Anniversary gift from Lions

Riding for the Disabled continues long term partnership with Lions

Gambier which provides opportunities for people with disabilities to come together to create art and craft in a fun community setting. The structured program is a practical, beneficial, and unique alternative to day options and is aimed to develop participants’ creativity, confidence, independence, communication and social skills.

“Here at Dream to Create, we believe in the abilities of the people that we support. We are proud to provide the opportunity for self-expression through our programs and we are proud to encourage creativity and watch the artists flourish,” Jodi said.

A majority of the pieces on show are available to purchase, with 100% of the proceeds from every piece sold going directly back to the artists who created it.

The exhibition will be open to the public until May 18.

Lions getting the job done at Boneham Cottages

The Millicent Lions Club rolled up its sleeves for a recent working bee spreading mulch donated by Wattle Range Council at Boneham Cottages. The project was made possible with the support of Little Digger, Wattle Range Council, Millicent Cherry Farm, C&D, Boneham Aged Care Services and Big Trev’s Gas and Plumbing

To celebrate the Lions Club of Mount Gambier’s 60th anniversary equipment contributions were made to various organisations in Mount Gambier to improve the services provided to the district and its residents.

Recently club officials attended the Riding for the Disabled with their representatives to present the gift of a Euro Rake which rakes and stabilises the surface of the area the horses utilise.

The equipment was financed by the Lions Club of Mount Gambier with an additional grant from the Australian Lions Foundation.

The foundation readily supported the projects in recognition of the club member’s efforts and desires to advance their community. Additional significant support within this celebration was given to Boandik Lodge and the Mount Gambier Hospital financed by both parties involved.

The executive and members of the club feel privileged to have had the opportunity to serve our community in this manner and look forward to working toward further goals in future days.

ANNIVERSARY GIFT: Lion Stuart Standfield; Riding for the Disabled local president Natalie Zwar; Lions Club of Mount Gambier president Steve Bell; RDA’s Robin Reiter & Lion Eric Roughana AM