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Calpe & Benissa Lions Club




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Summary: Calpe & Benissa Lions Club - raising funds for the community

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Contact:

Contact Name: Beverley Stewart
Telephone: (0034) 629 478 007
Calpe & Benissa Lions Club Description:

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL


The Calpe and Benissa Lions Club is part of an international Lions network of 1.3 million men and women in 202 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Beginning in 1917, the association of Lions Clubs has provided millions of people with the opportunity to give something back to their communities.

When Helen Keller addressed the Lions International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA in 1925, she challenged them to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness". From this time, Lions Clubs have been actively involved in in service to the blind and visually impaired, working to end preventable blindness. The International Sight First Program works to eradicate blindness. The Lions also collect and recycle eyeglasses for distribution in developing countries.

The Lions Clubs International Foundation is helping Lions serve the world. Donations provide funding in the form of grants to financially assist Lion's districts with large scale humanitarian projects that are too extensive for Lions to finance on their own. The Lions Foundation aids Lions in making greater impact in their local communities, as well as around the world. Through LCIF, Lions ease pain and suffering and bring healing and hope to people worldwide. $100,000 was provide by the LCIF to eaase the plight of Costa Blanca communities due to the Gota Fria of 2007.

Grants provide both immediate assistance following natural disasters and long-term diaster relief for reconstruction efforts. Grants help preserve sight, combat disability, promote health and serve youth.

Supporting the international programs outlined above are a part of the aims and objectives of the Calpe and Benissa Lions Club.

For more information about the Calpe and Benissa Lions, contact President Hugh Stewart on 639 892 319




Lions Youth Brass Band Concert
Casa de Cultura Calpe



The Calpe and Benissa Lions Club (Club de Leones de Calpe y Benissa) was founded in 2007. From that time, the Club has developed fundraising projects and service activities in the Calpe and Benissa areas, while ensuring friendships are developed through various social events. 

Even prior to the official Charter, the Calpe and Benissa Lions approached and were granted $10,000 to provide potable water and blankets from the LCIF to cope with those affected by the Gota Fria along the Costa Blanca. The many fundraising events include the UK Youth Brass Band and many other concerts, Quizzes, a Flamenco Night, Sponsored Swims, Christmas Fayre, Fashion Shows, Tea Parties at the Iris Gardens at Marnes, Punch and Judy Puppet Show and Jazz on the Beach.




Sponsored Swim
Benissa Municipal Pool


The funds raised at these events enable the Calpe and Benissa Lions Club to make substantial donations to many deserving associations and organizations such as the local Red Cross Ambulance, Calpe and Benissa Emaús children's homes, the Maite Boronat Institute for the handicapped, the Gargasindi Schiool for the mentally and physically disabled, the Raquel Paya School for the handicapped, the Alzheimer's Association, the Caritas charity for those in need, and the Costa Blanca samaritans. internationally, contributions have been made to the Myanmar Disaster Fund, the Chines Earthquake Fund, Haiti earthquake Fund, and the Lions World Sight Campaign.



Caritas
Calpe


Membership is open to men and women of all nationalities. As a member, you will be able to assist the club in determining the type of services provided to our communities and have the opportunity to meet other individuals in your community who wish to make a positive difference in the lives of others.



Jardin de la Esperanza
Benimarco


Monthly meetings are held in English at the Casa de Cultura in Calpe at 4:45pm. on the first Monday of each month. if you would like to support the aims of the Calpe and Benissa Lions Club or would like more information regarding membership, please contact Secretary Bob Sydney : 96 597 3822




Fashion Show/Luncheon
Carol's Boutique/Puerto Blanco


JOIN US.. MAKE A DIFFERENCE






Lions beat the weather!

After the torrential rain storm which swept across the region on Monday, it looked as though the Calpe and Benissa Lions Club might have to postpone their annual Tea Party in the Gardens of Marnes.
But, thanks to the amazing efforts of Christine Lomer and Nick Brown, the owners of the Garden, channels were dug, ditches cleared and the flood waters dispersed before the first visitors arrived on Thursday.
 
Over three hundred and fifty guests enjoyed the scenic drive to Marnes, which is situated in the hills above Benissa and as they entered the garden, they were greeted by a carpet of iris in full bloom and in every colour possible. After a gentle walk in the sunshine, everybody enjoyed a cup of tea and delicious homemade cakes.

And the result? Over €2700 were raised which the Lions will use to buy essential food and clothing which will be distributed to those most in need by the Caritas branches in Calpe and Benissa.

For anybody who missed the event, the gardens will be open to the public until the end of May ( information at iris-lomer.com ) and those planning their next outing with the Calpe and Benissa Lions Club should be booking their seat at the Fashion Show and Luncheon at Restaurante Puerto Blanco on 17 May, when Boutique Carol and the girls will show a selection of glamorous summer outfits by well know designers including Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Pause Cafe and Adini (Information and tickets on 96 583 4852).

 




Boutique Carol Fashion Show
Calpe & Benissa Lions are holding a fashion show luncheon at Restaurant Puerto Blanco.
Boutique Carol will show clothing by Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Pause Cafe & Adin.
Day: 17th June, 1pm
Location: Restaurant Puerto Blanco
Contact: 629 478 007  or 96 583 4852
Entrance Fee: €24.00


 




The Calpe - Benissa Lions Club bookstall on Calpe's saturday market will be closed for the month of August

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