DONATION TO ELDERLY DAY CARE

 LIONS DONATE  TO THE FAIR HELEN ADULT DAY CARE CENTER

As part of its program of activities dealing with geriatric care the members of the Lions club of Castries donated a quantity of toiletries and breakfast items to the Management of the St Helen Adult Day Care Center at La Clery.    In addition to the donation the lions spent time socializing with the residents  who gave many stories about their life long experiences.     Mrs Helen Louis, Administrator of the home, who accepted the gift on behalf of the residents expressed her gratitude and indicated her hope for strengthening of this relationship between the Lions Club of Castries and the Center.

Members of the Lions Club with residents of the Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Zone Meeting for Lions and Leos of Zone 3B | St. Lucia Voice News

Second Zone Meeting for Lions and Leos of Zone 3B | St. Lucia Voice News

GROS ISLET LIONS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS

TWENTIETH CHARTER ANNIVERSARY - LIONS CLUB OF GROS ISLET

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Members of the Lions Club of Castries, it gives me great pleasure to extend our warmest greetings and felicitations on the auspicious occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Charter of the Lions Club of Gros Islet.

As the Charter Club, the Lions Club of Castries reminds you of the high importance of the purpose and code of Lions Internationals and urge that your club will continue to uphold these principles throughout its lifetime  As you  commemorate the twentieth anniversary of your Charter, it is a fitting occasion to celebrate the significant achievements and milestones which you have accomplished. 

Our combined efforts have steadily evolved into a strong and valuable community service organization in the District, Region and the Zone and we must continue to nurture the common bonds of friendship that bind us together as a Zone.    I wish to reaffirm the commitment of the President and members of the Lions Club of Castries to the ideals of lionism and look forward to continue working closely with your club as we continue to raise the level of service in Zone 3B

GUIDELINES FOR CAREGIVERS OF SENIOR ADULTS

DEALING WITH SENIOR ADULTS

If you have parents or relatives who are elderly, your aim should be to ensure that they eat healthy foods, regularly. Here are some key points tohelp them maintain a healthy lifestyle:

• Make food appetitising, simple and colourful.  Use different textures and temperatures if possible, to add variety.
• Use fresh herbs and spices to increase the flavour of the food.
• Ensure that food is easy to chew and swllow. do not rush eating times.
• Include them when sharing meals with family and/or friends.  Organize meetings or gatherings that they will enjoy e.g. card games, bingo nights, gardening-get-togethers, a picnic etc.
• Encourge any form of exercise and outdoor activity that is safe for them.  You may want to consult with your family doctor to determine what is best.  It is never too late for exercise, because the benefits can be gained at any age.
• Keep handy and within their reach, a bottle of warer to ensure that the daily wter intake requirements is met.  Note that as one gets older, one's ability to determine thirst needs is reduced, so water reminders or schedules are important.

Extracted from  Nestle Nutirtion and You Handout

KIDS IN SIGHT - 2012

LIONS IN ZONE 3B HOST KIDS INSIGHT TEAM

Lions and Leos after a successful project

Team of medical specialists who has developed a ten year partnership with the Lions Clubs in Saint Lucia

and the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association again visited Saint Lucia to provide humanitarian eye-care. 

During their visit the team provides free eye consultation to chilldren and perform eye surgeries correcting various vision problems.  For the first time this year adults were included in the project.  This activity is funded by funds raised by the Lions and Leos of Zone 3B (Saint Lucia) and  from an initial grant from Lions International.     The Team is thankful for the opportunity to provide this service to Saint Lucia and to the Ministry of Health (Victoria Hospital and St Jude for facilitating the surgeries).  The first leg of the project was held today at the Saint Lucia Blind Welfrae Association and the Team was hosted by the Lions and Leos of the Castries clubs.

Members of the Team in Consultation

Lions and Leos Keep kids occupied between consultations

SECOND ZONE MEETING ZONE 3B - SUB DISTRICT 60-B

The Lions and Leos of Zone 3B which comprise the Lions clubs of Gros Islet, Castries, Piton (Soufriere), Micoud, Vieux Fort and the Leo Club of Castries were hosted by the Lions Club of Gros Islet at the Bay Gardens In on Saturday January 14, 2012.  The meeting was to report to the Zone Chairman, Lion Lyndell Gustave on the clubs’ status, projects and activities for the second quarter of the lion’s fiscal year - (October – December 2011).

Zone Chairman and Presidents at the Head table

The reports highlighted the many service and community activities that were undertaken as well as challenges facing the clubs. One common thread was that of membership commitment and growth. In addition to challenging each member to bring in one new member before the end of the lionistic year, some of the strategies reported for dealing with this challenge include – the Leos introducing recognition and motivational awards; The Micoud and Castries lions undertaking reviews and in the case of Micoud a community evaluation is also to be undertaken. The Gros Islet Club to introduce the Buddy system to encourage camaraderie among members and the Vieux Fort club in addition to using its Web-site as a recruitment tool has devoted February for an extensive membership drive.

Leo Karyl Laurent President Leo  Club of Castries

Lion Eugenia Philogene, President Lions Club of Castries

Lion Elizabeth Norbert, President Lions Club of Micoud

Lion MOnica Felix, President Piton Lions Club

Lion Sherba, President Vieux Fort Lions club

Lion Lawrence Jean, President, Gros Islet Lions

The Zone received a report from Lion Lesley Ann Modeste, Chairman of the Disaster Trust Fund on the status of the Disaster Trust Fund which was set up to provide humanitarian aid in times of natural disasters.

Lion Lesley-Ann Modeste, Chairman Disaster Trust Fund

Lion Monica Felix, Family Nurse Practitioner reminded Lions and Leos of the need to include in their new year goals to undertake their physical examinations. For the women they were encouraged to undertake their pap-smears and breast examinations and the men their PSA test (prostate). Lions and Leos were also urged to donate blood as the supplies at the bank were very low

Lion Lyndell Gustave, Zone Chairman

The Zone Chairman was pleased with the work reported and urged clubs to continue to be of service to community

Congratulations to Leo Karyl Laurent who was newly elected as President of the Leo Club of Castries following the resignation of the President. Leo Stasha Stanislaus for capturing the Leo of the month (December) award, Leo Nathalia Christopher the disciplined Dues award and Leos Tonia Philgence and Onya Laurent the participation award.
The Lions and Leos all join in congratulating the Lions Club of Gros Islet as they observe the twentieth anniversary of their charter as a Lions Club on January 2, 2012.

Upcoming activities for the Lions and Leos of Zone 3B include

(1) Gros Islet Anniversary Church Service January 22, Gros Islet RC Church

(2) Region Meeting in St. Vincent - January 27 29

(3) Gros Islet Club charity Golf Tournament February 25.

The Lions and Leos of Zone 3B

                                        

President and members of the Gros Islet Lions Club

Members of the Leo Club of Castries with newly elected President

A job well done – Lions and Leos of Zone 3B as we continue

TO RAISE THE LEVELS OF SERVICE IN ZONE 3B.

Castries Lions and Leos end year in service to community | St. Lucia Voice News

Castries Lions and Leos end year in service to community St. Lucia Voice News

LEO CLUB OF CASTRIES ELECT NEW PRESIDENT

In December 2011 the Leo Club of Castries faced the challenge of dealing with the resignation of its President Leo Jana Jules.  The Club called an emergency meeting and Leo Karyl Laurent was unanimously elected on, January 07,2012, to serve as President for the second half of the Lionistic year.

Leo Karyl Laurent receiving the gavel and instructions from Lion Lesley Ann Modeste

 Leo Karyl Laurent solicited the support of the members in the execution of club Projects.  She informed that her goal was to ensure that the Leo Club continue to be the number one Leo Club in the Zone.  She outlined a number of plans including introduction of motivational awards - Discipline;ine Dues, Participation, and Leo of the month.  In addition she indicated the need to continue working with the Lions Clubs in the Zone to continue to Raise the Level of Service to community.

Members of the Leo Club and Lion Advisors during the  Installation ceremony of the new President

LOOKING YOURSELF IN THE FACE

As  we begin another year Lions and Leos are invited to take a look in the mirror

If you are in your early 20's - 50's  AVOID

•   irregular meal times
•   the over consumption of snacks
•   the over consumption of alcohol
•   smoking
•   a diet without fruit and vegetables
•   a diet without milk and dairy products
•   a sedentary lifestyle/little physical activity
•   being overweight

If you are 50 years or more AVOID

•     a negative attitude towards retirement
•     a  poor eating habits which can increase risk of diet and age-        related diseases
•     being constipated and dehydrated
•     losing your appetite
•     losing the zeal to exercise
•     getting inadequate sleep
•     being overweight

Lions and Leos do take responsibility for your health

Extracted from Nestle Nutrition and you  booklet

HAPPY 2012

from the Board of Directors and Members of  the

Lions club of Castries