With almost 3,000 members, the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association is one of the largest organizations of its kind in Canada. We have a straightforward mission..."To empower older adults to be involved and to age successfully."

We are a non-profit, registered charity. The GWSA partners with the City of Guelph in the operation of the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, a state-of-the-art recreation facility.

The GWSA also operates in other locations such as the West End Community Centre, Norfolk Street United Church and, in the not-too-distant future, will be a key Partner with the City in the design and use of the new South End Community Centre.

GWSA makes available some 90 organized programs, activities and services throughout the year as well as special events and public interest forums.

We are supported by the active participation of the more than 500 volunteers who make it all possible.

Welcome...

Enjoy nine holes of golf at the beautiful Guelph Country Club followed by a buffet lunch.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
9 a.m. Shotgun Start

Call the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
at 519-823-1291 to register today

Remember the 1950s and explore a decade best remembered for post-war affluence, baby booms and the discovery of the teenager. For the first time in years, Canadians were ready to build, expand and spend. Opening September 11 at the Wellington County Museum & Archives, this major exhibit, "Take Me Back to the 1950s," features national trends and innovations as they influenced rural and small town county life.

From the cautious and thrifty post-war years emerged a decade marked by technological innovations and affluent consumerism. New markets opened up to meet the needs of the population boom, suburban life and the teenager. While much of rural life in Wellington County remained centred on church and community activities, the introduction of television brought innovations into the home that changed how we thought, dressed, dined and entertained.

One of the exciting displays in this major exhibit is its extraordinary collection of televisions and radios from the 1950s. Displays of kitchen appliances, furniture, clothing, toys and local art provide insights into changing lifestyles and attitudes of the post-war years.

For more information please visit their website at www.wcm.on.ca or phone 519-846-0916.

The exhibit is on display until March 20, 2011.

Wellington County Museum & Archives is located on Wellington Road #18 between Fergus & Elora and it is opened weekdays - 9:30am to 4:30pm and weekends & holidays - 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

For information, prices and dates of courses being offered right now we would suggest that you download the Seniors section of the Fall/Winter 2010 Community Guide available here as a .pdf file which is a good size and may take a while to arrive at your computer with a slow internet connection.