Events

Please contact Club Secretary Joe Kapron if you would like to attend this month's board meeting. It will be held Wed. Oct. 15 at 6:30 pm.

We’re thrilled to invite you to a very special Rotary Regional Retreat, happening October 18–19 at Camp Kawartha—just north of Lakefield, nestled on the beautiful shores of Clear Lake.

This year’s retreat is extra meaningful: Camp Kawartha was founded by Rotarians over 100 years ago, and now we’re returning to this special place for a weekend of connection, inspiration, and fun. With the retreat being so close to home, we’re hoping for a strong showing from our local clubs as well as attendees from further afield!

Here’s what to look forward to:

• A fun and impactful 24-hour schedule (Saturday noon to Sunday noon) filled with fellowship, learning, hands-on service, and meaningful conversation.
• A Saturday keynote by Rudy Massimo, a dynamic and inspiring speaker whose energy will leave you fired up for Rotary service.
• All meals, activities, and a Saturday night hospitality social included — all for just $199.99 (plus tax).
• Register now: https://district7010conference.com/ (Choose the Peterborough-Kawartha retreat from the list)
• Bonus: Register by Labour Day (September 1) and you’ll be entered in a draw to win a full refund of your registration fee!

Accommodation options:

1. Stay at Camp Kawartha on Saturday night for the full experience ($70 per person) – think cozy cabins, starry skies, and campfire vibes! (Unisex cabins with separate washroom facilities; bring your own bedding.)
   ➤ To book:  e-transfer to Minden Club $70 (add Camp Kawartha in message) to treasurer@mindenrotary.ca
2. The Village Inn in Lakefield – 10 minutes away, $169 + tax. Block of 20 Queen rooms reserved.  www.villageinn.ca and call to book at 1-800-827-5678
3. Commute from home – you’re welcome to return home overnight if that’s your preference

Let’s show the spirit of District 7010. Whether you’re a new member or a long-time Rotarian, this retreat offers something for everyone — and an unforgettable chance to connect with fellow change-makers.

If you have questions, please reach out to Atul Swarup.

Lets join the Friends of Jackson Park to do a garbage clean up in the well-loved park.

Saturday Oct 25th at 10am.

Meet in the parking lot at the end on Monaghan Rd where we will break into teams and clean up the park.
Please come as self-sufficient as possible (BYO gloves, water, snacks). There will be lots of garbage bags.

To register please send me an email or visit the Facebook page for the event -

https://www.facebook.com/share/17ArXFfo4Y/

Join us for an informative lunch session with BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada (formerly GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Canada), a pivotal player in Canada's nuclear industry since its inception. With over 400 skilled employees based in Peterborough, including more than 150 engineers specialized in diverse fields such as software development, metallurgy, mechanical, and electrical engineering, BWXT is at the forefront of nuclear power and medicine technology.

Session Highlights:

1. Fuel Bundle Manufacturing for CANDU Reactors

2. Innovation in Nuclear Power Solutions

3. Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing for Nuclear Medicine

4. Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

5. Community Engagement & Support

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

Rotarians and Friends of Rotary are invited to an afternoon of service sorting food at Kawartha Food Share

Date: Monday, Oct 27

Time: 2:00:00-3:30 Followed by fellowship at the Porch & Pint

Please Contact Alan Ingram for more information

The International Service Committee invites you to join us for an Evening of Service and fellowship at the New Canadians Center on Monday October 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Under the guidance of Janet from the Whitby Rotary Club, we will help the clients of the New Canadians Centre (NCC) learn how to sew reusable menstrual pads. At the end of the evening we hope to have pad kits to distribute to NCC clients.

You do not need any type of sewing experience to participate, just a willingness to help sort, cut and prep fabric. If you do sew, there will be machines set up for you to help.

You do not need to bring anything except yourself, and friends are welcome as well.

Please contact Marie Press if you would like to attend.

The New Canadians Center which is located at 221 Romaine Street in Peterborough.

The Spelling Bee Committee will meet by Zoom from 8:30 am - 9:30 am on Friday, October 31 to work on plans for the May 2026 Spelling Bee.

Please contact Mary Anne Greco if you would like to attend.

Dave Kervin is an Ambassador for Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC), a national mental health service provider dedicated to serving Trauma Exposed Organizations, Trauma Exposed Professionals and their families. WWC specializes in providing services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches in the delivery of culturally specific mental health training and counselling programs that support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries in the workplace and at home. Resiliency requires a combination of relevant and usable knowledge, skills practice, and ongoing social support to grow and be sustained. Recovery from post-trauma injury requires specific interventions, member support, and community resources to flourish and be sustained. Wounded Warriors Canada is proud to be a national leader in both areas.

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Dinner

The deadline to register and pay for the 2025 Paul Harris Fellow Recognition and Dinner is approaching fast. This year's event is being held in collaboration with the Peterborough Kawartha Rotary Club. Please come out and join us in recognizing those in our community who have gone “above and beyond” in their service and have exemplified the values of Rotary. 

Date:  Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location: Peterborough Golf and Country Club,  1030 Armour Rd., Peterborough

Time:  6:00 pm social time, 7:00 pm dinner,  8:00 pm PHF presentations.

Cost:  $65.00 per person. This includes the buffet dinner, tax and gratuity.

Deadline to register (and pay): November 12, 2025. Payment the night of the event IS NOT an option.

Payment by cash, debit or credit card: May be made at the Rotary Club of Peterborough's meeting on November 10, 2025.

Payment by e-transfer: To simplify the registration by e-transfer, the Kawartha Rotary Club is receiving the e-transfers for this event.  Please email your e-transfer to kawartharotaryclub@hotmail.com.  Include the names of those for whom you are paying (including yourself) in the comments section of the transfer page.

Dietary Restrictions:  If you have a special diet, please indicate the details with your registration, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Questions? Email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

"It feels like writing this play has been a culmination of my life’s experiences and obsessions. Having lost both of my parents as a young woman, I grappled with the concepts of legacy, of starting over, of identity, of history and roots and we are all somehow tethered to the past by an invisible umbilical cord. It has been a deep honour to explore these concepts through the stories of the people who risked so much to begin again in this new world."

Join us as Megan Murphy shares her story about researching and writing the 4th Line Theatre play, Wild Irish Geese.

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

We will hold our Annual General Meeting for Club Members, hear some committee updates, as well as new member Monica Morgan's Classification Talk.

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meal at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

Join us for a special Holiday-Themed Social!

DATE: Thurs. Dec. 11

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Market Hall, Peterborough

CONTACT: Kelli Grady to sign up (family members welcome)

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by NEW STAGES THEATRE

adapted by Joe Landry, directed by Mark Wallace

By popular demand, New Stages Theatre is bringing back their holiday hit from two years ago, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, featuring most of the original company. Come help Clarence get his wings!

Cast includes: Megan Murphy, Brad Brackenridge, Kerry Griffin, M. John Kennedy, Ordena Stephens-Thompson, and Music Director Gabriel Vaillant.

The Spelling Bee Committee will meet by Zoom to review plans for the upcoming Rotary vs Media Spelling bee and the student bee scheduled for May 2026.

Contact Mary Anne Greco if you would like to attend.

Rotarians - join us for our annual holiday meeting festivities. This meeting will include announcing the winner of the Koeslag Cup and our Ugly Sweater Contest. Our Sergeant At Arms is planning a fantastic turkey meal with all the trimmings!

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Special Meeting Location: Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Boulevard, Peterborough

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

Susan Zambonin has been an unwavering advocate for the advancement of Habitat for Humanity's mission, which is exemplified by her extensive and impactful leadership roles. Serving as the Chief Operating Officer for Habitat for Humanity PKR (Aug 2018-2021) and currently as the Chief Executive Officer, she has led with dedication and passion.

With over 20 years of involvement, starting as a volunteer and growing into executive leadership roles at Habitat PEI (2009-2015) and Habitat Kingston (2016-2018), Susan has displayed an unparalleled commitment to the organization's mission and growth, helping 129 families into affordable homeownership. Throughout her tenure, Susan has consistently prioritized the question, "Will this help us serve more families?" ensuring that every decision contributes directly to the organization's primary mission.

Susan’s initiative reflects her strategic thinking and dedication to finding creative solutions to promote the organization's objectives. The tangible results of Susan’s efforts speak volumes about her effectiveness as a leader within the Habitat for Humanity community.

Please Note: Our meetings aren’t open to the general public, so attendance is limited to visiting Rotarians, invited guests of a member, the guest of the speaker, or those who have been invited by our membership chair. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca

Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09

Watch our media friends face off against our club's best spellers.