Lion's Fence Project heads into year 2 in Northbrook

Oct 13, 2021

At the beginning of November last year members of the Land O'Lakes Lions Club were looking for a way to mark Remembrance Day when the traditional ceremonies were being severely curtailed due to COVID.

They were also hoping to find a way to allow the local community to come together when social gatherings were not happening.

Decorating the fence along the perimeter of the Northrbook Lion's Hall for Remembrance Day seemed like it would be a good way to do something very public, and it was a project that members could work on together, with their families.

The first project went over well, and it has continued.

Next the Lions put together a Holiday theme display for the Christmas season. The next couple of fence themes involved the community. For Valentines Day, several children and parents during a stay at home order and virtual learning opened up their craft time to the lions, and made beautiful hearts that hung on the fence for everyone to enjoy.

On St. Patricks Day, Pine Meadow Nursing Homes leprechaun helpers decorated our fence all festive and green to celebrate.

In the spring, the Lions Club had an Easter display that also stayed up during the summer as the club came alive each week as the first summer of the Lion's Farmer's market became a focal point each Saturday.

Last week, the final touches were added to the autumn fence display.

Many helping hands at North Addington Education Centre crafted thankful messages on leaves that were a perfect addition to this seasons fence.