Bridgewater Virginia Ruritan Club

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Bridgewater Virginia Ruritan Club We are the Bridgewater Virginia Ruritan Club. Ruritan National has been serving America's communities since 1928 and has the motto "Fellowship and Service"

We meet at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church on Green Street at 6:30pm in the social hall the first Monday of every month unless otherwise noted in The Shenandoah Journal or on this Page. Our Board meets on the Thursday prior to the Club meeting at 7:00 pm in the Arey Assembly Room of the Bridgewater Town Hall.

Fire Chief Joshua Shank spoke to the Bridgewater Ruritan Club in our October meeting. The Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Co...
10/07/2026

Fire Chief Joshua Shank spoke to the Bridgewater Ruritan Club in our October meeting. The Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company was formed in 1938 and the annual Lawn Party has been a significant source of funding for their operations (Bridgewater Ruritans operate the Bingo Booth for two nights during the Lawn Party). In 1970 the Fire Company ran 200 calls per year but are now seeing 1000/year. They are seeing increased responsibilities for Rt 11 and I-81. He described the IOS Accident Detection system available on IPhones and Apple watches. When enabled, it notifies local responders when an accident is detected. When there is a significant accident, responders try to have at least one lane open in 90 minutes (the TRIP program). The Fire Company untilizes some paid County Firefighters but mainly relies on volunteers, and always welcomes new members. Our meal was prepared by the very enthusiatic Bridgewater 4H Club. If you would like to join the Bridgewater Ruritans, see any member or email us at [email protected].

The September meeting of the Bridgewater Ruritan Club was our annual picnic. We celebrated another successful year at t...
09/22/2026

The September meeting of the Bridgewater Ruritan Club was our annual picnic. We celebrated another successful year at the Rockingham County Fair and enjoyed a nice late summer evening. Jeff Good of Cosmic N Smoke-N-BBQ provided the pork and Sweet Molly Kate's bakery provided hand made pies for dessert. It was only appropriate that birthday boy Bob Wheatley won at bingo. Many thanks to Rebecca Wright and the Fellowship Committee for a wonderful evening. If you would like to join us, see any member or email us at [email protected].

It's August already and the Bridgewater Ruritan Club is making final preparations for the Rockingham County Fair next we...
08/05/2026

It's August already and the Bridgewater Ruritan Club is making final preparations for the Rockingham County Fair next week. New this year is CHURRO FRIES! We're excited to introduce this treat to the Fair. More details coming.

In our August meeting, the Bridgewater Ruritan Club recognized two more scholarship winners. Austin Armstrong graduated...
08/05/2026

In our August meeting, the Bridgewater Ruritan Club recognized two more scholarship winners. Austin Armstrong graduated from Turner Ashby High School and will be attending JMU in the Fall, and participating in the Marching Royal Dukes. Lulu Fitzgerald also graduated from TAHS and will be studying Dairy Science at Virginia Tech. We wish them much success in their academic futures. Our program was presented by Destiny Alston, Sophie Higgins, and Daphne Antwi of the JMU Chapter of Every Nation Campus. JMU's Every Nation Campus (ENC) is part of a global family of Churches presenting the ministry of Jesus Christ to college students. ENC is active in 711 churches and 1,450 campuses across 86 nations. Our meal was prepared by Emmanuel Church of the Brethren Youth Group. If you would like to join the Bridgewater Ruritan Club, see any member or email us at [email protected].

The Bridgewater Ruritan Club is presenting 15 scholarships in 2026. This is a high-water mark for our Club and we're pr...
07/20/2026

The Bridgewater Ruritan Club is presenting 15 scholarships in 2026. This is a high-water mark for our Club and we're pretty pumped about it. In our July meeting we awarded seven more scholarships to local seniors. From Blue Ridge Christian School, Allison Wheelberger, Lydia Golin, Madeleine Munday. And from Turner Ashby High School, Caitlyn Crawford, Mason Judd, Emma Mizell, and Emma Randall. Presenting the awards for the Club were Liz and Robbie McCammon, Whitney Reusser, Jim Tongue, and Ron Williams. We wish these local scholars much success in their future endeavors. If you would like to join the Bridgewater Ruritan Club, see any member or email us at [email protected].

For our July Bridgewater Ruritan Club meeting, the program was presented by Greg Riddle of the Bridgewater Historical So...
07/10/2026

For our July Bridgewater Ruritan Club meeting, the program was presented by Greg Riddle of the Bridgewater Historical Society. Greg discussed the Bridgewater area before Europeans arrived and how the area was a pass-through for Native Americans. He also shared vintage photos of Main Street with modern comparisons which was very interesting. Our delicious meal was prepared by the Rawley Springs 4H Club. If you would like to join the Bridgewater Ruritan Club, see any member or email us at [email protected].

The June program of the Bridgewater Ruritan Club was presented by Jarrett Hatcher of First Tee. First Tee Shenandoah Va...
06/17/2026

The June program of the Bridgewater Ruritan Club was presented by Jarrett Hatcher of First Tee. First Tee Shenandoah Valley is more than golf. It’s about learning life skills, building confidence, and having fun along the way. First Tee works with kids and teens to manage emotions, resolve conflicts, set goals, plan for the future, and appreciate diversity. They give access to children who would not otherwise have access to golf. They host 15 tournaments across the Valley, They provide clubs and low or no-cost to ensure the kids can participate. They welcome donations of clubs, equipment, and funds if you'd like learn more about First Tee, see https://firstteeshenandoahvalley.org/. If you would like to join the Bridgewater Ruritan Club, see any member or email us at
[email protected].

2026 is a banner year for the Bridgewater Ruritan Club. In addition to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing...
06/08/2026

2026 is a banner year for the Bridgewater Ruritan Club. In addition to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are able to present fourteen scholarships to local high school students. Scholarships were presented to five Turner Ashby students in our June meeting. They were Ella Benin, Ayden VanHorn, Elizabeth Seiber, Kayla Mata, and Laurel Armstrong. Presenting the awards were Jim Tongue and Ron Williams. We wish these local scholars much success in their future endeavors. If you would like to join the Bridgewater Ruritan Club, see any member or email us at [email protected].

May is Ruritan Month! The first Ruritan Club was chartered on May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. The Bridgewater Club...
05/11/2026

May is Ruritan Month! The first Ruritan Club was chartered on May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. The Bridgewater Club dates to 1939. In the May meeting of the Bridgewater Ruritan Club, we celebrated the 98th Birthday of the Ruritans organization with door prizes, balloons and cupcakes. We also finalized our 2026 Vidalia onion sale. Thank you to everyone who bought onions, we hope you enjoy them. Highlights of the upcoming Rockingham County Fair (August 10–15, 2026) were reviewed, and exciting acts are coming to the Grandstand. One important change to our Fry Shack Foodbooth is the addition of Churros to our menu. For our program, Cassandra Frysinger, SVEC Energy Program Coordinator, gave an overview of SVECs renewable energy programs, focusing on homeowner solar programs. Some of the interest has diminished since tax credits ended in 2025, but solar can still save energy costs. When deciding about installing solar, one consideration is roof condition. Solar installers won't repair a roof and roofers won't work under solar panels. If a roof is aging, it may need to be replaced before solar installation. Trees may need removing and insurance costs will change. And when comparing installation offers, consider the experience and track record of the installer, not all installers are equal and older companies may be more likely to help with warranty work in the future. Our meal was prepared by Crosslink Community Church. Next month we'll discuss scholarships, with some exciting updates. If you would like to join the Bridgewater Ruritan Club, see any member or email us at [email protected].

Dewey Arey has been recognized as the 2025 Bridgewater Ruritan Club "Fair Volunteer of the Year". Bob Wheatley presente...
05/04/2026

Dewey Arey has been recognized as the 2025 Bridgewater Ruritan Club "Fair Volunteer of the Year". Bob Wheatley presented the award in our April meeting. The Rockingham County Fair is happening August 10–15, 2026, and we'll be there. If you would like to join the Bridgewater Ruritan Club, see any member or email us at [email protected].

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