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The Santa Monica Lions Club and Pacific Palisades Lions Clubs merged in 2021 to form the Santa Monica - Pacific Palisades Lions Club.

Through social and volunteer opportunities we serve the Westside community.

10/05/2026

😊 A new week is a new opportunity to make a difference. Let's bring our energy, passion, and teamwork to serve our community and help those in need🦁

09/07/2026

🦁✨ HONORING SERVICE THIS LABOR DAY! ✨🦁

As we enjoy this Labor Day, the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club wants to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication that builds our community.

From our recent Kick-Off Dinner at the Hyatt to our ongoing food drives for the Westside Food Bank, our Pride knows that "We Serve" is more than just a motto—it's our labor of love! ❤️

We are so grateful for our members, spouses, and "Friends of the Lions" who work tirelessly to make the Westside a better place for everyone. Whether you're relaxing at the beach or enjoying time with family today, we wish you a restful and happy holiday. 🌴🌅

Interested in joining our Pride and turning fellowship into meaningful service? We’d love to welcome you! 🐾🙌

📧 Send us an email today 👉 [email protected]

09/06/2026

🦁✨ **A ROARING START TO A NEW LIONS YEAR!** ✨🦁

What a wonderful evening at our **Kick-Off Dinner Meeting** at our beautiful new location, the **Hyatt Hotel**! Gathered in the Penthouse, we enjoyed a delicious dinner, great fellowship, and—best of all—**gorgeous views of the Westside!** 🌴🌆

President Carol Ann officially called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. Lion Linda led us in *America the Beautiful*, Lion Kingsley led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Lion Capt. Ken gave the invocation.

We were delighted to welcome **Haide, Sales Manager, and Johnny, Executive Chef**, from the Hyatt team and introduced our spouses—our wonderful **Friends of the Lions**! 🦁❤️

Membership Chair Kingsley then introduced visitor **Maryam Motomedi**, who expressed a strong interest in joining our Pride. She received a very enthusiastic **ROAR of welcome!** 🦁👏

🍽️ **And then… dinner!**
We enjoyed a delicious buffet featuring Caprese salad, broccoli, pasta with chicken and cream sauce, and chocolate mousse pudding for dessert. 😋

🏆 **Celebrating Service & Tradition**
President Carol Ann presented thank-you gifts to outgoing Past Presidents **Lions Pam and Derrick** in recognition of their service—reviving a wonderful old Club tradition. ❤️

📘 President Carol Ann also unveiled our **brand-new Membership Manual**, which was distributed to the Lions present and will become part of every new member’s induction packet. A huge thank-you to **President Carol Ann and Lion Derrick** for bringing this project to life!

🥫 **Service in Action**
Service Chair Brian thanked everyone for bringing food supplies that will ultimately be donated to the **Westside Food Bank**. Together, we continue to turn fellowship into meaningful service.

🎟️ **And the raffle winner is… Lion Yoriko!** 🎉
Lion Yoriko won the $55 raffle prize—and generously donated it right back to the Club! Now THAT'S Lions spirit! 🦁❤️

A fantastic evening of **fellowship, service, tradition, and new beginnings**. We are excited for another year of making a difference throughout our Westside community!

📸 **Photos courtesy of Club Photographer Lion Yoriko**

08/17/2026

The peace of doing something for each other is the greatest peace. Happy Monday 😊

08/15/2026

What a wonderful evening at the Del Rey Yacht Club on August 5th as the Santa Monica-Pacific Palisades Lions Club celebrated our 103rd Annual Installation Dinner! ✨

The evening was filled with friendship, fellowship, and Lions spirit. We proudly welcomed our newest member, Lion Kenneth Cleveland, Director of the Salvation Army ReHab Unit, and gave him three BIG Lions roars! 🦁🦁🦁

A special thank-you to District Governor Francis Lee, our Installing Officer, who installed our 2026–27 officers and Board members.

Congratulations to:
🦁 President – PDG Carol Ann
🦁 VP – Lion Kathy
🦁 Secretary – Lion Gail
🦁 Treasurer – Lion Pam
🦁 Lion Tamer – Lion Derrick
🦁 Tail Twister – Lion Alan

We also recognized Lions for their outstanding service and celebrated our continuing friendship with our Sister Club, Venice/Marina/LAX.

PDG Carol Ann closed the evening with a beautiful reminder: when we work together, our Pride can accomplish great things! 💙

Here’s to another year of service, friendship, and making a difference in our community!

📸 Photos by Club Photographer Lion Yoriko

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08/14/2026

Back-to-School Joy at PAL! 🎒📚☀️

What a heartwarming and joyful day at PAL on August 11! 💙

The Santa Monica community came together to help local students get ready for the new school year with essential supplies—and to build positive connections between our young people, the community, and the Santa Monica Police Department.

Students were pre-selected based on economic need, making this giveaway an especially meaningful opportunity. The gym was filled with excitement, smiles, and lots of positive energy! 👏

The Santa Monica-Pacific Palisades Lions Club was proud to be part of it. Our table was staffed by Service Chair Brian Ransom, President Carol Ann Emmitt, new member Ken Cleveland, and Lion friend Jane Birman.

We had plenty to share:
🎯 $10 Target gift cards for school-related items
🕶️ UV400, shatterproof, polarized sunglasses in 12 fun colors
🔑 Keychains with hanging charms
⭐ A wide variety of fun stickers

And yes—we were very popular with the kids! 😄

One of the most touching moments was watching each child carefully choose their favorite items—and then hearing every single one say “thank you” before leaving our table. ❤️

We were also grateful to see so many Santa Monica police officers interacting with the kids and personally visiting the sponsor tables to express their appreciation.

Events like this remind us that service is about more than giving—it’s about building relationships, creating positive experiences, and strengthening our community.

The SMPP Lions Club is proud to serve! 🦁💙

08/02/2026

📍Once a Lion, Always Family 🦁💙💛

Outgoing President Derrick Beerensteyn of the Santa Monica–Pacific Palisades Lions Club recently visited his home club, the Lions Club Paramaribo North in Paramaribo, Suriname—the very club where his Lions journey first began.

It was a warm and meaningful opportunity to reconnect with longtime friends, fellow Lions, and the club that inspired a lifelong commitment to service. From those first meetings in Paramaribo to serving as Club President, one thing has remained constant: the Lions' mission to serve others.

Lionism is about more than community service. It is about building communities, creating lifelong friendships, and fostering connections that span cities, countries, and continents. No matter where we travel, the Lions family is always there to welcome us with open arms.

Thank you to the Lions Club Paramaribo North for the warm hospitality and for reminding us that service truly unites the world.

🌎 Wherever there is a need, there is a Lion.

07/19/2026

The Santa Monica-Pacific Palisades Lions Club has officially relaunched its monthly Lions Lunch Social!🦁

To encourage more fellowship and socializing, the Santa Monica-Pacific Palisades Lions Club has relaunched its monthly tradition—our Lions Lunch Social, held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Fromin's Deli (1832 Wilshire Blvd.) from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM.

Our inaugural lunch on Wednesday, July 15, was a tremendous success! 🫶 Everyone agreed that this is a fantastic addition to our regular Club schedule, giving members another opportunity to connect, laugh, and enjoy great food together 🍽️.

Celebrating this gathering were (left to right):
Yoriko, Joanne, Alan, Alan's son Jeff (a past Lion), Carol Ann, Gail, Steve, Kingsley, Manuela, Linda, and Larry.

🙏🏼 Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our first Lions Lunch Social such a fun and memorable afternoon. We can't wait to do it again next month!

Interested in making a difference while building lifelong friendships? We'd love to have you join us! Send us an email now 📧 [email protected].

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Fourth of July from all of us! 🎆

Today, we celebrate the freedoms that unite us, the communities that strengthen us, and the spirit of service that makes our nation shine.

As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy parades, backyard barbecues, and dazzling fireworks, let's also remember that one of the greatest ways to honor our country's ideals is by serving others.

The Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club is proud to serve our Westside Community throughout the year—helping those in need, supporting local programs, improving vision and hearing, fighting hunger, and making a positive difference one act of kindness at a time.

This Independence Day, let's celebrate not only our nation's history but also the power of neighbors helping neighbors.

❤️🤍💙 Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable 250th Fourth of July!

**We Serve.**
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06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day 🌺

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Meeting Elks Lodge In Santa Monica, CA. Located At 1040 Pico Boulevard Just West Of 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA
90401

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+13104542960

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