Monthly Speaker Series – Admission is Free!
Monday 26 January 2026
TOPIC: Understanding Homelessness in Wasaga Beach
Homelessness is often discussed in headlines, but far less understood at the local level. Join us for January’s Community Conversations as we take a thoughtful, informed look at what homelessness means in Wasaga Beach, how it presents in our community, and the realities behind a complex and often misunderstood issue.
This free public session brings together local subject-matter experts for a moderated panel discussion, followed by audience questions and informal conversation. Designed to inform, not inflame, this evening offers residents an opportunity to better understand the challenges, pressures, and perspectives shaping homelessness close to home.
Moderator: Chris Webb – Rotarian, Past-President of the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach, and York Regional Police Officer.
Panelists:
Craig Williams – General Manager, Community Services & Fire Chief, Town of Wasaga Beach, and
Andrea Hryciw – Program Supervisor, Homelessness Services, County of Simcoe, and
Andrew Scavarelli – Director, Housing and Homelessness Services
County of Simcoe.
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Location: Oakview Room, Wasaga RecPlex Community Centre (1724 Mosley Street)
Doors Open: 6:45 PM
Event Runs: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Time to mingle and chat with the speakers afterward
Admission is free and open to all!
Presented by the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach
Platinum Sponsors:
CorvetteLottery.com, Baker Tilly (South Georgian Bay), Ainley Group, Assisting You Social
Gold Sponsor:
Pro-Fit Window & Door (Wasaga Beach)
Contact: info@WasagaBeachRotary.com
The event series is hosted by the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach and presented by the Wasaga Beach Corvette Lottery.
Community Conversations is a monthly speaker series presented by the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach, bringing residents together on the last Monday of every month (except June and December) to explore issues that matter most to our town — from youth development and community service to climate action, parenting, and
more.
Each event features a moderated panel of local experts or community voices, designed to spark dialogue, connection, and shared learning in a relaxed and accessible setting. Events are free to attend, family-welcoming, and rooted in Rotary’s mission to serve and uplift community life. Each presentation allows audience interaction through a question-and-answer session.
Location
Oakview Room, RecPlex Community Centre, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach.
Doors open to public at 6:45pm. All presentations begin at 7:00pm and conclude at 8pm. A “mixer” occurs from 8:00pm until 8:30pm.
Light refreshments and cookies are served.
Admission and Sponsors
Admission is free. The event is a public service provided by the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach. Platinum sponsors: Ainley Group, Baker Tilly South Georgian Bay, Assisting You Social (Barrie) and CorvetteLottery.com. Assistance from ProFit Window and Door (Wasaga Beach). Door prize courtesy of Tim Horton’s (Wasaga Beach).
About Rotary
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
Rotary connects 1.4 million members of more than 46,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas.
Their work improves lives, both locally and internationally, from helping those in need in their communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org. To learn more about the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach and how it makers communities better, visit www.WasagaBeachRotary.com or email info@WasagaBeachRotary.com.