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Feb. 24, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tour of the Gustav Bakos Observatory The Gustav Bakos Observatory, named in honour of the first astronomer at the University of Waterloo, houses a twelve-inch telescope, which is located on the roof of the Physics building. The observatory has been in operation since 1967. The telescope has been used for research on visual binary stars and for undergraduate student assignments. We have arranged for a private tour of the Observatory on Monday, February 24. For more information on the Observatory, visit their website at: Location and Parking: A Full Campus Building and Parking Map is available here: https://uwaterloo.ca/map/
This event is open to members and family and guests but is limited to a maximum of 25 persons on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration deadline is Thursday, February 20.
Please note that while telescope usage is limited to clear skies, the tour runs regardless of weather conditions (unless they are severe). Please also note that, regrettably, the observatory is not presently wheelchair accessible. |
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Star Gazing with a twelve-inch telescope, which is located on the roof of the Physics building
Feb. 24, 2025 6:00 p.m.
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Saimi Hartikainen presentation - Member Social bring your own lunch
Mar. 03, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Mar. 10, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Indigenous Relations with Jean Becker, AVP Indiginous Relations, University of Waterlo Jean's talk will seek to answer questions about the place of Indigenous peoples in contemporary Canadian society and shed light on the continuing work of reconciliation 10 years after the release of the report of the Truth and reconciliation commission and the 94 Calls to Action. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, March 6. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. FISH TACOS trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese, and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Jean Becker -AVP Indigenous Relations U of W
Mar. 10, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Mar. 24, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Get Your "Canada On!' Our club meeting on Monday March 24 will be a member "Get To Know You" / Trivia Event with as focus on our "Canada Connection". Again, this will be a "Bring Your Own Lunch" (BYOL) affair. Please note that there are several restaurants in the same plaza or near by to pick up a tasty treat. These include: Eggsmart, Tim Hortons, Gino's Pizza, Sushi Star, A&W, Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill, and, Hem's Hakka Restaurant.
To help with planning, members are asked to register, or decline, with a deadline of Sunday, March 23. |
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Member Social - bring your own lunch
Mar. 24, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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David Johnson 5 Club fundraiser GRHF & Kiwanis
Mar. 31, 2025 4:00 p.m.
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Mar. 31, 2025 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
A Private Tour of The Perimiter Institute We are very pleased that our club program for Monday, March 31 wil be a private tour of the Perimiter Institue where we will hear about some of the cutting-edge research happening there. The tour will be led by Perimeter Director of External Relations, Emily Petroff, and will take approximately one hour. Please arrive by 5:15 for a 5:30 start of the tour. Perimeter Institute is the world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics. The independent Institute was founded in 1999 to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Research at Perimeter is motivated by the understanding that fundamental science advances human knowledge and catalyzes innovation, and that today’s theoretical physics is tomorrow’s technology. Located in the Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour, including the Governments of Ontario and Canada, that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement. Parking: There is free on-site parking at the building. There should be sufficient space for all vehicles. If all spaces in the main lot are full, attendees can park in the VIP lot on the left side of the building.
For those interested, dinner and fellowiship will occur after the tour at one of the many nearby eating establishments. Stay tune for details. To assit with planning, please regsiter or decline by the deadline of Sunday, March 30.
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Apr. 07, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A Visit with Our District Governor - Sohail Naseer An annual event not to be missed! On April 7 we will have our District Governor, Sohail Naseer with us to provide updates from the world of Rotary and re-inspire us for all the good we do in the world. Please be sure to join us for this special full-meeting event. This meeting will be at KidsAbilitry in Kitchener, but we will be ordering everyone's favourite catered lunch - Gourmet Sandwiches from EVO for just $26.00 each. Please indicate your choice from the options below in the comment box when you register. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 3. Option #1 - Grilled Chicken Foccacia Option #2 - Vegetarian Spring Rolls *GLUTEN FREE* Option #3 - Italian Ciabatta Sandwich Option #4 - Roast Beef Wrap |
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Apr. 14, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Canada and the Second Coming of Donald Trump Be sure to join us for a very interesting and timely presentation on Monday, April 14 with John English as he explores - Why has Donald Trump attacked his major trading partners and closest allies and threatened Canada’s sovereignty while mocking its leadership? What are his aims and how does it reflect the complexities and history of Canadian-American relations? Can we ever go back to what we had before? We are very pleased to have John, a Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, at the University of Waterloo and an honourary member of our club, back with us again. His talks are always engaging and enlightening and this one is sure to be no different! NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, April 10. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. FISH TACOS trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese, and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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John English - Canada-USA Relations
Apr. 14, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Apr. 28, 2025 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SPRING DOM CARDILLO TRAIL CLEAN UP Our next Dom Cardillo Trail Clean-Up will be on Monday, April 28 (we go rain or shine unless there is thunder and lightening). As usual we will meet at Stanley Park Mall by the new Canadian Tire Store and the River Road entrance at 4:30 p.m. If interested, please join us afterwards for socializing at the Whale & Ale Pub on Victoria Street. To help with planning we would like members to sign up. As always, though, feel free to bring along friends and family members but please indicate if you are doing so in the comments box on the registration page. Please register by Sunday, April 27. |
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May 12, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Royal Canadian Artillery and Its Roll in Domestic Operations Our guest speaker on Monday, May 12 will be Capt. Paul Elliott, Operations Officer with the 11th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery. He will describe the Reserves roll and what roll civilian organizations such as Rotary can provide. The 11th Field Regiment is a reserve unit from the Canadian Forces 31 Canadian Brigade Group, a unique element of the Canadian Forces, whose task is to augment Canada’s Regular Force military by providing indirect artillery support. Throughout His military career Capt. Elliott has been involved with multiple domestic response situations also completing the Province of Ontario’s Emergency Measures Operators course. Other Highlights of his career include one operational tour to Afghanistan in 2009. He has been awarded the Canadian Decoration 2, Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal, and was appointed to the Order of Military Merit in Oct 2012. Be sure to join us for what will be a very enlightening presentation. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, May 8. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. FISH TACOS trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese, and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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May 24, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A Kitchener Rotarians In Action Project As part of our ongoing support of A Better Tent City, again this year, we will be assisting with the preparation and planting of several raised gardens for them and your help is requested. The project is scheduled for Saturday, May 24 from 9:00 a.m. to noon (at the latest) at A Better Tent City on Ardelt Avenue in Kitchener (beside the Board of Education Offices). Some equipment will be needed - wheel barrows, shovels and garden tools. Please indicate what, if anything, you are able to bring in the comment box. Please register (or decline) by Wednesday, May 21. |
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May 26, 2025 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A Tour of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Operations On Monday, May 26 we have a unique opportunity to have a tour of the SWAT Operations at the Waterloo Region Police Services Main Branch. The tour will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., but we ask all participants to arrive no later that 11:45 so that the tour can begin right on time. Following the tour, those available and interested will gather at Moose Winooski's for fellowship and a late lunch. To assist with planning, please indicate in the comment box on the registration page if you will be joining the group for lunch. Please register by Friday, May 23. NB! The Main Police Headquarters on Maple Grove Road is a large complex. Please see the attached for directions for parking and to the correct building. Also, please note the recommendation to car pool where ever possible. |
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Officer and Kitchener-Westmount Rotarian Kyle Lambert
May 26, 2025 11:45 a.m.
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Committee Meetings to be Scheduled by Committee Chairs
Jun. 02, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Jun. 09, 2025 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A Tour of the Kitchener Public Library Main Branch and Meeting with CEO Darren Solomon For our meeting on Monday, June 9 we are fortunate to have arranged for a private tour of the KPL Main Branch. Following the tour we will meet with CEO Darren Soloman. Here is the agenda for the meeting:
We will meet and gather near the main entrance on Queen St. (a ramp is there). If it rains, we will meet inside near the circulation desk on the ground floor. Parking Options: Surface Lot: Hourly paid parking is available in the surface lot located at the corner of Queen Street North and Ahrens Street East. $2.70 per hour, $13.40 daily max. Underground Parking: 83 Queen St. N. Attached to the library (enter off Queen St. N - purple arrow) the first and second 30 minutes are $1.25 each at this location only, each extra 30 minutes: $1.85. Metered parking is available on Ahrens St and Roy St. A limited number of free one hour and two-hour parking spaces can be found along other nearby streets. Public transit is also an option. Please note that no lunch is arranged for this meeting. To assist with planning we ask that members please register by Friday, June 6, or decline the invitation. Friends and family are welcome. |
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Darren Solomon - CEO of KPL
Jun. 09, 2025 1:00 p.m.
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Jun. 16, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A Better Tent City Report One of the suggestions that has come from the strategic planning review we have conducted so far is to keep members better informed about our ongoing projects and the good work we do in the community. We have been providing support to A Better Tent City for several years now and our meeting on Monday, June 16 will provide members with an update on our connection with them and the great work we are doing there. As we move into the summer months we will be returning to having a few of our meetings via ZOOM, starting with this one. The ZOOM Link details are below. Please register or decline by Sunday, June 15. Kitchener Rotary is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Rotary Club ZOOM Meeting Meeting ID: 860 3139 5729 --- Dial by your location |
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Jun. 23, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A Look Back with President Dave For our next meeting on Monday, June 23, as summer begins, president Dave will take us back over some of the highlights from this past year. We will be back at KidsAbility Kitchener with opportunies for fellowship and networking. Again, this will be a "Bring Your Own Lunch" (BYOL) affair. Please note that there are several restaurants in the same plaza or near by to pick up a tasty treat. These include: Eggsmart, Tim Hortons, Gino's Pizza, Sushi Star, A&W, Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill, and, Hem's Hakka Restaurant.
To help with planning, members are asked to register, or decline, with a deadline of Sunday, June 22. |
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Jul. 07, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Annual Year-End Celebration and Turnover Meeting Again, this year, our annual Year-End Celebration and Turnover event will have some special elements in addition to the official passing of the gavel from Dave to Elena. Honourary Member Presentations District Award Presentation YFF & PHF Pin Presentations Please join us as we celebrate and thank Dave for his year of service as club president and welcome Elena as our new leader. Our event will be at the KW Granite Club in Waterloo which is fully accessible. Live oldies songs will add to the evening's festivities. Dinner will be provided by Davenport Catering and participants have the choice of Roast Beef or Chicken Parmigiana as their entree. Please indicate your meal choice and any dietary restrictions in the comment box. Choice of two salads, dessert, coffee and tea also included. The deadline for registering is Sunday, June 29, guests are welcome and encouraged. |
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