Aylmer Optimist Club - Ontario

04/04/2026

Silent auction items wanted!!!! Our members have been working hard to get out and hit everyone up for donated items to our silent auction and brisket dinner on April 18th. We are completely sold out for the dinner but are still looking for silent auction items. Please reach out if you would like to donate!

03/24/2026

Cheque presentation today, March 24, 2026 to St Thomas YMCA "Fill the Bus" summer program.

03/13/2026

Well there you go!
What a terrific Event
Progressive Euchre Tournament recently completed!
Seventy-two Participants - eighteen tables

Congratulations to the winners:
#1 Blake B.
#2 Dennis T.
#3 Phine B.
Last place Duncan N.
Most lone hands- Harry B.

Thanks to Lauren Silverthorn Grant and the team of volunteers (7) for making this event happen!

There is some discussion about Progressive Euchre
Becoming a twice yearly occurrence.
What do you think?

12/06/2025

Come join us at The Aylmer Bargain Shop for the Aylmer Optimist Toy drive kickoff! Lots of great things going on inside plus hotdogs and hamburgers by donation outside until 3:00pm!

12/02/2025

This Saturday December 6th is the KICK OFF FOR OUR TOY DRIVE!

The Bargain Shop has once again invited us to kick off this great drive with them! We will be out front of the store.

Please come spread some joy and donate a toy! Bring your unwrapped toy or check out The Bargain Shop. They have lots of great toys and games to choose from.

We will have the BBQ fired up! Come have lunch. Nothing tastes better than a BBQ burger in the winter!

Santa will be there and you can have your face painted!

We hope to see you on Saturday! Let's make this Christmas a Very Merry one for the kids of Aylmer and surrounding area!

If you are not able to join us on Saturday there are many businesses in town where you can drop off your donation. The list is attached.

Thank you!

11/26/2025

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Jackpot Time C-Gaming St.Thomas allows the Vienna Swans to give back to our Community when we volunteer.
Betty P, Lynn P, Karen L, Sally B, and Laura D presented our donation to Dave D. Optimist Toy Drive rep

11/15/2025

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🚓🎁 Let’s fill that cruiser, Aylmer! 🎁🚓
We’re on a mission to CRAM THE CRUISER with food, toys, hats, and mitts!
All donations will go to support the Aylmer Corner Cupboard and the Aylmer Optimist Toy Drive. If you can't make the date, feel free to drop off your items ahead of time at Aylmer Country Mills and we will make sure to cram them in the cruiser.

Thank you to our friends at the Aylmer Police Service for teaming up with us once again to make the holidays brighter for those in need! 💙

11/02/2025

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10/27/2025

🌊 Safety First, Thanks to Community Support 💙

The Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition has received a $500 donation from the Aylmer Optimist Club, supporting their efforts to promote water safety and prevent drowning across our region.

This donation was made possible through the Aylmer Optimists’ participation in the charitable gaming program at Jackpot Time St. Thomas, where volunteer hours help fund vital local initiatives.

Thank you to the Aylmer Optimist Club for your commitment to youth and community safety, and to Jackpot Time for providing a home where charitable gaming makes a real difference.

10/22/2025

The Aylmer Odd Wheel Car Club in partnership with Aylmer Canadian Tire made a generous donation to our Club last night!

This donation came from the proceeds of the Monday night Canadian Tire Cruises this year.

Both Canadian Tire and the Odd Wheel Car Club are incredible supporters of our beautiful community!

Thank you for your generous donation to our club and for all you do!

10/16/2025

Optimist President Josh Hearn presenting a donation to Blair McCaw of the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our members and community to allow us to make such donations as well at Jackpot Time on Edward Street, St Thomas.