Staying In Touch with GroupMe

It’s truly amazing to see how quickly communications have changed in the past 20 years.  Remember when we used to walk down the street, knock on our friend’s door and talk face-to-face.  How about those old rotary phones?  Heck, in 1996 there was not even 911 (at least not in my part of Vermont). How […]

Lions State Convention 2016

By Matt Soeldner, Secretary Every year the Lions of Massachusetts hold a State Convention so that all 5 Districts have a final meeting to celebrate the end of another year. It is when the present District officers give thanks and the incoming officers present their goals and dreams for the coming year. The Convention this […]

Lions Pride Math Challenge Volunteers

By Pratima Penumarthy Do you want to challenge your students to use their math skills in new and creative ways? – Math Competitions and contests can strengthen vital math learning skills in students of all ages.  In order to solve critical thinking questions, students workout their brains by reading and thinking carefully! Math contests will […]

First Vice President’s Message – Feb 2016

Matthew Cioffi winter 2015-16.

We had a very full evening at our second meeting of February. Below are the highlights and contacts to get more information on upcoming activities. New Event – Lions Pride Math Contest New member Pratima Penumarthy and President Nancy Sullivan have proposed a new event.  This is a unique event to engage our youth in […]

Thrift Store Closed – Frozen Pipes

News Flash: Feb 16, 2016: THRIFT STORE is CLOSED until further notice. Our heating system failed this weekend which caused all our pipes to freeze and cause significant water damage. Please bear with us as we work to fix this problem. We will be back soon!!!  The Grange is working to get the plumbers in to […]

Cambodia Bike Project 2015

Emma Berry (Marion Wingfield’s daughter) wanted to raise money to give the children in her birth village in Cambodia bicycles.  She wrote to our family friend and translator in Cambodia, Narith, for help and to help her organize the process by meeting with families in her small village.  Read on for the full article and  photos from her village.

First Vice President’s Message – Jan 2016

Matthew Cioffi winter 2015-16.

I wanted to get the word out about our Skate Swap this weekend and to have everyone start thinking about getting donation items for our 30th Annual Charity Auction in March.  Check out the details and contacts below. Yardley Wood Rink Skate Swap & Sale on Saturday, January 23, from 9am to 2pm The Yardley […]

New Committee Chairs Needed!

We have two very important committee chair positions that we need to have a couple of Lions fill. If you would like to step-up and help out, please let our current chairs or president know and we will get you more details.