About Us
Markham Lions are a dedicated group of men and women who, over the years, have voluntarily raised over 1.5 million dollars to support a variety of community projects for the benefit of all.
The Lions motto "We Serve" is exemplified by the many projects relating to sight and hearing; such as our support for "Seeing-Eye" dogs and "Hearing-Ear" dogs along with Vision & Hearing Screening of kindergarten students in Markham schools.
The Charter night was on November 30, 1943, at St. Andrews United Church with 39 Lions present and 162 guests. The first president, John Cattanach and the first slate of officers were installed. Membership grew in the 1970's and 1980's to over 80 members and today in 2012, membership stands at 50 members.
Originally named the Markham-Unionville Lions Club until 1977 when Markham sponsored the Unionville Lions Club as a separate club.
Our first service project was sponsoring the High School Air Cadet Corps and this continues today with our sponsorship of the public speaking contestants from the Air Cadet Corps of Markham.
Over the year, major projects have included purchasing equipment for the Markham Stouffville Hospital, the Markham Centennial Pool, Thomson Court Senior Apartments, Markhaven Seniors Home, Morgan Park Pool, Markham Museum, Participation House, York Regional Police Station Community Room, and the Lions Foundation of Canada Sir James Dunn Dog Guide Training Centre in Oakville.
A strong sense of Community spirit and comradeship is prevalent among the Lions with everyone working to make each project a success.
Social Activities
► Dinner Meetings: third Thursday of each month, September through June
► Spouses Appreciation Nights
► Charter Anniversary Celebrations
► Card Nights
► Conventions
► Christmas Reception
► July 1st Family Picnic
► Annual Golf Tournament
► Dinner Theatre Night