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Happy May! Things are getting busy for us. We had another great Community Dinner a few weeks ago. About 60 attendees shared a meal, conversation and met someone new. The First Baptist Church supplied 12 volunteers to greet, serve and mingle. Melinda led the kitchen staff preparing a wonderful meal for all.
Diana and Chris Jarvis hosted our annual Game Night this past weekend. Great food. Some games. Great conversation. It was an opportunity to just hang out and appreciate each other and play a game or two. Very excited to see Bob Cassidy, Ralph Hammond and Rebecca Neale. As well as everyone else. A huge Thank You to Diana and Chris for continuing this special club event.
May will also be a very busy month for us.
We have our special meeting on May 5th with the DG chain attending to present our very own Ralph with a couple of awards. Please make every effort to attend.
May 7th Lita is leading some Club women in another Women's Build at Habitat of Greater Lowell at their site in Concord.
May 9th Al is leading our second Bike Helmet giveaway in partnership with the Police Department. It is always a well-attended event.
May 12th is our Open House at the Library, where we will showcase all of the great things our Club does locally and abroad in the hopes of creating interest to join us. Paula and Marc have been leading the effort and have a well-established plan. We just need as many Rotarians to attend and support this effort.
Our last Community Dinner of this Rotary year will be on Wednesday, May 27 hosted by Parent's Diversity Council. If you haven't attended a meal, please come by and enjoy the experience.
Thank you for all that you do.
Paula and Tom
The deadline to RSVP has been extended just one more day.
Join us for a Work Day at the Native Pollination Preservation Garden! We’ll be weeding and tidying up the space to help keep it thriving.
Bring gloves and any gardening tools you have. Stay as long as you can—even 30 minutes makes a difference!
It's a beautiful summer day today; which means it is time to start preparations for the 2025 Winter Community Breakfast. 😊
At the club meeting on the 24th, we voted to hold the event again this year. Overall, this is our largest single event. It’s year-over-year success is due to your help and efforts. We will need them again this year. To reduce the intensity of preparations, we have aligned the planning with our fiscal year. Our first committee meeting will be held in July, with my hope that you will consider joining. Read on for more info about roles.
A message from Dawn Kociubes, Foundation Chair 2023-2025:
Please join me in thanking our 2024-25 Board of Trustees, especially Diane Hughes and Lita Verrier, who will be completing their terms as At-Large Trustees. And join me in welcoming Victor Tom and Bob Cassidy as new At-Large Trustees for the 2025-26 year.
You can view the grants awarded on our website here.
It has been my honor to serve as the Chair of the Foundation for the past two years. I know that Al Roscoe will do a fantastic job when he takes over in July!
The Rotary Club of Bedford is proud to announce Roza Shaikh as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Rayford Williams Scholarship. A graduating senior with an impressive academic record, deep intellectual curiosity, and a passion for community building, Roza embodies the values and spirit of Rotary service.
This fall, Roza will begin her studies at Brown University, where she has been accepted into the highly competitive Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) — Brown’s eight-year BS/MD program. Through this unique opportunity, she will earn both her undergraduate and medical degrees, preparing her to become a compassionate and well-rounded physician.
On Sunday, June 8, the Rotary Club of Bedford proudly joined in the festivities at Bedford’s 4th Annual Pride Celebration—an afternoon full of community, solidarity, and fun for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies of all ages.
Hosted by the Parents Diversity Council and Bedford Youth and Family Services, the celebration featured crafts, music, info tables, ice cream, and high spirits throughout.
On Saturday, June 1, the Rotary Club of Bedford proudly participated in the South Asian Association of Bedford’s (SAAB) 4th Annual Holi Celebration—a joyful, high-energy event that brought over 300 community members together for a vibrant afternoon of color, culture, and connection.
Held under sunny skies, the event was full of excitement from start to finish. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of family-friendly fun including energetic music by DJ Kadak Chai, live photography, color play, and a variety of flavorful Indian food options from Honest restaurant. Dozens of sponsor tables surrounded the field, and the Rotary Club of Bedford was honored to be recognized as both a sponsor and a valued community partner.
First Church of Christ, Congregational
It's a beautiful summer day today; which means it is time to start preparations for the 2025 Winter Community Breakfast. 😊
The Rotary Club of Bedford is proud to announce Roza Shaikh as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Rayford Williams Scholarship. A graduating senior with an impressive academic record, deep intellectual curiosity, and a passion for community building, Roza embodies the values and spirit of Rotary service.
On Sunday, June 8, the Rotary Club of Bedford proudly joined in the festivities at Bedford’s 4th Annual Pride Celebration—an afternoon full of community, solidarity, and fun for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies of all ages.
On Saturday, June 1, the Rotary Club of Bedford proudly participated in the South Asian Association of Bedford’s (SAAB) 4th Annual Holi Celebration—a joyful, high-energy event that brought over 300 community members together for a vibrant afternoon of color, culture, and connection.