As we celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for your unwavering dedication and service. Your commitment to making a positive impact in our communities truly embodies the spirit of Rotary.
Whether through local initiatives or global projects, your efforts continue to inspire, uplift, and create lasting change.
Thank you for your time, your compassion, and your steadfast belief in “Service Above Self.”
I deeply appreciate all that you do — not just this week, but every day of the year.
With sincere gratitude,
Sherry Trenholm
2024-2025 RCMWR President
Rotarian of the Week
- Sharon Niles
Profession
I worked in the customer service industry for many years. Manager in a ladies clothing store, accountant office doing payroll and amounts receivable. Real estate was the last place I worked for 14 years. I retired 10 years ago to spend more time with family and friends.
About me
I retired 10 years ago to spend more time with family and friends.
Years in Rotary?
23 years' service with the RCMWR. I was involved in Youth Exchange for a number of years as Rotary Youth Exchange Chair (2003 to 2007) and District Youth Exchange Chair (2007 to 2017).
I have helped out with the RCMWR Charity Golf Tournament for many years, RCMWR Ribfest since it started, and Edith Cavell School Lunch Program for the past 4 years and prior to COVID for 2 years. This year I volunteered for the Moncton Ronald McDonald Family Room Home for Dinner program.
My Hobbies
Hiking, knitting and reading.
What is your favorite thing about being a Rotarian?
I love giving back to the community.
Tell us something others might not know about you?
I sang in a choir for about 10 years.
April 25,2025, RCMWR Meeting Update
Guest speaker Sister Aurea Cormier (pictured below) shared the incredible vision behind Housing for Life, Inc. An inspiring initiative committed to building affordable, energy-efficient housing for women and children in the Greater Moncton area.
With a foundation rooted in compassion and community, this project is more than bricks and mortar, it’s about creating safe, inclusive spaces where women can thrive.
From thoughtful design by 46 North Design Studio to a dedicated contractor in Donna Ferguson of SheBuilds Communities For Life, Inc., every detail reflects a deep commitment to dignity and sustainability.
Sister Aurea reminded us of Margaret Mead’s powerful words: “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” And this team is doing just that. (Article Author Stacey Couturier, Public Image Chair)
April 25, 2025 the RCMWR celebrated Barbara Elias 92nd birthday along with all the Rotarians born in the month of April.
Barbara is an extraordinary woman and devoted Rotarian. Her dedication, compassion and vibrant spirit continue to inspire everyone around her.
For Barbara’s birthday she donated a beautiful couch throw quilt to the weekly club 50/50 fundraiser to help raise funds for a future RCMWR cause or project. The lucky 50/50 and quilt winner was Rotarian Don Botten who is shown below modelling the quilt with Barbara. Don Botten won the 50/50 and will receive $185.50 in the near future.
Total revenue from the 50/50 last week was $254.00 minus the funds going to winner Don Botten. Total $127 is available for future RCMWR projects.
Barbara thank you for donating the beautiful couch throw quilt to the RCMWR and your lifetime of service and light you bring to our community. Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and joy - you deserve it all! (RCMWR President Sherry Trenholm)
Rotary Youth Exchange Adventure
(Article Author submitted by Rocio Rodriguez, Rotary Long Term Youth Exchange Student)
Trip to Montreal: A Heartwarming Reunion (April 11–18, 2025)
My recent trip to Montreal was truly exciting and memorable. After more than seven months apart, I was finally reunited with my mom!
Nadine Larche, Alexa (my host sister), and I arrived in Montreal on April 11 and headed straight to the hotel to meet up with my mother. I was so excited to see her! Nadine’s sister and her nieces, whom I had met during our trip to Toronto in November, were also there for the first couple of days. It was such a joy to see everyone again—especially since it was my mom’s first time in Canada!
We spent the first three days exploring the city. From sightseeing to shared meals, it was a wonderful way to reconnect and make new memories.
Some of the highlights included attending mass at Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal, walking through the Vieux Montreal, neighbourhoods filled with striking architecture, and spending time at Mont Royal, where there was still snow on the ground—something that amazed my mom!
We even got to attend an Explore NB Immersive experience tourism event that just so happened to be there when we were visiting so my mom got to see where I was living too. We even tried Lobster bisque and Lobster chips!
Next, we traveled to Quebec City, where we spent two days immersed in the city’s rich history and culture. We explored the cobblestone streets of Vieux Québec, taking in its old-world charm, quaint shops, and picturesque views. We sampled a variety of local dishes—including delicious poutine—and visited the iconic Château Frontenac, which offered breathtaking views of the city. My mom got to experience her first hockey game in a lively local Irish pub!
We returned to Montreal for the final stretch of the trip, where Nadine’s older two daughters, Mia and Lauren, met up with us. We continued exploring the city, visiting new neighborhoods and enjoying local cafés. One exciting moment was going on La Grande Roue, a huge Ferris wheel.
My favourite part of the trip was seeing how much we all enjoyed each other’s company and getting the chance to spend quality time exploring new parts of Canada.
Volunteers Wanted
Ribfest 2025
- We are just over 8 weeks until Ribfest and help is urgently needed at the Committee level to make sure we can run the event safely. We still need someone to step up to volunteer as the Site Co-ordinator at the Committee level and during the week of Ribfest. whilst we have had 2 people say they will help, they are already sub-committee chairs, so it is essential that someone else helps out.
- Also, we urgently need someone to help with sponsorshipas the previous sponsorship chair has left the club.
- A huge thank you to President ElectCatherine Black for volunteering to assist with the Ribfestsocial media.
Please contact Colin Reeves as soon as possible, f you are willing to help with any of the roles above.
Colin Reeves <colin.reeves007@hotmail.com>
Host Families and Drivers needed for the Rotary Friendship Exchange for our visiting Rotarians from Peru that will be in Greater Moncton Area from June 7 to 12, 2025. Please contact Noel Eustace <bumperchute@ca.inter.net> for further details and to volunteer.
Upcoming Events:
- May 10, 2025:Guess Who is Coming to Dinner. Guests and hosts required.
Please confirm your participation with Nadine Larche
<nadinelarche@icloud.com>
- May 29-June 1, 2025: District Conference at The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Registration ends May 11, 2025.
- June 11, 2025: Dinner with Rotarians from Peru, and other Greater Moncton Rotarians at Legend's Restaurant. More details to follow soon.
- June 21-25, 2025:Rotary International Convention, at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Register today for the incredible Convention experience of a lifetime.
-July 18, 2025: RCMWR Fun Golf atHillsborough Golf Club - starting at 11:15 am. (no luncheon meeting on this date)
-August 25, 2025: RCMWR Lobster Party at Lisa Gallagher's residence.(no luncheon meeting on this date)
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