Ontario York Region Heritage Lions Club

07/17/2026

Six of our Lions: Beatrice, Eric, Koko, Maxine, Charles and Cynthia received the Ontario Service Award at Markham in July 7, Congratulations!

“The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards honour Ontarians who continue to show up for others through selfless, sustained service,” said Graham McGregor, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “We thank them for their commitment to helping others, fostering a sense of belonging and strengthening community resilience across Ontario.”

06/14/2026

👓Lots of glasses collected for the Lions Recycle for Sight program!
On June 14, 2026, we collected:
- 1060 pairs of glasses
- 1192 lenses
- 43 clip on lenses
- 145 glasses cases

The Eyeglasses Recycling Program@OYRHLC has collected more than 10,000 pairs of eyeglasses and lenses since it began in 2011. Thanks to the support from the community and all the participating partners, we are able to help conserve sight for children and adults through out the world. Your continuous support is always needed.

06/06/2026

🐾 Thank You for Supporting the PetValu Walk for Dog Guides! 🐶
The Heritage Lions proudly hosted the PetValu Walk for Dog Guides on May 31st at Ada Mackenzie Park. We were thrilled to see 46 walkers including families, friends, and fellow Lions come together for this great cause.

A heartfelt thank you to every single walker and donor who helped make this event a success.

Thanks to your generous support, we raised over $1,500 in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Your contributions will help provide life-changing service dogs to Canadians in need.

Together, we’re making a difference one paw at a time! 🐕‍🦺💛

05/19/2026

Every step can change a life. 🐶

Join us on May 31 (Sunday) at Ada Mackenzie Park for the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides @ Markham West — a community walk with a powerful purpose.

Dog Guides provide independence, safety, and confidence to Canadians living with disabilities — from vision loss to autism support, seizure response, and more. Your participation helps these life‑changing dogs reach the people who need them, at no cost.

✨ Check‑in: 10:30am
✨ Walk starts: 11am
✨ Location: Ada Mackenzie Park, Markham

Bring your family, friends, neighbours, and pups. Whether you walk, donate, or help spread the word, you’re making a real impact.
Register or donate today — https://www.walkfordogguides.com/fundraisers/markhamwalkfordogguides

Let’s walk together and look forward to seeing you there! 💙

This is what your support can do. Every donation to the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides gives Canadians with disabilities a life-changing Dog Guide—completely free—helping them navigate the world with confidence, freedom, and independence.

05/07/2026

Lion’s Club International Multiple District 'A' Effective Speaking Contest 2026 was successfully held on May 1 & 2�in St. Catherine, Ontario.

🎤 What an inspiring day celebrating the voices of our youth! 👏Big Congratulations to our Club’s contest winner Fareedah for advancing into the district contest and then the final Multiple District contest winng her first place at the Junior English category!

A heartfelt thank you to our parents, teachers, judges, volunteers, and Lions members for your dedication and support. Events like this continue to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in our community.

國際獅子會複合區 'A' 於聖加芙蓮市舉行的演講比賽總決賽已完滿於5月1號及2號舉行。
👏恭喜於本會初賽得獎代表Freedah再下一城，於區際賽和複合區總決賽奪得英文初級組冠軍！所有得獎者及參賽同學，你們的努力與勇氣令今年的比賽更加精彩！衷心感謝 家長、老師、評判、義工以及獅子會會員的支持與付出，讓這項培育青年領袖與溝通能力的重要活動得以圓滿舉行。

03/22/2026

We have an incredible time at the York Region Police International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! This year felt special as we gathered at a new venue the Markham Fairgrounds.

It is heartening to see our members’ children joining us to learn the importance of harmony and inclusion. We also love catching up with fellow Lions from Markham Mantra Lions Club and Rotarians from the Markham-Unionville Rotary Club. It truly takes a village to build a stronger community!

Together, we’re celebrating diversity and building a brighter future for the next generation.

03/20/2026

We are proud to announce that the Ontario York Region Heritage Lions Club will be participating in the York Region Police’s event for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. We’d love to meet you, chat about our upcoming projects! 🌍🤝

📍 Where: Markham Fairgrounds,
10801 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON L3P 3J3
📅 When: March 21st (Sat) 11am-2pm
🎟️ Visit us at our booth!

03/09/2026

The Heritage Lions Club’s 19th Effective Speaking Contest
🎤 What an inspiring day celebrating the voices of our youth! This year, the Ontario York Heritage Lions Club proudly hosted the 19th Effective Speaking Contest at Ark Christian Community Church in Markham, welcoming 35 talented student contestants. Each participant brought thoughtful ideas, confidence, and passion to the stage.
We are especially excited to introduce our first French division this year, creating more opportunities for students to express their ideas and demonstrate their public speaking skills.
👏Congratulations to all contestants and winners! Your courage and preparation made the event truly memorable. A heartfelt thank you to our parents, teachers, judges, volunteers, and Lions members for your dedication and support. Events like this continue to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in our community.

曦揚獅子會第19屆學生演講比賽精彩回顧
🎤我們非常高興與大家分享今年活動的精彩時刻！安省約克區曦揚獅子會今年於萬錦市的方舟基督社區教會舉辦第19屆學生演講比賽。今年共有35位同學參加， 參賽者在講台上自信發言，分享不同的觀點與想法，展現出優秀的表達能力與勇氣。
今年的比賽亦首次增設法語組別 ，讓更多同學能夠以不同語言展現他們的演講技巧，令活動更多元生動。
👏恭喜所有得獎者及參賽同學，你們的努力與勇氣令今年的比賽更加精彩！衷心感謝 家長、老師、評判、義工以及獅子會會員的支持與付出，讓這項培育青年領袖與溝通能力的重要活動得以圓滿舉行。

02/24/2026

Thank you Unionville MPP for attending the event!

02/19/2026

🎤 Calling all young speakers in York Region!
🏆The Ontario York Region Heritage Lions Club is excited to host the Effective Speaking Contest 2026 on Mar 7 at Ark Christian Community Church (NW of Denison St/ McCowan Rd)
This is an amazing opportunity for students to:
✅ Boost confidence & public speaking skills
✅ Win recognition for their talents!
📅 Date: March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 12 PM - 4 PM (Check-in at 11:30 AM)
📍 Location: Ark Christian Community Church
2250 Denison St, Markham, ON L3S 1E9
(NW of Denison St/ McCowan Rd)
🎓 Open to students from Grades 4-12
🗣 Languages: English or French
💻 Register now! Limited spots available:
🔗 https://forms.gle/FF8oRvPcUBDMhyAK7
📅 Registration Deadline: February 28, 2026