Our recent activities
as reported in the June 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
We have been successful in obtaining a grant from Lions International to support those working in local Care Homes – our Front Line workers. This is to provide support such as snacks or lunches for staff. So hopefully our program will start as soon as we receive the funding.
We wanted to show that the Navan Lions was still an active entity – despite the lockdown and we wanted to show our support of the community as well as our Front-Line Workers. So, we organized an impromptu parade in costume through the village last Wednesday, it was timed to coincide with the bell ringing at 7pm in St. Mary’s church. Five (The maximum number according to Covid guidelines) of us dressed up in colourful costumes and accompanied by a miniature float towed by a garden tractor paraded through the village while making as much noise as we possibly could. We in costume kept ourselves socially distant from each other and from spectators. Many people came out to see us and we were applauded and waved at as we progressed. There were a lot of smiles - it was if we had touched a nerve. With no theatre, no cinema, no Fair - at least this was something. Thanks to Tom Devecseri for providing an escort. As one of those who walked – It was a wonderful experience.
Lion David Grattan
We wanted to show that the Navan Lions was still an active entity – despite the lockdown and we wanted to show our support of the community as well as our Front-Line Workers. So, we organized an impromptu parade in costume through the village last Wednesday, it was timed to coincide with the bell ringing at 7pm in St. Mary’s church. Five (The maximum number according to Covid guidelines) of us dressed up in colourful costumes and accompanied by a miniature float towed by a garden tractor paraded through the village while making as much noise as we possibly could. We in costume kept ourselves socially distant from each other and from spectators. Many people came out to see us and we were applauded and waved at as we progressed. There were a lot of smiles - it was if we had touched a nerve. With no theatre, no cinema, no Fair - at least this was something. Thanks to Tom Devecseri for providing an escort. As one of those who walked – It was a wonderful experience.
Lion David Grattan
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, hosting an event, have mobility problems?
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.
Another way in which we can possibly help our community is in the loan of mobility assistance devices.
These items are available at no charge:
If you would like to make use of anything above, please contact Lion Fred at fredhhyde@gmail.com or call 613-835-3331 h or 613-601-3331 mobile
The Club also has a popcorn machine, an 18” X 36” propane griddle and a wheel chair available for a suitable donation.
Another way in which we can possibly help our community is in the loan of mobility assistance devices.
These items are available at no charge:
- Folding hand propelled wheel chair with foot rests
- Folding wheel chair, small wheels, best for indoor transport, must be pushed
- Folding walker with wheels, hand brakes and a seat
- Folding walker, no wheels
- Toilet seat with hand grips, may be used at a raised toilet extension or as a free standing commode chair
- Tub seat with back rest and sockets for hand shower
- Aluminum Cane, fully adjustable, padded hand grip
- Aluminum crutches, fully adjustable
If you would like to make use of anything above, please contact Lion Fred at fredhhyde@gmail.com or call 613-835-3331 h or 613-601-3331 mobile
