GALA 25 Flyer (1) (1).pdfCamp Rising Sun Gala Event
The Lions of District 23C present this event at
Port n'Starboard, Ocean Beach, New London, CT
Luncheon with a silent auction and basket raffle.
$40 Donation per person
All proceeds to benefit Camp Rising Sun
For more information, contact Lion Keith Lemire
lionkeith23c@yahoo.com 860-448-0201
23C Service Carnival Flyer, 10-20-2025.docx23C Service Carnival Contacts.docx
Humanitarians
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!
Cocktails beginning at 1:00 PM
Port 'N Starboard, 1225 Ocean Ave., New London, CT
$55 per person
Nomination letters are limited to 1 page.
Submissions must reach PDG Mary Krogh no later than December 28th. Email submission to: govmary23c@aol.com
May also be mailed to: PDG Mary Krogh, 92 Young Street, East Hampton, CT 06424
See the flyer for Requirements.
Attention Lions and Leos
Exciting times in the History of Connecticut Lions
Celebrate Lions International 1st VP Mark and Lyn Lyon
Hong Kong style send-off
Friday through Sunday, February 6-8, 2026
Southbury, CT Wyndham Hotel and Conference Center
Highlights: Friday night entertainment--"Night Shift"
Celebrate us as Service Hero's
Saturday--Morning Seminars and Exhibits
Luncheon with IVP Mark as keynote
Service Carnival, interaction with Leo youth leaders
Evening cocktail party and dinner
COVENTRY CHILI FEST
The Coventry Chili Fest is back for another year. Sponsored by the Coventry Lions Club
Coventry High School, 78 Ripley Hill Rd., Coventry, CT 06238. 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
New chili cookers are welcome to the competition!!
Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
Grafters & Vendors & more!
FREE Kidsight USA Vision Screening
FREE admission &
FREE door prize drawings
New community service project:
|FREE COATS - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Hosted by the Waterford Regional Lions Club with assistance from the Waterford Lancer Leo Club
MahJonggPoster-Flyer.pdfEast Haddam Community Lions Club
American Mah Johngg Tournament
East Haddam Senior Center
15 Great Hillwood Road
Moodus, CT
$40 per player
See flyer for information on how to register
Montville Mohegan craft fair 2025 Flyer.pdfMontville Mohegan-Pequot Lions Club
Annual Craft Fair
Mohegan School
39 Golden Road
Uncasville, CT
Lots of Different Crafters, Raffles and a Food Truck
100% of all money raised goes to local and Lions charities!!!
Any questions or to be a crafter: call or text Susan at 860-885-8828
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 Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub, 45 Main St., Putnam Ct. There is a different designated charity each month.
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.
Are you ready to show more Lyon Pride for Midwinter and 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 Midwinter Conference and 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
Psst! Lions & Leos, we're told that this shirt is superhero cape ready...More to come on that!
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
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
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
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 Allison Warren at 860-726-8633 to reserve for your party needs – weddings, graduations, picnics, birthdays and anniversaries.
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 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.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.
