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Optimist Club of Lindsay
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Optimist International is an association more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids."
www.lindsayoptimistclub.org
This spring, we’re excited to be auctioning handcrafted bird houses made by Optimists and painted by talented local artists in support of Kawartha Art Gallery’s youth programs. Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks!
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January 22, 2026 at 4:58 PM
That's a wrap! We sold our last handful of Christmas trees this afternoon. Thank you to everyone who supported the youth work efforts of the Lindsay Optimist Club. Merry Christmas!
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December 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
ICYMI, Lindsay Optimist Club Christmas tree sales are underway in front of Canadian Tire at 377 Kent St. W. Fraser/balsam fir, eastern white pine. Hours are M-F 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Tree alert! Lindsay Optimist Club Christmas tree sales are underway in front of Canadian Tire at 377 Kent St. W. Fraser, balsam fir, eastern white pine available. Hours: M-F 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Merry Christmas! Optimists enjoyed taking part in today's Lindsay Santa Claus Parade. Our annual fundraising Christmas tree sales start Saturday morning in front of Canadian Tire on Kent Street West. Just look for our red trailer!
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November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
VCCS Employment Services Employer Liaison Dave Edney was the guest speaker at Thursday’s regular breakfast meeting at Adelaide Place’s Senior Living Community building. The most rewarding part of his job is using the networks he’s established to provide an employment opportunity to someone.
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Wednesday evening was the last night of our weekly fall youth dodgeball program at Alexandra Public School. Thank you to the parents who brought their kids out each week and the volunteers who make it happen.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The history of our upcoming annual Christmas tree sales was highlighted in the most recent issue of Kawartha Lakes Weekly. Read it at lindsayadvocate.ca/kawartha-wee...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Our fall youth dodgeball program continues Wednesday evenings at Alexandra Public School until Nov. 19. It’s been a great group of kids!
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November 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Optimists were updated on the club’s budget as they met at Adelaide Place’s Senior Living Community building for breakfast Thursday. From October 2024 to September 2025, the club disbursed $38,615 to local groups. Visit www.lindsayoptimistclub.org to learn how to request funding.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Our youth dodgeball program returns Wednesdays from Sept. 24 to Nov. 19 at the Alexandra Public School gym for kids born from 2014 to 2017. Games will be played at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Cost is $56.20 per child. Register at raceroster.com/events/2025/...
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September 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Thank you to Launch Kawartha/Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation for its recent $10,312.11 donation to the club’s soccer program. The funds, a 2025 LEAP Grant, will buy new balls for all soccer program age divisions next year.
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June 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our youth soccer program, which runs Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, wrapped up for another year on June 25. Thanks to the coaches, referees, and convenors who made it another success. We hope our players and parents had a great season!
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June 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Here’s some photos from U13 action at Optimist Soccer Park during our annual youth soccer tournament day. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great day.
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June 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Optimist Club of Lindsay Soccer program's annual tournament day returned to Optimist Soccer Park and Wilson Fields on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
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June 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Optimist youth soccer is underway this week, with action at Optimist Soccer Park, with its newly paved parking lot, and Wilson Fields.
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May 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Because of the recent ice storm, registration for our youth soccer program has been extended by a week until Friday, April 18. Cost is $60 or $70. Tournament day is Saturday, June 7. Visit
lindsayoptimistclub.org/soccer for more info. ⚽
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April 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Reminder that registration for our youth soccer program closes on Friday, April 11. ⚽ The registration fee is $60 or $70. Tournament day is Saturday, June 7. Visit www.lindsayoptimistclub.org/soccer for more info.
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April 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Club members saw some of the impact of their financial support of Kawartha Art Gallery earlier this month when they visited the not-for-profit gallery on the 2nd floor of the Lindsay library branch. A $2,500 donation was made to the Student Juried Art Exhibit.
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March 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Optimists recently dropped by Therapeutic Horse Riding In Lindsay (THRIL), which improves the lives of those with physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges with a horse therapy riding program. The club donated $5,000 that will be used to create a new accessible tack room.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Earlier this month, Optimists visited A Place Called Home to make a $2,000 club donation to the Lindsay Street South-based shelter official. The funding will go towards youth drop-in programs and related services.
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March 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Check out these vintage glasses a longtime member brought to our regular breakfast meeting Thursday at Adelaide Place Senior Living Community. We raffled them off using the numbers from our 50/50 draw.
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March 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM