Paris Optimist Club, Paris, ON, Canada
2 Elm St. N3L 2L5 Paris, ON, Canada

Lauren on why she became an Optimist. The #optimistcreed was something that spoke to her along with all the friendly members #parisoptimists #chooseoptimism #BeAnOptimist #optimistinternational

Dino has been with the Paris Optimists for a long time #thirtyeightyears we can always rely on him for a good joke before dinner meetings #parisiptimists #chooseoptimism #BeAnOptimist #optimistinternational

Maureen is well known around town from her teaching days at PDHS to the Tennis Club and our favorite, the Optimist Club! She has been an active member and is always involved with a smile on her face #parisoptimists Is Choosing Optimism in your future? #chooseoptimism #BeAnOptimist #optimistinternational

Grant kept our finances straight for many years and recently handed off the role of Treasurer to Andrea. We are so thankful for all his efforts, both with our finances and with all our initiatives. #parisoptimists #chooseoptimism #BeAnOptimist #optimistinternational

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Paris Optimist Club! 2020/2021 ExecutiveExectutive

"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." Joseph Drake #weremember #thankyou

The Paris Optimist Club, Paris, ON, Canada Donated $500.00 to the Community Christmas Hampers Campaign! Submitted Photo Left to Right: Marilyn McCulloch, Shirle...y Simons, Christmas Hampers Committee; Marc Hutcinson, President Paris Optimist Club. Back row: Gerry Shipp, Optimist member; Debbie Flewelling and Marg Wilson, Christmas Hampers Committee. See more

Our 20/21 Optimist Executive Front row - Marc Hutchinson, President; Marilyn McCulloch, Secretary; Lynda Kelley, Board; back row- Mel Osborne, Board; Lesley Brown, Board; Maureen Capel, Sgt At Arms; Andrea Wicks-cherry, Treasurer; Helen Shipp , Board; Larry Crawley , Past President. Thank you to our out-going Executive team and welcome to our new one! #parisoptimists

H E L L O from the Paris Optimists!! Yes, it’s been a while since we’ve had something to share (these last many months have halted all our normal activities and fundraisers )..................................... But, we have news!! Starting right now we are taking orders for Fresh Holiday Swags!! Support the work of the Optimist Club and Pre-Order yours today!! Call Helen @ 519-732-0028 or email to [email protected] to order. ... Cash or cheques payable to the Paris Optimist Club Swags Arriving Nov 7, and quantities are limited. Thank you for supporting the Optimist Club! #parisoptimistclub #christmasdecor #greenery

Happy Canada Day Paris!!

Way to go Paris!! We collected a total of over 18,500 lbs of food today for the Paris food bank as part of the First Annual Paris Food Drive, a combined effort of 6 local churches and two community groups! THANK YOU PARIS!!!!

We are so very pleased to share that there is now a Free Library outside the #ParisOptimist Club!! Take a book, leave a book! Many thanks to Optimist Alex Faux and Mrs Faux for building this project! #freelittlelibrary #parisoptimist #helpyourself

We may not have been able to host the craft show at Springtime in Paris this year, but we hope to be able to next year! Stay well!

The Paris Optimist Club will be participating in the Paris Food Drive on June 13. Our routes will be in the south end (Washington/Race etc area) but there will be volunteers all over Paris picking up donations off your doorstep. Watch for the flyer to be delivered earlier that week. We hope you will participate if you are able!

The Paris Optimist Club is participating in this Food Drive for our community. If you would like to participate, you can select an area or a group from the map at this website: www.parisfooddrive.com

If you would like to donate to the new High School Graduating Student Award in memory of Julie Nichols-Clements, please forward your cheque to Paris Optimist Club, PO Box 93 Paris, Ont. N3L 3E5. Please note on the comment line Julie. We have many fond memories of Julie.

Last Thursday a young woman named Julie Nichols-Clements who grew up in Paris, died of cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and those that loved her during this difficult time. In her teen years Julie was a student at PDHS and was one of the girls in the Pathfinders girls group that would help the Optimists. Julie helped with several things at the Optimist club during those years; doing dishes, handing out candy in the parades and helping to clean up at the... club after the adult dances. Julie was very compassionate and helpful to other students at PDHS. She was very supportive of the Paris Optimist Club and always spoke with great pride about her involvement with the club. As an adult Julie continued to lend moral support to everyone she met. The Club has decided to add an annual award in memory of Julie, to be donated each year and given to a graduating student at the Awards and Graduation ceremony at PDHS. If you would like to donate to this award please send your cheque to Paris Optimist Club, PO Box 93 Paris, Ont. N3L 3E5. Please mark on the comment line Julie. We have many fond memories of Julie. https://www.budgellfuneralhome.ca/o/julie-nichols-clements

Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mothers!

A message from Mayor David Bailey