Merrickville
Lions Club
Phone: 613.269.3702
info@merrickvillelionsclub.ca
lionscampgroundmerrickville@gmail.com
Lions Club of Merrickville - Welcome!
The Lions Club of Merrickville has experienced many changes and challenges in its lifetime. Today, we are a small but exceptionally active club with a strong, visible community presence. The Lions have been an integral part of the Merrickville-Wolford community for over half a century and have take on or supported many community projects. We look forward to providing even greater support to other valuable projects in our community and beyond.
The Lions Club of Merrickville hold true to our motto —
"WE SERVE"
Events
Merrickville's annual two day event, August 3 & 4, 2019, celebrates the heritage of the Rideau Canal.
For 2019, this event will be held the long weekend in August.
Attractions include re-enactors
of the period, live bands, artisans selling their wares, and the
Lions BBQ.
Canalfest
65th ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, August 24, 2019
3pm - 8pm
at the Merrickville Blockhouse Park
For Tickets
TULIP FESTIVAL
A 10 day festival with so many activities and events for everyone to enjoy.
Come and see the beautiful display of 2600 tulips throughout the Village, the special music events and food and fun!
Look for the May dates in 2020 on our website.
Tulip Festival
Major Donations
The Lions Club of Merrickville provides funding and
major donations throughout the year to year to a variety of groups and individuals in need in our Community and beyond.
Some of the examples are:
- Dispensarlo Medico: Huecorlo Mexico, donated over $15,000 over five years
- Merrickville Community Centre: kitchen renovations
- Merrickville Health Centre: $10,000 towards a new van
- Merrickville Day Care: $4,300 for emergency repairs
- Ottawa Hospital Foundation: donated $10,000 for cancer research
- Purchased artificial pitchers mound: $4,500 for local ball teams
- Most recently-purchased and installed two defibrillators in the community
- Many other donations that occur annually or when needed
Merrickville Lions Club Officers
CAMPSITE
Club President . . . Gerry Seguin
Club 1st Vice President . . . Patrick Attwell
Club 2nd Vice President . . . Patrick Attwell
Club Secretary . . . Susan Wilkes
Club Treasurer . . . Peggy Lavigueur
Club Membership Chairperson . . . Carol Kelly
Club Director . . . Elizabeth Collinson
Club Director . . . Ray Silvester
Meetings:
1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at
The Goose & Gridiron Restaurant - Spitfire Room, 317 St. Lawrence St., Merrickville
65th ANNIVERSARY - SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
