The Lions Roar

Lynn Oborne | Jan 11, 2023

What a busy and fun end to 2022! We hosted the hugely successful Santa Claus Parade, the Extravaganza Craft Sale and last, but by no means least, the Santa’s Workshop where there were at least 35 Elves helping the children make snow globes, conveyor belts and decorate gingerbread cookies to name just a few. These events were so enjoyed and appreciated that I am sure you will see a repeat in 2023.

As mentioned in previous articles, the Lions is a Service Club. Often, we are not recognized but in November 2022 Lions International did just that by awarding a very special tribute to our own Bob Taylor. He was presented with the Melvin Jones Award for 35 years of service by our District Governor Linda Zwier. Bob, as most of you probably know, is the owner of the infamous Vegetable Stand in Northbrook. Such an interesting man who has done so much for our community. Bob was the backbone of the Ambulance Service in the area and helped to train many of the first volunteers. This was a very moving and emotional event to see how Bob appreciated the recognition.

The Lions give back and on November 17th a group of Lions presented a cheque for $1000 to the Alzheimer Society during Alzheimer’s Awareness Week. Later that month we presented other sizeable cheques to the Land O’Lakes Community Services and our local Pine Meadows Nursing Home. The Lions support various groups by donating 100% of the money that we raise through the Toll Roads, Community dinners and other fundraising that goes on year-round.

On behalf of our Club, I would like to wish you all a healthy and happy 2023 and urge you to be kind to yourselves but also to others. You may never know how a smile or a kind word can impact another’s day.