23C Service Carnival Flyer, 10-24-2025.pdf

23C Service Carnival Contacts.docx

SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, January 18, 2026

Humanitarians

Do you know someone who goes out of their way to help people and make life better in your community?

Nominate them for

Humanitarian of the Year!

Cocktails beginning at 1:00 PM

Port 'N Starboard, 1225 Ocean Ave., New London, CT

$55 per person

Nomination letters are limited to 1 page.

Submissions must reach PDG Mary Krogh no later than December 28th. Email submission to: govmary23c@aol.com

May also be mailed to: PDG Mary Krogh, 92 Young Street, East Hampton, CT 06424

See the flyer for Requirements.

2026 MIDWINTER CONFERENCE

February 6-8, 2026

Attention Lions and Leos

Exciting times in the History of Connecticut Lions

Celebrate

Lions International 1st VP Mark and Lyn Lyon

Friday through Sunday, February 6-8, 2026

Wyndham Hotel and Conference Center

Southbury, CT

Highlights: Friday night entertainment--"Night Shift"

Celebrate us as Service Hero's

Saturday--Morning Seminars and Exhibits

Luncheon with 1st VP Mark as keynote

Service Carnival, interaction with Leo youth leaders

Evening cocktail party and dinner

Click here for registration and
information on placing Ads

Save the Date, Lions Low Vision Center "Murder at Chizzlepoke Hall," Saturday, March 21, 2026, St Joseph's Polish Society, Colchester, CT

LLVC invites you to a 1934 British Gala to Honor Prince Zegobian, but does he make it to the event?

Stay tuned for more information!

CLUB EVENTS

Montville Mohegan craft fair 2025 Flyer.pdf

Saturday, November 22, 2025; 10am to 2pm

Montville Mohegan-Pequot Lions Club

Annual Craft Fair

Mohegan School

39 Golden Road

Uncasville, CT

Lots of Different Crafters, Raffles and a Food Truck

100% of all money raised goes to local and Lions charities!!!

Any questions or to be a crafter: call or text Susan at 860-885-8828

Tree Flyer -Use this one only.pdf

Friday, November 28 until trees are gone!

Montville Lions Club

Annual Christmas Tree Sale

601 Norwich-New London Turnpike

Route 32, Uncasville

(Walgreens Parking Lot)

Fresh Cut Balsam Fir trees

(5 ft to 8 1/2 ft tall)

Prices range from $49 to $69

Thursday and Friday 4 pm to 8 pm

Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 8 pm

*If you want a tree and we are not open, call Bruce at 860-876-3588*

100% of proceeds go to local and Lions Charities

Saturday, December 6th - 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Ledyard Lions

Breakfast with Santa Claus

Santa arrives at 9:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Rt 12, Gales Ferry

Pictures with Santa Claus, Bake Sale items by donation.

Basket Raffle, too!

Adults $10 Seniors and Children (5-12) $5

For more information email WeServe@LedyardLions.org

Saturday, December 7th, 2025

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Lebanon Lions

Country Breakfast & Toy Drive

Join us for a delicious country-style breakfast with a special guest from the North Pole!

Lebanon Fire Safety Complex

23 Goshen Hill Road, Lebanon, CT 06249

Dine in or take out!

Adults: $12, Seniors (65+) & Children (12 and under): $10

100% of all money raised goes to local and Lions charities!

See Flyer for information.

SUNDAY DEC. 7 12:00 TO 4:00PM

COVENTRY’S CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE

WEEKLY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

LEDYARD LIONS CLUB BINGO: Join us for our weekly Bingo, at the Gales Ferry Fire House, Rte. 12, Gales Ferry, CT
19 games, 2 winner-take all, 2 progressives, $8 minimum package, 1 card for every game $14.00, Prizes $1,200 to $4,000.
Doors open @ 4pm, Paper sold at 6 pm, Kitchen closes at 7 pm, First number called at 7 pm, ALL PROCEEDS USED FOR COMMUNITY CHARITIES.

www.ledyardlions.org

MONTHLY

FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Join The Taftville Lions for a Pasta Supper at the Taftville Knights of Columbus Hall, 47 S. 2nd Ave Taftville. CT. Ticket Price is $8.00. Dinner includes Pasta, Salad, Bread, Desserts and drinks, We have Gluten Free pasta upon request. Take outs available.

THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY Month 3:45 pm – 6:30 pm

New London Lions Club serve the people in the community at the New London Community Meal Center, 12 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320. Everyone is welcome to come and hang out with us. The Center is looking for volunteers for the holidays. https://www.newlondoncommunitymealcenter.org/

LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 7pm

The Putnam Lions Trivia Challenge is at the Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub, 45 Main St., Putnam Ct. There is a different designated charity each month.

ONGOING

silverware collection.docx

Hunger & Homeless Committee

Wanted your old silverware!!!

We learned that St. Vincent de Paul in Middletown and possibly other soup kitchens need our old silverware.

Please give them to someone that is attending our cabinet meeting,

Amazon pick up

or email PDG Mary Krogh: Govmary23c@aol.com.

Lyon Pride Shirt for Midwinter and Hong Kong 2026

Lions & Leos - Lyon Pride Shirts for Midwinter and Hong Kong 2026!

Are you ready to show more Lyon Pride for Midwinter and Hong Kong 2026?!

Welcome to our online shop for clothing for International 1st Vice President Mark Lyon! You can now place your pre-orders online. We want to make sure we're showing our Connecticut Lyon Pride at our 2026 Midwinter Conference and in Hong Kong in support of

1st VP Mark!

The shirts are USA Unisex sizing from XS - 4X. Stain release odor-fighting and moisture-wicking technology that is made with 3.3 ounce 100% polyester that retains its shape. Features camp collar and styling, dyed-to-match buttons, a left chest pocket and side vents. The price remains the same at $45/shirt, no up charge for plus sizes.

Click this link to to place your pre-order today:

https://forms.gle/5Muom8mYbYf44HUC6

Psst! Lions & Leos, we're told that this shirt is superhero cape ready...More to come on that!

When you submit your order, you'll get a confirmation email with a link to pay for your order.

If you prefer pay by check: Please make check payable to: MD23 and in the memo section put "1VP Mark Shirt". Mail your check to: CST Ed Fenton at 76 Crestwood Trail East Hartford, Ct 06118

Chaplin Veterans Lions Club

"backpacks for life project

Where have all our signs gone to ??

We used to see them all over and now we seldom do.

Let'S start seeing them again and at the same time make a donation to LCIF.

Signs are $10 with a $5. donation to LCIF.

If a club purchases 50 signs- it's $400 with a $150 donation to LCIF.

Email PDG Mary at govmary23c@aol.com with your order.

Limited supply available currently.

LYON PRIDE CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER

SUPPORT THE LYON PRIDE CAMPAIGN BY PURCHASING THIS 5-INCH CHARTER OAK TREE ORNAMENT. These ornaments are hand carved by Lion Joe Walters of the East Hampton Lions Club. 100% of the $10. price goes towards the campaign. Please call Lion Joe at 860-930-5388 or by email at Lionsann-joe@sbcglobal.net

Click the following link to see the tree ornament: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A31-J_9cFqzDLapfZLiZNqUTxRGQJ079/view?usp=sharing

NexTrex plastic film recycling program

runs for any 12 month period that you select. NOW is a perfect time to start collecting these materials. Many clubs have collected the necessary 1,000 lbs and received a FREE bench to donate to their community. Please consider partnering with other organizations For more information visit the:

Trex Program: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:b021e387-0c10-3e1c-bf5b-43ef336f060b

Trex Recycling's Poster: https://nextrex.com/jsfapp/cdocs/w493_q2_sp21_0_trex-recycling-posterpdf.pdf

HEBRON LIONS DONATE YOUR CLUNKER

Do you have a car, motorcycle, truck, van, camper, or boat that you want to get rid of? What about donating it to the Hebron Lions /Hebron Lions Charities Clunkers for Charities program? This is a way to allow the profits from the vehicle to stay with charities in Eastern CT. Based on the IRS laws this donation maybe tax deductible. Click on the Flyer.drive.google.com/file/d/1f3HOS25lvd4InxiPEiDTAhP4XqjzWLW2/view?usp=drive_link
Call 888-652-7199 for more details. Thanks in advance for your support.

TOLLAND LIONS CLUB PARTY TENT RENTALS

Party Tents ranging in size from 20’ x 20’ and up available. Tables and chairs rented as well. Lions deliver, set up and take down rentals. Rental fees based on size of tent and are all-inclusive for a one-day or weekend rental period.

Contact Allison Warren at 860-726-8633 to reserve for your party needs – weddings, graduations, picnics, birthdays and anniversaries.

SOUTH EAST CONNECTICUT

COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE BLIND

Many clubs support this important organization. Executive Director Wendy Lusk has provided a "wish list" (linked below) of items they need on a regular basis. If you, or your club, would like to help with any of the items, please contact Board Member, PCC Nanette Burdick, lionnanette@yahoo.com.

Wish List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lSXLxu9a6UW4e7w0A_5oB9BezvBRB7F/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=113987224481834633196&rtpof=true&sd=true

BAGS OF HOPE

Bags of Hope provides monogrammed duffle bags filld with comfort items to children in local foster care. Many children in foster care carry their belongs in a trash bag.

Each $25 donation will replace a trashbag with a personalized duffle bag.

Eastern CT Virtual Lions
Steve Perry 860-617-7724|
Kathie Perry 860-207-1202

Puppy Fundraiser.pdf

Please consider joining Cromwell Lions in their support of Forever In Your Heart Foundation.

Leo-Lion Ruth and Lion Laura have been involved with fostering and training Service Dogs, from birth to placement with their forever homes.

Want to be part of this amazing project ?

Checkout the QR code on the flyer.

Still have questions?

Leo-Lion Ruth can answer them

You can also reach Lion Laura at

(860) 993-5017 to hear more about her family’s adventures with these pups.

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