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Kim Goulette, Executive Director of the American Red Cross for Central MA was the guest speaker on April 14, 2016: Kim spoke about the history of the Red Cross, response and recovery to disasters and the educational programs the Red Cross provides. For more information: http://RedCross.org/ma/Worcester

Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet on Apr 10, 2016

On April 7, 2016 Lauren Saunders spoke on the Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative Grant Program (MOAPC). The MOAPC Grant covers Fitchburg, Athol, Gardner & Leominster and is held by the Montachusett Public Health Network (MPHN) & LUK, Inc.

Lauren provides Free Narcan training, which is held every third Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Community Health Connections and is open to the public. You will be instructed on how to prevent and recognize an opioid overdose and what to do if one occurs.

For more information please call Lauren at 978-829-2425 or email her at LSaunder@LUK.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LUKPrevention

New Member Tammy Hawkins

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet on Apr 10, 2016

Welcome our newest Rotary member Tammy Hawkins of Athol Savings Bank

42nd Annual Gardner Rotary Auction

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet on Mar 01, 2016

Over $25,000 in merchandise donated by local businesses was auctioned off at the 42nd Annual Gardner Rotary Auction which was held at Mount Wachusett Community College on February 26th & 27th;

Gardner Rotary Meeting Schedule for November and December 2015

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet on Nov 09, 2015

- November 19 – Regular schedule meeting
- November 26 – No Meeting - Happy Thanksgiving
- November 30 – Monday lunch meeting - Suzanne Bump, State Auditor - speaker, this is a joint meeting with the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, Athol Chamber of Commerce and Athol - Orange Area Rotary Club, lunch will be at noon, the cost is $25.00, register for this meeting through the Gardner Chamber
- December 3 – No meeting
- December 17 - Regular schedule meeting
- December 24 - No Meeting - Christmas Eve
- December 31 - No meeting - New Years Eve

Eric Stanway - Author

Posted on Oct 15, 2015

Eric Stanway, author of The Victorian, Madame Sherri and The Old Rindge House was the guest speaker at the October 15, 2015 Rotary meeting. Eric is a writer, artist and musician.

Rotary Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Event

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet on Sep 21, 2015

Thank you to the sponsors and vendors of the Rotary Wine, Cheese and Chocolate event and to the organizer, Donna Libby who works at Great Wolf Lodge and is a fellow Rotarian

Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Event to Benefit Backpack Project

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

6PM-8PM

PACC, KENDALL POND RD

Welcome our newest member Carol Jacobson

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet

Inducted into our Rotary Club on July 30, 2015 by President Christian Orobello is Carol Jacobson, Associate Director, Alumni Relations at Mount Wachusett Community College. Welcome Carol!

New Banner

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet on Jul 06, 2015

AG Bharti Bhakta presents this year's banner "Be a gift to the World" to our club President, Christian Orobella on July 2, 2015

2015 Ryla

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet

Gardner Rotary Club 2015 Ryla Attendees - held at Worcester State University June 26 - 28

Paul Harris + 1

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet

On June 25, 2015 Peter Sargent receives a Paul Harris plus one pin from incoming President Christian Orobello, congratulations Peter

Installation of our new club president - June 11, 2015

Posted by Carol Perreault-Fluet on Jun 14, 2015

Past District Governor Mike Ellis gives the oath of President of the Gardner Rotary Club to Christian Orobello on June 11, 2015 at The American Legion - 22 Elm St., Gardner, MA

Peter Sargent gave a historic overview of Scottish culture.

Posted on Jun 08, 2015

June 4, 2015 - President Joseph Guercio introduced Peter Sargent; Dressed in a tartan patterned kilt, he gave a historic overview of Scottish culture.

Pastor Joe McGarry our newest member

Posted by Caroline Fluet

President Joseph Guercio pins Pastor Joe McGarry from the Faith Lutheran Church our newest member to the Gardner Rotary Club. Congratulations Pastor Joe!

Welcome our newest member Matthew Ghirarda

Posted by Caroline Fluet

President Joseph Guercio looks on as Michael Gerry pins Matthew Ghirarda our newest member of the Gardner Rotary Club – Congratulations Matthew!

Forward in Health - Dr. John Mulqueen

Posted on Apr 11, 2015

Dr. Mulgueen gave a slide presentation on the new medical clinic that is scheduled to open August 6, 2015 in Haiti. To learn more about Forward in Health or to make a donation please visit www.forwardinhealth.org