We are so proud of this Rotary-inspired program in Guelph and Wellington! The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs continue to grow, now ranking as one of the busiest YWHO networks in Ontario. Remarkably, 20% of all YWHO visits in the province happen at The Grove, showing the strong trust youth place in their 7 spaces. They also welcome more first-time youth visitors than any other site, a reflection of the need for accessible supports and the dedication of their staff.
This signature annual fundraiser at Sunrise farm is fabulous, and the 2026 Celebrate Sunrise! event is on Sunday, June 14th. It includes a seated gourmet lunch, an opportunity to meet some of the Riders and other program participants, visit Sunrise’s therapy horses, and bid on great silent and live auction items. This fundraiser helps support children, youth and adults with special needs in our community who benefit from Sunrise programs year-round. Tickets are available now!
Our former Rotary club member from 2000-2007, Susan Laing, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. Her Rotary classification was Banking-Commercial Loans, and she was a longterm employee of BMO. During her Rotary years, she was an active supporter of our Children's Committee, and also our fundraisers Lobsterfest and Easter in the Mall. She found it necessary to retire her Rotary membership when a job change presented a new and demanding career opportunity where she excelled, to no one's surprise. Obituary
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Our friends at the Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington have arranged a wonderful Guest Lecture to raise funds for Hope House which helps approximately 6,000 vulnerable adults, youth and children. It's on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3pm at Hope House with an optional tour afterwards. The guest speaker is Ian Evans from Elora, a global adventurer e.g. skiing from the Antarctica cost to the South Pole, amongst many expeditions! Tickets are $25 and include an optional tour of Hope House.
We are deeply sad to announce the passing of our dear friend and fellow member, Bob Ireland, following a long illness. See the note from our club president Marva Bailey-Wisdom below, along with the eulogy delivered at our club meeting by his friend, Dr. Ranjit Singh, plus Bob's obituary and a Guelph news story about his passing.
At our club meeting on February 20, 2026, two new club members were inducted and welcomed into our club. Read more about the backgrounds of Rotary Peace Fellow Carole St. Laurent, and well-known Guelphite Leanne Caron, below. We were pleased to have District Governor Suzanne Zbinden with us to welcome and congratulate our newest Rotarians.
The Rotaract Guelph club at the University of Guelph will host the 12th Annual Rotaract Gala on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 6pm … and they are hoping for a good turnout of Rotarians and friends! TICKETS are on sale here. They are also looking for support with auction prizes and sponsorships. The event beneficiary this year is Wyndham House, the charity that has been working to address youth homelessness in Guelph-Wellington for over 50 years. Wyndham House is expanding its services with a new foster care program to provide youth in need with a safe, nurturing LOCAL environment where they can thrive.
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