Special Thanks Jana Haeffner The SunBird Lions elves were able to deliver more than 200 gifts to Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School. This school educates students from preschool through sixth grade, and they have approximately 740 students enrolled. The SunBird Lions would like to express their gratitude for all the donations of toys and money…
SunBird Lions Receive Lions International Club Excellence Award The SunBird Lions were honored with the prestigious Lions International Club Excellence Award for the 2024-25 year. This recognition was presented by Sandy Sterker, Council Secretary for Southern Arizona, in acknowledgment of the club’s outstanding achievements across several key areas. • Membership Growth: The club achieved significant…
Becoming a member of the SunBird Lions Club offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community. By participating in club activities and volunteering, you’ll play an active role in projects that benefit local residents and organizations. Our regular meetings and events provide the perfect opportunity to meet new people and form…
Arizona Lions Gather and Make Plans for the New Year On Aug. 9 more than 100 Lions from clubs all over the state met at SunBird. Lion leaders recognized new clubs and accomplishments by several key retiring and incoming officers. Representatives from the Pediatric Cancer group and Hunger Service group were on hand to discuss…
Basha High School Student Receives SunBird Lions Club Scholarship Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club was so honored to select Basha High School senior Kaplainsa Higgins to receive the scholarship from the organization. Kaplainsa’s future looks very bright as she furthers her education. Melvin Jones Progressive Award Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club Year-End Donations Arlene Block…
Members Support Animals in Need Arlene Block Lions Karen Lee and Arlene Block delivered pet beds, crates, cushions, and blankets to the Arizona Humane Society to help pets in need. Items were collected by Lion Michael Block. Lions collect unopened pet food, treats, leashes, collars, pet beds, crates, blankets, towels, and flat sheets for the…
Bingo Hopes in November Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club Bingo will be back in November. We welcome you back for the 2025-26 season. Bingo will resume on the first and third Friday of each month through April. We thank you for your support and for your contributions to the SunBird Lions Club. See you on…
Lions Club in Action Arlene Block The SunBird Lions received a request from a care coordinator in Casa Grande asking if the SunBird Lions Club could help by providing one of their clients with eyeglasses. Mr. Jose Saliva is 71 years old, in poor health, and is living on a limited income. The Lions Club…
Lions in Action for Service Day Arlene Block On April 10 the SunBird Lions Club sponsored an event to help those in need and the Chandler community. Items that were collected were medical supplies (canes, wheelchairs, commodes, walkers), eyeglasses (both sun and regular), aluminum cans, cellphones, hearing aids, food items, paper goods, pet foods, plus…
SunBird Lions Bingo – February 26 Arlene Block The lucky Bingo winners for the SunBird Lions Club on Feb. 16 were Sandra Latrenier, Barbarba Wolensky, Kathleen Kwiat (won three games), Carol Mudryk, Linda Brandon, Kathy Wolberson, Kathy Sanomann, Linda Allie, Shirley Stein, Steve Dykema, Walter Potthoff, Theresa Dashen, Anastashia Schonauer, Bill Davis, Janet Sears, and…