Again this year, with all of the pandemic restrictions that we live with, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise found a way of making the year end on a positive note. Again this year, Bettyann Carty took to organizing a fun and nutritious meal for the residents at the
Indwell Hambleton Hall accommodation in Simcoe.
Bettyann writes in that; "We provided 45 dinners from Swiss Chalet, $50 gift cards and goodie bags to 39 men and 6 ladies. It was well received and appreciated. As was quoted in their thank you note, “Our gift demonstrates that our Rotary Club has shown the tenants love and acceptance into our Norfolk Community”. I want to thank Gail Bouw, Jim and Lynda Simpson and Louise Schebesch for your help with putting the bags together and picking up the dinners at Swiss Chalet. Also, a big appreciation to the monetary donations which enabled us to “pay it forward” with this event. Happy New Year."
As 2021 closes, we are reminded of the kindness and generosity of corporate citizens such as Swiss Chalet as well as certain individual donors, the essential community support offered by the likes of
Indwell and the continuing community roles played by service organizations such as our own.
Pictured at the delivery of the meals and holiday goodies is a group of Indwell residents, Indwell staff and RCNS members (left to right) -Kenneth Lucas, Dan Micucci, Simon Livingstone, Debra Vandermeer, Leah Logan, Gail Bouw, Jessica Van de Hoef, Bettyann Carty, Lynda Simpson
Go to the 'Read more ...' tab to see some additional photographs taken that date.
On Tuesday, 25 Jan, we will welcome Daniel Avey as our Guest Speaker. Via Zoom, he will speak to us about his work with Youth Unlimited Norfolk County - see the "Read more ..." tab for additional information on Dan and click on YFC Norfolk to see more about his group..
Once again, and in adapting to the pandemic realities, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise is holding our annual spring Fundraiser, Bargains, Bling and Blarney auction on-line. Our plan is to collect donated gently used or new items from all of those who are reorganizing or down-sizing their homes. 
Over the past several years, our Club has been an ongoing supporter of the First Nation's peoples at Pikangikum. Donations of time, talent and funds have been coordinated by Jim & Marjorie Dawson. Jim writes in that ...
Santa visited the PR&C Cttee just before Christmas and left gifts for the Club!
The RCNS has a long history of working internationally and with other partners, in the service of Operation EyeSight fundraising. Our Fall 2021 campaign is now well-under-way. 
The very best kind of community service is when the effort is collaborative. So it is with our continuing Coats for Kids program. 
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