February 23 marks the anniversary of the first Rotary meeting in 1905.
A toast to Paul Harris next week!
Next meeting on March 4, 2026
12:15pm at Gore Place
Congratulations on a very successful
MUSIC BINGO!
Shout out to the Village Bank as our presenting sponsor and a big thank you to all of our generous supporters:
Watertown Savings Bank
Waltham YMCA
Gore Place Society
Metro West HOME Team at Real Brokers MA
Elinor & Jack Marcou Charitable Foundation
New England Golf Guide
FASTSIGNS Waltham
Waltham Pizza, Penang, Joco's, Lizzy's, Vinotta, Tempo Bistro, Wagon Wheel, Maria Sheehan, and many Rotarians!
Now it is time to get busy with the planning for the 100th Anniversary Gala. Please join the gala committee - we need your energy and ideas. Reach out to Lindsey or Ken. Let them know that you want to join the fun.
Thank you!
Congratulations to our calendar drawing winners!
We had our final drawing at our first meeting in February. Sending somewhat delayed congratulations - and a check for $100 - to Bethany, Nick, Joe, Adam, Brooke, Rose (shh), Maria, and Miral! Congrats also to the many folks who won at our second meeting in January: Russ, Dimitri, Megan, Tyler, Joe, Rose, Lisa, Lorraine, Zoe, Jack, Sue, Rose, Maria, and James! It was great to see so many folks pitching in to help Rotary raise funds for our local organizations. Thank you all!
In the latest news from around the Club...
We welcomed Seton Murphy from Village Bank at our meeting this week and look forward to seeing him again in the future.
Happy Birthday to Simon Laing! Great to see you at the meeting during school vacation week.
A Special Day in Waltham has been scheduled for May 30. More info to come.
RIVERBEAT planning is underway - June 20. Rotary will be a partner and host sidewalk chalk activities.
Sheepshearing at Gore Place is a fantastic day and fun for all on April 25, 10am-5pm rain or shine.
Rotary is a sponsor of several upcoming events. Join the fun!
WATCH CDC Annual Gathering 2026 on March 6, 10am-noon
Waltham Partnership for Youth Trivia for a Cause on March 12 - play!
The Reach for the Stars gala on April 9 in Boston at 5:30pm
Next Waltham Rotary Board meeting is scheduled for 3/17 at 4:30pm at the Y and on Teams. Maybe there will be a green beer afterwards...
Many Rotarians have asked how they can help survivors working with REACH (and other local orgs). Lauren shared this opportunity to help a family start over. If you can help with any of these items, let Lauren know at lauren@reachma.org.
Remember to subscribe to the Waltham Times for all the latest news around Waltham. They are doing a fantastic job and they are looking for volunteers to help with stories and editing... #localnewsrules
PS great article about The Chateau - once the home of Rotary Club meetings. And still home to that delicious bread!
