Community Projects

Saskatoon Lions Band - The Saskatoon Lions Band is an instruction based program for 9 to 19 years olds.  Their mission statement is:  "To proved the youth of Saskatoon and surrounding area, for ages 9 to 19, with an opportunity to participate in a quality musical experience while teaching musicianship, teamwork, leadership, and self-discipline."  More information is available at www.saskatoonlionsband.org.

Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club - The Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club (SLSSC) is one of the oldest, continuously operating speed skating clubs in Canada.  It was formed in 1942 with Clarence Downey as the first coach.  The Saskatoon Lions Clubs have been sponsors since 1943.  More information is available at www.slssc.ca.

Downtown Lions Sled Dog Open - The Downtown Lions Sled Dog Open is one of the largest indoor track and field meets in North America.  This meet features top athletes in the province, including those of international quality.  Spectators can expect to see more the 4,000 track and field athletes compete in a variety of events ranging from elementary school relays to a full complement of track and field events for athletes ranging from bantam to university age categories.

White Cane Club - The White Cane Club is a peer support group for people with visual impairment.  The Club meets on a monthly basis for discussion and social interaction.

Blind Bowling - Fairhaven Bowl is the home alley of the Saskatoon Blind Bowling League.  The league meets every Saturday evening from September to April.

Lions Wilderness Camp - The Lions Wilderness Camp gives people with physical disabilities an opportunity to experience the great outdoors at a fully accessible camp on Deschambeault Lake in northern Saskatchewan. 

Fundraising

Grey Cup Pool - For football fans in Canada, there is nothing better than the Grey Cup and to make it more fun, we run a Grey Cup Pool.  It's even more fun if the Saskatchewan Roughriders are playing for the cup.

Bingo - We hold several bingos a year at the City Centre Bingo Hall with the assistance of the Saskatoon Lions Band and the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club.

Mega Cash Lottery - This is a project of all four Lions Clubs in Saskatoon.  The grand prize is $15,000.  Ticket sales usually start in early February with the draw being made at the conclusion of the Prairieland Exhibition in August.  All proceeds are designated for a major community project.  Our current project is the Raptor Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre at the Saskatoon Zoo and Forestry Farm Park.