February 2020 issue

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T S - F 2020 — V. 44, N. 6

The Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association 

A non-profit organization based at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre 

http://www.gwsa-guelph.ca 

Ross Knechtel - Webmaster 

Directors & Officers 

Becky Fiedler — President 

Brian Smith — Vice-President 

Judith Carson — Past-President 

Roger Stevens — Treasurer 

Tonie Sacchetti & Becky MacDonald — 

Co-Secretaries 

Directors 

Kerry Detlor Ken Fugler 

Ann Grant Athar Khan 

Cem Kaner Adam Rutherford 

Ross Knechtel Mike Woof 

The Sentinel Team 

Carol Croft — Adminstrator, Printer 

Linda Green — Editor, Printer 

George Hughes, Ken Pagniez — Printers 

George Smith — Delivery Supervisor 

Bill Shephard, Ray Miller — Part-time 

Assistants 

Don Hillman — Mentor 

All of the above GWSA members 

are Volunteers. 

GWSA Community Support Services Staff 

Cheri Herdman — Manager 

Audrey Bishop — 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 

All others working for CSS 

are GWSA Volunteers 

City Staff 

Adam Rutherford — Program 

Manager 

Darci Burgess — Customer Service Clerk 

Tonie Sacchetti — Recreation Program 

Director — Senior Services 

Becky MacDonald — Recreation 

Co-ordinator — Volunteers 

Jocelynn Desroches — Chef 

Janice Walls, Brian Treleaven — Assistant 

Cooks 

Don Harris — Facility Maintainer 

Lorne Wollis — Cleaner 

Harvinder Marjara, Nathan Luck, Mary 

Loudoun — Customer Service Clerk II 

Lynne Briggs — Manager of Recreation 

Services 

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 

Message from the Board 

It’s another February and another leap year! Most of the superstitions 

about Leap Year or Leap Day have to do with luck 

– whether you have it or not. The Scottish thought it unlucky 

to be born on leap day and the Greeks thought it unlucky to 

marry during leap year and particularly on Leap Day! In old 

English law, February 29 didn’t have legal status and was ignored. 

As a child, you might have wondered what it would be like 

to have a Leap Day birthday. Worldwide, there are approximately 

4,000,000 people who have a February 29 birthday, 

including a few who became quite famous: Jimmy Dorsey, 

Dinah Shore, Cam Ward and Simon Gagné. When would you 

celebrate your birthday? In the United Kingdom and Hong 

Kong, your birthday would be on March 1 but in New Zealand, 

your non-leap birthdays would have been on February 

28 as far as Driver Licensing is concerned. 

In 2008, Canada and numerous European nations held the 

first Rare Disease Day on February 29. Organizers chose this 

“rare day” to raise awareness of unknown or overlooked illnesses 

with goals to increase support for sufferers of rare diseases 

and increase funding for research into treatments and 

cures for rare diseases. Since 2008, Rare Disease Day has expanded 

with observations in 80 participating nations. 

What do you plan to do with your extra day this month? 

February is also Heart and Stroke Awareness month. Set aside 

some time to visit heartandstroke.ca to learn more about these 

conditions, warning signs, and treatments. Many of the lifestyle 

risk factors are within our control. The website’s risk assessment 

tool offers insight into your personal circumstances 

to help you set and track goals. The tool will recommend 

changes to live a healthier life which may add years to your 

life. What better way to spend part of the extra day you’re 

getting this year than to learn about changes that can have that 

much impact? And, if you have a Leap Day birthday, Happy 

Birthday! 

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 (no political or religious topics please). Do you like what you see 

here in The Sentinel? Stop by the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre at 683 

Woolwich St. to get more! Single issues (or an extra copy) are available at the 

Front Desk at the cost of $3.00 each + HST. 

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THE EDITOR’S PAGE by Linda Green 

VALENTINE’S DAY FACTS 

In addition to Canada, Valentine’s Day is celebrated 

in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, 

France and Australia. In Great Britain, Valentine’s 

Day began to be popularly celebrated around the 

17th century. By the middle of the 18th, it was common 

for friends and lovers of all social classes to 

exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten 

notes and by 1900, printed cards began to replace 

written letters due to improvements in printing technology. 

Ready-made cards were an easy way for 

people to express their emotions in a time when direct 

expression of one’s feelings was discouraged. 

Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase 

in the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings. 

Americans probably began exchanging hand-made 

valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. 

Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines 

in America. Howland, known as the “Mother 

of the Valentine,” made elaborate creations with real 

lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap.” 

Today, according to the Greeting Card Association, 

an estimated 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are 

sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second 

largest card-sending holiday of the year (more cards 

are sent at Christmas). Women purchase approximately 

85 percent of all valentines. 

The First Valentine Was Written From a Prison 

Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the 

Middle Ages, though written Valentines didn’t begin 

to appear until after 1400. The oldest known valentine 

still in existence today was a poem written in 

1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while 

he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following 

his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. (The greeting 

is now part of the manuscript collection of the British 

Library in London, England.) 

Several years later, it is believed that King Henry 

V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a 

valentine note to Catherine of Valois. 

Box of Chocolates 

The Valentine’s Day tradition of giving a box of 

candy was started in the 19th century by Richard 

Cadbury, head of the British chocolate manufacturing 

family. With a new technique recently established 

at the company to create more varieties of 

chocolate, Cadbury pounced on the opportunity to 

sell the chocolates as part of the beloved holiday. 

Special Printing For Members 

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

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

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

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

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

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

member to take advantage of this. 

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

DONATIONS 

To donate easily, with a credit 

card, visit our website 

www.gwsa-guelph.ca and click 

on the ‘Donate’ button or call: 

519-823-1291 

February 3, 2020 is the deadline for 

submissions for the 

March 2020 Sentinel. 

Email submissions to: sentinel@gwsa-guelph.ca 

or drop yours off at the Evergreen Front Desk. 

Distribution of the March issue 

is on February 27, 2020. 

Editor is not responsible for quality of submitted photos 

(but we’ll do our best). 


Evergreen Restaurant - February 2020 

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The Evergreen Restaurant is open to the public and 

serves a large variety of menu items that are available 

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

(except holidays): 

Breakfast Foods 

Homemade Soups 

Bakery Items 

Sandwiches 

Salads 

Beverages 

The daily featured Lunch is served from 11:30 am 

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

available for your convenience. 

Our goal is to provide balanced, nutritious meals. 

We provide great quality, while keeping costs reasonable. 

The tremendous support of volunteers in 

the restaurant helps us achieve this goal. 

Featured Hot Lunch 

$7.15 + tax 

Each hot lunch is served with 2 sides to ensure a 

balanced nutritional meal. 

LUNCH DELIVERED 

We offer free delivery to the following adjacent 

apartments — Riverside Gardens, Riverside Residences 

on the Park, The Driftwood, and The Diplomat, 

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

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

x2696 to order. 

Only meal cards totaling a full meal will be 

accepted for deliveries. NO CASH or PARTIAL 

ORDERS. 

A sandwich with soup/salad will be charged the 

same as a full meal. 

Catering 

Catering is available by special order: Hot/cold 

drinks, sweet trays, sandwiches, etc. Please have 

your order to the customer service clerk in the office 

at least 48 hours prior to your event. This allows 

staff to ensure that your catering needs will be 

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

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

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

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4 

5 

6 

7 

Turkey Meat 

Pies 

Sausage on a Bun 

w/Sauerkraut 

Shepherd’s Pie 

Meatloaf 

Quiche 

10 

Swiss Steak 

11 

Roast Pork 

12 

Loaded Deluxe 

Pizza 

13 

Fish & Chips 

14 

Valentine’s 

Chicken Thighs 

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19 

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21 

Cabbage Rolls 

Roasted Chicken 

Ribs 

Roast Beef 

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27 

28 

Salmon 

Chicken a la King 

over Vol-au-vents 

Liver & Onions 

or 2nd Choice 

Pork Chops 

Lasagna 

Vegetarian/gluten 

free options are 

available daily. 

Please inquire 

with the Chef. 


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GWSA Email Updates 

Each month, approximately mid-month, the Membership 

and Marketing Committee at the 

GWSA sends out the GWSA Email Update. It 

highlights a few of the exciting things happening at 

the GWSA, important communications from the 

Board, and upcoming programs by CSS 

(Community Support Services). 

You can subscribe to receive the GWSA Email 

Update by completing the steps below: 

1. To begin, please send an email to: 

subscribe@gwsa-guelph.ca . You can enter 

Subscribe in the Subject line, or just skip that 

part, it will work either way. In just a few 

minutes, you will receive 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 emails 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. 

You can also subscribe from the “Popular 

Links” section on the GWSA website. Starting 

the process from the webpage 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. 

You can unsubscribe from the GWSA Email Updates 

at any time by clicking on the “unsubscribe” 

link that is displayed at the bottom of every update. 

Membership & 

Marketing Committee 

This graphic by Unknown Author is 

licensed under CC BY‐ND 

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, 73 Snow Angels contributed 949 

hours of snow shovelling service. In total, 184 

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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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO DURING A SNOWFALL 

#10: Go Slow 

Motorists are reminded to adjust their driving 

to the road conditions. 

#9: Remember — Amber & Blue — Snow 

Plow Coming Through! 

When sharing the road with plows, always 

have your headlights on and give the plow 

plenty of room. Oncoming vehicles should 

keep to the right. 

#8: Think — Right is Wrong 

Never pass a snow plow on the right-hand 

side where the snow comes flying out of the 

plow. 

#7: Help Your Hydrant 

If your hydrant is buried by drifts or snowbanks, 

please dig it out or call the Waterworks 

Division @ 519-837-5627. 

#6: If You Want to Talk 

If you wish to make an inquiry, email us at 

waterworks@guelph.ca or call us at 519-837- 

5628. Remember, the person who takes your 

call wants to help you. Your courtesy is appreciated. 

#5: Call for Help 

If you are a senior or a person with a disability 

and require assistance to clear your driveway, 

a call to the following numbers may 

provide some help on a voluntary and/or for a 

fee basis: 

#3: Be Intersection Intelligent 

If we experience several severe storms, snowbanks 

may get extremely high. Please watch 

for small children and other pedestrians when 

you reach an intersection or pull out of your 

driveway. 

#2: Ask Yourself if It’s Wise to Park 

Parked cars are a snowplow operator’s biggest 

obstacle. If your street has not been plowed, 

PLEASE do not park on it. In Guelph, parking 

is prohibited on most city streets between 2:00 

am and 6:00 am nightly. Parking is only permitted 

where traffic signs indicate. Guest exemptions 

may be allowed under certain conditions. 

For more information, contact our By- 

Law Enforcement office at 519-836-PARK 

(7275). 

#1: Be Patient 

As soon as a storm begins, we start plowing. 

We begin with major arteries. Then, remaining 

arterials, collectors, bus routes, and steep hills. 

After more than 6” has fallen, we plow residential 

streets. It takes a minimum of 12 hours and 

a maximum of 18 to plow all city streets. 

Your City of Guelph Works Department 

Public Works Division 

“Serving the Community” 

Student Volunteer Connections 

University of Guelph—519-824-4120 x58104 

Evergreen Seniors Centre—519-823-1291 

#4: Don’t Get the Windrow Woes 

We understand your frustration when you 

clear your driveway and then a plow comes 

by and leaves a pile of snow — a windrow. 

Unfortunately, it’s impossible to plow without 

leaving one. 


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Volunteer Corner by Becky MacDonald 

Hello, Hello & Hello! 

I would like to thank Samantha 

for all her hard work and dedication 

to the Volunteer Program 

while I was on maternity leave. I 

am now back at the centre located 

in the same office. If I have not 

seen you yet or if you are new to 

the volunteer team, please come 

in and see me. It is great to see 

everyone again and I look forward 

to continuing to work with 

you all! 

Becky 

All Volunteers – Training and 

Orientation: Anyone new to the 

volunteer team within the last 2 

years, or who has not completed 

their AODA and training, will be 

required to register for one of the 

trainings. It is a great refresher for 

anyone, speaks to your role as a 

volunteer, policies and procedures 

and how the GWSA and City 

work together. Please speak to 

Becky in the main office for more 

details and to register. 

Upcoming Dates: 

March 24, 2020 

from 10:00 am-11:30 am 

May 26, 2020 

from 10:00 am-11:30 am 

Registration Desk: Volunteers 

are needed to assist on the front 

desk on a floater basis to fill in 

when needed. If you enjoy working 

with a great team of volunteers, 

providing customer service 

and working on the computer, 

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please speak to Becky in the main 

office. 

Dishwasher and Kitchen Prep 

Volunteers: We are currently 

seeking dishwasher volunteers to 

help keep the kitchen tidy and 

clean after meals, and kitchen 

prep volunteers to help with food 

preparation. Full training will be 

provided. Please contact Chef 

Jocelynn if you are interested. 

Dining Room Cash/Coffee 

Volunteers are needed for the dining 

room cash and coffee. We are 

looking for people who are interested 

in both roles, as we want to 

have this as an inter- changeable 

role. We have vacancies that need 

to be filled. If you enjoy working 

with the public and would like to 

work on the computer taking payments 

& serving coffee, please 

contact Becky for opportunities. 

Hours are from 8:45 am-1:15 pm. 

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 the 

last Thursday of each month. 

Please speak to Becky in the main 

office. 

Marketing Assistant: A volunteer 

experienced in sales and marketing 

is needed to assist in finding 

new advertisers for the Sentinel. 

Please speak to Becky in the 

main office. 

Sound Technicians: 

Three volunteers are needed to 

assist with the sound and equipment 

setup. Previous experience 

working with sound technology is 

an asset. If you are interested in 

working with the technology and 

help out with special events within 

the GWSA, please contact 

Becky for more information. 

Training will be given. 

GWSA OUTREACH 

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS 

NEEDED 

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. 

GWSA COMMITTEES 

Finance Committee 

The GWSA finance committee is 

looking for a volunteer. Some 

knowledge of finance would be 

an asset. Committee meeting once 

a month to discuss all finance related 

issues for the day-to-day 

business to using GWSA funds 

for investment. Also to assist with 

minute taking would be helpful. 

Travel Committee: Travel 

Club is looking for new members 

to assist on the committee with 

organizing, booking and hosting 

monthly trips for the GWSA 

members. 

Computer Mentoring – Apple 

Products: 

The GWSA is looking for individuals 

who are computer literate 

to assist members with basic 

questions and to help with specific 

computer problems specific to 

iPads/iPhones/Macbooks. 

Tasks: 

- Help with basic operation of 

Apple products 

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February is Heart Month 

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 

chooses February to focus on all things heart 

healthy. 

Diets that are high in saturated and trans 

fats can contribute to the development of 

heart disease. Aiming to eat a diet moderate 

in healthy fats may reduce your risk of 

developing heart disease. 

Many sweet treats are unfortunately high in 

saturated and trans fats. These cookies are 

low in saturated fat but give your body 

necessary unsaturated fats. This recipe makes 

just over a dozen cookies, so you may want 

to make a double batch or they will be gone 

in no time! 

Muesli Cookies (Makes 15 cookies) 

Ingredients 

2/3 cup (150 mL) non-hydrogenated 

margarine 

1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar, packed 

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 egg 

2 cups (625 mL) Swiss muesli cereal 

1/2 cup (125 mL) whole wheat flour 

1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder 

1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 

1/8 tsp (1 mL) salt 

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 

cookie sheet with parchment paper. 

2. In a large bowl, mix margarine and brown 

sugar together. 

3. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix 

with a large spoon. 

4. Spoon 2 tbsps (25 ml) portions of the 

batter onto a cookie sheet (makes about 

15 cookies) and bake for 10 minutes. 

Source: Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation 

(www.heartandstroke.com) 

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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS: 

The City of Guelph’s new registration software will be commencing shortly. 

It will now be mandatory to have your date of birth on file to continue to 

register for programs and memberships. Please call 519-823-1291 or visit 

the front desk at the Evergreen to update your date of birth 

(month, day and year) as soon as possible. 

(Continued from page 8) 

- Help with email and browsing 

the internet 

- MS Word and handling digital 

photographs 

- Assistance with iPads/ iPhones/ 

Macbooks 

Art in the Hall: 

A curator is needed as well as 

new committee members to assist 

with the overall organization of 

the fantastic art work which is 

displayed in the main hallway 

outside the Book Nook. 

If you are interested in volunteering 

in any of the areas listed 

above or in any areas within the 

Evergreen and joining the dynamic 

team, please contact 

Becky in the office for more information 

and to get started 

with your volunteering experience. 

Ph. 519-822-1260 Ext. 

2096 or by email at 

becky.macdonald@guelph.ca 


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Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 

I am thrilled to have been chosen to replace Pat Gage in the role of 

administrative assistant for Community Support Services of Guelph 

Wellington Seniors Association. May her journey into retirement be 

filled with fun and rewarding activities. 

As a member of the “55-plus” club, I bring my life’s experiences of 

raising 4 children, working in various support roles to so many wonderful 

clients and the general public to my new position. 

My oldest son was born deaf, so communicating in Sign Language 

is something I treasure. My youngest son gained his angel wings at the 

early age of 18 (7 years ago) and my journey as a bereaved parent has 

shown me my strengths and taught me that we never know what is behind 

a person’s smiling face or unexplained behaviour. But taking 

time to learn about people results in amazing discoveries. 

My 2 daughters keep me on my toes and my 4 step-children are as 

wonderful as my husband! One granddaughter and 2 grandsons keep 

me young. 

Please call and let me know how we can help you enjoy your life 

and we will do our very best! 

Audrey Bishop 

Administrative Assistant 

Community Support 

Services 


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New 

Date 

Membership Benefit: 

Every Day is Seniors Day 

at Bulk Barn! 

For years, Bulk Barn has offered a Seniors Day 

discount every Wednesday. Anyone over 65 

years of age enjoyed a 10% discount on regular 

priced merchandise. Now, Bulk Barn locations 

in Guelph are offering this 10% discount every 

day for all GWSA members. Show your 

GWSA membership card to take advantage 

of this special offer when you shop for your 

favourite regular-priced Bulk Barn products. 

Available at: 370 Stone Rd. W across from 

Stone Road Mall, 49 Woodlawn Road W in the 

Walmart Plaza, and 103 Clair Road E at the 

Pergola Commons. 


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SNOWFLAKE DANCE 

Jingle bells rocked and seniors strutted as the final dance of the year went down on the Friday before 

Christmas. A big crowd of keen seniors gathered in the Evergreen Centre’s auditorium to dance 

to music played by DJ Ted Lavoie. 

Six dances are planned for 2020. The next one is planned for Friday, March 13, with a St. Patrick’s 

Day theme. Couples and singles are welcome. You don’t have to be a member of the GWSA 

to get in on the fun. All you need is an $8 admission ticket. Light refreshments are provided. 

National Flag of Canada Day is observed annually 

on February 15, commemorating the inauguration 

of the Flag of Canada on that date in 1965. 

The day is marked by flying the flag, occasional 

public ceremonies, and educational programs in 

schools. 

“The flag is the symbol of the nation’s unity, 

for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens 

of Canada without distinction of race, language, 

belief or opinion,” declared the Speaker of the 

Senate at the Inauguration of the new flag in 1965. 

On February 15, 1965, our national flag was 

raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Canada 

was just two years away from centennial celebrations 

when the Maple Leaf flag was made official 

by Royal Proclamation. In 1996, February 15 was 

declared National Flag of Canada Day and has 

been observed every year since. 

The Maple Leaf flag replaced the Canadian Red 

Ensign, which had been, with various successive 

alterations, in conventional use as a Canadian national 

flag since 1868. Under the leadership of 

Prime Minister Lester Pearson, resolutions recommending 

the new flag were passed by the House 

of Commons on December 15, 1964, and by the 

Senate two days later. 

The flag, designed by George Stanley, was proclaimed 

by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on January 

28, 1965, and took effect "upon, from and 

after" February 15. 

It has been suggested that Flag Day should be 

declared a national statutory holiday. That suggestion 

grew louder as the flag celebrated its 50th anniversary 

in 2015. 

Although National Flag of Canada Day is not a 

holiday, it is celebrated with many events around 

the country. 


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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 

Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

weeks 1, 3, 5 and Wednesdays, 

1-4 p.m., weeks 2, 4 

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 

John Ness (519-994-8611) 

Wed. - May 1 - Oct. 31 

9:00 am to Noon 

B E 


Sharyn Richards (519-822-1810) 

Mondays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Thursdays - 1:00-4:00 pm 

6-H B E 


Dot Smith (519-836-6448) 


B C 1 

Evergreen Board Room 

Veronica Sanche (519-821-1180) 

Last Friday of month - 1-2:30 pm 

B C 2 


Christine Trimble (519-823-2086) 

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

B - W E L’ L 

David Pinkney (519-780-5302) 

Mondays - 12:30-3:15 pm 

B - E 


David Pinkney (519-780-5302) 

Tuesdays - 6:30-9:00 pm 

Peter Traulsen (519-265-2376) 


I B 


Monica Skinner (519-821-1758) 

Fridays - 9:00-11:30 am 

B A G 


Ruby Brent (519-767-1954) 

(Bunka B&B) 

Wednesdays - 9:15 am-noon 

C 


Lionel Churchill (519-835-4155) 

Wednesdays - 1-4 pm 

C C 

John Ness (519-994-8611) 

canoeclubmembership@gmail.com 

C C 


Dave Wurr (519-509-1032) 

Fridays - 9:30 am-noon 

C C 


Ross Knechtel (226-706-4058) 

Ken Chupa (519-829-2476) 

September, November, January, 

March, May 

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

C C 


Judy Montgomery (519-824-8047) 

Fridays - 8:30 am-1:30 pm 

C 


Elaine Miller (519-836-7874) 

Audrey Young (519-824-5891) 

Joy Halliburton (519-822-9714) 

Tuesdays - 12:45-4 pm 

D C 

Evergreen Auditorium - Stage 

Tracy Benson (519-993-6401) 

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 

10:00 am to 12:00 noon 

D S G 


2nd & 4th Tuesday 

9:00-10:00 am 

D 

Evergreen Dining Room 

Bev Baker (519-265-9139) 


E M 


Sandra Rennick (519-824-2044) 

Maureen Baird (647-519-2006) 

Mondays - 1:00-3:30 pm 

E W 


Audrey Young (519-824-5891) 

4th Wednesday 

1:30-4:00 pm 

E F 


Ted Paul (519-821-6947) 

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 


Phyllis Carnochan (519-836-9415) 

Mondays - 

9:30 -11:45 am 

Thursdays - 

1:00-3:00 pm 

M J 


Georgia Taylor (519-265-8816) 


Instruction available 

P L 


Geoff Richards (226-820-2950) 

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 

(times as assigned) 

I F P 


Jean McClelland (519-763-4881) 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com 

2:30-5 pm - last Monday of every 

month - $24.00 a year 

P 

Rudy Simon 

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) 

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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 


Maureen Butts (519-821-7884) 


Wednesdays - 1:30-3:00 pm 

S S S C 

Exhibition Park Arena 

Corner of Exhibition & 

Division Sts. 

Sharon O’Sullivan (519-848-2084) 

Saturdays - 8:00-9:50 pm 

S C 


Doreen Muir 

(519-831-8323) 

Choir Director - Ann Sneyd 

Pianist - Mary Lynn Woods 

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm 

S C 

Evergreen Parking Lot by 

The Enabling Garden 

Shane Hamilton (519-994-2204) 

Email: crs.hamilton@gmail.com 

Mondays from January to the end 

of March 2020 

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 - 3:30-6:30 pm 

Wednesday - 9:00 am-12:45 pm 

Saturday - 9:00 am-12:00 noon 

West End: Friday - 1:00-4:00 pm 

(WE - except July/August) 

T H ‘E P 


Mike Rooke (519-824-2472) 

Garry Lazzari (519-763-4386) 


W C 

April to October 

Thursdays - 9:30 am-12:30 pm 

Brenda Langham (519-836-8366) 

Gord Clegg (519-824-3293) 

W P C 


Mary Mulholland (519-710-4889) 

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 

2020, contact Ted Pritchard at 519- 

826-6121 or tpritcha@rogers.com. 

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 on the first, third and fifth 

Tuesday of the month and on alternate 

Wednesday afternoons from 

12:30 pm until 4:00 pm on the second 

and fourth Wednesday of the 

month. The artists in this club 

choose their own media to work 

with, examples of which are acrylic 

painting, Bunka, drawing, pastels, 

porcelain painting, printmaking, 

stitchery/textile arts, watercolour 

painting and others. 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 with 

allergies. Artists will need to provide 

all the materials they need to 

complete their work and be prepared 

to share their technique and 

insights with other artists. The 

membership in Art Studio in 2 is 

limited to 24 and yearly membership 

costs $24.00 including HST, 

in addition to the GWSA membership. 

If you are interested in joining 

Art Studio in 2 for 2020, contact 

Ted Pritchard at 519-826-6121 or 

tpritcha@rogers.com. 

Badminton 

Our Badminton Club welcomes 

all from beginners to experienced 

and competitive players. Join us as 

many as 6 times a week for friendly, 

active games and competition at 

two locations. We play at the West 

End Community Centre on Monday 

and Wednesday afternoons at 

1:00 pm. At the Evergreen Centre, 

play is on Tuesday evening at 

7 pm, Thursday at 9 am, Friday at 

10 am, and Sunday afternoons at 

1:15 pm. 

We do our best to keep members 

alerted of any changes to our times 

or cancellations. 

Racquets are available for short 

term loan and players are required 

to wear indoor court shoes. 

Your membership fee covers participation 

at both locations. If you 

are a member of the Guelph Wellington 

Seniors Association we allow 

3 free visits to give you a 

chance to discover if you are able 

and will enjoy this very active 

sport. The yearly fee is $60.00 and 

you must have an up-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. 

Bid Euchre 

Come into Room 4 and enjoy a 

friendly game of 4-Hand Bid Euchre 

Monday evenings from 6:30 

until 9:00 pm, and Thursdays from 

1 until 4 pm. There will also be 6- 

Hand Bid Euchre on Thursday afternoons. 

Don’t know how to play? 

We will teach you at no charge. 

Come and enjoy a visit; we would 

love to meet some new members. 

Guests are always welcome. For 

information on 4-Hand Bid Euchre, 

phone Sharyn Richards (519-822- 

1810) or for 6-Hand Bid Euchre, 

call Dot Smith (519-836-6448). 

Book Club 1 

Our group meets in the Boardroom 

on the last Friday of each month 

from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. 

For February, our selection is 

“Becoming” by Michelle Obama. 

In March, we will be reading 

“Massey Murder” by Charlotte 

Grey. Monthly fee is $3.00. 

Book Club 2 

This group will meet in Room 2 on 

the third Friday of each month at 

1:30 pm. The fee is $3/visit. 

Bridge 

We invite all bridge players to 

come and join us in a friendly 

game of bridge. We play three 

times a week as follows: 

Monday at the West End in the Lions 

Lair from 12:30 until 3:30 pm, 

Tuesday at the Evergreen in Room 

3 from 6:30 until 9:30 pm, 

Thursday at the Evergreen in Room 

3 from 12:30 until 3:30 pm. 

We hope you will come out and 

have a friendly game with us. We 

will be delighted to welcome you. 

Bunka 

Bunka embroidery is created by 

using a unique combination of 

punch needle and special silk-like 

rayon thread. When completed, 

many pictures resemble delicately 

shaded paintings. In fact, the needle 

is held and operates in much 

the same manner as an artist’s 

brush or pencil. The Bunka artist 

uses many different stitch techniques 

in order to achieve the desired 

effect of depth and interest, 

but unlike other forms of needle 

art, there are no knots to tie and 

mistakes are easily corrected. This 

group is for all skill levels and 

meets every Wednesday from 9:15 

a.m. to noon in Room 3. 

Bunkawithflair.com. 

(Continued on page 16) 


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Canasta 

Come join us for a game of Canasta. 

New or experienced players are 

welcome. We meet in the Evergreen 

hallway every Wednesday at 

1:00 pm. Cost is $1.50. Our president 

is Sharyn Richards. Let her 

know if you have any comments. 

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

835-4155, Email: gwsacanasta@gmail.com 

Craft Group 

We are all busy knitting for the gift 

shop. Thank you for all the work 

you do. We are still in need of 

wool. We have about 43 people 

coming to our group. We have 

made mitts and scarves for the 

needy in the fall. So please check 

your home for wool you don’t use 

and donate it for a good cause. 

Cribbage 

Come out and have lots of fun 

playing cribbage on Tuesdays from 

12:45-4 pm in Room 3. The cost is 

$2 per visit and the first visit is free 

for newcomers, but you must be a 

GWSA member after 3 visits. This 

game is for “has been” players and 

pros. You must have some 

knowledge of Cribbage. The fees 

go to the GWSA and supplies. The 

players are very helpful in counting 

and answering questions and instruction 

is also available to assist 

you. If you need to freshen up your 

game or see how the game is 

played, go to the website: 

“Cribbage Classic”. For more information, 

call Sylvia at 519-837- 

0446, Audrey at 519-824-5891, or 

Joy at 519-822-9714. 

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. 

Come out and join the fun. 

Darts 

Here are the high scores for October: 

William 133, 120 out; Sheila 

115; Audrey 114; Edward 133; 

Shawn 133; Grace 106; Jacqueline 

106; Rino 132; Bruce 103; Vera 

108; Robert 105; Fred 222 out; 

Bob 140, 222 out; Lennard 119; 

Barry 132, 100 out; Marjorie 160; 

Kathryn 108; David 114. 

Here are the high scores for November: 

William 135; Sheila 170; 

Grace 125; Rino 100; Vera 111; 

Robert 107; Fred 113; Bob 140; 

Barry 125; Marjorie 125; Kathryn 

112. 

Here are the high scores for December: 

William 133; Sheila 102; 

Audrey 108; Edward 131; Shawn 

140, 114 out; Derek 108; Fred 108; 

Lennard 140; Barry 133, 101 out; 

Marjorie 138. 

Dominoes 

The Dominoes club meets every 

Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Dining 

Room. The club plays Mexican 

Train. The cost is $1.50 per visit. 

Please contact Bev Baker at 519- 

265-9139 regarding any questions 

about the club. Come and have 

some fun. 

Golf 

We play on Mondays at different 

courses around Guelph, Cambridge 

and Kitchener/Waterloo from May 

to September. Traditionally we 

have over 300 members split into 3 

golf groups. 

If you are interested in the 2020 

season and need information, contact 

Ted Pritchard at 519-826- 

6121. 

DANCE DANCE DANCE 

Put on your dancing shoes Friday 

afternoons from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. 

Dance every second month at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community 

Centre, 519-823-1291. The next 

dance will be the St. Patrick’s 

Hearing Improvement 

Dance on Friday, March 13. The Hearing Improvement Committee 

of Guelph has the objective 

Light refreshments are included 

in the $8 price. Singles and couples 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. 

We meet the first Wednesday of 

each month from October through 

May from 2-3:30 pm in the Boardroom. 

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 

Line dances are choreographed 

dances with a repeating series of 

steps that are performed in unison 

by a group of people in lines, rows 

or circles. One of the great things 

about line dancing is that no experience 

is necessary. Line dances 

are easy to learn, and as with any 

other style of dance, the more you 

do it, the better you will become. 

Instructors do a walk-through before 

each dance and then demonstrate 

and call the steps as the music 

plays. You don’t need a partner, 

just come have fun. We dance all 

year to a wide variety of music. 

Everyone welcome! 

Our classes are for beginner to improved 

(beginner plus): 

Mondays – 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. 

We teach basic steps at 9:15 a.m. 

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

We teach basic steps at 12:45 p.m. 

Into Focus Photography 

Our club got off to a spirited start 

in January. Our field trip took us to 

the centre of Guelph for a tour of 

the new Spring Mill Distillery. 

Somebody famous once said that 

you shouldn’t see how sausages 

and laws are made. You could add 

whiskey to the list, but it must be 

seen to be photographed. Some of 

our members have posted photos 

from the field trip on our website 


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Find out the facts behind 

the news — read 

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Contact Jackie to enquire about Riverside Residence on the 

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

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


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at https://intofocus.smugmug.com/. 

Our theme for January was Tops. 

The results are in the frames on the 

Evergreen Restaurant’s walls. February’s 

theme is Lights. It’s always 

a treat to see the lights of inspiration 

and imagination switch on 

when our members tackle a monthly 

theme. 

We are a friendly group of amateur 

photographers with equipment 

ranging from mobile phones and 

point and shoot cameras to fancy 

DSLR models. We share a common 

interest in photography as a 

hobby and we learn from each other. 

New members are always welcome. 

Our regular meetings are on 

the last Monday of every month. 

If you are interested in joining, 

contact Jean McClelland by 

e-mail: 

jeanmcclelland@rogers.com. 

Pickleball 

Pickleball is a sport in which four 

players use solid paddles made of 

wood or composite materials to hit 

a perforated polymer ball over a 

net. The sport shares features of 

other racquet sports: the dimensions 

and layout of a badminton 

court and a net and rules similar to 

tennis, with a few modifications. 

This sport is for people of all 

ages who are looking for some fun, 

laughter, socialization and exercise. 

It’s easy to learn, but can be 

challenging for those with a competitive 

nature. All levels of skill 

invited. Pickleball equipment is 

provided. 

Scrabble 

Our Scrabble group meets Thursdays 

from 1:00 to 3:45 pm at the 

tables in the Evergreen Hallway 

near the Library. Cost is $1.00 per 

visit. We play relaxed, but challenging 

games using the Scrabble 

Dictionary 6 th Edition as our reference. 

Skill levels range from beginner 

to advanced. Come play at 

whatever table you wish. Enjoy a 

laugh, score a Bingo if you can, 


and learn a new word or two with 

other word lovers! 

Shuffleboard 

Come on out and join our group. 

Enjoy some gentle exercise, friendship 

and fun. Membership is available 

to all 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 

This year, the Silvertones Choir 

will celebrate its 40th Anniversary. 

The Choir was formed in 1980 

and now boasts almost 60 members. 

Our mixed group of seniors, 

aged from 55+ to 100, share the 

love of singing - songs old and 

new. They also love to entertain 

with their singing and to spread 

cheer. 

Until mid-February, we will be 

preparing, learning and practicing 

our new repertoire for the 2020 

Winter/Spring season of sing-outs 

in local seniors’ and retirement 

homes and residences. We will be 

presenting a selection of songs 

from the wonderful musical BRIG- 

ADOON set in the mountains of 

Scotland. 

Songs will include, among many 

others, ‘Brigadoon’, ‘Almost Like 

Being in Love’, ‘Heather on the 

Hill’ and ‘From This Day On’. All 

great favourites! 

We have also chosen to take a 

third song from the Cape Breton 

Chorale Series ‘Here’s to Song’ by 

Alistair MacGillivray following 

the success of the ‘Song to the 

Mira’ at Christmas. 

The first sing out will be on February 

21 at St. Joseph’s Health 

Care Centre at 2:00 p.m. 

For more information about joining 

the choir, please call Doreen 

Muir at 519-831-8323. 

Skiing 

For the 2020 ski season, 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 2020 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 Shane Hamilton, 519- 

994-2204, for Ski Club information. 

Evergreen Snooker Club 

The Evergreen Snooker Club is 

composed of a group of active, 

friendly players with skill levels 

covering the full spectrum from 

learner/beginner to accomplished 

player. If you are interested in 

learning the game, or have played 

in the past and want to get back 

into it, please drop by the Snooker 

Room. You will be assured a warm 

welcome and a place to try your 

hand at one of our three tables. The 

Snooker Room is open weekdays 

between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm and 

any other time the Evergreen Centre 

may be open. 

The primary focus of the club is 

to have fun, build friendships and 

socialize. Your snooker skill level 

is irrelevant, so don’t feel intimidated 

if you are a beginner. Prospective 

members may visit the 

club room up to three times without 

charge to help with their decision 

on whether to join. While 

most of the current members are 

men, there is a small group of 

women who play regularly 

(typically on Tuesday mornings), 

so ladies, don’t be shy, give it a 

try. 

Membership is available to all 

paid-up members of the GWSA on 

payment of the prescribed annual 

snooker activity fee. The current 


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fee of $70 (plus tax) buys you access 

to the Snooker Room any 

time it is open and to all the snooker 

you care to play. 

Texas Hold ’Em 

Why not come out and have fun 

with us? 

We are averaging about 18 players 

a week. We are situated in the 

Dining Room as we find this a 

more comfortable place to play 

and the tables are exactly right for 

us. 

We charge $1.50 per week and 

pretty well all of that goes to 

GWSA. 

We play on Tuesday nights. Our 

time format is from 6:30 to 8:30 

p.m. 

Each player starts off with 

$602.00 in real casino chips; we do 

not play for money, more for bragging 

rights, and the one with the 

most chips each week is the winner. 

We play until you are knocked 

out or until 8:30, whichever comes 

first. 

We will gladly teach anyone 

who is interested in playing. 

Our aim is to have fun and enjoy 

a sociable game of Texas Hold 

’Em. 

We welcome everyone who 

wants to play and enjoys company. 

Remember, you have to be a 

member of GWSA to play. 

Contacts: Mike Rooke, 519-824- 

2472, Garry Lazzari, 519-763- 

4386. 

Walking Club 

Our walking season is over and 

won’t recommence until April. 

However, we will still be keeping 

in touch with one another and our 

winter social will be held on Tuesday, 

February 11, at the Evergreen 

Centre from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. 

Ralph Van Haeren will be giving 

us a presentation on his travels and 

we are looking forward to it. 

Please make note of this date, as 

we have not been able to have 

Thursdays all the time. Hope this 

will make the winter seem a bit 

shorter! We look forward to seeing 

you all there. 

Watercolour Painters 

The Evergreen Watercolour Painters 

provide an opportunity for watercolour 

painters to practise their 

hobby along with others sharing 

the same interest, while encouraging 

one another and receiving information, 

ideas and inspiration. 

While we do not offer classes or 

lessons, we welcome accomplished 

watercolour painters. 

There is a small annual membership 

fee and membership with the 

GWSA is required. We meet on 

the 1st and 5th Wednesday from 

12:30 to 4:00 pm and the 3rd 

Wednesday from 9:30 am - 4:00 

pm in Room 2. 


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Clubs and Drop-In Activities FEBRUARY 2020 

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

3 

9-11a Pickleball W 

9:30-11:45a Line Dancing 

12:30-3:30p Bridge W 

12:30-4p Quilting 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well 

1-3p Computer Mentoring 

1-3:30p Monday Euchre 

1-4p Badminton W 

3:15-6:30p Table Tennis 

6:15-9:15p 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 

1:30-3p Shuffleboard 

1:30-3:30p Dominoes 

6:30-8:30p Texas Hold’Em 

6:30-9:30p Bridge 

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

7-9:30p Badminton 

5 

8:30a TRIP BOOKING 

9a-12:45p Table Tennis 

9:15a-12p Bunka 

10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Watercolour Painters 

1-3:30p Badminton W 

1-4p Canasta 


2-3:30p Hearing Improvement 

6 

9a-11:30p Pickleball W 

9a-12p Badminton 

9a-12p Foot Care Clinic 

9a-12p Outreach 

12-4p West Hills Arts W 

12:30-3:30p Bridge 

1-2p Feel Better Move Well W 

1-3p Line Dancing 

1-4p Bid Euchre 

1-4p Scrabble 

2:15-5p Pickleball W 

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8:30a-1:15p Crafts 

9-11:30a Improving Bridge 

9a-3p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 

10a-12:30p Badminton 

12:45-3p Silvertones 

12:45-4p Pickleball 

1-4p Friday Euchre 

1-4p Table Tennis W 

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12:30-3:30p Bridge W 








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8:45-10a Diabetes Support 

Group 









6:30-9:30p Bridge 


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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


13 




12:30-3:30p Bridge 



1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 


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9a-3p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 






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CLOSED 

FAMILY DAY 

18 

9a-12p Outreach 





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9a-4p Watercolours 


10a-12p Darts 

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12:30-3:30p Bridge 



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9a-3p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 


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24 



12:30-3:30p Bridge W 






2:30-5p Photography Club 







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

6:30-9:30p Bridge 


25 

8:45-10a Diabetes Clinic 

9a-12p Arthritis Services 









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

6:30-9:30p Bridge 



1-4p Canasta 


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10a-12p Darts 

12:30-4p Art Studio in 2 


1-4p Canasta 


1:30-4p Wednesday Euchre 

Everyday Activities 

Snooker—9a-4p 

Book Nook— Mon-Fri – 

9a-4p 

Aquatic Arthritic Relief 

(West End Community 

Centre) (519-837-5657) 


1-4p Scrabble 







1:30-3p Book Club 2 

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12:30-3:30p Bridge 



1-3:30p Writers Club 


1-4p Scrabble 


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9a-3p Chess 

10a-12p Darts 


10:30a-12p Food Tasting 





Weekend Activities 

Saturday 

9a-12p Table Tennis, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

10a-12p Darts, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Sunday 

1:15-3:15p Badminton, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 


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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 much locally fresh grown produce as possible. 

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SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS 

OF NOTE 

“Our Young Seniors” 

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

speed!’ 

Stewart, Rolly - Jan. 7 (85) 

Gordon, Joan - Jan. 9 (82) 

Graham, Roberta - Jan. 12 

Batty, Leah - Jan. 28 (97) 

Churchill, Lionel - Feb. 6 (73) 

Jagt, Nellie - Feb. 11 (91) 

Spears, Dwayne - Feb. 14 (58) 

SPECIAL WEDDING 

ANNIVERSARIES 

If you have a birthday or anniversary that 

you would like to include in the Sentinel, 

please let us know the month before. 

This column is NOT done automatically. 

We DON’T have access to your 

personal information. 

“Passages” 

We would like to convey our condolences 

to Association Members and their Families 

Felice, Marilyn “Doreen” passed away on 

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in her 90th year. 

She was a long-time member of the GWSA. 

Fowler, Bruce passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 

2019 at the age of 79. He was a long-time member 

of the GWSA and a member of the Pickleball Club. 


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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.) 

PLEASE NOTE: There are no codes for courses. All you need to register is the category, course name, 

program start date and preferred day and time (if multiple options are available). 

SPORT AND FITNESS 

Cardio and Strength 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! 

Class length: 60 mins 

Classes: 12 

Location: Victoria Road Rec 

Centre 

Fee: $75.60 Members, 

$87 Non-Members 

Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 9:30 a.m. 

Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 9:30 a.m. 

No class: Feb 17 


The intermediate/advanced 

strength training class focuses on a 

low impact cardio warmup. This 

class performs functional exercises 

that include balance, flexibility and 

cardiovascular movements. Exercises 

are performed sitting and 

standing. A variety of equipment is 

used throughout the classes which 

may include bands, stability balls 

and weights of your choice. Join us 

to keep your body fit! 


Classes: 12 



Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 9 a.m. 

Fri Jan 10-Mar 27, 9 a.m. 



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! 

Class length: 60 mins Classes: 12 




Fri Jan 10-Mar 27, 8 a.m. 


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. 



$94.19 Non-Members 

Tue Jan 7-Mar 24, 2 p.m. 

Celtic Dance 

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 9-Mar 26, 9:45 a.m. 

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, 

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. 




Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 1 p.m. 

Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 9 a.m. 



Centre 

Thu Jan 9-Mar 26, 2 p.m. 

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. 


Classes: 12 



Fri Jan 10-Mar 27, 10:30 a.m. 


Centre 

Tue Jan 7-Mar 24, 2 p.m. 

Pilates 

Achieve better posture, balance, 

core strength and everyday move- 


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ment 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. 


Classes: 12 



Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 1:30 p.m. 

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, selfmassage 

and meditation. Qi Gong 

1 class focuses on the core 

routines. 




Mon Jan 6-Mar 30, 10:30 a.m. 



Centre 

Fri Jan 10-Mar 27, 1 p.m. 

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, selfmassage 

and meditation. Qi Gong 

2 class explores variations, 

including qigong walking. 


Classes: 12 



Thu Jan 9-Mar 26, 11 a.m. 


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. 


Classes: 12 



Wed Jan 15-Apr 1, noon 

Wed Jan 15-Apr 1, 2:45 p.m. 

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. 


Classes: 14 



Thu Jan 9-Apr 9, 8:45 a.m. 

Classes: 12 



Tue Jan 7-Mar 24, 8:45 a.m. 

Tai Chi 

Continue to learn the complete sequence 

of Tai Chi Ch’uan moves. 

This program is suitable for anyone 

who has completed a beginner 

level Tai Chi class or has had previous 

experience with a similar 

style of Tai Chi. 




Tue Jan 7-Mar 24, 9:45 a.m. 

Total Body Conditioning 

This total body conditioning class 

will challenge the active 55+ individual. 

A cardio warmup will prepare 

you for a resistance training, 

balance, flexibility, core strength 

and floor workout. The benefits of 

regular exercise consisting of these 

major components will improve 

your mental, physical and emotional 

health, increase your energy 

level to be able to carry out daily 

tasks, and reduce your chances of 

osteoporosis. 


Classes: 12 



Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 8 a.m. 

COMPUTERS & 

TECHNOLOGY 

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 2, 9:30 a.m. 

Mon Mar 2, 10:30 a.m. 

Mon Mar 2, 11:30 a.m. 

Computer Mentoring 

Just about everyone with a computer 

runs into problems. Don’t 

struggle when there is help available 

at these weekly mentoring 

sessions. Volunteers from the 

GWSA Computer Club are available 

to assist you with your 

specific problem areas. 

Class length: 2 hours Classes: 1 



See the box at the bottom of page 

30 for dates and codes. 

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 


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$25.00 discount coupon 

with this ad 

Please call 519-821-6683 


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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 practise 

and to have your questions answered. 

To get the most out of this 

session, you should know how to 

use a mouse. 


Fee: $21 Members, 


Fri Feb 28, 9:30 a.m. 

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 Feb 14, 9:30 a.m. 

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 11, 1 p.m. 

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 7, 9:30 a.m. 

Microsoft 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 class is for Windows. 




Fri Mar 6, 9 a.m. 

Skype 

Learn how to set up Skype, add 

your contacts and make your first 

call. Learn how to change your 

settings to private, block or unblock 

contacts, and view your history. 

Communicate between computers. 

Talk to anyone on Skype, 

anywhere in the world, for free 

with a Skype-to-Skype call. 

Class length: 2 hours 

Classes: 2 



Wed Mar 11 & 18, 1 p.m. 


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 DATE DATE 

Feb 3 Mar 2 Mar 23 

Feb 10 Mar 9 Mar 30 

Feb 24 Mar 16 


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GENERAL INTEREST 

Income Tax Clinics at the 

Evergreen 

Monday March 9, 9 am-3 pm 

Tuesday March 17, 9 am-3 pm 

Thursday March 26, 4-8 pm 

Friday March 27, 9 am-3 pm 

Thursday April 2, 4-8 pm 

Tuesday April 7, 9 am-3pm 

Tuesday April 14, 9 am-3pm 

Thursday April 16, 4-8 pm 

Thursday April 23, 9 am-3 pm 

Friday April 24, 4-8 pm 

$47 per return (seniors’ pricing, 

includes HST). Please call the Evergreen 

Seniors Community Centre 

to book your appointment, at 

519-823-1291. 

Peer Learning - Current Events 

This subject is back again and 

there are plenty of issues to discuss! 

Participants will look into the 

background of current topics from 

Politics, Economics, Business, 

Crime, the Environment, Science, 

Technology, the Arts, Sports and 

more. Items could be local, national 

or international. Come and share 

your views. 



Mon Jan 6-Mar 23 

9:30-11:30 a.m. 

No classes: Jan 13, Feb 17 

Peer Learning - World Migration: 

Patterns through History 

Many thousands of years ago, early 

humans first ventured out of Africa 

and now inhabit virtually every 

corner of the world. Today, emigration 

and immigration continue 

to provide migrants with many opportunities 

and challenges. These 

have emerged in the last few years 

as critical political and policy concerns. 

Come and join us as we explore 

the journey humanity has 

taken across continents and 

through the ages up until the present 

day. 



Tue Jan 7-Mar 17 

1:30-3:30 p.m. 

No class: Jan 14 

Peer Learning - Canada North 

of 60 

Voyages of discovery, the Hudson’s 

Bay Company and Klondike 

gold rush are part of our history. 

Contemporary issues include Nunavut, 

climate change, Arctic 

sovereignty, resource extraction 

and northern tourism. 



Thu Jan 9-Mar 19 

9:30-11:30 a.m. 

No class: Jan 16 

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 8-Mar 25, noon 

Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 12:30 p.m. 

Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 1:15 p.m. 

Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 1:45 p.m. 

Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 2:30 p.m. 

Wed Jan 8-Mar 25, 3:00 p.m. 

A Taste of Greece 

Opa! Learn how to cook an authentic 

Greek dinner including 

chicken and pork souvlaki, tzatziki 

and Greek salad. Please bring a 

water bottle and containers for any 

leftovers. 

Class length: 2.5 hours 

Classes: 1 



Tue Feb 25, 6:30 p.m. 

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 4, 6:30 p.m. 

VISUAL AND CREATIVE 

ARTS 

Acrylic Painting 

Join us for informative lessons in 

painting with acrylics. Stroke 

types, techniques and form will be 

the focus of this hands-on class. Be 

inspired, have an open mind and 

create your masterpiece with this 

form of art. 




Thu Jan 9-Feb 13, 9 a.m. 

Cabin Fever - Quilting 

Explore the versatility of the timeless 

log cabin block in this eightweek 

class. Choose from several 

construction methods (traditional 

piecing, foundation piecing or specialty 

rulers) to make the classic 

log cabin block or one of its many 

variations. Learn to make a trendy 

hexagon log cabin block. Make 

yours modern with fresh, contemporary 

colours and improvisational 

piecing. Use your quilt blocks in a 

range of projects including quilts, 

bed runners, table toppers, placemats, 

pillows, tote bags or wall 

hangings. The possibilities are 

endless! Quilters will need a sewing 

machine in good working order 

and basic sewing supplies. 


Location: West End Community 

Centre 





Expressive Arts 

This course is for everyone! No 

drawing/painting skills required. 

The method is to concentrate on 

the present moment, on the process, 

listen to yourself, to your 



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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. 


Location: Victoria Rd Recreation 

Centre 



Tue Jan 7-Feb 11, 1 p.m. 

Fundamentals of Drawing 

This course is ideal for the beginner, 

or those who may be taking 

other painting courses and need a 

refresher course to hone their 

skills. Participants will be introduced 

to exercises in drawing 

from observation and the creation 

of three-dimensional effects 

through the use of light and shade 

and perspective. Tips and techniques 

for drawing accurately will 

be introduced with still life and 

people as the main subject matter 

for this course. Materials for this 

course will be discussed in the first 

lesson. 




Tue Jan 7-Feb 25, 10:15 a.m. 

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. We will work 

from still life or photo references. 




Thu Jan 9-Feb. 27, 1 p.m. 

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 selfportraits. 

The self-portraits will 

employ subjective approach. Students 

will be encouraged to value 

not only resemblance, but also an 

expressive content. The class is 

open to both methods: working 

from a model and photographs. 


Location: West End Community 

Centre 



Wed Jan 8-Feb 26, 1 p.m. 

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 9-Feb 27, 9 a.m. 

Watercolours 

This watercolours class is for all 

levels of painters. The instructor 

will work with participants on an 

individual basis or in small groups 

of similar interest or skill. 






Did you know that you can 

purchase your Guelph transit 

tickets and monthly passes at the 

Evergreen Seniors Community 

Centre? Tickets are also available 

at all City recreation centres and at 

ServiceGuelph at City Hall. 


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A VIEW FROM THE BOOK NOOK 

Chris Fraser 

The Book Nook — 

“A Lending Library” 

We are open Monday to 

Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

* * * * 

Here is a most interesting book I 

hope many of you will read “Me” 

by Elton John. 

He tells of his extraordinary life 

with honesty and of his troubled 

childhood as well as his many successes 

as a singer song-writer for 

several decades. 

He had several addictions, loved 

to collect art and vinyl records so 

much that his house was full of 

stuff he had collected over the 

years. 

EVERGREEN MARKET 

He has lived a lavish lifestyle 

and always enjoyed being on stage 

with an audience, dressed in outrageous 

costumes, which is where he 

felt the most loved. 

After many years of drug use, he 

finally got cleaned up and founded 

the Elton John Aids Foundation to 

which he donated a great deal of 

money to help others suffering 

with this dreadful disease. 

The movie “Rocketman” was 

released in 2019, which tells Elton 

John’s life story, featuring many of 

his hit singles. 

This book is written so openly 

and frankly by him in his own 

words, of his heartaches and triumphs 

and finally finding happiness. 

I really enjoyed reading this 

book and hope you will too. 

Happy Reading, 

Your bookworm and Librarian, 

Chris Fraser 

‘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. 

Free advertising for GWSA members ONLY. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR 

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR 

ITEM(S). 

ARTICLES FOR SALE 

Women’s Winter Coat & Jacket 

Lady’s 3/4 length winter coat with hood. Size S-M, 

good condition. $30. Lady’s winter jacket with 

hood. Size M, good condition. $25. Call 519-824- 

0140. 

AVAILABLE 

Snow Shovelling & Odd Jobs 

Call Dwayne at 519-763-9562 for snow shovelling 

or odd jobs. 

WANTED 

Room with Private Bath 

Wanting to rent a room with a private bathroom, 

2-3 days a week in Guelph. Non-smoker, active 

senior, tidy. Email: marian.barltrop@gmail.com. 


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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, 2020 If prearranged and prepaid by December 31, 2020 

See Puzzle on pg. 27 


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Process for GWSA Trips 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

device. Please note that: 

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

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

cannot accommodate scooters on the buses. 

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

the bus if required. 

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

Lift Width: 32 inches 

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

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

for the trip. 

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

TRAVEL in APRIL 2020 - Register on FEBRUARY 5, 2020 

NOTE: TOTAL COSTS SHOWN INCLUDE TAX 

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 — Showplace Entertainment, Bingemans Park 

Total Cost: Members: $76.84 Non Members: $86.84 Code: 234827 

Join us for “The Legends in Country Music” - perfect sound-alike and look-alike impersonations of all of 

Country Music’s biggest stars singing their greatest hits: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Reba McEntire to 

name a few. You will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch consisting of salads, entrees, desserts and coffee or tea 

before the show. Price includes the show, lunch, all taxes and gratuities and a tip for our driver. Travel is by 

school bus. 

Leave: Evergreen: 10:45 am; Carousel: 10:50 am; Square: 11:05 am. Return: 4:30 pm 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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