Livonia High Nooners Lions Club

05/23/2026

Our May 20th Monthly Program Dinner Meeting featured Peggy Kerr from the Judson Center.

The non-profit Judson Center, which recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary, initially opened as an orphanage in 1924 (the Detroit Baptist Children's Home) located in a wood farmhouse at 13 Mile Road and Greenfield. By 1930, it had expanded into a fire-resistant brick building, which they also outgrew. Time passed, society changed, and they added essential services and outreach. Today they serve as a major source of foster care, adoption, education, autism, and healthcare services.

With more than 400 employees and a core of volunteers, the Judson Center now serves more than 13,000 clients annually. They have locations in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, Genesee, and Jackson Counties, and continue to expand.

They continue to specialize in...

Child & Family Services: including Adoption, Adoption and Foster Family Recruitment and Retention, Family Reunification, Foster Care, and Independent Living Services for fosters over age 18;

Behavioral Health Services: including counseling, health education, in-home and Outpatient Treatment, Substance Use Disorders, and Veterans Services;

Autism Connections: providing a comprehensive family approach for autism spectrum disorder diagnoses. They provide diagnostics, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), counseling, Social Skills Groups, and Family Support;

Disability Services: to assist individuals with disabilities to enable independent living, with vocational services, peer interactions, and respite care for families;

Primary Health: in combined practice with Advantage Health, they provide primary care and behavioral healthcare, health risk assessments, Immunizations, and mental health screenings and education.

Thank you, Peggy Kerr, for sharing info about the good works provided by the non-profit Judson Center - a gem in everyone's backyard! For more information, please check out the links, and following resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC4HFIxSe0M&t=2s
https://judsoncenter.org/

To learn about the Judson Center and other non-profits in our area, please join the Livonia Lions! Reply to this post, or reach out to Livonia High Nooners Lions Club President Zarek!
https://www.livonialionsclub.org/

05/16/2026

Greetings friends one of our Livonia Lions Club members needs all of our help for his daughter. Can you please donate to this gofund me page.

Hello family and friends, With heavy hearts, we share that … Midu Dhan needs your support for Support Midu’s Fight Against Leukemia – Let’s Stand Together

05/10/2026

From all of us at the Livonia Lions Club to all the Moms out there!

04/25/2026

🦁 The Livonia High Nooners Lions Club & American Cancer Society: Fighting Cancer Together! Wednesday April 22, 2026
We had an incredible monthly educational dinner at Los Amigos Don Juan this week! A huge thank you to Erin Schrieber from the American Cancer Society for joining us to share life-saving insights on the latest advancements in cancer research.
The big takeaway? Early detection saves lives. 🩺
Cancer is often curable, but we have to act early. With diagnoses rising among younger populations, preventive screenings are more important than ever.
Tools you should know about:
• Cancerguard & Cologuard: Great options for early detection.
• ACS CARES App: A FREE resource on Apple & Google Play that provides a personalized roadmap for your specific journey.
• Support: ACS can even help with costs not covered by insurance!
📢 Save the Date:
Join us for Michigan Cancer Action Day in Lansing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Let’s bring our voices to lawmakers to prioritize cancer policy!
Visit www.cancer.org for trusted info and 24/7 live chat support.
Society

03/27/2026

On Saturday, March 21st, Livonia Lion supported Sleep In Heavenly Peace by building 50 bunk beds for children that currently dont have any and sleep on the floor instead.

03/27/2026

On Saturday, March 21st, World Down Syndrom Day, the Livonia Lions Club supported Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop by wearing unmatched socks. We had a delicious breakfast with quiche, bacon and French toast. Oh and delicious coffee too.

03/20/2026

On March 19, 2026, Livonia Lions President and Michigan Freedom Center’s Golf Outing Moderator Dave Zarek attended the Livonia-Westland Chamber’s Quick.Coffee.Connections!
Dave connected with several promising prospects, sharing details about the Lions Club’s
community programs and the benefits of becoming a member. Dave secured one new member from the event and Biggby Coffee will be the Coffee Sponsor for the July 21st Tee It up for Freedom Golf outing at Fox Hills in Plymouth.
Thank you to Biggby Coffee Livonia - 38047 Ann Arbor Rd, Livonia, MI for hosting and providing coffee for our attendees and for sponsoring our golf event!
If you would like to become a Livonia Lion Club Member or to become a sponsor or donate a gift to advertise your business at the Golf Outing, please email me at [email protected]
If your business has not joined the Chamber of Commerce, you should join today! Come be a part of a wonderful group.
www.mifreedomcenter.org & www.LivoniaLionsClub.org

03/20/2026

On March 18, 2026, the Livonia Lions Club hosted a Project KidSight free vision screening at the Redford Township District Library.

Held from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm as part of the library's Open House, the event allowed various local organizations to connect with the community. The Lions Club utilized two session rooms to invite attendees, both children and adults—to receive complimentary eye exams.

Thank you to Lion Jerry, Lion Zainab, Lion Vicki and Lion Carol for working with me to successfully complete 23 vision tests, providing necessary referrals to those who required follow-up care.

03/20/2026

On March 18, 2026, The Livonia Lions Club hosted its monthly Program Dinner at Los Amigos Don Juan, in Livonia. We were pleased to welcome Brian Weiss, President of the Livonia Kiwanis Club, as our guest speaker.
Brian shared details on the Kiwanis’ current and upcoming schedule, and we look forward to supporting their efforts by promoting their events on our social media and participating in their programs.
Looking ahead, Kiwanis proposed a collaborative effort between the Lions, Kiwanis, and Rotary Clubs. By joining forces, we can pool our volunteers for larger-scale events where all three organizations share the benefits and proceeds. Our President, Dave Zarek, and Brian Weiss will be meeting soon to discuss how our clubs can best work together.

03/12/2026

On Tuesday Lions Club District 11A1 District Governor, Kim Hooper and Livonia Lions Club President Dave Zarek spoke to members of the Low Vision Group at the Livonia Senior Center. We spoke about what Lions focus on and do in the communities we serve and worldwide too.