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02/04/2019

Kirkland Lake Lions Club

The Kirkland Lake Lions recently attended the Kirkland Lake Volunteer Fair. DG Lion Vern attended the meeting in Kirkland Lake and decided to help at the volunteer table for Lions.

Pictured here is:

DG Lion Vern along with some of the members of The Kirkland Lake Lions and DG Lion Vern Presse and Lion Bob Beaven at the Kirkland Lake Volunteer

Fair

Our newest club, the Kirkland Lake Lions are off to a roaring start, helping out the Foodland grocery store clean up following a roof fire earlier this year which caused major smoke and water damage. Before opening, the store needed to be cleaned top to bottom.
The Lions stepped up to help in the store cleaning so that it could be reopened on time. Cleaning shelves are Lions Jennifer Rodgers, Karen Suykens and Jeanne Cloutier. Lion Milne Renne and Lion Karen posed for a picture in front of the Lions information table.
As a thank you for all the help, Foodland allowed the Lions to have a food drive to help the local foodbank. The Lions filled over 5 shopping carts to donate their local community.

Thanks to all of the Lions for helping their community stay strong. A big Lions Roar.
Pictured with the shopping cart is Lions Grand McComb and Karen Suykens

02/03/201902/04/2019

Onaping Falls Hosts Community Christmas Supper

The Onaping Falls Lions Club hosted their first free community Christmas supper for the residents of Onaping, Levack, Dowling and Cartier at the Dowling community centre. Community groups joined the Lions donating items, helping to decorate, prepare and serve the wonderful meal. Thank you community partners, Knights of Columbus, Golden Age Club, Royal Canadian Legion, Roger’s Valu Mart, Kellys Restaurant, Falls Food and churches in the local area.

A bus was hired to transport people who had no other transporation from Levack and Onaping to the dinner. Several vans brought those attending from Cartier. More than 325 dinners were enjoyed by attendees, as well as 30 take-out meals for those not able to attend.

MPP France Gelinas, Mayor Brian Bigger and Ward 3 Councillor Gerry Montpellier attended.

Each person attending received a free penny table card for prizes. The Onaping Falls Leos attended a craft table to entertain the younger set. Santa didn’t fail to make an appearance and handed out surprise bags, candy canes and gifts to all of the children.

Leos have proved a valuable asset to the Onaping Falls LIons Club and played a huge part in the success of the evening.

Before the party started, the workers presented a surprise 80th birthday cake to Lion Bernadette Desbiens, mother of Lions Sylvia and Lorraine.

Shannon Findlay, Leo leader helping with the decorations.

02/03/201902/04/2019

Nickel Blades Skating Club Thank Minnow Lake Lions

January 4, 2019

Nickel Blades Skating Club acknowledges years of support for their club from Minnow Lake Lions Club. On hand for the presentation were 2018 Olympic Gold Medalists Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford. Meagan Duhamel was born and raised in Sudbury and always supports her roots here in Northern Ontario.

Pictured: Lions Linda Lachance, Bruce Kutchaw , Shirley Ogilvey and Keith Argent with Gold Medalists Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford

11/25/201802/04/2019

Lions At Rest

You will notice a new tab under the Lions District News and Events – ‘Lions At Rest’. This is a new page dedicated to the Lions of the District who are no longer serving with us in service. They have earned their rest. Please assist us in keeping this page updated. Thank you.

11/17/201811/17/2018

Chair-Based Exercise Program

For those with mobility issues, exercise can be a hazardous enterprise. Fortunately, a program is available in some areas of the District through the local Health Units with chair-based exercise programs. For more information on this program, please see https://www.fromsouptotomatoes.com/

This program is already running live in some areas of the District.

10/15/2018

2018 Canada USA Forum

Members of A5 District Lions met with Dr. Patti Hill, candidate for 3rd Internation Vice President. Dr. Hill is a member of the Edmonton Host Lions Club. Lions District A5 wish her success in her bid for this position.

Lions pictured with Dr. Hill, from left to right; Zone Chair 47N Carmen Portelance, 2nd Vice District Governor Anne Dechaine, Dr. Patti Hill, her husband, Greg Holmes and 1st Vice District Governor Debbra Christiansen.

Find A Mailing Address

Mailing addresses for A5 Clubs can be now be found at http://lionsdistricta5.ca/a5-lions-mailing-addresses/

04/28/201804/28/2018

Six Walks for Dog Guides in District A5 May 27th, 28th and June 3rd

Lions are much easier to train than Dog Guides like this cute little poodle just starting. Register or pledge today and help your local Lions across District A5 raise money for Lions Foundation of Canada to train dog guides to assist Canadians with vision loss, hearing loss, diabetes, epilepsy and autism gain independence!

https://www.dogguides.com/index.html