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T S - D 2018 — V. 43, N. 4

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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 

Lorne Wollis — Cleaner 

Harvinder Marjara, Farial Hashimi, Nathan 

Luck, Mary Loudoun — Customer Service 

Clerk II 

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation 

Services 

All others working at the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre are Volunteers. 

E S C C 

A City of Guelph Recreation Facility run in 

partnership with the Community Services Department 

of the City of Guelph and the Guelph/ 

Wellington Seniors Association 

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

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

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

(closed Statutory Holidays) 

Read The Sentinel on our website, 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

ISSN: 0383 817X 

President’s Message from Dorothe Fair 

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone! 

First let me reflect on another amazing November 

filled with Special GWSA Events. 

Our second annual Tribute event called The Day Before took place 

on Friday, November 9, to a packed house of 300 people. 

The event honoured our military veterans, active military and families 

touched by any military experience. This year we were privileged 

to have the New Horizons Band join our Silvertones Choir as 

an added musical feature. Together the band and choir presented Oscar 

Petersen's world renowned song Hymn to Freedom. The song 

was beautiful as were all the inspirational songs led by Choir Director 

Ann Sneyd and pianist Mary Lynn Woods. 

The guest speaker, Moe Ferris C.D. from the Guelph Legion, 

Branch 234, gave a touching tribute to past and current serving military, 

and the 3 videos again brought home the personal experiences 

of those abroad or at home facing the adversity of military action. 

Many thanks to Dorothy Scott for sharing her first-hand experiences 

during WWII, John Sneyd (husband of Choir Director Ann Sneyd) 

who spoke about Ann’s dad, Gordon King, and his service in WWII, 

and Rita Dumbreck whose son is currently in the Canadian military. 

All three stories were very touching and we appreciate the candor 

shown by each of the presenters. 

We did not sell tickets to the show, but donations were accepted, 

and with approval from the GWSA Board of Directors, a small top 

up to the donations resulted in a cheque for $1,000 for the Guelph 

Legion Branch 234 Poppy fund. 

A picture of the cheque presentation to Moe Ferris will appear in 

the January Sentinel. 

Once again it’s the dedication of many, many volunteers who come 

together to produce an event like The Day Before. There were 100 

volunteers in the Band, Choir and Piper and there were another 30 

who helped as ushers, sound, lighting, stage management, program 

design, decorating and technical support. 

Here are two testimonials that summarize the overall comments 

after the show: 

Marlene Butts: Today’s show was a wonderful event that brought the 

personal military stories to life. It was very special to have it offered 

by the GWSA in a lovely decorated auditorium with poppy wreaths, 

flags & the beautiful huge poppy quilt on the wall. 

Edna Currie: My husband Jack and I came last year and we thoroughly 

enjoyed the show. This year's addition of the New Horizons 

Band made the music even more special. Having Moe Ferris from the 

Guelph Legion is a wonderful touch. Special shows like this one 

make us feel very close to the Guelph community. 

(Continued on page 4) 

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

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

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

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

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


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(Continued from page 3) 

November 11: The GWSA sponsored a Remembrance 

Day wreath that was presented at the Sleeman 

service and then laid at the Guelph Epitaph on Sunday, 

November 11. 

November 17: Another great success!!!! The GWSA 

Bid Euchre Tournament at the Evergreen Seniors 

Centre was held on November 17. Thanks to Helen 

and Judy for organizing this very popular event. 

November 24: The Silver Seven Skating Group 

started their Saturday night skating at Exhibition 

arena. This is a pleasure skating evening for seniors, 

but we have opened it up to younger adults who 

enjoy skating to ‘50s and ‘60s music. 

Please contact Sharon O’Sullivan for more information 

at 519-848-2084. Admission charge at the 

door. 

November 29, 30 and December 1 

The Christmas Variety Show - Song, Laughter, 

Dance 

Silvertones Choir & the New Horizons Band featuring 

Elvis and the Doo Wop Girls, the Line Dancers 

& the Suns of Beaches 

Matinees 1:30 pm 

Tickets: $15 Adults $12 Seniors and Students 

December 14: The last dance of the year, the 

Snowflake Dance has always been very well attended. 

Get out your angel wings or sparkly outfit and 

join in. Doors open at 1 pm. Get your tickets early at 

the front counter. 

Looking for that perfect Christmas gift or stocking 

stuffer? Consider giving a GWSA Membership to 

your loved one or special person. We have something 

for everyone at the GWSA. Membership is $25 including 

10 monthly copies of the Sentinel. There are 

44 different activity groups to join. 

Please contact: Ross Knechtel, GWSA Web Master 

gwsawebmaster@gmail.com 

- Connie Shaw, Membership and Marketing at 519- 

766-6856 or ask at the front counter to buy your 

Christmas membership gift. 

This is my last 2018 Sentinel President’s message. 

I’ll connect with you next year, but please remember 

this: whether you decorate a tree, bake Christmas 

cookies, partake in grog, over-indulge with turkey 

and mashed potatoes, sing carols, light candles or 

watch countless hours of Christmas movies…always 

remember that YOU are thought of with great 

warmth and affection by the Board of Directors and 

the GWSA members. 

Stay warm and healthy, 

Best always 

Dorothe Fair, 

GWSA President. 

The service that volunteer Snow Angels provide contributes 

a tremendous amount to the overall well-being 

of our community. Volunteering with the program is 

truly ‘the neighbourly thing to do’ and is a great way for 

families to volunteer together, or high school students to 

complete their 40-hour community service requirement. 

A volunteer snow removal service for seniors and 

persons with disabilities 519-822-1155 

In partnership with the City of Guelph, we offer a volunteer 

snow removal service for eligible seniors and 

persons with physical disabilities. During a significant 

snow event, after the residential streets are plowed, volunteers 

visit their match within 24 hours to clear the 

windrow (the accumulation of snow left at the end of a 

driveway). 

Last year, 59 Snow Angels contributed 949 hours of 

snow shoveling service. In total, 178 residents were 

helped during the winter season of which one shared, 

“without the help of our Snow Angel it would be difficult 

for us to stay in our home.” 

Residents eligible to receive this service: 

- Must reside in the City of Guelph in a single dwelling 

or semi-detached house with private driveway. 

- Are unable to remove their own snow and cannot afford 

to pay for snow removal. 

- Have no able-bodied person living in the household to 

shovel snow. 

- Must be a senior citizen (aged 65 years or older) and/ 

or have a physical disability. 

Please note that the People and Information Network 

(PIN) reserves the right to ask for documentation verifying 

proof of disability and/or inability to pay for private 

snow removal services in order to ensure services are 

provided to those in our community who truly require 

assistance. 


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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 

Focus on Travel by Jean McClelland 

We were thoroughly entertained in November at the 

Elmira Theatre where we also had dinner. 

Coming up 

Watch for our report following our trip to see the 

play, “O’Canada, eh!” in December. 

In January, we will be having lunch and visiting the 

Aga Khan Museum in North York where we will see 

Emperors & Jewels from India and the Arts of 19th 

Century Iran. 

The McMichael Art Gallery in Kleinburg is a beautiful 

place to visit in February (or any other month). 

Another favourite activity of ours is a meal at the 

Mandarin Restaurant. 

In the works 

Some exciting bus trips being decided on, organized 

and/or planned by the GWSA Travel Committee will 

be to Famous Players Dinner Theatre in Toronto, 

Midland & Huron Village, and another of our favourites, 

the Grand River Cruise. Port Colborne Canal 

Days and St. George Apple Fest are also possibilities. 

Watch for it!!! 

We are looking forward to offering you two trips a 

month in the warm weather. One of these double trips 

may be to Coyles Country Store near Tillsonburg and 

Winter Wheat. 

The Travel Committee would love to have you join us 

to assist with the planning of these popular and exciting 

trips. Let Becky know if you would like to attend 

our monthly planning meeting. 

Persons with a disability who require physical assistance 

must have a travelling companion with them 

who can look after their needs, should the occasion 

arise. 

For more information, contact Joanne White at 519- 

822-0851. 


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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. 

THE EDITOR’S PAGE from The Sentinel Team 

We would like to wish one and all 

A Very Merry Christmas and 

A Very Happy New Year 2019! 

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 

December 3, 2018 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

January 2019 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the January issue 

is on December 20, 2018. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Evergreen Restaurant - December 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. 

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. 

Meal cards totaling a full meal will only be accepted 

for deliveries. NO CASH or PARTIAL ORDERS. 

A sandwich with soup/salad will be charged the 

same as a full meal. 

Catering 

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold 

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have 

your order to the customer service clerk in the office 

at least 48 hours prior to your event. This allows 

staff to ensure that your catering needs will be 

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

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

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

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Stuffed Chicken 

Cordon Bleu 

Pork Chops 

Salmon 

Beef Rouladen with 

Asparagus 

Liver & Onions 

or 2nd Choice 

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11 

12 

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Meat Pies 

Cabbage Rolls 

Beef Stew over 

Yorkshire Pudding 

Christmas 

Dinner 

(purchase tickets) 

Rainbow Trout 

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20 

21 

Meatloaf 

Chicken a la King 

over Vol-au-vents 

Veal Parmesan 

& Hash Brown 

Casserole 

Roast Pork 

Roasted Chicken 

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CLOSED 

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CLOSED FOR 

CHRISTMAS 

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CLOSED FOR 

BOXING DAY 

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CLOSED 

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CLOSED 

31 

CLOSED 

Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please enquire 

with the Chef. 


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Volunteer Corner from Becky MacDonald 

Merry Christmas & 

All the best in 2019! 

As many of you are aware, I will 

be on maternity leave for a year to 

start a new chapter in my life. 

There will be someone stepping 

into my role and assisting with the 

volunteer program. They will be 

working out of Evergreen at my 

current desk, sharing an office 

with Jocelyn. I hope all the best to 

everyone in 2019 and I look forward 

to this new experience and 

seeing everyone when I return. 

Upcoming Volunteer Awards 

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 the 

Volunteer Co-ordinator from Monday 

to Friday between 8:30-4:30. 

All Volunteers – 2019 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 the Volunteer Coordinator 

in the main office for 

more details and to register. 

FRONT DESK 

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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. 

Available day: every 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 RESTAURANT 

Kitchen Assistance: If you like 

to work in a team environment, 

socialize with other volunteers and 

provide customer service, this 

might be for you! Assistance is 

needed in the kitchen to assist with 

food preparation, serving and assisting 

with odd jobs from 8:45- 

1:15 on specific days during the 

week. For more information, 

please speak to Chef Jocelynn, 

complete a volunteer application 

and return it to Becky in the main 

office. 

Coffee Volunteers: Two days are 

available for a coffee volunteer 

starting in November: every Monday 

and every other Friday from 

8:45-1:15. A temporary shift on 

every Thursday is available in November 

and December. 

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 hot beverages, keep the dining 

room clean and tidy and assist 

with small tasks assigned by the 

chef. Training is provided. Please 

speak to Becky in the main office. 

GARDEN FRESH BOX 

A volunteer is needed to assist 

with the Garden Fresh box pickup 

day on the third Wednesday each 

month from 11:30-2:30. Work 

alongside another volunteer and 

assist community members with 

gathering their fresh goods. 

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. 

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We have had a beautiful fall and I hope everyone 

has had a chance to enjoy it. Hard to believe, but 

2018 is just about over, and 2019 is fast approaching. 

As you plan your holiday festivities, 

take time to drop in to the Centre and enjoy some 

of the special events: 

 

The Variety Show is scheduled for November 

29, 30 and December 1. All shows take 

place at 1:30 pm. A dedicated committee of 

volunteers began planning this show over a 

year ago and have been diligently hard at 

work ever since! They have many new acts 

and some great skits planned. I would recommend 

you purchase your ticket for this show 

soon, before it sells out. 

 

 

 

Follow up with some more holiday festivities 

at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting, 

Dec. 8, at Market Square, from 7-8 pm. 

Christmas Dinner in the Evergreen Restaurant 

is December 13. Enjoy roasted turkey 

with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and 

trifle. Tickets are now available for sittings at 

11:30 am and 12:30 pm. You can also purchase 

take-out dinners to share with others! 

Registration for all winter programs is ongoing. 

Secure your spot by signing up today for 

a computer course, fitness class, or maybe an 

art class! 

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Annual Pottery Exhibition and Sale takes 

place at Victoria Road Recreation Centre on 

December 1 from 10 am to 4 pm. This is a 

great time to browse, shop and enjoy the refreshments. 

Learn more about classes you 

might like to take in the new year. 


GWSA COMMITTEES 

Computer Mentors: Computer 

Mentors are needed to assist people 

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). Volunteers are required 

for mentoring on Mondays 

from 1:00-3:00 in the computer 

lab at the Evergreen Seniors Centre. 

Membership & Marketing 

Committee: 

M&M is looking for 2 GWSA 

members to join the creative team 

for a 2-3 year commitment. If you 

have good communication skills 

(written and verbal), enjoy marketing 

and promotion and being a 

part of an active team that meets 

every second Tuesday of the 

month in the morning, please 

speak to Becky for more information. 

GWSA Assistant Webmaster: 

An assistant is needed to assist 

with updating content on the website. 

Skills required: knowledge of 

website management; familiar 

with content website management 

systems specifically WordPress; 

able to use website editing tools; 

and a commitment of up to four 

hours per week. 

If you are interested in volunteering 

in any of the areas listed 

above and joining the dynamic 

team, please contact Becky Mac- 

Donald 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 one-hour class once a 

week at the Salvation Army Citadel 

on Gordon Street. A free of 

charge, full training and orientation 

program will be provided. 

Volunteer Drivers: Help make a 

difference to support seniors who 

have trouble getting out on their 

own. The Outreach Program needs 

volunteers who are willing to use 

their own car to drive participants 

between their home and the Program. 

The commitment is one half 

day per month. 

Please contact Maryanne Wilford 

at 519-837-5665 for more 

information about these volunteer 

opportunities. 


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December Food Tasting: 

Please note, there will not be a food tasting event in 

December. Please look for the great educators from Diabetes 

Care Guelph who will be back in the lobby on 

the last Friday in January with delicious foods to sample. 

The CSS Outreach Program has a few seats to fill: 

If you or someone you know might benefit from extra 

support to connect with others, the CSS Outreach Half 

Day Outing offers a wonderful program of support. 

We have spaces available in our Outreach Program 

which includes an enjoyable outing for activities, 

speakers, entertainment and a hot lunch. A very modest 

$10 includes transportation to and from home. Our participants 

tell us they value the social time, friendships 

and laughter shared, and look forward to this special 

monthly outing. 

If you would like more information about Outreach or 

any of our other programs, call Pat Gage, CSS Administrator 

at 519-837-5696 or drop by our office at the 

Evergreen. 

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 

519-821-1291 ext. 2747 for more information. 

VON Meals on Wheels Program 

Access to well-balanced, affordable meals is imperative 

to the independence and nourishment of Meals on 

Wheels clients. Research shows that healthy eating provides 

essential energy and nutrients for general welfare, 

maintenance of health and functional autonomy, and 

reduces the risk for falls and chronic diseases at older 

ages. 

The benefits of MOW are emotional and psychological, 

as well as physical: MOW’s connection to companionship 

and resources in the community, help with dietary 

planning and maintaining independence, as well as 

access to traditional meals and security checks, make 

MOW a service that supports the overall well-being of 

its clients. 


Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 

Happy Holidays from the staff with the GWSA Community 

Support Services. Wishing you all peace, health and happiness in 2019. 

Pat Gage 

Maryanne Wilford 

Marg Iutzi 

Paula Frappier 

Molly Roberts 

Sophia Podrozny 

There does tend to be a stigma around the Meals on 

Wheels program that you have to be frail, injured, ill or 

incapable of making your own meal to need this service. 

Nonetheless, the comment we hear most often is: 

“I find it difficult to cook a full balanced meal for just 

one person, without eating the same meal for two weeks 

straight.” The Meals on Wheels Program is invaluable 

to those clients who need the nutritional support to improve 

their condition, but also a great way to support 

those that need to continue to maintain good health. 

The Frozen Meal Program is a great program for 

those who just want to supplement a full balanced meal 

on the days that they may have a busy day or on those 

days when the weather is too bad, making it unsafe to 

go to the grocery store. Clients can just pop the meal in 

the microwave and within 5 minutes they have a balanced 

meal as opposed to tea and toast which offers 

little to no nutritional value. One can choose a variety 

of different meals: there are over 40 different meals, 

and 25 desserts to choose from. They can order monthly, 

bimonthly or biannually - whatever works best for 

them. Each meal will last for 1 year in the freezer. 

Another common comment we frequently hear from 

the clients of our Hot Meal Program is: “It’s my big 

meal of the day and big excitement of the day.” Our hot 

meals not only provide clients with their nutrition for 

the day, but they also provide regular social contact. 

This regular social contact is a relief to primary live-in 

caregivers who, rather than preparing meals, can attend 

to tasks or take time for themselves. It is a comfort to 

non-live-in family members, knowing that their loved 

ones are provided with regular, hot nutritious meals and 

a caring connection. 

The Meals on Wheels Program is more than just a meal 

program, it is a program that provides a sense of wellbeing 

knowing that our community is working together 

to ensure that our older adults are supported and well 

cared for. 

This program is available to all persons 65+ and/or 

adults with disabilities that reside in Wellington County. 

For more information, please contact: Kelsey Richardson 

519-323-2330, or toll free 1-888-506-6353 

x5235.

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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 

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. 

WENDY SMITH | SWOTSERVICES.CA 

519‐249‐9103 | WENDY@SWOTSERVICES.CA 


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DOROTHY SCOTT 

submitted by Marianne Matthews 

Since our inception in 1993, we have been fortunate 

and thankful to have Dorothy Scott as our teacher, 

mentor, motivator and friend. She supported us in 

various projects. 

She was a Hearing Specialist, and 

over the years, she helped many 

adults and children who were born 

deaf or who had developed profound 

hearing loss. She taught them to 

speak and this was life saving to 

them. 

She did some one-on-one work 

with deaf children and their parents. 

This enabled them to work together 

and improve their communication 

skills. 

She helped the H.I.C. for the past 

25 years. She provided information about hearing 

help and new and improved equipment such as amplified 

telephones, shaker alarm clocks, personal 

talkers, etc. Most meetings she had a short refresher 

on lip reading and encouraged us to keep listening. 

Dorothy had many varied interests besides hearing 

loss. She was a member of the Hiking Club, the Embroidery 

Guild and the Horticulture Society. She 

taught embroidery to children and perhaps more. 

She tended her own large flower garden at her 

home on Mary Street and also the McCrae House 

Gardens. She was instrumental in planning the gardens 

around McCrae House to have only plants that 

would have grown there when John McCrae lived 

there. Her late husband John (2005), 

built the outhouse out back (Eaton’s 

catalogue and all). 

Ailing health has made it impossible 

for her to continue her position 

in the H.I.C. She has passed her information, 

magazines and supplies 

to her successor Royce Brown - 

thank you Royce! Royce has big 

shoes to fill but she will do it; maybe 

a bit different style. 

Our membership will help determine 

how we proceed into the future. 

Our hope is to assist each other deal with the 

inconvenience of our hearing loss. 

Dorothy gave me a bag of crocus bulbs to distribute 

to attendees at the meeting. The name of the 

bulbs are - you guessed it - Dorothy. 

Happy Birthday Charlie! 

GWSA's centenarian, Charlie Corcoran, turned 104 on October 25, 2018. He celebrated his 

birthday at home with his family and a few friends and this lovely cake. 


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Friday, December 14 ~ 1–3:30 pm 

THURS. JAN. 3/19 

at 1 pm — Rm. 4 


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HALLOWEEN HOWL DANCE 

The Halloween dance held on Friday, October 26, was very well attended. Many of the 

dancers came in costume and a great time was enjoyed by all. 

Photos by Alan Pickersgill. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

FROM THE LINE DANCING CLUB! 


Photo by Ross Knechtel

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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 Dec. 4 & 18 - 

6:30 pm-9:30 pm 

Wednesday Dec. 12 - 

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 

Room 2 

Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

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

B - W E L’ L 

Brian Doucet (519-780-7093) 

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm 

B - E 


David Pinkney (519-780-5302) 

Tuesdays - 6:45-9:15 pm 

Peter Traulsen (519-265-2376) 


I B 


Conny Budarick (519-763-6651) 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

B A G 


Ruby Brent (519-767-1954) 

(Bunka B&B) 

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

C 


Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810) 

Wednesdays - 1-4 pm 

C C 

Ken Fugler (519-767-0145) 

Debbie Williams (519-820-7215) 

C C 


Dave Wurr (519-509-1032) 

Fridays - 9:30 am-noon 

C C 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

September, November, January, 

March, May 

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

C C 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-2:00 pm 

C 


Sylvia Edgerton (519-837-0446) 

Audrey Young (519-824-5891) 

Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714) 

Tuesdays - 12:45-4 pm 

D C 

Evergreen Auditorium - Stage 

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 

Evergreen Dining Room 

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 (519-824-5891) 

4th Wednesday 

1:30-4:00 pm 

E F 


Peter Smith (519-217-8986) 

Fridays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

G 

Ken Hills (519-836-8414) 

kenandlouisehills@yahoo.ca 

Mondays, May to September 

H I 


Sharing Information about 

HEARING 

Meet 1st Wed. of every month 

From October to May 

2:00-3:00 pm - it’s free 

Call Marianne at 519-822-3946 


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L D 


Margaret Waldron (519-836-8534) 

Phyllis Carnochan (519-836-9415) 

Mondays - 

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 


Doreen Muir 

(519-831-8323) 

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 started in November 

at the Front Desk of the Evergreen 

Centre for artists not already in 

the Club. 

Badminton 

Our Badminton Club is gearing up 

already for fun and enjoyable games 

as our new season begins. We had a 

wonderful Welcome Back BBQ/Corn 

Roast in September and renewed 

friendships with folks who have been 

away over the summer. 

Our club welcomes all from beginners 

to experienced and competitive 

players. Join us as much as 6 times a 

week for friendly, active games and 

competition at two locations. We play 

at the West End Community Centre on 

Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 

1:00 pm. At the Evergreen Centre play 

is on Tuesday evening at 7 pm, Thursday 

at 9 am, Friday at 10 am and Sunday 

afternoons at 1:15 pm. 

We do our best to keep members 

alerted of any changes to our times 

with emails and personal calls. 

Racquets are available for short-term 

loan but players are required to have 

indoor court shoes suitable for the 

games. 

Your membership fee covers participation 

at both locations. We allow 3 

free visits to give you a chance to discover 

if you are able and will enjoy 

this very active sport. The yearly fee is 

$60 and you must have an up-to-date 

membership with GWSA to be a 

member of our club. 

For further information regarding 

our activities and membership, contact 

Eleanor Stern at 519-837-2702. 

Bicycling - Casual 

This new group at the GWSA will be 

exploring Guelph’s wonderful multiuse 

trail system. We’ll take in the 

sights of our city, explore some history, 

get some fresh air and exercise, all 

in one morning! This group is geared 

to people who can ride 10 km in less 

than 2 hours. Helmets and your own 

bike are mandatory. Meeting place is 

the Enabling Garden at Riverside 

Park. 

Bid Euchre 

Come in and enjoy a friendly game of 

4-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 December we will be having our 

annual Christmas tea and discussing 

The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter 

Wohlleben. For January, our selection 

is The Right to be Cold by Sheila Watt 

-Cloutier. 

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 Room 2 on the third Friday of 

each month at 1:30 pm. 

The fee is $3/visit. 

Bridge 

We invite all bridge players to come 

and join us in a friendly game of 

bridge. We play three times a week as 

follows: 

Monday at the West End in the Lions 

Lair from 12:45 until 3:15 pm. 

Tuesday at the Evergreen in Room 3 

from 6:45 pm until 9:15 pm. 

Thursday at the Evergreen in Room 3 

from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm. 

We hope you will come out and 

have a friendly game with us. We will 

be delighted to welcome you. 

Bunka 

Bunka embroidery is created by using 

a unique combination of punch needle 

and special silk-like rayon thread. 

When completed, many pictures resemble 

delicately shaded paintings. In 

fact, the needle is held and operates in 

much the same manner as an artist’s 

brush or pencil. The Bunka artist uses 

many different stitch techniques in 

order to achieve the desired effect of 

depth and interest, but unlike other 

forms of needle art, there are no knots 

to tie and mistakes are easily correct- 



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ed. 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 

When you read this it will be our last 

Sentinel of 2018. We have had a great 

year with our craft group as it has 

grown so fast. More and more we 

have people bringing in items they 

made at home for our store. I want to 

thank you all for the support over the 

year. Thanks for all the donations. We 

would like to wish you all a Merry 

Christmas and a Happy New Year!! 

Cribbage 

Come out and have lots of fun playing 

cribbage on Tuesdays from 12:45-4 

pm. The cost is $2 per visit, first visit 

is free for newcomers. This game is 

for everyone including beginners, hasbeen 

players and pros. The fees go 

toward prizes for different scores, supplies 

and the rest to the GWSA. The 

players are very helpful and patient in 

helping you count and answering 

questions. New members welcome 

and instruction is available. For more 

information call Sylvia at 519-837- 

0446, Audrey at 519-824-5891 or Joy 

at 519-822-9714. 

DANCE DANCE DANCE 

Put on your dancing shoes Friday afternoons 

from 1:00 – 3:30 pm. 

Dance every second month at the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre, 

519-823-1291. 

$8 includes light refreshments. 

Singles and couples welcome, membership 

not required. 

D.J. Ted Lavoie plays a variety of 

music including pop, rock, 50s-60s, 

country, ballroom, latin, line dance 

and more. Requests played. 

Next dance is Friday, December 14, 

2018. 


2019 dates are March 8, May 3, June 

28, August 30, October 25 and December 

20. Come out and join the fun. 

Darts 

High scores for October were - Bill A. 

135 (222out); Audrey B. 127; Ed 

B.130; Derek C.101; Jessie C.115; 

Rino F. 133; Bruce F. 116; Vera G. 

122 (Bullseye out); Gord K. 133; Judy 

K. 117; Fred L. 122; Bob M. 121; Janet 

O. 123; Ken O. 105; Len P. 100; 

Ellen R. 122; Barry S. 131 (111 out); 

Marjorie S. 140; Margaret W. 102; 

Kathryn W. 127; David W. 101; Ed 

W. 129. 

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 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 co-ordinators 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 

We have recently changed our Thursday 

class from intermediate to beginner 

and improved to accommodate 

those who are unable to attend Mondays. 

Our classes are for beginner to improver 

(beginner plus). 

Mondays - 9:30 am to 11:45 am. 

We teach basic steps at 9:15 am. 

Thursdays - 1 to 3 pm. We teach basic 

steps at 12:45 pm. 

Come dance and have fun with us all 

year long. 

Into Focus Photography Club 

Into Focus Photography Club lost our 

long-time member, Frances Thomson, 

on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Fran 

was a wonderful woman always helping 

others, never forgetting special 

occasions and capturing amazing shots 

of family, our field trips and nature. 

Husband Cliff is also a member and 

great nature photographer. We offer 

condolences to Cliff and family. 

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 


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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 was formed 

over 30 years ago and now boasts 

over 50 members. The mixed group of 

seniors share the love of singing - 

songs old and new. They also love to 

entertain with their singing and to 

spread cheer. 

The Silvertones performed in the 

GWSA’s 2018 Annual Christmas Variety 

Show, ‘Home For The Holidays 

At The Evergreen’, which was held 

on November 29, 30 and December 1 

at 1:30 p.m. at the Evergreen. 

They sang: 

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 

The Hal Leonard Christmas Medley 

On Friday, December 7, the Silvertones 

are also performing in 

Community Christmas Concert, A 

Celebration of Choirs at 7 pm in 

Lakeside Church, Guelph. 

Tickets are $5 each and available 

from Doreen Muir. 

For more information about joining 

the choir, please call Doreen Muir at 

519-831-8323. 

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 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 

Our walking club season has come to 

an end. We had some beautiful mornings 

this year and had many enjoyable 

walks both in and out of Guelph. To 

wind up our season, we had a delicious 

pot luck supper on Thursday, 

October 25, and enjoyed some excellent 

food and laughter. Thanks to all 

the helpers for making it a very enjoyable 

evening and Stuart McCannell 

for his beautiful photographic presentation. 

Our winter socials will be held on 

Tuesday, January 8, Friday, February 

15 and Thursday, March 14, 2019 in 

Room 2 of the Evergreen Centre from 

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please note that the 

socials are not all on Thursdays this 

year. Remember to mark your calendars. 

If you have any questions call 

Gord or Brenda. Have a most enjoyable 

Christmas and New Year and we 

look forward to seeing everyone in 

2019. 

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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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 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities DECEMBER 2018 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

3 

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 

4 

9a-12p Pickleball 

12-4p Pickleball W 

12:30-4p Cribbage 

1-3:30p Mah Jongg 

1-4p West End Arts W 

1:15-3:15p Shuffleboard 

1:30-3:30p Dominoes 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em 

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

7-9:30p Badminton 

7-9:30p Bridge 

7-9:30p Snooker 

5 

8:30a TRIP BOOKING 

9-11:30a Computer Free Time 

9a-12:45p Table Tennis 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolours 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


2-3:30p Hearing Improvement 

6 

9a-12p Badminton 

10a-12p Outreach 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 

1-3p Line Dancing 


1-3:30p Writers Club 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

7 

8:30a-1:15p Crafts 

9-11:30a Improving Bridge 

9a-12p Chess 

9a-12p Diabetes Clinic 

10a-12p Darts 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

12:45-3p Silvertones 

12:45-4p Pickleball 

1-3p Computer Free Time 

1-4p Friday Euchre 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

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11 

9-10a Diabetes Support 












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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


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1-4p Scrabble 


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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 





1p Snowflake Dance 

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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 




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10a-12p Outreach 




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9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12p Darts 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 


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2:30-5p Photography Club 



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All activities are done 

by 3 pm 

Merry 

Christmas 

to All! 

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12:15-3:30p Bridge W 







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




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CLOSED 

Merry 

Christmas 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— Mon-Fri – 

9a-4p 

Aquatic Arthritic Relief 

(West End Community 

Centre) (519-837-5657) 


1-4p Canasta 




1-4p Scrabble 


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CLOSED 

Boxing Day 

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1-4p Scrabble 

Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

Table Tennis, December 8 (9a-11:30p), 

Dec. 15, 22, 29 (9a-12p) 

10a-12p Darts, December 8, 15, 22, 29 

Sunday 

Badminton, December 2 (1:30-3:30p), 

December 9, 16, 23, 30 (1:15-3:15p) 






1-4p Table Tennis W 

1:30-3:30p Book Club 2 

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9a-12p Chess 


10a-12p Darts 



1-2:30p Book Club 




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

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

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

Small box of vegetables and fruit—$15.00 

Large box of vegetables and fruit—$20.00 

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

Solutions on pg. 38 


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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

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

speed!’ 

Gibbons, Peggy - Nov. 9 (87) 

McDougall, Larry - Dec. 7 (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 

Thomson, Frances Jean, passed away on Saturday, 

October 27, 2018, in her 77th year. She was a longtime 

member of the Into Focus Photography Club. 

Simpson, Jean, passed away on Monday, November 

12, 2018, in her 86th year. Long-time GWSA member 

and with the Dominoes group. 

Callaghan, John, passed away on Tuesday, November 

13, 2018, at the age of 90+. Long-time GWSA 

member. 


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RECREATION & LEISURE PROGRAMS for SENIORS 55+ 

held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

unless otherwise indicated — call 519-823-1291. 

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

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR COURSE DOESN’T GET CANCELLED 

DUE TO LATE OR LOW REGISTRATION. (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:12 

Fee: $80.40 Members, 

$95.40 Non-Members 

Wed Jan 9, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215982 

Beginner Jazz 

Try out our new beginner adult jazz 

class; no dance experience needed. 

Classes start with a warmup, followed 

by learning basic steps and 

putting them together in combinations. 

Class length: 60 mins Classes:11 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 



Mon Jan 7, 2 p.m. Code: 215983 

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: 12 



Tue Jan 8, 2 p.m. Code: 215984 

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 Jan 10, 9:45 a.m. Code: 215985 

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 Jan 7, 1 p.m. Code: 215987 

No class: Feb 18 




Wed Jan 9, 9:15 a.m. 

Code: 215986 

No class: Mar 15 



Centre 



Thu Jan 10, 2 p.m. Code: 215988 

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 Jan 11, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 216024 


Centre 



Tue Jan 8, 2 p.m. Code: 216026 

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 Jan 9, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 216044 

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 Jan 7, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 216045 



Centre 




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Assessment 

Callous and Corn Treatment 

Nail Trimming 

Fungal Nail Treatment 

Gi 

Cerficates 

Available 


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Wed Jan 9, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 216046 

Classes: 10 



Fri Jan 11, 1 p.m. Code: 216047 

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 Jan 10, 11 a.m. Code: 216048 

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 Jan 9, 12:15 p.m. Code: 216061 

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 Jan 7, 9:30 a.m. 


Code: 216062 





Wed Jan 9, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 216063 


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 Jan 7, 8:55 a.m. Code: 216064 





Fri Jan 11, 8:55 a.m. Code: 216065 


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 Jan 7, 8 a.m. Code: 216066 


Classes: 12 



Fri Jan 11, 8 a.m. 

Code: 216067 

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 Jan 8, 8:45 a.m. Code: 216069 

Thu Jan 10, 8:45 a.m. Code: 216068 

*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: $64 

Mon Jan 7, 10 a.m. Code: 217791 


*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: $72 

Wed Jan 9, 10 a.m. Code: 217792 

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 Jan 8, 9:45 a.m. Code: 216070 

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 


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

• Clean & quiet seniors building next to the senior centre 

• High rise building with elevator access 

• Walking distance to Wal‐Mart plaza and other amenies 

• Ensuite bathrooms available 

• On site laundry 

• Heat, Hydro & Parking included 

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

INTERIOR HOME PAINTING 

Small Jobs Welcome 

Specializing in interior wall, trim and 

ceiling painting. 

Wall repairs and trim installation also offered. 

Please call Jonathan: 519-829-0429 

Email: 

jon.melichercik@gmail.com 


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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 Jan 9, 2 p.m. Code: 216071 

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 Jan 9, 8 a.m. Code: 216072 

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 Mar 4, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 215989 

Mon Mar 4, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 215990 

Mon Mar 4, 11:30 a.m. 

Code: 216425 

Computers - Email Basics 

Are you new to email and want to 

learn how to better communicate 

with friends, family and even businesses? 

Do you want to learn how to 

better use your current email service? 

This workshop will teach you 

how to use an Internet-based email 

service (Yahoo! Mail) to send and 

receive messages, attach documents 

and photos, as well as identifying 

and avoiding email viruses. If you 

already have an email account, bring 

your login and password, as there 

will be time to practice and to have 

your questions answered. To get the 

most out of this session, you should 

know how to use a mouse. 

Class length: 3 hours Classes: 1 



Fri Mar 1, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215991 

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. 




Wed Jan 9, 1 p.m. Code: 215996 

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. 


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 

Dec 3 215907 Jan 7 215997 

Dec 10 215909 Jan 14 216002 

Dec 17 215910 Jan 21 216000 

DATE 

Jan 28 

Feb 4 

Feb 11 

CODE 

217179 

215998 

216005 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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Communicate between computers. 

Talk to anyone on Skype, anywhere 

in the world, for free with a Skypeto-Skype 

call. 




Wed Mar 13, 1 p.m. Code: 216011 

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 Feb 11, 10 a.m. Code: 216012 

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, 

$45 Non-Members 

Mon Jan 14, 10 a.m. Code: 216013 

Mon Mar 11, 10 a.m. Code: 217183 

Computers - Let’s Get Started 

This entry level course is for those 

who would like to try computing at 

its most basic level. Your instructor 

will give hands-on experience while 

learning at your own speed. 




Tue Jan 15, 1 p.m. Code: 215995 

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 Feb 1, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215994 

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 Mar 22, 9:30 a.m. Code: 215992 

Computers – File Management 

Thought file management was just 

for paper files? Think again! It’s just 

as important to keep the files on 

your computer organized and up to 

date. Just as with paper files, the 

goal of computer file management is 

to ensure that you can find what 

you’re looking for, even if you’re 

looking for it years after its creation. 

This file management workshop will 

help you keep your files organized 

and accessible. 




Tue Feb 19, 1 p.m. Code: 215993 

Microsoft Office Word 

With Microsoft Word, you can create 

fantastic cards, flyers, meeting 

minutes, newsletters - basically, any 

kind of document. It’s not just for 

typing letters anymore! Come learn 

the basics of this fabulous program 

and how templates can give you a 

head start on all your projects. This 

is for Windows. 




Fri Mar 8, 9 a.m. Code: 216010 

GENERAL INTEREST 

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 Feb 12, 6:30 p.m. 

Code: 217184 

Cooking - A Taste of Greece 

Opa! Learn how to cook an authentic 

Greek dinner including chicken 

and pork souvlaki, tzatiki and Greek 

salad. Please bring a water bottle 

and containers for any leftovers. 




Tue Feb 26, 6:30 p.m. 

Code: 216014 

Winter Driving Information 

Session 

This free session will cover the winter 

driving conditions (roadways and 

surfaces), snow removal criteria for 

the province, how to prepare your 

vehicle for winter driving, personally 

preparing for a longer winter 

drive, what to do in a skid and what 

to do if you get stuck or stranded. 


Fee: No cost 

Tue Feb 5, 10:30 a.m. 

Code: 217254 

Driving Information Session 

This free session will cover the driver’s 

licence renewal process. Topics 

include: what you can expect when 

you turn 80 years old, aging and 



driving, how aging factors can affect 

your ability to drive safely, 

warning signs, traffic roundabouts 

and when is it time to hang up the 

keys. There must be 15 people registered 

for the course to run. 


Fee: No cost 

Tue Feb 5, 9:30 a.m. Code: 217255 

Financial Insurance - Cash Flow 

Planning for Retirement 

Do you feel like you are making 

great retirement income but you 

don’t know where it all goes? Do 

you feel like you could do so much 

more with your money if you only 

knew how? Do you want more life 

from the money you already have? 

If your financial plan doesn’t include 

a written cash flow plan, you 

may be missing the most important 

step. Please join us to learn how to 

get more out of your money. 




Thu Jan 24, 10 a.m. Code: 217256 

Travel Insurance and More 

Have you ever thought, “I wish I 

would have 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 

in-home nursing if required, or 

assistance to make meals? Many 

people believe OHIP or employee 

benefits plans will cover our longterm 

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 longterm 

care insurance. 




Thu Feb 7, 10 a.m. Code: 217257 

Peer Learning - Asia, an 

Emerging Continent 

This course will be looking at the 

emergence of many of the Asian 

countries such as China, Japan, India, 

Pakistan and Korea. With access 

to cheap labour, these countries 

have become powerhouses in 

producing manufactured goods for 

the rest of the world. How has this 

transformation impacted the lives of 

the people of Asia and the rest of 

the world? 




Mon Jan 7, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 216032 No class: Jan 14, 

Feb 18 

Peer Learning - Canadian Health 

Care 

Canada has been blessed with Medicare 

due to the efforts of Tommy 

Douglas and the CCF. Moves have 

been made over the past years to 

privatize aspects of the Canada 

Health Act. Come to discuss why 

supporting public Medicare is important 

to Canadians. 




Tue Jan 8, 1:30 p.m. 

Code: 216031 No class: Jan 15 

Peer Learning - Famous Women 

in History 

Despite many obstacles in their 

lives, numerous women in the past 

and present have achieved success 

in a variety of fields. Others have 

achieved notoriety. Let us now discuss 

famous women, the events of 

their lives and the legacies they 

have left us. 




Thu Jan 10, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 216033 No class: Jan 17 

Photography - Camera Basics 

This course looks at the most common 

features found on digital cameras. 

Topics include using the camera’s 

menus and modes to take better 

pictures, downloading pictures 

onto your computer, and organizing 

them into folders and albums. 




Fri Feb 22 9 a.m. Code: 216034 


Centre 

Tue Mar 19, 6 p.m. Code: 216035 

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Photography – 

Photography Subjects 

Let’s make your photos wonderful! 

Use photo editing software to alter 

photos, brighten and darken, crop, 

remove red eye, etc. Add captions and 

special effects. Learn how to change a 

picture’s file size before emailing or 

uploading to a website. 




Fri Feb 15, 9 a.m. Code: 216036 

Photography – Software 

Let’s learn how to use your computer 

software. This workshop will cover 

how to understand your computer and 

use the applications with your camera. 

A variety of software may be discussed. 




Fri Jan 25, 9 a.m. Code: 216037 

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 Jan 9, noon Code: 216042 

Wed Jan 9, 12:30 p.m. 

Code: 216040 

Wed Jan 9, 1:15 p.m. 

Code: 216038 

Wed Jan 9, 1:45 p.m. 

Code: 216039 

Wed Jan 9, 2:30 p.m. 

Code: 216041 

Wed Jan 9, 3:00 p.m. 

Code: 216043 

VISUAL AND CREATIVE 

ARTS 

Acrylic Painting 

Join us for informative lessons in 

painting with acrylics. Stroke types, 

techniques and form will be the 



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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 

* * * * 

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 

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. 


I have a rather unusual book to 

tell you about. The Dutch Wife by 

Ellen Keith is a story of love and 

fear under terrible circumstances. 

Marijke de Graaf and her husband 

were living in Amsterdam during 

the war, but were arrested and deported 

to separate concentration 

camps. Marijke desperately wants to 

survive and find her husband and is 

given a choice of a slow death in the 

labour camp or join the camp brothel, 

which she decides to do to benefit 

from the extra rations which will 

help her survive. 

Karl Muller is an SS officer who 

soon takes a liking to Marijke and 

helps her any way he can to make 

her life a little easier. Marijke hopes 

by being nice to Karl that he will 

help her find her husband, but after 

a while Karl is beginning to have 

real feelings for Marijke. Even 

though he still has orders to carry 

out, his time with Marijke makes 

him forget his role in this camp. 

Luciano Wagner is living in Buenos 

Aires and was arrested in 1977 

and sent to prison where he was tortured 

for criminal activities. He also 

struggles to survive and get out of 

this prison alive with the help of 

other prisoners. This is a remarkable 

story of these three characters who 

face love and fear and how they negotiate 

survival. 

We recently purchased new books 

for the Book Nook which I hope 

you will enjoy reading. Just a 

friendly reminder to our members 

that all books and DVDs must be 

signed out in the blue binder. You 

have 3 weeks before they are to be 

returned, by placing them in the 

“returns” box located outside the 

library door. 

There is a new book in the library, 

In Flanders Fields, 100 Years, that 

was gifted to the GWSA. Please 

enjoy reading this very informative 

book. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 

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. 

AVAILABLE - NO COST 

Austrian Magazines 

Do you read German? SERVUS IN STADT + LAND, an 

Austrian magazine, features the ideas of “simply living 

well.” Free back issues available. Call 519-855-6320. 

1904 Heintzman Piano 

Upright piano, excellent condition, well tuned. Free to 

pick up. Call 519-822-2286. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND 

PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR ITEM(S).


focus of this hands-on class. Be 

inspired, have an open mind and 

create your masterpiece with this 

form of art. 




Thu Jan 10, 9 a.m. Code: 215976 

No class: Feb 1, March 1 

Expressive Arts 

This course is for everybody! No 

drawing/painting skills required. 

The method is to concentrate on the 

present moment, on the process, 

listen to yourself, to your body, relax 

and enjoy! No rules in the Expressive 

Arts. The process of creation 

is emphasized rather than the 

final product. Nevertheless, we create 

finished pictures along with 

many various exercises using different 

medium and surfaces. 



Centre 



Tue Jan 8, 1 p.m. Code: 215977 

Tue Feb 19, 1 p.m. Code: 216424 

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 Jan 29, 10:15 a.m. 

Code: 215978 

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 

the 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 selfportraits 

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 Jan 9, 1 p.m. Code: 215980 

Intermediate Pastels 

This pastel course is a continuation 

of the Beginner Pastels course. This 

course will focus on various genres 

of painting to help students express 

themselves in their own pictures. 

Also we will be introduced with 

past and present pastel artists to 

study and develop your own style 

and manner in creating art projects. 

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We will work from still life or 

photo references. 



Centre 



Thu Jan 10, 1 p.m. Code: 215979 

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. 


Location: Guelph Community 

Pottery Centre, 14 Edinburgh Rd. S. 

Fee: $195.70 

Mon Jan 7, 1:30 p.m. Code: 217342 

No Class: Feb 18 

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 Jan 17, 9:30 a.m. 

Code: 218726 


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(Answer on page 39) 


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CHRISTMAS POEM 2018 

by Margery B. Evans 

It is that time of year again 

When winter weather comes to stay. 

The leaves are gone for another year 

And summer clothes all put away. 

Merry Christmas to you all 

Wishing you the joy your loved ones bring. 

So raise your glasses way up high 

And let those carollers sing. 

Merry Christmas to you all 

And a Happy New Year for 2019! 

But looking on the bright side, 

The seasons change yet again. 

The snow will come, we know for sure 

And the Christmas season will begin. 

Time to write those Christmas cards 

And get them ready for the mail. 

And get those lists to Santa 

In the hope that he won’t fail. 

Enjoy the hustle and bustle 

That comes to the stores each year. 

Hurrying for those last minute gifts 

As Christmas Day draws near. 

Cherish your time with family and friends 

Have a toast this Christmas season. 

You can enjoy them all year round 

You don’t have to have a reason. 


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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 

(See puzzle on page 36) 


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Process for GWSA Trips 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

device. Please note that: 

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

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

cannot accommodate scooters on the buses. 

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

the bus if required. 

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

Lift Width: 32 inches 

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

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

for the trip. 

If you have any questions, please call Joanne White at 519-822-0851. 

TRAVEL in FEB. 2019 - Register on DECEMBER 5, 2018 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 — McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg 

Total Cost: Members: $75 Non Members: $85 Code: 225024 

Join us for a day at the gallery. We will enjoy lunch at The Mandarin Restaurant in Woodbridge. Lunch and 

gallery admission are included in the cost. We’ll continue on to the McMichael Gallery where we will explore 

the collection of fine Canadian. Art. 

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. 

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

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

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

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