Rotary Family Dinner & "The Ways Canada Remembers"

Subject: 🌹 Rotary Family Dinner – “The Ways Canada Remembers” with Carol Bateman | Nov. 10

Dear Rotary Family and Friends,

On behalf of President Kathleen, you’re warmly invited to our Rotary Family Dinner & Remembrance Evening on Monday, November 10th, 2025.

Join us for an evening of fellowship, reflection, and inspiration as we welcome back Commander (Ret’d) The Reverend Canon Carol Bateman CD — a former club member, military veteran, and chaplain — for her talk: The Ways Canada Remembers: A Chaplain’s Time in the Canadian Armed Forces. Carol will share meaningful stories from her service, including her time in Afghanistan and the ceremony of laying to rest a WWI soldier. We’re also delighted to host Murray Bateman, Carol’s husband and a proud veteran, as our honoured guest.

This evening is about connection, community, and remembrance — so remember, we’re “Friend-Raising”! Bring a friend, neighbour, or colleague to share in Rotary fellowship and experience what makes our club special.

Meal Rates:

• Members & Invited Guests: Free

• Rotary Family Adults: $10

• Children: $5

• Walk-in Visitors: $15

We look forward to an evening that nourishes both the heart and the spirit. Together, let’s celebrate service, friendship, and those who have served.

Yours in Rotary Service,
Kevin, Annette & Sean
Event Hosts

What to Expect

6:00 pm – Dinner Buffet Opens - Subway sandwiches [TBC]

6:30 pm – President Kathleen's Welcoming Remarks

6:40 pm – Introduction of guest speaker [Annette]

6:45 pm – Remembrance [Carol Bateman]

7:10 pm – Q&A [Carol Bateman]

7:15 pm – Thank the Guest Speaker [Annette] 

7:20 pm – President Kathleen's closing remarks

7:30 pm – Event adjourned / Room teardown begins [All Hands] 

7:50 pm –  Board of Directors meeting begins