December 2024

Be acve Get involved Make friends

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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association

A non-profit organization based at the

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca

Directors & Officers

Pat Gage — President

Cathryn Cortissoz— Vice-President

Art Roelofsen — Treasurer

Linda Jeffrey — Executive Director

A MESSAGE FROM

THE GWSA BOARD

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Directors

Charlie Bishop Kim Taylor

Karen Kelly Eva Quan

Elizabeth Steggles Jeff Millard

Yvonne Thomas Donna Keating

Audrey Bishop—Admin. Assistant

Sharon Lamers—Finance Administrator

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

Melissa Haynes — Supervisor,

Senior & Youth Services

Jill Hunt — Customer Service Clerk

Melissa DeNardis — Recreation

Co-ordinator — Senior Services

Becky MacDonald — Recreation

Co-ordinator — Volunteers

Mark Leeming — Chef

Joan Moynihan — Sous Chef

Kitchen & Dining Room Staff — Volunteers

Recently our office got an email from someone who works

for Community Living Guelph Wellington. They shared with

us that they have a few clients with developmental disabilities

who absolutely love music and asked if they could drop into

the Evergreen with about four individuals to listen and watch

our drummers, our line dancers, our choir. And our ringers.

The CLGW supports over five hundred people with a

developmental disability (age 18 plus) who live in Guelph

and Wellington County. They are funded by the Ministry of

Children, Community and Social Services and part of their

programming is to help their clients find connections and

opportunities within the community for learning, wellness,

recreation, volunteering and working. Although these young

people are not yet 55 years old, I gave permission for these

individuals to come to the Evergreen. I know that our

membership would welcome these guests because the core

values expressed in our Strategic Plan speaks to the value of

inclusiveness. Every day, our members, volunteers and staff

work to create a welcoming environment for those entering

the building. Social isolation became more common during

and even after the COVID-19 pandemic. People are social

creatures, and lacking support and contact with others can

contribute to loneliness, cognitive decline, anxiety, and

depression. Fostering a sense of belonging strengthens our

community, enhances social well-being and a sense of

belonging.

With the above in mind, and our aim to make friends,

keeping active and being involved, I hope you all have a very

Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year with family

and friends. Stay safe.

E S C C

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.: 519-837-5696

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

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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THE EDITOR’S PAGE

from The Sentinel Team

We would like to wish one and all

A Very Merry Christmas and

A Very Happy New Year 2025!

Personalized Calendars

will not be available this year.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Personal Donations

Online donations to the GWSA are done through

Canada Helps. Canada Helps is a registered

Canadian charity and non-profit social enterprise.

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

guelphwellington-seniors-association/ to access

Canada Helps. Their mission is to increase

charitable giving, and it’s critical that they pass

along as much as possible out of every dollar they

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

value of your donation.

December 6, 2024 is the deadline for

submissions for the

January Sentinel.

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca

Distribution of the January issue

will be Thursday, December 19.

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 with the Guelph

Wellington Seniors

Association (GWSA)

Great ways to get involved,

meet new friends, give back

to your community, and utilize

your skills and experience

or learn something new!

GWSA Committees

A valid GWSA membership is

required to volunteer on committees

and with any Activity

Group.

GWSA Board of Directors

Looking for two new members

to join the team. The

Board meets on the 3 rd

Wednesday of the month in

the mornings except July.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

applicable to a not-forprofit

board; Commitment to

actively supporting programs

and services for seniors; Willingness

and ability to represent

the GWSA in a professional

manner; Proven ability

to work co-operatively with

others.

Governance Committee


to join the team. Morning

meetings 4-6 times per

year or once a month at the

call of the chair.

Assists the Board of Directors

with the development and review

of bylaws, policies, and

procedures for the Association.

Experience in governance

with a not-for-profit organization,

and comfort working

with documents or willingness

to learn would be assets.

Membership & Marketing

Committee


to join the team that

meets on the 4 th Tuesday of

each month at 9:30 am.

The committee reports to the

Board for all membership and

marketing initiatives, focusing

on the maximum interest of

members and advancement of

the Board’s Strategic Plan.

The Committee provides content

and messaging advice to

the webmaster for the website

and social media accounts and

prepares monthly GWSA

Email Updates. Marketing

and recruitment experience

would be an asset but are not

required.

Indoor Walking Club

The Indoor Walking Club

needs an AGL for the program

to continue to operate.

Duties: Attendance, Budgets,

Correspondence, attend Program

Committee meetings.

The Indoor Walking Club begins

October 2/2024, and runs

to March 26/2025, on

Wednesday mornings from

10:45 am to 11:45 am at the

Guelph Sports Dome (375

College Ave West).

It's recommended that you be

there around 10:30, to hang

up your coat and change to

indoor shoes as no outdoor

shoes are allowed on the turf

surface.

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City of Guelph Volunteer

Opportunities:

Bistro 683

Join the Bistro 683 team of

volunteers! Looking for volunteers

to assist as floaters

when needed in the kitchen

with food preparation and

with dishes. This would be an

on-call position and perhaps a

short term while spaces open

for vacations.

How to get involved?

Decide which position interests

you the most

Complete an online application

form: https://gwsaguelph.ca/1749-2/

No computer?

Paper forms are available

upon request at all community

centres. You will be

contacted regarding the area

of interest you select.

Complete an in-person or virtual

interview

Complete the necessary

online training that will be

sent following the interview.

Review dates and times for

your scheduled volunteer position.

If you are a current volunteer,

you are more than welcome to

take on more than one position.

For more information about a

particular position or about

volunteering in general, contact:

Becky MacDonald by

phone 519-822-1260 x2096

or email:

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca

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EVERGREEN MARKET

‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 issues from first

insertion (i.e., in Sept. issue — removed from Dec.

issue); if you wish it to remain in longer, please

contact The Sentinel office and/or leave us a message.

If your item sells, please let us know so that we can

remove it. NO ‘Accommodation’ or ‘Vehicle’ ads

will be included in the Evergreen Market. Such ads

will be treated as advertising inserted within these

pages at the current Sentinel advertising rates plus

HST.

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator

FOR SALE

Halloween and Fall door decorations. Approximately 20

assorted available from $15-$20 each. Contact Judie at 226-

203-5190.

Full size floor easel - brand new, never used, just waiting for

a home. Cost $120 new, will sell for $60. Please call Mark or

Sharon at 519-826-9704 or 519-831-2978. Let your creative

self shine through!

WANTED

I need someone to blow/shovel my driveway and shovel my

steps. Call 519-824-7950.

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME

AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR ITEM(S).

Wheelchair - purchased new and used only for a couple of

weeks. Manual included. Asking $750. Call Kathy at 519-

824-0238.

High blood pressure tester from Shoppers $108 + tax.

Slightly used $50.00. Phone Marilyn 519 763-3715.

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OUR EVERGREEN LIBRARY

We are open

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

As you prepare for the end of year festive season, you may want to borrow a

book or two to read, relax and enjoy. Among our fiction collection, we have a

number of holiday season themed books that convey a celebration of this joyous

time of year. They are easy reading, and perhaps a departure from the style of

books that you usually read. They portray an uplifting sense of the season that is

intended to give you a smile as you enjoy the stories. So go for the smile and

check out one of these books.

Meanwhile, we wish you all the best for your time with family and friends this

holiday season.

Happy holidays!

From the library volunteers

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GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information

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

Your GWSA Membership includes a copy of the Sentinel Newsletter, published 10 times per year, and the

ability to join any of our many activities and events. Our ongoing activity groups have either a yearly fee or

a pay-as-you-play fee. We also offer educational workshops, many at no charge for members.

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A I T H

Kim Taylor

ArtInTheHall@gwsa-guelph.ca

A S

Evergreen Room 2

Jennifer Storey

ArtStudio@gwsa-guelph.ca

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

$25/year

B

Evergreen Auditorium

Michael Gareau (365-292-0078)

Badminton@gwsa-guelph.ca

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

B J M

Board Room

Beading@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays 9:30-11:30 am

$2/visit

B E T

Evergreen Room 2

John Finamore (519-993-8221)

BidEuchre@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thursdays 1 pm-4 pm

$2/visit

E M

Evergreen Room 3

Earl Mead

Euchre-Monday@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mondays - 1:00-3:00 pm

$2/visit

E F

Evergreen Room 4

Peter Smith (519-217-8986)

Euchre-Friday@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays - 1:30-4:00 pm

$2/visit

B C 1

Board Room

Veronica Sanche (519-767-9991)

BookClub1@gwsa-guelph.ca

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm

$3/visit

B C 2

Board Room

Lynne Oxley (416-918-7466)

BookClub2@gwsa-guelph.ca

Second Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm

$3/visit

B

Evergreen Room 3

Sandi Kinsey

Bridge@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm

$1/visit

B A G

Evergreen Room 3

Carol Ferrier (519-831-1387)

Bunka@gwsa-guelph.ca

Wednesdays - 9:00 am-noon

$25/year

C

Evergreen Room 3

Sandi Kinsey

Canasta@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am

$1/visit

C B

Various Locations in and

around Guelph

John Ness

CasualBicycling@gwsa-guelph.ca

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

$10/year

C C

Claude Bilodeau

CanoeClub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Canoe season runs from the Meet-N-Greet in April to the

end of September. Canoe outings are generally every

Thursday and Friday.

$75/year

C C

Hall

Bruce Hurst (519-831-4340)

ChessClub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays – 10 am-12 pm

$2/visit

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C C

Room 1

Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058)

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)

ComputerClub@gwsa-guelph.ca

January, March, May, September, November

2nd Monday - 2-4 pm

$3/visit

C M

Room 1

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)

Computer.mentors@gwsa-guelph.ca

No appointment necessary.

Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

$3/visit

C C

Evergreen Room 2

Sheila Robinson (519-836-9478)

CraftGroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays - 8 am-12 noon

C

Evergreen Room 3

Elaine Miller

Cribbage@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesdays 12:30 pm-4 pm

$2/visit

D C

Auditorium Stage

Neville Newman (519-400-9136)

DartsClub@gwsa-guelph.ca

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

$25/year

D S G

Room 1

Bill MacDonald (519-400-0950)

DiabetesSupport@gwsa-guelph.ca

2nd Tuesday – 11 am -12 pm

4th Tuesday – 10 am -12 pm

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Tom Kane (519-827-1475)

Golf@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mondays, May to September

$10/year

I F P

Evergreen Room 4

Stu McCannell

PhotographyClub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Last Monday of every month—2:30-5 pm

$25.00 a year

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Phyllis (519-760-9415)

Donna (519-831-0943)

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linedancing@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mondays – 8:30 to noon

Thursdays – 1:00 to 3:15 p.m.

M J

Hall

Leona Petri (519-546-9993)

MahJong@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mondays - 1:30-4:30 p.m.

P L

Boardroom

Peer Learning is for seniors who like to have a good

discussion with a small friendly group. It’s a great way to

meet new people and have fun while learning.

Our two classes this fall: Current Events on Mondays and

New Technologies on Thursday have been very successful.

The following new topics will be offered from January to

March 2025:

Mondays 9:30 – 11:30 am Public Health

Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 am The World of Sports

For more information or to put your name on our e-mail

list, contact Barb McLeod at 519-823-2531.

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Pickleball@gwsa-guelph.ca

We play at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre and

the West End Community Centre. Players play against

similar skill levels.

$60/year

Currently we are full and not accepting new participants

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Evergreen Room 2

Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120)

QuiltGroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm

R H

Evergreen Room 2

Kathy McCallum

RugHooking@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesdays 12-4 pm

$25/year

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Hall outside the Library

Sebastian (647-580-5780)

Scrabble@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thursdays - 1:00-3:30 pm

$2/visit

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Carolina Augello (519-824-2853)

Shuffleboard@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 1-3 pm

$25/year

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Room 3

Sandy Isaacs

SilverDrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 am

$2/visit

N A! S R

Room 1

Ann Sneyd (519-830-6640)

silverringers@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm

$30

S S

Room 3

SilverStrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays - Beginners 12-1 pm

Experienced 1-2 pm

$65/year

S C

Room 3

Membership Enquiries:

Darlene Pembleton (519-822-0704)

Silvertones@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays 2:00 - 3:30 pm

$54.24/year

E S C

Evergreen Snooker Room

Brian Yasvinski (905-301-2786)

Snooker@gwsa-guelph.ca

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm

$70.00/year

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Petr Vales

TableTennis@gwsa-guelph.ca

Evergreen:

Mondays - 3-6:15 pm

Wednesdays - 10 am-1 pm

Saturdays - 9:00 am-12:00 noon

West End: Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm

(WECC - except July/August)

$60/year

T H ’E P T

Room 2

Dennis Canning (519-824-0552)

Texasholdempokertuesday@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

$2/visit

W C I

Guelph Sports Dome

walkingclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

October 2 – March 31

Wednesdays, 10:45 am – 11:45 am

$10 annual activity fee

W P C

Evergreen Room 2

Marta Coutts

WaterColourPainters@gwsa-guelph.ca

1st and 5th Wednesday of the month - 12:30-4 pm

Third Wednesday - 9 am to 4 pm

Membership $30/year

W E A G

Rm 2 West End Comm. Centre

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653)

WestEndArtGroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

September – June

Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm

Membership $25/year

W H A G

Rm 2 West End C. C.

Dale Vardy

WestHillsArtGroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

September - June

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm

Membership $25/year

W C G

Evergreen Room 2

Ken Fugler

WoodCarving@gwsa-guelph.ca

Monday – 6-9 pm

$40/year

W C

Board Room

Susan Jackson (519-265-3246)

WritersClub@gwsa-guelph.ca

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

No meetings in July & August

$2/visit

W Y L S

Board Room

Jennifer Blackie (519-824-7204)

WritingYourLifeStory@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thursdays 1-3 pm

$50 every 6 months

T H ’E P F

Room 2

Brian Pittana (519-993-4024)

Texasholdempokerfriday@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fridays 6:30-8:30 pm

$2/visit

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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS

OF NOTE

“Our Young Seniors”

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just

gaining speed!’

Jean Anderson - Dec. 9 (82)

Ray Miller - Dec. 10

Helen Lamb - milestone birthday Dec. 17

Jack Anderson - Dec. 17 (84)

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

Schupp, Victoria passed away on Tuesday, October

1, 2024. She was a member of the Silvertones choir.

Hammill, Virginia Lee, passed away on Wednesday,

October 30, 2024, in her 87th year. She was an

Evergreen Centre Library Volunteer for many years.

Rea, Albert ‘Dennis, passed away on Wednesday,

November 13, 2024, at the age of 75, beloved

husband of Sandy, AGL for the Silvertones Choir.

He played Pickleball, cribbage and cards.

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Clubs and Drop-In Activities DECEMBER 2024

W West End Community Centre

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2

8:35-9:35a Introduction to

Line Dancing

9:40-10:40a Beyond the

Basics Line Dancing

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

12-3p Pickleball (B/I)

12:30-4p Quilting

1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W

1:30-4:30p Mah Jongg

3-6:15p Table Tennis

6-9p Carving Club

3

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

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

4

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

9a-12p Bunka

10a-1p Table Tennis

10:45-11:45a Walking Club

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-3p Writers Club

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p BINGO

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

10:30-11:30a Silver Drummers

10:30a-1p Badminton


12-4p West Hills Arts W

12:30-3:30p Bridge

1-3p Writing Your Life Story

1-3:30p Scrabble

1-4p Bid Euchre

1:10-2:10p Intro to Line Dancing

2-4p Pickleball (B/I) W

2:15-3:15p Beyond the

Basics Line Dancing

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8a-12p Crafts


9-11:30a Canasta

9:30-11:30a Beading

10a-12p Chess

10a-12p Darts

10:30a-1p Badminton

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg.

1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.

1-4p Table Tennis W

1:30-4p Euchre

2-3:30p Silver Ringers

2-3:30p Silvertones

6:30-8:30p Texas HE Poker

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Line Dancing


Basics Line Dancing



12:30-4p Quilting

1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W



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10a-12p Darts



12-4p Rug Hooking

12:30-4p Cribbage


1-3p Shuffleboard



’Em Poker

6:30-9p Bridge

7-9:30p Badminton

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9a-12p Bunka

10a-1p Table Tennis


12:30-4p Watercolour Painters

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-3p Writers Club

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p BINGO

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10:30a-1p Badminton



12:30-3:30p Bridge


1-3:30p Scrabble

1-4p Bid Euchre




Basics Line Dancing

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8a-12p Crafts


9-11:30a Canasta

9:30-11:30a Beading

10a-12p Chess

10a-12p Darts

11a-12p Beading



1-2:30p Book Club 2

1-4p Table Tennis W

1:30-4p Euchre


2-3:30p Silvertones


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Line Dancing


Basics Line Dancing


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10a-12p Darts


11a-12p Diabetes Support


12-4p Rug Hooking

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9a-12p Bunka

9a-4p Watercolour Painters

10a-1p Table Tennis


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10:30a-1p Badminton



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8a-12p Crafts


9-11:30a Canasta

9:30-11:30a Beading

10a-12p Chess

10a-12p Darts

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12:30-4p Quilting

1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W


2-4p Computer Club


6-9p Carving Club

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Line Dancing


Basics Line Dancing



12:30-4p Quilting

1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W



6-9p Carving Club

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Line Dancing


Basics Line Dancing



12:30-4p Quilting

1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W


2:30-5p Into Focus

Photography


6-9p Carving Club

12:30-4p Cribbage


1-3p Shuffleboard



’Em Poker

6:30-9p Bridge

7-9:30p Badminton

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10a-12p Darts



12-4p Rug Hooking

12:30-4p Cribbage


1-3p Shuffleboard


CLOSED AT 4 P.M.

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10a-12p Darts

10a-12p Diabetes Support



12-4p Rug Hooking

12:30-4p Cribbage


1-3p Shuffleboard


CLOSED AT 4 P.M.

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-4p Art Studio

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p BINGO

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CLOSED

Merry

Christmas

12:30-3:30p Bridge


1-3:30p Scrabble

1-4p Bid Euchre




Basics Line Dancing

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CLOSED

Boxing

Day

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 - Dec. 28

10:30a-1p Badminton



1-4p Table Tennis W

1:30-4p Euchre


2-3:30p Silvertones


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8a-12p Crafts


9-11:30a Canasta

9:30-11:30a Beading

10a-12p Chess

10a-12p Darts

10:30a-1p Badminton



1-4p Table Tennis W

1:30-4p Euchre


2-3:30p Silvertones


Everyday Activities

Snooker—9a-4p

Library —

Mon-Fri – 10a-3p

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· Furniture Assembly

· Painting

· Age-in-Place Services

· Drywall Repairs

· Eaves Cleaning

$10 OFF your first service when

you reference this ad!

226-332-5154

info@guelphresidential.ca

www.guelphresidential.ca

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The Elliott Community is Guelph’s

only not-for-profit organization to

offer 4 lifestyle choices for Seniors.

· Life Leases

· Supportive Living

· Assisted Living

· Long Term Care

elliottcommunity.org

CALL TODAY FOR A TOUR

519-822-0491 x2240

Quality choices for mature living in a

safe, caring, home-like environment.

A proud tradition of serving Guelph and area since 1903

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519-830-6634

CAPELLATREE.CA

· Safe Tree & Stump Removal

· Pruning & Support Systems

· Fully Insured & Qualified

Certified by the

International

Society of

Arboriculture

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Guelph FHT's Wellness Workshops are offered at no

cost and open to everyone! You can print and view

the schedule by visiting our webpage:

www.guelphfht.com/wellness-workshops-andprograms/

*Please note: the dates/times/locations may

change. Keep checking website/email for any

updates.

FREE Wellness Workshops in December, presented

by the Guelph Family Health Team:

SELF - Coping with Stress (2 sessions)

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 10

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST

Location: In-Person - Suite 500, 649 Scottsdale Drive,

Guelph, ON N1G 4T7

Learn more HERE

Calming Strategies (Topic: Breathing)

Date: Thursday, December 5

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST

Location: *VIRTUAL webinar only

Learn more HERE

Let's Talk About: Anger

Date: Monday, December 2

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EST

Location: In-Person - Suite 500, 649 Scottsdale Drive,

Guelph, ON N1G 4T7

Learn more HERE

Calming Strategies (Topic: Grounding)

Date: Thursday, December 12

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST

Location: *VIRTUAL webinar only

Learn more HERE

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Bistro 683 - December 2024

The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public

and serves a large variety of menu items that are

available from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to

Friday (except holidays):

Featured Hot Lunch

$7.50 + tax.

Each hot lunch is served as a full and balanced,

nutritional meal.

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.

Coffee and tea services are available until 2:00 pm.

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.

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The Bistro serves a large variety of ‘Take Home

Frozen Meals’ for your convenience. They are

available in the Bistro freezer all day from 9:00 am

until 4:30 pm. They can be purchased from the

Bistro cashier or the front desk staff after 2:00 pm.

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.

BREAKFAST served starting at 9:00 am

FEATURED LUNCH served 11 am to 1:00 pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Gourmet Grilled

Cheese Soup

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Greek Chicken

Salad

4

Crispy Chicken

Sandwich

5

Tourtiere

6

Pizza and Caesar

Salad

9

10

11

12

13

Spaghetti and

Meatballs

Quiche

Moroccan Chicken

and Rice

Turkey Burgers

Honey Glazed

Ham Dinner

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Brie Turkey Melt

Sandwich

Butter Chicken

Curry

Festive Meal Day

Spinach & Ricotta

Cannelloni

Herb Crusted

Pork Tenderloin

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CHRISTMAS

BOXING DAY

CLOSED

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Pan Seared

Perogies

(veg. available)

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Liver & Onions

(veg. available)

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Royal Ontario Museum

Total Cost: $105.00 members only (non-refundable) Code: 58708

Registration starts Thursday, November 28, 2024

Booking Deadline: Thursday, Jan 9, 2025

Come with us as we explore the unique and beautiful exhibits and galleries at the ROM in Toronto. We will

enjoy a guided tour entitled “Women Rising” portraying women throughout time. It will address a number

of interesting topics ranging from female, mythological individuals to modern day figures like Queen

Elizabeth II.

The Royal Ontario Museum showcases art, culture and nature from around the world and across the ages. It

is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada.

Lunch will be on your own in the gallery cafeteria and is not included in the price of your ticket You are

also free to bring your own lunch and snacks. The cafeteria has a good selection of food options so that you

can purchase specifically what you wish. It also has a fine coffee shop!

Depart Evergreen Centre: 8:00 a.m. Carousel: 8:10 a.m. Return: 4:30 p.m. approx.

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.

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.

As of January 1, 2023, credit card information is no longer accepted over the telephone. If you wish to

make a telephone payment, you must first save your credit card on your RecEnroll account. Customers can

also pre-purchase a City Card or an account credit in-person at any of our recreation facilities to be used

towards future purchases by telephone.

Register at the front desk at the Evergreen until the trip is fully booked, or booking is closed on Thursday,

January 9, 2025.

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

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