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Rotary Float for Concord's 250th

Our club was very involved in celebrating the town of Concord's 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War. On Friday April 18th we started preparations for serving coffee to parade participants. Several Rotarians lead by Hilary Taylor and Ingrid Detweiler met at Emerson field to set up the tent and tables. After that, many Concord Rotarians headed over to Ann Trudeau's house to work on the float for the parade. A large flat bed truck was generously loaned to us by Acorn Deck House Company. Featuring a huge syringe (made by Ann Trudeau and Rick Copeland) representing polio shots and surrounded with signage depicting all our service projects, the float was a wonder to behold! Bright and early Saturday morning at 6AM Rotarians arrived at Emerson field to serve coffee and pastries generously donated by Concord Teacakes and Dunkins. Then we began marching in the parade with a banner that said, Ending Polio- The Shot FELT 'Round The World, followed by our amazing float. The day could not have been better and our club was proud to be a part of such a momentous occasion!

Personal Care Drive for Open Table

Be sure stop by Crosby's Market on Saturday March 29th from 10-2. We will be collecting personal care products to donate to Open Table. SNAP benefits do not cover much needed items like soap, shampoo, diapers toothpaste or detergent. In addition to these items we will accept cash donations so that we may buy the products to donate. We hope to see you there!

Open Table-Personal Care Drive

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Donate Personal Care Items to Open Table Food Pantry in Maynard For a third year the Rotary Club of Concord is spearheading a donation drive for personal care items for
Open Table. The Drive will run from now until the end of March. The following items are not covered by SNAP/food support programs so Open Table must purchase them for the individuals and families they serve.
Diaper Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, Hand and Body Lotion, Detergent Sheets or Detergent
Pods, Baby Wipes, Sponges, Dish Soap, Toothpaste, Shampoo
Items can be dropped off at any of the following LOCATIONS until the end of March:
 Action Unlimited, 100 Domino Dr., W. Concord
 Coldwell Banker, 11 Main Street, Concord
 Concord Teacakes, 59 Commonwealth Ave., W. Concord
 Keller Williams, 200 Baker Ave. Suite 205, Concord
 Middlesex Bank, 64 Main St., Concord
 Frame-ables, 111 Thoreau St, Concord (Open 10-4, Tues-Sat.)
 Enterprise Bank, 340 Great Rd., ACTON
 W. Concord Wine & Spirits, 1216 Main St., W. Concord
 Spirits of Maynard, 4 Digital Way, MAYNARD

Holiday Party and Awards

Our club members gathered at The Colonial Inn in Concord to ring in the New Year on Tuesday Jan 7th 2025. We enjoyed delicious food with a choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian options , as well as dessert and coffee. The party included presenting several awards to some of our most deserving members. Recipients of Paul Harris awards were members, Peggy Lenari , Jeanne Armocida, and Therese Oliver. Also receiving a Paul Harris award for all her volunteer work even though she is not a Rotarian , Heather Robertson. Past President Jean Goldsberry also received a trophy in recognition of her commitment to our club, having served two years as president. It was a wonderful way to start the year and celebrate our past success and the many plans we have going forward.

Lounge 250

On Tuesday October 22nd our club hosted the first of three events this year at the Concord Counsel on Aging. Named Lounge 250, the event was a celebration of Concord's 250th anniversary and was meant to have a uptown nightclub vibe for the senior citizens of Concord. There were delicious appetizers and mocktails served by Rotarians, dressed as servers and bartenders. Music made the event festive and the positive feedback from this event was wonderful! President Becky had the idea to bring music to the COA and she applied for and received a grant which funded this unique service project. Plans are in the works for two more Lounge 250 events which will only get bigger and better. Shown in the photo are all the Rotarians who helped make this a success. From left to right: Heather, Richard, Sheila, Jean, Steve L, Dave, Hilary, Steve K, Sharon, Peggy, Therese, Becky and John.