Make a donation of $147 or more and get a specialty Melvin Jones Birthday pin.
Make your donation at www.lionsclubs.org/en/donate and send your receipt to LCIF@ectlions.org noting that you would like the Melvin Jones Birthday pin.
Thank you for continuing to change lives, and celebrating Melvin Jones!
Come Celebrate with us this years DISTRICT 23C
Humanitarians of the Year!
Cocktails beginning at 1:00 PM
Port 'N Starboard, 1225 Ocean Ave., New London, CT
$55 per person
For tickets - mail checks to PDG Mary Krogh
92 Young Street, East Hampton, CT 06424
Checks should be made payable to "District 23C"
For info call PDG Mary (860) 977-5760
Click here for Registration Form: humanitarian registration 2026.docx
2026 MIDWINTER CONFERENCE-Flyer.docx**RAFFLE BASKETS**
2026 Mid-Winter Conference
Wyndham Hotel and Conference Center
Southbury, CT
Seeking Clubs and Individuals to donate raffle baskets!
Please contact SVDG Darla Pigeon to donate or for information.
nativeworlds@aol.com or 860-230-6330
Thank you!!!
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 sp
Service Carnival, interaction with Leo youth leaders
Evening cocktail party and dinner
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!
THANK YOU LIONS !
We have donated over 500 pieces of silverware to St. Vincents in Middletown so they're fine for awhile.
HOWEVER other soup kitchens heard what we're doing and they would like some so...........we're on to the next soup kitchen.
PLEASE KEEP THE SILVERWARE COMING . They're needed.
We are also in need of
Old Suitcases on Wheels!!!!
See the flyer!!!
THANKS, PDG MARY
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The Coventry Lions Club
is sponsoring a Valentine's Day Rose Sale.
Orders will be delivered on Feb. 14. The deadline fo orders is Feb. 7. Roses are $35 a dozen. Orders can be placed online by using the Coventry Lions website at: lionsclubofcoventry.org.
All proceeds go to supporting Lions Club scholarships and other community service activities.
candyent.docxOld Saybrook Lions Club
Is selling Candy for a Cause
***Scholarship Fund***
See's Candies
Scan the QR code to Order!!!
Purchase through January 30th, 2026
Orders Ship Direct to Your Door!
Comstock Regional Lions Club
will be collecting donations of
Hygiene Products
for families in need.
Items can be dropped off at Priam Vineyards
Salem Lions Club Fundraiser
Super Bowl Roses!
Super Bowl Sunday is February 8, 2026.
Help your friends and
neighbors show their appreciation to a hostess, spouse, or
just to make someone's day!
One dozen multi-colored roses are just $28.00 each!
Quantities limited! Order via email: salemctlionsroses@gmail.com
Please provide name, phone number and how many dozen you are ordering.
Deadline to order is: January 31st
Flower pick up: February 7th at Salem Central School,
200 Hartford Rd, Salem from: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Montville Lions Club
Valentine's Day Dance
Advanced Tickets $30 per couple
At the door $40 per couple
VFW, 91 Raymond Hill Road, Uncasville, CT
DJ music, dancing, raffle, appetizers, cash bar!
For tickets and table reservations call
Lion Bruce (860) 876-3588 or
Lion Diana (860) 908-4634
Comedy Night Flyer.pdfWoodstock Lions Club
Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser
Grill 37
37 Putnam Road, Pomfret, CT
Show starts at 7:00pm
Finger Desserts and Coffee provided * Cash Bar* Raffles, 50/50 Drawing, Auctions * 18+ PG-13 Event
TICKETS: $30.00
For tickets, to donate or sponsor, please visit:
www.funny4funds.com/events/woodstock-lions-club-comedy-night/1693
For more information, please contact The Woodstock Lions at: woodstocklions.ct@gmail.com
***HELP US HELP THE LOCAL COMMUNITY***
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.
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.
silverware collection.docxWe 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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Steve Perry 860-617-7724|
Kathie Perry 860-207-1202
Puppy Fundraiser.pdfLeo-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.
