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The Sentinel - February 2024

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The Sentinel - February 2024 — Vol. 48, No. 6

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 PRESIDENT 

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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 

Dear Members: 

Over the last year, this Association has been continuing 

to recover from the impact of the pandemic which 

resulted in a significant loss of membership and the loss 

of over 70% of our funding from the United Way. 

Fortunately, we were able to continue to operate as an 

Association when many non-profit organizations in 

Guelph ceased to exist. 

The GWSA relies primarily on membership and 

activity fees to finance our programs. We are a non-profit 

corporation and a registered charity managed by a 

volunteer Board of Directors. 

Most of our members are unaware of the fact that the 

GWSA is a tenant in the Evergreen Centre. As a tenant 

we have a Community Benefit Agreement which 

requires we pay the City of Guelph rent in the amount of 

$51,500 every year for staff support and facility space. 

The GWSA also has overhead costs which means we are 

required to work with an auditor and occasionally seek 

legal advice. We are responsible for office supplies, 

purchasing advertising, covering payroll, licenses for 

bingo and raffles and we contribute to the Fee Assistance 

in Recreation Program (FAIR). 

Once a year, the GWSA is required to provide year-end 

financial statements to an independent auditor. Annually 

we file a copy of our Charity Information Return. Our 

auditors evaluate our documents to ensure we are 

operating in accordance with Canadian accounting 

standards for not-for-profit organizations and they report 

their findings to the membership at our Annual General 

Meeting in June. 

Our membership numbers are steadily increasing, and 

we are starting to see an increased demand for programs 

and services by our members. Inflation has meant that 

most of our costs have increased, which requires the 

Board to make decisions to cover our costs – last year we 

raised membership fees by 10%. All fees are established 

by the Board of Directors in collaboration with the 

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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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Program Committee Chair, the Finance Committee, and the Bookkeeper. The City of 

Guelph provides the software (RecEnroll) we use to register programs and activities as 

well as processing credit and debit card payments by our members. 

As an Association, we are required to purchase commercial general liability coverage 

insurance. Property insurance policies have been affected by rising claims cost for 

property across the industry which resulted in an 8% rate increase for the GWSA for 

2023/2024. This insurance covers our members and the capital assets at the Evergreen, 

West End Community Centre, and offsite equipment owned by the GWSA, like canoes 

and trailers. 

Recently some members have made some false assumptions about our finances that I 

would like to address; 

ASSUMPTION: Membership fees raised for our activity group must be used for 

the benefit of only our group. 

FALSE: Membership fees are paid to become a member of GWSA. Activity fees 

are collected to cover Activity Group/Club expenses AND to help cover the cost of 

overhead. Reasonable equipment costs for our activity groups are covered by the 

approved Activity Group budget. When groups require additional supplies or 

equipment, they should initiate their own fundraising opportunities. 

ASSUMPTION: If the GWSA gets a grant to cover supplies for my activity group, 

we can just subtract that amount from our activity fee. 

FALSE: Grants come directly to the GWSA and must be matched to the actual 

purpose or else our non-profit status could be put in jeopardy. Grants are an 

unreliable source of income. Grants are not part of the Activity Group budget. 

ASSUMPTION: My activity group needs new equipment or repairs – the Board 

can just approve it because they are sitting on a pile of cash. 

FALSE: All funds are allocated, and savings are invested so that we can cover 

future expenses. In 2021, we lost nearly 80% of our funding for our Community 

Support Programs which required us to lay off four members of staff. Although the 

GWSA is stable right now, there may be times in the future when we may have a 

large, unexpected expense or a loss of membership and we need to be prepared. 

ASSUMPTION: Why does our group have to get permission to spend our money? 

We should have the right to spend our fees the way we choose. 

FALSE: All 40+ activity groups are covered by the insurance policies we 

purchase on their behalf and the Community Benefit Agreement we have with the 

City of Guelph. Our auditor has made it clear that no activity groups should have 

any separate bank accounts for their groups. We have no problem with you 

collecting funds for social events and we can assist you. But ultimately, if you 

want to be part of the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association, you must be a 

member of the GWSA and that is an individual who has fully paid all dues and 

fees and is in good standing with all requirements of the Guelph Wellington 

Seniors Association. 


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

by Linda Green 

Groundhog’s Holiday 

The second month, the second 

day, 

We know is Groundhog’s Holiday. 

The keeper of the local zoo, 

Photographers, reporters, too, 

Anxiously await together 

Woodchuck’s forecast of the 

weather. 

Each year this time he leaves his 

hearth, 

His home beneath good Mother 

Earth. 

He wiggles out to see the sun 

And sure enough - ask anyone - 

Should he perchance his shadow 

see, 

Back to his home again he’ll flee. 

And that sign’s still the surest 

thing 

Six weeks must pass before it’s 

spring! 

Veggie Valentine 

You may not “carrot” all for me 

The way I care for you. 

You may “turnip” your nose 

When I plead with you 

But if your heart should “beet” 

with mine 

Forever “lettuce” hope 

There is no reason in the world 

Why we two “cantaloupe”. 

The Family Tree 

by Olive Walters 

We've got a family album 

Like a family tree 

A thrill to turn the pages 

The pictures we can see 

Starting off with grands and greats 

Then slowly down the line 

Like a book of history 

A journey through the time 

Fashions start to alter 

Moustaches come and go 

Ladies’ skirts skip up and down 

A proper fashion show 

Top hats change to boaters 

To caps then none at all 

Ladies’ bonnets disappear 

And so does granny’s shawl 

Pictures change to colour 

Black and white has gone 

A different place, a different time 

So much to look upon. 

But what is so amazing 

Is the likeness we can see 

Showing up the genes 

Right through our family tree. 

Special Printing For Members 

Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars, 

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

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

If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel 

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

or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA 

member to take advantage of this. 

We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can. 

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. 

February 9, 2024 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

March Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the March issue 

is on February 29, 2024. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Orientation and Training 

All volunteers will be required to complete the 

mandatory Orientation & Training. The trainings can 

be completed from the comfort of your home online. 

For those who do not have access to a computer, 

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

near future. 

For more information and if you have any questions, 

please contact Becky MacDonald: 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. 

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. 

Welcome & Information Desk 

Friday afternoons: Looking for energetic, friendly, 

outgoing individuals to assist with greeting, 

providing tours and answering questions about the 

centre during the week, on Friday afternoons from 

12:00-3:00 p.m. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

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. 

Technology Committee 

If you are interested in volunteering remotely and 

enjoy working on the computer, the committee is 

looking for: An E-Blast 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! 

Bistro 683 

Dishwasher: Looking to get involved and work in a 

great team environment? The kitchen is seeking a 

volunteer who is interested in using the industrial 

dishwasher. Lifting, rinsing, and putting dishes 

away. Currently for on-call as needed. 

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 X 2096 or 

email: becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. 

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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2024 TAX CLINICS AT THE EVERGREEN CENTRE 

Room: Sentinel Office (Down the hall. On the left just before the Library) 

1-6pm 

9am-4pm 

March 11, 2024 March 14, 2024 




April 1, 2024 April 4, 2024 





Fees: 

$60 for seniors and students 

$70 for T1 General 

$150+ for self employed, truckers and rental units 

$30+ for additional forms such as CPP, OAS, and CRA follow ups 

Accepted payment forms: Cheques (payable to Sharon Lamers), cash, etransfer sent to: 

sharontheincometaxlady@gmail.com 

Call Sharon Lamers at 519-222-9104 or email sharontheincometaxlady@gmail.com for an appointment. 

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 

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. 

King size embroidered comforter, 5 pieces $80.Wedding 

dress plus head veil and train. Would fit someone 5’7” with 

36” chest. Asking $350. Paintings on cloth - 12”x2”, $3 

each, 8”x8”, $2 each. Window curtain material, 15 metres. 

Price is the very best. Call Harriet, cell 1-647-200-6923 (text 

message please). 

Free Epson printer ink cartridges, 3/4 full. Epson #69, black, 

cyan, magenta and yellow. Call Lily at 519-763-0966. 

Radio for sale: Westinghouse 1942 floor model radio with 

AM band plus five short wave bands. Listen to broadcasts 

from all over the world. This is a beautiful piece of World 

War II heritage furniture. $400. Call Ken Fugler 519-767- 

0145. 

WANTED 

Before COVID-19, 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 

Art in the Hall is an opportunity 

for all artisans associated with the 

GWSA to showcase their work. It 

has been running for many years 

and will continue to display the 

fine artistic talents of GWSA 

members. Over the past year the 

following groups have participated: 

Rug Hooking, Quilting, West 

End and West Hills Art Groups, 

Bunka, Photography and the 

Guelph Carving Club. Work can 

be offered for sale or display only. 

A portion of the proceeds from 

each sale is given to the GWSA. If 

you have not had an opportunity to 

see the fine work, please make 

your way down the hall towards 

the library and look outside Room 

4 for the display. Two large walls 

have been dedicated to hanging art 

and window space is also available 

for smaller items. Generally, art is 

displayed for a two month period. 

If you wish to buy a piece, please 

advise the staff at the front desk 

and they will be happy to assist 

you in making a purchase. Enjoy 

the changing displays, I trust you 

will be amazed at the talent! 

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 

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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 way 

to meet members’ families. 

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 February, our selection is 

“The River We Remember” by 

William Kent Krueger. In March, 

we will be reading “Loyalty” by 

Lisa Scottoline. 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: 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. 

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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 

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 Hallway 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 Craft group at the Evergreen 

would like to thank everyone who 

has supported us this past year. 

With the new gift shop, we were 

able to continue selling our crafts 

and help support the GWSA. And 

with all our knitters at home who 

generously give of their time and 

talents, we thank you. Again this 

year, we have been able to donate 

hats, scarfs and mitts to those in 

need. 

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 great month at Darts. 

Happy to say our end of month 

lunches are well attended at the 

Uptown Grill. Also we are grateful 

to Will for his expertise making 

white board easels for our Dart 

Club. Much cleaner and safer this 

way. Thank you, Will. 

High Scores for December: 

Rino - 101 

Bill A. - 100 

Margaret - 124 

Marcel - 119, 117 

George - 113 

Ernie - 122, 100 

Frank - 114 

Bob M - 107 

Len - 114 

Vickie - 116 

Neville - 121 

We meet Tuesday and Friday 

mornings 10-noon and get together 

for lunch at the Uptown Grill on 

the last Friday of the month. Our 

annual fee is $25/year. 

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 In- 

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termediate 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 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 

point-and-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 

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. 

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 

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the same interest, while encouraging 

one another and receiving information, 

ideas and inspiration. 

While we do not offer classes or 

lessons, we welcome accomplished 

watercolour painters. There is a 

small annual membership fee and 

membership with the GWSA is 

required. We meet in Room 2 from 

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

Wednesday of the month, and from 

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

Wednesday. 

Writers Club 

If you enjoy the power of the pen, 

come join the Writers Club. We 

can toss around ideas and topics to 

get the creative juices flowing. 

Then let’s share the resulting written 

shape for constructive comments, 

while enjoying the company 

of others. Please feel welcome 

to join the journey. We will meet 

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. 


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OUR EVERGREEN LIBRARY 

We are open 

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

“All the Devils are Here” by Louise Penny 

Louise Penny is the author of more than 22 novels. She resides in a small village in Quebec 

which is similar to the setting for many of her stories. “All the Devils are Here”, however, takes 

place in Paris, France. As this story unfolds, Penny takes us on a journey through this unique city, 

allowing us to experience its culture, food and ambiance. 

The central character in this crime drama is the French-Canadian detective, Armand Gamache. 

He has flown to France with his family to celebrate the upcoming birth of his next grandchild. His 

godfather, Stephen Horowitz, a billionaire, also accompanies them. While in Paris, Stephen is in a 

serious car accident and one of his associates is fatally shot. Armand assists the Paris authorities in 

solving this crime which, it is suspected, was not a random accident. Penny creates an intricate web 

of events which leads to the surprising discovery of what happened that fateful night and why. 

This novel also explores personal relationships, particularly those between Armand and his son 

Daniel and his godfather Stephen. Penny brings real humanity and understanding to these human 

connections. This well-crafted novel has something for everyone. 

“All the Devils are Here” and several of Penny’s other novels are available at the Evergreen 

Library. Happy Reading! 

Written 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 

Jennifer Storey 

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

Badminton 


Michael Gareau 

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 

Hugh C. Guthrie Park 

Deborah Waitson 

Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm 

May - end of August 

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 om 

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 

Hall 

Bruce Hurst 

2nd & 4th Fridays – 10 am-12 pm 

Computer Club 

Computer Room 

Ross Knechtel 

Ken Chupa 

March?? 

2nd Monday - 2-4 pm 

Computer Mentoring 

Computer Room 

Ken Chupa 

Computer mentoring is a drop-in program. 



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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 am-12 noon 

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 

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: 

Darlene Pembleton 

Director/Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc 

Backup Director/Accompanist: Joanna Wegman 

Fridays 2:00 - 3:30 pm 



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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 

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 2-4 pm 

Join our Co-ed Senior 55+ Slopitch League 

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 

Hugh C. Guthrie Park 

Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. May to 

the end of August, 2024. All seniors (55+) from the 

adjacent regions of Waterloo, etc., are also invited 

to join the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association 

(GWSA) and register in April on Recenroll.ca for 

this summer program. Contact the GWSA at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre or West End 

Community Centre or call Deborah Waitson 

(activity group leader) at 226-606-8476 or 

dwaitson54@gmail.com for details. 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Charmaine Nolte - January 30 (88) 

Gert Clayton - February 1 (95) 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

Brenda & Ken Fugler are celebrating 

50 years of love and laughter on 

February 15, 2024 

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 

Bard, Frank passed away on Friday, December 8, 

2023, at the age of 99. He performed in the Fantasy 

Shows and enjoyed Line Dancing. 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities FEBRUARY 2024 

W West End Community Centre 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis 

Sunday 

8:30a-10:45a Pickleball 

(B/I) 

10:45a-1p Pickleball 

(I/A) 

1:30-3:30p Badminton 

DANCE FEB. 24 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Library — 

Mon-Fri – 10a-3p 

1 

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

10:30a-1p Badminton 

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 

2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W 

2-4p Writing Your Life Story 

2:15-3:15p Line Dancing 

Beyond the Basics 

2 

8a-12p 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 

5 

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 

1-4p Badminton W 

2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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

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 

1-3p Shuffleboard 


6:30-8:30p Texas Hold 

’Em Poker 

6:30-9p Bridge 

7-9:30p Badminton 

7 

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

9a-12p Bunka 


10:45-11:45a Walking Club 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-3p Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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12:30-3:30p Bridge 








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8a-12p Crafts 



10a-12p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 





1-2:30p Book Club 2 

1-4p Euchre 





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10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 


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10a-12p Darts 


11a-12p Diabetes Support 



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9a-12p Bunka 




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12:30-3:30p Bridge 

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8a-12p Crafts 



10a-12p Darts 




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1-3p Euchre 


2-4p Computer Club 




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FAMILY DAY 

CLOSED 

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10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

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 



1-4p Art Studio in 2 


1:30p BINGO 

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9a-12p Bunka 

9a-4p Watercolour Painters 




1-3p Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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9a-12p Bunka 




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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8a-12p Crafts 



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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Our December 30, 2023 dance was a huge success thanks to our wonderful sponsors and all the dancers 

who came to celebrate the end of 2023 with us. Everyone had a great evening. 

Homelife Power Realty, Your Journey Team, donated the pretty table centrepieces which lit up the room. 

Tim Hortons started the evening off with coffee and tea. Domino’s Pizza came in later in the evening and 

tempted us with their delicious pizza. Dairy Queen followed the pizza with their yummy Dilly Bars. We 

very much appreciate all the sponsors for making our evening memorable. 

Thanks to Stu McCannell, President of the Into Focus Photography Club and to Johanna VanBoxtel for 

taking photos of our event. 

Sherry and Steven 

enjoying Tim’s coffee. 

Tim Hortons 

698 Woolwich St., Guelph 

Donna and Andrew 

dancing up a storm. 

Ron, our 90-year-old, wins the draw. 

A good time was had by all. 

Everyone wanted Domino’s Pizza. 

Jennifer handing out 

Dairy Queen Dilly Bars. 

Table centrepieces donated 

by Homelife Power Realty. 

Domino’s Pizza 

585 Eramosa Rd., Guelph 


Dairy Queen 

749 Woolwich St., Guelph 

Homelife Power Realty 

1027 Gordon St., Guelph

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LINE DANCING CHRISTMAS PARTY 

All the line dancers had a fantastic time at their Christmas Party in the Auditorium. 


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MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES 

A fun afternoon of mask making, king 

cupcake decorating, mini pancakes, 

fun punch drinks and music by Warren 

Hamilton 5 Pc. Jazz Ensemble. 

Sat., February 17th 2:00-4:00 pm 


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The Euchre Christmas party took place on Friday, December 15, and was attended by 80 

people (euchre players and their spouses). Everybody enjoyed the festive meal and 

camaraderie. 

Earl with coffee. 

Chef Mark and Peter. 

Where’s the lunch? 

Finally! 

Three helpers. 

The crowd enjoying the special lunch. 


The last raffle ticket drawn for 2023.

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Hook a Heart for Valentine’s Day 

Learn the traditional art of rug hooking by 

making a sweet Valentine heart to wear. 

The finished size of the pin is 2” x 2”. 

The course fee is $5.00 and includes all 

materials and instruction. The pin colour may 

vary from the photo shown. 

When: Tuesday, February 6, 2024. 

Where: The Evergreen Centre, Room 2. 

Time: 12 – 4 pm 

To Sign Up: Contact Kathy McCallum at 

kamccallum28@gmail.com for more 

information and to confirm your attendance. 


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Amazing Heart Facts 

February is Heart Month. How 

much do you really know about 

your heart and how it works? Read 

on to your heart's content! 

- Put your hand on your heart. Did 

you place your hand on the left side 

of your chest? Many people do, but 

the heart is actually located almost 

in the centre of the chest, between 

the lungs. It's tipped slightly so that 

a part of it sticks out and taps 

against the left side of the chest, 

which is what makes it seem as 

though it is located there. 

- Hold out your hand and make a 

fist. A child's heart is about the 

same size as your fist, and if you're 

an adult, it's about the same size as 

two fists. 

- Your heart beats about 100,000 

times in one day and about 35 million 

times in a year. During an average 

lifetime, the human heart will 

beat more than 2.5 billion times. 

- Give a tennis ball a good, hard 

squeeze. You're using about the 

same amount of force your heart 

uses to pump blood out to the body. 

Even at rest, the muscles of the 

heart work hard - twice as hard as 

the leg muscles of a person sprinting. 

- Feel your pulse by placing two 

fingers at pulse points on your neck 

or wrists. The pulse you feel is 

blood stopping and starting as it 

moves through your arteries. As a 

kid, your resting pulse might range 

from 90 to 120 beats per minute. 

As an adult, your pulse rate slows 

to an average of 72 beats per minute. 

- The aorta, the largest artery in the 

body, is almost the diameter of a 

garden hose. Capillaries, on the 

other hand, are so small that it 

takes ten of them to equal the thickness 

of a human hair. 

- Your body has about 5.6 litres (6 

quarts) of blood. This 5.6 litres of 

blood circulates through the body 

three times every minute. In one 

day, the blood travels a total of 

19,000 km (12,000 miles) - that's 

four times the distance across Canada 

from coast to coast. 

- The heart pumps about 1 million 

barrels of blood during an average 

lifetime—that's enough to fill more 

than 3 super tankers. 

- lub-DUB, lub-DUB, lub-DUB. 

Sound familiar? If you listen to 

your heart beat, you'll hear two 

sounds. These "lub" and "DUB" 

sounds are made by the heart 

valves as they open and close. 


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The Guelph Family Health Team's NEW 

January - June 2024 Wellness Workshop 

schedule is here! 

You can print and view the NEW schedule by 

visiting our webpage: www.guelphfht.com/ 

wellness-workshops-and-programs/ 

*Please note: the dates/times/locations may 

change. Keep checking website/email for 

any updates. 

FREE Wellness Workshops in February, presented 

by the Guelph Family Health Team: 

SELF – Coping with Stress (2 sessions to attend) 

Date: Monday, Feb. 5, 12 

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 

Location: *VIRTUAL webinar only 

*Registration will close February 3. Learn more 

HERE. 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 2 

(Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 5 sessions to 

attend) 

Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 


*Registration will close Feb. 4. Learn more HERE. 

Calming Strategies (Topic: Breathing) 

Date: Thursday, Feb. 8 

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm 


*Registration will close February 5. Learn more 

HERE. 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 1 (3 sessions to 

attend) 

Dates: Thursday, February 15, 22, 29 

Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 


*Registration will close Feb. 12. Learn more HERE. 


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SWEET OCTOBER 

by Ruth Finch 

The air was fresh as Beth walked briskly through 

the gravel trails winding through the gardens. This 

had always been one of Beth’s favourite places 

since she moved to the city some 40 years ago. The 

trees were at their peak colours - dressed in bright 

yellows, iridescent reds and burnt orange. It was as 

if God had flung a paintbrush at the trees and the 

garden instantly became a kaleidoscope of colour. 

The leaves twisted and frolicked in the crisp breeze. 

October is such a wonderful month, Beth mused. 

Beth thought of the many Octobers as far back as 

she could remember. As a child of poor immigrants, 

she never had more than two hand-me-down outfits 

at a time. Beth’s mind kept wandering back to that 

time as a young child and she remembered a 

fantasy about being the only person left in the 

world. What possibilities her young mind imagined 

- she could pick any place to live and have all the 

beautiful clothes and furniture she wanted. What’s 

more - a full fridge with all the drinks and treats 

imaginable! This would have been a huge contrast 

to the humble trailer she and her family lived in. It 

was a few years later that it occurred to Beth, 

thinking her fantasy through a bit more, that there 

would be no one to share all those experiences with, 

or see her beautiful clothes. This is when she first 

realized that life was not all about possessions but, 

in fact, that possessions were actually the very least 

of it. 

As the cool October air brushed gently along 

Beth’s cheeks, her mind wandered to another 

October memory - this one over a decade ago. This 

memory was of Thanksgiving Sunday - the weather 

similar to today’s. Thinking about that time gave 

Beth a strange feeling of happiness mixed with the 

ache of sadness. The memory took place at the 

house where Beth and her beloved husband Paul 

had lived for 40 years and where their three 

beautiful children were raised - 2 girls, Kersten and 

Ava, and son Tyler. Beth and Paul met in high 

school. Beth loved Paul more than life itself. 

During this particular Thanksgiving Day the 

children, all grown up now with children of their 

own, bustled in the house with smiling faces, one 

family and then the next. By this time, Beth and 

Paul had seven grandchildren in all. The children 

played happily - all the cousins together. 

Beth’s Mom and Dad, in their late 80s now, were 

first at the table when dinner was announced. There 

was laughter, pure joy and love that emanated from 

the table as they all gathered. That day had with it a 

feeling of indescribable warmth and 

pure joy. Beth had placed blank 

cards at every spot with a pencil so 

people could write what they were 

thankful for. Inevitably, the first 

response was family. It certainly wasn’t 

clothes, houses or fancy furniture. Life had been 

good to all of them, and this day in particular, 

Beth’s heart was bursting with gratitude. 

Reliving that great memory, Beth found herself 

singing a line in a song, which couldn’t have fit 

more perfectly. “Those were the days, my friend, 

we thought they’d never end.” 

They did end, as all life transitions in ways we 

don’t always expect. . .Paul passed away that next 

spring, suddenly, unexpectedly, and too soon. 

Beth’s parents both passed a short while later. Over 

the next few years, the children and their families 

moved across the country to different cities. Now it 

was only Beth left in the house. 

Beth was almost at the gazebo by now, and the 

bench was in full view. Paul’s name etched 

indelibly on the plaque with the words “I am the 

Light of the world…” referring to a Bible verse. 

“You were the light of MY world,” Beth was 

sitting on the bench now and found herself talking 

out loud as she rubbed her fingers across the cold 

marble of the plaque’s lettering. A seemingly 

unusual giant tear dropped from Beth’s cheeks. As 

if contradictory, a smile crossed her lips. She felt he 

was there, remembering with her. 

On the walk home, the afternoon sun disappeared 

and the air became bitterly cold, a foreshadow of 

winter to come. As the wind picked up and the 

leaves danced around Beth - they were flying off 

the trees fast and furious now, they landed in soft 

piles of colour. Our lives are a dance, thought Beth. 

Sometimes soaring high towards the sun, and 

sometimes dropping to the cold and damp ground 

below, inevitably ending in a glorious collage 

reflecting the twists and turns of our journey. Each 

moment must be savoured to its fullest, she thought, 

as it is fleeting, and in the end, it is in relationships 

that we find our greatest treasure. 

Upon returning home, Beth packed for a trip the 

next day to see her son and family. This holiday 

was their turn to have a “Grandma Visit”. She 

reminded herself to embrace every moment of these 

sweet October days. 


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. 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 

practising 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) 



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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 

Exploring Oxford County 

with Lunch at Elmhurst Inn 

Total cost: $130.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code: 44586 

Registration starts on Thursday, January 4, 2024 

Booking deadline is Friday, February 16, 2024 

Join us for a relaxing day, featuring a wonderful hot buffet lunch with appetizers, salads, main courses, and 

desserts to choose from. We will travel around Oxford County, visiting shops, a museum and some other 

surprise stops. This trip will require some walking, and you will enjoy the country scenery as we tour this 

historic region. 

Depart Evergreen Centre: 9:30 a.m.; Carousel: 9:40 a.m. Return: by 6:00 p.m. 

The cost includes coach, lunch, admissions, all taxes and tips for lunch and 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 Friday, February 16, 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 Friday, 

February 16, 2024. 

Please also put the date of the trip on your calendar with the time to board and please be on time for the 

trip. 


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Thursday, April 11, 2024 

“Shen Yun” 

The Beauty of Divine Beings Dancing 

Total cost: $205.00 - members only (non refundable) Code - 45148 

Registration starts on Thursday, January 18, 2024 

Booking deadline is Friday, February 9, 2024 

Depart: Evergreen Centre: 5:15 pm; Carousel: 5:25 pm; Return: 10:45 pm to 11 pm 

The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and a heavenly scene is right before your eyes at the FirstOntario 

Concert Hall in Hamilton. Through breathtaking dance and music, Shen Yun’s artists tell of a time when 

divine beings walked upon the earth, leaving behind a culture that inspired generations and brings five 

thousand years of civilization back to life on stage. Classic stories of love and loss, of humour and heroic 

deeds, come to life through dance, light and sound. You will be amazed by how vibrant, exciting, and 

profound classical Chinese culture can be. 

“An explosion of color and sound...Chinese culture in its fullest flower.” — Charlotte Observer 

The cost includes large coach, theatre admission, all taxes and tip for the driver. We know you’ve had an 

early dinner, so we suggest that you bring a snack to eat on the bus. 

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 Friday, February 9, 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 

Friday, February 9, 2024. 

Please also put the date of the trip on your calendar with the time to board and please be on time for the 

trip. 


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Bistro 683 - February 2024 

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 

Meat Pies 

Chicken 

Shawarma 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Pan Seared 

Trout 

Butternut Squash 

Ravioli 

Roast Beef Dinner 

Mushroom Pork 

Chops 

Meatloaf 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

Channa Masala 

Hot Roast Beef 

Sandwich 

Liver & Onions 

Chicken Greek 

Salad 

Turkey Burger 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

FAMILY DAY 

closed 

Mac and Cheese 

Sausage & Shrimp 

Jambalaya 

Crisp Breaded 

Chicken Burger 

Beef Stir Fry 

with Rice 

26 

27 

28 

29 

Gourmet Grilled 

Cheese & 

Tomato Soup 

Ham Dinner 

Philly Cheesesteak 

Sandwich 

Italian Braised 

Pork with Polenta

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