Lions Club of Merrickville - Welcome!
The Lions Club of Merrickville has experienced many changes and challenges in its lifetime. Today, we are a small but exceptionally active club with a strong, visible community presence. The Lions have been an integral part of the Merrickville-Wolford community for over half a century and have take on or supported many community projects. We look forward to providing even greater support to other valuable projects in our community and beyond.
The Lions Club of Merrickville hold true to our motto —
"WE SERVE"
Events
TULIP FESTIVAL
A weekend festival with so many activities and events for everyone to enjoy, taking place May 16 & 17, 2020.
Come and see the beautiful display of 2600 tulips throughout the Village, the special music, events, food and fun!
Tulip Festival
CANALFEST
Merrickville's annual two day event, August 1 & 2, 2020, celebrates the heritage of the Rideau Canal.
Attractions include re-enactors of the period,
live bands, artisans selling their wares, and
the Lions BBQ.
Canalfest
Major Donations
The Lions Club of Merrickville provides funding and
major donations throughout the year to year to a variety of groups and individuals in need in our Community and beyond.
Some of the examples are:
- Dispensarlo Medico: Huecorlo Mexico, donated over $15,000 over five years
- Merrickville Community Centre: kitchen renovations
- Merrickville Health Centre: $10,000 towards a new van
- Merrickville Day Care: $4,300 for emergency repairs
- Ottawa Hospital Foundation: donated $10,000 for cancer research
- Purchased artificial pitchers mound: $4,500 for local ball teams
- Most recently-purchased and installed two defibrillators in the community
- Many other donations that occur annually or when needed
Merrickville Lions Club Officers
CAMPSITE
President . . . Kel McGreavy
Vice President . . . Carol Kelly
Secretary . . . Susan Wilkes
Past President . . . Gerry Seguin
Treasurer . . . Ray Sylvester
Membership . . . Mike Zaversenuke
Director . . . Grant Birtch
Meetings:
1st & 3rd Thursday at 7pm upstairs at the Merrickville Legion - 229 Main Street West, Merrickville
65th ANNIVERSARY - SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Phone: 613.269.3702
TO BOOK A CAMPGROUND SITE:
lionscampgroundmerrickville@gmail.com
