Lyndonville Lions close out year with many holiday service activities
Provided photos: (Left) Poinsettias were delivered to Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina. (Right) Lyndonville Leo’s members Madison Davis, Hannah Marker, Emily Miner and Aidan Allen join Lions Club members Lynne Johnson and Russ Martino, as well as Tops employee Madison Kelley at the Red Kettle.
Press Release, Lyndonville Lions Club
LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Lions had a busy December with multiple events. The Lions Club served hot dogs and sodas to the attendees of the Village of Lyndonville’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration.
The celebration saw 85 Christmas trees come to life and illumination on Dec. 2. Horse-drawn wagon rides, hot chocolate and open fire pits kept people entertained until the Lyndonville Fire District escorted Santa to the celebration to help with the tree lighting and to hear children’s wishes for Christmas Day.
The Lions held their annual Christmas Holiday Dinner at the White Birch Golf Club on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Members and guests enjoyed a festive holiday dinner and dancing with the piano and organ music provided by Mr., Kevin Clark of Lockport. The evening culminated with a candle light backdrop and the singing of Christmas Carols.
(Left) The Lions Club had its Christmas Party. From left include Ron Large, John Belson and Tyler Godfrey. (Right) Lions Club served hot dogs at the Village of Lyndonville’s Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.
On December 15th and 16th, the Lions carried out their annual Poinsettia give away. The club has delivered poinsettias to the shut-in residents of the Town of Yates for several years. This year over 50 plants were given to local residents. The Lions donated over three dozen poinsettias to Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Medina. It is hoped that those plants will bring added Christmas joy to those who reside in the nursing facility in Medina.
The Lions, along with the Lyndonville High School Leo’s Club donated their time to ring the bell for the Salvation Army at the Tops Supermarket in Medina on Friday afternoon. The Leo’s members passed out hot chocolate and candy to all shoppers as Christmas music filled the air. The club would like to thank all those who donated to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
The Lions will end the month of December with their annual Christmas decorations awards. The Lions have been recognizing Town of Yates residents for their efforts in lighting and decorating their homes during the Yule Tide Season for over 20 years. The judging will take place this week. Property owners will be recognized with plaques acknowledging their efforts to help make the Christmas season extra special for all.
In closing, the Lyndonville Lions would like to thank all those who supported them in 2023. Planning will commence in earnest in January for the Lions Club 50th anniversary July 4th celebration with expected announcements on musical acts and added venues to the 50th anniversary celebration. May God bless all during this Christmas Season. We wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
