March 2018 issue

THE 

VOL 42 No 7 MARCH 2018 

March 11th 

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RR 2, 5016 Well. Rd 29, Guelph 519.856.4622 

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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 — Program 

Manager 

Tracy Benson — Customer Service 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 

Harvinder Marjara, Farial Hashimi, Mary 

Loudoun, Juan da Silva — Customer Service 

Clerk II 

Lynne Briggs — Manager of 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 

Hello Everyone, 

Phrases like ‘blinding, blowing snow’, ‘expecting up to 

15 centimetres’, ‘it's a slippery drive’, ‘bundle up there's 

a wicked wind’ and ‘don't forget to get your flu shot’ are 

messages we’re tired of hearing. 

Where is Wiarton Willie?? I need to talk to him!! 

It's time for us to say, “Enough frigid Arctic weather; come in 

warm and gentle Spring.” 

But for now get cozy, read on and get caught up on last month’s 

events and exciting events to come. 

February: 

1. The GWSA presented a final report to the City General Manager, 

Parks and Recreation Department, Heather Flaherty outlining our 

Programming needs and requests for the new proposed South End 

Recreation Centre (SERC)--2020-2021. 

The GWSA SERC committee gathered input from the Activity 

Leaders through the Program Committee Co-Chairs, Kerry 

Detlor and Tony Pellizzari. This input was greatly appreciated and 

helpful in compiling our Report to the City. 

REMINDER: Our Activity Leaders have a very important role in 

communicating information from the GWSA Board to their Group 

Members and bringing comments and suggestions back to the Program 

Committee which is then documented in the Program Committee 

minutes that all Board Directors receive. 

This is why we emphasize the importance of ALL ACTIVITY 

LEADERS attending the monthly Program meeting. 

Here is a list of the topics the GWSA SERC Report covered: 

1. Common areas for welcome, socializing with WI-FI access. 

2. Designated scheduled Seniors Days to offer Seniors programs. 

3. Accessibility: Handicap Parking, Transit and Mobility bus schedules, 

location of washrooms. 

4. Multi-purpose rooms (kitchenette), generous storage for program 

equipment and supplies. 

5. Reception and registration counter for GWSA members. 

6. Use of shared space: walking track, gymnasium, outdoor trails. 

Very high Priority: STORAGE, STORAGE, STORAGE and PARK- 

ING, PARKING, PARKING! 

I'll keep you posted with any future developments. 

2. FREE TRANSPORTATION to the RIVER RUN CENTRE.... 

This is a wonderful offer for Seniors. The River Run Centre is 

pleased to announce the return of the Windjammers, Pops Wind Ensemble. 

This much anticipated concert will mark the group’s 25th 

Anniversary. River Run is pleased to offer FREE transportation from 

the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre departing at 6 pm on 

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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 

HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS FOR SENIORS 

Every person, including seniors, needs snacks daily, 

despite what you may have heard about them causing 

weight gain. The key is to factor snacks into your overall 

daily calorie intake. Snacking helps to increase your intake 

of vital nutrients and boosts your overall health. So 

keep these healthy snack ideas in mind the next time you 

go grocery shopping. 

Calcium-rich Snacks 

Calcium, the most abundant mineral in your body, plays 

a role in a wide variety of functions such as muscle function, 

nerve transmission and heart function. It’s also essential 

for building and maintaining bones. As you get 

older, bone loss is a particular concern. Also, you’re more 

vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases. Add calcium-rich 

snacks to your daily diet. Good options include low-fat or 

fat-free cheese cubes or yogurt, or sardines on whole 

wheat crackers. 

Fruits 

Fruits are loaded with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals 

and fibre that help to fight the damage and deterioration 

that is associated with aging. For instance, carotenoids 

are potent antioxidants that help to fight free radical 

damage and inflammation, which triggers immune responses 

related to aging and disease. They can help to 

prevent or treat inflammatory conditions such as cancer, 

heart disease or arthritis. Eat about 2 cups of fruits, such 

as berries, cherries, apples, oranges and pineapple, daily. 

Vegetables 

Like fruits, vegetables are also rich in vitamins, minerals, 

fibre and antioxidants. However, non-starchy vegetables 

are much lower in sugar than fruits, especially green 

leafy vegetables. As you get older, you’re more likely to 

develop insulin resistance, which means your body cannot 

efficiently use the insulin it produces. This makes you 

susceptible to type 2 diabetes and other health problems. 

Due to their lower sugar content, vegetables help to keep 

your blood glucose levels stable so your body doesn’t 

need to produce as much insulin. Try snacks such as carrot 

or celery sticks with dip, veggie kebabs with a mix of 

vegetables on a skewer, or grilled asparagus with low-fat 

cheese wrapped in a whole-grain tortilla. 

Considerations 

Timing your snacks properly throughout the day makes 

a difference. For instance, if you’re hungry but don’t intend 

to eat for about an hour, choose a 100- to 200-calorie 

snack, such as a handful of popcorn or a medium piece of 

fruit. If you won’t be eating for a few hours, choose a 

snack of about 200 to 250 calories, such as a sliced apple 

with peanut butter or a small whole-grain muffin with a 

cup of low-fat milk. Also, keep healthy snacks on hand so 

you don’t turn to less healthy options when you become 

hungry throughout the day. 

Special Printing For Members 

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

dinner menus/programs, club bylaws, 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 

March 1, 2018 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

April 2018 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the April issue 

is on March 29, 2018. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Evergreen Restaurant - March 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 

Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please enquire 

with the Chef. 

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Quiche 

2 

Swiss Steak 

5 

Chicken a la 

King over 

Vol-au-vents 

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Veal Parmesan 

7 

Rainbow Trout 

8 

Meatloaf 

9 

Rib & Chicken 

Combo 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

Beef Meat Pies 

Roast Pork 

Liver & Onions 

or 2nd Choice 

Chicken Tenders 

Pork Chops 

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20 

21 

22 

23 

Ham & Scalloped 

Potatoes 

Cabbage Rolls 

Stuffed Chicken 

Roast Beef 

Fish & Chips 

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Roast Chicken 

27 

Captain Burger 

28 

Lasagna 

29 

Turkey 

30 CLOSED 

Good Friday 


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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 th 

2018 VARIETY SHOW 

The Variety Show Committee is 

looking for volunteers who are interested 

in joining a fabulous team 

of volunteers. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Senior Achievement Award: 

Recognizes individuals over the 

age of 65 for significant contributions 

to their communities. 

Deadline: May 16 th 

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 

April 4 th – 1:30-3:30 pm 

April 12 th – 9:00-11:00 am 

September 27 th – 9:00-11:00 am 

October 3 rd – 1:30-3:30 pm 

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 am-1:15 

pm. 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. 

Computer Mentoring – Apple 

Products: 

The GWSA is looking for individuals 

who are computer literate to 

assist members with basic questions 

and to help with 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. 

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Program Manager, Senior Services from Wendy Kornelsen 

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Wiarton Willy predicted six more weeks of winter, 

and that time is soon up! There seems to be a spring 

in everyone’s step around the Centre. Spring/ 

Summer registration begins Wednesday, March 7th, 

at 7:30 am. You can register at the same time for 

programs offered in both the spring and summer session. 

It is a good idea to register as early as possible 

to reserve your spot in a program. Registration can 

be done in person, over the phone, or on the web. If 

you need assistance with your registration, please 

contact Tracy at 519-823-1291 x2454. 

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. 

There are many programs offered this spring and 

summer. Here are highlights of a few: 

Physically active courses ranging from Qi Gong, 

to Strength Training, and Pickleball. 

Consider taking up tennis at one of the many outdoor 

courts. 

Find your inner artist in a calligraphy class, or 

perhaps pastel painting or portrait drawing and 

painting is something you have always wanted to 

try. 

Sign up for one of the many computer courses — 

Facebook, Word, Skype. 

If you have a great idea for a course, please speak to 

Jocelyn Pedersen. 

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. 

Our annual Indoor Garage Sale is Saturday, April 21, 

8:30 am -12:30 pm. Tables are available for rent. 

This is also a great day for some shopping — the sun 

is always shining in the Evergreen Auditorium. Free 

admission. 

At risk of sounding like a broken record, I want to 

remind everyone that we are planning work on the 

parking lot at Evergreen for the summer. This work 

will involve closing the Centre from July 2 to August 

6th. The Centre will re-open on August 7th. We look 

forward to serving you again at the Centre on August 

7th. As with all construction, dates are fluid and 

changes do happen. I will endeavour to keep you upto-date 

through the Sentinel and on the City website 

at www.guelph.ca/seniors as more information becomes 

available. 

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES 

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. 

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. 

Seniors Offering Support Telephone Visiting 

Volunteers: 

Help brighten another senior's day by making a telephone 

visiting call from your home to theirs. 


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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin Update 

Thank you all who generously donated to the 2017 

United Way funding campaign which was successful 

in going beyond its 3.5 million dollar funding goal. 

In January, GWSA Community Support Services 

(CSS) was pleased to receive word of a continued 

3-year funding commitment from the United Way. 

This funding commitment is a testament to the GWSA 

CSS and the important work we do to support older 

adults through our health promotion programs. 

If you need help with everyday problems, would 

like information on nutrition, exercise and healthy aging, 

or need help connecting to community and health 

services, CSS staff are always available to help. Visit 

our office, call or make an appointment with Pat Gage 

at 519-837-5696. 

Nutrition Month 2018 

UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF FOOD 

Every year in March, Dietitians of Canada organizes 

Nutrition Month with the goal of making it a little easier 

for Canadians to choose, eat and enjoy healthy 

foods. The Nutrition Month 2018 campaign theme is 

Unlock the Potential of Food. This campaign has five 

topics that explore the potential of food: 

Potential to fuel: Stay energized by planning nutritious 

snacks into your day. Snacks are foods or drinks 

that are consumed between meals offering some nutritional 

value and an energy boost. Choosing healthy 

snacks can be a great way to get all the nutrients your 

body needs each day. Helpful snacking tips to remember 

include planning ahead, being aware of portion 

sizes, listening to your hunger cues, avoiding distracted 

snacking, and snacking on vegetables. 

Potential to discover: Foster healthy eating habits 

in children by teaching them to shop and cook. A 

great way to teach children about food is to let them 

shop and cook with you. Be a role model and don’t be 

afraid to try a new food or a new recipe no matter 

your age. 

Potential to prevent: Understand how food can 

help prevent chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and 

heart disease. Lifestyle factors, including what we eat, 

can influence our health. A nutritious diet can help 

prevent illness and can lower the risk of developing 

chronic diseases. Nourishing foods for disease prevention 

include: vegetables and fruit; whole grains; 

legumes like beans and lentils; nuts and seeds; milk, 

cheese and yogurt; fish, seafood and poultry; and 

healthy oils like canola and olive oil. 


Potential to heal: Learn how food can promote 

healing and how dietitians work in health care teams 

to make a difference. Dietitians use foods to help you 

get the nutrients needed for the growth and repair of 

your body. Their advice helps prevent disease, treat 

conditions and keep the immune system healthy. 

Potential to bring us together: Enjoy the benefits of 

bringing families and friends together with food. 

Older adults who eat as part of a group have better 

diets, improved nutrient intake and lower rates of malnutrition. 

Most studies done on the benefits of family 

meals start with sharing at least four meals together 

per week. 

During the month of March, the Community Food 

Advisors will feature a Nutrition Month display at the 

CSS whiteboard. Be sure to stop by to check out the 

display and pick up some resources to help you 

Unlock the Potential of Food. 

Submitted by Nancy Ebel, Community Food Advisor with Guelph 

CHC 

Reference note: Adapted from the Dietitians of Canada’s Nutrition 

Month campaign materials. Find more information about Nutrition 

Month at www.NutritionMonth2018.ca. 

CSS Spring Education Series: 

Mondays in April, Tuesdays in May 

Advertising flyers are out and we're pleased to have 

finalized our line up for our Spring Education Series 

which will be held on Mondays in April and Tuesdays 

in May. We're covering an excellent range of topics 

from dementia to food choices and a few of our talks 

will be focusing on different ways we can bolster 

resilience in our senior years. We are proud to 

welcome back some of our excellent previous 

speakers along with some new speakers. 

For more information about the Education Series, 

please contact Pat Gage at 519-837-5696. 

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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On Wednesday, January 24th, there was an 

OSGA Table Tennis Tournament at the 

Evergreen and Petr Vales did a masterful job 

as convenor. 

Here are the results: 

Men’s doubles 65+ 

Gold - Laslo Varga and Bernie Schaale 

Silver - Jim Chung and Hian Tan 

Men’s doubles 55+ 

Gold - Dave Eagles and Ray Hang 

Silver - Ray Palma and Petr Vales 

Women’s doubles 55+ 

Gold - Dorothy Collins and Karen Smallwood 

Silver - Keo Sengdy and Noma Vales 

Mixed doubles 65+ 

Gold - Laslo Varga and Dorothy Collins 

Silver - Royal Hamel and Lise Kroezen 

Mixed doubles 55+ 

Gold - Ray Palma and Karen Smallwood 

Silver - Petr Vales and Noma Vales 


Room 3 at the Evergreen Centre from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. 

We look forward to seeing you all there. We are planning 

to have 2018 Registration on Thursday, April 

12, in Room 2 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Keep an eye on 

April’s Sentinel for further details. 

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. 


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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, March 6 & 20 - 

6:30pm-9:30pm 

Wednesday, March 14 & 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 March is produced by the artists in 

Art Studio in 2 until March 17 and 

then for the rest of the month by the 

“West End Artists.” 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 

March 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. 

Badminton 

On February 1, 2018, the Ontario Senior 

Games Association hosted a tournament 

in Kitchener at the KW Badminton 

Club. It was a round robin format 

for women, men, and mixed doubles, 

55+ and 65+. 

Our teams did very well. In the 

Men’s Doubles 65+ group, Jeff Millard 

and George Spence won Gold, 

Alan Green and Ross Langlands won 

Silver and Randy Taylor and Carl 

Insley won Bronze. In the Men’s 55+ 

group, Charles Tse and Scott Watson 

won Gold. 

There were 3 mixed teams. Jeff 

Millard and Karen LeDuc, took Gold, 

Randy Taylor and Cella Sheppard, 

took Silver, and Charles Tse and Val 

Butler, took Bronze. 

All the teams enjoyed their games 

and were happy with the results. Our 

club is proud to have so many talented 

players. 

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 or 

cancellations. Racquets are available 

for short-term loan and players are 

required to wear indoor court shoes. 

Your membership fee covers participation 

at both locations. If you are 

a member of the Guelph Wellington 

Seniors Association, 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 

and you must have an up-to-date 

membership with GWSA to be a 

member of our club. 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. 

The book 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 

wait list 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 



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skill levels and meets every Wednesday 

from 9:15 a.m. to noon. 

NEW - Canasta 

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 

Canoe Club 

“Everyone must believe in something,” 

wrote Henry David Thoreau, 

“and I believe I’ll go canoeing.” If 

you are of like mind, consider joining 

The Evergreen Canoe Club this year. 

We meet on Thursday morning between 

May and September. The usual 

outing is a two- to three-hour paddle, 

usually along the Grand, but sometimes 

on the Eramosa, Speed, Conestoga 

and Beaver Rivers too. You 

don’t need your own boat as the Club 

owns several canoes and safety equipment. 

What you do need is comfort 

in, on and around water, the strength 

and balance to get in and out of a canoe 

and carry it to the river (with 3 

other people), ability to paddle for up 

to 3-4 hours (with breaks), a willingness 

to learn and a good sense of fun 

and adventure. Since canoeing can be 

rigorous, all potential members must 

take the four-week training program 

and pass a fitness evaluation before 

being accepted into the Club. This is 

for your own safety and that of the 

other members. The dates of the training 

programs are as follows: 

Place: Evergreen Centre 

Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm 

Thursday April 5 – Meet n’ Greet 

Thursday April 12, 19, 26 

You must be a member of GWSA to 

join the Canoe Club. Due to Club 

growth, the annual membership fee of 

$40 plus $5.00 per paddle outing is 

currently under review. The updated 

fee structure will be available soon. 

For additional information, please 

contact: 

Ken Fugler, President 519-767-0145 

(fugler@rogers.com) 

Debbie Williams, 

willywoodenshoe@gmail.com 


Craft Group 

Another month has gone by. Soon it 

will be spring, we hope. Our store is 

packed with lots of nice knitted 

sweaters, hats, mitts, etc. We are 

thinking of some of the ladies who 

have been sick - hope to see you all 

back soon. Anyone who may have 

some extra material for backing our 

pillow tops can drop it off at the front 

desk or come in and see us on Fridays. 

Thank you all for the hard work 

and all the donations we get. 

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: 

April 13 - Easter Bunny Hop Dance 

June 15 - Summer Fling 

Darts 

High Scorers for January 2018 were: 

Bill A.133+100 out; Phil A.118; Barry 

A.140; Audrey B.113; Grace 

C.118; Derek C.103; Jacqui C.119; 

Reno F.119; Stan F.116; Bruce F.113; 

Vera G.121; Gord K.133; Fred L.121; 

Stu Mc.100; Bob Mc.171; Len P. 105; 

Barry S.133; Marjorie S.125; Margaret 

W.114; David W.100; Hester 

W.105. 

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 February theme for our club photographs 

was monochrome. The pictures 

will be hanging in the Evergreen 

restaurant throughout March. The defining 

feature of a monochrome photo 

is to have different shades of only one 

colour. This could be either black and 

white, sepia, or any other colour. 

When you are in the restaurant, look 

for the ways our members approached 

this challenge. 

We recently introduced a new feature 

for our members. It is a photographic 

challenge. The first one is 

letters of the alphabet. We are to take 

photographs of things which resemble 

a letter. Prizes will be awarded for 

uniqueness, funniest and for the member 

who captures the most letters. 

On February 12, our monthly field 

trip took us downtown to the Sleeman 

Centre and the Quebec Street Mall. 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and point and 

shoot cameras to fancy DSLR models. 

We share a common interest in photography 

as a hobby and we learn 

from each other. New members are 

always welcome. 

If you are interested in joining, contact 

Jean McClelland by e-mail: 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com. 

Pickleball 

Our Clinic was a huge success. There 

were 60 people who participated and 

all left feeling it was informative and 

very helpful to hone their pickleball 

skills. 


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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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Big thanks go to our President, 

Rudy Simon, for organizing and running 

the Clinic. He designed and set 

up all the tasks to help our members 

work on improving their pickleball 

skills. Thanks to the coaches and advanced 

players who helped. 

Hopefully the concept of the game 

was understood by all levels of players, 

because pickleball is a defensive 

game and the rules help to make this 

the basis of the game. (Keep the rally 

going until the opponent makes a mistake). 

Plans are already underway for our 

in-house tournament. It will be for 

ALL levels of players. The basis behind 

it is fun, fun, fun. More will be 

explained before the upcoming date. 

Shuffleboard 

Please be advised that the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre will be 

closed from July 2 until August 6 for 

paving of the parking lot. 

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. 

We hope everyone will come out 

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 is now 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, Rain, Beautiful 

Rain and Go With a Song in Your 

Heart. 

March’s Sing-outs are: 

March 16 at Riverside Glen, 60 

Woodlawn Ave., at 2:30 pm 

March 23 at Guelph Lake Commons, 

Victoria Road N., at 2:30 pm 

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 

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. 

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 last winter social 

will be held on Thursday, March 8, in 



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Clubs and Drop-In Activities MARCH 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, March 3, 10, 17, 24 

10a-12p Darts, March 3, 10, 17, 24 

Sunday 

10a-12p Badminton, March 5 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, March 11, 18 

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 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well 

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 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


2-3:30p Hearing Improvement 

8 





1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 

1-4p Walking Club 


9 



9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 






1-4p Table Tennis W 

12 


12:15-3:30p Bridge W 




13 

9-10a Diabetes Support 





14 



9a-4p Watercolours 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-12p Darts 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


21 


2:30-5p Photography Club 



7-9p Computer Club 

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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 








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12:15-3:30p Bridge 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 


12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 

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9:15a-12p Bunka (Rm 2) 

9:30-11:30p Alzheimer 

Society Finding Your Way 

10a-12:15p Darts 

12:30-2:30p Outreach W 


1-4p Canasta 


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9:15a-12p Bunka (Rm 2) 

10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 


1-4p Canasta 


1:30-4p Wednesday Euchre 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Scrabble 

22 






1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 


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10a-12p Food Tasting 






1-4p Scrabble 





1-2:20p Book Club 2 



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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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CLOSED 

GOOD FRIDAY 


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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. 38 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

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

Newman, Leona - March 10 (82) 

Paxman, Len - March 13 (94) 

Christie, Edward (Ted) - March 22 (89) 

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 

Jonas, Evelyn passed away on Wednesday, January 

3, in her 91st year. Long-time GWSA member and a 

member of euchre activity. 

Turnbull, Hilda passed away on Sunday, January 7, 

in her 97th year. Long-time GWSA member and a 

member of canasta activity. 

Mann, Josephine Marie passed away on Friday, 

February 2, in her 85th year. Long-time GWSA 

member. 

Young, James Christopher passed away on Monday, 

January 29, in his 78th year. Long-time GWSA 

member. 


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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 

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: 9 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 

Fee: $60.30 Members, 

$75.30 Non-Members 

Mon Apr 16, 2 p.m. Code: 211789 

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. 




Tue Apr 17, 2 p.m. Code: 211706 

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 Apr 19, 9:45 a.m. 

Code: 211707 

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 Apr 16, 1 p.m. 

Code: 211709 

Wed Apr 18, 9:15 a.m. 

Code: 211708 



Centre 



Thu Apr 19, 2 p.m. Code: 211791 

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: 10 


Centre 



Thu Apr 17, 2 p.m. Code: 211792 




Fri Apr 27, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 211750 

Memory Fit 

This function focused program is for 

individuals with early onset dementia. 

Combining gentle movement 

and social interaction, the program 

focuses on mobility, balance and 

building confidence in a positive 

environment. Participants will benefit 

by gaining mutual support from 

others sharing similar experiences. 

Movement and physical activity 

contribute to a person’s overall 

health and well-being. 



Centre 



Fri Apr 20, 3 p.m. Code: 212977 

Osteo Fitness 

Part of living well with osteoporosis 

involves movement and exercise. 

Physical activity plays an essential 

role in the treatment of osteoporosis 

by stimulating or applying a load on 

our bones to maintain their structure 

and strength. Four types of exercise 

are necessary in the management of 

osteoporosis: strength, posture and 

core stability, balance, and weight 

bearing. By improving your 

strength, balance and posture, in 

turn you reduce the risk of falling. 




Wed Apr 18, 2:45 p.m. 

Code: 212978 

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: 8 




At Your Service 

Going OUT OF TOWN? 

Need PEACE OF MIND? 

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- Mature lady will check your home, 

pet, loved one 

- Collect your mail, water your 

plants 

- House sit/pet sit 

- Let in repair/serviceman/real 

estate 

- Other requests/errands 

CONTACT BETH @ 

519‐766‐2933 

TEXT OR PHONE 

(Guelph area) 


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Wed Apr 18, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 211771 

Class cancellation: May 30 & 

June 6 

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, self-massage and 

meditation. Qi Gong 1 class focuses 

on the core routines. 




Mon Apr 16, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 211772 

Class cancellation: May 21 

Tue Apr 17, 6:15 p.m. 

Code: 211793 

Fri Apr 20, 1 p.m. Code: 211794 

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, self-massage and meditation. 

Qi Gong 2 class explores variations, 

including qigong walking. 


Classes: 9 



Thu Apr 19, 11 a.m. Code: 211773 

Class cancellation: June 7 

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 co-ordination. 

Improve your posture, smile and 


have a ball! 


Classes: 8 



Wed Apr 18, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 212924 


June 6 

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: 10 

Fee: $67 Members, 

$82 Non-Members 

Wed Apr 18, 12:15 p.m. 

Code: 211775 


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: 9 


Centre 



Mon Apr 16, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 211776 

Classes: 10 



Wed Apr 18, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 211777 


The intermediate/advanced strength 

training class focuses on a low impact 

cardio warmup. This 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: 8 



Mon Apr 16, 8:55 a.m. 

Code: 211778 


Classes: 9 



Fri Apr 20, 8:55 a.m. 

Code: 211779 



Come and challenge your fitness 

level in the advanced strength training 

class. Focusing on a low impact 

cardio warmup, 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 Apr 16, 8 a.m. Code: 211780 

Class cancellation: May 21 & 28 

Fri Apr 27, 8 a.m. Code: 211781 


June 8 

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 entry-level fitness 

class will prepare you to take 

your fitness to the next level. 

(Formerly Strength Training - 

Beginner) 


Classes: 9 




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1 & 2 Bedroom Units Available for Rent at 

671 Woolwich Street, Guelph 

• Clean & quiet seniors building next to the senior centre 

• Walking distance to Wal‐Mart plaza 

• Ensuite bathrooms available 

• On site laundry 

• Heat, Hydro & Parking included 

For viewings and more informaon call Michel at: 519‐400‐0297 


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Tue Apr 17, 8:45 a.m. 

Code: 211797 


Thu Apr 19, 8:45 a.m. 

Code: 211796 

Class cancellation: June 7 

*NEW* Swimming Essentials for 

Seniors – Level 1 

You’re never too old to learn how to 

swim! This program has been developed 

for seniors to gain confidence 

in and around water by learning 

basic swimming skills. Assistance is 

provided whenever necessary while 

participants work toward the goal of 

complete independence in the water. 


Location: Centennial Pool 

Fee: $80 

Tues Apr 3, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 213025 

*NEW* Swimming Essentials for 

Seniors – Level 2 

Looking to improve your swimming 

technique? This program has been 

developed for seniors to increase 

endurance and advance strokes. You 

will be provided with individual 

feedback and swim workouts to 

meet your goals. 


Location: Centennial Pool 

Fee: $80 

Thu Apr 5, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 213026 

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 Apr 17, 9:45 a.m. 

Code: 211782 


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: 8 



Wed Apr 18, 8 a.m. Code: 211785 


June 6 

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. 




Tue Apr 24, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 211712 

Tue Apr 24, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 211713 

Tue Apr 24, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 211715 

Mon May 28, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 211710 

Mon May 28, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 211711 

Mon May 28, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 211714 

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 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 page 30 

for dates and codes. 

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. 

Class length: 2.5 hours 

Classes: 1 



Fri June 1, 9:30 a.m. Code: 211716 

Computers - Facebook 

Do you want to learn about Facebook 

and how to use it? Facebook is 

a social media website that allows 

you to connect with friends, family 

and even businesses. This workshop 

will teach you about social networking 

using Facebook. You will learn 

about key features including how to 

log on, navigate the website, find 

friends and family, edit your online 

profile, as well as managing your 

privacy settings. You will learn 

about advanced features including 

messages and chat, creating photo 

albums, joining groups, user lists, 

and using the App Centre. This session 

will allow for practice time and 

an opportunity to answer your questions. 

To get the most out of this 

session, you should already have a 

Facebook account set up. 

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1 



Fri May 11, 9:30 a.m. Code: 211717 

Computer Tablets – iPad 

This course is to help the new Apple 



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iPad user navigate through the functions 

of this type of computer tablet. 

Please bring your iPad to class so 

you are ready to get started. 




Mon Apr 23, 10 a.m. Code: 211738 

Mon June 11, 10 a.m. Code: 211737 

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 June 22, 9:30 a.m. Code: 211719 

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-todate. 

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 June 5, 1 p.m. Code: 211718 

Computers - Let’s Get Started 

This entry level course is for those 

who would like to try computing at 

its most basic level. Your instructor 

will give hands on experience while 

learning at your own speed. 




Tue May 1, 1 p.m. Code: 211720 

Computer Maintenance and Peak 

Performance 

Is your computer running slow? Got 

a lot of ‘garbage’ on your computer? 

Need to understand anti-virus software? 

You can use your existing 

Windows software to clean that up 

and get peak performance to keep 

your computer running smoothly. 




Thu May 10, 1 p.m. Code: 211721 

Microsoft Office Excel 

This one day course will introduce 

you to the basics of Microsoft Excel; 

this spreadsheet software does so 

much more than add numbers together. 

Learn the fundamental formulas 

and other features to prepare 

budgets, investments and more. 




Fri Apr 27, 9 a.m. Code: 211733 

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 June 8, 9 a.m. Code: 211734 

Computers – Skype 

Learn how to set up Skype, add your 

contacts and make your first call. 

Learn how to change your settings 

to private, block or unblock contacts, 

and view your history. Communicate 

between computers. Talk 

to anyone on Skype, anywhere in 

the world, free with a Skype-to- 

Skype call. 




Wed June 6, 1 p.m. Code: 211735 


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 DATE CODE 

Mar 5 205254 Apr 2 205260 Apr 30 211731 

Mar 12 205265 Apr 9 205262 May 7 211722 

Mar 19 205257 Apr 16 211724 May 14 211723 

Mar 26 205261 Apr 23 211730 May 28 211732 


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Computers – Smartphone 

Looking to purchase a smartphone? 

This course will walk you through 

options for cell phone plans, what 

types of phones that are available, 

and discuss your cell phone needs. 




Mon May 7, 10 a.m. Code: 211736 

GENERAL INTEREST 

Income Tax Clinics at the 

Evergreen 

Monday March 12, 9 am-3 pm 

Monday March 19, 9 am-3 pm 

Wednesday March 28, 9 am-3 pm 

Thursday April 5, 4-8 pm 

Tuesday April 10, 4-8 pm 

Wednesday April 11, 9 am-3pm 

Monday April 23, 9 am-3 pm 

Tuesday April 24, 4-8 pm 

$47 per return (seniors pricing. Includes 

HST). Please call the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre to 

book your appointment at 519-823- 

1291. 

Cooking - A Taste of Italy 

Come and enjoy a taste of Italy. 

Learn how to cook an Italian dinner 

which includes antipasto, soup and 

pasta. Please bring containers for 

any possible leftovers and a water 

bottle. 




Wed May 2, 6:30 p.m. 

Code: 211739 

Driving Information Session 

This free session will cover the driver’s 

license renewal process. Topics 

include: what you can expect when 

you turn 80 years old, aging and 

driving, how aging factors can affect 

your ability to drive safely, warning 

signs, traffic roundabouts and when 

is it time to hang up the keys. There 

must be 15 people registered for the 

course to run. 


Fee: No cost 

Wed June 20, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 211756 

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 


Travel Insurance and More 

Have you ever thought, “I wish I 

would have known that about my 

travel insurance before I went on 

vacation.” Maybe you’ve bought 

insurance without really knowing 

what you are covered for. Have you 

ever wondered how you would cover 

in-home nursing if required, or 

assistance to make meals? Many 

people believe OHIP or employee 

benefits plans will cover our long 

term care costs. This informative 

session will educate you on what 

you need to know when purchasing 

travel insurance and the unforeseen 

costs that can be covered by long 

term care insurance. 




Mon May 14, 10 a.m. Code: 211758 

Financial Insurance - Cash Flow 

Planning for Retirement 

Do you feel like you are making 

great retirement income but you 

don’t know where it all goes? Do 

you feel like you could do so much 

more with your money if you only 

knew how? Do you want more life 

from the money you already have? 

If your financial plan doesn’t include 

a written cash flow plan, you 

may be missing the most important 

step. Please join us to learn how to 

get more out of your money. 




Mon June 4, 10 a.m. Code: 211757 

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. 




Fri May 18, 9 a.m. Code: 211762 

Photography – 

Photography Subjects 

Use photo editing software to alter 

photos, brighten and darken, crop, 

remove red eye, add captions and 

special effects, etc. Learn how to 

change a picture’s file size before 

emailing or uploading to a website. 





Photography – Software 

Let’s learn how to use your computer 

software. This workshop help you 

to understand your computer and 

use the applications with your camera. 

A variety of software may be 

discussed. 




Fri May 25, 9 a.m. Code: 211764 

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. 




Wed Apr 18, 12 noon 

Code: 211765 

Wed Apr 18, 12:30 p.m. 

Code: 211766 

Wed Apr 18, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 211767 

Wed Apr 18, 1:45 p.m. 

Code: 211768 

Wed Apr 18, 2:30 p.m. 

Code: 211769 

Wed Apr 18, 3 p.m. 

Code: 211770 

Planter Box Gardening 

Learn everything you need to know 

about growing your own salad. Topics 

covered include: how to start 

plants from seeds, what plants work 

best in raised planters or small spac- 



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es, food plants that grow in containers 

or the shade, planting techniques, 

water saving tips, as well as 

how and when to harvest your 

plants. 




Wed May 30, 1 p.m. Code: 212980 

VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS 

*NEW* Pottery Workshop for 

Seniors 

Get yourself familiar with clay, the 

potter’s wheel and glazing through 

various hand-building and wheel 

thrown projects. You will work at 

your own pace with instruction and 

guidance to help create decorative 

and useful objects. This class is for 

all levels and ability. 


Location: Guelph Community 

Pottery Centre, 14 Edinburgh Rd. S. 

Fee: $195.70 

Mon Apr 23, 1:30 p.m. Code: 

211693 

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 Apr 19, 9 a.m. Code: 211699 

Calligraphy: Gothic Textura 

Gothic Textura, also known as 

Blackletter, is a structured and formal 

handwriting style used throughout 

the middle ages across Europe. 

Today it can be used for certificates, 

presentations and cards. 

Learn a modernized version of upper 

and lower case letters to create 

an Old-World feel. Some calligraphy 

experience is required to take 

this course. 




Tue Apr 17, 1 p.m. Code: 212976 

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 Apr 17, 10:15 a.m. 

Code: 211700 

Pastel Painting - Figures 

Discover the basics of human proportions 

as you learn to add figures 

to your paintings. This course includes 

portrait and life drawing 

from the dressed live model, as well 

as reviewing examples of artists, 

past and present, who use figures in 

their compositions. Participants 

should have some drawing and pastel 

experience. Extra model fees 

may apply. 




Thu Apr 19, 1 p.m. Code: 211702 

Beginner Watercolours 

Learn the basics of watercolour 

painting, beginning with the fundamentals 

of drawing and colour theory. 

Participants will find ways to 

express light and texture using a 

variety of watercolour techniques. 

Subjects covered range from simple 

still life to photographs. Different 

ways to approach subject matter and 

composition will also be explored. 



Centre 



Tue Apr 17, 1 p.m. Code: 211790 

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 Apr 16, 9 a.m. Code: 211704 


SPECIAL EVENTS 

Evergreen Indoor Garage Sale 

Make your spring cleaning a breeze. 

Rent a table and sell those treasures 

from the attic. No need to worry 

about the weather, this garage sale is 

all under one roof! To reserve your 

table please contact 519-823-1291. 

Saturday, April 21 

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

$20+HST per table 

Seniors Pride Mix & Mingle 

Do you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, 

or on the gay spectrum? 

Come enjoy an afternoon of companionship 

and fun at the Seniors 

Pride Event. Do you have a child, 

grandchildren, nephews or nieces 

who have identified themselves as 

gay, lesbian, bisexual, or on that 

spectrum? Please join us for information 

and discussion of those topics 

in an accepting venue. Refreshments 

and sandwiches will be provided 

free. 

Wed May 9, 1:30-4 p.m. 

Free 

Spring Fashion Show 

Models from the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre will be modeling 

an exciting lineup of clothing 

and accessories from Northern Reflections. 

Light refreshments will be 

served following the show. Purchase 

tickets in advance at the front desk. 

Tues May 15, 1 p.m. (doors open 

at 12:30 p.m.) 

$8.98+HST 


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G.W.S.A. 

BID EUCHRE TOURNAMENT 

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 

GAMES START AT 1:00 P.M. SHARP 

REGISTRATION AT 11:30 A.M. 

EVERGREEN SENIORS COMMUNITY CENTRE — ROOM 4 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

$10.00 per person 

Snacks & Refreshments Available 

REGISTRATION FORM 

Name: _______________________________ Signature: ________________________ 

Address: ___________________________________________ Postal Code: _________ 

Phone No.: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________ 

For more informaon call: Helen ‐ 519‐856‐4434 or Judy ‐ 519‐856‐9013 

Mailing address: Helen James, 5430 Fih Line, R.R. #1, Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0 


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Tuesday, May 29 and returning after the performance 

to the Evergreen Centre. 

Use Promo code GWSA when purchasing your tickets 

so we know how many would like transportation. 

For information and tickets, call 519-763-3000 or 

see the ad in this Sentinel. 

Dear GWSA Member: I’m trying to reduce the 

barriers for you to get downtown and attend events 

in Guelph so please take advantage of this FREE 

Transportation and enjoy a very entertaining performance 

of outstanding music. Many, many thanks to 

Angela McEwen, Co-ordinator of the River Run 

Centre. 

3. GWSA Board of Directors: Recruitment 

The GWSA wants YOU to join our dynamic 

Board. Bring your enthusiasm and leadership 

strengths and be part of our SUCCESSION Plan. 

The opportunities are endless for you and we'll design 

a time commitment that suits your personal 

“Freedom after 55” lifestyle. 

Contact me to find out more about becoming a Director 

on the GWSA Board: 

dorothe.fair@gmail.com. Let's have a coffee/tea and 

chat. 

I'd like to leave you with a ‘funny-bone’ giggle: 

“My daughter didn’t do as well on her driver’s-ed 

test as she’d hoped. It might have had something to 

do with how she completed this sentence: “When 

the _________is dead, the car won't start.” 

She wrote : “Driver”. Oops!! 

See you next time!! Please don't forget my card 

with contact information is at the front counter and 

I'm at the Evergreen Centre on Mondays. 

Take care dear friends and join us at your GWSA 

hub where your can: 

GET INVOLVED BE ACTIVE MAKE FRIENDS 

Talk to you in April, 

Dorothe Fair, GWSA President 

Focus on Travel by Jean McClelland 

The Travel committee started 2018 by planning an 

excellent bus trip – on a cold January day – to the 

Greg Frewin Theatre in Niagara Falls. This terrific 

magic show is similar to the Siegfried and Roy Show 

in Las Vegas. 

Afterwards, our excellent bus driver took us to see 

the beauty of Niagara’s partially frozen falls. Although 

the day was cold indeed, our trip participants 

enjoyed the day and said they would go again. 

We didn’t have a trip in February this year. 

This month we are happily headed to Bingeman’s 

Park to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a good oldfashioned 

kitchen party with lunch and a show featuring 

the “Celts” and world champion step dancer, 

Andrew Carr. 

Check the back cover of the Sentinel for details of 

upcoming trips. 

Persons with a disability who require physical assistance 

must have a travelling companion with them 

who can look after their needs, should the occasion 

arise. 

For more information, contact Joanne White at 

519-822-0851. 

St. Patrick’s Day 

by Jean McClelland 

Are there any Irish folk in this very elite crowd? 

Do you have some green on or are you too proud? 

Will you stop by the pub and drink some green beer? 

Or are you going to sit back and laugh and jeer? 

We should respect St. Patrick's Day with humour 

and grace 

And let those who enjoy it see a smile on your face. 

The little wee Leprechauns are watching you all 

Don't think they can't get you because you're too tall. 

They will visit you in the night for making fun 

And from that day forth every time you see the sun 

It will be green!! 

Our culture need holidays and customs to survive 

To have some fun and to feel alive. 

This has been a custom for many, many years 

Whether you're Irish or not give your cheers. 

CHEERS! 


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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 

* * * * 

I have a really good book to tell 

you about, “The Mountain Between 

Us” by Charles Martin. 

Ben Payne is a surgeon and is 

anxious to return home and Ashley 

Knox is trying to get home for her 

wedding. Bad weather cancels all 

flights but Ben decides to charter a 

plane and try to beat the storm before 

it hits Salt Lake City. 

He finds Ashley, who he had 

been talking to while waiting in the 

terminal, and invites her to join 

him on this charter flight. 

The pilot agrees to take them in 

his small plane, along with his dog, 

and they set off. Suddenly the 

plane plunges into Utah’s remote 

wilderness in the dead of winter. 

Ashley is badly injured and Ben 

also suffers from broken ribs but 

he struggles to get them out. They 

figure their pilot had a heart attack 

but somehow managed to get the 

plane down without killing them 

all. 

With no chance of anyone finding 

them in these mountains, Ben 

has to figure out how to get them 

down the mountain, keep them 

warm and find food. 

Fortunately, he and his wife Rachel 

enjoy hiking, so he has 

learned some useful skills on survival. 

He is unable to move Ashley 

with her broken leg so he figures 

out a way to build a sled and attach 

a harness to himself to pull her 

along. 

This story tells of the long days 

trying to move down the mountain, 

and the problems they have to 

face. With Ben’s determination to 

just put one foot in front of the other 

for as long as he can until they 

find help, and the humour they 

sometimes manage, many days go 

by with little or no food and several 

miles of walking in deep snow. 

This is a book you simply want 

to keep on reading, and is now a 

major motion picture. I hope you 

enjoy it 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. 

ARTICLES FOR SALE 

3 Piece Luggage Set 

Large, medium and vanity luggage pieces. Imitation 

leather, medium brown. Asking $30 for the set. Call 

519-265-8963. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR 

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR 

ITEM(S). 

PLEASE CHECK THE ‘LOST & FOUND’ AT 

THE FRONT DESK FOR LOST OR MIS- 

PLACED KEYS, GLASSES, OR OTHER 

ITEMS. 

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. 

Acrylic Paints 

Nine 60ml tubes by Galleria, bought last year for a 

beginners course. Used only once. A bargain at $35. 

Call 519-829-1890. 


My Garden in January and June 

by Sylvia Grant 

My Ontario garden is not static. It goes through extreme 

changes from the snow, the ice and the freezing 

temperatures of January to the heat and humidity 

of June. These seasonal changes create a number of 

differences not only in temperature but in plant life, 

colours, precipitation, wildlife and the mood of the 

garden. 

In January, my flower beds are covered with a thick 

blanket of snow. The only sign of the perennials that 

lie beneath are some dry brown stalks and seed heads 

from last summer’s phlox, Siberian iris and sedum. 

The stalks rustle in the north wind and catch snow 

on and around them while the crowns of the plants 

sleep peacefully below. 

Evergreen trees and shrubs provide a green backdrop 

to the snow-covered flower gardens and lawn. 

Deciduous trees and shrubs reach out their bare 

brown branches providing perches for blue jays and 

cardinals. The jays and cardinals add flashes of bright 

blue and red to the January garden whose predominant 

colours are white, green and brown. 

The mood of the garden in January fluctuates. On 

stormy days with winds howling and snow swirling, 

it feels like the garden is hosting the very demons of 

hell. When the storm passes, and the winds die down 

and the sun shines again, the garden becomes a place 

of peace and serenity. 

The earth turns, the northern hemisphere warms up 

and by June, my garden has emerged from its ice age 

and presents a totally different picture. The perennials 

that slept beneath the snow have awakened and 

emerged from the earth and grown into tall plants. 

My waist-high peonies bend under the weight of 

ruffly pink, white and red flowers. Their perfume announces 

their presence. The Siberian irises hold their 

delicate blue flowers atop tall stately stems. Bearded 

iris, not to be outdone by the Siberians, unfold their 

much bigger blooms in shades of blues and purples. 

The sedum and the phlox are growing, 

but it will take until later in the season 

for them to reach full height and 

to flower. 

The deciduous trees and shrubs have 

sprouted green leaves and some are laden 

with flowers. In June, my lilac trees hang heavy with 

light purple, dark purple and white flowers. 

They fill the air with their sweet scent. Honeysuckles 

add their white and pink flowers to the colour pallet 

and blend their aroma with the lilacs. 

In June, birds have returned from their winter in the 

south. They join with the blue jays and cardinals in 

my garden where they sing and tweet and chirp as 

they build nests and prepare to raise families. 

The mood of my garden in June is not one of peace 

and serenity but a whirling sense-stimulating experience 

of colour, scents and sound. Sometimes when I 

look at my garden in January and then in June, the 

differences are so pronounced that it is difficult to 

believe that it is the same garden. The benefit of gardening 

in Ontario is that, with all the seasonal changes 

that one has to contend with, one never has to contend 

with boredom. 

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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 APRIL 2018 - REGISTER on MAR. 7, 2018 

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

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

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

Thursday, April 12, 2018 — Belmore Syrup Festival Total Cost: $81.50 Code: 214274 

Again this year we are going up to Belmore to enjoy pancakes and sausage and the Ballagh Bunch. 

Leave Evergreen: 8:45 am Carousel: 8:55 am Square: 9:10 am Return: ~ 5 pm 

Some tickets are still available for the “Come From Away” trip to Toronto Sunday, May 13. 

Upcoming Trips include: 

- The Cheese Factories 

- 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.

March 2018 issue

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