Welcome to the Optimist Club of New Dundee!
Welcome to the Optimist Club of New Dundee!
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Scholarship Applications Are OPEN
Scholarship Applications Are OPEN
Applications are due May 1, 2026. Find out more here.
Since 1976, the Optimist Club of New Dundee has been a proud cornerstone of this community - bringing neighbours together, lifting up young people, and making New Dundee a better place to grow up.
We're a volunteer-run club with one simple belief: investing in youth invests in everyone. Every dollar we raise stays right here in the community, funding the events and opportunities that make childhood in New Dundee memorable.
New Dundee is a special place, and we think it deserves a club that matches that spirit. Whether you're here to enjoy our events, cheer on the next generation, or roll up your sleeves and join us, you're welcome here.
"Our community. Our kids. Our future."
Did you know that all funds raised by the Optimist Club are used to sponsor youth activities, equipment and events in our community?
New Members are always welcome! We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month (September-May) at the New Dundee Community Centre.
Contact info@newdundeeoptimists.ca or talk to an Optimist about joining us as a guest or to get on our event mailing list!
Community Projects
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Initiated the building of the New Dundee Community Centre and helped raise the community share of the cost
Purchased a $130,000 property and created Optimist Park on Alder Lake
Spearheaded the Doug Fischer Memorial Park and raised over $150,000 towards the project
Built a basketball court at N.D. Public School, a new fence around Community Park, flower boxes on the Bridge Street bridge and flower barrels around town
Supports the New Dundee Opti-Botics Program
Assists the New Dundee Fireworks Committee with Victoria Day Long Weekend activities
Supports Wilmot Family Resource Centre & Interfaith Family Counselling
Donates to New Dundee Public School for needed expenses
Annual Events & Programs
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Youth Appreciation Banquet recognizing positive contributions of local youth
Annual $1,500 Scholarship to a local graduating secondary school student
Annual Adult Hero Award for major community contributions
Children's Chistmas Party & Adult Community Christmas Party
Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Family Day Community Spaghetti Dinner
Annual Mother's Day Brunch
Free skating at the Plattsville arena twice each year
Soapbox Derby
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