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The Sentinel - <strong>May</strong> <strong>2024</strong> — Vol. 48, No. 9
The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association<br />
A non-profit organization based at the<br />
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
A MESSAGE FROM<br />
THE GWSA BOARD<br />
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Directors & Officers<br />
Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director<br />
Pat Gage — President<br />
Donna Keating — Vice-President<br />
Art Roelofsen — Treasurer<br />
Directors<br />
Charlie Bishop<br />
Sam Montoya<br />
Karen Kelly<br />
Cathryn Corissoz<br />
Elizabeth Steggles<br />
Yvonne Thomas<br />
Jeff Millard<br />
The Sentinel Team<br />
Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer<br />
Linda Green — Editor, Printer<br />
George Hughes — Printer<br />
Ray Miller — Part-time Assistant<br />
All of the above GWSA members<br />
are Volunteers.<br />
City Staff<br />
TBA — Supervisor, Senior Services<br />
Jill Hunt — Customer Service Clerk<br />
Jenn Bucci — Recreation Program<br />
Co-ordinator — Senior Services<br />
Becky MacDonald — Recreation<br />
Co-ordinator — Volunteers<br />
Mark Leeming — Chef<br />
Joan Moynihan — Sous Chef<br />
Kitchen & Dining Room Staff — Volunteers<br />
Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in<br />
partnership with the Community Services Department<br />
of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/<br />
Wellington Seniors Association<br />
683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8<br />
Tel.: 519-837-5699 / Fax: 519-823-8972<br />
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F<br />
(closed Statutory Holidays)<br />
Read The Sentinel on our website,<br />
www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
ISSN: 0383 817X<br />
I love the Month of <strong>May</strong>! The weather is getting warmer, the sun<br />
shines more and the flowers sprout an array of colours AND I get to<br />
be a year older! <strong>May</strong> also celebrates Mother’s Day and Queen<br />
Victoria’s Birthday.<br />
Speaking of Victoria Day, I won $5 from my daughter because I<br />
made a bet with her that she didn’t know why sometimes<br />
Queen Victoria’s birthday was celebrated on <strong>May</strong> 24 th and sometimes<br />
on <strong>May</strong> 25 th . I gave her 3 seconds to answer and then bragged that<br />
“Victoria Day was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the<br />
Province of Canada in 1845. After Confederation, Queen Victoria’s<br />
birthday was celebrated every year on <strong>May</strong> 24 unless that date was a<br />
Sunday, in which case a proclamation was <strong>issue</strong>d providing for the<br />
celebration on <strong>May</strong> 25”.<br />
This Message will focus on the benefits of Active Living. After all,<br />
the Goal of the GWSA is to enable older adults to be active,<br />
involved, make friends and age with dignity.<br />
When I went to identify the opportunities that GWSA has to increase<br />
your benefit to engage in active living, I was, again, stunned at the<br />
opportunities that the GWSA provides. Active living includes<br />
physical activity in everyday living. The goal is to look for ways to<br />
be active at work, school, at home, and during leisure time. If you<br />
haven’t already, check out the GWSA website at www.gwsaguelph.ca<br />
The Public Health Agency of Canada’s Physical Activity Tips for<br />
Older Adults explains why physical activity is important for seniors<br />
and offers easy ways to increase your level of activity.<br />
Straight from the document, here are some great Tips to Get Active!<br />
Physical activity plays an important role in your health, well-being<br />
and quality of life. These tips will help you improve and maintain<br />
your health by being physically active every day.<br />
1. Take part in at least 2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous intensity<br />
aerobic activity each week (see definitions below).<br />
2. Spread out the activities into sessions of 10 minutes or more.<br />
It is beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities<br />
using major muscle groups at least twice a week. This will help<br />
your posture and balance.<br />
(Some of the physical activities may be able to be modified to<br />
support physical challenges. Consult with your Doctor,<br />
physiotherapist or other professional as appropriate).<br />
(Continued on page 4)<br />
NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree<br />
with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions<br />
by writers (no political or religious topics please).<br />
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(Continued from page 3)<br />
Tips to help you get active<br />
• Find an activity you like such as swimming or<br />
cycling.<br />
• Minutes count — increase your activity level 10<br />
minutes at a time. Every little bit helps.<br />
• Active time can be social time — look for group<br />
activities or classes in your community, or get<br />
your family or friends to be active with you.<br />
• Walk wherever and whenever you can.<br />
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator, when<br />
possible.<br />
• Carry your groceries home.<br />
• Start slowly<br />
• Listen to your body<br />
• Every step counts<br />
The Health Benefits of Being Active<br />
• Improve your balance<br />
• Reduce falls and injuries<br />
• Help you stay independent longer<br />
• Help prevent heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis,<br />
Type 2 Diabetes, some cancers and premature<br />
death<br />
Aerobic activity, like pushing a lawn mower,<br />
taking a dance class, or biking to the store, is<br />
continuous movement that makes you feel warm and<br />
breathe deeply.<br />
Strengthening activity, like lifting weights or yoga,<br />
keeps muscles and bones strong and prevents bone<br />
loss. It will also improve your balance and posture.<br />
What is moderate aerobic activity?<br />
Moderate-intensity aerobic activity makes you<br />
breathe harder and your heart beat faster. You should<br />
be able to talk, but not sing.<br />
Examples of moderate activity include walking<br />
quickly or bike riding.<br />
What is vigorous aerobic activity?<br />
Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity makes your heart<br />
rate increase quite a bit and you won’t be able to say<br />
more than a few words without needing to catch<br />
your breath.<br />
Examples of vigorous activity include jogging or<br />
cross-country skiing.<br />
What are strengthening activities?<br />
Muscle-strengthening activities build up your<br />
muscles. With bone-strengthening activities, your<br />
muscles push and pull against your bones. This helps<br />
make your bones stronger.<br />
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• Examples of muscle-strengthening activities<br />
include climbing stairs, digging in the garden,<br />
lifting weights, push-ups and curl-ups.<br />
• Examples of bone-strengthening activities<br />
include yoga, walking and running.<br />
Every step counts!<br />
If you’re not active now, adding any amount of<br />
physical activity can bring some health benefits.<br />
Take a step in the right direction. Start now and<br />
slowly increase your physical activity to meet the<br />
recommendations.<br />
More physical activity provides greater health<br />
benefits!<br />
That means the more you do, the better you’ll feel.<br />
Get active and see what you can accomplish! Move<br />
more!<br />
Is physical activity safe for everyone?<br />
The recommended level of physical activity applies<br />
to all adults aged 65 years and older who do not have<br />
a suspected or diagnosed medical condition. Consult<br />
a health professional if you are unsure about the<br />
types and amounts of physical activity most<br />
appropriate for you.<br />
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines were<br />
developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise<br />
Physiology.<br />
In closing this message, I hope you noticed what I<br />
noticed! Many of the ways noted above to increase<br />
our physical activity are or can be accommodated in<br />
PROGRAMS WE HAVE! YAY!!<br />
Enjoy your MAY! Stay safe and informed!<br />
Till next time!<br />
Donna Keating<br />
Vice Chair/Vice President<br />
Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA)<br />
donna.keating@gwsa-guelph.ca
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THE EDITOR’S PAGE<br />
The Woods in <strong>May</strong><br />
by Ellwood Roberts<br />
There dwells a subtle fragrance<br />
Within the woods of <strong>May</strong>,<br />
That baffles all description,<br />
Inviting us to stay.<br />
Aroma of the spring-time.<br />
Of bursting buds it tells,<br />
Of wild flowers bright unfolding<br />
From out their tiny cells.<br />
The new-born leaves a tender<br />
And brilliant green display;<br />
When come the heats of summer,<br />
It quickly flies away.<br />
Among the trees we wander,<br />
With sense of keen delight;<br />
We may not feel it later,<br />
Though sunshine be as bright.<br />
Sweet Nature’s resurrection<br />
From Winter’s ice and snow,<br />
Fills woods of <strong>May</strong> with beauty<br />
Beyond all else we know.<br />
by Linda Green<br />
The fragrant honeysuckle,<br />
And dogwood flowers white,<br />
Bloom here in all their glory,<br />
A vision of delight.<br />
How natural to linger<br />
Among the woods of <strong>May</strong>,<br />
So many wonders are there,<br />
Inviting us to stay.<br />
Each bush and tree has treasures<br />
Of leaf, or bud, or flower;<br />
No art there is like Nature’s,<br />
When she exerts her power.<br />
A tender, new-born glory,<br />
The leaflets all display,<br />
There dwells a subtle fragrance<br />
Around our path today;<br />
It bids us pause and linger,<br />
Ere it be gone for aye.<br />
What joy and peace and sweetness<br />
Within the woods of <strong>May</strong>!<br />
(dedicated to the Walking Club)<br />
Special Printing For Members<br />
Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars,<br />
dinner menus/programs, club bylaws, annual reports), large or small<br />
quantities, black & white print (10¢ per page) or colour (30¢ per page)?<br />
If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel<br />
office (we’re not here all the time, though) or by email at sentinel@gwsaguelph.ca,<br />
or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA<br />
member to take advantage of this.<br />
We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can.<br />
Personal Donations<br />
Online donations to the GWSA are done through<br />
Canada Helps. Canada Helps is a registered<br />
Canadian charity and non-profit social enterprise.<br />
Visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/<br />
guelphwellington-seniors-association/ to access<br />
Canada Helps. Their mission is to increase<br />
charitable giving, and it’s critical that they pass<br />
along as much as possible out of every dollar they<br />
collect. You receive a tax receipt for 100% of the<br />
value of your donation.<br />
<strong>May</strong> 10, <strong>2024</strong>, is the deadline for<br />
submissions for the<br />
June/July/August Sentinel.<br />
Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.<br />
Distribution of the June/July/August <strong>issue</strong><br />
is on <strong>May</strong> 30, <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos<br />
(but we’ll do our best).<br />
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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald<br />
Orientation and Training<br />
All volunteers will be required to complete<br />
the mandatory Orientation & Training. The<br />
trainings can be completed from the comfort<br />
of your home <strong>online</strong>. For those who do not<br />
have access to a computer, training dates will<br />
be set up for you to attend in the near future.<br />
GWSA COMMITTEES<br />
Secretary – Membership and Marketing<br />
Committee<br />
The Committee needs a secretary to take the<br />
minutes of the meeting and distribute to all<br />
members. Meetings take place on the fourth<br />
Tuesday of each month in the Board Room<br />
from 9:30-11:00 a.m.<br />
Technology Committee<br />
If you are interested in volunteering remotely<br />
and enjoy working on the computer, the<br />
committee is looking for: An E-Blast<br />
Volunteer (30 minutes once a month) and a<br />
Website Volunteer (3-5 hours weekly).<br />
Travel Committee<br />
Secretary/Minute taker: The committee is<br />
looking for someone who is interested in<br />
listening and capturing the discussions taking<br />
place. Compiling the notes and sending them<br />
out via email to the committee following the<br />
once-a-month meeting. Come join in, meet<br />
new friends, and have fun!<br />
Welcome & Information Desk<br />
There is an opening on Friday afternoons to<br />
assist with greeting community and GWSA<br />
members, providing tours, answering<br />
questions and assisting when required with<br />
other tasks. This is a co-volunteer position<br />
from 12:00-3:00 PM weekly.<br />
Bistro 683 – Kitchen<br />
Join the Bistro 683 team of volunteers!<br />
Looking for volunteers to assist as floaters<br />
when needed to assist in the kitchen with<br />
food preparation and with dishes. This would<br />
be an on-call position and perhaps a short<br />
term while spaces open for vacations.<br />
How to get involved?<br />
First, complete an <strong>online</strong> application form:<br />
https://gwsa-guelph.ca/1749-2/<br />
No computer? Pick up a paper application at<br />
the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
customer service desk.<br />
Second, you will be contacted to set up an<br />
interview followed with training.<br />
If you are a current volunteer, you are more<br />
than welcome to take on more than one<br />
position. Follow up with Becky for more<br />
details.<br />
For more information about a particular<br />
position or about volunteering in general,<br />
contact: Becky MacDonald by phone 519-<br />
822-1260 X 2096 or email:<br />
becky.macdonald@guelph.ca<br />
Be active.<br />
Get involved.<br />
Make friends.<br />
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT<br />
Linda Green – Volunteer Sentinel Editor/Printing<br />
Carol Croft – Volunteer Sentinel Administrator/Printing<br />
The energy and passion of the volunteer environment in<br />
the Sentinel office are exemplified by Linda and Carol.<br />
They are both long-term volunteers who clearly<br />
demonstrate what volunteerism is all about – contributing<br />
to the publication of the Sentinel with a team of likeminded<br />
volunteers.<br />
Linda has past experience in newspaper production and<br />
graphic design as well as working as a public school<br />
teacher and librarian. Starting out as the Assistant Editor<br />
in 2014, she now volunteers as the Editor/Printer of the<br />
Sentinel. Volunteering for at least 40 hours per month,<br />
Linda checks Sentinel emails from home and follows up as required in addition to her Sentinel office<br />
hours. She loves the creative side of the position, ensuring that submitted material is represented in the<br />
best possible format.<br />
With 20 years of experience as Secretary in the U of G Physics Department, Carol is an excellent fit for<br />
the position of Administrator for the Sentinel. Starting as a volunteer Editor in 2008, her present position<br />
as Administrator involves organizing mailing, delivery and pickup of 1100 copies of the newsletter.<br />
Carol is also responsible for printing material as required for the Activity Group Leaders and GWSA<br />
Executive. She loves the level of interaction afforded as a volunteer, both with other volunteers and<br />
members. Since she’s a ‘people person’, much satisfaction is gained through her involvement.<br />
Both Carol and Linda encourage members to volunteer for the social interaction, including making new<br />
friends. A volunteer can also increase their networking capacity, hone their computer skills and maintain<br />
a sharp mind. If you have planning/organizational skills and are task/detail oriented, the Sentinel is the<br />
volunteer environment for you!<br />
Submitted by: Jessie Watt, Volunteer<br />
EVERGREEN MARKET<br />
‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 <strong>issue</strong>s from first<br />
insertion (i.e., in Sept. <strong>issue</strong> — removed from Dec.<br />
<strong>issue</strong>); if you wish it to remain in longer, please<br />
contact The Sentinel office and/or leave us a message.<br />
If your item sells, please let us know so that we can<br />
remove it. NO ‘Accommodation’ or ‘Vehicle’ ads<br />
will be included in the Evergreen Market. Such ads<br />
will be treated as advertising inserted within these<br />
pages at the current Sentinel advertising rates plus<br />
HST.<br />
Thank you, Sentinel Administrator<br />
FOR SALE<br />
Coleman dome tent, new, light-weight. 57” high,<br />
7 ft. wide by 8 ft. deep (fits queen size air mattress).<br />
43”x47” vestibule. Waterproof floor, Weathertec system.<br />
Asking $80. Call Linda 519-823-8665.<br />
Women’s bicycle for sale. Excellent condition. Includes<br />
helmet, air pump and saddlebag. Asking $200. Portable<br />
digital camera, “Power Shot” A59015 with attachments,<br />
and carrying case. In good working order. Asking $20.<br />
Call 519-821-9797.<br />
Orthex Symbia 18 degree cushion (pillow). New but tried<br />
once. In its original packaging. Bought from Wellwise by<br />
Shoppers for over $100. Good for back relief, efficient<br />
digestion, clear breathing, sleep stability. Asking $50. Air<br />
Cast for the right foot, size M. Used, like new. Only worn<br />
with knee socks. Bought from Grand River Hospital for<br />
over $100. Asking $50. Call 519-778-4498.<br />
Walker for sale, 1 year old. Suitable for person 5 ft. to<br />
5’5”. Asking $100. Call Rick at 519-821-2154.<br />
Ukulele for sale. Kala Ka-C model. Almost new. Includes<br />
case and almost new Snark clip on tuner. $125. Autoharp<br />
for sale. Oscar Schmidt 21 chord. Almost new. Includes<br />
case, 5 finger picks. $300. To view or for more<br />
information call or email Dani at: 519-988-9150 or<br />
dani.stahle@gmail.com<br />
Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.<br />
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME<br />
AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR ITEM(S).<br />
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GWSA Group & Activity Reports<br />
ALL Activity Groups require that you MUST have an up-to-date GWSA Membership to participate.<br />
Art in the Hall<br />
Art in the Hall is an opportunity<br />
for all artisans associated with the<br />
GWSA to showcase their work. It<br />
has been running for many years<br />
and will continue to display the<br />
fine artistic talents of GWSA<br />
members. Over the past year, the<br />
following groups have participated:<br />
Rug Hooking, Quilting, West<br />
End and West Hills Art Groups,<br />
Bunka, Photography, and the<br />
Guelph Carving Club. Work can<br />
be offered for sale or display only.<br />
A portion of the proceeds from<br />
each sale is given to the GWSA.<br />
If you have not had an opportunity<br />
to see the fine work, please<br />
make your way down the hall towards<br />
the library and look outside<br />
Room 4 for the display. Two<br />
large walls have been dedicated to<br />
hanging art and window space is<br />
also available for smaller items.<br />
Generally, art is displayed for a<br />
two month period. If you wish to<br />
buy a piece, please advise the<br />
staff at the front desk and they<br />
will be happy to assist you in<br />
making a purchase. Enjoy the<br />
changing displays. I trust you will<br />
be amazed by the talent!<br />
Badminton<br />
The Badminton Club continues to<br />
be a thriving and popular club<br />
with a full membership capped at<br />
115. Our play days and times are<br />
provided under GWSA Groups &<br />
Activities Contact Information<br />
separately in the Sentinel.<br />
In addition to badminton, the<br />
club hosts a number of other social<br />
and activity events during the<br />
year.<br />
A number of our more skilled<br />
players continue to be involved in<br />
outreach programs at schools<br />
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where they help to coach badminton<br />
to our youth and hence ensure<br />
the future continuation of our<br />
sport.<br />
A badminton teaching clinic<br />
was held in February over a period<br />
of three weeks to help a number<br />
of club players improve their<br />
skills; this is the second such clinic<br />
during the 2023-<strong>2024</strong> season.<br />
We made good use of our newly<br />
acquired “Shuttle Feeder” for<br />
some of the skills drills. Thanks<br />
to our various coaches who generously<br />
gave of their time to help<br />
other players in the club.<br />
We also had a pair of players<br />
participate in the current year’s<br />
Ontario Seniors Badminton Tournament<br />
held mid-February. Others<br />
took their chances at a late<br />
February “Direct Path Qualifier”<br />
Tournament for the Canada 55+<br />
Summer Games to be held in<br />
Quebec.<br />
Our new season started April 1.<br />
During the new <strong>2024</strong>-2025 season,<br />
we had a number of Leadership<br />
Team volunteers step down<br />
at the end of March after serving<br />
for several years. During the next<br />
couple of months, the club will be<br />
looking for other members of the<br />
club as replacements. The change<br />
to an early registration by the City<br />
of Guelph has brought some new<br />
challenges that the Leadership<br />
Team has had to navigate. We<br />
will also be looking for volunteers<br />
for help in unofficial capacities.<br />
Thus far, it was a highly successful<br />
year. Badminton continues<br />
to grow in popularity and our<br />
club continues to grow and adapt<br />
to the needs of our members.<br />
Come check us out and maybe<br />
we’ll see you on the court!<br />
Beading & Jewelry Making<br />
Bring your kit along to the Board<br />
Room Fridays from 11 am to<br />
noon to work on your personal<br />
beadwork and jewelry projects.<br />
Leslie will facilitate impromptu<br />
mini-classes on Metis beadworking.<br />
We will also have resources<br />
to share or give away and Leslie<br />
will have materials you may purchase<br />
if you wish. Cost $2.00 per<br />
session.<br />
Book Club 1<br />
Our group meets in the Board<br />
Room on the last Friday of each<br />
month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30<br />
p.m. For <strong>May</strong>, our selection is<br />
“Hang the Moon” by Jeannette<br />
Walls. In June, we will be reading<br />
“The Great Alone” by Kristin<br />
Hannah. Monthly fee is $3.00.<br />
We have room for two new members<br />
at this time.<br />
Book Club 2<br />
Our group meets the second Friday<br />
of the month in the Board<br />
Room from 1-2:30 p.m. We will<br />
be reading the following books:<br />
<strong>May</strong> - Cemetery Road by Greg<br />
Iles, and in June, How The Light<br />
Gets In by Louise Penny.<br />
The monthly fee is $3.00 and<br />
we currently have a wait list.<br />
Bridge<br />
GWSA welcomes all Bridge players<br />
with a basic knowledge of the<br />
game to enjoy playing Bridge in a<br />
friendly and comfortable environment.<br />
No partner? No problem!<br />
We mix and mingle with a room<br />
full of eager players so that everyone<br />
has a partner for any of our<br />
regularly scheduled games.<br />
Join us for Recreational Bridge<br />
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in the afternoon or evening.<br />
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm Evergreen<br />
Room 3<br />
Thursdays 12:30-3:30 pm Evergreen<br />
Room 3<br />
Bunka<br />
Bunka embroidery is created by<br />
using a unique combination of<br />
punch needle and special silk-like<br />
rayon thread. When completed,<br />
many pictures resemble delicately<br />
shaded paintings. In fact, the needle<br />
is held and operates in much<br />
the same manner as an artist’s<br />
brush or pencil. We do not teach<br />
classes or have an instructor, but<br />
we will mentor new members.<br />
Supplies are ordered as a group.<br />
Every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.<br />
to noon in Room 3.<br />
Canasta<br />
Come out and join our friendly<br />
group for a game of canasta. We<br />
welcome all levels of players. If<br />
you are new to the game, we will<br />
be glad to teach you. Join us on<br />
Fridays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.<br />
in Room 3.<br />
Chess<br />
Do you enjoy the game of chess?<br />
Come out and make friends! Our<br />
club is open to players of all levels.<br />
We are primarily amateur<br />
players simply out for the joy of<br />
casual chess, although with<br />
enough interest, we could organize<br />
small tournaments. We meet<br />
Fridays in the Hallway from 10<br />
a.m. to noon and we ask for $2<br />
per person each time for the<br />
GWSA. And don’t worry if you<br />
don’t have a chess set — we have<br />
three sets as well as a digital<br />
clock for those interested in a<br />
time control!<br />
Computer Mentoring<br />
There are four mentors available<br />
every Monday from 1-3 p.m.<br />
to answer your questions. Two<br />
volunteers are available to help<br />
with Windows PCs and Android<br />
smartphones and tablets, and two<br />
volunteers are able to assist iPad<br />
and iPhone users! One mentor can<br />
help Chromebook users. If you<br />
are using a laptop computer,<br />
please bring it with you.<br />
The fee is $3 for members of<br />
the GWSA and $5 for nonmembers.<br />
Please register at the<br />
front desk for each session before<br />
joining us in the Computer Room.<br />
Craft Group<br />
The Craft group at the Evergreen<br />
would like to thank everyone who<br />
has supported us this past year.<br />
With the new gift shop, we were<br />
able to continue selling our crafts<br />
and help support the GWSA. And<br />
to all our knitters at home who<br />
generously give of their time and<br />
talents, we thank you. Again this<br />
year, we have been able to donate<br />
hats, scarfs and mitts to those in<br />
need.<br />
Guelph Wood Carving Club<br />
est. Circa 1986<br />
A well-established wood carving<br />
club of mostly seniors (both men<br />
and women) has operated in the<br />
Guelph area for decades.<br />
We do carving in the round, like<br />
cartoon characters, birds and<br />
wildlife, spoons, bowls, etc.<br />
Other carving techniques include<br />
relief carving, marquetry,<br />
and pyrography. Training is available.<br />
Meets Monday evening 6:00 pm<br />
-9:00 pm in Evergreen Room 2.<br />
Cribbage<br />
Come on out on a Tuesday afternoon<br />
for a friendly game of cribbage<br />
in Room 3 of the Evergreen<br />
Centre. The room is open at 12:30<br />
pm and we start playing at 1:00<br />
pm. Everyone is welcome, and we<br />
play 8 games, with prizes at the<br />
end of the afternoon. If you are<br />
not sure how to play, we have instructors<br />
to help.<br />
Darts Club<br />
Come and check out our Dart<br />
Club. We play on the stage twice<br />
a week - Tuesday and Friday<br />
mornings 10 until noon. We go<br />
out for lunch to the Uptown Grill<br />
on the last Friday of the<br />
month. We celebrate our high<br />
scores for March as listed below:<br />
Art - 105, 100, 121<br />
Neville - 110, 109<br />
Marcel - 133, 117, 132<br />
George - 109<br />
Rino - 112, 126<br />
Ken 115<br />
Earnie - 120, 134, 100<br />
Norm - 104, 102<br />
Jackie - 109<br />
Margaret - 117<br />
For information, contact us at<br />
gwsadartclub@gmail.com<br />
Line Dancing<br />
Evergreen Auditorium<br />
Line dancing is exercise not only<br />
for the body, but the mind as<br />
well. It’s an excuse to get out,<br />
meet new friends, enjoy good music,<br />
and no partner is required. If<br />
you have never line danced before<br />
or need a refresher, the Introduction<br />
to Line Dancing is where to<br />
start. Here you will learn the basic<br />
steps and easier dances to slower<br />
music. The Beyond the Basics<br />
classes is the next step up from<br />
the Introduction class. Some<br />
harder steps will be taught and<br />
some dances may be a bit faster<br />
and include more turns. The Intermediate<br />
class is for experienced<br />
line dancers looking for a<br />
challenge.<br />
Monday Line Dance Classes<br />
8:35-9:35 am Introduction to Line<br />
Dancing<br />
9:40-10:40 am Beyond the Basics<br />
10:45-11:45 am Intermediate<br />
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Thursday Line Dance Classes<br />
1:10-2:10 pm Introduction to Line<br />
Dancing<br />
2:15-3:15 pm Beyond the Basics<br />
The first 3 visits are free. After<br />
that, in addition to providing us<br />
proof of a GWSA membership,<br />
it’s $2.00 each time you come.<br />
Mah Jongg<br />
Mah Jongg is in Room 4 on Mondays<br />
from 2:30-4:30 p.m., except<br />
the last Monday of the month,<br />
when it will be in the Dining<br />
Room. It is a game played with<br />
tiles, similar to Dominoes. Instruction<br />
is available for those<br />
who don’t know how to play.<br />
Peer Learning<br />
Peer Learning is for seniors who<br />
like to have a good discussion<br />
with a small friendly group. It’s a<br />
great way to meet new people and<br />
have fun while learning.<br />
Our Tuesday afternoon class on<br />
Migrations and our Thursday<br />
morning class on Britain, Past<br />
and Present have been very successful<br />
this winter. Time to plan<br />
for next year.<br />
For more information or to put<br />
your name on our e-mail list, contact<br />
Barb McLeod 519-823-2531.<br />
Into Focus Photography<br />
We are a friendly group of amateur<br />
photographers with equipment<br />
ranging from mobile phones<br />
and point-and-shoot cameras to<br />
fancy DSLR models. We share a<br />
common interest in photography<br />
as a hobby and we learn from<br />
each other. New members are always<br />
welcome. Our regular meetings<br />
are on the last Monday of<br />
every month in Room 4.<br />
If you are interested in joining,<br />
contact Stu McCannell<br />
(smccannell@rogers.com).<br />
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Pickleball<br />
Pickleball is a sport in which four<br />
players use solid paddles made of<br />
wood or composite materials to<br />
hit a perforated polymer ball over<br />
a net. The sport shares features of<br />
other racquet sports: the dimensions<br />
and layout of a badminton<br />
court and a net and rules similar<br />
to tennis, with a few modifications.<br />
This sport is for people of all<br />
ages who are looking for some<br />
fun, laughter, socialization and<br />
exercise. It’s easy to learn, but<br />
can be challenging for those with<br />
a competitive nature. All levels of<br />
skill invited. Pickleball equipment is<br />
provided.<br />
Scrabble<br />
Come join us for Scrabble at 1 pm<br />
to 3:30 pm every Thursday in the<br />
Hall outside the Library. All skills<br />
from newbie to expert. Drop-ins<br />
are welcome or call me for more<br />
information. Previous members,<br />
please join us again. Brand new<br />
players are most welcome. All<br />
you need is a GWSA membership!<br />
Any questions? Call or email<br />
Sebastian. Phone: 647-580-5780.<br />
Shuffleboard<br />
We are a very fun group and have<br />
had a lot of new members join<br />
recently, so now we can’t accept<br />
any more new members! Our<br />
membership fee is $25.00 a year<br />
plus tax and we play Tuesdays<br />
and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.<br />
Silver Drummers<br />
It's fun to drum! You are welcome<br />
to come out on Thursday to experience<br />
a Drum Circle. We have<br />
drums and percussion instruments<br />
to share. Or bring your own. Each<br />
session takes the lead from the<br />
facilitator and the people in the<br />
room - sometimes we can get<br />
noisy, sometimes we dance! Our<br />
instructor also takes us through<br />
the basics as we learn a variety of<br />
different rhythms. There is no enrolment<br />
fee though we ask for a<br />
pay-as-you-go $2 participation<br />
fee after 3 try-outs. Register with<br />
us on<br />
Recenroll should you decide you<br />
are having too much fun. We now<br />
meet on Thursdays from 10:30<br />
to 11:30 am. Hope to see you!<br />
Silver Strummers<br />
The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified<br />
success story! There are<br />
now 65 individuals who have<br />
joined the Silver Strummers. We<br />
welcome ALL skill levels, beginner<br />
through advanced. We will<br />
provide you with all the information<br />
you will need to get started.<br />
If you would like to try the<br />
universally accessible and friendly<br />
instrument of the ukulele,<br />
please contact Eva Quan 519-820-<br />
1032.<br />
Silvertones<br />
The Silvertones members practise<br />
weekly in Room 3 on Fridays<br />
from 2 to 3:30 p.m. We do have a<br />
few openings so please contact<br />
Darlene Pembleton 519-822-0704<br />
if you would like to join our choir<br />
or would like more information.<br />
You do not have to be<br />
able to read music, just have a<br />
love for singing.<br />
Rug Hooking<br />
We have been gathering as a<br />
group of rug hookers at the Evergreen<br />
Centre since February<br />
2022. Traditional rug hooking is<br />
both art and a craft. Many beautiful<br />
and unique items are made by<br />
pulling loops of fabric or yarn<br />
through a stiff, woven base such<br />
as burlap or linen. It is enjoyable,<br />
fun and a very social hobby. Beginners<br />
are welcome and we will<br />
help you get started. The Rug<br />
Hooking Group meets on Tuesday<br />
afternoon, 12-4, in Rm 2.<br />
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Contact: Kathy McCallum, 226<br />
-821-1331. Email:<br />
kamccallum28@gmail.com.<br />
Skiing<br />
For the <strong>2024</strong> ski season, it costs<br />
$10.00 plus HST to join the Ski<br />
Club. You register and pay for the<br />
Downhill Ski Club at the front<br />
desk of the Evergreen Centre. It<br />
helps to own a 5-7 Pass purchased<br />
from Blue Mountain well before<br />
the start of the ski season. Every<br />
Monday, we carpool by meeting<br />
at the lower Evergreen Parking<br />
Lot by the Enabling Garden at<br />
8:00 am, drive to Blue Mountain,<br />
and return to Guelph by 6:00 pm.<br />
Contact Bob Shearer 519-831-<br />
4093 for Ski Club information.<br />
Evergreen Snooker Club<br />
The Evergreen Snooker Club is<br />
composed of a group of active,<br />
friendly players with skill levels<br />
covering the full spectrum from<br />
learner/beginner to accomplished<br />
player. If you are interested in<br />
learning the game, or have played<br />
in the past and want to get back<br />
into it, please drop by the Snooker<br />
Room. You will be assured a<br />
warm welcome and a place to try<br />
your hand at one of our three tables.<br />
The Snooker Room is open<br />
weekdays between 9:00 am and<br />
4:00 pm and any other time the<br />
Evergreen Centre may be open.<br />
The primary focus of the club<br />
is to have fun, build friendships<br />
and socialize. Your snooker skill<br />
level is irrelevant, so don’t feel<br />
intimidated if you are a beginner.<br />
Prospective members may visit<br />
the club room up to three times<br />
without charge to help with their<br />
decision on whether to join.<br />
While most of the current members<br />
are men, there is a small<br />
group of women who play regularly<br />
(typically on Tuesday mornings),<br />
so ladies, don’t be shy, give<br />
it a try.<br />
Membership is available to all<br />
paid-up members of the GWSA<br />
on payment of the prescribed annual<br />
snooker activity fee. The current<br />
fee of $79.10 (plus tax) buys<br />
you access to the Snooker Room<br />
any time it is open and to all the<br />
snooker you care to play.<br />
Texas Hold ’Em<br />
Why not come out and have fun<br />
with us? We are averaging about<br />
24 players a week. We are situated<br />
in the Dining Room. We<br />
charge $2 per week and pretty<br />
well all of that goes back to the<br />
GWSA. We play Tuesdays & Fridays<br />
from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.<br />
Each player starts off with $650<br />
in real casino chips, and, as we do<br />
not play for money, we work on a<br />
point system. The one with the<br />
most points each week is the winner.<br />
We play until there is only<br />
one player left or 8:30 pm comes,<br />
whichever is first.<br />
We will gladly teach anyone<br />
who is interested in playing. Just<br />
follow the laughter to find us. We<br />
welcome everyone who wants to<br />
play and enjoys company. We<br />
have quite a few ladies playing at<br />
present and would always welcome<br />
more. We do not want to<br />
become a men’s club! Remember,<br />
you have to be a member of the<br />
GWSA to play.<br />
Walking Club<br />
On Thursday mornings, the<br />
Walking Club enjoys nature and<br />
beautiful scenery while discovering<br />
the trails in the area. For all<br />
walks, we meet at the red-roofed<br />
pavilion in Riverside Park at 8:45<br />
am for registering and collection<br />
of any entrance fees to the Conservation<br />
areas. Then we depart at<br />
9:00 am sharp. Walks are on…<br />
rain or shine.<br />
Our walks start out from Riverside<br />
Park OR we drive from there<br />
to one of the many wonderful<br />
Guelph walking trails or nearby<br />
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Conservation areas. Walks are at<br />
your own pace and you must arrange<br />
your own transportation to<br />
the Trail Head.<br />
You can register for the Walking<br />
Club’s <strong>2024</strong>/25 walking season<br />
<strong>online</strong> through RecEnroll or<br />
at the front desk of the Evergreen<br />
Centre. The annual fee is $10 and<br />
you must be an active member of<br />
the GWSA.<br />
Watercolour Painters<br />
The Evergreen Watercolour Painters<br />
provides an opportunity for<br />
watercolour painters to practise<br />
their hobby along with others<br />
sharing the same interest, while<br />
encouraging one another and receiving<br />
information, ideas and<br />
inspiration. While we do not offer<br />
classes or lessons, we welcome<br />
accomplished watercolour painters.<br />
There is a small annual membership<br />
fee and membership with<br />
the GWSA is required. We meet<br />
in Room 2 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.<br />
on the 1st and 5th Wednesday of<br />
the month, and from<br />
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third<br />
Wednesday.<br />
Writers Club<br />
If you enjoy the power of the<br />
pen, come join the Writers<br />
Club. We can toss around ideas<br />
and topics to get the creative juices<br />
flowing. Then let’s share the<br />
resulting written shape for constructive<br />
comments, while enjoying<br />
the company of others. Please<br />
feel welcome to join the journey.<br />
We will meet on the 1st and<br />
3rd Wednesday of the month in<br />
the Board Room, from 1-3 p.m.<br />
There is a weekly fee of $2 for the<br />
GWSA. Contact Susan Jackson<br />
519-265-3246.<br />
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OUR EVERGREEN LIBRARY<br />
We are open<br />
Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<br />
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes<br />
Do you often read books by the same author? We find someone we like and we read<br />
everything they have ever written. For this review, I wanted something really different.<br />
Therefore, I chose a new author. The House in the Pines is the first novel written by Ana Reyes.<br />
She teaches creative writing to seniors in Los Angeles.<br />
It is the story of <strong>May</strong>a, a young woman whose best friend, Aubrey, died when they were<br />
teenagers. Their friend Frank was there when Aubrey simply collapsed and died. The cause of<br />
death was never found. <strong>May</strong>a was traumatized and spent years using alcohol and drugs to avoid<br />
the pain of this loss.<br />
Many years later, <strong>May</strong>a sees a video on-line of another woman in a restaurant who suddenly<br />
dies and this woman is sitting across from <strong>May</strong>a’s old friend Frank. How could this possibly<br />
be? <strong>May</strong>a sets out to discover if there is any connection between the death of this woman and<br />
the death of her friend Aubrey. She returns to her childhood home to confront Frank, but she<br />
finds her memories of the events from that time are cloudy or even non-existent.<br />
This story is very engaging and will have you questioning what is real and what is an illusion.<br />
The ending is definitely unique and unexpected! If you like mysteries, this one will keep you<br />
guessing. I hope you check it out!<br />
Written by Diane Dyke
GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information<br />
You may be required to show your up-to-date GWSA membership card at any activity.<br />
Your GWSA Membership includes a copy of the Sentinel Newsletter, published 10 times per year, and the<br />
ability to join any of our many activities and events. Our ongoing activity groups have either a yearly fee or<br />
a pay as you play fee. We also offer educational workshops, many at no charge for members.<br />
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Art In The Hall<br />
Kim Taylor<br />
ArtInTheHall@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Art Studio In 2<br />
Evergreen Room 2<br />
Jennifer Storey<br />
ArtinStudio@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Every 2 nd & 4 th Wed. 1-4 pm<br />
$25/year<br />
Badminton<br />
Evergreen Auditorium<br />
Michael Gareau<br />
Badminton@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Tues. 7-9:30 pm<br />
Thurs. & Fri. 10:30 am-1 pm,<br />
Sun. 1:30-3:30 pm<br />
Mon. & Wed. 1-4 pm (WECC)<br />
No play at WECC July & August<br />
$60/year. Currently we have a wait list<br />
Ball Co-ed Slopitch<br />
Hugh C. Guthrie Park<br />
Deborah Waitson<br />
SloPitch@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Wednesdays 5:30-8:30 pm<br />
<strong>May</strong> - end of August<br />
$25/year<br />
Beading & Jewelry Making<br />
Board Room<br />
Beading@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Fridays 11 am-12 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
Bid Euchre on Thursdays<br />
Evergreen Room 2<br />
John Finamore<br />
BidEuchre@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
Euchre on Monday<br />
Evergreen Room 3<br />
Earl Mead<br />
Euchre-Monday@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
Euchre on Friday<br />
Evergreen Room 4<br />
Peter Smith<br />
Euchre-Friday@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Fridays - 1:30-4:00 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
Book Club 1<br />
Board Room<br />
Veronica Sanche<br />
BookClub1@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm<br />
$3/visit<br />
Book Club 2<br />
Board Room<br />
Lynne Oxley<br />
BookClub2@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Second Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm<br />
$3/visit<br />
Bridge<br />
Evergreen Room 3<br />
Sandi Kinsey<br />
Bridge@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm<br />
Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm<br />
$1/visit<br />
Bunka Art Group<br />
Evergreen Room 3<br />
Carol Ferrier<br />
Bunka@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Wednesdays - 9:00 am-noon<br />
$25/year<br />
Canasta<br />
Evergreen Room 3<br />
Sandi Kinsey<br />
Canasta@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am<br />
$1/visit<br />
Casual Bicycling<br />
Various Locations in and<br />
around Guelph<br />
John Ness<br />
CasualBicycling@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Wed. - <strong>May</strong> 1-Oct. 31 - 9:00 am-noon<br />
$10/year<br />
Canoe Club<br />
John Ness<br />
CanoeClub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Seasonal twice-weekly outings<br />
See GWSA website or Sentinel description<br />
$75/year<br />
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Chess Club<br />
Hall<br />
Bruce Hurst<br />
ChessClub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Fridays – 10 am-12 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
Computer Club<br />
Computer Room<br />
Ross Knechtel<br />
Ken Chupa<br />
ComputerClub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
January, March, <strong>May</strong>, September, November<br />
2nd Monday - 2-4 pm<br />
$3/visit<br />
Computer Mentoring<br />
Computer Room<br />
Ken Chupa<br />
computer.mentoring@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
No appointment necessary.<br />
Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm<br />
$3/visit<br />
Craft Club<br />
Evergreen Room 2<br />
Sheila Robinson<br />
CraftGroup@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Fridays - 8 am-12 noon<br />
Cribbage<br />
Evergreen Room 3<br />
Elaine Miller<br />
Cribbage@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
Darts Club<br />
Auditorium Stage<br />
Neville Newman<br />
DartsClub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />
$25/year<br />
Diabetes Support Group<br />
Room 2<br />
Bill MacDonald<br />
DiabetesSupport@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
2nd Tuesday – 11 am -12 pm<br />
4th Tuesday – 10 am -12 pm<br />
Golf<br />
Tom Kane<br />
Golf@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Mondays, <strong>May</strong> to September<br />
$10/year<br />
Into Focus Photography<br />
Evergreen Room 4<br />
Stu McCannell<br />
PhotographyClub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm<br />
$25.00 a year<br />
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Line Dancing<br />
Evergreen Auditorium<br />
Phyllis<br />
Donna<br />
linedancing@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Mondays – 8:30 to noon<br />
Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m.<br />
Mah Jongg<br />
Evergreen Room 4<br />
Leona Petri<br />
MahJong@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Mondays - 2:30-4:30 p.m.<br />
Last Mon. of the month in Dining Rm.<br />
Peer Learning<br />
Boardroom<br />
Barb McLeod<br />
PeerLearning@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
$18/session<br />
Pickleball<br />
Rudy Simon<br />
Pickleball@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Evergreen Auditorium<br />
Mondays 12:00 – 3 p.m. (B/I)<br />
Tuesdays 8:30 am – 10:30 a.m. (I/A)<br />
& 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (B/I)<br />
Wednesdays 8:30 – 10:00 am (I/A)<br />
Thursdays 8:30 – 10:30 am (B/I)<br />
Fridays 8:30 – 10:30 am (B/I) & 1 – 4 pm (I/A)<br />
Sundays 8:30 am – 10:45 am (B/I)<br />
& 10:45 am – 1 pm (I/A)<br />
West End Comm. Centre<br />
Tues. - noon-2:00 pm (A) & 2 pm-4 pm (B/I)<br />
Thurs. - noon-2:00 pm (A) & 2 pm-4 pm (B/I)<br />
Sept. to June<br />
(B/I) = Beginner/Intermediate<br />
(I/A) = Intermediate/Advanced<br />
(A) = Advanced<br />
$60/year<br />
Currently there is a waiting list<br />
Quilting<br />
Evergreen Room 2<br />
Beryl Drohan<br />
QuiltGroup@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />
Rug Hooking<br />
Evergreen Room 2<br />
Kathy McCallum<br />
RugHooking@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Tuesdays 12-4 pm<br />
$25/year<br />
Scrabble<br />
Hall outside the Library<br />
Sebastian<br />
Scrabble@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Thursdays - 1:00-3:30 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
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Shuffleboard<br />
Evergreen Auditorium<br />
Elaine Bigam<br />
Shuffleboard@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm<br />
$25/year<br />
Silver Drummers<br />
Room 3<br />
Sandy Isaacs<br />
SilverDrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Thursdays 11 am to noon<br />
$2/visit<br />
Silver Strummers<br />
Room 3<br />
SilverStrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Fridays - Beginners 12-1 pm<br />
Experienced 1-2 pm<br />
$65/year<br />
Silvertones Choir<br />
Room 3<br />
President: Sandy Rea<br />
Membership Enquiries:<br />
Darlene Pembleton<br />
Silvertones@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Director/Accompanist: Andrea LeBlanc<br />
Backup Director/Accompanist: Joanna Wegman<br />
Fridays 2:00 - 3:30 pm<br />
$54.24/year<br />
Evergreen Snooker Club<br />
Evergreen Snooker Room<br />
Brian Yasvinski<br />
Snooker@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm<br />
$70/year<br />
Table Tennis<br />
Evergreen Auditorium<br />
Petr Vales<br />
TableTennis@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Evergreen:<br />
Mondays - 3-6:15 pm<br />
Wednesdays - 10 am-1 pm<br />
Saturdays - 9:00 am-12:00 noon<br />
West End: Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm<br />
(WECC - except July/August)<br />
$60/year<br />
Texas Hold ’Em Poker<br />
Bistro 683<br />
Paul Phillips<br />
Bruno Szafran<br />
TexasHoldEmPoker@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Tuesdays & Fridays - 6:30-8:30 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
Walking Club<br />
April 11 to October 31, Thursdays 9 am,<br />
Meet at 8:45 a.m. at Riverside Pavilion<br />
Various locations<br />
Club Contacts:<br />
WalkingClub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
$10 annual activity fee<br />
Watercolour Painters Club<br />
Evergreen Room 2<br />
Marta Coutts<br />
WaterColourPainters@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
1st and 5th Wednesday of the month - 12:30-4 pm<br />
Third Wednesday - 9 am to 4 pm<br />
Membership $30/year<br />
West End Art Group<br />
Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre<br />
Nancy Baker<br />
WestEndArtGroup@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
September – June<br />
Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />
Membership $25/year<br />
West Hills Art Group<br />
Rm 2 West End C. C.<br />
Dale Vardy<br />
WestHillsArtGroup@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
September - June<br />
Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm<br />
Membership $25/year<br />
Wood Carving Group<br />
Evergreen Room 2<br />
Ken Fugler<br />
WoodCarving@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Monday – 6-9 pm<br />
$40/year<br />
Writers Club<br />
Board Room<br />
Susan Jackson<br />
WritersClub@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.<br />
$2/visit<br />
Writing Your Life Story<br />
Board Room<br />
Jennifer Blackie<br />
WritingYourLifeStory@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />
Thursdays 2-4 pm<br />
$2/visit<br />
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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS<br />
OF NOTE<br />
“Our Young Seniors”<br />
‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just<br />
gaining speed!’<br />
Doug White - April 20 (75)<br />
Ron Patmore - <strong>May</strong> 4 (80 years young)<br />
Patricia Paxman - <strong>May</strong> 14 (98)<br />
SPECIAL WEDDING<br />
ANNIVERSARIES<br />
Joanne & Doug White - <strong>May</strong> 14, 1977,<br />
celebrating their 47th anniversary.<br />
If you have a birthday or anniversary<br />
that you would like to include in the<br />
Sentinel, please let us know the month<br />
before.<br />
This column is NOT done automatically.<br />
We DON’T have access to your<br />
personal information.<br />
“Passages”<br />
We would like to convey our condolences<br />
to Association Members and their Families<br />
Parker, Barry passed away on Saturday, March 30,<br />
<strong>2024</strong>, in his 82nd year. He was a member of the<br />
Writing Your Life Story group and a member of the<br />
comedy team, Suns of Beaches.<br />
Boulding, Rita passed away on Friday, April 5,<br />
<strong>2024</strong>, at the age of 67. She was a member of Friday<br />
Euchre.<br />
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Clubs and Drop-In Activities MAY <strong>2024</strong><br />
W West End Community Centre<br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />
Weekend Activities<br />
Saturday<br />
9a-12p Table Tennis<br />
Sunday<br />
8:30a-10:45a Pickleball<br />
(B/I)<br />
10:45a-1p Pickleball<br />
(I/A)<br />
1:30-3:30p Badminton<br />
DANCE MAY 25<br />
6<br />
8:35-9:35a Introduction to<br />
Line Dancing<br />
9:40-10:40a Beyond the<br />
Basics Line Dancing<br />
10:45-11:45a Int. Line Dancing<br />
12-3p Pickleball (B/I)<br />
12:30-4p Quilting<br />
1-3p Euchre<br />
1-4p Badminton W<br />
2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg<br />
3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />
6-9p Carving Club<br />
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8:35-9:35a Introduction to<br />
Line Dancing<br />
9:40-10:40a Beyond the<br />
Basics Line Dancing<br />
10:45-11:45a Int. Line Dancing<br />
12-3p Pickleball (B/I)<br />
Everyday Activities<br />
Snooker—9a-4p<br />
Library —<br />
Mon-Fri – 10a-3p<br />
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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
11a-12p Diabetes Support<br />
10:30a-12:30p Pickleball (B/I)<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p Rug Hooking<br />
12:30-4p Cribbage<br />
12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
2-4p Pickleball (A) W<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />
’Em Poker<br />
6:30-9p Bridge<br />
7-9:30p Badminton<br />
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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
10:30a-12:30p Pickleball (B/I)<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p Rug Hooking<br />
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8:30-10a Pickleball (I/A)<br />
9a-12p Bunka<br />
10a-1p Table Tennis<br />
12:30-4p Watercolour Painters<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
1-3p Writers Club<br />
1-4p Badminton W<br />
5:30-8:30p Slo-Pitch<br />
1:30p BINGO<br />
8<br />
8:30-10a Pickleball (I/A)<br />
9a-12p Bunka<br />
10a-1p Table Tennis<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />
1-4p Badminton W<br />
5:30-8:30p Slo-Pitch<br />
1:30p BINGO<br />
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8:30-10a Pickleball (I/A)<br />
9a-12p Bunka<br />
9a-4p Watercolour Painters<br />
10a-1p Table Tennis<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
2<br />
8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
8:45a Walking Club<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-noon Silver Drummers<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />
12:30-3:30p Bridge<br />
1-3:30p Scrabble<br />
1-4p Bid Euchre<br />
1:10-2:10p Intro to Line Dancing<br />
2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W<br />
2-4p Writing Your Life Story<br />
2:15-3:15p Beyond the<br />
Basics Line Dancing<br />
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8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
8:45a Walking Club<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-noon Silver Drummers<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />
12:30-3:30p Bridge<br />
1-3:30p Scrabble<br />
1-4p Bid Euchre<br />
1:10-2:10p Intro to Line Dancing<br />
2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W<br />
2-4p Writing Your Life Story<br />
2:15-3:15p Beyond the<br />
Basics Line Dancing<br />
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8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
8:45a Walking Club<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-noon Silver Drummers<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />
3<br />
8a-12p Crafts<br />
8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
9-11:30a Canasta<br />
10a-12p Chess<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-12p Beading<br />
12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />
1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />
1-4p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
1-4p Table Tennis W<br />
1:30-4p Euchre<br />
2-3:30p Silvertones<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />
10<br />
8a-12p Crafts<br />
8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
9-11:30a Canasta<br />
10a-12p Chess<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-12p Beading<br />
12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />
1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />
1-2:30p Book Club 2<br />
1-4p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
1-4p Table Tennis W<br />
1:30-4p Euchre<br />
2-3:30p Silvertones<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />
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8a-12p Crafts<br />
8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
9-11:30a Canasta<br />
10a-12p Chess<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
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12:30-4p Quilting<br />
1-3p Euchre<br />
1-4p Badminton W<br />
2-4p Computer Club<br />
2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg<br />
3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />
6-9p Carving Club<br />
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CLOSED<br />
27<br />
8:35-9:35a Introduction to<br />
Line Dancing<br />
9:40-10:40a Beyond the<br />
Basics Line Dancing<br />
10:45-11:45a Int. Line Dancing<br />
12-3p Pickleball (B/I)<br />
12:30-4p Quilting<br />
1-3p Euchre<br />
1-4p Badminton W<br />
2:30-4:30p Mah Jongg<br />
2:30-5p Into Focus<br />
Photography<br />
3-6:15p Table Tennis<br />
6-9p Carving Club<br />
12:30-4p Cribbage<br />
12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
2-4p Pickleball (A) W<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold<br />
’Em Poker<br />
6:30-9p Bridge<br />
7-9:30p Badminton<br />
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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
10a-12p Diabetes Support<br />
10:30a-12:30p Pickleball (B/I)<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p Rug Hooking<br />
12:30-4p Cribbage<br />
12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
2-4p Pickleball (A) W<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />
6:30-9p Bridge<br />
7-9:30p Badminton<br />
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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
10:30a-12:30p Pickleball (B/I)<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p Rug Hooking<br />
12:30-4p Cribbage<br />
12:30-4p West End Arts W<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
2-4p Pickleball (A) W<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas Hold ’Em<br />
Poker<br />
6:30-9p Bridge<br />
7-9:30p Badminton<br />
1-3p Writers Club<br />
1-4p Badminton W<br />
5:30-8:30p Slo-Pitch<br />
1:30p BINGO<br />
22<br />
8:30-10a Pickleball (I/A)<br />
9a-12p Bunka<br />
10a-1p Table Tennis<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />
1-4p Badminton W<br />
5:30-8:30p Slo-Pitch<br />
1:30p BINGO<br />
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8:30-10a Pickleball (I/A)<br />
9a-12p Bunka<br />
10a-1p Table Tennis<br />
12:30-4p Watercolour Painters<br />
1-3p Shuffleboard<br />
1-4p Art Studio in 2<br />
1-4p Badminton W<br />
5:30-8:30p Slo-Pitch<br />
1:30p BINGO<br />
12:30-3:30p Bridge<br />
1-3:30p Scrabble<br />
1-4p Bid Euchre<br />
1:10-2:10p Intro to Line Dancing<br />
2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W<br />
2-4p Writing Your Life Story<br />
2:15-3:15p Beyond the<br />
Basics Line Dancing<br />
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8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
8:45a Walking Club<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-noon Silver Drummers<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />
12:30-3:30p Bridge<br />
1-3:30p Scrabble<br />
1-4p Bid Euchre<br />
1:10-2:10p Intro to Line Dancing<br />
2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W<br />
2-4p Writing Your Life Story<br />
2:15-3:15p Beyond the<br />
Basics Line Dancing<br />
30<br />
8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
8:45a Walking Club<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-noon Silver Drummers<br />
12-2p Pickleball (A) W<br />
12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />
12:30-3:30p Bridge<br />
1-3:30p Scrabble<br />
1-4p Bid Euchre<br />
1:10-2:10p Intro to Line Dancing<br />
2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W<br />
2-4p Writing Your Life Story<br />
2:15-3:15p Beyond the<br />
Basics Line Dancing<br />
11a-12p Beading<br />
12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />
1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />
1-4p Table Tennis W<br />
1:30-4p Euchre<br />
2-3:30p Silvertones<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />
24<br />
8a-12p Crafts<br />
8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
9-11:30a Canasta<br />
10a-12p Chess<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-12p Beading<br />
12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />
1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />
1-4p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
1-4p Table Tennis W<br />
1:30-4p Euchre<br />
2-3:30p Silvertones<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />
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8a-12p Crafts<br />
8:30-10:30a Pickleball (B/I)<br />
9-11:30a Canasta<br />
10a-12p Chess<br />
10a-12p Darts<br />
10:30a-1p Badminton<br />
11a-12p Beading<br />
12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.<br />
1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.<br />
1-2:30p Book Club 1<br />
1-4p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
1-4p Table Tennis W<br />
1:30-4p Euchre<br />
2-3:30p Silvertones<br />
6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker<br />
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1-4p Pickleball (I/A)<br />
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The Elliott Community is Guelph’s<br />
only not-for-profit organization to<br />
offer 4 lifestyle choices for Seniors.<br />
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ART IN THE HALL<br />
Art in the Hall presents two very different artistic groups, Rug Hooking and Watercolour Painting. Please<br />
venture down the hall towards the library to see the window displays outside of Room 4, showcasing the<br />
wonderful talent of the Rug Hooking group. This is an encore performance for these artists who are proud to<br />
include new members’ work. You will see unexpected shapes and colours! Right beside the windows are a<br />
very talented group of painters, choosing Watercolour as their medium. While Rug Hooking is for display<br />
only, the painters have much of their work for sale. Please see the GWSA website for meeting places and<br />
times for these groups if you wish to join them. You, too, may have an opportunity to share your creative<br />
side.<br />
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Upcoming Event — Register at 519-589-1187<br />
SPRING BAZAAR —<br />
<strong>May</strong> 25, 10 am-3 pm<br />
Spend the day shopping local<br />
vendors. We will have over 25<br />
vendors selling unique gifts,<br />
crafts, clothes, jewelry and<br />
more. Enjoy live music.<br />
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Guelph FHT's Wellness Workshops are<br />
offered at no cost and open to everyone!<br />
Check out our <strong>2024</strong> workshop offerings!<br />
You can print and view the schedule by<br />
visiting our webpage: www.guelphfht.com/<br />
wellness-workshops-and-programs/<br />
*Please note: the dates/times/locations may<br />
change. Keep checking website/email for<br />
any updates.<br />
FREE Wellness Workshops in <strong>May</strong>,<br />
presented by the Guelph Family Health<br />
Team:<br />
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 2 -<br />
Depression & Anxiety (5 sessions to attend)<br />
Dates: Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 2, 9, 16, 23, 30<br />
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm EST<br />
Location: IN-PERSON workshop only<br />
Suite 500 - 649 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph<br />
Learn more HERE.<br />
Calming Strategies (Topic: Guided Imagery)<br />
Date: Monday, <strong>May</strong> 13<br />
Time: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm EST<br />
Location: *VIRTUAL webinar only<br />
Learn more HERE.<br />
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 1 (3<br />
sessions to attend)<br />
Dates: Monday, <strong>May</strong> 13, 27, June 3<br />
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST<br />
Location: *VIRTUAL webinar only<br />
Learn more HERE.<br />
Let’s Talk About: Panic<br />
Dates: Monday, <strong>May</strong> 27<br />
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm EST<br />
Location: *VIRTUAL webinar only<br />
Learn more HERE.<br />
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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+<br />
held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre unless otherwise indicated — call 519-837-5699.<br />
Please register in person at our recreation facilities, over the phone by calling 519-837-5699, or <strong>online</strong> at<br />
recenroll.ca. There may be changes to programs after this <strong>issue</strong> was printed - please check the details on<br />
recenroll.ca before you sign up. Programs may be cancelled if there is low registration, so be sure to register<br />
(Fees do not include HST).<br />
FITNESS<br />
Cardio and Strength Level 2<br />
This intermediate/advanced strength training class<br />
focuses on a low impact cardio warm-up. This<br />
class performs functional exercises that include<br />
balance, flexibility and cardiovascular<br />
movements. Exercises are performed sitting and<br />
standing. A variety of equipment is used<br />
throughout the classes which may include bands,<br />
stability balls and weights of your choice. Join us<br />
to keep your body fit!<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Dates: Monday: April 8-June 24<br />
Course ID: 45495<br />
Fees: Members: $81.35, Non-Members: $93.55<br />
Dates: Friday: April 12-June 28<br />
Course ID: 45549<br />
Fees: Members: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
Cardio and Strength Level 3<br />
Come and challenge your fitness level in this<br />
advanced strength training class. Focusing on a<br />
low impact cardio warm-up, this class performs<br />
functional exercises that include balance,<br />
flexibility and cardiovascular movements. A<br />
variety of equipment is used throughout the<br />
classes which may include bands, stability balls<br />
and weights of your choice. Join us to keep your<br />
body fit!<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Dates: Monday: April 8-June 24<br />
Course ID: 45494<br />
Fees: Members: $81.35, Non-Members: $93.55<br />
Dates: Friday: April 12-June 28<br />
Course ID: 45540<br />
Fees: Members: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
Strength and Balance<br />
This beginner class will focus on fall prevention,<br />
whole body movements and balance. It is<br />
designed to improve general mobility and overall<br />
strength to make everyday tasks easier. You can<br />
expect to see improvement in posture. The class<br />
presents an excellent opportunity for beginners to<br />
start exercising with an aerobic, strength and<br />
flexibility component.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Dates: Monday: April 8-June 24 (10-11 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 45496<br />
Fees: Members: $81.35, Non-Members: $93.55<br />
Dates: Wednesday: April 10-June 26 (12-1 p.m.)<br />
Course ID: 45532<br />
Fees: Members: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
Meditation and Relaxation<br />
Learn to develop skills to cultivate a different<br />
relationship to stress, including stress that can<br />
result from managing a variety of chronic health<br />
conditions.<br />
Sessions include: variety of meditation practices,<br />
gentle mindful movement practices, reflective and<br />
practical exercises, and discussions on stress<br />
Examples of mindfulness training:<br />
• Deep breathing<br />
• Meditation<br />
• Gentle movement<br />
Class Length: 1 hour<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Maple Room)<br />
Dates: Wed.: April 10-June 26 (10-11 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 45223<br />
Fees: Members: $87, Non-Members: $100.08<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Thursday: April 11-June 27 (9-10 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 45533<br />
Fees: Members: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
Introduction to Strength Training<br />
What is strength training all about? How do you<br />
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get started? Which exercises are the best ones?<br />
What about form? Let us show you the answers!<br />
You will go from learning the theory behind the<br />
importance of strength training to mastering the<br />
technique behind bodyweight, free weight and<br />
barbell training. Our qualified instructors will<br />
take you through a progressive training program<br />
that will help you gain a better understanding of<br />
exercise and program design, help you increase<br />
your strength and, most importantly, your<br />
confidence in and out of the gym.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour<br />
Location: West End Community Centre<br />
(Fitness Room)<br />
Dates: Monday: April 8-<strong>May</strong> 13 (9-10 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 45548<br />
Dates: Monday: April 8-<strong>May</strong> 13 (10-11 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 45547<br />
Fees: Member: $44.37, Non-Member: $51.03<br />
Dates: Monday: <strong>May</strong> 27-June 24 (9-10 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 46987<br />
Fees: Member: $36.97, Non-Member: $42.53<br />
Dates: Tuesday: April 9-<strong>May</strong> 14 (9-10 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 47717<br />
Tuesday: April 9-<strong>May</strong> 14 (10-11 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 47718<br />
Dates: Tuesday: <strong>May</strong> 21-June 25 (9-10 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 47719<br />
Dates: Tuesday: <strong>May</strong> 21-June 25 (10-11 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 47720<br />
Fees: Member: $44.37, Non-Member: $51.03<br />
Falling Prevention and Navigation<br />
In this program, participants will learn practical<br />
exercises for preventing falls in day-to-day life,<br />
as well as tools to aid in negotiating a fall, should<br />
it occur. We will focus on building knowledge of<br />
the body to increase confidence in movement. It<br />
will include: exercises for increasing<br />
proprioception (for the feet, eyes, and spine) -<br />
study of walking mechanics to invite mindful<br />
movement - practice of ramping and spiralling<br />
pathways for support in falling - explorations of<br />
how to use the limbs and body for<br />
counterbalance.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (1:30-2:30 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 8-June 24 (Monday)<br />
Course ID: 45499<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Fees: Member: $81.35, Non-Member: $93.55<br />
Release Your Hips, Change Your Life!<br />
Do your hips get fatigued and sore? Come, learn<br />
stretches/exercises to help your largest joints<br />
work to their potential so you can do all the<br />
things you love to do!<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (3:30-4:30 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 10-June 26 (Wednesday)<br />
Course ID: 45224<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Maple Rm.)<br />
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Member: $102.05<br />
Total Body Conditioning<br />
This total body conditioning class will challenge<br />
the active 55 individual. A cardio warm-up will<br />
prepare you for a resistance training, balance,<br />
flexibility, core strength and floor workout. The<br />
benefits of regular exercise consisting of these<br />
major components will improve your mental,<br />
physical and emotional health. Increase your<br />
energy level to be able to carry out daily tasks<br />
and reduce your chances of osteoporosis.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)<br />
Dates: April 10-June 26 (Wednesday)<br />
Course ID: 45529<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Member: $102.05<br />
Posture and Movement Improvement<br />
Get more steps in while you improve your<br />
posture, activate pertinent muscle groups and<br />
move your body with more ease!<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (10:45-11:45 a.m.)<br />
Dates: April 11-June 27 (Thursday)<br />
Location: Guelph Sports Dome<br />
Course ID: 47775<br />
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Member: $102.05<br />
Drum and Jump<br />
Get up and get moving in this unique and exciting<br />
fitness class. Using a stability ball and<br />
drumsticks, you will drum to the beat of the<br />
music in this fun, high energy class. During this<br />
group fitness class, you will forget you are even<br />
working out! All equipment is provided and no<br />
experience required.<br />
Class Length: 45 minutes (6:45-7:30 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 10-June 12 (Wednesday)<br />
Course ID: 45567<br />
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(Maple Rm.)<br />
Fees: Member: $74, Non-Member: $85<br />
OsteoFit<br />
Part of living well with osteoporosis and/or<br />
osteoarthritis involves healthy eating and physical<br />
activity. Physical activity plays an essential role<br />
in the treatment of osteoporosis by ‘stimulating’<br />
or applying a load on our bones to maintain their<br />
structure and strength. When treating<br />
osteoarthritis, it is important to ensure proper<br />
alignment of joints as well. Exercise and physical<br />
activity play a vital role and contribute to<br />
individuals’ overall health and well-being. Four<br />
types of exercise are necessary in the management<br />
of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis: strength,<br />
posture and core stability, balance, and weight<br />
bearing. Join us in this class to get moving,<br />
improve your strength, balance, and posture,<br />
and in turn, reduce your risk of falling.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Dates: April 10-June 26 (Wednesday)<br />
(10:30-11:30 a.m.)<br />
Course ID: 45531<br />
Dates: April 12-June 28 (Friday)<br />
(11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)<br />
Course ID: 45551<br />
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Member: $102.05<br />
Kum Nye<br />
Kum Nye is a yoga-like, healing practice of<br />
Tibetan Buddhist tradition that focuses on<br />
massage and movement to refresh and revitalize<br />
the body and mind. There are breathing<br />
techniques, self-massage, meditations, stretching<br />
and movement exercises. The practice is relaxing<br />
and meditative. Join us for a relaxing experience.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (12:30-1:30 p.m.)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Dates: April 11-June 27 (Thursday)<br />
Course ID: 45222<br />
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Member: $102.05<br />
TAI CHI<br />
Tai Chi – Beginner<br />
This program welcomes those who are new to Tai<br />
Chi as well as those who are wishing to reinforce<br />
the foundations. Focusing on the basic vocabulary<br />
of the stances and co-ordination of the postures,<br />
this meditative movement practice is accessible to<br />
all.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (9-10 a.m.)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Dates: April 9-June 11 (Tuesday)<br />
Course ID: 45505<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (10:30-11:30 a.m.)<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Maple Room)<br />
Dates: April 11-June 13 (Thursday)<br />
Course ID: 45534<br />
Fees: Member: $73.95, Non-Member: $85.04<br />
Tai Chi – Intermediate<br />
Learn the meditative movement practice of Tai<br />
Chi Chuan. This session focuses on the Yang<br />
Style 37-Posture Form. It is advised to have<br />
previous experience with Tai Chi Chuan<br />
movements and foundations for this class.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (10-11 a.m.)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Dates: April 9-June 11 (Tuesday)<br />
Course ID: 45507<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Maple Room)<br />
Dates: April 11-June 13 (Thursday)<br />
Course ID: 45536<br />
Fees: Member: $73.95, Non-Member: $85.04<br />
QI GONG<br />
Qi Gong<br />
This class is a Chinese blend of exercise,<br />
stretching and meditation. The program focuses<br />
on ‘Eighteen Postures for Daily Practice,’ a Qi<br />
Gong set that integrates East and West in a series<br />
of gentle exercises designed to maintain and<br />
enhance health. Adapting classical Qi Gong<br />
forms, this style incorporates therapeutic exercise,<br />
self-massage and meditation. Qi Gong class<br />
focuses on the core routines.<br />
Class Length: 1.5 hours (12-1:30 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 8-June 24 (Monday)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Course ID: 45498<br />
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Fees: Member: $122.07, Non-Member: $140.38<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (11 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 9-June 11 (Tuesday)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Course ID: 45527<br />
Fees: Member: $73.95, Non-Member: $85.04<br />
YOGA<br />
Chair Yoga<br />
Chair yoga offers the same benefits as other yoga<br />
practices, such as increased flexibility,<br />
strengthening, proper breathing and increasing<br />
range of motion in the joints. Simply use a chair<br />
to assist with postures. Chair yoga is for<br />
everyone, especially those who may have limited<br />
mobility and/or are unable to get up and down on<br />
a yoga mat. Postures can be modified to meet<br />
students’ needs.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (11 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />
Dates: Monday: April 8-June 24<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Course ID: 45497<br />
Fees: Members: $81.35, Non-Members: $93.55<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (9:15-10:15 a.m.)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Dates: Wednesday: April 10-June 26<br />
Course ID: 45530<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Maple Room)<br />
Dates: April 10-June 26 (Wednesday)<br />
Course ID: 45250<br />
Fees: Members: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
Gentle Yoga<br />
This program is open to everyone. We will<br />
explore this centuries old discipline which brings<br />
health and vitality to the body, peace to the mind<br />
and joy to the spirit. Ability to move from<br />
standing to laying on the floor needed.<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (2:30-3:30 p.m.)<br />
Location: West End Comm. Centre (Room2)<br />
Dates: Monday: April 8-June 24<br />
Course ID: 45500<br />
Fees: Members: $81.35, Non-Members: $93.55<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (2-3 p.m.)<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Maple Room)<br />
Dates: Thursday: April 4-June 27<br />
Course ID: 45528<br />
Fees: Members: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (2-3 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 11-June 27 (Thursday)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Course ID: 45537<br />
Fees: Members: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (10:15-11:15 a.m.)<br />
Dates: April 12-June 28 (Friday)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 4)<br />
Course ID: 45550<br />
Fees: Members: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
Yoga Nidra<br />
Nidra actually means sleep. This class will<br />
promote restorative relaxation by using deep<br />
breathing methods, guided visualization and<br />
progressive relaxation using very specific<br />
techniques involving 4 senses. Feel rested and<br />
renewed!<br />
Class Length: 1 hour (2-3 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 10-June 26 (Wednesday)<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Maple Room)<br />
Course ID: 45207<br />
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Members: $102.05<br />
VISUAL ARTS<br />
Acrylic Painting<br />
Join us for informative lessons in painting with<br />
acrylics. Stroke types, techniques and form will<br />
be the focus of this hands-on class. Be inspired,<br />
have an open mind and create your masterpiece<br />
with this form of art.<br />
Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 18-June 20 (Thursday)<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Cedar Room)<br />
Course ID: 45546<br />
Fees: Member: $147.70, Non-Member: $169.85<br />
Landscape Painting<br />
In this course, students will learn how to create<br />
artistic representations of natural environments<br />
such as mountains, forests, waters, fields,<br />
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created using a variety of water-based medium:<br />
acrylic, watercolour and gouache. Although the<br />
realistic representation of the natural world will be<br />
the main approach, exploring landscape through<br />
illusion is not excluded. The course will cover all<br />
that is needed to create expressive and dynamic<br />
paintings: basic techniques, colour mixing, tonal<br />
values, elements of composition, effects of<br />
atmospheric perspective, the ways to simplify the<br />
shapes and forms, and effective editing of<br />
photographic references. Throughout the course,<br />
there will be plenty of short demos, usually at the<br />
beginning of the class. The course is intended for<br />
beginners and intermediates. Just bring your<br />
supplies, your passion for painting, and whatever<br />
experience you have and you will grow as an artist<br />
through expanding your observational and artistic<br />
skills.<br />
Class Length: 3 hours (1-4 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 17-June 26 (Wednesday)<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Cedar Room)<br />
Course ID: 45381<br />
Fees: Member: $162.47, Non-Member: $186.84<br />
Sketching<br />
Sketching is a good way to learn or improve your<br />
drawing skills. This course suits all levels of<br />
students who want to know how to draw quick<br />
and accurate sketches. Whether you want to<br />
prepare for a big project or draw the world around<br />
us, sketching is a great way to express yourself.<br />
Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 16-June 18 (Tuesday)<br />
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre<br />
(Cedar Room)<br />
Course ID: 45542<br />
Fees: Member: $147.70, Non-Member: $169.85<br />
Watercolours<br />
This watercolours class is for all levels of painters.<br />
The instructor will work with participants on an<br />
individual basis or in small groups of similar<br />
interest or skill.<br />
Class Length: 3 hours (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)<br />
Dates: April 15-June 24 (Monday)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Room 2)<br />
Course ID: 45544<br />
Fees: Member: $150.65, Non-Member: $173.25<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Tea with Jam and Bread<br />
Join us for afternoon tea, with a selection of finger<br />
sandwiches, scones, baked goods and signature<br />
herbal and caffeinated teas of your choice.<br />
Length: 1-1/2 hours (2-3:30 p.m.)<br />
Dates: <strong>May</strong> 10 (Friday)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Dining Room)<br />
Course ID: 47773<br />
Fees: Member: $25, Non-Member: $28.75<br />
Grandparent and Me, Afternoon Tea<br />
What better way to spend a PD Day, than with<br />
your grandchild or tiny human in your life? Join<br />
us for afternoon tea, with a selection of kidfriendly<br />
finger sandwiches, baked goods, along<br />
with some arts and crafts. A selection of tea and<br />
juice will be served.<br />
Length: 1-1/2 hours (2-3:30 p.m.)<br />
Dates: June 7 (Friday)<br />
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />
(Dining Room)<br />
Course ID: 47817<br />
Fees: Member: $30, Non-Member: $34.50<br />
UPCOMING<br />
EVENTS AT<br />
THE ART GALLERY<br />
OF GUELPH<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 30 at 2 p.m.<br />
Speaker Judith Nasby is speaking about her<br />
two books “Making of a Museum” and<br />
“Kivioq’s Journey”, about the sculpture<br />
park and various sculptures around the Art<br />
Gallery.<br />
Free admission and free parking<br />
358 Gordon St, Guelph<br />
519-837-0010<br />
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DO YOU QUALIFY FOR FEE ASSISTANCE IN RECREATION?<br />
Together, the City of Guelph and the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association offer financial assistance to<br />
those who qualify to reduce the cost of participating in recreational activities. Having a strong social support<br />
network has been associated with having fewer health problems and a lower risk of hospitalization. This<br />
program is called FEE ASSISTANCE IN RECREATION (FAIR). We want to encourage our GWSA<br />
members who may be struggling financially to consider applying for this subsidy.<br />
The GWSA makes a $5,000 contribution through our Community Benefit Agreement to the City of Guelph<br />
to ensure our GWSA members have access to this great program and, unfortunately, few people are aware<br />
of its existence. People who qualify can receive an 80% discount on their registration fees. This includes<br />
GWSA membership, travel trips, and yearly fees for many of the GWSA activities.<br />
Ask for an application at the front desk. Once you complete the application and attach the required income<br />
verification documents, return the application to the front desk. You can expect an answer/approval within<br />
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For more information, you can call the City of Guelph’s Recreation Department at 519-837-5699.<br />
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Wednesday, June 26, <strong>2024</strong><br />
Muskoka Cruise & Discovery Centre<br />
Total cost: $165.00 - members only (non-refundable) Code - 49747<br />
Registration starts on Thursday, April 26, <strong>2024</strong><br />
Booking deadline: Monday, <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2024</strong><br />
The Muskoka Steamships and Discovery Centre is the leader in preserving, promoting and celebrating the<br />
culture and heritage of Canada’s Muskoka District. Join us as we travel to scenic Gravenhurst where we will<br />
board an old-time steamship for a hot lunch and a 2.5 hour cruise experience on beautiful Georgian Bay.<br />
There is a choice of 2 lunches - when you register in Rec Enroll it will ask you to choose which one you<br />
would like. Please write it down so you remember which one you chose.<br />
1) Hot Turkey dinner with roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables and cranberry sauce.<br />
2) Stuffed Bell Pepper with gluten-free Grain Medley (Rice, Quinoa, Buckwheat), grilled vegetables,<br />
marinated tempeh, house-made tomato sauce, and mashed potatoes.<br />
Dessert and coffee or tea will be served with either meal.<br />
After the cruise, we explore the Muskoka Discovery Centre to enjoy learning about times past in the Muskoka<br />
region.<br />
Depart Evergreen Centre: 8:45 a.m.; Carousel: 9:00 a.m. Return to Guelph at approx. 6:30 p.m.<br />
The cost includes coach transportation, lunch, tip for driver, admission to the Discovery Centre, and all taxes<br />
and tips.<br />
Refund Policy: This trip is NON-REFUNDABLE; doctor’s certificates will not be accepted. Should there be<br />
a mandatory provincial shutdown due to COVID-19 or GWSA cancels the trip due to lack of participation, all<br />
participants will receive a full refund to their method of payment. Don’t Wait! That means booking your trip<br />
before the trip must be cancelled due to low participation.<br />
Accessibility: Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair accessibility on this trip. Travellers who can transfer to a<br />
coach seat may have their collapsible, manual wheelchair or walker stored in the cargo area of the coach.<br />
Parking: Please DO NOT park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip.<br />
Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This allows<br />
for other members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.<br />
PROCEDURES FOR BOOKING THIS TRIP: All participants will be required to have a current GWSA<br />
membership. If your membership needs renewal, please see the front desk staff at the Centre. Please bring the<br />
completed contact list available on the GWSA website located on the Trips, Travel and Tours page. If you are<br />
unable to print this form, copies will be available from a Travel Committee member the day of the trip.<br />
Registration will be available until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Monday, <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Register <strong>online</strong> (preferred): Sign up for a RecEnroll account with the City of Guelph. MasterCard, Visa,<br />
Amex or Visa Debit are accepted for <strong>online</strong> booking https://cityofguelph.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/<br />
MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn<br />
Register by telephone: By contacting Customer Service at the Evergreen Seniors Centre at 519-837-5699. As<br />
of January 1, 2023, credit card information is no longer accepted over the telephone. If you wish to make a<br />
telephone payment, you must first save your credit card on your RecEnroll account. Customers can also prepurchase<br />
a City Card or an account credit in-person at any of our recreation facilities to be used towards future<br />
purchases by telephone.<br />
Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Monday, <strong>May</strong><br />
27, <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Please put the date on your calendar and arrive on time.<br />
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Bistro 683 - <strong>May</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public<br />
and serves a large variety of menu items that are<br />
available from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to<br />
Friday (except holidays):<br />
Full Breakfast Plate Sandwiches<br />
Breakfast Sandwich Homemade Soups<br />
French Toast<br />
Fresh Bakery Items<br />
Toasted Western Sandwich Hamburgers<br />
Daily Breakfast Specials Salads<br />
Beverages<br />
Breakfast is served starting at 9:00 am. The daily<br />
featured Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm<br />
Monday to Friday and the menu is below.<br />
Take-out is available for your convenience.<br />
Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals.<br />
We provide great quality, while keeping costs<br />
reasonable. The tremendous support of volunteers<br />
in the restaurant helps us achieve this goal.<br />
Featured Hot Lunch<br />
$7.50 + tax.<br />
Each hot lunch is served as a full and balanced,<br />
nutritional meal.<br />
Catering<br />
Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold<br />
drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have<br />
your order to the customer service clerk in the<br />
office at least 48 hours prior to your event. This<br />
allows staff to ensure that your catering needs will<br />
be met. Thank you for your co-operation in this<br />
matter.<br />
CHECK IT OUT!!!<br />
NOW FOR SALE IN THE BISTRO<br />
GWSA COFFEE MUGS<br />
$7.00 (HST INCLUDED)<br />
BREAKFAST served starting at 9:00 am<br />
FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm<br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
Chicken Pot Pie<br />
Turkey Burger<br />
Baby Back Pork<br />
Ribs<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
9<br />
10<br />
Mac and Cheese<br />
Chicken Biryani<br />
Salisbury Steak &<br />
Mushroom Gravy<br />
Pulled Pork<br />
Teriyaki Salmon<br />
Rice Bowl<br />
11<br />
12<br />
13<br />
14<br />
15<br />
Roasted Pork<br />
Loin<br />
Ravioli<br />
Quiche<br />
Chicken Enchiladas<br />
Greek Chicken<br />
Salad<br />
20<br />
CLOSED<br />
VICTORIA DAY<br />
21<br />
Gourmet Grilled<br />
Cheese & Tomato<br />
Soup<br />
22<br />
Corned Beef Dinner<br />
23<br />
Moroccan Chicken<br />
& Rice<br />
24<br />
Mexican Burrito<br />
Bowl<br />
27<br />
28<br />
29<br />
30<br />
31<br />
Honey Garlic<br />
Roasted Chicken<br />
Thigh<br />
Liver and Onions<br />
Turkey Meatloaf<br />
Beef Pot Roast<br />
Panko Breaded<br />
Haddock<br />
The Sentinel - <strong>May</strong> <strong>2024</strong> — Vol. 48, No. 9