Here is the news we all have been waiting for. This year’s Christmas Party will he hosted at the prestigious Captiva Yacht Club, located on the Sanibel-Captiva Road next to Tween Waters Resort. (15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, Florida) Date: Sunday December 11th. Gather at 6:00 PM for drinks followed by dinner. Cost: $50.00 per person. Drink tickets will be sold …
Adult Screening Dates & Locations Are Announced
Lion Tim Krekel has announced the following dates and locations for adult screenings by the Sanibel Captiva Lions Screening Committee. In addition to testing for sight and hearing anomalies, participants can also be screened for diabetes, and blood pressures will be taken. The screenings are free and open to everyone. No appointment is necessary. November 18,2016 9 am -12:00 …
Lion Kurt Peters Announces An Ambitious Program for Vision, Hearing and Diabetes Screening
The Lions clubs in Lee County Florida offer a free program of Vision, Hearing and Diabetes screening for Lee County preschoolers. The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club is a member of this group, and has been since its inception. In addition to being responsible for screenings on Sanibel, your club plans to participate in preschooler screenings in Ft Myers and throughout …
Lions Form A “Pier” Group That Makes for Happy Campers
It’s easy to write a check when asked to make a contribution to a worthy cause, but how many of us are willing to work long hot days in the sun instead? Well, a peer group, formed from members of the Sanibel Captiva Lions Club, did just that, and recently their contribution was dedicated before a large crowd of happy campers and their …
Sanibel Captiva Lions to Co-Host F.I.S.H. 10K Run
Friends in Service Here (F.I.S.H.) is an island non-profit that supports families and individuals who need a temporary helping hand. Our club has supported F.I.S.H. from its start years ago. And we will do so this year, as well. This year, however, for the first time and as co-sponsor, we will be contributing money to the 10K run to be …
Lion President Retires Amid Tributes and Thanks
Lion Past President, Kurt Peters, did not have an easy year. In addition to the usual pesky problems of a Lions club presidency, Kurt endured a serious and almost fatal operation to replace a faulty heart valve. His doctors told him not to return to the president’s job because of the potential strain on his repaired heart. But Kurt, not one …
Sanibel Captiva Lions Earn Naming Rights
We did it! According to Lion Bill Sartoris, who is also co-treasurer of the Sanibel Community Association, our club has earned the right to affix our name to the foyer of the newly reconstructed Sanibel Community House. Donations were made by fellow Lions as well as by the club itself. The club donation was paid from our Charities Fund using …
Board of Directors Approve 2016 Charities Donees
After a long year of planning and volunteering, it’s now time to distribute the money that we worked so hard to raise. Here are the approved donees for the current year: F.I.S.H…A homegrown island charity that distributes food and money where needed. Lighthouse of Southwest Florida…Since 1974, provides over 50 rehabilitation and support programs to the visually impaired and blind …
Lions Round Up the Usual Suspects.
Here are the club’s new officers and board members, installed at our dinner meeting on April 20th.
Rick Siders Named 2016 Lion of the Year
Lion Rick is a Past President of the club, as well as Membership Chairman and, most recently, Co-Chairman of the Arts and Crafts Fair. In his presentation speech, President Kurt Peters congratulated Rick for his leadership and embodiment of the Lion’s motto, We Serve.