At the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London, we believe in the power of community, compassion, and connection. On September 11th, 2023, we came together in a heartwarming and inspiring way at Goodwill’s Town Hall room. The event began on a sweet note as we were welcomed back with a delicious cake. As the familiar faces […]
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Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London’s June wrap-up meeting
We had a great wrap-up meeting with an interclub from our neighbours the Middlesex Kiwanis Club. Our President Rosalyn led a short tai chi class in the Pakus International League fashion: https://pakuacanada.com/ The Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London has had the wonderful opportunity to meet this year at the Horton Street Goodwill Centre: https://www.goodwillindustries.ca/ Lunches are catered by Edgar and Joe’s: https://edgarandjoes.ca/ Check out […]
Learning About the Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair Projects
Susan Lindsey from the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair introduced 4 students who presented their successful project entries at the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair and were selected to attend the Canada-Wide Science Fair in May of 2023. Our club has supported the fair for many years and always enjoys meeting with the […]
Our Joint Meeting with the Rotary Club of London
After a several-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we resumed our annual joint Rotary/Kiwanis lunch on Monday, May 29th. The meeting was held at the Highland Country Club. Our Guest Speaker for this meeting was Greg Playford, owner and president of Devonshire Financial, a commercial mortgage broker company, and a sister company, Devonshire Consulting which […]
Interclubbing with the Stratford Kiwanis Club
We had a great evening at the Stratford Kiwanis meeting. We had a lovely roast beef dinner and heard from Michael Adams with the Stratford Festival. He is the Senior Director of Marketing and Audience Development. The Stratford Festival is being marketed as the Spa for the soul. Lots of great talent and shows in […]
LMLIP: Building a Welcoming and Inclusive Community for Immigrants
As members of the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London, we recently had the privilege of attending a meeting where we learned about the incredible work of the London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). We were truly impressed by the organization’s commitment to supporting immigrants in our city and creating a more welcoming and inclusive […]
Discovering Growing Chefs’ Latest Endeavours
An Exciting Update on Their Mission to Promote Healthy Food Relationships Growing chefs co-founder and Executive Director Andrew Fleet was excited to share what Growing Chefs is busy doing both in the community and behind the scenes. Working towards their mission which is to change the way children, youth, families and the greater community learn […]
Jim Scott Receives Volunteer of the Year Award
Jim Scott, currently the Governor of the Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District of Kiwanis International, a Distinguished Lt. Governor of Division 4, and a Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Ontario Music Festival Association.