Adams Lions Club

06/01/2026

This coming Saturday is the day!
Well, you be the WINNER!
Please consider purchasing tickets today for the Adams Lions Scratch Ticket Raffle Bag and help make a real difference in the lives of people throughout our community.
Every ticket purchased is more than a chance to win—it is a meaningful act of support for the Adams Lions Club and the neighbors we serve. Your generosity helps fund our Lions Incentives.
Tickets may be purchased from any Adams Lions Club member or online through Square using the links below or scan the QR code.
The raffle bag has a face value of $300.00.
Tickets are $5.00 for one chance or $25.00 for six chances.
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The winning ticket will be drawn at the Adams Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6, at Forest Park Country Club.
Please purchase your tickets today for a chance to win and to help us continue caring for our community.
You do not need to be present to win.
Your support allows the Adams Lions Club to continue serving our community in meaningful ways, from providing scholarships to local high school graduates to offering programs for senior citizens and hosting family-friendly events that bring people together. It also helps us assist residents facing vision- and hearing-related challenges and support important research focused on eye diseases and diabetes.
The Adams Lions Club is made up of 63 dedicated members who care deeply about this community and work together to meet local needs with compassion, service, and support.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world, with more than 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs serving 200 countries and geographic areas. Since 1917, Lions have strengthened communities through hands-on service and humanitarian efforts around the world.
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06/01/2026

Helen Heller Day June 1st
Remembered with deep respect, heartfelt gratitude, and enduring admiration.
June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968
Today, we honor and cherish the memory of Helen Keller—a woman of extraordinary courage, quiet grace, and unwavering determination, whose life stands as a lasting testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Though she lived without sight or hearing, Helen Keller illuminated the world through her resilience, compassion, and steadfast devotion to education, dignity, and human rights.
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”
Her legacy continues to inspire generations around the world, reminding us that true greatness is often found in perseverance, service, and hope.
In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions Clubs International Convention and called upon its members to become “knights of the blind” in the noble fight against preventable blindness. Her words helped inspire a lasting commitment to vision care and support for people who are blind or visually impaired, a legacy of service that continues to touch lives to this day.
To watch Helen Keller's Speech at the 1925 International Convention, and read the transcript please visit https://www.lionsclubs.org/.../resource-center/hellen-keller
Remembered with respect and gratitude.
“We Serve” — Together We Change Lives.
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06/01/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we remember with deep respect and heartfelt gratitude the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is more than the beginning of summer; it is a solemn time to reflect, give thanks, and honor all who have served in our nation’s wars to protect the freedoms we cherish.
As we gather with family and friends, let us also pause to remember our fallen heroes, honor all who have served, and keep their loved ones in our hearts. With sincere appreciation for their sacrifice and service, we wish everyone a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

Please consider purchasing tickets today for the Adams Lions Scratch Ticket Raffle Bag and help make a real difference in the lives of people throughout our community.
Every ticket purchased is more than a chance to win—it is a meaningful act of support for the Adams Lions Club and the neighbors we serve. Your generosity helps fund our Lions Incentives.
Tickets may be purchased from any Adams Lions Club member or online through Square using the links below or scan the QR code.
The raffle bag has a face value of $300.00.
Tickets are $5.00 for one chance or $25.00 for six chances.
Six - https://square.link/u/kX7uDNuf?src=sheet
One - https://square.link/u/FCOQMswl?src=sheet
The winning ticket will be drawn at the Adams Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6, at Forest Park Country Club.
Please purchase your tickets today for a chance to win and to help us continue caring for our community.
You do not need to be present to win.
Your support allows the Adams Lions Club to continue serving our community in meaningful ways, from providing scholarships to local high school graduates to offering programs for senior citizens and hosting family-friendly events that bring people together. It also helps us assist residents facing vision- and hearing-related challenges and support important research focused on eye diseases and diabetes.
The Adams Lions Club is made up of 63 dedicated members who care deeply about this community and work together to meet local needs with compassion, service, and support.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world, with more than 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs serving 200 countries and geographic areas. Since 1917, Lions have strengthened communities through hands-on service and humanitarian efforts around the world.
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05/22/2026

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Adams Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament—now just two weeks away!
Join us for a great day on the course while supporting the Adams Lions Club and the important work we do in the community.
Sign up as an individual player or gather your friends, family, or coworkers and register a team of four for even more fun.
Registration is still open for the Adams Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at Forest Park Country Club in Adams, MA.
Format: 9-hole Captain & Crew with tee times.
Tee times begin at 8:00 AM.
Please check in 30 minutes before your assigned tee time.
Cost: $50 per person or $200 per team, including golf, carts, and food.
Your entry includes 9 holes of golf, carts, a longest drive contest, a closest-to-the-pin contest, and a chance to win $10,000 with a hole-in-one, sponsored by Smith Brothers-McAndrews Insurance.
Food will be served from the Adams Lions Club’s very own food truck, making this a day you won’t want to miss.
Reserve your spot today by calling Nick Staffin at 413-822-5732
or Forest Park Country Club at 413-743-3311, or register in person at the clubhouse.

05/12/2026

Big congratulations to Adams Lions Club member Dave Kondej on his promotion to Sales Manager at Bedard Brothers!
If you know Dave, you know this honor is so well deserved. His years of dedication, strong customer relationships, and commitment to the dealership have made a lasting impact.
And to all of Dave’s loyal customers — good news: Dave is still selling! He’ll continue working directly with the customers who know and trust him.
Join us in congratulating Dave on this exciting next chapter and well-earned promotion!
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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day
To all the moms who are Lions,
Today, we celebrate not only all that you do, but also who you are. Your love, strength, kindness, and dedication touch the lives of so many people every day.
Thank you for the care you give, the example you set, and the difference you make in your families, your communities, and our Lions family. Your compassion and service reflect the very best of what it means to be a Lion.
You are strong. You are caring. You are inspiring. And today, we honor you with gratitude and appreciation.
Thank you for being a Lion, and thank you for being you.
We celebrate you today and always.

05/08/2026

The Adams Lions Club welcomed two new members, Regina Gray and Michael Meczywor, during its May membership meeting held Thursday, May 7, at the Bounti-Fare Restaurant. Both new members were sponsored by Arthur McConnell and formally inducted by longtime club member James Dynes, a Lion since 1971.
Pictured from left to right are Arthur McConnell, Regina Gray, Michael Meczywor, and Michael Ouellette.
Pictured from left to right are James Dynes, Michael Meczywor, Arthur McConnell and Regina Gray.
The Adams Lions Club continues to serve as an active contributor to the local community through support for eye research, partnerships with organizations including The Youth Center and the Adams Council on Aging, assistance to charitable groups and athletic teams, and annual scholarships for graduates of Hoosac Valley High School, McCann Technical School, and BART.
Community members interested in joining the Adams Lions Club or learning more about its work are encouraged to contact the club by email at [email protected].
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05/07/2026

The Adams Lions Club’s annual golf tournament that was scheduled for this Saturday, May 9th, at Forest Park Country Club in Adams, MA.

Has been POSTONED UNTIL SATUIRDAY JUNE 6th

Teams of four will compete in a 9-hole caption ‘n’ crew format with tee times beginning at 8 am.
Proceeds will support Lions initiatives, including scholarships for local high school graduates and community events, such as a Halloween parade for local children and lunch for senior citizens. In addition, the club assists residents who need help with vision and hearing loss-related needs and supports research to cure eye diseases and diabetes.
The entry fee is $50 per player/$200 per team and includes nine holes of golf, carts, longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests, and a chance to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one, Sponsored by Smith Brothers McAndrews Insurance.
Lunch from the Adams Lions Club food truck is included in the cost.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
To register for the tournament, sign up at Forest Park, call Forest Park at 413-743-3311, or text or call Lion Nick Staffin, event chair, at 413-822-5732.
The Adams Lions Club has 60+members. Lions’ clubs are groups of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. More than 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs are serving in 200 countries around the globe.
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