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call us at 416.245.4395
Contact our Executive Director Suzanne at ext. 224
Manager, Direct Services and Social Transportation call Danna at ext. 223
Program and Volunteer Liaison call Allegra at ext. 233
YWALC Liaison and OCW
Co-ordinator call Bonnie at ext. 234
YWALC Liaison call Rocio at ext. 222
Centro Esperanza Liaison call Cecilia at ext. 225
or
at
York West Active Living Centre
and
@ywalc
or
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Email us at
Find us online at
www.ywalc.ca
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Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
1901 Weston Road
Weston, Ontario M9N 3P5
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Centre Closures
Monday July 1 - for Canada Day
Monday August 5 - for Civic Holiday
July - August 2019
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Open Circuit Workout
Monday’s from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday’s from 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Saturday’s from 8:30 am - 10:00 am starting on Thursday July 4, 2019
Drop in fee: $1 per class (Membership required)
No registration necessary
For more information please contact Bonnie [email protected] or 416-245-4395 ext 234
YWALC Open House and AGM Thursday September 5, 2019 9:30 am—1:30 pm
Join us as we showcase many of YWALC’s great instructional and social programs. We encourage you to invite your friends and family to this event and share the wonderful excitement that is York West Active Living Centre.
Fall Program Registration
Begins on Thursday August 8, 2019 Information about the fall session will be available at reception and
our website the week before. Fall programs will begin on Monday September 9, 2019
Funded by:
Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund
Checking in is the right thing to do..
We are so lucky to have the programs and services that we do. Very often it is through special grants and community partnerships that we are able to get great programs like Open Circuit Workout and services like Second Harvest and Food Rescue. The way we are able to do this is through statistical information (we know it just got boring, but, keep reading). We give a few statistics and demographic information to justify our need and poof we have great programs and and services.
So, this is were you ask, “how can I help”. Thanks, we are glad you asked, always sign in on the My Seniors Center screens (there are 2) at the reception desk. Tell it what you are doing today and if you change your mind later you can tell the system you changed your mind. Need help? Just ask the receptionist!
Summer Changes, there are a few….
Let’s talk Line Dancing, you may have noticed some changes to the names of the line dancing programs. The names Absolute Beginners, Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate are being used in the UK and Karen your instructor extraordinaire believes those names best describe the abilities required for each class.
Did you notice that there has been a few time changes for some of the classes? We heard you when you said there should be some time for the classes to change over as it can get a little confusing in the room with everyone coming and going at the same time! We now have a 15 minute gap between Bone Builders and Stretch and Tone. Make sure you check the Summer Program Schedule for all time changes. This is also a great time to remind everyone that we have only a short time between the classes, please be mindful of your fellow members who are in the next class and vacate the room as soon as possible after class. Don’t forget your water bottles!!
On the injured list...Instructor Julie T. has been sidelined for another month due to a persistent injury. We wish her a speedy recovery and in the meantime Karen F. has agreed to continue being the substitute for Thursday mornings Open Circuit Workout and Low Impact Fitness until Julie is in tip top shape. Julie’s Thursday afternoon class Low Stress Chair Fit will be substituted by Nancy A. who is new to YWALC and has the Julie seal of approval.
Speaking of which, we have a number of subs working with us this summer. Jigna will be here for Abhi’s Yoga classes on July 25 and August 1. If you read above you know about Julie’s substitutes. Jenni will be here on July 10 and 17 for Lucy’s Bone Builders and Stretch & Tone class. We love the new energy that a substitute brings to our classes! Any comments you have about the subs should go in the suggestion box for the staff to read, we love to know how they are doing.
Did you know…... Canada has more lakes then the rest of the world’s lakes
combined.
Thursday
September 5 Time: 1:30 pm
after Open House
This is an election year!
Please speak to Suzanne if you
are interested in serving on the
Board of Directors
Everyone is welcome to attend
See flyer for more info
Urban Dance Workshop
Tuesdays July 16 - August 20, 2019
(6 weeks) 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Location: Centre 1
Cost: $22.50
Membership required/Register with staff
Stay Active Be Fit Live Well
The Fruit of the Month is Mango…..
Known as the king of fruits, mangoes are tropical fruits that belong to the same family as pistachios and cashews.
Mangoes are the national fruit of India. According to Indian beliefs, mangoes symbolize life and are used in almost every
sacred ritual. Mango leaves are often used for festivals and wedding decorations.
Beyond the sweet, luscious taste of mangoes, they contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that
ensure good health. Mangoes are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. They are an excellent source of
dietary fiber and are rich in minerals like potassium, magnesium, and copper, and are one of the best sources
of quercetin, beta-carotene, and astragalin. Mangoes contain high amounts of vitamin A and C, which help produce
collagen proteins inside the body. Collagen helps protect blood vessels and the body’s connective tissues, thereby
slowing down the natural aging process. Therefore, mangoes can rightly be called an anti-aging food. Mangoes have
abundant quantities of vitamins, such as C, B6, and folate, which are a few nutrients vital for maintaining and improving
the brain’s function. With mangoes as a part of your diet, you can be assured of a healthy brain and effective nerve
functioning. The glutamine acid content in mangos also improves concentration and memory. There are seven varieties
of mangoes, and with so many health benefits it makes sense to find the one or ones for you!
www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/mango.html
How to Buy and Store Mangoes
Selecting
When picking a
mango, don’t focus on
color. It is not the best
indicator of ripeness.
Squeeze the mango
gently. A ripe
mango will give
slightly.
Use your experience with produce such as peaches and
avocados, which also become softer as they ripen.
Ripe mangoes will sometimes have a fruity aroma at
their stems.
The red color that appears on some varieties in not an
indicator of ripeness. Always judge by feel.
Storing
Keep unripe mangoes at room temperature. Mangoes shouldn’t be refrigerated before they are ripe.
Mangoes will continue to ripen at room temperature,
becoming sweeter and softer over several days.
To speed up ripening, place mangoes in a paper bag at
room temperature.
Once ripe, mangoes should be moved to the refrigerator,
which will slow down the ripening process. Whole, ripe
mangoes may be stored for up to five days in the
refrigerator.
Mangoes can be peeled, cubed and placed in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for several days or in the
freezer for up to six months. www.mango.org
Mango Salsa
Ingredients
2 medium mangos, peeled and diced
1/2 cup peeled, diced cucumber
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons of orange juice
1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
Directions
Combine the mango, cucumber, red onion, lime juice,
orange juice and cilantro leaves and mix well. Season
with salt and pepper, to taste.
The time is coming to lace up your running shoes and prepare for the Annual
YWALC Weston Challenge Saturday, October 5, 2019
YWALC is proud to host this annual event in our own community.
This family event raises money for YWALC. All of the money raised by our members, and their friends comes directly to our Centre.
Stay tuned for more information.
Don’t forget the little orange donation bag competition starts
the first week of September. Save up your small change to
help out YWALC
Are you interested in volunteering on the course?
Please speak to Allegra
Are you interested in walking?
Please speak to Rocio
Have you left it too late to protect yourself from sun damage?
It’s official: the older you are, the less likely you are to slather on sun screen. We’re meant to get wiser as we get older, but when it comes to SPF, we seem to have a bad case of sun blindness. Over 55’s are officially the worst at applying sun screen, with research showing 43% didn’t use SPF even once in the past year. "A lot of people think, 'Well, the damage has been done, it’s futile to start using SPF now.' However sun damage isn’t a definite thing. Keep adding to it and you risk tipping your immune system past the point where it can’t repair mutations any more, leading to skin cancer." (and in the meantime, you’re making yourself look older, faster.) "If everyone over 55 started using sunscreen properly now, regardless of what they’d done in the past, there would be fewer cases of skin cancer in the future," says dermatologist Dr. Sam Bunting. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/style/3am-fashion-celebrity-beauty/protect-skin-sun-damage-spf-12894792
If you love ice cream, the summer season should be
your favorite. July is national ice
cream month.
Volunteer Corner...
Hello Volunteers! Summer is here and a lot of street festivals and outdoor activities are coming. We are looking for volunteers to advertise YWALC during these neighborhood festivals. Weston Buskerfest is an event happening on Saturday July 20, 2019 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm along Weston Road north and south of Lawrence Ave. We are looking for 3 or 4 volunteers who can walk through the festival route for about 1 hour, distributing brochures in pairs. Also, YWALC will have a table at the Weston Farmers’ Market on Saturday August 17, 2019 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. We need 2 volunteers to join Allegra at the table to talk about YWALC. Enjoy the summer weather and community involvement, it’s fun! Contact Allegra and become a YWALC ambassador for the summer.
From the Suggestion Box…
The Suggestion Box topic is in the volunteer corner this month as the following suggestions are relevant to volunteering and about volunteers.
Comments on June 6, 2019:
Dear Directors, Today in our Spanish for Beginners Class the teacher had to leave to pay for her parking meter which was about to expire. We were shocked that a volunteer who donates her time and expertise was not given a parking pass by YWALC. Why should a volunteer have to pay to park when it would cost you nothing to issue a parking pass with the understanding that they return it if they leave before the year long pass is ended. From a member
Dear Directors, It is kind of volunteers to give their time to instruct us, e.g. the Spanish teacher. It is an unfair expectation that she should pay for parking as well as giving her time and expertise. Thank you, From a member
And lastly, The Spanish teacher should get free parking YWALC Response: We love to see the passion that our members have for their volunteers! It means they are doing a great job and are appreciated. We can see how giving a parking permit might be seen as a simple thing to do, however there is a little more to it. Firstly, we will start with the volunteers themselves, when someone volunteers their time it is understood that they also are required to get to their volunteer job and stay for the duration. We do not ask and they do not tell us how they get here. It is understood that they are freely giving of their time and all that is involved with seeing the job done. Secondly, lets talk about the dreaded P word...Parking! Parking passes are for members only, we have had an incredible time with parking issues here at the building. From off site construction workers and transit users using the lot (if you pay it is OK) to there just not being enough parking to satisfy everyone. Many of our volunteers are lucky enough to also be members so there is no issue with parking (unless the lot is full). You see, if we bend the rules for one volunteer then we need to bend them for all. Can you imagine Bonnie trying to get all those permits printed off? So although we understand and applaud you for standing up for your teacher, we ask that you in turn also understand that if we make an exception for one we must do it for all, our lease agreement doesn’t allow for anyone other then members to receive passes, and for the purpose of visiting the centre. This point in our lease had been a point of contention as it was felt from the building that the parking privileges for YWALC were being abused. We need to always remember that we do not own the parking lot and it belongs to the entire building.
Things To See & Do See bulletin boards & flyers for details
(The listed prices are for
transportation only)
(A premium applies to non-members)
VAN TRIPS
Summerlicious Lunch Out @
Jamie’s Italian Yorkdale Friday July 12, 2019
Transportation: Members - $8.00 Non-members - $13.00
Summerlicious Lunch Out @
Ufficio Wednesday July 17, 2019
Transportation: Members - $10.00 Non-members - $15.00
Summerlicious Lunch Out @
David Duncan House Friday July 19, 2019
Transportation: Members - $13.00 Non-members - $18.00
Cloverdale Shopping Mall Friday July 26, 2019
Transportation: Members - $10.00 Non-members - $15.00
St. Jacobs Market Tuesday August 13, 2019
Transportation: Members - $30.00 Non-members - $35.00
St. Jacobs Market Thursday August 22, 2019
Transportation: Members - $30.00 Non-members - $35.00
and many, many more……...
For more information about any of these trips please check the
Games Room
Summerlicious Toronto’s Favourite Summer Foodie Event
July 5 – 21, 2019 Surprise your taste buds! Savour the fresh flavours of summer
with delicious three-course prix fixe lunch menus from some of
Toronto’s favourite restaurants.
Are you ready to try something new?
See the bulletin board in the Games Room
for Lunch Menus from the following:
Jaime’s Italian Yorkdale Jamie Oliver’s internationally known brand of
restaurant opened in 2015 at Yorkdale. Jamie’s
Italian has an inviting, relaxed atmosphere, offering
simple, freshly made Italian-inspired dishes with a
Jamie twist. Focusing on fresh, sustainable
ingredients and bold, classic flavours. A welcoming
bar and friendly service will make each guest feel
like they’re at their new favourite local gathering
spot.
Ufficio Ufficio’s eclectic pescatarian menu with an Italian
flare has earned the 36-seat restaurant rave
reviews from media, industry insiders and a
growing legion of regulars. Executive Chef Ivana
Raca's team transforms fresh seafood and house-
made pasta into unforgettable, mouth-watering
meals in a bustling open kitchen. With creative
menu offerings and an extensive wine selection,
Ufficio has brought together all the necessary
ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.
David Duncan House A historic landmark nestled within 4.25 acres of land
in Toronto, David Duncan House offers guests an
unforgettable experience that combines
exceptionally prepared authentic steak and seafood
paired with hand selected wines from around the
world. Guests can choose to dine in the newly
renovated and restored Victorian-inspired dining
space or brand new outdoor patio with spectacular
views of the property.
Day Trips to Casino Rama
Tuesday August 6, 2019 &
Tuesday September 3, 2019
Bus departs YWALC @ 8:30 am Bus departs Casino @ 3:15 pm
Transportation: Members $5.00 Non-members $5.00 Receive $10.00 slot voucher at Casino
Register at the front desk
also newish to YWALC…Cecilia!
Cecilia is your new Centro Esperanza Liaison.
You will all know Cecilia as the volunteer
English and Spanish
teacher, but she is now
on the staff as the
Spanish speaking
peoples go to person.
Cecilia is slowly
transitioning from her
role as the volunteer
teacher and we are sure
to miss her as a
volunteer but we are lucky to have her on
staff. Everyone wish Cecilia welcome!!
Introducing our new staff member…Rocio!
Welcome Rocio YWALC’s newest Liaison! The
members are already getting
to know Rocio’s bright and
sunny manner. You will find
Rocio at the Centre
Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. Rocio can answer all
of your YWALC questions in
English and Spanish. Look
for Rocio just inside the office
near the front door or catch
her in the hall and introduce yourself. If she
doesn’t know the answer to your question she
will find the answer, Rocio is super resourceful!
As a non-profit, charitable organization, YWALC relies on the generous support of members like you.
Your support helps YWALC sustain our programs and services.
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Our Board of Directors
Joan Bonk-Mackenzie-President
Troy Bolton-Vice President/Treasurer
Vera Nazareth-Secretary
Simone Marion-Past President
Board Members at Large
Joanne Bunton
Barbara Collas
Cathy-Ann Cope
Luke Hannan
Judy McBride
Mike Vandenbogaerde
We would love to hear your opinion on our newspage. Speak to Danna when you come
to the centre or email your comments/suggestions to [email protected]
Helen Kolisynk Roma Francis Irving Tissue
Carol Newton-Johnson In Memory of Maggie Knap
In Memory of Lynn Tucker
Margaret Hillyard Louise Claridge Kim Kerr
Maria Bunda Qamar Maharaj Irene Williams
Teresa Jurkiewicz Vesta Icke D & S Wardrope
R & N Kent Janet Schade I & T Verner
Cathy Davidson V & R Nazareth Anonymous
