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July 2018

Aurora Seniors Centre 90 John West Way

Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Tel: 905-726-4767

Email: [email protected] www.auroraseniors.ca

www.aurora.ca

Aurora Seniors’ Centre Newsletter July 2018

ACRYLIC PAINT – BEGINNER Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC This course will introduce you to the unique “forgiving” qualities of acrylic paint and allow you to experiment with a variety of techniques. Learn about choosing paints, painting surfaces and how to make the most of your tools. Basic colour theory and mixing will be explored as well as creating glazes and textures. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC.

ACRYLIC PAINT – INTERMEDIATE Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC This class goes beyond the basics. It concentrates on technique and composition. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC.

ADAPTED COOKING LESSONS Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC This interactive program is designed to develop cooking skills for any person with an exceptionality or disability. Participants will enjoy learning how to cook and bake foods that will encourage and promote independent living and healthy eating. Participants requiring support will be responsible for providing their own during this program. Groceries and program supplies are included in the price of the program.

BADMINTON BASICS Age: 18+ years Location: St. Max Kolbe CHS The first 4 weeks of this program will teach the basics: how to hold your racquet, basic strokes, badminton serve, badminton shots and net paly. The following weeks will allow participants to rally and try out the game. *Cancelled: Oct 8

BALANCE IMPROVEMENT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Stay steady on your feet by strengthening your core and lower body. This class will include seated and standing exercises.

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE – LEVEL 1 Age: 18+ years Location: ASC This stress-free introduction to the basics of Ballroom & Latin dancing can be used at dance clubs, weddings, dinner dances and more. Participants will experience several dances: the cha-cha, rumba, mambo, merengue and foxtrot. This course will be taught by a couple so that participants may fully benefit from perspectives of both the leader and the follower. Prior dance experience is not necessary. Partners are required. *Cancelled: Oct 8, 15 & 22

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE – LEVEL 2 Age: 18+ years Location: ASC Focusing on “dancing for fun”, this program will develop dance skills and steps. New dances will be introduced, such as the waltz, swing, samba, quickstep, salsa, cumbia or bachata. This course is taught by a couple so that participants may fully benefit from perspectives of both the leader and the follower. The beginners class or previous dance experience are preferred prerequisites for this class. Partners are required. *Cancelled: Oct 8, 15 & 22

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE – LEVEL 3 NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: ASC The Level 3 program will continue to offer more technique and additional figures to the dance styles covered in Level 2. Similar to Level 2, this class will focus only on two or three dances per session in order to provide in-depth instruction for each of the styles taught. Several sessions of Level 2 would be the preferred prerequisite for this course. Partners are required. *Cancelled: Oct 8, 15 & 22

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY – ONE NIGHT Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC This evening will provide a wonderful opportunity to practise all your dance steps in a relaxed environment. A large variety of dance music will be played during the evening, including Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Argentine Tango. Everyone welcome, partners and singles. Light refreshments will be provided. Note: This is not a licensed event.

BALLROOM DANCE – WEST COAST SWING NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: ASC West Coast Swing is a fun and versatile social dance form suitable for a wide range of music, including Jazz & Blues, Country & Western, R&B, Soul and Classic Rock. Although it has its roots in the "swing" family of dancing, its steps are quite different from the Jive and other traditional Swing dances. This 4-week intro program will get you started with the basic steps and figures of this popular dance form. Partners are required. *Cancelled: Oct 8 & 22

DAY DATE TIME FEE/CLASS CODE

Thu Sept 27 9:00am – 11:00am $88.00/8 12189


Thu Sept 27 11:30am – 1:30pm $88.00/8 12190


Fri Sept 21 6:30pm – 8:30pm $140.00/8 12242


Mon Sept 24 6:30pm – 8:00pm $69.00/10 12246*


Tue Sept 11 10:30am – 11:15am $56.00/10 12191

Tue Nov 27 10:30am – 11:15am $22.50/4 12227


Mon Sept 17 7:00pm – 8:00pm $119.00 per couple/7

12243*



12244*



12251*


Sat Nov 3 7:30pm – 11:00pm $12.00/1 Pay at the door


Mon Nov 26 7:00pm – 8:00pm $75 per cou-ple/4

12252*


BASIC CARDIO Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This basic, cardiovascular only class takes you through simple choreography designed to gently raise your heartrate to improve fitness and burn fat.

BOOT CAMP GOLD Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This circuit class will incorporate stations utilizing balls, Pilate balls, bands, Bosu balls and more. Work towards improving strength, cardio capacity, balance and agility. Designed for the active, independent older adult.

CHAIR FITNESS Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Get fit while you sit. This program uses cardiovascular exercise to improve your endurance, and works muscles to strengthen your body. Ideal for participants who are new to exercise or who prefer the aid of a chair.

CHAIR STRETCH Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Learn how to gently stretch, strengthen, mobilize joints and use your breath. This is a class for participants who suffer from arthritis, tightness and chronic pain. Breath deeper, stretch further.

CHAIR TAI CHI Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This form of Tai Chi is for everyone. Using a chair to sit, and as support when standing, you will start with a warm up and loosen each part of the body. You will then learn and practise 8 moves. These moves will help you with spine mobility, leg strength and balance, and learning to breath deeper.

CLIMBING FOR FITNESS & FUN NEW! Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC Indoor rock wall climbing is mentally challenging, exciting and fun. Climbing exercises the entire body and helps increase your balance. Indoor rock climbing’s fall prevention system enables constant balance and improvement. There are no jerky movements so it is easy on the joints. It also promotes problem solving, strength-building and exercise. Join us for a great time.

COOKING: AROUND THE WORLD Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC Learn skills and techniques from a professional chef. Prepare delicious appetizers and main courses each week. This session will focus on food from India, Greece, Japan and Poland. Gain new culinary skills and bring home samples to enjoy (please bring contain-ers to take home your food). All food supplies are included.

COOKING: CANDY & CHOCOLATE NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC Create wonderful sweets, ideal for gift-giving for entertaining with an emphasis on candy brittle, chocolate truffle, caramel, bark and more. Learn techniques and tips that you can use year round. Participants will go home with samples of each sweet as well as recipes (please bring containers to take home your food). All food supplies are included.

COOKING: HOLIDAY HORS D’OEUVRES NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC Create beautiful and delicious bite-sized morsels, ideal to pass around at parties and get-togethers or to assemble onto eye-catching platters. Look forward to Asian inspired dumplings and sushi, savoury French pastries, Mediterranean vegetarian choices and more. Participants will go home with samples of each as well as recipes (please bring containers to take home your food). All food supplies are included.

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC Anyone can learn to draw. You will be introduced to technical and creative exercises that will help develop your skills. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC.

ESSENTRICS Age: 55+ years Location: ASC (Thu/Sat), AFLC (Tues) This full body workout incorporated Yoga, Pilates and Ballet. This safe and effective class incorporates standing, chair and mat work. You will feel energized, stronger and more flexible. Stress is released and aches and pains are soothed through the gradual unlocking of the entire body. You will have stronger, toned muscles. *Cancelled: Oct 13 & Nov 3


Thu Sept 13 9:15am – 9:45am $35.00/10 12192

Thu Nov 29 9:15am – 9:45am $14.00/4 12228


Tue Sept 18 9:00am – 9:45am $67.00/12 12193


Fri Sept 14 10:45am – 11:45am $62.00/11 12194

Fri Dec 7 10:45am – 11:45am $17.00/3 12229


Fri Sept 14 9:30am – 10:30am $62.00/11 12195

Fri Dec 7 9:30am – 10:30am $17.00/3 12230


Wed Sept 19 10:15am – 11:00am $97.50/10 12196

Wed Dec 5 10:15am – 11:00am $29.00/3 12231


Wed Sept 26 2:00pm – 2:45pm $36.00/6 12232


Sun Sept 9 10:00am – 12:00pm $115.00/4 12249


Sun Nov 25 1:30pm – 3:30pm $69.00/1 12253


Sun Nov 18 1:30pm – 3:30pm $69.00/1 12254


Wed Sept 26 9:00am – 10:30am $75.00/8 12197


Tue Oct 2 12:15pm – 1:15pm $56.00/10 12263

Thu Oct 4 7:30pm – 8:30pm $56.00/10 12198

Sat Oct 6 10:15am – 11:15am $28.50/5 12233*

Aurora Seniors’ Centre Newsletter July2018

FIT MINDS Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Fit Minds is an interactive brain exercise program to help stretch brain capacity and strengthen cognitive reserve. The program focuses on the five areas of cognition: language and music; visual and spatial orientation; memory; critical thinking; and computation. As well, the program provides challenges that build brain resilience and fosters overall brain health through a social setting.

FITNESS CHALLENGE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This program is designed for those with previous fitness training. This class is effective in strengthening the cardiovascular system, toning muscles, building bone density and promoting weight loss.

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC This class will help you assert and improve your verbal skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Note: $50 manual fee, payable to instructor.

JOURNAL TO THE SELF NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: ASC A journal writing program, based on the work of Kathleen Adams. Discover the writer within you for personal growth, creative expression and life enhancement. You will learn how to: keep a record for the future of how your life unfolds, experiment with creative writing, outwit writers block, clarify your goals and more. Please join us for a free “Try It” class on Saturday, September 15 at 9:45am. Call Karie at 905-727-3123 ext. 3610 to preregister for this free class. Note: $15 workbook fee, payable to the instructor. *Cancelled: Oct 13 & Nov 3

LINE DANCE – LEVEL 1 NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: ASC Students will have an opportunity to learn the basic concept of line dancing and specific line dances to the most popular Latin, Ballroom and Night Club music. Beginner class line dances will be chosen from the selection of dances and music that are played and danced in Toronto dance clubs. Students will also learn few more complicated dances. Please join us for a free “Try It” class on Saturday, September 15 at 11:30am. Call Karie at 905-727-3123 ext. 3610 to preregister for this free class. *Cancelled: Oct & Nov 3

MEDITATION & AWARENESS Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This program is designed to create an opportunity to awaken the senses. In a world that is moving so quickly, it is important to purposefully sit down and create space for thought and self-exploration. This is your opportunity to explore your thoughts and settle your mind. You will soon see physical changes, such as a lowered heart rate, lower blood pressure and better sleep. This pro-gram will include relaxation tools.

MINDFULNESS, MOVEMENT & MEDITATION NEW! Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Since we are all unique in mind and body, this is designed for every body to experience various types of short Mindfulness Meditation practices. Through focusing on breath, body sensations and easy to follow slow mindful movements, you will be able to choose what works best to find your own sense of calm, awareness and being. At times there will be options to stand, to come down to the floor on a mat or to stay seated in a chair. Mindfulness Meditation is scientifically proven to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

PAINT & SKETCH – BEGINNER Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC Learn how to use a paint brush. This is a beginner's class, no experience necessary. Water-colour is the main focus of the program, but drawing in any media is also encouraged. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC.

PAINT & SKETCH – INTERMEDIATE Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC Watercolour is the main focus of this program, but drawing in any media is also encouraged. Composition, design and colour will be stressed. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC.

pFIT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC pFIT is a social and safe way to increase lower body strength, improve range of motion and maintain balance. The stepper allows each leg to work on its own pace and resistance level and digitally monitors strength improvement. Note: Class size is limited to 10 par-ticipants. *Cancelled: Oct 8 & 22


Wed Sept 19 2:00pm – 3:15pm $120.00/8 12199


Thu Sept 13 11:15am – 12:15pm $56.00/10 12200

Fri Sept 14 11:15am – 12:15pm $56.00/10 12234

Thu Nov 29 11:15am – 12:15pm $22.50/4 12201


Tue Sept 18 9:00am – 11:00am $87.00/8 12202


Sat Sept 22 9:45am – 11:45am $95.00/10 12256*


Sat Sept 22 11:30am – 12:30pm $55.00/7 12256*


Wed Sept 19 1:00pm – 1:45pm $45.00/8 12203


Thu Sept 20 11:15am – 12:15pm $45.00/8 12717


Tue Sept 25 1:00pm – 3:30pm $111.00/8 12205


Tue Sept 25 9:30am – 12:00pm $111.00/8 12204


Mon Sept 17 11:15am – 11:45am $92.00/8 12206*

Mon Sept 17 12:00pm – 12:30pm $92.00/8 12207*

Mon Dec 3 11:15am – 11:45am $28.00/3 12235


Program Refund Procedure: All requests for refunds must be made IN WRITING. Non-medical related cancellations will only be accepted prior to the second regularly scheduled class. Participants will receive a full refund (no administration fee) when cancelling seven days or more prior to the start of the program. Participants will receive a full refund, less a $21.20 administration fee, when cancelling 6 days or less days prior to the start of the program. Participants will receive a refund on a prorated basis, less a $21.20 administration fee, for all other refund requests. There will be no administration fee for refunds due to medical reasons (pro-ration still applies). A medical note must accompany the refund request. Please note that refunds or transfers will be processed according to the date your written request is received by our Department. Please allow two to three weeks for all refunds to be processed. Please note that you can withdraw or transfer from a program using e-PLAY up to 14 days prior to the start of the program.

PILATES – STANDING & MAT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is a contemporary approach to Pilates, incorporating rehabilitation techniques to suit various levels and abilities. Emphasis will be on the breath and controlled movement, which leads to improved posture and flexibility. Exercises will be presented with basic movements that build.

PILOGA Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This is a unique class designed to build strength and gain flexibility. Combining the muscle toning of Pilates with the flexibility of Yoga, this class has constant movement to help burn fat.

REBOUNDING Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Using a mini-trampoline (rebounder), rebounding is a low-impact program and provides all of the benefits of traditional exercise, but without stress on joints. All rebounders will be equipped with a stability bar.

STRETCH & TONE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC (Mon/Thu), AFLC (Wed) This class is designed to strengthen and tone muscles to facilitate everyday living activities and improve appearance. A variety of light equipment will be used. The muscles will then be stretched to maintain or increase flexibility. *Cancelled: Oct 8 & 22

STRONG & TONED Age: 55+ years Location: ASC The next step up from Stretch & Tone. This class will focus on core strength, and improving muscle tone using a variety of equipment.

TABATA FITNESS NEW! Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This easy to follow interval class is designed to cover all major areas of fitness including: low impact cardiovascular, muscle toning including core strength, flexibility and balance. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Please join us for a free “Try It” class on Tuesday, September 11 at 7:45pm. Call Karie at 905-727-3123 ext. 3610 to preregister for this free class.

TAI CHI – LEVEL 1 Age: *18+ years ^55+ years Location: AFLC (Thu), ASC (Wed), ASC (Sat) The benefits of Tai Chi are numerous including: stress and pain reduction, increasing bone density, improving mobility and strength. You will learn the 8-step practise over a number of weeks. 8 Form will provide a great basis for learning the 24 move set. *Cancelled: Oct 13 & Nov 3

TAI CHI – LEVEL 2 NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC This course is primarily focused on learning and refining Yang 24. Ideally, participants will have completed the beginner level with Yang 8 or have previous experience in tai chi. As well as learning the Yang 24 sequence, class time will include leg strength, joint mobility and balance exercises.

TAI CHI – SWORD NEW! Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Join us for this fun, 3-week introduction to learning traditional Chinese straight sword. Participants will learn solo and partner exercises, as well as the initial sequence of the 5-section sword form. Practice swords are provided.


Thu Sept 20 10:00am – 11:00pm $56.00/10 12208


Mon Sept 10 10:15am – 11:00am $56.00/10 12209

Tue Sept 18 11:00am – 11:45am $56.00/10 12210

Tue Nov 27 11:00am – 11:45am $22.50/4 12236


Tue Sept 18 10:00am – 10:45am $67.00/12 12211


Mon Sept 10 1:30pm – 2:30pm $67.00/12 12212*

Wed Sept 12 1:30pm – 2:30pm $67.00/12 12213

Thu Sept 13 10:00am – 11:00am $56.00/10 12214

Thu Nov 29 10:00am – 11:00am $22.50/4 12238


Fri Sept 14 10:00am – 11:00am $56.00/10 12215


Tue Sept 18 7:45pm – 8:45pm $56.00/10 12721


Wed Sept 19 9:00am – 10:00am $97.50/10 12216

Thu Sept 20 1:45pm – 2:45pm $97.50/10 12258

Sat Sept 22 9:00am – 10:00am $68.25/7 12250*


Tue Sept 18 1:45pm – 2:45 pm $97.50/10 12259


Wed Dec 5 9:00am – 10:00am $29.00/3 12239


Town of Aurora Program Registration Dates Resident – online: Monday, July 30, 2018

Resident – in person: Thursday, August 2, 2018 (Town of Aurora staff will be in the lounge to accept your registrations on Aug 2)

Non-Resident – online: Monday, August 6, 2018

Non-Resident – in person: Thursday, August 9, 2018

THE STORY OF MY LIFE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This program is a series of interactive sessions that will help individuals put pen to paper to produce their story. Using creative expression, fun, inspiration, reflection and shared storytelling to guide writer's and non-writer's to journal their life's history. The validation of one's self is empowering and ultimately will one day be a legacy gift for family and friends.

UKULELE HEROES – BEGINNER Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Play songs the first day by learning basic chords, strumming and fingering. No experience necessary. No need to read music. Bring your own Ukulele or instruments are available to rent from the instructor. Note: Rental information available at the ASC.

UKULELE HEROES – INTERMEDIATE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Enhance your skills by learning scales, more advanced chords and strumming patterns. Recommended for graduates of the beginner class or students who have a grasp of basic chords. Note: Rental information available at the ASC.

YOGA – BEGINNER Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is well-suited for newcomers to Yoga and for those who wish to continue to focus on the Hatha Yoga fundamentals of basic poses and breathing. *Cancelled: Oct 8 & 22 ^Cancelled: Nov 3

YOGA FOR YOU Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Renew your confidence by letting your mind and body guide you. You will improve your strength, flexibility, balance and focus. Move at your pace and ability. This class follows Hatha Yoga principles at an intermediate level.

YOGA STRETCH Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is for those who want to improve their overall flexibility, relieve the day's stress and leave feeling relaxed. This class focuses on basic stretching techniques and does not specifically follow the Hatha, Ashtanga, Lyengar or Vinyasa principles.

ZUMBA GOLD Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This amazing program is very easy to follow, so anyone will be able to do Zumba Gold. Dances that are specifically highlighted in this program include: Mernegue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Tango.

ZUMBA GOLD TONING Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This is an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance-fitness program for baby boomers or beginners. Through lightweight resistance-training and exciting rhythms, Zumba Gold-Toning classes help participants build muscle strength, increase bone density, improve mobility, posture and coordination.


Thu Sept 27 7:00pm – 8:00pm $125.00/10 12217


Wed Sept 26 10:05am – 10:50am $120.00/8 12218


Wed Sept 26 11:00am – 11:45am $120.00/8 12219


Mon Sept 17 12:15pm – 1:15pm $67.00/12 12220*

Sat Sept 22 9:30am – 10:30am $45.00/8 12240^


Wed Sept 19 9:00am – 10:30am $84.00/10 12221


Tue Sept 18 6:45pm – 7:45pm $62.00/11 12222

Thu Sept 20 8:00am – 9:00am $67.00/12 12223


Tue Sept 18 11:15am – 12:00pm $56.00/10 12224

Tue Dec 4 11:15am – 12:00pm $17.00/3 12225

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Fri Sept 14 9:00am – 9:45am $56.00/10 12226


Board Page Newsletter This year’s Annual General Meeting was held on June 13, 2018, and was attended by 131 of our members.

The new ASA Directors for the 2018-2019 Board Term are:

President: Dave LeGallais Vice-President: Jan Freedman

Treasurer: Cheryl Rines Secretary: Charles Sequeira

Directors: John Abel Jim Abram Ron Coe

John Layton John Scherrer

Representing the town were: Al Downey, Director of Operations Robin McDougall, Director of Community Service Franco DeMarco, Recreation Supervisor The minutes of the meeting will be posted on the bulletin board as well as on our Web Site. Some of our accomplishments this year were: New “Sign In” software. New sliding doors at the Entrance. There are several other items which will be listed in the Minutes. At the conclusion of the Meeting we all enjoyed a wonderful B.B.Q. Thanks to everyone who helped out with that. As your New President I look forward to working with our great Board of Directors and all the members of the Aurora Seniors Centre. I want to encourage all members of the Centre to communicate any issues, concerns, suggestions or ideas they have with either myself or any member of the Board. We are all very approachable and want to hear from you. You can also express your opinions using the “Let us Know” form located at the front desk. All members of the ASA are welcome to attend our Board Meetings held the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. The focus of our Board and the Association is to make each of your visits to the ASC a rewarding one and to ensure a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. We like to think we are the best Seniors Association in Ontario. Last, but most certainly not least, I want to thank all the Volunteers. We would not have the wonderful Association we have without them. I also want to thank the Town Staff for all their hard and dedicated work. Dave.


We are pleased to have the following entertainers performing at the Centre on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

David Wildsmith — July 4 Matinee Movie—July 11 (tickets $1.50 only at the door)

Emilio Zarris — July 18

Joe Thomson — July 25

Ross MacKay—August 1

Shenanigans — August 8 Matinee Movie– August 15 (tickets $1.50 only at the door)

Marty Oakes — August 22 Tickets on sale now at Reception

Member - $3.00 Non-Member - $5.00

Limited tickets available. See our Facebook page and posters around the Centre for more

entertainer details!

Knotty Knitters A warm welcome to the Knotty Knitters. We are at the Seniors Centre from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Mondays throughout the year. It’s summer, the time of Brides and Wedding showers. Perhaps you were pondering on what to give to a bride-to-be? Maybe a shawl to ward off those still chilly summer nights? Or perhaps dish cloths. Can never have enough of those!! We knit, embroider, crochet, laugh, exchange jokes and share family happenings. We have lots of camaraderie. If we run into a problem on a project we help each other out. Beginners are also quite welcome. Stop in and have a peek at what the Knotty Knitters have been up to this past year. We even knit coats for our four legged friends!! The hugs and smiles are always free and lasting friendships are formed. So feel free to stop in at any time and stay for a look and a chat. If you see something one of the Knotty Knitters is making and wish to purchase it you can do so as well. All proceeds go back into the Centre. We love to talk. If you wish to join us, please do so. You will be more than welcome. Remember we are not strangers only Friends you have not yet met.

Walking Group Walks are held on Wednesday mornings and are about an hour in length. All walks are on trails in and around Aurora. The terrain may be hilly (as is much of Aurora) and participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We meet each week in the Seniors Centre Lounge and car pool to the starting location, if necessary. No pre-registration is required, just show up. We are always looking for eager members to walk with us, and the Summer is a beautiful time to get out and get moving. So, come out and join us. The location of each week’s walk will be determined by the Walkers present on each Wednesday morning.


Computer Club Information and Activities for July 2018

Please be advised that there will be no classes now until September!! Tuesday Seminars are also closed until September!! Watch August’s newsletter for details. Tuesday afternoon drop in sessions will continue all summer. BUT!!! there will only be a skeleton crew at any one time. Tuesday afternoon drop-in sessions from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Computer Room. These sessions are run weekly, every Tuesday, with the intent that any member who is looking for any kind of technical help can come by and we will try our best to assist. All the help we provide is covered by your payment of the $1 daily activity fee. We provide one-on-one help in these sessions. The Aurora Seniors Association website at http://www.auroraseniors.ca/ is your best source for information about any of our programs or use one of the email addresses below.

Your suggestions and comments about what you might like the computer club to do, courses we could teach or content for our Tuesday sessions is always welcome. Come talk with us or send your suggestions to Bill Ault at [email protected], Bob Hedenberg at [email protected] or to [email protected].

SILVER STARS The Silver Stars are in need of a volunteer seamstress to sew the costumes for our next production of “Snow White and the Seven Seniors”. Performances take place on Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25, 2018. If you would like to be involved in this capacity, please contact

Joan Brownlow, Director: [email protected] Paul Wells, Producer: [email protected] We are also in need of two more people (male or female) for roles in Snow White. Rehearsals start on Thursday, Sept. 6 and continue on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Evergreen Choir The members of the Evergreen Choir repeated their Spring Concert, “With a Joyful Song” for the residents at Park Place on Wednesday, June 20. This was a unique performance because not only did it mark the end of the 2017/2018 year for the choir, but also the last concert that Dr. Richard Heinzle would conduct as the director of the Evergreens.

Dr. Heinzle has accepted a position with a college situated in the Barry’s Bay area. He is a talented musician and has offered his knowledge and experience to our choir over the past eight years. He has always been popular and much appreciated by our members for his love of music. The choir showed this regard by singing to him “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” at the end of the concert. We wish him happiness and success in his new endeavour. On Tuesday evening, June 26, the Evergreen celebrated the end of the season, as is our custom, with a Potluck Supper. We wish you all a happy and healthy summer. See you in September.

Tuesday Night Movies

July 3 — The Meddler: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne (PG: 103 min, Comedy) An aging widow from New York City follows her daughter to Los Angeles in hopes of starting a new life after her husband passes away.

July 10 — Grumpy old Men: Jack Lemmon, Walter Mathau (PG: 103 min, Comedy) A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.

July 17 — Four Weddings and a Funeral: Hugh Grant (14A: 117 min, Comedy) Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.

July 24 — Get Low: Robert Duvall, Bill Murray (PG: 103 min, Biography) A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party... while he was still alive.

**Movie Matinee Wednesday, July 11 1:30 p.m.** The Greatest Showman: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams (PG: 105 min. Drama)

Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

*Movies start at 6:30 p.m. sharp! $1.50 Includes movie, refreshments and popcorn!

Movies are for Members Only. ALL TUESDAY MOVIES ARE LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE. PLEASE COME EARLY TO ENSURE

YOUR SEAT (AND ONLY YOUR SEAT)!


Join us for lunch every Wednesday at the Seniors’ Centre at 12 p.m. ONLY $5.00 per person.

Your BBQ lunch includes:

A choice of Hamburger, Sausage, or Chicken with Salad, Chips, Coffee/Tea and Dessert!

Tickets on sale at 11 a.m. (Limited Quantities) Doors open at 11:45 a.m.

A Look ahead for our Seminars All seminars occur at the Centre in the Lounge at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, September 12 Wills and Tax Credits Seminar

Wednesday, October 17 Home Insurance Seminar

ASA Board of Directors:

President Dave LeGallais

Vice President Jan Freedman

Treasurer Cheryl Rines

Secretary Charles Sequeira

Directors John Abel Jim Abram Ron Coe John Layton John Scherrer Past President Carol Hedenberg ASA Committees:

Finance Cheryl Rines—Chair

Membership & Volunteers Sylvia Gilchrist—Chair

Special Events Committee Carol Hedenberg—Chair

Operations & Activities Committee Dave LeGallais—Chair

By-Law Review Committee John Scherrer—Chair

Conduct Review Committee Virginia Bodnar—Chair

Social Committee Bob Palmer—Chair

Community Development Committee Jane Stangl—Chair

Awards, Special Recognition and Grants Committee Jim Abram—Chair

Seniors Related Issues Committee Charles Sequeira– Chair

Aurora Seniors Centre Staff:

Karie Papillon, [email protected] Adult Program Coordinator

Andrew Bailey, [email protected] Adult Program Assistant

Bill Hawke Primary Facility Operator


The next Board of Directors meeting: Monday, July 16 at 1 p.m.

Blood Pressure Clinic: In conjunction with Chartwell Park Place Manor, we are pleased to offer a Blood Pressure Clinic at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18 in the Library. A Registered Nurse will take your blood pressure and answer questions.

NOTICE BOARD

Aurora Seniors Presents

Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Price: Members: $7 per person

Non-Member: $14 per person

Inclusions: Return transportation via deluxe coach, Buffet Lunch, all taxes and gratuities

Coming Soon Purse Party in the Fall

We will be looking for gently used and loved Purses, Clutches, and Small Carry Bags. Money raised from this event will be used for our Holiday Charity. Start Saving Now!! Items may be left at reception -

Attention Carol H.

Upcoming Foot Care Clinic Dates

Wednesday, July 26

Wednesday, August 29

Wednesday, September 26

An interest list is available at Reception and you will be contacted by Retire at Home service to

schedule a time at the Centre.

Aurora Seniors Centre 90 John West Way, Aurora

(905) 726 4767

Please note: Pickleball (PB) times are subject to change. Please refer to the Pickleball play schedule (available at the Centre or on the auroraseniors.ca website). The woodshop is closed from 12 —1 p.m. daily. The Library is closed Mondays from 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.

*Town program, Pre-registration required

Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Ladies Billiards 9:00 Badminton 9:00 Knotty Knitters 10:15 Piloga* 11:15 pFIT* 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mah jongg 1:30 Stretch & Tone* 1:30 Book Club 2:45 Mixed PB 3:00 Silver Stars

9:00 Bocce 9:30 Wood Carving 10:00 Computer Club 10:30 Balance* 11:00 Piloga* 11:15 Zumba Gold* 12:30 Ladies PB 1:00 Wood Shop 1:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Computer Drop In 2:15 Men’s PB 4:00 Badminton 6:00 Poker 6:00 Line Dance 6:30 Movie

9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Instructional Tai Chi* 9:30 Walking Club 11:45 BBQ 1:00 Let’s Create 1:00 Mexican Rummy 1:30 Bridge 3:15 Table Tennis

9:00 Stamp Club 9:00 Art Drop In 9:00 Bocce 9:15 Basic Cardio* 10:00 Stretch & Tone* 10:00 Mindful Meditation* 10:30 Keep Singing 11:15 Fitness Challenge* 12:30 Poker 12:30 Men’s PB 1:00 Creative Colouring 1:00 Wood Shop 1:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Table Tennis 1:00 Mah jongg 2:45 Ladies PB

9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Zumba Gold Toning* 9:30 Sew Much Fun 9:30 Chair Stretch* 10:00 Strong & Toned* 10:45 Chair Fitness* 12:30 Mixed PB 12:45 Bingo 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Rumicube 7:00 Bid Euchre

July 2 Centre Closed July 16 1:00 Board of Directors

July 10 and 24 6:00 Line Dance

July 4 1:30 David Wildsmith performance July 11 1:30 Movie Matinee July 18 10:30 Blood Pressure Clinic 1:30 Emilio Zarris performance July 25 1:30 Joe Thomson performance

July 19 1:00 Good Food Box pick up (until 5 pm)

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