Gloucester 50+ Centre gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Gloucester 50+ Centre remercie sincerement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.
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Spring Bulletin
To view or print a copy please click the link below
Registration April 3 to April 6 at noon.
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Call for Nominations to Board of Directors 2023
The work of the G50+ Board is directly related to the operations of the Centre. Its existence is required for compliance with Ontario provincial law under which the Centre is incorporated. The Board consists of volunteer Directors who are members, and its efforts are guided by an annual strategic plan.
If you have a general interest in governance of the Centre and wish to be a member of our Board of Directors; please request an application package from Reception. Instructions for completion and general information sheet are included in the package. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2023.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Contact any of the committee members listed below, or a currently serving Director if you have any questions.
Pat Grandy Cécile Schryburt
Lucy Pasiecznik Marilyn Johnson (Chair)
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You are invited to join the National Volunteer Week Virtual Event hosted by the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) – Optimizing Mental Health Through Art. Monday April 17, 2023 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.
Please open the link below for how to register.
Gloucester 50+ Centre Celebrates 35 Great Years!
Thank you to Ralph Scribner for the video of our 35th Anniversary Dance and Dinner!
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DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
MONDAY:
Pickleball, 9:30 to 11:30 am GYM Cancelled March 13
Quilting, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm MP2
500, 12:30 to 2:30 pm MP1
TUESDAY:
Petanque a tout, 10:00 AM to 11:30 am – MP 1
Line Dancing, 10:00 to 11:00 am – GYM Cancelled March 14
Quilting, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm – MP2
Sandbags, noon to 2:00 pm – GYM Cancelled March 14
Whist, 12:30 PM to 2:30 pm – MP 1
WEDNESDAY:
Pickleball, 9:30 AM to 11:30 am – GYM Cancelled March 15
Bridge, (Sign in 11:30) Noon to 3:15 pm – MP 2
THURSDAY:
Bid Euchre, 9:00 AM to 11:45 am MP 2
Euchre, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Bingo 1:00 PM to 2:30 pm MP2
FRIDAY
Pickleball, 9:30 AM to 11:30 am GYM Cancelled March 17
Cribbage, 9:30 AM to 11:30 am MP 1
Darts, 10:00 AM to 11:30 am MP 2
Bridge sign in 11:45 AM – 3:15 pm MP2
Shuffleboard, 12:30 to 2:30 pm GYM Cancelled March 17
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SPRING TEA & SALE DATE CHANGE!
SATURDAY MARCH 25, 2023.
If you have any new or gently used items, knitting, crocheting, arts and crafts to donate, please call the Centre 613-749-1974 to arrange drop off.
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Are you a Certified Fitness Instructor who teaches Tai Chi, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Barre Fit, Zumba Gold or other classes?
We have great opportunities for Instructors!
Please drop me a line at soatway@storm.ca for more information.
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Important links to Senior Services and Information
Champlain Community Support Network – Senior Services
https://www.communityhomesupport.ca/#GetStarted
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre 613-741-6025
Community Support Services for seniors www.communityhomesupport.ca
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We are pleased to announce our Gold Partner, Dignity Memorial
Please contact Dignity for expert advice and premium service for your preplanning and funeral needs. Let them know you are a Member of the Gloucester 50+ Centre and receive a 10% discount.
