Square One Older Adult Centre Spring Activity Guide April

Square One Older Adult Centre
Spring Activity Guide April - June 2009

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Our programs can only run as long as we have a minimum number of participants registered in them. Therefore, it is very important to register for programs at least a week before the programs start. Don't be disappointed, sign up early! In the event of severe weather, please contact the Centre at 905-615-3207. Please listen to the recorded message to ensure that your program will take place.

Spring Activity Guide April - June 2009 - Cover page

Square One Older Adult Centre Event Listing April - September 2009 - Page 27

General Information: Mission Statement, Membership, 2008-2009 Volunteer Board of Directors, Board of Directors' and Executive Director's Message, Square One Older Adult Centre Staff, Centre Hours, Travel Office Hours, Dates Centre Is Closed, Program Registration, Advertising, Room Rental, Suggestion Box, Gift Certificates - Pages 2-3

1. Active Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

2. Active Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

3. Cards and Games Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

4. Craft & Music Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

5. Craft & Music Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

6. Dance Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

7. Dance Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

8. Educational & Social Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

9. Educational & Social Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

10. Ethno-Cultural Programs - Spring 2009

11. Health Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

12. Health Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

Fundraisers Spring 2009: Tree of Sharing, April 16 to June 5; All That Glitters: Jewellery Sale and Silent Auction, April 27 - May 1; Spring Swap, May 1; Tour the World! Carassauga, May 22-24 - Page 23

TRAVEL - Bus Trips

SPECIAL EVENTS

WEEKLY CALENDAR - April 1 to June 30, 2009 (One-Page Weekly Calendar)

Square One Older Adult Centre Spring Activity Guide April - June 2009 - Cover Page

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Board of Directors' and Executive Director's Message:

Thank you to our members and friends who contributed to the 2008 Donor Board campaign which raised $4,300. We thank the 173 volunteers who contributed 1,700+ hours in our Gift Wrapping fundraiser generating a record $20,000+ for the Older Adult Centre. We thank our partner Square One Shopping Centre for making this fundraiser possible.

Have you noticed the newly renovated Administration Offices? Thank you for your patience in February as we renovated. Congratulations to Anne and her team of volunteers for managing the administration duties so efficiently from a temporary location in the hallway while the renovation was on. You are amazing! The new renovation includes an accessible reception counter to serve our members better. We also installed a new barrier-free water fountain in the lobby.

We thank our founding partner, the Mississauga Central Lions Club, for donating $8,500 to the Older Adult Centre in 2009. That money goes toward capital improvements, Volunteer Recognition and the Senior's Information and Active Living Fairs on March 26 and 27, 2009.

Please note info on our Annual General Meeting set for April 16, 2009. We do have a number of Board of Director positions open, so please consider one of these.

Pat Fyffe, President, and
Sue Hesjedahl, Executive Director

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1. Active Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Pilates * (Pam)	This enjoyable strengthening and stretching workout is safe for all fitness levels.	Apr. 6 to May 4 May 25 to Jun. 22	Mondays, 1:00-2:00pm	$37.50 for 5 weeks	Program Room
Tai Chi Beginner Level Two * (Heidi)	Learn this wonderful Chinese exercise. Must have taken Level One.	Apr. 7 to Jun. 23	Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30am	$33.00 for 12 weeks	Program Room
Yoga * (Zaneta)	Learn postures and movements that are easy to do. All fitness levels welcome.	Apr. 7 to May 5 (cancelled Apr. 28)	Tuesdays, 2:15 - 3:45pm	$30.00 for 4 weeks	Auditorium

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2. Active Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Weekly Instructors	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Chair-ercise	Workout your heart and muscles using a chair for support. Great for beginners.	Faye	Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am	$2.75 per visit	Auditorium
Co-ed Fitness	Fun low-impact class with weight work & stretching.	Diane (Mon) Karina (Thurs.) Liz (Fri.) Fern (Sat.)	Mondays 9:15-10:15 am Thursdays 9:15-10:15 am Fridays 9:30-10:30am Saturdays 9:15-10:15am	$2.75 per visit	Auditorium
Exercise Bike	Book a free orientation with the office.		Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	$1.00 per visit or $10.00 for 18 visits	Stage
Kurling New!!	Love to curl or play shuffleboard? Come out and try this new game.		Tuesdays 11:35am-12:15pm	$1.00 per visit	Program Room
Mall Walkers	Safe way to walk with friendly people.	Laura	Wednesdays 8:00am warm-up	$1.00 per visit or $10.00 for 18 visits	Auditorium
Table Tennis	Active, friendly game.		Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm	$1.50 per visit	Program Room Auditorium
Table Tennis, Beginners	Practice your skills and learn to play the game.		Fridays 12:00-1:00pm	$1.50 per visit	Program Room
Tai Chi Intermediate	Maintain and improve your moves!	Heidi	Tuesdays 9:15-10:15am	$2.75 per visit	Auditorium
Urban Pole Walking New!!	Looking to update your walk? Urban poling can increase your cardio workout. Class includes warm-up in the Centre, pole walking outside and a stretch afterwards!	Faye	Tuesday 9:15-10:15am starting May 5	$5.00 per visit (Poles are provided)	Program Room / Outdoors
Wii Games New!!	Have fun playing tennis or bowling! May be done seated.		Mondays Tuesdays 11:35am-12:15pm	$1.00 per visit	Auditorium Program Room

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3. Cards and Games Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Bingo	Win prizes at dabber bingo.	Ongoing	Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm	$4.00/8 sets of 3 games	Auditorium
Canasta	Partners not required.	Ongoing	Mondays 10:00am-12:30pm	$1.50 per visit	Program Room
Chess	Checkmate!!	Ongoing	Fridays 10:00am-2:00pm	$2.50 per visit	Cafeteria
Contract Bridge	For experienced bridge players. No partners required.	Ongoing	Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm	$1.75 per visit	Program Room
Contract Bridge Intermediate Beginner	No partners required. (See Introduction to Bridge to learn to play - Ed & Soc Pre-Reg Programs)	Ongoing	Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm	$1.75 per visit	Program Room
Cribbage	Fun game!! No partners required.	Ongoing	Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm	$1.75 per visit	Lion's Den
Dominoes	Everyone welcome.	Ongoing	Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm	$1.50 per visit	Lion's Den
Euchre	Fun and challenging game. No partners required.	Ongoing	Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm	$2.00 per visit	Program Room
Gin Rummy	Drop in game.	Ongoing	Mondays 1:30-3:30pm	$1.50 per visit	Cafeteria

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4. Craft & Music Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Painting with Watercolours *	Learn from artist Lorraine Ireland. No experience required.	Apr. 14 to Jun. 23 (cancelled May 5)	Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am	$80.00 for 10 weeks	Lion's Den
Tatting * (Hope & Yvonne) New!!	Learn this wonderful heirloom craft.	May 5 to May 26	Tuesdays 12:00-2:00pm	$6.00 for 4 weeks	Lion's Den

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5. Craft & Music Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Bunka Embroidery (Carmen)	Learn the simple & beautiful art of Japanese embroidery.	Ongoing New participants need to order the sampler kit from Laura.	Thursdays 9:00am-12:00pm	$2.50 per visit	Lion's Den
Craft Workshops (Barbara)	Work on projects or learn different crafts including crochet and plastic canvas.	Ongoing	Tuesdays 12:00-2:00pm	$1.50 per visit	Lion's Den
Crafter's Club	Work on fun projects for Easter and plan our Christmas Sale.	Apr. 7, Jun. 9	Tuesdays 12:00-2:00pm	Volunteer Group	Lion's Den

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6. Dance Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Ballroom Dancing * (Merilyn)	Enjoy dancing to your favourite ballroom melodies.	Apr. 17 to Jun. 19(cancelled May 1 & May 22)	Fridays 12:30-2:00pm	$56.00 for 8 weeks	Auditorium
Hawaiian Dancing * (Aracelli)	Learn the hula and the basic steps of Hawaiian dancing in this fun filled class. No partners required.	Apr. 14 to May 12 (cancelled Apr. 28)	Tuesdays 1:00-2:00pm	$20.00 for 4 weeks	Auditorium
Jazz Dancing * (Sue)	Learn jazz steps and simple routines. No experience required.	Apr. 9 to Jun. 4 (cancelled Apr. 16, May 14 and May 28)	Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm	$30.00 for 6 weeks ($56.00 for both Tap & Jazz)	Auditorium
Line Dancing Basics* (Merilyn)	Need to learn the steps for line dancing? This is the class! No partner required.	Apr. 7 to May 12 (cancelled Apr. 28) May 26 to Jun. 30 (cancelled Jun. 2)	Tuesdays 11:45am-12:45pm	$22.50 for 5 weeks	Auditorium
Tap Dancing * (Sue)	Always wanted to learn to tap? Now's the time! Tap shoes preferred, but hard soled shoes are fine. No experience required.	Apr. 9 to Jun. 4 (cancelled Apr. 16, May 14 and May 28)	Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm	$30.00 for 6 weeks ($56.00 for both Tap & Jazz)	Auditorium

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7. Dance Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Weekly Instructors	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Belly Dancing	Learn the shimmy, undulation and the veil dance. Lots of fun and great exercise too!!	Mary	Wednesdays Beginners 3:30-4:30pm Intermediate 4:00-5:00pm Performance Troupe 5:00-6:00pm	$2.75 per visit	Auditorium
Line Dancing Beginner	Dance the Rumba, Cha-Cha, Tango and more. No partners needed.	Sarina Merilyn Eugene	Mondays 10:30-11:30am Wednesdays 9:00-10:00am Thursdays 10:30-11:30am	$2.75 per visit	Auditorium
Line Dancing Intermediate Beginner	Building on the Beginner Level. Learn more complicated dances.	Rhoda	Wednesdays 10:15-11:15am Fridays 2:15-3:15pm	$2.75 per visit	Auditorium
Line Dancing Intermediate	Learn more complicated dances to a variety of music	Rhoda Eugene Merilyn Rhoda	Wednesdays 11:30am-12:30pm Thursdays 11:45am-12:45pm Fridays 10:45am-12:15pm Fridays 3:15-4:15pm	$2.75 per visit $2.75 per visit $3.75 per visit $2.75 per visit	Auditorium

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8. Educational & Social Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Creative Writing	Learn to write stories, memoirs and poetry.	Ongoing	Fridays 12:30-2:00pm	$2.25 per visit	Lion's Den
Computer Club (Andy)	Get tips on working with your email, the Internet and other common problems.	Ongoing	Mondays 10:30am-12:00pm	$1.50 per visit	Board Room
Internet Café New!!	Check your email or browse on the Internet.	Ongoing	Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm (as available)	Free for members	Library
Movie Matinee	Nights in Rodanthe Mamma Mia! Secret Life of Bees	Apr. 1 May 6 Jun. 3	Wednesdays 1:00pm	$2.00 per visit includes popcorn	Lion's Den
Red Hat Society	Put on your red hat and purple clothes and join us for tea, trivia and fun.	Apr. 14, May 12, Jun. 9	Tuesdays 2:30-3:30pm	$2.75 per visit	Lion's Den
Travelogue	Explore exotic locations.	Ongoing	Mondays 1:30-2:30pm	$1.75 per visit	Lion's Den

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9. Educational & Social Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Book Club *	Love to read? Join this fun group and discuss a different book each month. Books are provided by the Mississauga Central Library.	Apr. 29, May 27, Jun. 24	Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am	$1.75 per visit Please sign up in advance.	Lion's Den
Gardener's Circle*	1. Fusion Landscaping: Creating beautiful eco-chic gardens 2. Container Gardening 3. Picking your plants / Lunch in the garden.	Apr. 8 May 13 Jun. 10	Wednesdays 10:30am-12:00pm	$2.00 per visit	Lion's Den
Introduction to Bridge*	Learn to play bridge. Beginners welcome!	Apr. 17 to Jun. 26 (cancelled May 1)	Fridays 1:15-3:45pm	$20.00 for 10 weeks	Program Room
Income Tax Clinics*	Trained volunteers will assist seniors with completing their tax returns. There are eligibility requirements.	Various Dates and Times Book your appointment with the Admnistration Office		$1.50 per person	Board Room
Intro to Computers* New!!	Want to learn how to work the computer? Shared computers. Must have a computer at home.	Apr. 13 to May 4	Mondays 1:30-3:00pm	$20 for 4 weeks Limit 4 people	Library
Intro to the Internet and Email* New!!	Learn to surf the net and email your friends all over the world. Must have basic computer skills and a computer at home. Shared computers.	May 25 to Jun. 15	Mondays 1:30-3:00pm	$20 for 4 weeks Limit 4 people	Library
Touring China*	Have you always wanted to visit China? Nexus Holidays presents info on a 23-day China tour.	May 11	Monday 1:30pm	$1.75 includes refreshments	Lion's Den

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10. Ethno-Cultural Programs - Spring 2009

Ethno-Cultural Group	Day/Time	Contact Name	Contact Number
ALCE - Latin-America Art and Healing Group	Wednesdays 2:00-4:00pm	Elsa Galan or Silvia Damar Radvansky	(905) 897-2495 (905) 822-9142
Caribbean Seniors Social Activities	Sundays 12:00-3:00pm	Cynthia Houstan or Joyce Goldson	(905) 896-3765 (905) 804-8998
Chinese Golden Age Seniors	Sundays 1:00-4:30pm	Leon Eng	(905) 507-2280
Elderly Vietnamese Seniors Association	Saturdays 12:45-4:00pm	Ahn Duong or Phan Dam (English)	(905) 696-6841 (905) 629-2283
Goan Cultural Group	Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm	Juliet Rebello	(905) 276-7890
Multicultural Asian Seniors	Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30-4:30pm	Gurmel Singh Gill	(905) 507-4839
Silayan Filipino Volunteer Group	Saturdays 1:00-3:00pm	Rudy Bombase	(905) 874-6942

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11. Health Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Foot Care Clinic*	Foot treatment by a certified Chiropodist. Book your appointment at the Administration Office.	Apr.15, May 27, Jul. 8	Wednesdays 9:00am-4:00pm	$14.00 per person	Board Room
Sensible Living Speakers Series*	Making Your Home Accessible - Silver Cross Planning Ahead for Peace of Mind - Meadowvale Cemetery Seniors and Technology - Comfort Keepers	Apr. 15 May 20 Jun. 17	Wednesdays 11:30am-12:30pm	Free for members and guests. Pick up your ticket at the Administration Office	Lion's Den

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12. Health Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009

Program	Description	Program Dates	Day/Time	Fee	Location
Meditation and Self Empowerment	Connect your mind, body and spirit during this relaxing session.	Ongoing	Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm	$1.50 per visit	Lion's Den
T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Program	Learn strategies for weight loss.	Ongoing	Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm	$2.00 per visit + $30.00 yearly membership fee	Program Room

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Spring 2009 Weekly Calendar April 1 - June 30

* = Register in Advance
You must register in advance for all programs with an asterisk (*)
Please see Programs above for Complete Program Information

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Table Tennis
1:00-5:00pm

Breathing Exercise
1:00-2:00pm

Brush Painting
1:00-5:00pm

Peking Opera
1:00-5:00pm

Chinese Aerobics
2:00-3:00pm

Line Dancing
3:00-4:30pm

All Sunday Programs hosted by Chinese Golden Age Seniors

Program fees included in Golden Age membership

Contact
Leon Eng
905-507-2280

Spring registration starts Wednesday, August 20, 2009

Co-ed Fitness Class
9:15-10:15am

Canasta
10:00am-12:30pm

Meditation & Self Empowerment
10:00am-12:00pm

Line Dance Beginner
10:30-11:30am

Computer Club
10:30am-12:00pm

Wii Games
11:35am-12:15pm

Pilates
1:00-2:00pm
(Apr 6-May 4)
(May 25-Jun 22)

Travelogue
1:30-2:30pm

Bingo
1:30-3:00pm

Touring China
1:30-2:30pm(May 11)

Gin Rummy
1:30-3:30pm

Intro to Computers*
1:30-3:00pm
(Apr 13-May 4)

Intro to Internet & Email*
1:30-3:00pm
(May 25-Jun 15)

Card Games
Mon. and Wed.
12:30-4:30pm
Hosted by Multicultural Asian Seniors
Contact
Gurmel Gill
at
905-507-4839

Tai Chi Intermediate
9:15-10:15am

Urban Pole Walking
9:15-10:15am
(Starting May 15)

Painting with Watercolours*
9:30-11:30am
(Apr 14-Jun 23)

Chair-ercise
10:30-11:30am

Tai Chi Beginner
Level II*
10:30-11:30am
(Apr 7-Jun 23)

Kurling*
11:35am-12:15pm

Wii Games
11:35am-12:15pm

Line Dance Basics*
11:45am-12:45pm
(Apr 7-May 12)
(May 26-Jun 30)

Tatting*
12:00-2:00pm
(May 5-May 26)

Crafter's Club
12:00-2:00pm
(Apr 7, Jun 9)

Craft Workshops
12:00-2:00pm

Hawaiian Dancing*
1:00-2:00pm
(Apr 14-
May 12)

Euchre
1:00-3:00pm

Red Hat Society
2:30-3:30pm
(Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9)

Yoga*
2:45-4:15pm
(Apr 7- May 5)

Mall Walkers
8:00am
warm-up

Foot Care Clinic*
9:00am-4:00pm
(Apr 15,
May 27, Jul 8)

Line Dance - Beginner
9:00-10:00am

Table Tennis
10:00am-12:00pm

Book Club*
10:00-11:30am
(Apr 29,
May 27,
Jun 24)

Line Dance Intermediate Beginner
10:15-11:15am

Gardener's Circle*
10:30am-12:00pm
(Apr 8,
May 13,
Jun 10)

Line Dance Intermediate
11:30am-12:30pm

Sensible Living Speaker Series*
11:30am-12:30pm
(Apr 15,
May 20,
Jun 17)

Movie Matinee
1:00pm
(Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3)

Bingo
1:30-3:00pm

ALCE - Latin-America Art and Healing Group
2:00-4:00pm
Contact Elsa Galan 905-897-249 or
Silva Damar Radvansky 905-822-9142

Belly Dancing
Beginner:
3:30-4:30pm
Intermediate:
4:00-5:00pm
Performance:
5:00-6:30pm

T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Program
5:00-6:00pm

Goan Cultural Group
6:30-9:00pm
Contact
Juliet Rebello
905-276-7890

Bunka Embroidery
9:00am-
12:00pm

Co-ed Fitness Class
9:15-10:15am

Contract Bridge Intermediate Beginner
10:00am-12:00pm

Line Dance Beginner
10:30-11:30am

Line Dance Intermediate
11:45am-12:45pm

Contract Bridge
1:00-4:00pm

Cribbage
1:00-3:00pm

Tap Dancing*
1:00-2:00pm
(Apr 9-Jun 4)

Jazz Dancing*
2:00-3:00pm
(Apr 9-Jun 4)

Spring registration starts Wednesday, March 18, 2009.