Saturday, March 14, 2026
8:30 am to 12 Noon

DISTRICT GOVERNOR AWARDS BREAKFAST

A Celebration of Club Leadership

Hebron Lions’ Den at the Hebron Lions Fairgrounds, 347 Gilead Street, Hebron

$20 person

At this Celebration, Governor Jim extends his thanks to the hard-working Lions and Leo Club Officers for their leadership through service!

Lions and Leo Club Presidents ~ HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY to recognize a Club Member with a Special Recognition Award.

An outstanding Lion or Leo who truly represents our spirit of service by their dedication and commitment.

Deadline to register and to submit the name of your Special Club Member: Friday, March 6

*** Please register for this event through your Club President or Secretary. ***

For more information/registration:

Governor Awards

MMD 2026 (6).pdf

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern CT

"Murder at Chizzlepoke Hall"

St Joseph's Polish Society
395 South Main Street
Colchester, CT

Your invited to a 1934 British Gala to Honor Prince Zegobian. (But does he make it to the event?)

Advanced Sales: $55 each or $400 for a table of 8!

Deadline March 14, 2026

Proper dress for a 1934 British Ball is encouraged

Stay Tuned Journey For Sight 2026.pdf

Saturday - April 25, 2026 8:30A.M.-2 P.M.

Journey for Sight

Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park
16 Kennedy Dr, Putnam, CT

Eyeglass Extravaganza.docx

Saturday - April 25, 2026 8:30-10 A.M.

The truck will be pulling out for New Jersey at 10 A.M.

If you arrive after 10:00 AM. you will have missed the truck and you'll have to take your glasses back until next year.

Glasses must be boxed, counted and labeled with Club's name and number of glasses.
Sunglasses of any kind must be packed separately, also labeled with Club's name and number of glasses.
Hearing aids will be accepted with the batteries removed in individual bag, please.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 9:00 am- Noon

Lions Clubs International Foundation

2026 Melvin Jones Breakfast

Celebrate the accomplishments of your FELLOW Lions!!!

Casa Mia at Hawthorne
2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT

Registration 9:00 AM; Breakfast 9:30; Cost $35.00

Registration deadline: April 10th

Checks payable" LIONS CLUBS INTL-MD23" and mailed to Ed Fenton, 76 Crestwood Trail, East Hartford, CT 06118

Venmo accepted: Ed-Fenton-1

Sunday, May 17th, Noon - 3:00 PM

St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Event

We’re shaving our heads once again to raise money for childhood cancer research!

Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Blvd, Norwich

Join us for a fun afternoon with:
Guest Speakers
Talented Singer/Songwriter Canyon
Teacup Auction

Lots of Shaved Heads

To donate or sign up to volunteer or shave, use the QR code on the flyer or go to www.stbaldricks.org/events/ShavefortheKids2026

If you register online and donate a minimum of $50, you will receive a t-shirt and lapel pin on shave day. For questions or more information about our event, contact Laura Rowe at LionLaura23C@gmail.com. For more information about St. Baldrick’s Foundation, please go to their website at stbaldricks.org.

CLUB EVENTS

Brunch 2026 PDF.pdf

Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 8-11AM

***PLEASE NOTICE THE DATE CHANGE***

Montville Mohegan Pequot Lions Brunch

Oakdale Firehouse

444 Chapel Hill Road

Oakdale, CT

Eggs made to Order, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Seafood Newburg, Baked Goods and More!!!

Ages 13+ $10.00; 5-12 and Seniors $8; under 5 FREE

Come Join us for a chance to win a Basket!!

Comedy Night Flyer.pdf

Friday, March 20, 2026 Doors open at 6:00PM Show starts at 7:00pm

Woodstock Lions Club

Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser

Grill 37, 37 Putnam Road, Pomfret, CT

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***

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 Hong Kong 2026

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

Are you ready to show more Lyon Pride for 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 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

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 Brett Jones at 860-930-4919 to reserve for your party needs – weddings, graduations, picnics, birthdays and anniversaries.

SOUTH EAST 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.

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 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.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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