ARLINGTON, MA — October 2026 — The Rotary Club of Arlington extends its sincere appreciation to the generous sponsors who helped make the 2026 Paul Harris Fellowship and Community Awards Dinner a tremendous success.

Held on Tuesday, October 20, at St. Eulalia Parish in Winchester, the evening brought together more than 90 guests, community leaders, Rotarians, and friends under the theme “Anchored in Service, Driven by Fellowship.” The celebration honored individuals whose outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to service have made a meaningful difference in the Arlington community and beyond.

The Rotary Club of Arlington proudly recognizes and thanks the following sponsors for their generous support:

Gold Sponsor

• Watertown Savings Bank

Silver Sponsors

• John & Sue Leone / Leone & Leone
• Carol Ryerson-Greeley / Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
• Rockland Trust Bank

Bronze Sponsors

• Keefe Funeral Home
• Roma Consulting, LLC — Owner John R. Roma

“Events like our Paul Harris Fellowship Dinner would not be possible without the generosity of local businesses and individuals who believe in the power of community service. Their support goes far beyond financial contributions — it reflects a shared commitment to making Arlington and the surrounding communities stronger, more compassionate places to live.”

The evening celebrated five deserving honorees: Paul Harris Fellowship recipients Karen Ryerson D’Errico, Massachusetts State Senator Cindy Friedman, John “Jack” Hurd, and Lisa Urben, along with Arlington Police Officer Alex DiVito, who was recognized as Community Person of the Year.

The celebration was made even more special by the attendance of Rotary District Governor Terry Rezendes and Past District Governor Tom Hankard.

Proceeds from the event help support the Rotary Club of Arlington’s ongoing charitable initiatives, scholarships, youth programs, and community service projects, both locally and internationally.

To our sponsors, donors, volunteers, attendees, and everyone who contributed to this memorable evening — THANK YOU! Your generosity allows Rotary to continue turning compassion into action and making a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Together, we remain Anchored in Service, Driven by Fellowship!

For more information about the Rotary Club of Arlington and its community initiatives, visit www.arlingtonmarotary.com.Add text here

Arlington, MA (8/22/2026)—The Rotary Club of Arlington and The Catholic Parishes of Arlington will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the St Camillus Parish Sullivan Center, 1185 Concord Tpke, Arlington.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-733-2767 or sign up online at https://l1nq.com/sxt2k3j

The Catholic Parishes and The Rotary Club of Arlington are committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations,” said  Carol Greeley, organizer. “This blood drive is our way of giving members, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.” 

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross. 

“We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a second chance at life.”

According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.