Lake Arrowhead Gathering Place

02/24/2026

The Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead

A Rotary Request: Help Us Share and Build The Lake Arrowhead Gathering Place
Dear Fellow Rotarians,

I am writing today with deep gratitude for the extraordinary encouragement, wisdom, and belief so many of you have already shown during the journey to create The Lake Arrowhead Gathering Place.

What began as a simple question—how do we better serve the seniors in our mountain community—has now grown into an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a dedicated working board and a clear path forward. This progress would not have been possible without the spirit of Rotary and the shared commitment to Service Above Self.

We have now taken an important next step: our GoFundMe campaign and social media outreach are officially live.

GoFundMe Campaign:
https://gofund.me/bf4e02ef3

If you feel moved to contribute financially, your support would be deeply appreciated. Just as important, however, is your help in sharing these links with your own circles—friends, family, colleagues, and community partners. Your voice carries tremendous credibility, and your willingness to share this mission can help us reach those who may also believe in creating a place where connection, vitality, and purpose continue well into life’s later chapters.

The Gathering Place represents more than a building. It represents belonging. It represents dignity. It represents the Rotary ideal of strengthening community through compassion and action.

Thank you for all you have done, and for all you continue to do, to help this vision move forward.

With appreciation and Rotary fellowship,

Joy Patrick Eckert

02/20/2026

https://gofund.me/9bbd9d002
We are raising $75,000 to launch Phase One of The Lake Arrowhead Gathering Place.

Phase One: Connection Before Construction

While long-term facility options are pursued responsibly, Phase One allows us to begin now by using temporary pop-up programming sites in the community. These sites will host accessible, low-cost activities designed for active seniors, including:

Movement and balance classes

Social gatherings and discussion groups

Educational workshops and technology help

Seasonal programming to reduce winter isolation

This phase is about bringing people together first—because connection should not have to wait.

The Lake Arrowhead Gathering Place is a registered nonprofit supported by experienced community leaders and partners who believe that aging should include vitality, dignity, and belonging.

If you believe seniors should never age alone—especially in rural and mountain communities—we invite you to donate and share this campaign.

Together, we can bring rhythm, movement, and life back into the evenings.

Thank you for being part of the beginning.

02/08/2026

02/07/2026

Help Gathering Place Senior Center raise funds for Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation! https://polarotary.rallyup.com/732f5c/t/c41146

There’s a fine line between bravery and insanity — and every winter, we gleefully cross it for charity. The lake may be freezing, but the generosity it inspires is downright heartwarming.

But beneath the goosebumps and dramatic gasps for air lies a truly heartwarming mission. Every brave (and slightly unhinged) jumper is helping raise funds for the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation, as well as their own charity of choice. Whether it’s supporting local education, health programs, or global humanitarian efforts, each splash sends ripples far beyond the icy shoreline. It’s cold, it’s crazy — and it’s for causes worth every shiver.

Join us for the 17th Annual Lake Arrowhead PolaRotary Bear Plunge and help make a difference — one chilly jump at a time!

Whether you take the plunge yourself or donate to a jumper’s team, your support goes twice as far. Funds raised are split 50/50 between the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation — supporting vital local and global projects — and the jumper’s chosen charity, up to the first $1,000 raised.

Even better? After that $1,000 threshold, 100% of additional donations go directly to the jumper’s charity of choice — maximizing the impact of your generosity.

So whether you're diving in or cheering from dry land, your contribution supports both the incredible work of Rotary and the causes that matter most to our community.

02/04/2026

This Saturday!!! Come jump with us!!

Join me in supporting Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation: https://polarotary.rallyup.com/732f5c

01/31/2026

💙 A Dream in Motion for Lake Arrowhead Seniors 💙

The Board of the Lake Arrowhead Gathering Place is actively working toward a shared community goal:
✨ creating a welcoming senior center right here in Lake Arrowhead ✨

Our board is growing, meeting monthly, and collaborating with local professionals who believe—just as we do—that our seniors deserve a place to connect, learn, and feel supported. What began as an idea has become a true community effort, and the momentum is real.

🌲 You can help—right now:
• Follow and share our social media
• Visit our website and learn about the project
• Share our mission with friends and neighbors

❄️ This week only: Support our cause by sponsoring a board member participating in the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Polar Plunge—every splash helps move this dream closer to reality!

Help Gathering Place Senior Center raise funds for Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation! https://polarotary.rallyup.com/732f5c/t/c41146

Welcome to The Lake Arrowhead Gathering Place — a bold and beautiful vision for our mountain community. Our seniors deserve more than just a place to age — they deserve a place to connect, thrive, and belong. That’s why we’re creating a dedicated center where older adults can gather for frie...

01/26/2026

To Donate: CLICK HERE
https://polarotary.rallyup.com/732f5c/t/c41146
💙 Any amount is greatly appreciated and truly makes a difference.

05/22/2024

Hello Community,
We are thrilled to announce that we are moving into phase two of our Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center project. With the needs assessment nearly complete and overwhelming community support, we are now focusing on fundraising and sustainability.
We have provided a link below to our GoFundMe page and charitable giving access for the project. Donations go directly to the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation earmarked for the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center.
Our community has expressed a clear need and desire for this center, with 45.8% of our full-time population over 50. Once we have the necessary funds, we will move forward with the project. Additionally, we are accepting property donations. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]." rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected].
We have commitments from several organizations and are actively working on securing grants. However, it is the community's support that will bring this vision to life as soon as possible.
Your tax-exempt donations will make a significant impact. Please help support our over-50 population!
Donate at www.lakearrowheadseniors.org to Help the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation Senior Center, organized by Joyce Patrick Eckert

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05/22/2024

Hello Community,
We are thrilled to announce that we are moving into phase two of our Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center project. With the needs assessment nearly complete and overwhelming community support, we are now focusing on fundraising and sustainability.
We have provided a link below to our GoFundMe page and charitable giving access for the project. Donations go directly to the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation earmarked for the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center.
Our community has expressed a clear need and desire for this center, with 45.8% of our full-time population over 50. Once we have the necessary funds, we will move forward with the project. Additionally, we are accepting property donations. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]." rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected].
We have commitments from several organizations and are actively working on securing grants. However, it is the community's support that will bring this vision to life as soon as possible.
Your tax-exempt donations will make a significant impact. Please help support our over-50 population!
https://gofund.me/85cd2e7e