New Westport Lions Member Drawn by the Outdoors

Peter with the family dog Toff. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Barry Winfield Peter and Linda Minnelli moved to Westport this past Spring to the “Watercolour” development on the northwest corner to the village. Although he and Linda had been quite content and settled into their quiet Ottawa subdivision, they felt a change was in order and started looking for a new … More New Westport Lions Member Drawn by the Outdoors

Westport Lions New Member has a Long History of Giving to his Community

New Lion member, Bruce Paterson and with Anna overlooking the Mississippi River at Bellevue, Iowa. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Barry Winfield Bruce and Anna Paterson moved to their new home on County Road 10 on 2 May 2022. Coming from a lifelong background of service within the communities they lived in, Bruce checked for … More Westport Lions New Member has a Long History of Giving to his Community

What a busy week for the Westport Lions

Second from the left, Westport Lion Jim Scala presenting a donation to Athens Lions President Todd Evans and Kevin and George Tackaberry from the Westport Lions’ Reuse and Recycle Centre.  Lion Jim McGlade represented Wayne Bent as Zone 30 South Chair presented the Athens club with a plaque commemorating their 60 years anniversary as a … More What a busy week for the Westport Lions

Lions Member Found the Calling to Serve Early in Life

Westport Lions Roar Barry Winfield transferred his 16-year membership with the Gananoque Lions Club to the Westport Lions when he and his lovely wife Julia bought, in September 2020, the former Free Methodist Church at 14 Spring Street. Throughout his life, Barry has been committed to service to his country, community, and organizations – a … More Lions Member Found the Calling to Serve Early in Life

Lions Raise Awareness of Diabetes with Tag Day on Nov. 5

Ed Grunig, second from the left, accepts a cheque from Lions Peter Minnelli, Marty Hawkins, and Gary Warriner towards the Legion’s poppy drive. Westport Lions Roar by Lion Bob Reddick The two questions you are usually asked in completing any medical questionnaire are: Are you a smoker, and are you diabetic? One in three Canadians … More Lions Raise Awareness of Diabetes with Tag Day on Nov. 5

Westport Lions Continue Vision Screening at Local Schools

Lion Bill Garland conducting vision screening at a local school. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick In 1925, Helen Keller challenged Lions to be her “Knights of the Blind”. For ninety -seven years, Lions clubs have served and advocated for the blind and visually impaired. In 1999, a group of Lions from Westport went … More Westport Lions Continue Vision Screening at Local Schools