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Join us for
Points of Light:
THE LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK LIONS' ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY
Sunday, December 8, 2019 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Larchmont Yacht Club, 1 Woodbine Avenue, Larchmont, NY
$75 per person ($25 of each full price ticket is tax deductible)
✶ MUSIC ✶ AUCTION ✶ DINNER ✶ DRINKS ✶
Networking with dozens of local nonprofits
Introducing the annual JACK COUGHLIN SERVICE AWARDS
TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED VIA CHECK OR CASH
CONTACT Our President, Phil Oldham: poldham405@aol.com

NEWS

Lions Donate to Guiding Eyes
On August 3, 2019,  two members of our club traveled to the Yorktown headquarters of the premier guide dog school in the country Guiding Eyes.

They presented our check for $1,000 to the nonprofit which this year will be  graduating 170 guide dog teams.  The dog and its training are given without charge to the blind individual, thanks to grants and donations from Lions Clubs..

Vision Services Shows Appreciation
Members of several Lions Clubs were treated to a luncheon and tour of the Vacation Camp for the Blind in Rockland County on Aug. 4.  Our three=person delegation presented our club's check for $1,000.

We are Ready for Vision Screenings
The latest version of the clinical camera for screening children from 6 months to 18 has arrived. It will be shared by the Sound Shore Clubs, and was funded by 3 of the clubs, two grants from Lions International Foundations, and a woman's group at St. John's Episcopal Church in Larchmont. Six members of our club are now trained to use it: Diane, Phil, Peggy, Sheelah, Anne, and Lynn. Teams of two and three screeners are currently screening nursery schools in the Sound Shore area, along with three members of  other Sound Shore Clubs.
Nationally last year, Lions screened 57,000 children for amblyopia and made 8,000 referrals. 

​Destination of Recycled Eyeglasses
On May 11, Phil, Diane and Jag took thousands of eyeglasses collected by the Sound Shore Lions to Trenton and the Lions Recycling Center. They helped with the massive project of cleaning, sorting, testing, designating prescriptions and filling orders from humanitarian organizations around the world.

Approximately 1100 of the glasses were presented to ​LM Lion Nancy Borzain for individuals in the Dominican Republic through VHP (Voluntry Health Program) where she is a member.

LM & NR Lions Co-Sponsor 2019 Peace Poster Contest, Area Schools Compete
Local winners from Albert Leonard Middle School, The French American School, Hommocks Middle School, Rye Neck Middle School, and Saints John & Paul School were honored by the Larchmont Mamaroneck and New Rochelle Lions Clubs on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at a special presentation at the Larchmont Village Center.

The Lions Peace Poster Contest is an annual worldwide competition for children 11-13, encouraging them to express their vision of world peace through art. This year’s theme was “Path to Peace”  and copies of the winning posters will be displayed in the local libraries.

CALENDAR
 MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
November 20, 2019 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Hunan Larchmont, 1961 Palmer Ave 
Each meeting hosts a special speaker

Thursday, November 7, 2019 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Peace Poster Awards Ceremony
Community Center ​(Behind the Library)
A special presentation of this year’s theme, “Path to Peace”  Copies of the winning posters will be on display in the local libraries.

Thursday, November 7, 2019
Larchmont Avenue Church -- 7:00-8:30 PM
Panel Discussion of Domestic Workers' Rights What does it mean to be an equitable employer of a domestic worker in our community?
Moderated by Tatiana Bejar of Hand in Hand and Jirandy Martinez of the Resoure Center along with local domestic workers. Free and sponsored by Cure!

Sunday, November 10, 2019 8:30PM - 5:00 PM
Our District (20-R2)  Convention
Ricardo's by the Bridge
21-01 24th Ave., Astoria 11102
Keynote Speaker, International Director
from Puerto Rico: Dr. Jose A. Marrero
Suggested $70 donation covers luncheon.

Other Calendars & Meetings
Eyeglass Collection Boxes
Donated, discarded prescription glasses are cleaned and labeled for power at central locations in the area and given to those in need in various parts of the world.
Glasses can be dropped off at:
  • Larchmont Library
  • Larchmont Vision Care
  • Raymond Opticians
  • Hunan Larchmont
  • Foley's Hardware
  • Trotta's Pharmacy
  • Apple of Your Eye Opticians
  • Antonio's Barbershop
  • Hommock's Middle School
  • DeCicco's Market (Halstead)
  • Mamaroneck Town Center
  • Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce