Deadline is Thursday by noon to ensure it gets posted in a timely manner please send your information to DistrictDoings@ectlions.org.
Please help us make your flyers accessible to all. Include a brief sentence, or two, that states the name of the event, date, time, cost, contact information and description.
Use of Lion Logos must be in accordance with LCI Brand Guidelines.
Thank you to Old Saybrook ZC Sharon Tiezzi, our District Doings Editor.
To every Club that collected and delivered eyeglass cases for our "Case to Care" Kits Service Project —
THANK YOU!
Because of you . . . Something truly special has begun.
Because of you . . . Simple items are being transformed into care, dignity, and hope.
THANK YOU, LIONS & LEOS, FOR BEING A PART OF WHAT WE BUILD TOGETHER!
SightSaver Days are Now through May 22!
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 report your donations or use this hyperlink: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScynTOl3MMiE3WUWp4T1nD9LaTBkGmj63MRO-n_vAuuyHkWPA/viewform. Also attached is a formal letter to clubs and a flyer to hand out to donors during your SightSaver Days. Thank you for your time and efforts!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER. I'M ORDERING SHIRTS TODAY!!!
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.
2026 State Convention Flyer.pdfNew Life Church, 360 High Hill Rd, Wallingford, CT
Registration: $15, (includes Continental Breakfast)
Lunch $20 (Sub Sandwich, Chips, Cookie & Water) or bring your own
To Register use QR Code or Link: https://forms.gle/VpJY4GUzWiEhMuEPA
For more Convention information go to website
Global Week of Service
Environment
April 18-26, 2026
WE ARE ENCOURAGING all District 23C clubs to find a service project for the Lions Clubs International Global Week of Service from April 18-26, 2026 and report your impact on the Lions Portal.
LIONSSEVERESHORTAGE (1).docxThe Red Cross needs more blood drive sponsors, locations and help
signing up donors. It’s that simple.
To set up a blood drive.
Contact Maria Gladue, Alert Chairman.
Email: Seeglass61@gmail.com or
Telephone: 860-885-4090
Save the Date -Friday, June 5, 2026
Your Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut
Annual Meeting
Presidents, Delegates, and Members stay tuned for Registration and Nomination Information.
Jim's Testimonial for District Doings.docx
Fundraiser for the South East CT Community Center for The Blind
Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT
Tickets proceeds purchased through the Center support us. You can call, email, or visit the website for purchase. Tickets need to be purchased by June 1, to give us time to mail them.
Have a Wonderful Day,
Renée LaBonté
Executive Director
South East CT Community Center of The Blind
75 R Granite Street
New London, CT 06320
860-447-2048
2026 Clean Swell Leo Lions Initiative.pdfHello Lions and Leos!
Lebanon Leos launched a month-long Earth Day initiative yesterday (April 25th) and we'd love for you to join us. Please share this with your Lions Leos and they can share it far and wide with Family, Friends and other civic groups! We're excited to see how far we will reach (Texas? Mexico? Canada?)
In the App, make sure the cleanup starts with the LEO2026-(your club name) when you start EACH cleanup, so we can identify each club.
The App is easy and fun. It helps to clean our towns and provides critical data to the Ocean Conservancy. Believe it or not, when mother nature whirls around at 60 mph, she drops all types of trash on the land and in our waterways (which trickle to the sea).
Attached: Open the PDF or JPG, download the app, when you start a cleanup (even if it's only for 1 hour), please use LEOS2026-(your club name) then start.
Share the files with everyone you know!
Have fun trending the items you find cleaning our streets, parks, and beaches!
Use CAUTION: use gloves and bright clothes.
Together, let's collect more than 500 lbs of trash. :)
Thank you for participating
You're invited to Join Comstock Regional Lions Club & Willimantic Latino Lions Club for a night of fun!
Designer Bag Bingo Night
Get ready to shout "BINGO!" and win some amazing bags at this fun-filled event.
Tickets: $35 Presale or $45 @ the Door
Scan QR Code for tickets, see a Lions member for paper tickets, or online at https://bit.ly/41LNysY
Saturday, May 2nd | at 6pm
Priam Vineyards, Colchester CT
Proceeds to benefit Lion Club Charities
Designer Bag Bingo Night
We are looking for Levels of Donations & Sponsors!
Please consider any of the following Levels of Sponsorship:
Level 1 - $25 - 50
Name on marketing & Social Media Material
Level 2 - $51 -150
Same as Level 1 & name on printed material
Level 3 - $151 - 299
Same as Level 2 & 2 FREE Tickets
Level 4 - $300+
Same as Level 3 & table/Tickets for 6 guests
Any questions please feel free to contact us!
Comstock Regional Lions Club & Willimantic Latino Lions Club
Lebanon Lions Spring Breakfast
Lebanon Fire Safety Complex, 23 Goshen Hill Road, Lebanon, CT 06249
Tickets available at the door:
Adults $13, Seniors (65+) $11, Children (5-12) $11, 4 and under: Free
Kick off your morning with our famous Lions Breakfast!
All your morning favorites: Eggs, Pancakes, Sausage. Ham, Homefries, Beans, Coffee, Tea & Juice.
Dine in or take out!
Tickets purchased at the door will support community missions through the Lebanon Lions Club.
Cheshire Lions Dance for Blind 2026 Invitation.docCheshire Lions Clubs
69th Annual Dinner Dance for the Blind
This is the invitation for the Cheshire Lions Clubs Dance for the Blind. We’d appreciate this goes out in your District Newsletter. Understand that this is a free event for all blind guests and their drivers. Our biggest hope is that we draw new attendees. In the past we have had blind guests from towns in all Districts, and we have invited previous guests in 48 towns but we would like to find new quests. Thanks for helping us get the word out.
Aqua Turf Club, Glass Room
Mulberry Street
Plantsville, CT
The charge for everyone other than our visually impaired guests and their drivers is $50.00.
Questions or info to attend, please call Mary Lou Grendeszewski 860-302-8052 or email:
*** Please reply no later than Friday, April 24th ***
****** SOLD OUT *****
East Haddam Community Lions
Mother's Day Tea Party
Theme: Wizard of Oz
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
31 Main Street, East Haddam, CT
Tickets: $25.00
Contact EHCLIONS@GMAIL.COM to purchase tickets
East Hampton Lions - Celebrate USA
Presents FREE CONCERT
US Navy Band Northeast Pops
East Hampton High School
15 N. Main Street, East Hampton
5:00 pm Socialize Outside with FREE HOT DOGS & SNACKS
6:00 pm Concert starts in the auditorium
Contact: Lion Tim Csere 860-301-4996;
Co-Chair Kevin Reich 860-754-8137 OR
govmary23c@aol.com
Lions Golf Flyer 2026 pdf.pdf2026 Pawcatuck Lions Club Golf Tournament
Richmond Country Club
74 Sandy Pond Rd
Richmond, RI 02832
$150.00/player
Registration 12-1pm Shotgun Start 1:30pm
Register by May 08th online at:
https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/2026-pawcatuck-lions-club-golf-tournament
or using the Golfer Registration Form
(down below)
Contact Dean Riley 860-608-5471 with any questions.
Lions Golf Registration Form 2026 pdf.pdfRegistration form for the above Golf Tournament
Lions steak dinner.pdfNorth Stonington Lions
Annual Steak Dinner
North Stonington Grange Hall
21 Wyassup Road, North Stonington
Tickets $30.00 per person and MUST be purchased by June 2nd.
Dozens of Great Raffle Prizes
(you must be present to win)
Contact: northstoningtonlionsclub@gmail.com or
lauriebowers1267@gmail.com
Lebanon Lions
Flea Market & Tag Sale
at the Lebanon Lions Grounds
122 Mack Road, Lebanon, CT 06249
$3.00 Admission - youth under 12 are FREE
8-8:30 early admission - $20. Donate unwanted eye glasses for $1 off admission
Vendor Spots Available: Outdoor 20' x 26' - $35, Covered 10' x 10' - $25
No breakdown until 2:00 PM. All vendors must stay until close. To register for vendor space please contact John Arnestad at 860-803-1107
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 Black Dog Bar and Grill, Marly’s Pub. Putnam Ct. There is a different designated charity each month.
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 info: Phone #860-924-5459, or email: oldsaybrooklionsclub@yahoo.com
Thank you.
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.
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
Has changed. Please stay tuned for information on the the new process available soon.
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 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.
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.
