From the left, Lions Bruce Paterson, David Blair and Craig Jackson finished installing a plaque of dedication to Wayne “Smokey” Sherwood on the Westport Lions’ gazebo. Photo credit: Bob Reddick Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick Last Friday, Jan. 30 was sunny, clear, but extremely cold.  A wind blowing in from Westport Sand Lake … More Lions Gazebo Dedicated to Wayne “Smokey” Sherwood

Two participants from the 2025 fishing derby. Photo credit: Patricia McParland Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick In the spirit of co-operation, the Westport and Athens Lions Clubs are excited to host their second fishing derby for youth under the age of 15.   The event will take place at the Westport Lions Beach, located … More Lions Host Free Fishing Derby and Vision Screening on Feb. 14

At our last general meeting, the above Lions were busy planning our 80th anniversary celebration, a fishing derby, a bowling night in Elgin, and vision screening. The club also passed motions for emergency funding to individuals in need. (Photo credit: Ubah from WoodFire Café) Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick The Westport Lions extend … More Westport Lions Made a Difference in 2025

Matt Madden, left, owner of Madden & Company Tree Service, receives a plaque from Marty Hawkins for his generous support of Friends of the Arena.  Matt is also a long-time supporter of the Westport Lions Club. His son, Mac Madden, enjoyed meeting Santa Claus and getting a free hotdog. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob … More How 2025 Showcased Westport Lions’ Community Impact

Westport Lions distributed money to 15 different groups for its fall disbursements. Representing some of these organizations, from the front row, left to right, are: Danielle McIntosh from Rideau Vista, Wendy Lynn from the Westport Food Bank, and Gord Casselman from St. Edward Catholic School. Back row, standing from the left, Lions Bill Garland and … More Westport Lions Donate $35,578 in 2025

W. Daryl White Chief Executive Officer, BMO Financial Group 119 Rue Saint- Jacques Montreal, QC H2Y 1L6 Dear Mr. White, I am writing to you on behalf of the Westport Lions Club to express our great displeasure with your recently announced decision to close the Westport Bank of Montreal branch.  This is more than a … More A Letter Sent to BMO