The Newmarket Lions held a parade on May 12 to show our appreciation to the staff at the Newmarket Health Centre, Cars were decorated and drove by honking horns before stopping to deliver water and snacks for the staff. Even during the Pandemic, the Newmarket Lions are helping our community. Reach out to us if you have a need.
“During this pandemic, the Newmarket Food Pantry has seen a significant increase in the number of people needing their services and, at the same time, there has been a decrease in food donations, while expenses have increased due to their added cost of delivering the food to their clients,” Lions club president Sylvia Brock said.
“The Newmarket Lions Club made the donation to help the food pantry continue to deliver their necessary service.”
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“We received a wish list from staff that included bottles of water, juice boxes, cookies, candy and other individually wrapped treats, individual packs of Kleenex, and Chapsticks,” Lions spokesperson Rick Metcalfe said. “The Newmarket Lions Club thanks the many emergency workers for the work they are doing in this stressful time.”
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The Newmarket Lions Club delivered $3,500.00 of snacks and drinks to Southlake Hospital.
Good Afternoon Kirby,
I hope you’re taking some time to relax after all that hard work today. Adventure indeed!
I can’t thank you enough for this massive contribution. Because we fundraise too, we know full well how long and hard the effort is to coordinate a contribution like this. It’s the power of many, and multiple hands coming together doing the work and the willingness of community to partners to help as well. It’s a testament to the Lions that your group was able to secure so much in product on such short notice and deliver to the hospital for our staffs benefit. THANK YOU!
I have been speaking with our hospital partners at many times today discussing this much anticipated delivery, between the receiving the department and the department that manages distribution. I can tell you without a doubt that the need is there.
The people who run the wellness cart initiative, and deal with distribution reach about 600-800 people every time they go out with the cart. And without your delivery today they were anticipating to run out of supplies this week. I also alerted them that you had made flyers to go out with the cart goodies, they will also distribute your thank you flyers and also put a 11×14 sign on the side of the carts with the message that the goodies being enjoyed over the next week or so were generously donated by the Newmarket Lions Club. I will also forward the information regarding the local stores who contributed to your cause as well. It’s not only important to us that we let staff know who they can thank, the staff are so appreciative they want to know where they can direct their own appreciation, so be prepared for much gratitude sent your way over the next little while.
I know you did your best to alert the media, thank you for doing your part. Like I said yesterday, we are in a very fluid situation with changes happening on the hour, I thank you for respecting the new policy regarding photos on site. That said. I’d love to see the photos you took, so send them along via email and I’ll have them out on social media and have you tagged so you can share on your social channels as well.
Thank you once again Kirby, please pass along my most heartfelt gratitude to all the Lions, you’ve always been there to help our community, and have certainly stepped up in this time of uncertainty and crisis. Thank you,
Sincerely,
Aisha
Aisha Talarico
Development Officer
Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation
The Newmarket Lions Club held its Effective Speaking contest on March 7.
Twenty six contestants participated in both English and French at the Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels.
Twelve individuals were selected to attend the District competition on March 28. Congratulations to all participants.
The Newmarket Lions Club with assistance from the North Newmarket Lions Club, gave out free books to SK students at Meadowbrook Public School on Feb 20, 2020.
The Newmarket Lions Club with assistance from the North Newmarket Lions Club, gave out 77 free books to SK students at Armitage Public School on Feb 18, 2020.
EPSON001Over 300 people were served pancakes, ham, juice, coffee for Winterfest on Feb 15, 2020.
The work crew is preparing the meal.
The inside crew serving.
The Newmarket Lions Club with the assistance of members of the North Newmarket Lions club, has completed it’s whirlwind vision screening of SK public school children in Newmarket!
328 students were screened in 13 elementary schools. This is 62% of the Senior Kindergarten students in the schools we visited. This service is provided FREE of charge!
90 Guests were served Ham, potatoes, carrots, garden salad, and Nanaimo Bars and ice cream.
The crew is at work preparing the meal.
The York Regional Police Canine unit celebrates 25 years and recognizes the Newmarket Lions Club.
In 1989, the York Regional Police Canine Unit was launched with the purchase of four purebred German Shepherds, donated by the Newmarket Lions Club.
Partnering with the Meadowbrook public school FAST programme for a trip to Chapters! Books donated to 23 children!
The Newmarket Lions Club, the North Newmarket Lions Club, and the Newmarket Lioness club participate in the Newmarket Santa Claus Parade.
470 guests enjoyed a great lunch, crafts, gift bags and free photos with Santa Claus.
Food Vouchers were delivered to over 800 individuals in Newmarket. 350 vouchers were distributed for a value in excess of $16,000.00 for 2019. 
The Coats for Kids distribution for 2020 is ongoing. For 2019, over 1,500 coats were distributed as well as gloves, mitts, hats and boots.
The online newspaper published the following outreach:
Roast beef dinner is served for the November 2019 Community Meal.
The Newmarket Lions provide a pancake breakfast in support of Southlake Pediatric Cancer.
The Newmarket Lions Club is a major contributor to Southlake Regional Hospital.
Our latest activity is to renovate a Pediatric Cancer room.
An animal shaped exam table will be added when available.
