“THE CHILD MAY NOT REMEMBER, BUT THE BODY DOES.”
Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.
The Rotary Club of West Shore is hosting a free viewing of the film RESILIENCE followed by a panel discussion with mental health experts on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the West Shore Theatre (317 Bridge Street, New Cumberland). The event coincides with National Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Rotary International President Gordan McInally's focus on mental health in the current Rotary year.
Doors will open at 5:00 pm, the film will start at 6:00 pm, and the panel discussion will immediately follow the hour-long film.
This event is made possible thought a District 7390 Club Grant. This event will focus on Rotary International President Gordan McInally’s focus on mental health. Let’s pack the theatre!
Click here to reserve your free ticket
For the second year in a row, the Rotary Club of West Shore was one of many area organizations that participated in the Camp Hill Parade of Lights for Toys for Tots. This year's event was held at Willow Park on December 8-9. The event featured a walking tour of the displays as well as a trolley tour for those who preferred to ride. Mother Nature was exceptionally kind during the two night event.
September 2023 - You've all probably heard of the book, The Little Engine That Could. We like to think of ourselves as The Little Club That Could!
September 2023 - On Friday, September 1, members of the RCWS, their spouses, and a few friends met at the Penn Harris Hotel to install this year's flags for the club's fourth annual Flags for Heroes event.
Once again, the Rotary Club of West Shore participated in Camp Hill Borough's National Night Out.
There will be no formal meeting of the RCWS on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Instead, consider joining us at the Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region (506 South 29th Street; Harrisburg) as we distribute dictionaries to students in fourth through eighth grade who are enrolled in their summer program. The distribution is scheduled to occur between 8:30 - 9:00 am (ish). Hope to see you there!
July 2023 - Wow, what a great way to kick off the new Rotary year! Thank you to the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra for sharing your talent, the Borough of Lemoyne for including us, club members for giving your time, patrons for helping us raise money to support water and environmental initiatives through Rotary International, and Mother Nature for keeping the heavy rain at bay until we were packed up and in the car!
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