Welcome To The Club

Building Our Community

We work hard to stay optimistic. To build stronger connections in the community. To foster youth.

We are committed and passionate volunteers. And we are always looking for like-minded people.

If you are one of those people, get in touch or sign up. We would love to hear from you.

Join the Port Colborne Optimist Club

ABOUT OUR CLUB

RAISE YOUR CONFIDENCE

Members of the Port Colborne Optimist Club are part of an extended family that encourages social and community interaction, gets you out of the house, and gives you a voice. Be your best self and gain confidence as you work with us to achieve things you can be proud of.

Committees

Our community events take a lot of organization. We break them down into manageable sizes by forming committees to handle them.

Members volunteer for the events and committees that they want to be on. Each committee works on their own agendas, manages budgets, allocated tasks, and so on. If you find one that you have specials skills in or are passionate about, you may even get to be a committee chair.

Events

Our events are known across the region. From organizing Canada Day to hosting Christmas Bazaar, Optimist Club events are a large part of what we do and who we are. And you can be part of that.

This year, we are excited to add the annual Kids Fishing Derby to our roster.

Join the PC Optimist Club Today

TODAY IS A GREAT DAY

MAKE IT EVEN BETTER

NEWS

From Our Blog Posts

  • Lions Club Food Drive

    Lions Club Food Drive

    Last week the Optimist Club joined with the Lions, PC Fire and Emergency Service, PC Sailors, Golden Puck, PC Youth Basketball, and Lakeside Yacht Club (apologies for anyone I missed) and many volunteers on the annual city wide Food Drive. All donations go to Port Cares food bank, and directly to the individuals and families…

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  • September 2026 Road Cleanup

    Last weekend saw our intrepid crew out clearing ditches again on the 4km stretch of Killaly between Elizabeth Street and Hwy. 3. The numbers are in and here they are: 8 Optimists were joined by 2 members from our Junior Optimist Club, as well as 11 Pathfinders along with 2 of their leaders. Thank you…

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  • 40th Anniversary

    40th Anniversary

    At our 40th anniversary celebration yesterday, Lily, a representative from the office of Niagara South MPP Fred Davies, presented our longer serving members with certificates of recognition for their service to the community. We often talk about a team. This is the backbone of it. These people turn up. Roll up their sleeves. And make…

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  • September 2026 update

    At the first meeting of the new season the Port Colborne Optimist Club was pleased to induct two new members to our ranks. Rebecca Huffman (2nd from left) saw the fun her mother Amalia was having as a member and wanted to get involved herself. Jesse Rumble (Mac) (2nd from right) was an Optimist member…

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  • Celebrating 40 years of Optimism

    Celebrating 40 years of Optimism

    The Port Colborne Optimist club celebrates 40 years of community and youth service on September 19th at the Roselawn Centre in Port Colborne. We invite previous and current members, event sponsors, volunteers, and club supporters to join us between 2-4pm for this celebration, which will feature presentations from local dignitaries. All are welcome. Please advise…

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