Sept 26 – Club Social, at Solseng SunMeadow Farm in Carver 5 PM
Oct 24 – End Polio Now Walk, Mall of America – Macy’s Court, 7:30 AM LINK
Oct 31-Nov 15 – Nepal International Service Project – trip is not directly affected by the flooding disaster. There are still openings for more participants. Email: mariepress@hotmail.com or talk with Ken Hiller.
Nov 13, 14, 15 – Rotary Holiday Market at Solseng SunMeadow Farm
Dec 17 - Club Holiday Auction
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May 26-30, 2027 Rotary International Convention in Barcelona, Spain LINK
May 27-31, 2028 Rotary International Convention in Minneapolis (tentative) LINK
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Link to District 5950 Calendar of EventsThis includes September– December District activities like Goal Achievement Roundtables, club fundraising and special events like preparing for the upcoming international conventions, End Polio Walk at Mall of America 10/24, and Veterans Lunch on 11/10/26.
Link to Carver County Local News Community EventsThis includes events and activities that are packed into our short summer season.It includes City Parks + Rec events, County Parks events, Arboretum events, Historical Society events, and County Family Resource Center events.
INVOCATION: Cindy Anderson
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Cele Haga highlighted birthdays and Rotary anniversaries.
Phil Solseng extended an invitation to his SunMeadow Farm for a Club Social on Sept. 26, starting at 5 PM. This will be another great POT LUCK food extravaganza! Protein and beverages will be provided. We should each bring a side dish or dessert. Location: 16315 Jonathan Carver Parkway, in Carver.
Also at that venue, the annual Art Wander will have several artists displaying their pieces. For more information from the Arts Consortium: LINK.
YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT: Emma Keus
Emma went to the State Fair with Dan and Georgiann Keyport. She had never been to anything like it and experienced many of the classic sites and tastes – corn dogs were a memorable treat for her. Thanks to Dan and Emma for the great photos.
HAPPY DOLLARS
Gretchen Oppriecht, Bob Roepke and Greg Anderson were smiling donators today.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL – Club Flag
Phil Solseng took us to northern Europe with a report on the Inkeroinen Rotary Club in Kuovolan, Finland. The location was noted for its paper mill. Greg and Cindy Anderson hosted a student from Finland in 2001-2002.
PRESENTATION: Teri Deaver –Alive + Kickin Aging Creatively
Phil Solseng took the microphone for the 3rd time today to introduce Teri Deaver, the Executive Director of Alive + Kickin LINK. Teri was joined by Mark Peterson and Kristin Jewel who each described their personal journeys that brought them happy experiences in the Alive + Kickin (A+K) group. In the photo below, left to right: Mark, Teri, Kristin.
The group’s mission is to transform aging through song, story and connection. It was started in 2010 by a choreographer who wanted to defy the images and expectations of seniors with a “creative aging” movement. Activities include a Rock Academy for members to learn or re-awaken musical talents. Their annual show in June provides an event for the public to appreciate the joy of activity and connection of A+K members.
Their monthly meetings and visits to senior centers around the Twin Cities fulfill their goal to make aging enjoyable to everyone. Teri Deaver stressed the benefits of their activities to mental and physical health. About 4500 people attend their SingOUT and dance events each year. Performances can be arranged for modest fees, depending on the scope desired.
For more information: Teri Deaver phone 612-817-5584, email Teri@AliveandKickinMN.org.Website: AliveandKickinMN.org.
Invocations can be a faith traditional prayer, or a meditation, or inspirational verse or quote. Brief 20 – 30 seconds. Light-hearted is okay. Option: focus on our Mission of Service Above Self. Need an idea – Google Rotary Invocations. Schedule Changes? – Arrange a switch and then contact Neil.
