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New to town, new parents or just want some new experiences?

The good news is you’re in the right place…

Concord has numerous clubs and organizations that offers a wide variety of experiences and opportunities to meet people, get involved, learn new things, be active and intellectually stimulated!

 

New (or new in last few years) to Concord-Carlisle area? Consider signing up for Concord Carlisle Neighbors Club. Concord-Carlisle Neighbors is a social organization whose membership welcomes new families moving into these towns.  CCN provides social support and planned activities to help individuals and families adjust and feel part of life in their new environment. CCN also connects long term residents with each other to strengthen the community network. They host all sorts of events – something geared for every age.

 

Are you new to Concord with young kids or a new parent living in Concord? Concord Family Network is a non-profit, volunteer-run group of local parents, based in Concord, Massachusetts working to unite, inform, and engage local families with young children (birth-6 years).  CFN organizes many opportunities for member families to connect and have fun in a safe environment throughout the year from hosting casual parent and child events, meetups, and parties, to partnering with other location organizations and doing community outreach. 

 

Maybe you’re not new to town but interested in meeting new people or trying new things? Pursue your interests or learn something new!

Joining a local riding club is a great way to enjoy the best cycling the region has to offer.  Check out this riding club that is based here in Concord!

Concord Runners is an informal group of (men and women) runners and walkers, who meet every Saturday morning at 8:00am at Monument Square in downtown Concord, MA.  (map) The runs are typically 5-6 miles; the walks are generally 2-4 miles.

Pickleball – learn to play with other adults!

Love gardening or want to learn more? Look into Concord Garden Club and West Concord Green ThumbsHow about joining a community garden?

Concord Rotary Club

Concord Lions Club

Concord Council on Aging 

Do you know about Monday Contras: Dancing at the Scout House

The Thoreau Society

How about signing up to usher a show at The Umbrella?

Learn about book groups and discussions at Concord Library!

Take a class… so many to choose from in town – something for every interest and age:

Concord Art

Concord-Carlisle Adult Community Education

Concord Conservatory of Music

Concord Recreation

Umbrella Arts

Attend a speaker event or workshop:

 

Concord Museum

Concord Public Library

Walden Woods Project

Here are some organizations that offer activities & classes for kids:

 

Concord-Carlisle Youth Football

Concord-Carlisle Youth Soccer

Concord Youth Baseball / Softball

Concord Carlisle Youth Basketball

Concord Carlisle Youth Lacrosse

Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey

Concord Winter Futsal

Girl Scouts

Concord Public Library

Concord Recreation

Concord Youth Theater

Umbrella Arts

National Charity League

 

Volunteering is a great way to connect to the community and meet some people. Here is a list of local organizations to get you started:

Art for All

Community for Restorative Justice

Concord CAN (Climate Action Network)

Concord-Carlisle Community Chest

Concord Education Fund

Concord Family Network

Concord Land Conservation Trust

Concord Museum

Concord Players

Concord Prison Outreach

Concord Public Library

Cooperative Elder Services

Council on Aging

Dignity in Asylum

Emerson Hospital Auxiliary

Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Gaining Ground

Household Goods

Minute Man ARC

National Charity League 

OARS

Open Table 

Rotary Club of Concord

The Umbrella Arts

Town of Concord Board and Committees

Village Art Room

The Walden Woods Project

West Concord Green Thumbs

Youth Sports

Want to get the lay of the land? Or take houseguests on a tour?

Check out the terrific tours offered by The Concord Visitor Center and Concord Tour Company

 

Events

Rotary Club of Concord hosts personal care donation drive for Open Table

SHOW the LOVE

Donate Personal Care Items to Open Table Food Pantry in Maynard

The Rotary Club of Concord is spearheading a donation drive for personal care items for Open Table. Personal care items are not covered by SNAP/food support programs. Donations will help reduce the cost of Open Table purchasing these items for the individuals and families they serve. The following items are being collected:

 

Diaper Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, Baby Wipes, Hand Lotion, Dish Soap, Sponges, Toothpaste, Shampoo

 

Items can be dropped off at any of the following LOCATIONS through the end of March:

 

· Action Unlimited, 100 Domino Dr., W. Concord

· Coldwell Banker, 11 Main Street, Concord

· Concord Teacakes, 59 Commonwealth Ave., W. Concord

· Keller Williams, 200 Baker Ave. Suite 205, Concord

· Middlesex Bank, 64 Main St., Concord

· Enterprise Bank, 340 Great Rd., ACTON

· W. Concord Wine & Spirits, 1216 Main St.

· Spirits of Maynard, 4 Digital Way, Maynard

 

The Rotary Club of Concord has a long-standing partnership with Open Table which supports food insecure households in 21 communities. Club members help transport locally grown vegetables and grocery items and prepare meals each week for delivery and curbside pick-up. Last year Open Table distributed 817,261 pounds of food. Over 70,000 meals were prepared. Of the 7,046 people served, 30% are children under the age of 18 and 16% are seniors age 65 or older.

The Concord Rotary Club is an active group of volunteers undertaking community service projects. We raise money for scholarships for local high school students. Each year the Club sends 10 sophomore high school students to a Rotary sponsored Leadership weekend. Club members also volunteer their time in the community: the Assabet Valley Boys and Girls Club, building beds for children who do not have beds, working with Habitat for Humanity and Minute Man Arc and cooking meals for senior citizens. The Club sponsors a Rotary Interact Club at the high school and Early Act clubs at Concord and Carlisle middle schools.

Interested in learning more about the Rotary Club of Concord? Visit our website and click on JOIN. https://www.rotaryclubofconcord.org/