Rotary Action Group for Peace is holding a reassuring webinar helping us all understand how we can do our bit in working toward peace in the world. They will present a road map for global involvement in planning a better future. Feel free to invite your friends.
If you are new to Rotary, or just curious about all the programs offered by Rotary, Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a great place to start. RLI is a leadership development program that exposes all facets of Rotary to those willing to take all three workshops.
RLI will be held at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough on January 18, 2025 from 7:30 (breakfast) to 3 PM. Lunch and a snack will also be provided. The Graduate topic this year is "Dealing with Change." Click here https://rlinea.org/.
If you have any questions, or if you would like a presenter to talk about RLI to your club, please contact me.
Members of the Rotary Clubs of Weston & Wayland, Waltham, Billerica, and Needham came together for a fun evening and raising funds for Rotary's End Polio Now campaign.
On October 24, World Polio Day, Rotary members and friends gathered at Craft Food Hall to raise money to end Polio. It was a massive success!
Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary's picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.
The Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland will be selling Holiday trees at Land's Sake farm in Weston on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas (or until we sell out).
All proceeds will go to college scholarships for Weston and Wayland high school seniors, and our conservation, food security and other charitable projects.
We are looking for volunteers to help us sell the trees and, of course, to get a tree! Sign up here to volunteer. There are two 3-hour shifts a day from 9am - 3pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until we sell out.
It's fun, fellowship, and usually a hot cuppa something and snacks.
Note: With the very dry weather, some Massachusetts Christmas Tree farms are not cutting their trees, so supplies may be tight and prices may be high.
Everyone is invited to Littleton’s Tree Lighting on the Common on Sunday, December 1st at 4:15 pm. The Tree Lighting on the Common is co-sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club and the Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments. Members of the Littleton High School Band will warm up the crowd with holiday songs and then the Nashoba Valley Chorale will lead young and old in a sing-along. The Littleton Rotary Club provides complementary hot cider and donuts to all attendees along with stuffed toys for kids who can answer holiday trivia questions.
The Rotary Club of Bedford invites everyone to their annual Winter Community Breakfast (formerly Breakfast with Santa) from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Bedford High School.
The Winter Community Breakfast is a cherished tradition in Bedford, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors for a morning filled with holiday cheer. While enjoying a hot pancake breakfast, attendees can have photos taken with Santa, visit the winter-themed photo booth, take part in multi-cultural crafts, and listen to live holiday music!
Holiday shopping fun at Framingham Rotary's annual Holiday Craft Fair at Keefe Tech on December 14 from 10-4! With over 100 excited crafters, you will find original wreaths, jewelry, candles, sweaters, wood & metal works and so much more. Even Santa will be there for pics. See you there!
It's back! Come and join the Rotary Club of Waltham for a night of music bingo, fun, food, and fundraising! Waltham Rotary Music Bingo is planned for January 31, 2025.
Our first Music Bingo raised over $20,000 for area nonprofits and local scholarships. We are thrilled to host this event again in the new year at the American Legion Post 156 in Waltham - doors open 6pm.
On Friday November 15th some of the Rotary Club of Concord members met at Revolutionary Hall in Lexington for a service project with the Lexington Rotary Club. 30 care packages were assembled for Hanscom Air force Base Troops deployed overseas.
Photo: Concord Rotarians Sharon Spaulding, Thomas Hampton, Joe Anderson, and Liz Cobbs
Thanks to the Southborough Rotary Club, about a dozen refugee families staying in a Westborough hotel will now have warm coats this season. Rotary members quickly mobilized to collect new and gently used coats tailored to the sizes and preferences of each family member. Volunteers spent hours ensuring every detail was addressed. Many members even added personal, handwritten notes to welcome the families and brighten their day. As new families arrive and others transition to permanent housing, the need for support continues. Yet again, Rotary’s motto, SERVICE Above Self, has proven true.