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We Thank Our Fruit Sale Customers!

Posted on November 24, 2024Leave a comment

Thank you for purchasing at our November 21-23 Citrus Sale! As you know, all proceeds go directly to our charity programs. As one example, we deliver Thanksgiving holiday meals for 30 families in the Fairfax Community on Monday, November 25 – this is only possible with the support of our generous customers!

Next fruit sale: order by Dec 11, pick-up Dec 19-21:  https://fairfaxlions-december.square.site

Student Vision & Hearing Screening, Nov 14

Posted on November 15, 2024Leave a comment

Fairfax Lions screened the vision and hearing of 126 students (K, 3rd, 7th graders) at St Timothy School (Chantilly, VA) on November 14, 2024. We referred 6 students for follow-up care. This quick and effective screening process identifies youngsters who may have limited vision/hearing capability.

Lions Joyce and Maureen Use SPOT System to Screen Student’s Vision
Lions Joe and Maureen Screen Student’s Vision
Vision Screening Team: Lions Joe, Joyce and Maureen
School Nurse Mary reviews screening results with Lions Joyce, Maureen and Marty (Hearing Screening Team)

Information about the SPOT Screening System at: https://www.hillrom.com/en/products/spot-vision-screener/

Beware Fake Shredding Events

Posted on November 12, 2024Leave a comment

This photo below is an item in Nov 12th email from Chairman, FX County Board of Supervisors; beware of the possibility of fake shredding events – you might place your personal information into the hands of bad persons.

Trivia Contest at Lions Meeting

Posted on November 7, 2024Leave a comment

FX Lions held a trivia contest at their dinner meeting on Nov 5th, with prize money for the winner.

There were 20 questions, such as: “What animal is the largest member of the deer family?” (The answer: Moose are the largest members of the deer family. Per: https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Moose )

Visit a Lions dinner meeting any time; you’ll make friends and have fun while serving others! Contact us at: https://www.fairfaxlions.org/contact-us/

BTW…a photo of that largest “deer”….

Free Dog & Bev for Vets

Posted on November 5, 2024Leave a comment

Fairfax Lions are proud to sponsor a treat for Veterans on Veterans Day.

Address of American Legion Post 180 is: 330 Center St N, Vienna, VA 22180

FX Lion Greg Recognized

Posted on October 26, 2024Comments are off

Immediate Past President of Fairfax Lions Club, Greg, received A VERY significant award – the 4th highest of all Lions awards: the International President’s Certificate of Appreciation. Congratulations Greg! 

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