Jam-packed, animated, and celebratory; that is the best way to sum up today's Rotary luncheon dedicated to honoring our heroes!It was wonderful seeing so many club members, guests, and Marblehead neighbors come together with amazing energy to celebrate and recognize the veterans in the community.
Our president, Aviv, delivered an impassioned speech on the many ways veterans are honored—the very embodiment of the "Service Above Self" championed by Rotary. His message served as a powerful reminder that heroes do not just serve on the front lines, but on many fronts: through the quiet courage of keeping faith together during hard times and through the unsung acts of stepping up in the face of enormous challenges. That spirit came to life in the three local heroes celebrated at today's luncheon: a dedicated veteran, a mother serving as the steady anchor for her family, and a neighbor who took bold action to tackle a mountain of an environmental problem.
With that spirit of gratitude in mind, take a look through today's photos and the stories that connect this special tribute to ongoing service in the community!
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Marblehead Rotary is excited to share a glance back at the moments from last Sunday’s event! It was truly a November to Remember Run!
The Marblehead Rotary 5K is officially this Sunday, November 1st at 11:00 AM! Whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines at Crocker Park, this day belongs to our entire town.
Marblehead Rotary is thrilled to announce our newest recruits, including what just might be the most unique and remarkable new member across tens of thousands of clubs worldwide: 93-year-old Marie (right), alongside Alexandra Jaffe (left), pictured with incoming Rotary president and 5K chair Peter Speziale (center). When asked about joining, Marie noted she is simply looking forward to diving into community service—proving once and for all that giving back is ageless!
On October 1, Marblehead Rotary members Aviv Hod, Peter Speziale and Heather Gold attended HAWC’s annual “Working To Heal” breakfast meeting. Founded almost 40 years ago, HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change) provides critical advocacy, guidance and assistance to survivors of domestic abuse in 23 cities and towns on Massachusetts’ North Shore. See 
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The Marblehead Rotary Club recently had a wonderful opportunity to partner with the Marblehead Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels to deliver a special treat to local Meals on Wheels recipients.
We welcomed friends from the Marblehead Harbor Rotary Club and celebrated their 30 year Club Anniversary! Tim Haven (brother of our late member Curt Haven) was a Charter member of the Marblehead Harbor Rotary Club and is the last charter member still in the club!
We were pleased to welcome a wonderful group of educational leaders and advocates to our recent luncheon: Superintendent John Robidoux, Assistant Superintendent Julia Ferreira, School Committee Chair Kate Schmeckpeper, and mindfulness practitioner Jean Skaane. They shared an inspiring look at an elementary school program helping our youngest students build foundational skills in attention, emotional awareness, and self-regulation—a necessary foundation for the resilience we hope every student can develop.
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