The support of sponsors Unique Training & Development, Bioped Footcare & Orthotics, Fully Promoted and the Law House has let us create a $2,000 valued Package which includes 2 Ed Sheeran  Tickets for his August 22nd concert, First Class Via travel from London to Toronto return and overnight accommodation and breakfast at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.  Draw date is Feb 13th.  Tickets for this raffle are $40 each or three for $100 available from Dennis at northlondon@fullypromoted.ca or Joan 226-973-6573 sinkpolio@rogers.com.  E-transfer payment can be directed to davidrotary6330@gmail.com

CTV News featured the volunteer efforts of RCLS members and friends working with Lionhearts, a charity that redistributes food and other items.  An anonymous donor has donated two warehouses on Robins Hill Road to enhance their effectiveness.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/video/2025/12/18/lionhearts-charity-moves-into-new-warehouse/

Our very own Rotarian Dennis delighted the children when handing out gifts and was joined by several other RCLS volunteers who helped make the party a success.  As one volunteer said “It was a great day seeing the happy faces of those kids who are disadvantaged in our society.  Let's volunteer there again”

Rotarians Pavan, Patti and Kathleen delivered 75 children's winter jackets with snow pants and some winter boots to our friends at Nshwaasnangong Child Care & Family Centre,   a program offered through Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Center (SOAHAC) on Hill Street in London.  Emily, the manager of the daycare happily received the coats for her toddlers who want to stay warm when playing outside.  

The Rotary Club of London South is happy to be working with the indigenous community to learn more about our neighbors and to help with gaps in their funding.   

Many of the coats were provided by the BGC (Boys and Girls Club) where Pavan volunteered and were made available after Londoner's were able to pick up what they needed.  

Our second Bingo fundraising success with Barrie, Alex, Kathleen, David (and Brenda)

Thirteen RCLS members and spouses gathered at the Frasers' house and  enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Rotarian friend, Hakima, followed by a fun game of Wild Card Bingo with Michael Lake taking home the sweets from the infamous Banana Bowl!

Kathleen and Pavan helped with the sorting at the BGC Koats for Kids campaign and from the excess of donated coats were able to obtain infant and toddler coats for our SOAHAC hampers.  Nikki Pariseau joined our Nov 14 meeting to appeal for volunteers for their Dec 13 Holiday Party for Kids  and update us on the programs offered at BGC (formerly known as the Boys and Girls Club).  Email npariseau@bgclondon.ca if you can volunteer between 10 am to 3 pm.

Twelve RCLS members were treated to a tour of the Banting House Museum by curator Grant Maltman to learn about the Birthplace of Insulin discovered by Sir Frederick Banting in 1920.  This Historic Site is one of our Club's featured pewter ornaments this year.

Sending volunteers to help with sorting at Lionhearts has double the benefits - tons of goods are saved from the landfill sites and RCLS is able to redirect products for use by our sponsored community organizations like YOU's Joan's Place and SOAHAC.  Shown here are Rotaractors Rachel and Samantha, volunteer Bharath and RCLS members Joan and Kathleen.  All volunteers are welcome to join us - next sorting is Nov. 20th - see our calendar