- April 26, 2024
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The Ormond-by-the-Sea Lions stayed pretty active in February and March, according to a press release.
Four members attended the combination Zone 6 and 7 meeting at the Piggotte Center in South Daytona in February. Hosted by the South Daytona Lions Club, members learned about the Volusia Recovery Alliance speaking on the use of Narcan.
February also had club members holding numerous blood sugar screenings. Three members traveled to Immokalee to help screen migrant workers at their health fair. Two members traveled to Palm Coast to screen at the Health and Fitness Fair. Most recently, the Lions participated with other local clubs at the Ocean Center’s Health and Human Services Summit.
The Lions also started offering monthly screenings at St. Brendan’s Food Pantry and one resident with a very high reading was able to visit his doctor after his screening to bring his level down to normal.
"He never knew he was a diabetic and came to a subsequent club meeting to thank us for saving his life," the press release stated.
The Lions Club also donated $250 to the food pantry for food purchases.
In March, the club continued its service with two members helping Halifax Urban Ministries with clean up after the Empty Bowls fundraiser at Hope Place. Five members also volunteered preparing meals for the homeless on March 4. Past District Governor and OBTS Lions Charter member Jacquie Tripp, now a candidate for international director, traveled up from Cocoa Beach to help.
Seven OBTS Lions helped serve over 40 residents at the Coquina Rehab Center with a St. Patrick's Day Party, which the club hosted. The Lions decorated the cafeteria and offered refreshments, donated by members, that included sliders, green cream puffs, Golden Oreo's sprayed gold for coins, brownies and vanilla cupcakes. Greg Solomon, a magician, provided the entertainment. Each resident took back to their room a "Leprechaun's Loot Bag" from the club, filled with chocolate and green candies.
In addition, the Lions helped clean A1A and the beach, participated with the Ormond-by-the-Sea Eagles in delivering 60 Easter baskets to Beachside Elementary School and donated $800 to Lions International for disaster relief.
The club also welcomed new member Marcia Pizzimenti at its recent meeting.
The OBTS Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Alfies Restaurant, located at 1666 Ocean Shore Blvd. For information, call 386-441-4421.
