We look forward to seeing you at our Thursday Lunch Meeting.
Guest Speaker: International Committee & Adria Salas
Topic: Youth Exchange
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00pm Location: Legacy Ballroom The Woodlands Country Club 100Grand Fairway, The Woodlands, TX
Guests are always welcome, so bring a friend or colleague to the meeting. They may want to learn more about Rotary, and it is an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who believe in ‘Service Above Self.’
SOCIAL: Saturday, March 7, 2026 - Guided Bird Watching with Bayou Land Conservancy - For More Information
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rotary After Hours - Social Networking Meeting
Mar. 03, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00)
Join the Rotary Club of The Woodlands After-Hours (RAH) for our monthly social meeting. RAH social meetings are scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30, but conversations often extend until 7:30.
Rotary After Hours of The Woodlands meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. at various locations within The Woodlands. Guests are always welcome, and it is an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who believe in ‘Service Above Self.’
Social: Mercy House (Event for Women of Rotary & female spouses of members)
Mar. 03, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00)
I would love for you to join us at our upcoming Women of Rotary Social event - a candle making class held by Mercy House Global, a wonderful local non-profit.
The cost is $35 for a 12 oz candle or $41.50 for 17 oz candle, and all supplies are included.
Please feel free to bring a snack and beverage for the evening!
Thursday Lunch: Gary Heath, International Youth Exchange
Mar. 05, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00)
Gary invites you to enter the world of the Rotary Youth Exchange, an international program, fostering world, peace, and understanding.
Every year thousands of youth are involved in this program from around the world.
The Rotary Club of The Woodlands has impacted a significant number of students, outbound and inbound, over the years. In addition, many club members have served as host families for students and have come to appreciate why our club is so dedicated to attracting new students.
Today's presentation will be facilitated by our Rotary Youth Exchange Chair, Adria Salas, with testimonials from former students and host families and will reveal how the Rotary Youth Exchange program is organized, what is involved in applying to be an exchange student, and what's involved in being a host family.
We'd love to see you for a birding walk along BLC's Spring Creek Nature Trail. Bird walks/surveys are held every Monday and the first Saturday of each month, led by Texas Master Naturalist, Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador and BLC Trail Steward JoJo Bradbury
The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural surface trail around ponds and tranquil wetlands, through trees and natural grassy areas, therefore you should wear hiking shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, as there may be muddy areas along the trail and a sandy/rocky stream crossing that we may cross depending on the amount of water at the time. The varied habitat at Creekside Park provides food and shelter for many songbirds, raptors and shore birds, and we see approximately 50 different species during the walks. Bring your binoculars, insect repellent, and water.
BLC Bird Walks Info
Schedule: Every Monday and the first Saturday of each month. All hikes start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m.
Attendance: No limit. It's recommended that participants fill out the online form HERE.
Address: Creekside Park West Trailhead @ the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive 30.14895, -95.56334
Family friendly: Yes, children are allowed. There is no age requirement, and judgment on the child's interest is best determined by the parent.
Pet Friendly: No, pets are not permitted on this hike to ensure the best opportunity for seeing the most birds.
Accessibility: These walks take place on a natural surface, mostly level trail, with the total distance being walked at around 2.5 miles. There may be occasional dips, rocks, or depressions, as well as slight variation in the grading getting onto and off the trail from the paved parking lot. These hikes are taken at a slow pace and with frequent stops to pause and observe birds. There are no restrooms or water on-site at this location.
Meet up with other Rotarians and guests each Third Thursday at 11:15 - 11:45. Enjoy a parking space closer to the meeting. On your way back, grab a cup of coffee.
Red Badge members who would like to observe a Board Meeting are welcome to attend the first 30–45 minutes. Please notify Todd, Will, or Cindy in advance so we can ensure seating is available and that you have access to the meeting location.
Morning Networking Meetings are held to allow people who are unable to attend luncheon meetings, please check “Meeting Dates & Locations” link above. Meetings Normally Held @ 7:30am Black Walnut Café 9000 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX
Rotaract Club of The Woodlands Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 PM Visit their website for meeting and event information: www.woodlandsrotaract.org
No attendance fee. Young Professionals welcome!
Please visit our calendar for the latest meeting and guest speaker information. Guests are always welcome. It’s a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who believe in “Service Above Self.”
*Price subject to change. Thursday Lunch membership includes the cost to attend the Thursday lunch meetings. RAH club members are subject to the attendance fee. Rotaract members are subject to a discounted lunch attendance fee.
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