CASTRIES LEOS - WHALE WATCHING

WHALE WATCHING EXPERIENCE

The members of the Leo Club of Castries used the whale watching experience as their social activity for the month of October.  The ship set sail at 9:00 am on Saturday October 20, and returned to shore at 12:00 noon.  The group was not part of the 85% recorded as sighting whales, but were thrilled by the dolphin display.

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR OLDER PERSONS

CASTRIES LIONS OBSERVE DAY FOR OLDER PERSONS

On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly (by resolution 45/106) designated  October  1, the International Day of Older Persons.   The theme of the 2012 commemoration is “Longevity: Shaping the Future”. The themes focus on how healthy behaviours throughout life can help older men and women lead full and productive lives and be a resource for their families and communities. 

In Observance of the day for older persons the members of the Lions Club of Castries joined with the members of the Club 60 of Castries to walk with the older folks.  The walk commenced on the Marchand field  at 6:30 am and culminated at the Marion Home for elderly.   After the walk  members spent time talking to the older persons about their experience.  

The word from the United Nations General Secretary, Ban Ki-moon on this year's theme: "Longevity is a public health achievement, not a social or economic liability. On this International Day of Older Persons, let us pledge to ensure the well-being of older persons and to enlist their meaningful participation in society so we can all benefit from their knowledge and ability."

CASTRIES LIONS OBSERVE CREOLE MONTH

 CASTRIES LIONS CREOLE NIGHT

 

In observance of Creole Heritage month, the members of the Lions Club of Castries hosted a creole evening. The Den was decorated in madras and coconut palms. The tables were decked in madras with bamboo centerpieces. Local dishes including saltfish, smoked herring, bakes, local bread, stewed pork were served. Local juices - golden apple, lime squash, sorrel, goosberry, the desert included rock cakes, cut cake, tamarind balls, fudge. The highlight of the evening was the local dances which were demonstrated by the group le danciers de traditionnelle. Members were taught the dance steps for a number of local dances. Thanks to the members of the Social and Convention Committee for a wonderful evening. Thanks to Lion Lesley Ann and her team for the decorations. Thanks Lions, Leos and Guest for a fun filled evening - 

 BON FETE KWEYOL

CASTRIES LIONS ASSIST SCHOOL LIBRARY

 

Fostering a habit of reading, one library at a time (UNESCO)

Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For individuals, families, and societies alike, it is an instrument of empowerment to improve one’s health, one’s income, and one’s relationship with the world. 

The uses of literacy for the exchange of knowledge are constantly evolving, along with advances in technology. From the Internet to text messaging, the ever-wider availability of communication makes for greater social and political participation. A literate community is a dynamic community, one that exchanges ideas and engages in debate. Illiteracy, however, is an obstacle to a better quality of life, and can even breed exclusion and violence. 

To assist the students of the Marchand Combined School enchance their reading and literacy skills the members of the Castries Lions Club made a small donation of books to the school library.   The Vice Principal expressed appreciation on behalf of the students.

WORLD SIGHT DAY -OCTOBER 11, 2012

CASTRIES LIONS OBSERVE WORLD SIGHT DAY

World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness, visual impairment and rehabilitation of the visually impaired held on the second Thursday in October. 

World Sight Day is observed around the world by all partners involved in preventing visual impairment or restoring sight. It is also the main advocacy event for the prevention of blindness and for "Vision 2020: The Right to Sight", a global effort to prevent blindness created by WHO and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

 

Blindness is the inability to see. The leading causes of chronic blindness include cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, corneal opacities, diabetic retinopathy, trachoma, and eye conditions in children (e.g. caused by vitamin A deficiency). Age-related blindness is increasing throughout the world, as is blindness due to uncontrolled diabetes. On the other hand, blindness caused by infection is decreasing, as a result of public health action. Three-quarters of all blindness can be prevented or treated.

In observance of World Sight Day the Lions of Castries spent time with the students of a Grade Six class of the Marchand Combined School  The very interactive discussion with the students involved sharing information on a definition for sight, the causes of blindness and what can be done to prevent blindness.  At the end of the discussion the students were given a short quiz and small tokens of appreciation were presented to the students.