Events

Mayor Berry Vrbanovic - In-person Meeting - May 9

Unfortunately, due to the rising number of COVID cases in this six wave, we are switching this meeting back to an online event via ZOOM and registration is no longer required.

As the province moves to reduced post pandemic restrictions we are looking at returning to more in-person meetings.  We are also looking at exploring some alternate venues.

Our May 9th meeting is set to be held at the Charcoal Restaurant.  We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $34.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event.  Our guest speaker will be Mayor Berry Vrbanovic speaking on Post Pandemic Trends in the City.  Our meeting will run from 12:00 to 1:30 as they have done in the past but the room will be available at 11:30 and members are welcome to come early and network.

In keeping with current COVID restrictions, it is not required for attendees to be fully vaccinated but it is highly recommended.  However, masks are to be worn when not consuming food.

Lunch includes coffee or tea and dessert as well as one of the following main entrée options.  Please review to facilitate quick ordering and serving at the event.  Dietary restrictions will be accommodated by the server at time of order.

CHARCOAL BURGER fresh ground Norwich township beef, smoked bacon, Monterey jack cheese, dill pickle, tomato, shredded lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, butter toasted sesame bun served with fries.

LIVEWELL BURGER plant based black bean patty, cheddar sheeze, roasted sweet pepper, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, habanero lime aioli, toasted artisan bun served with fries.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, smoked bacon, grana padano, house croutons, charcoal classic Caesar dressing.

SHRIMP PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, bean sprouts, toasted peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sweet + sour peanut sauce.

Deadline for registering is Monday, May 2.

We are very pleased to announce that our meeting on Monday May 30 will be at the Region of Waterloo Airport.  We will tour the new building and have a presentation by Airport General manager, Chris Wood.  We will also induct three new members.

Face masks will be mandatory and please note that there is paid parking at $5.00/hour.  There will be no meal arranged for this event.

Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 25.

The “rare” Charitable Research Reserve is a community-based urban land trust and environmental institute that protects over 1,200 acres of highly sensitive lands across 7 properties in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.  The organization manages over 12 kilometres of trails free and open for the public.  They seek to make the world a more sustainable place.  They believe we can achieve this by acknowledging that people are a part of the environment.  By working together, we can protect our natural spaces for our enjoyment and well-being, today and into the future.

Join us for this family-friendly event beginning at noon.  We will enjoy a Gourmet Boxed Lunch from EVO (see below) in the Slit Barn followed by a presentation and a trail walk (walking shoes recommended).

Please note that we are not at the old Nicholson Tavern on the right when you first get into Blair, their main office.  We are further down Blair Road on the left at the Slit barn pass the Walter Bean Trail entrance (watch for our sign).

Lunch will be provided at a cost of $25.00.  PLEASE BE SURE TO INDICATE YOUR MEAL CHOICE IN THE COMMENT BOX ON THE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION PAGE FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

Option A - Grilled Chicken Foccacia
• fresh focaccia bun, grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, grilled Portobello mushroom, spring mix, goat cheese, pesto mayonnaise
• spring mix salad with strawberries, grape tomatoes, red onions, candied almonds and balsamic vinaigrette
• fresh fruit, peanut butter stack, san Pellegrino (250ml)

Option B - Fruit and Cheese Board
• extra old cheddar, double cream brie, Danish blue cheese, sliced apples, green grapes, red pepper jelly and assorted crackers
• baby spinach salad with red onion, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and a poppy seed vinaigrette
• fresh fruit, summer berry stack, san Pellegrino (250ml)

Option C - Vegetarian Spring Rolls *GLUTEN FREE*
• two fresh vegetarian spring rolls with thai sauce
• quinoa salad with dried cranberries, sweet potato, black beans and pumpkin seeds
• fresh fruit, vegan gluten free chocolate cake, san Pellegrino (250ml)

Option D - Roast Beef Wrap
• shaved roast beef with baby spinach, Portobello mushrooms, roam tomatoes, red onion, artichoke and asiago caponata and pesto mayo
• cold penne salad with a creamy pesto dressing, red and green peppers, sundried tomatoes, black olives
• fresh fruit, rockslide brownie, san Pellegrino (250ml)

Option E - Multigrain Bagel with Salmon and Cream Cheese
• multi-grain bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and dill
• baby spinach salad with red onion, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and a poppy seed vinaigrette
• fresh fruit, rockslide brownie, san Pellegrino (250ml)

Registration deadline is Thursday, June 2.

A Very Special Meeting for the Rotary Club of Kitchener

Our Club Charter was granted on June 1, 1922.

It was presented to us by the Rotary Club of Guelph on July 3, 1922.

On June 27, 2022 we will be celebrating with our Official 100th Anniversary Club meeting. 

You won't want to miss . . .
Meeting and mingling with current and past members
Reminiscing and networking with friends and members, old and new
Hearing updates on our anniversary projects with the city of Kitchener
Our Special Presentations and Historical Displays
Keynote speaker - Carl Zehr - Club President 1981-1982

11:30            - Doors Open

11:30 - 12:15 - Mingling and Networking

12:15 - 1:45   - Lunch and Formal Program

1:45 - 2:30     - More Mingling and Reminiscing

Space is limited, be sure to register early!

Lunch will be a choice of Beef or Chicken but be sure to indicate any special dietary needs in the comment box on the registration page.  Family and friends are welcome to join the celebration, add these as guest when you register.

Registraton deadline June 11.