Wheatley Lionness group changing name to Wheatley Swans Club

WHEATLEY – The Wheatley Lioness Club was formed in 1986, and thanks to the help and support of the Wheatley Lions, the group has enjoyed being of service in and about the community for 35 years.

When one door closes, another one opens. The Lioness Club is about to begin a new chapter in its service and the members are looking forward to it.

On July 1, 2021, the Wheatley Lioness Club will become the Wheatley Swans Club (Service-We-Assist-Nuture-Support). As a Swans Club, the group will continue as a service club and remain dedicated to serving the community. Funds raised from the public go back into helping the community, and the club’s service projects will allow them to continue to help throughout the community where they can by way of physical or in-kind donations.

The Wheatley Swans Club is part of Swans Ontario, a Provincial Program which provides the framework to hold together the various Swans Clubs within the Province of Ontario. Its goal is to provide community service opportunities for individuals and to unite its members in friendship, fellowship and mutual understanding.

The Wheatley Swans Club looks forward to seeing members of the public out in the community or at one of its future fundraisers or service projects.

They are currently working on a Facebook page, Wheatley Swans Club for anyone interested in joining, or for more information please contact the club at Box 865, Wheatley, ON, N0P 2P0.

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On behalf of the Wheatley Lioness Club, Lioness Cathy Neroda (left) and Lioness Judy Malott (centre) presented a cheque for $500 to Major Ron Wickens of the Leamington Salvation Army. The donation was made possible through the club’s ongoing volunteer programs. The club is changing their name to Swans.