Elgin Lions Club Activities
The Elgin Lions Club has a busy May schedule. In addition to the hearing screenings at the Gail Borden Library on Tuesday, May 15th, the club will conduct Diabetes Awareness Day at the Jewel/Osco on Larkin Avenue on May 5th in an effort to support research into coping with the disease that is becoming more and more prevalent today.
On Saturday, May 19th, the club will conduct ALS Awareness Day at the same location. So far, there has been little headway into combating this very debilitating and eventually fatal affliction, and the club is trying to get out the message of the seriousness of the affliction.
On Saturday, May 26th, the club will pass out water during the annual Elgin Foxtrot while the club president, Ed Bates, participates in the actual running and sweating at the event.
The members recently helped beautify Lords Park by helping in the planting of grass and ornamentals. The club's annual Rose Day Sale in late April contributed enough money to provide around 100 vision exams and pairs of glasses to children in School District U-46 and others. The nurses in the district were responsible for a large number of those sold roses and the club is very grateful for their contribution.
New members are always welcome. The club meets at the Elgin Holiday Inn on the first Tuesday of every month except July and August. Contact the club at 847-289-4206
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