Directors: Henny Boeters, Ben Van Heeswijk, David Klatt and Judie Wigcherink
Attendance:
Members:11 including Blake Sheets, honourary member
Potential Members: Tom Stewart,George Oduro and Philip Jacobs
Guests: Laura Burca
Birthdays: Judie W, Oct. 11 and David B, Oct. 18
Anniversaries: None
Meeting Date Oct. 6th, 2025, Anglican Parish Hall. After a wonderful dinner prepared by the ACW, David B started the meeting by thanking the ladies in the kitchen.
Correspondence:
1. A thank you card from Logan Fraser for graduation gift. Logan plans to become a teacher.
Program: Kees introduced our guest speaker, Laura Burca, a Registered Nurse, Manual Osteopath, and holistic healer
Laura is a member of Small Town Sprouted Health Collective, recently opened at 6 Main Street West in Ridgetown.
The clinic is owned by Dr. Alecia Chevalier, Naturopathic Doctor, and brings together a collaborative team of wellness professionals
With more than two decades of experience in health care, Laura is known for her deep compassion and client-centered approach
Each session is uniquely tailored to the individual, as she carefully listens, observes, and works to address the root cause of discomfort
She believes true healing happens when the body, mind, and spirit are nurtured together
Her osteopathic treatments involve gentle, hands-on techniques that help the body function more effectively as a whole
One of her early patients described being able to return to normal life after years of chronic pain.
No two treatments are alike, and many clients experience natural pain relief, improved mobility, better balance, and enhanced sleep quality
Laura shared several examples of patient success stories, including cases involving COPD and chronic pain
Osteopathy, she explained, can help with arthritis and joint pain, back and neck issues, sciatica and nerve pain, frozen shoulder, limited mobility, headaches and migraines, as well as circulation and lymphatic concerns
In addition to osteopathic care, Laura offers other holistic services such as all-natural facelifts, meridian balancing, and acupressure.
The clinic’s team includes Dr. Alecia (ND), naturopathic graduate Ashlyn, social worker Heather, and nutritionist Sarah
Two of Laura’s favourite guiding principles are: “Structure affects function” and “It’s never too late to feel better, move more easily, and embrace life more fully”
Her presentation was both informative and engaging, leaving members inspired to learn more about this integrative approach to wellness
The Rotary Club invites community members to visit Small Town Sprouted Health Collective and explore the services they offer
Laura signed one of the books that the Rotary Club is presenting to the Ridgetown Public Library
Committees and Other Business
1. David B: Donuts for Polio
It is on Friday, Oct. 24th, 2025 at Pinnell’s Pastery starting at 9:00 am
We will need volunteers to help make the donuts, entertain (thanks Ron and his accordion) and spread Rotary cheer
David B will be sending out a sign-up sheet
2. David B: Home Hardware Night Market, Oct. 24th, 4:30-9:00 pm
Volunteers to hand out Rotary signup sheets, man an End Polio Now donation bucket and promote Rotary
David B will be sending out a sign-up sheet
3. Paul: Man a Halloween tent on Main St W to hand out candy and Rotary information pamphlets
It was decided not to do this, with or two other activities in October
4. David B: Shelter Box to the Philippines for their recent earthquake
Reinout reminded us that we had already donated towards 2 Shelter Boxes, so it was decided to pass this time
5. David B: District Governor, Wendy Jones’ visit on Oct. 20th
This is a light luncheon meeting, from noon until 2:00 pm at the Anglican Parish Hall
President David asked if there was “Anything for the good of Rotary?”
President David closed the meeting unofficially at approximately 8:00 pm.
The next meeting is on: Monday, Oct. 20th at the Anglican Parish Hall at noon. See Above
The theme for the 25-26 Rotary year is“Unite for Good”
l-r: President David Brian, Laura Burca and President Elect Kees Boeters
