July 21 - Cam Guthrie
Mayor, City of Guelph
“Guelph's Challenges: The Reality”
Discussion of the economic
and operational challenges
facing the City of Guelph
July 28 - Justine Richardson
Director, The Arboretum,
University of Guelph
“The Arboretum: Conserving
Biodiversity and Connecting
People to Nature”
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The Arboretum is an
internationally accredited gem of
Guelph and southern Ontario.
This talk will share
July 14 - Dan Atkins
CEO, Guelph Public Library
“Library Initiatives”
History of the Guelph Public
Library, plans for the New
Central Library, and the
importance of libraries in the
community.
July 7 - Nikita Miller
Coach · Facilitator · Speaker ·
Nonprofit Builder ·
Professional Chaos Navigator
“I'll Figure It Out
When I Get There”
A talk about risk, reinvention,
and what it means to keep
choosing to fully live — even
when things don't go as
planned. Grounded in personal
stories from a grade 11
dropout turned university
valedictorian, a DIY surrogacy
for a family on the other side of
the world, a financial crash that
nearly broke her, and an
impulsive “yes” to South Africa
that brought her back to life.
Funny, honest, and built for
people who still have
something left to do.
Greeters: Brent Davies, Malcolm MacKenzie
Anthem: Hal Osborne
Thought for the Day: Seamus Lafferty
Introduction: Chris Bedard
Thanker: Dan Cremasco
Greeters: Kevin Morris, John Kelly
Anthem: Tom Watson
Thought for the Day: Mike Puddister
Introduction: Lloyd Longfield
Thanker: Chris Bedard
Greeters: Michael Sandor, Gary Parsons
Anthem: Bob Eccles
Thought for the Day: Gordon Webb
Introduction: Peter Anderson
Thanker: Chris Bedard
Greeters: Joe Odumeru, John Christensen
Anthem: Michael Sandor
Thought for the Day: Fred Meredith
Introduction: Chris Bedard
Thanker: Dan Cremasco
Welcome to the
Guelph Wellington Men’s Club
Retired Men Engaging in Life Long Learning, Friendship and Fellowship
JULY 2026
President: Nick Harris, Vice President: Jim Lefler, Treasurer: Brian Magee, Secretary: Ron Dolynchuk