Our speaker this evening was Gary Blake, President of the North Grenville Arts Guild. In his presentation, Gary shared with our members how he transitioned from a retired family physician to a passionate artist. Having not painted since the age of 12, at the urging of his wife he rediscovered the joy and intensity of art. He mentioned that he was fortunate enough to be mentored by Charlie Spratt, an area artist of renown who helped him in his new journey. He also spoke to the North Grenville Arts Guild and the great support it gives local artists. If you haven't seen the guild members works, be sure to visit their next exhibition, you will not be disappointed. Pictured below, Gary is thanked for his presentation by Reinder.

 

A team of Rotarians from our district, including from our club will be heading to Nepal at the end of November to deliver and help install a water filtration systems. The systems will be installed in villages that have previously been set up with water collection systems.  Members of the team going to Nepal explained how the systems work and how they are partnering with a rotary club in Kathmandu to ensure its success. Our club agreed to provide them with some financial assistance for the filtration systems. Pictures below are members of the outgoing team.