Events

The Social Committee is planning a social at the Peterborough Lakers game on Thursday, May 21, 2026. 

Contact Chair Wendy Hill if you're interested in attending. 

Join us to hear from John Boyko who has written editorials for newspapers across the country, writes for the online Canadian Encyclopedia, and has spoken across Canada and on radio and television addressing his books and current political affairs. The Globe and Mail has called John, “a distinguished scholar of Canadian political history.”

John was born in Hamilton, grew up in Peterborough, and has degrees from Trent, Queen’s, and McMaster Universities. He is a retired educator and administrator, has served on and chaired many boards, and is currently Selwyn Township’s Lakefield Ward Councilor. John lives in Lakefield.

John has written nine books addressing Canadian history and politics including the national bestseller Blood and Daring: How Canada Fought the American Civil War and Forged a Nation, that was shortlisted for a Governor General’s award, and The Devil’s Trick: How Canada Fought the Vietnam War. He will be addressing his new book: In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sir Sandford Fleming.

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

Join us at the Honky Tonk Angel on Highway 7/28 just north of the 115. Cover charge of $10 at the door

At today's meeting, our Club President Tony Grady will be explaining AI (Artificial Intelligence), ChatGPT and offering suggestions on how to keep yourself safe online.

Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT are rapidly changing how we work, learn, and communicate. In this presentation, we will explore what Artificial Intelligence actually is in simple terms, how tools like ChatGPT work, and some of the practical ways people are already using AI in everyday life - from writing and research to problem solving and learning new skills.

We'll also be discussing how to protect yourself online in a world where scams, fake information, and sophisticated fraud are becoming more common. You’ll learn practical tips to recognize risks, safeguard your personal information, and stay secure while using modern technology.

Whether you’re new to AI or just curious about how it may affect your daily life, this session will provide clear explanations and useful takeaways for everyone.

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

Please join us as (soon to be) Past President Tony reviews his term as President before handing over the reigns to President Elect Moe Grant. 

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.

Rotarians, family and friends are invited to attend an evening at 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook to watch the play Schoolhouse by Leanna Brodie. There will be an optional potluck supper beforehand.

Please contact Kelli Grady for more information and to sign up

Details about the play: Set in 1938 in rural Ontario, Schoolhouse unfolds within a one-room school just outside the fictional village of Baker’s Creek. When 18-year-old Melita Linton—newly graduated from Normal School—takes on her first teaching position, she encounters a lively group of students and a community rooted in tradition. Her resolve is tested by the arrival of Ewart, a withdrawn youth recently released from a reform school and sent to work on a local farm. As Miss Linton strives to reach him, she uncovers the deep bonds and quiet fears of small-town life. Rich with humour and humanity, Schoolhouse beautifully evokes a vanished era in Canadian rural history.

Join us to hear renowned Personal Finance Expert and Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid, a highly respected Canadian financial expert known for her expertise in personal finance. In a world defined by interest rate volatility, persistent inflation, and shifting global trade winds, resilience isn’t just a virtue; it’s a strategy. More than ever, how we adapt, how we respond, and how we choose to move forward determine not just our outcome but our growth. A Certified Financial Planner and co-author of several national bestsellers, Lovett-Reid’s contributions to financial planning in Canada have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Donald J. Johnston Award and the Financial Planning Canada Fellow of Distinction.

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

SAVE THE DATE!

The 2026 FORE The Kids Golf Tournament in support of Five Counties Children's Centre and Rotary projects will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Katchiwano Golf Club.