Optimist Club of Chatham

Optimist Club of Chatham This page is committed to Optimist Club members, future members and our community of Chatham-Kent.

Vision Statement

Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer
Organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential. Purposes of an Optimist Club

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life, utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed;
To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;
To inspire respect for the law;

To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people;
To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.

Today's FreeHelpCK Food Drive at Chatham Superstore was a success!Thanks to Geri Ann Hughson and Steve Brent, our volunt...
03/21/2026

Today's FreeHelpCK Food Drive at Chatham Superstore was a success!
Thanks to Geri Ann Hughson and Steve Brent, our volunteers & members of Chatham Optimist Club, and Knights of Columbus Council 1412 for your help and smiles brought to others. Also, thanks to everyone who had the chance to make a donation and give support to those in need.

03/08/2026

Hello Everyone,

Our March Share, Tag & Earn opportunity is here! Please take a moment to share the short video clip below on either Facebook or Instagram. This clip highlights the amazing support from our volunteers during our recent social media event. A big thank you to all the volunteers who came out to participate and help showcase the impact of charitable gaming in our community. Your support makes a difference!

To qualify for your March Community Engagement Share, please make sure to:

• Share this video on Facebook or Instagram https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CicE3Dr88/
• Tag Charitable Gaming Chatham-Kent in your post
• Send me a screenshot of your post (just to make sure I see it)


Your participation helps spread awareness about the incredible work our charities are doing throughout Chatham-Kent.
Thank you again for your continued support and dedication to the program. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you! Androulakis

March 4th - Excitement filled the Learning Commons today at Winston Churchill Public School as students were celebrated ...
03/08/2026

March 4th - Excitement filled the Learning Commons today at Winston Churchill Public School as students were celebrated during a special graduation ceremony for successfully completing the V.I.P. (Values, Influences and Peers) program.

Students proudly received their V.I.P. t-shirts and certificates from Mr. Bosazzi of the Chatham Optimist Club, Mr. Taylor (Teacher), Mr. Lambkin (Principal) and Special Constable Koldyk of the Chatham-Kent Police Service.

Congratulations to all of the graduates on this outstanding achievement! 🎉🎊

Pickleball instructional clinics / camps are made possible through the funds that Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent provide...
12/15/2025

Pickleball instructional clinics / camps are made possible through the funds that Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent provides to our Optimist Club. Thank you to our Bingo volunteers and thank you Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent!

Some of our Optimist Members joined our “Friends of Optimists” volunteers at Match Eatery & Public House in Chatham to t...
12/13/2025

Some of our Optimist Members joined our “Friends of Optimists” volunteers at Match Eatery & Public House in Chatham to thank them for the volunteering done at various events throughout the last year. We would not have the ability to sponsor community and youth organizations without your help!

The Optimist Club of Chatham recently donated this cheque to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters in support of the VIP ...
12/12/2025

The Optimist Club of Chatham recently donated this cheque to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters in support of the VIP program. Shown in picture are Daniella Androulakis, Special Constable Brenda Koldyk and Optimist Board Member Greg Beatty.

The VIP (Values, Influences, Peers) program, which is provided to the grade 5 students, is run in co-operation with the CK Police and the Lambton Kent District School Board as well as the Chatham Christian School and Eben-Ezer Christian School.

This donation ($4,819.00) allows all the students to receive, on their graduation from the program, a specially designed t-shirt. Thanks to Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent for their support. Monies raised through bingos is the source of the funds provided by the Optimist Club of Chatham

Thanks folks for helping out at the Goodfellows porchlight campaign “No Child without a Christmas”. Toys, food, and cash...
12/04/2025

Thanks folks for helping out at the Goodfellows porchlight campaign “No Child without a Christmas”.
Toys, food, and cash donations were collected to assist those in need throughout the community of Chatham-Kent.

Optimist Members and Friends out supporting the Salvation Army kettle campaign this week
11/28/2025

Optimist Members and Friends out supporting the Salvation Army kettle campaign this week

Thank you to our Optimist Members and our 8 Volunteers who braved the cold this past weekend. A special shout out to the...
11/11/2025

Thank you to our Optimist Members and our
8 Volunteers who braved the cold this past weekend. A special shout out to the three high school students provided by Chatham Kent Girls Hockey Association to help at this event. Thanks to Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent for helping the Optimist Club raise funds that go straight into Chatham-Kent and youth organizations like this!

Optimist Members and Volunteers at Victoria Ave St Pauls Pantry Program doing Community Outreach (Optimist provided a $1...
11/09/2025

Optimist Members and
Volunteers at Victoria Ave St Pauls Pantry Program doing Community Outreach (Optimist provided a $1500 Donation for this program). Thank you Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent for all that you do for the Optimist Club in allowing us to participate in bingos to raise funds, so we can contribute them back into community functions in Chatham-Kent!

08/22/2025

Free Youth Pickleball TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

This is the final reminder: please bring your kids, grandkids, or neighbor's kids out tonight. We want to show the municipality how important pickleball is to our youth, so we need a good turnout.

Free Friday Night Pickleball
Sponsored by the Chatham Kent Pickleball Club & the Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Come join us for a fun evening of pickleball!
Open to ages: 7–10, 11–13, and 14–17.

✅ Never played before? Enjoy free lessons from certified instructors to help you learn the game.
✅ Already played? Take part in supervised, structured games organized by age group and skill level for fair, competitive fun.
✅ All equipment provided – paddles, balls, and nets.

📅 Date: Friday, August 22, Rain Date August 23
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Doug Allin Tennis Court, 230 Faubert
💲 Cost: FREE

Bring your energy and excitement — we’ll take care of the rest!

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Chatham, ON

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