Our recent activities
as reported in the January 2020 Navan Nugget
President: Don Macartney
Secretarial Team: Mark O’Donoughue and John Ladds
Treasurer: Hal MacPherson
Secretarial Team: Mark O’Donoughue and John Ladds
Treasurer: Hal MacPherson
FIRST and FOREMOST: HOUSE FIRE HELP NEEDED: As you know we had two very unfortunate house fires recently and we would like to extend our sympathy to both victims. I understand that one of them is looking for bunk beds, crockery, pots and pans etc. – to be able to set up an interim kitchen. If you can help with any of these items, please contact any member of the Lions Club - myself included - see my phone number and E-mail below.
REFUGEE FAMILY FUND RAISER: St Mary’s Anglican Church has been sponsoring a refugee family from Iraq. There is a fund-raising campaign under way to help reunite the family and we are collecting used batteries as well as empty wine and beer bottles and cans. If you can help with any of these, the church would be most grateful.
ACTIVITIES: BONSPIEL: On the 6th and 7th November Navan Lions Club hosted their annual Jerry Calver Curling Bonspiel. It is a very popular event and was oversubscribed this year. We would like to congratulate the winners – Skip Pierre Rivard, 3rd Real Legresley, 2nd Ken Spratt and Lead, Richard Pelletier. This annual Bonspiel has two main fundraising objectives in that it supports the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (this was Jerry’s fatal illness and for which there is no cure) and the Navan Lions Science Scholarship at Ottawa University https://scholarships.uottawa.ca/p/a/17866/ (or simply google Navan Lions science scholarship). Jerry was a Graduate of Ottawa University and had a career as a very successful scientist. The silent auction was particularly good this year and we thank local businesses and people who supported it so generously. All together it was a great event which raised over $6000 and was topped off with an excellent banquet.
PARTY: On Monday the 9th December Navan Lions held their annual Christmas party. Once again Santa was generous, and the somewhat vocal Christmas tree had a lot to say about certain Lions. The party was well attended and great fun.
REFUGEE FAMILY FUND RAISER: St Mary’s Anglican Church has been sponsoring a refugee family from Iraq. There is a fund-raising campaign under way to help reunite the family and we are collecting used batteries as well as empty wine and beer bottles and cans. If you can help with any of these, the church would be most grateful.
ACTIVITIES: BONSPIEL: On the 6th and 7th November Navan Lions Club hosted their annual Jerry Calver Curling Bonspiel. It is a very popular event and was oversubscribed this year. We would like to congratulate the winners – Skip Pierre Rivard, 3rd Real Legresley, 2nd Ken Spratt and Lead, Richard Pelletier. This annual Bonspiel has two main fundraising objectives in that it supports the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (this was Jerry’s fatal illness and for which there is no cure) and the Navan Lions Science Scholarship at Ottawa University https://scholarships.uottawa.ca/p/a/17866/ (or simply google Navan Lions science scholarship). Jerry was a Graduate of Ottawa University and had a career as a very successful scientist. The silent auction was particularly good this year and we thank local businesses and people who supported it so generously. All together it was a great event which raised over $6000 and was topped off with an excellent banquet.
PARTY: On Monday the 9th December Navan Lions held their annual Christmas party. Once again Santa was generous, and the somewhat vocal Christmas tree had a lot to say about certain Lions. The party was well attended and great fun.
LIGHTS TOUR: On Tuesday 10th of December we hosted our annual Tour of Lights. This is an event in which we borrow a School Bus and driver (provided very generously by Bradley Bus Lines) and take a group – mostly seniors from local residences – to see the Christmas lights. The lights tour is followed by a reception with hot chocolate and goodies – this year provided by the Portobello residence in Orleans. At the reception, some of us don our elf and Santa suits and sing Carols. This year music was ably provided by Chris Lyon, and singing assistance was given by two members of the Vintage Stock Theatre Company. See the photo
STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: One final thing – if you are a local student and have completed at least one semester, you may wish to apply for a Navan Lions Bursary. See our website - this is taken from the website: Notice to all students registered in post-secondary education; The Herb Deavy Bursary could help you. Each year the Navan Lions Club provides a $500 Bursary to at least one student registered in some form of post-secondary education be it in an apprenticeship, college or university. This Bursary is open to all students in the area served by Navan Lions – apply now!
David Grattan (613) 835 2770 dwgrattan@gmail.com
David Grattan (613) 835 2770 dwgrattan@gmail.com
Used Children's Books for Donation
As part of the Lions’ vision screening programme, we are often situated in the school libraries and notice that some schools are in dire need of children’s books to fill their shelves. Knowing how the education budgets of some schools in high needs districts of Ottawa are stretched, we have recently received a letter from two schools (Arch St. and Hawthorne) looking for assistance in this area. At this time of year, families are often looking to dispose of unwanted toys and books in preparation for the Christmas season and we wondered if instead of throwing books out, they could be recycled and used by families at these two schools. We are therefore initiating a book drive. Hawthorne school is a K – 8 school so books suitable for your teenagers would also be appreciated. Any children’s books can either be dropped off at Nifty Fifties (which takes place in the Arena every Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 – 4:30), can be given to any Navan Lions member, or you can call me (Chris MacPherson at 835-3502) and I will pick up the books from your house.
As part of the Lions’ vision screening programme, we are often situated in the school libraries and notice that some schools are in dire need of children’s books to fill their shelves. Knowing how the education budgets of some schools in high needs districts of Ottawa are stretched, we have recently received a letter from two schools (Arch St. and Hawthorne) looking for assistance in this area. At this time of year, families are often looking to dispose of unwanted toys and books in preparation for the Christmas season and we wondered if instead of throwing books out, they could be recycled and used by families at these two schools. We are therefore initiating a book drive. Hawthorne school is a K – 8 school so books suitable for your teenagers would also be appreciated. Any children’s books can either be dropped off at Nifty Fifties (which takes place in the Arena every Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 – 4:30), can be given to any Navan Lions member, or you can call me (Chris MacPherson at 835-3502) and I will pick up the books from your house.
Entertaining or hosting an event?
We may have what you need!
We may have what you need!
The Lions Club has 38 (96” X 30”) wooden tables and 185 plastic stacking lawn chairs that it is willing to rent out for personal or community events. For personal use the tables are available for $3.00 each for up to a week and the chairs for $1.00 each for up to a week. Special deals can be made if you are using them all or they will be used for community charitable events.
The Club also has a popcorn machine, an 18” X 36” propane griddle and a wheel chair available for a suitable donation.
For more information or to make reservations, contact Lion Fred Hyde at 613-835-3331 or fredhhyde@gmail.com
The Club also has a popcorn machine, an 18” X 36” propane griddle and a wheel chair available for a suitable donation.
For more information or to make reservations, contact Lion Fred Hyde at 613-835-3331 or fredhhyde@gmail.com
