Special Games 2026
On May 13, 2026, the Lynn Rotary again co-sponsored the Special Games for the special education students of the Lynn Public Schools. It was the 56th Anniversary of our co-sponsorship of this event.
A large group of Rotarians attended the games which provided great fun for these students at Manning Field that day. Over 400 students were treated to a wide variety of games including: Bounce houses, Slides, throwing games, bowling games, games of skill, and other fun activities. Students from many schools helped to man the many different game stations available to the special education students. The festivities started off with the arrival of the runners from the Lynn Police who ran from their police station to Manning Field and who formed a lane of honor along with members of the Rotary and other dignitaries in attendance. The students, many of whom carried the banner of their school marched in procession prior to the start of the games, smiling and welcoming the applause for them. It was a thrill to see the happiness on the faces of the students while they marched and later on during the games. Sponsorship of T-shirts and student awards was generously underwritten by Lynn Rotary, Reading Cooperative Bank, McGrath Properties, King Movers, and Cultura Latina Dance Academy.
Mayor Jared Nicholson, Superintendent of Schools Molly Cohen and other system-wide administrators were in attendance and were pleased that the Rotary had again helped fund part of the day’s festivities. The day was also co-sponsored by the City of Lynn Parks and Recreation Program and the Lynn Public Schools.
Each and every Rotarian agreed that this was a great morning for the student and for themselves. The smiles on the faces of these students were, in itself, worth it.
