Serving our Community!
THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF SOUTH WINDSOR
A community
organization serving
South Windsor
and the surrounding areas since June 1970
Part of Optimist International, we are a local community volunteer group that works to make South Windsor and the surrounding areas more inclusive, equitable and fun for those who live here through family and child focused initiatives, events and programs.
We're the featured charity for Giovani Caboto Club's
Charity Pasta Night!
Dine in or take out!
Want to pre order?
Minimum pre order is 10 dinners ($160)
If your business, organization or family wants to participate, please don't wait!
Each dinner includes:
pasts, salad, roll, butter, coffee/tea
We're going after the Charity Pasta Night record currently held by Fantastic Fathers! Whether you're feeding your employees, donating meals or treating your family - EVERY DINNER COUNTS!
Upcoming Events 2026
Scroll to see our event line up or for more detailed event information, click here.
Club Meeting (Open to Public)
Dates: September 29
Time: 5:30pm meet and greet/6pm meeting start
Location: Chuck's Road House (2187 Huron Church)
Cost: free - bring a friend!
Club meetings are open for public attendance to learn more about our upcoming initiatives and membership opportunities .
If your organization serves youth and is looking for funding, we'd love to hear from you! RSVP to optimistclubofsouthwindsor@gmail.com
Tri-Star Golf: Jr. Skills Challenge
Date: September 26
Time: 4 pm
Location: Sutton Creek Golf Club (2135 County Rd 12, Essex )
Cost: $10 reg fee (includes hot dog, pop and award / child)
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Friendly youth golf skills competition promoting sportsmanship, confidence, and development. Includes awards and a local food drive.
Age groups:
8 and under / 9-11/12-14 and 15-18
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Accepting canned donations for Drouillard Place
Learn more here. REGISTER HERE FOR 2026
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Euchre Tournaments
Dates: Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, NO DEC
Time: 6:30pm registration, 7pm game time
Location: Chapter 2 Brewing Co.
2345 Edna, Windsor
Cost: $10 entry fee
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and "Most Lone Hands". Cash bar and cash kitchen.
All profits benefit local youth programs.
Caboto Club's Charity Pasta Nights
Date: Oct 7
Time: 4-7pm
Location: Caboto Club
2175 Parent Ave, Windsor
Cost: $16 Includes pasta, salad, buns and
butter. Free kids under 5 (dine in only)
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First Wednesday of each month, the Caboto Club partners with a different local charity. October is dedicated to our club!
Trunk Or Treat
Date: Oct 25
Time: 2-4 pm (while supplies last)
Location: Optimist Community Center
Parking Lot
Cost: free
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Safe, high-impact Halloween event connecting families and local businesses
Accepting canned donations for Drouillard Place
To learn more, click here.
Remembrance Day Storytime
Date: November
Time: TBD
Location: Storytellers Bookstore
1473 Ottawa St., Windsor
Cost: free
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Families receive a free children's book and complimentary treats. Food drive event
To learn more, click here.
Storytime with Santa
Date: December
Time: TBD
Location: Storytellers Bookstore
1473 Ottawa St., Windsor
Cost: free
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Families receive a free children's book and complimentary treats. Food drive event
To learn more, click here.
Christmas Family Food Drive
Date: December
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Our volunteers deliver the essentials to enjoy a full holiday meal directly to families in need from select schools.
To learn more, click here.
Children's Ward Gift Buy
Date: December
Location: Met Hospital
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A 30+ year tradition, our volunteers deliver toy and gift donations to children receiving care in hospital.
To learn more, click here.