A Night at PRoduce in Miramar

Last Tuesday, members of the Rotary Club of San Juan gathered at Produce in Miramar for an evening of fellowship, conversation, and connection. Over wine and a beautiful cheese platter, we had the opportunity to slow down, catch up with one another, and enjoy the kind of informal conversations that help strengthen our club and our sense of community.

Throughout the evening, we also looked ahead to upcoming Rotary activities, service opportunities, and plans for 2027. Conversations touched on several initiatives still in development, including a possible DuPont memorial project honoring fallen servicemen, future speakers and activities with the Boys & Girls Club, upcoming luncheons, and other opportunities for our members to serve and engage. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed ideas, laughter, and thoughtful conversation. These social gatherings remind us that some of the best planning—and some of the strongest relationships—begin simply by spending time together.

Enid

Monday, September 21, 2026, thanks to Jorge Gonzalez, Past club president, we celebrated International Peace Day at Muñoz Rivera Park in Puerta de Tierra. We had the opportunity to see the design for the Pablo Casals’ peace monument created by artist and master sculptor Nilda Comas. Lilly Garcia gave a very inspirational message on the topic giving special emphasis to the students present at the activity. There was representation of e-club, Carolina, UN club and Boys and Girls club. Here are some photos taken by DG Gerry Cumpiano and PDG Juanita Valentín Morris. We look forward to seeing the final sculpture in two years’ time.

Photos by:FR Juanita Valentin Morris P.D.G. & FR Gerry Cumpiano, DG.

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