Category: LATEST NEWS
News Bulletins relating to Lions Club Activities.
Westport Lions Christmas Toy Drive
The angel tree. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bill Garland The early season snowfall and cooler temperatures have started many of us thinking about Christmas. The Westport Lions have been planning for Christmas with the Santa Claus Parade committee booking bands, floats, police security and sound systems for Santa’s arrival on November 22nd. Two Lions … More Westport Lions Christmas Toy Drive
Lions Active This Fall
Lion Rick Warriner, left, presenting a cheque to President Dave Thurston for the Legion’s Poppy Fund. Photo Credit: Dave Wickenden Westport Lions Roar By Lions Bob Reddick and Peter Minnelli Before the Westport Lions’ last general meeting on October 22, Lion Peter Minnelli introduced Bruce Verge to the members. Bruce moved to Westport a year … More Lions Active This Fall
Lions Reuse and Recycle Centre Closes for the Season
Front row – Barbara Fritz, her grandson Isaac, Judi Curry, Lori Crawford, Jennifer Marks, Don Crawford Back row – Jeannette Harper, Chantal Blair, Gary Woodworth, Danny Lewis and Kevin Latimer (Photo provided) Westport Lions Roar By the Lions Reuse & Recycle Team Volunteers are truly the heart and soul of the Westport Lions Reuse and … More Lions Reuse and Recycle Centre Closes for the Season
Lions Host Seniors Luncheons
Shirley Murphy, left and Barb Wilson enjoying themselves at the senior luncheon. Westport seniors enjoying a lunch and socializing at the Lions’ Den. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick The Westport Lions were delighted to host local seniors to four lunches on the third Thursday in June, July, August, and September. A combined total … More Lions Host Seniors Luncheons
Westport Lions Reuse & Recycle Centre Closing Oct. 11
The Westport Lions Reuse and Recycle Centre is closing for the season on October 11, 2025. Since the R. & R. building is full to capacity, the club cannot accept any donations at this time. The club appreciates your support and hopes to see you in the spring.
The parade route for this year’s Westport Lions Santa Claus Parade
The parade starts at the Circle K at 2:00 p.m. It travels down Concession street, turns right onto Rideau street, then Main to Bedford street, up Bedford to Church Street, down Church Street to Rideau, and then back to the Circle K.
Vision Screening for Young People is Important
Harvey Blair “is proof that with early diagnosis and the right intervention, children with vision loss can be set up for success—and given every chance to shine alongside their peers.”Photo Credit: Stacy Murray Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick Helen Keller challenged Lions at the 1925 International Convention held in Cedar Point, Ohio, to … More Vision Screening for Young People is Important
Lions Santa Claus Parade, Nov. 22, 2025
Lions Santa Claus Parade will be Nov. 22
Lion President David Lowery, left, accepts a plaque of appreciation from Rob Scott representing Friends of the Arena (FOTA). Photo credit: Bob Reddick Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick At our general meeting on September 24, Rob Scott presented the Westport Lions with a plaque in recognition of the club’s ongoing financial support given … More Lions Santa Claus Parade will be Nov. 22









