Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) 7911 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, Ontario N8T 3R7
Tel: 519-253-6382  Fax: 519-253-7723  
 
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Weekly Meetings

Select meetings are now hybrid. Please check below or on the website to see where your meeting will be held and access your Zoom link (if available).

 
If your meeting is being held on Zoom: Please download the Zoom app onto the device you will use for the meeting (desktop computer, laptop, tablet, mobile). It's also a good idea to test your video and audio settings before the meeting. Zoom can be downloaded from https://zoom.us/download or from your mobile app store.

 

Upcoming Meetings:

Dec 15, 2025 12:00 PM
Your presence is requested
Caboto Club [2175 Parent Ave, Windsor] 
 
Please use the zoom link below to join our hybrid Monday meetings. 
Dec 22, 2025 5:30 PM
RSVP is required in advance
Dec 29, 2025
Jan 05, 2026 5:30 PM
Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative
Jan 19, 2026
Local Black History (Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Singer)
Jan 26, 2026
Pres. & CEO of Windsor Essex Chamber
View entire list
 
 
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this December (Find the dates on the Rotary homepage)
 
  • Mohamed Moussa
  • Bob Thompson
  • Jeewen Gill
Members celebrating their Club Anniversaries this December:
  • Bill Howitt (54 years)
  • Jim Blue (49 years)
  • Charlie Clark (39 years)
  • Shari Cunningham (36 years)
  • Nick Bibic (22 years)
  • Ashok Rajan (9 years)

Senator Sandra Pupatello

 
On Monday, the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) had the honour of welcoming Senator Sandra Pupatello and what a meaningful visit it was.

A lifelong Rotarian and unwavering champion for Windsor–Essex, Senator Pupatello delivered a powerful and thoughtful presentation, reflecting on her journey with Rotary and the role it played in shaping her path. She spoke about how Rotary’s core values, service above self, leadership, and community, helped guide her early experiences and continue to inform her work today.

The meeting was made even more special as we also had the pleasure of inducting Esther Oniyo into our Club. Welcoming new members alongside learning from seasoned leaders is a beautiful reminder of Rotary’s enduring legacy of mentorship, connection, and service.

Moments like this truly capture what Rotary represents: shared values, meaningful relationships, and service that extends far beyond any single role or title.

Thank you, Senator Pupatello, for your time, insight, and continued commitment to Windsor–Essex and to Rotary. And welcome, Esther, we’re so glad to have you as part of our Rotary Club!
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thank you to our Santa Claus Parade Volunteers! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Call For Christmas Kettle Volunteers

 
We are looking for members to be at the kettles on December 20. There are two locations this year, the Cineplex Theatre and in front of Shoppers Drug Mart at the food court.
 
To participate, please contact Past President, Gerry Pocock at gpocock55@gmail.com or Operations Manager, Laura Tiberia, at (519)-253-6382 or info@rotary1918.com.
 
Please do not hesitate to get friends and family involved in this most worthy cause!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Annual Fund

We want to continue to do great work locally and globally but we need you! To qualify for District 6400 grants, our members must each donate $100 USD (the per capita giving amount) to the Annual Fund. 
 
The grants allow our club to complete many of our charitable projects and initiatives throughout the year. Your donation must be made by the end of May each year to qualify. 
 
If you haven't made your annual donation, please click this link to direct you to the Annual Fund-SHARE  https://my.rotary.org/en/donate
 
Steps: 
1. CLICK Annual Fund - SHARE
2. SELECT Donation: Country = Canada
                     Currency = US Dollar
                     One time donation or Recurring Donation (min. $10 USD/month)
    Select Amount
3. 'Sign In' if you already have an account or 'Continue as guest' (create account after you donate)
4. Enter Personal Info
5. Enter the billing address & payment details
6. Club info for club credit: Click Rotary Club - our club ID is 3018
7. Submit
 
 

Deadline to register for the group trip to Portugal is January 16, 2026

Click the image to learn more
 
 

NEW - HAPPY ADS! 

 
 

Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Exclusive Offer!
Promote your message in The Wheel for just $25/month!

Use this space to:
Sell a product or service
Spotlight your business
Celebrate a milestone — birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, and more

If it’s happy, exciting, or worth sharing, we want to feature it in The Wheel.

🗓️ Ads run from the first of each month and remain live for the full month.

👉 How to submit your ad:

  1. Create your own ad (600px wide × 200px tall), or

  2. Submit text only, and we’ll place it into the ad space for you.


Ad Guidelines

Recommended font size: 12
Suggested text length: 200 characters or fewer
Keep it clear, positive, and easy to read
 



Sample Happy Ad below

 
 
 
 
To have your meeting posted, contact the Rotary Office at 519-253-6382 or info@rotary1918.com