Meetings, meals, and service
Club calendar
Thursdays at noon.
October 2026
Programs courtesy of Lions Richard, Patti, and Diane · The Alcove
October 1
VIP Care
John Snyder
October 8
Marion County Roadway Design
Don Watson
October 15
Business meeting and board meeting
Also White Cane Safety Day — Bonefish Grill Give Back Night
October 22
Data Centers
Commissioner Michelle Stone
October 29
Dogs for Patriots
Arlene and Ken West
Birthdays
- David Shashy — October 1
- Jim Hilty — October 2
- Bob Ruddick — October 6
- Jeremy Powers — October 9
- Jim Evans — October 17
- Jim Hall — October 23
September 2026
Programs courtesy of Lions Richard, Patti, and Diane · The Alcove
September 3
Kimberly’s Center
Dawn Westgate
September 10
Marion County Schools
Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer
September 17
Business meeting & board meeting
Diane Renyhart on Club Excellence
September 24
Lotus Marion
Brittany Cecil
Birthdays
- Paul Ventresca — September 8
- Andy Pozzuto — September 13
- John Renyhart — September 14
- Bob Hightower — September 17
- Ted Warner — September 23
- Linda Caldwell — September 27
- Michael MarksdeMartino — September 27
August 2026
Programs courtesy of Lion Richard · The Alcove
August 6
Saving Mercy
Penny Beehler
August 13
Appleton Museum
Kerry Elkins
August 20
Business meeting and board meeting
Club business
August 27
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Fellow Lion and Sheriff Billy Woods
Birthdays
- Linda Thomas — August 18
- Frank Lawson — August 19
- Michael Rutledge — August 23
- Chuck Savage — August 23
July 2026
Programs courtesy of Lion Richard · The Alcove
July 2
Marion County Veterans Services
Steve Jacobs
July 9
Sheltering Hands, Inc.
April Lesage
July 16
Business meeting and board meeting
Induction of Dani Fee
July 23
Project Hope
April McDonald
July 30
Program to be announced
Thursday lunch at The Alcove
Birthdays
- Patti Palermo — July 4
- David Oliver — July 8
- Victor Perry — July 10
- Ben Poole — July 15
- Lou Barnes — July 17
- Tricia Evans — July 19
- Bill Thomas — July 28
- Craig Silverman — July 31
Lunch
Boxed lunches are $15 and include chips, macaroni salad, fruit, and a cookie. Order with Tricia by noon Monday. Tea, lemonade, and water are served.
- Ham & Cheese
- Turkey & Provolone
- Chicken Salad Croissant
- Roast Beef & Swiss
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Volunteer openings
Diabetes screening
Sue Hoagland · 863-221-9656
Golf tournament
Garry Adel · 352-895-1084
KidSight screening
Kristi Hannen · 813-382-0783
Eagle Scout courts of honor
John and Diane Renyhart · 352-789-5180
Membership
Emily Leithauser · 352-817-2765
S.E. Youth Fair
Bill Thomas · 352-615-8090
Silent Santa
Emily Leithauser · 352-817-2765
White Cane Day
Diane Renyhart · 352-789-5180
Weeks of Service 2026–2027
Vision
October 8–18, 2026
Youth
February 13–21, 2027
Environment
May 29–June 6, 2027