We WILL NOT have a regular club meeting at the ICC on
Friday, October 2nd (due to our annual family BBQ taking place the night before on Oct 1 at Ben's home), nor on
Friday, October 9th because it is Thanksgiving weekend.
See you back at the club on October 16th, 2026!
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CALLING FOR READING BUDDY VOLUNTEERS
Do you have an hour per week to Read with a Child?
Rotarians have been volunteering for a few years with students who just need an extra bit of time with an adult. Priory Park Elementary School and Rotary have a great system in place and we’d love for you to join us as a Reading Buddy volunteer.
If you’re available for an hour during the school day (exact times and week days to be arranged), please contact Marguerite Campbell at campbell.marguerite@gmail.com and she will get back to you with details.
Thank you for considering another opportunity for Service Above Self.
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FYI …
Our club's Peace & Reconciliation Committee is now featured on our club website under Committees. Go here.
Also check out our other club committees as well. If any updates are needed, send them to Terrie Jarvis.
Our sister club, the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium, has launched its annual winter clothing drive for donations to those in need. Details are here.
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THE GROVE YOUTH WELLNESS HUBS IN THE COUNTY ARE CELEBRATING THEIR 5TH ANNIVERSARY
Rotarians are warmly invited to join the celebrations! If you haven't visited any of these Youth Wellness Hubs, this is the perfect opportunity. Everyone is welcome to attend. Here are the details.
GUELPH'S NEW MAIN LIBRARY OPENING IN 2027, AND REMEMBERING PAUL & JEAN TRUEX
Excitement is mounting for the opening of the Guelph Public Library's new Central Library on Baker Street. A project 35 years in the making (yes, thirty five), construction will be completed by the end of 2026, with move-in completed by the spring of 2027. Meanwhile, the streetscape has already been updated with sidewalks, benches and flowerboxes.
Michelle Campbell, deputy CEO of the Guelph Public Library, provided an overview and update about the project, accompanied by Kristen Bester, the library's Development Officer, to answer questions. This space will truly be a jewel in the crown of downtown and have a huge impact for the satellite branches!
At the meeting, two of our deeply loved and admired Rotary figures, the late Paul and Jean Truex, were remembered and honoured by their son, Paul Truex Jr, who visited to help celebrate how delighted his parents would have been to see the new library become a reality. Both senior Truexes believed that “A child with a library card is a child with a future.” The Truex family has made a donation to the new library and they encourage others in our community to do the same. Here is a link.
The Truex family also made a donation to Hospice Wellington, a service and location that his parents strongly supported and where Paul Sr. spent his final days in comfort and peace.
In remembering Paul Truex Sr., Tracey Curtis commented that his wisdom and legacy live on, because whenever a tricky situation arises, many of us still say, “What would Paul do?”
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CALENDAR DATES
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6pm … Rotary Club of Guelph's 46th annual Lobsterfest at the Italian Canadian Club.TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. Event Chair Patrick Grist reminds us to help promote the event by boosting ticket sales. The event promises to be exceptional this year! Do you know it offers “all you can eat lobster”?
Thursday, October 1, 2026 … Our annual Family BBQ will be held at Ben McCarl's home. More details coming soon.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 … An all day Rotary District 7080 Conference in Brampton. “Peace Begins With You” is the theme. These meetings are really worth attending to learn, to share best practices and to meet wonderful people. Register for this amazing conference at this link.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 … Lunch at the Arboretum, the annual fundraiser by Rotary Club of Guelph South. Tickets are available here or from Celia Clark 519-766-1097. The net proceeds from this 2026 event will be shared with five beneficiaries who will introduce themselves at the event:
Friday, November 6, 2026 … our Remembrance Day meeting. Although still several weeks away, PLEASE be sure to plan your attendance at this meeting and bring family or friends. We have arranged a very special presentation for this date that you won't want to miss.
Saturday, November 7th … the club's fellowship outing to the Elora Adventure Film Festival, for those who were early enough to buy one of the limited tickets from Noma.
Tuesday, November 10th at 3pm … please SAVE THE DATE to attend the official Wyndham House opening of Guelph's first foster care home and the unveiling of the wall mural honouring our late and beloved Rotarian, Margaret Trainor.
September 23, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6pm … Rotary Club of Guelph's 46th annual Lobsterfest at the Italian Canadian Club.