer, you will have an opportunity again<br />

with their next display, date to be determined.<br />

SILVERTONES CHOIR<br />

Do you love to sing, do you read music, or maybe you don’t read music, but you’ve thought of<br />

joining a choir for the love of singing and fellowship? We are a group of about 50 to 60 seniors<br />

who get together from <strong>September</strong> to mid-June on Friday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:30 pm to sing<br />

and socialize.<br />

In the past, we sang out at long term<br />

care homes, retirement homes,<br />

participated in the Centre’s annual<br />

variety show and performed for other<br />

Centre events. During COVID-19,<br />

these activities had to be put on hold<br />

and our practices were virtual. We are<br />

back to practicing at the Centre in<br />

Room 3 and slowly getting back out<br />

into the community again to do what<br />

we love...entertain with song!<br />

If you are interested in joining our<br />

group, please call Doreen Muir at 519<br />

-831-8323 or email at<br />

muird9007@gmail.com for more<br />

information. Limited space available.<br />

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NEW PLANTER BOXES OUTSIDE THE<br />

LIBRARY<br />

The City of Guelph put in 5 large planter boxes and<br />

2 large pots on the balcony behind the Library<br />

overlooking Riverside Park. City employee, Heidi<br />

Torreiter, designed one with herbs for the Bistro<br />

683 chef to use, one of unique succulents, and the<br />

others are full of gorgeous annuals. In about mid-<br />

<strong>September</strong>, there will be a notice<br />

posted that if anyone would like<br />

to take one of the plants home,<br />

there will be an opportunity.<br />

Thanks to the volunteers who<br />

have helped with the maintenance<br />

of these planters!<br />

Karen Ouellet and Jim Smith -<br />

Cribbage Silver Medal Winners<br />

Karen and Jim participated in our OSGA 55+ District 26<br />

Cribbage Tournament at the Breithaupt Centre in<br />

Kitchener on Sunday, June 25, <strong>2023</strong>. They won silver<br />

medals and the opportunity to compete with teams from<br />

across our province at the OSGA 55+ Summer Games in<br />

Brantford, August 9-11. They won Gold in Brantford<br />

which qualifies them to represent Ontario at the Canada<br />

55+ Summer Games next August in Quebec City.<br />

Last year, Gail Bourhill and Debbie Howard were<br />

District 26 cribbage champions who went on to win at the<br />

2022 Summer Games in Peterborough. They competed at<br />

the 2022 Canada Games competition in Kamloops, B.C.,<br />

where they won gold medals.<br />

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NEW MEMBER/RETURNING<br />

MEMBER RECEPTION<br />

(Returning Members from April-<strong>September</strong> <strong>2023</strong>)<br />

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, <strong>2023</strong><br />

1 – 3 PM<br />

EVERGREEN SENIORS COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />

683 WOOLWICH ST., GUELPH<br />

ROOM 4<br />

Meet other new or returning members and learn about the many<br />

activities and programs available to you.<br />

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED<br />

RSVP ATTENDING - karen.kelly@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

DOREEN<br />

PELLIN<br />

Doreen Pellin passed<br />

away peacefully at<br />

home on Monday,<br />

August 7, <strong>2023</strong> with all<br />

her family at her side.<br />

She was in her 79th<br />

year.<br />

In her retirement, she<br />

was a member and<br />

volunteer with the Guelph Wellington<br />

Seniors Association for 17 years. Doreen<br />

was involved in many activities, providing<br />

background music for dances, fashion<br />

shows, teaching classes in Bid Euchre and<br />

SOLO, teaching line-dancing, and served on<br />

many executives. This is where she formed<br />

lifelong friendships that she cherished and<br />

got to share her love of music.<br />

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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+<br />

held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291.<br />

Please register in person at our recreation facilities, over the phone by calling 519-837-5699, or <strong>online</strong> at<br />

recenroll.ca. Registration will open on Wednesday, <strong>September</strong> 13.<br />

PLEASE NOTE: Programs may be cancelled if there is low registration, so be sure to register (Fees do not<br />

include HST).<br />

VISUAL ARTS<br />

Landscape Painting<br />

In this course, students will learn how to create artistic<br />

representations of natural environments such as<br />

mountains, forests, waters, fields, coastlines and sunsets.<br />

Landscape painting can be created using a variety of<br />

water-based medium: acrylic, watercolour and gouache.<br />

Although the realistic representation of the natural world<br />

will be the main approach, exploring landscape through<br />

illusion is not excluded. The course will cover all that is<br />

needed to create expressive and dynamic paintings: basic<br />

techniques, colour mixing, tonal values, elements of<br />

composition, effects of atmospheric perspective, the ways<br />

to simplify the shapes and forms, and effective editing of<br />

photographic references. Throughout the course, there<br />

will be plenty of short demos, usually at the beginning of<br />

the class. The course is intended for beginners and<br />

intermediates. Just bring your supplies, your passion for<br />

painting, and whatever experience you have and you will<br />

grow as an artist through expanding your observational<br />

and artistic skills.<br />

Course ID: 39048<br />

Location: West End Community Centre (Room 2)<br />

Class Length: 3 hours (1-4 p.m.)<br />

Dates: October 18-December 20 (Wednesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $144.80<br />

Non-Member: $166.50<br />

Watercolour<br />

This watercolour class is for all levels of painters. The<br />

instructor will work with participants on an individual<br />

basis or in small groups of similar interest or skill.<br />

Course ID: 38813<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 2)<br />

Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />

Dates: October 16-December 18 (Monday)<br />

Fees: Member: $147.70<br />

Non-Member: $169.80<br />

Sketching<br />

Sketching is a good way to learn or improve your drawing<br />

skills. This course suits all levels of students who want to<br />

know how to draw quick and accurate sketches. Whether<br />

you want to prepare for a big project or draw the world<br />

around us, sketching is a great way to express yourself.<br />

Course ID: 38819<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />

(Cedar Room)<br />

Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />

Dates: October 17-December 19 (Tuesday)<br />

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Fees: Member: $144.80<br />

Non-Member: $166.50<br />

Acrylic Painting<br />

Join us for informative lessons in painting with acrylics.<br />

Stroke types, techniques and form will be the focus of this<br />

hands-on class. Be inspired, have an open mind, and<br />

create your masterpiece with this form of art.<br />

Course ID: 38818<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Cedar Room)<br />

Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />

Dates: October 19-December 21 (Thursday)<br />

Fees: Member: $144.80<br />

Non-Member: $166.50<br />

FITNESS<br />

Cardio and Strength Level 2<br />

This intermediate/advanced strength training class focuses<br />

on a low impact cardio warmup. This class performs<br />

functional exercises that include balance, flexibility and<br />

cardiovascular movements. Exercises are performed<br />

sitting and standing. A variety of equipment is used<br />

throughout the classes, which may include bands, stability<br />

balls and weights of your choice. Join us to keep your<br />

body fit!<br />

Course ID: Monday: 38793<br />

Friday: 38809<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />

Dates:<br />

Monday: Sept. 25-December 18<br />

Friday: Sept. 29-December 22<br />

Fees: Member: $87<br />

Non-Member: $100.08<br />

Cardio and Strength Level 3<br />

Come and challenge your fitness level in this advanced<br />

strength training class. Focusing on a low impact cardio<br />

warmup, this class performs functional exercises that<br />

include balance, flexibility and cardiovascular<br />

movements. A variety of equipment is used throughout<br />

the classes, which may include bands, stability balls and<br />

weights of your choice. Join us to keep your body fit!<br />

Course ID: Monday: 38791<br />

Friday: 38807<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)<br />

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Dates:<br />

Monday: Sept. 25-December 18<br />

Friday: Sept. 29-December 22<br />

Fees: Member: $87<br />

Non-Member: $100.08<br />

Total Body Conditioning<br />

This total body conditioning class will challenge the<br />

active 55+ individual. A cardio warmup will prepare you<br />

for resistance training, balance, flexibility, and core<br />

strength and floor workout. The benefits of regular<br />

exercise consisting of these major components will<br />

improve your mental, physical and emotional health,<br />

increase your energy level to be able to carry out daily<br />

tasks, and reduce your chances of osteoporosis.<br />

Course ID: 38799<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 27-December 20 (Wednesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

Introduction to Strength Training 1<br />

What is strength training all about? How do you get<br />

started? Which exercises are the best ones? What about<br />

form? Let us show you the answers! You will go from<br />

learning the theory behind the importance of strength<br />

training to mastering the technique behind bodyweight,<br />

free weight, and barbell training. Our qualified instructors<br />

will take you through a progressive training program that<br />

will help you gain a better understanding of exercise and<br />

program design, help you increase your strength and, most<br />

importantly, your confidence in and out of the gym.<br />

Location: West End Community Centre (Fitness Room)<br />

Course ID: 39239<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: 39240<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (10-11 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 25-Nov. 6 (Monday)<br />

Course ID: 39243<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: 39244<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (10-11 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Nov. 13-Dec. 18 (Monday)<br />

Fees: Member: $43.50<br />

Non-Member: $50.04<br />

Introduction to Strength Training 2<br />

Now that you know the basics of strength training (Intro<br />

to Strength Training 1), we can take your program to the<br />

next level and learn how to track your workouts and<br />

create a program with exercises you like while making<br />

this a habit. Our qualified instructors will take you<br />

through a progressive training program that will help you<br />

gain a better understanding of exercise and program<br />

design, help you increase your strength and, most<br />

importantly, your confidence in and out of the gym; using<br />

machines, free weights and resistance bands. Please note<br />

that it is important that you complete Intro to Strength<br />

Training 1 before you do this class.<br />

Location: West End Community Centre (Fitness Room)<br />

Course ID: 39241<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: 39242<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (10-11 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 27-Nov. 1 (Wednesday)<br />

Course ID: 39245<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />

Course ID: 39246<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (10-11 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Nov. 15-Dec. 20 (Wednesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $43.50<br />

Non-Member: $50.04<br />

Fluent Body<br />

Fluent Body is a combination of movement and somatic<br />

therapy that helps people to be generous to their body and<br />

mind. We move through different highs, lows, imageries<br />

and emotions. The journey will be within ourselves,<br />

supported and reflected in context with the group.<br />

We will float, breathe, shake, do exercises, vocalize,<br />

thicken and soften, evaporate and more movement<br />

explorations. This class is for all abilities.<br />

Course ID: 39046<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room)<br />

Class Length: 1 hours (9-10 a.m.)<br />

Dates: October Sept. 25-Dec. 18 (Monday)<br />

Fees: Member: $87<br />

Non-Member: $100.08<br />

Kum Nye<br />

Kum Nye is a yoga-like, healing practice of Tibetan<br />

Buddhist tradition that focuses on massage and<br />

movement to refresh and revitalize the body and mind.<br />

There are breathing techniques, self-massage, meditations,<br />

stretching and movement exercises. The practice is<br />

relaxing and meditative. Join us for a relaxing experience.<br />

Course ID: 38990<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (12:30-1:30 p.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 28-December 21 (Thursday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

Meditation and Relaxation<br />

Learn to develop skills to cultivate a different relationship<br />

to stress, including stress that can result from managing a<br />

variety of chronic health conditions.<br />

Sessions include: variety of meditation practices, gentle<br />

mindful movement practices, reflective and practical<br />

exercises, and discussions on stress.<br />

Examples of mindfulness training:<br />

• Deep breathing<br />

• Meditation<br />

• Gentle movement<br />

Course ID: Tuesday: 38797<br />

Thursday: 38805<br />

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Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour<br />

(12:15-1:15 p.m. Tues.)<br />

(9:00-10:00 a.m. Thurs.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 26-Dec. 19 (Tuesday)<br />

Sept. 28-Dec. 21 (Thursday)<br />

Fees: Tuesday: Member: $87<br />

Non-Member: $100.08<br />

Thursday: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

OsteoFit<br />

Part of living well with osteoporosis and/or osteoarthritis<br />

involves healthy eating and physical activity. Physical<br />

activity plays an essential role in the treatment of<br />

osteoporosis by ‘stimulating’ or applying a load on our<br />

bones to maintain their structure and strength. When<br />

treating osteoarthritis, it is important to ensure proper<br />

alignment of joints as well. Exercise and physical activity<br />

play a vital role and contribute to individuals’ overall<br />

health and well-being. Four types of exercise are<br />

necessary in the management of osteoporosis and<br />

osteoarthritis: strength, posture, and core stability,<br />

balance, and weight bearing. Join us in this class to get<br />

moving, improve your strength, balance, and posture,<br />

and in turn, reduce your risk of falling.<br />

Course ID: 38801<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (10:30-11:30 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 27-Dec. 20 (Wednesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

Release Your Hips, Change Your Life!<br />

Do your hips get fatigued and sore? Come, learn<br />

stretches/exercises to help your largest joints work to their<br />

potential so you can do all the things you love to do!<br />

Course ID: 38804<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (2:30-3:30 p.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 27-Dec. 20 (Wednesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

Strength and Balance<br />

This beginner class will focus on fall prevention, whole<br />

body movements, and balance. It is designed to improve<br />

general mobility and overall strength to make everyday<br />

tasks easier. You can expect to see improvement in<br />

posture. The class presents an excellent opportunity for<br />

beginners to start exercising with an aerobic, strength and<br />

flexibility component.<br />

Course ID: 38802<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (12-1 p.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 27-Dec. 20 (Wednesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

Falling Prevention and Navigation<br />

In this program, participants will learn practical exercises<br />

for preventing falls in day-to-day life, as well as tools to<br />

aid in negotiating a fall, should it occur. We will focus on<br />

building knowledge of the body to increase confidence in<br />

movement. It will include: exercises for increasing<br />

proprioception (for the feet, eyes, and spine) — study of<br />

walking mechanics to invite mindful movement —<br />

practice of ramping and spiralling pathways for support in<br />

falling - explorations of how to use the limbs and body for<br />

counterbalance<br />

Course ID: 38829<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (1:30-2:30 p.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 25-Dec. 18 (Monday)<br />

Fees: Member: $87<br />

Non-Member: $100.20<br />

TAI CHI<br />

Tai Chi – Beginner<br />

This program welcomes those who are new to Tai Chi as<br />

well as those who are wishing to reinforce the<br />

foundations. Focusing on the basic vocabulary of the<br />

stances and co-ordination of the postures, this meditative<br />

movement practice is accessible to all.<br />

Course ID: 38830<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 26-Dec. 19 (Tuesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

Tai Chi – Intermediate<br />

Learn the meditative movement practice of Tai Chi<br />

Chuan. This session focuses on the Yang Style 37-Posture<br />

Form. It is advised to have previous experience with Tai<br />

Chi Chuan movements and foundations for this class.<br />

Course ID: 38831<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (10-11 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 26-Dec. 19 (Tuesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

QI GONG<br />

Qi Gong 1<br />

This program is a Chinese blend of exercise, stretching<br />

and meditation. The program focuses on Eighteen<br />

Postures for Daily Practice, a Qi Gong set that integrates<br />

East and West in a series of gentle exercises designed to<br />

maintain and enhance health. Adapting classical Qi Gong<br />

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forms, this style incorporates therapeutic exercise, self<br />

massage and meditation. This class will focus on the core<br />

routines and is suitable for both new and returning<br />

participants.<br />

Course ID: 38828<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1-1/2 hour (12-1:30 p.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 25-Dec. 18 (Monday)<br />

Fees: Member: $150.12<br />

Non-Member: $130.56<br />

Qi Gong 1<br />

Discover this ancient healing practice that has been a part<br />

of Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Qigong<br />

includes a variety of exercises, including slow meditative<br />

movements, shaking and tapping, and acupressure and<br />

self-massage. This program will guide participants<br />

through a series of gentle movements along with<br />

supplementary meditations, exercises, and self-massage<br />

techniques to boost immunity and enhance overall wellbeing.<br />

Course ID: 38832<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (11 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 26-Dec. 19 (Tuesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

YOGA<br />

Chair Yoga<br />

Chair yoga offers the same benefits as other yoga<br />

practices, such as increased flexibility, strengthening,<br />

proper breathing and increasing range of motion in the<br />

joints. Simply use a chair to assist with postures. Chair<br />

yoga is for everyone, especially those who may have<br />

limited mobility and/or are unable to get up and down on<br />

a yoga mat. Postures can be modified to meet students'<br />

needs.<br />

Course ID: Monday: 38794<br />

Wednesday: 38800<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour<br />

Monday: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.<br />

Wednesday: 9:15-10:15 a.m.<br />

Dates:<br />

Sept. 25-Dec.18 (Monday)<br />

Sept. 27-Dec. 20 (Wednesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $87<br />

Non-Member: $100.08<br />

Gentle Yoga<br />

This program is open to everyone. We will explore this<br />

centuries old discipline which brings health and vitality to<br />

the body, peace to the mind and joy to the spirit.<br />

Participants must have the mobility to move from<br />

standing positions to lying/sitting on a mat on the floor.<br />

Course ID: Tuesday: 38798<br />

Thursday: 38806<br />

Friday: 38810<br />

Location:<br />

Victoria Road Recreation Centre (Maple Room)<br />

(Tuesday)<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre (Room 4)<br />

(Thursday & Friday)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour<br />

Tuesday: 2-3 p.m.<br />

Thursday: 2-3 p.m.<br />

Friday: 10:15-11:15 a.m.<br />

Dates:<br />

Sept. 26-Dec. 19 (Tuesday)<br />

Sept. 28-Dec. 21 (Thursday)<br />

Sept. 29-Dec. 22 (Friday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

Yoga for Brain Health<br />

This course brings together ancient Indian yogic practices<br />

of movement, breath and meditation along with new pain<br />

research, the latest strength and mobility training, and<br />

best practices in yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)<br />

and trauma. It uses repetition of concepts and actions. The<br />

pace, format and tone of this course is especially designed<br />

for people with mild brain injuries, those living with Post<br />

Concussion Syndrome, and stroke survivors.<br />

Course ID: 38796<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 26-Dec. 12 (Tuesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $87<br />

Non-Member: $100.08<br />

Yoga Nidra<br />

Nidra actually means sleep. This class will promote<br />

restorative relaxation by using deep breathing methods,<br />

guided visualization, and progressive relaxation using<br />

very specific techniques involving 4 senses. Feel rested<br />

and renewed!<br />

Course ID: 38803<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room)<br />

Class Length: 1 hour (1-2 p.m.)<br />

Dates: Sept. 27-Dec. 20 (Wednesday)<br />

Fees: Member: $94.25<br />

Non-Member: $108.42<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

Evergreen Gardens Workshop — Fall Sculptures:<br />

Touch in the Garden<br />

The plants in the garden boxes have been selected to<br />

engage each of our senses. In this workshop, we’ll<br />

connect with the plants that have been selected for their<br />

interest to our sense of touch. Many of these plants can be<br />

brought inside for enjoyment in the winter, so we will<br />

begin dismantling the gardens to save them from winter<br />

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frost as we continue to enjoy them inside. We’ll practice<br />

slowing down and focusing on just one sense, and choose<br />

the plants for our sculptures or wreaths with an emphasis<br />

on touch. Materials from the Evergreen gardens outside<br />

will also be available for use.<br />

Course ID: 39545<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Board Room)<br />

Course Length: 2 hours (2:30-4:30 p.m.)<br />

Date: <strong>September</strong> 12 (Tuesday)<br />

Fee: Members: Free<br />

Non-Members: Free<br />

Fall Table Arrangement Making Workshop (Living<br />

Flowers)<br />

Learn to create a beautiful fresh table arrangement for<br />

your dinner table for Thanksgiving. Karen will teach you<br />

how to create an oblong table arrangement with beautiful<br />

long-lasting fresh florals, in a reusable container. Your<br />

Thanksgiving table will look amazing this year! You will<br />

be taught placement and balance with beautiful fall<br />

colours from roses to alstroemeria, carnations, eucalyptus<br />

and berries and more. We will be working with a stunning<br />

combination of fresh flowers and foliage and maybe even<br />

a little harvest! Once you’re done this floral design class<br />

you will be wanting to make arrangements for everyone<br />

and every room.<br />

Tools needed — clippers/pruners/floral knife<br />

Course ID: 39248<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 2)<br />

Course Length: 2 hours (6:30-8:30 p.m.)<br />

Date: October 6 (Friday)<br />

Fee: Members: $100<br />

Non-Members: $115<br />

Fall Fashion Show<br />

Join us for the Fall Fashion Show. This will be a fun<br />

afternoon where you see models from the Evergreen<br />

Seniors Centre model Fall Fashions from Cleo’s.<br />

Course ID: 38834<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Auditorium)<br />

Course Length: 2 hours (1-3 p.m.)<br />

Date: October 20 (Friday)<br />

Fee: Members: $10.00<br />

Non-Members: $10.00<br />

Pumpkin Carving Night<br />

Pumpkin Carving at the Evergreen! This is a free event<br />

but we ask that participants provide a cash donation of<br />

your choice for the FAIR program or a non-perishable<br />

food donation for the food bank if possible. Come in a<br />

costume or come as you are — all are welcome! All<br />

materials are provided. Pumpkins will be pre-hollowed<br />

for your convenience. Listen to music and enjoy a treat<br />

while you carve! Staff and volunteers will be on site to<br />

help if need be. Take your pumpkin creation with you at<br />

the end of the night or leave for display at the Evergreen<br />

Seniors Centre!<br />

Course ID: 38925<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 4)<br />

Course Length: 2 hours (6-8 p.m.)<br />

Date: October 27 (Friday)<br />

Fee: Members: Free<br />

Non-Members: Free<br />

Holiday Door Wreath Making Workshop (Artificial/<br />

Natural Materials)<br />

In this floral design workshop, you will learn to decorate<br />

a full-size Holiday wreath. Working with an assortment of<br />

festive natural and artificial products, like pinecones,<br />

nuts, artificial fruit, berries and dried lotus pods,<br />

cinnamon sticks, pepper berries, ribbons, etc. This wreath<br />

is full of all the natural elements and textures of the<br />

Holiday season, from balsam to pine. It will be a beautiful<br />

addition to your Christmas décor. This modern and festive<br />

wreath looks real, and you will be able to enjoy it for<br />

years.<br />

Tools needed – glue gun/ glue/ wire cutters/ clippers or<br />

pruners.<br />

Course ID: 39250<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Room 2)<br />

Course Length: 2 hours (6:30-8:30 p.m.)<br />

Date: November 17 (Friday)<br />

Fee: Members: $120<br />

Non-Members: $138<br />

Community Craft Sale<br />

Get started on your holiday shopping with the<br />

Community Craft Sale. Local vendors will be displaying a<br />

variety of hand-crafted items to help you get ready for the<br />

upcoming season. Please note that registration/payment<br />

is for vendors only. This is a free event to attend.<br />

Course ID: 38833<br />

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

(Auditorium)<br />

Course Length: 4 hours (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)<br />

Date: November 25 (Saturday)<br />

Fee: 1 table: $20.00<br />

2 tables: Additional $15 ($35)<br />

3 tables: Additional $25 ($45)<br />

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EVERGREEN MARKET<br />

‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 <strong>issue</strong>s from<br />

first insertion (i.e., in Sept. <strong>issue</strong> — removed<br />

from Dec. <strong>issue</strong>); if you wish it to remain in<br />

longer, please contact The Sentinel office and/<br />

or leave us a message. If your item sells,<br />

please let us know so that we can remove it.<br />

NO ‘Accommodation’ or ‘Vehicle’ ads will<br />

be included in the Evergreen Market. Such<br />

ads will be treated as advertising inserted<br />

within these pages at the current Sentinel advertising<br />

rates plus HST.<br />

FOR SALE<br />

Pride scooter. Gently used, colour candy apple,<br />

always stored indoors. You have to see it to<br />

believe the condition it is in. Call Leona at 519<br />

-546-9993.<br />

Walker for sale. Sturdy and very good<br />

condition. Asking $100 or best offer. Call 519-<br />

824-0865.<br />

Men’s golf clubs: 3 woods with head covers,<br />

Snake Eyes, Viper 5-9 irons, pitching wedge,<br />

sand wedge - asking $50. Maxi Fly irons 3-9,<br />

asking $20. One dart board in cabinet with 2<br />

sets of darts, asking $20. Call 519-824-6364.<br />

Tony Little Gazzelle Spring Master. Asking<br />

$20. Call 519-766-1151.<br />

Unfortunately, I no longer have need of certain<br />

medications for dogs. Fortekor, 2.5 mg tab: 19<br />

tablets. Vetmedin, 2.5 mg Pimobendan<br />

capsules: 88 capsules. Vetmedin, 5 mg<br />

capsules: 12 capsules. Tacrolimus (oil) .02%<br />

Opthalmic drops, unopened. If you can use<br />

them, please contact me. 416-706-3971.<br />

Is Joint Replacement In Your Future?<br />

‘OSSUR’ ice therapy machine with universal<br />

joint pad in original packaging. Highly<br />

recommended by Orthopedic Surgeons. Used 3<br />

times/day for two weeks. Purchased from a<br />

surgeon at over $400. Asking $125.00. Call<br />

Will at 226-979-5796.<br />

Free advertising for GWSA members<br />

ONLY.<br />

PLEASE REMEMBER TO<br />

INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND PHONE<br />

NUMBER WITH YOUR ITEM(S).<br />

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OUR EVERGREEN LIBRARY<br />

We are open<br />

Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.<br />

Book Review by Diane Dyke<br />

The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda<br />

The Golden Son is a wonderful story set in two countries, India and the United States.<br />

The main character, Anil, is a young Indian man who dreams of moving to America and<br />

becoming a doctor. However, Anil’s father is the head of their clan and the arbitrator of<br />

disputes between clan members. As the oldest son, Anil is expected to follow in his father’s<br />

footsteps. Gowda explores Anil’s struggle between wanting freedom to pursue his own path<br />

and the family responsibilities he feels he must honour.<br />

When Anil moves to America, he leaves behind his childhood friend, Leena. She dreams<br />

of living a life like her parents. They enjoyed a happy life filled with love and family. Her<br />

parents arrange a marriage for her to a man in another village. But the happy life she hoped<br />

for is elusive and she discovers how life can be hard and sometimes unbelievably cruel.<br />

Gowda creates beautifully rich characters and explores their struggles and triumphs. She<br />

also gives us a glimpse of life in rural India as well as the hectic life of a medical resident in<br />

the United States. The Golden Son is a well-crafted story that will keep you engaged to the<br />

very end.<br />

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Ontario Senior Games Association<br />

District 26 Waterloo/Wellington’s<br />

“Senior Badminton Tournament”<br />

Qualifying and Recreational Levels<br />

55+ and 65+ Register for:<br />

Qualifying: to have a chance to compete for Provincials!<br />

Recreational: if you are looking for “fun” games!<br />

Saturday, October 21, <strong>2023</strong><br />

2:30-8:30 p.m.<br />

KW Badminton Club, 69 Agnes St., Kitchener<br />

Events: 55+ and 65+ Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles and Mixed Doubles<br />

All players must pay an OSGA annual membership fee and sign a waiver at www.osga55plus.ca.<br />

For more information, contact Debbie at dwaitson54@gmail.com or 226-606-8476. Please fill out<br />

the appropriate list for Qualifying or Recreational, then you can pick up your registration form<br />

from your badminton organizer. 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games are February 6-8, 2024, in Orillia,<br />

Ontario, for Qualifying finalists only.<br />

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EXPLORING EUROPE<br />

by Anne Cookson<br />

I’ll never forget the trip I took in the<br />

summer of 1967, all across Europe. I was a<br />

teenager exploring a different world than the<br />

one I was familiar with. It was my father who<br />

had the good idea of having me go with other<br />

young students that just graduated from high<br />

school, before they attended college or<br />

university. I was excited and looking forward<br />

to meeting other students I had never met, as<br />

we were all travelling across different parts of<br />

Europe.<br />

This trip was organized by Horizon<br />

Holidays Tours, and the host who was<br />

arranging these student tours had weekly<br />

meetings at his house. We had our itinerary<br />

with the list of places and hotels we were<br />

going to visit. It would be the first time I had<br />

experience in getting my passport and<br />

vaccinations all ready for this special holiday.<br />

We were assigned to groups as there were<br />

many of us going on these excursions. Each<br />

group comprised of an experienced tour<br />

guide who was responsible for being sure we<br />

were safe and escorted us throughout the<br />

summer trip.<br />

We were to travel across France,<br />

Switzerland, Germany, England and Italy. I<br />

loved every minute of it! This was my first<br />

experience flying in a plane from Toronto to<br />

New York. As we arrived in New York, the<br />

huge cruise ship was waiting for us at New<br />

York Harbor. Once on the ship, the<br />

passengers waved excitedly at crowds below<br />

on the dock as the ship blasted its horn and<br />

the view from the dock became a distant blur.<br />

It took about five days but, as we were on the<br />

ship, I was able to smell and appreciate the<br />

massive endless beautiful ocean ahead and<br />

observe other ships passing by us.<br />

Upon our arrival at the Port of Le Harve,<br />

we were placed into 12 groups. I loved the<br />

fact that I was feeling my growing<br />

independence as this was my first time away,<br />

many miles from my family, and I was<br />

grateful that our small group got along well<br />

together.<br />

We went on the small mini<br />

Volkswagen vans, visiting the<br />

Paris countryside, going to<br />

the small village cafes, and<br />

buying our cheese, bread, and fruit,<br />

and sat out in the sunny weather enjoying our<br />

country picnic as we watched the cows<br />

grazing in the pasture. I even had the nerve to<br />

stand up on the seats of the van like others<br />

did as it travelled through the cities we were<br />

visiting to get a better view of our<br />

surroundings.<br />

We explored and hiked the Swiss Alps and<br />

cruised down the Rhine River as we sang the<br />

popular ‘60s songs. I remember visiting<br />

Venice, Italy and our group taking a gondola<br />

ride down the Grand Canal.<br />

I was impressed when I visited London and<br />

by some of the old cobblestone worn<br />

sidewalks, and the tea shops with their<br />

scones, tasty berry jams with Devonshire<br />

cream, and their choice of sweet herbal or<br />

black teas to choose from.<br />

In fact, at all the regions I visited through<br />

this wonderful trip I loved, the food I ate, and<br />

had no concerns about trying different ethnic<br />

European dishes, it was good experience for<br />

me.<br />

The two months went quickly and I so<br />

appreciated the wisdom my father had in<br />

allowing me to go on this European<br />

adventure. I look back at this trip as a forever<br />

reminder of how blessed I was for taking a<br />

trip across Europe when I could. Right now, I<br />

explore Canada, which reminds me of the<br />

European countryside with the vast B.C. and<br />

Alberta mountain ranges, the Atlantic and<br />

Pacific oceans, and beautiful old-growth<br />

forests, the fishing villages along the B.C.<br />

and Maritime provinces. There is so much<br />

that I appreciate after getting a taste of<br />

Europe and how much it reminds me of<br />

landscapes of our beautiful country I call<br />

Canada that I will continue to explore.<br />

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Thursday, October 12, <strong>2023</strong><br />

A Day In St. Marys, Stratford & Shakespeare<br />

Total cost: $80.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code - 40490<br />

Registration starts on Monday, August 21, <strong>2023</strong><br />

Booking deadline: Wednesday, <strong>September</strong> 20, <strong>2023</strong><br />

Join us as we explore 3 historic and scenic communities. Trip will include a visit to a museum and<br />

free time to browse the shops. Lunch will be on your own (not included in price). There will be a lot<br />

of walking.<br />

Departure from Evergreen: 9 am, Carousel: 9:10 am Return: 6:00 pm<br />

Cost of $80.00 includes coach transportation, tip for driver and admission to museum.<br />

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should<br />

there be a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19, or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack<br />

of participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait!<br />

That means booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation.<br />

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

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

area of the coach.<br />

Parking: Please DO NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day<br />

trip. Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the<br />

bus. This allows for other members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.<br />

PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING THIS TRIP: All participants will be required to have a current<br />

GWSA membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre.<br />

Please bring the completed contact list available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel<br />

and Tours page. If you are unable to print this form, copies will be available from a Travel<br />

Committee member the day of the trip.<br />

Registration will be available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Wed., Sept. 20,<br />

<strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Register <strong>online</strong> (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph. MasterCard,<br />

Visa, Amex and/or Visa Debit are accepted for <strong>online</strong> booking https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/<br />

SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn<br />

Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823<br />

-1291. As of January 1, <strong>2023</strong>, credit card information is no longer accepted over the telephone. If<br />

you wish to make a telephone payment, you must first save your credit card on your RecEnroll<br />

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

recreation facilities to be used towards future purchases by telephone.<br />

Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on<br />

Wed., Sept. 20, <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Please put the date on your calendar and arrive on time.<br />

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Tuesday, November 21, <strong>2023</strong><br />

Vaughan Mills Shopping Mall, Vaughan Mills, Ontario<br />

Total cost: $65.00 - members only (non refundable) Code - 40491<br />

Registration starts Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 28, <strong>2023</strong><br />

Booking deadline is Friday, October 27, <strong>2023</strong><br />

Join us for the day at a place where fashion, plus outlets, dining and entertainment equals a destination<br />

like no other. As one of Canada’s largest enclosed shopping centres, Vaughan Mills offers a truly<br />

unforgettable visitor experience. This trip will take place just in time for Christmas shopping. You will<br />

have a full day for leisurely browsing, shopping, lunch and breaks. Lunch is on your own.<br />

The cost includes coach transportation and driver tip.<br />

Leave Evergreen Centre: 9:30 am, Carousel: 9:40 am Return: 5:30 pm<br />

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should<br />

there be a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19, or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of<br />

participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That<br />

means booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation.<br />

Accessibility: Unfortunately there is no wheelchair accessibility on this trip. Travellers who can<br />

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

area of the coach.<br />

Parking: Please DO NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip.<br />

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This<br />

allows for other members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.<br />

PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING THIS TRIP: All participants will be required to have a current<br />

GWSA membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre.<br />

Please bring the completed contact list available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and<br />

Tours page. If you are unable to print this form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee<br />

member the day of the trip.<br />

Registration will be available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed Friday, October 27,<br />

<strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Register <strong>online</strong> (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph. MasterCard,<br />

Visa, Amex and/or Visa Debit are accepted for <strong>online</strong> booking https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/<br />

SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn<br />

Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-<br />

1291. As of January 1, <strong>2023</strong>, credit card information is no longer accepted over the telephone. If you<br />

wish to make a telephone payment, you must first save your credit card on your RecEnroll account.<br />

Customers can also pre-purchase a City Card or an account credit in person at any of our recreation<br />

facilities to be used towards future purchases by telephone.<br />

Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed Friday,<br />

October 27, <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

Please put the date on your calendar and be on time.<br />

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Bistro 683 - <strong>September</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public<br />

and serves a large variety of menu items that are<br />

available from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to<br />

Friday (except holidays):<br />

Full Breakfast Plate Sandwiches<br />

Breakfast Sandwich Homemade Soups<br />

French Toast<br />

Fresh Bakery Items<br />

Toasted Western Sandwich Hamburgers<br />

Daily Breakfast Specials Salads<br />

Beverages<br />

Breakfast is served starting at 9:00 am. The daily<br />

featured Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm<br />

Monday to Friday and the menu is below.<br />

Take-out is available for your convenience.<br />

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals.<br />

We provide great quality, while keeping costs<br />

reasonable. The tremendous support of volunteers<br />

in the restaurant helps us achieve this goal.<br />

Featured Hot Lunch<br />

$7.50 + tax<br />

Each hot lunch is served as a full and balanced,<br />

nutritional meal.<br />

Catering<br />

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold<br />

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have<br />

your order to the customer service clerk in the<br />

office at least 48 hours prior to your event. This<br />

allows staff to ensure that your catering needs will<br />

be met. Thank you for your co-operation in this<br />

matter.<br />

CHECK IT OUT!!!<br />

NOW FOR SALE IN THE BISTRO<br />

GWSA COFFEE MUGS<br />

$7.00 (HST INCLUDED)<br />

BREAKFAST served starting at 9:00 am<br />

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

1<br />

Pizza and Wings<br />

4 CLOSED 5<br />

Quiche<br />

6<br />

Sausage and<br />

Mashed Potatoes<br />

7<br />

Beef Pot Roast<br />

8<br />

Chicken Caesar<br />

Salad<br />

11<br />

12<br />

13<br />

14<br />

15<br />

Liver and Onions<br />

Breaded Chicken<br />

Chicken and<br />

Dumpling Stew<br />

Chicken Club on a<br />

Bun<br />

Pork Roast<br />

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19<br />

20<br />

21<br />

22<br />

Turkey Meatloaf<br />

Sausage Pasta Bake<br />

Fish Cakes<br />

GWSA BBQ<br />

Cabbage Rolls<br />

25<br />

26<br />

27<br />

28<br />

29<br />

Butter Chicken<br />

Turkey Burger<br />

Beef and Broccoli<br />

Turkey Dinner<br />

Haddock and<br />

Potato Wedges<br />

The Sentinel - <strong>September</strong> <strong>2023</strong> — Vol. 48, No. 1

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