The Bethany Lions extends a heartfelt thanks our Bethany Lions, local and state leaders, cars, Brownie troop #60130, antique Ford Model T, Flanagan ambulance and the farm tractor unit for coming out to honor the memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice – their lives – so that we can live in a free country based on democracy.

It’s not the size or type of the parade nor the grandeur, but more importantly, it is the giving of our time to show respect and remembrance – the true meaning of Memorial Day.

President Anne Dembski laid the wreaths at both Town Hall and Veteran’s Park Memorials along with Bethany Lions and many of who participated in the event to show their respect. What was so touching was having Brownie Troop #60130 participate in the ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park and who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Their respect, willingness to participate and scout decorum was impressive to watch – Demonstrating the true meaning of Memorial Day and the sharing of the meaning of Memorial Day passed onto another generation.

November 21 – Craft Fair

May 1st – Deadline for Bethany residents high school seniors for our 2021 scholarship program

Thank you to all who attended. We had the most successful Bethany Lions Shredding event ever.

Thanks to the Boy scouts who were instrumental in making it run smoothly, and to all the Lions who showed up and worked hard to make it a success.

We will be doing another event in Spring 2021. Stay tuned.

BETHANY LIONS – HELD SOCIALLY DISTANCED INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2020-2021

The Bethany Lions club held their annual installation of officers on Saturday, October 3rd at Bethany Veteran’s Park Picnic Pavilion.  23A CT District Governor Allen Sturtz, Ed.D.  installed the officers and Bethany Lions Immediate Past President Carol Goldberg handed out club member awards and recognitions.  Installed as officers for the 2020-2021 year were:

President                  Anne Dembski

1st. Vice President   Linda DuBosar

2nd Vice President   Clark Hurlburt

3rd Vice President    Brian DuBosar

Secretary                    Janet Brunwin

Treasurer                   James Tirrell

Tail Twister                 Janet Hescock

Lion Tamer                 Alex Dembski

Membership Chairperson   Sal Ferrante

LCIF Coordinator      Carol Goldberg

Please note that we will be respecting social distancing. A Lion or Boy Scout will take your shredding material from your car and put it in the Shredder.

Due to Covid and in an effort to protect you and our Lions and Boy Scout volunteers there are a few rules that we need to implement.

Please:

Stay in your car
Wear a mask
Place shredding material in your trunk beforehand if possible
There will be an area to pull over out of the traffic lane if you need to exit car to deposit shredding material or witness the shredding of confidential documents.
Respect Social Distancing
Drive One Way – Exit around building

We are accepting free will donations. Our costs have increased, so please be as generous as you able to be.

Questions? – ask a Lion