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As we approach the end of 2025, I am in awe of all that we have accomplished as a Club!
I am so proud to be leading this great organization with amazing people, dedicated volunteers and a zest for fun and service! Thank you. 
 
I invite you to join us tonight at 5:30 PM at Stone Hill to spread a bit of holiday cheer. We will gather to carol and share the good news of Rotary! I hope you can join us. 
 
Finally, we hold our Club Annual Meeting this coming Friday morning! Please register today. If you cannot make it, please let me know and I will send you a proxy vote. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 
 
We will also have a mini pep rally at the meeting on Friday to get steady for Bell Ringing next Tuesday! 
 
Hope to see you tonight! 
 
Cheers to Rotary! 
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CHANGE IN LOCATION:
Stone Hill, 3rd Floor Pub
TODAY, Dec. 16th
4:30 pm
 
Members are always welcome! Come at 5:30 pm (or stay after the meeting) to join us in caroling to the residents.  Lyrics will be provided, and you don't have to be Andrea Bocelli!
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Warm Rotary Welcome to Esme Green

The Rotary Club of Andover is delighted to welcome Esme Green, Director of the Andover Public Library, as one of our newest members. Esme brings a wealth of experience in community engagement and a deep commitment to fostering learning and connection in Andover.

Her leadership at the library has helped make it a vibrant hub for residents of all ages, and we are excited to have her energy and vision join our Rotary family.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Esme as we look forward to working together to serve our community and continue building traditions of fellowship and service.

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REMINDER:
Our Holiday Party is THIS Thursday, 5:30 pm at the home of Mary Ann Millar. Please bring an unwrapped gift for a child or teen or purchase a gift from the
Amazon Wish List. 
Questions?  Email Diana.
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Upcoming District Events
 
Mid-Year Leadership Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 22nd, 5:30-9 p
Four Points by Sheraton, Wakefield
Details: CLICK HERE
 
World Peace & Understanding Dinner
Thursday, Feb. 12
Spinelli's, Lynnfield
 
Save the date, more info coming soon!
Time To Celebrate You!
Member Birthdays
Ken Feyl
January 13
 
Demetrius Spaneas
January 14
 
Doug Mercurio
January 16
 
Andrew Betts
January 18
 
Ellen Keller
January 31
 
Gail Ralston
January 31
 
Joel Leider
December 8
 
Howard Perkins
December 11
 
Your attendance is requested
this Friday morning...

...for our annual meeting. If you are unable to attend, please contact Ann ASAP for a proxy.

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1st Annual Holiday Lights Contest Winners Announced

The Holiday Lights Contest Committee is delighted to share the results of our 1st Annual Holiday Lights Contest! The competition was spirited, with dazzling displays across town that brought joy and cheer to our community. Choosing winners was no easy task, as so many homes, businesses, and neighborhoods lit up Andover with creativity and holiday magic.

✨ And the winners are…

  • Best Business:
    Stone Hill at Andover – 141 Elm Street

  • Best Professional Display:
    La Fina – 27 Main Street

  • Best Home: 15 Meadowview Lane (pictured above)

  • Best Neighborhood: Langley Lane

We encourage everyone to take a drive around town to view these spectacular displays in person. A list is available on our Facebook page and website. Each winner has gone above and beyond to spread holiday cheer, and their efforts truly embody the spirit of the season.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants and supporters who made our 1st Annual Holiday Lights Contest such a success. Your enthusiasm and creativity helped brighten Andover for the holidays, and we look forward to making this a cherished tradition for years to come.

Committee Chair, Jamie Lyman, and the Committee Members, Steve Fink, Neil Fater, Rick Stern, Meredith Mondejar and Mary Ann Millar.
Best Business: Stone Hill at Andover
Best Neighborhood:
Langley Lane
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Best Professional Display:
La Fina
~  Thank you to all who signed up to help serve at the Military Veterans Lunch provided by Run for the Troops, today, Tues. Dec. 16th, Noon-2.
 
~  Help us win back our title this year.  Bell Ringing for the Lawrence Salvation Army.  A few time slots are still available for Tues. Dec. 23rd in front of Old Town Hall.  CLICK HERE to sign-up.
 
~ Help serve lunch at the Lazarus House Good Shepherd Soup Kitchen, Fri. Dec. 26th, 11:15 a-1:15 p. To sign-up: CLICK HERE.
 
For more calendar events, CLICK HERE.
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Andover Rotary Joins Forces To Help Spread Holiday Cheer at Leahy School
 

Last week, Andover Rotarians Jim Greeley, Jean Leider and Alan Michel, joined with the Lawrence Rotary Club for their annual Santa Party at the Leahy School, bringing gifts, music, and plenty of holiday cheer to hundreds of delighted students.

Rotary musicians filled the school with festive tunes, elves delivered treats to every classroom, and Mrs. Claus herself brought smiles and hugs to the children.

We extend our gratitude to the Lawrence Rotary team for welcoming us into this cherished tradition, and to the Leahy School leadership for making it possible. The joy on the students’ faces was the true highlight of the season.

Together, we’re proud to help make the holidays brighter for our community.

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Happy Holidays from Our Club
to Your Home!