NOVEMBER 2025
The Lions Walk in the Annual Holiday Parade
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What a joy to march alongside our neighbors in the Wheaton Christmas Parade! The Lions are proud to celebrate the season with our community, spreading cheer and highlighting the spirit of service that makes Wheaton shine. From the jingling bells to the smiling faces lining the streets, tonight reminded us why we love this town. Thank you to everyone who waved, cheered, and shared in the magic, it’s your support that fuels our mission year-round.
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NOVEMBER 2025
Let's Fill the Pantry Fast for People's Resource Center
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When the Wheaton Lions shared PRC’s urgent call for food pantry support, our community didn’t hesitate.From early morning drop-offs to bins overflowing by evening, Wheaton showed up with heart, generosity, and action. We’re deeply grateful to every neighbor who responded—and to our fellow Lions who gave their time and energy to make today a success.This is a powerful reminder of what we can do together. One more day to go… let’s keep those bins full and that compassion flowing.
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SEPTEMBER 2025
Lunch Away from the Lions Den
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The Wheaton Lions came together for a lunch event at Burger Social, combining community service with friendship and camaraderie, all while enjoying the great weather before the tents are packed away for the season.
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SEPTEMBER 2025
This Years Food Drive was a Huge Success
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The Wheaton Lions Club invited neighbors from Wheaton, Carol Stream, Warrenville, and Winfield to join in the fight against local hunger. Partnering with Jewel Food Stores in Danada and North Main, the Lions collected non-perishable food on September 5–7 at the Danada Jewel and September 26–28 at the North Jewel. All donations benefited the People’s Resource Center (PRC) food pantry.
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AUGUST 2025
Wheaton Lions Charities Golf Outing was a Great Success
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On Wednesday, August 13 the Wheaton Lions Club held their annual Golf Outing. The outing was supported by well over 100 golfers who participated in our biggest fundraiser of the year! The weather was perfect, and it was all smiles from the shotgun start to the 18th green!
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JUNE 2025
Donating Generously to the Community
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The Wheaton Lions Club demonstrated their unwavering commitment to community. On June 17, 2025 at the Grant Recipient lunch at Memorial Park the Wheaton Lions Charities, Benevolence Committee generously awarded over $80,000 to 22 local non profit organizations. Great job, Wheaton Lions!
MAY 2025
Scholarship Recipient
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This years the Wheaton Lions Club celebrated two scholarship recipients, both from Wheaton North High School. The first recipient was Vivian Johnson who will be attending Purdue University in the Fall 2025.
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The second scholarship recipient was Isaac Raske who will also be attending Purdue University in the Fall 2025.
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Pictured: Lion Keith Carlson, Rebecca Johnson (mother), Vivian Johnson and Lions President Phil Suess
Pictured: Lion Keith Carlson and Isaac Raske
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May 2025
Adamowski awarded George Lazansky Award
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Lion Betsy Adamowski was recently awarded the George Lazansky Award, which is given to district Lions for their outstanding contributions to Lionism within the Lions organization and the community.
Lion Jeff Cholewa, District Governor District 1-J and a member of the Roselle Lions Club, presented the award at a recent meeting.
Congratulations Betsy!
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MAY 2025
Wheaton Lions Induct Five New Members
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During the the month of May the flowers began to bloom and the Wheaton Lions inducted five new members, George Flynn, David Brumfield, John Kos, Luda Ferrari and John Kulczewski. Welcome to the Club!
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DECEMBER 2024
Lions Celebrate the Holidays Together
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During the holiday season, the Wheaton Lions held their year-end meeting, taking the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the club's achievements over the past year. The club expresses gratitude to Arrowhead Golf Course for hosting a wonderful celebration. Season's greetings to everyone!
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JULY 2024
Low Vision Summer Campers Visit Lions Den
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On July 16, 2024, Wheaton Lions Club welcomed a group from Grandma Martyl Summer Camp, which is a week-long day camp hosted by the Spectrios Institute for Low Vision. Lions were honored to learn about the young campers (the camp is open for rising 6th-12th graders), and everyone in the Den enjoyed a delicious lunch ending with cups of ice cream. Spectrios staff members Jen Thompson, Children's Programs Coordinator, and Teresa Crafton, Director of Development, presented an update about the low vision day camp and the institute's broad range of services. Wheaton Lions Club is proud to support Spectrios!
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JULY 2024
The 2024-2025 Officers and Board of Directors
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The Wheaton Lions Club conducted the swearing in ceremony of the new Officers and Board of Directors. In the photo left to right is Ryan Rau, Chris Neigel, Ruth Carlson, Joel Riley, Dave Olsen, Abby McCarthy, Betsy Adamowski, Ron Birchall, Phil Seuss and Ron Diener. Not in the photo is John Dalby, Sharon Sifnotis, Don Fischer, Marty Keller and Raul Degado.
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JUNE 2024
Donating Generously to the Community
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The Wheaton Lions Club demonstrated their unwavering commitment to community. On June 18, 2024 at the Grant Recipient lunch at Memorial Park the Wheaton Lions Charities, Benevolence Committee generously awarded over $70,000 to 22 local non profit organizations. Great job, Wheaton Lions!
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​A heartfelt thank you to Wheaton Illinois Lions Club for honoring Spectrios Institute for Low Vision.
We are truly grateful for your support in our mission to empower children and adults with vision loss. Your generosity helps us provide prescriptive tools, technology, rehabilitative training, and inspiration to optimize their visual capabilities and independence, regardless of income. Together, as partners, we are making a real difference in serving the low vision community.
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JUNE 2024
Wheaton Lions Club Partnered with People's Resource Center
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The Wheaton Lions partnered with People’s Resource Center sponsoring the first 2024 Wheaton Municipal Band Concert for the “Feed Our Hungry Neighbors Food Drive.”
APRIL 2024
Ruth Carlson Honored with Distinguished Award
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Ruth Carlson, a dedicated member of the Wheaton Lions Club, has been honored with the esteemed George Lazansky Distinguished Service Award for her tireless efforts and outstanding contributions to both the club and the local community. Thank you for all you do for the Wheaton Lions Club and the community! Ruth was joined at the award ceremony by fellow Wheaton Lions Joel Riley, Keith Carlson, Bill Davis, Chris Neigel and Mike Gresk.
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OCTOBER 2023
Centennial Celebration Dinner
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On Thursday, October 26, 2023 the Wheaton Lions, there family members and city and state dignitaries gathered at Arrowhead Golf Club to celebrate the 100 anniversary of the Wheaton Lions Club and their service to the community.
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To see more on the 100 year anniversary and dinner celebration, visit Centenial Celebration.
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