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8 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 The Sentinel - November 2023 — Vol. 48, No. 3 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 (Continued on page 9)
(Continued from page 8) 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! Computer Mentoring There are two mentors available every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to answer your questions. We can help with Windows PCs and Android smartphones and tablets. And now we are able to assist iPad and iPhone users! If you are using a laptop computer, please bring it with you. The fee is $3 for members of the GWSA and $5 for non-members. Please register at the front desk for each class before joining us in the Computer Room. Craft Group The ladies of the Craft Club are very busy making beautiful articles for our store. We continue to make hats, mitts and scarves to donate to the needy. We have had a few of the GWSA members also donating these items so we can reach as many as possible. We need wool donations of all types. 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 The Sentinel - November 2023 9 (Continued on page 10)
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