Calumet City Lions Club

1939 - (Our 83rd year of Community Service) - 2022

We were chartered in November of 1939 and have provided help and served those in need in the community ever since. Our club is part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization, with more than 1.4 million members in hundreds of countries and geographical areas. The proceeds from our fund-raisers are used to provide aid for the blind, visually-handicapped, deaf and hearing-impaired as well as many other worthwhile causes. Current members of the Calumet City Lions Club represent more than 1,000 years of community service through Lionism.

DECEMBER

Date: Friday, December 9

Annual Holiday Party

Location: Little Italy, 1155 Joliet, Dyer IN @ 6 p.m.

Guests ($35, cash bar) Dinner, fun, games.

Contact Lion Xochitl @ 708/514-4342 to reserve a spot

Date: Tuesday, December 13

NO GENERAL MEETING (Enjoy the holidays!)

Date: Sunday, December 18

Childrens Christmas Party

Location: Kasey's in Lansing; Noon - 3 p.m.

More info: Chairman Lion Krista TenClay @ 708/334-0664

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks,

Lion President Jackie Labahn

The LARC Appreciation Dinner was held on Friday, Oct. 7, at The Serbian Social Center in Lansing. The Calumet City Lions Club was recognized for its many years of support to LARC with the Ted Sailor Humanitarian Award for Dedicated Service. Well done, fellow Lions!
Many thanks to guest speaker Ernie Gonzalez, executive director of LARC, who joined us at the General Membership Meeting on Sept. 27, and the members of the TF North Student Action Team, who spoke at our Oct. 11 meeting.
Thanks to very generous donations, the Little Libraries are now fully stocked and looking good!
If you're in the area, stop and take a look - and maybe a book!

Stay tuned for a service project we have in the works. The Calumet City Lions Club Fitness Center by the outdoor track at TF North is in need of a touchup. We're working on getting materials to spruce it up a bit. I'll keep you updated with the date and time as it is still in the planning process but wanted you all to be on the lookout for details coming soon.

Well done, fellow Lions!

Because of you, Lions . . . we were recently able to:

* Provide needed financial aid to: LARC; Camp Quality; Calumet City Resources; Guide Dog Foundation; Hadley Institute for the Blind, the Chicago Lighthouse and Second Sense.

* Donate approximately 1,000 pairs of eyeglasses to Lions International to be reconditioned and given to those in need;

* Provide necessary eye care for those with vision needs.

AND . . . that's what LIONISM is all about!!!

* * * Be sure to proudly display your yard sign so all can see and BE KIND!!! Need another sign? Contact Lion Jackie Labahn.

Between the Lions . . .

*** Congratulations to Lion Ashley Houlihan on completing the recent Chicago Marathon.

*** And best wishes to Lion Krista TenClay and hubby Max as they anxiously await the arrival of a companion for son Will (due to debut in mid-May of next year). Proud grandparents Lion John Boehm and Jan are busy getting ready to shower the new addition with lots of love and affection. How cool is that!

*** Congratulations to Lion Cheryl Warshaw and PDG Allen Warshaw, who were recently inducted into the Park Forest IL Hall of Fame for their many years of community service through Lionism.

*** Best wishes to Lion Steve Sikorski as The Kingfish speeds down the road to recovery following recent surgery. Get well soon, Lion Steve!

*** Congratulations to new Lions Marlon Medina (sponsored by Andrew Labahn) and Adam West (sponsored by Jackie Labahn). Be sure to make them feel welcome at the next club function. Their contact information has been added to the online Club Directory.

*** Calumet City Resources has officially moved to classrooms at the old St. Andrew's School. The longtime Wentworth Avenue facility is now CLOSED.

*** Best wishes to Lion Tim Gericke and family as they settle into their new home at 9242 Michigan Dr., Crown Point IN 46307. The club Online Directory has been updated to reflect the new address.

Do you have some news to share with the club? An interesting vacation? New addition to the family? Sports achievements, awards? Special memory? A favorite recipe? Items to sell/trade? Contact Lion Denny and let's get the word out on the website.

Happy Birthday

Nov. 27 -- Steve Drew

Dec. 3 -- Larry Morrison

Dec. 7 -- Tim O'Neill

Dec. 7 -- Maria Valencia

Dec. 8 -- Anita Rice

Dec. 14 -- Brenda Block

Dec. 14 -- Colleen Schutz

Dec. 24 -- Jackie Labahn

Please take a moment to check your information and make any changes (new phone, e:mail, address, etc.) so we can update the Online Directory and keep in touch during these challenging times.

We have three little libraries in use at Pulaski Park (across from City Hall), Memorial Park and Downey Park. When you're out and about, check them out. To view the ribbon-cutting ceremony and many other club activities click on this link:

https://www.facebook.com/CalumetCityLionsClub/photos/pcb.2438980422894345/2447509392041448/?type=3&theater

Recent book donations have been received from: Lions Krista TenClay, Katie Keilman, Larry Morrison, Jerry Hlinsky, Brenda Morrison, Bob & Brenda Block, Nyota Figgs, Bob Schneider, Tim O'Neill.

Used eyeglasses? Bring them here!

The Calumet City Lions collect used eyeglasses, which are reconditioned and then used to help those less fortunate.

Local drop-off locations include: America's Best, Bernadin Manor, Calumet City Hall, Calumet City Library, Lens Crafters, Midwest Eye Care, Our Lady of Knock, Sand Ridge Fitness Center, St. Andrew's, Wittam Eyecare.

If you have used glasses to donate or know of a potential drop-off location, contact Eyeglass Collection Chairman Katie Keilman (708/868-1026).

The Lighter Side

Tough times! Time to smile!

*** A pessimist is just an optimist -- returning from the Casino!

*** I don't always go the extra mile, but when I do it's usually because I missed my exit!

*** Crushing pop cans is . . . soda - pressing!

*** Men have three hair styles: parted, unparted and departed.

Just Wondering?:

-- How do you get off a non-stop flight?

-- How come noses run and feet smell?

-- Why is it called a TV set when there's only one?

-- Why do we put cups in the dishwasher and dishes in the cupboard?

Hi, Fellow Lions --

Welcome to YOUR very own club website where you can keep up-to-date on the latest club functions, view photos of recent events, make comments, share stories, etc. The link is --

http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/calumet_city/index.php

Just ciick on the menu in the upper left-hand corner to accesss information.

The site will be updated after every club function. It's where you need to go to find out what's happening and how you can help. It's your link to our club, our District and Lions Clubs International. Add it to you Bookmarks. Make it a part of your daily routine. And, above all, ENJOY!!!

Lion Denny

Questions? Comments? Compliments? Complaints? News to share?

Lion Denny Halloran (708/862-4874 or e:mail - denhalloran@gmail.com).

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.