This program allows people to donate their used eyeglasses so that people in developing countries can be fitted with a pair of eyeglasses.
Call Bill Hosking at
905-471-1956
for drop off locations
"I have experienced much happiness and peace since joining the Markham Lions Club. Not only does it feel good to help others in need within my community, but also to work on global projects too. I have a new kind of family, the Markham Lions, and I enjoy both serving and socializing with them equally. My husband is also a Lion, and our teenage daughters volunteer along side us. I would recommend joining a Lions Club to anyone who is community minded and likes getting a genuine smile of appreciation in return for their good deeds."
~Lion Julie Savoy
What Can I Get Involved In?
Come and Walk with Your Best Friend this year with the Markham Lions Club and Purina Walk for Dog Guides.
Markham Lions Club
hosts the annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides
at Milne Park on May 27th 2012
There will be, as there was last year, an opening ceremony, best dog awards - winners photos will be posted on our website, live entertainment, and a light lunch provided for the entrants. Forms available here or call Lion Ken Drynan at 905-294-4088
Please help make the connection between a disabled person and their own Dog Guides by being a part in this great family day with your best "Doggy" friend!
There is more too:
UP AND COMING EVENTS!
6th Annual Shania's Sunflower of Hope Fun Fair.
Date: April 28th 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Markham Fair Grounds
Cost $35 per family (6 max) or $9 per person.
For advance ticket purchases, please email the organizer.
Markham Lions Club is a proud sponsor of this event, we will be serving hot food and drinks in the south hall. All proceeds are given to this fundraiser.
Other fundraisers and community service activities that are coming soon:
Vision & Hearing Screening for SK/JK children in some of the local elementary schools (Spring 2012)
2012 St Patricks Day Luncheon for Some amazing Seniors
Spring Flower Sale coming to a neighbourhood near you (and online) Sales start in April Delivery Starts May 21st
Mount Joy Fun Fair on May 24th 2012
Victoria Day Firework Sales Hwy 7 & 48 May 19, 20 & 21st
Golf Tournament @ Cherry Downs on August 11th 2012
Cruise Ticket Sales coming Fall of 2012
Canada Day Firework Sales Hwy 7 & 48 June 29th & 30th
Eyeglasses Recycling Program - Year Round at various locations and events
Mount Joy Park Clean Up - Spring & Fall 2012
We Serve: With a smile, a laugh, and with joy!
see just how we do it throughout our website!
Markham Lions are a dedicated group of men and women who, over the years, have voluntarily raised over 1.5 million dollars to support a variety of community projects for the benefit of all.
The Lions motto “We Serve” is exemplified by the many projects relating to sight and hearing, such as our support for “Seeing-Eye” dogs, “Hearing-Ear” dogs and Vision & Hearing Screening in local schools.
The MLC Museum.
Interested in Lions membership?
Join Us In Lionism!
Do you want to serve your community?
Do you want to help the less fortunate?
Do you want to feel the joy of Lionism?
Do you feel the need to help?
The Markham Lions Club is composed of men and women who have a desire to help serve their fellow man. We are not a social or professional organization. We are a civic organization dedicated to serving. But here is the secret, we know how to have fun and by having fun as we serve, we do it well.
If you know a member of our club, ask him or her of the feeling of pride of being a Lion member. Not sure if you know a Lion? See the lists of Directors and Committee Chairs listed above. Do you recognize someone you know? Don't hesitate to ask him or her about Lionism. Contact us using the link under the Contact Us heading.
We welcome New Members, both men and women to the Markham Lions Club.
Interested in knowing more about the Markham Lions Club ?
Phone 905-294-2763
or e-mail info@markhamlionsclub.com
LCI has a fantastic YouTube Channel, where you can watch various videos on what Lions are doing across the planet!
Some of our Markham Lions Club members achieving various awards for their dedication and service, as well as photos from various events, Vision Screening, Fundraising Efforts for Markham Stoufville Hospital, and much more.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE THE MLC WESTERN CARIBBEAN DRAW WINNERS!
The winners are:
Grand Prize : Cruise
# 0414 Donna Johnson
2nd Prize: $500
# 0310 Bob Coryell
3rd Prize: $300
# 0085 Patricia Conlin
4th Prize: $200
# 0083 Gail Chambers
Thanks to all those who participated and best of luck for our next draw.
WE WILL BE SELLING OUR NEWEST 7 DAY CRUISE TICKETS FOR TWO IN THE FALL - STAY TUNED!
Markham Lions typically sells a $20 draw tickets in support of DOG GUIDES CANADA & LIONS CAMP KIRK. The first prize includes return air fair from Toronto, a cabin for two aboard a modern cruise ship and a cruise to a beautiful and exciting destination.The 2nd prize has been $500, the 3rd prize could be $300 and the 4th prize may be $200.The winning tickets are usually drawn at the MARKHAM MUSEUM.
TICKETS ARE $20 EACH AND ONLY 600 TICKETS WILL BE PRINTEDThe 1st prize winner will have the option of money or the cruise.The winners wil be posted here and in the Markham Economist and Sun. Valid passports are normally required for the cruise.Interested in buying a ticket for a great cause?
THIRD ANNUAL LIONS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD AT THE CHERRY DOWNS GOLF CLUB
Mark your Calenders for
August 11th 2012
Last year the Lions Clubs from Markham, Unionville and Milliken Mills combined their efforts on Saturday, July 23,2011 to support the Canadian Institute for the Blind with their Annual Lions Charity Golf Tournament. The beautiful Cherry Downs Golf and Country Club was
the setting for the tournament which started at noon.
The $175 fee for the day included golf, cart, gifts, dinner, and a tax-deductible donation to CNIB. All golfers looking for a challenging course were welcome. The format was a team scramble and team or individual entries were accepted.
Stay tuned to this spot to find out more about the 3rd Golf Tournament Event.
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