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Anne Day & Terrie Jarvis – Guelph Rotary Clubs – Service Above Self
In this episode of the Growing Guelph Podcast, I'm joined by Anne Day and Terrie Jarvis from the Guelph Rotary Clubs for a conversation about service, connection, and what it takes to strengthen a community from the inside out.
Anne shares her perspective as a community champion, Rotarian, and host of Guelph’s Good News space, where she helps shine a light on local charities, events, and people doing meaningful work across the city. Terrie reflects on her work as a dedicated Rotarian and co-founder of Food4Kids Guelph, now Keep Kids Fed At Home, as well as her recent recognition as a 2026 YMCA Woman of Distinction.
Together, we talk about Rotary’s role in Guelph and Wellington County, including Ribfest, Tour de Guelph, and the Community Connections project — an effort bringing local nonprofits together to share needs, reduce silos, and find new ways to collaborate.
Relevant links
Rotary International: https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary (https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary)
Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium: https://www.trilliumrotary.org/ (https://www.trilliumrotary.org/)
Rotary Club of Guelph: https://rotaryguelph.ca/ (https://rotaryguelph.ca/)
Rotary Club of Guelph South: https://guelphsouthrotary.ca/ (https://guelphsouthrotary.ca/)
Guelph Ribfest: https://www.ribfestguelph.com/ (https://www.ribfestguelph.com/)
Tour de Guelph: https://tourdeguelph.ca/ (https://tourdeguelph.ca/)
Food4Kids Guelph / Keep Kids Fed At Home transition story: https://rotaryguelph.ca/stories/food4kids-guelph-is-changing-its-name (https://rotaryguelph.ca/stories/food4kids-guelph-is-changing-its-name)
GuelphToday profile on Anne Day and her work sharing good news in the community: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/meet-your-host-local-rotarian-aims-to-spread-good-news-in-spaces-10710954 (https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/meet-your-host-local-rotarian-aims-to-spread-good-news-in-spaces-10710954)
Rotary story on Community Connections and collaboration among local nonprofits: https://rotaryguelph.ca/stories/rotary-fostering-local-connections-and-collaboration (https://rotaryguelph.ca/stories/rotary-fostering-local-connections-and-collaboration)
GuelphToday story on local Rotary clubs bringing agencies together to discuss community needs: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/local-rotary-clubs-join-forces-to-hear-from-agencies-in-need-12146073 (https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/local-rotary-clubs-join-forces-to-hear-from-agencies-in-need-12146073)
YMCA of Three Rivers 2026 Women of Distinction honourees, including Terrie Jarvis: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/ymca-announces-guelphs-women-of-distinction-12028576 (https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/ymca-announces-guelphs-women-of-distinction-12028576)
GuelphToday spotlight on the Women of Distinction Awards: https://www.guelphtoday.com/spotlight/celebrate-guelphs-female-trailblazers-at-the-women-of-distinction-awards-12122976 (https://www.guelphtoday.com/spotlight/celebrate-guelphs-female-trailblazers-at-the-women-of-distinction-awards-12122976)
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14 Jun 2026
CFUW Guelph - Susan Brown, Deb Thompson, Sandra McCormick & Sonia Spekkens - Connection, Learning and Advocacy
In this episode I'm joined by CFUW Guelph members Susan Brown, Deb Thompson, Sandra McCormick and Sonia Spekkens.
The guests share how they became involved with CFUW and what the organization has brought to their lives, including friendship, connection, belonging, discovery and opportunities for lifelong learning.
The conversation also explores the organization’s history. CFUW was formerly known as the Canadian Federation of University Women, but today the organization is known simply by its acronym. The Guelph chapter brings women together to connect, learn and advocate.
Susan, Deb, Sandra and Sonia discuss CFUW Guelph’s work on issues such as climate change, universal basic income and gender-based violence. They also talk about the importance of community partnerships, supporting education and working collectively to create a more inclusive and equitable community.
Learn more about CFUW Guelph
CFUW Guelph website: https://cfuwguelph.org/ (https://cfuwguelph.org/)
CFUW Guelph on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFUWGuelphON/ (https://www.facebook.com/CFUWGuelphON/)
CFUW Guelph on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfuwguelph/ (https://www.instagram.com/cfuwguelph/)
About CFUW Guelph: https://cfuwguelph.org/about-us/ (https://cfuwguelph.org/about-us/)
Membership and programs: https://cfuwguelph.org/program/ (https://cfuwguelph.org/program/)
Advocacy initiatives: https://cfuwguelph.org/advocacy/ (https://cfuwguelph.org/advocacy/)
Scholarships and awards: https://cfuwguelph.org/scholarships/ (https://cfuwguelph.org/scholarships/)
Contact CFUW Guelph: https://cfuwguelph.org/contact-us/ (https://cfuwguelph.org/contact-us/)
Email: cfuwguelph@gmail.com (mailto:cfuwguelph@gmail.com)
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12 Apr 2026
Lauren Martin - Cool Aunt Creatives - Building Spaces to Play
This one is a long one (and a fun one). My conversation with Lauren Martin, founder of Cool Aunt Creatives, clocks in at just over two hours and covers a huge range of ideas about community, creativity, and what it means to keep building a meaningful life after school.
Lauren shares her Guelph origin story, how exploring downtown shaped her early connection to the city (including a shared love for the now-gone Dis-a-Rays), and what it was like navigating that post-university chapter of moving away, coming back, and trying to find real community as an adult. We also dig into her pandemic-era reset, learning new creative skills through trial and error, and how all of that eventually led to Cool Aunt Creatives, its workshops, and its bigger event universe.
We talk about:
- Coming to Guelph for school and choosing to stay
- Making friends as an adult and building “third spaces”
- Learning new hobbies, making mistakes, and pushing through discomfort
- The meaning behind “Cool Aunt” and the ethos of the brand
- Why structured play matters, especially for adults
- Cool Aunt Creatives workshops, markets, and the kind of makers Lauren loves to work with
- Fairy & Iron and building a fantasy world that continues across events
- Creating dance spaces for adults that are joyful, structured, and not overly competitive
Connect with Cool Aunt Creatives:
Website: https://coolauntcreatives.com/ (https://coolauntcreatives.com/)
Events calendar: https://coolauntcreatives.com/events-calendar (https://coolauntcreatives.com/events-calendar)
Workshops: https://coolauntcreatives.com/workshops-1 (https://coolauntcreatives.com/workshops-1)
Cool Aunt Jr: https://coolauntcreatives.com/cool-aunt-jr-summer-camp (https://coolauntcreatives.com/cool-aunt-jr-summer-camp)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolauntcreatives/ (https://www.instagram.com/coolauntcreatives/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolauntcreatives/ (https://www.facebook.com/coolauntcreatives/)
More links (including other platforms): https://linktr.ee/coolauntcreatives (https://linktr.ee/coolauntcreatives)
Thanks for listening!
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