Club Meeting Schedule
At Kiwanis Club of Rockford, we believe in making a difference through action. Our club is dedicated to organizing meaningful service projects, engaging fundraisers, and enjoyable social gatherings that not only benefit our community but also bring us closer together.
Attend a Club Meeting
We invite you to attend a Kiwanis Club of Rockford Meeting to meet our members, find out what we're doing, and learn about the community. We invite members of community organizations and businesses to give presentations to our members so we can learn about the wonderful assets in our area. Non-members are welcome to attend anytime. See our schedule below. Our regular meeting days and times are: First and Third Tuesdays at Noon at the Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. in Rockford and the Fourth Tuesday at 6:00 PM at Sam's Ristorante, 6075 E. Riverside in Rockford. Fifth Tuesdays are social gatherings and will be listed below when scheduled.
Members pay for their meal on their own and pay membership dues separately on an annual, quarterly or monthly basis.
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Evening Meeting | 6:00 PM - Topic: Institute for Civility: Carolyn Zasada from the Institute for Civility out of Houston Texas will be our presenter. The Institute for Civility is dedicated to reducing polarization by facilitating dialogue, teaching respect, and building civility in both public and private spheres. |
| 9/1/2026 | Noon Meeting |
Topic: A brief Youth Protection presentation by Lori Berkes-Nelson, Club President and a discussion led by MemCom (Membership Committee). |
| 9/15/2026 | Noon Meeting |
Topic: Kiwanis Club of Rockford member, Kim Johnsen, will give a presentation on how to create a bird and pollinator friendly habitat at home and how Natural Land Institute's Conservation@Home program recognizes homeowners for their environmentally friendly efforts. |
| 9/22/2026 | Evening Meeting |
6:00 PM - Topic: Jennifer Kuroda, President of Sinnissippi Audubon Society, will give a presentation about Rockford's Perigrine Falcon Program. Perigrine Falcons have been nesting atop the former Rockford News Tower for several years and is now the official bird of the City of Rockford. |
| 9/29/2026 | Special Meeting | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Rockford Officer Installation. Location: Rockford Park District, Board Room, 401 S. Main St., Rockford |
| 9/29/2026 | Social | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Immediately following the Kiwanis Club of Rockford Officer Installation we will head to Palace Wine Bar, 202 N. Main St. to ring in the new Kiwanis year. Wine and some food items are available. |
| 10/6/2026 | Noon Meeting | Topic: Easter Seals - We will be having an off site meeting at EasterSeals Academy and attending a dedication of the Walking Path which was paid for by the Kiwanis Club of Rockford Endowment and is being dedicated in memory of Steve Ellison. Location: 8301 Mitchell Rd., Machesney Park, Ill 61115 |