The Rotary Club of Kirkland gathered at St. John's Episcopal Church for their annual meeting and gift-wrapping event on December 15, 2025.

 

In September, the club raised funds to help support many projects through the Rotary Club of Kirkland Auction & Gala. Some of those funds, along with many generous donations allowed the club to help families with students who attend John Muir Elementary School celebrate the holiday season with gifts. The club members and many guests began wrapping presents at 5:30 p.m. Joanne Primavera provided the massive amount of wrapping paper, tape, scissors, ribbons, etc. She also kept us organized by making sure everyone had what they needed. The wrapping continued until about 7:00 p.m.
 
Attendees: David Aubry, Cody Baker, Roger Clarke, Terry Cole, Jocelyn Ellison, Monica Fratita, Rashmi Garimella, Chris Kelly-Storbeck, Jim Meniketti, Rick Ostrander, Rémy Pairault, Joanne Primavera, Angela Pritchett, John Pruitt, Daniel Sada Caraveo, John Storbeck, and Rick Walter 
 
Guests: Many guests attended, including Anna Aubry, Katie Fraser, Matt & Grace Borland, Michelle Cole, Jeanie & Dave DuMont, Seenu Garimella, CP & Marty Grosenick, Alesha Khun, Kristin Olson, Peggie Ostrander, Janet Pruitt, Eli Vega, Elena Sellers, and Stephanie Walter.
 
After wrapping presents our group enjoyed a nice dinner. The selection was a variety of dishes and drinks brought by members and guests, coordinated by Rick Walter. The main dish was BBQ pork and turkey from Dickey's Barbecue. The side dishes included corn bread, coleslaw, beans, and a beautiful selection of desserts.