Bryan Colford is busy producing maple syrup for the annual Westport Lions Mobility Van Breakfast on April 19 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Westport Lions’ Roar
By Lion Bob Reddick
Reuse & Recycle Centre (R.& R.) will open April 17
On Friday, April 17, the Reuse & Recycle Centre (R. & R.) will open for its 6th season from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It will be open every Friday and Saturday from 9 to 1:00 until the early fall. The centre is located at 5295 Salem Road, about one km west of the old beer store.
The R. & R. Centre is a major source of income for the club, which enables it to fund the Lion Beach complex and other public service activities. The Westport Lions Club appreciates the community’s support in purchasing and donating items.
Online sales will be available through Westport Lions R. & R. Centre Facebook page. Debit and credit payments are available.
The Reuse & Recycle Centre also accepts metal, including aluminum, old electronics, and lead fishing tackle to support the Get the Lead Out Program. The Medical Equipment Loan Program continues to operate from the centre.
To contact the Reuse & Recycle Centre, use FB Messenger or call 613-273-5791. Email photos of all donations to devillake@rideau.net.
Westport Lions will host the 25th Annual Breakfast on April 19
The Westport Lions, along with Bryan Colford and The Cove, will host the 25th annual Medical Mobility Service breakfast on April 19 from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. The French toast breakfast is served with fresh maple syrup that is generously donated by Bryan Colford, along with support from The Cove and other local businesses.
This year marks the 25-year anniversary of the breakfast and is a major fundraiser for the MMS. The total number of medical trips for 2025 was 214, up from 144 in 2024.
If you cannot make it to the Mobility Van Breakfast on April 19, donations by sending a cheque or e-transfer would be greatly appreciated.
Cheques can be mailed to:
Westport Lions Club
PO Box 428
Westport, ON
K0G 1X0
E-transfers can be sent to our treasurer, Lion Craig Jackson, at westportlionsfunds@gmail.com. Please indicate on your e-transfer that your donation goes to Medical Mobility Service. Tax-deductible receipts can only be issued for donations made to the MMS.
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