Goward House Activities

Art

Both Elizabeth and Owen Goward were accomplished artists and art-making is a popular activity at Goward House. Many of our artists started painting after retirement. We have four active art groups.

Portrait Group	Tuesdays	1:00-4:00
Drop-In Art	Wednesdays	9:00-12:00
Drop-In Art	Thursdays	1:00-4:00
Chinese Brush Painters	Wednesdays	1:00-4:00

Billiards

Members play pool, snooker and billiards. New players are welcome to come and give it a try.

Daily except Thursdays	9:30-4:00
Thursdays	9:30-12:00

Bridge

Bridge games are one of the most popular activities at Goward House. In addition to the groups listed below, there are several groups of friends who play regularly at Goward House.

If Bridge is your passion you are welcome to inquire about being included in one or more of these groups.

Lady’s Bridge	Alternate Mondays	12:30-3:30
Men’s Bridge	Alternate Tuesdays	10:00-2:00
Duplicate Bridge	Wednesdays	12:45-4:00
Drop-In Bridge	Thursdays	9:30-12:00
Upstairs Bridge	Thursdays	1:00-4:00
Lady's Sunroom Bridge	Thursdays	1:00-4:00
Drop-In Bridge	Fridays	12:30-4:00

There are also private foursome and two tables.  As a member you may prefer to set up your own table or tables.  A quiet spot can almost always be found for you to play.  Your friends may come twice as guests then take out a membership.

Exercise Classes

There are several exercise classes for you to choose from. All exercises may be done while sitting.

Total Fitness

This class promotes full functional fitness, including balance, strength, flexibility, and core muscles, in a relaxed and fun environment. Good for all!

Tuesdays	9:30-10:30	Instructor: Michelle Hoekstra
Fridays	9:30-10:30	Instructor: Shirley Sukkel

Strength and Balance

Strength and balance exercises combined with moves based on Kung Fu principles exercise the body and stimulate the mind.

Mondays	11:30-12:30	Instructor: Cheryl Gregory
Tuesdays	11:30-12:30	Instructor: Doug Panton

French

Le Cercle Francais is divided into 2 groups, to allow more opportunity for practice. Some familiarity with the language is recommended. Topics might include grammar, vocabulary, news, discussions of literature and occasional French movies.

Tuesdays	10:30-12:00
Tuesdays	1:00-2:30

Goward House Singers

About 25 people meet to sing songs that appeal to Seniors. They like to sing in harmony and perform throughout the year at Seniors’ Residences and Nursing Homes. New members are always welcome.

Mondays

1:15-3:00

Philosophy/Discussion Group

This determined assembly has been in existence for several years. Topics of discussion are chosen by consensus and the group tries to find a source for common reading. Recently this group discussed Acceptable Limits to Free Speech as well as Changes to the Family Since the ‘30s. This group welcomes anyone who enjoys talking – and debating – to come and enjoy the experience.

3rd Monday of month

1:30-3:00

Quilters Group

We are a small informal group which meets weekly on Wednesday afternoons. We have no set programme, but each works on our own projects, ranging from small items like cushions to full-size quilts. We are quite flexible and trade ideas and help each other when needed.

New members are always welcome and we’ll be happy to see them in the Sequoia Room any Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesdays

1:30-3:00

Spanish

Learn to speak Spanish in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Emphasis will be on using the language in practical situations. Tapes of native speakers will be used to supplement the classroom instruction. This course can be very useful to travellers.

Wednesdays and Fridays

9:30-11:30

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