It is with deep sadness that I report on the passing of Chelsea President Dan Pranka.   

 

Mr. Daniel Pranka, age 84, of Saugus, formerly of Connecticut, died on Wednesday, December 8th at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Falzone) Pranka with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.  Dan joined Rotary in December of 1993 and served in the Saugus Club, twice stepping up to be president.  He brought his sports raffles and travels to the club and rewarded members with trips all around including Bermuda.  In July of 2018 he transferred to the Chelsea club where he continued his generous ways.  He stepped up this past June to serve as Club President.  

 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to either Smile at donate.smiletrain.org or St.  Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St., Peabody on Tuesday at 11 a.m.  

The Rotary Club of Chelsea is holding a Sports Raffle to benefit its Charitable Foundation. Proceeds from the raffle will support the amazing work the Rotary Club does in Chelsea and the surrounding communities including sponsoring Chelsea students at a week of overnight camp each summer, scholarships to graduating high school seniors, support of the Jordan Boys and Girls Club, HarborCov, ALS Walk and so much more. There are 9 amazing prizes with the Grand Prize being a trip for 2 to Patriots vs Dolphins on Jan 6-10, 2022. Thanks to our President Dan Pranka for organizing such amazing prizes. Tickets are $50 each. Drawing will be held December 14th. Do not need to be present to win.  For tickets please contact Bruce Mauch Secretary Rotary Club of Chelsea at dgmauch@comcast.net or 857 544-9041.

 

Thanks for the support!

 

Ipswich, MA – “Jingle Bell Walk” Saturday, December 18 2021, 11:00 am to 2 pm 

 

Join us for a day of holiday festivities and cheer! Greet Santa as he arrives at the Ipswich Town Wharf. Sing carols with Buddy the Elf as we await Santa’s arrival! Jingle bells will be available for purchase. Jingle your bells and follow our honored guest and Buddy the Elf on a festive “Jingle Bell Walk” to the Ipswich Town Hall at 45 Green Street. Keep a sharp eye out for the “Grinch”!

 

Once Santa arrives at Town Hall, he will receive children, 11 and under to take photos with. Parents are urged to bring a camera! Each child will receive a gift bag from Santa as well. Following their visit with Santa, the children can have their faces painted, play festive games, and create holiday crafts. The Rotary Club will serve pizza, hot cocoa, cookies and more in the cafeteria.

 

Tickets will be available for purchase in order to enjoy delicious food, face painting, and crafts. There will be free games to play as well as raffles for Christmas trees and other great items!

 

Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped gifts fit for a child to support the Marines in their organization, Toys for Tots! For more information go to www.ipswichrotary.org. Proceeds from the Jingle Bell Walk will be donated to local business and we are working towards funding an international project! 

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