Music for the Gut 9
The Lions clubs of Saskatoon were thrilled to continue our partnership with the Houghton family at Music for the Gut 9. Music for the gut is an annual variety show that brings together dozens of performers to raise funds for crohns and colitis. The Lions clubs assisted in the sale of 50/50 tickets and raffle tickets. The 50/50 draw raised $1010!

Mega Cash 2019
Congratulations to Nenita of Rosthern (ticket #08089), the lucky winner of our $25,000 mega cash draw!

Lions Busy this BBQ Season
Lions Clubs of Saskatoon regularly support local non-profits, schools, and charitable organizations. One of the ways we do this is by volunteering our time and jumbo sized bbq! So far this year, Lions have joined the Kidney foundation of Canada: SK Branch, Holliston School, Sutherland School, and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

If you need some help at your next fundraiser, contact us to learn how we might help.

Nutana Lions Celebrate Service
At this year's President's Night, the Nutana Lions Club recognized several members with awards acknowledging their service, dedication, and commitment to community. Lions Vivian Ducharme, John Berek, John Boersma, Jack Hopper, and Gerri Madill we among those honoured. The club also bid farewell to Lions Leroy Pugsley and John Hettel and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

This is the first club photo taken in years. The Nutana Lion are made up of over 40 members with ages ranging from 27-97!

Super Duper Flea Market a Hugh Success
​The Nutana Lions would like to extend sincere thanks to everyone that supported our February Flea Market! The event was a resounding success raising funds for projects in Saskatoon. The winner of the 50/50 was Annette from Strongfield #3506. Our next flea market will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 9-5 at Prairieland Park. We hope to see you there!

Nutana Lions Support Diabetes
On January 22, the Nutana Lions committed $2000 to the Lions Cavalcade for Diabetes. The Cavalcade was created in 1987 to coordinate fundraising efforts among Lions clubs in support of Diabetes Canada. The monies donated to the Cavalcade will be used to purchase a new vehicle for the Travelling Diabetes Resource Program in Saskatoon. This program provides on site support to individuals  with diabetes across central and northern Saskatchewan.




​Sutherland Christmas Concert
​December 16 at 7:00pm at Sutherland Hall (1112 Central Ave). 

The Lions Clubs of Saskatoon are teaming up with the POW City Kinsmen Club to sponsor the first Sutherland Christmas Concert for Sutherland School! 

Advanced tickets can be purchase for $25 at St. Paul's United Church, McNally Robinson, Venice House on Central, and through Picatic.

All proceeds from the event will support Sutherland School a K-8 school that relies on community support


​Lions Pitch in at Elmwood BBQ
​Several members of the Nutana Lions club alongside the Downtown Lions, helped out at a BBQ fundraiser for the Elmwood Residences on Saturday, September 15.

​Elmwood provides supportive housing to persons with physical and intellectual disabilities in Saskatoon. 


​Lions Volunteer with Friendship Inn
On September 12, a team of six lions joined the staff and volunteers of the Friendship Inn to serve lunch to the 700 people that rely on the organization's services each day. 

Pictured here are Lions Dale, Elmer, Sally, Dave, Elaine, and Ken.

Lions Support Families that need Glasses
The Nutana Lions support dozens of families across Saskatoon purchase glasses for students through our School Sight program. We recognize that support is needed outside of school as well and we are happy to support the Matlak family obtain glasses for their youngest child. 

Access to glasses and good eyesight is very important for young people and is critical for early learning and development. Glasses will help children develop reading skills, hand-eye coordination, and depth perception.
Nutana Lions Pitch in at Holliston School
On June 15, Lions Dale, Norm, and Kyle joined a great group of parent and staff volunteers at the Holliston School BBQ fundraiser. Our lions had a great time on the grill and the the kids enjoyed a sunny break from classes. The funds raised at the BBQ will be used to support the school's activities and new purchases. Pictured to the right are Lions Kyle and Dale with two parent volunteers.

The Nutana Lions are always looking for new opportunities to support local schools and charities in Saskatoon. Contact us to learn more.
Sutherland Students a Big Help at Friendship Inn
Each month the Nutana Lions volunteer at the Friendship Inn, located on 20th street in Riversdale. Since March, we've been joined by grade 7 and 8 students from Sutherland School. Our Lions are proud to serve alongside great groups of young people that are interested in volunteering in their community. The Friendship Inn serves lunch for up to 700 people every day.

Saskatchewan Lions Hall of Fame
On Saturday, April 28 the Lions Clubs of Saskatchewan Past District Governors Association hosted their Hall of Fame ceremony in Moose Jaw. Nutana Lions President, Norm Swinnerton was among those inducted this year.

Each year the PDG Association inducts Lions from across the province that exemplify the dedication to service that Lions clubs around the world stand for.

Pictured to the right are 8 of the inductees for the 2018 hall of fame. Lion Norm is on the far left.

Camp Tamarack Fundraiser
For the last nine years, the Nutana Lions club have contributed to the Tamarack Foundation to support their Camp. Camp Tamarack is an academic camp for children with learning disabilities. The camp builds confidence among those that attend encouraging creativity, friendship, and fun! On Friday, March 23 the Nutana Lions were invited to join other sponsors at Camp Tamarack's annual gala and dessert auction. Lions Kyle and Laura represented the club, enjoying a camp-style meal and eagerly bidding in the dessert auction. Lion Kyle is pictured here with Camp Tamarack's board members.
https://www.facebook.com/CampTamarackFoundation/ 

Nutana Lions Team Up With Sutherland School at Friendship Inn!
On Wednesday, March 21, members of the Nutana Lions Club teamed up with five students from Sutherland School to serve lunch at the Friendship inn. The students did a great job and the Nutana Lions are proud to serve alongside them. Keep up the great work, Saskatoon depends on its volunteers!
Top Right: 5 students from Sutherland School ready to help out at the Friendship Inn.
Bottom Right: (back row) Lions Doug, Ken, David, Don, and Norm with (front row) Nora, Gregg, Stephan, Julia, Madison, and Sazzad.
Friendship Inn: http://friendshipinn.ca/
Sutherland School: https://www.spsd.sk.ca/school/sutherland/Pages/default.aspx

Lions Centennial Challenge
The Nutana Lions received recognition for completing service in the five strategic priorities set by Lions Clubs International (service badge pictured right). The five service areas along with our club's activity include:
-Youth: Mentoring students at Sutherland School; Christmas Party Entertainment and Eyeglasses collection with Adam Bowman Collegiate.
-Hunger: Regular volunteerism at the Food Bank and Friendship Inn.
-Vision: School Sight Program and White Cane Programs support.
-Environmental Stewardship: Tabs for Tots program and recycling hard glasses cases.
-Diabetes: Canvassing support.

Nutana Lions Support Sutherland School
Before the holidays, Sutherland School contacted the Nutana Lions seeking support for the school's breakfast program and mentoring for students. Recognizing the need for support, the Lions hosted several cereal drives collecting donations of cereal from the members (pictured upper right). These donations will be used to provide breakfast to more than 60 children that access the program at the school. Recently, The Nutana Lions purchased a new laptop for the school's grades (pictured lower right is Nutana Lion VP Ken Edge presenting the laptop to the School's Guidance Counsellor). 

Sutherland school has been affected by comparatively low funding and inconsistent volunteerism in the community. This, coupled with a growing demand for greater supports for the school's children, has created a situation that requires support. The Nutana Lions strongly encourage others to get involved and support the city's youth.

Nutana Lions 112th Flea Market
On Saturday, February 17, the Nutana Lions hosted their 112th Super Super Flea Market at Prairieland Park. It looks like this may have been our biggest flea market ever with upwards of 7000 people attending and over 150 vendors! The lions club would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting our community project. Congratulations to Catherine from Pleasantdale, SK (Ticket # 1949) for winning our 50/50 draw and taking home $2540. Our next flea market will take place at November 17 and we hope to see you there.