NEWSLETTERS 2024-2025
Spring/Summer 2024

 PROGRAMS/NEWS

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 in Larchmont at:

• Foley's Hardware - 2088 Boston Post Road
• Hunan Restaurant - 1961 Palmer Ave
• Kurt Sauer - 1935 Palmer Ave
• Larchmont Library - 121 Larchmont Ave
• Larchmont Post Office - 1 Chatsworth Ave
• Larchmont Vision Care - 1919 Palmer Avenue
• Raymond Opticians - 1921 Palmer Ave​

             and in Mamaroneck at:

• Mamaroneck Library - 136 Prospect Ave
• Mamaroneck Self Storage -  416 Waverly Ave
• Mamaroneck Town Center - 740 West Boston Post Road​
• Raymond Opticians - 307 Mamaroneck Ave​
• Sound Shore Vision Center - 910 E. Boston Post Road
• Trotta's Pharmacy- 15 Halstead Ave​

Destination of Recycled Eyeglasses
Twice a year, a few members take thousands of eyeglasses collected by the Sound Shore Lion Clubs to the Lions Recycling Center in Trenton. They spend several hours there helping with the massive project of cleaning, sorting, testing, designating prescriptions and filling orders from humanitarian organizations around the world.     
                         
                          NEWS
The Witch’s Tale - Frankenstein
The Westchester Council of the Blind joined the LM Lions in their October 27th Live Audio Theater "spooktacular" at the Larchmont Village Center - the recreation of the 1938 radio production of The Witch's Tale - Frankenstein.  The production, presented by The Sandbox Players, included blind actor Evelyn Reiter, from her wheelchair actor Jamie Petrone and blind LM Lion Nick Sarames on sound effects. Support of the blind & vision health is the signature cause of the Lions.  This event reflects the efforts of the Lions at bringing existing audio media and organizations for the blind together to create opportunities in audio media/theater for enjoyment & participation. "The Witch's Tale Frankenstein" was a joint community effort with the Larchmont Library- our host who’s role in our community is present every day, the Sandbox Theatre - who teaches & promotes theater for all, Westchester Council for the Blind - who prove that blindness is not a limitation, SPERDVAC (The Society for the Preservation of RadioDrama, Variety and Comedy) - the national organization preserving & promoting classic radio & new Audio Theater production , LMC Media -who is at the center of bringing our community together & recorded the production and the LM Lions.

Scarecrow Building
Lion's President Lina Pasquale and Membership Chair Jason Summers "constructed" a Lions Scarecrow as part of the Village of Mamaroneck’s 5th annual Scarecrow Build at Harbor Island Park. The finished scarecrows are displayed along "Scarecrow Trail" (Mamaroneck Avenue) throughout the month of October. 

​Larchmont Arts Festival
The LM Lions took part in the Village of Larchmont’s annual “Arts Festival” where they promoted the Peace Poster Contest.  The Lions provided drawing materials and encouraged the children attending the Festival to try their hand at creating art.  

​LM Lions Present Scholarships to HS Seniors
The LM Lions Club awarded two scholarships as part of its high school community service essay contest. Mamaroneck High School senior Ezra Wang and Rye Neck High School senior Lucie Paumier were the winners of the 2024 essay contest and were presented with a $1,000 award towards college expenses.  Applicants submitted a short essay describing their charitable work, its impact on the local community and how community service has made an impact on them. 
  
​​Lafayette Returns to Mamaroneck Celebration
On August 18th, the LM Lions took part in the Village of Mamaroneck celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the triumphant return of American Revolutionary War hero-Frenchman Lafayette to Mamaroneck.  Lafayette is the most decorated foreigner in American History, given Honorary American Citizenship by an act of Congress in 2002. The event, which took place on the grounds of the Old School House in Harbor Island Park, was emceed by Marie Moreno, Vice President of the LM Lions and covered by LMC Media. The highlight was the welcoming of Virginie de Pusy Lafayette, descendant of the Marquis, a Lafayette actor and members of the American Friends of Lafayette. The 3-hour event also featured re-enactors (soldier, tailor & candlestick maker), story tellers and musicians demonstrating life during the period. The event concluded with a 19-gun salute by the Mamaroneck American Legion Post 90. Participants included the Girl Scouts, The Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion Post 90, Friends of Lafayette, The French American School, LMC Media, the Mamaroneck Historical Society and the Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions.                                                 

Sedona's "Dine Out for Charity"
Every month on every Monday, Sedona donates a portion of the
proceeds from each special half-priced dinner (or lunch) ordered to a local service group or project. The LM Lions team up with Sedona on Lions supported causes.​
​In January 2025 the LM Lions Foundation is the "Charity of the Month"

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​CALENDAR

MONTHLY LUNCH MEETINGS
3rd Thursday of the Month 
Orienta Beach Club 12p
1054 Walton Avenue, Mamaroneck
November 21, 2024
December 19, 2024

***SAVE THE DATE***
2025 Points of Light Celebration
of Service and Youth
Sunday January 12, 2025 4-7p

The dinner event will announce the winners of
 the Jack Coughlin Community Service Awards

                              Peace Poster Contest​​
The Lions International Peace Poster Contest is an  annual worldwide competition for children 11-13 encouraging them to express their vision of world peace through art, based on a theme.   The theme for 2024-25 was “Peace Without Limits”.    The local winners and runners up  were announced at an award ceremony on November 14th at the Larchmont Village Center and November 9th at the Port Chester/Rye Brook Library. 

FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL
  Winner: Juliette Closson
      Runners up: 
Esther Paquette & Ludivine Bessin

HOMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Winner: Elizabeth Stewart
Runner up:  Olivia Zambrano
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RYE NECK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  Winner: Eva Maldari​
      Runners up: 
Maddie Brauer & Madelynn Marciano
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SAINTS JOHN & PAUL ​SCHOOL
Winner:  Grace Bubolz
Runners up: 
Andrea Zihenni & Alexandra Jordanova

BLIND BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Winner:  Bhoomi Dharmashankar
Runners up: 
Lexi Lerch & Ryan Guon
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CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL
Winner:  Ana Crespo
Runners up: 
Arya Valerio & Talia Aiello

PORT CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Winner:  Ailia Lendeborg
Runners up: 
Rachel Perez & Jaimy Pulla Medina

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