Events

Distribution of Online Auction Items / Return of Lawn Sings
November 25 and 26

Our online Auction is going very well again this year and, as in the past, assistance of members will be needed when the successful bidders come to pick up their items.  We will be in the same location as last year - 123 Ottawa Street South.  Our procedures will be similar to last year with the successful bidders indicating a specific time to come in on Friday between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. or Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  We will pre-package the items to be delivered out to the cars.  Four helpers are needed for each of the following shifts:

November 25     1:00 to 3:00

November 25     2:00 to 4:00

November 26     9:00 to 12:00

November 26     11:00 to 2:00

November 26     1:00 to 4:00

NB! Be sure to indicate the time slot(s) for which you are available in the comment box on the registration screen.  Friends and family are most welcome to join in.  Deadline for registering is Thursday, November 24.

If attending, dress warmly as the weather could be a bit chilly, bring a lawn chair and wear a mask and gloves.  Sanitizer and wipes will be available.

Note: Members are asked to return signs sometime during the pick up times on Friday or Saturday.

Thank you,

Neil Swayze, Online Auction Committee Chair

A Visit to Woodside National Historic Site

Woodside National Historic Site is the childhood home of former Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. King resided there from 1886 to 1893. The house was built in 1853 and has been restored to reflect the time when Mackenzie King was there and will be all decked out for the holiday season. In our 100th anniversary research we have learned that Mackenzie King was a frequent guest of the club back in 1922 and delivered an address on August 4, 1925 to a Rotary and Kiwanis combined meeting.

We have arranged for an after-hours, private viewing.   We can each explore the site at our own pace through self-guided tours but guides will be stationed throughout the house to answer any questions about the site.  There is no fee for this family friendly event but registration is required to help with planning.  Guests can be noted in the comment box on the registration page.  Deadline for registration is Monday, November 28.  Parking is limited and car-pooling is recommended. 

Kitchener Rotary Annual General Meeting

In-person Meeting - December 5 - Charcoal Steak House

Please jon us for our our Annual General Meeting.

NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required, meal options have changed, reduced price!

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 lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.  

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.

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.

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

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

CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened griddled chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roaster vegetable aioli and onion crips with side Caesar salad

Deadline for registering is Thursday, December 1

Time Capsule Opening at KidsAbility

In addition to our club celebrating its 100th Anniversary, KidsAbility is celebrating its 65th Anniversary this year and is having a drop-in birthday party on Thursday, December 8, from 1:00 p.m.to 3:30 p.m., to which you will have received an invitation.

As part of our anniversary research we have been made aware that there is a Time Capsule at KidsAbility with the instructions that it is to be opened in November of 2022.  KidsAbility is inviting members of our Club to a luncheon on December 8 at 12:00 noon, prior to their birthday party, for an official opening of the Time Capsule.

KidsAbility will be hosting the event and there is no fee, but we do ask all members planning to attend to register and to indicate if they have any dietary restrictions.  The deadline to register is Thursday, December 1.

You don't want to miss our annual Holiday Social!  This year at the Charcoal Steak House, Kitchener, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13.

Private Room
Gourmet Platters and Hors D'Ouvres
Great Fellowship
The Ever Popular Pie/Dessert Auction
Special Presentations
Cash Bar

Price is just $50.00 per person
(paid online with registration)​

We need to confirm numbers with the venue, please sign up as soon as possible (don't forget to include your guests). Deadline is Thursday, December 8.

Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions in the Comment Field on the registration page.

Rotary Plaza Plaque Dedication

Although our two 100th Anniversary Projects with the City of Kitchener have been delayed, a very special event with the city has been planned to end our official 18 month anniversary celebration.

On Monday, December 19, the plaque that will be installed in Rotary Plaza recognizing our 100 years of service to the community will be dedicated in a ceremony as part of the City of Kitchener council meeting.  The council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and the dedication will be the first item on the agenda.

We will gather in the Learning Room on the 2nd floor of city hall at 6:30 p.m. and proceed into the council chambers as a group prior to the start of the council meeting.

Following the dedication ceremony we will return to the Learning Room for fellowship and refreshments.

This will be a great close to the year and an important milestone for our club.

To assist with organization, members planning to attend are asked to register by the deadline of Wednesday, December 14.  Family and friends are welcome to attend as well.  Parking will be availbale underground at city hall.

Zoom meeting link:

https://rotary7080.zoom.us/j/86031395729?pwd=WkRRemcwV1BERkVPL0R6YWRvNVhkQT09

Kitchener Rotary In-person Meeting - January 16 - Charcoal Steak House 

Our first in-person meeting of the year will feature Robin Stanton, Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Rae Lipskie Partnerships, speaking on Upcoming Economy and Financial Markets.  Robin will be joined by Rick Vandermey, Chief Investment Officer, don't miss this key insight into financial issues as we kick off 2023.

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 lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.  

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.

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.

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

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

CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened griddled chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roaster vegetable aioli and onion crips with side Caesar salad

Deadline for registering is Wednesday, January 11

Pre-Registration Required

Pre-Register at https://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=b37964e9-781a-4114-a14a-12c9efa57fb5

Social at Warerloo Brewing TapHouse follows

A Behind The Scenes Tour of the KW Humane Society

You don't want to miss this golden opportunity for a purrfect family event at the KW Humane Society.  Be sure to arrive more than a hare before our start time of 5:00 pm. as our visit will begin with a presentation by Nick Burke, Director of Development, followed by a tour of the facilitate including a pekingese at areas not generally open to the public.

After, we will reconvene at Waterloo Brewing Taphouse for food and fellowship.

There is no cost for this event but we do ask those attending to bring towels and blankets (used ones are fine) as donations to the Humane Society.   To assist with planning we do ask members to register no later than Friday, January 27.   Please note family members, or other guests in the comment box on the registration page.

Pre-Register at https://rotary7080.org/event/kw-cluster---devil-s-glen-ski-club-day-trip/

Zoom meeting link:

https://rotary7080.zoom.us/j/86031395729?pwd=WkRRemcwV1BERkVPL0R6YWRvNVhkQT09