OUR CLUB'S 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND ROAST

The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is having a Celebration Dinner and Roast for their 40th Anniversary at the Jubilee Pavilion at Lakeview Park in Oshawa on September 22, 2016, it was announced today by Rotary Club President David Andrews.

“We are calling on all past, present and even future Rotarians and their spouses, together with Rotarians and their spouses from the neighbouring Rotary Clubs, in southern Ontario to join us in celebrating our 40^th Year as The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood”' , he said.

Chair of the 40^th birthday celebration, called “A Ruby Affair” in honour of the 40^th anniversary, is Rotarian Sandra McDowell. She and her committee have planned quite an evening starting at 5:30 cocktails and a 6:30 dinner. The event will be in a roast-style format, with lots of stories from the past, featuring some colourful club members that chronicle the 40 year history of having fun and going good in the community, and throughout the world.

“There will be lots of tables of memorabilia to look which will bring back fond memories of our past. And there even will be a chance to win a real ruby! “, added Mrs McDowell.

We are all looking forward to a three course meal, cocktails, and lots of laughs as we relive some of the fun and festivities.

Tickets, at a price of $40 per person, will be available by contacting Rotary Past President Devon Biddle at ljbiddle@sympatico.ca or Rotarian Janice Coupland at janicecoupland@rogers.com .Be sure to R.S.V.P to Devon or Janice AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and select your choice of entree : white wine marinated atlantic salmon; oven roasted striploin; or vegetarian (vegan and gluten free).

“If you know a former member of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, or please ask them to get in touch with us, as soon as possible. We don't want anyone to miss out on the fun and festivities and the chance to rekindle friendships and make new ones too,” Mr Andrews said.

The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is one of more than 35,000 Rotary Clubs in the world all striving to make the world a better place.

The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, now in its 40^th year, has assisted many organizations in the city, which include Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, the R.S.McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, many Oshawa senior citizens services, organizations that assist handicapped adults, the Grandview Children’s Centre, U.O.I.T., Durham College, YMCA, and the Kids’ Safety Village of Durham Region, just to name a few. And the Rotary Club also helps many communities world wide with such projects as providing clean water and sanitation , and with PolioPlus, Rotary Clubs all ove rthe world working to eradicate Poli from the world.

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from 200 countries and geographical regions. Their work impacts lives both at the local and international levels, from helping families in need, right here in Oshawa, to working toward a polio-free world.

Rotarians are neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. With differing occupations, cultures, and countries, Rotarians are given a unique perspective. Their shared passion for service helps Rotarians accomplish the remarkable.

The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood has been serving the Durham Region for 40 years through various fund raising endeavors. If you would like to learn more about Rotary or become a member please call President Dave Andrews at 905-576-0187 or Membership Director Lennis Trotter at 905-432-4750.

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