Manchester-Essex Rotary Club

10/12/2026

On temperate, partly sunny September 20, 2026 the Club held the 2nd Annual Gears For Good Road/Trail/Kiddy Family Friendly Bike Festival, and it was super fun!! There was free ice cream courtesy of Captain Dusty's, and free pizza courtesy Bravo by the Sea. We are looking forward to seeing you all again next year!

10/12/2026

The Club welcomes new member Amanda Orlando!

Amanda Orlando was born in Gloucester and her family moved to Manchester by the Sea when she was 9 and lived there for 10 years before the family returned to Gloucester. Amanda is the oldest of 3 children and her parents now split their time between Gloucester and Florida. She graduated from Manchester High School class of 1997 and attended Boston College. Upon graduation in 2001, Amanda taught English at Manchester High School where she was also the advisor to the yearbook and National Honor Society. While teaching, Amanda attained a Masters in Teaching English from Salem State University. After leaving teaching, Amanda then began working part time at her family's business, Orlando & Associates. In 2019, Amanda attended law school and went to the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover in the evenings on the part time program while working full time at Orlando & Associates as an office manager and paralegal. She graduated in December of 2023, passed the bar in February 2024 and was sworn in as an attorney in the Commonwealth of MA in June. Amanda now practices at her family's firm which is now owned by her brother, Joe Jr., which specializes in personal injury law.

Amanda has three sons, Alexander who will be 21 years old in November of this year and is a junior majoring in finance at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL; Samuel who is 19 and a freshman at Batten University in Virginia Beach, where he is on a golf scholarship and a member of the Honors College, and Owen, who is 16, a junior at Essex Technical High School, focusing on computer science, a class officer, and the treasurer of SkillsUSA, a vocational competition group.

Amanda enjoys reading, crocheting, playing golf, cooking, and spending time with members of her large Sicilian-American family most of whom still live on Cape Ann. She was formerly a member of the Gloucester rotary club, where she supported and then led their annual pancake breakfast. Amanda left the Gloucester rotary while she was in law school, and was excited to re-join rotary as a member of the Manchester Essex Club earlier in 2026.

09/08/2026

Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Announces “Gears For Good” Community Bike Event at Masconomo Park on September 20, 2026
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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, free pizza and ice cream, 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
The Club wishes to thank their Event Sponsors;
Gold: BankGloucester
Silver: Cape Ann Savings Bank, BeaconBank
Pizza: Bravo by the Sea
Ice Cream: Captain Dusty's
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09/08/2026

Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Announces “Gears For Good” Community Bike Event at Masconomo Park on September 20, 2026
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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, free pizza and ice cream, 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
The Club wishes to thank their Event Sponsors;
Gold: BankGloucester
Silver: Cape Ann Savings Bank, BeaconBank
Pizza: Bravo by the Sea
Ice Cream: Captain Dusty's
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
https://form.jotform.com/252624937667066

09/01/2026

Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Announces “Gears For Good” Community Bike Event at Masconomo Park on September 20, 2026
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
https://form.jotform.com/252624937667066
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, free pizza and ice cream, 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
The Club wishes to thank their Event Sponsors;
Gold: BankGloucester
Silver: Cape Ann Savings Bank, BeaconBank, The YMCA of the North Shore
Pizza: Bravo by the Sea
Ice Cream: Captain Dusty's
Bike Service: SeaSide Cycle
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08/24/2026

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

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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, free pizza and ice cream, 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

The Club wishes to thank their Event Sponsors;
Gold: BankGloucester
Silver: Cape Ann Savings Bank, BeaconBank
Pizza: Bravo by the Sea
Ice Cream: Captain Dusty's

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
https://form.jotform.com/252624937667066

07/21/2026

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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 10 miles round trip) for teens and adults seeking a recreational road and gravel 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, Manchester by the Sea, MA

Registration Fees

Adults: $40 ($30 with early registration)
Youth (under 17): $20 ($15 with early registration)
Families: $75 ($55 with early registration)
Bike Rodeo (5 and under): Free

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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, Becerly 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.

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06/30/2026

Annual Red White and Blue was a huge success thank you everyone!

06/30/2026

06/30/2026

The annual Red White and Blue Breakfast at Tuck's Point, Manchester was a huge success, thank you to all the attendees and our Club members and event sponsors Crosby's Marketplace and The Kaneb Family. Our beloved member Don MacQuarrie was honored with a Citation from the Massachusetts State Senate for his 20 plus years putting on this community event.