Morrisburg & District Lions Club

Canada Day is our most time consuming event in our Calendar year. There are many meetings throughout the year which all lead up to the 3 days we spend at the Walter Baker Park in Morrisburg. If you can provide some kind of assistance for any part of those three days, for any amount of time, we can sure use your assitance.

Canada Day: In 2011 Lion Keith Robinson chaired the newly formed Canada Day committee after the previous organizing committee was unable to continue. Our club contributed start up money, and the day was such a great success we decided to continue with this annual event.

Docksyde Ice-Cream and Snack Bar: see Docksyde Page.
Monday Cruise In: About 40 vintage vehicle events gather at the Docksyde Monday nights throughout the summer. The final event that draws over 100 vehicles is held during the day on Labour Day andcoincides with the closing of the Docksyde. Photos available on the Docksyde page.
Let Them be Kids Park Project: Lions members of the CIC (Club in a Club) committee formed a community group that obtained funding to build a modern playground in Earl Baker Park, near the Morrisburg waterfront in a one-day build on September 24, 2011. This project drew hundreds of volunteers, and raised over $110,000 dollars collected.
Tent Rentals: This initiative brings in significant funds to club. Tents are erected and dismantled to meet the needs of groups and individuals in the community.
Adopt-A-Road: Members, Leos & volunteers work together to complete a 5km stretch of roadside cleanup in early spring & fall. This activity is followed by breakfast for all participants.
Morrisburg Arena Canteen: Members operate and manage the canteen for hockey, figure skating and other events from late September to early April. This is a major winter fund raiser for the Club. Christmas Raffle (Fund raiser)
Bursaries: The Club donates $2500.00 in bursaries to students during the Seaway District High School Commencement exercises in October.
South Dundas Seniors Christmas Concert: Jointly with the Iroquois-Matilda Lions Club, members plan, organize and present an afternoon of music and fellowship free of charge to Seniors in the community. Transportation is provided as is a light lunch as Santa Claus and helpers attend this annual event.
Christmas Cakes: Cakes and cookies are sold in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Morrisburg Santa Claus parade: The club financially supports the parade and participates with a colorful float.
South Dundas Christmas Exchange: Members coordinate an Angel tree initiative to ensure every child in the community receives gifts and the Club also receives and delivers turkeys & hams for the program.
Message in a Bottle: This is a new program beginning May 2022. The club provides free of charge a kit containing a blank medical data form bottle and stickers. Participants complete the form with all their medical information and place the bottle in their fridge. Stickers are provided for the fridge and door. First responders are aware of the significance of this program.
Fire Victims: The Club provides financial support for the families of fire victims in the community.
Baden Powell Scouts: The Club makes a donation to the scouts who in turn assist families in paying for a camping experience
Community Groups: The Club financially supports local groups including Dundas County Hospice, Camp Dorset, Canadian Lions Dog Guides for the Blind, and other local requests for assistance.
Checkered Eye Project