February 2018 issue

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VOL 42 No 6 FEBRUARY 2018 

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RR 2, 5016 Well. Rd 29, Guelph 519.856.4622 

www.edenhousecarehome.ca 

Member of OLTCA & ORCA 

Licenced by RHRA & MOHLTC 

Better Quality Better Health 

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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

Directors & Officers 

Dorothe Fair — President 

Ken Chupa — Vice-President 

Jennifer Blackie — Secretary 

Nick Harris — Treasurer 

Wendi Hake — Financial Administrator 

Ross Knechtel—Webmaster 

Doris Thornington Ross Coulter 

Gail Moore Kerry Detlor 

Jean McClelland Tony Pellizzari 

The Sentinel Team 

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer 

Linda Green — Editor, Printer 

George Hughes, Ken Pagniez, 

— Printers 

George Smith — Delivery 

Jenny Whiteside — Part-time Writer 

Bill Shephard — Part-time Assistant 

Don Hillman — Mentor 

GWSA Community Support Services Staff 

Maryanne Wilford — Manager 

Pat Gage — Administrative Assistant 

Margaret Iutzi — Move Well Co-ordinator 

Molly Roberts — Eat Well Co-ordinator 

Paula Frappier — Outreach Co-ordinator 

City Staff 

Wendy Kornelsen — Manager, 

Volunteers & Senior Services 

Tracy Benson — Customer Services Clerk 

Jocelyn Pedersen — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Senior Services 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef 

Janice Walls, Brian Treleaven — Assistant 

Cooks 

Kim Barton—Facility Maintainer 

Lorne Wollis — Part-time Cleaner 

Harvinder Marjara, Farial Hashimi, Mary 

Loudoun, Juan da Silva — Evening & 

Weekend Reception 

Lynne Briggs — Acting Manager, Recreation 

Services 

All others working at the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre are Volunteers. 

E S C C 

A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in 

partnership with the Community Services Department 

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/ 

Wellington Seniors Association 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8 

Tel.: 519-823-1291 / Fax: 519-823-8972 

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F 

(closed Statutory Holidays) 

Read The Sentinel on our website, 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

ISSN: 0383 817X 

President’s Message from Dorothe Fair 

I think the January thaw came for a short visit but didn't 

stay long. We will remember this winter as the one that 

broke many of the cold temperature records. It's been a 

true Canadian winter but, like our Canadian culture, we 

look for the positives and we embrace the highlights and 

joys that come our way and the brilliant sunshine during this winter 

was one of those joys. It has been spectacular as long as we were 

behind glass!! 

Now we have February - the month that warms our hearts and softens 

our world with traditional love songs, boxes of delicious chocolates 

and funny Valentine cards. Send one anonymously - it will 

make you smile and be a 'treasure' for the receiver. 

We know that these soothe our souls during the long bleak days of 

winter. When we feel good after enjoying some 'chocolate delight', 

it's easier to believe Spring is just around the corner. 

A big "Welcome Back and Shout Out" to Tracy Benson who is returning 

to the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre as of Jan 9. 

Tracy has been working at the West End Centre and we are thrilled 

to have her back supporting the GWSA Seniors. 

Board Highlights: 

1. ALERT: this is for all GWSA Members and Volunteers. 

Please write in your calendars that the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre will be CLOSED to everyone from JULY 2 to 

AUGUST 7. 

The City will be repaving the parking lot and replacing the sidewalks, 

so plan your staycation or your getaway vacation for this 

block of time because the building is closed and Elvis has left. 

Activity Group Leaders will receive a new revised contract from 

Tracy Benson formalizing the closure of the Centre. 

2. In the January Sentinel, we had an article regarding the information 

session the GWSA sponsored to hear Heather Flaherty, City 

of Guelph General Manager Parks and Recreation, outline the City's 

plan for the proposed South End Recreation Centre. Our next step 

was to form a GWSA SERC committee to draft a wish list for the 

needs and wants for Seniors at the new SERC. 

This committee met on Jan. 2 and drafted the list. It covered transportation, 

parking, gym time, access to the pools, fitness, ice pads 

and a multi-purpose room. We covered safety issues, change rooms, 

Boardroom and storage. 

The report was presented to the GWSA Exec and Board of Directors 

for approval and met Heather's due date for submission to the 

City beginning the week of January 22. 

Even though the report has been sent, we were told because of the 

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NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree 

with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions 

by writers. Do you like what you see here in The Sentinel? Stop by the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre at 683 Woolwich St. to get more! Single issues 

(or an extra copy) are available at the Front Desk at the cost of $3.00 each + HST. 


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green 

2018 is the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese 

zodiac. This is a Year of Earth Dog, starting from 

Feb. 16, 2018 (Chinese New Year) and lasting to 

Feb. 4, 2019. 

Dog is the eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese 

zodiac signs. The Years of the Dog include 1922, 

1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 and 

2030. 

Dog is man's good friend who can understand the 

human's spirit and obey its master, whether he is 

wealthy or not. The Chinese regard it as an auspicious 

animal. If a dog happens to come to a house, it 

symbolizes the coming of fortune. The invincible 

God Erlang, in Chinese legend, used a loyal wolfhound 

to help him capture monsters. 

People born in the Year of the Dog are usually independent, 

sincere, loyal and decisive according to 

Chinese zodiac analysis. They are not afraid of difficulties 

in daily life. These shining characteristics 

make them have harmonious relationships with people 

around them. 

The GWSA website is sporting an updated look 

these days. Our web team has worked to give 

GWSA Services and Announcements more prominent 

placement on the site making it easier for 

you to find the information you need. Visit the site 

at https://gwsa-guelph.ca and look for a section of 

Popular Downloads, including the Evergreen Restaurant 

Menu, the current edition of The Sentinel, 

Trip & Travel Info, as well as the schedule for the 

GWSA Activity Groups. If you would like the text 

on the site to be a little larger — or a little smaller 

— resize it using the orange + or - buttons located 

on most pages. The 100% button restores all text 

to the default size. 

If you see any problems, or if you’d like to offer 

feedback on the web team's work so far, please 

contact the GWSA Webmaster using the Contact 

Us form on the website. 

Special Printing For Members 

Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars, 

dinner menus/programs, club by-laws, annual reports), large or small 

quantities, black & white print (5¢ per page) or colour (25¢ per page)? 

If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel 

office (we’re not here all the time, though) or by email at sentinel@gwsaguelph.ca, 

or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA 

member to take advantage of this. 

We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can. 

DONATIONS 

To donate easily, with a credit 

card, visit our website www.gwsaguelph.ca 

and click on the 

‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

February 2, 2018, is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

March 2018 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the March issue 

is on February 22, 2018. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Evergreen Restaurant - February 2018 

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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public 

and serves a large variety of menu items that are 

available from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to 

Friday (except holidays): 

Breakfast Foods 

Homemade Soups 

Bakery Items 

Sandwiches 

Salads 

Beverages 

The daily featured Lunch is served from 11:30 am 

to 1:00 pm and the menu is below. Take-out is 

available for your convenience. 

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals. 

We provide great quality, while keeping costs reasonable. 

The tremendous support of volunteers in 

the restaurant help us achieve this goal. 

Featured Hot Lunch 

$6.95 + tax 

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a 

balanced nutritional meal. 

LUNCH DELIVERED 

We offer free delivery to the following adjacent 

apartments —Riverside Gardens, Riverside Residences 

on the Park, The Driftwood, and The Diplomat, 

provided we get the order by 9:30 am the 

day the delivery is required. Please call 519-823- 

1291 x2696 to order. 

Catering 

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold 

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have 

your order to the customer service clerk in the 

office at least 48 hours prior to your event. This 

allows staff to ensure that your catering needs will 

be met. Thank you for your co-operation in this 

matter. 

FEATURED LUNCH served 11:30 am to 1:00 pm 

All menu items available 8:30 am to 1:00 pm 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

1 

2 

Tourtiere 

Veal Parmesan 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Cabbage Rolls 

Beef Stew 

Ribs 

Salmon 

Liver & Onions or 

2nd Choice 

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13 

14 

15 

16 

Chicken Noodle 

Casserole 

Roast Pork 

Meatloaf 

Ham & Potato 

Casserole 

Stuffed Chicken 

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22 

23 

Pork Chops 

Lasagna 

Roast Beef 

Turkey Meat Pies 

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Salisbury Steak 

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Fish & Chips 

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Roast Chicken 

Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please enquire 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

Senior of the Year: Recognizes an 

outstanding senior who after age 65 

has enriched the social, cultural or 

civic life of the community. 

Deadline: March 7 

Senior Achievement Award: Recognizes 

individuals over the age of 65 

for significant contributions to their 

communities. Deadline: May 16 

Please fully complete the Nomination 

Form located at the front desk 

and return it to Becky in the main office. 

Those who are eligible for an 

award will be chosen. Your assistance 

and input is greatly appreciated with 

this process. If you have any further 

questions, please feel free to speak to 

Becky from Monday to Friday between 

8:30-4:30. 

All Volunteers – Training and 

Orientation: Anyone new to the volunteer 

team within the last 2 years, or 

who has not completed their AODA 

and training, will be required to register 

for one of the trainings. It is a 

great refresher for anyone, speaks to 

your role as a volunteer, policies and 

procedures and how the GWSA and 

City work together. Please speak to 

Becky in the main office for more 

details and to register. 

2018 

January 15 – 9:00-11:00 am 

January 15 – 1:30-3:30 pm 

April 4 – 1:30-3:30 pm 

April 12 – 9:00-11:00 am 

September 27 – 9:00-11:00 am 

October 3 – 1:30-3:30 pm 

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Reception Desk 

Registration Desk: volunteers are 

needed to assist on the front desk every 

other Friday morning 8:45-12:15 

and/or Friday afternoons 12:00-3:45. 

If you enjoy working with a great 

team of volunteers, providing customer 

service and working on the computer, 

please speak to Becky in the 

main office. 

Evergreen Kitchen 

Assistance with food preparation and 

serving is needed in the kitchen on 

Fridays from 8:45-1:15. If you enjoy 

cooking, working with a great team of 

volunteers, this is the position for 

you! 

AGE FRIENDLY GUELPH 

By 2031, Guelph’s population is projected 

to be 175,000 with 57,000 people 

over the age of 55. The City’s Age 

Friendly Guelph (AFG) is recruiting 

volunteers in the following areas: 

Marketing 

Communications 

Community Outreach 

Working Group members are being 

recruited to assist with the implementation 

and hands-on guiding of the 

working groups. 

For more information on how to 

become a volunteer with Age Friendly 

Guelph or any of the current roles 

with the committees, please speak to 

Becky in the main office. 

2018 VARIETY SHOW 

The Variety Show Committee is looking 

for volunteers who are interested 

in joining a fabulous team of volunteers. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Computer Mentoring – Apple 

Products: 

The GWSA is looking for individuals 

who are computer literate to assist 

members with basic questions and to 

help with specific computer problems 

specific to iPads/iPhones/Macbooks. 

Tasks: 

- Help with basic operation of Apple 

products 

- Help with email and browsing the 

internet 

- MS Word and handling digital photographs 

- Assistance with iPads/iPhones/ 

Macbooks 

Governance Committee: 

The GWSA is looking for 2-3 new 

members to join the Governance 

Committee. If you enjoy reviewing 

policies and procedures, have an HR 

background with attention to detail 

while viewing the larger picture, have 

4 hours per month to give back and 

like to work with other volunteers, 

this committee is for you. 

Travel Committee: Travel Club is 

looking for new members to assist on 

the committee with organizing, booking 

and hosting monthly trips for the 

GWSA members. 

GWSA Golf: The Golf Activity 

Group is looking for 10 Greeters to 

volunteer their time once a week in 

the 2018 season for a few hours (8:00 

-10:30 am). Please contact Becky in 

the main office for more information. 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

SERVICES 

Gentle Exercise Volunteers: Please 

consider volunteering with the Feeling 

Better Move Well Program. 

We are currently seeking volunteers 

to help facilitate a one-hour gentle 

exercise class in the community. No 

fitness experience is necessary. Full 

training program provided. 

Volunteer Drivers: Help make a 

difference to support seniors who 

have trouble getting out on their own. 

The Outreach Program needs volunteers 

who are willing to use their own 

car to drive participants between their 

home and the Program. The commitment 

is one half day per month. 

Seniors Offering Support Telephone 

Visiting Volunteers: Help 

brighten another senior's day by making 

a telephone visiting call from your 

home to theirs. Scheduling and time 

commitment are flexible according to 

your availability. Please contact Maryanne 

Wilford at 519-837-5665 for 

more information about these volunteer 

opportunities. 

If you are interested in volunteering 

in any of the areas listed above and 

joining the dynamic team, please contact 

Becky MacDonald in the office 

for more information and to get started 

with your volunteering experience. 

Ph. 519-823-1291 x2096 or by email 

at becky.macdonald@guelph.ca.

Program Manager, Senior Services from Wendy Kornelsen 

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Welcome back to Tracy Benson! Tracy has returned to 

work at Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. Many of 

you will still have an opportunity to work with Kerry at 

the West End Community Centre. Please drop in and say 

hi to both Kerry and Tracy at their respective Centres. 

As winter takes a firm grip on us, it is great to see so 

many people staying connected through seniors programming. 

To help maintain the building, where possible, 

please bring a change of shoes to wear indoors while participating 

in programs. Although your outdoor shoes may 

look clean, they do carry lots of grit, which in turn damages 

the hardwood floors and the carpet. This is really 

important to help keep the floors clean and in good condition. 

We want to ensure you the best conditions possible 

and appreciate your help. 

In just a short 6 weeks, we hope to have spring weather! 

Registration for spring/summer recreation programs begins 

March 1. Recreation Services and the GWSA believe 

that everyone should have an opportunity to participate in 

recreation programs and activity groups. The City of 

Guelph has a fee assistance program in place to ensure 

that cost is not a barrier to participating. GWSA works 

with the City to support this program. 

FAIR (fee assistance is recreation) is available for 

GWSA memberships and City of Guelph Recreation Programs. 

Based on financial criteria, you will receive a percentage 

off your registration fee. This is a confidential 

program. You can pick up an application form at the Centre 

or call 519-822-1260 x2645 to speak directly with 

staff. If you have any questions, please speak to the Recreation 

Co-ordinator and she will be able to help you access 

this service. 

On November 9, Liz Sandals was at the Centre to announce 

the new action plan for seniors: Aging with Confidence. 

As per the provincial press release, the number of 

seniors in Ontario is forecast to double to 4.6 million 

within the next 25 years - and Ontario aims to become the 

best place in the world to grow older. Aging with Confidence 

focuses on areas that seniors say they care about 

most, including living independently for as long as possible 

and staying connected through social, recreational and 

volunteer activities. To ensure Ontario is ready for the 

changing realities of an aging population, the plan also 

substantially expands the number of long-term care (LTC) 

beds across the province, while increasing staffing levels 

and support for LTC home residents. 

The new action plan offers: A one-stop website where 

seniors - about 70 per cent of whom go online every day - 

can find information about tax credits, drug coverage, 

powers of attorney, recreation programs and more. Seniors 

will also be able to get information over the phone in 

more than 150 languages 

An annual high-dose influenza vaccine, targeted to 

protect seniors, which will be available free of charge 

as part of the Ontario Universal Influenza Immunization 

Program, starting in the 2018-19 flu season. 

Support for "naturally occurring" retirement 

communities by investing more than $15 million over 

two years for apartment buildings or housing developments 

where many seniors already live close to one another. 

More volunteering opportunities connecting seniors 

and youth, fostering learning and mentorship 

while reducing older people's risk of social isolation. 

5,000 new LTC beds over the next four years and 

15 million more hours of nursing, personal support 

and therapeutic care annually for residents in LTC 

homes, as well as a10-year plan to create more than 

30,000 new beds over the next decade, working with the 

long-term care sector. 

The City of Guelph is supported by the Province as a 

Senior Active Living Centre. As part of this support, we 

had an opportunity to apply for a special one-time grant 

to be used at the WECC and at Evergreen. We were successful 

in our application! Grant dollars were used to purchase: 

lobby furniture, travel group signage, fitness equipment 

for GWSA Move Well program, printing of volunteer 

recruitment pamphlets, laptop and projector for volunteer 

training and orientation, emergency first aid training 

for volunteers, training front line staff, promotional 

material, laptop for GWSA, wireless microphone, and 

special event highlighting City programs and services for 

seniors. We are very thankful for this funding to help support 

delivery of programs and services to seniors. 

Upcoming Facility Work: 

We are planning work on the parking lot at Evergreen: 

removing the current sidewalk pavers and replacing with 

a concrete sidewalk; replacing the parking lot lights with 

new poles and LED fixtures; replacing the lighting on the 

building, repaving the parking lot, and then fresh paint 

outlining the parking spots, and painting directional arrows. 

The work will happen from July 2-August 6. The Centre 

will be closed to the public (including all GWSA members 

and volunteers) and will re-open on August 7. We 

are working to, where possible, move Recreation registered 

courses to other facilities. We look forward to serving 

you again at the Centre on August 7. 

As with all construction, dates are fluid and changes do 

happen. I will endeavour to keep you up-to-date through 

the Sentinel and on the City website at www.guelph.ca/ 

seniors as more information becomes available. 


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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 

February is Heart Month. Life. 

We don’t want you to miss it. 

If you are interested in participating in or volunteering 

at any of these events, please contact Nicole 

Kerr, Interim Area Manager, at 519-837-4858 

or email nicole.kerr@heartandstroke.ca. 

The Heart & Stroke Foundation have invested 

more than $1.45 billion in vital heart and stroke 

research, making us the largest contributor in Canada 

after the federal government. This investment 

has contributed to the Canadian cardiovascular and 

cerebrovascular community’s position as a leader 

in the international research arena. 

Over the past 60 years, with the Foundation’s 

help, the death rate from heart disease and stroke 

has declined by more than 75 per cent, with nearly 

40 per cent of this decrease occurring in the past 

decade. 

Today, more than 90 per cent of Canadians who 

have a heart attack and more than 80 per cent who 

have a stroke, and make it to hospital, will survive. 

Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of 

hospitalization and the second and third leading 

causes of death in Canada. 

More than 66,000 Canadians died in 2012 from 

heart disease or stroke. That’s one person every 7 

minutes. Up to 70,000 heart attacks, 62,000 strokes 

and 40,000 cardiac arrests occur each year in Canada. 

Last year, the Foundation helped create 165,000 

more survivors. With your support we can do even 

better. 

There are all sorts of ways to get involved for 

this February’s Heart Month campaign and 

throughout the year: 

For more information about the Heart & Stroke 

Foundation, please visit www.heartandstroke.ca or 

make sure you drop by the CSS whiteboard display. 

Every donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 

supports investment in life-saving research, 

advocacy, health promotions and education programs. 

It’s all aimed at reducing the impact of 

heart disease and stroke, and helping Canadians 

live longer, fuller lives. Please give generously 

when Heart and Stroke Foundation Volunteers 

come calling this February. You can also support 

online at heartandstroke.ca/HELP or by calling 1 

888 HSF INFO (1-888-473- 4636). 

CSS Spring Education Series: 

Planning for the popular CSS education series is 

underway and we will be announcing our line-up 

in mid-February. Watch for flyers, mail-outs and 

check the GWSA website for details. Sessions will 

be hosted at the Evergreen Centre between April 9 

and May 29. 

Free Food Demonstration: 

Always interesting and always delicious — 

come learn about nutritious food ideas and enjoy 

some free samples of seasonal food. Provided 

with the support of Dietitians with the 

Guelph Family Health Team, this event will be 

held on Wednesday, February 7th (10:00 a.m. - 

noon) in Room 2. Registration required. Please 

call Pat Gage at 519-837-5696 to reserve your 

spot. 

- Become a Heart Month Canvasser 

- Organize your own Fundraiser 

- Participate in the Co-operators Heart & 

Stroke Curl for Heart 

- Register a team for the Heart & Stroke Big 

Bike 

Diabetes Support Group 

All are welcome to join the Diabetes Support Group 

which meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings 

of the month from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in Room 2. 

This group is supported by CSS Dietitian Molly 

Roberts and is an excellent way to share information 

and management strategies with other seniors. 

A $2.00 donation helps support this great program. 


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GWSA’s CENTENARIAN CLUB 

by Ross Coulter 

It is rare that a seniors association such as the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association can recognize and 

celebrate members who have reached the enviable age of 100. On December 11, the GWSA mounted a 

plaque on the lobby wall that reads “The Hundred Year Old Club”. Under the plaque, the names and 

pictures of those individuals who achieved 100 years or older while members of the association were 

mounted. The first two members to be so recognized are Charlie Corcoran, at 103 years of age, who still 

makes the occasional appearance at the Evergreen Centre, and Veronica Turner who achieved the magic 

age while a still active member, but who unfortunately passed away last fall. Appropriate tribute was paid 

to both as members of their respective families joined GWSA members in the celebration, which included 

a few choral selections by members of the Silvertones. 

Mayor Guthrie, accompanied by four city councillors, attended the event and lauded the accomplishments 

of the GWSA in the support and recognition of Guelph’s growing senior community. It was noted 

that there are a number of currently active GWSA members in their early to mid-nineties who may very 

well become members of this club in the next few years. As a GWSA member himself, the Mayor expressed 

his desire to one day find his picture on the wall alongside Charlie and Veronica. 

At the end of the official recognition ceremony, all in attendance were invited to share in refreshments of 

coffee and specially decorated cake. Many volunteers put the event together and received their due recognition. 


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The Line Dancing Club dressed up in their festive finery to wish everyone Happy Holidays! 


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GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information 

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

A I T H 

Evergreen Hallway 

Ted Pritchard (519-826-6121) 

tpritcha@rogers.com 

Art Studio In 2 

Evergreen Room 2 

Ted Pritchard (519-826-6121) 

tpritcha@rogers.com 

Tuesday, February 6 and 20 - 

6:30pm-9:30pm 

Wednesday, February 14 and 28 - 

12:30pm-4:00pm 

B 

Evergreen Auditorium 

Eleanor Stern (519-837-2702) 

Tues. - 7:00-9:30 pm - E 

Thurs. - 9:00 am-12:00 noon - E 

Fri. - 10:00 am-12:30 pm - E 

Sun. - 1:15-3:15 pm - E 

Mon. - 1:00-4:00 pm - West End 

Wed. - 1:00-3:30 pm - West End 

B E 


Helen James (519-856-4434) 

Mondays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

6-H B E 


Dot Smith (519-836-6448) 


B C 

Evergreen Board Room 

Diana Cormier (519-780-2074) 

(dianacormier@sympatico.ca) 

Last Friday of month - 1-3 pm 

NEW - B C 2 


Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

Third Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

B - W E L’ L 

Brian Doucet (519-837-1107) 

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm 

B - E 


David Pinkney (519-780-5302) 

Tuesdays - 6:45-9:15 pm 

Peter Traulsen (519-265-2376) 


I B 


Conny Budarick (519-763-6651) 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

B A G 


Ruby Brent (519-767-1954) 

(Bunka B&B) 

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

C - NEW 


Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810) 

Wednesdays - 1-4 pm 

C C 

Ken Fugler (519-767-0145) 

Debbie Williams (519-820-7215) 

C C 


Dave Wurr (519-509-1032) 

Fridays - 9:30 am-noon 

C C 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

April, June, Sept., Nov. 

Second Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm 

C C 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-2:00 pm 

C 


Elaine Miller (519-836-7874) 

Audrey Young 

Joy Halliburton 


D C 

Evergreen Auditorium - Stage 

Bob Langham (519-836-8366) 

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 

10:00 am to 12:00 noon 

D S G 


Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesday 

9:00-10:00 am 

D 

Evergreen Dining Room 

Jean Simpson (519-822-6193) 

Every Tuesday - 1:30-3:30 pm 

E M 


Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044) 

Maureen Baird (647-519-2006) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

E W 


Audrey Young (519-821-7471) 

4th Wednesday monthly 

1:30-4:00 pm 

E F 


Ray Barnes (519-824-6004) 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

G 

Ken Hills (519-836-8414) 

kenandlouisehills@yahoo.ca 

Mondays, May to September 

H I 


Sharing Information about 

HEARING 

Meet first Wed. of every month 

From October to May 

2:00-3:00 pm - it’s free 

Call Marianne at 519-822-3946 

L D 


Margaret Waldron (519-836-8534) 



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Phyllis Carnochan (519-836-9415) 

Mondays - 

Beginners 9:30-10:30 am 

Intermediate 10:45-11:45 am 

(except Holidays) 


M J 


Georgia Taylor (519-265-8816) 


Instruction available 

P L 


Malcolm Coutts (519-822-5789) 

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 

(times as assigned) 

I F P 


Jean McClelland (519-763-4881) 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com 

2:30-5 pm - last Monday of every 

month - $24.00 a year 

P 

Rudy Simon (1-226-979-9635) 

Neville Newman (519-400-9136) 

gwsapickleball@gmail.com 


Tues - 9:00 - 12:00 noon 

(Beginners & Intermediate) 

Friday - 12:45 - 4 pm 

(all levels of play) 

West End Rec Centre 

Tues - 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm 

(advanced play) 

Thurs - 2:15 - 5:00 pm 

(all levels of play) 

Q 


Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120) 

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

S 


Paul Brummer (519-265-0629) 

Linda Robinson (226-343-0426) 


S 


Jean Campbell (519-821-2695) 

Veronica Fowler (519-836-4105) 

Tues. afternoon - 1:30-3:00 pm 

Wed. afternoon - 1:30-3:00 pm 

S S S C 

Exhibition Park Arena 

Corner of Exhibition & 

Division Sts. 

Saturdays - 8:00-9:50 pm 

Sharon O’Sullivan (519-848-2084) 

S C 


Arlene McEllistrum 

(519-821-4332) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Pianist - Mary Lynne Woods 

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm 

S C 

Evergreen Parking Lot by 

The Enabling Garden 

Shane Hamilton, 

519-824-8001 

Cathy Densmore 

cathy.densmore@gmail.com 

Mondays from January to the end 

of March, 2018 

8:00 am car pool at Evergreen 

Centre to Blue Mountain 

6:00 pm return to Evergreen 

E S C 

Evergreen Snooker Room 

Nick Harris (519-836-4547) 

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

Tuesday - 7:00-9:30 pm 

1st Thursday of every month 

7:00-9:30 pm 

T T 


Gordon Field (519-822-4976) 

Ursula Rodrigues (519-837-3782) 

Evergreen: Monday - 

3:30-6:30 pm 

Wednesday - 9:00 am-12:45 pm 

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon 

West End: Friday - 1:00-3:45 pm 

(WE - except July/August) 

T H-E P 


Mike Rooke (519-824-2472) 

Gord Knox (519-763-5795) 


W C 

April to October 

Brenda Langham (519-836-8366) 

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Gord Clegg (519-824-3293) 

January and February 

W P C 


Ann Peters (519-836-3554) 

1st & 5th Wed. - 12:30-4:00 pm 

3rd Wed. - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

W E A G 

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre 

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653) 

September - June 


Membership is $20.00 

W H A G 

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre 

Ross Hamilton (519-835-9181) 

hamiltongalleries@rogers.com 

Jan. - June; Sept. - Dec. 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 

Membership is $25.00 

W C 


Ross Coulter (519-821-3993) 

2nd & 4th Thursdays - 1:00 pm 

Be active. Get involved. Make friends. 


GWSA Group & Activity Reports 

ALL Activity Groups require that you MUST have an up-to-date GWSA Membership to participate 

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Art in the Hall 

The Art in the Hall project is mandated 

to display good art work in the 

halls of the Evergreen Centre. The 

art for February is produced by Anne 

Johnson until February 10 and then 

for the rest of the month by the “Art 

Studio in 2 Club.” If you are interested 

in having your work in a solo exhibition, 

or if you are interested in 

having a few pieces of your work as 

part of a group display at the Evergreen 

Centre in 2018, contact Ted 

Pritchard at 519 826-6121 or 

tpritcha@rogers.com by the end of 

February, 2018. 

If you are interested in sitting on the 

Art in the Hall Committee for selecting 

art for display at the Evergreen 

Centre, and assisting with the hanging 

of the art, also contact Ted. 

Art Studio in 2 

Art Studio in 2 is an art group working 

out of Room 2 at the Evergreen 

Centre on alternate Tuesday evenings 

from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm 

starting the first week of the month 

and on alternate Wednesday afternoons 

from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm 

starting the second week of the 

month. The artists in this club 

choose their own media to work 

with, examples of which are acrylic 

painting, Bunka, drawing, pastels, 

porcelain painting, printmaking, 

stitchery/textile arts, watercolour 

painting and others. Artists will need 

to provide all the materials they need 

to complete their work and be prepared 

to share their technique and 

insights with other artists. The membership 

in Art Studio in 2 is limited 

to 24 and yearly membership costs 

$27.00 including HST, in addition to 

the GWSA membership. If you are 

interested in joining Art Studio in 2 

for 2018, contact Ted Pritchard at 

519-826-6121 or 

tpritcha@rogers.com in the month of 

January. 

Badminton 

Our Badminton Club welcomes all, 

from beginners to experienced and 

competitive players. Join us as many 

as 6 times a week for friendly, active 

games and competition at two locations. 

We play at the West End Community 

Centre on Monday and 

Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 pm. 

At the Evergreen Centre, play is on 

Tuesday evening at 7 pm, Thursday 

at 9 am, Friday at 10 am and Sunday 

afternoons at 1:15 pm. 

We do our best to keep members 

alerted of any changes to our times. 

Racquets are available for shortterm 

loan and players require indoor 

court shoes. 

Your membership fee covers participation 

at both locations. We allow 

3 free visits to give you a chance 

to discover if you are able and will 

enjoy this very active sport. The 

yearly fee is $60.00 For further information 

regarding our activities 

and membership, contact Eleanor 

Stern at 519-837-2702. 

Bid Euchre 

Come in and enjoy a friendly game 

of 4-Handed Bid Euchre, Monday 

evening from 6:30 until 9:00 pm, 

and Thursday from 1 until 4 pm. 

There will also be 6-Handed Bid Euchre 

on Thursday afternoons. Don’t 

know how to play? We will teach 

you at no charge. Come and enjoy a 

visit; we would love to meet some 

new members. Guests are always 

welcome. For information on 

4-Handed Bid Euchre, phone Helen 

James (519-856-4434) or Dot Smith 

(519-836-6448) for 6-Handed Bid 

Euchre. 

Book Club 

Our group meets in the Boardroom 

on the last Friday of each month 

from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. 

In February we will be discussing 

Nutshell by Ian McEwan and our 

selection for March is A Banquet of 

Consequences by Elizabeth George. 

Monthly fee is $3.00. 

NEW - Book Club 2 

This group, made up of people on 

the waitlist for the first book club, 

will meet in the Boardroom on the 

third Friday of each month from 1:00 

to 2:30 pm. 

The fee is $3/visit. 

Bridge 

We invite all bridge players to come 

and join us in a friendly game of 

bridge. We play three times a week 

as follows: 

Monday at the West End in the Lions 

Lair from 12:45 until 3:15 pm. 

Tuesday at the Evergreen in Room 3 

from 6:45 pm until 9:15 pm. 

Thursday at the Evergreen in Room 

3 from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm. 

We hope you will come out and 

have a friendly game with us; we 

will be delighted to welcome you. 

Bunka 

Bunka embroidery is created by using 

a unique combination of punch 

needle and special silk-like rayon 

thread (yarn). 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. The Bunka artist uses many 

different stitch techniques in order to 

achieve the desired effect of depth 

and interest, but unlike other forms 

of needle art, there are no knots to tie 

and mistakes are easily corrected. 

This group is for all skill levels and 

meets every Wednesday from 9:15 

a.m. to noon. 

Canasta - NEW 

Come join us for a game of Canasta. 

New or experienced players are welcome. 

We meet in the Evergreen 

hallway every Wednesday at 1:00 

pm. Cost is $1.50. Our president is 

Sharyn Richards. Let her know if 

you have any comments. Phone: 519 

-822-1810, 

Text: 519-835-4155, E-Mail: 

gwsacanasta@gmail.com 



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Craft Group 

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. 

Thank you to all the people 

who donate wool and materials and 

a big hand for the ladies who do our 

knitting. Please check out our store: 

there are so many lovely hand-made 

items! 

Cribbage 

If you enjoy a game of cribbage, join 

us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. We have 

a good time and everyone is welcome. 

SAVE THE DATE: 

February 9 - Valentine’s Dance 

April 13 - Easter Dance 

Darts 

High Scorers for December 2017: 

Reno F. 140; Marjorie S. 140; Bob 

McG. 134; Bill A. 133; Gord K. 

133; Ken O. 133; Janet O. 127; Barry 

S. 130; Barry A. 125; Stu McC. 

116; Fred L. 108; Margaret W. 107; 

Ross K. 102 (2 bullseyes +2). 

Dominoes 

The Dominoes club meets every 

Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Dining 

Room. The club will be playing 

Mexican Train. The cost is $1.50 per 

visit. Please contact Jean Simpson 

519-822-6193 regarding any 

questions about the club. Come and 

have some fun. 

Golf 

In 2018, we will play on Mondays at 

different courses around Guelph, 

Cambridge and Kitchener/Waterloo 

from the first week in May to the 

last Monday of September. Traditionally 

we have over 300 members 

split into 3 golf groups (see below). 

For information and/or to register for 

golf, do so at the Evergreen front 

desk starting in February. 

The executive of the Evergreen 

Golf Club is looking for new members 

to help organize the golf. If you 

are interested, contact Ted Pritchard 

at 519-826-6121 or Ken Hills at 519 

- 836-8414. The co-ordinators for 

2018 are: 18 Hole A Group, Wayne 

Vokey, 18 Hole B Group, George 

Hughes, and 9 Hole Group, David 


Halfpenny. The cost to join the Evergreen 

Golf Club for the 2018 season 

is $10.00 plus HST. 

Line Dancing 

Come dance with us all year long. 

Mondays: Beginners 9:30 to 10:30 

a.m. 

Intermediate: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. 

Thursdays: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 

(Basic line dance experience recommended 

for this class.) 

Your first three visits are free, after 

which the fee is $1.50 per visit. 

Everyone Welcome 

Into Focus Photography Club 

The January theme for our club photographs 

was tattoos. The pictures 

will be hanging in the Evergreen 

restaurant throughout February. In 

the old days, events like the Edinburgh 

Tattoo commonly demonstrated 

military skills and precision 

marching bands. Now they are usually 

thought of as body art and are 

often associated with body piercings. 

Tattoo parlours are almost as numerous 

as Tim Hortons drive-thrus. 

Keep an eye on the restaurant walls 

to see how our members interpreted 

the theme. 

Our theme for February is 

“monochrome.” This could be either 

black and white, sepia, or any other 

colour. The defining feature of a 

monochrome photo is to have different 

shades of only one colour. When 

you are in the restaurant next month, 

look for the ways our members approached 

this challenge. 

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. At last count 

we have 43 members. New members 

are always welcome. 

If you are interested in joining, 

contact Jean McClelland by e-mail: 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com. 

Pickleball 

Success of a GWSA Evergreen activity 

is no more evident than the 

Pickleball Club. Coming up on the 

anniversary of just four years, the 

membership has grown to 157 members. 

That’s about 40 new members 

every year. Since its inception four 

years ago, there have been 203 people 

sign up and pay for a membership 

into the club. Unfortunately, 

there had to be a cap placed on our 

membership due to a consistent attendance 

of between 35-40 players 

each day. 

We are proud to say we are helping 

in the growth of the membership 

to the GWSA with more than half of 

the new members joining the GWSA 

for the first time. 

In the new year, there was a clinic 

in January and an in-house tournament 

will take place in the spring. A 

very informative video for this new 

sport will be released for the website 

in the near future. 

Shuffleboard 

Hi everyone. We hope you all had a 

good holiday and are glad to be back 

with us. Shuffleboard will continue 

on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 

from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm. The 

fee is $10.00 from now until May 31 

or $1.00 per visit. For June and August, 

the fee will be $1.00 per visit. 

We hope everyone will come and 

enjoy the day. Instruction is available. 

Silvertones 

The Silvertones Choir was formed 

over 37 years ago and now boasts 

over 50 members. The mixed group 

of seniors share the love of singing - 

songs old and new. They also love to 

entertain with their singing and to 

spread cheer. 

The choir reconvened after its 

Christmas break on Friday, January 

5 and began working on a new repertoire 

of music for their winter/spring 

sing-outs in local seniors’ and retirement 

homes and residences. 

Songs include Waltzing Matilda, 

Ach Du Lieber Augustin, Mary 

Anne, Allouette, Cockles and Mussels, 

All Through the Night, Loch 

Lomond, Greensleeves, La Cucaracha, 

Hava Nagila, Shanandoah, 

Something to Sing About, Rain and 

Go With a Song in Your Heart. 

Here is the full list of Sing-Outs 

(Continued on page 18)

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Callous and Corn Treatment 

Nail Trimming 

Fungal Nail Treatment 

Gi 

Cerficates 

Available 

Helping families to buy and sell since 2007. 

Contact Jackie to enquire about Riverside Residence on the 

Park — We have a waing list, so call today. 

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which commence at 2 pm unless 

otherwise stated: 

February 23 at St. Joseph’s, Westmount 

Road 

March 16 at Riverside Glen, 60 

Woodlawn Avenue at 2:30 pm 

March 23 at Guelph Lake Commons, 

Victoria Road N at 2:30 pm 

April 6 at The Ellington, 168 

Metcalf Street 

April 20 at Stone Lodge, 165 Cole 

Road 

May 4 at Wellington Park Terrace, 

Janefield Road 

May 11 at The Royal, 1691 Gordon 

Street at 2:30 pm 

May 18 at The Village of Arbor 

Trails, at 2:30 pm 

May 25 at Eden House, 5016 Wellington 

Road 29, Eden Mills Road 

For more information about joining 

the choir, please call Arlene 

McEllistrum at 519-821-4332. 

Skiing 

It costs $10.00 plus HST to join the 

Everwhite Ski Club. You register 

and pay for Downhill Skiing at the 

front desk of the Evergreen Centre. 

It helps to own a 5-7 Pass purchased 

from Blue Mountain. We ski every 

Monday at Blue Mountain while 

there is snow. We carpool by meeting 

at the lower Evergreen Parking 

Lot by the Enabling Garden at 8:00 

am and return to Guelph by 6:00 

pm. Think snow. 

Contact Cathy Densmore (519) 822- 

2220 for Ski Club information. 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

The Evergreen Snooker Club is 

composed of a group of active, 

friendly players with skill levels 

covering the full spectrum from 

learner/beginner to accomplished 

player. If you are interested in 

learning the game, or have played in 

the past and want to get back into it, 

please drop by the snooker room. 

You will be assured a warm welcome 

and a place to try your hand at 

one of our three tables. The snooker 

room is open weekdays between 

9:00 am and 4:00 pm and any other 

time the Evergreen Centre may be 

open. 

The primary focus of the club is 

to have fun, build friendships and 

socialize. Your snooker skill level is 

irrelevant so don’t feel intimidated if 

you are a beginner. Prospective 

members may visit the club room up 

to three times without charge to help 

with their decision on whether to 

join. While most of the current 

members are men, there is a small 

group of women who play regularly 

(typically on Tuesday mornings), so 

ladies, don’t be shy to 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 anytime it is open 

and all the snooker you care to play. 

Texas Hold’Em 

Why not come out and have fun 

with us? We are averaging about 16 

players a week and are situated in 

the Dining Room. 

We charge $1.50 per week and 

pretty well all of that goes back to 

the GWSA. We play from 6:30 to 

8:30 pm. 

Each player starts off with $500 

in real casino chips and, as we do 

not play for money, we work on a 

point system; the one with the most 

points each week is the winner. We 

play until there is only one player 

left or 8:30 pm comes, whichever 

comes first. 

We will gladly teach anyone who 

is interested in playing. Just follow 

the laughter to find us. 

We have about six ladies playing 

at present and would always welcome 

more. We do not want to become 

a men’s club! Remember, you 

have to be a member of GWSA to 

play. 

Walking Club 

Our walking season is over and 

won’t recommence until April. 

However, we will still be keeping in 

touch with one another and our winter 

socials will be held on Thursdays, 

February 8 in Room 3 and 

March 8 in Room 2 at the Evergreen 

Centre from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. On 

February 8, Ralph Van Haeren will 

be giving us another presentation on 

his travels and we are looking forward 

to it. Hope this will make the 

winter seem a bit shorter! We look 

forward to seeing you all there. 

Watercolour Painters Club 

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters 

Club provides an opportunity for 

watercolour painters to practice 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 on the 1st and 5th Wednesday 

from 12:30 to 4:00 pm and 3rd 

Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 

pm in Room 2. 

ATTENTION 

Activity Leaders and Event Planners 

Please be reminded that the Membership and Marketing 

Committee will be pleased to place advertisements in selected 

media when you submit a “Request for Publicity and 

Advertising” form at least 6 weeks in advance of your event. 

These forms are available from the program chair and are in 

your activity manuals. Submit to the M&M mailbox or by email 

to Judith.Carson@sympatico.ca. For free advertising of your 

event, please contact the GWSA webmaster, Snap’d Calendar, 

and the Guelph Mercury Tribune - Your Calendar. 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities FEBRUARY 2018 

R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— Mon-Fri – 

9a-4p 

Aquatic Arthritic Relief 

(West End Community 

Centre) (519-837-5657) 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis, Feb. 3, 10, 17 

10a-12p Darts, Feb. 3, 10, 17 

Sunday 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 

1 

9a-12p Badminton 

10a-12p Outreach 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well 

W 

1-3p Line Dancing 

1-3:30p Bridge 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

2 

8:30a-1:15p Crafts 

9-11:30a Improving Bridge 

9a-12p Chess 

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic 

10a-12p Darts 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

12:45-3:30p Silvertones 

12:45-4p Pickleball 

1-3p Computer Free Time 

1-4p Friday Euchre 

5 

9:30-11:45a Line Dancing 

12:15-3:30p Bridge W 

12:30-4p Quilting 


1-3p Computer Mentoring 

1-3:30p Monday Euchre 

1-4p Badminton W 

3:15-6:30p Table Tennis 

6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre 

6 

9a-12p Pickleball 

12-4p Pickleball W 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

1-3:30p Mah Jong 

1-4p West End Arts W 

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard 

1:30-3:30p Dominoes 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold-Em 

6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2 

7-9:30p Badminton 


7-9:30p Snooker 

7 

TRIP BOOKING: 8:30 am 

9-11:30a Computer Free Time 

9a-12:45p Table Tennis 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-12p Darts 

10a-12p Food Demonstration 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


2-3:30p Hearing Improvement 

8 



1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 


1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 


9 



9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 




1-3:30p Valentine’s Dance 


1-4p Table Tennis W 

12 


12:15-3:30p Bridge W 




13 

9-10a Diabetes Support 





14 



9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12p Darts 

15 





16 



9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


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CLOSED 

FAMILY DAY 

26 


12:15-3:30p Bridge W 





1-4p Badminton W 

2:30-5p Photography Club 









20 


10a-12p Outreach 








6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2 




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9-10a Diabetes Support 












1-4p Canasta 


21 




10a-12:15p Darts 

12:30-2:30p Outreach W 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-4p Canasta 


1:30-4p Wednesday Euchre 


1-4p Scrabble 

22 


10a-12p Food Tasting 


1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 



1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 







23 



9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


10:30a-12p Food Tasting 



1-2:30p Book Club 



1-4p Table Tennis W 


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Order a Garden Fresh Box of fruit and vegetables. Please pay (in advance) 

for your next order when you pick up your current order on the 

3 rd Wednesday of each month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm in the Evergreen Foyer. 

Small box of vegetables and fruit—$15.00 

Large box of vegetables and fruit—$20.00 

The Garden Fresh attempts to provide as locally fresh grown produce as possible. 

Solutions on pg. 36 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just gaining speed!’ 

Churchill, Lionel - Feb. 6 (71) 

Jones, Diane - Feb. 7 (68) 

Norris, Jacquie - Feb. 10 (85) 

Jagt, Nellie - Feb. 11 (89) 

Spears, Dwayne - Feb. 14 (56) 

Wallace, Kathryn - Feb. 14 (84) 

SPECIAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 

If you have a birthday or anniversary that 

you would like to include in the Sentinel, 

please let us know the month before. 

This column is NOT done automatically. 

We DON’T have access to your 

personal information. 

We need YOUR INPUT 

to be able to keep this column going. 

Members enjoy being able to 

wish each other a Happy Birthday 

or a Happy Anniversary! 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

To Association Members and their Families 

Woodall, Gordon passed away on Friday, December 

22, 2017 at the age of 92. He was a long-time member 

of the GWSA and a participant in the Outreach 

program. 

Winer, Geraldine (Geri) passed away peacefully on 

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in her 88th year. She was a 

former member of Euchre and Bid Euchre activities. 

If you know of the passing of any GWSA member, please let 

the Sentinel know, so that we can share it with the other 

members. And please be sure to give us the correct 

information to be included. 

Thank you. 


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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+ 

held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291. 

Your Community Guide is available at the Centre and online at www.guelph.ca. 

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR COURSE DOESN’T GET CANCELLED 

DUE TO LATE OR LOW REGISTRATION. (All fees are plus HST.) 

FITNESS AND HEALTH 

Ballroom Dancing 

Get up off the couch and come out 

and have some fun! In no time at 

all, you will be moving and grooving 

to jive, waltz, cha cha, merengue, 

quickstep, bachata and foxtrot 

music. Couples and singles welcome. 

Class length: 45 mins Classes:12 

Fee: $79.20 Members, 

$94.20 Non-Members 

Tue Jan 9, 11:15 a.m. 

Code: 205236 

Beginner Jazz 

Try out our new beginner adult 

jazz class; no dance experience 

needed. Classes start with a warmup, 

followed by learning basic 

steps and putting them together in 

combinations. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes:11 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 



Mon Jan 15, 2 p.m. Code: 207576 

Class cancellation: Feb 19 

Cardio Dance 

This innovative, fun and exciting 

dance fitness class is guaranteed to 

get you moving into shape. This 

safe and effective total body 

workout is specifically designed 

for beginners and seniors. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12 



Tue Jan 9, 2 p.m. Code: 205237 


Celtic Dance and Beyond 

Enjoy and learn the dances of the 

Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, 

Wales and Brittany. Also experience 

the dances of other countries 

which have been influenced by the 

Celtic music, rhythms and dances. 

This is a low-impact activity. No 

partners are required. 




Thu Jan 11, 9:45 a.m. 

Code: 205238 

Chair Yoga 

Chair yoga offers the same benefits 

as other yoga practices, such 

as increased flexibility, strengthening, 

proper breathing and increasing 

range of motion in the joints. 

Simply use a chair to assist with 

postures! Chair yoga is for everyone 

and especially those who may 

have limited mobility and/or are 

unable to get up and down on a 

yoga mat. Postures can be modified 

to meet students’ needs. 

Please bring your own yoga mat to 

class to be placed under your 

chair. 




Mon Jan 8, 1 p.m. Code: 205240 





Wed Jan 10, 9:15 a.m. 

Code: 205239 



Centre 



Thu Jan 11, 2 p.m. Code: 207031 

Gentle Yoga 

This program is open to everyone. 

We will explore this centuries-old 

discipline which brings health and 

vitality to the body, peace to the 

mind and joy to the spirit. Ability 

to move from standing to lying on 

the floor needed. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 

12 



Thu Jan 11, 6:45 p.m. 

Code: 205279 




Fri Jan 12, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 205278 



Centre 



Tue Jan 9, 2 p.m. Code: 207024 

Intro to Fitness 

This course will provide an introduction 

to fitness for all body 

types and fitness levels. The class 

will incorporate cardio, strength 

training, flexibility and stretching 

in a safe and accessible environment. 

Become familiar with all 

areas of fitness and the equipment 

you can use to have an active lifestyle. 

Two classes will take place 

in the fitness room at West End 

Community Centre so that participants 

learn how to use the equipment 

and become confident with 

working out on their own. 

Location: West End Community 

Centre 

Class length: 50 mins 

Classes: 11 



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Wed Jan 10, 9 a.m. Code: 205280 

Intro to Mindfulness Meditation 

Each class will consist of instructions 

followed by a guided meditation 

and then a period for questions. 

Participants are welcome to 

sit on chairs or on cushions. The 

course will begin with attention to 

posture and the practice of focusing 

awareness on the breath, and 

then move to include mindfulness 

of body, of thinking and of emotions. 

Participants will begin learning 

to notice the movement of 

mind, how it shifts and changes, 

and how to observe these changes 

skillfully. The course is open to 

everyone; however, those in the 

midst of extremely challenging life 

circumstances or experiencing 

moderate to severe depression 

might benefit more by taking the 

course at another time. 


Classes: 12 

Fee: $84 Members, 

$99 Non-Members 

Tue Jan 9, 12:45 p.m. 

Code: 205281 

Pilates 

Achieve better posture, balance, 

core strength and everyday movement 

through the exercises of Joseph 

Pilates. Pilates can benefit 

everyone and offers a refreshing 

change from the traditional types 

of exercise. Please bring a mat to 

the program. 


Classes: 12 



Wed Jan 10, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 205306 

Qi Gong 1 (Chi Kung) 

This class is a Chinese blend of 

exercise, stretching and meditation. 

The program focuses on 

“Eighteen Postures for Daily Practice”, 

a Qi Gong set that integrates 


East and West in a series of gentle 

exercises designed to maintain and 

enhance health. Adapting classical 

Qi Gong forms, this style incorporates 

therapeutic exercise, selfmassage 

and meditation. Qi Gong 

1 class focuses on the core routines. 




Mon Jan 8, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 205307 



Centre 




Tue Jan 9, 6:15 p.m. 

Code: 207027 




Fri Jan 12, 1 p.m. Code: 207028 

Qi Gong 2 (Chi Kung) 

This class is a Chinese blend of 

exercise, stretching and meditation. 

The classes focus on 

“Eighteen Postures for Daily Practice”, 

a Qi Gong set that integrates 

East and West in a series of gentle 

exercises designed to maintain and 

enhance health. Adapting classical 

Qi Gong forms, this style incorporates 

therapeutic exercise, selfmassage 

and meditation. Qi Gong 

2 class explores variations, including 

qigong walking. 


Classes: 12 



Thu Jan 11, 11 a.m. Code: 205308 

Stability Ball Sculpt and Fit 

Roll, balance, stretch, toss and 

catch large stability balls and 

small soft balls. This class will 

safely take you through a series of 

exercises, which will incorporate 

cardiovascular movements, muscle 

toning, balance, flexibility and coordination. 

Improve your posture, 

smile and have a ball! 


Classes: 11 



Wed Jan 10, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 207693 

Strength and Balance 

This beginner class will focus on 

fall prevention, whole body movements 

and balance. It is designed 

to improve general mobility and 

overall strength to make everyday 

tasks easier. You will expect to see 

improvement in posture. The class 

presents an excellent opportunity 

for beginners to start exercising 

with an aerobic, strength and flexibility 

component. 


Classes: 12 



Wed Jan 10, 12:15 p.m. 

Code: 205326 

Strength and Cardio Level 1 

The beginner strength training 

class focuses on functional exercises 

that include balance, flexibility 

and cardiovascular movements. 

Exercises are performed both sitting 

and standing. Hand weights 

are used for strengthening and toning 

muscles. Join us to keep your 

body fit! 


Classes: 11 


Centre 



Mon Jan 15, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 205324 


Wed Jan 17, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 205325 


The intermediate/advanced 

strength training class focuses on a 

low impact cardio warm up. This 


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class performs functional exercises 

that include balance, flexibility 

and cardiovascular movements. 

Exercises are performed sitting 

and standing. A variety of equipment 

is used throughout the classes 

which may include bands, stability 

balls and weights of your 

choice. Join us to keep your body 

fit! 


Classes: 11 



Mon Jan 8, 8:55 a.m. Code: 

205322 


Fri Jan 12, 8:55 a.m. Code: 

205323 


Come and challenge your fitness 

level in the advanced strength 

training class. Focusing on a low 

impact cardio warm up, this class 

performs functional exercises that 

include balance, flexibility and 

cardiovascular movements. A variety 

of equipment is used throughout 

the classes which may include 

bands, stability balls and weights 

of your choice. Join us to keep 

your body fit! 




Mon Jan 8, 8 a.m. Code: 205320 


Fri Jan 12, 8 a.m. Code: 205321 

Stretch and Strengthen 

Come and learn body awareness 

through core strengthening, muscle 

toning and stretching. You will 

see improvements in your posture 

and fitness abilities. This entrylevel 

fitness class will prepare you 

to take your fitness to the next level. 

(Formerly Strength Training - 

Beginner) 


Classes: 11 




Tue Jan 9, 8:45 a.m. 

Code: 207698 

Thu Jan 11, 8:45 a.m. 

Code: 207696 

Tai Chi – All Levels 

Continue to learn the complete 

sequence of Tai Chi Ch’uan 

moves. This program is suitable 

for anyone who has completed Tai 

Chi Beginner or has had previous 

experience with a similar style of 

Tai Chi. 




Tue Jan 9, 9:45 a.m. 

Code: 205328 

Tai Chi Chih 

Are you having problems with 

blood pressure, balance or flexibility? 

Tai Chi Chih can help. You 

will learn 19 gentle movements 

that are rooted from one posture. 

These actions are designed to have 

the same benefits as Tai Chi. Classes 

are for all fitness levels and 

can be done seated or standing. 

This relaxing practice improves 

your balance, flexibility, mindfulness, 

and leads to better all-round 

health. Regular participation results 

in improved body strength, 

better sleep and weight loss. 



Centre 



Wed Jan 10, 2 p.m. Code: 207701 

Total Body Conditioning 

This Total Body Conditioning 

class will challenge the active 55+ 

individual. A cardio warm up will 

prepare you for a resistance training, 

balance, flexibility, core 

strength and floor workout. The 

benefits of regular exercise consisting 

of these major components 

will improve your mental, physical 

and emotional health, increase 

your energy level to be able to carry 

out daily tasks and reduce your 

chances of osteoporosis. 


Classes: 12 



Wed Jan 10, 8 a.m. Code: 205330 

Total Mat Class 

Join us for this class which focuses 

on core strength while engaging 

back, hips, shoulder strengthening 

exercises. Learn breathing and 

stretching techniques while exercising. 

Come lie down and 

workout! 


Centre 


Classes: 11 



Mon Jan 8, 9 a.m. Code: 205331 

Class cancellation: Feb 19 and 

Mar 15 

COMPUTERS & 

TECHNOLOGY 

Computers – ANDROID Tablets 

During this private lesson, the instructor 

will assist you with any 

problems or concerns you have 

with your tablet! Please bring your 

ANDROID tablet to the class. 




Mon Mar 5, 10 a.m. 

Code: 205241 

Mon Mar 5, 11 a.m. 

Code: 205242 

Computer Mentoring 

Just about everyone with a computer 

runs into problems! Don’t 

struggle when there is help available 

at these weekly mentoring sessions. 

Volunteers from the GWSA 

Computer Club are available to 

assist you with your specific problem 

areas. 

If you need help with problems 

specific to iPads/iPhones/ 

Macbooks, please send your 


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contact info via email to 

kenchupa@gmail.com and one of 

the mentors will be in touch to 

arrange a mentoring session. 

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 1 



See the box at the bottom of this 

page for dates and codes. 

Computers – Smartphone 

Looking to purchase a smartphone? 

This course will walk you 

through options for cell phone 

plans, what types of phones are 

available, and discuss what your 

phone needs are. 




Mon Feb 12, 10 a.m. Code: 

205265 

Computers - Internet Basics 

Are you new to the Internet and 

want to learn more about going 

online? Would you like to better 

understand Internet jargon? Has 

using an Internet browser left you 

frustrated and confused? This 

workshop will guide you through 

the Internet basics, including how 

to use a browser, navigate websites 

and use a search engine, as 

well as understanding Internet jargon. 

This session will also help 

you to identify Internet threats and 

stay safe when online. To get the 

most out of this session, you 

should already know how to use a 

mouse. 




Fri Feb 2, 9:30 a.m. Code: 205247 

Computers – File Management 

Thought file management was just 

for paper files? Think again! It’s 

just as important to keep the files 

on your computer organized and 

up-to-date. Just as with paper files, 

the goal of computer file management 

is to ensure that you can find 

what you’re looking for, even if 

you’re looking for it years after its 

creation. This file management 

workshop will help you keep your 

files organized and accessible. 




Tue Feb 20, 1 p.m. Code: 205246 

Computers - Email Basics 

Are you new to email and want to 

learn how to better communicate 

with friends, family and even businesses? 

Do you want to learn how 

to better use your current email 

service? This workshop will teach 

you how to use an Internet-based 

email service to send and receive 

messages, attach documents and 

photos, as well as identifying and 

avoiding email viruses. If you already 

have an email account, bring 

your login and password, as there 

will be time to practise and to have 

your questions answered. To get 

the most out of this session, you 

should know how to use a mouse. 




Fri Mar 2, 9:30 a.m. Code: 205244 

Microsoft Office – Word 

With Microsoft Word you can create 

fantastic cards, flyers, meeting 

minutes, newsletters - basically, 

any kind of document. It’s not just 

for typing letters anymore! Come 

learn the basics of this fabulous 

program and how templates can 

give you a head start on all your 

projects. This is for Windows. 




Fri Mar 9, 9 a.m. Code: 205263 

GENERAL INTEREST 

Cooking - A Taste of Greece 

Opa! Learn how to cook an authentic 

Greek dinner including 

chicken and pork souvlaki, tzatziki 

and Greek salad. Please bring containers 

for any possible leftovers 

and a water bottle. 

Class length: 2.5 hours 


COMPUTER MENTORING 

All computer mentoring sessions are held on Monday afternoons from 1-3 pm for $3.00 for Members 

and $5.00 for Non-Members. 

Participants pay in advance at the registration desk. 

** The Computer Lab is open all day for member use as long as there isn’t a scheduled class using it. ** 

Computer Free Time: 

Every Wednesday morning 

from 9:30-11:30 am, 

and Friday afternoon 

from 1:00-3:00 pm, 

open to all members of the 

GWSA 

free of charge. 

DATE CODE DATE CODE 

Feb 5 205251 Mar 5 205254 

Feb 12 205258 Mar 12 205265 

Feb 26 205252 Mar 19 205257 

DATE 

Mar 26 

Apr 2 

Apr 9 

CODE 

205261 

205260 

205262 



Classes: 1 

Fee: $35 Members, 

$45 Non-Members 

Tue Feb 27, 6:30 p.m. 

Code: 205267 

Transit Talks 

Want to learn about Guelph’s 

transit system? Join us to learn 

about the options for public transit 

in Guelph. 


Fee: No cost 

Tue Feb 27, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 205282 

Peer Learning - Great World 

Events and Discoveries 

Join us in a round table discussion 

of some of the great events and 

discoveries that have opened up 

our minds to the mysteries of our 

planet, the limits of human endurance 

and the advancements in science 

over the centuries. 




Mon Jan 8, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 207335 

No class: Jan 15, Feb 19 

Peer Learning - Current Events 

If current events, whether they be 

local, national or international, interest 

you and you’d like to share 

and discuss your views with others 

of like mind, come and join us. 

We get together once a week and 

explore what’s happening in today’s 

world - politics, science, the 

economy or the arts. 




Tue Jan 9, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 207336 

No class: Jan 16 

Peer Learning - 

New Technologies 

Let’s discuss amazing new developments 

in medicine, weaponry, 

cars, green technology, astronomy, 

artificial intelligence, communications, 

agriculture — you name it. 

How are they changing our world? 




Thu Jan 11, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 207337 

No class: Jan 18 

Photography – Camera Basics 

This course looks at the most common 

features found on digital 

cameras. Topics include using the 

camera’s menus and modes to take 

better pictures, downloading pictures 

onto your computer, and organizing 

them into folders and albums. 

Class length: 2-1/2 hours 

Classes: 1 




Centre 

Tue Mar 20, 6 p.m. Code: 207032 

Photography – 

Photography Subjects 

Let’s make your photos wonderful! 

Use photo editing software to 

alter photos, brighten and darken, 

crop, remove red eye, etc. Add 

captions and special effects. Learn 

how to change a picture’s file size 

before emailing or uploading to a 

website. 




Fri Feb 9, 9 a.m. Code: 205299 

Piano Lessons 

Have you always wanted to learn 

piano? Haven’t played for a while 

and would like some instruction? 

All levels of learners are welcome 

to take lessons in a 10-week session, 

1/2-hour private lessons each 

week. 




Wed Jan 10, 12 noon 

Code: 205305 

Wed Jan 10, 12:30 p.m. 

Code: 205303 

Wed Jan 10, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 205301 

Wed Jan 10, 1:45 p.m. 

Code: 205302 

Wed Jan 10, 2:30 p.m. 

Code: 205304 

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VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS 

Acrylic Painting 

Join us for informative lessons in 

painting with acrylics. Stroke 

types, techniques and form will be 

the focus of this hands-on class. 

Be inspired, have an open mind 

and create your masterpiece with 

this form of art. This class is intended 

for individuals with some 

previous painting experience. 




Thu Jan 11, 9 a.m. Code: 205230 

Class cancellations: Feb 1 & 

March 1 

Fundamentals of Drawing 

This course is ideal for the beginner, 

or those who may be taking 

other painting courses and need a 

refresher course to hone their 

skills. Participants will be introduced 

to exercises in drawing 

from observation and the creation 

of three-dimensional effects 

through the use of light and shade 

and perspective. Tips and techniques 

for drawing accurately will 

be introduced with still life and 

people as the main subject matter 

for this course. Materials for this 

course will be discussed in the first 

lesson. 




Tue Jan 30, 10:15 a.m. 

Code: 205231 

Expressive Arts 

This class is focused on drawing 

and painting. Suited to all artistic 



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levels, this course will appeal to 

those interested in non-traditional 

art, but the principles learned can 

also apply to representational 

work. Instruction is process oriented 

to guide you away from being 

attached to outcome, break 

through creative barriers, and 

move toward developing your 

own unique style of selfexpression. 

Exploration and experimentation 

are key, but drawing 

exercises to help train the eye 

are also incorporated to strengthen 

drawing skills. 




Tue Jan 9, 1 p.m. Code: 207578 

Intermediate Pastels 

This pastel course is a continuation 

of the Beginning Pastels 

course. The course will focus on 

understanding value, colour connections, 

and various types of 

composition to enhance the mood 

or feeling that the student is attempting 

to convey in the piece. 

The student will have the choice 

to work from their own personal 

photo references or from still life 

set up in the classroom. There will 

be lots of individual attention to 

each student at his/her level. 

Class length: 2.5 hours 

Classes: 8 



Thur Jan 11, 1:00 p.m. 

Code: 207275 

Portrait Drawing and Painting 

This class is structured to develop 

and nurture the student's aesthetic 

vision concerning painting portraits. 

Students will learn basic 

structure and proportions of cranial 

and facial parts of a head and 

the first steps in the art of painting 

portrait. They will learn to incorporate 

light, shadow (tone) and 

colour to make portraits alive. Students 

will also paint their selfportraits. 

The self-portraits will 

employ subjective approach. Students 

will be encouraged to value 

not only resemblance but also an 

expressive content. The class is 

open to both methods: working 

from a model and photographs. 



Centre 



Wed Jan 10, 1 p.m. Code: 207383 

Watercolours 

This watercolours class is for all 

levels of painters. The instructor 

will work with participants on an 

individual basis or in small groups 

of similar interest or skill. 




Mon Jan 8, 9 a.m. Code: 205234 


Did you know that you can 

purchase your Guelph transit 

tickets and monthly passes at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community 

Centre? Tickets are also available 

at all City recreation centres and at 

ServiceGuelph at City Hall. 

White… Lacy 

Each a perfection 

Of some higher order… 

Floating to earth 

And settling 

One upon the other, 

Til the uniqueness of each 

Becomes joined 

As one great mound, 

And the single intricacies 

Are buried. 

SNOWFLAKES 

by Julie Jane Dowdle 

STARRY NIGHTS 

by Julie Jane Dowdle 

Little pin dots of light 

Dangling in space… 

Just hanging there… 

Suspended. 

Sparkling diamonds 

In the blackness 

Of the night sky… 

They glow. 


A Thoroughly Confused Cat! 

by Ross Coulter 

Let me introduce myself. I am a feline of Tabby note 

with the typical tan and black striping. I sport a white 

under-belly and have white paws. My markings are 

somewhat remarkable in that they are predominately 

symmetrical with few exceptions. 

I am totally blank on my origins and how I arrived 

with my twin brother at the local animal shelter; after 

all, I was only 4 months old at the time. I don’t know 

how long we were there, caged as we were, until a 

human couple came by to look us over. I don’t know 

the source of the driving force; perhaps it was his 

aura, but I was immediately drawn to the man. My 

senses proved positive as he picked me up. I immediately 

felt warmth, strength and gentleness in his 

hands as he stroked my head and tummy while cuddling 

me. Of course I started purring, what kitten 

wouldn’t? Meanwhile the lady was paying attention 

to my brother of similar markings, who scurried back 

into the cage, and a two-year-old, black and white, 

huge fellow inmate. Seems to me she was smitten 

with his sweet, gentle temperament because she had 

a big smile on her face when she hefted him up. He 

snuggled into her arms and started purring like me. 

A volunteer at the shelter had christened me 

“Squiggy” but the man never used it as he murmured 

in my ear. He called me “Wee Boy” or “Cutie”, 

much nicer sounding names. On that fortunate day, I 

was adopted along with the lady’s choice of the twoyear-old 

black and white and commenced a life of 

which every other orphan cat would be envious. 

On arrival at our new home, we were given free 

rein to explore and settle in. My instinct suggested 

that as a male cat I should stake out my territory and 

my now fellow feline house mate, also male, probably 

thinking his superior age and size should designate 

him as the alpha, would do the same. But the 

fact that we had both been “fixed”, having had our 

“Tomness” removed, any competition between us 

was at a very low level except as it related to gaining 

the attention of our humans. 

Shortly after arriving in our new home, the man 

and lady started to play the name game. They debated 

about what they should name us. I had thought the 

man had already renamed me back at the shelter, 

“Wee Boy” or “Cutie” or both, but as it turned out 

they started to call me Casey. I could live with that 

until they named my roommate Clancy. There might 

be room for confusion. Such was not the case as my 

initial perception about my new master proved true. 

(Geez, I hate that reference when instinctively I 

know the opposite to be true.) He was warm, kind 

and gentle and, OH! Those hands! As time progressed, 

I would seek him out more and more to experience 

his gentle petting. It set me 

to drooling and I started showing my 

affection by licking his hands. He 

started calling me “Licker” and 

“Drooler”. 

I started following him around the 

house, letting him know with my little yip (I 

never meowed like a normal cat), that I wanted to be 

picked up. He started calling me his little dog. Whenever 

he goes out, I sit on the mat awaiting his return. 

When he walks through the door, I weave between 

his legs while he tries to take off his shoes. That’s 

when he calls me “Pest”. Sometimes I just sit in front 

of him while he reads, staring at him, thinking he 

will guess what I want. He tries to stare me down but 

I always win and he calls me “Brat”. On other occasions, 

if I really natter with my yips to get his attention, 

he will call me “Monkey”. If he really wants to 

get my attention, he will call me Casey, but I am so 

used to being called Wee Boy, Cutie, Monkey, little 

dog, Pest, Brat, Licker, Drooler, or any other term of 

endearment, I don’t respond. Dog probably would 

have been a more appropriate name because I consistently 

follow him around the house and I do lie at 

his feet in the morning while he reads the newspaper. 

While I am a bit confused as to my real name, anything 

he calls me normally gets my attention. Sometimes 

he tries to ignore me, but I can be very persistent 

and bug him until he defers to my demands, 

which he does most often by picking me up for a 

cuddle and gentle stroking from his strong, warm and 

gentle hands. 

I’m surprised that he hasn’t started calling me his 

“Little B----r”! Now that would be offensive and I 

would probably ignore him altogether, but he is the 

hand that feeds and I do rely on him for sustenance. 

No! I think, as in the 12 or so years we have been 

together, I have gained mastery over him, I will continue 

allowing him to call me by whatever name he 

wishes. 

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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

The Book Nook — 

“A Lending Library” 

We are open Monday to 

Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

* * * * 

If you are looking for a good book 

to read while sitting around the fire 

keeping warm, I am pleased to tell 

you about the latest book “End 

Game” by David Baldacci. 

This is another page-turning story 

about Will Robie and Jessica 

Reel who are two of the most lethal 

operatives the government 

calls upon to take out those who 

plot violence and mass destruction 

against the United States. 

Their handler, who goes by the 

name of Blue Man, has mysteriously 

disappeared in rural Colorado 

so Will and Jessica have been 

selected to go there and try to find 

him. 

They go to a small town named 

Grand, and discover this town has 

a lot of problems with an understaffed 

police force and a few militant 

groups. 

They run into these groups while 

investigating the disappearance of 

Blue Man, and find themselves up 

against some superior firepower. 

Some of the folks they talk to also 

suddenly disappear, so Will and 

Jessica assume they are being taken 

somewhere and possibly this is 

also where Blue Man might be 

held hostage. 

As always, there are many twists 

and turns in this story and a book 

you won’t want to put down. 

I hope you enjoy reading this as 

much as I did. 

Happy reading! 

Your Bookworm & Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 

EVERGREEN MARKET 

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

(i.e., in Sept. issue - removed from Dec. issue), 

if you wish it to remain in longer, please contact The 

Sentinel office and/or leave us a message. If your item 

sells, please let us know so that we can remove it. NO 

‘Accommodation’ or ‘Vehicle’ ads will be included in 

the Evergreen Market. Such ads will be treated as advertising 

inserted within these pages at the current 

Sentinel advertising rates plus HST. 

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator. 

PLEASE CHECK THE ‘LOST & FOUND’ AT 

THE FRONT DESK FOR LOST OR MIS- 

PLACED KEYS, GLASSES, OR OTHER 

ITEMS. 

ARTICLES FOR SALE 

Winter Tires 

4 winter wheels and tires from 2014 Hyundai 

Elantra. Used for 2 seasons. $375. Call 519-829- 

3373. 

Card Table 

White card table. 37”x37” square. Still in carton with 

a 10-year warranty. Purchased on Amazon for $123, 

will sell for $80. Call 519-763-6429. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR 

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR 

ITEM(S). 


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short turn around time, if we have additional requests 

we would like the City to consider, we can forward 

them to Heather. The City will be involved in full 

Community Engagement with the South End residents 

and the various Community Groups. 

To be very clear: the City is designing a 'multipurpose' 

Centre that will be shared by many Community 

Groups. The GWSA is one of the Groups. 

The only 'dedicated' building for Seniors will remain 

the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. 

The intent is not to clone the Activity Groups offered 

at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, 

rather it is to offer a reduced selection of activities 

that the space and the community interest dictates 

and the City can accommodate. 

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding 

the SERC, please contact any member of the GWSA 

SERC Committee: 

Jennifer Blackie, Wendi Hake, Ken Chupa, Nick 

Harris or me, Dorothe Fair. Additional Directors to 

the SERC Committee are Kerry Detlor and 

Nick Pellizzari, Co-Chairs of the GWSA Program 

Committee. 

for this role. 

5. We are still asking you to complete the e-mail 

distribution form so we may communicate with you. 

These forms are at the front counter. Just ask one of 

the volunteers. 

6. Remember these very special February Dates: 

Tues. February 13 - Shrove Tuesday 

Wed. February 14 - Valentine's Day 

Thurs. February 15 - National Flag Day 

Fri. February 16 - Chinese New Year 

In closing, I truly LOVE February; that's truly 

from my heart. Take care of your heart this month 

with an extra effort to get outside for a little walk or 

come here to the Centre and do something different, 

like line dancing, pickle ball, snooker, crafts, board 

games, or stop by on a Monday morning and let's 

have an old fashioned heart-to-heart chat about 

the GWSA. 

Remember, "love does not keep a ledger of the 

mistakes and failures of others". 

See you next month, Dorothe Fair 

3. January was a very busy month for the Board. 

The final stages of the fiscal budget was prepared by 

our newly elected Treasurer, Nick Harris. The Board 

is very pleased to have Nick assume this role effective 

as of Jan. 2, 2018. Wendi Hake has done an 

excellent job carrying both portfolios as Financial 

Administrator and Treasurer since our last AGM and 

now she will assist Nick with his transition into both 

roles of Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. 

4. The Variety Show had its wrap-up meeting on 

January 12 and, overall, there was tremendous respect 

and appreciation given to the time commitment 

of the core group: Director (John Snowdon), Producer 

and Media (Barry Scutt), Stage Manager 

(Russ Milliner) and Choir Director (Ann Sneyd). 

Many, many people assist in various roles and their 

happy nature is a blessing. 

The VS Committee meets for 9 months and there 

are others who join in at the time of performance and 

help out during the Show. 

All the various support areas that culminate and 

the people involved are listed in the VS Program. I'm 

giving a brief synopsis in this President’s Message, 

because I'm looking to step away from Chairing this 

wonderful Committee. I've been the Chair for two 

years and now I'm asking one of YOU to take over 

as Chair. Contact me and I promise to mentor you 


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See Puzzles on pgs. 22 & 23 


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If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2018 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2018 


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Process for GWSA Trips 

General: (1) All travellers on GWSA Travel Club trips should be members of the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association. 

Non-members are now able to book trips two weeks prior to the day of departure provided room is still available. 

(2) Memberships are payable to the City of Guelph — Visa, MasterCard, Cash or Cheque may be used unless otherwise indicated. 

(3) Please refrain from using scented products during GWSA trips. 

Booking Your Trip : (1) Service numbers will be issued at the Centre starting at 8:30 am the day of trip bookings. (2) 

Phone bookings to 519-823-1291 will start at 9:00 am on the same day. (3) Travellers may book for two GWSA members the first 

morning of the trip bookings starting at 9:00 am. (4) The purchaser of day trip tickets is responsible for finding a replacement if he 

or she is unable to travel. A waiting list may be consulted. A Doctor’s certificate is required for a refund. 

Accessibility : (1) Please inquire about accessible seating prior to booking your ticket. As with all buses, accessible seating 

is limited. You can help us ensure that we use this seating as efficiently as possible by providing information about your assistive 

device. Please note that: 

Travellers who will be using a powered wheelchair on trips are advised to note this when registering. While our trips are accessible, 

seating for a powered wheelchair on the bus is limited and will be spoken for on a first come first serve basis. 

Travellers who can transfer to a bus seat may have their collapsible, manual wheelchair or walker stored in the cargo area of 

the bus if required. 

Travellers who wish to take their scooter should note this when registering. Not all scooters fit within the cargo hold of a bus. 

A Travel Committee member will follow up with you prior to the trip to discuss further. 

Lift Limit: 500 lbs maximum weight (wheelchair/scooter and person combined) 

Lift Width: 32 inches 

(2) Travellers with a disability, who require assistance during the trip, must be accompanied by a person who is fully capable 

of rendering such assistance (this person must be an adult for some trips). If there is a cost for this assistant, that fee will be published 

along with other trip fees. 

TRAVEL in MAR. 2018 - REGISTER on FEB. 7, 2018 

NEW: Numbers will be handed out at 8:30 am on trip booking day effective Feb. 7. 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

PLEASE REMEMBER, WE DO NOT TAKE $50 OR $100 BILLS. 

Friday, March 16, 2018 — St. Patrick’s Day at Bingeman’s Total Cost: $71.50 Code: 213874 

This high energy show will have you singing, laughing & no doubt, tapping your feet as they bring the intimacy & fun of a 

kitchen party to life. Featuring the “Celts” and champion step dancer Daniel Carr. Buffet lunch included — healthy salads, 

2 entrees, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, tea & coffee (any special diet can be accommodated if informed in advance). Travel 

by school bus. 

Leave Evergreen: 11 am Carousel: 11:10 am Square: 11:25 am Return: ~ 4-4:30 pm 

Upcoming Trips include: 

- The Cheese Factories 

- “Come From Away” in Toronto, Sunday, May 13 - “Come from Away” tickets will go on sale on Trip Booking Day (March 7). 

More information to follow in the March Sentinel. 

- Skylon in Niagara Falls 

It takes time to put these trips together and we need YOUR commitment to make these trips actually happen! 

DON’T WAIT! That means booking your seat BEFORE the trip has to be cancelled due to low numbers. 

The Travel Committee must give the number of bookings a MONTH before the date of the trip and, if there aren’t enough 

reservations AT THAT TIME, the trip will be cancelled! If you have already booked your seat, you will get a refund. 

NEW: The GWSA will not provide refunds if the trip itinerary is altered due to circumstances beyond the control of the GWSA 

Travel Club. If there is a 'refund or compensation' to the travellers as determined by the refund policy of the Transportation 

Company or the Booking Company, the GWSA travellers will receive the refund. 

NEWS: Members or Non-Members can now book any trip from the Great Canadian Holidays catalogue by phoning 

Great Canadian Holidays at 1-800-461-8687 and book your trip yourself. Just say you’re a member of the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre in Guelph and we will receive a commission for that trip. If you have any questions, 

please call Joanne White at 519-822-0851. 

PLEASE do not park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip. You are being 

picked up at the Carousel. Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park. This allows for other 

members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.

February 2018 issue

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