Bethany Lions Club

06/08/2026

So, this. Some of you may or may not know that for two years, one month and 21 days is that I have a permanent new normal. It occurred four days after our state convention as incoming DG for my district. I was more seriously ill than I let on, but we as a team had a super year, got a lot of service done, had fun, they had my back in everything and medically, things stabilized.

Now just finishing up year two as council chair, and two years worth of research, speaking with those with disabilities, accessibility professionals, my medical team (there are many 😀) and first hand experience, below is a culmination with the help of AI for graphic layout and polish, two flyers that I hope that Lions and Leos...clubs, district and multiple district can use to learn, refer to and apply to help those Lions and Leos with visible and invisible disabilities with opportunities to serve.

An inclusive Lions and Leos environment recognizes that members may need flexibility, understanding, and accommodations to continue serving, learning, teaching and leading. It's easy to say, someone is too old, they are failing, their disability prevents them for doing much, but I say...you have an untapped potential of current and prospective Lions and Leos to serve! If you'd like an email of these flyers, email me at: [email protected]

Ability Included. Service Unlimited.

06/03/2026

So...the weather is going to be nice and a reminder to our flea market vendors and shoppers that we'll be open until 4 pm on this Saturday, June 6th - See you then!

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

The 1 st Annual Bethany Craft Festival will beheld on Saturday, June 6 at the Bethany Airport from 10:00 to 4:00. There will be 70 craft vendors and food trucks.

To take advantage of the influx of shoppers that day, the Bethany Lions Flea Market will be open until 4:00 and all flea market
vendors are invited and encouraged to stay. We will have Lions coverage the full day to monitor shopper parking.

Also, we have listened to your feedback and have arranged for a second porta-potty which is placed on the mattress factory side of the field now through the end of October.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BETHANY LIONS FLEA MARKET!!

05/29/2026

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! Vendors: Winds forecast from the N at 15-25 MPH - with higher gusts expected...Be careful with the canopies maybe a good day not to put them up.

05/28/2026

Did you know that the Connecticut Lions support Low Vision Centers across Multiple District 23 to help individuals maintain independence, confidence, and quality of life and that its free?

The Lions Low Vision Centers provide support, education, adaptive devices, and resources for individuals experiencing vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, contacts, medication, or surgery.
If you or someone you know may benefit from Low Vision services, visit the Contact page to connect with the location serving your county: https://www.lionslowvisioncenters.org/MapLocations.aspx

Together, Lions are helping individuals continue to read, cook, navigate daily life, and remain connected to their communities.
If you'd like to support LLVC and its work with those with low vision, participating in the Travelers Birdies for Charity in which you make a contribution to Travelers selecting one of the 3 LLVC based on what county you live in and the appropriate LLVC will get the donation back with an extra 15% (your donation goes further).
Their website is: https://travelerschampionship.com/birdies-for-charity/,

Select on what county you live in:
- Live in either New Haven or Fairfield Counties: Lions Low Vision Centers of Fairfield & New Haven Counties 23A
- Live in either Hartford or Litchfield Counties: Lions Low Vision 23B Hartford & Litchfield Counties
- Live in either Middlesex, New London, Tolland or Windham Counties: Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut

05/27/2026

Thank you Bethany for your donations of plastic which has earned the Bethany Lions their first Trex Bench that has been installed at Peck Pond! Keep those donations coming, we're working on a second bench!