Greenwich Lions Club

06/15/2026

🩸❤️ The Greenwich Lions Club was proud to support last Saturday’s American Red Cross Greater NY community blood drive at the YWCA Greenwich, and the impact will be felt far beyond our community.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners, 45 units of blood were collected—enough to help as many as 135 patients at Greenwich Hospital and other hospitals throughout Connecticut and the region in the coming weeks.

A special thank you to ywca greenwich for being an outstanding host, providing the space and parking, and encouraging so many members and swim program families to donate. We were especially excited to welcome 16 first-time donors!

This successful drive was co-sponsored by YWCA Greenwich, Greenwich Lions Club, First Baptist, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, and Congregation Shir Ami. Eighteen volunteers representing these organizations made the day possible, including 10 dedicated Greenwich Lions members.

By the numbers:
🩸 52 individuals presented to donate
🩸 45 units of blood collected
🩸 Up to 135 lives impacted
🩸 16 first-time donors
🩸 18 volunteers supporting the drive

Thank you to everyone who donated blood, volunteered their time, shared food, and offered caring conversation. Together, we are making a difference and strengthening our community.

Special thanks to Black Forest Pastry Shop for their generous support and delicious treats for our donors and volunteers! 🥐❤️

05/30/2026

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 Lions

05/28/2026

Mark your calendars June 13th YWCA Greenwich

Lions Clubs 23A, CT, USA
Connecticut Lions
Lions Clubs International
Lion Mark Lyon - International First Vice President

05/28/2026

Contact the Lions 🦁 Low Vision Center
at Greenwich Hospital 500 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich 203-863-3290
Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs 23A, CT, USA
Connecticut Lions
Lion Mark Lyon - International First Vice President

05/26/2026

The Greenwich Lions Club was honored to represent at Monday’s Sound Beach Fire Department Memorial Day Parade.

We remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Thank you to the and the entire community for a meaningful day of remembrance, patriotism, and unity. 🇺🇸🦁

Photo credit: Robert Parry

05/04/2026

Recipient Of Prestigious Police Award Announced By Greenwich PD

The award recognizes individuals whose work reflects the values of integrity, professionalism and a commitment to public service.

Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs 23A, CT, USA
Connecticut Lions
Lion Mark Lyon - International First Vice President
First Selectman Fred Camillo
Town of Greenwich
Greenwich Police

The award recognizes individuals whose work reflects the values of integrity, professionalism and a commitment to public service.

04/30/2026

Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs 23A, CT, USA
Connecticut Lions
Lion Mark Lyon - International First Vice President
Town of Greenwich
Greenwich Police

Greenwich Police announced that Lt Timothy Kelly has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year, the Department’s highest and most distinguished honor! Congratulations! https://bit.ly/49fsUWb

04/30/2026

Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs 23A, CT, USA
Connecticut Lions
Lion Mark Lyon - International First Vice President

2026 Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year

The Greenwich Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant Timothy Kelly has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year, the Department’s highest and most distinguished honor. 

The Dr. John Clarke Award is named in honor of Dr. John Clarke, whose legacy is defined by the values he championed throughout his career: integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in public service. The award is reserved for those whose contributions leave a lasting mark on the organization and the community it serves.

Lieutenant Kelly is being recognized for his pivotal role in leading the Greenwich Police Department to full accreditation under the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC), a rigorous, multi-tiered certification process that evaluates every aspect of a department’s operations against professionally recognized benchmarks.

Over the course of two years, Lieutenant Kelly served as the driving force behind the Department’s accreditation effort. He took ownership of the Tier I standards, the foundational requirements that must be not only met but continuously maintained, while simultaneously completing the substantial requirements of Tier II and Tier III. Together, these tiers represent hundreds of individual standards spanning policy development, training compliance, operational review, and administrative documentation.

Thanks to Lieutenant Kelly’s dedication, the Greenwich Police Department now stands fully accredited under all three POSTC tiers, a distinction that signals to the public, peers, and the broader law enforcement community that this Department operates at the highest professional standard.

04/27/2026

01/02/2026

"​The Greenwich Lions Club sincerely thanks the entire community for your incredible support of this year's Ruby Red Grapefruit Sale."