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St. Marys Lions concluded their seasonal Farmers Market breakfasts at Milt Dunnell Field (The Flats) with a special initiative. In support of Childhood Cancer, one of Lions 8 Global Causes, 100% of the proceeds from the final breakfast were donated to the Oncology Unit at Childrens Hospital, London Health Sciences Center in London, Onario. (Photo courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)

St Marys Lions were thrilled to welcome six new members into our organization on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Following a delicious dinner catered by Jodie, Past Zone Chair and Club President, Lion Evelyn Albers led a very meaningful induction ceremony. We are all so excited to officially welcome our newest Lions to our organization and look forward to serving our community together! Many thanks to our Lion Sponsors for their hard work and dedication in bringing new members into our organization. (Photos courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)

St Marys Lions Club Executive for 2026-2027. Officiating is PDG Lion Tracey Robinson, Stratford Lions Club, second from the right, accompanied by her husband, PCC Lion Bill Robinson far left. (Photo courtesy Kaylee McEvoy)

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Members of the St. Marys Lions Club and Lions in Waiting, erected Canadian Flags again for the Labour Day long holiday weekend to beautify the downtown core of St. Marys.

ST MARYS LIONS ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
To everyone who brought a vehicle, stopped by to admire the cars, volunteered their time, sponsored the event, or simply came out to enjoy the day — thank you! Your support is what makes community events like this so special. Please join us in showing our appreciation to our sponsors (listed in alphabetical order):

Action Health Care, All Roads Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Barista’s, David McLeod, Delmar Foods, Dunny’s Source for Sports, GC Boyle Law Firm, Harris-Greig Automotive, Ideal Supply Inc, Lauren Whitney Life Styles, Little Falls Car & Pet Wash, Lyric Flowers, McCullys Hill Farm Market, O’Grady’s, Purpour Refillery + Boutique, Radar Auto Parts Inc, St Marys Buick GMC, St Marys Ford Sales, The Hitching Post Ltd, Troyers Spices, & Veterinary Purchasing Co Ltd

St. Marys Lions Club is pleased to announce another successful collection of pre-owned eyeglasses, thanks to the continued generosity of our residents. We extend our sincere thanks to St. Marys Optometry and Lifetime Vision Care for hosting our collection receptacles. These donations are bound for the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre in Calgary. Once refurbished, they will be distributed to developing countries, where eye care professionals (ophthalmologists, optometrists, and optometric assistants) provide them to those in need at no cost. (Photos: Lion Raymond Taylor)

St Marys Lions along with many of our Lions In Waiting and special guests gathered together at the Lions Pavilion on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 down at The Flats, Milt Dunnell Field to celebrate our President's Retreat. This is when Lion Gwendolen becomes our Past President, and Lion Evelyn assumes the position of our President, for 2026-2027. There was lots of delicious food and wonderful fellowship amongst our Lions members and Lions In Waiting. A wonderful evening was enjoyed by everyone. (Photos: Lion Raymond Taylor)

St. Marys Lions held their ANNUAL BOTTLE DRIVE at Action Health Care, 566 Queen St. E on Saturday, June 13, 2026. It was a perfect day for a Bottle Drive with lots of residents stopping by to say hi. Many thanks to the folks at ACTION HEALTH CARE for allowing our club to use their parking lot for this great event. A big thank you for all the residents who stopped by to drop off their empty bottles and beer cans. (Photo courtesy Lion Dawn Reynen)

St Marys Lions members along with our friends, Lions in Waiting, were busy putting up Canadian Flags to beautify the downtown for the Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Weekend from June 18 to June 21, 2026. Everyone met at Scotia Bank before heading out to erect the Canadian Flags on the storefronts of many of the merchants.

St Marys Lions made a recent donation on Tuesday, June 6, 2026 to the St Marys Public Library Food Pantry. Present for the photo from left to right: Lion Tony Reynen, Lion Dawn Reynen, Library CEO Sarah Andrews, Lion Secretary Raymond Taylor and Lion Treasurer Rob Stuart. (Photo courtesy of Kim Taylor)

St. Marys Lions held a BBQ today, Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the St. Marys Horticultural Garden Fair being held at Milt Dunnell Field (The Flats). Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say a friendly hello, and to purchase a delicious hot dog or sausage on a bun with fried onions and sauerkraut. All proceeds go toward local community projects. (Photos courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)

St. Marys Lions held their ANNUAL TOLL BRIDGE on the Victoria Bridge in St. Marys, crossing the Thames River on Saturday, May 30, 2026. A huge thank you to all the motorists who crossed the bridge and gave a donation, and stopped to say a friendly hi to our members. All donations are deeply appreciated and will go toward local community projects. (Photos courtesy of Lion Raymond Taylor)

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the St. Marys Lions Club hosted its inaugural Information Night in the Cambridge Room at Kingsway Lodge. Community members were invited to drop in, learn more about our organization, and discover the impactful work we do locally. The informative presentation was followed by a social hour featuring complimentary snacks and refreshments. While the evening was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our neighbours and share our mission, we are still looking to grow our ranks! We look forward to hosting our next Information Night in 2027. Stay tuned for details!

Several members of the St. Marys Lions Club were braving the cold wind Friday at Scotia Bank corner, selling their SOLID MILK CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNIES. Thank you to Scotia Bank for allowing us to set up under their canopy. We would like to thank everyone who stopped by to purchase their bunnies before Easter. from left, Lion Ron, Lion Dawn, Lion Tony & Lion Rob. Also, thank you to Lion Evelyn & Lion Ernie for stopping by to check on us. (Photo courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)

The St. Marys Lions recently had the pleasure of hosting a truly inspiring presentation by guests Steve and Barb Walsh, accompanied by their remarkable Seizure Response Dog Guide, Quimby. The presentation was met with great enthusiasm, as members engaged with thoughtful questions and enjoyed the opportunity to see Quimby. The stories shared served as a powerful reminder of how service animals bridge the gap between limitation and opportunity. Our Club President extended a sincere thank you to Steve and Barb for their time and for the incredible work they do within the Dog Guide community. (Photos courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)

The St. Marys Station Gallery is a unique art space located inside the historic railway station on James Street North in St. Marys. It has been a busy and exciting year, highlighted by the launch of a new art education program on January 2, 2025. The St. Marys Lions were delighted to make a donation in support of the gallery's ongoing work and community programs.

Proudly home to the St. Marys Snipers, the St. Marys Ringette Association (SMRA) welcomes players of all backgrounds to experience the sport in St. Marys, Ontario. We are thrilled to share that the St. Marys Lions have generously supported our community programs with a recent donation!

The Salvation Army Stratford-St. Marys operates a food bank serving the local community, with its main office in Stratford and a dedicated location in St. Marys. The St. Marys Lions Club was proud to support these efforts with a recent donation.

St Marys Lions Club members held their annual CHRISTMAS DINNER with SANTA at Joe's Diner in St. Marys on December 2nd, 2025. As previously mentioned, SANTA was there carrying gifts for many of the members. A wonderful gathering was held and enjoyed by everyone. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the team at Joe’s Diner for the wonderful Christmas dinner. The food was exceptional, and your staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We truly appreciated the courteous and friendly service, which made our holiday celebration even more special." (Photos courtesy of Lion Raymond Taylor)

St.Marys Lions Club welcomed 1st VDG, Lion Rick Mallon, from the Dundas Lions Club to our meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Hillstone Bar & Grill. He brought greetings from the International President and spoke about Mission 1.5 along with other very important Lion projects. We had a very good turnout for his club visit. (Phtots courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)

Pet Valu walk for dog guides is being held today, May 31, 2026 across Canada. The St Marys Lions Club made a donation in the fall towards the Lions Foundation Dog Guides. Our own Lion Bruce Shantz participated in a walk in May. Thanks to all who are participating and to those who've donated to this worthwhile cause.
(Photo courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)

The St. Marys Lions Club has been providing breakfast sandwiches and pancakes recently at the St. Marys Farmer's Market located at the Lions Park, Milt Dunnell Field in St. Marys. The reception from the public has been amazing. They anticipate being present in the fall to provide another delicious breakfast. This has given our members the opportunity to connect with members of the community. (Photo courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)

The St. Marys Lions Club have continued their tradition of erecting Canadian Flags on many of the storefronts in the downtown core of St. Marys on each stat holiday. Our club has accepted donations from many of the proprieters to assist with the cost of maintaining and replacing flags during each spring, summer and fall season.

The St. Marys Lions Club dedicated several hard-working hours to a much-needed project: scrubbing and cleaning The Lions Arch at Lions Park, Milt Dunnell Field. They did an amazing job, and had a lot of fun, making the Lions Arch, which is visible upon entering the park, look its best.

The St. Marys Lions Club held their annual BOTTLE DRIVE in the parking lot of Action Health Care, 566 Queen St. E, on June 14, 2025. Many thanks to the residents for dropping off their bottles and cans for this very worthwhile fundraiser. We would like to thank Action Health Care, St. Marys for permitting our club to use their lot for this activity.

Create A Smile Fundraising Committee in partnership with Community Living St Marys & Area is celebrating 22 years of creating smiles in our community. St Marys Lions was delighted to make a donation toward this very worthwhile fundraiser.

On Tuesday, April 22, the St. Marys Lions Club stepped up in a big way, purchasing, preparing, and serving a hearty meal to many guests at the St. Marys United Church Community Dinner. The event was a resounding success, with a wonderful turnout that brought warmth and togetherness to a beautiful evening. Lions Club members were proud to serve a delicious dinner and were all smiles as they welcomed community members to the table. Their efforts were met with heartfelt thanks from attendees, many of whom expressed deep appreciation for both the meal and the spirit of giving behind it. Members of the Lions Club were very pleased to serve this dinner, continuing their tradition of giving back to the community in meaningful ways. All funds raised from the dinner will go to St. Marys United Church who at end of year, donate these funds to the Salvation Army. Special thanks go out to all the Lions Club members who contributed their time and energy to make this evening a success—and to those who attended and shared in the spirit of community. Our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Shirley Porter, Kitchen Director and to all the students who volunteer and do a lot of the work, they are indispensable. Photos: Lion Raymond Taylor

KOATS 4 KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS If you are in need of gently worn warm wearable outerwear, visit us at 26 Wellington St S. A reminder that our St. Marys Lions storefront is open until December 14th ... 8 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Thank you to all those kind and generous people who have donated to KOATS 4 KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS and a special thank you to Marlene Forman of Cascade Cleaners for all her hard work, dedication and assistance during this special time of year. Please note that we are no longer accepting donations for this year (Photos courtesy, Lion Dawn Reynen)

Once again the St. Marys Lions held their annual Toll Bridge fund raiser on the Victoria Bridge, in scenic St. Marys. This is one of our biggest fundraisers, and it is very well received by the populace. Unlike previous years, the weather was not at all pleasant, with rainshowers, and some thunderstorm activity. The latter caused a temporary cessation of activity for safety reasons. We hope this will not affect the total donations to a great degree. We want to take this opportunity to thank all those who stopped to donate. It is through the generosity of the people in St. Marys and area that we can continue to improve in many ways the lot of those less fortunate than ourselves. Please be sure to stop at our table at the Town of St. Marys Recreation Fair Friday, June 7, 2024 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Pyramid Recreation Centre. We will have information about the club and our activities. (Photos courtesy Lion Raymond Taylor)