Lions Donate and Show Support for Japan Tsunami Relief
The Tsunami in Japan created widespread devastation in Japan. Like many groups and individuals around the world, the Redwood Shores Lions wanted to help. The Redwood Shores Lions Club has donated $500 toward Japan Tsunami relief, via the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF). In addition, the club decided to make a thousand cranes to send to Japan. In Japan, an ancient legend holds that if you make one thousand cranes, then you will get one wish. Typical wishes are for long life, happiness, relief from illness or injury, etc. Together, the Redwood Shores Lions Club, the San Francisco State University Lions Club, friends, and family created TWO thousand cranes to wish the people in Japan hope, recovery, and love. Thank you everyone for exceeding our expectations and creating such beautiful works of art to share and express our thoughts across the ocean to those affected by the Japan Earthquakes and Tsunami.
Maple Street Shelter Barbecue
On June 24th, the Redwood Shores Lions hosted a barbecue dinner for the residents of the Maple Street Shelter in Redwood City. The residents enjoyed delicious food, warm summer weather, and participated in a sing-along. A terrific event and a good time was had by volunteers and residents alike.
Lions Donate and Volunteer at the Belmont Senior Center
On July 13, the Belmont Senior Center hosted a dinner and entertainment for our local Seniors at Twin Pines Community Center. The Redwood Shores Lions Club has donated $250 toward this event, and also helped serve dinner that evening.
Electronic Arts Tour
One of our local Redwood Shores neighbors is Electronic Arts Inc. (EA). Recently, the Redwood Shores Lions Club visited EA and toured their facility. The tour included a brief presentation, a tour of the development area and the beautiful grounds, and a visit to the Company store. Everyone enjoyed going behind the scenes and learning more about EA. Thank you EA!
American Lung Association – Bike 4 Breath
On July 23rd, the Redwood Shores Lions will be volunteering at the Island Park rest stop, greeting cyclists with Gatorade, fruit, granola bars and other snacks. Other Lions will be along the Redwood Shores pathways, directing cyclists along the Bike 4 Breath route. The Lions do this every year and it is a lot of fun to see so many smiling faces raising funds for the American Lung Association.
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— Shellie Sakamoto, Past President
About the Redwood Shores Lions Club
For more information, please visit the website at www.redwoodshoreslions.com. The Redwood Shores Lions Club holds its general meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Sandpiper Community Center. Anyone who is interested in welcome to attend. The Club is a family friendly group of individuals who enjoy giving back to the community while having fun at the same time. Since its inception, the Club has provided a variety of services to the community of Redwood Shores as well as other neighboring areas.