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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 

Ross Coulter Kerry Detlor 

Gail Moore Jean McClelland 

The Sentinel Team 

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer 

Linda Green — Editor, Printer 

George Hughes, Ken Pagniez — Printers 

George Smith — Delivery Supervisor 

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 

Adam Rutherford — 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, Nathan Luck — 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 Flower Friends.... 

Let's just say that all of us are "in full Bloom"...we 

are conditioned and seasoned with constant changing 

seasons and temperatures but let's yell from our 

decks, balconies or front doors to our condos or apartments...it's 

SUMMER...yahoo...it's SUMMER!! 

So it's time!!! Go ahead, dispose of that limp poinsettia, cut 

back those creeping vines, dump those dried arrangements, slash 

all paper, silk and plastic flowers (they only collect dust anyway) 

and search out the freshest, most seasonal flowers available. 

Make up balcony baskets or boxes or put out urns. Get really 

wise and healthy and plant veggies in your containers 

for salads to munch on all summer. 

Hopefully the ‘SPIRIT’ moves you and you'll be 

elbow deep in planting soil soon. Take pictures and 

write a short article on your gardening experiences 

and submit it to the Sentinel for the September issue. 

Remember, the due date for September is August 

7. Send your pictures and articles to Linda 

Green and Carol Croft at the Sentinel and Ross Knechtel, the 

GWSA Web Master, to have your article placed on our website. 

Happy gardening. 

So what is my MAIN MESSAGE for this June 

issue? AGM AGM AGM June 26th. 

Doors open at 1:00 pm. 

We will be honouring GWSA Volunteers who 

have dedicated countless hours to a variety of 

Activity Groups during their many years as 

Members and Leaders at the GWSA. 

Our Mayor, Cam Guthrie, will open our AGM and City Councillors, 

June Hofland, Phil Alt, James Gordon and Andy Van 

Hellemond, will share some humorous experiences as GWSA 

Members. 

Our Choir, the Silvertones, will entertain us with songs they 

sing at the Retirement Homes they visit throughout the year. 

PLUS, a great new feature this year at the AGM: the Activity 

Group (there are 44 of them) that has the greatest number of 

group participants attending the AGM on June 26th will get a 

PIZZA PARTY courtesy of the Board of Directors. 

Plan to attend and enjoy refreshments, music, and business 

items. Chat with your Board of Directors and meet the 

new Directors who will take over for those who have retired 

from the Board. 

(Continued on page 4) 

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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(Continued from page 3) 

June is Seniors’ month and, as always, we have 

lots to celebrate and events to attend: 

Mark your calendar: 

June 12: The GWSA Line Dancers will be in Riverside 

Park demonstrating various line dances as 

part of the City of Guelph's ‘Pop Up in the Park' 

event. 

The Line Dancing Activity Group will be across 

from the children's playground and the Carousel 

from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Bring your family and 

friends and get involved in the dancing. It’s easy 

to learn and the music is toe-tapping great!! 

June 14: Seniors’ Month Flag Raising at City 

Hall. 

Meet the Walking Activity Group across from 

the Enabling Garden at 10 am and join the Group 

to walk downtown and raise the Seniors’ Flag 

with Mayor Cam Guthrie at 11 am. 

June 17: Dad's Day – enjoy! 

June 22: Lloyd Longfield M.P. Presentation in the 

Book Nook 10 am to 12 pm. 

“Changes to Seniors' Pensions.” 

June 26: A.G.M. Doors open at 1.00 pm. See the 

write-up on the previous page. 

REMEMBER: The Evergreen Centre is 

closed JULY 2 to AUGUST 6. 

I wish everyone a very relaxing, re-energizing, 

healthy and happy summer break. 

Our next Sentinel is September and then it will 

be FALL. 

Take care dear friends, 

You're part of a large group of 2,600 dedicated 

believers who all say BE ACTIVE GET IN- 

VOLVED MAKE FRIENDS. That's the true 

spirit of peace and harmony. 

Best always, 

Dorothe Fair, President 

GWSA Email 

Updates 

Each month, approximately 

mid-month, the Membership 

and Marketing Committee 

at the GWSA will send a 

GWSA Email Update. It will 

highlight a few of the exciting things happening at the 

GWSA: important communications from the Board 

(such as construction updates), and upcoming programs 

by CSS. We are planning to include topics of 

interest to Seniors, including several pertaining to 

health and wellness. 

You can unsubscribe from the updates at any time 

by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link which will be 

displayed at the bottom of every update. 

If you have previously completed a paper “Consent 

to Receive Electronic Communications,” we are asking 

you to complete the electronic sign-up process described 

below. We can’t sign you up manually AND 

have our list editor keep track of the CASL (Canadian 

Anti-Spam Legislation) compliance for those paper 

forms. It’s one way or the other and we have chosen to 

use the electronic option. 

You can receive the GWSA Email Updates by completing 

the steps described below: 

1. To begin, please send an email to: 

subscribe@gwsa-guelph.ca. If you’d like, you can 

put the word subscribe in the Subject line or you can 

skip that part. In just a few minutes, you’ll get a 

message with a link. 

2. Click on the link you received, fill in the appropriate 

fields, and click “Subscribe to List”. 

3. To ensure you really want to receive GWSA 

email updates – and to make sure all email addresses 

are error-free – we’ll send a message asking 

you to confirm. 

4. Once you respond to the confirmation message, 

your registration is complete and you’ll receive 

our Welcome letter. 

We have also placed a link under the “Popular 

Links” section on all web pages on the GWSA website. 

Clicking on this link will also initiate the signup 

process. This will take you to step 2 (above). 

Simply follow through with steps 2 to 4 to complete 

the process. 

You can expect to receive your first GWSA Email 

Update approximately mid-month after you sign up! 

Membership & Marketing Committee 


IMPORTANT NOTICE 

Attention all clubs: Because of the building closure from July 2-August 6, we will 

have no access for mail or hand-written information from your clubs. It CAN be sent 

to us by email (sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca) which we access from home, so that we 

can put your club information in the September issue. 

If you have requirements for score cards, etc., please let us know well before the 

closure so that they can be printed. The Centre re-opens on August 7. 

THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green 

You're Canadian if: 

- You know how to pronounce and spell Saskatchewan 

without blinking. 

- You put on shorts as soon as it hits plus 10, even if there 

is still snow around. 

- You are excited whenever an American television show 

mentions Canada. 

- You have Canadian Tire money in your kitchen drawers. 

- You drive on a highway, not a freeway. 

- You drink pop, not soda. 

- You go to the washroom, not the restroom. 

- You order “double double” at Tim Horton’s. 

- Someone accidently stepped on your foot. You 

apologize. 

- Someone in a Home Depot offers you assistance...and 

they don’t work there. 

- You measure distance in hours. 

- You have switched from “heat” to “A/C” in the same 

day and back again. 

- You can drive 90 km/hr through 2 feet of snow during a 

raging blizzard without flinching. 

- You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a 

snowsuit. 

- The speed limit on the highway is 80 km and you’re 

going 90 and everybody is passing you. 

- Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are 

filled with snow. 

- You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still 

winter and road construction. 

- You have more miles on your snow blower than your 

car. 

- You find 2 degrees “a little” chilly. 

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. 

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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 

August 7, 2018 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

September 2018 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the September issue 

is on August 30, 2018. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


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Evergreen Restaurant - June 2018 

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 helps us achieve this goal. 

DUE TO RISING COSTS OF FOOD PRICES, 

MENU ITEMS WILL BE GOING UP 

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1/18 

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. 

1 

Roast Chicken 

4 

Sausage & 

Sauerkraut 

on a Bun 

5 

Yorkshire & 

Beef Slice 

6 

Liver & Onions 

or 2nd Choice 

7 

Chicken Noodle 

Casserole 

8 

Ribs 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

Chicken 

Paprikash 

Roast Pork 

Quiche 

Meatloaf 

Fish & Chips 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

Pork Chops 

Meatballs 

Western Omelette 

Stuffed Chicken 

Meat Pies 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

Salmon 

Hamburger 

Cabbage Rolls 

BLT Sandwich 

Super Duper 

Salad Plate 


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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 helps us achieve this goal. 

DUE TO RISING COSTS OF FOOD PRICES, 

MENU ITEMS WILL BE GOING UP 

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1/18 

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 


Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please enquire 

with the Chef. 

1 CLOSED 2 CLOSED 3 CLOSED 

6 CLOSED 

John 

Galt Day 

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Salisbury Steak 

8 

Roast Chicken 

9 

Baked Ham 

10 

Veal Parmesan 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

Rainbow Trout 

Tourtiere 

Swiss Steak 

Super Salad Plate 

Roast Beef 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

Stuffed Chicken 

Ribs 

Chicken a la King 

over Vol-au-Vents 

Turkey Dinner 

Rib & Chicken 

Drumstick Combo 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

Beef Stew 

Roast Pork 

Cabbage Rolls 

Liver & Onions 

or 2nd Choice 

Fish & Chips 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Volunteer Survey Results – 

National Volunteer Week 

Thank you to everyone who took 

the time to complete and return the 

volunteer survey back in April and 

for providing comments, feedback 

and suggestions. All surveys have 

been reviewed and the suggestions 

made have been taken into consideration. 

A few follow-up comments: 

-A reminder to all volunteers. You 

are permitted to get one free beverage 

during your volunteer shift on 

the day you are volunteering. You 

are required to have your name tag 

on to receive your free beverage 

from the Dining Room or front 

desk. 

-The recording of your hours is very 

important and plays a key component 

in the statistics for the volunteer 

program. All volunteers are 

required to submit or log your hours 

on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. 

If you are still not able to sign in for 

your hours or if you have any questions, 

please speak to Becky in the 

main office. 

I am more than happy to listen 

and receive feedback regarding 

your volunteer experience on an 

ongoing basis to improve and or 

support all volunteer positions and 

roles. Your feedback is greatly appreciated 

and helps to maintain a 

strong volunteer team and program 

for everyone to enjoy. Thank you, 

Thank you, Thank you! 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

Ontario Senior Achievement 

Award. This award recognizes individuals 

for significant contributions 

to their communities after the age of 

65. Up to 20 individuals are recognized 

each year. 

Deadline is June 8, 2018. 

Canada Volunteer Awards (CVA) 

recognize the significant contributions 

of individual volunteers, notfor-profit 

organizations and businesses 

across the country in helping 

communities. 

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Deadline is June 8, 2018. 

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 

September 27 th – 9:00-11:00 am 

October 3 rd – 1:30-3:30 pm 

AGE FRIENDLY GUELPH 

By 2031, Guelph’s population is 

projected to be 175,000 with 57,000 

people over the age of 55. The 

City’s Age Friendly Guelph (AFG) 

is recruiting volunteers in the following 

areas: 

Marketing 

Communications 

Community Outreach 

Working Group members are being 

recruited to assist with the implementation 

and hands-on guiding of 

the working groups. 

For more information on how to 

become a volunteer with Age 

Friendly Guelph or any of the current 

roles with the committees, 

please speak to Becky in the main 

office. 

2018 VARIETY SHOW 

The Variety Show Committee is 

looking for volunteers who are interested 

in joining a fabulous team 

of volunteers. For more information 

on positions, please speak to Becky 

in the main office. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

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. 

Membership & Marketing 

Committee: 

M&M is looking for 2 GWSA 

members to join the creative team 

for a 2-3 year commitment. If you 

have good communication skills 

(written and verbal), enjoy marketing 

and promotion and being a part 

of an active team that meets every 

second Tuesday of the month in the 

morning, please speak to Becky for 

more information. 

ACTIVITY GROUPS 

Sentinel Drivers: The Sentinel is 

recruiting individuals to deliver the 

monthly Sentinel to members of the 

GWSA on the last Thursday or Friday 

of the month. You would be 

delivering to the same individuals 

on a monthly basis, located in the 

same area of the city. 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

SERVICES 

Feeling Better Move Well: Are 

you interested in active living? If 

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Program Manager, Senior Services from Adam Rutherford 

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Hello Sentinel readers, Sentineliens?? 

I’m absolutely thrilled to take this opportunity to 

introduce myself to all of you and invite all of you to 

pop in and introduce yourself to me as well. 

My name is Adam Rutherford and I’m the acting 

Program Manager – Programming and Community 

Development for the City of Guelph…but I’m just as 

happy if you think of me as Wendy Kornelsen’s temporary 

replacement as she assumes another role with 

the City. Wendy has given me the lay of the land at 

the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre and I’m 

excited to build on her amazing work and develop 

new opportunities while I’m in this role. 

My background and passion is in program development 

and supporting good work in our facilities. 

Nothing thrills me more than watching a great idea 

turn into something meaningful in our community. 

While much of my work to date has focused on 

youth and recreation-based initiatives, I can’t wait to 

start these conversations in and around the Evergreen. 

My door is always open and I love brainstorming 

over coffee, so please come see me about 

any ideas that you might have. 

On a personal note, I have 2 wonderful children: 

my daughter Sierra, who just graduated from the 

University of Guelph and my son Avery, who’s in 

grade 11. They keep me on my toes, challenge me 

regularly and are my proudest accomplishment. I also 

have a beautiful dog at home that competes with 

the kids for my attention…she doesn’t give me any 

attitude though. I also play soccer regularly – I 

should say “football” for our UK readers. I’m looking 

forward to learning about your families and interests 

too. 

I’m located in the manager’s office at the Evergreen 

and the door is always open. 

Looking forward to meeting all of you very soon, 

~ Adam 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THE JULY CLOSURE OF THE EVERGREEN CENTRE 

(JULY 2-AUGUST 6) 

The Evergreen Centre will be completely closed during the above dates. 

All summer fitness classes will take place at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre. 

Trips taking place in August and September will have sign-up on June 6. 

Garden Fresh boxes for August must be ordered in June. 

All library books must be returned to the Book Nook by the last week of June. Please 

do not sign out any books during the last week of June. 

Check the GWSA website for updates about the closure and renovations. 


you are looking for a new challenge and would like to 

help other seniors maintain their physical well-being, 

please consider volunteering with the Feeling Better 

Move Well Program. We are currently seeking volunteers 

to facilitate one-hour gentle exercise classes in 

the community. As little as one hour per week is all 

that is required. No fitness experience is necessary. 

Full training and orientation will be provided. 

Volunteer Drivers: Help make a difference to support 

seniors who have trouble getting out on their 

own. The Outreach Program needs volunteers who are 

willing to use their own car to drive participants between 

their home and the Program. The commitment 

is one-half day per month. 

Seniors Offering Support Telephone Visiting Volunteers: 

Help brighten another senior's day by 

making a telephone visiting call from your home to 

theirs. Scheduling and time commitment are flexible 

according to your availability. 

Please contact Maryanne Wilford at 519-837-5665 

for more information about these volunteer opportunities. 

If you are interested in volunteering in any of the 

areas listed above and joining the dynamic team, 

please contact Becky MacDonald in the office for 

more information and to get started with your volunteering 

experience. Ph. 519-823-1291 x 2096 or by 

email at becky.macdonald@guelph.ca. 


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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 

The Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County 

provides free legal advice for low-income community 

members in Guelph and Wellington County, including 

seniors in receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement 

(GIS) along with their Old Age Security (OAS). 

Our main areas of practice include: 

Rental tenancies, including care homes, evictions 

and maintenance concerns; 

Income maintenance, including eligibility for 

Canada Pension Plan – disability (CPP-d), Employment 

Insurance, the Ontario Disability Support 

Program (ODSP), and Ontario Works (OW) and, 

Consumer protection, including door-to-door 

sales, collection agencies, and garnishment of social 

insurance program income. 

We are located within the Guelph Community 

Health Centre at 176 Wyndham Street North in 

Guelph. We can also be reached: 

By telephone: 519-821-2100 

Online: www.gwlegalclinic.ca 

By email: gwlegalclinic@lao.on.ca 

We also provide referral information on other areas 

of law including wills and power of attorney, family 

law, criminal law, debt and bankruptcy, and civil litigation. 

For these areas of law, we often refer to the 

Law Society Referral Service (LSRS) through the 

Law Society of Ontario. The LSRS provides a free 30- 

minute consultation with a lawyer or paralegal to help 

you determine your rights and options. LSRS can be 

reached online at www.lsuc.on.ca/lsrs or on their crisis 

line at 1-855-947-5255. 

Top 10 Legal Concerns for Seniors* 

Brought to you by the Legal Clinic 

letter to the agency saying that you dispute the debt 

and suggest the matter be taken to court. For more information 

on the rules a collection agency must follow 

or to make a complaint to the Consumer Protection 

Branch about an agency, please visit: www.ontario.ca/ 

page/collection-agency-your-rights. 

3. Can I correct an error on my credit report? Yes! 

To correct information in your credit report that is inaccurate 

or incomplete, you can ask the consumer reporting 

agency to correct the error. You may need to 

give proof to the agency that the information is not 

correct. You also have the right to receive a free copy 

of your credit report by contacting the consumer reporting 

agencies: Equifax Canada or TransUnion Canada. 

For more information or to make a complaint 

about a consumer reporting agency to the Consumer 

Protection Branch, please visit: www.ontario.ca/page/ 

credit-reports. 

4. What is the CRA scam? In some cases, fraudsters 

are calling consumers impersonating the Canada 

Revenue Agency (CRA) and requesting payment for 

discrepancies from past filed taxes. Fraudsters threaten 

consumers that failure to pay will result in additional 

fees, jail time and/or deportation. In other cases, consumers 

receive an email or text with a link to a website 

that looks like the actual CRA website, in order to get 

a refund. Consumers are asked to fill in their personal 

information such as Social Insurance Number (SIN) 

and are then subject to identity fraud. 

5. How do I protect myself from the CRA scam? In 

most cases, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will 

use registered mail to contact consumers – not email or 

phone. You can contact the CRA directly to confirm 

you owe back taxes or are entitled to a refund. You 

should never provide personal information over the 

telephone, by text or email. The CRA does not request 

payment by gift cards or bitcoin. For more information, 

contact the Government of Canada’s Anti- 

Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca. 

1. Can my senior’s income be garnished? No! The 

income you receive through the Canada Pension Plan 

(CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and Guaranteed Income 

Supplement (GIS) cannot be garnished for consumer 

debt. 

2. What do I do if a collection agency is contacting 

me and I disagree with the debt? A collection agency 

can’t keep contacting you if you send a registered 

6. Are there other ongoing scams? Yes, the Guelph 

Police report that there are many other scams you 

should watch out for. In the anti-virus scam, you could 

be contacted by a fraudster claiming to be Microsoft, 

wanting to remotely access your computer. In the traffic 

infringement scam, fraudsters claim to be police 

and issue a false ticket via email. In the free trial scam, 



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519‐249‐9103 | WENDY@SWOTSERVICES.CA 


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ANNUAL GENERAL 

MEETING 

Tuesday, June 26 - 1:30 pm 

Doors open 1:00 pm 

Plan now to attend... 

This is your Association. 

Show your support, 

voice your opinion, 

show your interest 

and meet your 

Board of Directors! 


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The Day Before - Nov. 09, 2018 

Plans are currently underway for a reprise 

of last year’s Remembrance Day recognition, 

predominantly following the same format 

for 2018. While it may seem a little early 

to project ahead 5 months in advance, 

there is a lot of planning to do. 

One of the elements of the presentation 

we’d like to repeat is the taped interviews 

with a few individuals directly involved personally, 

or who are close to relatives or 

loved ones who have first-hand experience 

with Canada’s Armed Services in any capacity 

and in any conflict or peace keeping 

effort with the UN. That would include from 

WWII to current day, either from the veterans 

perspective or those still on active duty. 

If you are interested in having your story 

told, or would like to share the experiences 

of a loved one, please contact Ross Coulter 

by email i_am_rossie@hotmail.com or 

phone 519-821-3993. 

BILL RAFFAN, PAST PRESIDENT OF THE 

GWSA FROM 2008-2011 

Bill Raffan passed away at 

the Guelph General Hospital 

on Thursday, May 3, 

2018, in his 84th year. 

Beloved husband of 56 

years to Norma. Loving 

father of the late Lynne 

Raffan (2012), Christine 

Raffan and Sharon (Floyd) 

Jones. 

Bill graduated from 

Queen’s University, class 

of 1961 Bachelor of Science, 

Electrical Engineering and was proud to be a 

“Professional Engineer” his entire life. He spent 

most of his career at General Electric Canada where 

he held posts in Peterborough, Vancouver and 

Guelph. 

Outside of work, Bill was a dedicated family man 

who loved to play with his children and used his 

handyman skills to do many projects around the 

house. He was a true engineer at heart and was very 

particular about any project he worked on. He was 

involved in many community groups, such as the 


Stained Glass Guild, the Men’s Club of Guelph, was 

part of the Engineering Iron Ring Ceremonies at the 

University of Guelph and also former Chairman of 

Guelph Hydro. 

He was President of the GWSA from 2008 to 2011 

and on the executive of the Computer Club for many 

years. 

He also enjoyed such hobbies as tennis, squash, 

ballroom dancing with Norma, and playing euchre 

and poker with his grandkids. He and Norma had 

many happy vacations throughout Canada, Great 

Britain, South America and the Caribbean. Bill loved 

computers and he kept up with technology trends for 

many years into his retirement. Bill’s kindness, dedication 

to family and friends, dry sense of humour, 

mischievous grins and bright smile will be missed by 

all. 

A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life was held 

at Trinity United Church in Guelph on Friday, May 

11, 2018. 

A tree will be planted in memory of William G. 

(Bill) Raffan in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, 

University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, 

Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2:30 pm.

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The Hearing Improvement 

Committee of Guelph 

TALKING TO A PERSON WHO IS 

HARD OF HEARING 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure your face can be clearly seen and 

face the person. 

Speaking with hands in front of the face, or 

eating, chewing or smoking can make lip 

reading difficult. 

Ask to use written messages if accuracy is 

essential. With hearing loss, mishearings 

tend to become more frequent. 

Don’t talk too fast — speak a trifle slower, 

in a comfortably loud voice, but use normal 

phrasing, not separated words, and no 

shouting. 

Don’t lower your voice at the end of a 

sentence. 

Speak clearly, especially key words, and 

use appropriate gestures. Repeat only once, 

then rephrase. 

**BOOK NOOK NOTICE** 

Due to the Evergreen Centre being 

closed July 2 to August 6, we are 

asking our members not to sign out any 

books or DVD’s during the last week 

June 25 to June 29 since you will be 

unable to return them for a month. 

We appreciate your co-operation and 

look forward to seeing you all again 

when the centre re-opens. 

Chris Fraser, Librarian 


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50s & 60s Easter Bunny Hop 

There was a great turnout for 

the dance held on April 13. 

Many people dressed up in 

their best 50s and 60s 

costumes. A good time was 

had by all! 

Photos by Alan Pickersgill 


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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 

Tues. June 5 and 19, and August 

14 and 28 - 6:30 pm-9:30 pm 

Wed. June 13 and August 8 and 22 

- 12:30 pm-4:00 pm 

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 

Casual Bicycling - NEW 

Various Locations in and 

around Guelph 

Ned Coates (519-835-9799) 

Wed. - May 1 - Oct. 31 

10:00 am to Noon 

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 (519-780-7093) 

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) 

September, November, January, 

March, May 

Second Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm 

C C 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-2:00 pm 

C 


Sylvia Edgerton (519-837-0446) 

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) 

Linda Robinson (226-343-0426) 

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 


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L D 


Margaret Waldron (519-836-8534) 

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 


Linda Robinson (226-343-0426) 

Beth Campeau (226-343-0415) 

B.J. Antanavicius (519-829-4119) 


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 519-822-2220 

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 

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Brenda Langham (519-836-8366) 

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. 

PLEASE REMEMBER, THE CENTRE IS CLOSED JULY 2-AUGUST 6, RE-OPENING AUGUST 7! 

Art in the Hall 

The Art in the Hall project is mandated 

to display good art work in the 

halls of the Evergreen Centre. 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 2019, contact 

Ted Pritchard at 519 826-6121 or 

tpritcha@rogers.com by the end of 

August 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. For July 

only, the artists of Art Studio in 2 will 

be painting “en plein air” at the Enabling 

Garden on the afternoons of 

Wednesday, July 11 and 25, while the 

Evergreen Centre is closed for that 

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 

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. 

Please note: the West End Community 

Centre is not available to our club 

after June 25 until September 5. 

At the Evergreen Centre, play is 

Tuesday evenings at 7 pm, Thursdays 

at 9 am, Fridays at 10 am, and Sunday 

afternoons at 1:15 pm. This year 

there will be no sessions from July 2 

until after August 7. We do our best 

to keep members alerted of any 

changes to our times or cancellations. 

Racquets are available for shortterm 

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-todate 

membership with GWSA to be a 

member of our club. 

For further information regarding 

our activities and membership, you 

are welcome to contact Eleanor Stern 

at 519-837-2702 or 

eleanor.stern@gmail.com 

Casual Bicycling - NEW 

This new group at the GWSA will be 

exploring Guelph’s wonderful multiuse 

trail system. We’ll take in the 

sights of our city, explore some history, 

get some fresh air and exercise all 

in one morning! This group is geared 

to people who can ride 10 km in less 

than 2 hours. Helmets and your own 

bike are mandatory. Meeting place is 

the Enabling Garden at Riverside 

Park. 

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 

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how to play? We will teach you at no 

charge. Come and enjoy a visit; we 

would love to meet some new members. 

Guests are always welcome. For 

information on 4-Handed Bid Euchre, 

phone Helen James (519-856-4434), 

or Dot Smith (519-836-6448) for 6- 

Handed Bid Euchre. 

Book Club 

Our group meets in the Boardroom on 

the last Friday of each month from 

1:00 to 2:30 pm. 

In June, we will be discussing and 

comparing books that have been made 

into movies. There is no meeting in 

July and when we resume in August, 

we will be having our annual summer 

picnic and reading The Whistler by 

John Grisham. Our selection for September 

is The Lake House by Kate 

Morton. 

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 



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and operates in much the same manner 

as an artist’s brush or pencil. The 

Bunka artist uses many different 

stitch techniques in order to achieve 

the desired effect of depth and interest, 

but unlike other forms of needle 

art, there are no knots to tie and mistakes 

are easily corrected. This group 

is for all skill levels and meets every 

Wednesday from 9:15 a.m. to noon. 

Bunkawithflair.com. 

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, 

Email: gwsacanasta@gmail.com 

Craft Group 

Our store is full with all our lovely 

handmade items. Our craft club is 

growing and growing. Come and join 

the fun!! Thank you to all the ladies 

who work so hard and thanks for all 

the donations of wool and material. I 

am always looking for buttons for our 

towels. If you have some, please 

leave them at the front desk. As we 

all know, the centre will be closed 

from July 2 until August 6. Have a 

good summer - see you all in the Fall. 

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. 

GWSA DANCES: 

June 15 - Summer Fling 

August 24 - Summer’s End 

Darts 

The high scores for April: Bill A. 

222/out+111/out, high of 117, Ellen 

A.102, Barry A.140, Audrey B.133, 

Ed B.113,Grace C.124, Derek C.140, 

Jacqui C.101, Stan F.117, Vera 

G.121, Gord K.111/out +171, Judy 

K.107, Fred L.110, Stu Mc.140, Bob 

Mc.121, Janet O.117, Len P.114, Ellen 

R.103, Barry S.126, Lorne S.111, 

Marjorie S. bullseye out/117, finish 


138, Margaret W.107, Kathryn 

W.112, David W.130, Hester W.130. 

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 at 519- 

822-6193 or Linda Robinson at 226- 

343-0426 regarding any questions 

about the club. Come and have some 

fun. 

Golf 

In 2018, we are playing on Mondays 

at different courses around Guelph, 

Cambridge and Kitchener/Waterloo 

until 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. We have almost 300 

members and are almost full in our 3 

Golf Divisions, so apply now if you 

want to be included. 

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. 

Hearing Improvement 

The Hearing Improvement Committee 

of Guelph has the objective of 

helping fellow citizens with hearing 

loss by: co-operating with and assisting 

professionals who deal with it; 

promoting hearing accessibility within 

our own community; holding regular 

information sessions to encourage 

greater understanding of the problem 

and what is available to help it. 

We meet the first Wednesday of 

each month from October through 

May from 2-3:30 pm. We discuss 

problems affecting those with hearing 

loss and try to find solutions. Our 

meetings also have a social component. 

For further information, call 

Marianne at 519-822-3946. 

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 

Summer’s here and the time is right 

for photographing our families and 

our communities and the members of 

the Into Focus Photography Club will 

keep our cameras at the ready. Our 

themes for the three summer months 

are hair styles in June, nature macros 

in July, and feet in September. The 

July closure of the centre will have an 

impact on our display in the restaurant 

but will not affect our picture 

taking. 

We still have a couple of weeks to 

complete our scavenger hunt challenge. 

We were presented with a list 

of 20 subjects and challenged to photograph 

as many as possible by June 

15. Keep an eye on our website 

(https://intofocus.smugmug.com/ 

Challenges/Challenge-3-Scavenger- 

Hunt/) to see some of the entries. 

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 

Pickleball is a sport in which four 

players use solid paddles made of 

wood or composite materials to hit a 

perforated polymer ball over a net. 

The sport shares features of other racquet 

sports: the dimensions and layout 

of a badminton court and a net 

and rules similar to tennis, with a few 

modifications. 

This sport is for people of all ages 

who are looking for some fun, laughter, 

socialization and exercise. It’s 


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Contact Jackie to enquire about Riverside Residence on the 

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easy to learn, but can be challenging 

for those with a competitive nature. 

All levels of skill invited. Pickleball 

equipment is provided. 

Scrabble 

Our Scrabble group meets Thursdays 

from 1:00 to 3:45 pm, at the tables in 

the Evergreen Hallway near the Library. 

Cost is $1.00 per visit. We play 

relaxed but challenging games using 

the Scrabble Dictionary 5 th Edition as 

our reference. Skill levels range from 

beginner to advanced. Come play at 

whatever table you wish. Enjoy a 

laugh, score a Bingo if you can, and 

learn a new word or two with other 

word lovers! 

Shuffleboard 

If you are looking for fun, friendship 

and gentle exercise, then join our 

group. Beginners are welcome and 

instruction is available. Register the 

first time you play. 

June and August on Wednesdays 

only 1:30-3 p.m. Fee: $1. As of September, 

play will be Tuesdays and 

Wednesdays. 


Silvertones 

The Silvertones Choir, formed nearly 

40 years ago, now boasts over 50 

members. This mixed group of older 

adults share their love of singing - 

songs old and new. They also love to 

entertain with their singing and to 

spread cheer. 

The choir will be singing at the beginning 

of the Evergreen AGM on 

June 26. 

The Winter/Spring Sing-Out Program 

visiting local seniors and retirement 

homes and residences is now 

finished, with the choir having sung 

at 10 residences celebrating music 

from around the world. 

Songs included 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. 

The choir is now on its summer 

break and will reconvene on Friday 

September 7 (to be confirmed). 

For more information about joining 

the choir, please call Arlene McEllistrum 

at 519-821-4332. 

Skiing 

The 2017-2018 ski season is over, but 

we are planning for 2018-2019. 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 at the end of the 2018 

ski season, which is now. Every 

Monday, we carpool by meeting at 

the lower Evergreen Parking Lot by 

the Enabling Garden at 8:00 am, 

drive to Blue Mountain and return to 

Guelph by 6:00 pm. 

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 

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. 

interested in learning the game, or 

have played in the past and want to 

get back into it, please drop by the 

Snooker Room. You will be assured a 

warm welcome and a place to try 

your hand at one of our three tables. 

The Snooker Room is open weekdays 

between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm and 

any other time the Evergreen Centre 

may be open. 

The primary focus of the club is to 

have fun, build friendships and socialize. 

Your snooker skill level is 

irrelevant so don’t feel intimidated if 

you are a beginner. Prospective 

members may visit the club room up 

to three times without charge to help 

with their decision on whether to 

join. While most of the current members 

are men, there is a small group 

of women who play regularly 

(typically on Tuesday mornings), so 

ladies, don’t be shy to give it a try. 

Membership is available to all 

paid-up members of the GWSA on 

payment of the prescribed annual 

snooker activity fee. The current fee 

of $70 (plus tax) buys you access to 

the Snooker Room anytime it is open 

and all the snooker you care to play. 

Texas Hold’Em 

Why not come out and have fun with 

us? We are averaging about 16 players 

a week and are situated in the 

Dining Room. 

We charge $1.50 per week and 

pretty well all of that goes back to the 

GWSA. We play from 6:30 to 8:30 

pm. 

Each player starts off with $500 in 

real casino chips and, as we do not 

play for money, we work on a point 

system; the one with the most points 

each week is the winner. We play 

until there is only one player left or 

8:30 pm comes, whichever comes 

first. 

We will gladly teach anyone who 

is interested in playing. Just follow 

the laughter to find us. 

We have about six ladies playing at 

present and would always welcome 

more. We do not want to become a 

men’s club! Remember, you have to 

be a member of GWSA to play. 


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INTERIOR PAINTING 

… the third generation 

519-821-4189 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JUNE 2018 

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


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, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

10a-12p Darts, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Sunday 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, June 3, 10, 17, 24 

1 

8:30a-1:15p Crafts 

9a-12p Chess 

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic 

1-3p Computer Free Time 

1-4p Friday Euchre 

4 

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 

5 

9a-12p Pickleball 

10a Education Series 

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 Bridge 

7-9:30p Snooker 

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8:30a TRIP BOOKING 

9-11:30a Computer Free Time 

9a-12:45p Table Tennis 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a Food Demo 

10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolours 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


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9a-12p Badminton 

9a-12p Outreach 

9:30a-12:30p Walking Club 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 

1-3p Line Dancing 


1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

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9-11:30a Improving Bridge 

9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

12:45-4p Pickleball 



1-4p Table Tennis W 

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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 




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8:30a-12p Arthritis Service 

9-10a Diabetes Support 




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10a-12p Darts 

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15 



9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


25 




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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 








25 


12:15-3:30p Bridge W 





2:30-5p Photography Club 









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12-4p Pickleball W 











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1:30p ANNUAL 

GENERAL MEETING 





12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 

1-4p Canasta 


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9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12:15p Darts 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


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10a-12p Darts 

1-4p Canasta 


1:30-4p Wed. Euchre 

1-3:30p Writers Club 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

1-4p Scrabble 

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1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 




1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

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1-4p Scrabble 


1-2:20p Book Club 2 


1-3:30p Summer Sizzler 

Dance 


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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 





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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


10:30a-12p Food Tasting 


1-2:30p Book Club 





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Clubs and Drop-In Activities AUGUST 2018 

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


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, Aug. 

11, 18, 25 

10a-12p Darts, Aug. 11, 18, 

25 

Sunday 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, 

Aug. 12, 19, 26 

1 

CLOSED 

2 

CLOSED 

FOR CONSTRUCTION 

3 

CLOSED 

6 

CLOSED 

JOHN GALT DAY 

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10a-12p Darts 


1-4p Canasta 


9 






1-4p Scrabble 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 





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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 



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9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12p Darts 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


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2:30-5p Photography Club 









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1-4p Canasta 


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10a-12:15p Darts 


1-4p Canasta 


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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolours 

1-4p Canasta 


1:30-4p Wed. Euchre 


1-4p Scrabble 

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1-4p Scrabble 

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1-4p Scrabble 



1-2:20p Book Club 2 



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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 



1-3:30p Summer’s End 

Dance 


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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


10:30a-12p Food Tasting 


1-2:30p Book Club 




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GARDEN FRESH BOXES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER OR PICK UP AT 

THE EVERGREEN SENIORS CENTRE FOR JULY. ANY ORDERS FOR AUGUST 

WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED AND ORDERED IN JUNE. 

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. 44 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

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

speed!’ 

Young, Winifred - June 25 (92) 

Hillman, Eleanor - June 30 (94) 

Croft, Carol - July 4 (73) 

Campbell, Jean - July 13 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

Robinson, Pat & Audrey - July 23, 1951 

(67 years) 

Synnott, Margaret & William (Bill) - 

July 4 (65 years) 

If you have a birthday or anniversary that 

you would like to include in the Sentinel, 

please let us know the month before. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

To Association Members and their Families 

Schinck, Gerard (Gerry) passed away on Wednesday, 

April 25, 2018 in his 88th year. Long-time 

member of the GWSA and past Treasurer of the 

Board of Directors. 

Raffan, William (Bill) passed away on Thursday, 

May 3, 2018 in his 84th year. He was a Past- 

President of the GWSA and on the executive of the 

Computer Club for many years. 

LeBlanc, Grace passed away on Wednesday, April 

9, 2018 in her 83rd year. She was a participant in the 

Outreach Program. 

Lugosi, Rosa passed away on 

Saturday, April 28, 2018. She 

was a participant in the Outreach 

Program. 


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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. (Fees do not include HST.) 

FITNESS AND HEALTH 

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. 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 9 

Fee: $64.89 Members, 

$79.89 Non-Members 

Thu July 5, 2 p.m. Code: 212525 




Mon July 9, 9:15 a.m. Code: 212487 

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: 9 


Centre 



Tues July 3, 2 p.m. Code: 212526 

Fri July 6, 10:30 a.m. Code: 212499 


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 July 6, 3 p.m. Code: 213376 

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. 



Centre 



Wed July 4, 2:45 p.m. Code: 213377 

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. 



Centre 



Mon July 9, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 212512 

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. 



Centre 



Thu July 5, noon Code: 212513 

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. 



Centre 



Tue July 3, 12:15 p.m. Code: 212514 

Strength and Cardio Level 1 

The beginner strength training class 


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Sharon Craig 

Manicurist/Pedicurist 

226-383-9308 

Also for men 


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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! 



Centre 



Wed July 4, 9:30 a.m. Code: 212516 


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! 



Centre 



Mon July 9, 8:55 a.m. 

Code: 212517 


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! 


Centre 




Fri July 6, 8 a.m. Code: 212520 

Classes: 7 



Mon July 9, 8 a.m. Code: 212519 


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) 



Centre 



Tue July 3, 8:45 a.m. Code: 212523 

Thu July 5, 8:45 a.m. Code: 212522 

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. 

Class length: 45 mins 

Classes: 9 


Centre 



Wed July 4, 8 a.m. Code: 212521 

COMPUTERS & 

TECHNOLOGY 

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 34 

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 

Computer Tablets – iPad 

This course is to help the new Apple 

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. 


Fee: $30 Members, 

$45 Non-Members 

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. 

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1 



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


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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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Computers – File Management 

Thought file management was just 

for paper files? Think again! It’s just 

as important to keep the files on your 

computer organized and up-to-date. 

Just as with paper files, the goal of 

computer file management is to ensure 

that you can find what you’re 

looking for, even if you’re looking 

for it years after its creation. This 

file management workshop will help 

you keep your files organized and 

accessible. 




Tue June 5, 1 p.m. Code: 211718 

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 

GENERAL INTEREST 

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 


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 – 

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. 





SPECIAL EVENTS 

Retire in Style 

Information Show 

Check out local businesses and 

not-for-profit agencies that serve the 

older adult population at this show. 

Friday, June 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Free Admission 

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 

June 4 211725 June 18 211727 

June 11 211726 June 25 211728 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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you provide your credit card number to fraudsters to 

cover shipping costs. In the romance scam, fraudsters 

ask for money to cover travel costs to visit you, etc. 

You can check the police website for more information 

at: www.guelphpolice.ca/en/crime-prevention-andsafety/fraud-safety.asp 

7. How do I protect myself from identity theft? The 

RCMP has many tips for preventing identity theft including 

that you should be wary of unsolicited e-mails, 

telephone calls or mail attempting to extract personal 

or financial information from you. You should limit the 

identity documents you carry in your wallet. You 

should check your credit reports, bank and credit card 

statements and report any irregularities promptly. You 

should swipe your debit or credit card yourself and not 

allow a cashier to do it for you. You should always 

shield your personal identification number when using 

an ATM or a PIN pad. You should shred personal and 

financial documents before putting them in the garbage. 

For more tips, visit the RCMP at www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/id-theft-vol-eng.htm. 

8. Can my landlord evict me in the winter? Yes, tenants 

can be evicted in the winter. However, landlords 

can only evict for reasons outlined in the Residential 

Tenancies Act (i.e., arrears). Landlords must provide 

the proper notice of termination. Tenants have the right 

to fight the eviction through a hearing at the Landlord 

and Tenant Board. If you have questions about your 

tenancy, contact the Legal Clinic. 

Can I get help with the cost of my electricity bill? 

Yes! The Electricity Support Program (OESP) assists 

those in lower-income homes. If you are a customer of 

an electricity utility, the OESP will reduce the cost of 

your household electricity by applying a monthly credit 

directly to your bill. The credit amount will depend on 

how many people live in your home and your combined 

household income. For information, please contact 

the OESP at https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/. 

Where can I find out about resources and services 

available to seniors in Ontario? The Ontario Senior 

Guide, through the government of Ontario, provides 

helpful information on resources available to seniors in 

Ontario, including tax credits, health, caregiving, housing, 

driving and staying safe. The Guide can be found 

at: www.ontario.ca/page/guide-programs-and-servicesseniors. 

I have a legal concern. Where can I look for information? 

Community Legal Education Ontario 

(CLEO) produces practical legal information to help 

people understand and exercise their legal rights. 

CLEO provides information on health and disability 

law (i.e., continuing power of attorney for property), 

consumer law, abuse and family violence, and more. 

You can reach CLEO at www.cleo.on.ca. If you are 

unable to find the answers you need, please contact us 

at the Legal Clinic for assistance or a referral. 

*This is general information and not legal advice. If 

you need legal advice, please contact the Legal Clinic. 

9. Are Care Homes protected under the Residential 

Tenancies Act? Yes! A care home is a place you 

rent, where you get health care services, attendant care, 

or help with daily living. If you live in a care home, 

you are a tenant and have legal rights. If you have 

questions about your tenancy, contact the Legal Clinic. 

10. Is there social housing available to seniors? Yes! 

Rent-geared-to-income housing is available through 

the County of Wellington’s Housing Services, including 

apartment buildings catering to senior tenants. The 

County also has formal service agreements with a number 

of Retirement Homes in the area, where tenants can 

receive housing along with related supports. If you disagree 

with a decision made by Housing Service, you 

can request a review within 10 days and can contact the 

Legal Clinic for assistance with the review. To apply 

for the Centralized Waitlist, contact the County of 

Wellington’s Housing Services at 519-837-5492 

x 4060. 

Can’t stop now…A few more Referrals for Seniors* 

Brought to you by the Legal Clinic 

World Suicide Prevention Day 

On September 10, people from over 50 countries will 

join together to recognize World Suicide Prevention 

Day. This year’s theme is, ‘Working Together to Prevent 

Suicide’. The Suicide Awareness Council of 

Wellington Dufferin is a community voice that supports 

the importance of suicide awareness and prevention. 

As in previous years, the Council will be 

distributing free tulip bulb packages across the region. 

The bulbs are the Council’s symbol of HOPE 

and resiliency. 

For more information, visit www.sacwd.ca or 

1-844-264-2993 ext. 7015. 

Diabetes Support Group 

All are welcome to join The Diabetes Support 

Group which meets on the second and fourth Tuesday 

mornings of the month (Room 2, 9:00 - 10:00 

a.m.). The group meets in June on June 12 and June 

26. There will be no meetings in July or on August 

14. The group will meet again on Tuesday, August 

28. 

A $2.00 donation helps support this great program. 


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UNICEF Foreign Coin Boxes: 

Do you have foreign coins left over from a wonderful 

holiday abroad? When you see them on your 

dresser, do they remind you that you should do 

something about them? UNICEF Guelph has the perfect 

solution. We are inaugurating a UNICEF collection 

box system in Guelph whereby people can drop 

off their unused foreign coins, and the proceeds will 

be sent on to UNICEF Canada to be used in their 

children’s programs around the world. The Evergreen 

Centre is one of those places. 

UNICEF is the world’s leading child-focused humanitarian 

and development agency, and is on the 

ground in at least 150 countries, ready to help when 

disaster strikes. Through innovative programs and 

advocacy work, the rights of children are secured and 

lives are saved. It is supported entirely by voluntary 

donations and helps all children regardless of race, 

religion or politics. 

Next time you’re at the Evergreen Centre, look for 

the box at the Front Desk with the UNICEF icon labelled 

“Foreign Coins for Kids”. Donate and clean 

off your dresser at the same time! For more information, 

contact Jean Gerrath: 519-822-1964, or 

jean.gerrath@gmail.com. 

GUELPH MUSEUMS’ SUMMER EVENTS 

Guelph Museums would love the opportunity to share 

information with GWSA about what is happening and 

upcoming at Guelph Museums. There is always something 

exciting going on at Guelph Museums (Guelph 

Civic Museum, McCrae House, and Locomotive 6167) 

that would be of great interest to the older adult community. 

Guelph Civic Museum, located at 52 Norfolk Street, 

showcases Guelph’s history through permanent and 

changing exhibits, a fun and interactive families gallery 

and special events and activities. 

McCrae House National Historic Site, located at 108 

Water Street, is the birthplace of Lt. Col. John 

McCrae, doctor, soldier and author of “In Flanders 

Fields”. Exhibitions provide information about his 

upbringing in Guelph, his life, and legacy. The house 

and grounds are enhanced by engaging programs including 

outdoor tea and theatre programs during the 

summer. 

Locomotive 6167 was built in 1940, one of 203 

“Northern” locomotives used by Canadian National 

Railways for passenger and freight service. After being 

retired from active service, the locomotive was 

gifted to the City of Guelph in 1967. It has been lovingly 

restored by volunteers, and can be viewed at its 

Farquhar Street location near downtown Guelph's 

transportation hub. 

We also offer guided tours and community visits 

which provide unique and engaging life-long learning 

opportunities. The Museum will come to you. Museum 

educators are available to provide presentations on: 

The History of Guelph, Growing Guelph, The First 

World War, The Life and Times of John McCrae, Two 

Guelph Soldiers in the Great War, Great Guelphites, 

and more! 

Some upcoming events and exhibits we think would 

be of particular interest: 

Piping Evenings with Guelph Pipe Band 

PRACTICES: WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 6, JULY 4, 

AND AUGUST 1-7 PM 

FULL CONCERT: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 

6:30 PM 

McCRAE MEMORIAL GARDENS 

Pull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes 

at the end of the day. 

Tea at Two 

TUESDAY TO SUNDAY, JUNE 27 TO SEPTEM- 

BER 3, 2-4 PM, $15 + HST 

RESERVATIONS AT GUELPHMUSEUMS.CA 

Tour McCrae House, then relax and reflect over tea 

and scones in the peaceful backyard gardens. 

Backyard Theatre: Mary’s Wedding 

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FROM JULY 

7 TO JULY 21 at 7 PM 

SATURDAY MATINEES, JULY 14 AND 21 at 2 PM 

$20 + HST AT GUELPHMUSEUMS.CA 

Set against the backdrop of the First World War, 

Mary’s Wedding is an epic story of love, hope and survival. 

Written by Stephen Massicotte. Directed 

by Jay Wilson. 

Voices from the Engraver 

JUNE 5 TO SEPTEMBER 2 

RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 6:30 PM 

Experience the creative process, technical skill, and 

artistry that underlies the production of Canadian 

stamps and bank notes. 

Cursive: Reading and Writing the Old School Way 

JUNE 16 TO SEPTEMBER 2 

RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 6:30 PM 

Ancient cultures developed systems of writing that 

have evolved and persisted into the 21st century. Featuring 

artifacts selected from the permanent collection, 

this exhibition traces the history of penmanship, never 

more compelling than in the digital age. 


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Answer on page 43

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Going OUT OF TOWN? 

Need PEACE OF MIND? 

- 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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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

The Book Nook — 

“A Lending Library” 

We are open Monday to 

Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

* * * * 

If you have enjoyed reading the 

first 3 books in The Seven Sister 

series, you will be happy to read 

this great new book “The Pearl 

Sister” by Lucinda Riley. 

CeCe had always been in control, 

but this time she was really 

scared doing things alone. Nevertheless 

she had decided to discover 

her origins. 

With just a black and white photograph 

and the name of a female 

pioneer in Australia, she set out to 

find out more about this woman. 

First she stopped in Thailand, but 

after a short while she decided to 

go to Railay Beach for a couple of 

weeks, a place she had been happiest. 

CeCe realized she needed to get 

to Australia and find a town called 

Broome. Once there, she soon became 

friends with a local girl, 

Chrissie, who was quite excited 

when CeCe showed her the only 

clue she had, the photograph. 

Chrissie was sure she recognized 

one of the men in the picture, who 

she believed was a famous artist. 

After CeCe went to a museum to 

find out about Kitty Mercer, the 

female pioneer’s name she was 

given to help trace her ancestry, 

CeCe listens to the tapes which tell 

the life story of Kitty Mercer. 

Soon CeCe began to believe that 

she belonged in this vast continent 

and has a sense of belonging. 

This is a wonderful story of 

CeCe finding her ancestry and is 

another great book in this series. I 

hope you will enjoy reading it as 

much as I did. 

Please remember that the Evergreen 

Centre will be closed July 

2 to August 6 and we ask our 

members not to sign out any 

books during the week prior to 

the closure, June 25 to 29, due to 

not being able to return them for 

a month. We appreciate your cooperation. 

I hope you all have a 

great summer. 

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 

Power Lift Chair 

Electric, brown leather. Very lightly used. Asking $1,000. 

Call 519-400-5128. 

Exercise Bicycle 

Exercise bicycle in good condition. Originally paid 

$2,000, asking $150. Call 519-265-1167. 

Ikea Lounge Chair 

Classic Ikea “POANG” chair. Wood frame with detachable 

dark red cushion. Good condition. Asking $45. Call 

519-823-0556 or email: MAYJAY_5@yahoo.com. 

Chairs and a Cabinet 

A pair of antique chairs, 1 is a rocker and the other is on 

wheels. Asking $60 for the pair. A storage cabinet, about 

5 ft. by 4 ft. Asking $30. Call 226-499-8457. 

Recliner 

Riser recliner, six months new. Light brown. Asking 

$260. Call 519-821-1512. 

Keurig Coffee Machine 

Keurig coffee machine for sale. Asking $24 or best offer. 

Call 519-570-0216. 

Scooter 

Pegasus scooter, gently used. Asking $1,500. Call 519- 

823-5024. 

WANTED 

Foot Stool 

Old-fashioned foot stool with fabric top, about 12” high 

by 22” long and 15” wide. Call 519-824-0182. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

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 MISPLACED KEYS, 

GLASSES, OR OTHER ITEMS. 


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COMFORT FOOD 

by Sylvia Grant 

Comfort food. Toasted bagel dripping with butter. Baked 

macaroni and cheese casserole, very creamy, very cheesy, 

topped with a sprinkling of buttered cracker crumbs and shredded 

cheese. Lemon pie, a combination taste of tart and sweet, topped with 

stiff, lightly browned peaks of meringue. Apple pie, slices of Northern Spies, 

soft but firm, bathed in a sauce of sugar, butter, cinnamon with a hint of maple 

syrup. All this nestled in a light, flakey bed of pastry and covered with a delicately 

browned and sugary pastry blanket. Add to this a scoop of ice cream - 

vanilla or maple walnut. 

Ah, comfort food - donuts warm and squishy, filled with strawberry jelly, 

deep fried and coated with sugar. Fresh from the bakery oven. Comfort 

food. Why is it so good for the spirit and so bad for the body? 

If only we were bears. We could spend the autumn, Thanksgiving until 

Christmas, feasting with delight and then in January, curl up in a cave for the 

rest of the winter where we would burn up all the extra calories, not by walking, 

running, or weight lifting. We would burn up the calories just by sleeping. 

In spring when we emerged from our cave, despite the indulgences of autumn, 

we would be slim and trim, just in time for bathing suit weather. It would be 

having your cake and eating it too with no extra pounds to show for it. The ultimate 

in comfort food. 

Like to Write?? 

The Writer’s Club, one of the longest standing activities offered by the 

GWSA, is in need of new members. Membership has dropped in the last year 

due to the aging process and/or the poor health of some members. You may 

rest assured that writing or membership in the Club are not contributing factors. 

We need people who have a passion for expressing themselves with the written 

word and would like to share their work with fellow members whether that 

work be poetry, prose, essay, story, narrative or memoir. We take a nonacademic 

approach insofar as we do not teach writing and accept all levels of 

expertise. Nothing a member writes and shares need be grammatically correct, 

nor will it be critiqued. It remains to the individual member what it is and how 

they choose to write about it. 

The primary benefits of membership focus on the stimulation of one’s creative 

juices, the power of words, developing self-confidence through sharing of 

written work and the social aspects of mingling with like-minded people. Every 

meeting ends with a word challenge you may only experience by becoming 

a member. Every two months, a singular topic is presented for members to 

write about and read. Four weeks are usually allotted for completion. As mentioned, 

we do not critique, but we do ooh and aah and laugh a lot. 

The Club meets on the second and third Thursday of each month, except July 

and August, in the Boardroom at 1:00 pm. A nominal fee of $2.00 per session 

attended has normally been charged but is currently under review. As you read 

this, there are two remaining meetings. June 14 and June 16 before our summer 

hiatus. We start up again in September, but not until the 27th as the Centre will 

not be available on the 13th. 

Do give us a thought and drop by during any scheduled meeting to see who 

we are and how we operate. You will be more than welcome! For any further 

information, please contact Ross Coulter at 519-821-3993. 


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CLOUDS 

by Ross Coulter 

I know, without doubt, from 

whence they come, 

Garnered from earthly waters below, 

Beads of moisture gathered in proliferate sum 

Parading onward surely but slow. 

White and fluffy in odd shapes as they pass me by, 

Journeying relentlessly across the sky, 

But there’s a question unanswered, something I’d 

like to know, 

After they’ve passed, where do they go? 

How far have they travelled since they were made? 

Will they gather and darken somewhere down the 

road 

And with thunder and lightning drop their watery 

load? 

Surely it will happen and the skies will clear 

As the clouds seen earlier disappear. 

***** 

THE MAGIC OF NATURE 

by Julie Jane Dowdle 

An eagerly anticipated rain 

Produces a surge in growth 

In the garden… 

The likes of which 

Is astounding. 

A small green plant 

Suddenly becomes a clump… 

Tiny flower buds 

Make an appearance 

As if by magic. 

Tree branches bend and sway 

Seemingly encumbered 

By a substantial, unexpected 

Growth spurt. 

Flower heads are fuller… 

Their colours deeper…richer, 

Leaves wider…greener, 

And stems of vines 

Reaching high above 

The fence tops. 

Bare spots in the lawn 

Are indiscernible 

Among the taller…lusher blades 

Of wavy, darker green grass. 

Colours, overall, appear bolder 

And more substantial… 

The hues more noticeable 

Before the sun again beats down, 

Draining the lush new growth 

Of such a fabulous display. 

We all love the sunshine… 

There’s no doubt about 

It’s instilling feelings in us 

Of complete wellbeing, 

And enabling the flora 

To benefit from 

Those glorious golden rays. 

But, truly, there’s nothing 

Like the magnificent spectacle 

Of a thriving garden 

After a nurturing rainfall. 


Walking Club 

Our walking club has resumed after a not too bad winter. 

We meet at the orange-roofed pavilion in Riverside Park 

every Thursday morning, rain or shine. We assemble at 

9:30 a.m. for registering, collection of fees and we depart 

at 10 a.m. sharp. All walkers must be current members of 

the Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association and these 

memberships are available from the Evergreen Centre. 

Walkers may join the Walking Club any time during the 

year for a fee of $10 per year. It is a friendly group and 

we are always glad to see new members. 


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

See Puzzle on pg. 38 


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See Puzzles on pgs. 28 & 29 


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 AUGUST 2018 - Register on JUNE 6, 2018 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

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

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 — Grand River Raceway Total Cost: $40.50 Code: 216674 

Come join us for a night of horse racing after enjoying a delicious buffet dinner. Travel is by school bus. 

Leave Evergreen: 4:40 pm Carousel: 4:45 pm Square: 5:00 pm Return: 11 pm 

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018 — Shopping Trip to IKEA, Burlington Total Cost: $46.00 Code: 216672 

Come with us on a shopping trip to IKEA Burlington and Maple View Mall. No lunch provided. 

Leave Evergreen: 8:30 am Carousel: 8:35 am Square: 8:50 am Return: about 6 pm 

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. 


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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 SEPTEMBER 2018 - Register on JUNE 6, 2018 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

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

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 — Bell Homestead Total Cost: $86.50 Code: 216675 

Come with us and, in the morning, tour the Bell Homestead in Brantford (tours provided by staff in 19th century 

costume). Lunch is provided. In the afternoon, you have your choice of visiting the shops in Paris or gambling 

at the Brantford Casino. 

Leave Evergreen: 9:00 am Carousel: 9:10 am Square: 9:25 am Return: 5:00 pm 

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.

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