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It is also the month in which our Lions have to pay extra care to those suffering from diabetes, it being Lions Diabetes Awareness Month, culminating on 14 November 2016.

We should all stand back and give a big hand to our fellow Lions for their selfless actions toward others! By the way, don t forget about our youth. They are the future leaders.

1 D G 410 D NEWSLETTER Dearest Lions OCTOBER 2016 From the pen of DG Zwaai.. October 2016 With the District Convention done and dusted, I trust that nobody lost their livers by die Dam. It was fun, which Lions should partake in! Maybe we should make t- shirts with the logo, I lost my liver in Swellendam, and sell it in order to raise funds The month of November is upon us. It is also the month in which our Lions have to pay extra care to those suffering from diabetes, it being Lions Diabetes Awareness Month, culminating on 14 November There are fellow Lions with diabetes amongst us, but even it does not deter them from serving others with similar conditions or even in worse situations. We should all stand back and give a big hand to our fellow Lions for their selfless actions toward others! By the way, don t forget about our youth. They are the future leaders. Most of us are oldies per the average age PDG Bokkie let us have last year. But never let the oldies get hold of you. For those who are not so fit, here is an exercise regime for us: Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room on each side. With a 5-kg potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax. Each day you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-kg potato bags. Then try 50-kg potato bags and eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-kg potato bag in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I'm at this level). After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag. Have an excellent month!!! Lions regards Zwaai Krüger There is no strength without passion TO the East London Clubs -o-o-o-o from New Zealand Thank you very much for hospitality and communication. I have shared with local Cambridge Club. Iris and Mike are loved by us all and convened a magic trip through South Africa. Lucy.

Port Rex Lions Club - We Serve in District 410D As part of our

Monday in October taking an evening drive, handing out

streets. A very rewarding and humbling experience indeed.

children's wards at Frere Hospital during October, handing out

Our club's "more service, less meetings" approach has opened

and staff from Sunshine Children's Home.

2 Port Rex Lions Club - We Serve in District 410D As part of our "more service, less meetings" approach, we spent our second Monday in October taking an evening drive, handing out sandwiches and warm scarves to the homeless on the East London streets. A very rewarding and humbling experience indeed. This is our second outing of this nature and we will be doing more in the future. A group of Lions made one of their regular visits to the children's wards at Frere Hospital during October, handing out gifts and toiletries. Our club's "more service, less meetings" approach has opened up many more opportunities for service and members who are participating are having much more fun. Our Second Monday Service for October had us hosting children and staff from Sunshine Children's Home. They were treated to giant burgers after which we played some Bingo, to the delight of all involved. Each child left with some goodies to use and enjoy later. Our Lions enjoyed the visit as much as our guests!

Gonubie Lions - We Serve in District 410D ART EXHIBITION The opening night

Kings Mall, on Friday 7 October, was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed

There was an impressive display of work from 40 artists in various mediums

This event which ran for a whole week was organised to raise much needed

with the natural acquisition of language and speech, through the maximum

that they can speak and participate in the hearing world.

Lions sponsored snacks for the residents of Mc Clellands who enjoyed a

3 Gonubie Lions - We Serve in District 410D ART EXHIBITION The opening night of the Gonubie Lions Art Exhibition held at our local shopping centre, Kings Mall, on Friday 7 October, was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees. There was an impressive display of work from 40 artists in various mediums including, oils, water colours, charcoal etchings and pewter work. This event which ran for a whole week was organised to raise much needed funds for the Carel du Toit Centre which assists pre-school deaf children with the natural acquisition of language and speech, through the maximum use of technology and the provision of parental guidance and support, so that they can speak and participate in the hearing world. MC CLELLANDS ADULT CENTRE FOR INTELLECTUALLY IMPAIRED COASTAL WALK Gonubie Lions sponsored snacks for the residents of Mc Clellands who enjoyed a super morning coastal walk under cloudy skies on Friday 14 October. After the walk residents were given fruit, chips and cool drink before being transported back to their residence.

Port Alfred Lions - en route to District 410D Conference On our way to

de Klerk, engineer of the car, Ilana de Klerk, Tessa Chunnett, Ivo

Swellendam ready for parade, Francois de Klerk, Nico Muller, Mike

Lorenda de Klerk, Gail Turner Below: First stop, Port Elizabeth Gail

Klerk, Mike Newlands, Francois de Klerk, Ilana de Klerk Overheard at

. many places en route between Port Alfred & Swellendam!

4 Port Alfred Lions - en route to District 410D Conference On our way to mid year Conference in Swellendam, we met a team from the Sasol solar challenge. Pictured left: Gail Turner, Francois de Klerk, Norman Elliott, Lorenda de Klerk, engineer of the car, Ilana de Klerk, Tessa Chunnett, Ivo Chunnett, Mike Newlands Below: Club members at Mid Year Conference in Swellendam ready for parade, Francois de Klerk, Nico Muller, Mike Newlands, photo bommer, Ivo Chunnett, Norman Elliott, Ilana de Klerk, Lorenda de Klerk, Gail Turner Below: First stop, Port Elizabeth Gail Turner, Tessa Chunnett, Ivo Chunnett, Norman Elliott, Lorenda de Klerk, Mike Newlands, Francois de Klerk, Ilana de Klerk Overheard at Conference - I never knew one could stop and shop at soo.. many places en route between Port Alfred & Swellendam!!! Obviously the ladies were making the most of their trip. Sedgefield Lions marshaling the wonderful Karoo to Coast annual event well done once again Knysna and Uniondale Lions!

5 Conference District 410D hosted by Swellendam Lions The beginning of October saw the District Conference being hosted by the Lions of Swellendam a wonderful attendance of Lions from District 410D and visitors from 410A - the 2017 organising committee of Multiple District Convention and DG Lance & Lion Rosemarie (410A). Friday evening was registration, meet & greet at the Swellendam Club House some of the Lions and ladies enjoying meeting friends and catching upon all the happenings.

6 Conference District 410D hosted by Swellendam Lions Saturday the serious part of Conference, a great guest speaker Marius Steyn (right) informing the Lions about the organ bank and promoting organ donors, a parade in the streets of Swellendam, PDG Russel managed to collect R 50,000 for LCIF (in IPDG Bokkie's absence), PDG Herman introduced the team building exercise plenty of ideas being shared...

7 Conference District 410D hosted by Swellendam Lions District person's promoted their portfolios and the Peace Poster entries were displayed for all to see judging will be done later in October and news of winner will be in next months newsletter. Awards for 2015/16 were presented. Saturday evening was another fun evening held at the Swellengrebel Hotel with Skits congratulations to Sedgefield for winning, food, dancing and fellowship. A great thanks to the Lions and ladies from Swellendam for a well organised and fun-filled weekend. Right: Lions from District 410A promoting the MD Convention in April 2017 in Cape Town START saving NOW as it is going to be a 100 year celebration of Lions worldwide and 60 years in South Africa a Convention not to be missed.

Uitenhage Lions Club - We Serve in District 410D Request for donation of

Andre Grundling of Grundling Orthopaedic Services Inc, Uitenhage for his donation

In this respect the Club had received a request for a wheelchair from the De

De Lange was recently admitted into the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital where she

The family had applied to the relevant officials within the Department of Health,

Her husband, who is in his middle 60 s, informed us that he has to physically

He expressed his sincere appreciation to the Uitenhage Lions Club for donating

8 Uitenhage Lions Club - We Serve in District 410D Request for donation of wheelchairs and walkers To those in need The Uitenhage Lions Club wishes to thank Andre Grundling of Grundling Orthopaedic Services Inc, Uitenhage for his donation of two brand new wheelchairs which will serve the local Community. In this respect the Club had received a request for a wheelchair from the De Lange family of Uitenhage. Mrs. De Lange was recently admitted into the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital where she had a lengthy stay in the care of the Intensive Care Unit, as a long standing heart condition. Her husband also confirmed that she had recently also suffered a stroke. The family had applied to the relevant officials within the Department of Health, however obtaining a wheelchair from the State can take several years. Her husband, who is in his middle 60 s, informed us that he has to physically carry and assist her with all her needs. He expressed his sincere appreciation to the Uitenhage Lions Club for donating the family a wheelchair. This will greatly improve her quality of life and provide the family an opportunity to be more involved in routine day to day activities. Lions to aid of Service Centre The Uitenhage Lions assisted to braai and prepare food that was donated to the Despatch Diens Sentrum

Swellendam Lions Club - We Serve in District

het by Swellendam Skougronde gestop op 30

Die Lions Swellendam het vir ongeveer 300 mense

Die volgende persone het toekennings gekry:

Die trekking is gedoen deur Lion George Cardoso

Die balkies is oorhandig by die Algemene

SWELLENDAM LIONS SPEEL BINGO Die Lions het

9 Swellendam Lions Club - We Serve in District 410D Die Sasol Solar Challenge Die karretjies het by Swellendam Skougronde gestop op 30 September Die Lions Swellendam het vir ongeveer 300 mense kos voorberei. Die volgende persone het toekennings gekry: Herman Smit (20 jaar), Barry Saaiman (10 jaar) en Millie Swartz (25 jaar). Klub 100 Die Klub 100 Trekking het Vrydagaand 7 Oktober 2016 om 18h00 by Groentemark plaasgevind. Die trekking is gedoen deur Lion George Cardoso van Groentemark en 'n kliënt. Die balkies is oorhandig by die Algemene Vergadering op 3 Oktober SWELLENDAM LIONS SPEEL BINGO Die Lions het Saterdagmiddag 8 Oktober 2016 by Huis A A Tomlinson Bingo gespeel. Daar is vele pryse gewen en verversings geniet.. Die Bingo is aangebied deur Lion Eduard Koch en Lion dame Elana Koch. Die eerste prys is gewen deur Mev Jacoba Linda

one of the many whose houses burnt down.

10 Sedgefield Lions Club - We Serve in District 410D A fire in the informal settlement section of Smutsville raised 13 homes to the ground. Our Lions were on hand with food parcels and support. Lion President Eric Watson with community worker Annie Brinkhuizen and one of the many whose houses burnt down. Seen here handing out clothes and food parcels. MELODRAMA!!!!!!! I cannot emphasize enough how much time and dedication goes into this production. Director and cast made up of Lions were Bev Fowler, Gerda van der Westhuizen, Johan du Toit and Gordon Pearce. Well done and thank you!! FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN Ongoing project donations received by Babies In Need with Lion Christo at his hardware Store. Support at the CANSA walk Left: Lion Gerda and friend Below: Van der Walt family

Sedgefield Lions Clubs - We Serve in District 410D A fun and truly fabulous

It turned out to be a great day for the Sedgefield community too many

potjies, braai spoils and ambiance were the order of the day.

Well done the van der Walts and team Sedgefield Lions!

And the winners are Yip you got it...an all girls team!

storm for our food sales As part of our Heritage day happenings we also had a

This is the second time Sedgefield Lions have hosted this party, it is always

11 Sedgefield Lions Clubs - We Serve in District 410D A fun and truly fabulous Heritage day on the 24 September. It turned out to be a great day for the Sedgefield community too many businesses got into the spirit of the braai competition and some incredible potjies, braai spoils and ambiance were the order of the day. This will definitely be on our annual fund raising programme! Well done the van der Walts and team Sedgefield Lions!! First place winners received this incredible braai. And the winners are Yip you got it...an all girls team!!!! Right: Heritage day Braai Competition Lion Christo Boshoff cooking up a storm for our food sales As part of our Heritage day happenings we also had a fundraiser for the Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer drive. This is the second time Sedgefield Lions have hosted this party, it is always well received and well supported Please submit articles before 15th November for next Newsletter. The Newsletter is yours (the Lions) not mine so please share your info. Lion Gloria Searle Newsletter Editor searlega@mweb.co.za Mobile: Home:

D G 410 D NEWSLETTER JANUARY Zwaai Krüger There is no strength without passion. From the pen of DG Zwaai.. January All Lions and friends

D G 410 D NEWSLETTER JANUARY Zwaai Krüger There is no strength without passion. From the pen of DG Zwaai.. January All Lions and friends D G 410 D NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2017 All Lions and friends From the pen of DG Zwaai.. The last six months of our Lions year has dawned. Let us make it the best one ever! January 2017 This year started off