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The Sentinel - March 2024 — Vol. 48, No. 7

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 

Ray Miller — Part-time Assistant 

All of the above GWSA members 

are Volunteers. 

City Staff 

TBA — 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 

Fostering an environment at the Evergreen that is 

positive, productive, and motivating for everyone. 

by Pat Gage, GWSA President 

In January, I attended a workshop hosted by Paula 

Frappier and Robin Smart in the Book Nook entitled 

“Building dementia-friendly communities using 

communication and de-escalation techniques.” There 

was a good turnout of Activity Group Leaders and five 

Board members. We had asked Robin (who is a Public 

Education Co-ordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society) 

and Paula (who is an educator at Homewood Health 

Centre) to come and speak to us because there had been 

some unpleasant incidents over the last year. Our 

volunteers were beginning to encounter people whose 

emotions and behaviours changed rapidly from 

reasonable to angry or abusive. These changes in 

personality can be caused by cognitive impairment 

such as anxiety, depression or bi-polar disorder and can 

cause increased irritability, agitation, or frustration. 

We learned that 1.7 million Canadians are predicted 

to be living with dementia by 2050. Robin and Paula 

told the group about how difficult life can be with this 

diagnosis and how most people are ashamed or 

embarrassed to admit they have been diagnosed as 

having dementia. Once a person has received the help 

or treatment they need, they will present very 

differently. They encouraged us to be patient and kind 

and to not let these isolated bad experiences cloud how 

we view these individuals. 

We were offered some simple tips to try when we 

encounter someone who is obviously struggling. 

Reduce distractions, make eye contact, and allow the 

person time to respond. They also recommended we 

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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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approach in a friendly manner from the front and to ask if you can be of help. 

If you encounter someone in a dysregulated state, (someone who has difficulty 

controlling their emotional response), arguing with them is futile. A dysregulated 

person cannot hear what you are explaining until they have calmed down. We learned 

that when attempting to reduce the intensity of a conflict (or de-escalating), it often 

helps to repeat what the person is saying in their own words. “Oh, you were sure you 

signed up for this and your name isn’t here?” This ensures you are hearing them 

correctly. 

Our GWSA Strategic Plan states the “we will treat each other with respect and 

ensure we fulfil our individual and collective responsibilities and accountabilities. We 

will be honest, trustworthy, and consistent in all our interactions with each other.” 

This past year was extremely challenging. There were multiple complaints made to 

the Board of Directors regarding inappropriate behaviour by some members – 

specifically, they were accused of harassment and being disrespectful or abusive. As a 

Board, we take all complaints seriously and these issues were addressed and, when 

necessary, action was taken. 

We are extremely grateful that so many of our members choose to volunteer in the 

more than fifty activity groups at the Evergreen, the West End and the Dome, and we 

want you to know that there will be times when someone you encounter may be angry 

or abusive. 

You do not ever have to accept harassment or abusive behaviour. That is why we 

recently posted our Code of Conduct in the lobby. 

Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) employees, members and 

volunteers are all expected to uphold a certain ethical standard of conduct, using 

common courtesy and good judgment, and behaving with integrity, honesty, and 

fairness. 

We are a growing organization – our membership is now more than 2,500 and 

together we enable older adults to continue to be active, to make new friends and age 

with dignity. 

Be active. Get involved. 

The Sentinel - March 2024 — Vol. 48, No. 7 

Make friends.

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE 

by Linda Green 

SAINT PATRICK WAS 

BRITISH 

Although he made his mark by 

introducing Christianity to Ireland 

in the year 432, Patrick wasn’t Irish 

himself. He was born to Roman 

parents in Scotland or Wales in the 

late fourth century. 

WE SHOULD REALLY WEAR 

BLUE 

Saint Patrick’s colour was “Saint 

Patrick’s blue,” a light shade. The 

colour green only became associated 

with the big day after it was linked 

to the Irish independence movement 

in the late 18th century. 

THE IRISH TAKE SAINT 

PATRICK’S DAY SERIOUSLY 

As you might expect, Saint Patrick’s 

Day is a huge deal in his old 

stomping grounds. It’s a national 

holiday in both Ireland and Northern 

Ireland. 

IT USED TO BE A DRY 

HOLIDAY 

For most of the 20th century, Saint 

Patrick’s Day was considered a 

strictly religious holiday in Ireland, 

which meant that the nation’s pubs 

were closed for business on March 

17. In 1970, the day was converted 

to a national holiday, and the stout 

resumed flowing. 

IT’S THE THOUGHT THAT 

COUNTS 

Not every city goes all out in its 

celebratory efforts. From 1999 to 

2007, the Irish village of Dripsey 

proudly touted that it hosted the 

Shortest Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 

in the World. The route ran for 26 

yards between two pubs. Today, Hot 

Springs, Arkansas claims the title 

for brevity – its brief parade runs for 

98 feet. 

THERE’S A REASON FOR THE 

SHAMROCKS 

How did the shamrock become 

associated with Saint Patrick? 

According to Irish legend, the saint 

used the three-leafed plant as a 

metaphor for the Holy Trinity when 

he was first introducing Christianity 

to Ireland. 

COLD WEATHER HELPED 

SAINT PATRICK’S LEGEND 

In Irish lore, Saint Patrick gets 

credit for driving all the snakes out 

of Ireland. Modern scientists 

suggest that the job might not have 

been too hard. According to the 

fossil records, Ireland has never 

been home to any snakes. Through 

the Ice Age, Ireland was too cold to 

host any reptiles, and the 

surrounding seas have staved off 

serpentine invaders ever since. 

Modern scholars think the “snakes” 

Saint Patrick drove away were 

likely metaphorical. 

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. 

March 8, 2024, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

April Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the April issue 

is on March 28, 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 

Volunteer Spotlight 

I would like to take the opportunity this 

month to acknowledge Jessie Watt, who has 

been hard at volunteering, connecting with 

other volunteers, listening, and capturing 

their volunteer experience. 

The Volunteer Spotlight column is located on 

a separate page and highlights the 

contributions made by volunteers. Thank 

you, Jessie for the wonderful write-ups you 

provide and thank you to each one of you 

every day. 

If you would like to be or know someone 

who would like to be in the Volunteer 

Spotlight, please reach out to the Volunteer 

Co-ordinator – 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. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

lists from attendance sheets. We are looking 

for a person who loves to sit at the computer 

and input data and create lists. Another task 

we need done is creating fillable pdf forms. 

In this role, you will have flexibility and we 

are open to suggestions on how to be more 

digitally focused! 

Travel Committee 

Secretary/Minute taker: The committee is 

looking for someone who is interested in 

listening and capturing the discussions taking 

place, then compiling the notes and sending 

them out via email to the committee 

following the once-a-month meeting. Come 

join in, meet new friends, and have fun! 

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 

customer service 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 

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). 

Administration Support Volunteer 

The GWSA administrative office is looking 

for assistance with creating email distribution 


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ELDERLY EVASIONS 

by Bruno Szafran 

Have you ever been a potential victim of a scam? A common fraudulent solicitation is an offer to clean the 

air ducts in your home (even though you live in an apartment). When you ask where the business 

representative is calling from, to see if they are in Guelph, the response on the telephone is ‘I am calling 

from India’. 

I recently attended an Evergreen Workshop with forty other participants concerning frauds perpetrated on 

seniors. Two presenters were from Scotiabank. Their focus was to highlight ways to protect yourself from 

being ripped off by criminals who want to take your money. 

The speakers, connected to Elder Abuse Protection Ontario, discussed the ways to prepare oneself for 

malicious intruders trying to access your hard-earned money by using the 4 Rs as a protective shield: 

Recognize, Reject, Reach out, and Report: 

• Recognize the communication as fraud. 

• Reject any request to send the fraudster your money. 

• Reach out for help to deal with these criminals. 

• Report the incident to the Police and/or Canadian Anti-Fraud centre, for example. 

The Bank Managers spoke about the various types of scams we are facing such as the Grandparent Scam, 

Romance Scam or any kind of Phone or Email Scams such as Telemarketing Fraud or Prize Scams. They 

assured the audience that Scotiabank has set up firewalls/safeguards to protect clients from criminal 

intrusions. We learned that Online Banking is much safer than people realize. There has been no incidence 

of the use of Artificial Intelligence hacking into customer accounts. 

Reminders were given in terms of protecting your personal information which may result in identity theft. 

For example: do not share your Bank PIN Number, the Police or CRA do not call to request money on 

behalf of the courts, and be aware that if the unsolicited offer is too good to be true, it probably is. 

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 

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. 

Treadmill, full size, easy fold-up space-saving design. 

Weslo, model No. Cadence 927. Functions well. FREE to a 

good home. Contact Paul at 519-821-0564. 

Stamp collection from the 1960s. Hard cover album 

organized by country. Lots of stamps from countries that 

don’t exist anymore! Asking $40. Call Linda 519-823-8665. 

Women’s bicycle for sale. Excellent condition. Includes 

helmet, air pump and saddlebag. Asking $200. Portable 

digital camera, “Power Shot” A59015 with attachments, and 

carrying case. In good working order. Asking $20. Call 519- 

821-9797. 

Men’s black Dakota size 12 steel toe work shoes. Barely 

used, like new. Bought from Mark’s Work Wearhouse for 

over $100, asking $50. Orthex Symbia 18 degree cushion 

(pillow). New but tried once. In its original packaging. 

Bought from Wellwise by Shoppers for over $100. Good for 

back relief, efficient digestion, clear breathing, sleep 

stability. Asking $50. Air Cast for the right foot, size M. 

Used, like new. Only worn with knee socks. Bought from 

Grand River Hospital for over $100. Asking $50. Call 519- 

778-4498. 

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 full membership capped at 115. 

Our play days and times are provided 

under GWSA Groups & Activities 

Contact Information separately 

in the Sentinel. 

In addition to badminton, the 

club hosts a number of other social 

and activity events during the year. 

The most recent was our Christmas 

Social on December 14, 2023, 

as well as a food bank drive during 

the same week. Thanks goes to our 

various club volunteers for making 

this social a hit. The social was 

very well attended and accompanied 

by live music. The food barrel 

donations were overflowing. A 

number of our more skilled players 

continue to be involved in outreach 

programs at schools where 

they help to coach badminton to 

our youth and hence ensure the 

future continuation of our sport. 

A badminton teaching clinic was 

held in February over a period of 

three weeks to help a number of 

club players improve their skills; 

this is the second such clinic during 

the 2023-2024 season. We 

made good use of our newly acquired 

“Shuttle Feeder” for some 

of the skills drills. Thanks to our 

various coaches who generously 

gave of their time to help other 

players in the club. 

We also had a pair of players 

participate in the current year’s 

Ontario Seniors Badminton Tournament 

held mid-February. Others 

took their chances at a late February 

“Direct Path Qualifier” Tournament 

for the Canada 55+ Summer 

Games to be held in Quebec. 

We are quickly coming up on a 

new season starting April 1. As we 

approach the new 2024-2025 season, 

we will have a number of 

Leadership Team volunteers stepping 

down at the end of March after 

serving for several years. During 

the next couple of months, the 

club will be looking for other 

members of the club as replacements. 

The change to an early registration 

by the City of Guelph has 

brought some new challenges that 

the Leadership Team has had to 

navigate. We will also be looking 

for volunteers for help in unofficial 

capacities. 

Thus far, it was a highly successful 

year. Badminton continues to 

grow in popularity and our club 

continues to grow and 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 noon 

to work on your personal beadwork 

and jewelry projects. Leslie 

will facilitate impromptu miniclasses 

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 March, our selection is 

“Loyalty” by Lisa Scottoline. In 

April, we will be reading “The 

Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle 

Zevin. 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 will be reading 

the following books: March - 

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah 

Penner; April - Snow Road by 

Elizabeth Hay; May - Cemetery 

Road by Greg Iles, and in June, 

How The Light Gets In by Louise 

Penny. 

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 every- 

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one 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. 

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 Fridays 

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 crosscountry 

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 and a 

ton of high scores (listed below) 

and always a lot of laughs. 

The January scores were: 

Art - 135, 144, 100, 143 

Rino - 143, 110, 119 

Len - 122 

Marcel - 101, 140, 133, 124, 152 

Frank - 111, 125 

Margaret - 107, 108 

Neville - 114 

Ernie - 101, 105, 105, 100, 116, 

114 

We meet Tuesday and Friday 

mornings 10 - noon on the Stage 

and get together for lunch at the 

Uptown Grill on the last Friday of 

the month. Our annual fee is $25/ 

year. Come and try it out. We loan 

darts and you can play 3 times to 

check it out before paying. 

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 



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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 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. 

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 Drummers 

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. 

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 

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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. 

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. 

“Find You First” by Linwood Barclay 

Linwood Barclay was a newspaper columnist for the Toronto Star for 2 decades. He was a wellknown 

humour columnist. He left the paper in 2006 to write mystery novels and now has 20 to his 

credit. 

In “Find You First” he tells the story of tech billionaire Miles Cookson, who at 42, is shocked to 

discover he has a terminal genetic illness. Miles is a bachelor and has no heirs. However, he did 

donate his sperm to a fertility clinic years ago. Could he track down any heirs that may have 

resulted? 

Miles would like to let them know they may have the same illness. He also feels obliged to leave 

them some of his fortune to help with their eventual care. He discovers that there may be 9 kids. He 

quickly locates one, Chloe Swanson, and they set off to find the other eight half siblings. But 

strange events unfold as the heirs begin to vanish without a trace. 

Who could be responsible for these disappearances? Is it a disgruntled family member or is 

something even more sinister going on? The suspenseful story has many twists and turns and is an 

easy and enjoyable read that will keep you guessing from start to finish. Check it out! 

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 

$25/year 

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 

$60/year 

Currently we have a wait list 

Ball Co-ed Slopitch 

Hugh C. Guthrie Park 

Deborah Waitson 

Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm 

May - end of August 

$25/year 

Beading & Jewelry Making 

Board Room 

Eva Quinn 

Fridays 11 am-12 pm 

$2/visit 

Bid Euchre on Thursdays 


John Finamore 

Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm 

$2/visit 

Euchre on Monday 


Earl Mead 

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm 

$2/visit 

Euchre on Friday 


Peter Smith 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

$2/visit 

Book Club 1 

Board Room 

Veronica Sanche 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

$3/visit 

Book Club 2 

Board Room 

Lynne Oxley 

Second Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

$3/visit 

Bridge 


gwsa.bridge@gmail.com 

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm 

$1/visit 

Bunka Art Group 


Carol Ferrier 

Wednesdays - 9:00 am-noon 

$25/year 

Canasta 


canastagwsa@gmail.com 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

$1/visit 

Casual Bicycling 

Various Locations in and 

around Guelph 

John Ness 

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

$10/year 

Canoe Club 

canoeclubmembership@gmail.com 

Seasonal twice-weekly outings 

See GWSA website or Sentinel description 

$75/year 

Chess Club 

Hall 

Bruce Hurst 

Fridays – 10 am-12 pm 

$2/visit 



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Computer Club 

Computer Room 

Ross Knechtel 

Ken Chupa 

March, May, September, November 

2nd Monday - 2-4 pm 

$3/visit 

Computer Mentoring 

Computer Room 

Ken Chupa 

No appointment necessary. 

Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm 

$3/visit 

Craft Club 


Sheila Robinson 

Fridays - 8 am-12 noon 

Cribbage 


Elaine Miller 

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm 

$2/visit 

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. 

$10/year 

Darts Club 

Auditorium Stage 

Neville Newman 

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

$25/year 

Diabetes Support Group 

Room 2 

Bill MacDonald 

2nd Tuesday – 11 am -12 pm 

4th Tuesday – 10 am -12 pm 

Golf 

Tom Kane 

Mondays, May to September 

$10/year 

Into Focus Photography 


Stu McCannell 

Last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm 

$25.00 a year 

Line Dancing 


Phyllis 

Donna 

Mondays – 9:15 to noon 

Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m. 

Mah Jongg 


Leona Petri 

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

Last Mon. of the month in Dining Rm. 

Peer Learning 

Boardroom 

Barb McLeod 

$18/session 

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 

$60/year 

Currently there is a waiting list 

Quilting 


Beryl Drohan 

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

Rug Hooking 


Kathy McCallum 

Tuesdays 12-4 pm 

$25/year 

Scrabble 

Hall outside the Library 

Sebastian 

Thursdays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

$2/visit 



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Shuffleboard 


Elaine Bigam 

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm 

$25/year 

Silver Drummers 

Room 3 

Sandy Isaacs 

silverdrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca 

Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

$2/visit 

Silver Strummers 

Room 3 

Eva Quan 

Fridays - Beginners 12-1 pm 

Experienced 1-2 pm 

$65/year 

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 

$54.24/year 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

Evergreen Snooker Room 

Brian Yasvinski 

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

$70/year 

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) 

$60/year 

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/year 

West End Art Group 

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre 

Nancy Baker 

September – June 

Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm 


West Hills Art Group 

Rm 2 West End C. C. 

Dale Vardy 

September - June 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 


Wood Carving Group 


Ken Fugler 

Monday – 6-9 pm 

$40/year 

Writers Club 

Board Room 

Susan Jackson 

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

$2/visit 

Writing Your Life Story 

Board Room 

Jennifer Blackie 

Thursdays 2-4 pm 

$2/visit 

Texas Hold ’Em Poker 

Bistro 683 

Paul Phillips 

Bruno Szafran 

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

$2/visit 

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) 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just 

gaining speed!’ 

Bill Currie - March 6 (84) 

Len Paxman - March 13 (100) 

Dorothy Collins celebrates her 90th 

birthday on March 20 and is also 

marking her 25th year as a member of 

the Table Tennis Club (9 of those as 

leader). 

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 

Anderson, Wesley passed away on Friday, October 13, 

2023, at the age of 93. He was a long-time member who 

volunteered in the Library with a smile for everyone. 

Hansplant, Frances passed away on Saturday, January 6, 

2024, at the age of 99. She was a member of the Craft 

Group. 

Lobb, Audrey passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, 

in her 96th year. She was a member of the Craft Group. 

Ellis, Bob passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, in 

his 92nd year. He was an integral part of the Bridge 

programs at the Evergreen. 

Shephard, Bill passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 

2024, at the age of 74. He enjoyed Bingo, Book Club 1, 

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker and was a Sentinel assistant. 


Clubs and Drop-In Activities MARCH 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 MAR. 30 

4 

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

9:30-10:30a Line Dancing 

Beyond the Basics 

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

12-3p Pickleball (B/I) 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-3p Euchre 

1-4p Badminton W 

2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg 

3-6:15p Table Tennis 

6-9p Carving Club 

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10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 


Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Library — 

Mon-Fri – 10a-3p 

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

9:30-10:30a Drummers 

10a-12p Darts 

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

12-2p Pickleball (A) W 

12-4p Rug Hooking 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

12:30-4p West End Arts W 

1-3p Shuffleboard 


6:30-8:30p Texas Hold 

’Em Poker 

6:30-9p Bridge 

7-9:30p Badminton 

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10a-12p Darts 


11a-12p Diabetes Support 



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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 Writers Club 


1:30p BINGO 

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9a-12p Bunka 




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

10:30a-1p Badminton 


12-4p West Hills Arts W 

12:30-3:30p Bridge 

1-2p Intro to Line Dancing 

1-3:30p Scrabble 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W 

2-4p Writing Your Life Story 

2:15-3:15p Line Dancing 


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12:30-3:30p Bridge 

1 

8a-12p Crafts 


9-11:30a Canasta 

10a-12p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 


11a-12p Beading 

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg. 

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp. 

1-4p Euchre 

1-4p Pickleball (I/A) 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

2-3:30p Silvertones 

6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker 

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8a-12p Crafts 



10a-12p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 





1-2:30p Book Club 2 

1-4p Euchre 





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8a-12p Crafts 



10a-12p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 



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1-3p Euchre 


2-4p Computer Club 




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



1-3p Euchre 





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10:45-11:45a Intermediate 

Line Dancing 



1-3p Euchre 



2:30-5p Into Focus 

Photography 








’Em Poker 



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10a-12p Darts 









’Em Poker 



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10a-12p Darts 

10a-12p Diabetes Support 








6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em 

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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CLOSED 

GOOD FRIDAY 

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ART IN THE HALL 

Our latest show at the Evergreen Seniors Centre is all about colour! In the windows outside Room 4, you 

will find the wonderful creations from the group Colouring for Calm. They meet on Fridays and, boy, do 

they create gorgeous pieces! 

On the walls towards the library you will see artist, Barbara Saunders, detailed colourful work displaying 

images of birds, landscapes and a scene from Paris. Her work is called Bunka, a Japanese embroidery and is 

for display only. She started this style of art in Florida in 2009. 

Next we have another solo show displaying animation at its best! Luc Marier has vast experience in all 

things Disney as well as a talent for caricature portraits. Please come down the hall to enjoy all things 

colour. 


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BINGO MACHINE COVER 

We would like to thank Mary Cyr for creating the 

beautiful cover for the Bingo machine. 


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ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY 

MARCH 17th — 2-4 pm 

Join us for FREE 

SHAMROCK SUNDAES 

Kids decorate sundaes. Meet our Leprechaun. 

Traditional Irish Dancers. 

Enjoy Live Music and more! 

RSVP 519-589-1187 


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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! 

• One Easter, a father was teaching his son to drive when out of nowhere a rabbit jumped on 

the road. Slamming on the brakes, the son said, “I nearly ruined Easter! I almost ran over the 

Easter Bunny.” His father replied, “It's okay son - you missed it by a hare.” 

• Therapist: What's been up lately? Chocolate bunny: I don't know Doc, I just feel so hollow 

inside. 

• Why did the jelly bean go to school? Because he really wanted to be a Smartie. 

• 364 days of the year: Do NOT eat anything you find on the ground. Easter: Go and search in 

the dirt for candy a strange giant bunny left for you, kids! 

• What do you call a bunny with fleas? Bugs Bunny 

• Why can’t a rabbit’s nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot! 

• Why was Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail? Because he’s too young to drive! 

• What do you call a line of rabbits jumping backwards? A receding hare-line. 

• How can you tell which rabbits are oldest in a group? Just look for the grey hares. 


BILL SHEPHARD’S PASSING 

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It is with saddened hearts that we, the Sentinel Team, 

announce the sudden passing of one of our team 

volunteers, Bill Shephard, on Wednesday, February 7/24, 

at the age of 74. 

Bill was a volunteer with the Sentinel since 2018, and 

recently began volunteering on the Information Desk. He 

was a delight to work with, cheerful most times, always 

wanting to help whomever he could, even though he was 

confined to a wheelchair. 

One of his great accomplishments was getting Bingo 

introduced into the GWSA. He worked tirelessly, 

and persistently, to have the Centre allow bingo 

to be held here and everyone who participates 

thoroughly enjoys themselves. 

Bill was a man of many hats throughout his 

lifetime. As he was an avid reader, he enjoyed 

coming to the Evergreen for Book Club and 

really liked playing Texas Hold ’Em Poker. He 

will definitely be missed by all. R.I.P., Bill. 


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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. 

TAX PREP by Sharon Lamers 

Income Tax Checklist to help gather your slips, 

receipts and documents. 

TSLIPS/INCOME SLIPS 

T3 — Trust Income Investment 

T4 — Employment 

T4A — Pension, Scholarships 

T4OAS — Old Age Security 

T4AP — Canada Pension Plan or CPP 

T4E — Employment Insurance 

T4 PS — Profit Sharing 

T4RIF — RIFF 

T4RSP — RRSP Withdrawal or Annuity 

T5 — Investment 

T5007 — WSIB or Social Assistance 

T5008 — From Investment 

T5013 — From Investment 

OTHER INCOME 

Tips 

Rental Spreadsheet (ask Sharon) 

Self Employment Spreadsheet (ask Sharon) 

Foreign Pension 

Spousal Support 

TAX CREDITS (DEDUCTIONS) 

Charitable Donations 

Daycare 

Investment Management Fees 

Medical Expenses—anything to do with health 

including Nursing & Retirement Home, dental, 

mileage (over 40 km) and more 

Moving Expenses for job, school or medical 

(more than 40 km) 

Political Contributions 

Property Taxes 

Rental Receipt (including nursing or retirement 

home) 

RRSP Contributions 

Student Loan Interest 

Teacher’s School Supplies 

Trucker’s CDN/US days, expenses, log sheets 

Tuition — T2202A 

Union Dues 

Work Expenses — T2200, log book, spreadsheet 

CREDITS FOR SENIORS ONLY 

Bus Tickets/Passes 

Home Accessibility Expenses 

OTHER INFO 

Sale of Principal Residence (address, year 

bought, sale price) 

Are you a first time home buyer? 

Notice of Assessment from Previous Year if 

Available. 


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The Guelph Family Health Team's January 

- June 2024 Wellness Workshop schedule 

is here! 

You can print and view the NEW schedule 

by visiting our webpage: 

www.guelphfht.com/wellness-workshopsand-programs/ 

*Please note: the dates/times/locations 

may change. Keep checking website/email 

for any updates. 

FREE Wellness Workshops in March, presented by 

the Guelph Family Health Team: 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 1 (3 sessions 

to attend) 

Dates: Monday, March 4, 18, 25 

Time: 10:00 pm – 11:30 am EST 

Location: *VIRTUAL webinar only 

*Registration opened February 4. 

Learn more HERE. 

Calming Strategies (Topic: Grounding) 

Date: Thursday, March 7 

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST 




Calming Strategies (Topic: Mindfulness) 

Date: Thursday, March 21 

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST 




Let’s Talk About Assertiveness 

Dates: Thursday, March 28 

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm EST 

Location: IN-PERSON workshop only 

Suite 500 – 649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph 




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). 

FITNESS 

Cardio and Strength Level 2 

This intermediate/advanced strength training class 

focuses on a low impact cardio warm-up. 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! 

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

Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

(Room 4) 

Dates: Monday: April 8-June 24 

Course ID: 45495 

Fees: Members: $81.35, Non-Members: $93.55 

Dates: Friday: April 12-June 28 



Cardio and Strength Level 3 

Come and challenge your fitness level in this 

advanced strength training class. Focusing on a 

low impact cardio warm-up, this class performs 

functional exercises that include balance, 

flexibility and cardiovascular movements. A 

variety of equipment is used throughout the 

classes which may include bands, stability balls 

and weights of your choice. Join us to keep your 

body fit! 



(Room 4) 




Dates: Friday: April 12-June 28 



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. 

Class Length: 1 hour 


(Room 4) 

Dates: Monday: April 8-June 24 (10-11 a.m.) 



Dates: Wednesday: April 10-June 26 (12-1 p.m.) 



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 


Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre 

(Maple Room) 

Dates: Wed.: April 10-June 26 (10-11 a.m.) 


Fees: Members: $87, Non-Members: $100.08 


(Room 4) 

Thursday: April 11-June 27 (9-10 a.m.) 



Introduction to Strength Training 

What is strength training all about? How do you 

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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: Monday: April 8-May 13 (9-10 a.m.) 


Dates: Monday: April 8-May 13 (10-11 a.m.) 


Fees: Member: $44.37, Non-Member: $51.03 

Dates: Monday: May 27-June 24 (9-10 a.m.) 



Dates: Tuesday: April 9-May 14 (9-10 a.m.) 


Tuesday: April 9-May 14 (10-11 a.m.) 


Dates: Tuesday: May 21-June 25 (9-10 a.m.) 


Dates: Tuesday: May 21-June 25 (10-11 a.m.) 



Falling Prevention and Navigation 

In this program, participants will learn practical 

exercises for preventing falls in day-to-day life, 

as well as tools to aid in negotiating a fall, should 

it occur. We will focus on building knowledge of 

the body to increase confidence in movement. It 

will include: exercises for increasing 

proprioception (for the feet, eyes, and spine) - 

study of walking mechanics to invite mindful 

movement - practice of ramping and spiralling 

pathways for support in falling - explorations of 

how to use the limbs and body for 

counterbalance. 

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

Dates: April 8-June 24 (Monday) 



(Room 4) 


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! 


Dates: April 10-June 26 (Wednesday) 



(Maple Rm.) 


Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class will challenge 

the active 55 individual. A cardio warm-up will 

prepare you for a 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) 


Posture and Movement Improvement 

Get more steps in while you improve your 

posture, activate pertinent muscle groups and 

move your body with more ease! 

Class Length: 1 hour (10:45-11:45 a.m.) 

Dates: April 11-June 27 (Thursday) 

Location: Guelph Sports Dome 



Drum and Jump 

Get up and get moving in this unique and exciting 

fitness class. Using a stability ball and 

drumsticks, you will drum to the beat of the 

music in this fun, high energy class. During this 

group fitness class, you will forget you are even 

working out! All equipment is provided and no 

experience required. 

Class Length: 45 minutes (6:45-7:30 p.m.) 







(Maple Rm.) 

Fees: Member: $74, Non-Member: $85 

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) 


(10:30-11:30 a.m.) 


Dates: April 12-June 28 (Friday) 

(11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) 



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) 




TAI CHI 

Tai Chi – Beginner 

This program welcomes those who are new to Tai 

Chi as well as those who are wishing to reinforce 

the foundations. Focusing on the basic vocabulary 

of the stances and co-ordination of the postures, 

this meditative movement practice is accessible to 

all. 



(Room 4) 

Dates: April 9-June 11 (Tuesday) 




(Maple Room) 




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) 



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


(Maple Room) 




QI GONG 

Qi Gong 

This class 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. Qi Gong class 

focuses on the core routines. 

Class Length: 1.5 hours (12-1:30 p.m.) 



(Room 4) 


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



(Room 4) 



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. 

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



(Room 4) 





(Room 4) 

Dates: Wednesday: April 10-June 26 


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


(Maple Room) 




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. Ability to move from 

standing to laying on the floor needed. 


Location: West End Comm. Centre (Room2) 




Class Length: 1 hour (2-3 p.m.) 


(Maple Room) 

Dates: Thursday: April 4-June 27 






(Room 4) 




Dates: April 12-June 28 (Friday) 


(Room 4) 



Yoga Nidra 

Nidra actually means sleep. This class will 

promote restorative relaxation by using deep 

breathing methods, guided visualization and 

progressive relaxation using very specific 

techniques involving 4 senses. Feel rested and 

renewed! 




(Maple Room) 


Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05 

VISUAL ARTS 

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. 

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



(Cedar Room) 



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. 

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



(Cedar Room) 



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. 




(Cedar Room) 



Watercolours 

This watercolours 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. 




(Room 2) 



SPECIAL EVENTS 

Tea with Jam and Bread 

Join us for afternoon tea, with a selection of finger 

sandwiches, scones, baked goods and signature 

herbal and caffeinated teas of your choice. 

Length: 1-1/2 hours (2-3:30 p.m.) 

Dates: May 10 (Friday) 


(Dining Room) 


Fees: Member: $25, Non-Member: $28.75 

Grandparent and Me, Afternoon Tea 

What better way to spend a PD Day, than with 

your grandchild or tiny human in your life? Join 

us for afternoon tea, with a selection of kidfriendly 

finger sandwiches, baked goods along 

with some arts and crafts. A selection of tea and 

juice will be served. 

Length: 1-1/2 hours (2-3:30 p.m.) 

Dates: June 7 (Friday) 


(Dining Room) 


Fees: Member: $30, Non-Member: $34.50 

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Retirement Homes vs. Nursing Homes In Ontario 

In today’s rapidly aging society, the decision of where to spend one’s “golden years” has become a 

pressing concern for many families. As seniors and their loved ones navigate the complex landscape of 

elder care, two main options often emerge: nursing homes and retirement homes. While both serve the 

purpose of providing a safe and comfortable environment for the elderly, they differ significantly in the 

level of care, amenities, and cost. The key distinctions between a nursing home and a retirement home are 

discussed below while examining the advantages and drawbacks of each, to empower you to make the 

best-informed choice for your family’s unique needs and preferences. 

Nursing Homes (Long-Term Care Homes): Provide 24-hour care for seniors with complex medical needs 

or requiring specialized care. 

Retirement Homes: Cater to seniors who are relatively independent but may need some assistance or 

prefer community living. 

Nursing Home Level of Care: High, with medical support and assistance with daily living activities. 

Retirement Home Level of Care: Varying levels of care, focused on assistance with daily living activities 

and amenities. 

Nursing Home Regulation: Regulated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in Ontario. 

Retirement Home Regulation: Regulated by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) in 

Ontario. 

Nursing Home Admission Process: Based on an assessment of need conducted by the Local Health 

Integration Network (LHIN) or Home and Community Care Support Services. 

Retirement Home Admission Process: Based on individual choice, with residents paying for services and 

accommodations. 

Nursing Home Accommodations & Services: Private or shared rooms, 24-hour nursing care, meals, 

housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities. 

Retirement Home Accommodations & Services: Range of accommodations, services, and amenities, 

such as meals, housekeeping, recreational activities, and varying levels of assistance with personal care. 

Nursing Home Payment: Partially funded by the provincial government, with residents responsible for 

co-payment fees. 

Retirement Home Payment: Privately owned and operated, residents pay for the services and 

accommodations they require. 

WHAT IS A NURSING HOME? 

In Ontario, Canada, the terms long-term care facilities, also known as a “nursing home”, and a retirement 

home refer to different types of facilities that cater to the needs of seniors, but they serve distinct purposes 

and offer different levels of care. 

Long Term Care Facilities (Nursing Home): 

Also known as Long-Term Care homes in Ontario, it’s a skilled nursing facility that provides 24-hour care 

to individuals who require assistance with daily living activities, medical care, and support (at times it can 

be considered an assisted living residence depending on the amount of care needed). 

Nursing homes are regulated by the provincial government, specifically the Ministry of Health and Long- 

Term Care in Ontario. 

Residents in a nursing home typically have more complex medical needs or may require specialized care 

for conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. 

Admission to a nursing home is usually based on an assessment of need, which is conducted by the Local 

Health Integration Network (LHIN) or Home and Community Care Support Services. 

WHAT IS A RETIREMENT HOME? 

Retirement homes, also known as retirement residences, cater to seniors who are relatively independent 

but may require assistance with some daily living activities or prefer the convenience of community living 

(independent and assisted living residences vary in terms of amount of care services offered). 

Retirement homes are privately owned and operated and are not directly regulated by the provincial 



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government. However, they must comply with the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) in 

Ontario. 

Retirement homes generally offer a range of accommodations, services, and amenities, such as meals, 

housekeeping, recreational activities, and varying levels of assistance with personal care, generally 

promoting activities that also promote retirement living and independent living. 

Admission to a retirement home is typically based on the individual’s choice, and residents pay for the 

services and accommodations they require. 

WHICH ONE DO YOU NEED? 

In Ontario, nursing homes (long-term care homes) and retirement homes cater to different needs and levels 

of care for seniors. Nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care and support for seniors with complex 

needs, while retirement homes are suited for relatively independent seniors who may require some assistance 

or prefer a community setting. The cost of staying in a nursing home is partially funded by the provincial 

government, with residents paying a co-payment fee that varies based on the type of room. Retirement 

homes are privately owned, and the costs of a retirement home can vary widely depending on factors like 

location, accommodations, and services. When choosing a nursing home or retirement home, it is essential to 

research and visit the facilities to find the one that best suits the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and 

budget. 

COST OF LONG-TERM CARE HOMES 

Long-Term Care (LTC) homes and nursing homes in Ontario are partially funded by the provincial 

government. Residents are required to pay a co-payment fee for accommodation costs such as room and 

board for the skilled nursing facility. These fees are standardized across the province and are updated 

periodically. The monthly co-payment fees for a long-term care home in Ontario are approximately: 

• Basic or ward room (shared by 3 or 4 residents): $1,891+CAD 

• Semi-private room (shared by 2 residents): $2,280+ CAD 

• Private room (single occupancy): $2,701+ CAD 

In addition to the accommodation costs, residents may also be responsible for other expenses such as 

personal hygiene products, telephone, cable television, or additional services not covered by the government 

funding. The rates mentioned earlier are the co-payment fees residents pay for staying in a nursing home in 

Ontario, which are already subsidized by the provincial government. The government covers the cost of 

nursing, personal care and health services, while residents contribute towards their accommodations and 

meals. 

COST OF RETIREMENT HOMES 

The cost of staying in a retirement home in Ontario can vary widely depending on factors such as location, 

type of accommodation, services, and amenities provided by the facility. Retirement homes are privately 

owned and operated, so there is no standardized fee structure across the province. The monthly cost for a 

retirement home in Ontario can range from around $1,500+ CAD for basic accommodations and services to 

over $6,000+ CAD for luxury suites and a comprehensive list of services and amenities. Typical expenses in 

a retirement home can include: 

• Rent for the living space, which can be a private room or apartment-style accommodation. 

• Meals, which are often provided in a communal dining area. 

• Housekeeping and laundry services. 

• Personal care services, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, or medication management. 

• Recreational and social activities. 

• Additional amenities, like fitness centres, swimming pools, or transportation services. 

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care: www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-long-term-care 

Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA): www.rhra.ca 


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Announcing a Direct Path Qualifier badminton tournament for 

OSGA members 60+, 70+ and 75+ in Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. 

Gold and Silver winners in all nine categories can advance directly to the 

Canada 55+ 2024 Summer Games in Quebec City, QC, August 27 to 30, 2024. 

Men’s Doubles - Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Women’s Doubles - Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Mixed Doubles - Friday, March 1, 2024 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

At Shuttlepro Badminton, 500 Jamieson Parkway, Cambridge 

Shuttlepro Badminton is an easy 3 minutes off the 401 at Cambridge 

(see the map at https://www.shuttlepro.ca) 

Tournament fee is $15.00 per person payable by cash or cheque (OSGA 55plus D26) 

on the day of your competition. You must be a paid-up member of the OSGA as of April 2023 

and have signed the OSGA waiver. 

For further information or questions, email or call either: 

Ron Ball raball1987@icloud.com or 519-897-1313 

Randy Taylor hrandyt@gmail.com or 519-729-1503 


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SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRIP. 

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 

Exploring Oxford County 

with Lunch at Elmhurst Inn 

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

Registration started on Thursday, January 4, 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. 

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. 

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 - March 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 

Seafood Chowder 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

Beef Ravioli 

Corned Beef Dinner 

Pork Ramen Soup 

Mediterranean 

Grilled Chicken 

Cabbage Rolls 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

Butter Chicken 

Curry 

Cobb Salad 

Sausage on a Bun 

Mexican Pork & 

Rice Bowls 

Roasted Chicken 

Dinner 

18 

Quiche 

19 

Chicken Quesadilla 

20 

Fried Pork 

Dumplings & Stir 

Fry 

21 

Meatballs with 

Mashed Potatoes 

22 

Breaded Haddock 

25 

Perogies 

26 

Chicken Pot Pie 

27 

3 Bean Chili 

28 

Turkey Dinner 

29 

CLOSED 

GOOD FRIDAY

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