Whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus or other celebrations it is a time for all of us to remember and be grateful.
Many thanks to Daua Jones-Simmond for her work in organizing this. She will be joined by fellow MCs Desmond Jones and our very own John Fortney.
There will be entertainment!
Denise Williams an Antiguan born soprano, is a professional singer, music editor and producer. She is known for "wowing and engaging"the audience which makes her performance a "thriller'. Her brother Darryl accompanies her with his steelpan skills.
The Korean Line Dancers, choreographed by Sara Massicotte, will bring your favourite tunes to life.
There will be a raffle - can you bring a wrapped gift - value $25+ for a raffle prize?
And don't forget the food we will enjoy. The National Club will be providing one of it spectacular buffets. Come hungry!
Our Tree Is Looking Great!!
It is now standing proudly at Dundas Square. Messages are being added every hour. By the end of this effort we expect the ribbons to be thick to the top!
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WE STILL NEED YOU!!
Sign up for a shift at the link below. We hope to have members there from Thursdays to Sundays. Bring a friend or family member. Or a potential Rotarian.
Other Rotary clubs are joining us. John F is enlisting his fraternity brothers. There is room for more. link below to see the schedule.
You can invite family, friends and neighbours to donate for their own dedicated ribbon(s) by following the link below. A Rotarian will transcribe the message, or the name of their loved one, and place the ribbon(s) on the tree on their behalf.
Our goal is to raise $15 000, and more! Please share!
The Rotary Tree of Remembrance Team
(Maud, Serge, Brinda, Anny-Sandra and President Jayson)
This is our Third Year! 2022 Season Holiday Hampers from the Daily Bread Food Bank.
We packed 500 food packages for Progress Place and other support groups on Saturday December 10th.
Kudos to Don Bell for his organization work.
Thank you to those who held parties. Paul Truelove and Jackie Davies held theirs on November 28th as did others.
Thank you Don Bell and Team
The Daily Bread Food Bank was a busy place! With 25 Rotary and friends volunteers is was a fun social event as well. A great way to meet other members in a more relaxed setting.
Congratulations to CEO Neil Hetherington (Harold and Heather's son and past club member) for continuing to serve so many in the city.
We are not quite at our goal of $10,000 and donations are still being accepted.
Unloading some of the hampers at the Native Canadian Centre. The hamper boxes were provided by Budweiser… But no beer! Just like the World Cup!!
The donation of boxes save DBFB $1.63 each.
There were many hands on deck - young, old, past presidents and special club friends.
Seniors Holiday Bags
202 Gift Bags were packed and delivered to the Second Mile Club, Sunshine Centre for Seniors, the Salvation Army, Dixon Hall, Little Trinity, SPRINT, Sistering and St. Matthew's Bracondale House.
Club members June & Alex Brown, Lori Brazier, Jackie Davies, Gloria Lee, Lorraine Lloyd, Binoy & Brinda Luckoo, John Joseph Mastrandrea, Kevin Power and a team of Rotaracts led by President Lara Valles all packed the gift bags on December 4th.
Then on Monday drivers Jackie Davies, Michele Guy, Kurt Kroesen, Pauline Lyons, Errol Paulicpulle, Bert Steenburgh and Shannon Talbot delivered the bags to the 8 agencies.
Special thanks to John Joseph and his staff for providing us space and storage at Manor Road United Church.
Special thanks to our coordinator Jackie Davies who did the shopping and gathered up the volunteers. Thank you to Canadian Tire for donating the bags.
Coming Soon!
Introduction of our new member will be in the next issue
Donations and Ribbons on site
Messages received online get posted
