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Toys for Tots Christmas Celebration

Santa Claus is coming to town!

A ‘Toys for Tots’ Christmas Celebration

On Sunday December 15^th

^{time 4:00 PM}

In conjunction with the United States Marine Corp and in memory of all of our service men and women.

Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be making a STOP AT THE LUDLOW TOWN HALL.

We invite all of our neighbors to gather and join in the festivities.

We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the “TOYS for TOTS” program.

There will be Christmas caroling and our Town Hall Christmas tree lighting ceremony. So get your neighbors together and make it a joyful-spiritual time.

In the memory of our service men and women and in the spirit of giving,

from the members of the Ludlow Rotary Club, the US Marines and the Board of Selectman

we thank you and hope you will join us.

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

In case of inclement weather ALL toys will still be collected at the Town Hall 4:oo

Lottery Basket

We are currently holding our Annual Lottery Basket. Tickets are $10 each can be purchased from any Rotarian. Please contact us at ludlowrotaryma@gmail.com for more information. Good Luck!!!

14th Annual Poker Run - Thank you!

On September 28th we held our 14th Annual Poker Run to benefit the Ludlow Police Department K9 Unit. As usual, your support was tremendous! Recently we were able to present a check to K9 Officer Mike Whitney for $5,500!!! Thank you for coming out and enjoying a great ride and an awesome party for a great cause with us.

12th Annual "Fore" the Students Golf Tournament

Ludlow Rotary 12th Annual 'FORE' The Students Golf Tournament

Ludlow Rotary thanks you for your support of our 12th Annual "FORE" The Students Golf Tournament on June 17, 2019.

All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Ludlow Rotary Charitable Foundation Scholarships and Educational Programs. Stayed tuned to see your work in action.

Bike Safety Rodeo

Posted by Darlene Rae

Our Bike Rodeo online registration site is officially shut down for Pre-registration. BUT...we do have additional helmets available so please join us at Veterans Park School between 9am -Noon on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Please note we have limited quantity of size XS/S for children age 4-6.

13th Annual Poker Run

Join the Ludlow Rotary on Saturday, September 22nd to help Ludlow Police Officer Mike Whitney and his partner Max take a bite out of crime! This is our 13^th Annual K-9 Poker Run starting at the Ludlow Fish & Game Club 200 Sportsman Road, Ludlow, MA 01056.

Tickets are $20.00 per driver or rider and includes ride, dinner, entertainment and poker hand. There is a cash prize of $100 for the best poker hand. Registration begins at 9:30 am for a fantastic at your pace ride.

In case of rain the ride will be cancelled and the party will begin at 3 pm. You do not need a motor cycle to attend. The general public is welcome.

If you would like more information or want to help to sponsor this event, please contact Darlene Rae 413-531-6282, Kevin Vestal 413-563-9362 or Officer Mike Whitney at the Ludlow Police Department 583-8305.

11th Annual "Fore" the Students Golf Tournament

Ludlow Rotary annual golf tournament June 18^th

LUDLOW - The Ludlow Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc. and tournament sponsor Dunkin Donuts, will host its 11^th Annual “Fore” The Students Golf Tournament on Monday June 18, 2018 at Westover Golf Course. Registration begins at 11 am with lunch to follow and shotgun start at 12 Noon. Cost per player is $90.00 and includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, lunch and dinner. Dinner and raffle will be held at the Villa Rose Restaurant after the tournament ends. Proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit scholarships and educational programs in the community of Ludlow.

To participate in this year’s tournament please contact Tony Tavares at 413-547-6667 or any Rotarian. Sponsorship opportunities for the tournament are also available, from $100.00 to $1,000.00, and include twosome or foursome teams, tee signs with company name, varying depending on level of sponsorship.

Please join tournament sponsors Dunkin Donuts, fellow residents, business colleagues and Ludlow Rotarians, as we come together for the communities students. Payments should be made payable to Ludlow Charitable Foundation and mailed to Ludlow Rotary PO BOX 155, Ludlow, MA 01056.

Why I joined Rotary Series - Tony Sanches

Posted on Feb 05, 2018

Why I joined Rotary:

I joined Ludlow Rotary because I was intrigued by the amazing work the club was doing in the community and internationally. By joining, it allowed me to be part of the community, not just a home owner. I enjoy getting to know and interacting with like-minded individuals and volunteering my time to providing services locally, nationally and internationally. After many years of personal involvement my commitment has only grown. I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many people and expand my friendships. Joining the Ludlow Rotary was the best decision I made in my professional life.

-Tony Sanches Rotarian/Membership Chair

19TH Annual Social Soiree

19^th Annual

Social Soiree

Hosted by

Proceeds to benefit the

Ludlow Fire Department Fire Prevention Program

at Ludlow’s Elementary Schools

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Villa Rose Restaurant

Cost is $35.00 per Person

Cocktails – 6 p.m. ~ Dinner – 7 p.m.

For Tickets Call Tony Tavares Villa Rose Restaurant 413-547-6667

Ask any Rotarian

In Memory of Timothy Collins

In Memory of Rotarian Timothy Collins

Timothy M. Collins, 95, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017 at the Massachusetts Soldier’s Home in Holyoke surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Brookfield, son of the late Timothy and Ellen (Barry) Collins, he was a 1940 graduate of Warren High School and a 1947 graduate of Becker College in Worcester. He enlisted in the US Army in 1942 and proudly served his country in the 10th Armored Division during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star. Tim was a retired professional executive for the Boy Scouts of America serving over 20 years in the former Pioneer Valley Council. He was a communicant of St. Cecelia Parish in Wilbraham. Tim was a longtime member of both the American Legion and the Rotary Club. He was a 30-year resident of Ludlow and served on the Election and Library Boards. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of over 66 years, Mary (Flynn) Collins in 2016 and his brother Richard in 1980. Tim was a loving father to Timothy Collins of Falls Church VA and Terry Collins, and his wife Anne, of Clifton VA, a devoted grandfather to Patrick Collins of Clifton VA and Meghan Collins of Houston TX, and a cherished uncle to Patricia Charbonneau of Ludlow. Visiting hours for Tim are on Thursday, October 12th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Ludlow Funeral Home. Family and friends are asked to gather for a Liturgy of Christian Burial on Friday October 13th at 9:00am directly at Christ the King Church in Ludlow followed by committal services at 11:00am at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Western Massachusetts Council of the Boy Scouts of America (https://www.wmascouting.org/)

Poker Run - THANK YOU

Hello everyone!!

WOW...what a day we had. 85 degrees and not a cloud in the sky, made up for last year's rain and cold.

We did have a great turn out for the event this year, 97 bikes left the Fish after a quick cup of coffee & donut provided by Dunkin Donuts of Ludlow. We encountered a small but scenic detour in Belchertown due to the fair, but that's ok...and head off to Honey Farms in Orange, MA via 202. Headed out 2W through Greenfield to Shelburne Falls. for a quick lunch stop at Pondside Pizza, but some ended up in North Adams, clearly, I need to teach them to read a map...lol. We then headed south on 112 to 116 S then picked up 47 W in Sunderland for our final stop at the North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market where they were all decked out for fall...my driver didn't have room for any mums or pumpkins in his bags.

We arrived back at the Fish to the sounds of Dead Collective and another AMAZING meal by Kevin Vestal, Wally Stupak and the rest of the team working in the kitchen. We had some delicious side dishes donated by the likes of Europa Black Rock Bar & Grill, Abudanza Express, Randall's Farm & Greenhouse, Chmura's Bakery & Freedom Credit Union supplied us with a sweet treat.

I need to give a huge THANK YOU to the Ludlow Fish & Game Club for the rental of the facility and Lori Dorval for mixing us some fine cocktails! You guys continue to go above & beyond!

Now to the committee...Kevin-countless hours in the car planning and many great conversations as always are treasured. Kelli-amazing raffle organization. Zaneta-great emails promoting the event Deb-love the new solicitations, Jim, the new guy-way to step up and hit a home run! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP!!!!

Royal Flush Sponsors

Polish National Credit Union Brown's Lawncare

4 of a Kind Sponsors

Bill's Tire & Trailer Service Cabela's of E. Hartford

Europa Black Rock & Grill Hardwick Auto Salvage

Gomes Construction GinMar Enterprises

LFD Social Club Northeast Contractors

OJS Excavation Westfield Bank

I also want to mention a few last minute sponsorships that came in and didn't make the tees Precision Billet, Longriders, C. Lemek & Son Construction & the McBride Family and a few raffle prizes donated by LuLaroe by Becki Pollard. Speaking of Tee's we still have some left...let me know if you need any.

Lastly, what about our volunteers, this day couldn't have happened with out all of them:

Yvonne Santos April Beston Pat Whitney Gloria Faria

Doria Dumas Jenn Aldworth Steven Crespo Maria Crespo

Martha Giroux Rob Giroux Becki Pollard Meghan McBride

Sean McBride Aiden McBride Fernanda Gomes

Sue Santos Kim Duclose

So, on behalf of Kevin & Officer Mike Whitney & Max...THANK YOU ALL!!! For participating in this event you each helped Rotary Make a Difference!...please save September 22, 2018 for our next Poker Run!!!

Thank You,

Darlene Rae & Kevin Vestal

THANK YOU

From the Ludlow Rotary Club, we would like to Thank you all of you who golfed, sponsored or volunteered at this year's Annual Golf Tournament.

Through your donations Ludlow Rotary will once again have scholarship monies available in Spring 2018.

From all of us at Ludlow Rotary, THANK YOU!

12th Annual K-9 Poker Run & Benefit

10th Annual "Fore" the Students Golf Tournament

10th Annual “Fore” the Students Golf Tournament

The Ludlow Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc. will be holding its 10^th Annual “Fore” The Students Golf Tournament on June 19, 2017 at Westover Golf Course. Registration is at 11 am, lunch to follow and shotgun start at 12 Noon. Dinner and Raffle will be held at the Villa Rose restaurant after the tournament ends. Proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit scholarships and educational programs in the community of Ludlow. Please join fellow residents, business colleagues and Rotarians as we come together for the students. For more information, to make a donation, or to sign up your foursome, please contact Tony Tavares at 413-547-6667.

Ludlow Rotary Annual Soiree

18th Annual Social Soiree

Hosted by

Ludlow Rotary

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Cocktails 6pm Dinner 7pm

Villa Rose Restaurant

1428 Center Street

Ludlow, MA 01056

Help support

the Ludlow Fire Department’s

Fire Prevention program at

Ludlow’s Elementary Schools

by treating yourself to

a social night out.

Tickets~ $35 per person

To reserve your table or for more information

please contact

Tony Tavares at the

Villa Rose

413-547-6667

Toys for Tots

Annual "Toys for Tots" Christmas Parade

On Sunday December 18th

In conjunction with the United States Marine Corp and in the memory of all of our service men and women,

Santa and his horse drawn team will be making their way thru town collecting new, unwrapped toys for the ‘Toys for Tots’ program. We invite the neighbors of Ludlow to gather at designated stops on Santa’s route in the holiday spirit to donate toys to Santa and his helpers. When Santa has completed his trip around town and has collected all the toys from the good little girls and boys of Ludlow, he will be making his way to the Ludlow Town Hall on Chapin Street to light our town Christmas tree and join us in hot chocolate and Christmas caroling. So get your neighbors together and make it a joyful~spiritual time.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Here is Santa’s planned stops and approximate times of arrival....

Ludlow Fire Department 1:15 PM

Chapin Street School 1:45 PM

Rick Wrona's Garage 2:05 PM

Pop N Kork 2:25 PM

St Elizabeth Church (back parking lot) 2:50 PM

Polish American Citizens Club 3:10 PM

Our Lady of Fatima Church 3:30 PM

East Street School 3:50 PM

Ludlow Town Hall 4:15 PM

In the memory of our service men & women, in the spirit of giving,

from the members of the Ludlow Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc, Chip Harrington, Robin Wdowiak,

Keith Ouellette & Mainely Drafts, we thank you and hope you will join us.

We also would like to wish you a very…MERRY CHRISTMAS!

11th Annual Poker Run

It's Poker Run Time Again!

On behalf of K-9 Officer Michael Whitney & Rocky,

the Ludlow Rotary invites you to participate in their
11th Annual K-9 Poker Run & Benefit on Saturday,
October 1, 2016. Proceeds from the Poker Run will
benefit the Ludlow Police Department K-9 Unit.
Please join other residents and business partners of
Ludlow as we come together for the community.

Please download this year's brochure here:

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Mark Germain Named Rotarian of the Year!

Recently the Ludlow Rotary named Mark Germain Rotarian of the Year. This award is presented each year to a deserving Rotarian who exemplifies our motto of "Service Above Self." We would all like to congratulate Mark on this achievement, and thank him again for his service to our club and community.

Summer Meeting Schedule

The Ludlow Rotary will be meeting on the following dates for the summer

7/13/2016 - Speaker Nick Cocchi

7/27/2016 - District Governor Frank Wargo - Bring a Buddy

8/10/2016

8/24/2016

Have a safe and happy summer

Ludlow Rotary

9th Annual "Fore" the Students Golf Tournament

9th Annual “Fore” the Students Golf Tournament

The Ludlow Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc. will be holding its 9^th Annual “Fore” The Students Golf Tournament on June 20, 2016 at Westover Golf Course. Registration is at 11 am, lunch to follow and shotgun start at 12 Noon. Dinner and Raffle will be held at the Villa Rose restaurant after the tournament ends. Proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit scholarships and educational programs in the community of Ludlow. Please join fellow residents, business colleagues and Rotarians as we come together for the students. For more information, to make a donation, or to sign up your foursome, please contact Tony Tavares at 413-547-6667.

17th Annual Sweetheart Dance

Posted on Feb 05, 2016

17th Annual Sweetheart Dance

Posted on Feb 05, 2016

17th Annual Sweetheart Dance

Hosted by:

Rotary Club of Ludlow

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Cocktails 6pm Dinner 7pm

Villa Rose Restaurant

1428 Center Street

Ludlow, MA 01056

Help support the Ludlow Fire Department’s Fire Prevention program at Ludlow’s Elementary School by treating your Sweetheart to a relaxing night of dinner and dancing.

Tickets~ $45 per person

"Fore" the Students Golf Tournament

Rotary Club of Ludlow

8th Annual "Fore" the Students Golf Tournament

Monday June 8, 2015

Westover Golf Course

Shotgun Start at 12 Noon

Dinner, Raffle and Prizes to follow

To sign up

Click Here

Join Our Club

Ludlow Rotary is always excited to meet new people who are curious about Rotary and might be interested in joining. For further information please contact our Club President, Membership Chair, or email us at: ludlowrotaryma@gmail.com

Our Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Mill's Tavern, 14 Worcester Street, Ludlow MA 01056

Please feel free to drop in anytime!

15th Annual Sweetheart Dance

15th Annual Sweetheart Dance

Hosted by:

Rotary Club of Ludlow

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Cocktails 6pm Dinner 7pm

Villa Rose Restaurant

1428 Center Street

Ludlow, MA 01056

Help support the Ludlow Fire Department’s Fire Prevention program at Ludlow’s Elementary School by treating your Sweetheart to a relaxing night of dinner and dancing.

Tickets~ $45 per person

6th Annual Ludlow Christmas Parade/Toys For Tots

Posted on Dec 13, 2014

On Sunday December 19, 2014 Santa came to town. Mr. and Mrs. Clause came to Ludlow on a horse and carriage driven by Keith Ouellette.

Oullette and Santa were joined by Rotarian and event organizer Gloria Faria, Robin "Elf" Wdowiak, School Committee member and organizer James "Chip" Harrington, Ludlow Rotarians and residents.

Rotarians and residents gathered at 7 stops throughout town to fill Santa's truck. Toys collected went to Toys for Tots.

15th Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance

Posted by Antonio Sanches on Feb 02, 2014

15th Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance

Hosted by:

Rotary Club of Ludlow

The dance will be held February 8, 2014 at the Villa Rose restaurant. Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7PM, followed by prizes and dancing. Tickets are $40.00 per person.

Give your sweetie the night off and join us and your friends for a magical evening of dancing. Proceeds from this event go to benefit the Ludlow Fire Department's fire prevention program.

The program is put on at the three Elementary schools to teach children about fire prevention.

To reserve your table call Tony Tavares at 413-547-6667

8th Annual Rotary Club of Ludlow K-9 Poker Run and Benefit

Posted by Antonio Sanches on Sep 01, 2013

8^th Annual

Rotary Club of Ludlow

K-9 Poker Run & Benefit

Ludlow Fish and Game

Schedule of Events

9:30 am to 11:00am Registration

10:00 am to 3:00 pm Poker Run

3:30 pm Entertainment

4:00 pm Dinner

5:00 pm Raffle

Sponsors

Band Sponsor

Our Town Variety

Event Sponsors

Bill’s Tire & Trailer Service

Europa Black Rock & Grill

Gomes Construction

LFD Social Club

Ludlow Funeral Home

OJS Landscape Excavation

Tee Shirt Sponsor

Admirals Bank

AJE Financial Services

American Eagle Saloon & Café

Baltazar Contractors

Brookside Café

Country Bank

Dunkin Donuts of Ludlow

Dunkin Donuts of Somers

Grace Group Realty

Gremio Lusitano Club

Hair West Spa West

Haymond Law Firm

Independent Financial Service

International Disc Jockeys

Janine’s Frostee

JR Butcher Shop

LaPierre Electric

Ludlow Heating & Cooling

Ludlow Police Association

Luso Federal Credit Union

M A Café

Manganaro Home Builders

Marta Law Offices

Matuszko Trailer Repair Miracle

Method of W. Mass

Mustang Motorcycles

Oscar’s Pizza Restaurant

Pieroway’s

Pop & Kork

Primavera Café & Restaurant

Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse

Red’s Auto Sales

Red’s Towing

Rep. Thomas Petrolati

Superior Network Solutions

Twisted Tentacles Tattoo

Uncle Bob’s General Store

United Bank

Wally Stupak

Your Choice Insurance Agency

8th Annual Poker Run

Posted by Antonio Sanches on Aug 01, 2013

8th Annual

K-9 Poker Run & Benefit

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Ludlow Fish & Game Club 200

Sportsmans Rd., Ludlow, MA 01056

Registration 9:30 am to 11:00 am

$20 per Rider includes ride, poker hand, dinner & entertainment

Dinner Only Tickets $15

Entertainment starts at 3pm Raffle 5pm

Best Poker hand wins $100

Sixth Annual “Fore” the Students Golf Tournament

Posted by Antonio Sanches on Jun 30, 2013

Sixth Annual “Fore” the Students Golf Tournament

The Rotary Club of Ludlow held it's 6th Annual “Fore” The Students Golf Tournament on June 10, 2013 at the Westover Golf Course. Registration and lunch was at 11 am with play immediately following. Proceeds from the tournament go to benefit scholarships and educational programs in the community of Ludlow.

Thank you to all of the Rotarians, families, friends, residents and business colleagues for coming together for the students. This year's tournament was the most succesful one to date!

THANK YOU!

In Memory of Ray Evans

Posted by Antonio Sanches on Jun 11, 2013

In Memory of Ray Evans 1942-2013

Posted by Eileen Rau on Jun 11, 2013

Raymond Evans, 70, of Ludlow died peacefully on Sunday June 9, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center.

Born in Springfield, Vermont on September 29, 1942, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Williams) Evans. Ray grew up in Poultney, VT and graduated from Poultney High School and Chaplain College in Burlington. He was also a graduate of AIC in Springfield with a degree in Business Administration. He studied and was a program graduate at State University of N.Y., Buffalo; Stonier Graduate School of Banking (Rutgers University); and New England School of Banking (Williams College). Ray joined the U.S. Army in 1964 and served in the Army National Guard in VT and Chicopee, MA until he was honorably discharged as a SFC E7 in 1970. He worked for many years in banking and retired from T.D. Bank as Vice President in Commercial Lending. Ray was a civic leader and was dedicated to his community. He was currently a board member of the Westover Metropolitan Development Corporation, a member of the Ludlow Rotary Club, and District Treasurer for Rotary International District 7890, and volunteered his time at the Friends of the Senior Center in Ludlow. He was an avid golfer and had served as a Commissioner at the Westover Golf Course. He will truly be missed by his community and family. He leaves his beloved wife of 45 years Sandra L. (Worden) Evans of Ludlow; loving son Scott Evans of Westbrook, Maine as well as several cherished nieces and nephews, his sister-in law and brother-in-law Sue and Leo Isotalo in California and son-in-law Robert Scott in Maine. Sadly Ray was predeceased by his daughter Kara Evans-Scott in 2004.

Funeral services with Military Honors will be held on Thursday June 13, 2013 from the Ludlow Funeral Home, 432 East Street, Ludlow, MA. Family and friends are asked to gather at the funeral home at 9:30am. Chapel services will begin at 10:00am followed by burial in Island Pond Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home.

It was the wish of Ray’s family that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Kara L. Evans-Scott Memorial Fund, C/O Bernadette Nowakowski, Director of Development and Legacy Giving at Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, MA. 01020.

6th Annual "Fore" the Students Golf Tournament

Posted by Antonio Sanches on Apr 11, 2013

6th Annual "Fore" the Students Golf Tournament

Monday June 10, 2013

Westover Golf Course

198 South Street Granby, MA 01033

Call Tony Tavares today

to put in your foursome

413-547-6667

Ludlow Rotary Club in the news

Posted by Antonio Sanches on Mar 05, 2013

The Ludlow Rotary Club made the Ludlow Register on March 6, 2013 page 4

Thank you Fire Chief Mark Babineau

http://www.ludlowregisteronline.com/pdfs/lr03.06.13.pdf

While the grant helps, Babineau said the program would not receive the funding it needs without help from the Ludlow Rotary Club. For the past 14 years, the Rotary Club has hosted a Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance, raising roughly $1,300 each year to purchase educational materials, including coloring books, pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers and other school supplies that carry a fire safety message for school children. The Rotary Club’s financial assistance has also helped to provide programs at Ludlow preschools and Hubbard Memorial Library. Donations from the Rotary Club also help in the purchase of testing materials.

14th Annual Sweetheart Dance - SUCCESS!

Posted by Antonio Sanches on Feb 08, 2013

The 14th Annual Sweetheart Dance held at the Villa Rose on Saturday February 9th went off without a hitch. Even with two feet of snow the room was packed with Rotarians and community members to support this wonderful cause. As you know the proceeds form this event support the Ludlow Fire Department's fire prevention program at the Elementary schools.

Congratulations to all of the prize winners and grand prize winners.

Thank you to all that make and continue to make this event successful. From the wonderful sponsors to the volunteers, you make it special every year.

Tires 101

Posted by Antonio Sanches

Join us on Wednesday January 22nd for Darlene Rae Tires 101 presentation

Raymond Evans

Posted by Antonio Sanches

In Memory of Ray Evans 1942-2013

Posted by Eileen Rau on Jun 11, 2013

Raymond Evans, 70, of Ludlow died peacefully on Sunday June 9, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center.