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Celebrating our local Canada Day Although many may not know, the Guelph Canada Day celebrations were started back in 1992. One man, Chandra Khotari, an immigrant from India, who was also a fiercely proud Canadian was driving with his son one day when he was asked the question, “Dad, why do we not have fireworks in Guelph on Canada Day?” He didn’t have an answer for his son, and after giving it some thought, he believed that there should be a major Canada Day Celebration in Guelph. As a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Guelph, he approached the club to see if they would support him with this initiative. Club members thought this was a great idea and immediately got behind him. Chandra was not only a great organizer, but also a great marketer. Within weeks of this idea being approved, he was on local radio stations, TV stations, and had interviews in the local newspapers about the Inaugural Canada Day Celebration for Guelph. As a result of his effort, and the effort of the
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club, this celebration had over 30,000 people in the first year, which was a larger success than anybody could have ever dreamed of. Still run by the Rotary Club of Guelph, the Canada Day celebration continues with the same strength today. Over 20 years later, the event consistently has 30,000+ people every year out to Riverside Park on July 1st for a great day of activities, fun, entertainment, and of course the fireworks. Unfortunately Chandra Khotari passed away in December of 2012. While he largely wanted to start this project for his own children so they could celebrate this great nation in their home city, I am not sure that he ever understood the lasting impact that it would have on the community. Although this will be the first Canada Day that he is not a part of since its inception, he will certainly not be forgotten this July 1st as he will be in the minds and hearts of all the Rotarians as well as many of the other patrons of Guelph as we celebrate our great nation.
River Run announces 2013-14 season River Run Centre recently launched its 2013-2014 season of professional entertainment. “The words evocative and out there reflect this season’s focus on humour, unique new works and largescale spectacles,” said River Run Manager Danna Evans. “We’re expanding our comedy series, bringing back big-name music and acrobatic hits, and also introducing new 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 and college students are $20 and eyeGO high school students attend $5. Tickets are on sale online at www.riverrun.ca, by phone at 519-763-3000 or in person at the Box Office from 11am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday.
Front cover photos: Dancers compliments of Guelph Dance; Splash pad and Face painting at John Galt Day, Photos by Natasha Persaud, Venture Guelph Publications Ltd.
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Guelph Dance Summer Dance Programs Coming up in July, Guelph Dance offers several acclaimed dance programs for children and youth of all ages and levels. For children ages 4-13 interested in dance, theatre, visual art and music, we offer our Arts Explosion Camps from July 8-12 and July 15-19. Highly accomplished teachers from each form encourage campers to explore fun-filled, pressure-free activities. Each week of camp is different, so campers are encouraged to come to both weeks! For experienced youth dancers 10-13, our Dance Focus Summer Camp from July 8-12 focuses on developing dance skills and creative expression in the mornings, while offering other arts 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 rigourous training program is geared to the pre-professional level dancer and features renowned dance professional, Jordana Deveau, a small student/teacher ratio, and a live accompanist. This is not just a great chance to improve skills, but to meet other youth dance artists in the community. With special emphasis on the Limón technique and C-I Training, you no longer have to travel to Toronto or New York for this outstanding level of training! For more information, please visit the Guelph Dance website: guelpdance.ca
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Providing bright futures Fore Our Kids On Tuesday May 14, 2013 the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington held its 18th Annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament. The sold out tournament hosted 144 golfers, and raised $27,000 for the programs of the Children’s
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Foundation, which give youth in our community equal access to life enriching opportunities. Despite the cold weather, the 36 foursomes had a great round of golf on the course, and came back with smiles on their faces. After golfing, teams
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Celebrate Growth–The Julien Project The Julien Project is announcing a new program called, "Celebrate Growth". Community members have the opportunity to book a special personal or family event at the Julien Project Courtyard Garden at the Ignatius Centre. Educational, social or therapeutic gardening and 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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Donate your used goods to support local charities
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The Guelph Community Foundation calls for grant applications
Located at 228 Victoria Road South, the Guelph Bibles for Missions Thrift Store supports over 20 local community organizations and provides funds for various projects in underdeveloped countries around 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 items with the exception of appliances. Free furniture pick-up is offered in Guelph for multiple pieces. Out of town pick-up and delivery is available for a fee. The Guelph store operates with only two full-time and several part time staff. Over 135 volunteers work in all areas of the store helping in the day-to-day operations. The Bibles for Missions Foundation partners with Bible League Canada, a relationship that began more than 20 years ago, in 1989, when two Bible League supporters travelled to India to see the ministry firsthand. The overwhelming need in India shocked the two men and together they decided they had to do something to help. When they returned to Canada, with the help of some friends they started the first Bibles for Missions Thrift Store in Chilliwack, BC. With Bibles for Missions Thrift Stores soon all across Canada, the organization recently opened the 44th store in Owen Sound. Another new store is due to open in Halifax later this year. All net proceeds produced by the stores are provided to The Bible League of Canada for their mission work around the world. Of all the money generated for The Bible League of Canada 53% comes from Bibles for Missions Thrift Stores. In addition to church planting and providing Bibles, literacy programs teaching women to read in Third World countries are provided. This makes small tasks easier, such as understand-
ing signs at the market, and allows women to create large differences in their lives through advocating for themselves. Locally the store provides work for students looking to complete their 40 hours of community work and also assists with special needs programs at high schools. “If we can help an organization somehow, we will. If not we will send them to someone who can help,” says Robyn Pyrczak, General Manager of the Thrift Store. Guelph Bibles for Missions Thrift Store supports: University of Guelph College Royal – Teddy Bear Surgery Family & Children Services Michael House Power of Hope Lutherwood and Second Chance Employment Services Chalmer Community Services Program The Guelph Fire Department Victim Services Immigration Services Sister Christine Guelph Community Christian School Eagle Football Club
What happens when you cross good people, long term vision and sound community leadership? You get an endless stream of grants for great community programs. Endowments at The Guelph Community Foundation give back to the community for good…forever. “One core function of The Guelph Community Foundation is to build endowments, to manage those funds prudently and to work with donors to distribute them to an issue area they care about,” explains Executive Director, Andrea Olson. “Donors can choose a field of interest, a designated charity or recommend grants annually themselves – that’s a donor advised fund. Alternatively, funds can be made available for The Foundation to distribute through its Community Grants program.” The range of giving options for donors and the breadth of granting means that The Foundation can fund a broad spectrum of organizations and projects that contribute to all aspects of community well being. Two granting streams are now accepting proposals, until July 26, 2013: the Community Grants Program and the Musagetes Grant Program. The Community Grants Program–Several Foundation funds support the Community Grants program, including The Foundation’s Community Fund, to which anyone can donate any amount. A number of local businesses, families, and individuals have also set up unrestricted funds in their name to support the
Foundation’s Community Grants program. The Community Grants program has grown and benefited from a recently established endowment, the McKeough Taylor Fund. The Community Grants program accepts applications from charitable organizations that provide projects/activities in: Health and Wellness, Social Services, Arts and Culture, Children and Youth, Recreation, Education, and the Environment. For 2013, a total of approximately $50,000 is available with most grants ranging between $1,500 to $3,000. Musagetes Grant Program–The Musagetes Fund, a donor advised fund, was created in 2004 to focus on performing, visual, and literary arts excellence in our community. Since then, the fund has disbursed more than $220,000 locally. For 2013, the Musagetes Fund is particularly interested in new approaches to building community and culture. A total of approximately $50,000 is available from the Musagetes Fund Grants Program. Interested in applying to a granting program at The Foundation? Be sure to review specific eligibility criteria, project guidelines and The Foundation’s submission process, before completing an online application. Guidelines and eligibility criteria are available at www.guelphcf.ca. For more information on the types of programs funded by The Guelph Community Foundation, call 519-821-9216
Open call to audition for John Galt Day
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The City of Guelph is hosting open auditions and pitch sessions on Wednesday, June 26 from 4 to 8 pm at City 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 community stage during the John Galt Day festivities on a volunteer basis. "We're eager to present a wide variety of performances on John Galt Day to showcase the breadth of talent in Guelph", said Danna Evans, Interim General Manager of Culture. John Galt Day takes place on Saturday, August 3 from 10am to 2 pm in Market Square, Carden Street. To request an audition or for more information, contact Dana Keller, at 519-822-1260 x 2556 or dana.keller@guelph.ca.
2013 Discovery Day Camp 1320 Gordon Street, Guelph Ages 4 to 11 years
If you love to sing … Guelph Youth Singers Willbebeholding holding auditions inNovember June, August, Will auditions late and early September and January. early December for the 2009 season
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• $175/week for 5 days camps • $145/week for 4 days camps • Daily rates also available • Weekly camps beginning July 2 - August 23 For more information, call (519) 836-9360 or visit our website at www.guelphsa.ca
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New public art opportunity for artists The City will review the submitted materials by qualified applicants and develop a ranked list of prequalified candidates who will be invited to submit detailed proposals for the creation of the site-specific public art. Installation of the new work is scheduled to be completed by fall 2014. “This is an excellent opportunity for artists and an exciting first step in building a Public Art program for Guelph,” says Astero Kalogeropoulos, the City’s Arts and Culture program officer. The total budget for the project is $150,000, which was approved by City Council through the 2013 capital budget process. Complete details about the application and pre-qualification process are available at www.guelph.ca or by contacting purchasing@guelph.ca.
Celebrating arts and culture in Guelph Watch for an exciting new booklet available for pick-up in various locations around Guelph. This latest local publication, Arts Guelph–a celebration of Arts & Culture, is a collaboration between Venture Guelph Publications Ltd., the Guelph Arts Council and Downtown Guelph Business Association. Arts Guelph highlights various venues, events, projects, economics, organizations and educational opportunities surrounding arts and culture in our community. Plus a special section highlights Guelph’s Art on the Street event, complete with a map detailing each artist. A digital version is available at www.ventureguelph.ca
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20th anniversary for Wyndham Art Supplies
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ral light and architectural interest. Classes and workshops run year-round for both children and adults. Children’s day camps are offered during Winter and March Break and the summer months. A wide range of adult classes are suited to both the beginner and seasoned artist in a range of media and specialties. A team of approximately 12 instructors, many with experience teaching at the university level, are called upon for their different specialties. Third floor also hosts functions and events including Nuit Blanche, Fourth Fridays, and events supporting youth in the arts.
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It was 20 years ago that Otto Ahlers retired from the day-to-day operations of approached his son Chris with an interest in the store. opening a retail business. At the time it was still “Our continued success comes from the undetermined whether the business would growing arts and culture community in specialize in stationary, books, gifts, or Guelph,” says Chris Ahlers. “It is this cultural art supplies. industry that plays a big part in the health, After researching Guelph, Toronto and diversity and vibrancy of a city." Burlington as possible locations, Wyndham Art Supplies opened at 164 Wyndham Street North. 15th anniversary for Guelph School of Art Shortly after Wyndham Art Supplies opened in In the early years the store was operated by Chris, his parents Otto and Marg, and his high downtown Guelph, local artist Nan Hogg began school friend Jake Yerex, who studied at both running art classes out of the back of the store. When the lower level of the original the Ontario College of Art and U of G Wyndham Art Supplies building became availfor fine art. With Guelph being a market that was under- able, the owners saw an opportunity to comserved in terms of art supplies, the new busi- plement the products they were selling with the ness quickly grew. At one time it had a dedicat- addition of art instruction. The Guelph School of Art soon opened with ed Art Gallery space, but as the departments increased, the front window soon became the Marg Ahlers as the first Director of the ,programs. place to display the work of local artists. Due to customer demand, professional framing and Fifteen years later, The Guelph School of Art is now situated on the third floor of the matting was introduced, as well as a line of Wyndham Art building at 125 Wyndham Street exotic papers. North. The studio space boasts plenty of natuIn 2008 Wyndham Art Supplies moved across the street to their current SUMMER WALKING TOUR location at 125 Wyndham Street. Wednesday, June 26….starts at 6:30 p.m. ….tour Death By With a staff of 12, the store now Misadventure. Few of us get to choose the circumstances of our carries over 20,000 individual death. Most of us probably hope to die quietly in our sleep-but products, with items for children some of us are not destined to do so. Certainly these few did to adults, appropriate for beginnot choose the manner of their death. Theirs was left in the hands of fate… ners and experts, professionals or amateurs. Customers’ GARDEN TOUR interests range from printmakSunday, July 7 1:00 - 5:30pm. Please join us for our annual ing, to drawing, fibre art, bookgarden tour, focusing on the beautiful and elaborate gardens within Woodlawn Memorial Park. binding, photography, painting, and more. The store also has an UNITED NATIONS DAY online e-commerce presence October 24.Walk the Trans Canada Trail and visit the Peace Pole and sells educational products to in the Garden of Peace.There are more than 18 different languages on the pole. N/W corner of the Cemetery. Selfhigh schools and universities. directed event. Over the twenty years, the store has maintained a strong regional customer base by providing the high level of expertise and service often found in an independent business, while selling GLASS CREMATION NICHES quality products at prices that are CREMATION GARDENS TRADITIONAL LOTS MEMORIAL DESIGN & SALES often less expensive than the big 762 Woolwich St., Guelph box competitors. www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca (519) 822-1271 Otto and Marg have recently
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The City of Guelph is inviting experienced, professional individual artists, or teams, to apply for the opportunity to create new public artwork for the Civic Precinct. The artwork, which will be installed in the area bordered by Wilson, Carden, and Farquhar streets, is expected to create unity between City Hall, Market Square, Guelph Central Station and the Guelph Farmer’s Market building. “Our hope is that the artwork will reinforce the unique history of the area as the city’s primary gathering space, contribute to the animation of the space, and encourage interaction and a sense of playfulness,” says Sally Wismer, chair of the Public Art Committee. The project is being coordinated by the Public Art Committee, a subcommittee of the Council-appointed Cultural Advisory Committee.
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June 21-23 Faery Fest The 8th annual Faery Fest at Riverside Park aims to bring you the best in local performing, visual arts, and vendors with a fantasy twist that will delight faeries and humans of all ages. www.faeryfest.com
ly, music and refreshments. 108 Water St. $4 Adults, $3 Seniors (65+), Students and Children, $10 Families, Children under 2 years are free, Guelph Museum Members are free. www.guelph.ca/museum
July 3 Summer Pleasures: Stellauna, and outdoor theatre presentation 1 - 4pm. Join us for June 22 weekly themed interpretation events. Start with Doors Open Fergus - Elora a picnic or just drop in and take part in activiSeveral diverse sites will open their doors to ties, meet our guests and have some fun! the public during this year's Doors Open Admission by donation unless stated otherwise, Fergus-Elora. An annual free occasion since and members are admitted free. Some events 2008, this event is a joint undertaking of have limited participation and may require preHeritage Centre Wellington, the Wellington registration. To register, call 519 846-0916, ext County Museum and Elora Fergus Tourism, 221. All children must be accompanied by an and is part of the Ontario Heritage Trust’s province wide initiative to celebrate community adult. www.wcm.on.ca heritage. www.doorsopenontario.on.ca July 6-7 June 25 Art in the Yard 3rd Annual Food and Friends This year marks the 11th anniversary of Art in Breakfast Fundraiser 7:30 - 8:30am the Yard! Our annual, outdoor, juried art exhiEnjoy a great breakfast and the opportunity to bition and sale held on the two-acre grounds of network with local businesses while focusing the Elora Centre for the Arts. With over 50 on solutions to a local hunger problem. Local artists exhibiting original work, there is sure to chefs will create signature breakfast dishes. Old be something for everyone. Quebec St. $40. More information at www.eloracentreforthearts.ca www.childrensfoundation.org July 7 June 26 Guelph Horticultural Society Death By Misadventure Garden Showcase 6:30 - 8:00pm Come join us for our annual Enjoy this self-guided tour to some of Guelph walking tour, this year our subject will focus on best gardens. For more information, cost and the various deaths by misadventure, sure to be locations see "Garden Tour" page at a great time with lots of interesting stories to tell. www.guelphhort.org Woodlawn Memorial Park, 62 Woolwich St. July 8 June 29 The 36th Annual Norm Jary / ARC Garden Walks and Talks Industries Golf Tournament On various topics in Riverside Park`s Enabling 11:00am shot gun start. This fundraiser in supGarden. Events run from 10am to noon every port of Community Living Guelph Wellington, is two weeks through September 21, 2013. $175 per player at Cutten Fields and includes Riverside Park 709 Woolwich St. 18 holes of golf, special event holes, dinner, BBQ lunch, prizes for every player, putting June 30 Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest competition, and golf cart. More information at Join us for a celebration of local food and get www.clgw.ca or reserve a spot by calling the Pro-shop 519-822-0402. your copy of the new 2013 Local Food Map! "Taste Real" locally prepared food, and enjoy a July 10 children's area, workshops about local food Guelph Classical 5k and farming, and more. www.tastereal.ca 8:30pm The Summer's Night Classical 5k is in support of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra. July 1 Regular entry $25, discounts for youth and Canada Day in the Park Join Rotary Club of Guelph celebrating Canada seniors. Starts at the Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St. www.guelphvictors.ca Day in Riverside Park, with various activities and events happening. Dragonflies and Damselflies www.canadadayinthepark.com 9am - 4pm. Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damCanada Day Celebration selflies), many of which are common in the 12 -4pm. Spend your Canada Day at McCrae House with lots of activities for the entire fami- Guelph area. Learn about these beautiful crea-
tures, their fascinating lives and see why they are an important part of our local ecosystems. $75. Register by July 3. www.uoguelp.ca/arboretum Birds of Prey 1-4pm. University of Guelph Birds of Prey demonstration and Open House. Join us in the historic barn for this amazing presentation. Admission by donation. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wellington County Museum, 0536 Wellington Road 18, Fergus. Register at www.wellington.ca/museum July 11 Identification and Biology of Butterflies 9am -4pm. This workshop has been designed to educate you on butterflies and help you develop your identification skills. $75. Register by July 3. www.uofguelph.ca/arboretum
tions and angles. Then we'll head outside to photograph the flora and fauna at the Arboretum. Bring your camera, tripod and dress for the weather. Basic to intermediate level, film or digital. Point and shoot or SLR cameras. $55. Register by July 3. www.uoguelph/arboretum
Heavy Events Competitions all weekend. The Mudmen are playing in the Highland Pub Saturday night. The Fergus Scottish Festival: your mini-vacation to Scotland…without the airfare! Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus. Friday, 3pm-1am; Saturday, 7am-1am; Sunday, 7am-7pm. Cost varies, please call 519-787-0099 or visit www.fergusscottishfestival.com.
New Zealand String Quartet 3 - 5pm Enjoy these insightful interpretations of a string quartet repertoire by an acclaimed ensemble, featuring works by Brahms and modern composer, Jack Body. Elora Festival $35, St. John`s Church, 33 Henderson, Elora. www.elorafestival.com
August 23-25 Ribfest 16th Anniversary of Rhythm, Ribs and Rotary! Join the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium at Riverside Park for Rib Teams from Canada and USA, local entertainment, and more. Free admission. www.ribfestguelph.com
Leahy 7:30 - 10pm. A Juno Award-winning family of eight Canadian instrumentalists, singers, and dancers known for their unique blend of musical styles. $45 +HST. Elora Festival. Gambrel Barn Wellington County Rd. 21 & Wellington County Rd. 7, Elora. www.elorafestival.com
July 17 Shorebirds 9am - 4pm. Here’s a workshop on one of the most difficult groups of birds to identify. Using plumage, shape, size, calls and behaviour, we July 12 - August 4 will try to figure out all of those confusing The Elora Festival The four-week festival includes a repertoire that sandpipers, plovers, phalaropes, turnstones, knots, godwits and whimbrels. If you are up for stretches from Beethoven to Broadway. the challenge, this is the workshop for you! Ticket and schedule information at www.elorafestival.com or call 519-846-0331. $75. Register by July 10. www.uoguelph/arboretum July 12-14 July 22 Festival Italiano Weekend long event including Italian entertain- Top Shot Charity Golf Day ment, midway, great Italian food and beverages. Victoria Park East Golf Course, to benefit Guelph St. Joseph Hospital. The Italian Canadian Club of Guelph, 135 Ferguson St. www.italiancanadianclubguelph.ca July 26-28 July 12 The Wonderful World of Summer Wildflowers 9:30am - 4:30pm. Discover the hidden lives of the Arboretum’s summertime flora with naturalist Richard Aaron. From plants studied by Charles Darwin to littleknown uses of milkweed, be prepared to go “beyond the field guide.” Bring lunch, your favourite wildflower field guide, and a hand lens if you have one. $75. Register by July 3. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum July 13 Art on the street 10am - 5pm. Downtown Guelph’s annual art on the street exhibition and sale is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft with close to 100 artists showcasing their work in temporary, open-air studios on Quebec St. Visit www.downtownguelph.ca for more details.
Fergus Truck Show A weekend full of chrome, horsepower, music, camping and family fun. Friday night, April Wine. Saturday night Jason McCoy. Centre Wellington Community Sportplex, 550 Belsyde Avenue, Fergus. www.fergustruckshow.com Hillside Festival Approximately 60 musical performers range from indie, rock, folk, hip hop, blues, jazz, world, electronic, and reggae. Food vendors, artisans and more. Guelph Lake Island. www.hillsidefestival.ca
August 9-11 68th Annual Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games Highlights include the Friday night Tattoo, a Nature and Wildlife Photography full Highland Dance, 9am - 12pm. Come out and learn how to enjoy Pipe and Drum the world of nature through photography. We'll Competitions. Come look at tips and tricks for photographing birds see author Diana and small animals, using interesting composi- Gabaldon, and the
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Evergreen Centre opportunities June is Seniors’ Month and there is no better time to drop into the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre to learn about the opportunities, programs and services for older adults. Be part of one of the most active and engaged seniors population in the province. With more than 2,500 members, the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) is one of the largest organizations of its kind in Canada. June 25, 27
Try-it for free fitness class 10am June 26
GWSA Annual General Meeting 1pm
Golf group
first Monday of May through to the last Monday of September. The golf season concludes with a nine-hole scramble and luncheon. A mini golf vacation to Niagara Falls in September is also available to members. GWSA member plus a fee of $10 + HST applies.
Canoe club Every year from mid May to mid September, this small group spend about two hours every Thursday morning on one of the local rivers within a 45 minute drive of Guelph, enjoying the benefits of time in the outdoors.
If you are looking to play golf with fun loving golfers, then the Evergreen Seniors Golf group is the place for you. Membership in the group provides an opportunity to play non-competitive golf at a variety of local courses at a discounted rate. The club is an all-inclusive club for women and For further information contact the men, and is open to beginners. Some golfers play Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, nine holes and others play eighteen. located at 683 Woolwich St. The GWSA group plays every Monday, from the 519-823-1291 or www.gwsa-guelph.ca.
Events continued from facing page August 25 Antique & Classic Car Show 12 - 4pm. Join us for our most anticipated summer events, the Antique and Classic Car Show! The afternoon will feature a parade 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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Proudly Serving Our Community for Over 80 years Thanks to all of you seniors who help make our community a better place!
Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd. Dublin Chapel
Hart Chapel
Rockwood
Info@gilbertmacintyreandson.com
www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com
WALL-CUSTANCE Funeral Home & Chapel
Celebrate Seniors all year round
Locally owned and operated by Scott Young 60 Woodlawn Road East, Guelph
Contact Gillian James or Debbie Jansen at 519-822-5272 Ext 865
206 Norfolk Street, Guelph
519-822-0051 www.wallcustance.com
www.naiparkcapital.com NAI Park Capital Inc., Brokerage 76 Dawson Rd. P.O. Box 923 Guelph, ON N1H 6M6
Tel: (519) 824-9900 Fax: (519) 824-2471 info@naiparkcapital.com
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