Estate Sales is the Newest Fundraiser for the Boise Bench Lions Club

New project for the Boise Bench Lions Club  Estate Sales handled.  Qualified and Experienced in selling Antiques, Jewelry, Collectibles and general household items.

BIG ESTATE SALE FEBRUARY 3 TO 5, 2012

Long time Boise Family Estate Sale: Political Buttons, Royal Worcester, Fostoria, Cloisonne, Department 56, Shelley. S.P. Tea set with tray. Lots of wall clocks. Lift Chair. Queen and Twin Bed Sets, leather sofa and loveseat, ornate loveseat, wicker furniture, picture frames galore, large easel, lots of kitchen  items,  yard tools, ladders, G.F Pocket Watch, some precious & costume jewelry, books, books, books. CD’s & DVD’s.  North 5 Mile to Edna follow the signs. Hours 9:00 - 4:00 Friday/Saturday. 11:00 - 3:00 on Sunday.

Pictures at www.boiseestatesales.com

Big Sale Successfully Accomplished!!!!   Forty years accumulation -furniture for home, garden & patio.  Collectibles including books, figurines, China, pottery, crystal, silver, tools, kitchenware and,rugs - all very clean.   Lots of sewing, knitting, crochet materials.  Washer, dryer, refrigerator.  Elegant Dining set with matching China cabinet.    

  watch www.boiseestatesales.com for more information on future sales.

 Cell Phones have now been added to Eye Glass and Hearing Aid collection and recylcing!

Opening Eyes for Special Olympics Idaho State Winter Games

For the second year in a row, Lions from District 39W participated in Opening Eyes for Special Olympics Winter Games in Cascade, Idaho.  The screenings took place on March 11 and 12, 2011, the first time we have conducted them over a two day period for the State Games.

Lions from several clubs including Boise Bench, Boise Capital, Boise Riverside, Boise Vista, Burley, Cascade, Star and the public put in over 200 volunteer hours to screen 182 athletes.  There were also 100 pairs of prescription eyeglasses dispensed.  Additionally the medical staff determined there were three athletes with cataracts, two athletes with active eye infections, one athlete with retinal hemorrhages and three athletes who need to be followed up with a local doctor because of glaucoma.  This illustrates the tremendous need for this program and the long term benefits really make a difference for these Special Olympians.

The Crew at Opening Eyes

Picnic for the Summer Camp for the Blind

The Boise Bench Lions Club hosted a wonderful picnic for the Summer Camp for the Blind students and counselors on June 17, 2010 at Julia Davis Park in Boise, Id.  About 30 campers and 25 counselors and volunteers had a wide assortment of home cooking, salads, mac and cheese, deserts including ice cream, cup cakes and other assorted goodies. They were one tired and hu...ngry bunch after spending the day at the Water Park in Meridian. Great Group.

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5000 Pairs of Eye Glasses to Africa!

The Idaho Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation have partnered with Mission Aviation Fellowship to provide 5000 pairs of eye glasses to Mozambique, Congo and Lestho. Yesterday we had a photo opportunity at Idaho Eye Care and the Eye Bank showing how the glasses are sorted and packaged.

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VA Home Dinners

Lions Henry and Liz Cardinale, Mary Ann Titus and Alicia have served dinner to the Veterans a couple of times in November and December.  Lion Henry also volunteers as a pastry chef at the Elks Rehab hospital one or two days a week.

Wheelchair Ramp December, 2011

The Boise Bench Lions recieved a request for a wheel chair ramp a couple of months ago and enlisted the help of an Eagle Lion who was able to fabricate the ramp in his shop.  Only took an hour or so to install, great project and the client will get a lot of use out of the ramp.

Christmas 2011!!!!!!!

First, I want to say I am so privileged to be a member of this Club and I am so proud of all the Lion Elves that came forth to make a veteran's family of 4 kids a happier & merrier Christmas! Also, a neighbor of Jan & Lavon Shelton, Deborah Arkoosh, sent $35 toward a gift certificate for Winco. Photos of some of the many gifts are attached.  The Club donated a $500 gift certificate from Winco to both the Chrysalis House and the Friendship Food Pantry plus 96 non perishable items to the Pantry.  Note From Lion Secretary Happy Olson