March 2019 issue small

T S - M 2019

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T S - M 2019 — V. 43, N. 7

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The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

Directors & Officers 

Dorothe Fair — President 

Ken Chupa — Vice-President 

Jennifer Blackie — Secretary 

Nick Harris — Treasurer 

Ross Knechtel—Webmaster & Director 

Ross Coulter Kerry Detlor 

Jean McClelland Athar Khan 

Margaret Waldron Wendi Hake 

The Sentinel Team 

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer 

Linda Green — Editor, Printer 

George Hughes, Ken Pagniez — Printers 

George Smith — Delivery Supervisor 

Bill Shephard — Part-time Assistant 

Don Hillman — Mentor 

GWSA Community Support Services Staff 

Maryanne Wilford — Manager 

Pat Gage — Administrative Assistant 

Margaret Iutzi — Move Well Co-ordinator 

Molly Roberts — Eat Well Co-ordinator 

Sophia Podrozny — Eat Well Co-ordinator 

Paula Frappier — Outreach Co-ordinator 

City Staff 

Adam Rutherford — Program 

Manager 

Tracy Benson — Customer Service Clerk 

Jocelyn Pedersen — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Senior Services 

TBA — Recreation Co-ordinator — 

Volunteers 

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef 

Janice Walls, Brian Treleaven — Assistant 

Cooks 

Kim Barton — Facility Maintainer 

Lorne Wollis — Cleaner 

Harvinder Marjara, Farial Hashimi, Nathan 

Luck, Mary Loudoun — Customer Service 

Clerk II 

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation 

Services 

All others working at the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre are Volunteers. 

E S C C 

A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in 

partnership with the Community Services Department 

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/ 

Wellington Seniors Association 

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

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

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

(closed Statutory Holidays) 

Read The Sentinel on our website, 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

ISSN: 0383 817X 

President’s Message from Dorothe Fair 

It’s MARCH... is it SPRING yet?? 

If you feel you haven’t seen the sun in a very long time, you’re not 

wrong. Many of us think we experienced S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective 

Disorder) this past January and February, meaning that without the 

sun there’s no fun!! 

If you were craving the sunlight and when it occurred you felt like 

singing, dancing and smiling, you understand what I’m talking about. 

You know where I’m going with these facts – it’s just another reason to Be Active 

Get Involved Make Friends at the GWSA. 

Come in for a ray of sunshine. The smiles from our front counter volunteers who 

greet you as you walk through the door will warm your heart and soul. 

Now let me share all the news and updates of what’s been happening at the 

GWSA. 

January 23 

Further in the Sentinel is another great article written by Ross Coulter on the visit 

from the Federal Minister of Seniors Affairs, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, who 

along with Guelph’s MP Lloyd Longfield, visited the GWSA on January 23. Lloyd 

recommended to the Minister that the GWSA is a vibrant association of more than 

2,700 members and suggested she would enjoy stopping in to meet some of the 

seniors. We arranged a very eventful visit for her. She was entertained by the Silvertones 

Choir and joined them in singing I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing In 

Perfect Harmony. Then we took her to the Computer Lab where V.P. Ken Chupa 

outlined the GWSA Computer Mentoring program, and then to the Book Nook 

to hear Ken Fulger talk about the travels of the GWSA Canoe Group. Both the 

Computer Lab and the Canoe Group were fortunate to receive funding from the 

Federal New Horizon grants to purchase desktop computers and new canoes and 

she was very pleased to see the grants were put to great use in providing opportunities 

for seniors to be active and get involved. You can view the pictures taken by 

Bill Adam from the Into Focus Activity Group, on the GWSA website and with 

Ross Coulter’s article. 

Also check out Bill’s website: https://intofocus.smugmug.com/, for beautiful 

pictures taken by the members of the Into Focus Photography Group. Thanks Bill 

for being our resident photographer. Great action shots! 

Recognition 

Speaking of the Minister’s visit, I’d like to recognize Wendi Hake, the GWSA 

Financial Administrator, for compiling the material and completing numerous 

forms that are required for any government grant application. Grant writing requires 

time commitment because there’s also the ongoing record keeping and the 

final financial report that has to be sent to the government agency. Wendi has done 

it all and she’s done a terrific job in securing many thousands of dollars for the 

GWSA seniors through grant applications. If grant writing interests you, please let 

me connect you to Wendi. She can mentor you so we can keep these funds coming 

in. 

January 31 

Fire Drills and Evacuation 

I’m following up on the numerous calls I received from GWSA members after 

the evacuation of the Evergreen Centre on Thursday, January 31. 

Let’s start with the fact that it was one of the coldest days of the winter and, according 

to many, there was a certain amount of confusion in terms of which doors 

to exit the building, whether the seniors could get their coats before going outside, 

and where they were to congregate outside while they waited for the fire truck to 

arrive. A repeated concern was why didn’t the seniors have to evacuate the building 

the second time the fire alarm went off. Some were adamant that a fire alarm 

should be treated seriously every time or people can become nonchalant. 

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

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

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

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

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


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(Continued from page 3) 

Of course there was further frustration when it was discovered 

that the fire alarm was triggered by a boiler problem in the 

condo tower beside our building and not in the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre. 

Our building is wired with the condo tower, and if their 

alarm goes off, so do the alarms in our building. 

I’m sorry, but I can’t explain why the condo residents didn’t 

evacuate their building. 

Regardless, here is what you, as a GWSA member/volunteer, 

must be aware of... 

FIRST: when a fire alarm goes off in any building, all 

individuals MUST EVACUATE the BUILDING in 

an ORDERLY MANNER. 

SECOND: since the GWSA has a lease and rental agreement 

with the City to use the facilities at the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre and at the West End Community Centre, 

the City staff will take the leadership role in an emergency 

situation. This also applies if there is an accident like a fall or 

injury to a GWSA member in the buildings, outside or in the 

parking lot. The City staff person attends to the accident, decides 

whether to call EMS, and writes a report on the occurrence. 

In essence: the CITY STAFF are in charge if there is 

an EMERGENCY. PLEASE follow their direction. 

FUTURE PLANS for EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 

1. Ken Chupa V.P., and I plan to meet with Adam Rutherford, 

City Manager, and discuss having a fire drill(s) in the spring/ 

summer to practise evacuating the Evergreen building. 

2. We will review the City’s Evacuation Procedure and incorporate 

it into the GWSA Policies and Procedures manual. 

3. We will remind GWSA members quarterly via the Sentinel 

about the Emergency Procedures. 

4. We will remind all the Activity Leaders at the Program 

Committee meeting of the Emergency procedures and ask them 

to reinforce the procedures with their Activity Group members. 

Thank you for your input and, most of all, your commitment 

to all the seniors who enjoy the Evergreen Seniors Community 

Centre and GWSA activities at the West End Community Centre. 

We all want health, happiness and a safe environment for 

everyone. 

February 19 

CSS Manager Maryanne Wilford and I invited members 

from the Heart and Stroke Association here for a tour of the 

Centre and lunch. There are many activities that those recovering 

from a stroke or heart condition could enjoy here. Everyone 

left with the list of 44 different activities we offer and we 

hope to see many of their members here soon. 

I’ve used up all my space, so I will close with a THOUGHT 

FOR the DAY provided by Carol Croft in a past issue. 

I love this poem. It’s a goal we should all strive to remember 

in our busy, hectic lives. It’s how we treat people that counts 

the most. 

A careless word may kindle strife. 

A cruel word may wreck a life. 

A timely word may ease your stress. 

A loving word may heal and bless. 

Take care dear friends and enjoy your GWSA every day... 

it’s here for YOU!!! 

My card is at the front counter and I’m here on Mondays in 

the Boardroom. 

Dorothe Fair 

Membership and Marketing 

Committee Corner 

We are a small committee, but thanks to you, we 

are “big”. Yes, it is YOU, the membership, that 

makes all of us strong. The way you greet one another. 

The way you help with the thousand and one 

little things in an organization. 

Recently one of my health care providers, my 

massage therapist, said that she had another client 

who was sad and depressed for weeks and months. 

Then the lady joined GWSA. Within a short time, 

she was like a whole new woman. She was relaxed, 

happy and looking positively at life. 

See what you do! Thank you for helping to make 

this a very special place. 

This M & M Corner will appear monthly. I welcome 

your “good happenings” input. Your “isn’t 

she/he wonderful stories of praise” are great. Just 

send news bits to me at cshaw@sentex.net or slide 

them into the M & M mail slot in the office. 

And again, thank you for all that you are and do! 

Be Active - Get Involved - 

Make Friends 

St Patrick's Day is a global celebration of Irish culture 

on March 17. It particularly remembers St. Patrick, one 

of Ireland’s patron saints, who ministered Christianity in 

Ireland during the fifth century. Born in Roman Britain 

in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 

and taken to Ireland as a slave. By the time of his death 

on March 17, 461, he had established monasteries, 

churches and schools. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated 

with parades, parties, and a lot of green to mark the 

death of Saint Patrick. 

St. Patrick's Day 

Are there any Irish folks in this very elite crowd? 

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

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

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

We should respect St. Patrick’s Day with humour and 

grace 

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

The wee little leprechauns are watching you all 

So don't think you’re exempt because you are too tall. 

They will visit you in the night for making fun 

And from that day forth, every time you see the sun ... 

It will be green!! 

Our culture need holidays and customs to survive 

To have some fun with others and to feel alive. 

This has been a custom for many, many years 

Whether you're Irish or not let’s give our cheers. Cheers! 

Written by Jean McClelland 


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green 

LIMERICKS 

Last summer I went on a tour of southern Ireland 

and we stayed in the town of Limerick one night. Our 

tour guide challenged us all to try creating a limerick 

of our own by the end of the trip, when we would 

read them aloud. Mine received a prize (chocolate!). 

Limericks are associated with Edward Lear, who 

first published this verse form in his book A Book of 

Nonsense in the year 1846. Later, this form became 

popular and many poets tried their hands at this form 

of poetry. Here are a few examples of limericks: 

There was an old man with a beard, 

Who said, “It is just as I feared! 

Two owls and a hen, 

Four larks and a wren, 

Have all built their nests in my beard!” 

by Edward Lear 

There was a small boy of Quebec 

Who was buried in snow to his neck 

When they said, “Are you friz?” 

He replied, “Yes, I is — 

But we don’t call this cold in Quebec.” 

by Rudyard Kipling 

There was a young lady called Harris 

That nothing could ever embarrass 

Till the bath salts, one day 

In the tub where she lay 

Turned out to be Plaster of Paris. 

by Ogden Nash 

There was a young lady of station 

“I love man” was her sole exclamation; 

But when men cried: “You flatter,” 

She replied, “Oh! No matter, 

Isle of Man is the true explanation.” 

by Lewis Carroll 

An Irish Limerick 

There once was a fiddler named Gerry 

Whose tunes made everyone merry. 

They drank lots of ale, 

The dark and the pale, 

When he played in the taverns of Kerry. 

by Linda Green 

Special Printing For Members 

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

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

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

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

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

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

member to take advantage of this. 

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

DONATIONS 

To donate easily, with a credit 

card, visit our website 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click 

on the ‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

March 1, 2019 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

April 2019 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the April issue 

is on March 28, 2019. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Evergreen Restaurant - March 2019 

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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public and 

serves a large variety of menu items that are available 

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

(except holidays): 

Breakfast Foods 

Homemade Soups 

Bakery Items 

Sandwiches 

Salads 

Beverages 

The daily featured Lunch is served from 11:30 am 

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

available for your convenience. 

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals. 

We provide great quality, while keeping costs reasonable. 

The tremendous support of volunteers in 

the restaurant helps us achieve this goal. 

Featured Hot Lunch 

$7.15 + tax 

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a 

balanced nutritional meal. 

LUNCH DELIVERED 

We offer free delivery to the following adjacent 

apartments — Riverside Gardens, Riverside Residences 

on the Park, The Driftwood, and The Diplomat, 

provided we get the order by 9:30 am the day 

the delivery is required. Please call 519-823-1291 

x2696 to order. 

Only meal cards totaling a full meal will be 

accepted for deliveries. NO CASH or PARTIAL 

ORDERS. 

A sandwich with soup/salad will be charged the 

same as a full meal. 

Catering 

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold 

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have 

your order to the customer service clerk in the office 

at least 48 hours prior to your event. This allows 

staff to ensure that your catering needs will be 

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

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

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please inquire 

with the Chef. 

1 

Mac & Cheese & 

Wiener Wraps 

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5 

6 

7 

8 

Shepherd’s Pie 

Rainbow Trout 

Ribs 

Roasted Chicken 

Drumstixs 

Pork Chops 

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12 

13 

14 

15 

BBQ Chicken on 

a Bun 

Tourtiere 

Pork Schnitzel 

Roast Beef 

Meatloaf 

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20 

21 

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Meat Pies 

Lasagna 

Liver & Onions or 

2nd Choice 

Ham & Scalloped 

Potatoes 

Fish & Chips 

25 

Stuffed Chicken 

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Chili & Corn Bread 

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Roast Pork 

28 

Cabbage Rolls 

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Chicken a la King 

over Vol-au-vents 


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Volunteer Corner 

FRONT DESK 

Registration Desk: The front 

desk at Evergreen is currently 

recruiting for the registration 

desk. If you like to work as part 

of a team, provide excellent 

customer service, and work on 

the computer, this is a position 

for you. Available days: Monday 

mornings 8:45-12:15 and a 

temporary shift for every Tuesday 

morning 8:45-12:15. Full 

training is provided. 

EVERGREEN 

RESTAURANT 

Kitchen Assistance: If you 

like to work in a team environment, 

socialize with other volunteers, 

and provide customer 

service, this might be for you! 

Assistance is needed in the 

kitchen to help with food preparation, 

serving and assisting 

with odd jobs from 8:45-1:15 

on specific days during the 

week. For more information, 

please speak to Chef Jocelynn. 

Coffee Volunteer: Every other 

Friday from 8:45-1:15 in the 

dining room. If you like a slower 

pace and working as a team 

and providing great customer 

service, this is for you! Tasks: 

assist the customers with the hot 

beverages, keep the dining 

room clean and tidy, and assist 

with small tasks assigned by the 

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chef. Training is provided. For 

more information, please speak 

to Chef Jocelynn. 

Dishwasher Volunteer: We 

are currently seeking two dishwasher 

volunteers to help keep 

the kitchen tidy and clean after 

meals. These positions would 

start in April 2019. We are 

looking for volunteers on Mondays 

and Tuesdays from 9-1:30. 

Full training will be provided. 

For more information, please 

speak to Chef Jocelynn. 

Dining Room Cashier: Cashiers 

are needed in the dining 

room. For more information, 

please speak to Chef Jocelynn. 

AGE FRIENDLY GUELPH 

By 2031, Guelph’s population 

is projected to be 175,000 with 

57,000 people over the age of 

55. The City’s Age Friendly 

Guelph (AFG) is recruiting volunteers 

in the following areas: 

Marketing 

Communications 

Community Outreach 

Working Group members are 

being recruited to assist with the 

implementation and hands-on 

guiding of the working groups. 

For more information on how 

to become a volunteer with Age 

Friendly Guelph or any of the 

current roles with the committees, 

please speak to the Volunteer 

Co-ordinator in the main 

office. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Computer Mentors: Computer 

Mentors are needed to assist 

with computer requests. Basic 

requirements include answering 

questions and assisting with 

specific computer problems, assisting 

with Windows operating 

system, basic operations of a 

computer (emailing, browsing 

the internet, MS Word and handling 

digital photographs, tablets 

and smartphones). Volunteers 

are required for mentoring 

on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 in 

the computer lab at the Evergreen 

Seniors Centre. 

Membership & Marketing 

Committee: 

M&M is looking for 2 GWSA 

members to join the creative 

team for a 2-3 year commitment. 

If you have good communication 

skills (written and verbal), 

enjoy marketing and promotion, 

and being a part of an 

active team that meets every 

second Tuesday of the month in 

the morning, please speak to the 

Volunteer Co-ordinator for 

more information. 

GWSA Assistant Webmaster: 

An assistant is needed to help 

with updating content on the 

website. Skills required: 

knowledge of website management, 

familiarity with content 

website management systems, 

specifically WordPress, ability 

to use website editing tools, and 

a commitment of up to 4 hours 

per week. 

If you are interested in volunteering 

in any of the areas 

listed above and joining the 

dynamic team, please contact 

the Volunteer Co-ordinator in 

the office for more information 

and to get started with 

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Program Manager, Senior Services 

Wiarton Willy predicted six more weeks of winter 

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

in everyone’s step around the Centre. Spring/ 

Summer registration begins Wednesday, March 6. 

You can register at the same time for programs offered 

in both the spring and summer session. It is a 

good idea to register as early as possible to reserve 

your spot in a program. Registration can be done in 

person, over the phone, or on the web. If you need 

assistance with your registration, please contact 

Tracy at 519-823-1291 x2454. 

Recreation Services and the GWSA believe that 

everyone should have an opportunity to participate 

in recreation programs and activity groups. The 

City of Guelph has a fee assistance program in 

place to ensure that cost is not a barrier to participating. 

GWSA works with the City to support this 

program. 

FAIR (fee assistance in recreation) is available for 

GWSA memberships and City of Guelph Recreation 

Programs. Based on financial criteria, you will 

receive a percentage off your registration fee. This 

is a confidential program. You can pick up an application 

form at the Centre or call 519-822-1260 

x2645 to speak directly with staff. If you have any 

questions, please speak to the Recreation Coordinator 

and she will be able to help you access 

this service. 

Our annual Indoor Garage Sale is Saturday, 

April 27, 8:30 am -12:30 pm. Tables are available 

for rent. This is also a great day for some shopping 

— the sun is always shining in the Evergreen Auditorium. 

Free admission. 

There are many programs offered this spring and 

summer. Here are highlights of a few: 

 

 

 

 

Physically active courses ranging from 

Qi Gong, to Strength Training, and Pilates. 

Consider taking up tennis at one of the many 

outdoor courts. 

Find your inner artist in a calligraphy class, or 

perhaps pastel painting or watercolour painting 

is something you have always wanted to try. 

Sign up for one of the many computer courses 

—Facebook, Word, Skype. 

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

to Jocelyn Pedersen. 


your volunteering experience. 

Ph. 519-823-1291 x2096. 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

SERVICES 

Feeling Better Move Well: A 

fitness-minded Senior Volunteer 

who enjoys physical activity 

is needed to co-lead a group 

gentle exercise program. If you 

are looking for a new challenge, 

you will deliver a onehour 

class once a week at the 

Salvation Army Citadel on 

Gordon Street. A free-of - 

charge, full training and orientation 

program will be provided. 

Volunteer Drivers: Help 

make a difference to support 

seniors who have trouble getting 

out on their own. The Outreach 

Program needs volunteers 

who are willing to use 

their own car to drive participants 

between their home and 

the Program. The commitment 

is one-half day per month. 

Please contact Maryanne Wilford 

at 519-837-5665 for more 

information about these volunteer 

opportunities. 

Be active. Get involved. 

Make friends. 


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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 

CSS Spring Education Series Advertising 

and Registration Process 

Recently, we’ve had some questions about the 

advertising and registration process for the Education 

Series. We want to assure you we carefully time 

publicity so everyone has an equal chance at reserving 

a seat. 

Here are the ways in which we reach out to you: 

1. You will see advertisements in the Sentinel, flyers 

at the Evergreen and elsewhere in the community. 

2. If you prefer to stay on our Canada Post mailing 

list, we will mail your flyer to you. 

3. If you have signed up for email notifications from 

CSS, you will receive a notice through email. 

Registration is first come, first served, and as seating 

is limited, we urge you to call early to reserve 

your seat. Registration information is always on the 

flyer. 

Please note! This spring we are charging admission 

of $5.00 per person, per session, with all funds donated 

to the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin 

who is the major funder for CSS. With the United 

Way’s support, CSS helps keep you connected to 

services and your community! 

March is National Nutrition Month! 

This year’s theme focuses on Unlocking the Power 

of Food with an emphasis on the potential of food 

to impact our lives in various ways. 

The Potential to Fuel 

As we get older, our bodies change in many ways, 

which means that we have different nutritional 

needs. A reduced appetite and diminished sense of 

taste may result in skipping meals. This could make 

you feel tired, lethargic and unable to do daily activities. 

Having several small snacks throughout the day 

can help to ensure that you are getting enough food 

to keep you strong, energized, and healthy. 

The Potential to Discover 

We are never too old to learn! This includes learning 

about new foods, trying a new recipe, or joining 

a cooking class. Try ordering something new on the 

menu of the restaurant you usually go to. Try a new 

ethnic cuisine to discover delicious new foods! 


The Potential to Bring us Together 

Cooking with family and friends is a great and delicious 

way to reconnect and enjoy some time together. 

Try turning off the TV and other distractions 

while eating and aim to sit down and enjoy the meal 

with whoever you are with. Live alone? Soft background 

music or listening to your favourite radio 

show or podcast is also a great option! 

The Potential to Prevent 

Learn about what foods you can eat to reduce your 

risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular 

disease, and other chronic conditions. 

Having a diet that includes a variety of fruits and 

vegetables along with whole grains can help to 

prevent these diseases. 

The Potential to Heal 

Use food as medicine! Diet changes can significantly 

improve health outcomes for many chronic conditions. 

Limit high salt and high fat foods if you struggle 

with cardiovascular disease. It is possible to still 

enjoy all your favourite foods while struggling with a 

chronic condition… just remember, everything in 

moderation! 

Article written by: Cassy Highland 

Applied Human Nutrition - University of Guelph 

Food Tasting: 

Registered Dietitians Melanie and Lee will be in the 

front lobby on Friday, March 29 (10:30 - 11:30), to 

share nutrition information and free food samples. If 

you’re at the Evergreen, make sure you stop by for a 

snack and say hello. 

The Diabetes Support Group welcomes new 

members to our group who are living with diabetes 

or pre-diabetes. We meet on the second and fourth 

Tuesdays of each month in Room 2 from 9 to 10 

am. The group is facilitated by a Registered 

Dietitian and builds on the wealth of knowledge 

from group members who are living with 

diabetes. Please join us in March on Tuesday, 

March 12, and Tuesday, March 26. Topics include 

adding nuts to your daily nutrition and resources 

for fitness in our community.

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519‐249‐9103 | WENDY@SWOTSERVICES.CA 


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The line dancers have been shamrocked. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 

VOLUNTEER 

MUSICIANS REQUIRED 

Mary Lynn Woods, keyboardist for 

the Silvertones, is seeking versatile 

musicians to establish a GWSA 

house band! 

Our upcoming November Ceilidh 

Show requires guitar, bass, fiddle, 

mandolin and percussion positions. 

Participants must have their own 

instruments. 

Call Mary Lynn at 

519-827-1373 

for more information and 

a jam session! 


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FEDERAL MINISTER OF SENIORS VISIT - 

JANUARY 23, 2019 

On Wednesday, January 23, the GWSA was privileged 

to welcome The Honourable Filomena Tassi, 

Federal Minister of Seniors Affairs, to the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre. She was accompanied 

by The Honourable Lloyd Longfield, Guelph’s 

Member of Parliament and also a member of the 

GWSA. 

The purpose of the visit was for the Minister to see 

firsthand how two recent New Horizons grants approved 

for use by the GWSA were applied and the 

benefits for seniors that ensued. The grants were 

used to upgrade equipment in the computer lab and 

allowed the Canoe Group to purchase additional canoes 

and a trailer. After a visit to the computer lab, 

and presentation by our Vice-President Ken Chupa, 

who outlined the enhancements the one grant allowed, 

the group gathered in the Book Nook where 

Ken Fugler, representing the Canoe Group, presented 

the benefits that the second grant meant for members 

and prospective members of the club. 

For the Minister, members of her entourage and 

media representatives present, the visit was a revelation 

of the work the GWSA does in the community 

on behalf of the Guelph/Wellington seniors demographic. 

A positive impression was definitely made 

with the fact-finding purpose well met. 

President Dorothe Fair highlighted our Community 

Support Services and introduced Maryanne Wilford, 

who gave a brief description of the needs that CSS 

fills in the senior community. 

Not to downplay the main purpose of the visit, but 

the highlight of the visit was perhaps the performance 

of the Silvertones Choir under the direction 

of Ann Sneyd in the hallway. Their rendition of 

“This Land is Your Land” had the Minister bouncing 

to the beat and was met with a nice round of 

applause. 

The contingent left with smiles on all faces. 

Submitted by Ross Coulter 


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GWSA Groups & Activities Contact Information 

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

A I T H 

Evergreen Hallway 

Ted Pritchard (519-826-6121) 

tpritcha@rogers.com 

Art Studio In 2 

Evergreen Room 2 

Ted Pritchard (519-826-6121) 

tpritcha@rogers.com 

Tuesday March 5 & 19 - 

6:30 pm-9:30 pm 

Wednesday March 13 & 27 - 

12:30 pm-4:00 pm 

B 

Evergreen Auditorium 

Eleanor Stern (519-837-2702) 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Casual Bicycling 

Various Locations in and 

around Guelph 

Ned Coates (519-835-9799) 

Wed. - May 1 - Oct. 31 

10:00 am to Noon 

B E 


Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810) 

Mondays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

6-H B E 


Dot Smith (519-836-6448) 


B C 1 

Evergreen Board Room 

Veronica Sanche (519-821-1180) 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

B C 2 

Room 2 

Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

3rd Friday of month 1:30-3:30 pm 

B - W E L’ L 

Brian Doucet (519-780-7093) 

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm 

B - E 


David Pinkney (519-780-5302) 

Tuesdays - 6:45-9:15 pm 

Peter Traulsen (519-265-2376) 


I B 


Conny Budarick (519-763-6651) 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

B A G 


Ruby Brent (519-767-1954) 

(Bunka B&B) 

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

C 


Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810) 

Wednesdays - 1-4 pm 

C C 

Ken Fugler (519-767-0145) 

Debbie Williams (519-820-7215) 

C C 


Dave Wurr (519-509-1032) 

Fridays - 9:30 am-noon 

C C 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

September, November, January, 

March, May 

2nd Monday - 7:00-9:00 pm 

C C 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm 

C 


Sylvia Edgerton (519-837-0446) 

Audrey Young (519-824-5891) 

Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714) 

Tuesdays - 12:45-4 pm 

D C 

Evergreen Auditorium - Stage 

Tracy Benson (519-993-6401) 

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 

10:00 am to 12:00 noon 

D S G 


2nd & 4th Tuesday 

9:00-10:00 am 

D 

Evergreen Dining Room 

Bev Baker (519-265-9139) 


E M 


Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044) 

Maureen Baird (647-519-2006) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

E W 


Audrey Young (519-824-5891) 

4th Wednesday 

1:30-4:00 pm 

E F 


Peter Smith (519-217-8986) 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

G 

Ken Hills (519-836-8414) 

kenandlouisehills@yahoo.ca 

Mondays, May to September 

H I 


Sharing Information about 

HEARING 

Meet 1st Wed. of every month 

From October to May 

2:00-3:00 pm - it’s free 

Call Marianne at 519-822-3946 


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L D 


Margaret Waldron (519-836-8534) 

Phyllis Carnochan (519-836-9415) 

Mondays - 

9:30 -11:45 am 

Thursdays - 

1:00-3:00 pm 

M J 


Georgia Taylor (519-265-8816) 


Instruction available 

P L 


Geoff Richards (226-820-2950) 

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 

(times as assigned) 

I F P 


Jean McClelland (519-763-4881) 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com 

2:30-5 pm - last Monday of every 

month - $24.00 a year 

P 

Rudy Simon (1-226-979-9635) 

Neville Newman (519-400-9136) 

gwsapickleball@gmail.com 


Tues. - 9:00 - 12:00 noon 

(Beginners & Intermediate) 

Friday - 12:45 - 4 pm 

(all levels of play) 

West End Rec Centre 

Tues. - 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm 

(advanced play) 

Thurs. - 2:15 - 5:00 pm 

(all levels of play) 

Q 


Beryl Drohan (519-827-0120) 

Mondays - 12:30-4:00 pm 

S 


Linda Robinson (226-343-0426) 

Beth Campeau (226-343-0415) 

beth.campeauv2@gmail.com 

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


S 


Jean Campbell (519-821-2695) 


Wednesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm 

S S S C 

Exhibition Park Arena 

Corner of Exhibition & 

Division Sts. 

Sharon O’Sullivan (519-848-2084) 

Saturdays - 8:00-9:50 pm 

S C 


Doreen Muir 

(519-831-8323) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Pianist - Mary Lynn Woods 

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm 

S C 

Evergreen Parking Lot by 

The Enabling Garden 

Cathy Densmore 519-822-2220 

cathy.densmore@gmail.com 

Mondays from January to the end 

of March 2019 

8:00 am car pool at Evergreen 

to Blue Mountain 

6:00 pm return to Evergreen 

E S C 

Evergreen Snooker Room 

Nick Harris (519-836-4547) 

Daily - 9:00 am-4:00 pm 

Tuesday - 7:00-9:30 pm 

1st Thursday of every month 

7:00-9:30 pm 

T T 


Gordon Field (519-822-4976) 

Ursula Rodrigues (519-837-3782) 

Evergreen: 

Monday - 3:15-6:30 pm 

Wednesday - 9:00 am-12:45 pm 

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon 

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

(WE - except July/August) 

T H ‘E P 


Mike Rooke (519-824-2472) 

Garry Lazzari (519-763-4386) 


W C 

April to October 

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Brenda Langham (519-836-8366) 

January and February 

Gord Clegg (519-824-3293) 

W P C 


Ann Peters (519-836-3554) 

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

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

W E A G 

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre 

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653) 

September - June 


Membership is $20.00 

W H A G 

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre 

Ross Hamilton (519-835-9181) 

hamiltongalleries@rogers.com 

Jan. - June; Sept. - Dec. 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 

Membership is $25.00 

W C 


Ross Coulter (519-821-3993) 

2nd & 4th Thursdays - 1:00 pm 

Be 

active. 

Get 

involved. 

Make 

friends. 


GWSA Group & Activity Reports 

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

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Art in the Hall 

The Art in the Hall project is mandated 

to display good art work in the halls of 

the Evergreen Centre. If you are interested 

in having your work in a solo exhibition, 

or if you are interested in having a 

few pieces of your work as part of a 

group display at the Evergreen Centre in 

2019, contact Ted Pritchard at 519-826- 

6121 or tpritcha@rogers.com. 

If you are interested in sitting on the 

Art in the Hall Committee for assisting 

with the hanging of the art, also contact 

Ted. 

Art Studio in 2 

Art Studio in 2 is an art group working 

out of Room 2 at the Evergreen Centre 

on alternate Tuesday evenings from 6:30 

pm until 9:30 pm starting the first week 

of the month and on alternate Wednesday 

afternoons from 12:30 pm until 4:00 

pm starting on the second week of the 

month. The artists in this club choose 

their own media to work with. Examples 

of these are acrylic painting, Bunka, 

drawing, pastels, porcelain painting, 

printmaking, stitchery/textile arts, watercolour 

painting and others. Room 2 isn’t 

vented properly for the use of oil paints, 

turpentine, linseed oil or other strongsmelling 

media. There are restrictions on 

perfume use also at the Centre to respect 

those artists with allergies. Artists will 

need to provide all the materials needed 

to complete their work and be prepared 

to share their technique and insights with 

other artists. The membership in Art Studio 

in 2 is limited to 24 and yearly membership 

costs $25.00 including HST, in 

addition to the GWSA membership. If 

you are interested in joining Art Studio 

in 2 for 2019, contact Ted Pritchard at 

519-826-6121 or tpritcha@rogers.com. 

Registration for Art Studio in 2 for 2019 

started in November at the Front Desk of 

the Evergreen Centre for artists not already 

in the Club. 

Badminton 

Our Club welcomes all from beginners 

to experienced and competitive players. 

Join us as many as 6 times a week for 

friendly, active games and competition at 

two locations. We play at the West End 

Community Centre on Monday and 

Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 pm. At 

the Evergreen Centre play is on Tuesday 

evening at 7 pm, Thursday at 9 am, Friday 

at 10 am and Sunday afternoons at 

1:15 pm. 

We do our best to keep members alerted 

of any changes to our times with 

emails and personal calls. 

Racquets are available for short-term 

loan and players are required to have 

indoor court shoes suitable for the 

games. 

Your membership fee covers participation 

at both locations. We allow 3 free 

visits to give you a chance to discover if 

you are able and will enjoy this very 

active sport. The yearly fee is $60 and 

you must have an up-to-date membership 

with GWSA to be a member of our 

club. 

We are looking forward to providing 

intermediate tips and training for our 

members in March, every Thursday at 11 

am starting March 7. Join us if you need 

a refresher or to learn something new. 

For further information regarding our 

activities and membership, contact Eleanor 

Stern at 519-837-2702. 

Bicycling - Casual 

This group will be exploring Guelph’s 

wonderful multi-use trail system. We’ll 

take in the sights of our city, explore 

some history, get some fresh air and exercise, 

all in one morning! This group is 

geared to people who can ride 10 km in 

less than 2 hours. Helmets and your own 

bike are mandatory. Meeting place is the 

Enabling Garden at Riverside Park. 

Bid Euchre 

Come in and enjoy a friendly game of 4- 

Hand Bid Euchre Monday evenings from 

6:30 until 9:00 pm, and Thursdays from 

1 until 4 pm. There will also be 6-Hand 

Bid Euchre on Thursday afternoons. 

Don’t know how to play? We will teach 

you at no charge. Come and enjoy a visit; 

we would love to meet some new 

members. Guests are always welcome. 

For information on 4-Hand Bid Euchre, 

phone Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810) 

or for 6-Hand Bid Euchre, call Dot 

Smith (519-836-6448). 

Book Club 1 

Our group meets in the Boardroom on 

the last Friday of each month from 1 to 

2:30 p.m. 

For March, our selection is Seven Fallen 

Feathers by Tanya Talega. In April 

we will be reading Educated by Tara 

Westover. Monthly fee is $3.00. 

Book Club 2 

This group will meet in Room 2 on the 

third Friday of each month at 1:30 pm. 

The fee is $3/visit. 

Bridge 

We invite all bridge players to come and 

join us in a friendly game of bridge. We 

play three times a week as follows: 

Monday at the West End in the Lions 

Lair from 12:45 until 3:15 pm. 

Tuesday at the Evergreen in Room 3 

from 6:45 pm until 9:15 pm. 

Thursday at the Evergreen in Room 3 

from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm. 

We hope you will come out and have 

a friendly game with us. We will be delighted 

to welcome you. 

Bunka 

Bunka embroidery is created by using a 

unique combination of punch needle and 

special silk-like rayon thread. When 

completed, many pictures resemble delicately 

shaded paintings. In fact, the 

needle is held and operates in much the 

same manner as an artist’s brush or pencil. 

The Bunka artist uses many different 

stitch techniques in order to achieve the 

desired effect of depth and interest, but 

unlike other forms of needle art, there 

are no knots to tie and mistakes are easily 

corrected. This group is for all skill 

levels and meets every Wednesday from 

9:15 a.m. to noon. 

Bunkawithflair.com. 

Canasta 

Come join us for a game of Canasta. 

New or experienced players are welcome. 

We meet in the Evergreen hallway 

every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Cost is 

$1.50. Our president is Sharyn Richards. 

Let her know if you have any comments. 

Phone: 519-822-1810, Text: 519-835- 

4155, Email: 

gwsacanasta@gmail.com 

Canoe Club 

Save the date: Meet-N-Greet April 4, 

2019 – Evergreen Seniors Centre 

New canoeists and experienced canoeists 

alike, all members of the Evergreen Canoe 

Club, come out each year to paddle 

the river systems that surround Guelph. 

Join our group of club members as we 



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gather at the Carousel at Riverside Park 

every Thursday and sometimes Friday 

mornings, from May to September, to 

embark on a trip to a nearby river. With 

lunch and dry-sac in hand, we spend the 

next two to three hours paddling through 

some of the most scenic vistas of southern 

Ontario. While paddling, two to a 

canoe, the group leader helps navigate 

the sometimes-turbulent waters. Novices, 

always paired with an experienced 

canoeist, will spend the summer honing 

their skills while discovering the serenity 

of canoeing. 

With two canoe instructors, a number 

of experienced canoeists and a friendly 

environment, the canoe club makes everyone 

welcome. 

New members are required to demonstrate 

adequate physical dexterity to enter 

and exit a canoe unaided and attend a 

four-week pre-trip river canoeing training 

program that starts at the beginning 

of April. We have canoes, trailers, lifejackets, 

and paddles at the ready. If you 

are interested, please attend our Meet-N- 

Greet on April 4, 2019, 6:30 pm at the 

Evergreen Seniors Centre. You must 

show proof of membership in the 

GWSA to join the canoe club. 

“The first river you paddle runs 

through the rest of your life. It bubbles 

up in pools and eddies to remind you 

who you are.” 

Lynn Culbreath Noel 

Craft Group 

Winter has come and we are knitting up 

a storm. We have been knitting hats for 

the homeless and for the schools. 

We took a big bag out last Friday and 

hope this will help in this bitter cold 

weather. Thank you to all the ladies for 

doing such a great job. We had a great 

month with the sales in our store which 

were well over $1,000 in December. All 

our money goes to the GWSA coffers!! 

We are in need of wool!! I hope you 

all will go through your craft stuff and 

send us what you do not use. This is the 

only way we can sell our lovely handmade 

things so cheaply. 

Please check out our store - you will 

find treasures in there. Thanks to all for 

your support. 

Cribbage 

Come out and have lots of fun playing 

cribbage on Tuesdays from 12:45-4 pm. 

The cost is $2 per visit and the first visit 

is free for newcomers. This game is for 

everyone, including beginners, former 

players and pros. The fees go toward 

prizes for different scores, supplies and 


the rest to the GWSA. The players are 

very helpful and patient in helping you 

count and answering questions. New 

members are welcome and instruction is 

available. For more information, call 

Sylvia at 519-837-0446, Audrey at 519- 

824-5891, or Joy at 519-822-9714. 

DANCE DANCE DANCE 

Put on your dancing shoes Friday afternoons 

from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. 

Dance every second month at the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre, 519- 

823-1291. 

$8 includes light refreshments. 

Singles and couples welcome, membership 

not required. 

D.J. Ted Lavoie plays a variety of music, 

including pop, rock, ‘50s-’60s, 

country, ballroom, latin, line dance and 

more. Requests played. 

Dates in 2019 are March 8, May 3, 

June 28, August 30, October 25 and 

December 20. Come out and join the 

fun. 

Darts 

Here are the high scores for January: 

Barry A. 120; Audrey B. 116, 122, 127; 

Ed B. 136, 134; Grace C. 122; Derek C. 

222out; Jacqui C. 116, 116, 102; Rino F. 

100, 134; Vera G. 114, 133; Bob L. 116, 

141; Bob M. 120; Barry S. 117, 124; 

Marjorie S. 100, 108; Margaret W. 100, 

110; David W. 115. 

Dominoes 

The Dominoes club meets every Tuesday 

at 1:30 pm in the Dining Room. The 

club plays Mexican Train. The cost is 

$1.50 per visit. Please contact Bev Baker 

at 519-265-9139 regarding any questions 

about the club. Come and have some 

fun. 

Golf 

For 2019, we will play on Mondays at 

different courses around Guelph, Cambridge 

and Kitchener/Waterloo from the 

first week in May to the last Monday of 

September. Traditionally, we have over 

300 members split into 3 golf groups 

(see below). For information and/or to 

register for golf, ask at the Evergreen 

front desk starting in February 2019. 

The executive of the Evergreen Golf 

Club is looking for new members to help 

organize the golf. If you are interested, 

contact Ted Pritchard at 519- 826-6121 

or Ken Hills at 519-836-8414. The coordinators 

for 2019 are: 18 Hole A 

Group, TBA; 18 Hole B Group, George 

Hughes, and 9 Hole Group, David Halfpenny. 

The cost to join the Evergreen 

Golf Club for the 2019 season is $10.00 

plus HST. 

Hearing Improvement 

The Hearing Improvement Committee of 

Guelph has the objective of helping fellow 

citizens with hearing loss by cooperating 

with and assisting professionals 

who deal with it; promoting hearing 

accessibility within our own community; 

holding regular information sessions to 

encourage greater understanding of the 

problem and what is available to help it. 

We meet the first Wednesday of each 

month from October through May from 

2-3:30 pm. We discuss problems affecting 

those with hearing loss and try to 

find solutions. Our meetings also have a 

social component. For further information, 

call Marianne at 519-822-3946. 

Line Dancing 

Our classes are for beginner to improver 

(beginner plus). 

Mondays - 9:30 to 11:45 am. 

Thursdays - 1 to 3 pm. 

We teach basic steps 15 minutes before 

each class. 

Come dance with us and have fun all 

year long. 

Into Focus Photography Club 

The February theme for our club photographs 

was Frames. It is an important 

consideration when composing a shot. 

Attention shifts to the subject of the picture 

when it is “framed” by other components. 

Sometimes a door or a window, 

sometimes trees in a park. Almost anything 

can serve the purpose. You can see 

how our members tackled this theme 

when you go into the Evergreen Restaurant 

this month. 

In January, our field trip brought us to 

Blown Away in Elora to see glass blowing 

in action. In February, we went to 

the Wellington Museum to see their collection 

of puppets. 

Our theme for March is “contrast”. 

This could involve putting opposites 

together, apples and oranges, babies and 

grandparents, or it could be in contrasting 

lighting effects. 

To see the photos our members take, 

go to our photo sharing website at 

https://intofocus.smugmug.com/. 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment ranging 

from mobile phones and point and shoot 

cameras to fancy DSLR models. We 

share a common interest in photography 

as a hobby and we learn from each other. 

New members are always welcome. 

Our regular meetings are on the last 


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Frank Valeriote 

Continuing to Serve the People of Guelph… 

Specializing in: 

Estate Planning, Wills, Estates, Real Estate, Business Law 

I welcome the opportunity to assist you with your legal needs. 

105 Silvercreek Pkwy. N., Guelph 

519-837-2100 fvaleriote@svlaw.ca 

Helping families to buy and sell since 2007. 

Contact Jackie to enquire about Riverside Residence on the 

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

HOMELIFE POWER REALTY INC., BROKERAGE* 

INTERIOR PAINTING 

… the third generation 

519-821-4189 

Wellington Foot Clinic 

Professional Footcare & Custom Foot Orthotics 

Jessica K. Mann 

Registered Chiropodist / Foot Specialist 

Professional, Safe Treatment of a Variety of Foot Conditions 

- Nail Disorders, Corns, Callus, Warts, Ingrown Toenails & much more 

- Custom Foot Orthotics 

- Covered by most extended health insurance providers 

- No referral needed!!! Free parking 

- Morning, Evening and Saturday Appointments Available 

3 – 245 Edinburgh Rd S. (enter off Municipal or Edinburgh) 

519‐546‐3737 wellfoot@outlook.com 


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Monday of every month. 

If you are interested in joining, contact 

Jean McClelland by email: 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com. 

Pickleball 

Pickleball is a sport in which four players 

use solid paddles made of wood or 

composite materials to hit a perforated 

polymer ball over a net. The sport shares 

features of other racquet sports: the dimensions 

and layout of a badminton 

court and a net and rules similar to tennis, 

with a few modifications. 

This sport is for people of all ages 

who are looking for some fun, laughter, 

socialization and exercise. It’s easy to 

learn, but can be challenging for those 

with a competitive nature. All levels of 

skill invited. Pickleball equipment is 

provided. 

Scrabble 

Our Scrabble group meets Thursdays 

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

the Evergreen Hallway near the Library. 

Cost is $1.00 per visit. We play relaxed 

but challenging games using the Scrabble 

Dictionary 6 th Edition as our reference. 

Skill levels range from beginner to 

advanced. Come play at whatever table 

you wish. Enjoy a laugh, score a Bingo 

if you can, and learn a new word or two 

with other word lovers! 

Shuffleboard 

Come on out and join our group. Enjoy 

some gentle exercise, friendship and 

fun. Membership is available to all paidup 

GWSA members for a $10 fee every 

six months. You also have the option of 

paying $1.00 per game. Register the first 

time you play. Beginners are welcome 

and instruction is available. The group 

plays Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 

1:30 to 3 p.m. 

Silvertones 

The Silvertones Choir was formed in 

1980 and now boasts over 50 members. 

The mixed group of seniors share the 

love of singing - songs old and new. 

They also love to entertain with their 

singing and to spread cheer. 

The choir has reconvened after its 

Christmas break to begin working on a 

new repertoire of music for their winter/ 

spring sing-outs in local seniors’ and 

retirement homes and residences. 

Here are the details of the March singouts: 

March 1, Guelph Lake Commons, 

520 Victoria Road North 

March 15, The Ellington, 


168 Metcalfe Street 

March 29, Stone Lodge, 165 Cole 

Road 

Songs for this year are from across 

Canada as well as a segment from Canadian 

Country and Western heritage. 

The program will begin with ‘I’d Like 

to Teach the World to Sing’, ‘The Journey’ 

and ‘Hymn to Freedom’. From 

across Canada will be ‘When It’s 

Springtime in the Rockies’, ‘Blue Prairie’, 

‘A Place to Stand’ and ‘Song for 

Mira’. ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’ 

stand alone and are followed by Western 

songs ‘Cool Water’, ‘Don’t Fence Me 

In’, ‘The Gambler’, ‘Buttons and Bows’ 

and ‘Hey Good Looking’. The finale 

will be ‘This Land is Your Land’ and 

‘So Long, It’s Been Good to Know Ya’. 

The Silvertones Choir is currently operating 

at capacity. For further information, 

contact Doreen Muir. 

Skiing 

It costs $10.00 plus HST to join the 

Everwhite Ski Club. You register and 

pay for the Downhill Ski Club at the 

front desk of the Evergreen Centre. It 

helps to own a 5-7 Pass purchased from 

Blue Mountain well before the start of 

the 2019 ski season. Every Monday we 

carpool by meeting at the lower Evergreen 

Parking Lot by the Enabling Garden 

at 8:00 am, drive to Blue Mountain, 

and return to Guelph by 6:00 pm. 

Contact Cathy Densmore 519-822- 

2220 for Ski Club information. 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

The Evergreen Snooker Club is composed 

of a group of active, friendly players 

with skill levels covering the full 

spectrum from learner/beginner to accomplished 

player. If you are interested 

in learning the game, or have played in 

the past and want to get back into it, 

please drop by the Snooker Room. You 

will be assured a warm welcome and a 

place to try your hand at one of our three 

tables. The Snooker Room is open 

weekdays between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm 

and any other time the Evergreen Centre 

may be open. 

The primary focus of the club is to 

have fun, build friendships and socialize. 

Your snooker skill level is irrelevant 

so don’t feel intimidated if you are a 

beginner. Prospective members may 

visit the club room up to three times 

without charge to help with their decision 

on whether to join. While most of 

the current members are men, there is a 

small group of women who play regularly 

(typically on Tuesday mornings), so 

ladies, don’t be shy, give it a try. 

Membership is available to all 

paid-up members of the GWSA on payment 

of the prescribed annual snooker 

activity fee. The current fee of $70 (plus 

tax) buys you access to the Snooker 

Room any time it is open and all the 

snooker you care to play. 

Texas Hold ’Em 

Why not come out and have fun with 

us? We are averaging about 16 players a 

week. We are situated in the Dining 

Room, as we find this a more comfortable 

place to play and the tables are exactly 

right for us. 

We charge $1.50 per week and pretty 

well all of that goes to GWSA. 

Our time is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Each player starts off with $602 in real 

casino chips. We do not play for money 

but for more bragging rights. The one 

with the most chips each week is the 

winner. We play until there is only one 

player left or 8:30 comes, whichever is 

first. 

We will gladly teach anyone who is 

interested in playing. Our aim is to have 

fun and enjoy a sociable game of Texas 

Hold ’Em. We welcome everyone who 

wants to play and enjoys company. 

Remember, you have to be a member 

of GWSA to play. 

Contacts: Mike Rooke, 519-824-2472 

or Garry Lazzari, 519-763-4386. 

Walking Club 

Our walking season is over and won’t 

recommence until April. However, we 

will still be keeping in touch with one 

another and our last winter social will be 

held on Thursday, March 14, in Room 2 

at the Evergreen Centre from 1:30 to 4 

p.m. Stu McCannell will be giving us a 

presentation. We look forward to seeing 

you all there. Keep an eye on April’s 

Sentinel for details about registration. 

Watercolour Painters Club 

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters 

Club provides an opportunity for watercolour 

painters to practise their hobby 

along with others sharing the same interest, 

while encouraging one another and 

receiving information, ideas and inspiration. 

While we do not offer classes or 

lessons, we welcome accomplished watercolour 

painters. There is a small annual 

membership fee and membership 

with the GWSA is required. We meet on 

the 1st and 5th Wednesday from 12:30 

to 4:00 pm and the 3rd Wednesday from 

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

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Ann Marie Desiderio 

Certified Tax Preparer — Over 25 years experience 

519‐803‐5207 

amdesiderio10@gmail.com 

Pickup and Delivery Available 

15% off for GWSA Members 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities MARCH 2019 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— Mon-Fri – 

9a-4p 

Aquatic Arthritic Relief 

(West End Community 

Centre) (519-837-5657) 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis, March 9, 16, 23 

10a-12p Darts, March 9, 16, 23 

Sunday 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, March 10, 17, 24, 31 

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8:30a-1:15p Crafts 

9-11:30a Improving Bridge 

9a-12p Chess 

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic 

10a-12p Darts 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

12:45-3p Silvertones 

12:45-4p Pickleball 

1-3p Computer Free Time 

1-4p Friday Euchre 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

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9:30-11:45a Line Dancing 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well 

1-3p Computer Mentoring 

1-3:30p Monday Euchre 

1-4p Badminton W 

3:15-6:30p Table Tennis 

6:30-9:15p Bid Euchre 

5 

9a-12p Pickleball 

12-4p Pickleball W 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

1-3:30p Mah Jongg 

1-4p West End Arts W 

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard 

1:30-3:30p Dominoes 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em 

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

7-9:30p Badminton 

7-9:30p Bridge 

7-9:30p Snooker 

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8:30a TRIP BOOKING 

9-11:30a Computer Free Time 

9a-12:45p Table Tennis 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolours 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


2-3:30p Hearing Improvement 

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9a-12p Badminton 

9a-12p Outreach 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 

1-3p Line Dancing 


1-4p Bid Euchre 

1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 



1-3:30p Spring Dance 



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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 




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9-10a Diabetes Support 

9a-12:30p Arthritis Society 

Clinic 





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10a-12p Darts 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


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2:30-5p Photography Club 



6:30-9:15p Computer Club 

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2:30-5p Photography Club 










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10a-12p Outreach 








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




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9-10a Diabetes Support 


9a-12:30p Arthritis Clinic 











12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


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9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12p Darts 


1-4p Canasta 


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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


1:30-4p Wed. Euchre 


1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 

1:30-4p Walking Club Social 


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1-4p Scrabble 

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1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 







1-4p Table Tennis W 

1:30-3:30p Book Club 2 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


10:30a-12p Food Tasting 

12:45-3:15p Silvertones 




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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


12:45-3:15p Silvertones 


1-2:30p Book Club 




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

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

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

Small box of vegetables and fruit—$15.00 

Large box of vegetables and fruit—$20.00 

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

Solutions on pg. 38 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

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

speed!’ 

Newman, Leona - March 10 (83) 

Paxman, Len - March 13 (95) 

Christie, Edward (Ted) - March 22 (90) 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

If you have a birthday or anniversary that 

you would like to include in the Sentinel, 

please let us know the month before. 

This column is NOT done automatically. 

We DON’T have access to your 

personal information. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

To Association Members and their Families 

Fellinghauer, Wilma Elizabeth, passed away on 

Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the age of 96. 

She was wife of Kurt and a long-time member of the 

GWSA. 

Hansplant, Jack passed away on Tuesday, January 

22, 2019. He was the husband of Francis Hansplant, 

a long-time member of the Craft Club. 

Jones, Mike passed away on Thursday, January 24, 

2019, at the age of 68. Member of Texas Hold ’Em 

Poker activity. 

If you know of the passing of any 

GWSA member, please let the Sentinel 

know, so that we can share it with the 

other members. And please be sure to 

give us the correct 


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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+ 

held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291. 

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

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR COURSE DOESN’T GET CANCELLED 

DUE TO LATE OR LOW REGISTRATION. (Fees do not include HST.) 

FITNESS AND HEALTH 

Beginner Jazz 

Try out our new beginner adult jazz 

class; no dance experience needed. 

Classes start with a warmup, followed 

by learning basic steps and 

putting them together in combinations. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 9 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 

Fee: $61.47 Members, 

$76.47 Non-Members 

Mon Apr 15, 2 p.m. Code: 222630 

No class: May 20 

Cardio Dance 

This innovative, fun and exciting 

dance fitness class is guaranteed to 

get you moving into shape. This safe 

and effective total body workout is 

specifically designed for beginners 

and seniors. 




Tue Apr 16, 2 p.m. Code: 222631 

Celtic Dance and Beyond 

Enjoy and learn the dances of the 

Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, 

Wales and Brittany. Also experience 

the dances of other countries which 

have been influenced by the Celtic 

music, rhythms and dances. This is a 

low-impact activity. No partners are 

required. 




Thu Apr 18, 9:45 a.m. 

Code: 222632 

Chair Yoga 

Chair yoga offers the same benefits 

as other yoga practices, such as increased 

flexibility, strengthening, 

proper breathing and increasing 


range of motion in the joints. Simply 

use a chair to assist with postures. 

Chair yoga is for everyone and especially 

those who may have limited 

mobility and/or are unable to get up 

and down on a yoga mat. Postures 

can be modified to meet students’ 

needs. Please bring your own yoga 

mat to class to be placed under your 

chair. 




Mon Apr 15, 1 p.m. 

Code: 222634 


Classes: 10 



Wed Apr 17, 9:15 a.m. 

Code: 222633 

Classes: 10 


Centre 



Thu Apr 18, 2 p.m. Code: 222635 

Gentle Yoga 

This program is open to everyone. 

We will explore this centuries-old 

discipline which brings health and 

vitality to the body, peace to the 

mind and joy to the spirit. Ability to 

move from standing to lying on the 

floor needed. 




Fri Apr 26, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222673 

Classes: 10 


Centre 



Tue Apr 16, 2 p.m. Code: 222674 

Pilates 

Achieve better posture, balance, 

core strength and everyday movement 

through the exercises of Joseph 

Pilates. Pilates can benefit everyone 

and offers a refreshing change 

from the traditional types of exercise. 

Please bring a mat to the program. 

Class length: 60 mins 

Classes: 10 



Wed Apr 17, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 222696 

Qi Gong 1 (Chi Kung) 

This class is a Chinese blend of exercise, 

stretching and meditation. 

The program focuses on “Eighteen 

Postures for Daily Practice”, a Qi 

Gong set that integrates East and 

West in a series of gentle exercises 

designed to maintain and enhance 

health. Adapting classical Qi Gong 

forms, this style incorporates therapeutic 

exercise, self-massage and 

meditation. Qi Gong 1 class focuses 

on the core routines. 




Mon Apr 15, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222698 



Centre 

Fri Apr 26, 1 p.m. Code: 222700 

Qi Gong 2 (Chi Kung) 

This class is a Chinese blend of exercise, 

stretching and meditation. 

The classes focus on “Eighteen Postures 

for Daily Practice”, a Qi Gong 

set that integrates East and West in a 

series of gentle exercises designed 

to maintain and enhance health. 

Adapting classical Qi Gong forms, 


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Assessment 

Callous and Corn Treatment 

Nail Trimming 

Fungal Nail Treatment 

Gi 

Cerficates 

Available 


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this style incorporates therapeutic 

exercise, self-massage and meditation. 

Qi Gong 2 class explores variations, 

including qigong walking. 


Classes: 10 



Thu Apr 18, 11 a.m. Code: 222701 

Strength and Balance 

This beginner class will focus on fall 

prevention, whole body movements 

and balance. It is designed to improve 

general mobility and overall 

strength to make everyday tasks easier. 

You will expect to see improvement 

in posture. The class presents 

an excellent opportunity for beginners 

to start exercising with an aerobic, 

strength and flexibility component. 


Classes: 10 

Fee: $63 Members, 

$78 Non-Members 

Wed Apr 17, 12:15 p.m. 

Code: 222712 

Wed Apr 17, 2:45 p.m. 

Code: 223024 

Strength and Cardio Level 1 

The beginner strength training class 

focuses on functional exercises that 

include balance, flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. Exercises 

are performed both sitting and 

standing. Hand weights are used for 

strengthening and toning muscles. 

Join us to keep your body fit! 


Classes: 10 



Wed Apr 17, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 222714 


Centre 

Classes: 9 



Mon Apr 15, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 222713 



The intermediate/advanced strength 


training class focuses on a low impact 

cardio warmup. This class performs 

functional exercises that include 

balance, flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. Exercises are 

performed sitting and standing. A 

variety of equipment is used 

throughout the classes which may 

include bands, stability balls and 

weights of your choice. Join us to 

keep your body fit! 


Classes: 9 



Mon Apr 15, 9 a.m. Code: 222715 


Fri Apr 26, 9 a.m. Code: 222716 


Come and challenge your fitness 

level in the advanced strength training 

class. Focusing on a low impact 

cardio warmup, this class performs 

functional exercises that include balance, 

flexibility and cardiovascular 

movements. A variety of equipment 

is used throughout the classes which 

may include bands, stability balls 

and weights of your choice. Join us 

to keep your body fit! 




Mon Apr 15, 8 a.m. Code: 222717 


Fri Apr 26, 8 a.m. Code: 222718 

Stretch and Strengthen 

Come and learn body awareness 

through core strengthening, muscle 

toning and stretching. You will see 

improvements in your posture and 

fitness abilities. This entry-level fitness 

class will prepare you to take 

your fitness to the next level. 


Classes: 10 



Tue Apr 16, 8:45 a.m. 

Code: 222720 

Thu Apr 18, 8:45 a.m. 

Code: 222719 

Swimming Essentials for Seniors – 

Level 1 

You’re never too old to learn how to 

swim! This program has been developed 

for seniors to gain confidence 

in and around water by learning 

basic swimming skills. Assistance is 

provided whenever necessary while 

participants work toward the goal of 

complete independence in the water. 


Location: Centennial Pool 

Fee: $81.60 

Tues Apr 2, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222721 

Swimming Essentials for Seniors – 

Level 2 

Looking to improve your swimming 

technique? This program has been 

developed for seniors to increase 

endurance and advance strokes. You 

will be provided with individual 

feedback and swim workouts to 

meet your goals. 


Location: Centennial Pool 

Fee: $81.60 

Thu Apr 4, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222722 

Tai Chi – All Levels 

Continue to learn the complete sequence 

of Tai Chi Ch’uan moves. 

This program is suitable for anyone 

who has completed Tai Chi Beginner 

or has had previous experience 

with a similar style of Tai Chi. 




Tue Apr 16, 9:45 a.m. 

Code: 222723 

Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class 

will challenge the active 55+ individual. 

A cardio warmup will prepare 

you for a resistance training, 

balance, flexibility, core strength 

and floor workout. The benefits of 

regular exercise consisting of these 

major components will improve 

your mental, physical and emotional 

health, increase your energy level to 

be able to carry out daily tasks and 

reduce your chances of osteoporosis. 


Classes: 10 



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1 & 2 Bedroom Units for Rent at 671 Woolwich Street, Guelph 

• Clean & quiet seniors building next to the senior centre 

• High rise building with elevator access 

• Walking distance to Wal‐Mart plaza and other amenies 

• Ensuite bathrooms available 

• On site laundry 

• Heat, Hydro & Parking included 

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

INTERIOR HOME PAINTING 

Small Jobs Welcome 

Specializing in interior wall, trim and 

ceiling painting. 

Wall repairs and trim installation also offered. 

Please call Jonathan: 519-829-0429 

Email: 

jon.melichercik@gmail.com 


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Wed Apr 17, 8 a.m. Code: 222724 

Wayback Playbacks 

Grandparents and grandchildren get 

groovy on the dance floor. Introducing 

a grandparent/grandchild program 

playing classic hits and incorporating 

dance moves from across 

the generations. Create those special 

bonds while dancing to timehonoured 

tunes. 


Fee: $35 

Sat Apr 27, 9 a.m. Code: 224882 


COMPUTERS & 

TECHNOLOGY 

Computers – Android Tablets 

and Smartphones 

During this private lesson, the 

instructor will assist you with any 

problems or concerns you have with 

your tablet or smartphone! Please 

bring your tablet or smartphone to 

the class. 




Tue Apr 23, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 222638 

Tue Apr 23, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222639 

Tue Apr 23, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 222641 

Mon May 27, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 222636 

Mon May 27, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 222637 

Mon May 27, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 222640 

Computer Mentoring 

Just about everyone with a computer 

runs into problems! Don’t struggle 

when there is help available at these 

weekly mentoring sessions. Volunteers 

from the GWSA Computer 

Club are available to assist you with 

your specific problem areas. 

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 1 



See the box at the bottom of this 

page for dates and codes. 

Computers - Email Basics 

Are you new to email and want to 

learn how to better communicate 

with friends, family and even businesses? 

Do you want to learn how to 

better use your current email service? 

This workshop will teach you 

how to use an Internet-based email 

service to send and receive messages, 

attach documents and photos, as 

well as identifying and avoiding 

email viruses. If you already have an 

email account, bring your login and 

password as there will be time to 

practise and to have your questions 

answered. To get the most out of 

this session, you should know how 

to use a mouse. 

Class length: 2.5 hours 

Classes: 1 



Fri May 31, 9:30 a.m. Code: 222642 

Computers - Facebook 

Do you want to learn about Facebook 

and how to use it? Facebook is 

a social media website that allows 

you to connect with friends, family 

and even businesses. This workshop 

will teach you about social networking 

using Facebook. You will learn 

about key features including how to 

log on, navigate the website, find 

friends and family, edit your online 

profile, as well as managing your 

privacy settings. You will learn 

about advanced features including 

messages and chat, creating photo 

albums, joining groups, user lists, 

and using the App Centre. This session 

will allow for practice time and 

an opportunity to answer your questions. 

To get the most out of this 

session, you should already have a 

Facebook account set up. 

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1 



Fri May 10, 9:30 a.m. Code: 222643 

Computer Tablets – iPad 

This course is to help the new Apple 

iPad user navigate through the functions 

of this type of computer tablet. 

Please bring your iPad to class so 

you are ready to get started. 




Mon Apr 22, 10 a.m. Code: 222663 

Mon June 10, 10 a.m. Code: 222662 


COMPUTER MENTORING 

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

and $5.00 for Non-Members. 

Participants pay in advance at the registration desk. 

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

Computer Free Time: 

Every Wednesday morning 

from 9:30-11:30 am, 

and Friday afternoon 

from 1:00-3:00 pm, 

open to all members of the 

GWSA 

free of charge. 

DATE CODE DATE CODE 

Mar 4 216001 Mar 25 216008 

Mar 11 216003 Apr 1 216007 

Mar 18 216004 Apr 8 216009 

DATE 

Apr 15 

Apr 22 

Apr 29 

CODE 

222650 

222655 

222656 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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Computers - Internet Basics 

Are you new to the Internet and 

want to learn more about going 

online? Would you like to better understand 

Internet jargon? Has using 

an Internet browser left you frustrated 

and confused? This workshop 

will guide you through the Internet 

basics, including how to use a 

browser, navigate websites and use a 

search engine, as well as understanding 

Internet jargon. This session 

will also help you to identify 

Internet threats and stay safe when 

online. To get the most out of this 

session, you should already know 

how to use a mouse. 




Fri June 21, 9:30 a.m. Code: 222645 

Computers – File Management 

Thought file management was just 

for paper files? Think again! It’s just 

as important to keep the files on 

your computer organized and up to 

date. Just as with paper files, the 

goal of computer file management is 

to ensure that you can find what 

you’re looking for, even if you’re 

looking for it years after its creation. 

This file management workshop will 

help you keep your files organized 

and accessible. 




Tue June 4, 1 p.m. Code: 222644 

Computers - Let’s Get Started 

This entry level course is for those 

who would like to try computing at 

its most basic level. Your instructor 

will give hands-on experience while 

learning at your own speed. 




Tue Apr 30, 1 p.m. Code: 222646 

Computer Maintenance and Peak 

Performance 

Is your computer running slow? Got 

a lot of ‘garbage’ on your computer? 

Need to understand anti-virus software? 

You can use your existing 


Windows software to clean that up 

and get peak performance to keep 

your computer running smoothly. 




Thu May 9, 1 p.m. Code: 222647 

Microsoft Office Excel 

This one-day course will introduce 

you to the basics of Microsoft Excel; 

this spreadsheet software does so 

much more than add numbers together. 

Learn the fundamental formulas 

and other features to prepare 

budgets, investments and more. 




Fri Apr 26, 9 a.m. Code: 222658 

Microsoft Office – Word 

With Microsoft Word you can create 

fantastic cards, flyers, meeting 

minutes, newsletters - basically, any 

kind of document. It’s not just for 

typing letters anymore! Come learn 

the basics of this fabulous program 

and how templates can give you a 

head start on all your projects. This 

is for Windows. 




Fri June 7, 9 a.m. Code: 222659 

Computers – Skype 

Learn how to set up Skype, add your 

contacts and make your first call. 

Learn how to change your settings 

to private, block or unblock contacts, 

and view your history. Communicate 

between computers. Talk 

to anyone on Skype, anywhere in the 

world, free with a Skype-to-Skype 

call. 




Wed June 5, 1 p.m. Code: 222660 

Computers – Smartphone 

Looking to purchase a smartphone? 

This course will walk you through 

options for cell phone plans, what 

types of phones that are available, 

and discuss your cell phone needs. 




Mon May 6, 10 a.m. Code: 222661 

GENERAL INTEREST 

Income Tax Clinics at the 

Evergreen 

Monday March 11, 9 am-3 pm 

Tuesday March 19, 9 am-3 pm 

Monday March 25, 9 am-3 pm 

Thursday March 28, 4-8 pm 

Thursday April 2, 4-8 pm 

Monday April 8, 9 am-3pm 

Tuesday April 16, 9 am-3pm 

Thursday April 18, 4-8 pm 

Monday April 22, 9 am-3 pm 

Tuesday April 23, 4-8 pm 

$47 per return (seniors pricing. Includes 

HST). Please call the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre to 

book your appointment, at 519-823- 

1291. 

Driving Information Session 

This free session will cover the driver’s 

licence renewal process. Topics 

include: what you can expect when 

you turn 80 years old, aging and 

driving, how aging factors can affect 

your ability to drive safely, warning 

signs, traffic roundabouts and when 

is it time to hang up the keys. There 

must be 15 people registered for the 

course to run. 


Fee: No cost 

Fri June 14, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 222676 

Financial Insurance - Cash Flow 

Planning for Retirement 

Do you feel like you are making 

great retirement income but you 

don’t know where it all goes? Do 

you feel like you could do so much 

more with your money if you only 

knew how? Do you want more life 

from the money you already have? 

If your financial plan doesn’t include 

a written cash flow plan, you 

may be missing the most important 

step. Please join us to learn how to 

get more out of your money. 





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Mon June 10, 10 a.m. Code: 222677 

Travel Insurance and More 

Have you ever thought, “I wish I 

knew that about my travel insurance 

before I went on vacation.” Maybe 

you’ve bought insurance without 

really knowing what you are covered 

for. Have you ever wondered 

how you would cover in-home nursing 

if required, or assistance to 

make meals? Many people believe 

OHIP or employee benefits plans 

will cover our long term care costs. 

This informative session will educate 

you on what you need to know 

when purchasing travel insurance 

and the unforeseen costs that can be 

covered by long term care insurance. 




Mon May 13, 10 a.m. Code: 222680 

Photography – Camera Basics 

This course looks at the most common 

features found on digital cameras. 

Topics include using the camera’s 

menus and modes to take better 

pictures, downloading pictures 

onto your computer, and organizing 

them into folders and albums. 




Fri May 17, 9 a.m. Code: 222686 

Photography – 

Photography Subjects 

Let’s make your photos wonderful! 

Use photo editing software to alter 

photos, brighten and darken, crop, 

remove red eye, add captions and 

special effects. Learn how to change 

a picture’s file size before emailing 

or uploading to a website. 




Fri June 14, 9 a.m. Code: 222687 

Photography – Software 

Let’s learn how to use your computer 

software. This workshop help you 

to understand your computer and 

use the applications with your camera. 

A variety of software may be 

discussed. 




Fri May 24, 9 a.m. Code: 222688 

Piano Lessons 

Have you always wanted to learn 

piano? Haven’t played for a while 

and would like some instruction? 

All levels of learners are welcome. 




Wed Apr 17, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 222695 

Wed Apr 17, 12 noon 

Code: 222689 

Wed Apr 17, 12:30 p.m. 

Code: 222690 

Wed Apr 17, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 222691 

Wed Apr 17, 1:45 p.m. 

Code: 222692 

Wed Apr 17, 2:30 p.m. 

Code: 222693 

Wed Apr 17, 3 p.m. 

Code: 222694 

VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS 

Pottery Workshop for Seniors 

Get yourself familiar with clay, the 

potter’s wheel and glazing through 

various hand-building and wheelthrown 

projects. You will work at 

your own pace with instruction and 

guidance to help create decorative 

and useful objects. This class is for 

all levels and abilities. 


Location: Guelph Community 

Pottery Centre, 14 Edinburgh Rd. S. 

Fee: $199.60 

Mon Apr 15, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 221255 


Acrylic Painting 

Join us for informative lessons in 

painting with acrylics. Stroke types, 

techniques and form will be the focus 

of this hands-on class. Be inspired, 

have an open mind and create 

your masterpiece with this form 

of art. 




Thu Apr 18, 9 a.m. Code: 222624 

No classes: May 2, June 6 

Calligraphy: Italic 

Become comfortable with a basic 

Italic and then move beyond the rigid 

lines of blackletter to discover 

many variations. Start with a 3.8mm 

Pilot Parallel Pen and then move to 

a dip pen. Each class will feature 

instruction, demonstrations and discussion 

around tools and best practices. 




Tue Apr 16, 1 p.m. Code: 223880 

Fundamentals of Drawing 

This course is ideal for the beginner, 

or those who may be taking other 

painting courses and need a refresher 

course to hone their skills. Participants 

will be introduced to exercises 

in drawing from observation and 

the creation of three-dimensional 

effects through the use of light and 

shade and perspective. Tips and 

techniques for drawing accurately 

will be introduced with still life and 

people as the main subject matter 

for this course. Materials for this 

course will be discussed in the first 

lesson. 




Tue Apr 16, 10:15 a.m. 

Code: 222626 

Pastel Painting - Spring 

Special course for all levels who 

want to enjoy painting beautiful 

spring scenes and botanical objects 

with pastel. 




Thu Apr 18, 1 p.m. Code: 222627 

Sketching 

Sketching is a good way to learn or 

improve your drawing skills. This 

course suits all levels of students 

who want to know how to draw 



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quick and accurate sketches. Whether 

you want to prepare for a big project 

or draw the world around us, 

sketching is a great way to express 

yourself. 



Centre 



Tue Apr 16, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 223887 

Watercolours 

This watercolours class is for all 

levels of painters. The instructor 

will work with participants on an 

individual basis or in small groups 

of similar interest or skill. 




Mon Apr 15, 9 a.m. Code: 222628 


Beginner Watercolours 

Discover this sensuous, translucent 

and flowing medium! Allow yourself 

to be creative, playful, spontaneous, 

and messy and have fun with 

learning basic and experimental 

watercolour techniques. Enjoy 

practicing new skills in creating 

your unique landscape, still life or 

abstract pictures. 



Centre 



Tue Apr 16, 1 p.m. Code: 222629 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

Evergreen Indoor Garage Sale 

Rain or shine! Rent a table and sell 

those treasures from the attic, all in 

the indoor comfort of the Seniors 

Centre. Set up is on Friday, April 26 

from 4:30-6 p.m. 

Saturday, April 27 

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

$20+HST per table 

Code: 216015 

Guelph Pride Week 

Do you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, 

or on the gay spectrum? 

Come and enjoy an afternoon of 

companionship and fun at the Seniors 

Pride Event. Do you have a 

child, grandchildren, nephews or 

nieces who have identified themselves 

as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or 

on that spectrum? Please join us for 

information and discussion of those 

topics in an accepting venue. Refreshments 

and sandwiches will be 

provided. 

Thur June 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 

Free 

Spring Fashion Show 

Models from the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre will be modeling 

an exciting lineup of clothing 

and accessories. Light refreshments 

will be served following the show. 

Purchase tickets in advance at the 

front desk. 

Tues May 14, 1 p.m. (doors open 

at 12:30 p.m.) 

$8.98+HST 

GWSA Email 

Updates 

Each month, approximately 

mid-month, the Membership 

and Marketing Committee 

at the GWSA will send a 

GWSA Email Update. It 

will highlight a few of the exciting things happening 

at the GWSA, important communications from the 

Board and upcoming programs by CSS. 

You can unsubscribe from the updates at any time 

by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link which will be 

displayed at the bottom of every update. 

If you have previously completed a paper “Consent 

to Receive Electronic Communications”, we are asking 

you to complete the electronic sign-up process 

described below. We can’t sign you up manually 

AND have our list editor keep track of the CASL 

(Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation) compliance for 

those paper forms. It’s one way or the other and we 

have chosen to use the electronic option. 

You can receive the GWSA Email Updates by 

completing the steps described below: 


1. To begin, please send an email to subscribe@gwsa 

-guelph.ca. If you’d like, you can put the word 

subscribe in the Subject line or you can skip that 

part. In just a few minutes, you’ll get a message with 

a link. 

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

fields, and click “Subscribe to List”. 

3. To ensure you really want to receive GWSA email 

updates – and to make sure all email addresses are 

error-free - we’ll send a message asking you to 

confirm. 

4. Once you respond to the confirmation message, 

your registration is complete and you’ll receive our 

Welcome letter. 

We have also placed a link under the “Popular 

Links” section on all web pages on the GWSA 

website. Clicking on this link will also initiate the 

signup process. This will take you to step 2 

(above). Simply follow through with steps 2 to 4 to 

complete the process. 

You can expect to receive your first GWSA Email 

Update approximately mid-month after you sign up! 

Membership & Marketing Committee

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We design a positive 

experience, leaving you 

with an everlasting 

smile ! 

CAMPUS DENTIST 

CHANCELLORS WAY 

Located in Chancellors Way Medical Arts Centre 

Where all your medical needs can be addressed 

Under one roof. 175 Chancellors Way, Guelph 

519-763-6777 

recepon@chancellorswaydental.com 

WWW.CHANCELLORSWAYDENTAL.COM 

ATTENTION SENIORS 

Would you like to join a community 

workshop that has a fully equipped 

woodworking shop, a machine shop and 

laser cutting as well? 

We have an Open House every 

Monday evening starting at 7 p.m. 

For more information call: 

226-706-4149 

info@diyode.com 

Home visits only - Guelph, KW and area 

18 years experience $40-43 per visit 

Toenail trimming, callous & corn care, 

foot massage for better circulation. 

Cell: 519.994.1310 

kimwiatr13@gmail.com 


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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

The Book Nook — 

“A Lending Library” 

We are open Monday to 

Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

* * * * 

I have a truly amazing book to 

recommend to you called “The 

Tattooist of Auschwitz” by 

Heather Morris. 

This is the story of one man’s 

determination to survive and save 

as many people as he can. 

In April, 1942, Lale Sokolov is 

transported to the concentration 

camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. 

After being processed with hundreds 

of others, his captors discover 

he speaks several languages 

which will be useful to them. 

He is sent to work with Pepan 

who trains him to be a tattooist, 

marking the arms of other prisoners 

with a number they can be 

identified by. Lale does not want 

to hurt anyone, but doing this job 

will give him a room to sleep and 

more rations, rather than being in a 

block with many other men. 

One day he is asked to tattoo 

numbers on women, so he tries to 

be very gentle and one time looks 

up into the eyes of a woman, Gita, 

and soon after that he finds her 

again and so begins their friendship. 

Lale takes great risks talking to 

workers who come into the camp 

to construct more buildings, and 

with Gita and her friends’ help, 

they bring him jewellery and money 

taken from the prisoners and he 

uses that to buy food that the 

workers bring to him. He hides the 

food and takes it to the men in his 

old block to help them survive, as 

well as sharing the food with the 

girls that are helping him. 

Although Lale witnesses terrible 

atrocities, he vows to survive and 

walk out of this dreadful place, 

helping as many people as he can 

to survive along the way. 

This is a truly remarkable story 

of bravery and compassion and 

through it all, somehow, Lale manages 

to find love under these most 

terrible conditions. I hope you will 

enjoy reading this book as much as 

I did. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 

EVERGREEN MARKET 

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

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

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

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

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

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

the Evergreen Market. Such ads will be treated as advertising 

inserted within these pages at the current 

Sentinel advertising rates plus HST. 

Thank you, Sentinel Administrator. 

ARTICLES FOR SALE 

Pickleball Bat 

Brand new pickleball bat. Asking $70. Call Dorothy 

at 519-837-1965. 

Golf Cart, Bag & Clubs 

Golf cart, golf bag and 13 golf clubs. All in good 

condition. Asking $70 or nearest offer. Call 519-824- 

0443. 

AVAILABLE - NO COST 

CPAP 

To stop snoring. Free. Call 519-824-8132. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR 

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR 

ITEM(S). 

For Sale ‐ 2009 Buick Lucerne 

V6 4 door sedan – gold/beige in colour 

Exceponal condion 

Only 43 thousand kms 

$9800 cerfied 

To view at the underground parking at 

Riverside Residences condo, call Stan 

at 519‐826‐0408. 


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See answer on page 39 


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See Puzzles on pgs. 24 & 25 


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CREMATION: $1935 +hst BURIAL: $5995 +hst 

If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2019 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2019 

See Puzzle on pg. 37 


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Process for GWSA Trips 

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

Non-members are now able to book trips two weeks after members provided room is still available. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

device. Please note that: 

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

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

cannot accommodate scooters on the buses. 

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

the bus if required. 

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

Lift Width: 32 inches 

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

of rendering such assistance (this person must be an adult for some trips). The cost for this assistant will be the fee published 

for the trip. 

If you have any questions, please call the front desk at 519-823-1291. 

TRAVEL in MAY 2019 - Register on MARCH 6, 2019 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

Thursday, May 9, 2019 — Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls 

Total Cost: Members: $15 Non Members: $25 Code: 226827 

Come and join us today at Fallsview. There will be a $10 slot coin bonus given by Fallsview which will be 

put onto your player’s card so you will need to gamble for this credit. No lunch will be provided. 

We need at least 40 people for this trip to go. In order, in the future, to get this bus at this rate, everyone 

needs to gamble. 

Leave: Evergreen: 9:45 am Carousel: 9:50 am No downtown pickup for this trip Return: 7 pm 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seniors Community Centre in Guelph and we will receive a commission for that trip. 

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

Vehicles must be left at the Carousel parking area in Riverside Park where you will board the bus. This allows for other 

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

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