Jeanette
Fresh off a night shift and grateful for a good one—Jeanette kept it short and sweet before heading home for some well-earned rest.
Joyce
Joyce was reminded again how lucky we are to live here. Her advice for the week: stop and enjoy those sunsets!
Michael
Big celebrations ahead for Michael—his mom turns 82 next week, and his own “over half a century” birthday follows right after. Family, time, and gratitude top his list.
Maryam
Breakfast Club was a hit—especially those extra pancakes that vanished in minutes! Maryam’s school is now rehearsing for a Monster Mash dance at their Halloween assembly. She promises updates once the monster madness hits the stage.
Peachy
Joy in Iriga City! The 40-foot container of hospital equipment donated by Rotary World Help and our club finally arrived. The community and mayor held a celebration, deeply grateful for the generosity that will benefit the entire province of Camarines Sur.
Pat
Pat’s furnace is finally fixed after some chilly days—and though she missed the school breakfast (thanks to a scheduling mix-up), at least her house is warm again. She also took a moment to appreciate a stunning sunrise.
Debbie S.
This week’s shoutout goes to the moon! Debbie’s been busy being a very active grandmother, complete with strict “don’t-let-her-nap-too-early” orders. Her secret weapon? “Tots in Yoga” — where not much yoga happens, but plenty of staying awake does.
Sandra
Correction from last week—she’s not Jewish (thank you, Bulletin!). Sandra and Kyle attended the Aspire Luncheon, where their company received the first-ever Gill Award for being an inclusive employer. A touching moment, especially seeing Ben’s smiling face on the big screen.
Susan
Grateful that her mum’s recovering from a fall, Susan thanked Peachy’s employee Jessie for her care and compassion. She also attended an impactful documentary on antisemitism at the Dunbar Theatre and joined the school breakfast crew for the first time—early mornings never looked so rewarding!
Gordon
Fall colors remind Gordon that Thanksgiving’s already here. He connected today’s presentation with Rotary’s vocational training in Kenya and shared fond memories of Lake Chapala, Mexico—Rotary projects and kidney cures included!
Bobby
Fresh off an amazing Tofino getaway (won with a gift card, no less!), Bobby thanked the City of Richmond for new pedestrian safety lines near Number 6 Road. Proof that even small bits of feedback can make a community safer.
Amanda
Back in person and surrounded by wine and cat photos—Amanda’s busy studying for her next-level sommelier exam and getting plenty of great-nephew fashion updates. Grapes, chemistry, and cuteness overload!
Garth
Big thanks to Amanda for hosting the auction meeting and to Dr. Ross for a fantastic presentation. Short and gracious—classic Garth!
Melinda
Back from an unforgettable trip through Croatia and Italy, Melinda admits to having gelato every single day—and no regrets! She and her husband walked 20,000 steps a day through castles and canals… and now she’s back home, missing gelato and realizing grandkids might be more tiring than Venice.
John
John’s yoga technique? The “child’s pose… until you fall asleep.” He’s bringing apples for Sandra next week—whether it’s 20 or 40 pounds remains to be seen.
William
William reminisced about a Rotary dental mission to Guatemala and shared his latest film festival outing: a charming documentary about a 91-year-old farmer in Manitoba who commentated on her own movie—while it was playing. “Could you please be quiet—we’re watching you!” he joked.
Blair
It’s been a busy travel month—Alberta for business, Toronto for his brother’s 65th and the Blue Jays’ final regular-season game. Let’s just say it might have been a little too much fun, but that’s baseball spirit!
Judy
What a week! After a failed root canal turned tooth extraction, Judy escaped to Birch Bay for rest—only to rush back when her son landed in hospital with kidney stones and a pancreatic cyst. As if that weren’t enough, a plumbing mishap flooded her condo. The silver lining? She’s skipping dinner hosting duties—thanks to seven giant fans taking over her home.
Debbie M.
Vertigo, real estate showings, and a bouncy castle—what could go wrong? Debbie celebrated her granddaughter’s 4th birthday (in full mermaid regalia) and bravely joined her in the castle, only to hit the slide a little harder than planned. She’s recovering with a laugh and some great stories.
Margaret
Margaret wrapped up the summer of cousin visits with a cocktail-making “mixologist” from Scotland who’s now a Sunday dinner regular. She also caught the powerful play You Used to Call Me Marie and is happy to see hockey return—and Ben thriving at work!
Christine M.
Back from France, Christine reflected on the beauty of Paris during Fashion Week (and the rise of vaping). The big news—she and Rod got engaged! Her leafy ring is a symbol of their new chapter together. Congratulations, Christine and Rod!
Elena
After helping with container shipments, Elena joined a Rotary dance fundraiser dressed as a cowgirl—her group snagged first prize! Less glamorously, she’s been caring for her under-the-weather husband, proving once again that Rotary service and home care both require stamina.
Sam
Happy 33rd to Sam! His birthday bash featured a “Nowhere to Wear” theme—guests wore outfits gathering dust in their closets, including Sam’s 15-year-old Bollywood gala kurta. A hilarious and creative celebration shared with good friends and family.
Debbie T.
After the heartbreak of losing her cat, Debbie adopted two adorable kittens—currently fasting for their big day at the vet. She also saw Menopause the Musical (“absolutely hilarious!”), and shared happy news that Peter is recovering well post-surgery. And yes—“points at us” is back on her radar with Blair.
