Suburban residents were among Aurora Lions Club 2024-2025 officers and directors installed Thursday, June 20. Open to the public for the first time, the event was held at Aurora Country Club in Aurora. Co-presidents installed were Randy Brown, membership chair and Susan Koepke, past president and co-service chair; Jay Short,
Aurora Lions Club will install 2024-2025 officers at a dinner program Thursday, June 20. Open to the public for the first time, the event will be held at Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie Street in Aurora. Activities get under way at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar. At 6 p.m.,
Free vision exams for children ages six months to 16 will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18. A clinic by Aurora Lions Club will take place at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive, in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are
Jim Worden, Lions International District 1-J governor, shared news and awards as guest speaker at the Aurora Club’s May 2 meeting. Worden, an Elmhurst Club Lion, presented award pins to Aurora Club president, Susan Koepke, Randy Brown, membership chair, and Dick Schindel, past president, for sponsoring new members. Aurora club
Aurora Lions Club will sponsor a bus trip to the Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game June 2 in Milwaukee. The public is invited. Included will be transportation, game admission, and potluck tailgate party. The outing is a “Kids Need Glasses” fundraiser by Aurora Lions Club. The event
Aurora Lions Club officials present Family Focus Aurora staffers with a $500 check May 2.
A check is presented from the proceeds of Aurora Lions Club’s Pancake Breakfast to Our Lady of Good Faith Church in Aurora.
Aurora Lions Club recently donated $500 to Mutual Ground for the Aurora domestic violence shelter’s 16th annual Walk for Hope fundraiser June 7.
Approximately 45 participants Sunday, April 14, were at the Aurora Lions Club’s first “Rolling for a Cause” fundraiser.
“Rolling for a Cause,” a bowling fundraiser by Aurora Lions Club, will be held Sunday, April 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit Lions’ screenings and eyeglasses for vision-impaired children. The public is invited. Admission is $40 per person.
By Al Benson Thursday, March 21, Gary Zwick gave a speech to Aurora Lions Club members on fixing the Fox River. Zwick, Friends of the Fox River president, presented “Meet Your Friend, the Fox River” at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora. “Friends of the Fox River has been working
By Al Benson “We Serve” is Lions Clubs International’s motto. Aurora Lions Club members put the motto into action Saturday, Feb. 24 at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. A dozen Lions volunteers cooked and served lunches for approximately 200 shelter residents. The menu included sloppy joe sandwiches, cole slaw,
The Aurora Lions Club proudly announces its receipt of the esteemed “Membership Satisfaction Award” for its unwavering dedication to both expanding its membership base and fostering an environment of excellence for its current members. This prestigious recognition, bestowed by International president Brian Sheehan, underscores the Club’s commitment to continuous growth
Aurora Lions Club and retired teachers will sponsor bus trips to Chicago Cubs and White Sox games. The public is invited. Included will be transportation, game admission and potluck tailgate parties. A Sunday, June 2, road trip will be for the Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers game at 1 p.m. in
The Aurora Lions Club continues to make strides in serving the community with impactful events and initiatives. In January, the Club was host to Officer Grant Weil and Sadie, the latter the new bloodhound for the Aurora Police Department to showcase the importance of K-9 units in law enforcement. Distinguished
Jay Short of Aurora has earned the 2022-2023 Distinguished Service Award from Aurora Lions Club. Voted by club members, the award is given annually to a Lion who shows devoted service to the club and Lionism. Lion Michelle Needham, award coordinator, announced Short’s selection at the club’s annual charter night
Aurora Noon Lions Club volunteers will conduct screenings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Monthly clinics are offered on
Aurora Lions Club members celebrated three milestones recently. During an annual charter night banquet Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, the Lions welcomed a new member, named the Club’s 2023 distinguished service award winner and reflected on their first 100 years. Highlighting the event was induction of
Eight Aurora Lions Club members served lunch at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Nov. 9.
Aurorans Susan Voigt, left, and Tom Voigt examine a girl’s vision at a September Aurora Lions Club clinic.
