Kiwanis Club
of Greater Seekonk
P.O. Box 233, Seekonk, MA 02771
Meetings | Officers | Membership | Fundraising Events
Community Events | Service Projects | Photos
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. It has over 15,000 clubs in over 90 nations. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk sponsors the Key Club at the high school and now the new Builders' Club at the middle school to offer young people the opportunity to develop leadership skills and experience through community service.
If you are a man or woman looking for a place where your service and commitment will be valued and appreciated look to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk. The friendships you make, the causes you support, the people you touch—all can have a deep and lasting impact on your life.
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Meetings
Regular Meetings:
1st Wednesday at 7:30am at Audrey's at Johnson & Wales
3rd Wednesday at 12:30pm at Stop & Shop on RT 6
Call Edith Krekorian, 508-336-8130 or Beverly Hart, 508-399-5392
Officers 2010-2011
| President | Linda Ferreira |
| Vice-President | Nelson Barbosa |
| Secretary | Lynn Neves |
| Treasurer | Edith Krekorian |
Membership
If you are interested in joining Kiwanis download a membership application and send it to us.
Fundraising Events
15th Annual Taste of the Town
Sponsored by the Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
6 to 9 PM
Johnson & Wales Inn
Route 44
Seekonk, MA
- Food tasting with the area's finest restaurants
- Wine tasting
- Raffles
Past years participating restaurants included: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Audrey’s Restaurant, Autumn's Cafe, Bone Yard Barbeque, Chardonnay’s Restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Country Kitchen, Darling’s Restaurant, Davenport’s Restaurant, Jacob Hill B&B, Lemon & Oil Deli, the Luxury Box, Ninety-Nine Restaurant, Old Grist Mill Tavern, Seekonk Pizza Factory, Seraphim Tea and More, Stop & Shop, Tai Pan Restaurant, Tito’s Cantina, Toti's Restaurant, Vinno's Family Cafe and Young’s Caterer’s.
Wine tasting will again be offered by many wine vendors. And raffles of certificates from the participators will be available.
2nd Annual Kiwanis Clam Boil
Friday, September 23, 2011
7 PM
Seekonk Rod & Gun Club
61 Reed St
Rehoboth, MA
Enjoy a tasty meal of clams, hot dogs, sausage, linguisa, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and ice cream sandwiches for dessert.
Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
All proceeds from these two events support our programs for children.
To order tickets or for more information call:
Bev (508) 336-9352,
Edith (508) 336-8130,
Lynn (508) 336-5736 or
Town Clerk (508) 336-2921,
or e-mail: Krektv@yahoo.com
Community Events
Annual Tree LightingThe annual tree lighting, sponsored by the Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk will be held on:Thursday, December 2, 20106:00 PMTown Hall100 Peck StreetSeekonk, MAChristmas music will be provided by the Hurley Middle School Brass Ensemble.Santa will arrive by Fire Truck to meet all the children.Hot chocolate and cookies will be available.Everyone is invited. So children, bring your parents, aunts and uncles and most of all, your grandparents.We will be accepting donations for the Seekonk food pantry "Doorways". The following food items are needed: canned meat and fish, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, sauce, rice, beans, soup, peanut butter, cereal, macaroni and cheese.For more information, call Bev Hart 508 336-9352.
Service Projects
- Needs based assistance for child care
- Helmets for community safety programs
- Books for pre-school students
- Food for local food banks
- Scholarships
- Kids in Cars legislation
- Hasbro Children's Hospital
- MA Pediatric Trauma Institute
- Kiwanis Foundation program to eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus
Photos

Kevin Hurley, President (1999)
Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk
Edith Krekorian, 1999 Kiwanian of the Year

Kiwanis Lunch Members
seated left to right: Josephine Veader,
Gail Ardito, Mary Kazarian
standing: Edith Krekorian
last updated 11/23/2010