The Rotary Club of Weatherford donated $500 to the Texas Pythian Home during Pythian Home Week to help continue their work with local children in this community. Opening on March 1, 1909, the Texas Pythian Home became a home for widows and orphans of Knights of Pythias members. The Pythians made the decision to build the home in Weatherford, Texas, due to the 300 acres of land given, as well as the support of the community. The Pythian Home was designated an independent school district on August 1, 1910, continuing until 1972. In 1937, the last high school graduating class walked across the Pythian auditorium stage. The decision was then made to send 6-12 grade to WISD and 1-5 grades continued to have classes at the Pythian Home until 1972. Now, the “Castle on the Hill” is a home for local children who need a safe place to stay. The Pythian principles of friendship, charity, and benevolence continue to be the driving force behind the organization that supports the home. Go to pythianhome.org for more information about this local landmark.
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Weatherford Rotary
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad. We invite you to visit our local branch of Rotary International here in Weatherford, Texas on Tuesdays at Noon.
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Rotarians came out in full force last Thursday to serve Christmas dinner to 147 seniors at the Senior Center. It was a festive celebration for the seniors and a great way for us to serve in the community.
"It was an awesome turnout by our club," President Beau Rees exclaimed. " It was so gratifying to have such a large number of club members serving our senior citizens Christmas dinner on fine china while wearing pancake supper aprons! We really lived out our motto, 'Service above self.'"
Photo courtesy of Senior Center
Photo courtesy of Senior Center
Photo courtesy of Senior Center
On Monday, Nov. 27, Rotarians rang the bell for the local Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. This campaign started in 1891 when Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty-stricken. The Salvation Army has now grown to be the largest faith-based charity, serving more than 30 million people a year. In 2022, the Red Kettle campaign raised $102 million for local community programs. Great job!!!
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