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Presently we are meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Holiday Inn Ontario Street

Rotary International is a community based service organization founded more than 100 years ago. It's main objectives are the eradication of polio, providing clean water and food worldwide, as well as focus and financial help for community projects.

08/30/2026

Known as the 4-Way Test, this simple framework is our daily compass for everything from business decisions to community projects. In a fast-paced world, living by these values ensures we lead with integrity and truly serve our community.

08/29/2026

📣 The September edition of The Lighthouse is here!

There’s lots happening at the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore — and this month’s newsletter is packed with stories about service, friendship, youth and community impact.

Inside this issue:

⭐ Meet Bruce Timms and celebrate 40 years of Rotary
✈️ Discover how a Rotary Youth Exchange changed Olivia’s life
🎓 Meet some outstanding young people making a difference
💛 See how just $150 helped open the door to a brighter future for one Niagara learner
🌎 Catch up on Rotary happenings at home and around the world
🧠 Get ready — Trivia Night is back!
🤝 Plus upcoming meetings, volunteer opportunities and more

Whether you’re a Rotarian, a friend of Rotary, or simply curious about what Rotary does in our community, we invite you to take a look.

👇 Read the September issue of The Lighthouse
https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000304/en-ca/files/page/club-newsletters/september-2026/sclsept2026.pdf

There’s more to Rotary than you might think!

08/28/2026

Rotary Club St Catharines Lakeshore is dedicated to ensuring every child in our community has access to healthy food. Programs like Food4Kids Niagara play a vital role by providing essential food packages to kids facing food insececurity.

Through volunteering and local support (such as from Delta Bingo Sponsors Association of St Catharines), our club is proud to help nurture young lives right here at home. If you want to lend a hand and make a lasting difference in our community, Rotary might be for you!

Food4Kids Niagara:
https://www.facebook.com/share/195pgR5mbi/

Delta Bingo Sponsors Association of St Catharines:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBzCMNgVv/

Delta Bingo and Gaming:
https://www.facebook.com/share/197NHZw1h4/

08/24/2026

Meet Anne Lanthier!

A former educator, lifelong learner, traveller and proud Rotarian, Anne has found in Rotary a meaningful way to combine her love of leadership, literacy, service and community.

For the past 3½ years, Rotary has given Anne opportunities to lead, connect, travel and make a difference both locally and around the world.

Most recently, Anne travelled to Guatemala to visit schools as part of a Rotary literacy initiative. She’ll be sharing more about her experience, the people she met and the impact Rotary is making there.

Curious about Rotary and what getting involved can look like? Come meet Anne and hear her story on Wednesday, August 26th!

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08/22/2026

THINK YOU’RE THE SMARTEST TEAM IN TOWN?

FALL FUN TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK! 🎉🎉

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Teams up to 8 Early Bird: $224/table until October 9

🏆 Cash prizes! 🏆

FREE Hot dogs • Popcorn • Coffee & Tea!

Gather your crew, pick your team name & get ready for a night of trivia, laughs & bragging rights!! 🏆😂

Registration is OPEN!

📞 905-646-9380
📧[email protected]

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08/21/2026

The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore has teamed up with global Rotary partners to bring essential sanitation to Nepal’s remote Ruby Valley! The initiative will install 270 household toilets and provide vital hygiene education to protect families from preventable diseases. It's a inspiring example of how small local acts combine to create life-changing global impact!

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08/20/2026

What a great night of fun, friendship and fellowship! Our Fellowship Committee brought Rotarians together for an evening of lawn bowling at the Glenridge Lawn Bowling Club, and we were delighted to welcome and connect with members from our club Rotary Club St. Catharines Lakeshore ,Rotary Club of St. Catharines South and Rotary St. Catharines ,! After some friendly competition and plenty of laughs, we headed to Cat’s Caboose for dinner and drinks. Such a great time - building friendships and enjoying the best of Rotary - together! ❤️🙏

08/17/2026

Interested in a night out of fun & fellowship? Come join us! Everyone is welcome! Wed Aug 19th @ 5:45pm at Glenridge Lawn Bowling Club in St Catharines!

Just send us a message to let us know you're coming so we have an idea for numbers 👍😃!

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08/14/2026

Did you know that playing Delta Bingo & Gaming helps power local initiatives across St. Catharines?!

Through Delta Bingo Sponsors Association of St. Catharines Bingo's volunteer program, non-profit organizations like the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore raise vital funds that directly support our community.
Every session supported by local volunteers helps fund key community projects, youth programs, food security initiatives, and charitable causes right here in Niagara.

A huge thank you to Delta Bingo St. Catharines and all the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time to keep our community strong!!

08/13/2026

Celebrating Our Youth & Their Commitment to Service!

Tonight, the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore had the pleasure of hosting our annual Youth Dinner, celebrating six outstanding young people in our community and the accomplishments, leadership and service they have demonstrated throughout the year.

We are incredibly proud to recognize:

🇨🇦 Jack Chapman - Governor Simcoe Secondary School
Adventures in Citizenship recipient
Jack represented our community at the Adventures in Citizenship program in Ottawa, where he explored Canada’s government and history, visited Parliament, met with MPs, took part in advocacy training and connected with student leaders from across the country.

🌟 Luca Staszko - Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Junior RYLA participant
Luca attended Junior RYLA, developing leadership, teamwork skills, and Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self.

🌟 Kayla Amaefule - St. Francis Catholic Secondary School
Junior RYLA participant
Kayla participated in Junior RYLA, gaining valuable leadership, team-building and service skills while making lasting friendships!

🎓 Tori Holman - Governor Simcoe Secondary School
Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore Service Above Self Scholarship recipient

🎓 Gabrielle Bilodeau - St. Francis Catholic Secondary School
Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore Service Above Self Scholarship recipient

🎓 Juan David Lozano - Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore Service Above Self Scholarship recipient

Congratulations to all six of you! 👏

It was wonderful to hear about your experiences, celebrate your accomplishments and see the incredible potential in the next generation of leaders in our community.

Thank you for reminding us that Service Above Self starts at any age. We can't wait to see where your journeys take you!

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