Our recent activities
as reported in the April 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
BIRD HOUSES FOR SALE
It seems to us that it is unlikely that we will be able to return to our traditional fundraising activities any time soon. We have therefore decided to continue making saleable and useful items of wood.We have three main items in mind - Bird nesting boxes, cedar garden chairs and planter boxes.
We are concentrating on building nesting boxes (see article on Nugget last page). These are being made to a remarkably high standard by Hal Macpherson. Shown in the image is one of Hal’s boxes mounted on a tree in my garden. Each box has a hinged panel for access, and three different sizes of access hole. Hal charges a modest $30 per box – which hardly covers the cost of wood. He can be reached at (613) 835 3502. If you are interested order now.
We feel that this project accomplishes a number of objectives – it raises money for Lions to accomplish their donation plan, it helps to sustain wild birds which so beautifully enhance our environment. It also keeps the Lions out of mischief.
David Grattan
We are concentrating on building nesting boxes (see article on Nugget last page). These are being made to a remarkably high standard by Hal Macpherson. Shown in the image is one of Hal’s boxes mounted on a tree in my garden. Each box has a hinged panel for access, and three different sizes of access hole. Hal charges a modest $30 per box – which hardly covers the cost of wood. He can be reached at (613) 835 3502. If you are interested order now.
We feel that this project accomplishes a number of objectives – it raises money for Lions to accomplish their donation plan, it helps to sustain wild birds which so beautifully enhance our environment. It also keeps the Lions out of mischief.
David Grattan
COMMUNITY BOTTLE DRIVE FOR THE NAVAN LIONS CLUB
Support your local Lions Club by donating your empties (bottles / cans). COVID has taken a toll on the Lions Club fundraising ability so we are looking at other avenues to raise money. For those wanting to donate, the bottle drive will run until September and donations can be dropped off at 1264 Barnwell Crescent.
Support your local Lions Club by donating your empties (bottles / cans). COVID has taken a toll on the Lions Club fundraising ability so we are looking at other avenues to raise money. For those wanting to donate, the bottle drive will run until September and donations can be dropped off at 1264 Barnwell Crescent.
We are here throughout the year, ready willing and able to help with community events or to provide services such as those described below. Please contact us at any time to let us know how we can be of assistance.
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.
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
