The Rotary Club of Winnipeg West acknowledges that our meetings, held virtually or in-person, are held on Treaty One lands. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to improving our own understanding of local Inuit, Metis, and First Nations Peoples and their cultures and rights.
We recognize that the clean water we are drinking is sourced from the Shoal Lake 40 First Nation on Treaty Three lands.
Joint Meeting With Assiniboine Club - A Success!
On October 8, a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Winnipeg Assiniboine was held. Thank you to both clubs for organizing this special gathering & shout-out to the Assiniboine Club for an interesting venue!
RCWA's co-presidents Clay Purves & Jenny Salie along with RCWW's president Bob Foster shared the podium to bring us the evening's program.
RCWW will return the favour and host the next joint meeting at a yet to be determined date.
The larger than usual crowd certainly added to the evening and both clubs were able to promote a little fundraising. RCWW's Chase the Ace and RCWA's Grey Cup Pool tickets were a hit.
Tonight's Program: Sue Boreskie - CEO of Winnipeg Rehfit Centre
Our speaker was Sue Boreskie from the Reh Fit Centre. Sue was a Phys-Ed student at U of M when she first did some work at the newly opened Reh Fit Centre in 1976. She worked with cardiac patients in a stress lab at a time when getting cardiac patients to exercise was unheard of.
Sue set up programs in St, Boniface & Seven Oaks Hospitals and in 2006 went back to the Reh Fit Centre.
Sue said that the Reh Fit Centre is the top wellness centre in North America. Research has shown that people that are fit have fewer health problems and do much better when they experience problems. She also said that people with more social connections also do much better and fit people save the healthcare system money.
The Reh Fit Centre is undergoing expansion over the next 10 years. They have just opened a new parkade for 300 cars and will be making further additions and upgrades to their centre. They have a plan that will cost $145M that will include 2 pools, education rooms and changing rooms.
Sue said that they offer virtual programs and they recently changed their logo as they offer programs not only for cardiac patients but for many types of patients. She also said that people should not wait for a medical event to start becoming fit. People with high blood pressure or other issue should be put on a preventative program.
Sue said that their motto is “One Body for Life” and encouraged us all to consider joining the Centre.
Special Event - October 22 - Honouring George Chapman
On Thursday, October 22 we are honouring our long time friend and fellow Rotarian George Chapman with the dedication of a newly installed park bench in the Assiniboine Forest, south of Grant Ave.
The bench is located approximately 900 meters in from the parking lot at Grant & Chalfont. Park your car and join our group walk or be transported on one of our special surrey bikes (each one carries 6 passengers) piloted & powered by fellow Rotarians.
Alan Goddard will lead the dedication to George. This special project has been in the works for several years in support of the Charleswood Club's stewardship of the Assiniboine Forest. The bench, with its special inscription was recently installed.
Please join us as we honour a great Rotarian.
Time: 11:30 am - meet at the parking lot on Grant & Chalfont
Lunch to follow at our old stomping grounds: Viscount Gort Hotel (to be confirmed)
RCWW Makes Annual Donation to 191 Squadron
RCWW is honoured to continue its support of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 191 Squadron.
191 Squadron, has a long history as it is one of oldest Air Cadet Squadrons in Winnipeg and Canada, and was formed on November 11, 1942. It has provided leadership and citizenship training to thousands of young people since it began.
This week RCWW presented 191 Squadron with a cheque for $7,500.
L to R: Taz Partidge (President, Parent Association), Kelly Ryback (Director - RCWW) Captain Allison Boxshall (Commanding Officer),
Bob Foster (President- RCWW) Colin Chapnick (Treasurer).
Have an interesting friend, neighbor, associate with a story to tell? Please contact Bob Foster and we'll schedule them in to speak to the club.
October 27th - Government House Update - RSVP
The invitations have gone out! Remember to RSVP as directed in the invitation! Deadline is October 13.
Please remember to bring your invitation with you to get in the door.
WWRMW - Monthly Draw
Next draw October 15, 2026
Family of Rotary
No family of Rotary updates today.
Chase the Ace
As we had double the audience tonight, we drew two tickets to see who can find that elusive Ace of Spades. Both winning tickets belonged to members of the Assiniboine Club but they too didn't have any luck in chasing down the ace. The pot grows as does the suspense … who will be the lucky winner?
Thought(s) For The Day - Bob's Words of Wisdom
Bob is not feeling very wise this morning so he will offer some words of wisdom from Navi Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today.
By a strange coincidence, Pillay got the news as she was attending a forum in Nuremburg in the very room where the trials of Nazi war criminals were held. Pillay commented: “efforts to weaken international justice endanger progress painstakingly made since Nuremburg, and they risk returning us to a world in which power, rather than law, determines whose suffering matters”.
Gary's Guffaws (thanks to Gary Farrell)
Turkey Chilling
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Our “Friends of the Rotary Club of Winnipeg West"
Terry Cooper
John Forrest
Craig Tataryn
Recognizing individuals in the community who choose to be associated with the Rotary Club of Winnipeg West for the purpose of making a difference without a full time rigid commitment. Can be individuals, businesses, friends, family, spouses.
“Friends of Rotary” are welcome at any of our Rotary events, lunch meetings, projects, & committee meetings.
Know anyone who fits the bill? Please send your nomination to any Board member for consideration.
