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Be acve Get involved Make friends<br />

Photo by Barb Heagy,<br />

Into Focus Photography Club<br />

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RR 2, 5016 Well. Rd 29, Guelph 519.856.4622<br />

www.edenhousecarehome.ca<br />

Member of OLTCA & ORCA<br />

Licenced by RHRA & MOHLTC<br />

Better Quality Better Health<br />

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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association<br />

A non-profit organization based at the<br />

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

Directors & Officers<br />

Dorothe Fair — President<br />

Ken Chupa — Vice-President<br />

Jennifer Blackie — Secretary<br />

Nick Harris — Treasurer<br />

Ross Knechtel—Webmaster & Director<br />

Ross Coulter Kerry Detlor<br />

Jean McClelland Athar Khan<br />

Margaret Waldron Wendi Hake<br />

The Sentinel Team<br />

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer<br />

Linda Green — Editor, Printer<br />

George Hughes, Ken Pagniez — Printers<br />

George Smith — Delivery Supervisor<br />

Bill Shephard — Part-time Assistant<br />

Don Hillman — Mentor<br />

GWSA Community Support Services Staff<br />

Maryanne Wilford — Manager<br />

Pat Gage — Administrative Assistant<br />

Margaret Iutzi — Move Well Co-ordinator<br />

Molly Roberts — Eat Well Co-ordinator<br />

Sophia Podrozny — Eat Well Co-ordinator<br />

Paula Frappier — Outreach Co-ordinator<br />

City Staff<br />

Adam Rutherford — Program<br />

Manager<br />

Tracy Benson — Customer Service Clerk<br />

Jocelyn Pedersen — Recreation<br />

Co-ordinator — Senior Services<br />

Becky MacDonald — Recreation<br />

Co-ordinator — Volunteers<br />

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef<br />

Janice Walls, Brian Treleaven — Assistant<br />

Cooks<br />

Kim Barton — Facility Maintainer<br />

Lorne Wollis — Cleaner<br />

Harvinder Marjara, Farial Hashimi, Nathan<br />

Luck, Mary Loudoun — Customer Service<br />

Clerk II<br />

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation<br />

Services<br />

All others working at the Evergreen<br />

Seniors Community Centre are Volunteers.<br />

E S C C<br />

A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in<br />

partnership with the Community Services Department<br />

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/<br />

Wellington Seniors Association<br />

683 Woolwich St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Y8<br />

Tel.: 519-823-1291 / Fax: 519-823-8972<br />

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F<br />

(closed Statutory Holidays)<br />

Read The Sentinel on our website,<br />

www.gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

ISSN: 0383 817X<br />

President’s Message from Dorothe Fair<br />

We finished off 2018 with three outstanding Christmas<br />

Shows called “Home for the Holidays at the Evergreen.”<br />

Our resident ‘wordsmith’, Ross Coulter, has written a terrific<br />

article about the show in this Sentinel. Along with the article,<br />

there are many show pictures featuring the Sassy Strutters<br />

(Line Dancers), Silvertones Choir, Suns of Beaches, Mary Lynn Woods,<br />

Red Green and many more entertainers.<br />

This year, we had a professional videographer taping the show and you<br />

an purchase a copy of the DVD for $10. You can leave your name at the<br />

front desk and Ross Knechtel will contact you. It’s excellent quality with<br />

all the Christmas songs and skits captured for your viewing enjoyment.<br />

The DVD would make a great Christmas gift for a senior who couldn’t<br />

make it to the show this year.<br />

Just a suggestion: you might want to mark your calendar for next year —<br />

you won’t want to miss this great show!!!!<br />

On December 19 at the Board meeting, the Directors presented Moe Ferris,<br />

the guest speaker from the Guelph Legion, with a cheque for $1,000<br />

for the Legion’s Poppy Fund. It is our honour to recognize our veterans<br />

and current serving Military with this show we started last year called The<br />

Day Before. All the donations collected from those attending The Day Before<br />

were topped up by the Board of Directors to reach the $1,000 goal.<br />

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Guelph Legion, we want to tell<br />

you how very appreciative we are of your generous donations. There will<br />

be a picture presentation of the cheque to Moe Ferris in the next Sentinel.<br />

If you’re like me, you come back from time away invigorated and ready<br />

to be active and get involved. So, I'm going to close my message with a<br />

deep, sincere request to you to please consider joining one of our committees<br />

and help us keep all the activities running here at the GWSA. Here are<br />

a few committees you might consider joining: The Variety Show, The Day<br />

Before Show, Membership and Marketing, Dances, Travel, New Members<br />

Welcome, the Program Committee, and many more. We only need a few<br />

hours of your time per month. Talk to me about your interests!!<br />

Ask at the front counter for a copy of our Annual Report to find out more<br />

details about your GWSA, who we are and what we do.<br />

The GWSA is a peer-led, not for profit, charitable association. All of us<br />

are volunteers and we do what we do because we believe that our motto<br />

“Be active, Get involved, Make friends” is necessary for a healthy, happy<br />

life. With 2,680 members, we’re always in need of “worker bees” to help<br />

get all the jobs done. Come and find out how you can get involved in this<br />

vibrant organization.<br />

I’m in my third year of Mondays in the Board Room starting around 9:30<br />

a.m. and please remember, my cards are at the front counter with my email<br />

address. Send me a message if you want to meet on Monday and talk about<br />

the GWSA or joining one of our working committees.<br />

Dorothy Riley, who has volunteered for the GWSA for 32 years, is on<br />

duty on Mondays and she can take your information and make sure I get<br />

it.<br />

Thanks to all of you for everything you do to make GWSA such a wonderful<br />

place for seniors to be with seniors.<br />

Dorothe Fair,<br />

GWSA, President<br />

NOTE: Disclaimer—The Sentinel and the GWSA do not necessarily agree<br />

with or support statements in the Sentinel made by advertisers, or submissions<br />

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

Seniors Community Centre at 683 Woolwich St. to get more! Single <strong>issue</strong>s<br />

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

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green<br />

WINTER BIRDS<br />

Birds of a feather don’t always flock together – especially<br />

during winter. As it gets colder, some birds head south<br />

while others bundle up in the north. Believe it or not,<br />

some birds actually migrate north for the winter. Here’s<br />

some information on our top feathered friends that stick<br />

around for the frozen months.<br />

Dark-eyed juncos hop on the ground around<br />

tree trunks and shrubs in search of fallen<br />

seeds. Even though they’re ground feeders,<br />

they’re known for poking around backyards<br />

looking for platform feeders. Be careful where<br />

you step! These tiny birds nest on the ground,<br />

beneath small shrubs and vegetation.<br />

Black-capped chickadee -These cute fluffy<br />

birds are quite adventurous. They are less<br />

afraid of humans than other birds. If you hold<br />

still enough, they will happily eat from your<br />

hand.<br />

Downy woodpeckers are foragers, which is<br />

why you will see them pecking away looking<br />

for some grub. Their flight paths are unique because they<br />

rise and fall, working their way up and down trees. With<br />

their red caps, they’re one of the easier birds to identify.<br />

Male and female cardinals look very different. Males are<br />

bright red and females only have red on their crown, beak,<br />

wings and tail. Cardinals are big fans of fruit. They search<br />

for berries like serviceberry, dogwood and viburnum.<br />

These birds contrast beautifully against the white snow.<br />

Blue jay - Did you know that the ‘blue’ in blue jays isn’t<br />

pigment? Their blue colouring actually comes from the<br />

structure of their feathers that gives the illusion of blue<br />

colouring. Just like the baseball players, these birds love<br />

working as a team. Blue jays flock in packs<br />

looking for food as a group. They’re also related<br />

to crows and ravens placing them among<br />

the smartest birds.<br />

Goldfinches are darker in the summer and<br />

become pale in the winter. They fly in irregular<br />

flight patterns and make loud calls when flying.<br />

Nuthatches like to see the world from a different<br />

angle. They will often approach feeders<br />

or trees facing down, which is why some people<br />

call them the ‘bum-up’ bird. Red-breasted<br />

nuthatches prefer coniferous habitat, whereas<br />

the white-breasted nuthatches prefer deciduous<br />

habitat.<br />

Redpolls have a hard time staying still. These tiny birds<br />

of the Arctic tundra and boreal forest migrate erratically,<br />

occasionally showing up in large groups as far south as<br />

the central U.S. In the winter, they enjoy flocking from<br />

backyard to backyard, feasting on whatever they find inside<br />

bird feeders.<br />

Special Printing For Members<br />

Do you have a need for printing (i.e., bookmarks, booklets, calendars,<br />

dinner menus/programs, club bylaws, annual reports), large or small<br />

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

If so, please contact Carol Croft or Linda Green, either in the Sentinel<br />

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

or leave a message at the front desk. You must be a GWSA<br />

member to take advantage of this.<br />

We will try to accommodate you with your project as much as we can.<br />

DONATIONS<br />

To donate easily, with a credit<br />

card, visit our website www.gwsaguelph.ca<br />

and click on the<br />

‘Donate’ button or call:<br />

519-823-1291<br />

<strong>January</strong> 2, <strong>2019</strong> is the deadline for<br />

submissions for the<br />

February <strong>2019</strong> Sentinel.<br />

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca<br />

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk.<br />

Distribution of the February <strong>issue</strong><br />

is on <strong>January</strong> 31, <strong>2019</strong>.<br />

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos<br />

(but we’ll do our best).<br />

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GWSA Email<br />

Updates<br />

Each month, approximately<br />

mid-month, the Membership<br />

and Marketing Committee<br />

at the GWSA will send a<br />

GWSA Email Update. It will<br />

highlight a few of the exciting things happening at the<br />

GWSA: important communications from the Board<br />

(such as construction updates), and upcoming programs<br />

by CSS. We are planning to include topics of<br />

interest to Seniors, including several pertaining to<br />

health and wellness.<br />

You can unsubscribe from the updates at any time<br />

by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link which will be<br />

displayed at the bottom of every update.<br />

If you have previously completed a paper “Consent<br />

to Receive Electronic Communications,” we are asking<br />

you to complete the electronic sign-up process described<br />

below. We can’t sign you up manually AND<br />

have our list editor keep track of the CASL (Canadian<br />

Anti-Spam Legislation) compliance for those paper<br />

forms. It’s one way or the other and we have chosen to<br />

use the electronic option.<br />

You can receive the GWSA Email Updates by completing<br />

the steps described below:<br />

1. To begin, please send an email to:<br />

subscribe@gwsa-guelph.ca. If you’d like, you can<br />

put the word subscribe in the Subject line or you can<br />

skip that part. In just a few minutes, you’ll get a<br />

message with a link.<br />

2. Click on the link you received, fill in the appropriate<br />

fields, and click “Subscribe to List”.<br />

3. To ensure you really want to receive GWSA<br />

email updates – and to make sure all email addresses<br />

are error free – we’ll send a message asking<br />

you to confirm.<br />

4. Once you respond to the confirmation message,<br />

your registration is complete and you’ll receive<br />

our Welcome letter.<br />

We have also placed a link under the “Popular<br />

Links” section on all web pages on the GWSA website.<br />

Clicking on this link will also initiate the<br />

signup process. This will take you to step 2 (above).<br />

Simply follow through with steps 2 to 4 to complete<br />

the process.<br />

You can expect to receive your first GWSA Email<br />

Update approximately mid-month after you sign up!<br />

Membership & Marketing Committee<br />

would be difficult for us to stay in our home.”<br />

The service that volunteer Snow Angels provide<br />

contributes a tremendous amount to the overall wellbeing<br />

of our community. Volunteering with<br />

the program is truly ‘the neighbourly thing to do’<br />

and is a great way for families to volunteer together,<br />

or high school students to complete their 40-hour<br />

community service requirement.<br />

A volunteer snow removal service<br />

for seniors and persons with disabilities<br />

519-822-1155<br />

In partnership with the City of Guelph, we offer a<br />

volunteer snow removal service for eligible seniors<br />

and persons with physical disabilities. During a significant<br />

snow event, after the residential streets are<br />

plowed, volunteers visit their match within 24 hours<br />

to clear the windrow (the accumulation of snow left<br />

at the end of a driveway).<br />

Last year, 59 Snow Angels contributed 949 hours<br />

of snow shovelling service. In total, 178 residents<br />

were helped during the winter season of which one<br />

shared, “without the help of our Snow Angel it<br />

Residents eligible to receive this service:<br />

- Must reside in the City of Guelph in a single dwelling<br />

or semi-detached house with private driveway.<br />

- Are unable to remove their own snow and cannot<br />

afford to pay for snow removal.<br />

- Have no able-bodied person living in the household<br />

to shovel snow.<br />

- Must be a senior citizen (aged 65 years or older)<br />

and/or have a physical disability.<br />

Please note that the People and Information Network<br />

(PIN) reserves the right to ask for documentation<br />

verifying proof of disability and/or inability to pay<br />

for private snow removal services in order to ensure<br />

services are provided to those in our community<br />

who truly require assistance.<br />

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(answer on page 37)


Evergreen Restaurant - <strong>January</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />

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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public and<br />

serves a large variety of menu items that are available<br />

from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday<br />

(except holidays):<br />

Breakfast Foods<br />

Homemade Soups<br />

Bakery Items<br />

Sandwiches<br />

Salads<br />

Beverages<br />

The daily featured Lunch is served from 11:30 am<br />

to 1:00 pm and the menu is below. Take-out is<br />

available for your convenience.<br />

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals.<br />

We provide great quality, while keeping costs reasonable.<br />

The tremendous support of volunteers in<br />

the restaurant helps us achieve this goal.<br />

Featured Hot Lunch<br />

$7.15 + tax<br />

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a<br />

balanced nutritional meal.<br />

LUNCH DELIVERED<br />

We offer free delivery to the following adjacent<br />

apartments — Riverside Gardens, Riverside Residences<br />

on the Park, The Driftwood, and The Diplomat,<br />

provided we get the order by 9:30 am the day<br />

the delivery is required. Please call 519-823-1291<br />

x2696 to order.<br />

Only meal cards totaling a full meal will be<br />

accepted for deliveries. NO CASH or PARTIAL<br />

ORDERS.<br />

A sandwich with soup/salad will be charged the<br />

same as a full meal.<br />

Catering<br />

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold<br />

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have<br />

your order to the customer service clerk in the office<br />

at least 48 hours prior to your event. This allows<br />

staff to ensure that your catering needs will be<br />

met. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.<br />

FEATURED LUNCH served 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br />

All menu items available 8:30 am to 1:00 pm<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

Vegetarian/gluten<br />

free options are<br />

available daily.<br />

Please enquire<br />

with the Chef.<br />

1<br />

CLOSED FOR<br />

NEW YEAR’S<br />

2<br />

Pineapple<br />

Meatballs<br />

3<br />

Sausage &<br />

Sauerkraut on<br />

a Bun<br />

4<br />

Fish & Waffle<br />

Fries<br />

7<br />

8<br />

9<br />

10<br />

11<br />

Lasagna<br />

Stuffed Chicken<br />

Salmon<br />

Quiche<br />

Shepherd’s Pie<br />

14<br />

15<br />

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17<br />

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Turkey<br />

Meat Pies<br />

Ribs<br />

Roasted Chicken<br />

Baked Ham & Hash<br />

Brown Casserole<br />

Meatloaf<br />

21<br />

22<br />

23<br />

24<br />

25<br />

Salisbury Steak<br />

Cabbage Rolls<br />

Roast Beef<br />

Liver & Onions or<br />

2nd Choice<br />

Veal Schnitzel<br />

28<br />

Sausage & Potato<br />

Stir-Fry<br />

29<br />

Swiss Steak<br />

30<br />

Roast Pork<br />

31<br />

Rainbow Trout<br />

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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald<br />

Please say Hello!<br />

The temporary volunteer<br />

co-ordinator should be here!<br />

Please stop into the main office<br />

and introduce yourself.<br />

See you in a year! - Becky<br />

Upcoming Volunteer Awards<br />

Ontario Volunteer Service<br />

Awards. This award recognizes<br />

volunteers for providing committed<br />

and dedicated service to an organization.<br />

Due <strong>January</strong> 11, <strong>2019</strong>.<br />

Please fully complete the Nomination<br />

Form located at the front<br />

desk and return it to the Volunteer<br />

Co-ordinator in the main office.<br />

Those who are eligible for an<br />

award will be chosen. Your assistance<br />

and input is greatly appreciated<br />

with this process. If you have<br />

any further questions, please feel<br />

free to speak to the Volunteer Coordinator<br />

from Monday to Friday<br />

between 8:30 am-4:30 pm.<br />

All Volunteers – <strong>2019</strong> Training<br />

and Orientation: Anyone new to<br />

the volunteer team within the last<br />

2 years, or who has not completed<br />

their AODA and training, will be<br />

required to register for one of the<br />

trainings. It is a great refresher for<br />

anyone, speaks to your role as a<br />

volunteer, policies and procedures<br />

and how the GWSA and City work<br />

together. Please speak to the Volunteer<br />

Co-ordinator in the main<br />

office for more details and to register.<br />

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FRONT DESK<br />

Registration Desk: The front<br />

desk at Evergreen is currently recruiting<br />

for the registration desk.<br />

If you like to work as part of a<br />

team, provide excellent customer<br />

service and work on the computer,<br />

this is a position for you. Available<br />

days: Monday mornings 8:45-<br />

12:15 and a temporary shift for<br />

every Tuesday morning 8:45-<br />

12:15. Full training is provided.<br />

SENTINEL<br />

Drivers Needed: If you enjoy<br />

volunteering once a month and<br />

like to drive, the Sentinel team is<br />

recruiting volunteer drivers to assist<br />

with the Monthly Newsletter<br />

delivery. A set route will be provided<br />

to you for your delivery at<br />

the end of the month.<br />

EVERGREEN RESTURANT<br />

Kitchen Assistance: If you like<br />

to work in a team environment,<br />

socialize with other volunteers and<br />

provide customer service, this<br />

might be for you! Assistance is<br />

needed in the kitchen to help with<br />

food preparation, serving and assisting<br />

with odd jobs from 8:45-<br />

1:15 on specific days during the<br />

week. For more information,<br />

please speak to Chef Jocelynn and<br />

complete a volunteer application<br />

and return to the Volunteer Coordinator<br />

in the main office.<br />

Coffee Volunteer: Every other<br />

Friday from 8:45-1:15 in the dining<br />

room. If you like a slower pace<br />

and working as a team and providing<br />

great customer service, this is<br />

for you! Tasks: assist the customers<br />

with the hot beverages, keep<br />

the dining room clean and tidy,<br />

and assist with small tasks assigned<br />

by the chef. Training is provided.<br />

Please speak to the Volunteer<br />

Co-ordinator in the main office.<br />

AGE FRIENDLY GUELPH<br />

By 2031, Guelph’s population is<br />

projected to be 175,000 with<br />

57,000 people over the age of 55.<br />

The City’s Age Friendly Guelph<br />

(AFG) is recruiting volunteers in<br />

the following areas:<br />

Marketing<br />

Communications<br />

Community Outreach<br />

Working Group members are<br />

being recruited to assist with the<br />

implementation and hands-on<br />

guiding of the working groups.<br />

For more information on how to<br />

become a volunteer with Age<br />

Friendly Guelph or any of the current<br />

roles with the committees,<br />

please speak to the Volunteer Coordinator<br />

in the main office.<br />

GWSA COMMITTEES<br />

Computer Mentors: Computer<br />

Mentors are needed to assist people<br />

with computer requests. Basic<br />

requirements include answering<br />

questions and assisting with specific<br />

computer problems. Assist<br />

with Windows operating system,<br />

basic operations of a computer<br />

(emailing, browsing the internet,<br />

MS Word and handling digital<br />

photographs, tablets and<br />

smartphones). Volunteers are required<br />

for mentoring on Mondays<br />

from 1:00-3:00 in the computer lab<br />

at the Evergreen Seniors Centre.<br />

Membership & Marketing Committee:<br />

M&M is looking for 2 GWSA<br />

members to join the creative team<br />

for a 2-3 year commitment. If you<br />

have good communication skills<br />

(written and verbal), enjoy marketing<br />

and promotion and being a part<br />

of an active team that meets every<br />

second Tuesday of the month in<br />

the morning, please speak to the<br />

Volunteer Co-ordinator for more<br />

information.<br />

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Program Manager, Senior Services<br />

On behalf of all the staff at the Centre, I would like<br />

to thank all of our volunteers for their hard work and<br />

dedication throughout the entire year. You are making<br />

a positive difference in the lives of so many<br />

people. Thanks for making Guelph a great place to<br />

live and age well!<br />

Recreation Services and the GWSA believe that<br />

everyone should have an opportunity to participate in<br />

recreation programs and activity groups. The City of<br />

Guelph has a fee assistance program in place, to ensure<br />

that cost is not a barrier to participating. GWSA<br />

works with the City to support this program.<br />

We have had a beautiful fall and I hope everyone<br />

has had a chance to enjoy it. Hard to believe, but<br />

2018 is just about over and <strong>2019</strong> is fast approaching.<br />

As you enjoy your holiday festivities, take time to<br />

give thanks for all the wonderful small (and large)<br />

blessings. We are fortunate to have such a vibrant<br />

and active community connected through Evergreen<br />

Seniors Centre.<br />

Registration for all <strong>2019</strong> winter programs is ongoing.<br />

Secure your spot by signing up today for one of<br />

the many courses offered — check out the Community<br />

Guide or this Sentinel to see the roster of many<br />

great courses.<br />

FAIR (fee assistance is recreation) is available for<br />

GWSA memberships and City of Guelph Recreation<br />

Programs. Based on financial criteria, you will receive<br />

a percentage off of your registration fee. This is<br />

a confidential program. You can pick up an application<br />

form at the Centre or call 519-822-1260 x2645<br />

to speak directly with staff. If you have any questions,<br />

please speak to the Recreation Co-ordinator<br />

and she will be able to help you access this service.<br />

Happy holidays to all, blessings on a New Year!<br />

Looking forward to seeing you in <strong>2019</strong>.<br />

(Continued from page 8)<br />

GWSA Assistant Webmaster:<br />

An assistant is needed to help with<br />

updating content on the website.<br />

Skills required: knowledge of<br />

website management, familiar<br />

with content website management<br />

systems specifically WordPress,<br />

able to use website editing tools,<br />

and a commitment of up to 4<br />

hours per week.<br />

If you are interested in volunteering<br />

in any of the areas listed<br />

above and joining the dynamic<br />

team, please contact the Volunteer<br />

Co-ordinator in the office<br />

for more information and to get<br />

started with your volunteering<br />

experience. Ph. 519-823-1291<br />

Ext. 2096.<br />

COMMUNITY SUPPORT<br />

SERVICES<br />

Feeling Better Move Well: A<br />

fitness-minded Senior Volunteer<br />

who enjoys physical activity is<br />

needed to co-lead a group gentle<br />

exercise program. If you are looking<br />

for a new challenge, you will<br />

deliver a one-hour class once a<br />

week at the Salvation Army Citadel<br />

on Gordon Street. A free of<br />

charge, full training and orientation<br />

program will be provided.<br />

Volunteer Drivers: Help make a<br />

difference to support seniors who<br />

have trouble getting out on their<br />

own. The Outreach Program needs<br />

volunteers who are willing to use<br />

their own car to drive participants<br />

between their home and the Program.<br />

The commitment is one<br />

half-day per month.<br />

Please contact Maryanne Wilford<br />

at 519-837-5665 for more<br />

information about these volunteer<br />

opportunities.<br />

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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696<br />

<strong>January</strong> is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month<br />

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be an overwhelming<br />

and challenging time for the person being<br />

diagnosed, as well as the entire family. Alzheimer<br />

Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) supports persons<br />

living with dementia, and their families, in living<br />

well with a dementia diagnosis. Programs and<br />

services are designed to help people remain supported,<br />

active, engaged, informed, safe, and in control of<br />

their health throughout the dementia journey.<br />

foods being prepared and enjoy a sampling along<br />

with recipes to take home. Pre-registration is required<br />

for this popular event. Please call or email Pat<br />

Gage at: 519-837-5696 or pgage.gwsa@gmail.com<br />

Food Tasting:<br />

Registered Dietitians Melanie and Lee will be in the<br />

front lobby on Friday, <strong>January</strong> 25 (10:30 -11:30) to<br />

share nutrition information and free food samples. If<br />

you’re at the Evergreen, make sure you stop by for a<br />

snack and say hello.<br />

ASWW strives for excellence when providing education,<br />

social work support and social/recreational<br />

opportunities for people living with dementia, their<br />

care partners and families.<br />

ASWW is able to support the community through<br />

the generosity of donors, fundraisers, sponsors and<br />

volunteers. Most programs and services are provided<br />

at no cost to clients. You can join the largest fundraising<br />

event for dementia in Canada this May: the<br />

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s. Waterloo<br />

Wellington walks will take place on May 26,<br />

<strong>2019</strong>. Save the date!<br />

To find out more about programs and services, or<br />

how to get involved, please visit us at:<br />

www.alzheimerww.ca or call us at 519-836-7672.<br />

Make sure to stop by the CSS whiteboard during the<br />

month of <strong>January</strong> to pick up additional information<br />

and resources from the Alzheimer Society.<br />

Free Food Demonstration:<br />

The Dietitians from the Guelph Family Health Team<br />

will be back with another Free Food Demonstration<br />

featuring seasonal foods on Wednesday, February 6,<br />

<strong>2019</strong> (Room 2 at 10:00 am). Come and watch tasty<br />

Feeling Better Move Well - Group Exercise<br />

Volunteers<br />

Volunteers are needed to help support our gentle<br />

group exercise programs at the Salvation Army<br />

Citadel and the Evergreen Centre. No previous<br />

fitness experience is required and all training will be<br />

provided. Please contact Marg Iutzi, Feeling Better<br />

Move Well Program Co-ordinator at 519-821-12191<br />

x 2747 for more information.<br />

Diabetes Support Group - The Diabetes Support<br />

Group runs every second and fourth Tuesday<br />

from 9 to 10 am in Room 2 of the Evergreen Centre.<br />

Our group offers peer support for the challenges<br />

of living with a chronic disease with input from<br />

facilitator and Registered Dietitian Molly Roberts.<br />

We enjoy regular visits from Diabetes Educators<br />

at Diabetes Care Guelph as well as other guest<br />

speakers, including pharmacists, social workers<br />

and community agencies interested in diabetes.<br />

New members are always welcome to join our<br />

group by coming out to a meeting or by calling Pat<br />

Gage at 519-837-5696.<br />

Be active. Get involved.<br />

Make friends.<br />

T S - J <strong>2019</strong> — V. 43, N. 5


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WENDY SMITH | SWOTSERVICES.CA<br />

519‐249‐9103 | WENDY@SWOTSERVICES.CA<br />

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS<br />

WITH THE GWSA<br />

Once again, with the help of the many volunteers<br />

performing on stage and those working the front of<br />

the house, the GWSA brought fun and entertainment<br />

to the Guelph community with three successful<br />

performances of their annual Variety Show on<br />

November 29 and 30, and December 1.<br />

Judging from audience response during the shows<br />

and their positive comments on leaving the Evergreen<br />

following each one, the Variety Show committee<br />

co-chaired by the show’s Director, Ann Sneyd,<br />

and GWSA President, Dorothy Fair, need to take a<br />

well deserved bow. That would include the volunteer<br />

decorators, all the members of the tech crew and the<br />

House Manager responsible for the Hospitality assistants.<br />

Gary Powell in his Red Green comedic persona<br />

emceed the shows and kicked off each performance<br />

by introducing the GWSA’s own Silvertones Choir<br />

under the direction of Ann Sneyd, accompanied by<br />

Mary Lynn Woods on piano. The choir sang a selection<br />

of seasonal songs and were followed on stage by<br />

several additional performances by the following<br />

acts: Mary Lynn Woods solo, The Suns of Beaches<br />

at their most irreverent, The Sassy Strutters dance<br />

group with their smooth choreographed moves, Elvis<br />

and his Doo Wop Girls, guest singer Stephen Berryman<br />

and his great baritone voice, The New Horizons<br />

Band and, of course, Santa and his helpers.<br />

What needs to be noted is that this annual event has<br />

been brought to the Guelph community consistently<br />

each year for several decades through the industrious<br />

hard work and talents of the GWSA membership,<br />

seniors all!<br />

Submitted by Ross Coulter<br />

Variety Show DVD: We are planning to sell copies of a professionally-created DVD of the 2018<br />

GWSA Variety Show. The disks will be $10 (total cost). We expect them to be available later in<br />

December, hopefully before Christmas. They will be available for purchase at the Front Desk of<br />

the Evergreen Centre. In order to give us an idea of the number of copies that we will need, please<br />

email your name and phone number along with the number of copies desired to:<br />

gwsawebmaster@gmail.com.<br />

You can also pre-pay for your copy at the Front desk at the Evergreen Centre.<br />

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Photos were taken by<br />

John McEgan, Peter<br />

Newman, Alan<br />

Pickersgill and Ross<br />

Knechtel (all members<br />

of the Into Focus<br />

Photography Club).<br />

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Happy New Year from the Bunka Art Group.<br />

Photo by Pat Gage<br />

A surprise baby shower was held for Becky MacDonald<br />

on Monday, November 26. She received many lovely<br />

hand-crafted blankets, sweaters, etc. from the Craft<br />

Group and other creative GWSA members. A delicious<br />

cake and other snacks were enjoyed by everyone. Becky will be on maternity leave for a year with<br />

her new family member.<br />

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GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information<br />

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

A I T H<br />

Evergreen Hallway<br />

Ted Pritchard (519-826-6121)<br />

tpritcha@rogers.com<br />

Art Studio In 2<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Ted Pritchard (519-826-6121)<br />

tpritcha@rogers.com<br />

Tuesday Jan 15 & 29 -<br />

6:30 pm-9:30 pm<br />

Wednesday Jan. 9 -<br />

12:30 pm-4:00 pm<br />

B<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Eleanor Stern (519-837-2702)<br />

Tues. - 7:00-9:30 pm - E<br />

Thurs. - 9:00 am-12:00 noon - E<br />

Fri. - 10:00 am-12:30 pm - E<br />

Sun. - 1:15-3:15 pm - E<br />

Mon. - 1:00-4:00 pm - West End<br />

Wed. - 1:00-3:30 pm - West End<br />

Casual Bicycling<br />

Various Locations in and<br />

around Guelph<br />

Ned Coates (519-835-9799)<br />

Wed. - May 1 - Oct. 31<br />

10:00 am to Noon<br />

B E<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Helen James (519-856-4434)<br />

Mondays - 6:30-9:00 pm<br />

Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm<br />

6-H B E<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Dot Smith (519-836-6448)<br />

Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm<br />

B C 1<br />

Evergreen Board Room<br />

Veronica Sanche (519-821-1180)<br />

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm<br />

B C 2<br />

Room 2<br />

Christine Trimble (519-823-2086)<br />

3rd Friday of month 1:30-3:30 pm<br />

B - W E L’ L<br />

Brian Doucet (519-780-7093)<br />

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm<br />

B - E<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

David Pinkney (519-780-5302)<br />

Tuesdays - 6:45-9:15 pm<br />

Peter Traulsen (519-265-2376)<br />

Thursdays - 12:30-3:30 pm<br />

I B<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Conny Budarick (519-763-6651)<br />

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am<br />

B A G<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Ruby Brent (519-767-1954)<br />

(Bunka B&B)<br />

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon<br />

C<br />

Evergreen Hallway<br />

Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810)<br />

Wednesdays - 1-4 pm<br />

C C<br />

Ken Fugler (519-767-0145)<br />

Debbie Williams (519-820-7215)<br />

C C<br />

Evergreen Hallway<br />

Dave Wurr (519-509-1032)<br />

Fridays - 9:30 am-noon<br />

C C<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058)<br />

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476)<br />

September, November, <strong>January</strong>,<br />

March, May<br />

2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm<br />

C C<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047)<br />

Fridays - 8:30 am-2:00 pm<br />

C<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Sylvia Edgerton (519-837-0446)<br />

Audrey Young (519-824-5891)<br />

Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714)<br />

Tuesdays - 12:45-4 pm<br />

D C<br />

Evergreen Auditorium - Stage<br />

Bob Langham (519-836-8366)<br />

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays<br />

10:00 am to 12:00 noon<br />

D S G<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

2nd & 4th Tuesday<br />

9:00-10:00 am<br />

D<br />

Evergreen Dining Room<br />

Bev Baker (519-265-9139)<br />

Tuesdays - 1:30-3:30 pm<br />

E M<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044)<br />

Maureen Baird (647-519-2006)<br />

Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm<br />

E W<br />

Evergreen Dining Room<br />

Audrey Young (519-824-5891)<br />

4th Wednesday<br />

1:30-4:00 pm<br />

E F<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Peter Smith (519-217-8986)<br />

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm<br />

G<br />

Ken Hills (519-836-8414)<br />

kenandlouisehills@yahoo.ca<br />

Mondays, May to September<br />

H I<br />

Evergreen Board Room<br />

Sharing Information about<br />

HEARING<br />

Meet 1st Wed. of every month<br />

From October to May<br />

2:00-3:00 pm - it’s free<br />

Call Marianne at 519-822-3946<br />

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L D<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Margaret Waldron (519-836-8534)<br />

Phyllis Carnochan (519-836-9415)<br />

Mondays -<br />

Beginners 9:30-10:30 am<br />

Intermediate 10:45-11:45 am<br />

(except Holidays)<br />

Thursdays - 1:00-3:00 pm<br />

M J<br />

Evergreen Hallway<br />

Georgia Taylor (519-265-8816)<br />

Tuesdays - 12:30-3:30 pm<br />

Instruction available<br />

P L<br />

Evergreen Board Room<br />

Geoff Richards (226-820-2950)<br />

Mon., Tues., Thurs.<br />

(times as assigned)<br />

I F P<br />

Evergreen Room 4<br />

Jean McClelland (519-763-4881)<br />

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com<br />

2:30-5 pm - last Monday of every<br />

month - $24.00 a year<br />

P<br />

Rudy Simon (1-226-979-9635)<br />

Neville Newman (519-400-9136)<br />

gwsapickleball@gmail.com<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Tues. - 9:00 - 12:00 noon<br />

(Beginners & Intermediate)<br />

Friday - 12:45 - 4 pm<br />

(all levels of play)<br />

West End Rec Centre<br />

Tues. - 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm<br />

(advanced play)<br />

Thurs. - 2:15 - 5:00 pm<br />

(all levels of play)<br />

Q<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120)<br />

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />

S<br />

Evergreen Hallway<br />

Linda Robinson (226-343-0426)<br />

Beth Campeau (226-343-0415)<br />

B.J. Antanavicius (519-829-4119)<br />

Thursdays - 1:00-3:45 pm<br />

S<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Jean Campbell (519-821-2695)<br />

Tuesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm<br />

Wednesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm<br />

S S S C<br />

Exhibition Park Arena<br />

Corner of Exhibition &<br />

Division Sts.<br />

Sharon O’Sullivan (519-848-2084)<br />

Saturdays - 8:00-9:50 pm<br />

S C<br />

Evergreen Room 3<br />

Doreen Muir<br />

(519-831-8323)<br />

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd<br />

Pianist - Mary Lynne Woods<br />

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm<br />

S C<br />

Evergreen Parking Lot by<br />

The Enabling Garden<br />

Cathy Densmore 519-822-2220<br />

cathy.densmore@gmail.com<br />

Mondays from <strong>January</strong> to the end<br />

of March <strong>2019</strong><br />

8:00 am car pool at Evergreen<br />

to Blue Mountain<br />

6:00 pm return to Evergreen<br />

E S C<br />

Evergreen Snooker Room<br />

Nick Harris (519-836-4547)<br />

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm<br />

Tuesday - 7:00-9:30 pm<br />

1st Thursday of every month<br />

7:00-9:30 pm<br />

T T<br />

Evergreen Auditorium<br />

Gordon Field (519-822-4976)<br />

Ursula Rodrigues (519-837-3782)<br />

Evergreen:<br />

Monday - 3:15-6:30 pm<br />

Wednesday - 9:00 am-12:45 pm<br />

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon<br />

West End: Friday - 1:00-3:45 pm<br />

(WE - except July/August)<br />

T H-E P<br />

Evergreen Dining Room<br />

Mike Rooke (519-824-2472)<br />

Garry Lazzari (519-763-4386)<br />

Tuesdays - 6:30-8:30 pm<br />

W C<br />

April to October<br />

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm<br />

Brenda Langham (519-836-8366)<br />

Gord Clegg (519-824-3293)<br />

<strong>January</strong> and February<br />

W P C<br />

Evergreen Room 2<br />

Ann Peters (519-836-3554)<br />

1st & 5th Wed. - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />

3rd Wed. - 9:00 am-4:00 pm<br />

W E A G<br />

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre<br />

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653)<br />

September - June<br />

Tuesdays - 12:30-4:00 pm<br />

Membership is $20.00<br />

W H A G<br />

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre<br />

Ross Hamilton (519-835-9181)<br />

hamiltongalleries@rogers.com<br />

Jan. - June; Sept. - Dec.<br />

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm<br />

Membership is $25.00<br />

W C<br />

Evergreen Board Room<br />

Ross Coulter (519-821-3993)<br />

2nd & 4th Thursdays - 1:00 pm<br />

Be<br />

active.<br />

Get<br />

involved.<br />

Make<br />

friends.<br />

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GWSA Group & Activity Reports<br />

ALL Activity Groups require that you MUST have an up-to-date GWSA Membership to participate.<br />

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Art in the Hall<br />

The Art in the Hall project is mandated<br />

to display good art work in the halls<br />

of the Evergreen Centre. If you are<br />

interested in having your work in a<br />

solo exhibition, or if you are interested<br />

in having a few pieces of your work as<br />

part of a group display at the Evergreen<br />

Centre in <strong>2019</strong>, contact Ted<br />

Pritchard at 519-826-6121 or<br />

tpritcha@rogers.com.<br />

If you are interested in sitting on the<br />

Art in the Hall Committee for assisting<br />

with the hanging of the art, also contact<br />

Ted.<br />

Art Studio in 2<br />

Art Studio in 2 is an art group working<br />

out of Room 2 at the Evergreen Centre<br />

on alternate Tuesday evenings from<br />

6:30 pm until 9:30 pm starting the first<br />

week of the month and on alternate<br />

Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 pm<br />

until 4:00 pm starting the second week<br />

of the month. The artists in this club<br />

choose their own media to work with.<br />

Examples of these are acrylic painting,<br />

Bunka, drawing, pastels, porcelain<br />

painting, printmaking, stitchery/textile<br />

arts, watercolour painting and others.<br />

Room 2 isn’t vented properly for the<br />

use of oil paints, turpentine, linseed oil<br />

or other strong-smelling media. There<br />

are restrictions on perfume use also at<br />

the Centre to respect those artists with<br />

allergies. Artists will need to provide<br />

all the materials needed to complete<br />

their work and be prepared to share<br />

their technique and insights with other<br />

artists. The membership in Art Studio<br />

in 2 is limited to 24 and yearly membership<br />

costs $25.00 including HST, in<br />

addition to the GWSA membership. If<br />

you are interested in joining Art Studio<br />

in 2 for <strong>2019</strong>, contact Ted<br />

Pritchard at 519-826-6121 or<br />

tpritcha@rogers.com. Registration for<br />

Art Studio in 2 for <strong>2019</strong> started in November<br />

at the Front Desk of the Evergreen<br />

Centre for artists not already in<br />

the Club.<br />

Badminton<br />

Our Badminton Club welcomes all<br />

from beginners to experienced and<br />

competitive players. Join us as many<br />

as 6 times a week for friendly, active<br />

games and competition at two locations.<br />

We play at the West End Community<br />

Centre on Monday and<br />

Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 pm. At<br />

the Evergreen Centre play is on Tuesday<br />

evening at 7 pm, Thursday at 9<br />

am, Friday at 10 am, and Sunday afternoons<br />

at 1:15 pm. Racquets are available<br />

for short-term loan and players are<br />

required to wear indoor court shoes.<br />

Your membership fee covers participation<br />

at both locations. The Guelph<br />

Wellington Seniors Association allows<br />

3 free visits to give you a chance to<br />

discover if you are able and will enjoy<br />

this very active sport. The yearly fee is<br />

$60 and you must have an up-to-date<br />

membership with GWSA to be a<br />

member of our club.<br />

On November 21, 2018, the Ontario<br />

Senior Games Association hosted a<br />

tournament in Kitchener at the KW<br />

Badminton Club. It was round robin<br />

format for women, men, and mixed<br />

doubles, 55+ and 65+.<br />

Our teams did very well. In the<br />

Men’s Doubles 65+ group, Ross Langlands<br />

and Alan Green won Gold, Scott<br />

Watson and Larry Unwin won Silver.<br />

Our members entered three teams in<br />

the Mixed Doubles. Randy Taylor<br />

with Brigitte Geisler won Gold in the<br />

65+ group. In the 55+ group Charles<br />

Tse with Fiona MacGregor won Gold<br />

and Debbie Waitson with Chuan Tan<br />

won Silver.<br />

In the Women’s Doubles 55+, Debbie<br />

Waitson with her partner Isabella<br />

Dekis won the Silver Medal.<br />

All the teams enjoyed their games<br />

and were happy with the results. Our<br />

club is proud to have so many talented<br />

players.<br />

For further information regarding<br />

our activities and membership, contact<br />

Eleanor Stern at 519-837-2702.<br />

Bicycling - Casual<br />

This new group at the GWSA will be<br />

exploring Guelph’s wonderful multiuse<br />

trail system. We’ll take in the<br />

sights of our city, explore some history,<br />

get some fresh air and exercise, all<br />

in one morning! This group is geared<br />

to people who can ride 10 km in less<br />

than 2 hours. Helmets and your own<br />

bike are mandatory. Meeting place is<br />

the Enabling Garden at Riverside<br />

Park.<br />

Bid Euchre<br />

Come in and enjoy a friendly game of<br />

4-Hand Bid Euchre Monday evenings<br />

from 6:30 until 9:00 pm, and Thursdays<br />

from 1 until 4 pm. There will also<br />

be 6-Hand Bid Euchre on Thursday<br />

afternoons. Don’t know how to play?<br />

We will teach you at no charge. Come<br />

and enjoy a visit; we would love to<br />

meet some new members. Guests are<br />

always welcome. For information on 4<br />

-Hand Bid Euchre, phone Helen James<br />

(519-856-4434), or for 6-Hand Bid<br />

Euchre, call Dot Smith (519-836-<br />

6448).<br />

Book Club 1<br />

Our group meets in the Boardroom on<br />

the last Friday of each month from<br />

1:00 to 2:30 pm.<br />

For <strong>January</strong>, our selection is The<br />

Right to be Cold by Sheila Watt-<br />

Cloutier and in February we will be<br />

reading Full Disclosure by Beverley<br />

McLachlin.<br />

Monthly fee is $3.00.<br />

Book Club 2<br />

This group, made up of people on the<br />

wait list for the first Book Club, will<br />

meet in Room 2 on the third Friday of<br />

each month at 1:30 pm.<br />

The fee is $3/visit.<br />

Bridge<br />

We invite all bridge players to come<br />

and join us in a friendly game of<br />

bridge. We play three times a week as<br />

follows:<br />

Monday at the West End in the Lions<br />

Lair from 12:45 until 3:15 pm.<br />

Tuesday at the Evergreen in Room 3<br />

from 6:45 pm until 9:15 pm.<br />

Thursday at the Evergreen in Room 3<br />

from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm.<br />

We hope you will come out and<br />

have a friendly game with us. We will<br />

be delighted to welcome you.<br />

(Continued on page 18)<br />

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(Continued from page 17)<br />

Bunka<br />

Bunka embroidery is created by using<br />

a unique combination of punch needle<br />

and special silk-like rayon thread.<br />

When completed, many pictures resemble<br />

delicately shaded paintings. In<br />

fact, the needle is held and operates in<br />

much the same manner as an artist’s<br />

brush or pencil. The Bunka artist uses<br />

many different stitch techniques in<br />

order to achieve the desired effect of<br />

depth and interest, but unlike other<br />

forms of needle art, there are no knots<br />

to tie and mistakes are easily corrected.<br />

This group is for all skill levels<br />

and meets every Wednesday from<br />

9:15 a.m. to noon.<br />

Bunkawithflair.com.<br />

Canasta<br />

Come join us for a game of Canasta.<br />

New or experienced players are welcome.<br />

We meet in the Evergreen hallway<br />

every Wednesday at 1:00 pm.<br />

Cost is $1.50. Our president is Sharyn<br />

Richards. Let her know if you have<br />

any comments. Phone: 519-822-1810,<br />

Text: 519-835-4155,<br />

Email: gwsacanasta@gmail.com<br />

Craft Group<br />

Welcome to the New Year. The last<br />

one has been great. Our sales are over<br />

the top. I hope you all had a great<br />

Christmas and you are ready for this<br />

coming year. Again, thanks for all the<br />

hard work you do.<br />

Cribbage<br />

Come out and have lots of fun playing<br />

cribbage on Tuesdays from 12:45-4<br />

pm. The cost is $2 per visit, first visit<br />

is free for newcomers. This game is<br />

for everyone including beginners, hasbeen<br />

players and pros. The fees go<br />

toward prizes for different scores, supplies<br />

and the rest to the GWSA. The<br />

players are very helpful and patient in<br />

helping you count and answering<br />

questions. New members welcome<br />

and instruction is available. For more<br />

information call Sylvia at 519-837-<br />

0446, Audrey at 519-824-5891 or Joy<br />

at 519-822-9714.<br />

DANCE DANCE DANCE<br />

Put on your dancing shoes Friday afternoons<br />

from 1:00 – 3:30 pm.<br />

Dance every second month at the Evergreen<br />

Seniors Community Centre,<br />

519-823-1291.<br />

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$8 includes light refreshments.<br />

Singles and couples welcome, membership<br />

not required.<br />

D.J. Ted Lavoie plays a variety of<br />

music including pop, rock, 50s-60s,<br />

country, ballroom, latin, line dance<br />

and more. Requests played.<br />

<strong>2019</strong> dates are March 8, May 3, June<br />

28, August 30, October 25 and December<br />

20. Come out and join the fun.<br />

Darts<br />

Here are the high scores for November:<br />

Bill A. 152 (222out) (50out); Barry<br />

A. 139; Audrey B. 103; Ed B. 130;<br />

Grace C. 114; Bruce F. 118; Vera G.<br />

122; Bob L. 108; Bob M. 122;<br />

Len P. 112; Barry S. 130; Marjorie S.<br />

134; Kathryn W. 102; Ed W. 125;<br />

Barry P.121.<br />

Dominoes<br />

The Dominoes club meets every<br />

Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Dining<br />

Room. The club plays Mexican<br />

Train. The cost is $1.50 per visit.<br />

Please contact Bev Baker at<br />

519-265-9139 regarding any questions<br />

about the club. Come and have some<br />

fun.<br />

Golf<br />

For <strong>2019</strong>, we will play on Mondays at<br />

different courses around Guelph,<br />

Cambridge and Kitchener/Waterloo<br />

from the first week in May to the last<br />

Monday of September. Traditionally,<br />

we have over 300 members split into 3<br />

golf groups (see below). For information<br />

and/or to register for golf, do<br />

so at the Evergreen front desk starting<br />

in February <strong>2019</strong>.<br />

The executive of the Evergreen Golf<br />

Club is looking for new members to<br />

help organize the golf. If you are interested,<br />

contact Ted Pritchard at 519-<br />

826-6121 or Ken Hills at 519-836-<br />

8414. The co-ordinators for <strong>2019</strong> are:<br />

18 Hole A Group, TBA, 18 Hole B<br />

Group, George Hughes, and 9 Hole<br />

Group, David Halfpenny. The cost to<br />

join the Evergreen Golf Club for the<br />

<strong>2019</strong> season is $10.00 plus HST.<br />

Hearing Improvement<br />

The Hearing Improvement Committee<br />

of Guelph has the objective of helping<br />

fellow citizens with hearing loss by co<br />

-operating with and assisting professionals<br />

who deal with it; promoting<br />

hearing accessibility within our own<br />

community; holding regular information<br />

sessions to encourage greater<br />

understanding of the problem and<br />

what is available to help it.<br />

We meet the first Wednesday of<br />

each month from October through<br />

May from 2-3:30 pm. We discuss<br />

problems affecting those with hearing<br />

loss and try to find solutions. Our<br />

meetings also have a social component.<br />

For further information, call Marianne<br />

at 519-822-3946.<br />

Line Dancing<br />

We have recently changed our Thursday<br />

class from intermediate to beginner<br />

and improved to accommodate<br />

those who are unable to attend Mondays.<br />

Our classes are for beginner to improver<br />

(beginner plus).<br />

Mondays - 9:30 am to 11:45 am.<br />

We teach basic steps at 9:15 am.<br />

Thursdays - 1 to 3 pm. We teach basic<br />

steps at 12:45 pm.<br />

Come dance and have fun with us all<br />

year long.<br />

Into Focus Photography Club<br />

The November - December theme for<br />

our club photographs was Christmas<br />

Traditions. This gives us the chance to<br />

capture images and moments that reflect<br />

the holiday season. The photographs<br />

will hang in the Evergreen<br />

Restaurant until the end of <strong>January</strong>.<br />

Our regular meetings are on the last<br />

Monday of each month, but this year<br />

that fell on Christmas Eve. As a result,<br />

we combined our meeting with a social<br />

pot luck social on December 17.<br />

Our theme for <strong>January</strong> is “silhouettes”.<br />

The dominant element of the<br />

picture is hard to see because it is a<br />

dark outline against a bright background.<br />

You’ll be able to see how our<br />

members tackled this theme when you<br />

go into the Evergreen Restaurant in<br />

February.<br />

We are a friendly group of amateur<br />

photographers with equipment ranging<br />

from mobile phones and point and<br />

shoot cameras to fancy DSLR models.<br />

We share a common interest in photography<br />

as a hobby and we learn<br />

from each other. New members are<br />

always welcome.<br />

If you are interested in joining, contact<br />

Jean McClelland by e-mail:<br />

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com.<br />

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Pickleball<br />

Pickleball is a sport in which four<br />

players use solid paddles made of<br />

wood or composite materials to hit a<br />

perforated polymer ball over a net.<br />

The sport shares features of other racquet<br />

sports: the dimensions and layout<br />

of a badminton court and a net and<br />

rules similar to tennis, with a few<br />

modifications.<br />

This sport is for people of all ages<br />

who are looking for some fun, laughter,<br />

socialization and exercise. It’s<br />

easy to learn, but can be challenging<br />

for those with a competitive nature.<br />

All levels of skill invited. Pickleball<br />

equipment is provided.<br />

Scrabble<br />

Our Scrabble group meets Thursdays<br />

from 1:00 to 3:45 pm at the tables in<br />

the Evergreen Hallway near the Library.<br />

Cost is $1.00 per visit. We play<br />

relaxed, but challenging games using<br />

the Scrabble Dictionary 5 th Edition as<br />

our reference. Skill levels range from<br />

beginner to advanced. Come play at<br />

whatever table you wish. Enjoy a<br />

laugh, score a Bingo if you can, and<br />

learn a new word or two with other<br />

word lovers!<br />

Shuffleboard<br />

Come on out and join our group. Enjoy<br />

some gentle exercise, friendship<br />

and fun. Membership is available to<br />

all paid-up GWSA members for a $10<br />

fee every six months. You also have<br />

the option of paying $1.00 per game.<br />

Register the first time you play. Beginners<br />

are welcome and instruction is<br />

available. The group plays Tuesdays<br />

and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m.<br />

Silvertones<br />

The Silvertones Choir was formed<br />

over 37 years ago and now boasts<br />

over 50 members. The mixed group of<br />

seniors share the love of singing -<br />

songs old and new. They also love to<br />

entertain with their singing and to<br />

spread cheer.<br />

The choir reconvenes after its<br />

Christmas break on Friday, <strong>January</strong> 5,<br />

following the highly successful<br />

Variety Show and Christmas Concert<br />

at Lakeside Church.<br />

We will have five weeks to work on<br />

a new repertoire of music for the winter/spring<br />

sing-outs in local seniors’<br />

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and retirement homes and residences.<br />

Themes chosen for this year are Canadiana<br />

and Western.<br />

For more information about joining<br />

the choir, please call Doreen Muir at<br />

519-831-8323.<br />

Skiing<br />

It costs $10.00 plus HST to join the<br />

Everwhite Ski Club. You register and<br />

pay for the Downhill Ski Club at the<br />

front desk of the Evergreen Centre. It<br />

helps to own a 5-7 Pass purchased<br />

from Blue Mountain well before the<br />

start of the <strong>2019</strong> ski season. Every<br />

Monday we carpool by meeting at the<br />

lower Evergreen Parking Lot by the<br />

Enabling Garden at 8:00 am, drive to<br />

Blue Mountain, and return to Guelph<br />

by 6:00 pm.<br />

Contact Cathy Densmore 519-822-<br />

2220 for Ski Club information.<br />

Evergreen Snooker Club<br />

The Evergreen Snooker Club is composed<br />

of a group of active, friendly<br />

players with skill levels covering the<br />

full spectrum from learner/beginner to<br />

accomplished player. If you are interested<br />

in learning the game, or have<br />

played in the past and want to get<br />

back into it, please drop by the Snooker<br />

Room. You will be assured a warm<br />

welcome and a place to try your hand<br />

at one of our three tables. The Snooker<br />

Room is open weekdays between<br />

9:00 am and 4:00 pm and any other<br />

time the Evergreen Centre may be<br />

open.<br />

The primary focus of the club is to<br />

have fun, build friendships and socialize.<br />

Your snooker skill level is irrelevant<br />

so don’t feel intimidated if you<br />

are a beginner. Prospective members<br />

may visit the club room up to three<br />

times without charge to help with their<br />

decision on whether to join. While<br />

most of the current members are men,<br />

there is a small group of women who<br />

play regularly (typically on Tuesday<br />

mornings), so ladies, don’t be shy,<br />

give it a try.<br />

Membership is available to all<br />

paid-up members of the GWSA on<br />

payment of the prescribed annual<br />

snooker activity fee. The current fee<br />

of $70 (plus tax) buys you access to<br />

the Snooker Room any time it is open<br />

and all the snooker you care to play.<br />

Texas Hold ’Em<br />

Why not come out and have fun with<br />

us? We are averaging about 16 players<br />

a week and are situated in the Dining<br />

Room.<br />

We charge $1.50 per week and pretty<br />

well all of that goes back to the<br />

GWSA. We play from 6:30 to 8:30<br />

pm.<br />

Each player starts off with $500 in<br />

real casino chips and, as we do not<br />

play for money, we work on a point<br />

system; the one with the most points<br />

each week is the winner. We play until<br />

there is only one player left or 8:30<br />

pm, whichever comes first.<br />

We will gladly teach anyone who is<br />

interested in playing. Just follow the<br />

laughter to find us.<br />

We have about six ladies playing at<br />

present and would always welcome<br />

more. We do not want to become a<br />

men’s club! Remember, you have to<br />

be a member of GWSA to play.<br />

Walking Club<br />

Our walking season has come to an<br />

end and won’t recommence until<br />

April. Our winter socials will be held<br />

on Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 8, Friday, February<br />

15 and Thursday, March 14, in<br />

Room 2 of the Evergreen Centre from<br />

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please note that the<br />

socials are not all on Thursdays this<br />

year. Remember to mark your calendars.<br />

For the <strong>January</strong> 8 social, Allen<br />

Quackenbush is providing his presentation<br />

of the Galapagos Islands.<br />

Thanks, Allen. If you have any questions<br />

call Gord or Brenda. Have an<br />

enjoyable New Year and we look forward<br />

to seeing everyone in <strong>2019</strong>.<br />

Watercolour Painters Club<br />

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters<br />

Club provides an opportunity for watercolour<br />

painters to practise their<br />

hobby along with others sharing the<br />

same interest, while encouraging one<br />

another and receiving information,<br />

ideas and inspiration. While we do not<br />

offer classes or lessons, we welcome<br />

accomplished watercolour painters.<br />

There is a small annual membership<br />

fee and membership with the<br />

GWSA is required. We meet on the<br />

1st and 5th Wednesday from 12:30 to<br />

4:00 pm and 3rd Wednesday from<br />

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm in Room 2.


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities JANUARY <strong>2019</strong><br />

R Register W West End Community Centre P Riverside Park Picnic Shelter<br />

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />

Everyday Activities<br />

Snooker—9a-4p<br />

Book Nook— Mon-Fri –<br />

9a-4p<br />

Aquatic Arthritic Relief<br />

(West End Community<br />

Centre) (519-837-5657)<br />

1<br />

CLOSED<br />

Happy<br />

New Year<br />

2<br />

9-11:30a Computer Free Time<br />

9a-12:45p Table Tennis<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

12:30-4p Watercolours<br />

1-3:30p Badminton W<br />

1-4p Canasta<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

2-3:30p Hearing Improvement<br />

3<br />

9a-12p Badminton<br />

10a-12p Outreach<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

1-3p Line Dancing<br />

1-3:30p Bridge<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-4p Scrabble<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

4<br />

8:30a-1:15p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Improving Bridge<br />

9a-12p Chess<br />

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10a-12:30p Badminton<br />

12:45-3p Silvertones<br />

12:45-4p Pickleball<br />

1-3p Computer Free Time<br />

1-4p Friday Euchre<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

7<br />

9:30-11:45a Line Dancing<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-2p Feel Better Move Well<br />

1-3p Computer Mentoring<br />

1-3:30p Monday Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

3:15-6:30p Table Tennis<br />

6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre<br />

8<br />

9-10a Diabetes Support<br />

9a-12p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3:30p Mah Jongg<br />

1-4p West End Arts W<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

1:30-3:30p Dominoes<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

7-9:30p Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Snooker<br />

9<br />

8:30a TRIP BOOKING<br />

9-11:30a Computer Free Time<br />

9a-12:45p Table Tennis<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

1-3:30p Badminton W<br />

1-4p Canasta<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

10<br />

9a-12p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W<br />

1-3p Line Dancing<br />

1-3:30p Bridge<br />

1-3:30p Writers Club<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-4p Scrabble<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

11<br />

8:30a-1:15p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Improving Bridge<br />

9a-12p Chess<br />

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10a-12:30p Badminton<br />

12:45-3p Silvertones<br />

1-3p Computer Free Time<br />

1-4p Friday Euchre<br />

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9:30-11:45a Line Dancing<br />

12:15-3:30p Bridge W<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-2p Feel Better Move Well<br />

1-3p Computer Mentoring<br />

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9a-12p Pickleball<br />

10a-12p Outreach<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3:30p Mah Jongg<br />

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9-11:30a Computer Free Time<br />

9a-12:45p Table Tennis<br />

9a-4p Watercolours<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

17<br />

9a-12p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W<br />

1-3p Line Dancing<br />

18<br />

8:30a-1:15p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Improving Bridge<br />

9a-12p Chess<br />

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

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1-3:30p Monday Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

3:15-6:30p Table Tennis<br />

6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre<br />

7-9p Computer Club<br />

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9:30-11:45a Line Dancing<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-2p Feel Better Move Well<br />

1-3p Computer Mentoring<br />

1-3:30p Monday Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

3:15-6:30p Table Tennis<br />

6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre<br />

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9:30-11:45a Line Dancing<br />

12:30-4p Quilting<br />

1-2p Feel Better Move Well<br />

1-3p Computer Mentoring<br />

1-3:30p Monday Euchre<br />

1-4p Badminton W<br />

2:30-5p Photography Club<br />

3:15-6:30p Table Tennis<br />

6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre<br />

1-4p West End Arts W<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

1:30-3:30p Dominoes<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em<br />

6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

7-9:30p Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Snooker<br />

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9-10a Diabetes Support<br />

9a-12p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3:30p Mah Jongg<br />

1-4p West End Arts W<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

1:30-3:30p Dominoes<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

7-9:30p Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Snooker<br />

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9a-12p Pickleball<br />

12-4p Pickleball W<br />

12:30-4p Cribbage<br />

1-3:30p Mah Jongg<br />

1-4p West End Arts W<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

1:30-3:30p Dominoes<br />

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em<br />

6:30-9:30p Art Studio in 2<br />

7-9:30p Badminton<br />

7-9:30p Bridge<br />

7-9:30p Snooker<br />

1-3:30p Badminton W<br />

1-4p Canasta<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

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9-11:30a Computer Free Time<br />

9a-12:45p Table Tennis<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2<br />

1-3:30p Badminton W<br />

1-4p Canasta<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

1:30-4p Wed. Euchre<br />

30<br />

9-11:30a Computer Free Time<br />

9a-12:45p Table Tennis<br />

9:15a-12p Bunka<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

12:30-4p Watercolours<br />

1-3:30p Badminton W<br />

1-4p Canasta<br />

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard<br />

1-3:30p Bridge<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-4p Scrabble<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

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9a-12p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

1-3p Line Dancing<br />

1-3:30p Bridge<br />

1-3:30p Writers Club<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-4p Scrabble<br />

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9a-12p Badminton<br />

12-4p West Hills Arts W<br />

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W<br />

1-3p Line Dancing<br />

1-3:30p Bridge<br />

1-4p Bid Euchre<br />

1-4p Scrabble<br />

2:15-5p Pickleball W<br />

10a-12:30p Badminton<br />

12:45-3p Silvertones<br />

12:45-4p Pickleball<br />

1-3p Computer Free Time<br />

1-4p Friday Euchre<br />

1-4p Table Tennis W<br />

1:30-3:30p Book Club 2<br />

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8:30a-1:15p Crafts<br />

9-11:30a Improving Bridge<br />

9a-12p Chess<br />

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic<br />

10a-12p Darts<br />

10a-12:30p Badminton<br />

10:30a-12p Food Tasting<br />

12:45-3:15p Silvertones<br />

12:45-4p Pickleball<br />

1-2:30p Book Club<br />

1-3p Computer Free Time<br />

1-4p Friday Euchre<br />

Weekend Activities<br />

Saturday<br />

9a-12p Table Tennis,<br />

Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26<br />

10a-12p Darts,<br />

Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26<br />

Sunday<br />

1:15-3:15p Badminton,<br />

Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27<br />

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

for your next order when you pick up your current order on the<br />

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

Small box of vegetables and fruit—$15.00<br />

Large box of vegetables and fruit—$20.00<br />

The Garden Fresh attempts to provide as locally fresh grown produce as possible.<br />

Solutions on pg. 36<br />

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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS<br />

OF NOTE<br />

“Our Young Seniors”<br />

‘We’re not over the hill; we’re just gaining<br />

speed!’<br />

Batty, Leah - <strong>January</strong> 28 (96)<br />

SPECIAL WEDDING<br />

ANNIVERSARIES<br />

If you have a birthday or anniversary that<br />

you would like to include in the Sentinel,<br />

please let us know the month before.<br />

This column is NOT done automatically.<br />

We DON’T have access to your<br />

personal information.<br />

We need YOUR INPUT<br />

to be able to keep this column going.<br />

Members enjoy being able to<br />

wish each other a Happy Birthday<br />

or a Happy Anniversary!<br />

“Passages”<br />

We would like to convey our condolences<br />

To Association Members and their Families<br />

If you know of the passing of any GWSA member, please let<br />

the Sentinel know, so that we can share it with the other<br />

members. And please be sure to give us the correct<br />

information to be included.<br />

Thank you.<br />

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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+<br />

held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre<br />

unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291.<br />

Your Community Guide is available at the Centre and online at www.guelph.ca.<br />

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR COURSE DOESN’T GET CANCELLED<br />

DUE TO LATE OR LOW REGISTRATION. (Fees do not include HST.)<br />

FITNESS AND HEALTH<br />

Ballroom Dancing<br />

Get up off the couch and come out<br />

and have some fun! In no time at<br />

all you will be moving and grooving<br />

to jive, waltz, cha cha, merengue,<br />

quickstep, bachata and foxtrot<br />

music. Couples and singles welcome.<br />

Class length: 45 mins Classes:12<br />

Fee: $80.40 Members,<br />

$95.40 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 10:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 215982<br />

Beginner Jazz<br />

Try out our new beginner adult jazz<br />

class; no dance experience needed.<br />

Classes start with a warmup, followed<br />

by learning basic steps and<br />

putting them together in combinations.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes:11<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $73.70 Members,<br />

$88.70 Non-Members<br />

Mon Jan 7, 2 p.m. Code: 215983<br />

Cardio Dance<br />

This innovative, fun and exciting<br />

dance fitness class is guaranteed to<br />

get you moving into shape. This<br />

safe and effective total body<br />

workout is specifically designed for<br />

beginners and seniors.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $80.40 Members,<br />

$95.40 Non-Members<br />

Tue Jan 8, 2 p.m. Code: 215984<br />

Celtic Dance and Beyond<br />

Enjoy and learn the dances of the<br />

Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland,<br />

Wales and Brittany. Also experience<br />

the dances of other countries<br />

which have been influenced by the<br />

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Celtic music, rhythms and dances.<br />

This is a low-impact activity. No<br />

partners are required.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $80.40 Members,<br />

$95.40 Non-Members<br />

Thu Jan 10, 9:45 a.m. Code:<br />

215985<br />

Chair Yoga<br />

Chair yoga offers the same benefits<br />

as other yoga practices, such as increased<br />

flexibility, strengthening,<br />

proper breathing, and increasing<br />

range of motion in the joints.<br />

Simply use a chair to assist with<br />

postures! Chair yoga is for everyone<br />

and especially those who may<br />

have limited mobility and/or are<br />

unable to get up and down on a yoga<br />

mat. Postures can be modified to<br />

meet students’ needs. Please bring<br />

your own yoga mat to class to be<br />

placed under your chair.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $86.52 Members,<br />

$101.52 Non-Members<br />

Mon Jan 7, 1 p.m. Code: 215987<br />

No class: Feb 18<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $86.52 Members,<br />

$101.52 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 9:15 a.m.<br />

Code: 215986<br />

No class: Mar 15<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $86.52 Members,<br />

$101.52 Non-Members<br />

Thu Jan 10, 2 p.m. Code: 215988<br />

Gentle Yoga<br />

This program is open to everyone.<br />

We will explore this centuries old<br />

discipline which brings health and<br />

vitality to the body, peace to the<br />

mind and joy to the spirit. Ability<br />

to move from standing to lying on<br />

the floor needed.<br />

Class length: 90 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $86.52 Members,<br />

$101.52 Non-Members<br />

Fri Jan 11, 10:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 216024<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $86.52 Members,<br />

$101.52 Non-Members<br />

Tue Jan 8, 2 p.m. Code: 216026<br />

Pilates<br />

Achieve better posture, balance,<br />

core strength and everyday movement<br />

through the exercises of<br />

Joseph Pilates. Pilates can benefit<br />

everyone and offers a refreshing<br />

change from the traditional types of<br />

exercise. Please bring a mat to the<br />

program.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $89.88 Members,<br />

$104.88 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 1:30 p.m.<br />

Code: 216044<br />

Qi Gong 1 (Chi Kung)<br />

This class is a Chinese blend of exercise,<br />

stretching and meditation.<br />

The program focuses on ‘Eighteen<br />

Postures for Daily Practice,’ a Qi<br />

Gong set that integrates East and<br />

West in a series of gentle exercises<br />

designed to maintain and enhance<br />

health. Adapting classical Qi Gong<br />

forms, this style incorporates therapeutic<br />

exercise, self-massage and<br />

meditation. Qi Gong 1 class focuses<br />

on the core routines.<br />

Class length: 90 mins Classes: 11<br />

Fee: $71.94 Members,<br />

$86.94 Non-Members<br />

Mon Jan 7, 10:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 216045<br />

Class length: 90 mins Classes: 12<br />

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Assessment<br />

Callous and Corn Treatment<br />

Nail Trimming<br />

Fungal Nail Treatment<br />

Gi<br />

Cerficates<br />

Available<br />

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Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $78.48 Members,<br />

$93.48 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 1:30 p.m.<br />

Code: 216046<br />

Classes: 10<br />

Fee: $65.40 Members,<br />

$80.40 Non-Members<br />

Fri Jan 11, 1 p.m. Code: 216047<br />

Qi Gong 2 (Chi Kung)<br />

This class is a Chinese blend of exercise,<br />

stretching and meditation.<br />

The classes focus on ‘Eighteen Postures<br />

for Daily Practice,’ a Qi Gong<br />

set that integrates East and West in<br />

a series of gentle exercises designed<br />

to maintain and enhance<br />

health. Adapting classical Qi Gong<br />

forms, this style incorporates therapeutic<br />

exercise, self-massage and<br />

meditation. Qi Gong 2 class explores<br />

variations, including qigong<br />

walking.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $54.36 Members,<br />

$69.36 Non-Members<br />

Thu Jan 10, 11 a.m. Code: 216048<br />

Strength and Balance<br />

This beginner class will focus on<br />

fall prevention, whole body movements<br />

and balance. It is designed to<br />

improve general mobility and overall<br />

strength to make everyday tasks<br />

easier. You can expect to see improvement<br />

in posture. The class<br />

presents an excellent opportunity<br />

for beginners to start exercising<br />

with an aerobic, strength and flexibility<br />

component.<br />

Class length: 45 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $80.40 Members,<br />

$95.40 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 12:15 p.m. Code: 216061<br />

Strength and Cardio Level 1<br />

The beginner strength training class<br />

focuses on functional exercises that<br />

include balance, flexibility and cardiovascular<br />

movements. Exercises<br />

are performed both sitting and<br />

standing. Hand weights are used for<br />

strengthening and toning muscles.<br />

Join us to keep your body fit!<br />

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Class length: 50 mins Classes: 11<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $67.98 Members,<br />

$82.98 Non-Members<br />

Mon Jan 7, 9:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 216062<br />

No class: Feb 18<br />

Class length: 50 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $74.16 Members,<br />

$89.16 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 9:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 216063<br />

Strength and Cardio Level 2<br />

The intermediate/advanced strength<br />

training class focuses on a low impact<br />

cardio warmup. This class performs<br />

functional exercises that include<br />

balance, flexibility and cardiovascular<br />

movements. Exercises<br />

are performed sitting and standing.<br />

A variety of equipment is used<br />

throughout the classes, which may<br />

include bands, stability balls and<br />

weights of your choice. Join us to<br />

keep your body fit!<br />

Class length: 50 mins Classes: 11<br />

Fee: $67.98 Members,<br />

$82.98 Non-Members<br />

Mon Jan 7, 8:55 a.m. Code: 216064<br />

No class: Feb 18<br />

Class length: 50 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $74.16 Members,<br />

$89.16 Non-Members<br />

Fri Jan 11, 8:55 a.m. Code: 216065<br />

Strength and Cardio Level 3<br />

Come and challenge your fitness<br />

level in the advanced strength training<br />

class. Focusing on a low impact<br />

cardio warmup, this class performs<br />

functional exercises that include<br />

balance, flexibility and cardiovascular<br />

movements. A variety of<br />

equipment is used throughout the<br />

classes which may include bands,<br />

stability balls and weights of your<br />

choice. Join us to keep your body<br />

fit!<br />

Class length: 50 mins Classes: 11<br />

Fee: $67.98 Members,<br />

$82.98 Non-Members<br />

Mon Jan 7, 8 a.m. Code: 216066<br />

No class: Feb 18<br />

Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $74.16 Members,<br />

$89.16 Non-Members<br />

Fri Jan 11, 8 a.m.<br />

Code: 216067<br />

Stretch and Strengthen<br />

Come and learn body awareness<br />

through core strengthening, muscle<br />

toning and stretching. You will see<br />

improvements in your posture and<br />

fitness abilities. This entry-level<br />

fitness class will prepare to take<br />

your fitness to the next level.<br />

Class length: 50 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $74.16 Members,<br />

$89.16 Non-Members<br />

Tue Jan 8, 8:45 a.m. Code: 216069<br />

Thu Jan 10, 8:45 a.m. Code:<br />

216068<br />

*NEW* Swimming Essentials for<br />

Seniors – Level 1<br />

You’re never too old to learn how<br />

to swim! This program has been<br />

developed for seniors to gain confidence<br />

in and around water by learning<br />

basic swimming skills. Assistance<br />

is provided whenever necessary<br />

while participants work toward<br />

the goal of complete independence<br />

in the water.<br />

Class length: 45 mins Classes: 8<br />

Location: Centennial Pool<br />

Fee: $64<br />

Mon Jan 7, 10 a.m. Code: 217791<br />

No class: Feb 18<br />

*NEW* Swimming Essentials for<br />

Seniors – Level 2<br />

Looking to improve your swimming<br />

technique? This program has<br />

been developed for seniors to increase<br />

endurance and advance<br />

strokes. You will be provided with<br />

individual feedback and swim<br />

workouts to meet your goals.<br />

Class length: 45 mins Classes: 9<br />

Location: Centennial Pool<br />

Fee: $72<br />

Wed Jan 9, 10 a.m. Code: 217792<br />

Tai Chi – All Levels<br />

Continue to learn the complete sequence<br />

of Tai Chi Ch’uan moves.<br />

This program is suitable for anyone<br />

who has completed Tai Chi Beginner<br />

or has had previous experience<br />

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1 & 2 Bedroom Units for Rent at 671 Woolwich Street, Guelph<br />

• Clean & quiet seniors building next to the senior centre<br />

• High rise building with elevator access<br />

• Walking distance to Wal‐Mart plaza and other amenies<br />

• Ensuite bathrooms available<br />

• On site laundry<br />

• Heat, Hydro & Parking included<br />

For viewings and more informaon call Michel at: 519‐400‐0297<br />

INTERIOR HOME PAINTING<br />

Small Jobs Welcome<br />

Specializing in interior wall, trim and<br />

ceiling painting.<br />

Wall repairs and trim installation also offered.<br />

Please call Jonathan: 519-829-0429<br />

Email:<br />

jon.melichercik@gmail.com<br />

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with a similar style of Tai Chi.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $92.88 Members,<br />

$107.88 Non-Members<br />

Tue Jan 8, 9:45 a.m. Code: 216070<br />

Tai Chi Chih<br />

Are you having problems with<br />

blood pressure, balance or flexibility?<br />

Tai Chi Chih can help. You<br />

will learn 19 gentle movements that<br />

are rooted from one posture. These<br />

actions are designed to have the<br />

same benefits as Tai Chi. Classes<br />

are for all fitness levels and can be<br />

done seated or standing. This relaxing<br />

practice improves your balance,<br />

flexibility, mindfulness, and leads<br />

to better all-round health. Regular<br />

participation results in improved<br />

body strength, better sleep and<br />

weight loss.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 11<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $86.90 Members,<br />

$101.90 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 2 p.m. Code: 216071<br />

Total Body Conditioning<br />

This total body conditioning class<br />

will challenge the active 55+ individual.<br />

A cardio warmup will prepare<br />

you for resistance training,<br />

balance, flexibility, core strength,<br />

and floor workout. The benefits of<br />

regular exercise consisting of these<br />

major components will improve<br />

your mental, physical and emotional<br />

health, increase your energy<br />

level to be able to carry out daily<br />

tasks and reduce your chances of<br />

osteoporosis.<br />

Class length: 45 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $74.16 Members,<br />

$89.16 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 8 a.m. Code: 216072<br />

COMPUTERS &<br />

TECHNOLOGY<br />

Computers – Android Tablets<br />

and Smartphones<br />

During this private lesson the instructor<br />

will assist you with any<br />

problems or concerns you have<br />

with your tablet or smartphone!<br />

Please bring your tablet or<br />

smartphone to the class.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $30.91 Members,<br />

$45.91 Non-Members<br />

Mon Mar 4, 9:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 215989<br />

Mon Mar 4, 10:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 215990<br />

Mon Mar 4, 11:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 216425<br />

Computers - Email Basics<br />

Are you new to email and want to<br />

learn how to better communicate<br />

with friends, family and even businesses?<br />

Do you want to learn how<br />

to better use your current email service?<br />

This workshop will teach you<br />

how to use an Internet-based email<br />

service (Yahoo! Mail) to send and<br />

receive messages, attach documents<br />

and photos, as well as identifying<br />

and avoiding email viruses. If you<br />

already have an email account,<br />

bring your login and password, as<br />

there will be time to practise and to<br />

have your questions answered. To<br />

get the most out of this session, you<br />

should know how to use a mouse.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Fri Mar 1, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215991<br />

Computer Maintenance and Peak<br />

Performance<br />

Is your computer running slow?<br />

Got a lot of “garbage” on your<br />

computer? Need to understand antivirus<br />

software? You can use your<br />

existing Windows software to clean<br />

that up and get peak performance to<br />

keep your computer running<br />

smoothly.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 3<br />

Fee: $43.26 Members,<br />

$58.26 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 1 p.m. Code: 215996<br />

Computer Mentoring<br />

Just about everyone with a computer<br />

runs into problems! Don’t struggle<br />

when there is help available at<br />

these weekly mentoring sessions.<br />

Volunteers from the GWSA Computer<br />

Club are available to assist<br />

you with your specific problem<br />

areas.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 1<br />

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COMPUTER MENTORING<br />

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

and $5.00 for Non-Members.<br />

Participants pay in advance at the registration desk.<br />

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

Computer Free Time:<br />

Every Wednesday morning<br />

from 9:30-11:30 am,<br />

and Friday afternoon<br />

from 1:00-3:00 pm,<br />

open to all members of the<br />

GWSA<br />

free of charge.<br />

DATE CODE DATE CODE<br />

Jan 7 215997 Jan 28 217179<br />

Jan 14 216002 Feb 4 215998<br />

Jan 21 216000 Feb 11 216005<br />

DATE<br />

Feb 25<br />

Mar 4<br />

Mar 11<br />

CODE<br />

215999<br />

216001<br />

216003<br />

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31<br />

$25.00 discount coupon<br />

with this ad<br />

Please call 519-821-6683<br />

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(Continued from page 30)<br />

Fee: $3.00 Members,<br />

$5.00 Non-Members<br />

See the box on page 30 for dates<br />

and codes.<br />

Computers – Skype<br />

Learn how to set up Skype, add<br />

your contacts and make your first<br />

call. Learn how to change your settings<br />

to private, block or unblock<br />

contacts, view your history and<br />

how to communicate between computers.<br />

Talk to anyone on Skype,<br />

anywhere in the world, for free<br />

with a Skype-to-Skype call.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 2<br />

Fee: $30.90 Members,<br />

$45.90 Non-Members<br />

Wed Mar 13, 1 p.m. Code: 216011<br />

Computers – Smartphone<br />

Looking to purchase a smartphone?<br />

This course will walk you through<br />

options for cell phone plans, what<br />

types of phones are available, and<br />

discuss your cell phone needs.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Mon Feb 11, 10 a.m. Code: 216012<br />

Computers – iPad<br />

This course is to help the new<br />

Apple iPad user navigate through<br />

the functions of this type of<br />

computer tablet. Please bring your<br />

iPad to class so you are ready to<br />

get started.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 2<br />

Fee: $30 Members,<br />

$45 Non-Members<br />

Mon Jan 14, 10 a.m. Code: 216013<br />

Mon Mar 11, 10 a.m. Code: 217183<br />

Computers - Let’s Get Started<br />

This entry level course is for those<br />

who would like to try computing at<br />

its most basic level. Your instructor<br />

will give hands-on experience<br />

while learning at your own speed.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 4<br />

Fee: $66.21 Members,<br />

$81.21 Non-Members<br />

Tue Jan 15, 1 p.m. Code: 215995<br />

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Computers - Internet Basics<br />

Are you new to the internet and<br />

want to learn more about going<br />

online? Would you like to better<br />

understand internet jargon? Has<br />

using an internet browser left you<br />

frustrated and confused? This<br />

workshop will guide you through<br />

the internet basics, including how<br />

to use a browser, navigate websites<br />

and use a search engine, as well as<br />

understanding internet jargon. This<br />

session will also help you to identify<br />

internet threats and stay safe<br />

when online. To get the most out of<br />

this session, you should already<br />

know how to use a mouse.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Fri Feb 1, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215994<br />

Computers - Facebook<br />

Facebook is a social media website<br />

that allows you to connect with<br />

friends, family and even businesses.<br />

This workshop will teach you<br />

about social networking using Facebook.<br />

You will learn about key<br />

features, including how to log on,<br />

navigate the website, find friends<br />

and family, edit your online profile,<br />

as well as managing your privacy<br />

settings. You will learn about advanced<br />

features including messages<br />

and chat, creating photo albums,<br />

joining groups, user lists, and using<br />

the App Centre. This session will<br />

allow for practice time and an opportunity<br />

to ask your questions. To<br />

get the most out of this session, you<br />

should already have a Facebook<br />

account set up.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Fri Mar 22, 9:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 215992<br />

Computers – File Management<br />

Thought file management was just<br />

for paper files? Think again! It’s<br />

just as important to keep the files<br />

on your computer organized and up<br />

to date. Just as with paper files, the<br />

goal of computer file management<br />

is to ensure that you can find what<br />

you’re looking for, even if you’re<br />

looking for it years after its creation.<br />

This file management workshop<br />

will help you keep your files<br />

organized and accessible.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Tue Feb 19, 1 p.m. Code: 215993<br />

Microsoft Office Word<br />

With Microsoft Word, you can create<br />

fantastic cards, flyers, meeting<br />

minutes, newsletters - basically,<br />

any kind of document. It’s not just<br />

for typing letters anymore! Come<br />

learn the basics of this fabulous<br />

program and how templates can<br />

give you a head start on all your<br />

projects. This is for Windows.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Fri Mar 8, 9 a.m. Code: 216010<br />

GENERAL INTEREST<br />

Cooking - A Taste of Italy<br />

Come and enjoy a taste of Italy.<br />

Learn how to cook an Italian dinner<br />

which includes antipasto, soup and<br />

pasta. Please bring containers for<br />

any possible leftovers and a water<br />

bottle.<br />

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $35.53 Members,<br />

$50.53 Non-Members<br />

Tue Feb 12, 6:30 p.m.<br />

Code: 217184<br />

Cooking - A Taste of Greece<br />

Opa! Learn how to cook an authentic<br />

Greek dinner including chicken<br />

and pork souvlaki, tzatiki and<br />

Greek salad. Please bring a water<br />

bottle and containers for any leftovers.<br />

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $35.53 Members,<br />

$50.53 Non-Members<br />

Tue Feb 26, 6:30 p.m.<br />

Code: 216014<br />

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Winter Driving Information<br />

Session<br />

This free session will cover the<br />

winter driving conditions<br />

(roadways and surfaces), snow removal<br />

criteria for the province,<br />

how to prepare your vehicle for<br />

winter driving, personally preparing<br />

for a longer winter drive, what<br />

to do in a skid and what to do if<br />

you get stuck or stranded.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 1<br />

Fee: No cost<br />

Tue Feb 5, 10:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 217254<br />

Driving Information Session<br />

This free session will cover the<br />

driver’s licence renewal process.<br />

Topics include: what you can expect<br />

when you turn 80 years old,<br />

aging and driving, how aging factors<br />

can affect your ability to drive<br />

safely, warning signs, traffic<br />

roundabouts and when is it time to<br />

hang up the keys. There must be 15<br />

people registered for the course to<br />

run.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 1<br />

Fee: No cost<br />

Tue Feb 5, 9:30 a.m. Code: 217255<br />

Financial Insurance - Cash Flow<br />

Planning for Retirement<br />

Do you feel like you are making<br />

great retirement income but you<br />

don’t know where it all goes? Do<br />

you feel like you could do so much<br />

more with your money if you only<br />

knew how? Do you want more life<br />

from the money you already have?<br />

If your financial plan doesn’t include<br />

a written cash flow plan, you<br />

may be missing the most important<br />

step. Please join us to learn how to<br />

get more out of your money.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $5.00 Members,<br />

$10.00 Non-Members<br />

Thu Jan 24, 10 a.m. Code: 217256<br />

Travel Insurance and More<br />

Have you ever thought, “I wish I<br />

would have known that about my<br />

travel insurance before I went on<br />

vacation.” Or maybe you’ve<br />

bought insurance without really<br />

knowing what you are covered for?<br />

Have you ever wondered how you<br />

would cover in-home nursing if<br />

required, or assistance to make<br />

meals? Many people believe OHIP<br />

or employee benefits plans will<br />

cover our long-term care costs.<br />

This informative session will educate<br />

you on what you need to know<br />

when purchasing travel insurance<br />

and the unforeseen costs that can<br />

be covered by long-term care<br />

insurance.<br />

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $5.00 Members,<br />

$10.00 Non-Members<br />

Thu Feb 7, 10 a.m. Code: 217257<br />

Peer Learning - Asia, an<br />

Emerging Continent<br />

This course will be looking at the<br />

emergence of many of the Asian<br />

countries such as China, Japan,<br />

India, Pakistan and Korea. With<br />

access to cheap labour, these countries<br />

have become powerhouses in<br />

producing manufactured goods for<br />

the rest of the world. How has this<br />

transformation impacted the lives<br />

of the people of Asia and the rest<br />

of the world?<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 9<br />

Fee: $18.00 Members,<br />

$33.00 Non-Members<br />

Mon Jan 7, 9:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 216032<br />

No class: Jan 14, Feb 18<br />

Peer Learning - Canadian Health<br />

Care<br />

Canada has been blessed with<br />

Medicare due to the efforts of<br />

Tommy Douglas and the CCF.<br />

Moves have been made over the<br />

past years to privatize aspects of<br />

the Canada Health Act. Come to<br />

discuss why supporting public<br />

Medicare is important to Canadians.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 9<br />

Fee: $18.00 Members,<br />

$33.00 Non-Members<br />

Tue Jan 8, 1:30 p.m.<br />

Code: 216031<br />

No class: Jan 15<br />

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Peer Learning - Famous Women<br />

in History<br />

Despite many obstacles in their<br />

lives, numerous women in the past<br />

and present have achieved success<br />

in a variety of fields. Others have<br />

achieved notoriety. Let us now discuss<br />

famous women, the events of<br />

their lives and the legacies they<br />

have left us.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 9<br />

Fee: $18.00 Members,<br />

$33.00 Non-Members<br />

Thu Jan 10, 9:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 216033 No class: Jan 17<br />

Photography - Camera Basics<br />

This course looks at the most common<br />

features found on digital cameras.<br />

Topics include using the camera’s<br />

menus and modes to take better<br />

pictures, downloading pictures<br />

onto your computer, and organizing<br />

them into folders and albums.<br />

Class length: 2.5 hours<br />

Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Fri Feb 22 9 a.m. Code: 216034<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Tue Mar 19, 6 p.m. Code: 216035<br />

Photography –<br />

Photography Subjects<br />

Let’s make your photos wonderful!<br />

Use photo editing software to alter<br />

photos, brighten and darken, crop,<br />

remove red eye, etc. Add captions<br />

and special effects. Learn how to<br />

change a picture’s file size before<br />

emailing or uploading to a website.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Fri Feb 15, 9 a.m. Code: 216036<br />

Photography – Software<br />

Let’s learn how to use your computer<br />

software. This workshop will<br />

cover how to understand your computer<br />

and use the applications with<br />

your camera. A variety of software<br />

may be discussed.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1<br />

(Continued on page 35)<br />

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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK<br />

Chris Fraser<br />

The Book Nook —<br />

“A Lending Library”<br />

We are open Monday to<br />

Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm<br />

* * * *<br />

Now its time to relax again after<br />

the Christmas festivities have ended,<br />

so I have a good book for you<br />

to enjoy. It’s called “Winter in<br />

Paradise” by Elin Hilderbrand.<br />

On a cold and snowy night on<br />

New Year’s Eve in Iowa City, Irene<br />

Steele gets a phone call that<br />

changes her life. Her beloved husband,<br />

Russ, has been killed in a<br />

plane crash in St. John, an island in<br />

the Caribbean where he evidently<br />

had been on business.<br />

After contacting her two sons,<br />

Cash and Baker, they both arrange<br />

to be with their mother and travel<br />

with her to this distant island to<br />

find out what happened to her husband<br />

and their father.<br />

Upon arrival at this faraway paradise,<br />

they are taken to a magnificent<br />

villa, however, Russ’s boss is<br />

being very evasive about the details<br />

of the plane crash that killed<br />

Russ. Before too long, they all discover<br />

that Irene’s husband had<br />

been living a secret life here on<br />

this island.<br />

Her two sons try to talk to local<br />

people to see if they can find out<br />

any information about this plane<br />

crash and their father, and one of<br />

her sons meets Avery, to whom he<br />

is immediately attracted.<br />

Irene also talks to one of the locals<br />

to try to untangle this web of<br />

deceit and find out more about the<br />

woman who was also in the plane<br />

that killed her husband.<br />

I hope you enjoy reading this as<br />

much as I did.<br />

Happy Reading,<br />

Your bookworm and Librarian,<br />

Chris Fraser<br />

EVERGREEN MARKET<br />

‘For Sale’ ads will be left in for 3 <strong>issue</strong>s from first insertion<br />

(i.e., in Sept. <strong>issue</strong> - removed from Dec. <strong>issue</strong>),<br />

if you wish it to remain in longer, please contact The<br />

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

sells, please let us know so that we can remove it. NO<br />

‘Accommodation’ or ‘Vehicle’ ads will be included in<br />

the Evergreen Market. Such ads will be treated as advertising<br />

inserted within these pages at the current<br />

Sentinel advertising rates plus HST.<br />

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator.<br />

ARTICLES FOR SALE<br />

Wheelchair & Wedge Cushion<br />

Airgo Ultralight wheelchair, Model 700 844, weighs<br />

16 lbs. Rarely used over 3 months, like new, excellent<br />

condition. Asking $75. Parsons wedge cushion,<br />

16”x16”x3”. Model 18C084, hard base. Asking $20.<br />

Call 519-265-3626 or 519-278-8966.<br />

Mobility Walker<br />

Mobility walker, foldable for easy transport/storage.<br />

Excellent condition. Asking $300 OBO. Call 519-<br />

767-5607.<br />

Electric Snow Shovel<br />

Electric snow shovel. $90 firm. Call 519-824-8132.<br />

AVAILABLE - NO COST<br />

Austrian Magazines<br />

Do you read German? SERVUS IN STADT +<br />

LAND, an Austrian magazine, features the ideas of<br />

“simply living well.” Free back <strong>issue</strong>s available. Call<br />

519-855-6320.<br />

1904 Heintzman Piano<br />

Upright piano, excellent condition, well tuned. Free<br />

to pick up. Call 519-822-2286.<br />

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.<br />

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR<br />

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR<br />

ITEM(S).<br />

Mobility Scooter<br />

Mobility scooter in excellent condition. Asking<br />

$1800 OBO. Call 519-823-0853.<br />

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(Continued from page 33)<br />

Fee: $20.60 Members,<br />

$35.60 Non-Members<br />

Fri Jan 25, 9 a.m. Code: 216037<br />

Piano Lessons<br />

Have you always wanted to learn<br />

piano? Haven’t played for a while<br />

and would like some instruction?<br />

All levels of learners are welcome.<br />

Class length: 30 mins Classes: 12<br />

Fee: $241.08 Members,<br />

$291.08 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, noon Code: 216042<br />

Wed Jan 9, 12:30 p.m.<br />

Code: 216040<br />

Wed Jan 9, 1:15 p.m.<br />

Code: 216038<br />

Wed Jan 9, 1:45 p.m.<br />

Code: 216039<br />

Wed Jan 9, 2:30 p.m.<br />

Code: 216041<br />

Wed Jan 9, 3:00 p.m.<br />

Code: 216043<br />

VISUAL AND CREATIVE<br />

ARTS<br />

Acrylic Painting<br />

Join us for informative lessons in<br />

painting with acrylics. Stroke<br />

types, techniques and form will be<br />

the focus of this hands-on class. Be<br />

inspired, have an open mind and<br />

create your masterpiece with this<br />

form of art.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8<br />

Fee: $113.36 Members,<br />

$128.36 Non-Members<br />

Thu Jan 10, 9 a.m. Code: 215976<br />

No class: Feb 1, March 1<br />

Expressive Arts<br />

This course is for everybody! No<br />

drawing/painting skills required.<br />

The method is to concentrate on<br />

the present moment, on the process,<br />

listen to yourself, to your<br />

body, relax and enjoy! No rules in<br />

the Expressive Arts. The process of<br />

creation is emphasized rather than<br />

the final product. Nevertheless, we<br />

create finished pictures along with<br />

many various exercises using different<br />

medium and surfaces.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 6<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $85.26 Members,<br />

$100.26 Non-Members<br />

Tue Jan 8, 1 p.m. Code: 215977<br />

Tue Feb 19, 1 p.m. Code: 216424<br />

Fundamentals of Drawing<br />

This course is ideal for the beginner,<br />

or those who may be taking<br />

other painting courses and need a<br />

refresher course to hone their<br />

skills. Participants will be introduced<br />

to exercises in drawing from<br />

observation and the creation of<br />

three-dimensional effects through<br />

the use of light and shade and perspective.<br />

Tips and techniques for<br />

drawing accurately will be introduced<br />

with still life and people as<br />

the main subject matter for this<br />

course. Materials for this course<br />

will be discussed in the first lesson.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 8<br />

Fee: $113.36 Members,<br />

$128.36 Non-Members<br />

Tue Jan 29, 10:15 a.m.<br />

Code: 215978<br />

Portrait Drawing and Painting<br />

This class is structured to develop<br />

and nurture the student's aesthetic<br />

vision concerning painting portraits.<br />

Students will learn basic<br />

structure and proportions of cranial<br />

and facial parts of a head and the<br />

first steps in the art of painting portrait.<br />

They will learn to incorporate<br />

light, shadow/tone and colour<br />

to bring portraits alive. Students<br />

will also paint their self-portraits.<br />

The self-portraits will employ subjective<br />

approach. Students will be<br />

encouraged to value not only resemblance,<br />

but also an expressive<br />

content. The class is open to both<br />

methods: working from a model<br />

and photographs.<br />

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 8<br />

Location: West End Community<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $111.60 Members,<br />

$126.60 Non-Members<br />

Wed Jan 9, 1 p.m. Code: 215980<br />

Intermediate Pastels<br />

This pastel course is a continuation<br />

of the Beginner Pastels course.<br />

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This course will focus on various<br />

genres of painting to help students<br />

express themselves in their own<br />

pictures. Also we will be introduced<br />

with past and present pastel<br />

artists to study and develop your<br />

own style and manner in creating<br />

art projects. We will work from<br />

still life or photo references.<br />

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 8<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $128.72 Members,<br />

$143.72 Non-Members<br />

Thu Jan 10, 1 p.m. Code: 215979<br />

Pottery Workshop for Seniors<br />

Get yourself familiar with clay, the<br />

potter’s wheel and glazing, through<br />

various hand-building and wheelthrown<br />

projects. You will work at<br />

your own pace with instruction and<br />

guidance to help create decorative<br />

and useful objects. This class is for<br />

all levels and ability.<br />

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 10<br />

Location: Guelph Community<br />

Pottery Centre,<br />

14 Edinburgh Rd. S.<br />

Fee: $195.70<br />

Mon Jan 7, 1:30 p.m. Code:<br />

217342<br />

No Class: Feb 18<br />

Sketching<br />

Sketching is a good way to learn or<br />

improve your drawing skills. This<br />

course suits all levels of students<br />

who want to know how to draw<br />

quick and accurate sketches.<br />

Whether you want to prepare for a<br />

big project or draw the world<br />

around us, sketching is a great way<br />

to express yourself.<br />

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 8<br />

Location: Victoria Road Rec<br />

Centre<br />

Fee: $113.36 Members,<br />

$128.36 Non-Members<br />

Thu Jan 17, 9:30 a.m.<br />

Code: 218726<br />

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See Puzzles on pgs. 24 & 25<br />

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CREMATION: $1935 +hst BURIAL: $5995 +hst<br />

If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, <strong>2019</strong> If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, <strong>2019</strong><br />

2016 TOYOTA SIENNA L with<br />

REAR WHEELCHAIR ENTRY<br />

Asking $44,000<br />

Excellent Condion ‐ Under 57,000 km ‐ Automac,<br />

5 door, FWD ‐ 5 passengers (incl. wheelchair) ‐ Very<br />

roomy ‐ Backup camera – 3 zones of climate control and<br />

other features<br />

Easy to use manual fold out rear ramp installed by<br />

Savaria in May 2018<br />

‐Area dimension for wheelchair in van: 56” high door,<br />

62” long, 36” wide floor<br />

‐Complete wheelchair securement system with set of 2,<br />

14 . electric retractor e‐down.<br />

‐Lighted wheelchair access<br />

CALL JOHN AT 519‐835‐1768<br />

FOR MORE INFORMATION<br />

See Puzzle on pg. 6<br />

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Process for GWSA Trips<br />

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

Non-members are now able to book trips two weeks after members provided room is still available.<br />

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

(3) Please refrain from using scented products during GWSA trips.<br />

Booking Your Trip: (1) Service numbers will be <strong>issue</strong>d at the Centre starting at 8:30 am the day of trip bookings. (2)<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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

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

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

device. Please note that:<br />

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

seating for a powered wheelchair on the bus is limited and will be spoken for on a first come first serve basis. We<br />

cannot accommodate scooters on the buses.<br />

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

the bus if required.<br />

Lift Limit: 500 lbs maximum weight (wheelchair and person combined)<br />

Lift Width: 32 inches<br />

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

of rendering such assistance (this person must be an adult for some trips). The cost for this assistant will be the fee published<br />

for the trip.<br />

If you have any questions, please call Joanne White at 519-822-0851.<br />

TRAVEL in MARCH <strong>2019</strong> -<br />

Register on JANUARY 9, <strong>2019</strong> (The SECOND Wed. in <strong>January</strong>)<br />

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX<br />

Tuesday, March 19, <strong>2019</strong> — Famous People Players, Etobicoke<br />

Total Cost: Members: $110 Non Members: $120 Code: 225477<br />

Today we are off to see “Made in Canada”, the musical done by the Famous People Players at the<br />

world-renowned Black Light Theatre in Etobicoke. A beautiful maple leaf, with voice by Dan Akroyd,<br />

comes to life and takes you on a musical journey from province to province. Lunch will be provided—there<br />

will be a choice of four entrees—chicken supreme, chicken nuggets, salmon or vegetarian stir fry. We will<br />

hand out a menu and you can choose what you would like when you purchase your tickets.<br />

Leave Evergreen: 10 am Carousel: 10:05 am Square: 10:15 am Return: 5-5:30 pm (depending on traffic!)<br />

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

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

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

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

The GWSA will not provide refunds if the trip itinerary is altered due to circumstances beyond the control of the GWSA<br />

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

Company or the Booking Company, the GWSA travellers will receive the refund.<br />

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

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

Seniors Community Centre in Guelph and we will receive a commission for that trip.<br />

Please do not park your vehicles in the Evergreen parking lot while you are on a day trip.<br />

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This allows for other<br />

members to have a place to park when they come throughout the day.<br />

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