https://gwsa-guelph.ca/contact-us; 683 Woolwich Street; Guelph ON N1H 3Y8

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Hours of Operation/Location

Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 4:00 pm
Weekends and evenings, based on events and rentals
Closed Statutory Holidays
Switchboard hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 3:45 pm

Located at 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario N1H 3Y8

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RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

National Advance Care Planning Day Tuesday April 16th
Drop by the GWSA Table at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce Tabletop Trade Show — Wednesday April 10th — Cutten Fields, Guelph
The April 2019 Edition of the GWSA Sentinel is now available
Saturday March 23rd at 1:30 pm — Ward 2 Town Hall Meeting at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
Wednesday May 29th; Italian Canadian Club at 2 pm — Retired Governor General Rt Honourable David Johnston to Visit Guelph
National Advance Care Planning Day Tuesday April 16th
Spring Fling Dance – 8 March 2019
Traumatic Bereavement Workshop — March 22
After Whys: A Play About Seniors Mental Health and Suicide – Monday April 15th
The March 2019 Edition of the GWSA Sentinel is now available
Seniors Day at the Guelph Legion — Tuesday March 19th
Workshop Series to Help With Accumulating Too Much Stuff: April 1st to June 17th, 2019

ABOUT US

The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (The GWSA) is an Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporation and a Registered Canadian Charity. Our Mission is to enable older adults to be active, involved, make friends and age with dignity.

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GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

TESTIMONIALS

Being of service

I’ve always liked working with seniors

A great way to learn about Evergreen and to meet new people

It makes my day!

I love people and I love to teach and help out with line dancing (especially to the newbies!)

Because this is a great place for us!

It is fun and invigorating and it gets me out of bed

It gives me a purpose of life and find it rewarding for myself

It is fulfilling and helpful to others

I’m happy when I see other people happy

I volunteer because I get to meet interesting people and it makes me feel worthwhile! My life is far happier because of it! Thank you, GWSA!

Social interactions, feeling useful in retirement, and giving back to the community

I have met a lot of nice people. I have learned a lot about the people I’ve met and everyone is so nice!

I look forward to each day I work because of the friends I’ve made and the feeling of belonging

I enjoy the participation in the cards and shuffleboard

It brings me closer to the community

Volunteering is very much meaningful to me because I love the people and being able to help in some small way

In-home experience programme- helping people socialize and support GWSA.

I enjoy working with seniors

I enjoy being here. I have made many new friends and I love people

I wanted to see the group and attend the leadership

I can be myself and help others grow!

I enjoy the appreciation that is shown by residents when we go to sing to them

The GWSA provided meaningful community involvement and special contact. It helped me get to know the Guelph community as a newcomer.

Working with the variety shows

It is a great way to make friends, be involved and be active! I really enjoy the people I have met being part of the GWSA

I enjoy helping out the community and the people of Guelph. It’s helping to keep Guelph be a nice place to live.

I have lived in Guelph for a long time. It is now time to give back

It keeps me busy. I enjoy meeting many people and I love volunteering in the kitchen

We all have something to offer our clubs, whether it be organizational skills, knowledge, special skills, talents or just plain social skills. It is great to have that person who makes you feel welcome or call when you’re absent. We all help make it better.

I volunteer every year for showtime. From childhood, I have been involved with all things musical. Showtime allows me to mingle with other seniors while keeping involved with theatrical pursuits

Allows active contribution to the health and wellbeing of my community, and it gives me an outlet to stay mentally stimulated and involved.

Meaningful community involvement and special contact. It helped me to get to know the Guelph community as a newcomer

I enjoy getting to know other seniors and assisting in preparing for main events like concerts, Christmas programs, wardrobe, and for the Silvertones.

It is very rewarding. It is great meeting people and taking them on tours to show off the evergreen community centre.

I love to make people laugh and have fun!

Giving back to the community and representing seniors to the larger community

I love working with seniors and giving back

I enjoy singing with the Silvertones and learning new songs. Our “sing outs” at retirement homes are rewarding. Taking part in other performances is fun and challenging.

Volunteering with the GWSA makes me use my brain and I love the camaraderie.

It is a great way to make friends, be involved and be active! I really enjoy the people I have met being part of the GWSA.

I like to provide a good newsletter for all the member and social with everyone!

The friendly people and new friends. It is fun and I enjoy contributing to an organization.

The seniors that we help are very appreciative

I really appreciate the support for skating. I enjoy the people, fun, and overall variety at Evergreen- plus the dining room meals!

I love readings books. Plus I get to meet people!

Volunteering with the GWSA is my contribution to the community. It keeps me active, both physically and mentally. It also allows me to continue practicing learned skills as well as provides me the opportunity to learn new skills. It provides an ongoing social connection.

I enjoy delivering sentinels

Because it helps senior live a better life

I have lived in Guelph for a long time. It is now time to give back.

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