📆District Doings📅
saturday, March 22, 2025,
9:00-Noon
9:00-Noon
Governor Eileen appreciates this opportunity to recognize your Club Officers and your Special Lion at the Governor's Awards Breakfast (Buffet) on Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9:00am at St, Joseph's Polish Society, 395 South Main Street, Colchester, CT
All Lions are invited to attend. (Space is limited, so please register early through your President/Secretary)
Contact FVDG Jim Tripp at GovAwds@ectlions.org
(860) 301-1458
visit: Governor Awards
Emerging Lions Leadership Institute
March 28th - 30th
LCI - Multiple District 23
Lions & Leos Uniting for 3 days to focus on:
Team Building, Leadership for Success, Interactive, Building Friendships, Communication Skills, Serve Communities Better, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Managerial Skills, Diversity, Laughter and FUN< FUN< FUN
Class Location: New Fairfield Senior Center, 33 Rte 37, New Fairfield, CT
Hotel Location: Ethan Allen Inn, 21 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT
Contact: PCC Lori-Ann Beninson: 917-939-2929 or lciflion@gmail.com
Sunday, April 6th, 10:30 A.M.
LCIF 2025 Melvin Jones Brunch
Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin
Cost $35.00
Updated Registration deadline:
March 28th
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of your FELLOW LIONS
Guest speakers will include Connecticut organizations that have received grants from LCIF, as well as 2nd VP Mark and Lion Lyn!
Checks payable to East Hartford Lions and mailed to Ed Fenton, PO Box 380393, East Hartford, CT 06138
Venmo accepted: Ed-Fenton-1
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:30 pm Lions Low Vision Center Murder Mystery Dinner "Murder in the Gallery"
Five course Meal, Advance Tickets, $55 per person, or $400 table for 8,
St. Joseph's Polish Club,
395 South Main Street, Colchester, CT
Only 140 tickets available!!
Get your tickets early!!!
Contact: mjmalavasi@gmail.com or register below
Journey For Sight (1).pdfsATURDAY, aPRIL 26, 2025 8:30AM-2:00PM LIONS 30TH JOURNEY FOR SIGHT
Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park
16 Kennedy Dr, Putnam, CT
Walk along the Putnam River Trail. Lunch provided. Commemorative shirts available.
Forms will be available soon!
See district website for more details, or contact Chairperson Mikayla Van Damm, Journey4Sight@ectlions.org
Eyeglass Extravaganza_District Doings_021325_Eyeglasses Only.pptxSATURDAY, April 26, 2025
9:00-11:00 AM
EYEGLASS EXTRAVAGANZA
Help the World to SEE
Participation by 100% of our Lions and Leos Clubs - 37,000 pairs of eyeglasses!
Delivery at the Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park in Putnam (in conjunction with Journey for Sight)
Contact Joanne Davis, District 23C VDG, Chair, 860-912-1129 and Lion Howard Geltman (860) 563-3321 for Club and Zone Meeting presentations
eyeglasses@ectlions.org
Eyeglass Extravaganza_District Doings_030625_REVISED Hearing Aids Only.pdfSATURDAY, April 26th 2025
9:00-11:00 AM
Hearing Aid Collection (in conjunction with "RECYCLE for Sight" Program)
see Flyer for instructions on preparing the hearing aids
Thank you for your continued enthusiasm for this vital Community Service Project for District 23C!!!
Contact for questions and/or information:
Joanne Davis, 2nd VDG for District 23C
Eyeglass Extravaganza Chair, Cell 860-912-1129
hearing@ectlions.org
sunday, May 4, 2025
Noon to 3PM
St. Baldrick's Foundation
Conquer Childhood Cancers
We're shaving our heads to raise money for childhood cancer research.
Join us for a fun afternoon!!!!
(May the fourth be with you)
May 4, 2025, Noon to 3pm at the Foxwoods Resort, Celebrity Ballroom
To Donate or to sign up to Volunteer or Shave:
stbaldricks.org/events/Foxwoods2025
Here's an opportunity for all clubs to not only raise money for CT Lions Eye Research Foundation, but to keep 50% of the proceeds for your club. Join the "Shake the Can" movement (pun intended)! No longer do we have only ONE day in April to celebrate SIGHTSAVER DAY, but you may choose any day from now until May. Compete for the top prize with ALL clubs in Connecticut, to win a Knight of the Blind Award for someone in your club. See the flyer below to enter!
Please go to www.CLERF.org for more information and to register. Also attached is a formal letter to clubs and a flyer to hand out to donors during your SIGHTSAVER DAYS. Thank you for considering!
CLUB EVENTS
Salem CT Lions Club 2025 Comedy Show BOGO DD rev 3-9-25ch.pdfSaturday, March 15, 2025, 7:00pm Salem Lions Club
1st Annual Comedy Show
1st Annual Comedy Show
Supports the Salem Lions Scholarship Fund
May Contain Adult Content, No One Under 21 Admitted
Gardner Lake Fire Department, 429 Old Colchester Road, Salem CT 06420
Limited Tickets $25. Order Early
Doors open 6:00pm, Cash Bar, Snacks, Raffles
The Flash Sale will be active for the 24 hours of Friday !
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-salem-ct-lions-charity-comedy-show
The Zeffy ticketing platform is free for non-profit organizations. Instead of a mandatory ticket surcharge, they ask that you consider a donation. You can change or eliminate the donation default on the screen.
If you have questions, contact the Comedy Show Committee via email at salemctlionscomedy@gmail.com
Prefer to pay by check?
Mail check to Cindy Holle, Secretary, Salem Lions Club, 48 Fawn Run, Salem, CT 06420.
Include your full name and phone number.
Want to pay at the door?
Call Cindy at 860-859-3173 with your info
Pet Food Drive Final.pdfMarch 15th
Ledyard Lions
Pet Needs Drive
Ledyard Lions are collecting non-perishable and items to help those in need.
Drop off your donations, either day, in front of:
10am-2pm Village Market Ledyard Center
2-6pm Barkin' Barley, 1528 Rte 12, Gales Ferry, CT
Also, during March drop off pet food and items at Dominos Pizza, 1309 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT
For more information: weserve@ledyardlions.org
WLLC Charter Night Celebration Invite ENGLISH 3.15.25.pdfSaturday, March 15, 2025
OFFICIAL INVITATION!
Willimantic Latino Lions Club
We proudly invite you to celebrate the Charter Night of our newly established
Willimantic Latino Lions Club
Time: 6:00 PM
Location:
Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311
198 Pleasant St, Willimantic, CT 06226
TICKET $40 PER PERSON
VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/Rxfield24
CASH APP: https://cash.app/$Rxfield24
Any questions please contact Laurie Field at 860.462.5204
WLLC Charter Night Celebration Invite SPANISH 3.15.25.pdf¡INVITACION OFICIAL!
Estamos orgullosos de invitarlo a celebrar la Noche Constitutiva de nuestro recién creado Willimantic Latino Lions Club el
Fecha: 15 de Marzo de 2025
Hora: 6:00 p.m.
Ubicación:
Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311
198 Pleasant St, Willimantic, CT 06226
BOLETO $40 POR PERSONA
VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/Rxfield24
CASH APP: https://cash.app/$Rxfield24
Cualquier pregunta, comuníquese con Laurie Field 860.462.5204
Sunday, March 16, 8 to 11 am
LEBANON LIONS CLUB
LUCKY BREAKFAST
At the Lebanon Fire Safety Complex
23 Goshen Hill Rd, Lebanon, CT 06249
$12 for adults
$10 for adults 65+ and children 12 and under
Presale tickets will benefit the following groups and organizations: Lyman Post Graduation, 4th-grade celebration, and 8th-grade celebration. Please directly contact these organizations for tickets to support them.
Tickets purchased at the door will support additional community missions through the Lebanon Lions Club.
Pancake_2025_Postcard_5.5x4.25_FNL2_forprint2.pdfSunday, March 16 2025 8:00-11:30am Hebron Lions Pancake Breakfast
Hebron Lions Club, 347 Gilead St, Hebron, CT
Tickets are available at the door or online
$8 Children (<10 years)
$10 Seniors (65+)
$12 Adults
Tickets are available at the door or online Scan QR code to get tickets and more information
Trivia for Lions Clubs.pdfTuesday, March 18th, 6:30 P.M.
Putnam Lions Club
Lions Club Trivia Night
The Crossings Restaurant, 45 Main Street, Putnam, CT
RSVP to Lion Steve Foucher by March 15th
Fauch241@gmail.com, 860-617-4142
A Trivia Night for Lions members
Free to Play, Donations accepted
Funds raised will be donated to a local organization selected by the participating clubs.
2025 - Comedy_Show Flyer (1).pdfFriday, March 21, 2025 6:30pm Coventry Lions COMEDY SHOW FUNDRAISER
Coventry Lions Club
Sponsoring a Comedy Night show at Manchester Country Club
Tickets are $60 and include dinner.
Max Dolcelli is the headliner.
All proceeds go to community projects supported by the Coventry Lions.
For tickets or information, go to the Lions Club of Coventry website or Facebook page.
Saturday, March 22, 7pm "boomer humor comedy rock party band"
Colchester Lions Club
Is hosting the Coconuts at the Polish Club, 395 South Main Street, in Colchester.
Back by popular demand, the Coconuts "boomer humor comedy rock party band" is returning to Colchester!
For more information or tickets, please contact colchesterlionscomedy@gmail.com
CASH BAR - Bring your own snacks (no outside beverages)
MARCH 29TH, 2025 5-8pm Mystic Lions Club
75th anniversary
75th anniversary
We warmly invite you to join us for an evening of dinner, cocktails, & music as we celebrate this significant milestone of the Mystic Lions Club
MYSTIC VFW
60 Stonington Road, Mystic Ct.
For More Info Go To Mystic Lions Facebook Page
Saturday, March 29, 2025
6:00 - 10:00 PM
The Canterbury Lions are holding a Spring Fling Dinner Dance fundraiser for the student scholarships that our club offers. We make annual competitive awards to a high school senior entering college and to a technical high school freshman.
Tickets: $35 per person $60 per couple
Dinner 6:30 pm: Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Salad & Roll; Cash Bar
Ticket sales and a 50:50 raffle will help support these scholarships. Tickets are available by calling the phone numbers on the flyer.
Sunday, March 30th 8 - 11 AM
Montville Mohegan Pequot Lions Brunch
Oakdale Firehouse, 444 Chapel Hill Road, Oakdale, CT
Eggs made to order, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Seafood Newburg, Baked Goods and More.
Ages 13+ $10.00, 5-12 and Seniors &*, under 5 free.
Come down for a chance to win a Basket!
2025 Bowling Flyer, V-R & Manch. Lions.pdfSunday, April 6th, 1-4:30 PM
Sign Up for the
27th Annual Lions Bowling Tournament!
Co-Sponsored by
Manchester & Vernon-Rockville Lions
To Benefit: The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc.
Location: Spare Time Lanes in Vernon
$30.00 person
Come bowl and/or...Visit Fidelco dogs, trainers and puppy-raisers!
50/50 Cash Raffle, Raffle Table and Silent Auction
For questions or more information:
Email Manchesterctlions@gmail.com
Ledyard Lions Easter Breakfast 2025.pdfSaturday, April 12th
8:30am – 11:30am
Ledyard Lions
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Please join us as we have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
There will be photos, a bake sale, and a basket raffle.
Join us at Our Lady of Lourdes Church,
RT 12, Gales Ferry.
Adults $10; Seniors and Children 5-10 $5; Children under 5 free
For tickets or more information, email WeServe@LedyardLions.org
2025 Road Race Flyer.pdfSaturday, April 12th,
Registration 7:30 AM
Event is the Salem Lions Road Race.
Cost is $30 for the 5k race.... and $15 for the Children's 1 mile Fun Run.
March 31, 2025:
Pre-registration deadline.
Mailed forms should be postmarked by 3/24.
Friday April 11, 2025:
6:00 - 7:30PM Salem School - Front lobby.
Friday night registration. Pre-Registered
runners can also pick up their shirts and BIBs.
Saturday April 12, 2025:
7:30AM Race Day Registration Begins
9:00AM 1.0 Mile Children's Fun Run/Walk
10:00AM Main Event: 5K Race
10:45AM Post-Race Food and Awards
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
Puppy Fundraiser.pdfPlease 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.