Our meetings are hybrid at the Winchester Country Club and via Zoom.
We meet every Thursday
Doors open: 12:00 pm
Program: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
At last week’s meeting, Jeff Hodes, a cemetery industry veteran of more than 47 years, explained what “green burial” really means — and why there are many shades of green. He pointed out that natural burial is gaining attention as […]
Our Surf & Turf Feast had the place hopping last week, and what a pleasure to see such a great turnout for this longtime club tradition. Everyone enjoyed the chance to catch up with old friends and get to know […]
THE MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL had the Country Club buzzing with enthusiasm, laughter, lively conversation and plenty of toasts to Rotary and friendship last Thursday evening. The well orchestrated evening was attended by almost 40 Rotarians and guests. After a short video […]
More Than Just Warmth: The Growing Impact of Coats for Kids At last week’s program, Larry Weiss and Nancy Baker took the floor to share an update on one of our club’s most cherished initiatives: Coats for Kids. Since 2010, […]
Last week we got a fascinating look at just how much happens before, during and after Election Day. Our speaker was Rich Venskoske, Frederick County Director of Elections, who explained that running an election is anything but a one-day job. […]
Last week, fellow Rotarians Jenny Grooms and Emily Burner of the Valley Health Foundation (Front Royal RC) shared an ambitious and inspiring plan to bring healthcare directly to people who have difficulty accessing it. Bridging the Gap in Rural Healthcare […]
The night was filled with laughter, great conversations, and recognition of some of our finest members. The evening began with Tricia Simpson’s heartfelt memorial to 5 members who passed this past year – John Capehart, Bob DeMott, Dave Miles, Rich Reedy, […]
Five Interact members received their RYLA certificates from Julia Kogut and spoke on their experience at RYLA. Zion Brooks, who won 1st place in the 4-Way Speech contest, read her essay. She received a standing ovation for her thoughtful and […]
OUR PROGRAM LAST WEEK Beneficiaries selected for our Field of Honor event told us how the funds will be used to enhance their services. Lisa Lowery, who is a board member representing the Winchester Fire and Rescue Departments, spoke to us […]
OUR PROGRAM LAST WEEK: Tom Dixon and Judy Humbert spoke to us about Black history in the Winchester area. Tom Dixon is a graduate of Douglas School and Handley High School, where he taught and coached for 36 years. Judy […]