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Pre-Registration Required - email info@kitchenerrotary.ca for further info
Oct. 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.
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Oct. 21, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Member Mixing and Youth Exchange! In response to suggestions made at the club strategic planning brainstorming session our meeting on Monday October 21 will provide an opportunity for members to interact with and get to know fellow members. There will also be a couple of other timely items on the program. > Member Mixing & Fellowship– Get to meet and learn about fellow members NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, October 17. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. CORDON BLEU SANDWICH lightly breaded chicken breast, slow roasted ham, fontina cheese, honey dijon, garlic aioli, on an artisan bun. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Oct. 26, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Online Auction Sign Distribution A significant number of people who purchase items on our Online Auction indicate that they learn about the auction through our roadside / lawn signs. And, again this year we need your help to distribute these throughout the region. Our Sign Distribution has two components again this year. 1. All members are asked to pick up 2 or 3 signs to put up at their homes and/or place of business. 2. We need an additional 8 to 10 members to take about 10 to 15 signs each and distribute them in a geographical area in the region assigned to you. This will only take about 1.5 to 2 hours and after you have picked up your signs you can set them up as soon as of the start of the Auction on November 2. We wil provide you with the rules for where signs can be placed. Signs will be available at our meeting at the Charcoal on October 21 and at our Auction Warehouse on the morning of Saturday, October 26 - 128 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener. All members are asked to respond by Thursday, October 24 and indicate in the Comment Box that: 1. You will participate in the full Sign Distribution in the region and pick up the signs on Saturday, October 26 or at the meeting on October 21. OR 2. You will just be able to take 2 or 3 signs for use at your home and/or office and will pick these up on Saturday, October 26 or at the meeting on October 21. OR 3. You would like to have 2 or 3 signs to have at your home and/or office but are unable to pick them up on either October 21 or 26 and will need to make alternate arrangements to get them. We can deliver! Please remember, we need your help to make the Auction a Success! Your 2024 Online Auction Committee |
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Oct. 28, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
FALL DOM CARDILLO TRAIL CLEAN UP Our next Dom Cardillo Trail Clean-Up will be on Monday, October 28 (we go rain or shine unless there is thunder and lightening). As uusual we will meet at Stanley Park Mall by the new Canadian Tire Store and the River Road entrance at 4:00 p.m. If interested, please join us afterwards for a social at the Whale & Ale Pub on Victoria Street. To help with planning we would like members to sign up. As always, though, feel free to bring along friends and family members but please indicate if you are doing so in the comments box on the registration page. |
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Oct. 29, 2024 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Nov. 02, 2024
Visit the auction website rotaryonlineauction.ca The auction starts on Saturday November 2nd at 9AM The auction ends on Saturday November 16th at 10PM Please contact auction@kitchenerrotary to donate items, become a sponsor or ask questions.
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Speaker: Badar Shamim District 7080 Polio Plus Chair
Nov. 04, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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Nov. 05, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Club Fall Tree Planting Outing On Tuesday, November 5 we will be joining staff from the city of Kitchener for tree planting in Lynnvalley Park from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We will be adding potted trees and shrubs to naturalized areas within the park to increase canopy cover and improve biodiversity. Shovels, gloves and all materials will be provided by the city, please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy foot wear and bring your own water bottle. Lynnvalley Park is in the Highland West Community in the University Road / Fischer Hallman Road / Victoria Street South area. Access the park through the sidewalk near 166 Lennox Crescent. Family and friends are welcome to join in, please register by Monday, November 4. |
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Nov. 11, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kitchener Rotary - Remembrance Day Program Our Remembrance Day program for this year will have several of our members telling personal stories related to previous wars and conflicts - fathers coming home from the war, family remembrances, the loss of relatives, all from the heart. Please join us for what will be a touching and meaningful tribute - Lest We Forget. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, November 7. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. FISH TACOS trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese, and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Nov. 16, 2024
Visiit the auction website: rotaryonlineauction.ca The auction is open for bidding until 10pm Saturday November 16th. |
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Nov. 25, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A Tour of the New KidsAbility Kitchener Facility The connection between Kitchener Rotary and KidsAbility goes back to our very origins. With our support, KidsAbility has continued to grow and increase the number of clients they can service. They have recently opened a new facility in Kitchener and our meeting on Monday, November 25 will be a tour of this site and an overview of all of the services provided there. Please note that this is in the South Kitchener / Sportsworld area and the start time for the tour is 10:00 a.m. In response to comments at our strategic planning, information gathering sessions we are continuing to explore alternate meeting locations and meal options. At the new KidsAbility Kitchener location there is space for regular club meetings and in addition to learning about the whole site and the services offered we will have the opportunity to use and check out this area for some lunch and regular club business. This will be a BYOBBL event - "Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch". As an alternative to catered or restaurant meals we are going to try this approach. Pack a lunch or stop by one of the many food shops in the area to pick up your favorite snack. As always, to help with planning, members are asked to register with a deadline of Sunday, November 24. |
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Members Only
Dec. 02, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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Dec. 09, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
You don't want to miss our annual Holiday Social! This year at the Westmount Golf & Country Club, Kitchener, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 09. Dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Private Room Price is just $75.00 per person At this meeting we will also be collecting winter clothing and outdoor wear for the reistents of A Better Tent City. We need to confirm numbers with the venue, please sign up as soon as possible (don't forget to include your guests). Deadline is Wednesday, December 4. Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions in the Comment Field on the registration page. *Note: For the Pie / Dessert Auction again this year payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit card and not charged to your account. |
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Robert Shipley
Jan. 06, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Jan. 13, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wealth, Legacy, OR Taxes: It’s Your Choice While Canadians are in the midst of the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth we have ever seen, the majority are unaware of the effect taxes will have on their estate or the generous solutions available. This presentation plants a seed to motivate listeners to engage in planning to reduce taxes, protect families and support the community by re-directing taxes to charity. Please join us for an informative presentation by Lynn Whetham CFP, Strategic Generosity Consultant, Mindful Money Management. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, January 9. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. FISH TACOS trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese, and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Jan. 20, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CLUB STRATEGIC PLANNING ASSEMBLIES - Part 3
Club Projects
As we continue the work of reviewing critical aspects of our club's operations our third Club Assembly will examine items such as:
- The kind and nature of Projects we do
- The fequency of projects
- The commitements members need to make to projects
Once again, you are encouraged to please join us at this important meeting on 20 January 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. to provide suggestions and feedback.
Again we will be meeting in the largte function room at Memory Gardens, 2723 Victoria St N. Breslau (Victoria Street, North / #7 Hwy to Guelph).
To assist with planning for this event, please regsiter by Sunday, Januaru 19.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Dave Chatson,
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Strategic Planning Session with Adrian DeCoo & Louise Gardiner
Jan. 20, 2025 6:00 p.m.
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Jamie Pernham - 1 hour tour starts at 6pm sharp
Jan. 27, 2025 5:30 p.m.
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Jan. 27, 2025 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Guided Tour at The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum On Monday, January 27, we will treated to a one-hour private, guided tour of two special exhibits at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. The two exhibits are: Beyond the Bricks, 100 Years of St. Mary's General Hospital and Black & Free. For more details on these exhibits see the attached flyers. The tour will start at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Initially this will be a members' only event but will be opened up for guests if numbers allow. Following the time at the Museum, those interested will gather at the Edelweiss Restaurant for dinner and fellowship. Please indicate in the comment box when you register if you will be joining the group for dinner. There is no cost for the tour but to assit with planning we would like members to register by Friday, January 24. |
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Getting to know you Member Social Lunch - (bring your own lunch)
Feb. 03, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Feb. 10, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Financial Prospects and Possible Financial Strategies for 2025 We are delighted to have Robin Stanton, VP of Portfolio Management at Raelipskie Partnerships, back with us again for our annual Financial Forecasting event where he will provide his insights into Financial Prospects and Possible Financial Strategies for 2025. Please join us for this informative and timely presentation. At this meeting we wil also be collecting items for the next "A Better Tent City" drive to collect kitchenware (plates, saucers, bowls, mugs) and flatware (knives, forks, soup spoons). Incomplete, new or used sets or pieces are welcome. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, February 6. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. FISH TACOS trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese, and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Robin Stanton - Financial prospects and possible financial strategies for 2025
Feb. 10, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Mark Crowell - Police Department Update
Feb. 11, 2025 5:30 p.m.
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Feb. 24, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tour of the Gustav Bakos Observatory The Gustav Bakos Observatory, named in honour of the first astronomer at the University of Waterloo, houses a twelve-inch telescope, which is located on the roof of the Physics building. The observatory has been in operation since 1967. The telescope has been used for research on visual binary stars and for undergraduate student assignments. We have arranged for a private tour of the Observatory on Monday, February 24. For more information on the Observatory, visit their website at: Location and Parking: A Full Campus Building and Parking Map is available here: https://uwaterloo.ca/map/
This event is open to members and family and guests but is limited to a maximum of 25 persons on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration deadline is Thursday, February 20.
Please note that while telescope usage is limited to clear skies, the tour runs regardless of weather conditions (unless they are severe). Please also note that, regrettably, the observatory is not presently wheelchair accessible. |
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Star Gazing with a twelve-inch telescope, which is located on the roof of the Physics building
Feb. 24, 2025 6:00 p.m.
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Saimi Hartikainen presentation - Member Social bring your own lunch
Mar. 03, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Mar. 10, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Indigenous Relations with Jean Becker, AVP Indiginous Relations, University of Waterlo Jean's talk will seek to answer questions about the place of Indigenous peoples in contemporary Canadian society and shed light on the continuing work of reconciliation 10 years after the release of the report of the Truth and reconciliation commission and the 94 Calls to Action. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, March 6. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. FISH TACOS trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese, and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Jean Becker -AVP Indigenous Relations U of W
Mar. 10, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Mar. 24, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Get Your "Canada On!' Our club meeting on Monday March 24 will be a member "Get To Know You" / Trivia Event with as focus on our "Canada Connection". Again, this will be a "Bring Your Own Lunch" (BYOL) affair. Please note that there are several restaurants in the same plaza or near by to pick up a tasty treat. These include: Eggsmart, Tim Hortons, Gino's Pizza, Sushi Star, A&W, Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill, and, Hem's Hakka Restaurant.
To help with planning, members are asked to register, or decline, with a deadline of Sunday, March 23. |
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Member Social - bring your own lunch
Mar. 24, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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David Johnson 5 Club fundraiser GRHF & Kiwanis
Mar. 31, 2025 4:00 p.m.
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Mar. 31, 2025 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
A Private Tour of The Perimiter Institute We are very pleased that our club program for Monday, March 31 wil be a private tour of the Perimiter Institue where we will hear about some of the cutting-edge research happening there. The tour will be led by Perimeter Director of External Relations, Emily Petroff, and will take approximately one hour. Please arrive by 5:15 for a 5:30 start of the tour. Perimeter Institute is the world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics. The independent Institute was founded in 1999 to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Research at Perimeter is motivated by the understanding that fundamental science advances human knowledge and catalyzes innovation, and that today’s theoretical physics is tomorrow’s technology. Located in the Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour, including the Governments of Ontario and Canada, that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement. Parking: There is free on-site parking at the building. There should be sufficient space for all vehicles. If all spaces in the main lot are full, attendees can park in the VIP lot on the left side of the building.
For those interested, dinner and fellowiship will occur after the tour at one of the many nearby eating establishments. Stay tune for details. To assit with planning, please regsiter or decline by the deadline of Sunday, March 30.
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Apr. 07, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A Visit with Our District Governor - Sohail Naseer An annual event not to be missed! On April 7 we will have our District Governor, Sohail Naseer with us to provide updates from the world of Rotary and re-inspire us for all the good we do in the world. Please be sure to join us for this special full-meeting event. This meeting will be at KidsAbilitry in Kitchener, but we will be ordering everyone's favourite catered lunch - Gourmet Sandwiches from EVO for just $26.00 each. Please indicate your choice from the options below in the comment box when you register. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 3. Option #1 - Grilled Chicken Foccacia Option #2 - Vegetarian Spring Rolls *GLUTEN FREE* Option #3 - Italian Ciabatta Sandwich Option #4 - Roast Beef Wrap |
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Apr. 14, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Canada and the Second Coming of Donald Trump Be sure to join us for a very interesting and timely presentation on Monday, April 14 with John English as he explores - Why has Donald Trump attacked his major trading partners and closest allies and threatened Canada’s sovereignty while mocking its leadership? What are his aims and how does it reflect the complexities and history of Canadian-American relations? Can we ever go back to what we had before? We are very pleased to have John, a Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, at the University of Waterloo and an honourary member of our club, back with us again. His talks are always engaging and enlightening and this one is sure to be no different! NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, April 10. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. FISH TACOS trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese, and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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John English - Canada-USA Relations
Apr. 14, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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