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So much fun at this afternoon’s meat draw at Grog's Pub and Grill! We are very grateful to the management and staff, and of course the large crowd of happy supporters! Bonus - Canada wins GOLD in curling!
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What a fun evening spent creating art and socializing! Thank you to Dawn Greco who facilitated this paint night event, waiving any payment so that 100% of the proceeds will go towards our upcoming Free to Create Kids art show. All of the participants enjoyed themselves so much and went home with a masterpiece!  February's monthly member dinner meeting was well attended and we greatly enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by Betty and Petar! We were having such a lovely time we got a late start on the actual meeting, but still managed to get updated on the many excellent events and initiatives we have coming up in the coming months.  We know we speak for not only our club, but for everyone in our community, when we say THANK YOU to ALL who work in all weather conditions - especially the cold and snow - to keep us, the public, safe. Today, as our way of expressing our appreciation, Betty and Petar delivered a hot and delicious meal to those who drive the plows and do all of the work coordinating, maintaining, and administering the effort to keep our roads clear. We were gratified to receive this lovely message: "I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and the Optimist Club for such an incredible lunch. All the staff attended were over the moon with thanks. Thanking you all once again for the work you do within our Community and Lambton Shores. Bless you all, Dan Wood CRS-I, CIT Transportation Manager" It is we who thank you all! We hope the weather improves, and we are always praying for the safety of those who go out in horrible weather so we can be safe. Today local Port Frankian (Port Frankite?) Mary Margaret Roney held a little class on face painting for three of our members. Face painting is a hugely popular draw at our events, and we are always looking for volunteers to help! At this month’s general meeting we started off 2026 with a fun potluck meal. We welcomed Janice and Wes Robbins who have moved here from London and will be joining our club. They are longtime Optimist Club of East London members and Wes says he looks forward to getting involved with all the great things we do here in our community. Optimism is a way of life! Happy New Year! We wish one and all much happiness, health and good fortune in the year ahead! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! We wish everyone wonderful holidays, and all the best in the upcoming New Year! Thank you for your support of our club. We appreciate everyone in our kind, helpful and inclusive community, where everyone looks out for each other.  Our members enjoyed a delicious meal at last night's meeting thanks to Betty and Petar! We were also happy to induct three new members. Welcome to Optimism Deb, Wendy and Natasha!  Chefs Betty Urbanski and Petar Cuckovic prepared a delicious meal. Monica helped to plate and serve, and two young ladies earned volunteer hours helping.  Welcome Deb Edwards - who is also stepping up into the role of treasurer! She was sponsored by Paul Trottier. Welcome Wendy and Natasha Lissos who were sponsored by Sue Veitch.  A festive gathering of Optimists!
We still have calendars left! For $20 get this beautiful 2026 calendar featuring photos of local natural areas, and every month lists events happening with our club, Lambton Shores Nature Trails, Port Franks Seniors, and the Port Franks Garden Club. The back of the calendar also includes a thumbnail calendar for 2027. This would make a lovely gift! Contact [email protected] to secure your calendars and THANK YOU for supporting our club! |
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