October 16, 6:30pm networking, light refreshments, and participate in a simple service project, 7:00pm brief program: We invite you to learn more about what Kiwanis does in the Wellington community from club president Terry Mazzone, and about what Kiwanis does in Ohio, the United States, and the world from Past International President Alan Penn. We will be at the LCCC Wellington Branch on North Main Street.
FUTURE EVENTS
October Morris Furcron Peterson Nut Sale kicks off
10/4/25 Adventure Raffle to benefit Good Knights, 4-8pm with Masonic Lodge and Eagles, at Eagles
10/16/25 Open House – 6:30pm at LCCC Wellington Branch – all are welcome to learn more about all that Kiwanis does in Wellington and to participate in a simple service project!
10/24/25 Community Bed Build for Good Knights, with Masonic Lodge and Eagles, 5pm-7pm on the square (preparing for the next morning)
10/25/25 Community Bed Build for Good Knights, with Masonic Lodge and Eagles, 10am-2pm on the square
11/11/25 Parade of Flags placement for Veterans Day
Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Wellington! We have been serving the community since 1924, supporting the three Kiwanis causes for our children: Health and Nutrition, Education and Literacy, and Youth Leadership Development.
When you join Kiwanis, you’ll find our club is a mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds, and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives. We sponsor three service leadership programs in the Wellington Schools – the WHS Key Club, the McCormick Middle School Builders Club and the Westwood Elementary School K-Kids.
The Kiwanis Club of Wellington meets twice per month:
Business Meeting is at 12 noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Southern Lorain County Ambulance District (SLCAD) building at 179 E Herrick Avenue. Some members meet in person while others join the meeting from their home or office via Zoom. Meetings are promptly adjourned at 1:00 pm.
An informative Program Meeting is held monthly on the third Thursday of each month at the Community Room at the Kelly Street Fire Station. Refreshments and networking begin at 5:30 pm, and the program begins at 6:00 to be completed by 7:00 pm. On October 16 in a break from normal, our meeting will be an Open House beginning at 6:30pm at LCCC Wellington branch with a service project, light refreshments, and an informative program about the service Kiwanis provides to the children and youth of Wellington and the surrounding area. More details are at the top of this page.
Yes, we have meetings, but our primary role in the community is service – through various hands-on service projects, fundraisers, and supportive donations to youth-oriented causes. We would love to have you join us!
Toys and beans were the main themes this week for the Wellington High School Key Club, working with Well-Help. On Monday, members of the club sorted toys. On Friday, the Key Club and the Student Council, with some assistance from the Wellington Kiwanis Club, teamed up to package 130 green bean casserole kits and had them delivered to Well-Help's food pantry at the First United Methodist Church. The Key Club is one of three service leadership programs sponsored by Kiwanis, with the others being the Westwood Elementary K-Kids and the McCormick Middle School Builders Club. ... See MoreSee Less
They wore bib numbers 62 and 63, and joined the Turkey-Wanis 5K late Thanksgiving morning. Mari and husband Steve Fridenmaker (their last name means “peace maker” in German) from Columbus were on their way to visit family in Avon Lake for the holiday.
“Despite the fact that we were late, the Turkey-Wanis ladies checking us in were welcoming, friendly and helpful,” said Mari, who is a remote-working Professional Development Insurance Trainer for a company based in North Carolina. Steve, a physical therapist with Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, added, “Even one of the guys who manned the water station cheered us on, knowing that we were late starters.”
Despite lateness, Steve finished first in the 50-to-59 age category.
Mari and Steve are on a mission to run 5Ks in all 88 counties of Ohio. Lorain County is their 11th thus far. Physical activity has always been a priority for them, with long-distance runs, cycling and hiking. Mari, however, suffered physical injuries a few years back, so she and her husband re-examined their running plans.
“We now have parameters,” said Mari. “We want to race in small towns, we want the race to benefit charities, and we want to pay $25 per person or less. We learned that 75 percent of local races don’t support charities and can charge up to $40 per person. So many people do races if there’s a lot of ‘bling’ and media exposure,” the good-hearted runner added.
“We were also impressed by Terry (Mazzone), president of the Wellington Kiwanis, the number of kids attending, the signs at every 5K turn, a bathroom! and the fact that the race finished at the Wellington High School Football Stadium track. We also loved the beanies. We have enough t-shirts from 5Ks and they’re a pain,” said Mari.
Where are the Fridenmakers heading next on their Ohio mission? Want to give them race ideas from your home town? Message them on our Facebook post!
Submitted by Margaret Swenseid, our marketing consultant for the Turkey-Wanis . Thanks Margaret. Your promotions helped make our inaugural race so successful. ... See MoreSee Less
Kiwanis Club of Wellington
Celebrating over 100 years of service!
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Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Wellington! We have been serving the community since 1924, supporting the three Kiwanis causes for our children: Health and Nutrition, Education and Literacy, and Youth Leadership Development.
When you join Kiwanis, you’ll find our club is a mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds, and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives. We sponsor three service leadership programs in the Wellington Schools – the WHS Key Club, the McCormick Middle School Builders Club and the Westwood Elementary School K-Kids.
The Kiwanis Club of Wellington meets twice per month:
Yes, we have meetings, but our primary role in the community is service – through various hands-on service projects, fundraisers, and supportive donations to youth-oriented causes. We would love to have you join us!
OFFICERS 2025-2026
President: Terry Mazzone
President-Elect: Pam Rousch
Immediate Past President: Tess Reiland
Secretary: Pam Mazzone
Treasurer: Brian Burke
CONTACT US:
Mailing Address: PO Box 72, Wellington OH 44090 – Email: [email protected]
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Toys and beans were the main themes this week for the Wellington High School Key Club, working with Well-Help. On Monday, members of the club sorted toys. On Friday, the Key Club and the Student Council, with some assistance from the Wellington Kiwanis Club, teamed up to package 130 green bean casserole kits and had them delivered to Well-Help's food pantry at the First United Methodist Church. The Key Club is one of three service leadership programs sponsored by Kiwanis, with the others being the Westwood Elementary K-Kids and the McCormick Middle School Builders Club. ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet the Fridenmakers
They wore bib numbers 62 and 63, and joined the Turkey-Wanis 5K late Thanksgiving morning. Mari and husband Steve Fridenmaker (their last name means “peace maker” in German) from Columbus were on their way to visit family in Avon Lake for the holiday.
“Despite the fact that we were late, the Turkey-Wanis ladies checking us in were welcoming, friendly and helpful,” said Mari, who is a remote-working Professional Development Insurance Trainer for a company based in North Carolina. Steve, a physical therapist with Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, added, “Even one of the guys who manned the water station cheered us on, knowing that we were late starters.”
Despite lateness, Steve finished first in the 50-to-59 age category.
Mari and Steve are on a mission to run 5Ks in all 88 counties of Ohio. Lorain County is their 11th thus far. Physical activity has always been a priority for them, with long-distance runs, cycling and hiking. Mari, however, suffered physical injuries a few years back, so she and her husband re-examined their running plans.
“We now have parameters,” said Mari. “We want to race in small towns, we want the race to benefit charities, and we want to pay $25 per person or less. We learned that 75 percent of local races don’t support charities and can charge up to $40 per person. So many people do races if there’s a lot of ‘bling’ and media exposure,” the good-hearted runner added.
“We were also impressed by Terry (Mazzone), president of the Wellington Kiwanis, the number of kids attending, the signs at every 5K turn, a bathroom! and the fact that the race finished at the Wellington High School Football Stadium track. We also loved the beanies. We have enough t-shirts from 5Ks and they’re a pain,” said Mari.
Where are the Fridenmakers heading next on their Ohio mission? Want to give them race ideas from your home town? Message them on our Facebook post!
Submitted by Margaret Swenseid, our marketing consultant for the Turkey-Wanis . Thanks Margaret. Your promotions helped make our inaugural race so successful. ... See MoreSee Less
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