Rotary Club of Nanaimo
Make a Difference. Build Friendships. Enjoy the Experience.
We are a welcoming, active club with a mix of long-standing and newer members. We come from different backgrounds, have different interests, and bring different experiences, but we share a desire to give back, keep learning, build friendships, and be part of something worthwhile.
Some of us like to say we are the club that has fun and gets things done. Spend a little time with us, and you will understand why.
Find Your People and Your Place
Making new connections is not always easy, especially when you are new to a community, entering a different stage of life, or simply looking for something more meaningful.
Rotary offers a place to meet people who care about their community and want to be involved in it. It is a place where conversations turn into friendships, ideas turn into action, and new members quickly become part of club life.
You do not need to arrive knowing anyone. You just need to be curious enough to come and see what we are about.
Known for Our Book Sale
Our semi-annual book sale is one of Nanaimo’s best-loved community events and the only way our club raises funds.
Members and community volunteers work together to collect, sort, organize, and sell thousands of books. It takes a lot of hands, plenty of energy, and a good sense of humour to make it happen.
We are proud to be known as the book sale club, but there is much more to us than books. The sale is one example of what happens when good people come together around a shared purpose.
There Is More to Club Life
Yes, we meet for lunch. We also golf, play bridge, gather through our dinner club, attend social events, hear from interesting speakers, and enjoy being together outside formal Rotary activities.
Some members are drawn to community service. Others are looking for friendship, learning, laughter, or a way to become more connected to Nanaimo. Most find that the club offers a little of everything.
You can participate in ways that fit your interests, your schedule, and the kind of experience you are looking for.
Come for Lunch. See How it Feels.
The best way to learn about the Rotary Club of Nanaimo is to spend some time with us.
Our Friday lunch is open to everyone. Join us for good conversation, an interesting speaker, and the chance to meet members in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
You do not need an invitation from a member, and you do not need to be ready to join. Just reach out and we will welcome you to our next lunch meeting.
Join us at: Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3N8
Our lunches are most Fridays from noon - 1:30 pm at $30/person.
Make a Difference in Nanaimo & Beyond
The proceeds from our semi-annual book sale allow us to support local organizations, projects, and people working to make Nanaimo a stronger and more caring community. We also extend our impact to international communities where we can make a sustained difference over time.
Service matters to us because this is our community too. It is where we live, build relationships, and see the difference that people can make when they contribute their time, experience, and energy.
Start Wherever You Are
You can attend a lunch, volunteer at the book sale, come to an event, follow us on Facebook, or explore what membership might look like.
Whether you are new to Rotary, new to Nanaimo, or looking for a different Rotary experience, we would be glad to meet you.
Come see what we have to offer. You may find more than you expected.