On February 27 we learned so much from Leslie Lovejoy, Executive Director of Gold Country Senior Services. After a 51-year career in medicine as an RN with a Ph.D. in social psychology, Leslie moved here and joined the board of Gold County Senior Services. They were incorporated in 1976 and had services at the fairgrounds and then at the Nevada City Senior Apartments. In 2024 they moved in to the old Summer Thyme building at 231 Colfax Ave. They have 14 employees and 182 volunteers. They have nutritional services through Meals on Wheels 5 days per week and lunch at the center 3 times per week. They oversee the Senior Firewood Program where volunteers collect, split, stack and deliver firewood to low-income seniors who have wood as their only source of heat. A Pet Food Pantry serves 53 beloved companions to seniors. There are classes and events including exercise classes, technology, art, games and bingo. Membership is $50 per year per person or $75 for a couple. Anyone over 18 can support the center by becoming a member. You can see the menus, activities, and other programs on their Gold Country Services website. Thanks to Leslie for your ongoing dedication and support to our community.
Walt and I had a chance to serve our youth at the Area 4 Student Speechcontest on February 25. Walt was the timekeeper and I was the “teller” or scorekeeper. The student prompt was “How Have You or How Will You ‘work your magic’ in your own community in one or more of the seven areas that Rotary supports?” Toni took third place with her talk about her passion for maternal and childhood heath. She drew on her experiences with Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and her intention to become a nurse to help other children as she was helped.” Second place Emma is raising funds to help the homeless at Hospitality House. She’s asking for “just 5 bucks” with a goal of $1,000 in her community economic development project. First place was taken by Graham who spoke of sustainable agriculture as he and his family work to redevelop land that was destroyed by hydraulic mining. Graham will represent Area 4 in the District 5190 Speech Contest in Fallon, Nevada on May 3.
Next week we’ll be back at Round Table Pizza on March 6 at 5:30. We’re looking forward to Kim Stewart’s craft talk about KNCO and then on March 13 we’ll be back at Bodhi-Hive at 12:15pm to learn from a panel from Nevada County Pride. March will be a busy month with our Area 4 Foundation Roundup on March 16 at 3:30 at the Horsemen’s Lodge and the Area 4 Student Music Contest on March 22 at 2:00 at the Grass Valley Methodist Church. Please register here for RoundUp.
Join us and your Rotary D5190 Area 4 Western Nevada County colleagues for a celebratory Foundation RoundUp! Cost is $35/person. Click to Register for RoundUp.
District 5190 ~ We're heading to Fallon, NV for our 2025 annual district conference. Fallon is the "Oasis of Nevada". There is a lot to do and see in this beautiful area!
For a few days in May, Fallon will be Rotary's premier tactical inspiration center! You won't want to miss this event. Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS) is home to the Fighting Saints of VFC-13, the Desert Outlaws of Strike Fighter Wing Pacific, and the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center, Fallon NAS serves as the Navy’s premier tactical air warfare training center. Saturday evening keynote speaker Tyrie Merrill Smokejumper and Winner of Race to Survive New Zealand will be unforgettable!
Rotarians from District 5190 will be taking over the city on the weekend of May 2nd - 4th, 2025 to celebrate a year of Magic and Music with DG Dennis. Plan on joining us for fun, learning and inspiration.
A wellness care project for local children in partnership with East Cape Health Clinic and Rotary Club of Los Barriles Cabo Este A tradition we started in 2015!
It’s not too late to join the trip! Contact Kelly at klbabineau@gmail.com if you are interested in going.
Rotary Clubs of Western Nevada County are hosting our annual Speech and Music Contests.
Music Contest 2:00pm Saturday March 22 GV United Methodist Church, 236 S School, GV
High School (grades 9-12) from all local high school programs are participating. Local prizes are 1st - $500, 2nd $250, and 3rd $125. First place winner of each contest advances to Rotary District 5190 competitions on May 3, 2025 in Fallon, NV where prizes are 1st $1,000, 2nd $750, and 3rd $500.
Graham advances to District 5190 after winning the Area Speech Contest on February 25.
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our March10 meeting is at 5:30pm to better accommodate schedules among our new board. It will be via Zoom with President Louise.
Not a Board member but want to join us? Contact Robin or reply to this Rotario for instructions. All club members are encouraged to attend a meeting. Location subject to change, please ask.
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