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The Sentinel - November 2023

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The Sentinel - November 2023 — Vol. 48, No. 3

The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

Directors & Officers 

Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director 

Pat Gage — President 

Donna Keating — Vice-President 

Art Roelofsen— Treasurer 

Directors 

Charlie Bishop 

Sam Montoya 

Karen Kelly 

Catheryn Cortissoz 

Elizabeth Steggles 

Yvonne Thomas 

Jeff Millard 

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE GWSA BOARD 

“November 11th 

the day we officially remember 

those who served, 

those who volunteered, 

those who were injured, 

those who made the ultimate sacrifice of death. 

We thank you 

And we thank you 

And we thank you again 

and again. 

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The Sentinel Team 

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer 

Linda Green — Editor, Printer 

George Hughes — Printer 

Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time 

Assistants 

All of the above GWSA members 

are Volunteers. 

City Staff 

Matthew MacGuire — Program 

Manager 

Jill Hunt — Customer Service Clerk 

Jenn Bucci — Recreation Program 

Co-ordinator — Senior Services 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

Mark Leeming — Chef 

Rotating — Facility Maintainer 

Kitchen & Dining Room Staff—Volunteers 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in 

partnership with the Community Services Department 

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/ 

Wellington Seniors Association 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8 

Tel.: 519-823-1291 / Fax: 519-823-8972 

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F 

(closed Statutory Holidays) 

Read The Sentinel on our website, 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

ISSN: 0383 817X 

We will never forget 

Never forget 

Never ever 

We will remember you 

We will always remember you, 

Today and every day 

Always.” 

This Month, the GWSA Board message is to provide you and/or refresh 

you with some basic information on what an “Age Friendly Community” is 

and some background on its relationship to the City of Guelph “Older Age 

Strategy”. The GWSA Board has identified the need for an updated profile/ 

survey in relation to the Guelph-Wellington County and its senior citizen 

population. This is very important for future planning. 

I know that many of you are familiar with these terms and may find this 

information repetitive, so please bear with me as I review it for those that 

may not be as familiar. It may also help our fellow seniors that are new to 

the Guelph-Wellington area become aware as to how important they are to 

the community. (Please note that much of this information is a cut and 

paste effort from existing material/documents already phrased in a manner 

that needs no editing). 

The City of Guelph website, under the section “Plans and Strategies”, 

discusses the Older Age Strategy (OAS). Within the OAS, the City of 

Guelph Council approved the Goal, Vision and Guiding Principles. 

Goal 

“Guelph is a great place to live and age well” 

Vision 

Guelph is an age-friendly community that: 

• Values and supports older adults 

• Optimizes opportunity for choice, independence, and quality of life 

• Celebrates diversity 

• Is inclusive of all, reducing inequities 

Guiding principles 

The City of Guelph will ensure that all services, policies, programs and 

resources are designed and delivered, where feasible, using the following 

guiding values and principles: 

• participation and inclusion of all citizens 

(Continued on page 4) 

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

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

by writers (no political or religious topics please). 


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(Continued from page 3) 

• respect and dignity 

• active engagement in communication and decision 

making 

• access to a safe living environment 

• fairness and equity 

• self-determination and choice 

Age friendly projects 

• The Bench Project 

• The Gatekeeper Project 

• Reflections on Aging 

• Age Friendly Businesses 

• Resources on the Go! 

The Strategy was developed based on extensive 

consultations, using a framework consistent with the 

World Health Organization’s (WHO) Dimensions of Age 

-Friendliness. The Older Adult Strategy includes 64 

recommendations, including 6 foundational, and 58 that 

relate to the World Health Organization’s 8 domains. 

The City of Guelph is committed to becoming agefriendly 

in each of these 8 identified domains: 

1) Social participation 

Goal - Guelph will offer facilities and programs that 

allow older adults to participate in recreational and social 

activities as they age 

2) Transportation 

Goal - Older adults in Guelph will have access to a range 

of public, private and community-run transportation 

services that are accessible, safe and affordable. 

3) Communications and information 

Goal - In Guelph, older adults and those who care for 

them will have easy access to comprehensive, timely and 

clear information regarding services and supports relevant 

to them. 

4) Community support and health services 

Goal - Guelph will be a community known for offering 

health and community services that fully support the well 

-being of older adults. 

5) Housing 

Goal - For older adults in Guelph, housing is available, 

affordable and supported sufficiently to allow them to 

choose where they will live as they age 

6) Respect and social inclusion 

Goal - In Guelph, all older adults will be treated 

respectfully and included fully in social life. 

7) Outdoor spaces and public buildings 

Goal - Buildings and outdoor spaces in Guelph will be 

safe, accessible, and appropriate for older adults. 

8) Civic participation and employment 

Goal - Guelph will be a place where older adults can 

contribute to the health of the economy and the 

community by actively participating in paid and unpaid 

work. 

I really encourage you to visit the City of Guelph 

website. I have only mentioned a small part of what is 

available for your learning or refreshing on the Older 

Adult Strategy and/or Age Friendly projects. We will also 

continue to update you in reference to our GWSA plans 

to provide the means to update our community profile in 

relation to seniors. 

https://guelph.ca/plans-and-strategies/older-adultstrategy/ 

Donna Keating 

Vice-President / Vice-Chair 

Guelph – Wellington Seniors Association 

SILVERTONES CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 

When: Friday, December 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. 

Where: Trinity United Church 

400 Stevenson Street N 

Guelph 

Good Will Cash Offering 

(Parking in church lot, side streets by church or Speedvale Plaza) 


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

by Linda Green 

IN NOVEMBER 

November comes 

And November goes, 

With the last red berries 

And the first white snows. 

With night coming early, 

And dawn coming late, 

And ice in the bucket 

And frost by the gate. 

The fires burn 

And the kettles sing, 

And earth sinks to rest 

Until next spring. 

In November, the trees are standing all sticks 

and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely 

they are, spreading their arms like dancers. 

They know it is time to be still. 

In November, some birds move away and 

some birds stay. The air is full of good-byes 

and well-wishes. The birds who are leaving 

look very serious. No silly spring chirping 

now. They have long journeys and must 

watch where they are going. The staying 

birds are serious, too, for cold times lie 

ahead. Hard times. All berries will be 

treasures. 

- by Cynthia Rylant 

― by Clyde Watson 

Special Printing For Members 

Looking for that 

Special Unique Christmas Gift? 

The Sentinel can print a custom 2024 Calendar using your 

own photographs (14 pictures-landscape style) for $15.00 

(including HST) per calendar. If you want the calendars for 

Christmas, please submit them no later than December 13. 

Email us your request or leave us a message in our mailbox. 

You can usually find us in the office on Monday, Wednesday, 

or Friday mornings 9 a.m.-noon. 

DONATIONS 

To donate easily, with a credit 

card, visit our website 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click 

on the ‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

November 10, 2023, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

December 2023 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the December issue 

is on November 30, 2023. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

June Callwood Outstanding Achievement 

Award for Voluntarism 

This award recognizes people and groups 

who have made outstanding contributions 

as volunteers in their communities. 

There are two categories: 

Outstanding Volunteer Award: recognizes an 

individual or group for their commitment to 

volunteering and longstanding service to their 

community. Up to 20 individuals and/or groups 

receive this award each year. 

Excellence in Volunteer Management Award: 

recognizes an individual or group from an 

organization that is incorporated as a not-for-profit 

corporation or registered as a charity for their 

achievement in encouraging people to volunteer in 

their communities. Up to five individuals and/or 

groups receive this award each year 

Deadline: November 25 

If you are interested in nominating a fellow 

volunteer, please speak to Becky in the main office 

on Mondays or Wednesdays, or email 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

Orientation and Training 

All volunteers will be required to complete the 

mandatory Orientation & Training. The training can 

be completed from the comfort of your home online. 

For those who do not have access to a computer, 

training dates will be set up for you to attend in the 

near future. 

Please contact Becky MacDonald 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca for more information 

and if you have any questions. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Computer Mentoring 

If you enjoy working with computers/iPads/Apple 

products and have experience in this area and would 

like to educate others, this is for you! Computer 

Mentoring is on Mondays in the afternoon. 

Governance Committee 

Assists the Board of Directors with the development 

and review of bylaws, policies, and procedures for 

the Association. Morning meetings 4-6 times per 

year. Experience in governance with a not-for-profit 

organization, and comfort working with documents 

or willingness to learn would be assets. Looking to 

recruit 2-3 more team members. 

Special Events 

Looking for a team of volunteers to assist with 

planning, organizing and running special events 

throughout the year for the members and community. 

Sentinel Drivers 

The Sentinel team is looking for drivers to assist with 

the delivery of the monthly newsletter, the Sentinel. 

You would be given a specific section of the city to 

deliver the newsletters to once a month. 

Travel Committee 

Our committee leader needs members who want to 

join others in the group to help brainstorm, organize, 

plan and possibly escort trips, travel, and tours for 

those seniors who love to go places! Come join in, 

meet new friends, and have fun! 

Welcome & Information Desk 

Looking for energetic, friendly, outgoing individuals 

to assist with greeting, providing tours and 

answering questions about the centre during the 

week, Monday to Friday. Two shifts available, 

morning and afternoon in the main lobby. 

How to get involved? 

First, complete an online application form: 

https://gwsa-guelph.ca/1749-2/ 

No computer? Pick up a paper application at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre front desk. 

Second, you will be contacted to set up an interview 

followed with training. If you are a current volunteer, 

you are more than welcome to take on more than one 

position. Follow up with Becky for more details. 

For more information about a particular position or 

about volunteering in general, contact Becky 

MacDonald by phone 519-822-1260 ext. 2096 or 

email: becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. 


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JOYCE 

Have you thought about volunteering but don’t 

think you can get the flexibility that you need for 

your lifestyle? Joyce works seasonally from March/ 

April to the end of October as a gardener at The 

Cambridge Golf Course. During the month of 

November, she sometimes travels and needs to ‘catch 

up’ on doctor’s appointments and other necessities. 

She needed to find a volunteer position that allowed 

her to work during the spring/summer months but 

volunteer from December to April. She found it by 

working in the Evergreen Bistro kitchen and she’s 

been volunteering there for approximately 10 years. 

This arrangement lets Joyce maintain a work/ 

volunteer/life balance. 

By volunteering at the Bistro during the winter 

months, Joyce can ‘fill in’ for snowbirds as they go 

away for their winter escape. She can also be a 

‘floater’ for volunteers who are sick, or when there is 

a shortage of volunteers – this arrangement works for 

everyone concerned. 

Volunteering in the kitchen works for Joyce 

because she likes to be on her feet and keep busy. 

She’s a morning person so enjoys the early shift that 

EVERGREEN MARKET 

‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 issues from first 

insertion (i.e., in Sept. issue — removed from Dec. 

issue); if you wish it to remain in longer, please 

contact The Sentinel office and/or leave us a message. 

If your item sells, please let us know so that we can 

remove it. NO ‘Accommodation’ or ‘Vehicle’ ads 

will be included in the Evergreen Market. Such ads 

will be treated as advertising inserted within these 

pages at the current Sentinel advertising rates plus 

HST. 

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator 

FOR SALE 

Tony Little Gazzelle Spring Master. Asking $20. Call 

519-766-1151. 

Unfortunately, I no longer have need of certain 

medications for dogs. Fortekor, 2.5 mg tab: 19 

tablets. Vetmedin, 2.5 mg Pimobendan capsules: 88 

capsules. Vetmedin, 5 mg capsules: 12 capsules. 

Tacrolimus (oil) .02% Opthalmic drops, unopened. If 

you can use them, please contact me. 416-706-3971. 

is required and says the position “helps to get me out 

of the house and get the day started.” There are 

specific tasks that she performs every shift and, 

because the Bistro has a commercial kitchen, she’s 

learned a lot about safe food handling. As well as 

enjoying the steady pace of the kitchen, Joyce feels 

that she benefits from the team spirit, fun, laughter 

and camaraderie of the other volunteers in the Bistro. 

Besides the pace of volunteering in the kitchen, 

Joyce expresses a sense of satisfaction in preparing 

food for people who don’t want to or can’t cook for 

themselves. She recognizes that regular, daily 

customers are extremely appreciative of the service 

that the Bistro volunteers provide. 

Much appreciation to 

all of the dedicated 

volunteers who work in 

the kitchen and other 

positions in the Bistro! 

Written by: Jessie Watt, 

Volunteer 

Foldable Golf Cart. Pictures available. Asking $75. 

Electric Velec 28” Bicycle. Never used. Asking 

$2700. Pictures available. Call Carol 519-835-8191. 

Samsonite hard case Golf Travel Case. Like new. 

Asking $95, original cost over $300. Call Wally at 

519-836-5667. 

WANTED 

I am looking for someone to DRIVE ME WITH 

THEIR CAR in Guelph once or twice a week, 

approximately 1-2 hours. I am a senior. Please call 

me for more details, 519-362-9960. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO 

INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND PHONE 

NUMBER WITH YOUR ITEM(S). 


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GWSA Group & Activity Reports 

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

Art in the Hall 

All of the art groups and artisans 

will have an opportunity to show off 

their wares and offer items for sale if 

they wish. A portion of the cost will 

go toward the GWSA, and staff at the 

cash will be familiar with how to 

process these payments and ensure 

artists receive their funds, again, if 

they wish to sell their creations. 

A contract will be sent out to all 

groups to review; it outlines how the 

shows will run. I intend to change the 

art monthly and to be present the second 

Monday of each month to put up 

a new show. Some shows will run 

longer and we may have special 

presentations. 

I plan on going through the list of 

groups alphabetically as presented in 

the Sentinel. Please start to think 

about the piece you would like to 

hang, present and showcase. 

Further information will be forwarded 

to all groups. 

Badminton 

The Badminton Club continues to be 

a thriving and popular club with a 

membership of 115, and numerous in 

-house and external activities taking 

place. 

There were a number of new members, 

so a Level 1 coaching clinic 

was held to help new members get 

back into the swing of the game. 

Level 1 reviews the basic skills of 

footwork, positioning and commonly 

used strokes such as the forehand and 

backhand. Since many new members 

have not played badminton in a number 

of years, reviewing basic skills is 

a great way to re-introduce members 

to the game and help them improve 

their skills. A level 2 clinic is being 

planned for later this fall. 

A few external social events were 

also held, including lawn bowling 

and an annual August potluck in the 

park. Both were big successes with 

CBC radio being present at the lawn 

bowling, where some of our members 

were interviewed. Spouses and 

other family members were invited to 

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both those events, so it was a great 

way to meet members’ families. 

We are planning our annual Christmas 

lunch to be held in December. A 

food bank drive was successfully 

held last year so we are planning to 

hold it again. 

None of these things could take 

place without a committed leadership 

team and a number of members assisting 

with different aspects of the 

club helping to run the coaching sessions 

and tournaments, assisting with 

the social events, etc. However, like 

many clubs, trying to recruit members 

to fill leadership positions is a 

challenge. 

Overall, it has been a highly successful 

year to this point. Badminton 

at the GWSA continues to grow in 

popularity and our club continues to 

adapt to the needs of our members. 

Come check us out and maybe we’ll 

see you on the court! 

Metis Beading & 

Jewelry Making 

Bring your kit along to the Board 

Room Fridays from 11 am to 12 

noon to work on your personal beadwork 

and jewelry projects. Leslie 

will facilitate impromptu mini classes 

on Metis beadworking. We will also 

have resources to share or give away 

and Leslie will have materials you 

may purchase if you wish. Cost $2.00 

per session. 

Book Club 1 

Our group meets in the Board Room 

on the last Friday of each month 

from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For November, 

our selection is “The Last 

High” by Daniel Kalla. In December 

we will be reading “Breathless” 

by Amy McCullogh. 

Monthly fee is $3.00. At present, 

we have a wait list. 

Book Club 2 

Our group meets the second Friday 

of the month in the Board Room 

from 1-2:30 p.m. We have selected 

our books for the next months to include: 

November - The Maid by Nina 

Prose, December - A Man Called 

Ove by Fredrik Backman, January - 

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner 

and February -Becoming by 

Michele Obama. 

The monthly fee is $3.00 and we 

currently have a wait list. 

Bridge 

GWSA welcomes all Bridge players 

with a basic knowledge of the game 

to enjoy playing bridge in a friendly 

and comfortable environment. We 

offer both Recreational and Duplicate 

Bridge. No partner? No problem! We 

mix and mingle with a room full of 

eager players so that everyone has a 

partner for any of our regularly 

scheduled games. 

Join us for recreational bridge in 

the afternoon or evening. 

Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm Evergreen 

Room 3 

Thursdays 12:30-3:30 pm Evergreen 

Room 3 

Bunka 

Bunka embroidery is created by using 

a unique combination of punch 

needle and special silk-like rayon 

thread. When completed, many pictures 

resemble delicately shaded 

paintings. In fact, the needle is held 

and operates in much the same manner 

as an artist’s brush or pencil. We 

do not teach classes or have an instructor, 

so you should have some 

experience in the craft, and members 

are required to purchase their own 

supplies. Every Wednesday from 

9:15 a.m. to noon in Room 3. Currently 

there is a wait list. 

See Bunkawithflair.com. 

Canasta 

Come out and join our friendly group 

for a game of Canasta. We welcome 

all levels of players. If you are new 

to the game, we will be glad to teach 

you. Join us on Fridays from 9:00 to 

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11:30 a.m. in Room 3. For more information, 

contact: 

canastagwsa@gmail.com. 

Chess 

Do you enjoy the game of chess? 

Come out and make friends! Our 

club is open to players of all levels. 

We are primarily amateur players 

simply out for the joy of casual 

chess, although with enough interest, 

we could organize small tournaments. 

We meet on the second and 

fourth Friday of each month in the 

Evergreen Board Room from 10 a.m. 

to noon and we ask for $2 per person 

each time for the GWSA. And don’t 

worry if you don’t have a chess set 

— we have three sets as well as a 

digital clock for those interested in a 

time control! 


There are two mentors available every 

Monday from 1-3 p.m. to answer 

your questions. We can help with 

Windows PCs and Android 

smartphones and tablets. And now 

we are able to assist iPad and iPhone 

users! 

If you are using a laptop computer, 

please bring it with you. The fee is 

$3 for members of the GWSA and $5 

for non-members. Please register at 

the front desk for each class before 

joining us in the Computer Room. 

Craft Group 

The ladies of the Craft Club are very 

busy making beautiful articles for our 

store. We continue to make hats, 

mitts and scarves to donate to the 

needy. We have had a few of the 

GWSA members also donating these 

items so we can reach as many as 

possible. We need wool donations 

of all types. Come see our NEW 

Treasure Chest, finally rebuilt. 

Guelph Wood Carving Club 

est. Circa 1986 

A well-established wood carving 

club of mostly seniors (both men and 

women) has operated in the Guelph 

area for decades. 

We do carving in the round, like 

cartoon characters, birds and wildlife, 

spoons, bowls, etc. 

Other carving techniques include 

relief carving, marquetry, and pyrography. 

Training is available. 

Meets Monday evening 6:00 pm- 

9:00 pm in Evergreen Room 2. 

Cribbage 

Come on out on a Tuesday afternoon 

for a friendly game of Cribbage in 

Room 3 of the Evergreen Centre. The 

room is open at 12:30 pm and we 

start playing at 1:00 pm. Everyone is 

welcome, and we play 8 games, with 

prizes at the end of the afternoon. If 

you are not sure how to play, we 

have instructors to help. 

Darts Club 

Our Dart Club began with a great 

group of people - some returning 

from pre-Covid and some new 

folks. We always have a good time 

and a lot of laughs. 

September high scores (100 plus) 

Neville - 148 

Bob L. - 126 

Margaret - 111 & 101 

Will - 105 

Ernie - 105 & 100 

George - 102 

Marcel 100 

We meet on the Auditorium Stage 

Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am 

- 12:00 pm. 

Darts has an annual fee of $25 and 

you must be a current member of 

GWSA. Register on RecEnroll. 

Drumming 

We gather in a circle. Different ages, 

cultures, capabilities, backgrounds 

and experience. The call of the drum 

will bring us together. Someone 

starts a simple beat, others join in, 

and then we all join in. We close our 

eyes, listen to each other, and listen 

to ourselves. We all know each other 

without saying a word, linked together 

through percussion music. Drumming 

feeds the soul. 

Rhythm circles are the perfect environment 

to explore ideas for sounding 

together, creating exciting 

grooves and having fun! We all have 

rhythm! Some drums and percussion 

instruments will be provided or bring 

your own. Sessions are open to everyone. 

Join us Tuesdays from 9:30- 

10:30 a.m. in Room 3. Cost is $2.00 

per session. 

Line Dancing 

Evergreen Auditorium 

Phyllis (519-836-9415) 

Donna (519-831-0943) 

Line dancing is exercise not only for 

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

excuse to get out, meet new friends, 

enjoy good music, and no partner is 

required. If you have never line 

danced before or need a refresher, the 

Introduction to Line Dancing is 

where to start. Here you will learn 

the basic steps and easier dances to 

slower music. The Line Dance Step 

Tutorial is an opportunity to learn 

and practise steps not taught in the 

Introduction to Line Dancing class 

and will help prepare you for the Beyond 

the Basics classes which are the 

next step up from the Introduction to 

Line Dancing. The Intermediate class 

is for experienced line dancers looking 

for a challenge. 

Monday Line Dance Classes 

9:15-9:30 am Line Dance Step 

Tutorial 

9:30-10:30 am Beyond the Basics 

10:45-11:45 am Intermediate 

Thursday Line Dance Classes 

1:00-2:00 pm Introduction to Line 

Dancing 

2:15-3:15 pm Beyond the Basics 

The first 3 visits are free. After 

that, in addition to providing us proof 

of a GWSA membership, it’s $2.00 

each time you come. 

Mah Jongg 

Mah Jongg has started up again in 

Room 4 on Mondays from 2:30-4:30 

p.m., except the last Monday of the 

month when it will be in the Dining 

Room. It is a game played with tiles, 

similar to Dominoes. Instruction is 

available for those who don’t know 

how to play. 

Peer Learning 

Peer Learning is for seniors who like 

to have a good discussion with a 

small, friendly group. It’s a great way 

to meet new people and have fun 

while learning. This fall we will be 

offering the following class in the 

Boardroom: Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm: 

Rivers and Waterways. 

For more information, contact 

Andrew Webb 226-500-4755 or Barb 

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McLeod 519-823-2531. 

Into Focus Photography 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and pointand-shoot 

cameras to fancy DSLR 

models. We share a common interest 

in photography as a hobby and we 

learn from each other. New members 

are always welcome. Our regular 

meetings are on the last Monday of 

every month in Room 4. 

If you are interested in joining, contact 

Stu McCannell 

(smccannell@rogers.com). 

Pickleball 

Pickleball is a sport in which four 

players use solid paddles made of 

wood or composite materials to hit a 

perforated polymer ball over a net. 

The sport shares features of other 

racquet sports: the dimensions and 

layout of a badminton court and a net 

and rules similar to tennis, with a few 

modifications. 

This sport is for people of all 

ages who are looking for some fun, 

laughter, socialization and exercise. 

It’s easy to learn, but can be challenging 

for those with a competitive 

nature. All levels of skill invited. 

Pickleball equipment is provided. 

Scrabble 

Scrabble is back! Come join us for 

Scrabble at 1 pm to 3:30 pm every 

Thursday in the Hall outside the Library. 

All skills from newbie to expert. 

Drop-ins are welcome or call 

me for more information. Previous 

members, please join us again. Brand 

new players are most welcome. All 

you need is a GWSA membership! 

Any questions? Call or email Sebastian. 

Phone: 647-580-5780. 

Shuffleboard 

Come on out and join our group. Enjoy 

some gentle exercise, friendship 

and fun. Membership is available to 

all paid-up GWSA members for a 

$10 fee every six months. Register 

the first time you play. Beginners are 

welcome and instruction is available. 

The group plays Tuesdays and 

Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. 


Silver Strummers 

The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified 

success story! There are 

now 65 individuals who have joined 

the Silver Strummers. We welcome 

ALL skill levels, beginner through 

advanced. We will provide you with 

all the information you will need to 

get started. If you would like to try 

the universally accessible and friendly 

instrument of the ukulele, please 

contact Eva Quan 519-820-1032. 

Silvertones 

The Silvertones members practise 

weekly in Room 3 on Fridays from 2 

to 3:30 p.m. We do have a few openings 

so please contact Doreen Muir 

@ 519-831-8323 if you would like to 

join our choir or would like more 

information. You do not have to be 

able to read music, just have a love 

for singing. 

Rug Hooking 

We have been gathering as a group of 

rug hookers at the Evergreen Centre 

since February 2022. Traditional rug 

hooking is both art and a craft. Many 

beautiful and unique items are made 

by pulling loops of fabric or yarn 

through a stiff, woven base such as 

burlap or linen. It is enjoyable, fun 

and a very social hobby. Beginners 

are welcome and we will help you 

get started. The Rug Hooking Group 

meets on Tuesday afternoon, 12-4, in 

Room 2. 

Contact: Kathy McCallum, 226- 

821-1331. Email: 

kamccallum28@gmail.com. 

Skiing 

For the 2024 ski season, it costs 

$10.00 plus HST to join the Ski Club. 

You register and pay for the Downhill 

Ski Club at the front desk of the 

Evergreen Centre. It helps to own a 5 

-7 Pass purchased from Blue Mountain 

well before the start of the ski 

season. Every Monday, we carpool 

by meeting at the lower Evergreen 

Parking Lot by the Enabling Garden 

at 8:00 am, drive to Blue Mountain, 

and return to Guelph by 6:00 pm. 

Contact Bob Shearer 519-831-4093 

for Ski Club information. 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

The Evergreen Snooker Club is composed 

of a group of active, friendly 

players with skill levels covering the 

full spectrum from learner/beginner 

to accomplished player. If you are 

interested in learning the game, or 

have played in the past and want to 

get back into it, please drop by the 

Snooker Room. You will be assured 

a warm welcome and a place to try 

your hand at one of our three tables. 

The Snooker Room is open weekdays 

between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm and 

any other time the Evergreen Centre 

may be open. 

The primary focus of the club is to 

have fun, build friendships and socialize. 

Your snooker skill level is 

irrelevant, so don’t feel intimidated if 

you are a beginner. Prospective 

members may visit the club room up 

to three times without charge to help 

with their decision on whether to 

join. While most of the current members 

are men, there is a small group 

of women who play regularly 

(typically on Tuesday mornings), so 

ladies, don’t be shy, give it a try. 

Membership is available to all paid 

-up members of the GWSA on payment 

of the prescribed annual snooker 

activity fee. The current fee of 

$79.10 (plus tax) buys you access to 

the Snooker Room any time it is open 

and to all the snooker you care to 

play. 

Storytelling 

Storytelling is on Tuesdays from 

12:15 to 1:15 pm in Room 4 and 

even more members of the Guelph 

Guild of Storytellers will be joining 

to facilitate. Let’s share your best 

storytelling at regular public performances! 

Cost $2.00 per session. 

Please sign up on RecEnroll for a fun 

-filled activity! 

Texas Hold ’Em 

Why not come out and have fun with 

us? We are averaging about 24 players 

a week. We are situated in the 

Dining Room. We charge $2 per 

week and pretty well all of that goes 

back to the GWSA. We play Tuesdays 

& Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 

pm. 

Each player starts off with $650 in 

real casino chips, and, as we do not 

play for money, we work on a point 



system. The one with the most points 

each week is the winner. We play 

until there is only one player left or 

8:30 pm comes, whichever is first. 

We will gladly teach anyone who is 

interested in playing. Just follow the 

laughter to find us. We welcome everyone 

who wants to play and enjoys 

company. We have quite a few ladies 

playing at present and would always 

welcome more. We do not want to 

become a men’s club! Remember, 

you have to be a member of the 

GWSA to play. 

Seniors Mixed Volleyball 

Thursday mornings at the West End 

Community Centre from 10:30 a.m. - 

noon. 

$60 for the season, September to 

June. 

Must have some mobility and hand/ 

eye co-ordination. 

Any questions or concerns, please 

contact: 

Co-ordinator Johanna van Boxtel, 

416-579-7143 

Johannavanboxtel60@gmail.com. 

Walking Club (Indoor) 

You can register for the Walking 

Club’s 2023-2024 winter walking 

season online through RecEnroll or at 

the front desk of the Evergreen Centre. 

There is a $10 annual fee and you 

must be an active member of the 

GWSA. 

We will be walking Wednesday 

mornings from 10:45 am to 11:45 am 

at the Guelph Sports Dome (375 College 

Ave. West). We recommend that 

you be there around 10:30 am, to 

hang up your coat and change to indoor 

shoes. No outdoor shoes are 

allowed on the turf surface. 

If you are interested in helping with 

this group or would like any additional 

information, please contact 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com. 

Watercolour Painters 

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters 

provides an opportunity for watercolour 

painters to practise their hobby 

along with others sharing the same 

interest, while encouraging one another 

and receiving information, ideas 

and inspiration. While we do not 

offer classes or lessons, we welcome 

accomplished watercolour painters. 

There is a small annual membership 

fee and membership with the GWSA 

is required. We meet in Room 2 from 

12:30 to 4 p.m. on the 1st and 5th 

Wednesday of the month, and from 9 

a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday. 

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 

FUNDRAISING SALE 

Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

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Writers Club 

If you enjoy the power of the pen, 

come join the Writers Club. We can 

toss around ideas and topics to get 

the creative juices flowing. Then let’s 

share the resulting written shape for 

constructive comments, while enjoying 

the company of others. Please 

feel welcome to join the journey. We 

will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday 

of the month in the Board Room, 

from 1-3 p.m. There is a weekly fee 

of $2 for the GWSA. Contact Susan 

Jackson 519-265-3246. 

Writing Your Life Story 

As you may know, the Writing Your 

Life Story Activity Group, which 

started last September, has proved 

very popular and the members of that 

group are well on their way to producing 

a Life Story. I shall be starting 

up a NEW GROUP in January 2024 

and look forward to welcoming new 

members on Thursday, January 11 at 

2:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Working 

as a group, you will find that your 

writing skills improve as your memories 

are revived, and we have found 

that no one’s life is “boring”. We all 

have stories to tell. For more information, 

please contact Jennifer 

Blackie at 

jblackie@bell.net or 519-824-7204. 

Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph 

Adult Admission $3.00 

Bake Sale on Site 

For more information call 519-400-2457 


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OUR EVERGREEN LIBRARY 

We are open 

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

The Bone Code by Kathy Reichs 

Kathy Reichs writes what she knows. She is a forensic anthropologist which means she 

tracks down killers by studying the bones of their victims. She has written over 20 books 

and is a bestselling Canadian author. 

Her character, Temperance Brennan, is also a forensic anthropologist who divides her time 

between Montreal and Charlotte, North Carolina. Ryan, her P.I. boyfriend, a former police 

detective, helps her solve cases. In “The Bone Code”, Tempe works on solving a double 

murder which she realizes may be connected to an unsolved double murder she investigated 

15 years prior. 

At the same time, strange and fatal viruses are spreading thru the U.S. and Canada. Reichs 

takes us into the world of the pharmaceutical industry. She explores genetic engineering and 

vaccine development. While this is a work of fiction, you may be shocked to discover what 

potential uses these technologies could have. 

Finally, are the murders connected somehow to the deadly viruses? Will Tempe and Ryan 

solve the case in time to save innocent lives? You will have to read “The Bone Code” to 

find out! 

Review by Diane Dyke

GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information 

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

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

CONTACT US menu. Click on Program Groups to get in contact with Program Group 

Leaders. Or pick up a print copy of the Sentinel for group contacts. 

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Art In The Hall 

Kim Taylor 

ArtInTheHall@gwsa-guelph.ca 

Art Studio In 2 

Evergreen Room 2 

Nora Kelly 

Every 2 nd & 4 th Wed. 1-4 pm 

Badminton 


Jeff Millard 

Tues. 7-9:30 pm 

Thurs. & Fri. 10:30 am-1 pm, 

Sun. 1:30-3:30 pm 

Mon. & Wed. 1-4 pm (WECC) 

No play at WECC July & August 

Ball Co-ed Slopitch 

City Diamond 

Deborah Waitson 

Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm 

May- Sept. 

Beading & Jewelry Making 

Board Room 

Fridays 11 am-12 pm 

Casual Bicycling 

Various Locations in and 

around Guelph 

John Ness 

Wed. - May 1-Oct. 31 - 9:00 am-noon 

Bid Euchre on Thursdays 


Phyllis Goodhew 

Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm 

Book Club 1 

Board Room 

Veronica Sanche 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

Book Club 2 

Board Room 

Lynne Oxley 

Second Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

Bridge 


gwsa.bridge@gmail.com 

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm 

Bunka Art Group 


Diane Barber 

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

Canasta 


canastagwsa@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

Canoe Club 

canoeclubmembership@gmail.com 

Seasonal twice-weekly outings 

See GWSA website or Sentinel description 

Chess Club 

Board Room 

Bruce Hurst 

2nd & 4th Fridays – 10 am-12 pm 

Computer Club 

Computer Room 

Ross Knechtel 

Ken Chupa 

September, November, January 

2nd Monday - 2-4 pm 


Computer Room 

Ken Chupa 

Computer mentoring is a drop-in program. 

No appointment necessary. 

Computer mentoring is offered every Monday (except 

when the Centre is closed) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm 

Craft Club 


Contact TBA 

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm 

Cribbage 


Elaine Miller 

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm 



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Darts Club 

Auditorium 

Neville Newman 

Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Diabetes Support Group 

Room 3 

Bill MacDonald 

2nd Tuesday – 11 am -12 pm 

4th Tuesday – 10 am -12 pm 

Drumming 

Room 3 

Ellen & Gordon Webb 

Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 am 

Euchre on Monday 


Earl Mead 

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm 

Euchre on Friday 


Peter Smith 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

Golf 

Tom Kane 

Mondays, May to September 

Into Focus Photography 


Stu McCannell 

Last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm 

$24.00 a year 

Line Dancing 


Phyllis 

Donna 

Mondays – 9:15 to noon 

Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m. 

Mah Jongg 


Gladys Robson 

Mondays - 2:30-4:30 p.m. 

Last Mon. of the month in Dining Rm. 

Peer Learning 

Boardroom 

Barb McLeod 

Andrew Webb 

Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. 

Pickleball 

Rudy Simon 

gwsapickleball@gmail.com 


Monday 12:00 – 3 p.m. (B/I) 

Tuesday 8:30 am – 10:30 a.m. (I/A) 

& 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (B/I) 

Wednesday 8:30 – 10:00 am (I/A) 

Thursday 8:30 – 10:30 am (B/I) 

Friday 8:30 – 10:30 am (B/I) & 1 – 4 pm (I/A) 

Sunday 8:30 am – 10:45 am (B/I) 

& 10:45 am – 1 pm (I/A) 

West End Comm. Centre 

Tues. - noon-2:00 pm (A) & 2 pm-4 pm (B/I) 

Thurs. - noon-2:00 pm (A) & 2 pm-4 pm (B/I) 

Sept. to June 

(B/I) = Beginner/Intermediate 

(I/A) = Intermediate/Advanced 

(A) = Advanced 

Quilting 


Beryl Drohan 

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

Rug Hooking 


Kathy McCallum 

Tuesdays 12-4 pm 

Scrabble 

Hall outside the Library 

Sebastian 

Thursdays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

Shuffleboard 


Elaine Bigam 

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm 

Silver Strummers 

Room 3 

Eva Quan 

Fridays - Beginners 12-1 pm 

Experienced 1-2 pm 

Silvertones Choir 

Room 3 

President: Sandy Rea 

Membership Enquiries: 

Doreen Muir 

Director/Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc 

Backup Director/Accompanist: Joanna Wegman 

Fridays 2:00 - 3:30 pm 

Ski Club 

Evergreen Parking Lot by 

The Enabling Garden 

Bob Shearer 

Mondays from January to the end of March 

8:00 am car pool at Evergreen to Blue Mountain 

6:00 pm return to Evergreen 



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Evergreen Snooker Club 

Evergreen Snooker Room 

Brian Yasvinski 

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

Storytelling 

Room 4 

Ellen & Gordon Webb 

Tuesdays – 12:15-1:15 pm 

Table Tennis 


Petr Vales (ttguelph@outlook.com) 

Evergreen: 

Monday - 3-6:15 pm 

Wednesday - 10 am-1 pm 

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon 

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

(WECC - except July/August) 

Texas Hold ’Em Poker 

Bistro 683 

Paul Phillips 

Bruno Szafran 

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

West Hills Art Group 

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre 

Dale Vardy 

September - June 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 

Membership $25.00 + hst 

Wood Carving Group 


Ken Fugler 

Monday – 6-9 pm 

Writers Club 

Board Room 

Susan Jackson 

1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. 

Writing Your Life Story 

Board Room 

Jennifer Blackie 

Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm 

Seniors Mixed Volleyball 

West End 

Johanna van Boxtel, 

Thursday 10:30 a.m. - noon 

$60 for the season, September to June 

Walking Club 

Meeting day: Wednesdays, October to April 

Time: arrive at 10:30 am, 

walking from 10:45 am to 11:45 am 

Location: Guelph Sports Dome 

(375 College Ave West) 

Club Contacts: 

walkingclubgwsa@gmail.com 

$10 annual activity fee 

Watercolour Painters Club 


Mary Mulholland 

watercolourclub@gwsa-guelph.ca 

1st and 5th Wednesday of the month - 12:30-4 pm 

Third Wednesday - 9 am to 4 pm 

Membership $30/yr + hst 

West End Art Group 

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre 

Nancy Baker 

September – June 

Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

Membership $10/yr + hst 


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Solutions on pg. 34 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Bill Shephard - Nov. 4 (74) 

Linda Green - Nov. 18 (75) 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

If you have a birthday or anniversary 

that you would like to include in the 

Sentinel, please let us know the month 

before. 

This column is NOT done automatically. 

We DON’T have access to your 

personal information. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

to Association Members and their Families 


Clubs and Drop-In Activities NOVEMBER 2023 

W West End Community Centre 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis 

Sunday 

8:30a-1o:45a Pickleball 

(B/I) 

10:45a-1p Pickleball 

(I/A) 

1:30-3:30p Badminton 

DANCE NOV. 25 

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

9:30-10:30a Line Dancing 

Beyond the Basics 

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

12-3p Pickleball (B/I) 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-3p Euchre 

1-4p Badminton W 

2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 


Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Library — 

Mon-Fri – 10a-4p 

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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball (I/A) 

10a-12p Darts 

10:30a-12:30p Pickleball (B/I) 

12-2p Pickleball (A) W 

12-4p Rug Hooking 

12:15-1:15p Storytelling 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

12:30-4p West End Arts W 

1-3p Shuffleboard 


6:30-8:30p Texas Hold 

’Em Poker 

6:30-9p Bridge 

7-9:30p Badminton 

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9:30-10:30a Drumming 

10a-12p Darts 


11a-12p Diabetes Support 



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8:30-10a Pickleball (I/A) 

9:15a-12p Bunka 


10:45-11:45a Walking Club 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-3p Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


1:30p BINGO 

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9a-4p Watercolour Painters 





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8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I) 

10:30a-12p Volleyball W 

10:30a-1p Badminton 


12-4p West Hills Arts W 

12:30-3:30p Bridge 

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing 

1-3:30p Scrabble 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

1:30-3:30p Writing Your Life Story 

2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W 

2:15-3:15p Line Dancing 


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12:30-3:30p Bridge 








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12:30-3:30p Bridge 

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8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Canasta 

10a-12p Darts 


11a-12p Beading 

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg. 

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp. 

1-4p Euchre 

1-4p Pickleball (I/A) 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

2-3:30p Silvertones 

6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker 

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10a-12p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 





1-2:30p Book Club 2 

1-4p Euchre 





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10a-12p Darts 



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1-3p Euchre 


2-4p Computer Club 




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10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 





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



1-3p Euchre 



2:30-5p Into Focus 

Photography 








6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em 

Poker 



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10a-12p Darts 










Poker 



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10a-12p Darts 

10a-12p Diabetes Support 










Poker 



1-3p Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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1-4p Art Studio in 2 


1:30p BINGO 

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12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 



1:30p BINGO 








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12:30-3:30p Bridge 








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12:30-3:30p Bridge 










1-4p Euchre 




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10a-12p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 





1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 





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• Full & Partial Dentures 

• Implant Retained Dentures 

• Hypoallergenic Options / Metal-free Clear Partial 

Frameworks 

• Most Repairs while you wait, same day relines 

• Mobile Services to offer our patients access to 

care 

• Digital Impressions 

Wellington Foot Clinic 

Professional Footcare & Custom Foot Orthotics 

Jessica K. Mann 

Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist 

Professional, Safe Treatment of a Variety of Foot Conditions 

- Nail Disorders, Corns, Callus, Warts, Ingrown Toenails & much more 

- Custom Foot Orthotics 

- Covered by most extended health insurance providers 

- No referral needed!!! Free parking 

- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available 

3 – 245 Edinburgh Rd S. (enter off Municipal or Edinburgh) 

519-546-3737 wellfoot@outlook.com 


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The Elliott Community is Guelph’s 

only not-for-profit organization to 

offer 4 lifestyle choices for Seniors. 

• Life Leases 

• Supportive Living 

• Assisted Living 

• Long Term Care 


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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 


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ARTHUR — CANADA’S MOST 

PATRIOTIC VILLAGE 

In November 1942, the Toronto Star ran a 

front-page headline that read “Arthur Village 

Gives Sons and Money to Aid the War”, and 

recognized Arthur as the Most Patriotic Village 

in Canada, as one out of every seven Arthur 

residents fought in the Second World War. 

At that time, 126 residents had enlisted from the 

population of 890. It was the highest ratio in 

comparison to villages of comparable sizes in 

Canada. By the end of the war, 338 Arthur 

residents had enlisted, and 25 were killed in 

action. 

Photo courtesy of Vivian Swift 

During the first war bond campaign of World 

War II, the village of Arthur was the first community in Ontario to reach its quota, which it did within 

a few minutes. Arthur also led the communities in Wellington for every other war and victory bond 

campaign and surpassed all objectives that had been set. By the end of the fourth campaign, Arthur 

had raised a total of $250,000 which was an amount equal to 64% of the assessed value of the 

village’s taxable property. 

In 2002, David Tilson, MPP for Dufferin-Peel-Wellington-Grey, stated in the Ontario legislature 

that because of the village of Arthur’s extraordinary World War II record, the community was now 

being recognized as “Canada's Most Patriotic Village”. 

The sacrifice of these soldiers is honoured by the Cenotaph of Arthur, located in the heart of the 

village. The monument was unveiled on August 6, 1923, by Mrs. David Brocklebank, whose son was 

killed at the end of World War I, before the largest crowd ever assembled in Arthur village. After the 

unveiling, the Toronto Star described the cenotaph as “a war memorial whose design and beauty 

cannot be equaled as yet in the Province.” On the cenotaph are engraved the names of the 193 men 

who enlisted in World War I (including the 40 who were KIA), as well as the 363 men and women 

who enlisted in World War II, among whom 25 made the ultimate sacrifice. One unique feature of the 

cenotaph was that, when it was being designed, a decision was made to build the monument with 

stones gathered from local farms. It was 

later discovered that the memorial was 

the first fieldstone Cenotaph Memorial 

built in the province. 

Some of the men that enlisted from 

the Arthur area were British Home 

Children that were sent here from 

orphanages in the UK. Between 1869 

and 1948, over 118,000 orphaned and 

abandoned children up to the age of 16 

were sent to Canada to work as farm 

hands and domestic servants. 

Courtesy of the Wellington Advertiser 


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ART IN THE HALL 

Do we have a show for you! Please ensure you walk down the hall towards the Library to take in the 

wonderful creations from not one but three creative groups involved with the GWSA. You may think as you 

gaze at the artwork in the windows of Room 4 that you are looking at paintings, but as you look closer, you 

will see the detailed stitching of Bunka art. If you have not heard of Bunka art, this is your chance to 

experience it first hand. Items are for display only but you will be able to see them until November 7. 

On the walls, you will see paintings created by the wonderful artists of Art Studio in 2 and right next to 

that, you will see a wall filled with amazing photographs. These items are for sale and the helpful staff at the 

front desk will gladly help you with your purchase. Christmas is coming! I know I said it before, but early 

planning with a one of a kind gift will be greatly appreciated by those who receive it. Enjoy the show! 


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DARTS CLUB 

Our first “End of Month Lunch” was well attended at Uptown Grill. Thank you everyone for making this 

club so much fun. Missing from the photo are Ross K. and Will R. 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 

HANDYMAN 

HOME 

REPAIRS 

• Small job specialist 

• Indoor/Outdoor 

• Wall Mounting 

• Eaves Cleaning 

• Painting 

• Fall Yard/Patio Cleanup 

• Masonry Repairs 

• Drywall Repairs 

$10 OFF your first service when 

you reference this ad! 

226-332-5154 

info@guelphresidential.ca 

www.guelphresidential.ca 

BOOK SALE 

While you are browsing the 

Christmas Craft Sale 

on Saturday, November 25, 

from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 

we welcome you to take some 

time to check out the extensive 

selection of used books for sale 

next to the crafts. 

The prices are among the lowest 

around. Stock up on your winter 

reading! All proceeds will go 

towards the purchase of new 

books for the Library at the 

Evergreen Centre. 


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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+ 

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

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

recenroll.ca. Registration opened on Wednesday, September 13. 

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

include HST). 

VISUAL ARTS 

Landscape Painting 

In this course, students will learn how to create artistic 

representations of natural environments such as 

mountains, forests, waters, fields, coastlines and sunsets. 

Landscape painting can be created using a variety of 

water-based medium: acrylic, watercolour and gouache. 

Although the realistic representation of the natural world 

will be the main approach, exploring landscape through 

illusion is not excluded. The course will cover all that is 

needed to create expressive and dynamic paintings: basic 

techniques, colour mixing, tonal values, elements of 

composition, effects of atmospheric perspective, the ways 

to simplify the shapes and forms, and effective editing of 

photographic references. Throughout the course, there 

will be plenty of short demos, usually at the beginning of 

the class. The course is intended for beginners and 

intermediates. Just bring your supplies, your passion for 

painting, and whatever experience you have and you will 

grow as an artist through expanding your observational 

and artistic skills. 

Course ID: 39048 

Location: West End Community Centre (Room 2) 

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

Dates: October 18-December 20 (Wednesday) 

Fees: Member: $144.80 Non-Member: $166.50 

Watercolour 

This watercolour class is for all levels of painters. The 

instructor will work with participants on an individual 

basis or in small groups of similar interest or skill. 


Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

(Room 2) 

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

Dates: October 16-December 18 (Monday) 


Sketching 

Sketching is a good way to learn or improve your drawing 

skills. This course suits all levels of students who want to 

know how to draw quick and accurate sketches. Whether 

you want to prepare for a big project or draw the world 

around us, sketching is a great way to express yourself. 


Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre 

(Cedar Room) 


Dates: October 17-December 19 (Tuesday) 



Acrylic Painting 

Join us for informative lessons in painting with acrylics. 

Stroke types, techniques and form will be the focus of this 

hands-on class. Be inspired, have an open mind, and 

create your masterpiece with this form of art. 


Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Cedar Room) 


Dates: October 19-December 21 (Thursday) 


FITNESS 

Cardio and Strength Level 2 

This intermediate/advanced strength training class focuses 

on a low impact cardio warmup. This class performs 

functional exercises that include balance, flexibility and 

cardiovascular movements. Exercises are performed 

sitting and standing. A variety of equipment is used 

throughout the classes, which may include bands, stability 

balls and weights of your choice. Join us to keep your 

body fit! 

Course ID: Monday: 38793 

Friday: 38809 


(Room 4) 

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

Dates: 

Monday: Sept. 25-December 18 

Friday: Sept. 29-December 22 

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

Cardio and Strength Level 3 

Come and challenge your fitness level in this advanced 

strength training class. Focusing on a low impact cardio 

warmup, this class performs functional exercises that 

include balance, flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. A variety of equipment is used throughout 

the classes, which may include bands, stability balls and 

weights of your choice. Join us to keep your body fit! 


Friday: 38807 


(Room 4) 


Dates: 

Monday: Sept. 25-December 18 

Friday: Sept. 29-December 22 




Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class will challenge the 

active 55+ individual. A cardio warmup will prepare you 

for resistance training, balance, flexibility, and core 

strength and floor workout. The benefits of regular 

exercise consisting of these major components will 

improve your mental, physical and emotional health, 

increase your energy level to be able to carry out daily 

tasks, and reduce your chances of osteoporosis. 



(Room 4) 


Dates: Sept. 27-December 20 (Wednesday) 


Introduction to Strength Training 1 

What is strength training all about? How do you get 

started? Which exercises are the best ones? What about 

form? Let us show you the answers! You will go from 

learning the theory behind the importance of strength 

training to mastering the technique behind bodyweight, 

free weight, and barbell training. Our qualified instructors 

will take you through a progressive training program that 

will help you gain a better understanding of exercise and 

program design, help you increase your strength and, most 

importantly, your confidence in and out of the gym. 

Location: West End Community Centre (Fitness Room) 





Dates: Sept. 25-Nov. 6 (Monday) 





Dates: Nov. 13-Dec. 18 (Monday) 


Introduction to Strength Training 2 

Now that you know the basics of strength training (Intro 

to Strength Training 1), we can take your program to the 

next level and learn how to track your workouts and 

create a program with exercises you like while making 

this a habit. Our qualified instructors will take you 

through a progressive training program that will help you 

gain a better understanding of exercise and program 

design, help you increase your strength and, most 

importantly, your confidence in and out of the gym, using 

machines, free weights and resistance bands. Please note 

that it is important that you complete Intro to Strength 

Training 1 before you do this class. 

Location: West End Community Centre (Fitness Room) 





Dates: Sept. 27-Nov. 1 (Wednesday) 





Dates: Nov. 15-Dec. 20 (Wednesday) 


Fluent Body 

Fluent Body is a combination of movement and somatic 

therapy that helps people to be generous to their body and 

mind. We move through different highs, lows, imageries 

and emotions. The journey will be within ourselves, 

supported and reflected in context with the group. 

We will float, breathe, shake, do exercises, vocalize, 

thicken and soften, evaporate and more movement 

explorations. This class is for all abilities. 


Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre (Maple Room) 

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

Dates: October Sept. 25-Dec. 18 (Monday) 


Kum Nye 

Kum Nye is a yoga-like, healing practice of Tibetan 

Buddhist tradition that focuses on massage and 

movement to refresh and revitalize the body and mind. 

There are breathing techniques, self-massage, meditations, 

stretching and movement exercises. The practice is 

relaxing and meditative. Join us for a relaxing experience. 



(Room 4) 

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

Dates: Sept. 28-December 21 (Thursday) 


Meditation and Relaxation 

Learn to develop skills to cultivate a different relationship 

to stress, including stress that can result from managing a 

variety of chronic health conditions. 

Sessions include: variety of meditation practices, gentle 

mindful movement practices, reflective and practical 

exercises, and discussions on stress. 

Examples of mindfulness training: 

• Deep breathing 

• Meditation 

• Gentle movement 

Course ID: Tuesday: 38797 

Thursday: 38805 


(Room 4) 

Class Length: 1 hour 

(12:15-1:15 p.m. Tues.) 

(9:00-10:00 a.m. Thurs.) 

Dates: Sept. 26-Dec. 19 (Tuesday) 

Sept. 28-Dec. 21 (Thursday) 

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

Thursday: Member: $94.25 Non-Member: $108.42 

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OsteoFit 

Part of living well with osteoporosis and/or osteoarthritis 

involves healthy eating and physical activity. Physical 

activity plays an essential role in the treatment of 

osteoporosis by ‘stimulating’ or applying a load on our 

bones to maintain their structure and strength. When 

treating osteoarthritis, it is important to ensure proper 

alignment of joints as well. Exercise and physical activity 

play a vital role and contribute to individuals’ overall 

health and well-being. Four types of exercise are 

necessary in the management of osteoporosis and 

osteoarthritis: strength, posture, and core stability, 

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

moving, improve your strength, balance, and posture, 

and in turn, reduce your risk of falling. 



(Room 4) 

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

Dates: Sept. 27-Dec. 20 (Wednesday) 


Release Your Hips, Change Your Life! 

Do your hips get fatigued and sore? Come, learn 

stretches/exercises to help your largest joints work to their 

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






Strength and Balance 

This beginner class will focus on fall prevention, whole 

body movements, and balance. It is designed to improve 

general mobility and overall strength to make everyday 

tasks easier. You can expect to see improvement in 

posture. The class presents an excellent opportunity for 

beginners to start exercising with an aerobic, strength and 

flexibility component. 



(Room 4) 

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



Falling Prevention and Navigation 

In this program, participants will learn practical exercises 

for preventing falls in day-to-day life, as well as tools to 

aid in negotiating a fall, should it occur. We will focus on 

building knowledge of the body to increase confidence in 

movement. It will include: exercises for increasing 

proprioception (for the feet, eyes, and spine) — study of 

walking mechanics to invite mindful movement — 

practice of ramping and spiralling pathways for support in 

falling — explorations of how to use the limbs and body 

for counterbalance 



(Room 4) 


Dates: Sept. 25-Dec. 18 (Monday) 


TAI CHI 

Tai Chi – Beginner 

This program welcomes those who are new to Tai Chi as 

well as those who are wishing to reinforce the 

foundations. Focusing on the basic vocabulary of the 

stances and co-ordination of the postures, this meditative 

movement practice is accessible to all. 



(Room 4) 




Tai Chi – Intermediate 

Learn the meditative movement practice of Tai Chi 

Chuan. This session focuses on the Yang Style 37-Posture 

Form. It is advised to have previous experience with Tai 

Chi Chuan movements and foundations for this class. 



(Room 4) 




QI GONG 

Qi Gong 1 

This program is a Chinese blend of exercise, stretching 

and meditation. The program focuses on Eighteen 

Postures for Daily Practice, a Qi Gong set that integrates 

East and West in a series of gentle exercises designed to 

maintain and enhance health. Adapting classical Qi Gong 

forms, this style incorporates therapeutic exercise, self - 

massage and meditation. This class will focus on the core 

routines and is suitable for both new and returning 

participants. 



(Room 4) 

Class Length: 1-1/2 hour (12-1:30 p.m.) 

Dates: Sept. 25-Dec. 18 (Monday) 


Qi Gong 1 

Discover this ancient healing practice that has been a part 

of Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Qigong 

includes a variety of exercises, including slow meditative 

movements, shaking and tapping, and acupressure and 

self-massage. This program will guide participants 

through a series of gentle movements along with 



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supplementary meditations, exercises, and self-massage 

techniques to boost immunity and enhance overall wellbeing. 



(Room 4) 

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



YOGA 

Chair Yoga 

Chair yoga offers the same benefits as other yoga 

practices, such as increased flexibility, strengthening, 

proper breathing and increasing range of motion in the 

joints. Simply use a chair to assist with postures. Chair 

yoga is for everyone, especially those who may have 

limited mobility and/or are unable to get up and down on 

a yoga mat. Postures can be modified to meet students' 

needs. 


Wednesday: 38800 


(Room 4) 


Monday: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Wednesday: 9:15-10:15 a.m. 

Dates: 

Sept. 25-Dec.18 (Monday) 

Sept. 27-Dec. 20 (Wednesday) 


Gentle Yoga 

This program is open to everyone. We will explore this 

centuries old discipline which brings health and vitality to 

the body, peace to the mind and joy to the spirit. 

Participants must have the mobility to move from 

standing positions to lying/sitting on a mat on the floor. 

Course ID: Tuesday: 38798 

Thursday: 38806 

Friday: 38810 

Location: 

Victoria Road Recreation Centre (Maple Room) 

(Tuesday) 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre (Room 4) 

(Thursday & Friday) 


Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. 

Thursday: 2-3 p.m. 

Friday: 10:15-11:15 a.m. 

Dates: 

Sept. 26-Dec. 19 (Tuesday) 

Sept. 28-Dec. 21 (Thursday) 

Sept. 29-Dec. 22 (Friday) 


Yoga for Brain Health 

This course brings together ancient Indian yogic practices 

of movement, breath and meditation along with new pain 

research, the latest strength and mobility training, and 

best practices in yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 

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

pace, format and tone of this course is especially designed 

for people with mild brain injuries, those living with Post 

Concussion Syndrome, and stroke survivors. 


Location: Evergreen Seniors Comm. Centre (Room 4) 




Yoga Nidra 

Nidra actually means sleep. This class will promote 

restorative relaxation by using deep breathing methods, 

guided visualization, and progressive relaxation using 

very specific techniques involving 4 senses. Feel rested 

and renewed! 



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



SPECIAL EVENTS 

Holiday Door Wreath Making Workshop 

(Artificial/Natural Materials) 

In this floral design workshop, you will learn to decorate 

a full-size Holiday wreath. Working with an assortment 

of festive natural and artificial products, like pinecones, 

nuts, artificial fruit, berries and dried lotus pods, 

cinnamon sticks, pepper berries, ribbons, etc. This 

wreath is full of all the natural elements and textures of 

the Holiday season, from balsam to pine. It will be a 

beautiful addition to your Christmas décor. This modern 

and festive wreath looks real, and you will be able to 

enjoy it for years. 

Tools needed – glue gun/ glue/ wire cutters/ clippers or 

pruners. 


Location: Evergreen Seniors Comm. Centre (Room 2) 

Course Length: 2 hours (6:30-8:30 p.m.) 

Date: November 17 (Friday) 

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

Community Craft Sale 

Get started on your holiday shopping with the 

Community Craft Sale. Local vendors will be displaying a 

variety of hand-crafted items to help you get ready for the 

upcoming season. Please note that registration/payment 

is for vendors only. This is a free event to attend. 



(Auditorium) 

Course Length: 4 hours (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) 

Date: November 25 (Saturday) 

Fee: 1 table: $20.00 

2 tables: Additional $15 ($35) 

3 tables: Additional $25 ($45) 


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FREE Wellness Workshops in November, 

presented by the Guelph Family Health Team: 

Let’s Talk About Red Flags of Dementia 

Date: Monday, November 6 

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST 

Location: Suite 500 – 649 Scottsdale Drive, 

Guelph 

*IN-PERSON workshop only 

Learn more/register online by clicking HERE or 

call us at 519-837-0099 

Intro to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 1 

(3 sessions to attend) 

Dates: Monday, November 6, 13, 20 

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EST 

Location: *VIRTUAL webinar only 


call us at 519-837-0099 

Sleep Well (3 sessions to attend) 

Dates: Wednesday, November 8, 15, 22 

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST 


Guelph 



call us at 519-837-0099 

Let’s Talk About Food + Mood 

NEW Date: Wednesday, November 15 

Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST 


Guelph 



call us at 519-837-0099 


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Thursday, December 14, 2023 

WINTER FESTIVITIES 

Total cost : $155.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code - 41865 

Registration starts on Monday, October 5, 2023 

Booking deadline is Tuesday, November 14, 2023 

Our day will begin in the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake where you can meander the streets and 

browse the shops and cafes. We will then head to the revolving Skylon Tower restaurant in Niagara Falls to 

enjoy a festive dinner, with wonderful views of the Falls and the city. Following dinner, you can enjoy 

views from their observation deck. 

After dinner, we will take you to a surprise location to view some Christmas lights before we head home. 

Depart Evergreen Centre: 12:30 pm; Carousel: 12:40 pm Return to Guelph: 10:00 pm 

The cost includes a top-rated hot dinner, all admissions, all taxes and tips, tip for the driver. 

Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should there 

be a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of 

participation, all participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That means 

booking your trip before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation. 

Accessibility: Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair accessibility on this trip. Travellers who can transfer to 

a coach seat may have their collapsible, manual wheelchair or walker stored in the cargo area of the coach. 

Parking: Please DO NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip. 

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This 

allows for other members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day. 

PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING THIS TRIP: All participants will be required to have a current GWSA 

membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. Please bring 

the completed contact list available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If 

you are unable to print this form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the 

trip. 

Registration will be available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Tuesday, November 14, 

2023. 

Register online (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph. MasterCard, Visa, 

Amex or Visa Debit are accepted for online booking https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/ 

MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn 

Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-823-1291. 

As of January 1, 2023, credit card information is no longer accepted over the telephone. If you wish to 

make a telephone payment, you must first save your credit card on your RecEnroll account. Customers can 

also pre-purchase a City Card or an account credit in-person at any of our recreation facilities to be used 

towards future purchases by telephone. 

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

November 14, 2023. 

Please put the date on your calendar and arrive on time. 


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Bistro 683 - November 2023 

The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public 

and serves a large variety of menu items that are 

available from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to 

Friday (except holidays): 

Full Breakfast Plate Sandwiches 

Breakfast Sandwich Homemade Soups 

French Toast 

Fresh Bakery Items 

Toasted Western Sandwich Hamburgers 

Daily Breakfast Specials Salads 

Beverages 

Breakfast is served starting at 9:00 am. The daily 

featured Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm 

Monday to Friday and the menu is below. 

Take-out is available for your convenience. 

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals. 

We provide great quality, while keeping costs 

reasonable. The tremendous support of volunteers 

in the restaurant helps us achieve this goal. 

Featured Hot Lunch 

$7.50 + tax 

Each hot lunch is served as a full and balanced, 

nutritional meal. 

Catering 

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold 

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have 

your order to the customer service clerk in the 

office at least 48 hours prior to your event. This 

allows staff to ensure that your catering needs will 

be met. Thank you for your co-operation in this 

matter. 

CHECK IT OUT!!! 

NOW FOR SALE IN THE BISTRO 

GWSA COFFEE MUGS 

$7.00 (HST INCLUDED) 

BREAKFAST served starting at 9:00 am 

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

1 

2 

3 

Pulled Pork 

Sandwich 

3-Bean Chili 

Haddock & 

Potato Wedges 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

Turkey Burgers 

Liver & Onions 

Meatloaf 

Pork Ramen Soup 

Quiche 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

Individual Pizzas 

Pork Roast 

Pan Seared Salmon 

Beef & Broccoli 

Stir Fry 

Cannelloni 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

Mac and Cheese 

Fried Pork 

Dumplings 

Butter Chicken 

Baby Back Ribs 

Cabbage Rolls 

27 

28 

29 

30 

Turkey 

Clubhouse 

Sandwiches 

Corned Beef Dinner 

Chicken Caesar 

Salad 

Chicken Parmesan 

Sandwiches

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