Square One Older Adult Centre

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To reach Square One Older Adult Centre
Address: 100 City Centre Drive, P.O. Box 2214, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2C9 Canada
Telephone: 905-615-3207

  2nd Annual Senior Star DVD Release Party - Apr. 2, 2009
  Auditions for the 2009 Variety Show - Apr. 3, 2009
  Annual General Meeting - Apr. 16, 2009
  Tree of Sharing - Apr. 16 - June 5, 2009
  All That Glitters Jewellery Sale and Silent Auction - April 27 - May 1, 2009
  Beyond Ballroom - May 8, 2009
  14th Annual Contract Bridge Tournament - May 14, 2009
  Toonie Bingo - May 19, 2009
  Tour the World! Carassauga - May 22, 23 & 24, 2009
  3rd Annual Variety Show - May 28 and May 29, 2009
  Seniors' Month Movie Matinee - June 11, 2009
  Seniors' Month Games Day - June 16, 2009
  New Member Social - June 17, 2009
  Chartwell's Senior Star - June 18, 2009
  Seniors' Month BBQ - June 25, 2009


Is Your New Year's Resolution to Clean Out the House?
The Centre Is Looking for Items.

Door Prizes, Gift Wrapping Paper, New & Used Christmas Cards, Chess Clocks, China Tea Cups, Sterling Teaspoons, Ribbons, Paperback Books, etc.


2nd Annual Senior Star DVD Release Party

Chartwell's National Appreciation of Seniors Day Senior Star DVD Release Party Google image from http://www.aarpinternational.org/doc_img/541037.JPG 2008 Senior Star Winner Lloyd Knight of Stouffville, ON Google image from http://www.chartwellreit.ca/images/ss_winners/2008-SRLloydbig.jpg

Thursday, April 2, 2009: 1:30 p.m.

Chartwell is back to kick off the NEW Senior Star search with a viewing of the DVD from the 2008 winners, filmed at the legendary Imperial Room of the Royal York Hotel. Come and cheer for your favorites. Join host Dinah Christie and celebrity judges: Dan Clancy, Tim Louis and Gordie Tapp for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music in celebration of seniors. Light refreshments included. Pick up your free ticket at the Administration Office. Attendees will each receive a copy of the 2008 DVD.

Chartwell Video. Short clips of 2008 Senior Star finalists, including First Prize Winner: Lloyd Knight of Stouffville, ON singing "You Raise Me Up."


Auditions for the 2009 Variety Show

Friday, April 3, 2009: 12:30 p.m.

We are looking for talented members who sing, dance, tell stories, play an instrument, etc.

Please see Laura if you wish to try out.

The 2009 Variety Show will be on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2009.


Square One Older Adult Centre
Annual General Meeting

Square One Older Adult Centre Annual General Meeting 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a light lunch followed by a meeting with the Board of Directors. There is no charge for this event. Please sign up in advance at the Administration Office to receive your free lunch ticket. Only paid-up 2009 members are eligible to attend. Please see Volunteer Bulletin Board for Notice to invite nominations for open Board of Director positions, or click here. Must be submitted by April 1, 2009.


All That Glitters Jewellery Sale and Silent Auction

Jewelry image from Google

Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 2009 - From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Auction items will close at 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

Find that wonderful new bling at our sale of gently used and new jewellery. Spring cleaning? The Centre is in need of jewellery for this sale. The drop box is located in the front lobby.


Tree of Sharing

Sharing Tree

Thursday, April 16 - Friday, June 5, 2009

Our Annual Tree of Sharing campaign will take place April 16 - June 5, 2009. Members, staff, friends and volunteers can purchase blossoms for $25, $50 or $75 for everyone to admire. Each bloom will be highlighted with the purchaser’s name. Tax receipts will be issued by the Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO).

All donors will be invited to our Tea of Sharing on Friday, June 5, 2009.

See June 1, 2007 Blossom Tea of Sharing Web Album.


Spring Swap

Spring Swap Google image from http://www.circleofstrength.com/store/images/clothing-swap-party-ladies.gif

Friday, May 1, 2009 - Starting at 10:00 a.m.

Get ready for this fabulous spring event!!

Check your closet for those great outfits you never wear and swap them for something new! Bring in your outfits to Laura between April 1 - April 30, 2009 for your trade voucher. Donate purses, scarves and shoes for our accessory table.

See the Admin Office for more details.

Tickets: $5 Members, $7 Guests 50+.


Beyond Ballroom

Latin Ballroom Dancing Google image from http://internationalagprograms.okstate.edu/images/news/Latin%20Ballroom%20Dancing.jpg   Beyond Ballroom - Learn how to dance Salsa Google image from http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/4/f/6/highres_3694038.jpeg

Friday, May 8, 2009 - 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Do you enjoy watching "Dancing with the Stars"? Then you will love to see live demonstrations of International and Latin Ballroom Dancing! Watch a salsa demo, then try it out for yourself, or ballroom dance from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. with Merilyn Pitt. Hors d'oeuvres and desserts top off this elegant evening.

Tickets: $8 Members, $10 Guests (all ages).


14th Annual Contract Bridge Tournament

Playing Cards Queen King - Google image from http://www.unikeep.com/awards/downloads/2006_hobbies/Playing%20cards_ukp06.jpg

Thursday, May 14, 2009: Starting at 12:30 p.m.

Join us for this always fun and challenging tournament. Plenty of refreshments and lots of prizes!

Tickets: $5.00 Members, $6.00 Guests 50+.


Toonie Bingo

Bingo - from Google image http://www.jadedwritings.com/eccentric/images/bingo.jpg

Tuesday, May 19, 2009: Starting at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy snacks at your table and lots of door prizes during this special bingo.
Free jackpot card for all.

Tickets: $2.00 Members, $3.00 Guests 50+.


Tour the World! Carassauga

Carassauga Mississauga Festival of Cultures - Google image from http://www.macedonianlife.com/PUB_IMg/carassauga.JPG

May 22, 23, and 24, 2009

The sights, sounds & flavours of over 40 countries.

Carassauga is a fabulous multicultural festival held throughout Mississauga on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2009. View Carassauga Event Calendar. Buy your Carassauga Passport at the Admin Office at Square One Older Adult Centre, lower level in Square One Shopping Centre, beginning in March, 2009. Tickets are $10.00 each in advance. Children 12 and under ~ FREE Admission.


3rd Annual Variety Show

Variety Show - Lights Camera Action - Google image from http://pamfriedman.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/lights-camera-action.jpg Silhouette dancers Google image from http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bp0.blogger.com/_HssNmB9vgyY/RxkndxZuQBI/AAAAA...

Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. and
Friday, May 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

This great show highlights the talents of our members. Enjoy performances by our Jazz, Tap and Line Dance classes, as well as a variety of members performances.

We are looking for talented members who sing, dance, tell stories, play an instrument, etc. Please see Laura if you wish to audition your talent. Auditions for the Variety Show will be held on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets: $8.00 Members, $10.00 Guests (all ages).


June is Seniors' Month

Seniors' Month Movie Matinee

Young at Heart Movie Google image http://sisterrose.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/young_at_heart.jpg

Thursday, June 11, 2009 - From 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Join us in the auditorium to watch the fabulous movie Young at Heart, the hilarious story of a seniors choir's preparations for a big hometown concert. Pick up your Free Ticket at the Administration Office.

Plot Summary for Young at Heart: "Documents the true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, MA, whose average age is 81, and many of whom must overcome health adversities to participate ..."


Seniors' Month Games Day

Cards Royal Flush Google image from http://z.about.com/d/magic/1/0/g/9/RoyalFlush1-final.jpg Dominoes Google image from http://www.jamaicans.com/moxiepix/a2286.jpg Trivial Pursuit Google image from http://www.centralconnector.com/images/trivpursboard_t.jpg

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - From 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and games on us. Sign up to play bridge, euchre, gin rummy, canasta, cribbage, dominoes or join in the fun of our giant Trivial Pursuit game. Refreshments and prizes will be part of the fun afternoon. Pick up your Free Ticket at the Administration Office.


New Member Social

New Member Social

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

New and potential members are encouraged to attend this afternoon to learn about our programs, special events and bus trips.


Chartwell's Senior Star

Chartwell's Senior Star

Thursday, June 18, 2009 - Starting at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of live entertainment as Heritage Glenn Community for Seniors and Regency Retirement Residence host this Seniors’ version of Canadian Idol style competition.

Some sample videos from past Senior Star finalists:

Chartwell Seniors Housing - Senior Star - Tadaaki Nishizawa. YouTube Video, 3:21 min.

Chartwell Seniors Housing - Senior Star - Dorothy Auld. YouTube Video, 3:03 min.

Chartwell Seniors Housing - Senior Star - Dick Carr. YouTube Video, 1:57 min.

Chartwell - Senior Star Final - Frank Rodgers. YouTube Video, 5:01 min.

Chartwell - Senior Star Final - Hazel Proctor. YouTube Video, 3:56 min.

More info to follow.


Senior's Month BBQ

You're invited to a BBQ Google image from http://www.printables.thecraftcafe.com/flamesinvite.jpg

Thursday, June 25, 2008 - 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.

Join Amica at City Centre for a BBQ at the Library Square to celebrate Seniors' Month!
Event Location: City Hall - Civic Centre, just east of the Mississauga Central Library.
Join us for an all day seniors’ active living event in Mississauga. This all day seniors’ event is to inspire, educate and encourage all seniors on how to improve their quality of life while having fun. Complimentary BBQ lunch and live entertainment.

More info to follow.





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