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 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Spring Activity Guide April - June 2009 - Cover page |
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Older Adult Centre Event Listing April - September 2009 - Page 27 |
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General Information: Mission Statement, Membership, 2008-2009 Volunteer Board of Directors, Board of Directors' and Executive Director's Message, 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 |
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1. Active Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009 |
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2. Active Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009 |
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3. Cards and Games Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009 |
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4. Craft & Music Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009 |
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5. Craft & Music Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009 |
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6. Dance Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009 |
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7. Dance Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009 |
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8. Educational & Social Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009 |
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9. Educational & Social Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009 |
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10. Ethno-Cultural Programs - Spring 2009 |
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11. Health Pre-Registered Programs - Spring 2009 |
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12.Health Drop-In Weekly Programs - Spring 2009 |
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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 |
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TRAVEL - Bus Trips |
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SPECIAL EVENTS |
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WEEKLY
CALENDAR - April 1 to June 30, 2009 |
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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.)
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Mondays
9:15-10:15 am
Thursdays
9:15-10:15 am
Fridays
9:30-10:30am
Saturdays
9:15-10:15am
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$2.75 per visit |
Auditorium |
| Exercise Bike |
Book a free orientation with the office. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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 Cafe
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.
View photos of Red Hatters Luncheon, 13 Feb. 2009 from In Focus Mississauga News. |
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
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Wednesdays
11:30am-12:30pm |
Free for members and guests.
Pick up your ticket at the Administration Office
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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 |
