Events

Many charity buildings are run-down. Some still need to be built. In Victoria we are on a mission to change that.

https://www.herowork.com/

Our ISC Committee recently sponsored a project to put little libraries in the schools SET supports in Togo Africa. Don will talk about his journey in building and maintaining 15 schools in Togo and his associations with Rotary along the way.

Plus Chris Causton and Bob Lamb will have a balloon pop fundraiser.

Not everyone is aware of the great work Dorothy is doing with youth wanting to get their lives back on track. Troubled youth finds redemption and dignity through a unique work experience.

https://www.facebook.com/ShawSpotlight/posts/2279150698884526

https://web.victoriachamber.ca/Associations-Community-Service/Imagine-Studio-Cafe-Society-8580

Brian Shaughnessy will also have a Rotary minute to talk about the new fundraiser at Galey Farms.

Baking fruit cakes

Healthcare professionals from Island Health (South) refer frail seniors transitioning to/from hospital to the program.  On receiving a referral, the Community Services Coordinator will meet with the client and match them with a specially trained Return to Health Volunteer. 

Volunteers provide social support, encouragement, and connections to community resources. These volunteers receive specialized training in seniors’ issues, stressing good communication skills and familiarity with the ageing process. The initial 15 hours of training are normally given each Spring (currently, training is being provided online and is more compressed). In addition, volunteers receive ongoing support at monthly meetings. The purpose of these meetings is for further education and connection to other volunteers.

MOVE Adapted Fitness & Rehabilitation is an independent registered non-profit society. Through our specialized adapted fitness centre, we provide adults and children with physical disabilities a safe and encouraging place to move their bodies, reach their mobility goals, and improve their quality of life. At MOVE we work with people of all abilities, including but not limited to: spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, brain injury, paralysis caused by stroke, heart attack, and more.

Our International Service Committee will give a programme detailing our grants and projects.

On June 21st, 2018, my life took a major change when I was unexpectedly diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. I was 27 years old, 5 years married to the love of my life, launching into my career in construction management, and enjoying life in my adopted community of Red Deer, Alberta. The journey that followed over the next 18 months would be a life-changing roller-coaster of upheaval, challenge, and trauma – but also love, growth, faith, humour, learning, and finding ways to give back. From the start of my battle with cancer, I endeavoured to record the journey online, both as a means of keeping friends and family in the loop, and also helping others to understand a first-hand glimpse into the life of a young adult cancer patient.

https://thehiccup2018.wordpress.com/

This will be a gathering of all Rotary clubs to celebrate Rotary Christmas. It replaces our regular Wedneday meeting of 1st November

This meeting is replaced by a special pre-Christmas meeting on 30th November.