Colorado Lions MD6 Blog

COLERC received 16,900 processed eyeglasses for missions, readers and non-prescription sunglasses from the Wyoming Lions Clubs. The Wyoming Lions collect used eyeglasses and have them processed in the Wyoming Men's Prison in Rawlins and the Wyoming Women's Prison in Lusk. COLERC then provides them for missions around the world. Thanks for the help Wyoming Lions.

  Colorado  Lions: Please put this event in your calendars.  You do not want to miss it.

  This is the VDG training rotation schedule for the coming years.    Be organized, communicate often, and helpful when it is your turn. 2026-27 – Idaho – MD39 2027-28 – Wyoming – D15 2028-29 – Colorado – MD6 2029-30 – Utah – MD28 2030-31 – Arizona – MD21 2031-32 – Nevada   - D46 2032-33 – New Mexico – D40 2033-34 – Montana – D37

 

  Join us for the Denver Den sorting event. At the last event in July, 34 volunteer Lions, friends, and family sorted over 20,000 eyeglasses. Many hands make short work of the project.    All Lions Clubs  are invited to bring their unsorted glasses and some of their Lions to help.  The sorted glasses will then go to COLERC.   Since this is on a Saturday, it is a great opportunity to bring your family and friends.   Event:         Lions Recycled Eyeglass Sorting Date:           Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 Time:           9:00 am to noon Snacks:       Coffee, beverages, and pastry Location:    Baptist Church, 1373 Grant St, Denver Parking:      Next to the church.  Please stop by the church office to obtain a parking tag.  Room:         The sorting room is on the lower floor.  An ...

The Colorado Lions Recycling Center (COLERC) shipped 2,400 glasses to Network with Federation of Women and Children in Distress in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

 Here's an opportunity to make a difference with very little effort.  Heck, you can buy socks at the grocery store!  Or have a Sock drive in your own community.  Socks are one of the most requested items needed in shelters.  Checkout Wholesale Socks: Ankle, Crew, Tube for Men, Women and Kids at BagsinBulk.com You can mail any donations of socks (or any dollar amount and I will buy socks) to PDG Cathy Valenzuela, 12 Mazatlan Drive, Pueblo 81005.  Thanks for your support.

 The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Foundation is asking for help from every Lion in Colorado and Wyoming.  Join the pledge to buy equipment, pay for eye care services and train new ophthalmologists to serve our region at the Top Ten highest rated Eye Clinic in the country!  WE FOUNDED THIS AMAZING PLACE 25 YEARS AGO!

  The Colorado Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center ( COLERC ) provided free, 1050 pair of recycled eyeglasses to the ST. Francis Center homeless shelter in Denver Colorado.  

Canon City Noon Lions Club RSVP for its 105th Anniversary Dinner.  Please respond by November 7, 2026. Date: Saturday November 21, 2026 Time:  5:30pm Location: The Steeple Center, Canon City, Colorado Please share with members of your club and complete the  RSVP Form .  Mail Form and checks to: Canon City Noon Lions, PO Box 185, Canon City, CO 81212  

    Denver Five Points Lions club is proud to SPONSOR A… FISH FRY & HOT LINK DINNER FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2026 11AM – UNTIL ALL GONE 😊 TREA 1599 DAYTON ST AURORA, CO 80010 *ALL DINNERS INCLUDE GREEN BEANS & POTATO SALAD OR SPAGHETTI AND A DESSERT CATFISH FILET DINNER……………………………… $15.00 HOT LINK DINNER…………………………………… $13.00 WHOLE CATFISH DINNER (If available) ……………. $16.00 WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!