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Sentinel

The

Volume 49 No. 5 January 2025

Happy New Year!

The Sentinel – January 2025

The Sentinel – January 2025 – Vol 49 No. 5

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The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association is

a non-profit organization based at the

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre

www.gwsa-guelph.ca

Board of Directors

Pat Gage, President

Cathryn Cortissoz, Vice-President

Art Roelofsen, Treasurer

Charlie Bishop

Karen Kelly

Elizabeth Steggles

Yvonne Thomas

Donna Keating

Brigitte Geisler

Kim Taylor

Eva Quan

Jeff Millard

GWSA Office Staff

Linda Jeffrey, Executive Director

Audrey Bishop, Program Coordinator

Sharon Lamers, Finance Administrator

The Sentinel Staff

Carol Croft, Administrator, Printer

Russ Brown, Editor

Ray Miller, Assistant Administrator

George Hughes, Printer

City of Guelph Staff

Melissa Haynes, Supervisor, Senior & Youth

Services

Melissa DeNardis, Recreation Coordinator –

Senior Services

Becky MacDonald, Recreation Coordinator –

Volunteers

Mark Leeming, Chef

Joan Moynihan, Sous Chef

Jill Hunt, Customer Service Clerk

In This Issue

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD ........................... 4

GWSA MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY FEES ......... 5

GWSA GROUP & ACTIVITY INFORMATION ....... 10

CLUBS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES –

JANUARY 2025 ............................................ 17

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ........................ 19

GWSA Opportunities ................................. 19

City of Guelph Opportunities ...................... 20

Volunteering Next Steps ........................... 20

FOCUS ON MEMBERS ................................... 22

A Fall Walk .............................................. 22

What Is AI? ............................................. 22

How One Quick Call Saved a Retiree

From a Costly “Grandparent Scam” ............ 23

Barbara Heagy: Member and

Accomplished Author ................................ 25

Linda Green: Our Beloved

Sentinel Editor ......................................... 26

Remembrance Day Services ...................... 27

Craft Group Says Thank You ...................... 27

Recent Passings ....................................... 27

Birthday Wishes ....................................... 27

EVERGREEN MARKET PLACE ......................... 28

BISTRO 683 MENU FOR JANUARY .................. 43

EVERGREEN SENIORS COMMUNITY CENTRE

is a recreation facility owned by the City of

Guelph. The Guelph Wellington Seniors

Association works in collaboration with the

City to provide diverse programs, activities,

and services for older adults of Guelph and

Wellington County.

683 Woolwich St.

Guelph, ON N1H 3Y8

GWSA: (519) 837-5696 Fax (519) 823-8972

City: (519) 837-5699 Fax (855) 534-0957

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday

(Closed Statutory Holidays)

Read The Sentinel on our website

www.gwsa-guelph.ca

ISSN: 0383 817X


MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

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Happy New Year everyone,

I hope you were all able to spend time

with family and friends over the holidays.

Don’t know about you, but one minute it

was Halloween and the next minute it

was Christmas!

There have been so many activities

happening at the Evergreen—Santa came

early with his friend Buddy the Elf and

visited the Book Nook in November, and

I told him I’d been trying to be very

good!

This past year has been a busy year with

lots of changes, the Board has just

approved our updated Bylaws and

updated Strategic Plan, which will guide

our GWSA activities for the next five

years. We’ve had a few Board members

leave due to health reasons and a couple

of new individuals join—we’re grateful so

many people are willing to step forward

and serve on our committees and activity

groups.

The Sentinel staff lost a valuable

member, Linda Green, in November. We

welcome Russ Brown and Ray Miller to

assist Carol Croft in keeping our

newsletter up and running.

There will be more changes for our

organization in the coming year—as I

told you in the October issue we are

currently renegotiating our Community

Benefit Agreement with the City of

Guelph. We have purchased new

software called MySeniorsCentre which

our organization’s memberships and

programs will be migrating to in the

spring. Most of us don’t always welcome

changes but I believe once we have

transitioned to the new system we will be

able to offer better customer service to

our members.

Pat Gage, President

P.S. The results from the survey we

conducted in the fall are now being

compiled, and I’ll have more to report

once all the data has been evaluated.


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GWSA MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITY FEES

Annual membership fees are set by the Board of Directors, and fees for the following

year are approved 30 days before the fiscal year end (March 31 st ). Any increases will be

posted on the GWSA website and shall also appear in The Sentinel newsletter.

All activity fees are established by the Board of Directors in collaboration with the

Program Committee Chair, the Finance Committee, and the Financial Administrator.

Your membership includes a copy of The Sentinel newsletter published ten times a year,

and the ability to join any of our many activities and events. Our activity groups use two

models for collecting group fees: pay-as-you-play or a yearly activity fee. We also offer

regular educational and informational workshops, many at no charge for our members.

GWSA Contact Information

Art In the Hall

Kim Taylor

artinthehall@gwsa-guelph.ca

Art Studio

Room 2

Jennifer Storey

artstudio@gwsa-guelph.ca

Every 2 nd & 4 th Wed. 1–4 p.m.

$25/year

Badminton

Evergreen Auditorium

Michael Gareau (365) 292-0078

badminton@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tues. 7–9:30 p.m.

Thurs. & Fri. 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sun. 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Mon. & Wed. 1–4 p.m. (at WECC)

$60/year

(No play at WECC July & August;

currently a waitlist.)

Beading and Jewelry Making

Board Room

Eva Quan

beading@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fri. 9:30–11:30 am

$2/visit

Bid Euchre on Thursdays

Room 2

John Finamore (519) 993-8221

bideuchre@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thurs. 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

$2/visit

Euchre on Mondays

Room 3

Earl Mead

euchre-monday@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mon. 1–3 p.m.

$2/visit


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Euchre on Fridays

Room 4

Peter Smith (519) 217-8986

euchre-friday@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fri. 1:30–4:00 p.m.

$2/visit

Book Club 1

Board Room

Veronica Sanche (519) 767-9991

bookclub1@gwsa-guelph.ca

Last Fri. of month 1–2:30 p.m.

$3/visit

Book Club 2

Board Room

Lynne Oxley ((416) 918-7466)

bookclub2@gwsa-guelph.ca

Second Fri. of month 1–2:30 p.m.

$3/visit

Bridge

Room 3

Sandi Kinsey

bridge@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tues. 6:30–9:00 p.m.

Thurs. 12:30–3:30 p.m.

$1/visit

Bunka Art Group

Evergreen Room 3

Carol Ferrier (519) 831-1387

bunka@gwsa-guelph.ca

Wed. 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

$25/year

Canasta

Room 3

Sandi Kinsey

canasta@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fri. 9–11:30 a.m.

$1/visit

Casual Biking

Various locations in and around Guelph

John Ness

casualbicycling@gwsa-guelph.ca

Wed. May 1–Oct. 31, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

$10/year

Canoe Club

Bob Bonham

canoeclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Canoe season runs from the Meet-N-

Greet in Apr. to the end of Sept. Canoe

outings are generally every Thurs. and

Fri.

$75/year

Chess Club

Evergreen Hall

Bruce Hurst (519) 831-4340

chessclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fri. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

$2/visit

Computer Club

Room 1

Ross Knechtel (226) 706-4058

Ken Chupa (519) 829-2476

computerclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Jan., Mar., May, Sept., Nov.

2 nd Mon. 2–4 p.m.

$3/visit


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Computer Mentoring

Room 1

Ken Chupa (519) 829-2476

computer.mentors@gwsa-guelph.ca

No appointment necessary

Mon. 1–3 p.m.

Members - $3 – Non-Members - $5

Craft Club

Room 2

Sheila Robinson (519) 836-9478

craftgroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fri. 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Cribbage

Room 3

Elaine Miller

cribbage@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tues. 12:30–4 p.m.

$2/visit

Darts Club

Evergreen Auditorium Stage

Paul Anderson (519) 835-1534

dartsclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tues. and Fri. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

$25/year

Diabetes Support Group

Room 1

Bill MacDonald (519) 400-0950

diabetessupport@gwsa-guelph.ca

2 nd Tues. 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

4 th Tues. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Golf

Tom Kane ((519) 827-1475)

golf@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mon., May–Sept.

$10/year

Into Focus Photography

Room 4

Stu McCannell

photographyclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Last Mon. of every month 2:30–5 p.m.

$25/year

Line Dancing


Phyllis (519) 760-9415

Donna (519) 831-0943

linedancing@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mon. 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Thurs. 1–3:15 p.m.

Mah Jongg

Evergreen Hall

Leona Petri (519) 546-9993

mahjong@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mon. 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Peer Learning

Peer Learning is for seniors who like to

have a good discussion with a small

friendly group. It’s a great way to meet

new people and have fun while learning.

Our new topics beginning the week of

Jan. 6, 2025 are:

¨ Mon. 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Public Health

Moderator: Ken Woodside

¨ Thurs. 9:30–11:30 a.m.

The World of Sports

Moderator: Malcolm Coutts

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

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre

and West End Community

Centre (WECC)

Players play against similar skill levels

pickleball@gwsa-guelph.ca

$60/year

(The activity and waiting list are

currently full.)

Quilting

Room 2

Beryl Drohan (519) 827-0120

quiltgroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mon. 12:30–4 p.m.

Rug Hooking

Room 2

Kathy McCallum

rughooking@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tues. 12–4 p.m.

$25/year

Scrabble

Hall outside the Evergreen Library

Sebastian (647) 580-5780

scrabble@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thurs. 1–3:30 p.m.

$2/visit

Shuffleboard


Carolina Augello (519) 824-2853

shuffleboard@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tues. & Wed. 1–3 p.m.

$25/year

Silver Drummers

Room 3

Sandy Isaacs

silverdrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thurs. 10:30–11:30 a.m.

$2/visit

Silver Strummers

Room 3

silverstrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fri.

Beginners 12–1 p.m.

Experienced 1–2 p.m.

$65/year

Silvertones Choir

Room 3

Darlene Pembleton (519) 822-0704

silvertones@gwsa-guelph.ca

Fri. 2–3:30 p.m.

$54.24/year

Evergreen Snooker Club

Evergreen Snooker Room

Brian Yasvinski (905)-301-2786

snooker@gwsa-guelph.ca

Daily 9–4 p.m.

$70.00/year

Table Tennis


Petr Vales

tabletennis@gwsa-guelph.ca

¨ At Evergreen:

Mon. 3–6:15 p.m.

Wed. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sat. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

¨ At West End

Fri. 1–4 p.m. (WECC except

during Jul./Aug.)

$60/year


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Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tuesday

Room 2

Dennis Canning (519) 824-0552

texasholdempokertuesday@gwsaguelph.ca

Tues. 6:30–8:30 p.m.

$2/visit

Texas Hold ’Em Poker Friday

Room 2

Brian Pittana (519) 993-4024

texasholdempokerfriday@gwsaguelph.ca

Fri. 6:30–8:30 p.m.

$2/visit

Walking Club Indoors

Guelph Sports Dome

walkingclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Oct. 2–Mar. 31

Wed. 10:45–11:45 a.m.

$10/year

Watercolour Painters Club

Room 2

Marta Coutts

watercolourpainters@gwsa-guelph.ca

1 st and 5 th Wed. of month 12:30–4 p.m.

3 rd Wed. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

$30/year

West Hills Art Group

West End Room 2

Dale Vardy

westhillsartgroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

Sept.–Jun.

Thurs. 12–4:00 p.m.

$25/year

Wood Carving Group

Room 2

Ken Fugler

woodcarving@gwsa-guelph.ca

Mon. 6–9 p.m.

$40/year

Writers Club

Board Room

Susan Jackson (519) 265-3246

writersclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

1 st and 3 rd Wed. 1–3 p.m.

No meetings in Jul. & Aug.

$2/visit

Writing Your Life Story

Board Room

Jennifer Blackie (519) 824-7204

writingyourlifestory@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thurs. 1–3 p.m.

$50 every 6 months

West End Art Group

West End Room 2

Nancy Baker (519) 822-6653

westendartgroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

Sept.–Jun.

Tues. 12:30–4 p.m.

$25/year


GWSA GROUP & ACTIVITY INFORMATION

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Note: All activity groups require an upto-date

GWSA Membership to

participate.

Art in the Hall

Art in the Hall is an opportunity for all

artisans associated with the GWSA to

showcase their work. It has been running

for many years and will continue to

display the fine artistic talents of GWSA

members.

Over the past year, the following groups

have participated: Rug Hooking, Quilting,

West End and West Hills Art Groups,

Bunka, Photography, and the Guelph

Carving Club. Work can be offered for

sale or display only.

A portion of the proceeds from each sale

is given to the GWSA. If you have not

had an opportunity to see the fine work,

please make your way down the hall

towards the library and look outside

Room 4 for the display. Two large walls

have been dedicated to hanging art and

window space is also available for

smaller items. Generally, art is displayed

for a two-month period. If you wish to

buy a piece, please advise the staff at

the front desk and they will be happy to

assist you in making a purchase. Enjoy

the changing displays. I trust you will be

amazed by the talent!

Badminton

The Badminton Club continues to be a

thriving and popular club with a full

membership capped at 115. Our play

days and times are provided under

GWSA Groups & Activities Contact

Information separately in the Sentinel.

In addition to badminton, the club hosts

a number of other social and activity

events during the year.

Some of our more skilled players

continue to be involved in outreach

programs at schools, where they help to

coach badminton to our youth and hence

ensure the future continuation of our

sport.

Our new season started April 1. During

the new 2024–25 season, we had a

number of Leadership Team volunteers

step down at the end of March after

serving for several years. During the

next couple of months, the club will be

looking for other members of the club as

replacements. The change to an early

registration by the City of Guelph has

brought some new challenges that the

Leadership Team has had to navigate.

We will also be looking for volunteers for

help in unofficial capacities. Thus far it

has been a highly successful year.

Badminton continues to grow in

popularity and our club continues to

grow and adapt to the needs of our

members. Come check us out and maybe

we’ll see you on the court!

Beading & Jewelry Making

Bring your kit along to the Board Room

Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to work on

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projects. Leslie will facilitate impromptu

mini-classes on Metis beadworking.

Cost $2.00 per session

beading@gwsa-guelph.ca

Book Club 1

Book Club 1 meets in the Board Room at

the Evergreen Centre on the last Friday

of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30

p.m. For November, we will be reading

“The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel. Our

December book is “A Woman in the

Library” by Sulari Gentill. Monthly fee is

$3.00.

Bridge

GWSA welcomes all Bridge players with a

basic knowledge of the game to enjoy

playing Bridge in a friendly and

comfortable environment. No partner?

No problem! We mix and mingle with a

room full of eager players so that

everyone has a partner for any of our

regularly scheduled games.

Join us for Recreational Bridge in the

afternoon or evening. Tuesdays 6:30–

9:00 p.m. in Evergreen Room 3 or

Thursdays 12:30–3:30 p.m. in Evergreen

Room 3.

Bunka

Bunka embroidery is created by using a

unique combination of punch needle and

special silk-like rayon thread. When

completed, many pictures resemble

delicately shaded paintings. In fact, the

needle is held and operates in much the

same manner as an artist’s brush or

pencil. We do not teach classes or have

an instructor, but we will mentor new

members. Supplies are ordered as a

group. Every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.

to noon in Room 3.

Canasta

Come out and join our friendly group for

a game of canasta. We welcome all

levels of players. If you are new to the

game, we will be glad to teach you. Join

us on Fridays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in

Room 3.

Chess

Do you enjoy the game of chess? Come

out and make friends! Our club is open

to players of all levels. We are primarily

amateur players simply out for the joy of

casual chess, although with enough

interest, we could organize small

tournaments. We meet Fridays in the

Hallway from 10 a.m. to noon and we

ask for $2 per person each time for the

GWSA. And don’t worry if you don’t have

a chess set—we have three sets as well

as a digital clock for those interested in a

time control!

Computer Mentoring

Do you need help using your computing

devices? Whether you’re struggling with

your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, the

Computer Mentoring Team is here to

assist! Join us at the GWSA Evergreen

Centre every Monday from 1–3 p.m. for

one-on-one support with devices running

Microsoft, Chrome, Apple, or Android

operating systems.

Our experienced mentors can help you

navigate software, troubleshoot issues,

and make the most of your technology.

Whether it’s setting up an email account,


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organizing files, or learning new features,

we’re here to make things easier for you.

No appointment is necessary—just bring

your device and your questions, and we’ll

provide personalized guidance in a

friendly, relaxed environment. Let us

help you build your confidence and skills

with technology!

Simply register at the front desk for each

session before joining us in Room 1. The

fee is $3 for GWSA members and $5 for

non-members."

Craft Group

The Craft Group at the Evergreen would

like to thank everyone who has

supported us this past year.

With the new gift shop, we were able to

continue selling our crafts and help

support the GWSA. And to all our knitters

at home who generously give of their

time and talents, we thank you. Again,

this year, we have been able to donate

hats, scarfs and mitts to those in need.

Guelph Wood Carving Club

A well-established (est. circa 1986) wood

carving club of mostly seniors (both men

and women) has operated in the Guelph

area for decades.

We do carving in the round, like cartoon

characters, birds and wildlife, spoons,

bowls, etc. Other carving techniques

include relief carving, marquetry, and

pyrography. Training is available.

Meets Monday evening 6–9 p.m. in

Evergreen Room 2.

Cribbage

Come on out on a Tuesday afternoon for

a friendly game of cribbage in Room 3 of

the Evergreen Centre. The room is open

at 12:30 p.m. and we start playing at

1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and we

play eight games, with prizes at the end

of the afternoon. If you are not sure how

to play, we have instructors to help.

Darts Club

Come out and give Darts Club a try. We

are a social group and have darts for

loan so you can see if this is for you. You

are welcome to try three times before

you pay Dart membership. We play on

Tuesday and Friday mornings 10–noon,

and go out for lunch on the last Friday of

each month. Contact us at

gwsadartclub@gmail.com.

Line Dancing

Evergreen Auditorium.

Line dancing is exercise not only for the

body, but the mind as well. It’s an

excuse to get out, meet new friends,

enjoy good music, and no partner is

required. If you have never line danced

before or need a refresher, the

Introduction to Line Dancing is where to

start. Here you will learn the basic steps

and easier dances to slower music. The

Beyond the Basics classes is the next

step up from the Introduction class.

Some harder steps will be taught and

some dances may be a bit faster and

include more turns. The Intermediate

class is for experienced line dancers

looking for a challenge.


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Monday Line Dance Classes

¨ 8:35–9:35 a.m. Introduction to

Line Dancing

¨ 9:40–10:40 a.m. Beyond the

Basics

¨ 10:45-11:45 a.m. Intermediate

Thursday Line Dance Classes

¨ 1:10–2:10 p.m. Introduction to

Line Dancing

¨ 2:15–3:15 p.m. Beyond the Basics

The first three visits are free. After that,

in addition to providing us proof of a

GWSA membership, it’s $2.00 each time

you come.

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is in the hall on Mondays from

1:30–4:30 p.m. It is a game played with

tiles, similar to dominoes. Instruction is

available for those who don’t know how

to play.

Peer Learning

Peer Learning is for seniors who like to

have a good discussion with a friendly

group. It’s a great way to meet new

people and have fun while learning.

Come join us as we research and discuss

exciting topics:

Public Health

How well have our public health services

dealt with issues such as the COVID

pandemic, care for seniors, and drug

addiction? How can we deal with an

increasingly older population with aging

facilities and not enough doctors, nurses

and medical technicians? Bring your

ideas to the discussion.

¨ Evergreen Boardroom

Mon. 9:30–11:30 a.m.

9 classes

Jan. 6–Mar. 17 (Course# 44358)

No class on Feb. 17 (Family Day)

Moderator: Ken Woodside

Member: $18 + tax

The World of Sports

Let’s discuss all types of sports, your

favourite teams and athletes, the history

of different sports, the politics involved

and current controversies. This should be

a lively discussion group.

¨ Evergreen Boardroom

Thurs. 9:30–11:30 a.m.

9 classes

Jan. 9–Mar. 6 (Course# 44361)

Moderator: Malcolm Coutts

Member: $18 + tax

Into Focus Photography

We are a friendly group of amateur

photographers with equipment ranging

from mobile phones and point-and-shoot

cameras to fancy DSLR models. We

share a common interest in photography

as a hobby and we learn from each

other. New members are always

welcome. Our regular meetings are on

the last Monday of every month in

Room 4.

If you are interested in joining, contact

Stu McCannell (smccannell@rogers.com).

Pickleball

Pickleball is a sport in which four players

use solid paddles made of wood or

composite materials to hit a perforated

polymer ball over a net. The sport shares


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features of other racquet sports: the

dimensions and layout of a badminton

court and a net and rules similar to

tennis, with a few modifications.

This sport is for people of all ages who

are looking for some fun, laughter,

socialization and exercise.

It’s easy to learn but can be challenging

for those with a competitive nature. All

levels of skill invited. Pickleball

equipment is provided.

Rug Hooking

We have been gathering as a group of

rug hookers at the Evergreen Centre

since February 2022.

Traditional rug hooking is both art and a

craft.

Many beautiful and unique items are

made by pulling loops of fabric or yarn

through a stiff, woven base such as

burlap or linen. It is enjoyable, fun and a

very social hobby. Beginners are

welcome and we will help you get

started. The Rug Hooking Group meets

on Tuesday afternoon, 12–4 p.m., in

Room 2.

Contact Kathy McCallum at (226) 821-

1331 or rughooking@gwsa-guelph.ca

Scrabble

Come join us for Scrabble from 1 to 3:30

p.m. every Thursday in the Hall outside

the Library. All skills from newbie to

expert. Drop-ins are welcome or call me

for more information. Previous members,

please join us again. Brand new players

are most welcome. All you need is a

GWSA membership!

Any questions? Call or email Sebastian at

(647) 580-5780 or

scrabble@gwsa-guelph.ca.

Shuffleboard

We are a very fun group and have had a

lot of new members join recently; so now

we can’t accept any more new members!

Our membership fee is $25 a year plus

tax and we play Tuesdays and

Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

Silver Drummers

It’s fun to drum! You are welcome to

come out on Thursday to experience a

Drum Circle. We have drums and

percussion instruments to share. Or

bring your own. Each session takes the

lead from the facilitator and the people in

the room—sometimes we can get noisy,

sometimes we dance!

Our instructor also takes us through the

basics as we learn a variety of different

rhythms.

There is no enrolment fee, though we

ask for a pay-as-you-go $2 participation

fee after three tryouts.

Register with us at www.recenroll.ca

should you decide you are having too

much fun. We now meet on Thursdays

from 10:30–11:30 am. Hope to see you!

Silver Strummers

The ukulele orchestra is an unqualified

success story! There are now 65

individuals who have joined the Silver

Strummers. We welcome all skill levels,

beginner through advanced. We will

provide you with all the information you

will need to get started. If you would like


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to try the universally accessible and

friendly instrument of the ukulele.

silverstrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca

Silvertones

The Silvertones members practice weekly

in Room 3 on Fridays from 2 to 3:30

p.m. We do have a few openings so

please contact Darlene Pembleton

(519) 822-0704 if you would like to join

our choir or would like more information.

You do not have to be able to read

music, just have a love for singing.

Evergreen Snooker Club

The Evergreen Snooker Club is composed

of a group of active, friendly players with

skill levels covering the full spectrum

from learner/beginner to accomplished

player. If you are interested in learning

the game or have played in the past and

want to get back into it, please drop by

the Snooker Room. You will be assured a

warm welcome and a place to try your

hand at one of our three tables. The

Snooker Room is open weekdays

between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and

any other time the Evergreen Centre

may be open.

The primary focus of the club is to have

fun, build friendships and socialize. Your

snooker skill level is irrelevant, so don’t

feel intimidated if you are a beginner.

Prospective members may visit the club

room up to three times without charge to

help with their decision on whether to

join. While most of the current members

are men, there is a small group of

women who play regularly (typically on

Tuesday mornings); so, ladies, don’t be

shy, give it a try.

Membership is available to all paid-up

members of the GWSA on payment of

the prescribed annual snooker activity

fee. The current fee of $70 (plus tax)

buys you access to the Snooker Room

any time it is open and to all the snooker

you care to play.

Texas Hold ’Em

Why not come out and have fun with us?

We are averaging about 24 players a

week. We are situated in Room 2. We

charge $2 per week and pretty well all of

that goes back to the GWSA. We play

Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:30 to

8:30 p.m.

Each player starts off with $650 in real

casino chips, and, as we do not play for

money, we work on a point system. The

one with the most points each week is

the winner. We play until there is only

one player left or 8:30 p.m. comes,

whichever is first.

We will gladly teach anyone who is

interested in playing. Just follow the

laughter to find us. We welcome

everyone who wants to play and enjoys

company. We have quite a few ladies

playing at present and would always

welcome more. We do not want to

become a men’s club! Remember, you

must be a member of the GWSA to play.

Walking Club

If you are interested in walking indoors

during the fall/winter, the Walking Club

will be walking Wednesday mornings

from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the

Guelph Sports Dome (375 College Ave.

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We recommend that you be there around

10:30 a.m., to hang up your coat and

change to indoor shoes. No outdoor

shoes are allowed on the turf surface.

If you are not already a Walking Club

member, you can register online through

RecEnroll or at the front desk of the

Evergreen Centre. There is a $10 annual

fee and you must be an active member

of the GWSA. If you are interested in

helping with this group or would like any

additional information, please contact

walkingclub@gwsa-guelph.ca.

Watercolour Painters

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters

provides an opportunity for watercolour

painters to practise their hobby along

with others sharing the same interest,

while encouraging one another and

receiving information, ideas and

inspiration. While we do not offer classes

or lessons, we welcome accomplished

watercolour painters. There is a small

annual membership fee, and

membership with the GWSA is required.

We meet in Room 2 from 12:30 to

4 p.m. on the first and fifth Wednesday

of the month, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

on the third Wednesday.

West Hills Art Group

The West Hills Art Group has gathered

for many years to create and display

original paintings, drawings and event

cards, enjoying conversation and sharing

individual skills with other artists.

Member artists at all levels are welcome

to create their acrylic, watercolour,

mixed media and cut-and-paste event

card works of art.

Writers Club

Do you enjoy writing down your

experiences, ideas, and opinions? If you

would like to share your compositions in

a round table, small group setting,

please come along.

Our meetings are the first and third

Wednesdays of the month from 1–3 p.m.

in Room 1. This activity is open to all

GWSA members. The cost is $2 per visit.

We do not meet in July and August.

Please drop in and see if you would enjoy

our activity. Bring along a composition of

your own to entertain us!

For more information, contact Susan at

writersclub@gwsa-guelph.ca.

Writing Your Life Story

Researching and writing your Life Story

can prove a very worthwhile activity.

Your children and grandchildren will

enjoy learning about your life. You will

too! As you concentrate on remembering

events in your past, you will discover

details you thought were forgotten.

Useful tools to help you remember the

past are old photograph albums,

journals, diaries and letters. You may be

fortunate enough to have siblings and

cousins who shared your younger years.

All these can help fill in some of the

“blanks.” Our group is ongoing, and you

are welcome to join any time. We meet

weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the

Boardroom. However, our numbers are

limited by the number of chairs in that

room. If interested and to see if there is

space available, please contact Jennifer

Blackie at (519) 824-7204.


CLUBS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES – JANUARY 2025

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W – West End Community Centre

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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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 Computer Mentoring

1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W

1:30-4:30p Mah Jongg

3-6:15p Table Tennis

6-9p Carving Club

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Line Dancing


Basics Line Dancing

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


12:30-4p Quilting


1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W


2-4p Computer Club


6-9p Carving Club

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8:30a-12:30p Pickleball

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 HE 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



6:30-9p Bridge

7-9:30p Badminton

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CLOSED

New Years Day

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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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9a-12p Bunka

10a-1p Table Tennis



Painters

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-3p Writers Club

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p Bingo

2

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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10:30-11:30a Silver

Drummers

10:30a-1p Badminton



12:30-3:30p Bridge


1-3:30p Scrabble

1-4p Bid Euchre


Dancing



Basics Line Dancing

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10:30-11:30a Silver

Drummers

10:30a-1p Badminton



12:30-3:30p Bridge


1-3:30p Scrabble

1-4p Bid Euchre


Dancing



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

1-3p Pickleball

1-4p Table Tennis W

1:30-4p Euchre

2-3:30p Silver Ringers

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

11a-12p Beading


1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.

1-2:30p Book Club 2

1-3p Pickleball

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

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg


1-3p Pickleball

1-4p Table Tennis W

1:30-4p Euchre


2-3:30p Silvertones


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Line Dancing


Basics Line Dancing

10:45-11:45a Int. 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

10:45-11:45a Int. Line

Dancing


12:30-4p Quilting


1-3p Euchre

1-4p Badminton W


2:30-5p Into Focus

Photography


6-9p Carving Club

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10a-12p Darts



12-4p Rug Hooking

12:30-4p Cribbage


1-3p Shuffleboard



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



6:30-9p Bridge

7-9:30p Badminton

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9a-12p Bunka

10a-1p Table Tennis



Painters

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-3p Writers Club

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p Bingo

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9a-12p Bunka

10a-1p Table Tennis



Painters

1-3p Shuffleboard

1-3p Writers Club

1-4p Badminton W

1:30p Bingo

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10:30-11:30a Silver

Drummers

10:30a-1p Badminton



12:30-3:30p Bridge


1-3:30p Scrabble

1-4p Bid Euchre


Dancing



Basics Line Dancing

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10:30-11:30a Silver

Drummers

10:30a-1p Badminton



12:30-3:30p Bridge


1-3:30p Scrabble

1-4p Bid Euchre


Dancing



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


1-2p Silver Strummers Exp.

1-3p Pickleball

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

12-1p Silver Strummers Beg


1-2:30p Book Club 1

1-3p Pickleball

1-4p Table Tennis W

1:30-4p Euchre


2-3:30p Silvertones


Saturday

9-12a Table Tennis

Weekend Activities

Sunday

8:30a-10:45a Pickleball (B/I)

10:45a-1p Pickleball (I/A)

1:30-3:30p Badminton

Everyday Activities

9-4p Snooker

10a-3p Library


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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

By Becky MacDonald, Recreation Coordinator

Great ways to get

involved, meet

new friends, give

back to your

community, and

utilize your skills and experience or learn

something new.

GWSA Opportunities

A valid GWSA membership is required to

volunteer on committees and with any

activity group.

Finance Committee. Looking for two

new members to join the team who are

interested in working with others, who

have experience, and an interest in

finance. Afternoon meetings on the

second Wednesday of each month 1:30–

3:30 p.m.

Governance Committee. Looking for

two new members to join the team.

Morning meetings four to six 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-forprofit

organization, and comfort working

with documents or willingness to learn

would be assets.

Membership & Marketing Committee.

Looking for two new members to join the

team that meets on the 2 nd Wednesday

of each month at 9:30 a.m.

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 is not

required.

Member Liaison. GWSA will soon be

updating all its data files, and many of

our members do not have email

addresses included in their profiles, or

their email addresses are no longer

functional. GWSA is looking for folks

willing to call these members to update

their data information. This work can be

done during times that are convenient

for you and can be done from the

comfort of your home or in one of our

offices.

New volunteers will connect with Becky

MacDonald for the onboarding process.

Becky works for the City of Guelph and

shares her work time coordinating

volunteers for GWSA as part of our

partnership with the city.


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Indoor Walking Club. The Indoor

Walking Club needs an Activity Group

Leader (AGL) for the program to

continue to operate.

Duties include attendance, budgets,

correspondence, and attend program

committee meetings.

The Indoor Walking Club begins

October 2, 2024 and runs to March 2,

2025, on Wednesday mornings from

10:45–11:45 a.m. at the Guelph Sports

Dome (375 College Ave West).

City of Guelph 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 short term while spaces

open for vacations.

Volunteering Next Steps

¨ Decide which position interests

you.

¨ Complete an online application

form:

https://gwsa-guelph.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. Follow up with Becky for

more details.

For more information about a particular

position or about volunteering in general,

contact Becky MacDonald by phone at

(519) 822-1260 x2096 or by email at

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca


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FOCUS ON MEMBERS

A Fall Walk

by Denise Perrior

It was one of those lovely fall days. The

sun was shining, and yet it was neither

too hot nor cold, as I stepped onto the

trail beside the river, and was

surrounded by large trees. My pace was

slow as I walked, not only because I

have poor vision and use a white cane to

avoid pitfalls, but because of the way the

sunlight was hitting the leaves of the

trees. It created a golden glow that

seemed to envelop the whole area. I

walked slowly on my way, stopping every

now and again to admire a particularly

vivid patch of colour from the trees.

As I was admiring the way the bright

trees seemed to be dancing in the gentle

wind, a man in a wheelchair stopped to

admire it too. We talked a bit. He told

me he had been a large truck driver,

going all over the country, and I told him

about being a microbiologist before

losing my sight. We shared a thoughtful

silence as we digested what the other

had said. After a while we continued on

our ways, two wounded people still

carrying on as veterans of life.

The next week, when I walked the trail,

the magic had gone. It was gloomy and

cold but the magical moment of the week

before is embedded in my memory.

What Is AI?

by Russ Brown

AI, or Artificial

Intelligence, is a type

of technology that

enables machines to

think and learn like

humans. It’s what powers voice

assistants like Siri or Alexa, helps Netflix

recommend shows you might like, or

makes cars smart enough to drive

themselves. Essentially, AI uses data to

make decisions, solve problems, or

predict outcomes without needing

constant human input.

AI is already affecting your life in small

ways. For example:

¨ Smart Assistants: Helping you set

reminders, search for information, or

control smart home devices.

¨ Personalized Experiences:

Suggesting music, movies, or online

products based on your preferences.

¨ Healthcare: Assisting doctors in

diagnosing diseases more accurately

or reminding you to take your

medication.

¨ Workplace Tools: Automating

repetitive tasks like data entry or

scheduling, giving people more time

for creative work.

In the future, AI could play an even

bigger role. Here are some examples:

¨ Improved Healthcare: AI might

help doctors detect illnesses earlier or

develop personalized treatments just

for you.


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¨ Smarter Cities: Traffic could flow

better with AI managing stoplights,

and energy use might become more

efficient.

¨ Education: AI tutors could provide

customized lessons for students,

helping them learn at their own pace.

¨ Jobs and Work: While some jobs

could be automated, new careers

focused on managing and designing

AI systems might emerge. The way

we work could change significantly,

with AI doing routine tasks so humans

can focus on creativity and

innovation.

While AI brings many benefits, it’s not

without challenges. Privacy concerns,

data security, and the potential for job

disruptions are things society will need to

address. It’s important to stay informed

and think about how we can use AI

responsibly.

In short, AI is like a tool. How it affects

your life depends on how it’s used—and

how we choose to adapt to it as a

society. The future of AI is full of

possibilities, and it’s likely to continue

shaping our world in ways big and small.

How One Quick Call Saved a Retiree

From a Costly “Grandparent Scam”

(Courtesy of The National Institute

on Ageing)

It was a Friday afternoon when Lina

Ellsen, a retired School Board Trustee,

received a panicked phone call. There

was no caller ID, but the man's voice,

strained with emotion, was familiar to

her and he said he was calling from a

police station.

Believing the caller was a relative, Ellsen

called him by name. “Luke, is that you?”

she initially asked. “Yes, it's me!” In a

frantic voice, Luke, her “nephew,”

explained that he was pulled over by the

police. When drugs were found in the car

his friend was driving, he was suspected

of drug possession. He said that the

accusations were false as he had no

knowledge of the drugs. He needed her

help. He said that he was so ashamed

and knew that he could trust her and

pleaded that she not say anything to his

family.

The situation escalated when an officer

joined the call. He introduced himself as

officer Bruce Evans with the RCMP. The

officer said that he believed her

nephew’s innocence and to avoid a

weekend stint in jail, all Ellsen had to do

was pay the bail. It was $9000 cash and

it had to be delivered to a courthouse the

same day. She was told that it would be

returned to her on Tuesday after the

charges were dismissed.

Ellsen's husband was about to head to

the bank when she stopped him.


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Something in her gut told her to call the

officer back. An authoritative voice said,

“RCMP” which made sense. It was when

the officer called her nephew Lucas,

rather than Luca, his Italian name, that

she paused. Doubt started to take hold.

The story wasn’t adding up.

She did not have Luke’s cell number, but

through various connections, she

managed to retrieve it. She tried it and

to her relief, he answered. He said he

was at home with his mother and was

certainly not in jail. The whole story she

had been fed was a lie.

Moments later, Ellsen's landline rang

again, and the alleged fraudster made

one final plea for her help: “Hello, this is

Luke!” “Oh, really?” Ellsen replied,

“Which Luke? I know lots of Lukes!” The

caller hung up.

“I'm not a naive person. I know when

things don't seem right,” said Ellsen. “I

advocate for older adults and often help

my friends when they are taken

advantage of financially. Despite that, it

was all so convincing.”

Last year, nearly $10 million was lost to

what is commonly referred to as

grandparent scams in Canada.

Grandparent scams, also called

emergency scams, are common ploys

that target older adults, preying on their

emotions. These scams usually involve a

phone call from someone who pretends

to be your grandchild or, in Ellsen's case,

a close relative.

Ellsen said that this experience has

taught her a valuable lesson and she

knows what she would have done

differently if she received a similar call.

November is Financial Literacy Month.

Use these tips to avoid being a target of

fraud or scams.

¨ Resist the urge to act immediately,

no matter how urgent the story

sounds.

¨ Ask specific questions only the real

person would know. Avoid sharing

personal information.

¨ Independently verify the story by

contacting your family member

directly using a known number.

¨ Be aware of what family members

share online, as scammers can use

that information.

¨ Set up a family code word for

identity verification in

emergencies.

If you're a victim of a grandparent scam,

you should report it to:

1. Your local police department –

They can guide you on the next

steps and may start an

investigation.

2. Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

(CAFC): Call 1-888-495-8501 or

report the scam online through

their website. The CAFC tracks and

monitors scams and can help

prevent others from falling victim.

Additionally, you may want to inform

your bank if financial information was

shared, as they can help secure your

accounts.

* To protect the privacy of those

involved, the victims' names have been

changed.


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Barbara Heagy: Member and

Accomplished Author

Barbara Heagy is a current member of

GWSA’s Writing Your Life Story and Into

Focus Photography activity clubs. As a

retired teacher, dancer, and

grandmother, retirement has given her

more time to travel the world and begin

life as an amateur photographer and a

published author. As a self-proclaimed

foodie, she declares cooking is a passion.

Her latest book For the Love of Food:

Family Edition is a collection of stories

and recipes praising food as a language

of love through five generations of the

author’s family. This memoir/cookbook is

a testament to the life-giving power of

food as it moves from field to table with

gratitude, bonding, and celebration. It’s

also a book for readers who love to cook,

and for cooks who love to read.

Reminisce about your own mealtime

memories and be inspired. Get into the

kitchen and start cooking!

Barbara has also published a

memoir/cancer journey/love story, titled

10–A Story of Love, Life, and Loss and

co-authored an anthology Good Grief

People, stories of hope and affirmation

for those dealing with grief. In addition,

her original short stories and poems have

been published in several anthologies

and magazines and her original plays

have been performed on public stages,

including Theatre Orangeville.


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Linda Green: Our Beloved

Sentinel Editor

Linda Green

passed away

peacefully at

Guelph General

Hospital on

Sunday,

November 24,

2024, in her

76 th year.

Beloved wife of

the late Grant

Green (2002).

Loving mother

to Alexander Green and Eric Green.

Predeceased by her parents Ellis and

Edith Hodges. She will be fondly

remembered by her friends.

She began her career as a teacher and

librarian before moving into the

publishing industry, where she worked

for Metroland Publishing at the Brampton

Guardian for 36 years. Linda started out

as a proofreader for a short period of

time before becoming more involved with

the paper, working on customer ads,

among other things, until her retirement.

Linda and her family relocated to Guelph

from Everton in 1998. After retiring in

2013, she was going to volunteer to do

proofreading with the Sentinel newsletter

for the Guelph Wellington Seniors

Association, until she was convinced that

she could assist with the Sentinel in a

much greater capacity, and would later

become its Editor, at which she did a

fantastic job according to all those who

worked with her. Those who worked with

Linda, the Sentinel Team, are going to

miss her happy spirit, as will the


proofreaders, delivery drivers, and the

main Sentinel office. The whole GWSA is

going to miss her cheerful personality.

Her volunteer work did not stop her from

enjoying the trips she took each spring

with other friends of hers, as well as

taking extra trips later in the year with

Diane Sharpe, who she considered her

best friend since her days as a teacher.

She would entertain the seniors at the

Centre with some of the photos and

stories from her trips. She explored a

variety of countries including Mexico,

China, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, and

Portugal, among others.

Linda was also a lover of animals, having

had a few dogs, and multiple cats, as

part of the family over the years, and

caring for them greatly.

Linda’s warmth, kindness, and generosity

of spirit will be deeply missed by all

whom knew her.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside

service was held on Tuesday,

December 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at

Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery,

followed by a reception at the Evergreen

Seniors Community Centre.

Arrangements were entrusted to Wall-

Custance Funeral Home and Chapel.

Memorial contributions to the Guelph

General Hospital or the Guelph Humane

Society would be appreciated.

A tree will be planted in memory of Linda

Green in the Wall-Custance Memorial

Forest at the University of Guelph

Arboretum.

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Remembrance Day Services

GWSA participated in the Remembrance

Day Services at the Sleeman Centre. Jill

Kropf and Margaret Waldron were in

attendance. Thank you, Jill and Margaret.

Craft Group Says Thank You

Thank you! from the Craft Group for all

the contributions and help given to their

group over the Community Craft Sale

held at the Evergreen Centre on

Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Recent Passings

Wendy Hamilton on Sunday,

November 17, 2024, in her 75 th year.

She was a member of the Bunka group.

Linda Green on Sunday, November 24,

2024, at age 76—our friend, covolunteer,

and Editor of The Sentinel for

many years.

Birthday Wishes

Carol Ferrier’s birthday is January 13 th .

She’ll be 75 years young. Happy

Birthday, Carol!


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EVERGREEN MARKET PLACE

“For Sale” ads will be left in for three

issues from first insertion (i.e., in Sept.

issue and removed in Dec. issue). If you

want to leave it in longer, please contact

The Sentinel office.

If your item sells, let us know so that we

can remove it.

“Accommodation” or “vehicle” ads will

not be included in the Evergreen Market.

Such ads will be treated as advertising

material inserted within these pages at

the current Sentinel advertising rates

plus HST.

For Sale

Wheelchair. Tilt Quickie. Excellent

condition. Less than 2 years new! Top of

the line model # SR-45. Manual tilt, easy

to control and use. Asking $999. Call

Larry at (416) 712-2600.

Wheelchair. In perfect condition. Gently

used for a short time. Asking $300, cost

new $800. Call Gale at (519) 830-6767.

Wanted

Walking poles. Call Peg at (519) 763-

8883.


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Hear Canada Is Offering Free Monthly Hearing Clinics at the

Evergreen Centre

Tuesday, January 7, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Board Room

Complimentary services include:

• Consultations

• Hearing Screening Tests

• Hearing Aid Clean & Checks

• Earwax Removal

Please use the sign-up sheet at the front desk to book. Space is limited!


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BISTRO 683 MENU FOR JANUARY

The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the

public and serves a large variety of menu

items that are available from 9:00 a.m.

to 1:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (except

holidays).

Coffee and tea services are available

until 2 p.m. Take-out is also available for

your convenience.

Featured hot lunch is $7.50 plus tax.

Each is served as a full and balanced

nutritional meal all day from 9 a.m. until

4:30 p.m.

The Bistro serves a large variety of “Take

Home Frozen Meals” available in the

Bistro freezer all day from 9 a.m. to

4:30 p.m.

Catering is available by special order.

Place your order with the customer

service clerk at least 48 hours before

your event.

Breakfast served starting at 9 a.m.

Featured Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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New Years Day

Pan Seared

Perogies

Liver and Onions

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Ravioli

Fried Dumplings

with Stir Fry

Reuben Sandwich

Fried Fish Cakes

BBQ Pork Ribs

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Roasted Pork Loin

Dinner

Cobb Salad

Chicken

Shawarma

Chinese BBQ Pork

with Noodles

Chicken Parmesan

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Turkey Clubhouse

Sandwich

Ramen Noodle

Soup

Shepherd’s Pie

Roasted Chicken

Tuna Melt

Catering 2 is available by special 28 order.

Place Bangers your and order Mash with Sweet the and customer Sour

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Burrito Bowl

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Mediterranean

Chicken with Rice

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Philly Cheese

Steak Sandwich



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