Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club

Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club SSR is located in Stillwater, MN. All people interested in giving their time, talent, or money to service in the community is welcome to join.

Check our website for weekly Tuesday morning speakers and meeting info at www.sunrotary.org

Finishing the “Bridge the Valley Bike Rally” was a huge milestone for Kate. In 2025, Kate underwent two surgeries to res...
08/15/2026

Finishing the “Bridge the Valley Bike Rally” was a huge milestone for Kate. In 2025, Kate underwent two surgeries to resolve severe pain in her right knee and foot, which left her unable to walk. She wore a leg brace and used crutches until January 2026. This past winter and spring, she focused on improving her gait, walking up and down stairs, and rebuilding muscle. Time for healing, prayers, and a lot of hard work paid off. Once free of the leg brace and able to walk on her own, Kate started biking. Cycling was easier than walking, so she set her sights on finishing the 25-mile bike event at “Bridge the Valley Bike Rally.” Kate (pictured, right) enlisted her close friend, Stephanie (left), as a training partner, and together they trained for the rally, finishing 45 minutes ahead of their goal. Crossing that finish line was a victory a long time in the making!

Thanks Kate, Stephanie and everyone for a successful 2026 Bridge the Valley Bike Rally! See you all next year! ( bridgethevalley.org )

We did a user survey at the Ramsey Grove Park pollinator plot this Saturday, when our Rotarian crew was there for the re...
07/28/2026

We did a user survey at the Ramsey Grove Park pollinator plot this Saturday, when our Rotarian crew was there for the regular scheduled maintenance. Wings down, the pollinators prefer the wild bergamot this time of year. With more rain, more mulch, and enthusiastic Rotary care, the garden is looking great this year - and it's full of flying and crawling things. Check it out at 150 Grove St. S in Stillwater. And you're welcome to visit meetings and events to check us out any time - https://sunrotary.org.

A number of our members started yesterday with a 7:00 a.m. board meeting, spending 90 minutes in a conference room plann...
07/24/2026

A number of our members started yesterday with a 7:00 a.m. board meeting, spending 90 minutes in a conference room planning and organizing the work that keeps our service projects running smoothly.

Then came the important meeting. 😄

At 4:30, we gathered at Rio 1854 MN on the St. Croix in Stillwater for great food, drinks, beautiful views, and even better company. Time together outside is a fun way our club stays energized and connected.

Bring the kids. Bring the bikes. Bring the fun! 🚲The Family Fun Ride is designed just for young riders and beginner cycl...
07/23/2026

Bring the kids. Bring the bikes. Bring the fun! 🚲
The Family Fun Ride is designed just for young riders and beginner cyclists — with safe, off-road routes and activities waiting at the finish.
📍 Stillwater, MN
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
Affordable family pricing and a morning full of movement and memories.
https://bridgethevalley.org/

The mobility devices we collected here on June 7 made their way safely to Chihuahua, Mexico where our partners there dis...
07/23/2026

The mobility devices we collected here on June 7 made their way safely to Chihuahua, Mexico where our partners there distributed them at an event on July 14. Thanks to everyone one in communities here in Minnesota and Wisconsin that helped us with our mission to make our local and global communities a better place to live. These pictures suggest we've had some success, together!

Normally, mobility devices for this program would go all the way to Africa, like last year's batch did. But the mid-east conflict has paralyzed shipping to Africa, and we wanted these devices to go to work as soon as possible. And they have.

We're excited about bathrooms! Working with Pune Tilak Road Rotary club in Pune, India, starting in October 2023, we set...
07/09/2026

We're excited about bathrooms! Working with Pune Tilak Road Rotary club in Pune, India, starting in October 2023, we set out to build or rebuild six toilet blocks at four schools in three communities near Pune. Some locations had no toilet facilities for the students, and at others they were in poor repair. In the end, using the original funding, we were able to build four, and rebuild five blocks (nine total) at five schools in four communities! Amazing project management by the Pune Tilak Road team (help from Baramati club at that location) allowed these significant project extensions. We recently completed the last toilet on this project, at MES Bhave High School. This project moved from design, through bidding, and to completion in a few short weeks, and included:
• Add an entrance covering, with a railing
• Replace urinals with robust stainless-steel units
• Replace deteriorated plumbing
• Add a hand washing trough
• Install energy-efficient lights at a lower level than the ceiling
• Install ventilation fans
• Repair/replace damaged tiles
• Repair/reinstall doors
• Repair windows, equip with double grilles for better ventilation
Our passion is to make our communities better places, and these projects certainly did just that. Come join us at Bridge the Valley Bike Rally 2026 (https://bridgethevalley.org) - our annual fund-raiser supporting next year's projects like this.

Ready for 100 miles?Take on the NEW Century Ride at Bridge the Valley — a rewarding challenge through some of Minnesota’...
07/09/2026

Ready for 100 miles?
Take on the NEW Century Ride at Bridge the Valley — a rewarding challenge through some of Minnesota’s most beautiful terrain.
📍 Stillwater, MN
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
Push your limits. Ride with purpose.
https://bridgethevalley.org/

Why are these people partying at BKL Walawalkar Hospital at Dervan, in Maharashtra state India? They're celebrating comp...
07/08/2026

Why are these people partying at BKL Walawalkar Hospital at Dervan, in Maharashtra state India? They're celebrating completion of another Rotary project that makes a community a better place! This project purchased and installed a color Doppler ultrasound imaging system, two operating tables and some associated equipment to increase the hospital's outpatient capacity by 10%, reducing patient wait times and improving access at this facility where outpatients pay less than $1 US for a visit (or $0 for many). Stillwater Sunrise Rotary club partnered with Pune Tilak Road Rotary club to complete this project starting with funds raised at last year's Bridge the Valley Bike Rally, and was supported by our respective districts with grant funds, and also was supported by contributions from many Rotary clubs in district 5960. Come join us on August 9th at the Bridge the Valley Rally this year (https://bridgethevalley.org) - there's more to do!

The ride doesn’t end at the finish line 🎶After your miles, head to downtown Stillwater for our After-Ride Festival — liv...
07/01/2026

The ride doesn’t end at the finish line 🎶
After your miles, head to downtown Stillwater for our After-Ride Festival — live music, refreshments, and time to celebrate with friends and family.
📍 Stillwater, MN
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
Bridge the Valley is more than a ride — it’s a summer celebration.
https://bridgethevalley.org/

Last week, members of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club traded meeting tables for garden rows as we spent a morning vol...
06/17/2026

Last week, members of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club traded meeting tables for garden rows as we spent a morning volunteering at 21 Roots Farm!

Over the years, our club has been proud to support 21 Roots Farm through grant funding that helps advance their mission of creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities through agriculture, education, and community engagement. This week marked a special milestone—our first time rolling up our sleeves and working alongside the farm team.

Armed with gloves, buckets, and plenty of enthusiasm, Rotarians helped pull weeds and care for the garden beds that help make the farm thrive. It was a great opportunity to see firsthand the impact of 21 Roots Farm and contribute in a hands-on way.

Thank you to the staff and participants at 21 Roots Farm for welcoming us and for the incredible work you do every day. We look forward to continuing our partnership and finding more ways to serve together. To learn more about 21 Roots Farm, please visit www.21rootsfarm.org. To learn more about Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club, please visit www.sunrotary.org.

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Stillwater, MN
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