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Welcome to the Sturbridge Rotary Club!

The Sturbridge Rotary Club plays a vital role in the region—investing in youth, nurturing local partnerships, and addressing community needs from hunger relief to leadership development.

Our ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS recently attended the District 7910 STURBRIDGE Rotary Foundation Dinner in Hudson, Ma.

The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment and alleviating poverty. It transforms individual gifts into service projects that change lives locally and around the world.

The club received a Certificate of Achievement in the efforts to “End Polio Now”. President Klaus Hachfeld accepted the certificate on behalf of all of the Sturbridge Club members.

Race Registration now OPEN for the 6th Annual “TREK Sturbridge Halloween 5K & 1K”, October 25, 2026

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/140574/trek-sturbridge-halloween-5k-and-1k

There's something for all ages at our Sturbridge Rotary Club's family-friendly "TREK Sturbridge Halloween 5K & 1K", Sunday morning, October 25th, 2026. Halloween costumes are encouraged, to set the tone for the event, which includes a 5K Trail Race in the Sturbridge TREK Trail System, a 5K Walk on the same trail, a 1K Road Race for children aged 2 - 12 years, Indoor Games for young children, and a Costume Parade for adults and another for children.

It'll all be happening at the Old Sturbridge Village Education Center, off Old Sturbridge Village Road, in ………… Sturbridge!

Awards given at our annual District Foundation Dinner

Our STURBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS recently attended the District 7910 Rotary Foundation Dinner in Hudson, Ma.

Tee Off for a Great Cause: The 2025 Sturbridge Rotary Club Charity Golf Classic

Get ready to hit the greens for a great cause! The Sturbridge Rotary Club is proud to announce the return of its annual Charity Golf Classic, taking place in 2025—a community favorite that combines friendly competition with impactful giving.

2025 SRC Scholarship Recipients

The Sturbridge Rotary Club proudly continues its tradition of supporting local education by awarding eight $1,000 scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors from the community. These scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to service—values that align closely with Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.”

SRC Makes Donation to Local Food Collaborative

Posted by Andrew Gresenz on Jul 01, 2025

Suzanne Lewandowski (center), of the North Brookfield Food Collaborative, with Members of the Sturbridge Rotary Club

The Sturbridge Rotary Club is grateful for the opportunity to support the important work of the North Brookfield Food Collaborative with a $350 donation.

Local Resident “Rifles” Through Sturbridge History

Posted by Andrew Gresenz on May 27, 2025

Charlie Blanchard, of Sturbridge, MA, holding an original Gibbs Tiffany & Co. Rifle

On May 6, 2025, Charlie Blanchard captivated the Sturbridge Rotary Club with a compelling presentation on the town’s rich history in firearm manufacturing, focusing on the Gibbs Tiffany & Co. rifle company. Operating from approximately 1820 to 1838, Gibbs Tiffany & Co. was renowned for producing underhammer percussion pistols, a distinctive design that marked a significant innovation in early American firearms.