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Sep. 14, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Working Centre, A Better Tent City, and Kitchener Rotary For several years Kitchener Rotray has had a supportive relationship with A Better Tent City (ABTC) which has now come under the control of The Working Centre. On September 14 our guest speaker will be Joe Mancini, the Director of the Working Centre who will tell us what this change in management structure will mean for A Better Tent City and our relationship with them. Joe Mancini was part of the group that established ABTC back in 2020. During those years, The Working Centre (TWC) focused on responding to growing homelessness. At the height of the COVID Pandemic, TWC supported 230 people in shelter. Five years later, presently, each night the Working Centre is supporting close to 220 people in different shelter forms including ABTC. Joe will describe this work and give context to the wider work of The Working Centre. Be sure to join us for this important and timely presentation. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! We will be at the Charcoal Restaurant for this meeting in the Board Room with lunch served at a cost of $32, tax and gratuity included; paid in advance when registering. Doors open at 11:30 with the program commencing at 12:00 noon. Lunch includes coffee or tea and one of the main entrées listed below. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. Deadline for registering is Thursday, September 10. Main Entrée Options: Charcoal Burger: fresh ground prime rib patty, smoked bacon, monterey jack cheese, dill pickle, tomato, shredded lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun with fries. Turkey Burger: fresh seared patty, pickled red onion, chimichurri, guacamole, arugula, tomato, cotija & crispy prosciutto on a toasted potato chive bun, served with fries. Creole Chicken Naan'wich: blackened and griled chicken breast served in a garlic buttered naan bread, cabbage slaw, tomato, chili crema & onion crisp, served with fries. Applewood Cobb Salad: grilled marinated chicken, romaine, hard egg, tomato, cucumber, avocado, bacon strips, applewood smoked cheddar, crispy shallots, smoked paprika & buttermilk, ranch dressing. Vegetarian Pad Thai: stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sweet + sour peanut sauce. |
