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November 1, 2025
Afternoon Tea at The Perley Health Vets Centre
A very big Thank You to Squadron 925 - Edmond Lanthier Air Cadets for helping make successful, our Afternoon Tea for Canada's War Vets at the Perley Health Veterans Centre, Sat, Nov 1. Great entertainment, wonderful companionship, interesting story telling and conversation between the vets and cadets, and a good time had by all.
October 21, 2025
Kanata Hazeldean Lions - Diabetes Awareness Day
Today is what Lions are all about. The Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club, The Ottawa West & Nepean Lions Club, The Ottawa multicultural Lions Club Branch and the Stittsville District Lions Club came together in Kanata to host a Diabetes Education and Screening service activity. Attendance was over 40 people. Screens done, prizes of diabetes info books awarded, healthy diabetic snacks provided and much info shared.
Way to go Lions!
June 1, 2025
King Charles III Corononation Medal Awarded to OW&N Lions Members
The Ottawa West and Nepean Lions would like to congratulate Lion Barb Cook and Former Lion Cub, Cadet Warrant Officer (2) Kathleen Buckley, who were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal; Barb for her outstanding dedication and hard work to the world of Girl Guides and Kathleen for her committment and devotion to community service and helping advance Canada's Air Cadet Program. Both exemplify our motto - WE SERVE! Congratulations to you both.
April 5, 2025
Happy Easter 2025!
A big Thank You to the 211 Air Cadet Squadron for helping us make our chocolate bunny drive an outstanding success. All proceeds go toward funding youth initiatives in our area.
March 1, 2025
Our Future Meets The Past
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Ottawa West & Nepean Lions Club was thrilled to host a groundbreaking event at The Ottawa Perley Health Centre, bringing together Air Cadets from the 211 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and veterans resident at Perley Health for a wonderful luncheon and social gathering. We had great conversation where cadets, aged between 12 and 18 years of age, learned of the past and vets aging over 103 years old learned of the new. We socialized over food and drink, entertainment by Terry McCann, singing and dancing, and memories of good times. Thank you to the 211 Air Cadet Squadron who were instrumental in assisting our vets to and from their rooms, getting meals and helping out in any way possible. To quote Perley Staff, "Everyone left with a smile."
December 30, 2024
Taxes For Dog Guides
We are pleased to announce that this year, the Ottawa West & Nepean Lions raised $3,000.00 in our Taxes for Dog Guides Campaign. Altogether, we have raised $6,100.00 for the LFC Dog Guides Difference Campaign and over the years, have raised more than $21,300. Come see us for your taxes and help LFC Dog Guides provide service dogs to those in need.
December 13, 2024
A wonderful time was had by all at our Seniors Recreation Christmas Party held at Woodroffe United Church. There was a great turkey dinner, dancing, games and conversation. Many, many thanks to the Olde Forge CRC who was instrumental in putting this together.
November 18, 2023
A big thank you to Anna from the Canadian Bankers Association for a wonderful presentation on financial literacy for seniors. We discussed topics from the importance of having a power of attorney, the pros and cons of joint bank accounts, to trusted individuals and danger signs to look out for. This was then followed by a very lively discussion and question and answer session by participants. Much was learned by all!
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Ottawa West & Nepean Lions Club hosted a Diabetes Awareness event. Many speakers and booths with a diabetic friendly lunch as well. Very informative in linking many ailments with diabetes.
November 6, 2024
Ottawa West & Nepean Lions Club Branch and the Olde Forge Community Resource Centre held a great workshop concerning Fraud Prevention for Seniors, Wed, Nov 6. John Kitcher, CFA, CPA, RIS, CA gave an informative session outlining scams committed against seniors, how to spot a scam before it happens, and how to prevent them from happening to you. He also discussed how caregivers can be involved in scams and the importance of listing a trusted person at your financial institution.
October 26, 2024
Another successful bottle drive at the Beer Store, Lynwood Centre on October 26, 2024. All proceeds going to youth programmes. Many thanks to the volunteers from the 211 Air Cadet Squadron and especially for the backbreaking job provided by "Can Crusher Ben" (see photo below).
October 23, 2024
The Ottawa West and Nepean Lions hosted a successful Fire Prevention and Awareness Workshop for Seniors, October 23 with over 25 participants. A big thank you to the Ottawa Fire Services for a wonderful presentation and the great coordintation from staff at the Olde Forge Community Resource Centre.
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October 12, 2024
Many thanks to the volunteers from the 211 Air Cadet Squadron for making the bottle drive at College Square on October 12, 2024 a resounding success!
December 8, 2023
Taxes For Dog Guides
We are pleased to announce that Ottawa West & Nepean Lions raised $3,100.00 in our Taxes for Dog Guides Campaign. Come see us for your taxes and help LFC Dog Guides provide to those with disabilites.
November 18, 2023​​
Multi-Cultural Fashion Show Raises Over $3,000 for Barrhaven Food Bank
In grand fashion, the Ottawa West & Nepean Lions threw a multi-cultural fashion show attended by over 60 individuals. Performers and models came from a number of different corners of the world displaying a variety of fashion and dance. Guests were invited to sample food from exotic locations. Along with a matching donation, $3,136.00 was raised for the Barrhaven Food Bank. Wait 'til you see what's in store for next year!​​
