The Walden Lions made their annual donation to the Salvation Army. With all they do for the community they felt the need was even greater this year due to the Mail strike. They challenged all clubs in our area to match their pledge. They even had the “real” Santa come to be part of the presentation.
Walden Lions Present Melvin Jones Award
The Walden Lions presented a Melvin Jones Fellowship award to a long-time member, Lion Brian Doherty, at their Christmas dinner. Lion Brian has been a member since 1975 and will be celebrating his 50th year next year. At the ripe young age of 85, he has spent most of his life volunteering in the community. He was a coach for Minor Hockey and Girls Softball, he started the Cubs and Scouts in the Lively area. He helped to build a playground, volunteered with the Walden Irish Army Cadet Corps and was a timekeeper for the high school Hawks hockey team. He also brought the Neighborhood Watch program through the Lions club into the community and it is still running today. Lion Brian has been and still is an active member of the Walden Lions and works at whatever functions he can with his big smile and love of helping. For all of this community support, the Lions decided to honour Lion Brian with the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Congratulations to Lion Brian and thank you for all of the years of helping your community.
Walden Lions Presented with 40 Year Chevrons
Several of the clubs in the A5 District presented awards to celebrate their Lions and the great job that they do for the clubs and their communities. Thank you to all of the recipients for their dedicated service and ongoing support of the values of Lionism.
1st photo- Walden Lions-Lion Betty Walton, Lion Brian Walton- Melvin Jones recipient, President Lion Don Raymond. Lion Brian is the only chartered member left in the club
2nd photo- Bonfield Lions- Melvin Jones recipients Lion Chris Snook, Lion Holly Menard, A5 Hearing Chair Lion Margo Oleskiw
3rd to 5th photos- Charlton Englehart Lions- President Lion Brian Jolkowski presenting Lion Ralph Ellerton with Lion of the Year, Lion Rhonda McCallum with the Judge Brian Stevenson Award and IPDG Lion Bob Beaven with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award
Walden Lions Club Food Drive
“What an absolutely incredible evening! The Walden community has done us proud and the food bank is overflowing! Sending a huge shout-out to all the planners, volunteers, the 20+ teams who canvassed 70+ streets and to all of the generous people in our community!
The weather was perfect and the teams knocked on every door they could get to! We even got to streets that weren’t originally on the list! It was so empowering to see all these young athletes out there supporting the community that cheers them on at every game.
The Walden community came together! #WaldenProud
Thank you to everyone who donated their time, food and all cash donations. The Walden Food Bank volunteers were extremely thankful!”
Walden Lions Team Up With the Sudbury Police SPYDR Program

The Walden Lions teamed up with the Sudbury Police to help youth in our area by supporting the “SPYDR” program. Sudbury Police Youth Dirt Riders aka SPYDR is a free mountain bike program for youth ages 12-17. Some biking experience is required to join the team of riders. Youth are referred by Greater Sudbury Police Services members or other community partners/agencies. The criteria for a referral is a youth deserving and in need of an opportunity to participate in a free athletic activity while interacting with police in a positive environment. Some have been identified as having more risk factors than protective factors and most if not all would not normally have this kind of opportunity.
The program runs for 8 weeks throughout the summer beginning in July and ending in August. This program is run by School Resource officers, youth safety coordinators and historically has been open to anyone within the service who wished to participate on their own time and volunteer.
Some of the learning opportunities are as follows- but not limited to: proper bike inspection & maintenance, introduction to bike components, rules of the road, riding abilities, bike repairs, team building and an opportunity to build self-confidence. It is about respect for themselves, others, and their property and others. Throughout the program, our police mentors provide opportunities to discuss healthy positive decision making.
Another great way that the Lions are helping youth in our communitee.