Ret. Navy Commander Ressel Discusses Submarines at SanCap Lions Meeting

Retired United States Navy Commander Chip Ressel discussed the United States Navy submarine fleet at the Sanibel Captiva Lions Club dinner meeting Feb. 21 at the Sanibel Community House. The need to remain undetected, while ‘seeing and hearing’ what’s nearby – dominates submarine design and tactics. Prominent American naval leaders persuaded the Navy to acquire its first submarine at the …

Captain Nori Ann Reed, US Navy Ret. to speak March 21

We’re pleased to announce our March 21st guest speaker will be Captain Nori Ann Reed, US Navy, retired. The following is her biography. As the daughter of a Marine, Nori Ann Reed moved multiple times, with her family finally settling on Sanibel when she was a teenager. She graduated from Cypress Lake Senior High School in Fort Myers and Florida …

2018 Vision, Retina, Hearing & Diabetes Testing Schedule

Feb. 16, 2018. 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM. Diabetes and Retina screening at the Center 4 Life, 2401 Library Way. Feb. 21, 2018. 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Preschool screening for the students of the Children’s Educational Center of the Islands. March 7, 2018. 9:30AM-12:30 PM. Screening for the students of the preschool of the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ.

December 2017 Eyeglass Collection

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club continues to collect unused prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses as part of its Recycle for Sight program. In December 2017, 218 glasses and 74 cases were collected for distribution to developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and inaccessible. Collection numbers went down after an uptick in November. “We still need everyone to …

Trailways Camp Video Debuts

Sanibel Captiva Lion Jerry Miller and his wife, Sharon, debuted the touching third Trailways Camp video to the club as guest speakers during the January 3rd dinner meeting. The touching video highlights volunteers who poignantly share how their lives have been enriched through their volunteerism at Trailways. “The local Lions have been so supportive of Trailways Camp, so we think …

SanCap Lions Welcomes New Member Jack Campbell

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club seeks civic-minded men and women to join them in making a difference in the community. During the Nov. 1 dinner meeting, Jack Campbell (pictured above) was inducted into the club by President Tom Nachazel. “Our club gives members an opportunity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community,” said Nachazel.. …

SanCap Lions Eyeglasses Collection Up Slightly From September

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club continues to collect unused prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses as part of its Recycle for Sight program. In October, 143 glasses and 51 cases were collected for distribution to developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and inaccessible. While the numbers were lower than usual in September due to Hurricane Irma, there was …

SanCap Lions Eyeglasses Collection Numbers Down Due to Irma

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club continues to collect unused prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses as part of its Recycle for Sight program. In September, 147 glasses and 18 cases were collected for distribution to developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and inaccessible. While the numbers were lower due to Hurricane Irma, the club expects an increase in …