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Be acve Get involved Make friends 

Photo by 

Marilyn 

Couture, 

Into Focus 

Photography 

Club 

T S - N 2018

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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 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef 

Janice Walls, Brian Treleaven — Assistant 

Cooks 

Kim Barton—Facility Maintainer 

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 

HELLO EVERYONE, 

It’s fall and all the Canadian fall colours are 

here. Vibrant red and yellow leaves turning and 

finally falling, covering the ground as the weather 

gets cooler. Beautiful orange pumpkins can be seen on 

front porches, embedded in gardens as decoration or as 

jack o’lanterns. My favourite of course is turning those 

pumpkins into scrumptious pies and tarts. 

By the time you read my message, Thanksgiving will be 

over along with the October 22 municipal election and our 

Hallowe’en dance. The NHL season will have started with 

the very first Leafs game played on October 3 against their 

old rival from the days of the original 6 teams, the Montreal 

Canadiens. For those who follow hockey and are hard 

line fans, the LEAFS won their season opener in overtime, 

a 3 to 2 win over Montreal. For some, the start of the hockey 

season signals that summer is over and Christmas is 

soon upon us. For others, it means the bats and gloves are 

back in storage waiting for the Dunedin grapefruit season 

next spring. 

I’m usually very newsy, but this month I’d like to devote 

my message to highlighting our two MAJOR SHOWS 

coming very soon. 

SPECIAL EVENT: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9: “THE 

DAY BEFORE”, at 2 pm. (Doors open at 1:30 pm.) 

The Silvertones Choir and New Horizons Band will provide 

a special event of inspirational music and songs. 

Military memories shared by seniors will be captured 

through video interviews. Last year was the first time we 

presented this Military history through song and stories and 

more than 250 people attended. 

Please mark your calendar now and join us as we sing 

songs from WWI and WWII. This is an event that recognizes 

family and friends who were, or still are, involved in 

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

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

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

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

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


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the protection and preservation of Canada’s 

beliefs and the contributions Canada has 

made to world peace. 

Tickets available at the front counter or for 

advanced tickets call 519-823-1291. 

Tickets: $15 for Adults; 

$12 Seniors and Students 

Please call the front counter or stop by the 

counter and let any of the volunteers know 

you’re coming, This will help us with the 

chairs. We aren’t selling tickets, but we’re 

asking for a donation. All donations will go to 

the Guelph Legion Poppy Fund. 

Last year, with a top up from the GWSA 

Board of Directors, a cheque for $1,000 was 

given to the Legion Poppy Fund. 

SPECIAL EVENT: 

CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW 

“HOME for the HOLIDAYS, 

CHRISTMAS at the EVERGREEN” 

NOVEMBER 29, NOVEMBER 30 and 

DECEMBER 1. 

All matinees at 1:30 pm. 

SONGS, LINE DANCERS, ELVIS and 

the DOO WOP GIRLS, SONS of BEACH- 

ES, RED GREEN and more. 

I'm going to end my message with these 2 

wonderful Shows, hopefully being the last 

thing you remember. 

I'm looking forward to seeing you at the 

Shows and remember to always ‘Be Active 

Get Involved Make Friends’. 

Happy Fall, 

Dorothe Fair. 

GWSA President 

Happy, Happy 

104th Birthday 

Charlie Corcoran 

October 25, 1914 

Tuesday, November 6 

Nutrition Updates to Support Healthy Aging 

Lee will talk about key nutrients to support healthy 

aging and which foods to incorporate into meal planning 

to maintain your health. Learn about tips and 

tricks for cooking on a budget and eating for one or 

two. Finally, community programs and resources 

will be covered. 

Presenter: Lee Kapuscinski, Registered Dietitian, Certified 

Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Care Guelph 


Polypharmacy: How Many Medications Do I 

Need? 

Learn what polypharmacy is, how to avoid it and 

why it is a concern. 

Presenter: Mona Patel, PharmD, Pharmacist, Guelph 

Family Health Team 

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FALL 2018 CSS EDUCATION SERIES 


Organizing Your Home to Live Safely 

Collecting more and more possessions in our homes 

over time can cause safety risks. Learn tips and 

tricks to help with clutter and organizing your home 

to stay safe! 

Presenter: Emily Gibson, MSW, RSW Wellington Guelph 

Hoarding Response Co-ordinator 

All sessions start at 10 a.m. in Room 3, 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. 

Please register at www.eventbrite.ca 

or call or email Pat Gage: 519‐837‐5696 or 

pgage.gwsa@gmail.com

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GWSA Email 

Updates 

Each month, approximately 

mid-month, the Membership 

and Marketing Committee 

at the GWSA will send a 

GWSA Email Update. It will 

highlight a few of the exciting things happening at the 

GWSA: important communications from the Board 

(such as construction updates), and upcoming programs 

by CSS. We are planning to include topics of 

interest to Seniors, including several pertaining to 

health and wellness. 

You can unsubscribe from the updates at any time 

by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link which will be 

displayed at the bottom of every update. 

If you have previously completed a paper “Consent 

to Receive Electronic Communications,” we are asking 

you to complete the electronic sign-up process described 

below. We can’t sign you up manually AND 

have our list editor keep track of the CASL (Canadian 

Anti-Spam Legislation) compliance for those paper 

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

use the electronic option. 

You can receive the GWSA Email Updates by completing 

the steps described below: 

1. To begin, please send an email to: 

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

put the word subscribe in the Subject line or you can 

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

message with a link. 

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

fields, and click “Subscribe to List”. 

3. To ensure you really want to receive GWSA 

email updates – and to make sure all email addresses 

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

you to confirm. 

4. Once you respond to the confirmation message, 

your registration is complete and you’ll receive 

our Welcome letter. 

We have also placed a link under the “Popular 

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

Clicking on this link will also initiate the 

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

Simply follow through with steps 2 to 4 to complete 

the process. 

You can expect to receive your first GWSA Email 

Update approximately mid-month after you sign up! 

Membership & Marketing Committee 


with us? We are averaging about 16 players a week 

and are situated in the Dining Room. 

We charge $1.50 per week and pretty well all of 

that goes back to the GWSA. We play from 6:30 to 

8:30 pm. 

Each player starts off with $500 in real casino 

chips and, as we do not play for money, we work on 

a point system; the one with the most points each 

week is the winner. We play until there is only one 

player left or 8:30 pm, whichever comes first. 

We will gladly teach anyone who is interested in 

playing. Just follow the laughter to find us. 

We have about six ladies playing at present and 

would always welcome more. We do not want to become 

a men’s club! Remember, you have to be a 

member of GWSA to play. 

Walking Club 

We have had an enjoyable walking season and the 

weather has been good to us most of the time. We 

have walked in Rockwood Conservation area and 

around Fergus, ending up at the Goofy Newfie for 

lunch, and we had two more walks in October. We 

will have wound up our regular walking season with 

our annual Pot Luck supper. Thank you walkers for 

turning out and making it a very pleasant season even 

though some of the walks were during a hot spell. 

We have quite a few new members this year and we 

have enjoyed getting to know you. I hope you have 

enjoyed yourselves. We will be having winter socials 

on January 8, February 15 and March 14 next year. 

Check our reports for further details nearer the time. 

If you want to see a great show, a few of our members 

are participating in the annual Variety Show in 

December. Watch out for the posters advertising it. 

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 3rd Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. 

- 4:00 pm in Room 2. 


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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green 

THE LITTLE RED FLOWER 

by Art MacPherson 

It was a cool and cloudy day, like many we had 

seen before, 

The people, young and old, came out to honour 

those who went to war. 

And Veterans, fewer now this year, still braved 

the cold to reappear 

As they had done, year after year, 

trying to fight off a bitter tear. 

Before the epitaph of stone, it seemed 

each veteran stood alone 

With memories deeply stamped within, 

recalling how it all had been. 

The crowd assembled on that day was 

proud of those who gave their all 

Those who made it back alive, and 

those whose fate it was to fall. 

Then I saw a little lad, who held the hand of a 

grey-haired gent, 

The youngster seemed oh so proud of the older 

man now tired and bent. 

And then I heard the child implore, “What’s that 

small red flower for?” 

He paused a bit and then replied, “To grow, for 

those who fought and died. 

When I was just a lad, you know, we had to leave 

our homes and go 

To distant places across the sea, to fight a fight 

for liberty. 

I know that’s hard for you to see, that 

some should die for you to be 

Standing here in a peaceful land, 

happy, healthy… holding my hand. 

The little flowers on our chests are just 

to say a simple thanks 

To those young folks who gave their 

all, amid the bombs and guns and 

tanks. 

So, my dear child, please come each 

year, and wet the flower with a tear 

To keep it growing, though we be gone, our 

sacrifice may still live on.” 

Special Printing For Members 

Looking for that 

Special Unique Christmas Gift? 

The Sentinel can print a custom 2019 Calendar using 

your own photographs (14 pictures-landscape style) for 

$10.00 + HST per calendar. Email us your request or 

leave us a message in our mailbox. You can usually find 

us in the office on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 

mornings. 

DONATIONS 

To donate easily, with a credit 

card, visit our website www.gwsaguelph.ca 

and click on the 

‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

November 1, 2018 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

December 2018 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the December issue 

is on November 29, 2018. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Evergreen Restaurant - November 2018 

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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public and 

serves a large variety of menu items that are available 

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

(except holidays): 

Breakfast Foods 

Homemade Soups 

Bakery Items 

Sandwiches 

Salads 

Beverages 

The daily featured Lunch is served from 11:30 am 

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

available for your convenience. 

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals. 

We provide great quality, while keeping costs reasonable. 

The tremendous support of volunteers in 

the restaurant helps us achieve this goal. 

DUE TO RISING COSTS OF FOOD PRICES, 

MENU ITEMS HAVE GONE UP 

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1/18 

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. 

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 

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Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please enquire 

with the Chef. 

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Rainbow Trout 

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Loaded Pizza 

Mushroom 

Chicken Thighs 

Cabbage Rolls 

Pork Schnitzel 

Hamburgers & 

Potato Salad 

Ribs & Chix 

Drumstix 

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Beef Stew 

Stuffed Chicken 

Cordon Bleu 

Baked Ham & 

Tater Tots 

Meatloaf 

Roast Pork 

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Pineapple 

Meatballs 

Pork Chops 

Liver & Onions or 

2nd Choice 

Quiche 

Fish & Chips 

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Sausage Potato 

Stir Fry 

Meat Pies 

Lasagna 

Roast Chicken 

Roast Beef 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

June Callwood Outstanding Achievement 

Award for Voluntarism: 

This award recognizes people and 

groups who have made outstanding 

contributions as volunteers in their 

communities. 

Due November 16, 2018 

Ontario Volunteer Service Awards 

This award recognizes volunteers for 

providing committed and dedicated 

service to an organization. 

Due January 11, 2019 

Please fully complete the Nomination 

Form located at the front desk 

and return it to Becky in the main 

office. Those who are eligible for an 

award will be chosen. Your assistance 

and input is greatly appreciated 

with this process. If you have any 

further questions, please feel free to 

speak to Becky from Monday to Friday 

between 8:30 am-4:30 pm. 

All Volunteers – Training and 

Orientation: Anyone new to the volunteer 

team within the last 2 years, or 

who has not completed their AODA 

and training, will be required to register 

for one of the trainings. It is a 

great refresher for anyone, speaks to 

your role as a volunteer, policies and 

procedures and how the GWSA and 

City work together. Please speak to 

Becky in the main office for more 

details and to register. 

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. 

Information Desk: Volunteers 

needed at the front desk to answer 

phones, provide tours of the facility 

and answer questions from members 

or the community. Positions available 

include: every other Wednesday 

afternoon from 12:00-3:45 and every 

other Friday afternoon from 12:00- 

3:45. 

SENTINEL 

Drivers Needed: If you enjoy volunteering 

once a month and like to 

drive, the Sentinel team is recruiting 

volunteer drivers to assist with the 

Monthly Newsletter delivery. A set 

route will be provided to you for 

your delivery at the end of the 

month. For more information, please 

contact Becky at the Centre. 

EVERGREEN RESTURANT 

Coffee Volunteers: Two are days 

available for a coffee volunteer starting 

in November. Every Monday and 

every other Friday from 8:45-1:15. 

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, assist with small tasks 

assigned by the chef. Training is provided. 

Please speak to Becky in the 

main office. 

AGE FRIENDLY GUELPH 

By 2031, Guelph’s population is projected 

to be 175,000 with 57,000 

people over the age of 55. The City’s 

Age Friendly Guelph (AFG) is recruiting 

volunteers in the following 

areas: 

Marketing 

Communications 

Community Outreach 

Working Group members are being 

recruited to assist with the implementation 

and hands-on guiding of the 

working groups. 

For more information on how to 

become a volunteer with Age Friendly 

Guelph or any of the current roles 

with the committees, please speak to 

Becky in the main office. 

2018 CHRISTMAS VARIETY 

SHOW 

The Variety Show Committee is 

looking for volunteers in the following 

areas: 

Sound Technicians (2 positions): 

Experience working the sound board 

and working as part of a team. 

Back Stage Assistance (2-4 positions): 

Work alongside the Stage 

Manager during performances, working 

as part of a team, assisting with 

props or any organizing backstage. 

Decorators: Assist on the Monday 

prior to the show with the decorating 

of the Auditorium in a Christmas 

décor. 

Ushers/Ticket takers/ Greeters/ 

Snacks: As a team, welcome 

patrons, assist them to their seats, 

assist at the intermission with the 

sales of snacks and beverages in two 

designated areas. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Computer Mentors: Computer 

Mentors are needed to assist those 

with computer requests. Basic requirements 

include answering questions 

and assisting with specific computer 

problems. Assist with Windows 

operating system, basic operations of 

a computer (emailing, browsing the 

internet, MS Word and handling digital 

photographs, tablets and 

smartphones). 

Membership & Marketing Committee: 

M&M is looking for 2 

GWSA members to join the creative 

team for a 2-3 year commitment. If 

you have good communication skills 

(written and verbal), enjoy marketing 

and promotion and being a part of an 

active team that meets every second 

Tuesday of the month in the morning, 

please speak to Becky for more 

information. 

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The fall is a time to take pause and say thanks. 

November holds several days which are special to 

many of us: Remembrance Day and Random Acts 

of Kindness Day are a couple of special days set 

aside for gratitude. 

November 2 is Random Acts of Kindness Day. 

This is a Canada-wide initiative, encouraged locally 

by the Guelph Community Foundation. 

This is an opportunity to do something kind for 

someone else. It is a day to appreciate fellow citizens 

and build community. It is not about fundraising 

or giving money, it is about celebrating 

kindness. Here at the City of Guelph and GWSA, 

we are all about kindness. Inclusivity encourages 

kindness. There are many things you can do: 

Smile 

Say hi to someone you don’t know 

Invite someone new to come to Evergreen with 

you 

Invite someone who is alone to join your group 

in the restaurant 

Park in a spot farther away from the front door 

to leave the closer space for someone arriving 

later 

Buy someone a coffee 

Give a thank you note to someone who has 

helped you 

Donate your time 

There are many workshops and special events 

planned for the coming months. Detailed information 

regarding those events can be found in this 

publication, and also online at www.guelph.ca/ 

seniors. A quick highlight of events: 

November 9—The Day Before—hosted by the 

GWSA 

November 17—Community Craft Sale at Evergreen 

November 29, 30 & Dec. 1—Christmas Variety 

Show. 

See you at the Centre! 

Get involved! Random acts of kindness are contagious. 

If you would like more ideas or more 

information, please check out: 

http://www.guelphcf.ca/CommunitybrInitiatives/ 

RandomActofKindness.aspx 


If you are interested in volunteering 

in any of the areas listed above 

and joining the dynamic team, 

please contact Becky MacDonald 

in the office for more information 

and to get started with your volunteering 

experience. Ph. 519-823- 

1291 Ext. 2096 or by email at 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 

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. 

Seniors Offering Support Telephone 

Visiting Volunteers: Help 

brighten another senior’s day by 

making a telephone visiting call 

from your home to theirs. 

Scheduling and time commitment 

are flexible according to your availability. 

Please contact Maryanne Wilford 

at 519-837-5665 for more information 

about these volunteer opportunities. 


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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL 

OSTEOPOROSIS MONTH 

“Are you taking care of your bones?” 

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low 

bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. 

This can lead to an increased risk of a broken 

bone. 

Exercise and nutrition can play an important 

role in keeping your bones healthy and strong. 

During the month of November, please come 

and check out the Osteoporosis Canada Display 

at the CSS whiteboard in the Evergreen. You'll 

be able to learn more about keeping your bones 

in tip top shape, through diet, exercise and assessment. 

November Food Demonstration 

We are pleased to welcome back the great educators 

from Diabetes Care Guelph who will be 

hosting a free Food Demonstration on Thursday, 

November 22 at 10:00 a.m. Come learn more 

about good nutrition and enjoy a taste of seasonal 

foods that will be prepared. Pre-registration is 

required by calling Pat Gage at 519-837-5696. 

Feeling Better Move Well - 

Group Exercise Volunteers 

Senior Volunteers are needed to lead a group 

gentle exercise program once a week at the Salvation 

Army Citadel. No previous fitness experience 

required and all training will be provided. 

Please contact Marg Iutzi, Feeling Better 

Move Well Program Co-ordinator at 519-821- 

12191 ext. 2747 for more information. 

CSS Fall Education Series: 

We still have a few spots available for 

“Organizing Your Home to Live Safely” where 

you can learn tips and tricks to help with clutter 

and organizing your home to stay safe. This free 

education session will be held on Tuesday, November 

27, 2018. To register, please go to 

Eventbrite CSS Fall Education Series or contact 

Pat Gage at 519-837-5696. 

Sign up for CSS Email Updates! 

Don't miss any of our upcoming announcements 

by signing up for CSS Email Updates. 

This is a new feature brought to you by our 

GWSA Webmaster team and signing up online 

is easy. 

Go to the GWSA Website at gwsa-guelph.ca 

and find “Sign Up for GWSA Email Updates”. 

Click on the link, follow the instructions and 

check off the box titled “CSS Communications”. 

Once you're signed up, you'll receive monthly 

updates from CSS straight to your inbox. 

WORLD DIABETES DAY - NOV. 14 

Come and visit the Diabetes Care Guelph 

teams on World Diabetes Day - Nov. 14 from 

1-4 pm. We'll be out in the community promoting 

healthy living for those living with diabetes 

and their families. 

We'll be at multiple locations around the city. 

Look for our posters in the next few weeks to 

learn where we'll be! 

Diabetes Support Group - The Diabetes Support 

Group runs every second and fourth Tuesday 

from 9 to 10 am in Room 2 of the Evergreen 

Centre. Our group offers peer support for the challenges 

of living with a chronic disease with input 

from facilitator and Registered Dietitian Molly 

Roberts. We enjoy regular visits from Diabetes Educators 

at Diabetes Care Guelph as well as other 

guest speakers, including pharmacists, social workers 

and community agencies interested in diabetes. 

New members are always welcome to join our 

group by coming out to a meeting or by calling Pat 

Gage at 519-837-5696. 


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RR 2, 5016 Well. Rd 29, Guelph 519.856.4622 

www.edenhousecarehome.ca 

Member of OLTCA & ORCA 

Licenced by RHRA & MOHLTC 

Better Quality Better Health 

WENDY SMITH | SWOTSERVICES.CA 

519‐249‐9103 | WENDY@SWOTSERVICES.CA 


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There was a big turnout for the Volunteer 

Appreciation Lunch held on September 

13. The meal of lasagna and salad, with 

apple blossoms for dessert, was enjoyed 

by all. Here several of the volunteers have 

their picture taken with this lovely 

harvest backdrop. 

The GWSA Line Dancing Activity Group participated 

in the kick-off event for the Guelph Family 

Health Team’s “Hustle for the Harvest” Fit to Move 

Activity Challenge on September 21, 2018, in Riverside 

Park. The activity was similar to the Amazing 

Race in that teams of four, made up of local businesses, 

organizations and groups, were competing 

for the title of Guelph’s Most Active Team over the 

period of September 21 to October 5. 

Most of the teams participating were dressed in 

costume and went from one activity to another. Line 

Dancing was one of the activities. What fun we had 

teaching each team how to line dance. If they didn’t 

do it right, we made them do it over again. We had a 

thunderstorm at one point but it didn’t stop us from 

dancing or the participants from competing. We certainly 

lived up to the GWSA motto “Be Active, Get 

Involved, Make Friends”. We did all that and more. 

Thanks to our instructors, Kathy Kemp, Betty Chu, 

Carol Lightfoot and Patty Liberatore for taking the 

teams through the dances, and to our dancers who 

came and danced with us; thank you for making it 

fun. A big thanks to Gord Clegg for setting up the 

sound system for us and to Barry Scott for helping 

him bring it down to the park. Thanks also to Ross 

Knechtel for taking lots of photos. Here are a few 

from that day. 

We would like to thank Haley and Camille of the 

Guelph Family Health Team for inviting us to participate 

and we hope to be invited again next year. 


Hearing Improvement Committee 

We are meeting as usual on the first 

Wednesday in the month at 2 pm in the 

Board Room at the Evergreen Seniors 

Community Centre. 

Dorothy Scott, who most know as a very 

important part of our group, is retiring 

due to failing health. She will be sorely 

missed by all. 

We are pleased to know that Royce 

Brown is taking her place. We hope to 

listen and be able to provide help to our 

members and our friends who just drop 

in. Should you or someone you know have 

an interest in helping those with hearing 

loss navigate the journey, we would be 

grateful. 

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THURS. JAN. 3/19 

at 1 pm — Rm. 4 

LIBRARY WORD SCRAMBLE 

All of the scrambled words below are library vocabulary 

words. Solutions on page 37. 

enonil _______________________________ 

iqteu ________________________________ 

goirpybah ____________________________ 

lactgao ______________________________ 

direcapoli ____________________________ 

bralniria ______________________________ 

ydipcolecena __________________________ 

tuoaccnlrii ___________________________ 

tuysd ________________________________ 

isceton _______________________________ 

criimlfom _____________________________ 

naol __________________________________ 

ecenrreef ______________________________ 

ehcresra ______________________________ 

aktscs ________________________________ 

saps __________________________________ 

ecsairhv _______________________________ 

ciifnot ________________________________ 

ewren _________________________________ 

bwrroo ________________________________ 


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G.W.S.A. 

BID EUCHRE TOURNAMENT 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2018 

GAMES START AT 1:00 P.M. SHARP 

REGISTRATION AT 11:30 A.M. 

EVERGREEN SENIORS COMMUNITY CENTRE — ROOM 4 

683 Woolwich St., Guelph 

$10.00 per person 

Snacks & Refreshments Available 

REGISTRATION FORM 

Name: _______________________________ Signature: ________________________ 

Address: ___________________________________________ Postal Code: _________ 

Phone No.: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________ 

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

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


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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 Nov. 6 & 20 - 

6:30 pm-9:30 pm 

Wednesday Nov. 14 & 28 - 

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 


Helen James (519-856-4434) 

Mondays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

6-H B E 


Dot Smith (519-836-6448) 


B C 

Evergreen Board Room 

Diana Cormier (519-780-2074) 

(dianacormier@sympatico.ca) 

Last Friday of month - 1-3 pm 

B C 2 

Evergreen Dining Room 

Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

3rd Friday of month - 1:30 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-2:00 pm 

C 


Sylvia Edgerton (519-837-0446) 

Audrey Young 

Joy Halliburton 


D C 

Evergreen Auditorium - Stage 

Bob Langham (519-836-8366) 

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 

10:00 am to 12:00 noon 

D S G 


2nd & 4th Tuesday 

9:00-10:00 am 

D 


Jean Simpson (519-822-6193) 

Linda Robinson (226-343-0426) 


E M 


Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044) 

Maureen Baird (647-519-2006) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

E W 


Audrey Young (519-821-7471) 

4th Wednesday 

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 - 

Beginners 9:30-10:30 am 

Intermediate 10:45-11:45 am 

(except Holidays) 


M J 


Georgia Taylor (519-265-8816) 


Instruction available 

P L 


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) 

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 


Arlene McEllistrum 

(519-821-4332) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Pianist - Mary Lynne Woods 

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm 

S C 

Evergreen Parking Lot by 

The Enabling Garden 

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) 

Gord Knox (519-763-5795) 


W C 

April to October 

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Brenda Langham (519-836-8366) 

Gord Clegg (519-824-3293) 

January and February 

W P C 


Ann Peters (519-836-3554) 

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

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

W E A G 

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre 

Nancy Baker (519-822-6653) 

September - June 


Membership is $20.00 

W H A G 

Rm 2 West End Rec Centre 

Ross Hamilton (519-835-9181) 

hamiltongalleries@rogers.com 

Jan. - June; Sept. - Dec. 

Thursdays - noon-4:00 pm 

Membership is $25.00 

W C 


Ross Coulter (519-821-3993) 

2nd & 4th Thursdays - 1:00 pm 

Be 

active. 

Get 

involved. 

Make 

friends. 


GWSA Group & Activity Reports 

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

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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 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 strong-smelling 

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 will start in November at the 

Front Desk of the Evergreen Centre 

for artists not already in the 

Club. 

Badminton 

Our Badminton Club welcomes all 

from beginners to experienced and 

competitive players. Join us as 

many as 6 times a week for friendly, 

active games and competition at 

two locations. We play at the West 

End Community Centre on Monday 

and Wednesday afternoons at 

1:00 pm. At the Evergreen Centre, 

play is on Tuesday evening at 7 

pm, Thursday at 9 am, Friday at 10 

am, and Sunday afternoons at 1:15 

pm. 

We do our best to keep members 

alerted of any changes to our times 

or cancellations. 

Racquets are available for shortterm 

loan and players are required 

to wear indoor court shoes. 

Your membership fee covers participation 

at both locations. If you 

are a member of the Guelph Wellington 

Seniors Association, we 

allow 3 free visits to give you a 

chance to discover if you are able 

and will enjoy this very active 

sport. The yearly fee is $60 and 

you must have an up-to-date membership 

with GWSA to be a member 

of our club. 

For further information regarding 

our activities and membership, 

contact Eleanor Stern at 519-837- 

2702. 

Casual Bicycling - NEW 

This new group at the GWSA 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 Helen James (519-856- 

4434), or for 6-Hand Bid Euchre, 

call Dot Smith (519-836-6448). 

Book Club 

Our group meets in the Boardroom 

on the last Friday of each month 

from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. 

In November, our selection is 

The Wonder by Emma Donohue, 

and in December, we will be discussing 

The Hidden Life of Trees 

by Peter Wohlleben. 

Monthly fee is $3.00. 

Book Club 2 

This group, made up of people on 

the wait list for the first Book 

Club, will meet in the cafeteria 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 



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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 

Craft Group 

We have been very busy with our 

craft group. Our store is full with 

all our lovely winter things. We 

were told we can’t have more than 

34 people in our room but sometimes 

we have as many as 43 coming 

out on Friday, so if you would 

like to knit or sew for us, pick up 

the wool or material on Friday and 

work on it at home. Don’t forget 

the Craft Show on Nov. 17. We 

will have our store open as well as 

tables in the gym. See you there 

and thanks for all the donations. 

Cribbage 

If you enjoy a game of cribbage, 

join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. 

We have a good time and everyone 

is welcome. 

GWSA DANCES: 

December 14 - Christmas Dance 

Darts 

High scores for September were - 

Bill A.104 (99 out), Phil A. 118, 

Barry A. 138, Audrey B. 120, Ed 

B.117 (222out), Grace C.105, 

Derek C. 180, Rino F. 115, 

Gord K.133 (111out), Bob L.105, 

Fred L.133, Bob Mc.133, 

Peter Mc 115, Len P. 102, Ellen R. 

125, Barry S.124 (106out) 

(111out), 

Lorne S.135, Marjorie S.125, Margaret 

W. (222out), David W.100, 

Ed W.129, Hester W.103. 

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 Jean Simpson at 

519-822-6193 or Linda Robinson 

at 226-343-0426 regarding any 

questions about the club. Come 

and have some fun. 

Golf 

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, 

do so 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 co-operating with 

and assisting professionals who 

deal with it; promoting hearing 

accessibility within our own community; 

holding regular information 

sessions to encourage 

greater understanding of the problem 

and what is available to help 

it. 

We meet the first Wednesday of 

each month from October through 

May from 2-3:30 pm. We discuss 

problems affecting those with 

hearing loss and try to find solutions. 

Our meetings also have a 

social component. For further information, 

call Marianne at 519- 

822-3946. 

Line Dancing 

Come dance with us all year long. 

Mondays: Beginners 9:30 to 10:30 

a.m. 

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

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

(Basic line dance experience recommended 

for this class.) 

Your first three visits are free, after 

which the fee is $1.50 per visit. 

Everyone Welcome 

Into Focus Photography Club 

As the winds of November howl 

through Guelph and Wellington 

County, we put on thicker sweaters, 

bundle up and keep our camera 

shutters clicking. 

Our October theme was purses, 

which can include the wide variety 

of bags used to carry around the 

things we need to get through the 

day. From clutch-purses to manpurses, 

they can be of many colours, 

fabrics, shapes and sizes. 

They can hold the bare necessities 

or everything but the kitchen sink. 



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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* 

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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The results are now hanging for 

your viewing pleasure in the Evergreen 

Restaurant. 

We are planning another special 

photo sharing day for November 

12. It is open to the public and is a 

good chance to see what a creative 

crowd we can be. 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment 

ranging from mobile phones and 

point and shoot cameras to fancy 

DSLR models. We share a common 

interest in photography as a 

hobby and we learn from each 

other. New members are always 

welcome. If you are interested in 

joining, contact Jean McClelland 

by e-mail: 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com. 

Pickleball 

Pickleball is a sport in which four 

players use solid paddles made of 

wood or composite materials to hit 

a perforated polymer ball over a 

net. The sport shares features of 

other racquet sports: the dimensions 

and layout of a badminton 

court and a net and rules similar to 

tennis, with a few modifications. 

This sport is for people of all 

ages who are looking for some 

fun, laughter, socialization and 

exercise. It’s easy to learn, but can 

be challenging for those with a 

competitive nature. All levels of 

skill invited. Pickleball equipment 

is provided. 

Scrabble 

Our Scrabble group meets Thursdays 

from 1:00 to 3:45 pm at the 

tables in the Evergreen Hallway 

near the Library. Cost is $1.00 per 

visit. We play relaxed, but challenging 

games using the Scrabble 

Dictionary 5 th Edition as our reference. 

Skill levels range from beginner 

to advanced. Come play at 

whatever table you wish. Enjoy a 

laugh, score a Bingo if you can, 

and learn a new word or two with 

other word lovers! 


Shuffleboard 

Come on out and join our group. 

Enjoy some gentle exercise, 

friendship and fun. Membership is 

available to all paid-up 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, formed 

nearly 40 years ago, now boasts 

over 50 members. This mixed 

group of older adults share their 

love of singing - songs old and 

new. They also love to entertain 

with their singing and to spread 

cheer. 

Preparing for this upcoming season, 

the choir has two sets of completely 

new and exciting music. 

The first performance this season 

will be The Day Before on Friday, 

November 9, and the songs will 

include I’d Like to Teach the 

World to Sing, Keep the Home 

Fires Burning, Let There be Peace 

on Earth, No Man is an Island, 

Our Home, Our Land, The Journey 

and Hymn to Freedom. 

In the Christmas Variety Show 

this year, the choir will be joined 

by Steven Berriman for some of 

their songs which will include We 

Need a Little Christmas, Deck the 

Halls, O Christmas Tree, Christmas 

is a Feeling, Do You Hear 

What I Hear, Go Tell It On The 

Mountain, O Holy Night, and The 

Hal Leonard, Christmas Melody 

followed by the usual Singalong. 

For more information about joining 

the choir, please call Arlene 

McEllistrum at 519-821-4332. 

Skiing 

It costs $10.00 plus HST to join 

the Everwhite Ski Club. You register 

and pay for 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 to give it a 

try. 

Membership is available to all 

paid-up members of the GWSA on 

payment of the prescribed annual 

snooker activity fee. The current 

fee of $70 (plus tax) buys you access 

to the Snooker Room any 

time it is open and all the snooker 

you care to play. 

Texas Hold ’Em 

Why not come out and have fun 


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Available for RENT 

Brand new, bright, one bedroom basement 

apartment. SENIOR PREFERRED. Maple 

kitchen, granite countertops. Private 

entrance. Shared laundry. Close to 

downtown. $1050 per month includes 

heat, hydro and cable. 

Call 226‐343‐2323 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities NOVEMBER 2018 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— Mon-Fri – 

9a-4p 

Aquatic Arthritic Relief 

(West End Community 

Centre) (519-837-5657) 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis, 

Nov. 3, 10, 17 

10a-12p Darts, Nov. 3, 10, 

17 

Sunday 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, 

Nov. 4, 11, 18 

1 

9a-12p Badminton 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 

1-3p Line Dancing 

1-3:30p Bridge 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

2 

8:30a-1:15p Crafts 

9-11:30a Improving Bridge 

9a-12p Chess 

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic 

10a-12p Darts 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

12:45-3p Silvertones 

12:45-4p Pickleball 

1-3p Computer Free Time 

1-4p Friday Euchre 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

5 

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 

6 

9a-12p Pickleball 

10a-12p Education Series 

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 Snooker 

7 

8:30a TRIP BOOKING 

9-11:30a Computer Free Time 

9a-12:45p Table Tennis 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a Food Demo 

10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolours 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


2-3:30p Hearing Improvement 

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1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 


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9a-12p Chess 




2p The Day Before 

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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 




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9-10a Diabetes Support 






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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


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2:30-5p Photography Club 



7-9p Computer Club 

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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 








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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 




2:30-5p Photography Club 










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9a-12p Outreach 













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8:30a-12p Arthritis Service 

9-10a Diabetes Support 







1-4p Canasta 


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9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12:15p Darts 


1-4p Canasta 


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1-4p Canasta 

1:30-4p Wednesday Euchre 



1-4p Scrabble 


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10a-12p Food Demo 





1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 

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1-4p Scrabble 




1-2:20p Book Club 2 



1-4p Table Tennis W 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


10:30a-12p Food Tasting 





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9a-12p Chess 


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. 36 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

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

speed!’ 

Corcoran, Charlie - Oct. 25 (104) 

Shephard, Bill - Nov. 4 (69) 

Green, Linda - Nov. 18 (70) 

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. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

To Association Members and their Families 

Uptegrove, George passed away on Sunday, 

September 30, 2018 at the age of 88. He was a 

long-time GWSA member and creator of the large 

railway picture in the dining room. 


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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 

Ballroom Dancing 

Get up off the couch and come out 

and have some fun! In no time at all 

you will be moving and grooving to 

jive, waltz, cha cha, merengue, 

quickstep, bachata and foxtrot music. 

Couples and singles welcome. 

Class length: 45 mins Classes:14 

Fee: $93.80 Members, 

$108.80 Non-Members 

Wed Sep 19, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215882 

Beginner Jazz 

Try out our new beginner adult jazz 

class; no dance experience needed. 

Classes start with a warm up, followed 

by learning basic steps and 

putting them together in combinations. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes:13 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 



Mon Sep 17, 2 p.m. Code: 215884 

No class: Oct. 8 

Cardio Dance 

This innovative, fun and exciting 

dance fitness class is guaranteed to 

get you moving into shape. This 

safe and effective total body 

workout is specifically designed for 

beginners and seniors. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 14 



Tue Sep 18, 2 p.m. Code: 215885 

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 Sep 20, 9:45 a.m. Code: 

215886 

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 Sep 17, 1 p.m. Code: 215888 

No class: Oct 8, 22 




Wed Sep 19, 9:15 a.m. 

Code: 215887 



Centre 



Thu Sep 20, 2 p.m. Code: 215889 

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 Sep 21, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215931 

No class: Oct 12 


Centre 



Tue Sep 18, 2 p.m. Code: 215933 

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. 




Wed Sep 19, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 215954 

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 Sep 17, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215955 





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Assessment 

Callous and Corn Treatment 

Nail Trimming 

Fungal Nail Treatment 

Gi 

Cerficates 

Available 


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Centre 



Wed Sep 19, 6:15 p.m. 

Code: 215956 

Fri Sep 21, 1 p.m. Code: 215957 

Qi Gong 2 (Chi Kung) 

This class is a Chinese blend of exercise, 

stretching and meditation. 

The classes focus on ‘Eighteen Postures 

for Daily Practice,’ a Qi Gong 

set that integrates East and West in 

a series of gentle exercises designed 

to maintain and enhance health. 

Adapting classical Qi Gong forms, 

this style incorporates therapeutic 

exercise, self-massage and meditation. 

Qi Gong 2 class explores variations, 

including qigong walking. 




Thu Sep 20, 11 a.m. Code: 215958 

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 can expect to see improvement 

in posture. The class 

presents an excellent opportunity for 

beginners to start exercising with an 

aerobic, strength and flexibility 

component. 




Wed Sep 19, 12:15 p.m. Code: 215961 

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! 



Centre 



Mon Sep 17, 9:30 a.m. 


Code: 215962 





Wed Sep 19, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215963 


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! 




Mon Sep 17, 9 a.m. Code: 215964 





Fri Sep 21, 9 a.m. Code: 215965 



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 Sep 17, 8 a.m. Code: 215966 




Fri Sep 21, 8 a.m. Classes: 14 

Code: 215967 


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 to take 

your fitness to the next level. 




Tue Sep 18, 8:45 a.m. Code: 

215969 

Thu Sep 20, 8:45 a.m. Code: 

215968 

*NEW* Swimming Essentials for 

Seniors – Level 1 

You’re never too old to learn how to 

swim! This program has been developed 

for seniors to gain confidence 

in and around water by learning 

basic swimming skills. Assistance is 

provided whenever necessary while 

participants work toward the goal of 

complete independence in the water. 


Location: Centennial Pool 

Fee: $80 

Mon Oct 1, 10 a.m. Code: 217474 


*NEW* Swimming Essentials for 

Seniors – Level 2 

Looking to improve your swimming 

technique? This program has been 

developed for seniors to increase 

endurance and advance strokes. You 

will be provided with individual 

feedback and swim workouts to 

meet your goals. 


Location: Centennial Pool 

Fee: $80 

Wed Oct 3, 10 a.m. Code: 217475 

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 Sep 18, 9:45 a.m. Code: 

215970 


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• 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 

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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Tai Chi Chih 

Are you having problems with 

blood pressure, balance or flexibility? 

Tai Chi Chih can help. You will 

learn 19 gentle movements that are 

rooted from one posture. These actions 

are designed to have the same 

benefits as Tai Chi. Classes are for 

all fitness levels and can be done 

seated or standing. This relaxing 

practice improves your balance, 

flexibility, mindfulness, and leads to 

better all-round health. Regular participation 

results in improved body 

strength, better sleep and weight 

loss. 



Centre 



Wed Sep 19, 2 p.m. Code: 215971 

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. 




Wed Sep 19, 8 a.m. Code: 215972 

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. 




Mon Nov 26, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215891 

Mon Nov 26, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215893 

Mon Nov 26, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 215892 

Computer Maintenance and Peak 

Performance 

Is your computer running slow? Got 

a lot of “garbage” on your computer? 

Need to understand antivirus 

software? You can use your existing 

Windows software to clean that up 

and get peak performance to keep 

your computer running smoothly. 

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 3 



Tues Nov 13, 1 p.m. Code: 215900 

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. 




See the box at the bottom of this 

page for dates and codes. 

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, for free with a Skypeto-Skype 

call. 




Wed Nov 21, 1 p.m. Code: 215916 

Computers – Smartphone 

Looking to purchase a smartphone? 

This course will walk you through 

options for cell phone plans, what 

types of phones are available, and 

discuss your cell phone needs. 




Mon Nov 5, 10 a.m. Code: 215917 


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 

Nov 5 215913 Nov 26 215906 

Nov 12 215904 Dec 3 215907 

Nov. 19 215905 Dec 10 215909 

DATE 

Dec 17 

Jan 7 

Jan 14 

CODE 

215910 

215997 

216002 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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Computers – iPad 

This course is to help the new Apple 

iPad user navigate through the functions 

of this type of computer tablet. 

Please bring your iPad to class so 

you are ready to get started. 


Fee: $30 Members, 

$40 Non-Members 

Mon Dec 3, 10 a.m. Code: 215918 

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 Nov 16, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215898 

Computers - Facebook 

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 

ask your questions. To get the most 

out of this session, you should already 

have a Facebook account set 

up. 





Fri Nov 2, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215896 

GENERAL INTEREST 

Community Craft Sale 

Evergreen opens its doors for a 

Community Craft Sale. Be one of 

many craft vendors at this seasonal 

and festive event. New or homemade/handmade 

items only, no 

rummage sale items please. To reserve 

your table, call 519-823-1291. 

Date: Sat. November 17 

Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

Fee: $20/1 table, $35/2 tables, 

$45/3 tables, $55/4 tables + HST 

Set up: Fri. Nov 16, 4:30-6 p.m. 

and/or Sat. Nov 17, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

Cooking - A Taste of Italy 

Come and enjoy a taste of Italy. 

Learn how to cook an Italian dinner 

which includes antipasto, soup and 

pasta. Please bring containers for 

any possible leftovers and a water 

bottle. 

Class length: 2.5 hours Classes: 1 



Tue Nov 6, 6:30 p.m. Code: 215920 

Travel Insurance and More 

Have you ever thought, “I wish I 

had known that about my travel insurance 

before I went on vacation.” 

Or maybe you’ve bought insurance 

without really knowing what you 

are covered for? Have you ever 

wondered how you would cover inhome 

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. 




Thu Nov 1, 10 a.m. Code: 215941 

Peer Learning - Current Events 

This subject is back again, and there 

are plenty of issues to discuss! Participants 

will look into the background 

of current topics from politics, 

economics, business, crime, the 

environment, science, technology, 

the arts, sports or anything else the 

group decides. Items could be local, 

national, or international. Come and 

share your views. 




Mon Sep 17, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215944 No class: Sept 24, 

Oct 8 

Peer Learning - Historical 

Blunders 

Hitler told his generals that the conquest 

of the Soviet Union would be 

easy. This is one of the countless 

blunders that have been made in 

history. Join us as we choose some 

of these blunders and discuss them. 




Tue Sep 18, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 215945 No class: Sept 25 

Peer Learning - The Changing 

World of Agriculture 

The application of biotechnology 

has achieved a remarkable increase 

in contemporary agricultural 

productivity, both domestically and 

globally. To what extent are these 

achievements sustainable and desirable? 

Join us for a lively discussion. 




Thu Sep 20, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215946 No class: Sept 27 

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 Sep 19, noon Code: 215953 

Wed Sep 19, 12:30 p.m. 

Code: 215951 

Wed Sep 19, 1:15 p.m. 



Code: 215948 

Wed Sep 19, 1:45 p.m. 

Code: 215949 

Wed Sep 19, 2:30 p.m. 

Code: 215952 

Wed Sep 19, 3:00 p.m. 

Code: 215950 

VISUAL AND CREATIVE 

ARTS 

Acrylic Painting 

Join us for informative lessons in 

painting with acrylics. Stroke types, 

techniques and form will be the 

focus of this hands-on class. Be 

inspired, have an open mind and 

create your masterpiece with this 

form of art. 




Thu Sep 20, 9 a.m. Code: 215874 

No class: Oct 4, Nov 1 

Calligraphy - Gothic Blackletter 

Suitable for beginners or anyone 

wanting to refresh their skills. This 

technical hand requires patience 

and practice, but does not use pressure 

and release or pen manipulation. 

Get to know the basic tools 

and letterforms through demonstrations 

and fun calligraphic projects. 




Tue Oct 16, 1 p.m. Code: 217540 

No class: Nov 6, 27 

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 threedimensional 

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 Sep 18, 10:15 a.m. 

Code: 215877 

Beginner Pastels 

Let’s go back to childhood when 

we painted with our fingers! This 

course will introduce an amazing 

medium - chalk pastel. We learn 

about supplies - different types of 

pastels, paper surfaces and additional 

tools. We start from the basics of 

pastel painting and study the many 

ways to apply the pastels. Using 

colour theory and refreshing tone 

drawing skills, we paint simple 

objects and scenes. 




Thur Sep 20, 1:00 p.m. 

Code: 215875 

Portrait Drawing and Painting 

This class is structured to develop 

and nurture the student's aesthetic 

vision concerning painting portraits. 

Students will learn basic structure 

and proportions of cranial and facial 

parts of a head and the first steps in 

art of painting portrait. They will 

learn to incorporate light, shadow/ 

tone and colour to bring portraits 

alive. Students will also paint their 

self-portraits. The self-portraits will 

employ subjective approach. Students 

will be encouraged to value 

not only resemblance, but also an 

expressive content. The class is 

open to both methods: working 

from a model and photographs. 


Location: West End Community 

Centre 



Wed Sep 26, 1 p.m. Code: 215878 

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 ability. 

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Location: Guelph Community 

Pottery Centre, 14 Edinburgh Rd. S. 

Fee: $195.70 

Mon Sep 17, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 214755 

No Class: Oct 8 

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 

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 



Thu Sep 20, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 217674 

Beginner Watercolours 

Discover this sensuous, translucent 

and flowing medium! Allow yourself 

to be creative, playful, spontaneous, 

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 Sep 18, 1 p.m. Code: 215881 

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 Sep 17, 9 a.m. Code: 15880 

No class: Oct 8, 29, Nov 5 



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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 

* * * * 

Here is an interesting book that is 

a little larger than most which will 

provide many enjoyable hours of 

reading. 

It is called “The Punishment She 

Deserves” by Elizabeth George 

and it is a very intriguing story of 

two detectives sent to a quiet town 

in northern England. They are there 

to confirm that a local deacon, 

while in police custody, having 

been accused of a dreadful crime, is 

found dead in the police station. 

His death is ruled a suicide, and 

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers 

and Detective Superintendent Isabelle 

Ardery meet with local police 

to go over the original investigation. 

Barbara Havers is not happy to 

simply follow orders and confirm a 

suicide. She is determined to get to 

the truth regarding the events leading 

up to the Deacon’s death. 

Once back in London with their 

reports filed, the Chief decides to 

send Barbara Havers back to Ludlow 

with Inspector Thomas Lynley 

to follow the clues that Barbara 

may have uncovered. 

This story is a real page turner, as 

so many people in this small town 

seem to have something to hide, 

and are prepared to lie to the police 

about it. 

With a dash of British humour 

here and there, it is a book full of 

suspense that I hope you will enjoy 

reading, as I did. 

I hope to see many of you at our 

Book Sale at the Community 

Craft Sale on Saturday, November 

17, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. We will 

have lots of hardcover and paperback 

books for sale, the proceeds of 

which help to purchase more new 

books for the Book Nook Library. 

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 

Guitar & Electric Fireplace 

Guitar with one string missing, asking $150. Electric fireplace 

2’ high by 2’ long by 1’ wide, asking $200. Call 519 

-265-1167. 

Lady’s Leather Jacket 

Black leather lady’s jacket. Zip-out lining, size medium. 

New. $25. Call 519-821-1512. 

Sewing Machine & Serger 

Brother sewing and embroidery machine with embroidery 

thread and 10 embroidery cards. Asking $200. Serger, 

White Speedylock Model 1600, never been used. Asking 

$200. Call 519-824-9828. 

Ladies’ Golf Clubs 

Ladies’ golf clubs with cart and bag. Several VHS tapes 

—classic Laurel & Hardy. Fun for your grandkids or great 

grandkids. Call 519-822-8683. 


Wheelchair & Wedge Cushion 

Airgo Ultralight wheelchair, Model 700 844, weighs 16 

lbs. Rarely used over 3 months, like new, excellent condition. 

Asking $75. Parsons wedge cushion, 16”x16”x3”. 

Model 18C084, hard base. Asking $20. Call 519-265- 

3626 or 519-278-8966. 

Mobility Walker 

Mobility walker, foldable for easy transport/storage. Excellent 

condition. Asking $300 OBO. Call 519-767-5607. 

Mobility Scooter 

Mobility scooter in excellent condition. Asking $1800 

OBO. Call 519-823-0853. 

Electric Snow Shovel 

Electric snow shovel. $90 firm. Call 519-824-8132. 

Large Walker 

Large walker with 4 wheels and brakes. Like new. Asking 

$50. Call 519-824-0140. 

WANTED 

Folding Chairs & Scythe 

Wanted - 4 folding aluminum web and vinyl tubing 

chairs, and a long-handled scythe-type cutting tool for 

weeds and underbrush to be used in the bush. No battery 

or electricity option. Older type that requires no bending. 

Call Diane at 519-767-1841. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY.

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COMMUNITY CENTRE 

SERVICES 

Minds in Motion 

Minds in Motion® is a program that 

incorporates physical and mental 

stimulation for people living with 

early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease 

or other dementias, and their 

care partners. Two main components 

make up the social program: 

45 to 60 minutes of physical activity 

led by a trained physical activity 

program leader and 45 to 60 

minutes of mentally stimulating 

activities facilitated by a Minds in 

Motion® co-ordinator and volunteers. 

This program is a great opportunity 

to establish new friendships 

with others who are living the 

same experiences. Register by calling 

the Alzheimer Society 519-742- 

1422. 

Class length: 2 hours 

Fee: $60.00 

Wed Nov 7, 1 p.m. 

Did you know that you can 

purchase your Guelph transit 

tickets and monthly passes at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community 

Centre? Tickets are also available 

at all City recreation centres and at 

ServiceGuelph at City Hall. 

Je Suis Canadian - Portrait of a People 

by Anne Gordon and Michael Gordon 

This 130-page, full-colour book is by Anne Gordon, who is a well-known 

travel writer and a long-time member of the Into Focus Photography Club, and 

Michael Gordon, who has produced several books in the ‘Rockhound’ Series. 

This book celebrates Canada’s diversity and unique cultures from north to 

south and east to west in words and photographs of the people, celebrations, 

native species and amazing landscapes. 

Lots of intriguing Canadian trivia and thought-provoking quotes are found 

throughout the book. 

You can purchase this book online at www.lulu.com/shop. 


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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, 2018 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2018 

LIBRARY WORD SCRAMBLE 

Solution 

enonil—online 

iqteu—quiet 

goirpybah—biography 

lactgao—catalog 

direcapoli—periodical 

bralniria—librarian 

ydipcolecena—encyclopedia 

tuoaccnlrii—circulation 

tuysd—study 

isceton—section 

criimlfom—microfilm 

naol—loan 

ecenrreef—reference 

ehcresra—research 

aktscs—stacks 

saps—pass 

ecsairhv—archives 

ciifnot—fiction 

ewren—renew 

bwrroo—borrow 

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 

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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Avoiding TRUMPLAND 

with a Wonderful Staycation (Part 2) 

by Ross Coulter 

As we approached Kamloops, several burnt out areas 

of forest from previous forest fires were passed. 

There was a smoky haze settled in the surrounding 

valleys that could be mistaken for fog or smog but 

which was indeed smoke from current existing fires 

throughout B.C. but not in the immediate area. One 

night in Kamloops was quite enough and anticipation 

was high for the next day’s adventure en route 

to Vancouver. 

Perhaps the most exhilarating experience, surpassing 

the trip up Sulphur Mountain, rafting on the 

Bow River or walking on a glacier, unfolded as we 

followed the Fraser River en route to Vancouver. A 

stop at Hell’s Gate and the Tramway ride across the 

On route to Kamloops the next day, our second 

wildlife sighting offered a close-up photo op of a 

large buck elk grazing at the side of the road. He 

sported a multi-tined rack of antlers as testimony to 

his senior years. Cars, trucks and buses travelling in 

both directions stopped to pay homage to his 

majesty. 

river and back. Hell’s Gate is the narrowest point of 

the Fraser Gorge which sees over 200 million gallons 

of water per minute flow through. That’s twice 

the volume of water that passes over Niagara Falls. 

Moving onward, our next stop was scheduled at 

Wells Gray Provincial Park for views of Mt. Robson, 

the highest peak in Canada, and Mt. Terry Fox. 

Back on the coach, it took more than a few minutes 

for adrenalin levels to fall back to normal as we approached 

Vancouver for our next two-night stay. 

We were up bright and early in the morning the next 



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day for a city tour which included ample time to fully 

enjoy Stanley Park before moving on to Gastown, 

Chinatown, English Bay and a drive by some of the 

more expensive real estate in the city. The sightseeing 

ended at the Grenville Island Public Market 

where we stopped for lunch. The rest of the afternoon 

was at leisure to explore on our own or to put 

ones feet up and relax. The next day would be busy 

as we would be moving on to Victoria. 

The next morning, after a ferry ride of approximately 

2 hours, we arrived in Victoria and headed 

straight to Butchart Gardens to take in the world renowned 

display of floral splendor. The weather cooperated 

with bright sunshine, as it had for most of 

the trip, showing off the multi-hued colours of the 

hundreds of thousands of flowers at their best. 

A quick tour of city highlights followed as we proceeded 

to our hotel where we were greeted by a piper 

in full regalia. No! It was not the Empress, but comfortable, 

quaint, close to the Legislature, City Centre 

and more than adequate. 

The next and last day of the tour was filled with an 

escorted walking tour of the inner harbour and the 

city. Our knowledgeable guide regaled us with 



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Retire with Confidence! 

With thanks to the Ontario Government Seniors Community Grant Program, PIN, The People and Information 

Network (formerly the Volunteer Centre of Guelph Wellington) is pleased to offer a Fall Information 

Series for adults age 55+. 

Retirement is often viewed as the end-goal to a lifetime of working, however, it is also a time of momentous 

change. Some struggle to seek and identify outside of the workforce while others fear a loss of income, 

and struggle with complexities caused by debilitating health. It is increasingly important to acknowledge the 

need for an individualized retirement plan, as no stage in life is a one size fits all. 

The Information Series, called ‘Retire with Confidence’, offers mini-educational modules related to seniors: 

housing and transportation, health and well-being, safety and finance, and recreation and community 

involvement. Each module will include ‘power talks’, with the goal to provide an overview of a topic and 

related referrals. 

Retirement, preparing for and recently retired, is an ideal time to introduce connections, resources and information 

that help to establish healthy life decisions into older adulthood. The educational modules will 

approach health from a holistic perspective and go beyond physical health to include financial, psychological 

and social well-being. 

Through our work in information and referral, we understand the services most requested by seniors and 

are in a unique position to promote those services even before they are needed. Furthermore, the onset of 

retirement is a prime period for promotion of preventative resources that target risk factors often accompanying 

older adulthood, such as social isolation and deteriorating health. Through our work to promote and 

recruit volunteers, we are well positioned to help seniors find meaningful ways to engage in their community 

through volunteering. 

PIN, The People and Information Network, is pleased to offer this unique opportunity that will also include 

select information booths, draw prizes, and food and drink by the following local business: 

• Cobbs Bread 

• Chocolats Favoris 

• Sleeman Brewery 

• The Olive Experience 

• Trotters Butcher Shop and Charcuterie 

When: Thursdays 

November 15, November 22 

Housing & Transportation Health and Well Being 

November 29, December 6 

Safety & Finance Community Involvement 

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm 

Where: Silence. 46 Essex St., Guelph 

Registration is required, and space is limited. For more information, visit PINnetwork.ca 

About PIN – The People and Information Network (formerly Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington): The 

vision of PIN is a world where strong and welcoming communities are connected through volunteerism, information 

sharing and leadership development. The mission of PIN is to connect people, ideas and information 

to empower Nonprofit organizations and community members to grow and prosper together. 

519-822-0912 ~ 46 Cork Street, Unit 1 ~ PINnetwork.ca 


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stories of local lore, history and characters before 

leaving us to enjoy leisure time in the afternoon for 

further exploration or relaxation before celebrating in 

the evening at our farewell dinner. 

The next day was early up, bags out, breakfast, departure 

for the airport and the non-stop flight home. 

The five hours on the flight was spent reflecting on 

the beauty of Canada’s west, the fine people we had 

met, and whether Casey and Clancy would be happy 

to see us home! 

JUST A COMMON SOLDIER - W ritten in 1987 

by the late A. Lawrence Vaincourt (2009) 

He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was 

falling fast, 

And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the 

past. 

Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he 

had done, 

In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, 

every one. 

And tho’ sometimes, to his neighbours, his tales 

became a joke, 

All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew 

whereof he spoke. 

But we will hear his tales no longer for old Bill has 

passed away, 

And the world’s a little poorer, for a soldier died 

today. 

He will not be mourned by many, just his children 

and his wife, 

For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life. 

Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own 

way, 

And the world won’t note his passing, though a 

soldier died today. 

When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in 

state, 

While thousands note their passing and proclaim that 

they were great. 

Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that 

they were young, 

But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and 

unsung. 

He was just a common soldier and his ranks are 

growing thin, 

But his presence should remind us we may need his 

like again. 

For when countries are in conflict, then we find the 

soldier’s part 

Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians 

start. 

If we cannot do him honour while he’s here to hear 

the praise, 

Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of 

his days. 

Perhaps just a single headline in a paper that would 

say: 

Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today. 

(Submitted by a member) 


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Process for GWSA Trips 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

device. Please note that: 

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

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

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

the bus if required. 

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

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

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

Lift Width: 32 inches 

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

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

along with other trip fees. 

TRAVEL in JAN. 2019 - Register on NOVEMBER 7, 2018 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

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

Wed. January 23, 2019 — Aga Khan Museum, Toronto Total Cost: $55 Code: 221124 

This trip will book a maximum of 32 people. 

Join us for a day in Toronto. We will enjoy lunch at Sorento, an Italian restaurant and wood-fired oven pizzeria. 

Then it’s on to the Aga Khan Museum, where we will explore the collection of paintings, ceramics, 

glass and textiles. Feature exhibit is ‘Emperors and Jewels’. The museum experience will give us an overview 

of Muslim civilization and culture. Admission to the museum is included. Cost of lunch is not included 

- prices range from $10.95 to $15.95. 

Leave Evergreen: 10 am Carousel: 10:05 am Square: 10:15 am Return: 6 pm (depending on traffic!) 

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. If you have any questions, 

please call Joanne White at 519-822-0851. 

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

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

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

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