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Generous Gift Received by Our Community Pantry![]() Thank-you to the Rot |
2024 Annual Silly Santa Auction Raises Funds for Wings of Providence and Hope Beverly HouseSpruce Grove Rotarians' celebrated the Christmas season with good food, fellowship, and our annual Silly Santa Auction. Held at RavenWolf Brewery, this year's Silly Santa event offered plenty of unique auction items and a crowd willing to pay top dollar to find out what was under the wrapping! With the $2112.50 raised, the Spruce Grove Rotary club purchased Christmas gifts for the 49 mothers at Wings of Providence Second Stage Shelter and donated $910.00 to Hope Beverly House, the Tri-Region's Women's Shelter. ![]() ![]() |
MCHS Interact Students Attend Lieutenant Governor LuncheonSponsored by the Rotary Club of Stony Plain, the Memorial Composite High School (MCHS) Rotary Interact Club brings young people together to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Three members of the club were invited to attend the Luncheon with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and provide table service for Her Honour. After the event, each student was asked to reflect on their experience. “I’m thankful for the Rotary club of our school for giving us this opportunity, and it was very interesting to see everyone. I didn’t realize how important the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta was, and I was quite nervous when I found out however she was extremely nice and humble, talking to her for only a few moments definitely calmed all of our nerves.” - Vienna “I had a wonderful time at the luncheon with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. It was such an amazing day and truly a once in a lifetime experience. Her Honour is very kind and humble, it was wonderful meeting her! Thank you very much for this opportunity, I would do it again in a heartbeat.” - Tereza “It was a pleasure taking part in a meeting where we met, and spent time with wonderful people, especially the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Serving and having a chance to speak with the Lieutenant Governor, Salma Lakhani was an honour and pleasure to me. I feel very fortunate and lucky to have the opportunity with her and the many other people at the Luncheon.” - Cagla To find out more about Interact, visit: or contact Sharon Cornelius via the Rotary Club of Stony Plain website. |
Lieutenant Governor Attends Spruce Grove Rotary Special EventThe Rotary Club of Spruce Grove had the privilege of hosting Her Honour, The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta at our November 7th, 2024 special meeting and luncheon in support of children focused service projects. Her Honour's speech told us about her journey to Canada and her pride in being Canadian, and ended with a compelling message about the importance of education. She stated that after meeting students from all corners of our province, she believes there’s no need to worry about our future, “We are in good hands” Her Honour left a positive, lasting impression on everyone in attendance. To quote one attendee, "Her Honour is very kind and humble". After lunch, guest speakers from You Can Ride 2, the Spruce Grove Public library, and Parkland School Division on behalf of Our Community Pantry shared their organizations' story and how Rotary has contributed to their success. Sincere thanks to the guest speakers, dignitaries, community members, and neighbouring Rotary club members for your attendance and contribution to this event. |
Rotary Peace Poles Unveiled in Spruce Grove![]() Recognized as a prominent international symbol and monument to peace, there are 250,000 Peace Poles worldwide. On each pole "May Peace Prevail on Earth" is written in multiple languages. The Spruce Grove Peace Pole locations are:
To learn more about this initiative, visit https://rotarypeacepoles.world/ |