On Thursday night June 12th we gathered at The Colonial Inn to celebrate another successful year and install new officers. Under the leadership of President Rebecca Lynch, our year was full of community service, fund raising events and social activities. With June Grace mini grants we planted daffodils at Minute Man Arc, held parties for the seniors at the COA, marched in the 250th Patriots Day parade with our float featuring the polio vaccine and topped it all off with our third annual MusicFest! We also had fun with the Assabet Valley Boys and Girls Cub holding a Pinewood Derby among other things! The year was so full of the spirit of giving, it's hard to name everything. Huge thanks to President Rebecca and best wishes to our incoming President, Jeanne Armocida. We know it will be another stellar year for our club !
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!
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!
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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
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
Concord, MA 01742
United States of America