January 23, 2026: Skating with purpose, Jake Maarse is taking on a 100-kilometre skating challenge this winter to raise funds for the RCWO Charitable Foundation — and inviting others to join him on the ice.
January 21, 2026: “Oh, I remember it well. The official date was January 21, 1961. That was the day that Rod Holmes joined the Rotary Club of West Ottawa and everything began to change.” Words from our District Governor, Graeme Fraser, as he congratulated Rod on sixty-five years of service, fellowship, and heart. The Rotary Club of West Ottawa proudly celebrates Rod on an extraordinary anniversary of Rotary service.
January 13, 2026: Registration is now open for District 7040 Conference 2026 (DisCon), happening April 24–26 in Kingston, Ontario. DisCon brings Rotarians together to reconnect, be inspired, and celebrate the impact we create when we Unite for Good.
January 5, 2026: A recent New York Times essay by sociologist Janice McCabe offers a reassuring insight for anyone who finds adult friendship harder than expected: connection is not just about effort or personality, but about being in the right place at the right time. Rotary offers exactly that kind of space.
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With more than 260 units and over 3,600 fun, interactive activities in levels K to grade 6, the Free Reading Program (FRP) covers phonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and creative writing. Each person learns at their own pace, building skills through games, stories, and engaging exercises that are enjoyable and rewarding.
Great for those learning at home, those who want extra resources, those new to English or who have trouble learning, and to organizations who support literacy. By offering this accessible, professional solution, we help learners young and old gain confidence, open doors to opportunities, and spark a lifelong love of reading and writing.
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With the Free Reading Program, we realize our commitment to basic education and literacy by making reading and writing free, fun, and available to all.
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