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Although many may not know, the GuelphCanada Day celebrations were started back in1992. One man, Chandra Khotari, an immi-grant from India, who was also a fiercelyproud Canadian was driving with his son oneday when he was asked the question, “Dad,why do we not have fireworks in Guelph onCanada Day?”He didn’t have an answer for his son, and

after giving it some thought, he believed thatthere should be a major Canada DayCelebration in Guelph.As a long-time member of the Rotary Club

of Guelph, he approached the club to see ifthey would support him with this initiative.Club members thought this was a great ideaand immediately got behind him.Chandra was not only a great organizer, but

also a great marketer. Within weeks of thisidea being approved, he was on local radiostations, TV stations, and had interviews in thelocal newspapers about the Inaugural CanadaDay Celebration for Guelph.As a result of his effort, and the effort of the

club, this celebration had over 30,000 peoplein the first year, which was a larger successthan anybody could have ever dreamed of.Still run by the Rotary Club of Guelph, theCanada Day celebration continues with thesame strength today. Over 20 years later, theevent consistently has 30,000+ people everyyear out to Riverside Park on July 1st for agreat day of activities, fun, entertainment,and of course the fireworks.Unfortunately Chandra Khotari passed away

in December of 2012. While he largely want-ed to start this project for his own children sothey could celebrate this great nation intheir home city, I am not sure that he everunderstood the lasting impact that it wouldhave on the community. Although this will bethe first Canada Day that he is not a partof since its inception, he will certainlynot be forgotten this July 1st as he willbe in the minds and hearts of all theRotarians as well as many of the otherpatrons of Guelph as we celebrate ourgreat nation.

River Run Centre recently launched its2013-2014 season of professional enter-tainment. “The words evocative and outthere reflect this season’s focus onhumour, unique new works and large-scale spectacles,” said River Run ManagerDanna Evans. “We’re expanding our com-edy series, bringing back big-name musicand acrobatic hits, and also introducingnew stars to the stage.”A 30% Early Bird Discount is available

until August 31, 2013 with the purchase of

four or more shows from the season.uGO tickets for university andcollege students are $20 and eyeGO highschool students attend $5.Tickets are on sale online at

www.riverrun.ca, by phone at519-763-3000 or in person at theBox Office from 11am to 6pm,Monday through Saturday.


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Front cover photos: Dancers compliments of Guelph Dance; Splash pad and Face painting at John Galt Day, Photos by Natasha Persaud, VentureGuelph Publications Ltd.

River Run announces 2013-14 season

On Tuesday May 14, 2013 theChildren’s Foundation ofGuelph and Wellington held its18th Annual Fore Our Kids GolfTournament. The sold out tour-nament hosted 144 golfers, andraised $27,000 for the pro-grams of the Children’s

Foundation, which give youth inour community equal access tolife enriching opportunities.Despite the cold weather, the

36 foursomes had a greatround of golf on the course,and came back with smiles ontheir faces. After golfing, teams

enjoyed a delicious dinner andhad the opportunity to wingreat raffle, auction and overallscore prizes.


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Coming up in July, Guelph Dance offers severalacclaimed dance programs for children andyouth of all ages and levels.For children ages 4-13 interested in dance, the-

atre, visual art and music, we offer our ArtsExplosion Camps from July 8-12 and July 15-19.Highly accomplished teachers from each formencourage campers to explore fun-filled, pres-sure-free activities. Each week of camp is differ-ent, so campers are encouraged to come toboth weeks!For experienced youth dancers 10-13, our

Dance Focus Summer Camp from July 8-12focuses on developing dance skills and creativeexpression in the mornings, while offering otherarts workshops in the afternoons.And new this year: Summer Dance Intensive

from July 8-12, for experienced dancers 13-16.

This highly focused, thorough and rigouroustraining program is geared to the pre-professionallevel dancer and features renowned dance profes-sional, Jordana Deveau, a small student/teacherratio, and a live accompanist. This is not just agreat chance to improve skills, but to meet otheryouth dance artists in the community. With specialemphasis on the Limón technique and C-ITraining, you no longer have to travel to Torontoor New York for this outstanding levelof training!For more information, please visit the Guelph

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Celebrate Growth–The Julien ProjectThe Julien Project is announcing a new program called, "Celebrate Growth". Community members have the opportunity to book a spe-cial personal or family event at the Julien Project Courtyard Garden at the Ignatius Centre. Educational, social or therapeutic gardeningand horticultural opportunities will be provided to enrich the celebratory event or birthday party.Proceeds will support the various therapeutic programs offered to special needs populations by the Julien Project.

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The City of Guelph is hosting open auditions and pitch sessions on Wednesday, June 26 from 4 to 8 pm atCity Hall for the John Galt Day community stage.Individuals and groups are encouraged to provide lively and family friendly auditions or pitch sessions

including, but not limited to, music, comedy, drama, and dance. Auditions are five minutes in length,including set up. Access to social media sites, such as Youtube and Facebook is available at the auditions;

however, technical assistance is not provided.Selected entertainers will perform on the communi-ty stage during the John Galt Day festivities on a vol-unteer basis."We're eager to present a wide variety of perform-

ances on John Galt Day to showcase the breadth oftalent in Guelph", said Danna Evans, InterimGeneral Manager of Culture.John Galt Day takes place on Saturday, August 3

from 10am to 2 pm in Market Square, CardenStreet.To request an audition or for more infor-

mation, contact Dana Keller, at 519-822-1260x 2556 or [email protected].


Located at 228 Victoria Road South, the GuelphBibles for Missions Thrift Store supports over 20local community organizations and provides fundsfor various projects in underdeveloped countriesaround the world.Operating within a not-for-profit organization, the

Guelph store has been open for ten years.Community members can drop off all used itemswith the exception of appliances. Free furniturepick-up is offered in Guelph for multiple pieces. Outof town pick-up and delivery is available for a fee.The Guelph store operates with only two full-timeand several part time staff. Over 135 volunteers workin all areas of the store helping in the day-to-dayoperations.The Bibles for Missions Foundation partners with

Bible League Canada, a relationship that began morethan 20 years ago, in 1989, when two Bible Leaguesupporters travelled to India to see the ministryfirsthand.The overwhelming need in India

shocked the two men and together theydecided they had to do something tohelp. When they returned to Canada,with the help of some friends they start-ed the first Bibles for Missions ThriftStore in Chilliwack, BC. With Bibles forMissions Thrift Stores soon all acrossCanada, the organization recentlyopened the 44th store in Owen Sound.Another new store is due to open inHalifax later this year.All net proceeds produced by the

stores are provided to The Bible Leagueof Canada for their mission workaround the world. Of all the money gen-erated for The Bible League of Canada53% comes from Bibles for MissionsThrift Stores.In addition to church planting andproviding Bibles, literacy programsteaching women to read in Third Worldcountries are provided. This makessmall tasks easier, such as understand-

ing signs at the market, and allows women to createlarge differences in their lives through advocating forthemselves.Locally the store provides work for students looking

to complete their 40 hours of community work andalso assists with special needs programs at highschools. “If we can help an organization somehow,we will. If not we will send them to someone who canhelp,” says Robyn Pyrczak, General Manager ofthe Thrift Store.Guelph Bibles for Missions Thrift Store supports:University of Guelph College Royal – Teddy Bear SurgeryFamily & Children ServicesMichael HousePower of HopeLutherwood and Second Chance Employment ServicesChalmer Community Services ProgramThe Guelph Fire DepartmentVictim ServicesImmigration ServicesSister ChristineGuelph Community Christian SchoolEagle Football Club

Donate your used goods to support local charitiesby Heather Grummett

What happens when you cross good people,long term vision and sound community leader-ship? You get an endless stream of grants forgreat community programs. Endowments atThe Guelph Community Foundation give backto the community for good…forever.“One core function of The Guelph

Community Foundation is to build endow-ments, to manage those funds prudently and towork with donors to distribute them to an issuearea they care about,” explains ExecutiveDirector, Andrea Olson. “Donors can choose afield of interest, a designated charity or recom-mend grants annually themselves – that’s adonor advised fund. Alternatively, funds can bemade available for The Foundation to distributethrough its Community Grants program.”The range of giving options for donors and

the breadth of granting means that TheFoundation can fund a broad spectrum oforganizations and projects that contribute to allaspects of community well being.Two granting streams are now accepting pro-

posals, until July 26, 2013: the CommunityGrants Program and the Musagetes GrantProgram.The Community Grants Program–Several

Foundation funds support the CommunityGrants program, including The Foundation’sCommunity Fund, to which anyone can donateany amount. A number of local businesses,families, and individuals have also set up unre-stricted funds in their name to support the

Foundation’s Community Grants program. TheCommunity Grants program has grown andbenefited from a recently established endow-ment, the McKeough Taylor Fund.The Community Grants program accepts

applications from charitable organizations thatprovide projects/activities in: Health andWellness, Social Services, Arts and Culture,Children and Youth, Recreation, Education, andthe Environment. For 2013, a total of approxi-mately $50,000 is available with most grantsranging between $1,500 to $3,000.Musagetes Grant Program–The Musagetes

Fund, a donor advised fund, was created in2004 to focus on performing, visual, and liter-ary arts excellence in our community. Sincethen, the fund has disbursed more than$220,000 locally. For 2013, the MusagetesFund is particularly interested in newapproaches to building community and culture.A total of approximately $50,000 is availablefrom the Musagetes Fund Grants Program.Interested in applying to a granting program

at The Foundation? Be sure to review specificeligibility criteria, project guidelines and TheFoundation’s submission process, before com-pleting an online application. Guidelines andeligibility criteria are available atwww.guelphcf.ca.For more information on the types of

programs funded by The GuelphCommunity Foundation, call519-821-9216

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The Guelph Community Foundation callsfor grant applications

If you love to sing …

Guelph Youth SingersWill be holding auditions late November and

early December for the 2009 season

For more information call 519-821-8574

Will be holding auditions in June, August,early September and January.

Call for more information 519-821-8574www.guelphyouthsingers.com

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New public art opportunity for artists

20th anniversary for Wyndham Art Supplies

The City of Guelph is inviting experienced, profes-sional individual artists, or teams, to apply for theopportunity to create new public artwork for theCivic Precinct.The artwork, which will be installed in the area

bordered by Wilson, Carden, and Farquhar streets, isexpected to create unity between City Hall, MarketSquare, Guelph Central Station and the GuelphFarmer’s Market building.“Our hope is that the artwork will reinforce the

unique history of the area as the city’s primary gath-ering space, contribute to the animation of the space,and encourage interaction and a sense of playful-ness,” says Sally Wismer, chair of the Public ArtCommittee. The project is being coordinated by thePublic Art Committee, a subcommittee of theCouncil-appointed Cultural Advisory Committee.

The City will review the submitted materials byqualified applicants and develop a ranked list of pre-qualified candidates who will be invited to submitdetailed proposals for the creation of the site-specificpublic art. Installation of the new work is scheduledto be completed by fall 2014.“This is an excellent opportunity for artists and an

exciting first step in building a Public Art programfor Guelph,” says Astero Kalogeropoulos, the City’sArts and Culture program officer.The total budget for the project is $150,000, whichwas approved by City Council through the 2013 capi-tal budget process.Complete details about the application and

pre-qualification process are available atwww.guelph.ca or bycontacting [email protected].

It was 20 years ago that Otto Ahlersapproached his son Chris with an interest inopening a retail business. At the time it was stillundetermined whether the business wouldspecialize in stationary, books, gifts, orart supplies.After researching Guelph, Toronto and

Burlington as possible locations, Wyndham ArtSupplies opened at 164 Wyndham Street North.In the early years the store was operated byChris, his parents Otto and Marg, and his highschool friend Jake Yerex, who studied at boththe Ontario College of Art and U of Gfor fine art.With Guelph being a market that was under-

served in terms of art supplies, the new busi-ness quickly grew. At one time it had a dedicat-ed Art Gallery space, but as the departmentsincreased, the front window soon became theplace to display the work of local artists. Dueto customer demand, professional framing andmatting was introduced, as well as a line ofexotic papers.In 2008 Wyndham Art Supplies moved

across the street to their currentlocation at 125 Wyndham Street.With a staff of 12, the store nowcarries over 20,000 individualproducts, with items for childrento adults, appropriate for begin-ners and experts, professionalsor amateurs. Customers’interests range from printmak-ing, to drawing, fibre art, book-binding, photography, painting,and more. The store also has anonline e-commerce presenceand sells educational products tohigh schools and universities.Over the twenty years, the store

has maintained a strong regionalcustomer base by providing thehigh level of expertise and serv-ice often found in an independ-ent business, while sellingquality products at prices that areoften less expensive than the bigbox competitors.Otto and Marg have recently

retired from the day-to-day operations ofthe store.“Our continued success comes from the

growing arts and culture community inGuelph,” says Chris Ahlers. “It is this culturalindustry that plays a big part in the health,diversity and vibrancy of a city."

15th anniversary for Guelph School of Art

Shortly after Wyndham Art Supplies opened indowntown Guelph, local artist Nan Hogg beganrunning art classes out of the back of the store.When the lower level of the original

Wyndham Art Supplies building became avail-able, the owners saw an opportunity to com-plement the products they were selling with theaddition of art instruction.The Guelph School of Art soon opened with

Marg Ahlers as the first Director of the,programs.Fifteen years later, The Guelph School of Art

is now situated on the third floor of theWyndham Art building at 125 Wyndham StreetNorth. The studio space boasts plenty of natu-

ral light and architectural interest.Classes and workshops run year-round for

both children and adults. Children’s day campsare offered during Winter and March Breakand the summer months. A wide range of adultclasses are suited to both the beginner andseasoned artist in a range of media and spe-cialties. A team of approximately 12 instruc-tors, many with experience teaching at the uni-versity level, are called upon for their differentspecialties.Third floor also hosts functions and events

including Nuit Blanche, Fourth Fridays, andevents supporting youth in the arts.

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Watch for an exciting new booklet available for pick-up in various locations around Guelph. Thislatest local publication, Arts Guelph–a celebration of Arts & Culture, is a collabora-tion between Venture Guelph Publications Ltd., the Guelph Arts Council and Downtown GuelphBusiness Association.

Arts Guelph highlights various venues, events, projects, economics, organizations and educa-tional opportunities surrounding arts and culture in our community. Plus a special sectionhighlights Guelph’s Art on the Street event, complete with a map detailing each artist.

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SUMMER WALKING TOURWednesday, June 26….starts at 6:30 p.m. ….tour Death By

Misadventure. Few of us get to choose the circumstances of ourdeath. Most of us probably hope to die quietly in our sleep-butsome of us are not destined to do so. Certainly these few didnot choose the manner of their death. Theirs was left in the

hands of fate…

GARDEN TOURSunday, July 7 1:00 - 5:30pm. Please join us for our annual

garden tour, focusing on the beautiful and elaborate gardenswithin Woodlawn Memorial Park.

UNITED NATIONS DAYOctober 24.Walk the Trans Canada Trail and visit the Peace Pole

in the Garden of Peace.There are more than 18 differentlanguages on the pole. N/W corner of the Cemetery. Self-

directed event.


June 21-23Faery FestThe 8th annual Faery Fest at Riverside Parkaims to bring you the best in local performing,visual arts, and vendors with a fantasy twist thatwill delight faeries and humans of all ages.www.faeryfest.com

June 22Doors Open Fergus - EloraSeveral diverse sites will open their doors tothe public during this year's Doors OpenFergus-Elora. An annual free occasion since2008, this event is a joint undertaking ofHeritage Centre Wellington, the WellingtonCounty Museum and Elora Fergus Tourism,and is part of the Ontario Heritage Trust’sprovince wide initiative to celebrate communityheritage. www.doorsopenontario.on.ca

June 253rd Annual Food and FriendsBreakfast Fundraiser 7:30 - 8:30amEnjoy a great breakfast and the opportunity tonetwork with local businesses while focusingon solutions to a local hunger problem. Localchefs will create signature breakfast dishes. OldQuebec St. $40. More information atwww.childrensfoundation.org

June 26Death By Misadventure6:30 - 8:00pm Come join us for our annualwalking tour, this year our subject will focus onthe various deaths by misadventure, sure to bea great time with lots of interesting stories to tell.Woodlawn Memorial Park, 62 Woolwich St.

June 29Garden Walks and TalksOn various topics in Riverside Park`s EnablingGarden. Events run from 10am to noon everytwo weeks through September 21, 2013.Riverside Park 709 Woolwich St.

June 30Guelph Wellington Local Food FestJoin us for a celebration of local food and getyour copy of the new 2013 Local Food Map!"Taste Real" locally prepared food, and enjoy achildren's area, workshops about local foodand farming, and more. www.tastereal.ca

July 1Canada Day in the ParkJoin Rotary Club of Guelph celebrating CanadaDay in Riverside Park, with various activitiesand events happening.www.canadadayinthepark.com

Canada Day Celebration12 -4pm. Spend your Canada Day at McCraeHouse with lots of activities for the entire fami-

ly, music and refreshments. 108 Water St. $4Adults, $3 Seniors (65+), Students andChildren, $10 Families, Children under 2 yearsare free, Guelph Museum Members are free.www.guelph.ca/museum

July 3Summer Pleasures: Stellauna, and out-door theatre presentation 1 - 4pm. Join us forweekly themed interpretation events. Start witha picnic or just drop in and take part in activi-ties, meet our guests and have some fun!Admission by donation unless stated otherwise,and members are admitted free. Some eventshave limited participation and may require pre-registration. To register, call 519 846-0916, ext221. All children must be accompanied by anadult. www.wcm.on.ca

July 6-7Art in the YardThis year marks the 11th anniversary of Art inthe Yard! Our annual, outdoor, juried art exhi-bition and sale held on the two-acre grounds ofthe Elora Centre for the Arts. With over 50artists exhibiting original work, there is sure tobe something for everyone.www.eloracentreforthearts.ca

July 7Guelph Horticultural SocietyGarden ShowcaseEnjoy this self-guided tour to some of Guelphbest gardens. For more information, cost andlocations see "Garden Tour" page atwww.guelphhort.org

July 8The 36th Annual Norm Jary / ARCIndustries Golf Tournament11:00am shot gun start. This fundraiser in sup-port of Community Living Guelph Wellington, is$175 per player at Cutten Fields and includes18 holes of golf, special event holes, dinner,BBQ lunch, prizes for every player, puttingcompetition, and golf cart. More information atwww.clgw.ca or reserve a spot by calling thePro-shop 519-822-0402.

July 10Guelph Classical 5k8:30pm The Summer's Night Classical 5k is insupport of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra.Regular entry $25, discounts for youth andseniors. Starts at the Guelph Youth MusicCentre, 75 Cardigan St. www.guelphvictors.ca

Dragonflies and Damselflies9am - 4pm. Ontario is home to over 150species of Odonata (dragonflies and dam-selflies), many of which are common in theGuelph area. Learn about these beautiful crea-

tures, their fascinating lives and see why theyare an important part of our local ecosystems.$75. Register by July 3.www.uoguelp.ca/arboretum

Birds of Prey1-4pm. University of Guelph Birds of Preydemonstration and Open House. Join us in thehistoric barn for this amazing presentation.Admission by donation. All children must beaccompanied by an adult. Wellington CountyMuseum, 0536 Wellington Road 18, Fergus.Register at www.wellington.ca/museum

July 11Identification and Biology ofButterflies9am -4pm. This workshop has been designedto educate you on butterflies and help youdevelop your identification skills. $75. Registerby July 3. www.uofguelph.ca/arboretum

July 12 - August 4The Elora FestivalThe four-week festival includes a repertoire thatstretches from Beethoven to Broadway.Ticket and schedule information atwww.elorafestival.com or call 519-846-0331.

July 12-14Festival ItalianoWeekend long event including Italian entertain-ment, midway, great Italian food and beverages.The Italian Canadian Club of Guelph, 135Ferguson St. www.italiancanadianclubguelph.ca

July 12The Wonderful World of SummerWildflowers 9:30am - 4:30pm. Discoverthe hidden lives of the Arboretum’s summer-time flora with naturalist Richard Aaron. Fromplants studied by Charles Darwin to little-known uses of milkweed, be prepared to go“beyond the field guide.” Bring lunch, yourfavourite wildflower field guide, and a handlens if you have one. $75. Register by July 3.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

July 13Art on the street10am - 5pm. Downtown Guelph’s annual arton the street exhibition and sale is a juriedshowcase featuring contemporary fine art andcraft with close to 100 artists showcasing theirwork in temporary, open-air studios onQuebec St. Visit www.downtownguelph.ca formore details.

Nature and Wildlife Photography9am - 12pm. Come out and learn how to enjoythe world of nature through photography. We'lllook at tips and tricks for photographing birdsand small animals, using interesting composi-

tions and angles. Then we'll head outside tophotograph the flora and fauna at theArboretum. Bring your camera, tripod anddress for the weather. Basic to intermediatelevel, film or digital. Point and shoot or SLRcameras. $55. Register by July 3.www.uoguelph/arboretum

New Zealand String Quartet3 - 5pm Enjoy these insightful interpretations ofa string quartet repertoire by an acclaimedensemble, featuring works by Brahms andmodern composer, Jack Body. Elora Festival$35, St. John`s Church, 33 Henderson, Elora.www.elorafestival.com

Leahy7:30 - 10pm. A Juno Award-winning family ofeight Canadian instrumentalists, singers, anddancers known for their unique blend of musi-cal styles. $45 +HST. Elora Festival. GambrelBarn Wellington County Rd. 21 & WellingtonCounty Rd. 7, Elora. www.elorafestival.com

July 17Shorebirds9am - 4pm. Here’s a workshop on one of themost difficult groups of birds to identify. Usingplumage, shape, size, calls and behaviour, wewill try to figure out all of those confusingsandpipers, plovers, phalaropes, turnstones,knots, godwits and whimbrels. If you are up forthe challenge, this is the workshop for you!$75. Register by July 10.www.uoguelph/arboretum

July 22Top Shot Charity Golf DayVictoria Park East Golf Course, to benefitGuelph St. Joseph Hospital.

July 26-28Fergus Truck ShowA weekend full of chrome, horsepower, music,camping and family fun. Friday night, AprilWine. Saturday night Jason McCoy. CentreWellington Community Sportplex, 550 BelsydeAvenue, Fergus. www.fergustruckshow.com

Hillside FestivalApproximately 60 musical performers rangefrom indie, rock, folk, hip hop, blues, jazz,world, electronic, and reggae. Food vendors,artisans and more. Guelph Lake Island.www.hillsidefestival.ca

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••• And Much More!Largest Selection in the Area

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EventsCommunityandFestivals

52 Norfo lk St .

108 Water St .

519 • 836 • 1221guelph.ca/museum

VISIT GUELPH MUSEUMS

Heavy Events Competitions all weekend. The Mudmen areplaying in the Highland Pub Saturday night. The FergusScottish Festival: your mini-vacation to Scotland…withoutthe airfare! Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550Belsyde Ave E, Fergus. Friday, 3pm-1am; Saturday, 7am-1am;Sunday, 7am-7pm. Cost varies, please call 519-787-0099 orvisit www.fergusscottishfestival.com.

August 23-25Ribfest16th Anniversary of Rhythm, Ribs and Rotary! Join the RotaryClub of Guelph Trillium at Riverside Park for Rib Teamsfrom Canada and USA, local entertainment, and more. Freeadmission. www.ribfestguelph.com


June is Seniors’ Month and there is no better time to drop into the Evergreen SeniorsCommunity Centre to learn about the opportunities, programs and services for olderadults. Be part of one of the most active and engaged seniors population in theprovince. With more than 2,500 members, the Guelph Wellington SeniorsAssociation (GWSA) is one of the largest organizations of its kind in Canada.

June 25, 27Try-it for free fitness class10am

June 26GWSA Annual GeneralMeeting1pm

Golf groupIf you are looking to play golf with fun lovinggolfers, then the Evergreen Seniors Golf group isthe place for you. Membership in the group pro-vides an opportunity to play non-competitive golfat a variety of local courses at a discounted rate.The club is an all-inclusive club for women andmen, and is open to beginners. Some golfers playnine holes and others play eighteen.The GWSA group plays every Monday, from the

first Monday of May through to the last Mondayof September. The golf season concludes with anine-hole scramble and luncheon. A mini golfvacation to Niagara Falls in September is alsoavailable to members. GWSA member plus a feeof $10 + HST applies.

Canoe clubEvery year from mid May to mid September, thissmall group spend about two hours everyThursday morning on one of the local riverswithin a 45 minute drive of Guelph, enjoying thebenefits of time in the outdoors.

For further information contact theEvergreen Seniors Community Centre,located at 683 Woolwich St.519-823-1291 or www.gwsa-guelph.ca.

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Contact Gillian James or Debbie Jansen at519-822-5272 Ext 865 NAI Park Capital Inc., Brokerage

76 Dawson Rd. P.O. Box 923Guelph, ON N1H 6M6

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Celebra te Sen iorsa l l year round

Events continued from facing pageAugust 25Antique & Classic Car Show12 - 4pm. Join us for our most anticipated summer events, the Antique and Classic Car Show! The afternoon will feature aparade of antique and classic cars, entertainment, refreshments and car-themed activities for children and families! $5/person,$12.50/family. Wellington County Museum. 519-846-0916 or www.wellington.ca/museum

Visit ventureguelph.ca to find out how to submit your events.


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Summer 2013 activityguide