For information

call us at 416.245.4395

For general information and Social Transportation call Danna at ext. 223

For Volunteer and Italian Program information call Allegra at ext. 233

For our Social Media and Communication Assistant call

Alonso at ext. 234

For our Manager, Direct Services and Centro Esperanza information call Rita at ext. 222

Contact our Executive Director Suzanne at ext. 224

or

at

York West Active Living Centre

and

@ywalc

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Email us at

info@ywalc.ca

Find us online at

www.ywalc.ca

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Office Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

1901 Weston Road

Weston, Ontario M9N 3P5

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Centre Closures

Monday July 3, 2017

Monday August 7, 2017

July - August 2017

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YWALC Open House Thursday September 7, 2017 9:30 am—12:30 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 Tuesday August 1, 2017

Information about the fall session will be available at reception and our website on

this date. Fall programs will begin on Monday

September 11, 2017

2nd Annual YWALC Walk-a-Thon a Success!!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the second annual Stay Active, Be Fit, Live Well Walk-a-Thon on June 10, 2017. Thank you to all of our sponsors who gave in support of the walkers. So far, we have raised over $4000.00 and proved that we can do this in our own community and be successful. Last but not least thank you to all the pocket change donors who managed to come close to last years record year. The group that came up with the most pocket change this year was the Friendship Group, they have very kindly donated the value of their prize back to the Centre. Thank you ladies on behalf of the staff and membership we appreciate it very much!!!

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation Requirements for YWALC

Did you know that the updated Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) requires that all current members provide us with their express consent to continue receiving all commercial electronic messages by July 1st, 2017. This means that we must ask you to “opt in” to continue to receive program updates, e-blasts and upcoming events information. As a valued supporter of York West Active Living Centre (YWALC), you know how important it is to stay up to date with what’s happening at the Centre. All emails will remain confidential and not shared with any outside third party.

By providing YWALC with your email address and signature on the form at the front desk or responding to the opt-in message sent by YWALC you are giving YWALC permission to send to you Commercial Electronic Messages (CEM) such as the E-newsletter which contains news, classes & services, activities and events. You understand that you can withdraw your consent to receive them at any time by calling 416-245-4395 or by emailing danna@ywalc.ca

Watermelon Fun Facts

The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt

Watermelon is 92% water

Watermelon is cousin to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash

There is a heated debate among botanists and horticulturalists as to whether the watermelon is a fruit or vegetable (we say lets not get involved, lets just eat them)

Early explorers used watermelons as canteens

According to Guinness World Records, the world’s heaviest watermelon weighed in at 350.5 lbs.

Women’s Breast Health Day

Who: Open to members of YWALC What: A group tour of the mammography unit, a lunch & learn health education session and an opportunity for eligible women, age 50-74, with no personal history of breast cancer or no breast symptoms to get a mammogram if they are overdue (over 2 years) or never had a mammogram When: Thursday July 20, 2017 10am - 2:30pm Where: Free shuttle from YWALC to Humber River Hospital (bus fare for those who are more able) To Register, please contact: Danna McBride danna@ywalc.ca or 416-245-4395

Supercharge your memory

Studies show that these 4 quick and easy tips can reduce your risk of brain aging when added to your daily routine!

Walking - All types of exercise are great for your body, but University of British Columbia scientists say when it comes to protecting your memory, walking is best. Walking (and similar aerobic activities like gardening or biking) builds your hippocampus, the brain region that helps you learn and remember new things!

Go shopping - Strolling through the aisles of any store stimulates your neurons. Plus, it gets you moving, which pumps blood to your brain. That’s why Johns Hopkins researchers discovered that people who shop at least once a week have better memories.

Source: Woman’s World June 26, 23017

Annual General Meeting

Postponed until…..

Thursday September 7, 2017

This is a Voting Year!

Time: 1:00 pm

after the annual open house

Room: Centre 2

Everyone is welcome to attend

See flyer for more info

Grab some coffee - Sipping the caffeinated brew improves recall and helps you figure out complex problems, reveals a National Institute on Aging study.

Drizzle on the Olive Oil - Women whose diets include extra-virgin olive oil have fewer memory problems, new Columbia University research shows. Turns out, a compound in olive oil appears to aid in the removal of beta-amyloid, the protein that contributes to Alzheimer’s disease.

Prizes Lunch Provided

Cell/Smart Phone “How To” with Alonso

Have a Cell or smart phone “how to” problem? Question?

Or just need a little help getting started? Appointments available in 15 minute intervals with Alonso

Location: In the front office or

welcome room Cost: $10.00 per 15 min session

For an appointment please register at the front desk or call/contact Alonso @ 416-245-4395 ext 234

alonso@ywalc.ca

Get Your Brain Health Score FREE This July!

Have you been ever wondered “Is My Memory

Normal?” Baycrest, the world’s leading memory and

aging research institute is coming to Toronto to give you a

science-based answer to your question. Members aged

55 – 79 will use the free computer-based Brain Health

Assessment. You will get a personalized report and learn

what your score means. Then you will be given

immediate science-backed steps to keep your brain

healthy.

Very basic computer skills needed Cost: FREE – please arrive 10 minutes early!

Thursday July 13, 2017

Two Sessions: 11 AM and 12 PM

Please sign up on the table outside Centre 1

Easy Guacamole

Ingredients

2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

1 large tomato, diced

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 onion, diced

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados and stir in salt to taste.

2. Mix in the tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice.

3.Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.

How to prepare an Avocado

1. Use a medium or large cook's knife to cut the avocado in half, rolling the avocado so you cut around the stone. Twist the two halves to separate.

2. Use a teaspoon to remove the stone from the centre of the avocado. Use a dessert spoon to scoop the whole avocado flesh out from the shell if required.

Pick of the crop…….Avocado!

Avocado is incredibly nutritious . What we refer to as “Avocado”, is the fruit of the avocado tree called Persea Americana. The Avocado is a tree that is native to South Central Mexico, classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. Avocados are commercially valuable and are cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world. It is often called “Alligator pear” which is very descriptive because it tends to be shaped like a pear and have green bumpy skin like an alligator. Botanically Avocado is a large berry containing a single seed. This fruit is recognised for its high nutrient value and is added to all sorts of dishes due to its good flavor and rich texture. These days, Avocado has become an incredibly popular food among health conscious individuals and is often referred to as a superfood which is not surprising given its health properties. Avocados offer nearly 20 vitamins and minerals in every serving, including potassium which helps control blood pressure. Avocados are a good source of B vitamins, which help fight off disease and infection. They also give you vitamins C and E. Avocados are low in sugar and they contain fiber, which helps you feel full longer. In one study, people who added a fresh avocado half to their lunch were less interested in eating during the next three hours. Avocados are high in heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and loaded with powerful antioxidants, these nutrients are very important for eye health. Studies show these nutrients are linked to a drastically reduced risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, which are common in older adults. Therefore, eating avocados should have benefits for eye health over the long term.

Avocado fun facts…..

Avocado trees do not self-pollinate; they need another avocado tree close by to bear fruit and they grow in pairs on the tree. This is why the Aztec people in central Mexico see it as a symbol of love.

Avocados are poisonous to birds, cats, dogs, rabbits, and basically all pets. This is a good reason to keep your avocados all to yourself!

Cook with Me

The following are the available registration dates for

Cook with Me: July 11, 18, 25 August 8, 22

September 12, 26 October 10, 24

November 14, 21, 28 December 12, 19

January 9, 23 February 13, 27

March 20

Cost: $ 2.00 per class (ingredients included)

Please see a staff member to

register for any number of classes you like

Cook with Me

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month July & November are extra special with 1 extra class

see the bulletin board for dates

1:30 - 3:30 pm

Learn how to cook a dish from your fellow member’s homeland and learn about traditional food from other countries

It’s a great way to learn, cook and laugh together!

Cost: $2.00 per class (ingredients included) (see bulletin boards for dates)

Register at the front desk

Cook with Me

We are looking for Celebrity Chefs!

If you are interested in participating in the program as our “Celebrity Chef”, teaching how to make a typical dish of your country

and telling a story, let us know. Everyone is welcome!

July 11 - Guyana July 25 - Trinidad

Aug 8 - India Aug 22 - Kenya

Your country could be next!!! See the ad beside this for available dates and

talk to any of the staff members!

It’s a great way to learn, cook and laugh together!

This is my Legacy Scrapbook

New session starting Friday August 25, 2017 (15 weeks)

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Cost: $30.00 (all materials included)

Have you seen the new lunch tickets?….

(take out containers available for .50 cents)

Celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday

at YWALC The Full Lunch Ticket $6.50 includes 3 course meal with tea or coffee

The Half Lunch Ticket $4.50 includes soup and dessert with tea or coffee

The Take Out Ticket $5.00 includes Entrée and take out container

The Light Lunch Ticket $3.50 includes a single Entrée (beverages not included)

The Soup Ticket $2.50 includes a single bowl of soup with a side of toast (beverages not included)

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

St. Jacobs Market Tuesday July 4, 2017

Transportation: Members - $30.00 Non-members - $35.00

Summerlicious@Aviv Mediterranean Monday July 10, 2017

Transportation: Members - $10.00 Non-members - $15.00

St. Jacobs Market Tuesday July 11, 2017

Transportation: Members - $30.00 Non-members - $35.00

Summerlicious@Epic at Fairmont Royal York

Monday July 17, 2017 Transportation: Members - $13.00

Non-members - $18.00

St. Jacobs Market Tuesday July 18, 2017

Transportation: Members - $30.00 Non-members - $35.00

Summerlicious@Freds Not Here Friday July 21, 2017

Transportation: Members - $13.00 Non-members - $18.00

St. Jacobs Market Tuesday July 25, 2017

Transportation: Members - $30.00 Non-members - $35.00

Cloverdale Mall Wednesday July 26, 2017

Transportation: Members - $10.00 Non-members - $15.00

and many, many more……...

For more information about any of these trips please check the

Games Room

Experience Canada's Largest Year-Round Farmers’ Market

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market

Each day brings something fresh & new from hundreds of vendors who get up at the crack of dawn to set up indoors and out, row upon row. They have most everything you’re looking for and some things you didn’t know you needed. At the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market there is an enormous selection of food products for all cultures and tastes. Choose from the many vendors offerings of delicious cheeses, breads, grass-fed beef, unique gluten-free pastas, lamb from down the road, preserves from each year’s harvest and so much more. And don’t forget Waterloo Region staples – summer sausage and maple syrup! Every Tuesday during July and August YWALC will have a van leaving for this fabulous market destination at 9:30 am and returning from the market at 2:30 pm. Please book your seat in advance at the front desk.

Day Trips to Casino Rama

Wednesday July 12,2017 &

Wednesday August 9, 2017

Bus departs YWALC @ 9:00 am Bus departs Casino @ 3:45 pm

Transportation: Members $5.00 Non-members $5.00 Receive $15.00 slot voucher with players card at Casino

Register at the front desk

Summerlicious

Toronto's favourite summer foodie event July 7 to 23, 2017

Toronto's premier fixed price food event is back and tastier than ever! For two mouth-watering weeks, celebrate the city's culinary scene through three-course fixed price lunch and dinner menus at more than 200 of Toronto's top restaurants.

Discover delicious food at exceptional value – start planning your Summerlicious experience today! See all available restaurants online at www.toronto.ca or check out the van trips available at YWALC.

Welcome Summer Students…

It’s that time of year again when we welcome

a couple of summer students to our fabulous

Centre. This year we have Raj who should

be familiar to you, he was here last year and it

says a lot about how wonderful our members

are that Raj wanted to

return this year. Also, the

fresh new face is Hannah,

I know everyone will

introduce themselves and

make her feel at home.

Words of Wisdom...

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Your support helps YWALC sustain our programs and services.

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Your donation is sincerely appreciated. Please detach and return this form to:

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Thank you for your support. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20

Peter Hendrickson - In memory of Barbara Hendrickson

Carol Newton-Johnson

Loblaws - Save it Forward

Anonymous - In memory of Maggie Knap

to our donors

Our Board of Directors

Joan Bonk-Mackenzie-President

Troy Bolton-Vice President

Joanne Bunton-Secretary

Wade Morris—Interim Treasurer

Simone Marion-Past President

Board Members at Large

Basma Anabtawi

Barbara Collas

Cathy-Ann Cope

Vera Nazareth

Barbara Shiells

Anne Peacock

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 danna@ywalc.ca