AVON — The Phillips-Strong Lions Club invites anyone curious about joining the Lions to an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Avon Town Hall.

Lions Club members will be available to meet and speak with community members, while sharing refreshments. The new club began last spring with 22 members. They welcome the chance to explain what the Lions do and hope to get more people involved.

The Lions are best known for helping provide glasses and services for the visually-impaired, helping the hearing-impaired and working to educate and fund research about diabetes. An international organization, the Lions’ mission is to “empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding.”

The Phillips-Strong club meets twice a month on the first and third Wednesday evenings, with the first meeting in Strong and the second in Phillips. The club has accomplished much in their short history, distributing eyeglass boxes and helping many residents in need, including the purchase of new glasses for two Phillips residents.

Lions raised $1,700 for diabetes in May, held a field day in Phillips in July, participated in parades in Strong and Phillips, ran a “jail” during Phillips Old Home Days, joined in serving food with the American Legion during the Rail Fair in October and held a successful auction in November.

Community members are invited to meet the Lions, share some food and learn more about becoming a member.

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