Rotary Holiday House Tour
May 19, 2025
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By Wanda Backus-Kelly Port Rowan and the surrounding area was the location for the Rotary Club of Simcoe’s annual Holiday House tour this year.
By Sue Green
February has been a challenge for those of us pining for warm sunny days, but not everyone feels that way. This stretch of minus temperatures has thrilled the ice fishing enthusiasts. Local businesses are happy to have the traffic during the winter. Looking at the Inner Bay dotted with huts is a site to see and brings back the basic culture and community of lake life.
The Long Point Lioness Lions Club has been busy planning their spring events and planning to give back to the community. The club is forever thankful for the community’s generous support.
The club dinner meeting took place on Monday, Feb. 10, at the Country Fork with special guests Lion Bill Fick, Past Lion District Governor Tom McLarty, Lion Gary Eves, and Zone Chair Lion Barb Margeson-Eves, who officiated at the induction ceremony with club president Lioness Kathleen Denn. Linda Berry-Morgan, sponsored by Lioness Lauren Nightingale, took the oath to serve and was officially welcomed. Club membership is now at 27 members.
January’s social media contest winner of a Lioness cookbook was Jane Carr. Thank you to everyone who “likes and follows” Long Point Lioness Lions Club Facebook page.
On Saturday, Feb. 8, Lioness hosted the canteen at the Fishing & Hunting Show and Yard Sale. Conveners of the canteen were Lioness Sue Knighton and Christine Prentice. The club served breakfast, freshly baked cookies, apple strudel, burgers, hotdogs with fried onions and beverages. It was a well-attended event with positive feedback on the day and menu.
On Feb. 10, a $500 donation was made to VON Sakura House Woodstock Hospice.
On Feb. 17, the Lioness club sponsored the ice time for the Family Day Free Skate at the Langton Arena. This is the second free skate sponsored by the Long Point Lioness Lions Club during this club year.
Our 50/50 ticket sales are underway. The club has 1,200 tickets for sale at $5 each. When all the tickets are sold the winner will receive $3,000. The draw is Bayfest weekend. All the proceeds go to Valley Heights Secondary School commencement awards and six elementary school nutrition programs. Tickets are available from any Lioness member, the Country Fork, Jonny K’s Fresh Produce, and Doerksen Country Store.
The Long Point Lioness are an active group who attend many events supporting other clubs, charities, and local organizations as well as host their own fundraisers. Here are the statistics since the club chartered in April 2024: The 27 club members have logged over 1,996 volunteer hours, which has benefited 1,621 community members. In addition to the hours, the club has donated over $15,000 to support local initiatives in their district. All funds raised are donated back to the community in various club defined initiatives.
Saturday, March 29, is “Fashion, Fun and Food” Ladies Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Port Rowan Community Centre. The theme is “Less is More” featuring engaging speakers, demonstrations, gift bags, door prizes, coffee, treats, a delicious lunch, and more.
There will be a fashion show with local models featuring outfits provided by Second to None of Port Dover. Tickets are $45 and available by calling Penny Hutcheson at 519-671-3417, the Country Fork, or any Lioness member. There is limited seating so please reach out to your family and friends and make a day of it. All funds raised go back to the community.
The Long Point Lioness Lions Club is supporting an A2 District Service project called Soles4Souls Canada. The goal is to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes of any kind: men, women, children of any style. Lioness Deb Shaw is convening this project for the club. If you have any gently used footwear, please reach out and they can arrange for pickup or drop off. The shoes are going to developing countries.
The Long Point Lioness Lions Club is a group of women who come together to serve their community. If you feel it is time to be involved in a club that helps give back, please contact Lioness Lynda Hendel, membership chair, at 519-983-4319, or you can send a message through the club Facebook page “Long Point Lioness Lions Club.”
The upcoming meeting dates are Monday, March 10, and Monday, April 14, starting at 5 p.m.
Originally printed in The Good News, March 2025.
By Wanda Backus-Kelly Port Rowan and the surrounding area was the location for the Rotary Club of Simcoe’s annual Holiday House tour this year.
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