10/29/2026
The Elizabeth Portuguese Lions Club held their monthly October general meeting at Valenca Restaurant. The meeting led by President Christine Grova, had the honor of hosting their District Governor Subarna Sahni as their special guest. District Governor Subarna presented chevron awards to club members: Jose Antunes-45 years, Donald Goncalves-45 years, Joaquim Panerra-30 years and Tony Monteiro -30 years. Congratulations to all recipients! 🦁The DG also presented her “Be the light” pins to all those in attendance.
Also during the meeting VP Miguel Carvalho and IPP Julie Andrade presented President Christine and DG Subarna with a friendship banner, book and pin from The District Governor of the Lions Club of Almada Portugal Luis Nascimento as a token of Lion kinship and friendship between two clubs. Thank you DG Luis Nascimento 🦁
The club also had their traditional “trust dinner” in which members took turns wearing blindfolds while eating dinner to simulate what total blindness felt. This helps to remind our club of their purpose and puts things into perspective.
The club members also made sandwiches 🥪 which were packaged and set to be delivered to a local shelter, St. Joseph’s social services.
The meeting was full of very informative details regarding the upcoming community events that the club will be hosting. September and October birthdays were celebrated.!
Thank you for all that came out to support our club. The Elizabeth Portuguese Lions club strives to make a differing the community through service and acts of kindness.
Thank you Lion Helena Goncalves for the beautiful cake!!🎂
