Russell Curling Club

05/16/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of RCC member Jake Vedder. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and all who knew him during this difficult time.

JAKE VEDDER The family of Jake Vedder is saddened to announce his passing on Friday May 15, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born in Holland and raised in Russell, Ontario. He is survived by his wife, Marianne Herweyer, four boys, Jason Heather, Scott Janine, Steve Chantell, and

04/28/2026

🥌 The season may be over at RCC… but apparently winning season is still very much in session. 🏆

Some of our RCC members are still out there throwing rocks and collecting titles.

Congratulations to Xander Fernandes and Wes Forget, who were part of the team that captured the 62nd Gordie Perry Bonspiel at the Ottawa Curling Club 👏

🥌 Team lineup:
Kira Brunton – Skip
Wes Forget – Vice
Ryan Godfrey – Second
Xander Fernandes – Lead

RCC season on the ice may be done… but the wins clearly are not. 💪🥌🔥

04/16/2026

Don’t miss getting your book signed by Rachel Homan

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet Rachel Homan and get your book signed IN PERSON!

APRIL 20TH, 2026 3-4PM

Books will be available for purchase

04/14/2026

🥌 Nothing says “end of season” like turning your friends into the rocks.🤭😂

04/14/2026

⏳🏌️‍♂️ STILL TIME TO REGISTER… BUT NOT MUCH

You’ve been “meaning to sign up”…
this is your sign 👀

RCC MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 💙

📅 July 18, 2026
📍 Casselview Golf & Country Club

💰 $125/player + HST
🍔 Yes, food is included (priorities)

🚨 Spots are disappearing faster than your first tee shot

👉 russellcurlingclub.com
📧 [email protected]

🏌️‍♂️ Don’t get stuck watching the pics after.
GET IN THE GROUP CHAT + REGISTER

🏌️‍♂️🥌 ATTENTION RCC GOLFERS & FRIENDS…

We’re teeing it up a little differently this year 👇

Introducing the RCC Memorial Golf Tournament — honouring the members who helped build the club we love today. 💙🤍

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Casselview Golf & Country Club

⏳ Registration is NOW OPEN — and yes… this WILL sell out.
(Translation: don’t “I’ll sign up later” this one.)

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📝 How to register:

✔️ Grab your foursome + register on the website
✔️ Solo golfer? Email [email protected] and we’ll slot you onto a team

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⛳ What you are signing up for:

• $500 per foursome ($125/player) + HST
• 18 holes + cart
• Putting contest (aka pressure moment)
• BBQ lunch 🌭 + buffet dinner 🍽️
• 11AM check-in | 1PM shotgun start
• Scramble format = good shots + creative scoring 😏
• Extra meal tickets: $42

📅 Registration deadline: July 4, 2026

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Huge shoutout to our Title Sponsor Rick Kargus 🙌
We couldn’t do this without you.

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🏌️‍♂️ Good swings.
🥌 RCC stories.
🍻 Probably a few “we meant to do that” shots.

04/14/2026

🥌 Do we know these National Champions… or do they just know us? 🏆

04/14/2026

This past weekend, during our Volunteer Appreciation Event, we had the opportunity to officially recognize the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Thanks to their generous grant, we will be moving forward with a major roof replacement project this spring—an investment that will help ensure the long-term sustainability and success of our club.

We were honoured to welcome Stéphane Sarrazin, MPP for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, who joined us in celebrating both this important funding announcement and the incredible volunteers who made our 2025–2026 season such a success.

This grant represents more than just infrastructure improvements—it is an investment in our community, our members, and the future of curling in Russell.

Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for your support, and to our dedicated volunteers who continue to make our club such a special place.

04/13/2026

Today, we celebrated the heart of the RCC — our incredible volunteers 💚💛

From behind the scenes to on the ice, this club runs because of you. Thank you for everything you do to make RCC what it is. 🥌

We were also proud to share some exciting news — the Russell Curling Club has received an Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant, which will help fund our upcoming roof project. A huge step forward for our club’s future! 👏

We were honoured to welcome special guests:
Stéphane Sarrazin, MPP Glengarry–Prescott–Russell
Mike Tarnowski, Mayor of the Township of Russell

RCC President Natalie Tardif also took time to recognize the many volunteers who keep this club running day in and day out.

Today was about community, appreciation, and building what’s next. 💪🥌

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.” ❤️
— Elizabeth Andrew
Mike Tarnowski - Mayor / Maire Russell Township
Stéphane Sarrazin
Ontario Trillium Foundation

04/12/2026

🥌 What a moment. What a team. 🏆

Congratulations on an incredible achievement — National Champions.

National Champions!!!

🏆🏆🏆🎉🎉🎉

Thank you everyone for your support this week!

Congrats Team Canada! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

JP Lachance Ken Sullivan Bryan Cochrane Russell Curling Club John Wilson, Ken Wilson

04/12/2026

🥌 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🥌

🥌 THEY WON. THE WHOLE THING. 🥌

Team Ontario just went out and handled business 💪

No notes.
No doubts.
Just wins.

From RCC… to the top of the podium. 🏆

Build the banner.
Start planning the celebration.

HURRY HARD FOREVER. 🥌🔥
Team Cochrane