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
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Valley Springs Sportsman Club
65 Valley Rd, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
COST: $17.00 per meal
TAKEOUT - DRIVE THRU ONLY
Please support the Old Saybrook Lions Club Fundraising
for District 23 C 2nd VDG Sharon Tiezzi
Date: Saturday, November 14 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Old Saybrook Firehouse, 310 Main Street Old, Saybrook
Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, Desert, beverage
Cost: ADULTS: $15 | CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE
DINE IN OR TAKE OUT
Purchase tickets in advance $15 a meal.
Mail and Make checks payable to the:
OLD SAYBROOK LIONS CLUB LEADERSHIP FUND
P.O. BOX 20, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475
INFO: DEB WILKIE 860-222-5942 | WILKIEDEBRA2@GMAIL.COM
SHARON TIEZZI 860-395-8876
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: Program runs 6:30PM-8:30PM
(Registration-Doors open at 6:00pm)
Location: Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine
Quinnipiac University North Have Campus
Light refreshments will be provided.
Register online or email Lion Anne Fortunato momforch@yahoo.com
MEETING MISSION
To present and discuss rare diseases of the eye and their impact on individuals and families, while exploring opportunities for the Lions to promote awareness, advocacy, and meaningful support for those affected.
Collaborative Partners: Branford Lions Club, Quinnipiac University- Netter Scholl of Medicine and Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education and The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation.
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Lions Clubs International Foundation
Retreat Breakfast
This special LCIF event is open to ALL LIONS! Come learn about LCIF and what YOUR FOUNDATION does locally and around the world!
If you have never heard ID Daniel Elkins speak, you are in for a treat! He is a fantastic presenter and motivator!
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: Registration begins at 8:30, Breakfast begins at 9:00
Location: Casa Mia at the Hawthorne - 2421 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, CT 06037
Registration begins at 8:30, Breakfast begins at 9:00
$35 per person
Please CLICK HERE to register for the LCIF Retreat!
Make check payable to: Lions Clubs Int'l - MD23
Mail payment to:
Ed Fenton
76 Crestwood Trail
East Hartford, CT 06118
Questions - LCIF@ectlions.org | Download Flyer
Click here to shop the District 23c Store. 20% of all proceeds support LCIF.
We are serving a world in need. One act of kindness at a time.
You're invited to a very special event to learn more about Hearing Loops and Auracast.
A more accessible community for those with hearing loss.
Hosted by: The Norwich Lions
Presented by: Pro Hearing Loops
Enjoy a delicious complimentary hot lunch by LaStella Restaurant.
Date: Saturday, October 17th
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Location: Park Congregational Church
283 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360
RSVP by Sept 20th to reserve your seat!
Contact: Janine at 347-804-9660
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!
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027
Time: 1:00 PM Registration and Cocktails
Location: Port 'N Starboard - 1225 Ocean Ave, New London, CT 06320
Cost: $55.00 PER PERSON
Nominee Eligibility Requirements:
Must live or perform the service in the town of the representing Lions club.
Cannot have been a Lion for the past 5 years.
Must be available for the banquet.\
Nomination letters are limited to 1 page.
Submissions must reach PDG Mary Krogh no later than December 19th.
Email to: govmary23c@aol.com (preferred)
or mailed to: PDG Mary Krogh - 92 Young Street East Hampton, CT 06424
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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/
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.
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
Email: Seeglass61@gmail.com
Call: 860-885-4090
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.
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
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.