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The Square One Older Adult Centre was formed in 1992. It became an independent incorporated non-profit entity in March 1998. Approximately 1,634 members in 2010. Annual program attendance increased by 5% in 2010 to 84,700 visits. Members used the Centre over 71,000 times in 2008. Approximately 40 bus trips are offered each year. Daily operations are undertaken by six full-time staff. Over 158 volunteers contributed 37,000+ hours of their time in 2010. Seven ethno cultural seniors clubs meet at the Centre on a weekly basis with a combined membership of 281 individuals. We offered 89 weekly programs in 2010, a 8.5% increase. We held 95 special events and 34 bus trips in 2010.
The Square One Older Adult Centre is exclusively for adults 50 years of age and older. It is located on the lower level of Square One Shopping Centre, between The Bay and the Bank of Montreal. Once inside the Square One Shopping Centre, you can access the Centre via stairs or elevator. The Square One Older Adult Centre elevator will take you directly down to the Centre from the main floor, between The Bay and the Bank of Montreal.
All rooms are wheelchair accessible.
The Centre is managed by an incorporated, non-profit, volunteer Board of Directors. The organization is affiliated in good standing with Mississauga Recreation and Parks, Community Services Department.
Address: 100 City Centre Drive, P.O. Box 2214, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2C9 Canada
Telephone: 905-615-3207 - Map
Official Website URL: www.sq1oac.com
Esther Williams - President
Robert Lomon - Acting Vice President
Robert Lomon - Controller
Alice Dods - Director, Administration & Secretary
Judy Willson - Director, Programs & Cafeteria
Jean Michaels - Director, Volunteers
Juliet Rebello - Director, Travel
Tessie Buena - Director at Large
Frank Dale - Ex-Officio Director, Ward 4 Councillor, City of Mississauga
Linda Keen-Lausberg - Ex-Officio Director, Square One Shopping Centre
Wendy Murdock - Ex-Officio Director, City of Mississauga
Peter Hammond, LL.B. - Legal Consultant (Volunteer)
View photos of Members of Board of Directors
A Centre, operated by and for Mississauga's Older Adult Residents who are 50+ years of age, which provides social, health, educational and recreational opportunities to enhance their quality of life.
The Centre is OPEN:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Travel Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cozy Corner Café Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Centre is CLOSED:
Friday, July 1, 2011 (Canada Day)
Monday, August 1, 2011 (Civic Holiday)
Monday, September 5, 2011 (Labor Day)
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Sue Hesjedahl - Executive Director
Laura Surman - Program Coordinator (with responsibility for Centre Supervision)
Anne Goldspink Norman - Administration & Facility Coordinator
Lina Zita - Marketing & Community Development Coordinator
Karmela Buzdon - Volunteer Coordinator
Ann Langdon - Community Engagement Coordinator
Joan Crews - Saturday Receptionist
Genni Iwanski - Saturday Receptionist
Please note: The Mississauga
Fire and Emergency Services generously provided the Older Adult Centre with an Emergency Defibrillator.
All Staff have been trained on the safe use of the Defibrillator.
Sue Hesjedahl
Laura Surman
Lina Zita
June - Senior’s month: Seniors’ month is here! This month we celebrate our seniors and their accomplishments province-wide. Seniors built our country. We have contributed to the vibrancy of this city - City of Mississauga; we have served as leaders, mentors, volunteers and in various capacities.
There are numerous events organized to help us celebrate the month of June. Square One Older Adult Centre has a list of activities that you would enjoy. Please pick up your tickets for the events you and your family would like to attend. If possible, make it a family (biological or acquired) picnic. How often do we get to have family picnics? While enjoying the celebrations, take some time to revisit your plans for health and well-being (nutrition, dental, accommodation, wills, etc).
Off-Site Location: Good things are happening at the off-site locations. Take the opportunity to visit an off-site location as an individual or a small group. We value your opinion.
Accessibility for Ontarians: Anne Goldspink-Norman, our Administration and Facility Coordinator, attended a workshop sponsored by Ontario Nonprofit Network re compliance with the “Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act”. Square One Older Adult Centre and Square One Seniors Wellness Services have to implement this Act by January 1, 2012. The Act requires that our organizations be proactive and provide services for persons with various disabilities. Anne passed the information to your Board of Directors to bring us up-to-date and to take action. Thank you, Anne.
Milestones (years at Square One Older Adult Centre): Last year the Executive Committee (Human Resources) passed a resolution to celebrate the “milestones” of our staff (at 5-year intervals) who have served you faithfully and diligently.
| NAME | POSITION | YEARS OF SERVICE |
| Sue Hesjedahl | Executive Director | 17 | Laura Surman | Program Coordinator | 10 | Karmela Buzdon | Volunteer Coordinator | 8 | Anne Goldspink-Norman | Administration & Facility Coordinator | 6 | Lina Zita | Marketing & Community Development Coordinator | 6 |
This year will be the first time we can honour our staff at our Annual General Meeting.
We are pleased to announce that Square One Older Adult Centre has been approved for funding support from Service Canada, under the Canada Summer Jobs Initiative, to hire a summer student again this summer. We are pleased to announce that Malini Sattan will be returning to work with us after a successful summer as our student last year. Malini will start June 6, 2011 in her role as our Community Development Assistant. Please join me in welcoming back Malini.
We are also pleased to announce that Square One Older Adult Centre has received a $10,000 Capital Assistance grant from the New Horizons for Seniors Program. This grant has allowed us to purchase wall mounting fans, new fitness and program equipment, a laptop, printer and data projector, chairs and tables, stanchions and a storage rack. This is wonderful news as we continue to grow and expand our programs.
Square One Seniors Wellness Services gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Pendle Fund at the Community Foundation of Mississauga, a registered charitable public foundation serving the people of Mississauga. We have received $25,000 for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility Project. The project will enable our newly formed Deaf Seniors Group to participate in programs and educational events by eliminating barriers.
11:45 a.m. - Recognition of our 2010 sponsors and donors
12:15 p.m. - Complimentary light lunch provided by Copper County Foods
1:00 p.m. - Square One Seniors Wellness Services Annual General Meeting
1:30 p.m. - Square One Older Adult Centre Annual General Meeting
2:00 p.m. - Launch of Peel Seniors Portal
Get your free ticket at the Administration Office upon presentation of your 2011 membership card. Lunch is only available for those who have a luncheon ticket. Questions for both of the Boards must be submitted in writing to the Administration Office by Friday, June 17, 2011.
Mississauga residents 50 years of age and better (spouses may be under 50) are welcome to join the Centre (1/2 price as of June 1, 2011) for $13.00 for the 2011 Calendar year. Non-Residents may join for $15.00 (1/2 price as of June 1, 2011).
Please print out your 2011 Membership Form or pick one up from the Square One Older Adult Centre Administration Desk. Indicate on the form your Membership fees amount, paid in cash or by cheque, including Partner Fee if applicable. Kindly return your completed Membership Form to the Administration Office in person, or by mail to:
Square One Older Adult Centre
100 City Centre Drive
P.O. Box 2214
Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9
As a courtesy to members with allergies, it is requested that you refrain from using perfume or after-shave especially during physical programs.
● Reduced rates for special events & day-trips
● Register for more than 80 great weekly
programs that will revitalize and invigorate you
● An opportunity to develop great new
friendships, skills and talents
● Access to affordable wellness treatments
● Access to free health and wellness education,
services and clinics through Square One Seniors Wellness Services
● Access to our eight partner seniors groups
● Access to community resource literature, and
through our website, direct links to community resources
● Vote on matters of concern to Centre
members at our Annual General Meeting
● Opportunities for leadership through
participation in Centre committees and Boards
● Seniors discount list for Mississauga’s premier
shopping centre, Square One (available at the Administration Office)
● Provision of free locker service
● Provision of seasonal newsletters and
quarterly activity guides in brochure form, as well as program and event listings on our website
● Access to free Internet café
● Opportunity to participate in off-site programs/events
Registration for summer programs will begin Wednesday, June 15, 2011 All Older Adult Centre program participants are expected to become members of the Centre and to pay the advertised fee for each program. Participants will be asked to show their 2011 membership cards. Guests can attend programs twice before becoming a member (program fees apply). This does not apply to off-site programs during the introductory period.
Registration and fee payments (cash or cheque) are accepted in the Centre during public operating hours. The Board of Directors reserves the right to cancel or alter advertised programs, instructors, special events and travel schedules.
Full refunds are issued if the Centre is responsible for a cancelled program. Withdrawal Request Forms are available at the Administration Office, and must be submitted before the third class commences to be eligible for a refund. Refunds will be pro-rated and will include a $5.00 administration fee for each program. NSF cheques $25.00 fee applies.
Why are good programs cancelled? 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 program starts. Don’t be disappointed, sign up early!
Entertainment Book Member FundraiserEverybody knows the Entertainment Book. There are thousands of dollars of local savings in every book. To use your Entertainment Book Discounts, just present your coupon to a participating business. Save up to 50% and get 2-for-1 deals at top restaurants, shops, attractions, sporting events and more.
You can purchase this great coupon book at the Square One Older Adult Centre Administration Desk, for use in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) or anywhere in North America.
Every Entertainment Book comes with a complimentary Membership Card. Simply present your card at select fine dining restaurants, hotels, and car rentals to enjoy great savings.
Entertainment Books are also easy to sell as people enjoy saving money while supporting a good cause!
Call 905-615-3207 for more details, or go online where you can enter your information and our group number: 174400. Square One Older Adult Centre will receive credit for the sale!
Help us raise funds to support the Centre.
Our Values: Square One Seniors Wellness Services believes that the following core values are essential components of a successful organization:
1. We believe that people from all backgrounds can gather, share, and learn from one another.
2. We provide services that are: community focused, accessible, informative and educational, of the highest quality, and compassionate.
3. We believe that the people we serve are entitled to: respect and dignity, informed choice and opportunity.
4. We believe that our organization must: reflect our community and maintain stewardship of our resources.
See Square One Seniros Wellness Services for more details.
Diabetes Support Group - Fridays: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Empowering Adults 50+ - Thursdays: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Health Lecture Series - Mondays: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Hearing Clinic - Monday, February 22, 2010: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Information and Support - Fridays: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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If you've moved or changed your phone number, doctor, emergency contact, etc., please let the Administration Office know.
We warmly invite you to join in our journey together to build a Centre that is committed to meeting the needs of our members and those requiring our support in our community.
Make a difference today by becoming a Telephone Reassurance Volunteer. Seeking caring, patient and responsible individuals to make daily “check-in calls” from your home to vulnerable and isolated seniors living in our community.
“You can make a difference in someone’s life today by Volunteering”
For more information about how you can become a volunteer, please call Karmela, our Volunteer Coordinator, at (905) 615-3207 ext. 104.
Join us for an affordable lunch or snack between programs. We are open Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Our menu includes a variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts, and hot or cold beverages all prepared by our dedicated team of volunteers.
Help support the Square One Older Adult Centre! Names of those who donate $100 or more are permanently displayed in our lobby. Bronze Donors: $100-$999. Silver Donors: $1,000-$4,999. Gold Donors: $5,000-$9,999. Platinum Donors: $10,000-$24,999. Diamond Donors: Over $25,000. Tax receipts available. Donation Form
To make a donation to Square One Seniors Wellness Services, please go to CanadaHelps and view our:
 Donor Board |
Our Auditorium is great for dancing, our Program Room is perfect for presentations, our Board Room is just right for small meetings. Book your special event, workshop or class with us now. Good central location at the Square One Shopping Centre with plenty of free parking. Reduced rates for Auditorium rental on Friday and Sunday evenings. Call Anne at (905) 615-3207 ext. 105 or visit our website for details.
Need a locker for your shoes or other items? We have free lockerettes available for use in both the Ladies’ and Men’s washrooms. Just come to the Administration Desk to register in order to receive a key for any available locker. Lockers may be used during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Keys must be returned and lockers must be emptied by 4:30 p.m. daily.
Stop by our Library tucked away in the Cozy Corner Cafe. All books, puzzles, videos, books on tape and magazines may be borrowed for your enjoyment. Please use the sign-out book provided when borrowing items. A catalogue of books on tape and videos is available in the Library and items may be picked up at the Administration Office. Have items for the Library that you would like to donate? Just drop them off the next time you're in!
Just a reminder that the suggestion box is located in the lobby beside the door to the Administration Office and we are always open for suggestions!
Did you know you can donate all or part of your HBC rewards points to the Square One Older Adult Centre? The points will help us purchase items we need. Please inquire at the Administration Office.
Don't have time to take a fitness class? Don't like the idea of joining one of those big gyms? Get your daily exercise right here at the Centre by taking advantage of our Exercise Equipment. Learn how to use the Exercise Bike in minutes! It's easy and it's available when you feel like exercising.
If you are interested in advertising in our Seasonal Brochure, please contact Lina at 905-615-3207 ext. 107, or by email: squareoneoac@rogers.com.
We’re pleased to present some exciting news about a new fundraising program for our Centre. It’s called the Avgen Gift Card Program.
If you are planning to purchase gift cards/certificates for any upcoming birthdays, special occasions or for your regular shopping, make your dollars do double, even triple duty! Purchase your gift cards/certificates from a long list of vendors and together we will generate a significant contribution for our Centre. Avgen carries gift cards/certificates from a large number of major retailers, including: Loblaws, IGA, Sobeys, Price Chopper, Foodland, No Frills, Zehrs, Fortinos, Canadian Superstore, Safeway, Canadain Tire, Home Depot, Home Hardware, BlockBuster, Swiss Chalet, Harveys, Wendys, Second Cup, Cineplex, Future Shop, Keg, La Senza, Longos, Pizza Pizza, GAP, Old Navy, Kelsey’s, the Bay, Zellers, Pioneer Petroleums, Petro Canada, Esso, Ultramar, Rogers Video, Sears, Shoppers, Staples, Winners and many others.
Avgen has agreements in place with all the participating retailers so that they can sell the gift certificates/cards to our Centre at a discount. Our members and their families/friends buy the gift cards/certificates from us for face value and redeem them for full value. Our Centre keeps the difference as fund raising revenue (average of 5%). The best part is there is no extra cost to you!!
Orders are due the last Friday of every month at 12 noon and will be ready to pick up the first Friday of the following month. Please see the Administration Office to answer any of your questions.
Please make cheques payable to: SQ1OAC - Special Projects
Order Date: _____________________________________
Name: _________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________
We are searching for one million pennies!!! Please check your change and drop off your pennies at the Administration Office. We hope to raise $10,000 in pennies to purchase new equipment for the Centre.
Square One Older Adult Centre gift certificates may be purchased for memberships and program registrations. Gift certificates make a great gift for friends and relatives. There are a variety of major retailers to choose from, see Avgen for more details.
Address: 100 City Centre Drive, P.O. Box 2214, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9, Canada - Map
By Phone: 905-615-3207
By Fax: 905-615-3455
By E-mail: squareoneoac@rogers.com
Official Website:
www.sq1oac.com
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