Closing Message of Peace – Siham Boda
“As we enter the festive season—a time of light, gratitude, and gathering—we’re reminded of how deeply people everywhere long for peace. Yet we are also mindful of the conflicts affecting communities around the world and here in South Africa.
May this season offer us a moment of stillness and renewed compassion. And may we, as Rotarians, carry the spirit of the holidays into the year ahead by choosing understanding, generosity, and service.
May the peace we cultivate in our own lives ripple outward—to our communities, our country, and all who are longing for hope.” 🌟
At our Festive Breakfast 60 crew, family, long time friends and guests gathered to reconnect and celebrate the year’s achievements with much pride and appreciation to our outgoing Captain. We now take a much deserved break until 16 January 2026. Sharing a few festive pics below –
One of the festive tables with crew and guests. Big thanks to Maryka Vermaak and her team for organising an outstanding event that ticked all the boxes 🎉
Above: Looking dapper – James Liddell, Michelle Whitehead and a streamlined Andre du Toit; Right June Webber, Leonardo Bartoletto, Mymoenma Ismail, Yoke Young (District Student Exchange) and Martin Colman, who once again did a brilliant job as a fun bosun, keeping the meeting on track with humour and banter.
Festive crew with guests and spouses – Hannarie Wenhold – our Honorary member at the back, sitting with Joe Hansen guest from the US.
Bumper InnerWheel Christmas Hamper Ticket Sales!
The winners of the three magnificent Inner Wheel hampers were Borg Stannius, Joyce Ngoko and Margie Licatta (right – with the first prize Hamper). 🌹 The raffle was very successful, raising R4500 for projects. It is always their biggest fundraiser. A big thank you for the support from all the Rotary members and others who bought tickets. 🙏🌹
Above: Piet postema tucking into a delicious breakfast. The Metropolitan Golf Club again did us proud. An outstanding breakfast coupled with superb service. Right: Vaughan Pierce with guest Joe Hansen from the US who visits us each year. Good to see you back Joe!🌟
