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06/19/2026

🏆🍁 Prince of Wales Breakfast Program – Koeslag Cup Competition | June Edition | DAY 5 🍁🏆

The final day of the Koeslag Cup brought plenty of creativity, teamwork, and Canadian spirit to the Prince of Wales Breakfast Program!

The Friday Team fielded the largest roster of the week, with eight Rotarians and volunteers working together to create a fun breakfast experience for the students. With breakfast served in the hall, there was lots of running back and forth as the team kept plates full and students smiling.

Embracing a “Go Canada Go!” theme, the menu featured:

🥞 Pancakes with syrup, Timbits, blueberries, and sprinkles
🍓 Fresh fruit with yogurt and cheese
🍁 Maple leaf Jell-O treats
🥣 Choice of cereal
🍨 Vanilla ice cream cups
🥛 Chocolate milk

By all accounts, the breakfast was a hit and enjoyed by everyone who stopped by.

A huge thank you to the Friday Team:

👏 Linn Thain
👏 Doug Armstrong
👏 Jeff Parker
👏 Nick Avonlitis
👏 Donna Chestnut Burley
👏 Mahin Mazdayasin
👏 Brian Wilson
👏 Dale Wilson

And just like that, the June Koeslag Cup competition comes to a close! Five teams. Five unique menus. Lots of creativity, friendly competition, and volunteer spirit.

Most importantly, throughout the week, approximately 60–80 students each morning were welcomed with a hot breakfast and caring volunteers who helped them start their day on a positive note.

🏆 The winning team and recipient of the Koeslag Cup will be announced at an upcoming Rotary summer meeting. Stay tuned!

06/18/2026

🌧️🏆 Prince of Wales Breakfast Program – Koeslag Cup Competition | June Edition | DAY 4 🏆🍓

While the rain poured outside, the Thursday Team created a warm, welcoming breakfast buffet inside for the students at Prince of Wales Public School.

This morning’s menu offered something for everyone:

🥤 Smoothies
🍓 Fruit kebabs
🥣 Yogurt
🥣 Cereal
🍳 Scrambled eggs
🥟 Perogies
🥔 Hashbrowns
🍞 Cinnamon pitas
🍇 Raisin toast

The team of Rotarians Anita Erschen-Pappas, Kelli Grady, Tony Grady, and special guest Charlie Tzavelas kept the kitchen humming while serving up plenty of smiles and laughter along the way.

From colourful fruit kebabs and fresh smoothies to hot breakfast favourites, students had lots of delicious choices to start their day.

The Koeslag Cup judges now have another strong contender to consider. With just one day remaining in the competition, the race for breakfast bragging rights is heating up! 🔥🏆

Rotary District 7010 Rotary International

06/17/2026

🍟🏆 Prince of Wales Breakfast Program – Koeslag Cup Competition | June Edition | DAY 3 🏆🍓

The Koeslag Cup competition took a deliciously unexpected turn on Day 3 as the Wednesday Team rolled out a breakfast that had students smiling from ear to ear.

The crew of Joe McCulloch, Stan Pineau, Diane Pineau, Hugh Birch, Mary Russell, and Eleanor Down served up a menu that can only be described as a crowd-pleaser:

🍟 Poutine
🍓 Jell-O cups topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries
🥤 Smoothies
🍦 Ice cream bars

More than 80 happy students came through the breakfast program, making it one of the busiest mornings of the competition so far.

The Wednesday Team spent the morning assembling colourful Jell-O parfaits, preparing poutine, blending smoothies, and creating a breakfast experience suitable for a year-end celebration.

Judging by the smiles, thumbs-up reviews, and empty bowls, the students were definitely on board with Wednesday’s strategy. 👍😄

The big question now: Was this a brilliant Koeslag Cup move… or will the judges be looking for something completely different?

With two days still to go, the competition remains wide open. Stay tuned! 🏆🔥

06/16/2026

🍓🏆 Prince of Wales Breakfast Program – Koeslag Cup Competition | June Edition | DAY 2 🏆🍓

Day 2 of the Koeslag Cup competition saw the Tuesday Team bring both creativity and colour to the breakfast table!

Rotarians Colin MacKenzie, Leigh Ramsay, Mary Anne Greco, Donna-Marie Fennell, and special guest volunteer Noah served up a breakfast that looked almost too good to eat.

On the menu:
🍳 Scrambled eggs
🥔 Hash browns
🍓 Fruit skewers
🧀 Cheese and crackers
🧇 Waffles with syrup and sprinkles
🥛 Chocolate milk

The star of the show? The fruit skewers.

The Tuesday Team reported that 62 students enjoyed breakfast, and they couldn’t believe how quickly the fruit disappeared. More than two full platters of colourful fruit skewers were devoured by hungry students!

Behind the scenes, the team spent the morning slicing strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, and grapes, carefully assembling dozens of skewers before service began. Judging by the reaction from the students, the effort paid off.

Of course, no Koeslag Cup entry would be complete without a little flair. There were waffles topped with syrup and sprinkles, plenty of smiles in the kitchen, and even some enthusiastic fruit-skewer quality control from the volunteers. 🍉😄

With two teams now in the books, the competition is heating up. Will the Tuesday Team’s fruit-filled feast be enough to claim the top spot?

Stay tuned as the remaining teams make their pitch for Koeslag Cup glory! 🏆

06/15/2026

🥞🏆 Prince of Wales Breakfast Program – Koeslag Cup Competition | June Edition | DAY 1 🏆🥞

The June Koeslag Cup competition is officially underway!

The Monday Team of Billy Nolan, Myrlene Sundberg, and Catherine Hanrahan kicked things off with a breakfast that was equal parts delicious and memorable.

On the menu:
🥞 Pancakes with whipped cream, strawberries, and sprinkles
🥤 Smoothies
🥔 Hash browns
🧀 Cheesy scrambled eggs

The pancakes were such a hit that they disappeared before everyone had a chance to get one. Not to be outdone, some creative students decided to top their hash browns with whipped cream and sprinkles instead… and according to the Monday Team, they absolutely loved it! 😂

As always, the breakfast was made with plenty of care, teamwork, and enthusiasm. By the end of the morning, there were lots of happy students, empty serving trays, and (of course) a mountain of dirty dishes.

The question now is: Was it enough to impress the judges and put the Monday Team in early contention for the coveted Koeslag Cup? 🤔🏆

Stay tuned as the rest of the Breakfast Club teams bring their A-game throughout the week!

Rotary District 7010 Rotary International Prince of Wales Community

06/12/2026

🐾 Supporting Pets and Their People 🐾

The Rotary Club of Peterborough’s Local Service Committee recently partnered with Kawartha Food Share to help provide pet food for families in our community.

Through a $750 donation and the generous support of Canadian Naturals and Pet Supply Warehouse, a large quantity of dog food, cat food, and canned pet food was provided in easy-to-distribute sizes.

Rotarians Colin MacKenzie and Karen Laws joined Melissa Pulham and Sunday Abodunrin from Kawartha Food Share for the delivery.

For many people, pets are family. Helping families care for their furry companions is another way we can support the well-being of our community.

Thank you to Canadian Naturals, Pet Supply Warehouse owner Ted LaBranche, and Kawartha Food Share for helping make this project possible.

💙 Service Above Self

Rotary District 7010

06/11/2026

📚 Celebrating Top Spellers & Supporting Literacy! 🐝

Recently, Rotary Club of Peterborough Spelling Bee Co-Chair Mary Anne Greco visited the top three Intermediate Division schools to present literacy bursary cheques earned through the 12th Annual Rotary Club of Peterborough Spelling Bee, presented by Zap Attack Laser Tag.

Congratulations to our Intermediate Division winners:

🥇 Adam Scott Intermediate School
Henry Sharpe
📖 $1,000 Literacy Bursary

🥈 Kawartha Classical Christian School
Hudson Inglis
📖 $500 Literacy Bursary

🥉 St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Tyler Phillips
📖 $250 Literacy Bursary

These bursaries support literacy initiatives within each school’s library or classroom, helping even more students discover the joy of reading, learning, and lifelong curiosity.

Congratulations once again to these outstanding students, their teachers, families, and schools. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and invest in literacy throughout our community.

Rotary District 7010

06/09/2026

📚 Celebrating Young Readers and Spellers! 🐝

Recently, Rotary Club of Peterborough Spelling Bee Co-Chair Mary Anne Greco visited the top three Junior Division schools to present literacy bursary cheques earned through the 12th Annual Rotary Club of Peterborough Spelling Bee, presented by Zap Attack Laser Tag.

Congratulations to our Junior Division winners:

🥇 St. Anne Catholic Elementary School
Verna Conlin-Hanley
📖 $1,000 Literacy Bursary

🥈 Westmount Public School
Elise Stenko
📖 $500 Literacy Bursary

🥉 Monsignor O’Donoghue Catholic Elementary School
Daniel Casado
📖 $250 Literacy Bursary

These bursaries support literacy initiatives within each school’s library or classroom, helping even more students discover the joy of reading and learning.

Congratulations once again to these outstanding students, their teachers, families, and schools. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and invest in literacy throughout our community.

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Rotary District 7010 PVNCCDSB Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Zap Attack Laser Tag

06/06/2026

🌍 June is Rotary Fellowships Month!

Did you know Rotary has more than 100 Fellowships that bring together people from around the world who share common interests and passions?

Whether you’re into curling, cycling, photography, hiking, bird watching, public speaking, scuba diving, yoga, wine, music, vintage automobiles, wildlife conservation, or dozens of other interests, there’s probably a Rotary Fellowship for you.

Fellowships are a fun way to make new friends, learn new skills, share experiences, and connect with people beyond your local Rotary club.

What hobby or interest would you love to share with others around the world?

Learn more at rotary.org/fellowships

Rotary District 7010 Rotary International

06/05/2026

🎉 1,500 Followers and Counting! 🎉

Thank you for following the Rotary Club of Peterborough.

This page allows us to share the many ways Rotary is making a difference here in Peterborough and around the world.

From local service projects to the global work of Rotary International, every like, comment, share, and follow helps us tell these stories and reach more people.

Thank you for being part of our Rotary community. We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing many more stories of service, friendship, and impact.

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