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The Sentinel - December 2023

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The Sentinel - December 2023 — Vol. 48, No. 4

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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE GWSA BOARD 

Directors & Officers 

Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director 

Pat Gage — President 

Donna Keating — Vice-President 

Art Roelofsen— Treasurer 

Directors 

Charlie Bishop 

Sam Montoya 

Karen Kelly 

Cathryn Corissoz 

Elizabeth Steggles 

Yvonne Thomas 

Jeff Millard 

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 Maguire — Supervisor, 

Senior Services 

Jill Hunt — Customer Service Clerk 

Jenn Bucci — Recreation Program 

Co-ordinator — Senior Services 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

Mark Leeming — Chef 

Joan Moynihan — Sous Chef 

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.: 519-837-5699 / 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 

December is upon us!! 

A couple of weeks ago, I sat down on my couch with my 

computer on my lap and started writing my December 2023 

Message From the Board. I mentioned how we are likely busy 

planning or attending activities, searching for the right gift, or 

visiting family, and so on. I kept on writing until, near the end of 

the third paragraph, I got this eerie feeling that I had said all this 

before. So, I went to the Sentinel site and brought up my 

December 2022 Message From The Board and discovered my 

first 3 paragraphs were almost word for word (picture a 

SHOCKED emoji!). 

I wasn’t sure if I should congratulate myself on my memory 

retention but that wouldn’t be fair, as I did not initially remember 

that I was writing sentences the same as last year. Then I thought 

maybe I should be sad because there wasn’t something new and 

exciting to report, like I went into space or invented something 

really exciting. My daughter, who did not inherit my full sense 

of humour, said, “Mom, do you really think anyone is going to 

sit down and read your Message From the Board and say, Gee, 

this message sounds just like last year’s, let’s make sure she 

knows”. 

So, I’m restarting my December 2023 Message From the Board 

as follows: 

Welcome to December! I can feel the holiday spirit in the air as 

the celebrations and activities start to emerge including the 

decoration of Christmas trees, singing of Holiday Carols, 

creating Winter Solstice Art, or the smell of cookies baking in 

the oven. We hope you are able to enjoy “relaxation in the peace 

of the season.” 

One of the most important and sincere things I can’t stress 

enough about is that you take the opportunity to read through the 

Sentinel so you don’t miss anything. The GWSA Monthly 

Update email and our GWSA website https://gwsa-guelph.ca are 

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

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

by writers (no political or religious topics please). 


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additional informative options to help keep you 

updated! 

I continue to be amazed at the scope of activities 

that are available to our GWSA membership. 

Everything from Pickleball, Badminton or 

Canoeing to the Silvertones Choir and Silver 

Strummers, Quilting, Knitting and Craft Groups, 

and Drumming, Computer Support, Photography 

and Line Dancing, Art programs, Euchre, 

Storytelling, Trips, Travel and Tours, and the list 

goes on and on. This doesn’t even note all the 

services including the Sentinel, the Bistro 683 or 

the Gift Shop! Throughout the years of being the 

primary caregiver to both my mother and father, I 

wish I had known more about the GWSA. A huge 

thank you to all our Activity Group Leaders and 

to our members that participate!! 

Always, but at this time referencing specifically 

the holiday season, programs and healthy 

opportunities that support the prevention of 

loneliness or isolation are important. I truly 

believe staying active and connected with others 

is critical. Taken from the National Institute on 

Aging, “Everyone needs social connections to 

survive and thrive. But as people age, they often 

find themselves spending more time alone. Being 

alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to 

loneliness and social isolation which can affect 

their health and well-being.” 

Board also thanks all the City of Guelph staff who 

support us in achieving our goals. 

I would also like to add a quick thank-you to a 

GWSA member that provided an information 

update on my November “Message From The 

Board” in relation to the Age Friendly Strategy 

(AFS). Apparently, the on-line link I referenced 

to find information about the AFS relative to the 

Bench Project and the Gatekeeper Project, did 

not have up-to-date information. I will be 

following up in the near future and will report 

back as appropriate. 

On mentioning “relaxation in the peace of the 

season” in an earlier paragraph, I feel compelled 

to make a comment pertaining to the state of 

unrest in our world as it relates to an impact or 

potential impact on our well-being. Please do not 

hesitate to seek professional help if you find 

yourself becoming overwhelmed with what you 

are seeing or hearing. 

As I did in December 2022, I’ve included 

informative links to keep handy that note public 

health measures and advice that will support 

keeping us all safe and healthy during the month 

of December and beyond. 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/public-healthmeasures-and-advice 

https://wdgpublichealth.ca 

Having said the above, this is another opportunity 

to mention Joan who was significant in assisting 

in the development and implementation of our 

Welcome Desk. I have seen first-hand how our 

Welcome Desk volunteers continue to wholeheartedly 

welcome people and truly enjoy 

assisting in any way they can to potential 

members AND present members. 

The month of December brings us to the end of 

the year 2023. To our GWSA members we send 

our collective thanks for your membership with 

us! This thank you is gigantic and sincere! In 

fact, this paragraph could go in every monthly 

edition without a word being changed! We truly 

value you!!! 

On behalf of GWSA President Pat Gage and the 

GWSA Board, we hope your holiday celebrations 

are heartfelt. We know there are a number of 

religious and cultural celebrations in December, 

including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and 

the Winter Solstice. We hope you remain safe 

and that the New Year will bring increased joy, 

health, blessings and peace. 

Donna Keating 

Vice Chair/Vice President 

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) 

donna.keating@gwsa-guelph.ca 

We thank those of you that are not only members but 

also volunteers! This includes those of you that help 

when we have events throughout the year. The GWSA 


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

from The Sentinel Team 

We would like to wish one and all 

A Very Merry Christmas and 

A Very Happy New Year 2024! 

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 

(includes 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. 

Personal Donations 

Online donations to the GWSA are done through 

Canada Helps. Canada Helps is a registered 

Canadian charity and non-profit social enterprise. 

Visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ 

guelphwellington-seniors-association/ to access 

Canada Helps. Their mission is to increase 

charitable giving, and it’s critical that they pass 

along as much as possible out of every dollar they 

collect. You receive a tax receipt for 100% of the 

value of your donation. 

December 4, 2023, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

January Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the January issue 

is on December 21, 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 

Another year has come and gone. 

Wishing you and your family a nice holiday 

season this month. Looking forward to a new 

year working alongside you all. 

Merry Christmas and all the best in 

the New Year! 

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. 

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. 

Technology Committee 

If you are interested in volunteering remotely 

and enjoy working on the computer, the 

committee is looking for an eBlast Volunteer (30 

minutes once a month) and a Website Volunteer 

(3-5 hours weekly). 

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. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Special Events 

Looking for a team of volunteers to assist with 

planning, organizing and running special events 

For more information about a particular position 

or about volunteering in general, contact: Becky 

MacDonald by phone 519-822-1260 X 2096 or 

email: becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 


VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT - KEN 

Ken is a very eclectic volunteer, offering to the GWSA a variety of interests, 

skills and achievements. With an avid interest in the outdoors, he joined the canoe 

club in 2009 and then went on to be the Group Activity Leader for ten years. Ken 

gets great satisfaction in the realization that GWSA members can do this activity 

when often they think that they aren’t physically capable. He is also aware that the 

club provides the opportunity for social engagement and bonding as members, 

working in pairs, provide support and encouragement for one another. Ken continues 

to go on an extended canoe trip every year for up to 15 days. 

In his position on the Board of Directors from 2015 to 2022, Ken enjoyed being 

part of a team updating administration of GWSA bylaws and procedures. He was 

also a member of the Travel Committee as a Board representative relaying relevant information between the 

two committees. 

Ken currently sits on the Membership and Marketing Committee and was Chair during Covid, demonstrating 

initiative by conducting meetings on Zoom. With a background in sales, Ken enjoys putting his expertise 

into action through marketing strategies, such as the New Member Orientation and the Open House to attract 

and increase new membership. 

Ken joined the wood carving group in the early 2000s and became the Activity Group Leader in 2017. 

With his experience as a wood carver and his overseas teaching experience with the Air Force, Ken was a 

natural for this volunteer position. Research has proven that “Working with your hands releases serotonin, 

reduces stress as a creative outlet, and provides a sense of satisfaction through accomplishment.” Ken adds 

to this that wood carving “brings people together by providing a 3-dimensional form of expression and can 

attract new GWSA members.” 

Ken emphasizes that he has benefited from volunteering by growing emotionally, spiritually and mentally. 

He’s also gained self-confidence and increased his social interactions. He encourages members to volunteer 

in any capacity as “a way of expanding your horizon” and adds that “you will be stretched in a good way.” 

The GWSA would like to thank Ken for his ongoing dedication and commitment to volunteering! 

Written by: Jessie Watt, Volunteer 

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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 

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. 

Electric guitar & strap - First Act. ZZZ head stock tuner 

TG 200 H. Spare strings. Amplifier AL 104, instruction 

book & disc $80.00. Call Joan 519-824-6364. 

Used tires for sale, reasonably priced. BF Goodrich 

P205/75 R15, 2 winter tires on rims. Four Cooper winter 

tires on rims 225/50 R17, only used one season. BF 

Goodrich, 4 tires on rims P175/70 R13. MotorMaster 4 all 

terrain winter tires on rims 215/70 R16. Infinity 2 winter 

tires, no rims, 195/60 R15. Please call Sandy at 519-836- 

8288 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Leave a message if 

necessary. 

QUANTUM Q6 EDGE POWER WHEELCHAIR 

Like new - less than 20 miles on the odometer. Batteries 

only 3 months old. Rated to carry 300 lbs. One hand 

control knob. Smooth, quiet ride. A bargain at $2,000. 

Call 519-400-5128. 

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. 

Before COVID, there was a painting of a square rigger 

sailing ship on display in Art in the Hall. If you know who 

did the painting or if it is still for sale, please contact the 

Sentinel office 519-822-1260 ext. 2695. 

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 

front desk 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 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 

both those events, so it was a great 

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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! 

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 December, our selection is 

“Breathless” by Amy McCulloch. 

In January we will be reading “The 

Wager – A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny 

and Murder” by David Grann. 

Monthly fee is $3.00. At present, we 

have a waiting 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: 

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. 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, 

but we will mentor new 

members. Supplies are ordered as a 

group. Every Wednesday from 9:00 

a.m. to noon in Room 3. 

Canasta 

Come out and join our friendly group 

for a game of Canasta. We welcome 

all levels of players. If you are new 

to the game, we will be glad to teach 

you. Join us on Fridays from 9:00 to 

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

contact: 

canastagwsa@gmail.com. 

Chess 

Do you enjoy the game of chess? 

Come out and make friends! Our 

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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. 

Thanks for all the wool donations 

- we have lots now. 

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. 

Cross-country Ski Club 

The GWSA Cross-country Ski Club 

will ski both locally and at more distant 

locations generally up to 1 hour 

driving time, sometimes more. We 

aim to ski on Tuesday mornings, 

however, given the variability of our 

local weather, this may vary and day 

and time of outings will depend on 

weather and snow conditions. Meeting 

times and places will be communicated 

to the membership via email 

ahead of time. Participants must be 

physically able to participate, bring 

their own equipment and have previous 

cross-country skiing experience. 

Each participant is responsible for 

the applicable day use fee payable to 

the ski area being visited. 

Contact Mel van Harten at 519-400 

-0319 or via email at gwsaxcountryskiing@gmail.com 

for more information. 

Darts Club 

Another fun month of Darts, welcoming 

new members and having a 

lot of laughs. Our high scores for October 

are: 

Linda B - 124 

Marcel - 121 & 114 

Rino - 101 

Vickie - 101 & 115 

Bill A. - 114 & 125 

Bob L. - 102 

Ernie 105 & 100 & 112 

Frank - 108 

Margaret - 102 

We meet Tuesday and Friday mornings 

10 to noon and get together for 

lunch at the Uptown Grill on the last 

Friday of the month. Our annual fee 

is $25/year. 

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 is in Room 4 on Mondays 

from 2:30-4:30 p.m., except the last 

Monday of the month when it will be 

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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. 

In January 2024, we will be offering 

the following topics: 

Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. - BRICS 

(Brazil, Russia, India, China and 

South Africa) 

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

Migrations 

Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Britain, 

Past and Present 

For more information or to put your 

name on our email list, contact Barb 

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 

$25 fee for the year. 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. 

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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. 

ROYAL CITY MEN’S CLUB 

For a Friendly Alternative 

For men retired from full-time employment. Interesting lectures. Exchange views on topics of mutual 

interest. Participate in social activities. Fellowship. 

The Royal City Men’s Club meets at Trinity Church (400 Stevenson St. N., Guelph) every second 

Thursday of the month from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Alternate Thursdays, we meet locally for coffee. 

For more information, go to www.royalcitymensclub.ca or royalcitymensclub@gmail.com 

Bob Berry - President, Warren Gregg - Vice President 


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OUR EVERGREEN LIBRARY 

We are open 

Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham 

Did you know that John Grisham, the master of the legal thriller, has written a Christmas story? In 

Skipping Christmas, Luther and Nora Krank’s daughter has gone off to Peru to volunteer. It will be the first 

Christmas she has been away from home. The Kranks decide they will skip Christmas, no lights, no tree, no 

gifts and no parties. Instead, they will go on a Caribbean cruise. 

Who hasn’t fleetingly thought of escaping the busy holiday season for a lovely vacation. But, to actually 

do this, leads to all kinds of complications. Skipping Christmas is a light hearted look at what happens 

when you go against the social norms at this time of year. 

The library also has a Christmas story by David Baldacci called the Christmas Train. We have other 

Christmas themed books written by James Patterson, Debbie Macomber, Fern Michaels, Susan Mallery and 

Anita Hughes. Take a look at our collection if you would like to get into the holiday spirit with a good 

book. 

Many of our patrons also enjoy doing puzzles, so we have created a Christmas puzzle for you. 

The following 3 lines are from well known Christmas carols. We hope you enjoy trying to figure out 

which ones they are from. 

“Glories stream from heaven afar,” 

“Later on, we’ll conspire,” 

“There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found,” 

The answers can be found on page 38. 


Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours 

from your friends at the library.

GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information 

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

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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. 

Art In The Hall 

Kim Taylor 

ArtInTheHall@gwsa-guelph.ca 

Art Studio In 2 

Evergreen Room 2 

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 

Bid Euchre on Thursdays 


John Finamore 

Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm 

Euchre on Monday 


Earl Mead 

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm 

Euchre on Friday 


Peter Smith 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 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 


Carol Ferrier 

Wednesdays - 9:00 am-noon 

Canasta 


canastagwsa@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

Casual Bicycling 

Various Locations in and 

around Guelph 

John Ness 

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

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 Mentoring 

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 



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Cribbage 


Elaine Miller 

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm 

Cross-Country Ski Club 

Various locations 

Mel van Harten 

gwsaxcountryskiing@gmail.com 

Tuesday mornings when conditions permit. This may vary 

and day and time of outings will depend on weather and 

snow conditions. Details will be communicated via email. 

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 

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 

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 C. C. 

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 C. C. 

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. 38 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Phyllis Goodhew - Nov. 19 (90) 

Jean Anderson - Dec. 9 (81) 

Ray Miller - Dec. 10 

Jack Anderson - Dec. 17 (83) 

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 

McGhee, Charlie passed away on Saturday, July 22, 

2023, at the age of 80. He was a long-time GWSA 

member involved in Shuffleboard and Carpet 

Bowling. 

Timbers, Mildred passed away on Sunday, 

November 5, 2023, at the age of 88. She was a longtime 

member of the GWSA. 


Clubs and Drop-In Activities NOVEMBER 2023 

W West End Community Centre 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

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

8:30a-1:30p Crafts 

9-11:30a Canasta 

10a-12p Darts 

10:30a-1p Badminton 

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 

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 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Library — 

Mon-Fri – 10a-3p 

DANCE DEC. 30 

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10a-12p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 





1-2:30p Book Club 2 

1-4p Euchre 





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10:30a-12p Volleyball W 


12-2p Pickleball (A) W 

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 

Beyond the Basics 

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

9a-12p Bunka 


10:45-11:45a Walking Club 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 

1-3p Shuffleboard 

1-3p Writers Club 

1-4p Badminton W 

1:30p BINGO 

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

9:30-10:30a Drumming 

10a-12p Darts 

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


12-4p Rug Hooking 

12:15-1:15p Storytelling 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

12:30-4p West End Arts W 



6:30-8:30p Texas Hold 

’Em Poker 

6:30-9p Bridge 

7-9:30p Badminton 

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

9:30-10:30a Line Dancing 


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

12-3p Pickleball (B/I) 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-3p Euchre 


2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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10a-12p Darts 



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12:30-3:30p Bridge 

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9a-12p Bunka 

9a-4p Watercolour Painters 




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10a-12p Darts 


11a-12p Diabetes Support 



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10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 


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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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CLOSED 

Merry 

Christmas 






6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em 

Poker 



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10a-12p Darts 









6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em 

Poker 



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CLOSED 

Boxing 

Day 

1-4p Art Studio in 2 


1:30p BINGO 

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9a-12p Bunka 




1-3p Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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9a-12p Bunka 



12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-4p Art Studio in 2 


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 





1-4p Euchre 





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10a-12p Darts 





1-2:30p Book Club 1 

1-4p Euchre 





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• 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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LINE DANCERS’ HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION 

On Monday, October 30, all the line dancers dressed up in their spookiest costumes and 

enjoyed a special line dancing event. Everyone had a great time! 


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SANTA MEET & GREET PARTY 

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with your family. 

Take a picture with Mr & Mrs Klaus, live 

entertainment for kids and so much more! 

Consider donating an unwrapped toy for our 

Toy Mountain drive. 

DECEMBER 9th 2:00-4:00 pm 


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News from our Ontario Seniors Games Association - District 26 

The Ontario Seniors Games Association (OSGA), District 26 

competition was held at the KW Badminton Club in Kitchener on 

October 21, 2023, and yielded some very positive results for our 

GWSA players. 

For those of you not familiar with what this is, the Ontario Seniors 

Games Association is an organization to further promote events for 

active seniors in our province and works in parallel to our GWSA. It is 

broken down into 33 districts and we reside in District 26. For more 

info, click the link Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) | 

(osga55plus.ca). 

Every alternate year, our members, in Cribbage, Pickleball, Table 

Tennis, Badminton, Shuffleboard, etc., can participate in their event to 

hopefully qualify for the OSGA Provincial Games and possibly the 

Canadian Seniors Games. 

In addition to just being a fun and socially connecting event, it is great 

to watch, and even more fun to actually play in. 

The GWSA Badminton Club placed in 6 events, winning as follows: 

Gold +55 Mixed Doubles - Ha Pham and Charles Tse (former 

GWSA member) 

Gold +65 Mixed Doubles – Brigitte Geisler and Randy Taylor 

Silver +65 Mixed Doubles – Elise Stanley and Allan Green 

Gold +65 Ladies Doubles – Debbie Waitson and Brigitte Geisler 

Gold +65 Men’s Doubles – Randy Taylor and George Spence 

Silver +65 Men’s Doubles – Paul Wilmer and Dominic Muto 

Bronze +65 Men’s Doubles – Olev Sadam and Eric Goldberg 

Congratulations to all the participants and to the efforts made by our 

District 26 OSGA Leadership Team. 

If you want to know more about our District or perhaps volunteer your 

time, please reach out Felicia Urbanski at urbanski.felicia@yahoo.ca. 

As with all our Seniors groups, we rely totally upon the dedicated 

volunteers to make it happen…so if you want it to happen, please get 

involved. 


GWSA Table Tennis Club OSGA D-26 results 

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Teams from our Evergreen Table Tennis Club and from K-W/Cambridge met to compete at the 

Evergreen on October 14, 2023, and were quite successful winning solid GOLD. 

This was a qualifier to compete in the OSGA Provincial Games this coming spring for GOLD 

winners. 

Congratulations to all the competitors. 

The results were as follows: 

GOLD - 65+ Men’s - Raymundo Palma and Gregorio Vilbar 

65+ Mixed - Raymundo Palma and Karen Smallwood 

GOLD - 55+ Men’s - Tim Mallon and Leslie Joshua 

55+ Mixed - Tim Mallon and Jessica Steinhauser 

SILVER - 65+ Men's - Herbert Boeck and Peter Tiszovszky 

65+ Mixed - Weijun Fang and Ray Hang 

BRONZE - 65+ Men’s - Germinal Boloix and Ray Hang 

65+ Mixed - Liswanty (Liz) Kroezen and Peter 

Tiszovszky 

The photos were sent with thanks from Felicia Urbanski, our D-26 

Chairperson for OSGA 55+. 

Thanks to our organizers and to Harley Nicholson and the team of 

helpers from our Evergreen Club for all their help with set up/ 

take down and general assistance. 


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Art in the Hall once again presents the fantastic work of the Quilting Group for your viewing pleasure. 

There is lots of time before Christmas to purchase one of these lovely created quilts. They will be on display 

throughout the holiday season up until January 9, 2024. All proceeds from the sales are graciously donated 

to the GWSA. If you are interested in joining the group, they meet Mondays from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. in Room 

2 at the Evergreen. 

You also still have a chance to enjoy the amazing work created by Bunka. If you have not heard of Bunka, 

this is your opportunity to see fantastic creations. On your way to the library, outside Room 4 in the window 

showcase, stop by to admire framed art that look like paintings! Bunka meets on Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 

noon. Their art is for display only. 

Sheila Voisin is delighted to be the October 50/50 

Draw winner. 

The comfy bench is back in the 

Evergreen front entrance! Now 

people can sit while they’re waiting 

for a taxi or the Mobility bus. 


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NEW MEMBER/RETURNING MEMBER RECEPTION 

On Tuesday, October 17, there was a great turnout for the New Member/Returning Member 

Reception. Various activity leaders spoke to the crowd, some toured the Library, and there 

were delicious refreshments. 


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Jill Kropf and Margaret Waldron hold the 

wreath presented by the GWSA at the 

Remembrance Day ceremony for the City of 

Guelph. 

You Just Can’t Keep 

Good Seniors Down! 

Inspired by the beautiful display 

of poppies put on by St. John’s 

Church in Elora, a group of 

women from Riverside 

Residences decided to make a 

display of their own. 

For almost a year, these women 

dutifully knitted and crocheted to 

create just over 2000 poppies. 

The poppies were then crocheted 

together, and made into wreaths, 

table cloths, garland, and table 

decorations. 

These items were displayed in 

their building’s common rooms. 

The display was put up on November 1, 2023, and stayed up through Remembrance 

Day. 

This was a wonderful way to honour the men and women who have served, and are 

serving in Canada’s Armed Forces. 


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See answers on pg. 39

RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+ 

held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre unless otherwise indicated — call 519-837-5699. 

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

recenroll.ca. Registration opens on Wednesday, December 13. PLEASE NOTE: There may be changes to 

programs after this issue was printed - please check the details on recenroll.ca before you sign up. 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: 43745 

Location: West End Community Centre (Room 2) 

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

Dates: January 17-March 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: January 15-March 25 (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 


Dates: January 16-March 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. 




Dates: January 18-March 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: 42794 

Friday: 43739 


(Room 4) 

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

Dates: 

Monday: January 8-March 25 

Friday: January 12-March 22 


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 

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used throughout the classes, which may include 

bands, stability balls and weights of your choice. Join 

us to keep your body fit! 


Friday: 43738 


(Room 4) 


Dates: 

Monday: January 8-March 25 

Friday: January 12-March 22 


Boxing for Seniors at TNT Boxing & Fitness 

Academy 

Improve your core strength, stamina and posture by 

practicing the fundamental movements of boxing. 

TNT Boxing and Fitness Academy’s trained and 

certified coaching staff will add low-impact 

modifications to support bone and joint health in a no 

-contact environment. Have fun, avoid injury and get 

the most benefits from your workout! Participants 

will be given their own hand wraps and taught proper 

wrapping techniques. They will have access to 

gloves to be used on heavy bags in class. Participants 

will require indoor shoes and bring their own water 

bottles. A refill station is available on-site. 


Location: TNT Boxing & Fitness Academy 

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

Dates: January 19-February 23 (Friday) 


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) 



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

Introduction to Strength Training 

What is strength training all about? How do you get 

started? Which exercises are the best ones? What 

about form? Let us show you the answers! You will 

go from learning the theory behind the importance of 


strength training to mastering the technique behind 

bodyweight, free weight, and barbell training. Our 

qualified instructors will take you through a 

progressive training program that will help you gain 

a better understanding of exercise and program 

design, help you increase your strength and, most 

importantly, your confidence in and out of the gym. 

Location: West End Community Centre (Fitness 

Room) 





Dates: January 8-February 12 (Monday) 






Dates: February 26-March 25 (Monday) 


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. 




Dates: January 13-March 23 (Saturday) 


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: January 11-March 28 (Thursday) 



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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: 43725 

Thursday: 43620 


(Room 4) 

Class Length: 1 hour 

(1:30-2:30 p.m. Tues.) 

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


January 11-March 14 (Thursday) 

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

$100.08 

Thursday: Member: $72.50 Non-Member: $83.40 

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.) 



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. 


Wednesday: 43730 


(Room 4) 


(10-11 a.m. Monday) 

(12-1 p.m. Wednesday) 


January 10-March 27 (Wednesday) 

Fees: Tuesday: Member: $79.75 

Non-Member: $91.74 

Wednesday: Member: $87 Non-Member: $100.08 

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) 




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. 



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(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.) 



Qi Gong 1 

Discover this ancient healing practice that has been a 

part of Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Qi 

Gong 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 supplementary meditations, 

exercises, and self-massage techniques to boost 

immunity and enhance overall well-being. 



(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: 43729 


(Room 4) 


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

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

Dates: 

January 8-March 25 (Monday) 

January 10-March 27 (Wednesday) 

Fees: Monday: Member: $79.75 

Non-Member: $91.74 

Wednesday: Member: $87 Non-Member: $100.08 

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: 43726 

Thursday: 43735 

Friday: 43740 

Location: 

Victoria Road Recreation Centre 

(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: 

January 9-March 26 (Tuesday) 


January 11-March 28 (Thursday) 


January 12-March 22 (Friday) 



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Yoga for Brain Health 

Each time you step on a yoga mat, you strengthen 

your brain. No matter what is going on with it – 

whether you are hoping to support concussion 

recovery or calm agitated nerves – yoga is medicine 

for your brain. These classes include slow, gentle 

movement and attention on your breath. People 

living with a range of brain health situations will 

benefit: concussion, mild to moderate traumatic 

brain injury, stroke recovery, mental health 

challenges, dementia, and chronic pain. 






Restorative Yoga 

Restorative yoga uses gentle, supported yoga 

postures that are held for an extended duration (5-10 

minutes), along with breath work and meditation. 

The focus is on letting go of physical and mental 

tension to achieve deep, restorative rest and 

mindfulness. All levels are welcome, and no prior 

yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a towel 

or blanket to be used as a supportive prop. 


Location: Evergreen Seniors Comm. Centre (Room 

4) 

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

Dates: January 12-March 22 (Friday) 


Strength and Flow Yoga 

Power up your morning with a combination of 

strength training and yoga poses. This class has a 

strong, invigorating pace and an upbeat, informative 

vibe. We’ll blend yoga postures and flows with 

creative techniques to build strength progressively 

and help you become more balanced and flexible. It 

will leave you feeling empowered and ready for 

your day. 



Class Length: 45 minutes (8-8:45 a.m.) 



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 (2-3 p.m.) 



PEER LEARNING 

Peer Learning is for those seniors who like to have a 

good discussion with a friendly group. Join us as we 

research and discuss exciting topics. It’s a great way 

to meet new people and have fun while learning. 

BRICS 

For the last 15 years the BRICS countries (Brazil, 

Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have been 

meeting to discuss topics of mutual benefit. Join us 

to discuss the interests and concerns of these 

developing economies. 

Code: 36903 

Monday 9:30–11:20 a.m. (9 classes) 

January 8–March 18 


(Room 3) 

Fee: Member: $20.34 + tax 

Migrations 

Migrations have been a constant in human history. 

People have left their home countries to avoid 

persecution or to find a better life for their families. 

Join us to discuss how these migrations have come 

about and their consequences. 

Code: 36905 

Tuesday 1:30–3:30 p.m. (9 classes) 


Location: Evergreen Centre Community Centre 

Boardroom 


Britain, Past and Present 

Will the British monarchy survive? What will be the 

consequences of Brexit? What is the future of 

Scotland and Northern Ireland? Let’s discuss 

Britain’s wars, its colonial past, and the many people 

who have shaped its history and culture. 

Code: 36907 

Thursday 9:30–11:30 a.m. (9 classes) 



Boardroom 



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SILVER BELLS 

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, 

Dressed in holiday style, 

In the air 

There’s a feeling 

of Christmas. 

Children laughing 

People passing 

Meeting smile after smile 

and on every street corner 

You’ll hear 

Silver bells, silver bells 

It’s Christmas time in the city. 

Ring-a-ling, hear them sing 

Soon it will be Christmas day. 

Strings of street lights, 

Even stop lights, 

Blink a bright red and green 

As the shoppers rush 

Home with their treasures. 

Hear the snow crunch 

See the kids bunch 

This is Santa’s big scene 

And above all this bustle 

You’ll hear 

Silver bells, silver bells 

It’s Christmas time in the city. 

Ring-a-ling, hear them sing 

Soon it will be Christmas day. 


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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 

FAMOUS PEOPLE PLAYERS 

Total cost: $140.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code - 43369 

Registration starts on Thursday, November 30, 2023 

Booking deadline: Thursday, January 4, 2024 

Join us for a trip to Toronto where we will enjoy a “Glow in the Dark Dine & Dream Dinner Theatre”. 

From Broadway to Radio City Music Hall and around the World – Famous People Players is Where 

Special Happens! 

The February show is ‘Flashback Fun’ – a review of the theme songs of all your favourite TV shows from 

the 70s and 80s. The show includes a hot lunch as well as coffee, tea and dessert after the show. 

Depart Evergreen Centre: 10:00 am; Carousel: 10:15 am Return to Guelph: 4:30 pm 

The cost includes coach, hot lunch, show admission, taxes and tips. 

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 Thursday, January 4, 

2024. 

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 519-837-5699. 

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, 

January 4, 2024. 

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


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Bistro 683 - December 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. 

Bistro 683 will be closed for the holidays beginning 

on Monday, December 25, through Monday, 

January 1. We will reopen on Tuesday January 2. 

Our takeaway frozen meals will be available during 

the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre’s operating 

hours during the holiday week. 

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and 

look forward to seeing you back again in the new 

year! 

Bistro 683 will be hosting a Festive Meal Day to 

be held this year on Thursday, December 21. 

Tickets will be available in advance. 

Meals will include a choice of Honey Glazed Ham or 

Roasted Turkey meals with all the fixings and a 

Festive Dessert. 

We will be hosting seating times for hot meals served 

on the 21st, and we will also be offering takeaway 

prepared cold meals to be heated at your convenience! 

More information, pricing, and details on how to 

purchase tickets to come soon! 

BREAKFAST served starting at 9:00 am 

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

1 

Mexican Rice 

Bowls 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

Gourmet Wraps 

Vegetable Lasagna 

Braised Pork 

Chicken Stew 

Enchiladas 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

Sausage on a Bun 

3 Bean Chili 

Meat Pies 

Honey Garlic 

Chicken 

Roast Beef 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

Seared Trout 

Meatloaf 

Butter Chicken 

FESTIVE MEAL 

DAY 

Liver & Onions 

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26 

27 

28 

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CHRISTMAS 

CLOSED 

BOXING DAY 

CLOSED 

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