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TuArte: Connecting art and the Community
This past Tuesday, we welcomed Rowan St. Clair, founder of Tu Arte, a nonprofit organization bringing people together through creative expression. Rooted in community, Tu Arte brings art classes to schools, plazas, and public spaces throughout Puerto Rico, connecting participants with local and international talent. Rowan shared how the organization creates opportunities for artists to teach, grow, and lead, with meaningful work reaching older adults and children in schools.
It was a pleasure to learn how Tu Arte is helping people discover their creativity and connect with others. Rowan also invited us to support this work through volunteering, sponsorships, or donations of art materials—several ways our members can become involved. We thank Rowan for sharing your vision and showing us how art can open doors to learning, connection, and belonging.
Please remember to join us next Tuesday via Zoom for our Rotary business meeting. I invite all members to attend, hear updates on our current work, and discuss ideas for upcoming activities and projects. Your participation helps shape what we do together, and I look forward to seeing you there!
Enid
Dear Fellow Rotarians:
Last Tuesday we were invited to celebrate our social night at Atlantic University, located in Guaynabo, in what used to be the old City Hall (Alcaldia). The facade has been protected, and inside, they have done a terrific job of converting the building into new classrooms, labs and other facilities for their approximately 1,200 students. It was founded in 1983, it is a private, non-profit institution which specializes in digital arts, media and technology, including programs in digital design and computer animation.
Its President, attorney Alexandra Barquin, was an excellent host for the evening, explaining all about the University. She took us to one of the communications labs, with all the latest facilities for the students. She explained how the students use creative technology and other endeavors to serve the community.
They treated us to a delightful buffet, and all our members were very appreciative of their hospitality. Thanks also to Dr. Ramon Barquin, Alexandra's husband, who is a member of our Club but couldn't attend because he was in a commercial mission outside Puerto Rico.
Hope to see you next week at AFDA, with our then guest, Professor Cox Alomar.
Take good care of yourselves.
Delia Colorado
Vice President
🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s for a Cause 🍀
Join us on March 17 at Ocean Lab Brewing and raise a glass for education. 💚
This event supports our Student Scholarship Program, benefiting Fundación Estéfano and Hogar del Buen Pastor.
🎟️ Early Registration: $35 (through March 15)
🎟️ Late Registration or at the Door: $40
Includes 2 drinks, an assortment of appetizers, and 20% off additional purchases.
📅 March 17 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Ocean Lab Brewing – Liberty Square at San Patricio Plaza
Reserve your spot and celebrate while making a difference! ⚙️💛
FR Juanita Valentín-Morris, P.P., P.D.G.
Hogar Buen Pastor more Information, click on the next line:We sadly announce that our oldest Rotary member Dr. Rafael Aponte, died at the age of 97. He was a Rotarian for over 60 years. His memorial service and viewing will be at Ehret funeral parlor, Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM on; with a mass at 6:00PM. Our condolences to his wife Margarita and family. He will be missed.
Yours in Rotary,
Juanita
Yours in Rotary,
Juanita
CONGRATULATIONS to JOSE "PEPITO" RIVERO OLMEDO, who was honored by District 7000 for his outstanding efforts as Editor of San Juan Rotary's e-Garita. The weekly newsletter delivers the Rotary message and our Club activities to members and island fellow Rotarians.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Juanita Valentin Morris presented Rotary International's 100 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP certificate to Club President José M.(Pepito) Rivero Olmedo, P.D.G. in recognition of San Juan Rotary's century of the Object of Rotary, Service Above Self.
Celebrating 107 Anniversary
San Juan, PR 00907
United States of America