Aug. 18 - Andrew Peregrine
Associate Professor,
University of Guelph
“Lyme disease:
What is happening in Ontario? ”
This talk will review the ticks that can
be found on dogs and people in
Ontario, and how to identify the tick
responsible for Lyme disease. Data will
be presented that indicate how the
risk of Lyme disease is changing across
Ontario and what will likely happen in
the future. Strategies to reduce the
risk of infection in both dogs and
people will also be discussed
Dr. Andrew Peregrine is a veterinarian
and clinical parasitologist at the
Ontario Veterinary College,
University of Guelph..
Aug. 25 - Jim Petrik
Professor and Fire Chief
“Firefighting and Cancer:
Current Challenges and
Opportunities for Change ”
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To create awareness of the
increased risk of cancers in
firefighters, some of the reasons
why this is occurring, and what
interventions can be done to
improve the situation.
Jim is a Canada Research Chair in
Translational Health Research
and a cancer researcher at the
University of Guelph, where he
also is the Co-Director of the
Bench to Bedside Institute for
Translational Health Research
and Innovation. Jim has also been
in the volunteer fire service for
the past 30 years and is the Fire
Chief for the Guelph Eramosa
Fire Department in Rockwood.
Aug. 11- John Walsh
Associate Professor and Director,
School of Languages
and Literatures
“Remembering Guelph’s Fallen:
The University, the First World
War, and the Work of
Commemoration”
This talk will discuss the University
of Guelph’s recent commemorative
work honouring the 109 students
and alumni of the Ontario
Agricultural College who lost their
lives in the First World War. It will
reflect on memory, service, sacrifice,
education, and the continuing
responsibility of institutions to
preserve and renew the stories of
those who served.
Aug. 4 - P. Brian Skerrett
Retired Publishing Executive
“A National
Urban Park Update”
A review of the potential of the
former Ontario Reformatory lands
for a National Urban Park, including
arguments for why it’s the best use
for this property.
A proud resident of Guelph for over
50 years, he has dedicated much of
his life to fostering the city’s cultural
and historical landscape. As past
chair of Heritage Guelph, he
championed the designation of the
Ontario Reformatory lands under
the Ontario Heritage Act.
Welcome to the
Guelph Wellington Men’s Club
Retired Men Engaging in Life Long Learning, Friendship and Fellowship
AUGUST 2026
President: Nick Harris, Vice President: Jim Lefler, Treasurer: Brian Magee, Secretary: Ron Dolynchuk
Greeters: Joseph Odumeru, Mark Sears
Anthem: Randy Nadalin
Thought for the Day: Blair Capes
Introduction: Howard Dobson
Thanker: Art Cutten
Greeters: Charlie Toth, Alex Hamilton
Anthem: Randy Nadalin
Thought for the Day: Don Crow
Introduction: Bob Friendship
Thanker: Allan Fox
Greeters: Ken Bedasse, Gord Kuder
Anthem: Randy Nadalin
Thought for the Day: Michael Hinks
Introduction: Bob Friendship
Thanker: Charlie Toth
Greeters: Peter Thompson , Gerry Hyde
Anthem: Randy Nadalin
Thought for the Day: Gordon Webb
Introduction: Alex Smith
Thanker: Phil Allt