Rotary Club of Needham

04/29/2026

Save the date! The Needham Carnival returns July 23-26 at Needham High School. Updates will be posted at http://NeedhamCarnival.com

04/08/2026

JOIN US: ROTARY / UKRAINE UPDATE

TUE APRIL 21st NOON AT ECHO BRIDGE RESTAURANT
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Roy Balfour and, through him, Rotary District 7910 (50 clubs in Central MA) has a 30+ year partnership with Ukraine, beginning with sponsoring the creation of the first post-WWII Ukraine Rotary Club in Kyiv in 1991. Since the 2022 invasion, the district has actively supported Ukrainian Rotary Clubs with initiatives such as medical supplies, modular housing, and emergency funds. Mr. Balfour has been masterful in organizing group projects pairing Rotary Clubs in our district with Ukraine Rotary Clubs to help local organizations in Massachusetts deliver the funding and supplies needed for the most urgent needs on the ground in Ukraine.

We have invited Mr. Balfour to join us at our Tuesday lunch meeting on April 21st at noon at the Echo Bridge Restaurant in Newton. He will be updating us on the Ukrainian Rotary Clubs, their health, and their needs during these frightening times. Please join us if you can. If you cannot attend in person, we can offer a zoom link so you can take part remotely.

01/06/2026

As featured in the The Boston Globe, Samer Abouhamad, will be our outside speaker today at Blue on Highland Restaurant at noon. All are free to attend. Channel 5 will be with us today doing a story on Samer.

Samer will be presenting: Pedaling Over Impossible

A 75,000km Journey to Myself. Lessons Learned From 3 Years Cycling Around the World.
From the fast-paced world of Wall Street to cycling across 61 countries, Samer’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, connection, and purpose. Along the way, he collected stories of kindness from strangers, proving that human connection transcends borders and languages.

In this talk, Samer inspires audiences to embrace discomfort, set bold goals, and take that first step — no matter how uncertain the road ahead may seem. Blending real-world adventure with actionable insights, he leaves audiences motivated to expand their comfort zones and step into their best selves.

11/17/2025

Check out this awesome program coming to Needham. Great opportunity for parents and their young kids.

We all want our kids to grow up with big hearts, openminds, and helping hands.

11/17/2025

Passing on this notice from Needham based charity Storytime Crafts. Lisa and her team are amazing!

11/01/2025

Thanks to the young girl that gave me the bracelet at the Pancake Breakfast today. 😀

11/01/2025

Pancakes are ready! Games are set up. Come on down to Newman snd join the Rotary Pancake Breakfast.

10/30/2025

Extra Halloween candy??? If you have extra candy after tomorrow’s big day, feel free to bring it to the Pancake Breakfast Festival at Newman on Saturday 8am to 11am. We use the extra candy as game prizes for the kids games.

10/29/2025

Pancake Breakfast this Saturday 8am to 11am at Newman Elementary School. Concerned about the loss of SNAP benefits? The Needham Community Council will be at the Pancake Breakfast to answer your questions and take monetary donations.

10/24/2025

Thanks to The Needham Channel for this great video highlighting the Rotary Club of Needham Pancake Breakfast Festival coming up next weekend. Hope to see you Nov 1st, 8-11am, and Newman.