Rotary Club of Summerside

02/23/2026

Who is ready for the Mardi Gras Weekend Extravaganza!

Join us March 5 to 7, 2026 for the Summerside Rotary Clubs’ Annual Mardi Gras Curling Funspiel in support of the STRIVE program.

A few team spots are still up for grabs 👀
- 6 end games
- 3 games guaranteed
- Friday night munchies
- Saturday night wrap up
- Saturday dress up day with a prize for the most uniquely dressed team

Gather your coworkers, friends, or family and hit the ice for a weekend of fun with a purpose. This is your last week ro register!

Spots are limited and a few teams are still available. Book now.

Register at rotaryclubsummerside@gmail.com

02/21/2026

Amazing work to all around !

Let’s say a big thank you to donors today, as Easter Seals PEI announces the recipients of its 2025 Provincial Grants, which were awarded to registered PEI charities that provide programs and services to Islanders living with disabilities.

“The grant process is an important part of our work to give funds back to the community,” says Easter Seals PEI Campaign Chair Della Parker. “We are pleased to provide funding to 20 recipient organizations ranging from inclusive education programs in schools to social, employment and recreation initiatives for adults living with disabilities throughout the province.”

2025 grants have been awarded to: Autism PEI, Camp Gencheff, CNIB PEI, Community Inclusions Ltd (West), Harbourview Training Centre, Inclusions East, Joyriders, Parasport PEI, PEI Association for Community Living, PEI Cerebral Palsy Association, Special Olympics, Spinal Cord Injury PEI, and the Inclusive Education programs at Alberton Elementary, Amherst Cove Elementary, Birchwood Junior High, Montague Regional High, Morell Consolidated, Queen Elizabeth Elementary, and École Évangéline. The Alternative Education Centre – Enhanced Learning Placement (ELP) in Charlottetown was also a recipient.

ESPEI will allocate additional funding in June to the three rotary clubs that operate the PEI franchise that use their funds to support a giving program within their club.

02/16/2026

Summerside Rotary Library is more than shelves and books.

It’s a vibrant community hub full of learning, connection, and free programming for all ages. From storytimes and craft afternoons, to conversation circles and movie clubs, people of every age find something here to enjoy and grow from.

Last week, our Rotary President, Keith, was invited inside the library for meeting.
Getting invited to gather in a space our club helped bring to life feels like full circle.

The Inspire Learning Centre, home of the Summerside Rotary Library, creates a place where families, youth, adults, and seniors come together to learn and belong.

We are incredibly proud of what this space means to Summerside and grateful for the ongoing community connections and activities happening here.

If you haven’t stopped in yet, now is a great time to experience all the library offers... a place where stories, friendship, and community thrive.

02/13/2026

A little late to the feed.. but a huge shout out for this past tuesdays Rotary meeting.

Thank you to Rotarian Chad Mann for sharing an update on the important work of the County Hospital Foundation and the incredible efforts underway to strengthen Prince County Hospital for years to come.

Rotary is proud to be a strong supporter of the PCH Foundation. Hearing firsthand about the impact being made right here in our community reinforces why continued support matters so much.

We are grateful for the leadership, vision, and dedication behind this work.

02/13/2026

Huge thank you to Dr. Scott Mollins of the Summerside Rotary for all the amazing work for the Easter Seals Society of PEI. Our club is lucky to have such a dedicated and passionate spokesperson to help support this amazing organization. Now let’s help Easter seals reach their goal!

At a recent Rotary Club of Charlottetown meeting, Scott Mollins of the Rotary Club of Summerside was in attendance to meet 2026 ESPEI Ambassador Rowan MacDonald,

ESPEI is celebrating its 70th birthday with activities taking place all year-long, including a goal to raise an additional $70,000.

“It was on February 13, 1956, that the Rotary Club of Charlottetown agreed by unanimous vote to adopt Easter Seals PEI as the program to continue its support of children with disabilities,” says ESPEI Chair Della Parker.

“70 years later, Easter Seals PEI is still a major project of the Rotary Club of Charlottetown, and now in partnership with the Rotary Club of Montague and Eastern PEI and the Rotary Club of Summerside, with its mission expanded to enhance the quality of life, self-esteem, and self-determination of Islanders with disabilities.”

02/12/2026

A big thank you to Eric, and the PEI Connectors for welcoming the Summerside Rotary club to speak with your amazing group.

It is always a pleasure to share what Rotary is all about.

The Rotary wheel is well recognized, but the impact happening behind that logo in Summerside is even bigger. From local programming to community initiatives, Rotary touches many different faces across our city.

In this photo, our current President Keith is speaking about the programs and the many ways Rotary supports and strengthens our community.

If you have ever been curious about Rotary or are interested in membership, we would love to connect with you. Reach out and come join us at a meeting to see what we are all about.

02/12/2026

Teams are filling up for the Summerside Rotary Mardi Gras Curling Funspiel, and we still have a few spots left!

Join us March 5 - 7 for one of the most fun weekends on the ice.

Entry is $280 per team, guaranteed three games!
No experience necessary.
This event is all about dressing up, having a laugh, enjoying a few great games of curling, and competing for some amazing prizes.

Grab your friends, build your team, and come be part of it.

A quick shoutout to last year’s champions Mitch Rowley, Brent Woodside, Jen Gaudet, and Ashley Praught, pictured with sponsor Neil MacLean, The Bridges Family, and Mardi Gras Lead Paul Power.

Think you can take the title this year? Now is your chance.🥌🎭
Email us today: rotaryclubsummerside@gmail.com

02/09/2026

Join us for one of Summerside Rotary Club’s most fun and delicious traditions 🥞

This is a morning of chaos and camaraderie. Get served a delicious breakfast by your favourite Summerside Rotarians!

Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast
Saturday March 7 2026
8AM to 11AM
10 per person

Come hungry and enjoy a classic pancake breakfast while supporting the great community work of the Summerside Rotary Club.

Bring family, friends, neighbours, everyone’s welcome.

Tickets available through any Rotarian or by emailing rotaryclubsummerside@gmail.com

Huge thanks to our title sponsor NAPA Auto Parts for their continued support.

See you there 💜💛💚

02/05/2026

The Summerside Rotary Club’s Annual Mardi Gras Curling Funspiel is fast approaching!

We are back March 5 to 7 at the Summerside Curling Club!

Join us for a few days of great curling, great company, and plenty of Mardi Gras spirit, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event support the STRIVE program, helping young people build confidence, develop skills, and move forward with purpose.

Interested in playing or getting involved?
>>Email rotaryclubsummerside@gmail.com
The sign up sheet is posted at the curling club.

We also wanted to give a big THANK YOU! To our program sponsors:
Saturday wrap up sponsor Key Murray Law
Friday munchie sponsors Dr. Scott Mollins and Spring Valley Building Centre
Title Sponsor: Napa Auto Parts!

02/03/2026

"In Canada, there is roughly 1 stroke every 5 minutes"

Thank you to Jordan Fisher, Sr Philanthropy Officer with Heart and Stroke, and Scott Harper, Heart and Stroke Board Member and CEO of WEICan, for joining us today and delivering an engaging and informative presentation for Rotary.

We appreciated learning more about the important work Heart and Stroke is doing across Prince Edward Island, including their prevention, education, and community-based programming focused on improving heart and brain health for Islanders.

A key takeaway was the Heart and Stroke Risk Screen program, a free online tool that helps individuals understand their personal risk factors for heart disease and stroke and provides practical steps to reduce risk.

"80 percent of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes"

Jordan encourages everyone to utlize this free tool to get your personalized risk report:
https://riskscreen.heartandstroke.ca/en-CA

Thank you again for sharing your time, expertise, and commitment to building healthier communities.

Heart & Stroke

01/27/2026

Our most popular raffle is BACK!
Win big and support local students through the STRIVE program.

As part of the Summerside Rotary Club’s Mardi Gras Curling Funspiel, we are selling raffle tickets for a grand prize of a $5000 travel voucher.

🎟 Draw date March 7
🎓 In support of the Rotary STRIVE student scholarship program
📍$50 a ticket

Every ticket sold helps invest in local youth and their future. Grab yours before they’re gone.

Message us or see a Rotary member to get your ticket today!

Also a huge thank you to our sponsors to make this raffle possible: SGK,Cows, and CAA!