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Fun, Friendship and Activities April to June 2018

We are a registered Charity #11894 0535 RR0001. Tax receipts will be provided for donations over $20.00. Please remember us as your Charity of Choice. Many Thanks.

The Centre gratefully acknowledges the financial

support of:

Inside this Issue:

Reports 2 Member’s Info 3

Services 4 WiFi 4

Presentations 5 Courses 6

Activities 7 Calendars

April 8 May 9

June 10 Insert:

The mission of this Centre is to enhance the quality of life of seniors of the City of Ottawa by disseminating relevant information and providing

recreational, educational, cultural and related support services mainly through the utilization of senior volunteers.

Spring 2018

2020 OGILVIE ROAD, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1J 7N8 Tel: (613) 749-1974 • Fax: (613) 749-8211 •

Email: info@gloucester50plus.ca Website: www.gloucester50pluscentre.ca

Business hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Carol Nicholson - President Leonard Kleine - Secretary Danielle Lapointe - Treasurer Cécile Schryburt - Vice President Marilyn Johnson - Vice President Jim Eadie

Carol-Anne Faucher Albert Faucher Jackie Lafontaine Mark Merriman June Ranger Hélène White

Volunteer Board of Directors

Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting

Tuesday June 12, 2018 10:00 to 11:00 am

If you cannot attend the meeting and would like to give your vote to another member, please visit Reception and ask for a Proxy Form and instructions.

Spring Tea and Craft Sale Saturday May 12, 2018 1:00 to 3:30 pm

Enjoy a tea and dessert and stroll through our quilts, paintings and crafts!

Voting kiosk April 26 from 9:00 to 11:30 am at G50+ The Election’s office is organizing a public outreach information kiosk to inform members of the public on: Employment opportunities on voting day, Key information regarding the election, Information on the accessibility initiatives - including demonstrations of the accessible vote tabulator and Information on what to expect at the voting place on voting days. Drop by the Kiosk for more information.

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From the Desk of...

President’s Report

Executive Director’s Report

“Spring has sprung the grass is riz I wonder where the boidies is!” I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Volunteers and Board of Directors of G50+. We have had a very exciting year with many reasons to celebrate. This spring we are inviting Jack Surch to our Volunteer appreciation lunch on April 17, 2018. I hope to see you all there so we can thank you personally. As you may have heard our new home is under renovations and Tim Tierney is coming to the Annual Meeting on June 12th to fill us in on the progress and expected finish date. We have started a Friday Craft group from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. We are hoping that this group will donate arts and crafts for the Bazaar in November. If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, sewing or another craft and would like to join a social group where we can learn and share together, please stop by on Fridays and introduce yourself. Hope to see you at the Spring Tea & Craft sale on Saturday May 12th.

Carol Nicholson

Spring has finally sprung!! Thank you for your patience with the sharing of the Crush space. The City of Ottawa programs and staff have been moved from the Pat Clark Centre (formerly the Cyrville Centre) to allow for the renovation for our new home. Construction for our long awaited new home is underway with a completion date of October/November. Tim Tierney will be sharing the Pat Clark renovations with us at the Annual Meeting on June 12, 2018! Be sure to mark your calendars. It always amazes me, seniors helping seniors, stepping up to the plate to fill a leadership position, stepping outside the box to learn something new, doing the right thing at the right time even though no one is watching, that is the spirit and culture here at G50+ Centre, member/volunteers taking on duties in the true spirit of Volunteering! My hats off to you all. April 17th is the Volunteer Appreciation Lunch and Dance with Jack Surch. All registered volunteers are invited for free! Tickets for guests are $10.00. If you volunteer and have not yet registered in My Senior Centre, please visit Reception and we will register you immediately. Please remember to input all volunteer hours in the system, they can be added in one lump sum. We are hosting a Spring Tea & craft sale on Saturday May 12 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. This is a fundraiser, the Centre will receive 20% of the total sales and all proceeds from the kitchen. If you are a baker, we need you! Your famous baking will be needed for the tea plates! Watch for posters to volunteer your time and baked goods. Your Annual Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 12, 2018 at 10:00 am. Please plan to attend and hear about how the board of directors has been working on your behalf. It is important for every member to attend. If you cannot make it to the meeting you can give another member your vote by Proxy. Members can have a maximum of three proxy votes. Please visit Reception for a Proxy Form and instructions.

We heard your suggestions… Starting in April we will be making a small change to the Thursday Lunch. Full meals ($8) will be sold at the front register while supplies last. Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. Friends can sit together and be called up to the serving window as a table group. Only people with proof of purchase register receipts will be served an entree. Soup and Sandwiches can be purchased at the window. Meals will be sold on Thursday morning on a first come first serve basis.

Sharon Oatway

“Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.”

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Members’ Information

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Marjorie Bedlington, Ellen Campbell, Mike Demers, Helene Derouin, John Fulton, Paula Helmer, (Herb) Linke Herbert, Diane Hupe, Bob Katz, Janine Lafontaine, Mireille Lafontaine, Rachelle Lefebvre, Bambina Lemme, Catherine Levesque, Guy Lurette, Louise Malette, Irina Meerzon, Monique Sabourin, Paulette Saumure, Marie-Lise Seguin, Scott Sheppard, Lenore Smith, Barbara Spadaccini, Maureen Wilson

In Sympathy

Hugh Tolan Dec 10, 2017 Micheline Godin’s husband Gilbert Godin Jan 10, 2018

Doris Dobson Jan 2, 2018 Son-in-law of Laura Stuart Bryan McConnell Jan 11, 2018

Eileen Thibaudeau, Jan 22, 2018 June Shonfield, Jan 22, 2018 Ruth Hutchinson Jan 27, 2018 Royal Galipeau Jan 27, 2018 Emil Chartrand Jan 27, 2018

Suzanne Aucoin’s sister Monique Hunton Feb 15, 2018

Pot of Gold Results

Dec 23 Roger Lapointe $145.50

Jan 18 Patrick Hughes $155.50

G50+ will offer a lunch voucher to a member who brings in a new

member who joins the Centre.

Rentals Looking for a place to hold your special event with reasonable rates? Please call (613) 749-1974 for a Rental Request Form to fill in and return to the Centre.

New!!! Spring Tea & Sale

Calling all artists, quilters and crafters!! We are hosting a Spring Tea & Sale on Saturday May 12 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. You are invited to sell your arts, quilts and crafts at the sale. Please enquire at

Reception for the information. Space is limited, apply soon!

Tammie has started to recycle. All cans and cardboard used in the kitchen are being

recycled! Please do your part by only putting cans/plastic bottles in the blue recycle bin in

the dining room.

Thank you Tammie!!

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Services & Events

Services Blood Pressure Clinic ♦ April 19 ♦ May 17 ♦ June 21 ♦ Compliments of Amica at Bearbrook FootCare Clinic ♦ April 11 & 25 ♦ May 9 & 23 ♦ June 6 & 20 ♦ TiredSole Complete Medical FootCare Hearing Clinic ♦ May 16 ♦ June 27 ♦ Compliments of Kowalski Hearing Clinic

Intergenerational Alzheimer’s Program

Gloucester 50+ Centre volunteers team up with Lester B. Pearson students and Extendicare Laurier

Manor staff to offer a monthly activity for people living with dementia. This inspiring program

collaborates the wisdom, age and youthfulness of approximately 20 volunteers and creates an

atmosphere of culture, memories and laughter.

Want to join us? The program is scheduled Tuesdays 2-3pm.

See Sharon for more details.

Inquire at Front Reception or drop by and see Sharon.

Booking a trip with Ottawa Valley Tours? We receive a commission for all trips booked by GSAC members.

Be sure to identify yourself as a Member of our Centre and also let us know which trip(s) you are booking. Happy Trails!

Casino du Lac-Leamy Monday, May 28

9:00 am departure G50+ Bus departs from Lac- Leamy at 2:00 pm

$12 (Mem $10) RSVP required one week ahead.

We have the Chess boards and members that would like to play weekly.

Leave your name at the desk and we will do the rest!

Free WiFi for Members!!! Save your phone data!

Get the Password at Reception.

Suggestion Box Thank your for your suggestions. We are very appreciative of the members who include their name with their suggestions. This gives us an opportunity to speak with you and share information. The suggestion box is located in the back corner of the Main Hall by

the cups.

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Presentations

New Member Orientation

Tuesday May 15 10:00 to 11:30 am

Join me for an hour of informative fun! Meet other new members! Enjoy refreshments and learn about

the G50+ Centre and all we offer. RSVP at Reception.

Spring Session Presentation/Workshops RSVP required for all presentations. Please visit Reception.

Script your family’s future! Why you need an

estate plan!

Free Seminar Tuesday April 24 10:00 to 11:30

RSVP at Reception

Reiki Healing Tuesday June 19

10:00 to 11:30 am

Discover strength, relaxation and ease in the Healing Circle. Join Master Reiki

Practitioner Hélène and Level 2 Practitioner Sharon as they share the

wonder of Reiki with the group. An open mind and donation to the Centre are the

only costs.

Essential Oils Workshop Thursday June 14

9:30 - 11:30 In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have long been

used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices.

Mireille Thériault will guide us through this complimentary workshop. Essential Oils

will be available to purchase.

Interactive fun talk on Alcohol

Tuesday May 22 10:00 to11:30 am

Ottawa Public Health needs your input and reactions about alcohol harms and the

community. Be surprised by what you did not know on the harms alcohol has caused.

Walk Safe with

Thursday May 31 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Learn the benefits and importance of Balance and Core Strength during everyday activities.

Tips on safety at home and while you move outside. Light refreshments are provided.

RSVP at Reception.

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2018 Spring Courses

Intermediate/Advance Acrylic/Oil – Tricia Savoie SP18OILM Monday 9:30 to 11:30 am April 9 to June 11 (No class May 21)

$135 (Mem $90) 9 weeks

Intermediate Watercolour - Cécile Rancourt SP18INTWC Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 am April 11 to June 6 (No class May 16)

$120 (Mem $80) 8 weeks

Beginner Watercolour - Cécile Rancourt SP18BEGWC Monday 9:30 to 11:30 am April 9 to June 4 (No class May 21)

$120 (Mem $80) 8 weeks

Beginner/Int Acrylic/Oil Painting - Tricia Savoie SP18OILW Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00 pm April 11 to June 13

$150 (Mem $100) 10 Weeks

Zumba Gold - Susan Sloan SP18ZUM Monday 12:45 am to 1:45 pm April 9 to June 11 (No class May 21/June 4)

$60 (Mem $40) 8 Weeks

Mat Yoga - Kim Hannah SP18MAT Wednesday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm April 11 to June 13

$75 (Mem $50) 10 Weeks

Write It Now! - Gary Johnson SP18WIN Mondays 1 to 2 pm See calendars for dates

$10.50 (Mem $7) 7 Weeks

Chair Yoga - Kim Hannah SP18CHAIR1 Wednesday 12:40 to 1:40 April 11 to June 13

$75 (Mem $50) 10 weeks

Fitness - Nina Lepage SP18FIT1 Tuesday 9:30 to 10:30 am April 10 to June 5 (No class May 22)

$60 (Mem $40) 8 weeks

Chair Yoga - Kim Hannah SP18CHAIR 2 Wednesday 1:45 to 2:45 April 11 to June 13

$75 (Mem $50) 10 weeks

Core Strength - Nina Lepage SP18CORE1 Tuesday 10:35 to 11:35 am April 10 to June 5 (No class May 22)

$60 (Mem $40) 8 weeks

Fitness - Nina Lepage SP18FIT2 Thursday 9:30 to 10:30 am April 12 to June 14 (No class May 24)

$67.50 (Mem $45) 9 Weeks

Conversational French - Salwa Khouzam SP18FRENCH Tuesday 2:10 to 3:10 pm April 10 to June 12 Basic fluency required $15 (Mem $10) 10 Weeks

Core Strength - Nina Lepage SP18CORE2 Thursday 10:35 to 11:35 am April 12 to June 14 (No class May 24)

$67.50 (Mem $45) 9 Weeks

Tai Chi - Master Peter Chan SP18TAI Wednesday 9:00 to 10:30 am April 11 to June 13

$112.50 (Mem $ 75) 10 Weeks

Zumba Gold - Susan Sloan SP18ZUMTH Thursday 11:45 to 12:45 pm April 12 to June 14

$75 (Mem $50) 10 Weeks

Brain Fitness SP18BRAIN Wednesday 10:00 to 11:00 am April 11 to May 16 - must have lap top or tablet

$45 (Mem $30) 6 weeks

Registration for the Spring Session Tuesday April 3 to Friday April 6. Member prices for Courses will not be honored after April 6.

Registration can be completed in person with Cash, Debit, Credit or Cheque or over the phone with a Visa or Master Card.

This logo identifies physical activity courses that meet the University of Ottawa Heart Wise Exercise Program criteria. Visit the website or ask at Reception for a copy of the Spring Course descriptions.

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2018 Spring Activities & Courses at a glance Please refer to Calendars page 8 to 10

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

Pétanque– Atout 10:00 to 11:30

Sandbags 12:30 to 2:00

Whist 12:35 to 3:00

Fitness 9:30 to 10:30

Core 10:35 to 11:35

French Conversation 2:10 to 3:10

MONDAY

Shuffleboard 12:35 to 2:30

500 12:35 to 2:30

Duplicate Bridge 6:00 to 9:00

Int/Advanced Acrylic/Oil 9:30 to 11:30

Beginner Watercolour 9:30 to 11:30

Zumba 12:45 to 1:45

Write it Now 1:00 to 2:00

THURSDAY

Social Bridge 9:30 to 11:15

Bridge (sign in at noon) 12:35 to 3:00

Stamp Club (see calendar) 9:30 to 11:30

Bid Euchre 9:00 to 11:30

Bingo 1:00 to 3:00

Euchre 12:45 to 2:45

Brain Fitness 10:00 to 11:00

Int Watercolour 9:30 to 11:30

Tai Chi 9:00 to 10:30

Mat Yoga 11:30 to 12:30

Chair Yoga 1 & 2 12:40 & 1:45

Beginner/Int Acrylic/Oil 1:00 to 3:00

Fitness 9:30 to 10:30

Core 10:35 to 11:35

Zumba 11:45 to 12:45

FRIDAY

Cribbage 9:30 to 11:30

Darts - Sign in 9:45 am 10:00 to 11:30

Bridge - Sign in noon 12:35 to 3:00

Social Craft Club 12:30 to 3:30

Benefit Bridge 1:00 to 3:00

Chase the Ace 2:00 to 6:00

Contract Bridge Party 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Bid Euchre 1:00 to 4:00

Social Bridge 1:00 to 4:00

Darts 2:00 to 4:00

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Enjoy your Spring Session, and thank you for honoring our registration period. If

needed, refunds will be payable by cheque until the second week of your class.

Administration fees will apply. Special thanks to our team of instructors! They are working

diligently behind the scenes as well as during their classes to offer you the best experience

possible.

Want to drop into a Course or Activity to see if it’s a good fit for you?

Please visit Reception to learn how.

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Spring 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Easter

2 Easter Monday Centre closed

3 Pétanque atout Sand Bags Whist

4 Social Bridge Bridge

5 Bid Euchre Chicken Legs Bingo Euchre

6 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

7 Benefit Bridge

8 Bid Euchre Social Bridge Darts

9 500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Beg Watercolour Zumba Gold Duplicate Bridge

10 Pétanque- atout Sand Bags Whist Fitness Core French

11 Brain Fitness Social Bridge Bridge Int Watercolour Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

12 Stamp Club Bid Euchre Pork Chops Fitness Core Bingo Euchre Zumba Gold

13 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

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15 Darts

16 500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Beg Watercolour Zumba Gold WIN Duplicate Bridge

17 Volunteer Spaghetti Luncheon Fitness Core French

18 Brain Fitness Social Bridge Bridge Int Watercolour Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

19 Board Meeting Bid Euchre Hot Hamburger Bingo Euchre Fitness Core Zumba Gold

20 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

21 Contract Bridge Party Chase the Ace

22 Bid Euchre Social Bridge Darts

23 500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Beg Watercolour Zumba Gold WIN Duplicate Bridge

24 Edward jones Pétanque- atout Sand Bags Whist Fitness Core French

25 Brain Fitness Social Bridge Bridge Int Watercolour Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

26 Information Kiosk for Voting Bid Euchre Alfredo Tortellini Bingo Euchre Fitness Core Zumba Gold

27 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

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Darts

30 500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Beg Watercolour Zumba Gold Duplicate Bridge

April

SPRING PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Volunteer Lunch & Dance Are you a registered volunteer with G50+ Centre? If so you are cordially invited to a complimentary Spaghetti

Lunch & Dance with Jack Surch on April 17! Please RSVP by April 10!!

Guests are welcome $10.00

Can you help with Food Services? We are

looking for volunteers for Laundry, Meal

Preparation, Cash register, Dishes etc.

Please speak to Tammie

Thank you for participating in our

Juice Drive. In addition to the juice we collected $150 which will be split between Brother Andre and Lester B. Pearson High School.

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Spring 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Pétanque- atout Sand Bags Whist Fitness Core French

2 Brain Fitness Social Bridge Bridge Int Watercolour Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

3 Bid Euchre Chili Bingo Euchre Fitness Core Zumba Gold

4 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

5 Rental

6 Bid Euchre Social Bridge Darts

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500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Beg Watercolour Zumba Gold Duplicate Bridge

8 Pétanque- atout Sand Bags Whist Fitness Core French

9 Brain Fitness Social Bridge Bridge Int Watercolour Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

10 Mother’s Day Lunch Stamp Club Bid Euchre Bingo Euchre Fitness Core Zumba Gold

11 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

12 Spring Social Tea and Sale

13 Darts

14 500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Beg Watercolour Zumba Gold Duplicate Bridge

15 New Member Orientation Pétanque- atout Whist French Fitness Core

16 Brain Fitness Social Bridge Bridge Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

17 Board Meeting Bid Euchre Hot Chicken Sandwich Bingo Euchre Fitness Core Zumba Gold

18 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

19 Contract Bridge Party Chase the Ace

20 Bid Euchre Social Bridge Darts

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Closed for Victoria Day

22 Fun talk about Alcohol Pétanque- atout Sand Bags Whist French

23 Social Bridge Bridge Int Watercolour Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

24 Bid Euchre Ham Mac & Cheese Bingo Euchre Zumba Gold

25 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

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Darts

28 500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Beg Watercolour Zumba Gold WIN Duplicate Bridge

29 Pétanque- atout Whist Fitness Core French

30 Social Bridge Bridge Int Watercolour Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

31 Walk Safe Bid Euchre Stir Fry Bingo Euchre Fitness Core Zumba Gold

May

Spring Tea & Craft Sale Saturday May 12 1:00 to 3:30 pm

Mother’s Day Lunch Thursday May 10

Tickets $10.00

Menu Kale Salad, Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes,

Baby Carrots, Peas, Strawberry Shortcake, Tea/Coffee

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

2 Benefit Bridge

3 Bid Euchre Social Bridge Darts

4 500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Beg Watercolour WIN Duplicate Bridge

5 Pétanque- atout Whist Fitness Core French

6 Social Bridge Bridge Int Watercolour Tai Chi Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2 Beg Oil

7 Stamp Club Bid Euchre Lasagna Bingo Euchre Fitness Core Zumba Gold

8 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

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10 Darts

11 500 Shuffle Board Int Oil Zumba Gold WIN Duplicate Bridge

12 Annual Meeting Whist Board Meeting French

13 Social Bridge Bridge Tai Chi Beg Oil Mat Yoga Chair 1 & 2

14 Essential Oil Father’s Day Lunch Bid Euchre Fitness Core Bingo Euchre Zumba Gold

15 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

16 Contract Bridge Party Chase the Ace

17 Bid Euchre Social Bridge Darts

18 500 Shuffle Board WIN Duplicate Bridge

19 Reiki Healing Circle Pétanque- atout Whist

20 Social Bridge Bridge

21 Board Meeting Bid Euchre Chicken Teriyaki Bingo Euchre

22 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

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Darts

25 500 Shuffle Board Duplicate Bridge WIN

26 Pétanque- atout Whist

27 Social Bridge Bridge

28 Canada Day Celebration Jack Surch Bid Euchre Euchre

29 Cribbage Darts Bridge Crafts

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June

Spring 2018

Annual Meeting June 12 10am

Canada Day Celebration! Thursday June 28 Hamburger Extravaganza Tickets $10.00 RSVP by June 26 Entertainment Jack Surch

Father’s Day Lunch Thursday June 14 Roast Beef Dinner Black Forest Cake Tickets $10.00 RSVP by June 12

Summer Program Registration

June 25 to June 29