Step into the shadows of Jordan’s past this October for an evening of history and local legends.
Join the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre for a guided walk through the historic Jordan Village, uncovering stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the community—including some tales that may send a shiver down your spine!
But rather than asking are the ghosts real?… we’ll ask why do historic places inspire ghost stories in the first place?
October 25, 29 & 30 | 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre & Jordan Village
Ages 13+ | $25
The evening concludes with complimentary coffee, tea, and spine-chilling conversation in our historic schoolhouse.
Meet like minded people, share an event or cause you are passionate about & take a break from routine.
Have a conversation enjoy a drink or a bite to eat at your cost.
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Deep Roots Fundraising Dinner! Where fine food, Niagara wines, and rich culture come together in support of the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre: Home of the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty.
Thursday, December 3, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. Inn on the Twenty, Jordan Village $165 per person
Seats are limited, make sure to secure your spot today and be part of this extraordinary night in support of culture! Ticket Sales Close Sunday, November 15.
Club President Maria Derkacz welcomed 18 Lincoln Rotarians + Guest Speaker, Ann Marie Chechalk. Pod #2 member Teresa Barich opened with the Land Acknowledgment followed by John Kralt with his Thought for the Day featuring TEN REASONS to LOVE ROTARY, sourced from the Rotary Club of West Toronto website - https://www.rotarytorontowest.ca/stories/10-reasons-to-love-rotary
#10 Because our future is bright
#9 Because science says Rotarians are happier and healthier
#8 Because Rotary’s scholarships help the best and brightest achieve their goals
#7 Because our work to support peace and end conflict is making the world a better place – one person at a time
#6 Because being one of us is so flexible
#5 The good you do really will come back to you
#4 Because we know all about social networking
#3 Because our Foundation is 100 years strong
#2 Because you are connected to people who take action
#1 Because we are about to eradicate a disease, and you can be a part of it
Of particular note is #1 as we approach World Polio Day on October 24. To mark the occasion each year, Lincoln Rotary arranges for the END POLIO NOW flag to fly at Town of Lincoln headquarters. This year, President Maria Derkacz was joined by Mayor Sandra Easton and fellow Rotarians as she raised the flag.
For her Point of Pride, Teresa shared a couple of anecdotes from her trip with Rich in Croatia and Slovenia. On a historic walking tour, she was excited to discover a Rotary plaque on the outside of a building. And, when she was standing in line in a shop, she struck up a conversation with a German woman who was a professor and the mother of two daughters, both of whom had been exchange students. One of her daughters had spent her exchange year in Canada.
50/50 DRAW- No winner
HAPPY BUCKS
Happiness about the beautiful fall weather and enjoyable gatherings on Thanksgiving weekend prevailed. The annual festivals at Ball's Falls and Vineland School were highlights. Congratulations to Nancy Neville who has welcomed a new granddaughter recently.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lamplighter Tour - Rob Foster is the new Producer. He announced that the 2027 tour is scheduled April 30, May 1 & 2. “Breaking News” is the theme. Playwrights are hard at work preparing the scripts. Auditions will be happening shortly. Mpre volunteers are needed to assist with the production.
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President Maria offered a thoughful tribute to Rotarian Phil Goodwin, who passed away on October 7, 2026. Several club members indicated that they were heading to Toronto that morning to attend his celebration of life. To read about Phil's life and accomplishments - https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/thornhill-on/philip-goodwin-13068228
PROGRAM
Niagara 4-H with Ann Marie Chechalk
Ann Marie Chechalk is a writer, freelance reporter with Grand Haven Media FARMS newspaper, and active community member in agricultural and youth leadership. She serves as a director on the West Niagara Agricultural Society board and is winner of the 2024 Niagara Agriculture Lifetime Achievement Awardf from the Niagara Federation of Agriculture. She is also a recipient if the 4-H Ontario Arbor Award, This award honours volunteers who have positively impacted 4-H in Ontario and have served the organization for over 10 years.
4-H is a place where youth feel empowered to see a world beyond themselves and build lifelong skills that will turn their dreams into reality.
For over a century, 4-H Ontario has built youth into leaders in their communities and positive contributors to the world. With roots in rural Ontario, 4-H Ontario is open to all youth across the province.
4-H brings together youth aged 6-21 and passionate, engaged volunteer leaders to learn about selected topics through fun, hands-on activities and mentorship. There are also provincial camps, conferences, competitions and national and international travel opportunities available.
In 4-H, youth find a place they can be involved, accepted, valued and heard while developing valuable life skills in leadership, business, self-confidence and more.
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Ann Marie shared her experiences as a longstanding 4-H leader in Niagara and enthusiastic 4-H champion. For years, she has led the Goat Club in addition to cooking and craft clubs. She was proud to announce that one of her Goat Club members won the Grand Champion Showmanship Trophy at this year's West Niagara Fair. The fair serves as the venue for the Achievement Day at the completion of each club.
In Niagara, there are some 80 4-H members of 9 clubs - 6 agricultural (beef, dairy, sheep, goat, poultry, plowing) and 3 life skills (cooking, crafts & woodworking). Each club meets for 2 hours once a month for 6 months. 4-H is open to youth in Ontario, whether they are from the city, a rural community, or a farm. Members must be 9 years of age by January 1st and may continue membership until age 21. Members may join any/all clubs for one fee.The membership fee is $120.00 to 4-H Ontario plus another $10 to the Niagara 4-H Association ($130 total). Money kept here in Niagara is for manuals, photocopying, postage, banquets, awards, annual meetings, judging days, insurance, camp sponsorship, club sponsorship, club start-up, etc. Fundraising activities supplement membership fees to help cover costs.
Of great concern to Ann Marie is the difficulty Niagara 4-H faces in recruiting 4-H leaders. Without leaders, opportunities for kids to get involved in 4-H is limited.
Rotarians enjoyed sharing their 4-H experiences. Rich and Teresa recalled their daughters who were avid Goat Club members and the corral they had in their backyard to contain the goats. Dale spoke about his Mom, Muriel Hatch, who was a much-loved 4-H leader in Beamsville for many years.
