Lions Club Members: Front row: Harry Beckett, Gary Warriner, Kris Henderson Klatt, Patricia McParland, Dorothy Maynard, Kim Kelly, Jim McGlade, Barry Winfield, Second Row: Craig Jackson, Wayne Bent, Dale Lyons, Bill Garland, Bruce Maynard, Larry Arsenault, Glenn Wilcox, Bob Reddick, Bruce Paterson, Bruce Blair, Randal Goodfellow, Rick Warriner, Julian Bahmann. Missing from photo: Don Baker, David Blair, Terry Byran, Terry Cowan, Michael Harris, Marty Hawkins, Danny Lewis, Peter Minnelli, Smokey Sherwood, David Lowery.
By Lion Bob Reddick
The most common question Lion members are asked is the dates and times of upcoming Lion events. This column will provide an overview of all the fall events; with individual event specifics to follow in future columns.
At the general meeting on September 25, it was decided to close the Westport Lions Beach washrooms for the season. However, the picnic tables will remain available for public use until the weather becomes unfavourable. The club expresses gratitude to beachgoers and dog owners for their cooperation in following the rules and maintaining the cleanliness of the beach and washrooms.
Maintenance of the beach during the summer was carried out by Lions Wayne Bent, Wayne “Smokey” Sherwood, Bruce Paterson, Dorothy Maynard, Dale Lyons, Julian Bahmann, and Harry Beckett. Volunteers Cait Maloney, Philip Hammond, Peggy and Bob Thompson, and Lion members Bob Reddick, Julian Bahmann, Bruce Paterson, Dorothy Maynard, along with Patricia McParland, Peter Minnelli, and Glenn Wilcox as spares, ensured that the washrooms were cleaned daily. Keeping the lawns tidy were Lions Jim McGlade, Smokey Sherwood, Harry Beckett, Bruce Wallace, and Bob Reddick. Lion Marty Hawkins and Chris Hartley were responsible for locking the washrooms every evening.
The deadline for fall funding requests is October 1. For more information and an application form, please visit the Lions’ website, westportlions.ca, and click on the link for Funding Requests.
The Reuse and Recycle Centre located at 5295 Salem Road will close on Saturday, October 5 for the season. Visit the centre before it closes, so you will not be disappointed and miss out on some last-minute deals. The Westport Lions extend their appreciation to all patrons who contributed to the successful season of the R. & R. Centre this season.
Lion members will conduct vision screening at the two local schools on Thursday, October 10. Rideau Vista students will be tested in the morning, and St. Edwards students in the afternoon.
The 2025 Lions Cash Calendar will be available for sale in a couple of weeks at the same price as previous years, $20 each or six for $100.
On Halloween evening, the Lions will give out treats to young people from the corner of Spring and Church streets in Westport.
Again, this year, on November 16, the Westport Lions will distribute information on diabetes at various locations in Westport.
The Westport Lions will participate in Westport’s Christmas Market on November 22, selling calendars and Christmas cakes, and offering free hot chocolate.
The Westport Lions Santa Claus parade will take place on Saturday, November 23 commencing at 2:00 p.m. Further details of this event will be provided later.
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