Rotary Club of Bracebridge

10/13/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated our Members who have achieved perfect attendance.

Attendance is no longer a focus of Rotary so if you are thinking of joining Rotary, this is simply something you can strive for if you choose. Receiving the perfect attendance doesn't mean they have been at every meeting, it means that when they do miss a meeting, they attend a make up meeting either online or in person (at another Club), or attend a Rotary Conference, or make a meeting up attending board meetings.

It has been a long standing tradition in our Club to award this effort - as you can see below, we have a lot of Members who work towards this recognition.

Mike Galbraith - 1 year
Dan White - 1 year
Jon Denbok - 2 years
Darragh Parsons - 4 years
Karen Quemby - 5 years
Richard Leaitch - 6 years
Gord Nielsen - 6 years
Steve Newroth - 7 years
Susan Montgomery - 10 years
Richard Borland - 12 years
Jean P***k - 13 years
Linda Brouillette - 14 years
Margaret Walton - 14 years
Dave Brouillette - 15 years
Dan Wyjad - 15 years
Bob Jacob - 25 years
Nancy Cox-Godfrey - 26 years
Don Smith - 36 years
Keith Montgomery - 37 years

Congratulations and thank you for your dedication!

10/10/2026

This is what 450 (minus 125 that had already gone out) Thanksgiving dinner bags look like that will be going out across Muskoka. These bags had everything for a beautiful dinner for people who would not have a Thanksgiving dinner otherwise.

A HUGE thank you to Fowler Construction for their generous giving who bought, packed and delivered the bags. We were a small part of this by donating the space for the packing. Also, some of our Members attended to help pack. Thank you to Keith Montgomery, Larry Archibald, Brenda Rhodes and Shelly Leaitch for helping!

If you are able to give, please don't forget about our local food banks as they always need support during this time and year around.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

10/06/2026

A huge congratulations to our Member, Margaret Walton! We'll deserved!

Margaret Walton

A very special honour for PDG Margaret Walton! 💙💛

At our recent District Conference, we were delighted to celebrate Margaret Walton, Past District Governor of District 7010, as a recipient of the Rotary International Service Above Self Award.

This is one of Rotary International’s highest honours, recognizing members whose extraordinary service exemplifies Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self. No more than 150 recipients are selected worldwide each year.

A member of the Rotary Club of Bracebridge and our District Governor in 2016–17, Margaret has given years of leadership and service to Rotary. Her contributions have included supporting international service, strengthening clubs and The Rotary Foundation, and championing service here at home. During her year as District Governor, Margaret initiated a District-wide community service project encouraging clubs to work together in support of children’s treatment centres across District 7010.

The Service Above Self Award recognizes those for whom service is truly a way of life — and we are very proud to see Margaret receive this exceptional recognition.

Congratulations, Margaret! 👏

📷 Pictured (L–R): Past District Governors Bryn Styles, Margaret Walton and Sandi Campbell.

09/28/2026

Today is National Good Neighbour Day. It is a day to bridge gaps between nearby residents, foster local support networks and build resilient, friendly neighbours.

That is exactly what we try to foster in our Rotary Club. We encourage you to reach out to a neighbour today and moving forward. It helps combat loneliness and builds understanding and connections. If you want a way to make an even bigger impact on your community, consider joining Rotary. We are always welcoming new members and through our organization, we collectively are able to gove back in big ways!

09/25/2026

A huge thank you to the Bracebridge Lions Club for hosting our Club, along with the Shriners, Masons, Rotary Club of Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes, Hospice Muskoka and Mind-Aid Muskoka for a their annual Service Club Dinner.

You may not know this but our clubs often work together behind the scenes to support the community and it was such an amazing evening to come together with like-minded people.

If you feel you are missing something in your life, feel that you are not connected to people or your community, we strongly suggest reaching out to a service club in our community. Not only is it a great vehicle to give back but you will build amazing friendships, too!

09/20/2026

One lucky 🍀 winner will win $30,000 today!! If you have not purchased your ticket, 🎟 come see us at the Rotary tent just outside the Red Barn at the Fall Fair or at Your Independent Gorcer to get it! The draw is at 4pm TODAY!!

09/18/2026

The tide is turning for Monarch Butterflies 🦋! We're thrilled to see their numbers rising this year, and we believe our collective efforts to create milkweed havens have played a significant role in this triumph. 🌟 As the video highlights, climate change still poses a threat, but we're committed to continuing our work. Stay tuned next Spring/early Summer for your chance to join the movement and help these incredible creatures soar! 👀

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09/16/2026

Imagine a beacon of hope in the darkest of times! 🌟 Our Peace Initiatives Committee is shining a light on the Rotary Club of Kharkiv Multinational, Ukraine, where education becomes a symbol of resilience for Ukrainian school children affected by war. 💪 Your support will empower them to heal and thrive! 🌈 Every donation will be matched (up to $5000) by our Club, doubling the impact! 💸 Donate now: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/rotary-club-of-bracebridge-charitable-trust/. For more information, contact Linda at 705-644-1010. 📞 Together, let's bring hope and healing to those who need it most! 🌎