Urgent Message
The Gloucester 50+ Centre will remain closed until the Stage 2 Modified is lifted by the Ontario Government to ensure the health and safety of its members and staff.
Call for Nominations to Board of Directors 2022
BACKGROUND
The work of the G50+ Board is directly related to the operation of the Centre and is guided by an annual Strategic Plan. Some areas of concentration include:
1. Membership Services with a goal of increasing members.
2. Volunteer Management with a goal of promoting volunteer opportunities in support of Centre activities and supporting drop-in activities through utilization of Activity Coordinators.
3. Create Diversity Committee to address emerging needs of older adults in community.
PROCESS
If you have a skill set for finance; or an interest in these strategic goals; or a general interest in governance of the Centre and wish to be a member of our Board of Directors, please submit a letter of interest with your resumé to Marilyn Johnson at marilynj@rogers.com by April 1, 2022.
All applicants will be provided an opportunity to chat with members of the Nominating Committee to secure insight into the role and responsibilities.
Queries may also be directed to Marilyn at the above email address or any member of the Nominating Committee.
Committee Members:
Joan Costello, Lucy Pasiecznik. Cécile Schryburt
Marilyn Johnson (Chair)
G50+ membership for 2021-2022 is now underway. Please ensure you have updated your membership status and the ParQ and return these with your cheque in the amount of $35 to the Gloucester 50+ Centre, 4355 Halmont Drive Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 8W6.
Paying by debit or credit card, can be done in person at the Centre or over the phone. E-transfers are now available directly through the Centre email at gsac@storm.ca; when doing e-transfers from your bank, important to include the reason for the e-transfer in the message section.
Membership Form 2021-2022 (1) Par Q 2021-2022
2021-2022 Members can join Fitness on Zoom courtesy of Gloucester 50+ Centre!
All Participants must have their cameras turned on
Write It Now (WIN)
Join Rhea Gravelle on Mondays from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
NIA Dance on Tuesday
Join Penny Lee Prevost on Tuesdays from 11:15 am to 11:45 am
NIA Dance Wednesday
Join Penny Lee Prevost on Wednesday at 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Yang Style Tai Chi
Join Yuko Suzuki on Wednesdays from 11:05 am to 12:05 pm
Mat Yoga and Chair Yoga Thursdays
Join Kim Bolton on Thursdays for Chair Yoga from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Join Kim Bolton for Mat Yoga on Thursdays from 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Nina’s Core Chair Fitness
Join Nina Lepage on Thursdays from11:45 am to 12:45 pm
If you are interested in joining the classes listed above please call the Centre or email me at soatway@storm.ca
Senior Centre Without Walls Programs Gloucester 50+ Centre Call toll free 1-855-899-3213 – G50+ Coffee Chat Tuesday’s at 10:00 am
Senior Centre Without Walls Programs Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
for information contact Nadine White at 613-741-6025 X325 nwhite@eorc-creo.ca
Important links to Senior Services and Information
For Information on Cancer Coaching (5 hours of free counselling) https://www.ottawacancer.ca/
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (Heartwise)
Fantastic FREE Resources. Please visit the link below and explore the vast array of programs to join!
https://pwc.ottawaheart.ca/resources/covid-19
Below is the new free online mental health support available to all Canadians
Champlain Community Support Network – Senior Services
http://communitysupport.covidresponse.ca/
https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx
https://www.eorc-creo.ca/EORC.php
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre 613-741-6025 x 300
