Be Active…Get Involved…Make Friends!

Membership Benefits

Take advantage of all the GWSA’s Programs and Services:

• Join any of the dozens of activity groups. Drop-in activity groups charge a nominal fee for each session. Other activity groups have a low-cost annual registration fee.
• Enjoy special events like dances, concerts, assemblies, and celebrations.
• Take City-run courses which are held at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre for the convenience of our members.
• Attend health clinics that operate in the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre from time to time.
• Participate in a variety of day trips organized by the Trips, Travel, and Tours Committee.
• Enjoy breakfast or lunch in the Evergreen Restaurant, or get meals to take home.
• Borrow items from our library collection of fiction and non-fiction books, videocassettes, CDs and DVDs in the Book Nook.
• Receive the monthly newsletter. The Sentinel is a great source of information about ongoing activities and news about the GWSA. It’s free for monthly pickup with your membership and can be delivered for a nominal fee.
• Use the Technology Centre which is is open daily and is available for personal use such as browsing the internet and checking email.
• Start a new activity group if you have a few people to get things organized. It’s a great way to make new friends while sharing your talents and interests!
• Access free wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to the internet throughout the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. You can use your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
• Attend Annual General Meetings and Special Member Meetings
• Join the Board of Directors and any standing committees to participate in decisions.

GWSA Email Updates

Anyone can sign up for free GWSA Email Updates. Each month, the Membership & Marketing Committee sends an email to highlight  things happening at the GWSA.

Website

The modern GWSA website has the our latest news, and lots of information about our Activities, Programs, and Services.

New Members

• Qualification:
  • 55 years of age or more, or
  • the spouse/partner of a GWSA member, or
  • you are under 55 and are requesting approval to join*
• *Applicants under age 55 may be considered for membership by the Executive Committee for special circumstances. Such requests would be considered then referred to the Executive Committee by the Membership and Marketing Committee. You may also request request approval for health or social reasons regardless of age.

2024 Annual Membership Fee

• $35.00 + HST = $39.55: pick up The Sentinel at the Evergreen Centre
• $42.00 + HST = $48.17: have The Sentinel hand-delivered to your home (only within Guelph city limits)
• $60.00 + HST = $67.80: have The Sentinel mailed to your home

Join Today

To join today and receive your membership card, come visit one of the following centres:

• Evergreen Centre, 683 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Y8
• West End Recreation Centre, 21 Imperial Rd N, Guelph, ON N1K 1X6
• Victoria Road Community Centre, 151 Victoria Rd N, Guelph, ON N1E 5H4

Payment with Cash, Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard) or cheque made to the City of Guelph.

If you require more information, kindly reach out to our staff  by calling us at 519-837-5696 or by emailing us at our email address