December Sentinel 2025

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The Sentinel • December 2025

The Sentinel • December 2025 • Vol.50 No.4

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The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association is a nonprofit

organization based at the Evergreen Seniors

Community Centre

www.gwsa-guelph.ca

info@gwsa-guelph.ca

Board of Directors

Pat Gage, President

Art Roelofsen, Treasurer

Brigitte Geisler

Kim Taylor

Elizabeth Steggles

Gerry Soules

Judith Sainsbury

Eva Quan

Gary Szczerbaniwicz

Anders Bygden

GWSA Office Staff

Linda Jeffrey, Executive Director

(416) 903-9682

linda.jeffrey@gwsa-guelph.ca

Audrey Bishop, Program Coordinator

(519) 265-7722 x68302

audrey.bishop@gwsa-guelph.ca

Sharon Lamers, Finance Administrator

finance@gwsa-guelph.ca

Sidra Tawakal, Member Services Clerk

Sentinel Volunteers

Ray Miller, Administrator, Printer

Russ Brown, Editor

In This Issue

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

GWSA GROUP ACTIVITY INFORMATION ..................... 6

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: DECEMBER ............................ 13

THE ARTICLE SHELF ..................................................... 15

Brain detox: How sleep is pivotal in concussion

recovery ........................................................................ 15

New platform launched to tackle medical errors

in Canada: ‘Your voice can save lives’ ................... 16

Five Surprising Truths About Preventing Falls ...... 18

FOCUS ON MEMBERS ..................................................... 21

Maggie’s Poem ............................................................ 21

West Hills Art Group .................................................. 21

Juried Art Show a Success! ...................................... 22

Dancing at the Evergreen ......................................... 24

Recent Passing ............................................................ 24

EVERGREEN MARKETPLACE .......................................... 25

For Sale ........................................................................ 25

Classifieds .................................................................... 25

PUZZLES, GAMES & COMICS ........................................ 38

City of Guelph Staff

Melissa Haynes, Supervisor, Senior & Youth Services

Becky MacDonald, Volunteer Coordinator

Mark Leeming, Chef

Joan Moynihan, Sous Chef

Jill Hunt, Customer Service Clerk

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) 265-7722

City: (519) 837-5699 Fax (519) 823-8972

Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm

Monday to Friday

(Closed Statutory Holidays)

Read previous issues of the Sentinel on our website.

www.gwsa-guelph.ca

ISSN: 0383 817X

SENTINEL SUBMISSIONS FOR JANUARY

Deadline for receiving submissions

to the January Sentinel is

December 1, 2025

Email your submissions to

sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca.

SENTINEL OFFICE

You may contact the Sentinel Office by email

sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca, phone (519) 265-7722

x68304, or written message left in GWSA office mailbox.

(GWSA office is closed for Christmas at 4 pm

December 24 and opening January 4 at 8:30 am.)

DISCLAIMER

The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree

with, or in statements made by, advertisers or in other

submissions.


MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

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Message From the Vice President on

Behalf of the GWSA Board

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at Gage stepped into the role of

president of the GWSA in June 2022 at

a time of great change. This month, she

is stepping down as president after

navigating us through several challenges.

Luckily for us, Pat had experience in

navigating challenging times. Prior to

serving on the GWSA Board, she was one

of six people who worked part-time

running the Community Support Services

Program through a three-year grant

provided by the United Way. In 2019, the

board voted to cease offering the

program because the task of managing

them had become too daunting for the

volunteer-run association. It was a

turbulent time; the local newspapers were

filled with headlines when a majority of

the board resigned. An interim board was

put in place, and Community Support

Services continued.

In 2020, the Covid virus entered Canada

and, by the spring of 2021, the board

learned from the United Way that they

were going to have to cut 76 percent of

our funding, which required us to lay off

two full-time and three part-time staff—

meaning the GWSA could no longer

provide Community Support Services.

During Covid, Pat sat on the board and

chaired the Program Committee. At this

time, attendance dropped dramatically,

which impacted the GWSA’s ability to

collect membership and activity fees.

Once the building finally reopened, the

members and the volunteers were slow to

return. In 2022, following the departure

of the chair, treasurer and bookkeeper,

Pat was elected chair—inheriting a

$90,000 deficit on the books.

In the fall 2024, the City of Guelph

informed the GWSA that by the following

spring it wanted the GWSA to perform

and manage all financial transactions

independent of the city. At the same time

the city withdrew volunteer support and

complementary beverages for our

volunteers. In September 2024, the city

closed the Evergreen Centre for a month

to replace all the floors without providing

any financial compensation.

Despite all these challenges, Pat helped

steer the board through:

¨ The development of a refreshed

Strategic Plan, which will guide the

board’s work for the next five years.

¨ Negotiations for a new two-year

Community Benefit Agreement with

the city.

¨ A special member’s meeting in

November 2024 to approve our

updated by-laws.

¨ The creation of a new code of conduct

and refreshment of dozens of policies

and procedures.

¨ The initiation of an Older Adult Needs

Survey in 2024. This will help guide

supports and services needed by older

adults in Guelph and Wellington

County.

¨ The purchase and implementation of

new software and tools to manage our

migration away from the city.

¨ Championing a reduction of our deficit,

which should be eliminated by April

2026.

My Senior’s Center software has helped

the GWSA to become independent and


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gives us immediate up-to-date

information on membership and financial

information. There have been new

exciting programs added to assist our

seniors in becoming social and having

fun.

On behalf of the board and all our

members, I wish to thank Pat for her hard

work and dedication. I also appreciate her

agreeing to sit as past president on our

board for the next few years. It’s good to

know that we can rely on her fund of

knowledge of the GWSA.

Elizabeth Steggles, Vice President

Message From the President

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t has been my pleasure to be your

president. I have been around the

Evergreen Centre for about 20 years in

various positions—as well as being an

active member. I participate in the Quilt

Group and the Photography Group, and

plan—now that I’m past president—to

participate in the card groups.

Thank you, our

members, for your

support, dedication,

commitment and the

strength you bring to

the programs and

services. You helped

me and other board

members make it easier for older adults

to be active, involved, make friends, and

age with dignity.

Pat Gage, President


GWSA GROUP ACTIVITY INFORMATION

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our GWSA membership includes a copy of The Sentinel newsletter published 10 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

(all fees include HST). We also offer regular educational and informational workshops,

many at no charge for our members. For more information, message the activity’s

email address herein or call (519) 265-7722.

Note All activity groups require an up-to-date GWSA membership to participate.

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Art in the Hall

Art in the Hall is an opportunity for all

artisans to showcase their work. We

display the fine artistic talents on two

large walls in front of our Library and a

dedicated window space for smaller

items. GWSA receives 20% commission

from each sale. To purchase any of the

art pieces, the staff at the member

services desk will assist you.

Kim Taylor

artinthehall@gwsa-guelph.ca

Art Studio

Art Studio members are welcome to work

with the medium of their choice. Current

techniques practised by members include

watercolour, acrylic, drawing, pastels,

greeting card creation, and diamond dots.

While most mediums are encouraged,

please note that the Evergreen Centre is

a scent-free environment. This excludes

materials with strong odours, chemicals

or solvents such as oil paints from the Art

Studio group.

Participants are responsible for bringing

their own supplies and managing their

own projects. There is no formal

instruction, but members often share

ideas, techniques, and inspiration. Art

Studio members are eligible to display

their work in the Art In The Hall exhibits

at the Evergreen Centre.

Room 2

Jennifer Storey

artstudio@gwsa-guelph.ca

Every 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday, 1–5pm

$35/year

Backgammon

Join us to play one of the world’s oldest

board games. We are happy to teach you.

Evergreen hallway

Wednesdays, 1pm

Steven Evans

backgammon@gwsa-guelph.ca

$2 activity fee

Badminton

Michael Gareau

badminton@gwsa-guelph.ca

¨ At Evergreen:

Thursday & Friday, 10:30am–1pm

Sunday, 12:30–2:30pm

¨ At West End:

Monday & Wednesday, 1–4pm

(Currently there is a waitlist for interested

players.)

$140/year


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Beading and Jewelry Making

We always welcome new members and

invite you to bring your beading supplies.

Leslie will facilitate impromptu miniclasses

on Metis beadworking.

Board Room

Eva Quan

beading@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesday, 9:30–11:30am

$2/visit

Book Club 1

For December, we will be reading One by

One by Ruth Ware. Our January book is

Jennie’s Boy by Wayne Johnston.

Board Room

Veronica Sanche

bookclub1@gwsa-guelph.ca

Last Friday of month, 1–2:30pm

$3/visit

Book Club 2

We enjoy reading a variety of books such

as mysteries, historical fiction, memoirs,

etc., and then we discuss them. We all

share our views on the books, some we

enjoy, some not so much, but sharing our

viewpoints helps us explore all sides of a

story.

Board Room

Lynne Oxley

bookclub2@gwsa-guelph.ca

2 nd Friday of month, 1–2:30pm

$3/visit

Bridge

The Bridge group welcomes players with a

basic knowledge of the game. Come and

enjoy playing in a friendly and

comfortable environment. We mix and

mingle with a room full of eager players

so that everyone has a partner.

Sandi Kinsey

bridge@gwsa-guelph.ca

¨ On Tuesdays:

Room 3

6–8pm

$3/visit

¨ On Thursdays:

Room 2

12–4pm

$2/visit

Bunka Art Group

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. The needle is

held and operates in much the same

manner as an artist’s brush or pencil. We

mentor new members and supplies are

ordered as a group.

Room 3

Carol Ferrier

bunka@gwsa-guelph.ca

Wednesday, 9am–12pm

$35/year

Canasta

All levels of player are welcome. We are a

friendly group and happy to teach you

how to play.

Room 1

Sandi Kinsey

canasta@gwsa-guelph.ca

Friday, 9–11:30am

$2/visit

Chess Club

Calling all chess lovers! We welcome

players of all levels. Primarily, we are

amateur players enjoying casual chess

games. Chess sets are available.

Evergreen Hallway

Bruce Hurst

chessclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Friday, 10am–12pm

$2/visit


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Colouring for Calm

Come and join this convivial group of

folks who love to chat while they colour.

Room 1

Rick Losole

colouringforcalm@gwsa-guelph.ca

Friday, 12–2pm

$2/visit

Computer Club

Room 1

Ross Knechtel & Ken Chupa

computerclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

January, March, May, September,

November

2 nd Monday, 2–4pm

$3/visit

Computer Mentoring

Do you need help with your device? Our

team is here to help with any of the

following: laptop, tablet, smartphone. We

provide one-to-one support with devices

running Microsoft, Chrome, Apple or

Android operating systems.

We help with email accounts, organizing

files, learning new features. No

appointment necessary. Let us help you

build your confidence and skills with

technology.

Room 1

Ken Chupa

computer.mentors@gwsa-guelph.ca

Monday, 1–3pm

Members $3/visit

Non-members $5/visit

Craft Group

The Craft Group provides supplies for

those wishing to continue using their

skills to create products for sale in our

Treasure Chest. Our home-based knitters

and those who come to the centre have

produced amazing products, and the sales

support GWSA and its operations.

Room 2

Sheila Robinson

craftgroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

Friday, 8:30am–12pm

Cribbage

Every Tuesday afternoon, a group of

happy and welcoming folks get together

to play a friendly game of cribbage. New

players are always welcome. We will

teach you!

Room 1

Elaine Miller

cribbage@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesday, 12:30–4pm

$2/visit

Dancing at the Evergreen (Saturdays)

Evergreen Auditorium

dances@gwsa-guelph.ca

October 18, November 29, December 27,

January 31, February 28, March 28

7:30–11pm

$20/ticket

Darts Club

Evergreen Auditorium Stage

Paul Anderson

dartsclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesday & Friday, 10am–12pm

$35/year

OCTOBER RESULTS

High Scores

Paul 114,128,108,101,119,123,100,101

Ken P. 124,134.120

Rino 100X2,128

Carole 118

Bill 133

Larry 102X2

Doris 100,125,118,110,150,108

Dave 104

Norm 100X2,125,132

Vicki 111,108,116,110,121

Marcel 120

Margaret P. 136,110

Jackie 140

Brenda 116

Richard 125,125

High Finishes

Rino 88=19,19,XBull

Rob 87=T16,3,D18

Jackie 52=20,16,D8

Larry 100=T20,12,D8

Special Note to Doris

Bulls Eye Finish


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Bid Euchre

If you play Euchre, you can play Bid

Euchre. Make new friends enjoying this

stimulating game!

John Finamore

bideuchre@gwsa-guelph.ca

¨ On Tuesdays:

Room 2

1–4pm

$2/visit

¨ On Thursdays:

Room 3

1–4pm

$2/visit

Euchre (Mondays)

Room 3

Earl Mead

euchre-monday@gwsa-guelph.ca

Monday, 1–3:30pm

Members $2/visit

Euchre (Fridays)

Room 4

Maureen Baird

euchre@gwsa-guelph.ca

Friday, 1–4pm

Members $2/visit

Line Dancing

Great exercise for your body and mind.

You meet new friends, enjoy great music,

and no partner is required. All levels are

welcome, especially new dancers.

Evergreen auditorium

Phyllis & Donna

linedancing@gwsa-guelph.ca

¨ Monday Line Dance Classes:

8:35–9:35am, Introduction to Line

Dancing

9:40–10:40am, Beyond the Basics

10:45-11:45am, Intermediate

¨ Thursday Line Dance Classes:

1:10–2:10pm, Introduction to Line

Dancing

2:15–3:15pm, Beyond the Basics

1 st visit free for GWSA members, then

$2/session.

Mah Jong

Mah Jong is a game played with tiles like

dominoes. We are happy to provide

instruction to new players.

Evergreen Hallway (near Library)

Leona Petri

Monday, 1–4pm

$2/visit

Mindful Drumming

It’s fun to drum! We look forward to

seeing you on Thursday mornings to

experience our drum circle. We have

drums and percussion instruments to

share or bring your own. We play with

joy!

Room 3

Jean Selinger

mindfuldrumming@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thursday, 10:30–11:30am

$2/visit

Move a Little, Move a Lot

A gentle exercise program using balls and

TheraBands.

Room 3

gwsa@gwsa-guelph.ca

Monday, 9–9:45am & 11–11:45am

*11am session is currently full

Friday, 9–9:45am

Members: $3/session

Non-members: $5/session


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Photography Club

The Photography Club is a friendly group

of amateur photographers. Our

equipment ranges from mobile phones

and point-and-shoot to fancy DSLR

cameras. We share a common interest in

this hobby, and we learn from each other.

Room 3

Stu McCannell

photographyclub@gwsa-guelph.ca

Last Monday of every month,

3:30–5:30pm

$40/year

Pickleball

We play at the Evergreen Seniors

Community Centre and West End

Community Centre (WECC) six days per

week. Players are tested and play against

similar skill levels.

pickleball@gwsa-guelph.ca

¨ At Evergreen:

Monday, 12–3pm

Tuesday, 8:30–10:30am &

10:30am–12:30pm

Wednesday, 8:30–10am


Friday, 8:30–10:30am &

1–4pm

Sunday, 8:30–10:30am &

10:30am–12:30pm

¨ At West End:

Tuesday, 12–2pm & 2–4pm

Thursday, 12–2pm & 2–4pm

(Activity/waitlist is currently full.)

$70 twice/year

Quilting

Our members come and create amazing

items for sale in the Treasure Chest. Join

us, grab some materials, and get your

creative juices flowing. The items

contributed are a crucial part of

GWSA fundraising.

Room 2

Beryl Drohan

quiltgroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

Monday, 12:30–4pm

Riverside Art Group

We are a friendly group of artists working

in varied mediums including oil, acrylic,

watercolour, pastel, pencil, and charcoal.

Room 2

Nancy Baker

riversideart@gwsa-guelph.ca

1 st , 3 rd , & 5 th Wednesday

8:30am–12pm

$35/year

Rug Hooking

Traditional rug hooking is both an art and

a craft. Many beautiful and unique items

are created by pulling loops of fabric or

yarn through a stiff, woven base such as

burlap or linen. Beginners are welcome

and we will help you get started. Please

bring your own supplies.

Room 2

Kathy McCallum

rughooking@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesday, 12–4pm

$35/year

Scrabble

All skills from newbie to expert are

welcome. Drop-ins are welcome. We

especially love new players. Scrabble

boards are provided. All you need is a

GWSA membership!

Evergreen hallway

Sebastian Hurwitz

scrabble@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thursday, 1–3:30pm

$2/visit


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Sharing Dance Fitness

Six-week class designed for older adults

with reduced mobility.

Room 1

gwsa@gwsa-guelph.ca


November 6–December 11

Members free

Non-members $2 donation

Shuffleboard

All skill levels are welcome. Join a group

of active folks looking to share some

exercise and laughs. All supplies are

provided.


Carolina Augello

shuffleboard@gwsa-guelph.ca

Tuesday & Wednesday, 1–4pm

$35/year

Silver Strummers

We welcome all skill levels to our ukelele

orchestra. You will be provided with all

the information you need to get started.

Come and try the universally accessible

and friendly instrument of the ukulele.

Room 3

silverstrummers@gwsa-guelph.ca

Friday, 11:45am–1:45pm

$85/year

Silvertones Choir

To join this choir, you do not need to be

able to read music, just have a love for

singing.

Room 3

Gerry Soules

silvertones@gwsa-guelph.ca

September–June

Friday, 1:45–3:30pm

$85/year

Snooker Club

We are a group of active, friendly players

of all skill levels. Please drop by the

snooker room. You’ll be assured a warm

welcome. We have three tables so we can

accommodate many players. Ladies don’t

be shy. Our small ladies’ contingent

typically plays on Tuesday mornings.

Evergreen Snooker Room

Brian Yasvinski

snooker@gwsa-guelph.ca

Daily 9–5pm

$115/year

Table Tennis


Petr Vales

tabletennis@gwsa-guelph.ca

¨ At Evergreen:

Monday, 3–5pm

Wednesday, 10am–1pm

Saturday, 1:30–4:30pm

¨ At West End:

Friday, 1–4pm

(no play during July & August)

$140/year

Texas Hold ’Em Poker

Poker played on a point system, and the

one with the most points each week

comes out a winner. Your $3 will buy

$650 in “real” casino chips. We play until

there is only one player left or to a set

time, whichever comes first. New players

are welcome. We can teach you!

Room 3

Dennis Canning

texasholdempokertuesday@gwsaguelph.ca

Tuesday, 6–8 p.m.

Members $3/visit

Non-members $5/visit


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Watercolour Painters

This group provides painters the

opportunity to practise their hobby with

others sharing the same interest. No

classes or lessons are offered. We

welcome accomplished watercolour

painters.

Room 2

Marta Coutts

watercolourpainters@gwsa-guelph.ca

1 st , 3 rd , & 5 th Wednesday, 1–5pm

$35/year

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.

Room 2 (room shared with Riverside Arts

Group on 5 th Wednesday)

Dale Vardy

westhillsartgroup@gwsa-guelph.ca

2 nd , 4 th & 5 th Wednesday

8:30–11:30am

$35/year

spoons, bowls, etc. Other carving

techniques include marquetry and

pyrography. Training available.

Room 2

Ken Fugler

woodcarving@gwsa-guelph.ca

Monday, 6–8 p.m.

$50/year

Writing Your Life Story

Researching and writing your life story

can prove to be a very worthwhile

activity. We will guide you and help you

“fill in the blanks” as you create your life

story. Old photos, albums, etc., can be

used in researching your life history. Our

group is ongoing, and spaces are limited.

Join us and share your story!

Board Room

Jennifer Blackie

writingyourlifestory@gwsa-guelph.ca

Thursday, 12:30–3pm

$50 every 6 months

Wood Carving Group

We do carving in the round and create

cartoon characters, birds and wildlife,

Margaret Waldron and Jill Kropf laid a wreath,

on behalf of GWSA, at the Remembrance Day

Ceremonies. This photo captured the moment,

at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of

the eleventh month, 2025.


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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: DECEMBER

E – Evergreen Seniors Community Centre

W – West End Community Centre

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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8:30a Line Dancing

9a Move a Little, Move a Lot

2

8:30a Pickleball E

9:30a Beading & Jewelry

3

8:30a Pickleball E

8:30a Riverside Art Group

4

8:30a Pickleball E

10:30a Mindful Drummers

5

8:30a Craft Group

8:30a Pickleball E

11a Move a Little, Move a Lot 10a Darts

9a Bunka Art Group 10:30a Badminton E 9a Canasta

12p Pickleball E

12:30p Quilting

1p Badminton W

1p Computer Mentoring

1p Euchre

1p Mah Jong

3p Table Tennis E

6p Wood Carving

10:30a Pickleball E

12p Pickleball W

12p Rug Hooking

12:30p Cribbage

1p Bid Euchre

1p Shuffleboard

2p Pickleball W

6p Bridge

6p Texas HE Poker

10a Table Tennis E

1p Backgammon

1p Badminton W

1p Shuffleboard

1p Watercolour Painters

1:15p BINGO!

10:30a Sharing Dance Fit

12p Bridge

12p Pickleball W

12:30p Writing Life Story

1p Bid Euchre

1p Line Dancing

1p Scrabble

2p Pickleball W

10a Chess

10a Darts

10:30a Badminton E

11:45a Silver Strummers

12p Colouring for Calm

1p Art Studio

1p Badminton W

1p Euchre

1p Pickleball E

1p Table Tennis W

1:45p Silvertones

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8:30a Line Dancing



12p Pickleball E

12:30p Quilting

1p Badminton W


1p Euchre

1p Mah Jong

3p Table Tennis E

6p Wood Carving

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8:30a Pickleball E


10a Darts

10:30a Pickleball E

12p Pickleball W

12p Rug Hooking

12:30p Cribbage

1p Bid Euchre

1p Shuffleboard

2p Pickleball W

6p Bridge

6p Texas HE Poker

10

8:30a West Hills Art Group

8:30a Pickleball E

9a Bunka Art Group

10a Table Tennis E

1p Art Studio

1p Backgammon

1p Badminton W

1p Shuffleboard

1:15p BINGO!

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8:30a Pickleball E


10:30a Badminton E


12p Bridge

12p Pickleball W


1p Bid Euchre

1p Line Dancing

1p Scrabble

2p Pickleball W

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8:30a Craft Group

8:30a Pickleball E

9a Canasta


10a Chess

10a Darts

10:30a Badminton E



1p Badminton W

1p Book Club 2

1p Euchre

1p Pickleball E

1p Table Tennis W

1:45p Silvertones

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8:30a Line Dancing



12p Pickleball E

12:30p Quilting

1p Badminton W


1p Euchre

1p Mah Jong

3p Table Tennis E

6p Wood Carving

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8:30a Pickleball E


10a Darts

10:30a Pickleball E

12p Pickleball W

12p Rug Hooking

12:30p Cribbage

1p Bid Euchre

1p Shuffleboard

2p Pickleball W

6p Bridge

6p Texas HE Poker

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8:30a Riverside Art Group

8:30a Pickleball E

9a Bunka Art Group

10a Table Tennis E

1p Backgammon

1p Badminton W

1p Shuffleboard

1p Watercolour Painters

1:15p BINGO!

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8:30a Pickleball E


10:30a Badminton E


12p Bridge

12p Pickleball W


1p Bid Euchre

1p Line Dancing

1p Scrabble

2p Pickleball W

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8:30a Craft Group

8:30a Pickleball E

9a Canasta


10a Chess

10a Darts

10:30a Badminton E



1p Badminton W

1p Euchre

1p Pickleball E

1p Table Tennis W

1:45p Silvertones


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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11a Move a Little, Move a Lot 10a Darts

9a Bunka Art Group

12p Pickleball

10:30a Pickleball E 10a Table Tennis E

8:30a Line Dancing 8:30a Pickleball E 8:30a West Hills Art Group

9a Move a Little, Move a Lot 9:30a Beading & Jewelry 8:30a Pickleball E

CLOSED

Christmas Day

CLOSED

Boxing Day

12:30p Quilting

1p Badminton W


1p Euchre

1p Mah Jong

3p Table Tennis E

6p Wood Carving

12p Pickleball W

12p Rug Hooking

12:30p Cribbage

1p Bid Euchre

1p Shuffleboard

2p Pickleball W

6p Bridge

6p Texas HE Poker

1p Art Studio

1p Backgammon

1p Badminton W

1p Shuffleboard

1:15p BINGO!

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8:30a Line Dancing



12p Pickleball

12:30p Quilting

1p Badminton W


1p Euchre

1p Mah Jong

3p Table Tennis E

6p Wood Carving

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8:30a Pickleball E


10a Darts

10:30a Pickleball E

12p Pickleball W

12p Rug Hooking

12:30p Cribbage

1p Bid Euchre

1p Shuffleboard

2p Pickleball W

6p Bridge

6p Texas HE Poker

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8:30a West Hills Art Group

8:30a Pickleball E

9a Bunka Art Group

10a Table Tennis E

1p Art Studio

1p Backgammon

1p Badminton W

1p Shuffleboard

1:15p BINGO!

Saturday Sunday Everyday

1:30–4:30p Table Tennis E

December 27, 7:30–11p: Dancing at the

Evergreen

8:30a Pickleball E

10:30a Pickleball E

12:30p Badminton E

9a Snooker

Activity calendars are also available at the GWSA website:

https://gwsa-guelph.ca/activity-calendar/


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THE ARTICLE SHELF

Brain detox: How sleep is

pivotal in concussion

recovery

Sleep is not “doing nothing.” Sleep is

active care for your brain.

By Dr. Paul Hrkal, Concussion Fix, Published Oct

09, 2025. Dr. Paul Hrkal BKin ND is a

Naturopathic Doctor, Scientific Advisor at Aqua

Omega and Co-founder at Concussion Fix.

If you find your sleep isn’t improving after

implementing good sleep hygiene and habits,

always seek help from your healthcare provider.

S

leep is not “doing nothing.” Sleep is

active care for your brain. At night,

your body repairs tissue. It makes

hormones. It cleans waste from your

brain. It files new memories. When sleep

quality drops, recovery slows. After a

concussion, sleep often changes. The goal

is to restore rhythm and depth. 123

A recent, ground-breaking discovery is

that the brain has its own waste

detoxification pathway called the

“glymphatic” system. 4 It is very similar to

the lymphatic system that is present in

the rest of your body. Think of it like a

night-shift cleaning crew. It helps move

waste out of your brain while you sleep.

This links sleep to mood, focus, and

healing. If you get 7-8 hours of sleep per

night, your glymphatic system functions

optimally. If you skimp on sleep, the crew

cannot do its job and waste elimination is

impaired. Sleeping on your stomach can

also impair your glymphatic flow, so

choose to use a side or back sleeping

position.

Good sleep starts in the morning. Light in

your eyes early in the day sets your body

clock. Your clock then helps your brain

make melatonin at night. That helps you

fall asleep and reach deep sleep. Deep

sleep is where much of the “repair”

happens. Aim for at least 30 minutes of

daylight soon after waking. Even on a

cloudy day, outside light is better for you

than indoor light. 5

Bedtime and waking timing matters. Try

to keep a steady wake time and a steady

wind-down. Avoid bright screens at night.

Keep your room cool and dark. Do calm

tasks before bed, like light reading or

1 Theadom A, Cropley M, Parmar P, Barker-Collo S.

Sleep difficulties one year following mild traumatic brain

injury in adults: a meta-analysis. J Clin Sleep Med.

2015;11(1):75-83.

2 Mathias JL, Alvaro PK. Prevalence of sleep

disturbances and problems following TBI: a metaanalysis.

J Clin Sleep Med. 2015;11(5):675-685.

3 Ponce de León-Roa J, et al. Sleep disturbances after

TBI: a systematic review and meta-analysis using

actigraphy (2000–2023). Sleep. 2025;48(7):zsaf175.

4 Xie L, Kang H, Xu Q, et al. Sleep drives metabolite

clearance from the adult brain. Science.

2013;342(6156):373-377.

5 Khalsa SB, Jewett ME, Cajochen C, Czeisler CA. A

phase response curve to single bright light pulses in

human subjects. J Physiol. 2003;549(Pt 3):945-952.


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easy stretching. If naps are needed, keep

them short and early. Caffeine and heavy

meals late in the day can disrupt your

night. Build a routine you can repeat

every day and every night. 6

Food and the timing of your meals can

also impact sleep. While you sleep, your

gut keeps moving waste through your

intestinal tract. Eating late at night can

cause stomach discomfort and may impair

sleep. Try to finish dinner by 7 pm. There

are many different reasons that people

have difficulty sleeping, and sometimes a

sleep study and assessment are needed

to determine if there are some underlying

issues.

Medications also may be offered by your

doctor, but always discuss the pros and

cons because there may be a number of

side effects and habituation that can

occur. There may also be some herbal

and nutrient options, such as magnesium

and melatonin, that could be very safe

and helpful to restore your sleep patterns.

If you find your sleep isn’t improving after

implementing good sleep hygiene and

habits, always seek help from your

healthcare provider.

New platform launched to

tackle medical errors in

Canada: ‘Your voice can save

lives’

Medical errors can lead to grave

consequences, prolonged sickness and

worsened health outcomes

By Angelica Bottaro 7 . Published Oct 23, 2025

Reporting medical errors in Canada isn’t

always easy for patients, especially if

they’re dealing with devastating

consequences or grieving the loss of a

loved one because of it. It’s also a

challenge in the healthcare profession.

R

oughly one in 20 adults experience a

diagnostic error in Canada every

single year. Medical errors, which include

misdiagnosis and errors with medications,

can lead to grave consequences,

prolonged sickness and worsened health

outcomes.

For Melissa Sheldrick, Patent and Family

Advisor with the Institute for Safe

Medication Practices Canada (ISMP

Canada), a medical error involving an

interaction between a routine prescription

6 Ramar K, et al. Clinical practice guideline for the

treatment of chronic insomnia in adults. J Clin Sleep

Med. 2021;17(2):255-262.

7 Angelica Bottaro is the lead editor at Healthing.ca, and

has been content writing for over a decade, specializing

in all things health. Her goal as a health journalist is to

bring awareness and information to people that they

can use as an additional tool toward their own optimal

health.


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and compound medicine led to the death

of her 8-year-old son, Andrew, in 2016.

These types of mistakes are completely

preventable and come with a devastating

cost in many cases, leading to the launch

of an updated pan-Canadian platform,

MedError.ca, that allows patients to

report these issues discreetly.

“By sharing their experiences, Canadians

can help uncover risks and inform actions

to prevent future harm,” said Carolyn

Hoffman, CEO of ISMP Canada, in a press

release.

The ISMP is behind the launch update

because they understand the importance

of advocating for patients who experience

medical errors and their families. They

also aim to raise awareness in the hope

that these types of errors will continue to

lessen, creating a safer healthcare

system.

Reporting medical errors in Canada

Reporting medical errors in Canada isn’t

always easy for patients, especially if

they’re dealing with devastating

consequences or grieving the loss of a

loved one because of it. It’s also a

challenge in the healthcare profession.

Doctors and other healthcare

professionals often experience a high

level of fear surrounding the fear of

consequences they’ll be faced with after

reporting, as they tend to shoulder the

blame alone—personally, professionally,

and legally—even when the safeguards

within the existing system led to the

error.

Many Canadian provinces also lack

statutory protection that would play into

the legalities of these errors, along with

inadequate reporting systems and limited

training on how to effectively discuss

these errors.

There is also a lack of transparency and

feedback regarding the outcome of

reports, making it challenging to learn

from mistakes and move forward with

better information to prevent future

issues.

To drive action, the ISMP launched the

updated MedError website, hoping it

would give caregivers and consumers the

chance to report these errors without fear

of negative consequences, thereby giving

them a voice.

Along with reporting, the site also

provides a community hub of people who

have experienced medical errors, allowing

them to foster change in the system as a

whole.

“Sharing our stories is not just about

remembrance; it’s about prevention,” said

Melissa in a press release. “MedError.ca

ensures those experiences are not just

heard but used to help stop tragedies

from happening to other families. Your

voice can save lives.”

The launch comes just in time for

Canadian Patient Safety Week, which

highlights the need for safer care through

Healthcare Excellence Canada’s

campaign, aptly called “All Voices for

Safer Care.”

The campaign aims to raise questions

about patient safety, spread awareness,

and implement meaningful changes to

create a safer space for Canadians

requiring both short-and long-term care.


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Canadian resource to prevent medical

errors

Along with providing a safe place for

people to report misdiagnoses and

medical errors in Canada, the MedError

site is also designed to equip individuals

with the tools and resources needed to

proactively ensure safe care.

Until the healthcare system has caught up

and made actionable changes in this

arena, education surrounding one’s own

health and how to approach it with their

care providers is the next best thing.

For people like Melissa, who experienced

the worst outcome imaginable because of

a medical error, change is not optional:

it’s a requirement to ensure that other

families do not have to go through the

same heartbreaking scenario that she and

her loved ones experienced.

“Consumer and caregiver reporting to

MedError.ca provides essential

information for our healthcare system,”

said Hoffman in a press release. “Every

report gives us insights into how to make

medication use safer, and we’re confident

that more people will share their stories

with us so that others will not be

harmed.”

Five Surprising Truths About

Preventing Falls

By Dr. John Puxty, Published on October 31, 2025

F

or many older adults and their

families, the fear of a fall looms large,

shaping daily decisions and limiting

independence. This article unpacks five of

the most impactful findings from recent,

major research analyses to provide a

clearer, more nuanced understanding of

fall prevention today.

Home Safety Fixes Only Work for

Those Who Need Them Most

It seems logical that making a home

safer—adding non-slip strips to stairs,

removing tripping hazards, improving

lighting—would reduce falls for any older

adult. However, a major 2023 Cochrane

review, which analyzed 22 separate

studies involving over 8,400 people,

revealed a crucial distinction: these

interventions are highly effective, but only

when targeted at people already at high

risk of falling.

For high-risk individuals— individual with

multiple annually—these targeted

interventions can reduce the rate of falls

by a remarkable 38%. In sharp contrast,

for the general older population not

selected for their fall risk, the researchers

found “high-certainty evidence” of “no

evidence of a reduction in rate of falls.”

This finding is critical because it suggests

that fall prevention resources should be

targeted and personalized. A one-sizefits-all

approach is not only less effective

but also less cost-effective than focusing

intensive support on those who will

benefit most.


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Men and Women Fall for Different

Reasons—And in Different Places

A 2021 study analyzing nationally

representative data found that the

environmental hazards associated with

falls differ significantly between men and

women. This suggests that prevention

strategies need to be more gender-aware

to be truly effective.

The research showed that for women,

indoor environmental hazards—such as

broken furniture, flooring in need of

repair, and common tripping hazards like

unsecured rugs or electrical cords—were

linked to higher odds of falling. For men,

the opposite was true: outdoor

environmental hazards were the primary

culprit. These included issues like a

crumbling foundation, uneven walkways,

or broken steps leading to the home.

The study authors hypothesized a reason

for this striking difference, rooted in

traditional household roles that may

persist into older age:

“…older women are typically responsible

for routine and repetitive tasks such

washing dishes, preparing meals, and

cleaning the house inside the house while

men engage in more occasional tasks,

such as household repairs, yard work,

and vehicle maintenance, which is done

more outside the house.”

The key takeaway is that a “safe home”

assessment might need to look in

different places depending on who you

are trying to protect.

A New Pair of Glasses Might Not Be

the Answer

Correcting poor vision seems like one of

the most obvious ways to prevent falls.

Surprisingly, the scientific evidence

doesn’t clearly support this. The same

large Cochrane review found that

interventions to improve vision, such as

providing new eyeglasses, “may make

little or no difference to the rate of falls.”

It is important to add nuance here: the

researchers rated this as “low-certainty

evidence,” meaning more high-quality

studies are needed. However, the lack of

a clear, proven benefit is itself an

important finding. Researchers note the

potential risk of falls while a person is

adjusting to a new prescription. But

there’s an even deeper paradox at play:

an intervention designed for safety might

inadvertently increase risk-taking. As the

review authors note, interventions like

new glasses or non-slip shoes might

increase a person’s confidence, leading to

more outdoor activity and, therefore,

more exposure to risk, potentially

neutralizing the benefit.

Warning Pamphlets and Simple

Advice Aren’t a Proven Fix

Distributing educational materials like

pamphlets or checklists about fall risks is

a common, low-cost public health

strategy. Unfortunately, the evidence

suggests these passive measures, when

used alone, are not a proven fix.

The Cochrane review found “insufficient

evidence” and “very low-certainty

evidence” that stand-alone educational

interventions reduce falls. This conclusion

was reinforced by a separate 2021

systematic review of 15 major clinical

practice guidelines. It found that

recommendations regarding falls

prevention education were not just

inconsistent but had a statistical

agreement level (Fleiss κ of 0.20) so low


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it suggests a near-total lack of consensus

among expert bodies.

This doesn’t mean knowledge is useless.

Rather, it strongly suggests that simply

providing information is not a substitute

for active, tailored interventions. An

effective strategy is more likely to involve

a hands-on assessment and personalized

plan—like the targeted home hazard

assessments for high-risk individuals

mentioned in our first point—than a

generic piece of advice.

The Experts Often Forget to Ask the

Most Important People: Patients

When developing guidelines for

preventing falls, who should be in the

room? A 2021 review of 15 high-quality

clinical practice guidelines from around

the world revealed a stunning gap. While

the guidelines were generally strong in

their scientific rigor, they scored poorly

on “clinical applicability” and “stakeholder

involvement.”

The reason for this became clear with one

powerful finding:

“None of the examined guidelines

included a patient or caregiver panel in

their deliberations.”

This is a critical oversight. Without the

perspectives of older adults and their

caregivers, recommendations can lack

practical, real-world relevance. This

oversight may help explain why

seemingly obvious interventions, like

providing new glasses or generic safety

pamphlets, fail to show clear benefits in

large-scale studies—they may not

account for the real-world behaviors,

barriers, and priorities of the people they

are meant to help. This highlights a

crucial, system-wide need to make

healthcare guidance more patientcentered

to ensure that expert advice is

not just scientifically sound, but also

genuinely usable.

Conclusion: A More Personal

Approach to Staying Safe

The latest science paints a clear picture

that represents a larger shift in medicine:

effective fall prevention is not about

generic checklists or intuitive fixes. It is

about a nuanced, evidence-driven

approach that is deeply personalized.

From targeting home modifications to

those at highest risk to tailoring safety

assessments by gender and, most

importantly, involving patients in creating

health policy, the message is consistent.

The path to staying safe requires moving

beyond assumption and embracing a

strategy that considers an individual’s

specific risk level, their environment, and

their real-world experiences.

Sources:

¨ Evaluation of Clinical Practice Guidelines on Fall

Prevention and Management for Older Adults: A

Systematic Review

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkope

n/fullarticle/2787179

¨ Environmental Interventions for Preventing Falls in

Older People Living in the Community

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013258.pub2

¨ Falls Associated with Indoor and Outdoor

Environmental Hazards Among Community-Dwelling

Older Adults Between Men and Women

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02499-x


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FOCUS ON MEMBERS

Maggie’s Poem

I’M FINE

There’s nothing whatever the matter with me.

I’m just as healthy as I can be,

I have arthritis in both my knees

And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze.

My pulse is weak and my blood is thin,

But I’m awfully well for the shape I’m in.

I think my liver is out of whack

And a terrible pain is in my back

My hearing is poor, my sight is dim,

Most everything seems to be out of trim,


I have arch supports for both my feet.

Or I wouldn’t be able to go on the street,

Sleeplessness I have night after night

And in the morning, I’m just a sight,

My memory is failing, my head’s in a spin,

I’m peacefully living on aspirin.


The moral is, as this tale we unfold,

That for you and me who are growing old,

It’s better to say, ‘I’m fine’ with a grin

Than to let them know the shape we’re in.

West Hills Art Group

Margaret Ennis, a member of the West

Hills Art Group, arranged to participate in

the “Fall Festival for Vendors / Artisans

and Crafters” at the Knox Presbyterian

Church on November 1, 2025. The booth

had a special visitor: Member of

Parliament Dominique O’Rourke.

A percentage of the sales were donated to

the GWSA. It was a successful, wellattended

event as we start the Christmas

season.


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Juried Art Show a Success!

By Kim Taylor. AGL Art in the Hall

W

e had an excellent turnout for the first

GWSA Juried Art Show held on

Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the

Evergreen Seniors Centre. Juror Stephanie

Schirm did a fabulous job critiquing art and

she selected the following pieces for prizes.

Two honourable mentions

¨ Judy Li with “Sunset” fibre/quilt

Second place: $75.00 prize

Irene Smedley with “Untitled” acrylic

First place: $100.00 prize

Katie Elliot-Stoyles with “Force Tranquille”

oil

¨ Jennifer Storey with “Flaunting

Uniqueness” watercolour mixed media

Light refreshments and finger foods were

served to guests prior to the announcements.

We are hoping to make this an annual event.

The artistry from all participants is truly

something to be proud of. Please ensure you

see the show outside Room 4.


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We also want to hear from you! Vote

for your favourite piece! Joan will have

a special sealed box for submissions.

Write the title or artists name on a

ballet and have your voice heard. This

show runs until Tuesday, December

16, 2025. The People’s Choice will be

awarded on closing night.

Christmas is right around the corner

and wouldn’t a lovely piece of artwork

be the perfect gift. ?

Special thanks to Corinna DeGeer for

her contribution to the show and

assisting in all things Art in the Hall.


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Dancing at the Evergreen

By Jill Kropf

October 18 found the Evergreen

Auditorium filled with fabulous Halloween

decorations and dancers dressed in

spooky costumes who were attending the

Saturday night social dance. The evening

was made even more enjoyable with

sandwiches and sweets provided by a

generous donation from Jonathon

Weinberg, a podiatrist located in a new

building at 14-561 York Road, Guelph.

A scary time was had by all!

Recent Passing

Lynn Murphy, Art Murphy’s wife, passed

on October 30, 2025. Lynn was a member

of the Silvertones, and Art is an active

member of the GWSA in pickleball and

darts.


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EVERGREEN MARKETPLACE

S

ale ads will be left in for three issues

from first insertion. If you want to

leave it in longer, contact the Sentinel

office. (Let us also know if your item sells

so we can remove it.)

Accommodation or vehicle sale ads will

not be included here. Such ads will be

treated as advertising material inserted

within these pages at the current Sentinel

advertising rates.

For Sale

¨ Various items

r Bowls and cups, $25

r Twin bed sheet set, $25

r Rubbermaid bins (4), $8 each

r Rubbermaid bin small, $4

r Box + quilt supplies, $24

r Painting supplies, $20

r Queen bedsheet sets (6), $25

r 4 throws, $20 each

r 10 embroidered table mats, $40

r 8 hand painted pieces, $15

Call Hariett (647) 200-6923.

¨ Piano, electric Yamaha portable, 61

keys, model PSR-E473, includes stand

and piano bench, $300. Call Joan

(519) 824-8519.

¨ Curling grippers, Moyen Tournament,

medium, black, excellent condition,

made in Canada, $15. Curling broom

brush, made by “Bel”ivere, $15.

Call Pat (519) 265-3626.

Classifieds

ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR & ACRYLIC

PAINTINGS BY LILIAN ~

HAND-CRAFTED WOOD ART BY MARCEL

Lathe turned or chip carved

(Carolinian woods):

Christmas ornaments, miniature trees,

mushrooms, pens, ring bowls, bud vases,

charcuterie boards, chip carved plaques,

candle holders, tea lights, necklaces &

earrings, snowmen & gnomes, bowls, vases,

platters, rolling pins

We welcome commissions

Preview at www.alpineartstudio.ca

Arrange for personal visit

Call, text Lilian & Marcel (226) 326-7511

e-mail info@alpineartstudio.ca

IN-HOME REFLEXOLOGY FOR SENIORS

Reflexology can help relieve pain and improve

circulation. Liz Appleby (647) 888-0694

guidedwellnesswithliz@gmail.com

http://www.guidedwellnesswithliz.com/

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$465,000

It’s not just a condo—it’s a

lifestyle! 1-bed, 1-bath at The

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Downsizing with Ease Seminar For Seniors

Downsizing &

Decluttering

Workbook

Included

Your Journey to Downsizing Begins Here!

Sat. Jan 17 11:00am-12:30pm

Sat. Feb 21 11:00-12:30pm

Discussion Topics:

Decluttering and Organizing Strategies

Tackling Emotional Hurdles

Where to Sell or Donate Your Possessions

What to Expect When Selling Your Home

Current Real Estate Market Trends

What is Stress-Free Independent Living

Tour Guelph Lake Commons

Guest Speaker:

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During cold/flu season, it is important to know your options to

access healthcare:

1) Call your Doctor’s office FIRST

For non-emergency medical concerns or routine appointments, including after-hours care.

If you don’t have a Doctor/Nurse Practitioner, call 811 (Health811) or visit health811.ontario.ca.

2) If you have URGENT medical questions or concerns, call your Doctor’s Office

to ask if a same-day appointment is available

Or connect with a Registered Nurse 24/7 by calling 811 (Health811) or visit health811.ontario.ca.

3) For after-hours medical needs, access the After-Hours Care Clinic associated

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If your Doctor/Nurse Practitioner is not part of the Guelph Family Health Team, check online for

Community Walk-in Clinic listings or call 811 (Health811) or visit health811.ontario.ca.

For a MEDICAL EMERGENCY: Go to your local Hospital Emergency Department or CALL 911

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GUELPH 702 Woolwich St.


519-823-0303

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BISTRO 683

BISTRO 683

Bistro 683 is the restaurant located inside

the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre.

It’s a great place to visit with friends and

enjoy a nutritious meal.

Hours

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

(excluding holidays)

• Breakfast: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

• Lunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

• Freezer meals can be

purchased until 4:30 p.m.

Festive Meal

Thursday, December 18

$15.99

+ applicable taxes

We’re always offering:

• Featured hot lunches

for only $8.50 +HST

• Rotating breakfast and

lunch menu

• Coffee and tea service

• Baked goods, soup,

sandwiches, burgers,

sausages

Pre-purchase your meal

at the Evergreen front

desk. Seating times: 11:30

a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Take

out meals available by

pre-purchase only.

Vegetarian options

available.

• Delicious frozen meals

for you to take home

Scan to view

our monthly

rotating menu

Actual meal may vary from what appears in the image.

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre

683 Woolwich Street recreation@guelph.ca

519-837-5699 guelph.ca/bistro683

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre

683 Woolwich Street recreation@guelph.ca

519-837-5699 guelph.ca/bistro683

Winter registration starts

December 11

recenroll.ca

519-837-5699

Accessible formats available by calling

519-837-5699 or TTY 519-826-9771.


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