Pasadena Host Lions Club

Did you know that October 8 is recognized as World Sight Day? October is also acknowledged as World Blindness Awareness Month. World Blindness Awareness Month was established for every October to help people understand the realities of living without sight. The World Health Organization estimates that almost 285 million people suffer from blindness or visual impairment worldwide. In the United States about 4 million Americans are blind and 47,000 (1 person every minute) beco...me blind each year. October a Month-long Celebration of Blindness Awareness News Resources. At least 40 of the 50 United States and countries worldwide organize events through the month of October as part of World Blindness Awareness Month to bring awareness to blindness and related blindness issues. Check out this short video produced by our very own Leo about maintaining healthy eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BXq8MipL84

Past President Jhoana nominated Lion Alan to be the recipient of the most prestigious award in Lions Clubs. Yesterday, he was presented the Melvin Jones Fellowship at our bi-weekly meeting. Thank you Alan for being a great Lion and for taking the lead on planning our service projects this year!

Pasadena Lions volunteered to distribute food to those in need. Also, the Lions are doing the same in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. You know what they say, where there is a need, there is a Lion.

Vroman's Bookstore needs our business. Before you buy your next book purchase on Amazon or Audible, consider purchasing from one of the oldest independent bookstores in Southern California! This place is a Pasadena legend! Fun fact: During World War II, Vroman’s donated and delivered books to Japanese Americans interned at nearby camps, returning on several occasions despite being fired upon by camp guards. If you’re able, this is a great small business to support! https://www.vromansbookstore.com/ways-support-vromans

Who is ready to put an end to diabetes? Join our Club's team to fundraise for City of Hope! Because of Lions like you, millions of dollars have been raised for the research and treatment at City of Hope. https://ourhope.cityofhope.org/Pasadena

On Tuesday, October 6, join us at our 12:30 online meeting to hear Museum Director Mike Hudson talk about the collection and plans at the Printing House to care for and exhibit Keller's legacy. In January, the American Foundation for the Blind sent their AFB Helen Keller Archive to the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville. Here is a video from Lions Clubs International about Helen Keller’s encouraging message for Lions to become "Knights of the B...lind." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN8kr8y7dHs&app=desktop See more

We just wanted to send a big Lion hug your way... <3

At Tuesday's meeting, Pasadena Memorial Trust awarded grants to Villa Esperanza Services and HEAR Center. Both nonprofits have given many opportunities to the Pasadena community, and it's our pleasure to support their endeavors. PS) Do you like classical music? HEAR Center has an amazing event coming up on October 3 which will help the organization meet their annual fundraising goal. You can visit their website for more information http://www.hearcenter.org/news-and-events/calendar/E231

Who is ready to serve? RSVP for a service opportunity on Friday morning, October 2 @ Pasadena Senior Center. Message us on Facebook or email [email protected] for the details. Hope to see you there! :)

Happily serving in our community! On Friday, Pasadena Lions assisted Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to distribute free food boxes to low-income older adults. In the first photo, Lions pictured are Alan, Donna, Diana, Tom, Dick, Calvin and Glenda. Thank you Vice President Alan for arranging our club’s participation.

On Friday morning, the Senior Center needs 4 more Lion volunteers to help us carry Los Angeles Regional Food Bank boxes to senior’s cars. There is hunger in Pasadena and we are trying to meet that need. Lions are asked to wear casual clothes and masks. We will provide the gloves if they don’t have any. Protective eyewear is suggested as well. Please call (626) 765-7154 or email [email protected] for the service project details.

This is a collection of photos from 2018-2020 of our members at various Lions Club events and meetings.

We can't wait to see and hear your smiling faces on Tuesday, September 1st at our 12:30 meeting. This week's program speaker is Pasadena Now's Managing Editor, Andre Coleman! Mr. Coleman grew up in Altadena, and was educated in the Pasadena Unified School District. He has worked at The Pasadena Star News, Pasadena Weekly, and Pasadena Now publications. Mr. Coleman will share his views on where the City is currently from both a business and social perspective, and where he sees it going in the near-future given the Coronavirus pandemic. If you wish to join us, email [email protected] or call (626) 765-7154 for the Zoom Meeting information.