Our recent activities
as reported in the October 2018 Navan Nugget
Turkey Supper, 14th September
As you know we have a number of Community Dinners in Navan, most recently the Lions Turkey supper on the 14th September – The Anglican Church has excellent roast beef suppers and fabulous teas – the Lions have Bonspiels, Ham Dinners and Turkey dinners and over the years we have also had bean suppers and spaghetti suppers – we are always trying new ideas.
However, these dinners improve and become more fun as we get better at organizing them. Why are they worth attending? First of all the food is lovely – at our last supper the Turkey was simply to die for and the homemade pies were sheer bliss (I know, I ate a portion of peach pie) but there was also apple pie, raspberry pie pumpkin pie to choose from. These pies were simply “scrumptious“ to borrow a word from Roald Dahl. (I must confess that I asked for Alligator pie** – I got a well-deserved withering look from the pie ladies.)
However, these dinners improve and become more fun as we get better at organizing them. Why are they worth attending? First of all the food is lovely – at our last supper the Turkey was simply to die for and the homemade pies were sheer bliss (I know, I ate a portion of peach pie) but there was also apple pie, raspberry pie pumpkin pie to choose from. These pies were simply “scrumptious“ to borrow a word from Roald Dahl. (I must confess that I asked for Alligator pie** – I got a well-deserved withering look from the pie ladies.)
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At the same time there is always a quiz or a murder mystery to work on. Each table of eight people is asked to work as a team to solve the mystery or answer the quiz. Table team members may not know each other at the beginning of the evening but by the end they are all laughing and joking with each other. The quizzes are very light-hearted and frequently have quite silly questions designed to amuse rather than challenge. The last quiz was about a current hot topic, “Fake News” - contestants were asked to decide which news stories were true – here was one example of a question:
“A new Canadian scientific study found that consuming large quantities of maple syrup, bacon, and coffee can cause grumpiness and unapologetic behaviour. (a) true, (b) false”
Of course it’s not true as most people correctly responded. As author of the quiz – I dressed up in my Fair Parade costume and visited each table offering helpful hints. Winner of the Fake News quiz was a table occupied by members of the Cumberland Lions Club. They won a bouquet of fake flowers and some (real) chocolate.
So if you would like to find some good company, to have some fun and sample some good food – do try one of our suppers – you won’t be disappointed. Look out for advertisements in the Navan Nugget and note that it’s easy to book on the website or simply phone.
** You must remember Denis Lee’s poem – “Alligator Pie, Alligator Pie – If I don’t get some I think I’m going to die – etc.”
Written by Lion David Grattan
“A new Canadian scientific study found that consuming large quantities of maple syrup, bacon, and coffee can cause grumpiness and unapologetic behaviour. (a) true, (b) false”
Of course it’s not true as most people correctly responded. As author of the quiz – I dressed up in my Fair Parade costume and visited each table offering helpful hints. Winner of the Fake News quiz was a table occupied by members of the Cumberland Lions Club. They won a bouquet of fake flowers and some (real) chocolate.
So if you would like to find some good company, to have some fun and sample some good food – do try one of our suppers – you won’t be disappointed. Look out for advertisements in the Navan Nugget and note that it’s easy to book on the website or simply phone.
** You must remember Denis Lee’s poem – “Alligator Pie, Alligator Pie – If I don’t get some I think I’m going to die – etc.”
Written by Lion David Grattan
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
