MERRY CHRISTMAS

On December 25, 2009 the members of the Lions Club of CAstries shared their Christmas lunch with the destitutes and underpriviledged persons in Castries.  A hot meal was served and Christmas goodies presented to the underpriviledged persons.

 

SEASON'S GREETINGS 

from 

The President, Board of Directors and Members 

of the 

Lions Club of Castries

Lions Bring Christmas Cheer to Millet Combined School

On Saturday December 12, 2009, the members of the Lions Club of Castries (assisted by the members of the Leo Club of Castries) hosted a Christmas party for the students of the Millet Combined  School. The community of Millet was chosen as it was in that community that our late Lion Nick Armand had undertaken most of his community work and one which was identified as  having the greatest need.

The students entertained in Song, Poetry and Dance

 Lion Joe Gustave (Santa) entertained with his Santa dance

 

After entertainment the students received gifts from Santa

 

The happy students took time for a group picture with Santa  and the Lions and Leos

The Principal and Students of the Millet Combined School thanked the members of the Lions and Leo Clubs of Castries for their Christmas cheer.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE LIONS AND LEO CLUBS

Shine Your Light on Human Rights

On December 01, 2009 members of the Lions Club and Leo Clubs of Castries joined the National AIDS programme Secretariat in observance of World AIDS Day.

 

The Leo President Leo Jayeur Joseph addressed the gathering as the Youth Ambassador.  In her address she implored the young persons  to educate themselves about HIV/AIDS and do all in their power to protect themselves.  She noted that discrimination was hurtful and that by discriminating one would put the blood of someone else on their hands.   She  challenged parents not to make sex a taboo in their household today but to see themselves as the first teaches molding the young minds.  She implored the young persons to continue to let their lights shine.

The highlight of the evening was unveiling the quilt.  This quilt is being worked on by persons living with AIDS..  Each squares symbolizes  one  person who have contracted  the disease.

 

Be a light in someone's dark tunnel for you may never know when you may need someone to shine their light through your dark times. - so

SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Diabetes WAlk - 2009

On Saturday November 28, 2009 the members of the Lions Club of Castries together with the Diabetic and Hypertensive Association got busy with registration for the annual Diabetes Walk as well as conducting blood pressure and diabetes screening.

 

 Over one hundred participants were registered.  Although we run out of T-Shirts many  persons showed their  support and registered.

The proceeds from the registration was presented to  Mr George Eugene Executive Director of the Diabetic and Hypertensive Association.

On Sunday November 29 Hundreds turned out for the Annual Diabetes Fun Walk.

Participants receiving instructions on road safety  form Lion  Sharon and Sariah Best from Super J

                                                                                 

                                               The early pack of walkers  shows resilience.

                                                  

The President of the Diabetic and Hypertensive Association - Cuthbert St Juste  leading his team of walkers

The water stops were  manned by Lions,  Super J representatives and a Team from the

National Volunteer programme

After the last pack of walkers had passed the  last water stop the team  of Lions and volunteers - ever environmentally conscious - walked the route collecting bottles

The still energetic walkers joined  in  a splash  - taking part in water exercise

The Lions Club of Castries expresses its thanks and appreciation to the Saint Lucia Diabetic and Hpertensive Assocaitoin  and Super J for  partnering in the Walk against Diabetes and the many corporate sponsors. Our thanks also go to the many Saint Lucians who took the time to walk and to those who contributed to the event. Again Lions Sharon and her Team a job well done. - CONGRATULATIONS. -

Let us Unite Against Diabetes

Successful Candlelight Dinner

Congratulations to the members of the  Fund-raising Committee, Chaired by Lion Sharon Ephraim for a well executed  Dinner.   Our thanks go to Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy, Governor General of Saint Lucia for  graciously agreeing to be our host, to the  many Corporate Sponsors and supporters  who attended  the Dinner as well as the other Clubs in the Zone - Gros Islet  and Vieux Fort Lions for their attendance.  Your contribution will assist our many Sight projects especially the Kids in Sight.

Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy, Lion President, Avis BurchSmith, Zone Chairperson, Lion Beverly Josie and Past District Governor Lion Eldridge Stephens  sharing a moment at the dinner 

 Her Excellency and Zone Chairperson enjoying a good laugh