District Doings
Deadline is Thursday by noon to send your information to DistrictDoings@ectlions.org.
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Thank you to Old Saybrook Lion Sharon Tiezzi, our District Doings Editor.
DISTRICT 23-C HAS ACCEPTED THE MISSION 1.5 CHALLENGE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
WE HAVE DEVELOPED A PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS.
MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR
ALL LIONS ARE INVITED.
COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED FOR THIS 2 HOUR PRESENTATION
Presented by Lions Julie Shilosky & Michele Wyatt
Colchester Town Hall
127 Norwich Ave, Colchester
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 8AM.
SIGN UP SOON AS SEATING IS LIMITED TO 150 PEOPLE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LION MICHELE 860-237-2744 OR LIONMICHELE21@GMAIL.COM
Kindness Matters Nomination Ad District Doings.pdfSunday, Oct. 20, 2024 - Deadline
Kindness Matters Service Award
Accepting Nominations Now!
This service award is designed for clubs who create high-impact service projects within one of the Lions International and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) cause areas, including diabetes, childhood cancer, environment, hunger, vision, disaster relief, youth or humanitarian.
Please email your nominations to GST Doria Daviau: service@ectlions.org
Nomination Form and Award Criteria is available by viewing the flyer.
GALA 24 Flyer QR (1).pdfGALA 24 Registration Form QR Code.docxGuiding Lion Certification Flyer for 11-9-2024.pdfSaturday, November 9, 2024, 9AM - 12:30 PM
MD23 Guiding Lion Certification Program
Courtyard by Marriott, 600 Northrup Rd., Wallingford
humanitarian flyer --2025.docxSave the Date!
Sunday, January 19, 2025 Cocktails begin 1:00 P.M.
Humanitartians make a world of difference. 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!
Honor them at the Port 'N Starboard, New London
$55 per person
Nomination letters are limited to one page. Submissions must reach PDG Mary Krogh no later than December 28th.
Preferred submission is be email to: govmary23c@aol.com
Submissions can also be mailed to: PDG Mary Krogh 92 Young Street East Hampton, CT 06424
CLUB EVENTS
ToT flyer final.docxMonday, October 21, 2024,
5-7:30- pm
(Raindate: Tues. Oct 22nd)
Ellington Centennial Lions Club
Trail of Treats - Keep your Halloween safe by Trick-or-Treating Along the one-mile trail at Robert Tedford Memorial Park. Local patrons and businesses will be handing out treats at stations set up along the way.
This will be a fun-filled, family-friendly event and is FREE!
We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the "Ellington Human Services Food Pantry" at the trail entrance (please, no expired food)
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own bag to collect all the goodies!
ECVLC Visitors meeting.docxTuesday, October 22, 2024
7:00 PM
Eastern CT Virtual Lions Club
We are having a visitors night.
Prime 82 Restaurant 181 W Town Street Norwich, CT
Limited seating. RSVP required. Anyone that wants to learn about our virtual club is invited.
Contact Steve Martin,
smartin@nbm-ct.com or cell 860-861-2935
Saturday, November 2nd
12-2 pm COVENTRY CHILI FEST
The Coventry Chili Fest is back for another year. Sponsored by the Coventry Lions Club, the Chili Fest will take place on Saturday Nov.2 from 12-2pm at Coventry HS. Prizes will be awarded. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and student ID, and free for age 6 and under. Information will be available on the Lions’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CoventryLionsClub or the Lions Club of Coventry website. New chili cookers are welcome to the competition.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 2024 1-6PM
BLOOD DRIVE
22 Imogene Lane, Lebanon, CT 06249
Click here to make an appointment.
(Input 06249 and search by distance to find this drive)
Donating 1 unit can save up to 3 lives! Be a life saver.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10am to 3pm
Waterford Regional Lions Craft Show
Waterford Community Center
24 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT
Basket Bazaar,
Lions Kidsight USA Screening
MahJonggPoster-Flyer.pdfMonday, Nov. 11, 2024
9 AM - 4 PM
East Haddam Community Lions Fundraiser
American Mah Jongg: Tournament & Relaxed Tables $30 Registration, Coffee & Cake, 4 Rounds of Play, Lunch, Raffles & Prizes
East Haddam Senior Center
15 Great Hillwood Road, Moodus, CT 06469
Questions? Contact Barbara: barbdavis219@gmail.com or 860-608-0597
WEDS NOV. 20th 4-9 PM,
DINE TO DONATE!
FUNDRAISING NIGHT
Support THE NORWICH CT LIONS CLUB by presenting this flyer to the New London, CT location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to THE NORWICH CT LIONS CLUB! Thank You in advance for your consideration!! Norwich Lions
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.
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
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.
LEBANON LIONS CLUB SEATING SPONSORSHIP
Individuals and businesses are invited to sponsor the creation of a bench and/or picnic table, with engraved recognition upon it. See flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fV3R89aDObYFXL0a2xCFivLgi9fpDmfB/view?usp=drive_link
VERNON-ROCKVILLE FUNDRAISER
Vernon-Rockville has 225 Lion's Club cotton tote/gift bags for sale for $9.99 each. Great quality and eco-friendly with multiple uses. Super welcome-gift idea for new members who join or for club member use. Please reach out to Nisha Bhattachara at 860-930-7775 or via email at nisha_patel_001@yahoo.com to arrange for payment and delivery options.
See flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OLtpUb4Nxo2f1srK4JKsGp9QT1TAhEbO/view?usp=drive_link
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.
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