Club Holds Grand Opening for Hospital Garden

Club Holds Grand Opening for Hospital Garden![]() The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore held a Grand Opening Event on September 13 at the Clarice West Hobbs Contemplative Garden at the St. Catharines hospital site of the Niagara Health System. The event was covered by Cogeco YourTV. Click here to see the TV segment. |
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February Trivia Night Sales End February 8th!![]() IT'S BACK - Rotary Lakeshore February Trivia Night! Live and In-Person at Merritton Community Centre. Saturday February 11 2023 $180 per table of 8.Tickets Available from: Rotary Lakeshore Members OR CLICK HERE For Full Details and to Buy Your Tickets On-line via Eventbrite!
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Hospital Garden One of 22 Projects to Receive Grant from Retired Teachers of Ontario![]() The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of 22 Projects across the Province of Ontario to receive a $4000 Cdn grant from the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTOERO) in support of the Clarice West Hobbs Contemplative Garden at the St. Catharines Hospital Site. |
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Fall Trivia Outstanding Success!![]() Over 260 Trivia enthusiasts packed Club Heidelberg Live and In-Person on November 12 to try their luck at winning Cash Prizes for the top three teams! A fun night of 100 questions designed by Rotary Lakeshore's in-house team of quizmasters and expertly announced by our own Beth Fleeton! |
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Little Lending Library on TV!![]() The Communications and Literacy Committees are pleased to announce that the Little Lending Library (LLL) at Happy Rolphs Animal Farm in St Catharines will appear on Cable 10. Here is the link https://yourtv.tv/node/345935. Great job with interview Ellen!. |
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Little Lending Library Opens at Happy Rolphs![]() The Literacy Committee is pleased to announce that the opening ceremony for the club’s first Little Lending Library (LLL) took place on August 2, 2022 at Happy Rolphs Animal Farm in St Catharines. |
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Club Receives $2000 U.S. Grant for Hospital Garden![]() The Garden Committee is pleased to announce it has received a $2000 U.S. grant to assist the Club by partially offsetting the cost of a drip irrigation system to be installed at the Clarice West Hobbs Contemplative Garden at the St. Catharines Hospital Site. |
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Clarice West Hobbs Contemplative Garden Planting Underway!Gauld Nurseries started the soil amendment and initial planting along the Western wall of the St. Catharines Hospital site on June 27. This "Phase 1 Planting" ran through the week of June 27 to the 30th. |
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Clarice West Hobbs Garden Public Fundraising Campaign Launches![]() The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore was pleased to officially announce the launch of its Public Fundraising Campaign for the Clarice West Hobbs Contemplative Garden! |
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Annette Marchionda to Serve As Club President for 2023-24![]() Our thanks to Annette Marchionda for agreeing to serve as Club President for Rotary Year 2022-2023. Annette will follow President Elaine. |
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Great Lakes Waterfront Cleanup Day a Resounding Success!
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March 1-2 Blood Donation Saves 150 Lives!![]() Another successful group blood donation with 50 Rotarians and friends donating. Thar equals saving up to 150 lives!Thanks to Peter Van Hezewyk, CEO of CAA Niagara for attending. |
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Club Recognized with District Awards!
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore has been recognized by the District with a Lighthouse and Foundation Accomplishment Awards for our 2020-2021 Rotary Year. Congratulations to all the members as your efforts made these awards possible. |
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Welcome New Member Atif!![]() The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is pleased to welcome new member Atif Shafi. inducted on February 9th. |
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Welcome New Members Laura and Angela!
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is pleased to welcome new members Laura Corder and Angela Wyrcimaga. Inducted virtually at the Club’s January 12th Zoom meeting, Membership Chair Marlene Mader visited each of the new members, all fully masked of course, to present them with their New Member packages. |
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High School Graduate Scholarships Now Available!![]() The Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee of District 7090 is pleased to be able to award a total of 3 NEW scholarships to deserving high school graduating students as follows:
Applications must be made to the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore prior to April 30, 2022. Click the "Read More" link below for full details. |
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Club Christmas Gift Donations Delivered to The RAFT![]() Past President Eric was pleased to deliver a carload of socks, toiletries, gloves, books, gift certificates and many other gift items to The Raft to make up Christmas presents for all of their young clients. |
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Field Wells Installed in Cambodia!![]() The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is pleased to announce that Tabitha Foundation Canada has completed the installation of our two Club-supported fresh water field wells in Cambodia. Each well supplies two families with enough irrigation water to grow crops year round on an average of 4 hectares of land, along with water for daily living. |
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Gary Chard Awarded Paul Harris![]() The Club was pleased to welcome Anne Bermingham on the annual District Governor’s visit.The meeting was highlighted by the presentation of a Paul Harris Award to Gary Chard |
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Food4Kids Food Drive Raises Over $6700![]() Our District Conference service project to assist the Food4Kids Niagara Program raised almost $5700 in requested food items and an additional $1050 in monetary donations. St. Catharines Lakeshore would also like to make a special shout-out to St. Catharines South for their $1600 value Food donation to the Drive! |
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World Cleanup Day Event Resounding Success!![]() The garbage cleanup September 18 at the Club’s Charles Ansel Park (at Lock One) and along the adjoining stretch of the Welland Canal Parkway was a great success as part of World Cleanup Day. |
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Record 50 at Sept. Group Blood Donation! |
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Next Group Blood Donation, Sept. 14 & 15! |
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Club Recognizes Student Award Winners
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Isabella from Ryan’s Bowl Updates the Club![]() With the passing of Ken Walsh in March 2019, Isabella Bujor has taken over the organization but the organization’s mission remains the same: to provide meals, education and medical care for the children of Mbale Uganda region who, without it, wouldn't be able to have basic necessities met! |
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Welcome 2021-22 President Courtney!![]() Our first meeting of 2021-22 featured incoming President Courtney’s inaugural address to the membership along with her induction as President and the induction of the Board by AG Milica. |
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2020-21 President Bruce’s Swan Song Speech
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Club First Back in for Food4Kids Pack!![]() June 30th saw Food4Kids re-open for hands-on packing and the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore was first in line to answer the call. |
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Another Successful Group Blood Donation!![]() Over 30 Rotarians, friends, and family saved almost 90 lives on Wednesday June 16 during International Blood Donor Week! Six first-time donors now know how easy and fulfilling the whole experience can be! |
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Welcome New Rotarian Coral![]() On June 9, the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore inducted Coral Cutler as a member.Coral has assisted at many Rotary activities such as Ribfest, Trivia Nights, Charles Ansell Park clean-ups, Plant Sales and Bingo. |
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Welcome New Rotarian Zach
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Rotary Polio Tulips now in Bloom!![]() It’s a sure sign of Spring at the Club’s Charles Ansell Park, located at Lock One in St. Catharines along the Welland Canal.
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ZOOM Auction Garage Sale Raises $390!![]() In-Club Virtual Garage Sale Auction at March 10th Meeting sells Rotarians' donated “treasures”.
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Canada Wide Bike Ride for Nicaragua![]() At our April 14 meeting, David Knoppert will outline his stationary bike ride totaling 7,176 km in support of the charitable efforts of the group COMMIT to Nicaragua. |
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St. Catharines Clubs Join Forces to Feed Local Kids![]() Joint Food Drive donates over 600 Sidekicks.to Food4Kids, including cash donations a $1625 value in total! |
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Club Helps Feed 100 Families / 290 Kids![]() Working with Food4Kids and The Grantham House restaurant, Club volunteers assisted in the delivery of meals for 100 families including 290 Food4Kids at need children.
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November Trivia![]() Next Trivia Night will be Saturday November 18 2023 at Club Heildelberg eventbrite for tickets or contact us email February Trivia date is Feb 10, 2024
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Special Speaker-Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director 2020-22![]() We are excited to have as our speaker Valarie Wafer-Rotary International Director for 2020-22 for meeting on Wednesday
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Pedal for Polio Successful |
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Club First Invited Back to Pack at Food4Kids![]() Four volunteers packed food October 15 for Food4Kids. Thanks to Milica, Bryan, Janet and Committee Chair Marlene for their participation.
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Courtney Usborne Awarded 2019-2020 Club Paul Harris![]() Courtney Usborne was awarded the 2019-2020 Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore Paul Harris by Past President Eric Jones. Courtney received the award in recognition of her contributions to the Club and Community during that Rotary year. A full copy of Eric's presentation speech is provided in the "Read More" section of this posting. |
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New Club Promotional Video Now Available!![]() View our NEW 25 second promotional video for the Club. Just click on the link to the left on the Home page, under Speakers. Downloadable files are available on request in a variety of file sizes to meet particular applications. Just ask Eric. |
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DG Frank Visits St. Catharines Lakeshore |
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Bruce Delivers Incoming Address to the Members |
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President Eric Delivers Swan Song on ZOOM! |
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Members Surprise President Eric with Farewell Event |
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Club Purchases Two Tablets for Linhaven LTC Home![]() President Eric presents three tablets to Jeannette Beauregard, Linhaven Program Manager. |
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Rotary Lakeshore Meetings Now On Zoom!![]() |
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Dr. Barry Wright CEO presents Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games.
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“Women in Medicine” Club Launched at Brock |
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Jason Stitt outlines how to protect your personal data from attack!
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Jason outlines growth of the problem. | Phil Horner presents Jason with 10 Polio Plus Vaccines. |
An exciting night for the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore when the board of directors announced that they have bestowed an Honorary member on Jim Cunningham. A formal thank you for Jim's service will be held with our 30th Anniversary celebration of the club in June
The Beacon – August 7, 2013 |
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Sgt at Arms |
Jim |
Grace |
Annette |
Anthem |
Bob Miller |
Scribe |
Ellen |
Announcements |
President Marlene:
Treasurer Mary:
Ribfest Gary:
Bingo Janet:
Lobsterfest Willy:
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Guests/Visiting Rotarians |
Galen Timms and Terry Dow |
Birthdays |
Jon Asplin and John Richmond |
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Bruce Timms introduced his daughter Galen, a former Rotary Exchange student, who talked about her four month experience in Ghana last summer through Engineers without Borders. Galen was a “political liaison”. Fascinating talk! Al thanked her after many questions/comments. |
Happy Dollars
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Scribe had to vacate the premises so nothing documented. |
50 – 50 Draw |
Scribe had to vacate the premises so nothing documented |
The Beacon – May 22, 2013 |
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Bob Miller |
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Dave |
Grace |
Eric |
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Ellen |
Announcements |
Bob Miller – sent around sign up for July 17 golf social Linda – sending around 3 cards re Plant Sale (Mel, Friends of Malcomson Park and St Catharines Horticultural Society) Willy – Lobsterfest meeting tonight Gary – thanks from Mainstream as we sponsored some bully presentations Al – RYLA meeting on June 13 |
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Gary introduced the speaker Marty Mako – went with Healthy Horizons (Steve Malone’s group) in Hondouras in April to help build houses. Also did some health promotion work (e.g., hand washing and oral health). Also focused his presentation on big and large charities – pros and cons of each. Jon thanked Marty for being an inspiration to all of us. |
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Jessica – a perspective member Marty – our presenter |
Happy Dollars
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Gary auctioned off some items left over from the plant sale – ketchup and various drinks – goes to the Plant Sale Willy did happy dollars Lots of happy dollars for Marty Welcome to Jessica
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50 – 50 Draw |
Jon pulled the wrong card |
The Beacon – May 8, 2013 |
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Jon Asplin |
Anthem |
Dave Wilkerson |
Grace |
Patricia Boyko |
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Ellen |
Announcements |
Linda re May 11 plant sale – need plants. Sign up list to be circulated – volunteers are needed Clarice – gently used clothing sale for Child Advocacy Centre Clarice – wants sponsors for walking the Rankin Cancer run |
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Randi introduced Cathy Davis and her two boys – Evan and Colin Scott was a Rotarian from 1996 and passed away in 2008. Cathy and boys went on a fabulous trip to Australia. Evan and Colin did an amazing presentation about their trip. Both boys designed books about their dad. Cathy remembers carving roast beef at Lobster fest for two years. Clarice thanked the boys for sharing their photos and memories. |
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Cathy, Evan and Colin Davis Chris Bangham (Rotary member) and Diane from Hospice here to promote 5 car draw. Tickets available tonight. |
Happy Dollars
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Many thanks to the Davis clan Many wonderful memories of Scott Clarice had a great trip to San Diego Sue also doing the Rankin Cancer Run Joy thanks Gino for cleaning the wedding dress Jim was supposed to be at Alzheimer’s society for a meeting but forgot. Diane thanks us for supporting Hospice Chris loves beer and supports the bar club solo. Ironic fall in the beer store Cathy did a wonderful job with Randi’s mother’s funeral Bella went to Jamestown with other students this weekend – had a great time Evan thanks us for having him tonight Colin is thrilled to be here with all his dad’s friends Jim beat Gary in the road rally on Sunday |
50 – 50 Draw |
Joy pulled 3 of diamonds |
The Beacon – May 2, 2013 |
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Jon Asplin |
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Gino |
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Eric |
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Ellen |
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Post mortem for Evening in Paris tonight Linda – pots are here for plant sale. Eric to send out signup sheet. Can drop plants off any time at 119 Dalhousie Niagara Youth Taking Action event at Brock on May 22 – we are being asked to help fund disadvantaged kids for $5/ticket South Club has road rally on May 5 Two motions put forth by Gary for discussion and voting: July meetings – no attendance to be taken. There may be some social activities such as golf on July 17 or committee meetings. Motioned by Linda, seconded by Willy and carried. POD trial for 3 months (Oct – Dec). Motioned by Bob, seconded by Milica and carried. Gary – looking at forming a special committee to plan 25th anniversary of Lobsterfest. Gino has some ideas.
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Bella did a photo and music computer show regarding Evening in Paris – well received. She was thanked by Al with a mug for wine
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Olivia - former exchange student Bella – current exchange student
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Happy Dollars
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Lots of happy dollars for Bella and Olivia Jim – new switch at screen Olivia – happy to be here and to attend Joy’s daughter’s wedding Joy – LOA is over and Bella comes to her house tonight. Wedding was wonderful Mary – golfing and bad sunburn Marlene – met future in-laws and all is well Randi – Len’s son and practical joke Willy – new district appointment Al – no eye changes over time Phil – tribute to grandmother who made it to 97 Bob – won great prizes at car dealership. Granddaughter’s needed drug has been approved Milica – escaped stove cleaning as off to Cuba Annette – going to Phoenix with Len – hope to come back with him Gino – cleaning wedding gown from Joy’s daughter Bella – loved stars on ice Gary – happy LOAs over
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50 – 50 Draw |
Randi pulled the ace of spades and won the pot - $5!! Going to literacy |
The Beacon – Date |
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