Kiwanis Club of Manchester is a group of community-oriented people dedicated to enhancing, enriching and improving the lives of children and youth in our city. We do this through community service projects, fundraising efforts, and partnerships with area schools and organizations. Some of us are business and community leaders. Many are average folks. We are dreamers and doers. We are friends and neighbors. We are a family of dedicated volunteers.
Kiwanis Club of Manchester was chartered in 1921 and was the first Kiwanis Club in the state of New Hampshire; check out our 100th Anniversary Booklet. We are a completely volunteer-run nonprofit organization open to men and women interested in sharing their time, talent and treasure to improve the quality of life in Manchester. Our current list of Officers and Board Members can be found here.
Kiwanis Club of Manchester hosts meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Comman Man Tru in the Manchester Millyard. Members cover the cost of their own meals, however guests of members hoping to join our club can attend a meeting and their initial meal is complimentary. Please see the calendar for more information; newcomers and visitors are welcome.
Our club meetings are informative, social and fun! We regularly have speakers from the local area and beyond to share information, organizations, happenings, and events.
Interested in joining Kiwanis Club of Manchester? Want to check out a meeting? Contact us to learn more.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive. Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Service Projects.
Kiwanis Service
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.
Our Kiwanis club focuses on changing the world by serving children, one child in our community at a time. To reach more people and have a greater service impact on their communities, many clubs sponsor a Kiwanis family club — K-Kids for primary school children; Builders Clubs for adolescents; Key Clubs for teens; Circle K clubs for university students and Aktion Clubs for adults living with disabilities.
Join Us
Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Service Projects. You can see our latest Kommunicator Newsletter here.
Are you ready to help create communities that let all children thrive, prosper and grow? It’s pretty easy to do! Simply contact us with your questions and apply for Kiwanis club membership here.
The kids in your community and the world are counting on you!
The name “Kiwanis” was coined from an expression in a Native American language of the Detroit area, “Nunc Kee-wanis,” which means, “we trade” or “we share our talents.”
Last week, the Kiwanis Club of Manchester was honored to welcome Bill Weidacher as our guest speaker for an insightful discussion on New Hampshire’s ever-changing real estate landscape.
A longtime Kiwanian, Webster House supporter, and founding partner of Keller Williams Metropolitan, Bill shared his journey from the restaurant and nightclub industry into real estate more than 40 years ago — helping build one of New Hampshire’s leading brokerages. Today, KW Metropolitan has nearly 400 agents, over 2,900 closed units, and more than $1.5 billion in closed sales volume in 2025 alone.
Bill reflected on how dramatically the industry has evolved — from black-and-white Polaroid listing photos printed in catalogues to today’s instant nationwide online access. While technology has changed the business, the emotional side of buying and selling homes remains the same.
Some key takeaways included: 🏡 NH’s ongoing housing inventory shortage 📈 Median home prices rising from roughly $265k in 2017 to over $535k today 🏘️ Affordability challenges facing first-time homebuyers 💻 COVID permanently shifting where and how people choose to live and work 🤝 The importance of ethics, collaboration, and relationships within real estate
Bill also shared the inspiring story behind the Bill & Diane Scholarship Program through Fine Homes Group. What began as a single $1,000 scholarship has now grown into more than $120,000 awarded to local students over the past decade.
One of the most meaningful moments of the evening was hearing Bill talk about personally interviewing scholarship recipients and learning their stories, goals, and dreams. One student even told him she hoped that someday he’d be working for her — proving, as Bill said with a smile, “It’s good to have goals.” 💙💛
Thank you, Bill, for sharing your wisdom, humor, leadership, and heart with our club.
We’re honored to welcome a distinguished leader in New Hampshire’s real estate community as our guest speaker this week! Please join us in welcoming Bill Weidacher this Wednesday night @ 5:30pm.
With over 40 years of experience, Bill has made a lasting impact at the local, state, and national levels—serving as a two-time President of the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® and a dedicated leader within the industry. His commitment to excellence and service was recognized with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award in 2023.
Beyond his professional achievements, Bill is passionate about leadership development, serving as a facilitator for the NHAR Leadership Academy and helping shape the next generation of leaders.
💬 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an experienced, community-focused leader whose career reflects dedication, integrity, and service.
📅 Wednesday, May 6 📍 Common Man Roadside Millyard 🕒 5:30pm
About our Kiwanis club
Kiwanis Club of Manchester is a group of community-oriented people dedicated to enhancing, enriching and improving the lives of children and youth in our city. We do this through community service projects, fundraising efforts, and partnerships with area schools and organizations. Some of us are business and community leaders. Many are average folks. We are dreamers and doers. We are friends and neighbors. We are a family of dedicated volunteers.
Kiwanis Club of Manchester was chartered in 1921 and was the first Kiwanis Club in the state of New Hampshire; check out our 100th Anniversary Booklet. We are a completely volunteer-run nonprofit organization open to men and women interested in sharing their time, talent and treasure to improve the quality of life in Manchester. Our current list of Officers and Board Members can be found here.
Kiwanis Club of Manchester hosts meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Comman Man Tru in the Manchester Millyard. Members cover the cost of their own meals, however guests of members hoping to join our club can attend a meeting and their initial meal is complimentary. Please see the calendar for more information; newcomers and visitors are welcome.
Our club meetings are informative, social and fun! We regularly have speakers from the local area and beyond to share information, organizations, happenings, and events.
Interested in joining Kiwanis Club of Manchester? Want to check out a meeting? Contact us to learn more.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive. Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Service Projects.
Kiwanis Service
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.
Our Kiwanis club focuses on changing the world by serving children, one child in our community at a time. To reach more people and have a greater service impact on their communities, many clubs sponsor a Kiwanis family club — K-Kids for primary school children; Builders Clubs for adolescents; Key Clubs for teens; Circle K clubs for university students and Aktion Clubs for adults living with disabilities.
Join Us
Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Service Projects. You can see our latest Kommunicator Newsletter here.
Are you ready to help create communities that let all children thrive, prosper and grow? It’s pretty easy to do! Simply contact us with your questions and apply for Kiwanis club membership here.
The kids in your community and the world are counting on you!
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Last week, the Kiwanis Club of Manchester was honored to welcome Bill Weidacher as our guest speaker for an insightful discussion on New Hampshire’s ever-changing real estate landscape.
A longtime Kiwanian, Webster House supporter, and founding partner of Keller Williams Metropolitan, Bill shared his journey from the restaurant and nightclub industry into real estate more than 40 years ago — helping build one of New Hampshire’s leading brokerages. Today, KW Metropolitan has nearly 400 agents, over 2,900 closed units, and more than $1.5 billion in closed sales volume in 2025 alone.
Bill reflected on how dramatically the industry has evolved — from black-and-white Polaroid listing photos printed in catalogues to today’s instant nationwide online access. While technology has changed the business, the emotional side of buying and selling homes remains the same.
Some key takeaways included:
🏡 NH’s ongoing housing inventory shortage
📈 Median home prices rising from roughly $265k in 2017 to over $535k today
🏘️ Affordability challenges facing first-time homebuyers
💻 COVID permanently shifting where and how people choose to live and work
🤝 The importance of ethics, collaboration, and relationships within real estate
Bill also shared the inspiring story behind the Bill & Diane Scholarship Program through Fine Homes Group. What began as a single $1,000 scholarship has now grown into more than $120,000 awarded to local students over the past decade.
One of the most meaningful moments of the evening was hearing Bill talk about personally interviewing scholarship recipients and learning their stories, goals, and dreams. One student even told him she hoped that someday he’d be working for her — proving, as Bill said with a smile, “It’s good to have goals.” 💙💛
Thank you, Bill, for sharing your wisdom, humor, leadership, and heart with our club.
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✨ Join Us This Wednesday! ✨
We’re honored to welcome a distinguished leader in New Hampshire’s real estate community as our guest speaker this week! Please join us in welcoming Bill Weidacher this Wednesday night @ 5:30pm.
With over 40 years of experience, Bill has made a lasting impact at the local, state, and national levels—serving as a two-time President of the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® and a dedicated leader within the industry. His commitment to excellence and service was recognized with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award in 2023.
Beyond his professional achievements, Bill is passionate about leadership development, serving as a facilitator for the NHAR Leadership Academy and helping shape the next generation of leaders.
💬 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an experienced, community-focused leader whose career reflects dedication, integrity, and service.
📅 Wednesday, May 6
📍 Common Man Roadside Millyard
🕒 5:30pm
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