Events

Cook and serve breakfast at Gloucester's day center.

Frank from Grace Center will speak

This dinner will be at the Manchester Museum

An organization we are helping more and more with Rotarians making breadfast for those in need. 

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday of May 9, 2026

Peggy will tell us what Action is and what they do.  check out for more info      www.actioninc.org

The MBTS Sustainability Committee holds its 23rd annual community cleanup day.  See Instagram for more details.

Consideration of a proposed grant partnering with other Rotary's for an medical equipment.

Serve lunch to needy in Beverly

Cape Ann Works is a new initative happening in Rockport in an old restaurant  location that has goal for helping people get job skills,  Best I leav it there and have Mechelle Brown  explain

Cook and serve breakfast at Gloucester's day center.

Cookout from Derby Auction Fundraiser 

Public hours are 7:30 to 11:30

Cook and serve dinner for needy in Beverly.

Sign up via email with Chris Shea, chrisshea317@gmail.com.  Partial time ok.

Cook and serve breakfast at Gloucester's day center.

Tess will fill us in on what is happening for Seniors in Essex

Every year, we pick this one up as an extra from the Legion due to their coverage.  Please email Chris Shea @ chrisshea317@gmail.com to reserve.  Half shift or full shift welcomed.

Planning meeting on back deck of Legion

Erika will upddate us on various topics

More info: 

President Brian Pellinen is a Salem resident and a higher education leader with over 30 years of college and university experience who previously served as Montserrat’s Dean of Academic Affairs before stepping into the presidency. In his leadership roles at Montserrat, he helped guide strategic planning, expand academic programs, secure grant funding for student mentorships and internships, and achieve the college's first U.S. News & World Report rankings. Brian holds a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s degree from York University, and he is also an active visual artist and writer.

Alos joingin us : 

Bernie Romanowski — Director of Major Giving

Bernie Romanowski resides in Manchester and serves as the Director of Major Giving at Montserrat College of Art, where he leads the strategy for major gifts and donor engagement to support the college's studio-based education. He brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit development, having previously held leadership and fundraising positions at Pathways for Children and Landmark School. Bernie also worked as Director of Operations at the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce in 2021/22. A long-time North Shore resident, he focuses on building community relationships and greatly values the local philanthropic community. 

MERC is a proud sponsor of drama night within the Music in the Park series.  Come support Tim Collins' son, along with other students and alumni.  We will have a hospitality / good will tent up at the event.

Make breakfast sandwiches at Gloucester day shelter.

One of our own Manchester-Essex Rotarians he will update us on the Ipswich YMCA. 

This is our regular 5th Monday of the month engagement.  Please email Chris Shea @ chrisshea317@gmail.com to reserve.  Half shift or full shift welcomed.

This is our regular 5th Monday of the month engagement.  Please email Chris Shea @ chrisshea317@gmail.com to reserve.  Half shift or full shift welcomed.

Essex River Cruise

Make breakfast sandwiches at Gloucester day shelter

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Announces “Gears For Good” Community Bike Event at Masconomo Park on September 20, 2026

The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club is excited to announce the Second Annual Community Bike Event, Gears For Good, on Sunday, September 20 at Masconomo Park in Manchester-by-the-Sea.  Designed to promote healthy recreation and community engagement, Gears For Good invites riders of all ages and abilities to enjoy a morning of cycling while supporting the Club’s mission of service.

“Our Rotary Club is thrilled to offer this community event, Gears For Good, for the second year as part of our commitment to “Service above Self,’” said Club President Ron Parker.  “We hope riders of all ages – especially children and families – will discover the fun, freedom and lifelong health benefits that come from riding a bike.”

Participants can choose from three ride options tailored to different ages and experience levels:

• Bike Rodeo for children under 5, featuring a fun obstacle course at Masconomo Park;
• Gordon College Trails Ride (approximately 7 miles round trip around Gull pond and optional extension to 10 miles) family oriented for youth, teens and adults seeking a recreational road and gravel ride.  This ride offers the opportunity for families with younger children to participate in all, or part of the ride;
• Conomo Point Ride (approximately 20 miles) for more experienced road cyclists, including a water stop along the route

In addition to the rides, attendees can enjoy an inflatable bounce house, coffee and refreshments, and exhibits from several local organizations, including Manchester’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, Public Safety Officials and Riverside Cycle.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
• Location: Masconomo Park, MBTS

Registration Fees

• Adults: $30 with early registration, $40 day of
• Youth (under 18): $15 with early registration, $20 day of
• Families: $55 with early registration, $75 day of
• Bike Rodeo: Free

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

THE CLUB WISHES TO THANK THEIR EVENT SPONSORS;

Gold: BankGloucester

Silver: BeaconBank, Cape Ann Savings Bank

Free Pizza - Bravo by the Sea

Free Ice Cream - Captain Dusty's Ice Cream

For more information about this event and the club, please visit: www.manchesteressexrotary.org

About the Manchester-Essex Rotary Club

The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club is part of Rotary International, a global network of more than one million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers dedicated to creating lasting positive change in communities around the world.  Chartered in 2002, the Club is committed to local and international service through volunteerism, fellowship and fundraising.

Each year the Club provides approximately $40,000 in grants and support to local nonprofits, community organizations, schools and scholarships – including roughly $15,000 in annual high school scholarships.  The Club supports local charities including The Open Door, Beverly Bootstraps. Councils on Aging, local school districts and many more.  The Club has more than 40 members, primarily from Manchester and Essex and welcomes new members from surrounding communities.

Stroll magazine 

New member of the Manchester Community. 

Terry will tell us what is happening in our Rotary District Location TBD, dinner meeting

Make breakfast sandwiches at Gloucester day shelter

Setup at 9:00.  Man the booth from 11:00 - 4:00.  Last year, we netted two new members -- Marla and Tony!

Annie will most give an update on the Essex Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles, most notably the new school.

NOTE >>> THIS WILL TAKE PLACE IN ESSEX?  AT SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM

We help feed the needy of Beverly on the 5th Saturday afternoons in a given month.  Please come for setup, food prep, serving and cleanup.