A DAY AT THE RACES

One of the most enjoyable annual events is ” A Day at the Races”, held at the beautiful Belmont Park race track.  It is a time for the Lions, their families and friends to come together and share fun, fellowship and great food at Belmont’s elegant Garden Terrace Restaurant – and to hopefully pick a few winners!

Chair
Lion Larry Esposito

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NURSING HOME CHRISTMAS VISIT

Each year the Lions join together to dispense some Holiday cheer at the Crown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn. Bearing gifts, singing Carols, and accompanied by Santa (who seems to develop a heavy Brooklyn accent on these visits!), the Lions give both seniors and staff reasons to smile.  In 2010, the Flatlands Leos joined for their first Christmas visit, and were an instant hit.

Chair
Lion Larry Esposito

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CHRISTMAS TOY AND CLOTHING DRIVE

For many years, children at community programs such as Harlem Dowling Children’s Services, Mercy First and the Puerto Rican Family Institute have been the recipients of the charity work of two special Santas: Lions Don and Gladys Pemberton. Their annual Toy and Clothing Drive program reaches out to almost 700 hundred children each year and has raised and distributed over $31,000 since 2009.

Co – Chairs
Lion Don Pemberton

Lion Gladys Pemberton