Lake Sumter Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse

We're Social Too!

Though the Lake Sumter Lions Club is a service organization, we do have activities that are purely social. We do enjoy our fun, fellowship and foolishness!

Musical Bingo at Culver's

It was a fun evening as Lake Sumter Lions participated in Culver's first Musical Bingo. Each game had a winner and a loser (who got a small loving cup.) Lion Audrey lost the first game. FVDG Lion John Hanna was a winner, while Lion Bunny Hanna was a loser. Lion John Hanna also won a basket. PDG Patrick Pignataro was also a winner.

Lions Lunch Monthly at Culver's

Lake Sumter Lions enjoy lunch monthly at Culver's. It is an informal lunch, showing support for Culver's (on Rt 466A) who host our quarterly fundraisers.

Games, Singing,and Cake

The Lake Sumter Lions enjoyed a social afternoon of games and entertainment at the Canal Street Rec Center. They also celebrated Lion Todd Saylor's birthday with a cake and singing. Thank you Lion Bernice Hanna for organizing this social event.

Lions Relaxing at Edna's

Lake Sumter Lions enjoyed a great informal get-together at Edna's. Lots of fun, food...and foolishness!

Reliving the 60's at the MD35 Convention

Lake Sumter Lions John Hanna, Bernice Hanna, Jaci Newmark, Sonia Hernandez Saylor, Todd Saylor, Patrick Pignataro, and Janet Pignataro are enjoying the "60's movement" event at the MD35 Convention this weekend.

Lions Enjoyed Lunch at Dairy Queen

Lake Sumter Lions and guests enjoyed an informal lunch at Dairy Queen restaurant. Lake Sumter Lion John Hanna presented DQ Manager with a thank you note for supporting our Basket Auction, as well as for hosting our quarterly fundraisers at DQ.

Mardi Gras with Lake Sumter Lions

Members and guests enjoyed getting together for a Mardi Gras social event at the Canal Street Rec Center. Club President Jaci Newmark (a New Orleans Tulane grad) provided the King Cake.

Lake Sumter Lions Holiday Celebration

Lake Sumter Lions held their Holiday party at Bacall Rec Center. Organized by Lions Bunny and John Hanna, the party was full of eating, dancing, and friendship. Lake Sumter Lion Marilyn Hannan won the 50/50 "Guess the Number of Tabs" contest.

Lions Chili and Bingo Social

Chili and Bingo...the Lake Sumter Lions held a members and friends social at Canal Street Rec Center. Lion Linda Bradshaw won the best chili cookoff contest with Lion Todd Saylor coming in second. Lion Curt won bingo 3 times, but Lion Audrey won the coverall bingo at the end. Thanks goes to Lion Bunny Hanna who organized this social event.

Lions Off to the Horse Races...Again!

A repeat social activity, Lake Sumter Lions enjoyed a social evening of fun and foolishness at a Rec Center with "Horse Races." Races were won by Lions Cheryl Pavell, John M. Bradshaw, Patrick Pignataro, Molly, and Bob. Lion Molly won the beautiful hat contest. Lion Patrick won the grand race. Lion John Hanna served as MC of the races.

Lions Were Off to the Horse Races

Lake Sumter Lions met at Coconut Cove Rec Center for a social horse races by attendees. There was first a contest of best hat, won by Lion Todd in a pink hat. Then players hopped on a wooden horse and raced to the finish line via a roll of the dice. Lion Linda was the women's winner and Lion Gary was both the men's winner and the overall champion.

Lions Toured First Responders Rec Center

Lake Sumter Lions met at Laurel Manor Rec Center with their golf carts and drove them to the First Responders Rec Center, which opened in April 2022. Members toured the new Rec Center that honors Police, EMTs, Fire Fighters, and other first responders. Afterwards, members drove their golf carts to Glenview Country Club where they gathered for dinner.

Trivia and Ice Cream Sundaes

Lake Sumter Lions and guests enjoyed an evening of trivia and ice cream. Lion "Walter" developed and asked the trivia questions, which range from US Presidents to Entertainment (which was really questions on 1950s westerns!?). Lion Bunny arranged for the ice cream sundaes and served attendees, along with Lion Annette. It was a social event full of fun, fellowship, and foolery.

Lake Dora Boat Tour

Thirty-nine (39) Lake Sumter Lions and guests enjoyed a 2-hour boat tour on Lake Dora and the Harris Chain of Lakes. We filled two pontoon boats which we boarded in downtown Mount Dora. We saw lots of different flora and various birds, but no alligators. Thanks goes to the Club's Social Committee who organized this adventure.

Wine and Chocolate Bingo Social

Lake Sumter Lions enjoyed an afternoon of wine & chocolate bingo at the Canal Street Rec Center. The social event was organized by Lions John and Bunny. Bingo winners received a bottle of wine and a bag of chocolates. Lucky winners included PDG Ed with 1 1/2 wins (he shared a win with Lion Dianne) and PCC Curt who won the last blackout game and a basket of wines and chocolates. Of course, there was a snack table and lots of yelling at caller John, urging him to call a specific number.

Lions on the Right (Golf Cart) Path

Twelve (12) Lake Sumter Lions Golf Carts left Seabreeze and Eisenhower Rec Centers and drove south over the Brownwood Bridge (Rt 44) and the Water Lily Bridge (FL Turnpike) to go to Edna's on the Green. Other Lake Sumter Lions joined us there for a total of 32 LS Lions enjoying the music, food and fun on a beautiful afternoon. Lion Eileen made an announcement that puppy-in-training Zinfandel and her handler Jo-Ski were celebrating Zinfandel's 1st birthday, one day early. It was a great Lions social event.

Bocce Social Event

Lake Sumter Lions enjoyed their first social event of the year...playing bocce at Canal Street Rec Center. There was a wonderful breeze most of the time so it wasn’t too hot. Everyone had a great time and of course there was plenty of food. Thanks goes to Lions Bunny and Eileen for organizing this fun event. And thanks too to Lion Eileen for the photos. Oh - Bocce winners were Lions Esther and John H and Bonnie and Bob I.

Lions Golf Cart Scavenger Rally

It was a hot October day for the Lake Sumter Lions Golf Cart Scavenger Rally. Seven (7) teams of 3 to 4 people each, in a 4-seater golf cart, traveled around selected portions of The Villages. Teams navigated a predetermined route, identifying locations of 36 photos that were taken at various points along the route. Scoring was based on the number of correct answers. Prizes were given to First, Second, and Third place teams. A Certificate of Astonishment was given to the last place team. Afterwards, participants enjoyed a light lunch at Lake Miona Rec Center.


First Place	Second Place	Third Place

Last Place

Tour of Camp Boggy Creek

Five Lake Sumter Lions, join with two Mt. Dora Lions, to tour Camp Boggy Creek, located just east of Eustis. Camp Boggy Creek provides a safe and medically-sound camp environment for children with serious illnesses. The Camp is free for all campers; funding is provided through donations.
Lions toured the small animals pens, horse corral, craft shop, mess hall, pool, infirmary, theater, and cabins. It is certainly an upbeat place with young energetic counselors and lots of actvities. For more info about Camp Boggy Creek, click here.