Major Projects
Lions Dufferin Arena
The first open air ice pad was built in 1969 by the Stratford Lions and the building was completed in 1972 in conjunction with the City of Stratford, and has recently had another major renovation completed.
Lions Pool
The Stratford Lions Pool opened in 1932 and was operated by the club until 1964, when controll was turned over to the city.
Lions Bandshell
In 1929 the club gave moral and financial support to the parks board to encourage the construction of a bandshell on Lakeside Drive(VeteransDr.). The parks board had $2,000 to spend on the bandshell but was counting on an additional $1,500 from the city council. When council balked on the project the Lion Club voted to raise the $1,500. Although the club only raised about $500, its action encouraged the parks board to begin construction of the shell immediately. When the Bandshell opened about a month later, citizens were enthusiastic about it and city council soon paid the rest of the cost.
Service Projects
Toy Lions
The Stratford Lions Toy Lion Project provides Toy Lions to the Stratford Police Services and Perth County EMS. This Toy Lions are used as a calming tool when first responders work with a child in distress.
Sock And Blanket Drive
In late November and early December the Stratford Lions collect socks for the homeless that are distributed through ShelterLink, House of Blessing, and the Stratford Library.
Eyeglasses
Lions clubs around the world collect millions of eyeglasses each year to address the need for glasses, making eyeglassrecycling one of our most popular and rewarding activities.Lions clubs send collected eyeglasses to one of our 17 official Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centres in the world. See your local optometrist to donate or contact the club (click HERE)
The Stratford Lions repurpose the unsed glass cases from eyeglasses recycling to build hygiene kits distributed to the homeless in Stratford.
Major Fundraisers
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Bottle Drives
Paul and Frieda Stitt and Kevin and Kim Henry collected bottles at Giant Tiger in one of many bottle drives held by the Lions Club. This one raised funds for One Care in Stratford.
Events the Stratford Lions participate in
Curling Bonspiel
Lion Ray Black, Lion Tracey Robinson, Lion Bill Robinson, and friends Cheryl Lehmann and Fred Lehmann and cute little Domino, the Future Lions Dog Guide participated in the Service Club Bonspiel on February 19 2022.
Coldest Night Of The Year
Santa's Parade Of Light
Canada Day Parade
Dog Guides
Camps in Ontario Supported by Lions
Camp Dorset
Camp Kirk
Camp Trilluim
CNIB Lake Joseph Centre
The Bob Rumball Camp of the Deaf
Camp Huronda
