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  • Weekly Meeting
    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Nov. 20, 2025
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Nov. 27, 2025
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Dec. 04, 2025
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Dec. 11, 2025
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Dec. 18, 2025
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Dec. 25, 2025
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Weekly Meeting
    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Jan. 01, 2026
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Jan. 08, 2026
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Jan. 15, 2026
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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    Old Town Lodge of Elks - downstairs
    Jan. 22, 2026
    6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Old Town!
What do you think of when you hear the word, “Rotary?”
If you live or work in the greater Old Town area, you are likely familiar with the Rotary Club of Old Town. Because of all it does in the community, Rotary can mean many things to many individuals. But when I think of Rotary, it means family. 
The Rotary Club of Old Town is the kind of family everyone wishes they were part of. They always have the backs of their family members, supporting them through tough times and celebrating their accomplishments. This Rotary family works together to support and champion the entire community, helping out wherever there is a need.
Over the past few weeks, we:
  • Built eleven raised beds on Perkins Avenue for a community garden
  • Revamped the interior of the snack shack at the KC Little League field
  • Delivered boxes of food to elementary schools in RSU 34, Milford, and Greenbush
  • Relocated some of the eight handicap ramps we lend
  • Volunteered dozens of hours at the Caring Community Cupboard
  • Rallied around the family of a club member who recently passed
Through it all, we expressed laughter and love, expertise and strength.
This past February marked my 25th anniversary of joining the Rotary Club of Old Town. From my first visit, I felt the love. I was 29 and had moved to Maine five years earlier leaving behind a very large, very loud, very loving extended Italian family. I found a new home in Rotary. A new family with members eerily similar to my biological family. There was the joker, the listener, the hugger, the complainer, the tech guru, the “git ‘er done” person, the organizer, the task master, the clown... and so many more. When I joined, they sorely needed a talker. I fit the bill nicely.  I never would have guessed that 25 years later, I’d still be part of this amazing group.
What part do you play in your family? We always have room in ours for anyone willing to join our family and support our community. So, drop by some Thursday evening for social time at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:00 PM. We meet in the downstairs of the Elks lodge on 4th Street near the boat launch.
We’d love to grow our family to include new and diverse members, with varied backgrounds and opinions, who are of one mind when it comes to service­­—Service Above Self.
Yours in Service,

Corina Larsen

*This article was originally written for the Community Connections. 
Why Rotary?
 
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We had such a wonderful time being part of Riverfest 2025! 🎉 Our club loved walking in the parade, connecting with the community, and seeing all the smiles from children and adults alike. We truly have the best time together and are always looking for new members to join in the fun.
If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, we meet every Thursday at 6 PM at the Elks Lodge on Fourth Street in Old Town, Maine. We’re a fun, hard-working group and would love to have you join us!
And mark your calendars 📅—our annual Hunter’s Breakfast is coming up on November 1st… stay tuned for more details! 🥓🍳
🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who made the Rotary Club of Old Town Charity Golf Tournament a success! 🌟
From last-minute pivots to perfect putts, this year’s Charity Golf Tournament was a hole-in-one thanks to YOU. 💙⛳️
We are so grateful to our generous sponsors, our hardworking Rotarians, and all of the amazing teams who came out to participate.
A special shout-out to the incredible team at Hidden Meadows Golf Course, who graciously hosted us and helped the day run smoothly with professionalism and care. Their support made all the difference. 👏⛳️
We’re already looking ahead to next year with some exciting changes planned to keep this wonderful tradition going strong.
Thank you all for your support—you help us make a real difference in our community! 💙

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from the Rotary Club of Old Town! 🇺🇸

 

Today we celebrate the hardworking men and women who keep our community strong. From teachers and healthcare workers to small business owners, first responders, and everyone in between – we are grateful for the dedication, passion, and service you bring each and every day.

 

Rotary is built on “Service Above Self,” and we are proud to honor the spirit of hard work and community this Labor Day. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday with family and friends!

 

💙💛 #RotaryClubOfOldTown #LaborDay #ServiceAboveSelf

 

A big thank-you to Sergeant Ryan Bailey of the Old Town Police Department and Fire Chief Kyle Milan of Old Town Fire Rescue for taking the time to speak at last night’s Rotary Club of Old Town meeting!

Sergeant Bailey shared an informative update on the different types of scams currently targeting our area, how to recognize them, and the best ways to handle suspicious situations. He also answered questions from our group, helping us all feel a little safer and more prepared.

Chief Milan gave us an inside look at what’s happening at the firehouse and what his team has been up to lately. From community projects to emergency response, it’s clear the department is in great hands under his leadership.

Both men are deeply involved in the community, and we’re grateful for their dedication—not only to public safety, but also to connecting with the people of Old Town. It was a fun, enjoyable night, and we are looking forward to seeing them both at Hunter’s Breakfast!

(And for everyone wondering… no, the lizard has not been found yet! 🦎😉)

✨ If you’re interested in getting to know a little more about the Rotary Club of Old Town, we meet every Thursday at 6 PM at the Elks Lodge here in Old Town. We’d love to have you join us! ✨

 

✨ These two are at it again! ✨

Clarence and Linda Bryant, proud members of the Rotary Club of Old Town, delivered backpacks and school supplies to our local schools to ensure students have the tools they need for a great start to the year. 🎒✏️📚

 

We are grateful for their dedication and for living out Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self right here in our community. 💙

 

#RotaryClubOfOldTown #ServiceAboveSelf #BackToSchool

 
 
Our amazing Interact students spent the afternoon with the residents of Marsh Island spreading joy, creativity, and connection by painting rocks together. 🎨✨
 
It was a beautiful way to share smiles, stories, and a little extra color in our community. 💕
 
We are so proud of these young leaders for giving their time and hearts to brighten someone else’s day! 🌟

A huge Efharistó! to the one, the only — Miss Claire Boucher, aka Theater Kid Extraordinaire 🎭 — for joining us at tonight’s Rotary meeting and taking us on a first-class, front-row, gelato-fueled adventure through her unforgettable trip to Greece!

From ancient ruins to world-class museums to a high-seas odyssey that Poseidon himself would approve of, we laughed, we learned, and we may or may not have started practicing our best “Mamma Mia” dance moves. Claire’s storytelling was so vivid, we’re pretty sure someone spontaneously developed a Greek accent. 🇬🇷😂

Thank you, Claire, for sharing your journey (and for bravely surviving the Back to the Future trilogy AND jet lag just to be with us). You are always a pleasure and a joy to have with us and now  you’ve officially earned the title of Honorary Rotary Tour Guide Extraordinaire.

💙💛 Until your next grand adventure — we’ll be over here trying to figure out how to say “How many flavors of gelato do you have?” in Greek:

 
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Meeting Information
We meet In Person
Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.
Old Town Elks Lodge
37 Fourth Street
Old Town, ME 04468
United States of America
We meet in person every Thursday.
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