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They say my JOY has gone away;
Vanished at the close of day.
No ransom note, no guilty plea,
Just one less sign... and an unsolved mystery!
But, if a fellow Lion took
My treasured sign from its nook,
Then may it travel near and far,
A beacon brighter than any star.
Display it proudly where Lions meet,
In every hall and every street.
Let every smile and handshake say,
"Someone shared a little JOY today."
Display it proudly where Lions meet,
In every hall and every street.
Let every smile and handshake say,
"Someone shared a little JOY today."
So, keep the secret if you must
Among good friends, I place my trust.
Does a stolen thing bring sorrow? No!
Not when it’s spreading JOY, you know!
When next I see my sign appear,
I'll simply smile; It’s very clear.
Because the greatest prank of all
Is watching JOY inspire us all.
Keep Spreading JOY!
Keep Spreading JOY!
As District Governor, I couldn't ask for a better purpose for my sign than for it to become a traveling Ambassador of Lionism ~ Appearing wherever Lions gather to remind us all that JOY grows when it is shared!
Traveling JOY Project
Traveling JOY Project
This is the beginning of the Traveling JOY Project. Wherever the sign appears, it reminds Lions that our mission is to SPREAD JOY THROUGH SERVICE. So, to the Guardian of JOY, thank you for helping it travel farther than I ever could.
Traveling JOY Project Guardian
Traveling JOY Project Guardian
Each Lion who is the Guardian of JOY accepts these assignments:
Display JOY at Lions meetings, Service Projects, and community events
Take photographs with Lions, Leos, prospective members, community partners, and everyone sharing in the spirit of service
Share how JOY was spread in that community
Introduce JOY to someone else
Send JOY on its next adventure in our District
Carefully replace the "O" to reflect the current season or special event
This JOY belongs to every Lion in our District!
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER EVENTS
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Stafford Lions Club
16th Annual Moonlight Paddle
Stafford Lions Club
16th Annual Moonlight Paddle
Date: Friday - August 28, 2026
Time: Gate Opens At 6:00pm / Launch At 7:30pm
All Boats off the water by 9:00pm
Location: Staffordville Lake
Route 19 Staffordville, CT 06076 (Behind Staffordville School)
Free Paddling (Bring your own kayak or canoe)
ALL BOATS WILL BE CLEANED ON SITE PRIOR TO ENTERING LAKE!
Free Hotdogs and Snacks!
Enter the Raffle to win a Kayak Package!
Grand Prize includes Kayak, paddle, and PFD
2nd Prize a Cooler
3rd Prize a Floating Belongings Pouch
Raffle Tickets are $5 each!
Contact: Paul Wentworth
Email: pdubs0015@gmail.com
Call: 860-748-6302
For more information, please visit our website at
http://www.staffordlionsclub.org
Vet Stand Down 2026.pdfVeteran's Stand Down
Veteran's Stand Down
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Norwich Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point
24 Stott Ave, Norwich, CT
We will be conducing vision screenings using our recently acquired state of the art Adult Screening Equipment.
For more information contact veterans@ectlions.org
Veterans Outreach Chair, Lion George Finlayson
For more information:
Visit our website at Veteran's
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
JOIN THE LEDYARD LIONS CLUB
WEEKLY BINGO! New Time!
JOIN THE LEDYARD LIONS CLUB
WEEKLY BINGO! New Time!
BINGO! 19 games, 2 winner-take all, 2 progressives, $8 minimum package, 1 card for every game $14.00, Prizes $1,200 to $4,000.
Date: Every Wednesday
Times:
4:00PM Doors Open
5:30 Papers Sold
6:30 1st Numbers Called, Kitchen Closes
Location: Gales Ferry Fire House, Rte. 12, Gales Ferry, CT
ALL PROCEEDS USED FOR COMMUNITY CHARITIES.
Join The Taftville Lions for a Pasta Supper
Join The Taftville Lions for a Pasta Supper
Date: First Thursday of Every Month
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: Taftville Knights of Columbus Hall, 47 S. 2nd Ave Taftville, CT.
Ticket Price is $10.00 per meal
Dinner includes Pasta, Salad, Bread, Desserts and drinks.
We have Gluten Free pasta upon request.
Take outs available.
The Putnam Lions Trivia Challenge
The Putnam Lions Trivia Challenge
Join the The Putnam Lions Trivia Challenge for some fun and test your knowledge!
Date: Last Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Black Dog Bar and Grill / Marly’s Pub, 146 Park Rd, Putnam, CT
There is a different designated charity each month.
HEBRON LIONS DONATE YOUR CLUNKER
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 to download flyer.
Call: 888-652-7199 for more details. Thanks in advance for your support.
Support Humanitarian Services
Support Humanitarian Services
SHOP District 23C Merchandise Store
SHOP District 23C Merchandise Store
Get Your Swag!!!! SHOP TODAY! 20% of all proceeds will support LCIF!
Click to visit Merch Store to order your items today.
Sincerely, Lion Amanda Shanks, District 23C LCIF Coordinator
Support Youth and Family Service Project
Support Youth and Family Service Project
BAGS OF HOPE
BAGS OF HOPE
Bags of Hope provides monogrammed duffle bags filled with comfort items to children in local foster care.
Many children in foster care carry their belongings in a trash bag.
Each $25 donation will replace a trash bag with a personalized duffle bag.
Eastern CT Virtual Lions
Contact: Steve Perry 860-617-7724 or Kathie Perry 860-207-1202
Puppy Fundraiser.pdfVision and Mobility Service Project
Vision and Mobility Service Project
Cromwell Lions Supports
Forever In Your Heart Foundation
Cromwell Lions Supports
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?
Contact:
Leo-Lion Ruth or Lion Laura at (860) 993-5017
To hear more about her family’s adventures with these pups.
SERVICE PROJECTS
SERVICE PROJECTS
Hunger and Humanitarian Service Project
Hunger and Humanitarian Service Project
New London Lions Club serve the people in the community.
New London Lions Club serve the people in the community.
Everyone is welcome to come and hang out with us. The Center is looking for volunteers for the holidays.
Date: THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY Month
Time: 3:45 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: New London Community Meal Center, 12 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320
Visit the website to learn more: https://www.newlondoncommunitymealcenter.org/
silverware collection.docxHunger and Homeless Service Project
Hunger and Homeless Service Project
Hunger & Homeless Committee
Wanted your old silverware!!!
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 or Amazon pick up.
Contact: PDG Mary Krogh Govmary23c@aol.com
Thank you.
Environmental Service Project
Environmental Service Project
NexTrex
Plastic Film Recycling Program
NexTrex
Plastic Film Recycling Program
Visit Plastic Film Recycling Page or Nextrex.com
25 participating organizations are randomly selected quarterly and rewarded with a gift, valued at $500
Each 250 pounds is an entry into the drawing
Each participating organization receives a gift from Trex when they reach the first 250 pounds (annually), valued at $100 NexTrex Store by Trex
Weigh, record, and attach pictures at my.trex.com
Deliver the collected plastic film to one of our participating drop-off retailer locations for recycling
LIONSSEVERESHORTAGE (1).docxHumanitarian Service Project
Humanitarian Service Project
JOIN THE RED CROSS & SPONSOR A BLOOD DRIVE
JOIN THE RED CROSS & SPONSOR A BLOOD DRIVE
The Red Cross needs more blood drive sponsors, locations and help signing up donors. It’s that simple.
The Red Cross needs more blood drive sponsors, locations and help signing up donors. It’s that simple.
To set up a blood drive.
Contact: Maria Gladue, Alert Chairman
To set up a blood drive.
Contact: Maria Gladue, Alert Chairman
Email: Seeglass61@gmail.com
Call: 860-885-4090
Vision Service Project
Vision Service Project
SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT
COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE BLIND
SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT
COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE BLIND
Many Lions Clubs support this important organization. Executive Director Renée LaBonté 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.
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
WHAT WAS LOST IS FOUND!
WHAT WAS LOST IS FOUND!
The Old Saybrook Lions Leo's Bell Has Returned Home!
The Old Saybrook Lions Leo's Bell Has Returned Home!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Portland Lions Club for taking such good care of the Leo's Bell and helping it find its way back home. We understand the bell enjoyed quite the summer adventure, traveling around the District and making memories along the way!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Portland Lions Club for taking such good care of the Leo's Bell and helping it find its way back home. We understand the bell enjoyed quite the summer adventure, traveling around the District and making memories along the way!
TOLLAND LIONS CLUB PARTY TENT RENTALS
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.
To reserve for your party needs – weddings, graduations, picnics, birthdays and anniversaries.
Contact: Brett Jones at 860-930-4919
POPCORN MACHINE FOR SALE
POPCORN MACHINE FOR SALE
Old Saybrook Lions Club is selling their popcorn machine. Its a Gold Medal Model 2552 Pop Maxx 12/14 oz. It has only been used maybe four times. It is thoroughly cleaned after each use. In excellent condition. $1,000.00.
Contact:
Phone: 860-662-0407
Email: oldsaybrooklionsclub@yahoo.com
Thank you.
Please submit items to DistrictDoings@ectlions.org by noon each Thursday.
Please submit items to DistrictDoings@ectlions.org by noon each Thursday.
Help us make your flyers accessible to all.
Include a brief description that states the name of the event, date, time, cost, contact information. Please avoid scanned/snapshots of flyers. Use of Lion Logos must be in accordance with LCI Brand Guidelines.
Help us make your flyers accessible to all.
Include a brief description that states the name of the event, date, time, cost, contact information. Please avoid scanned/snapshots of flyers. Use of Lion Logos must be in accordance with LCI Brand Guidelines.
Pam Zimmerman, 2026-2027 District Doings Editor Call: 860-918-6712
Pam Zimmerman, 2026-2027 District Doings Editor Call: 860-918-6712
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