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Our Service Pillars are the Basis of All That We Do.
We are a charitable organization dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. Our programs focus on providing support and resources under our eight pillars including, childhood cancer, diabetes, hunger, youth, the environment, disaster relief, vision and humanitarian causes. By working together with our community partners, we aim to create a brighter future for those in need.
SERVICE PILLAR: HUNGER
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club proudly supports:
- LovExtension (Provides food and other services to seniors).
- Beyond the Walls Food Pantry (Fruitland Park).
- Joining Hands in Food Ministry (Leesburg).
- Operation Homebound.
SERVICE PILLAR: DISASTER RELIEF
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club proudly supports:
- Disaster Response Preparation programs.
SERVICE PILLAR: HUMANITARIAN
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club proudly supports:
- Participating in fundraising walks for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and the American Cancer Society.
- The Parrot Heads Rob Ainsley Memorial Golf Tournament for Alzheimer’s.
- Lady Lake Animal Control (Lost Pets).
- Sheltering Hands (cat clinic/rescue).
- Sponsoring service dog training through Patriot Service Dogs.
SERVICE PILLAR: YOUTH
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club proudly supports:
SERVICE PILLAR: THE ENVIRONMENT
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club proudly supports:
- Lady Lake tree planting program.
- Lady Lake Arbor Day programming.
SERVICE PILLAR: DIABETES
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club proudly provides:
- Glucose Screening Programs.
- Educational Sessions.
- Diabetic Retinopathy Testing.
SERVICE PILLAR: CHILDHOOD CANCER
SERVICE PILLAR: VISION
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club proudly:
- Provides educational outrech during White Cane Days.
- Provides Diabetic Retinopathy Testing.
- Conducts eyeglass collection and redistribution programs.
- Offers medical care grant opportunities.
- .Supports "New Vision for Independance Inc." programming
- Supporits "Beauty of Sight" programming.
SUPPORTING THE FUTURE: SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club supports local high school students by providing scholarships fort heir academic pursuits. For some, these scholarships enable them to continue in college when they otherwise did not have the finances. For others, it provides an opportunity to obtain training for critical social service positions such as EMT or Fire Fighter.
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BUILDING CONNECTIONS: COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club proudly supports and participates in the following events within Lady Lake and The Villages:
MORE THAN SERVICE: FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO
Held weekly, Friday Night Bingo brings together community members for a night of food, games, and fun. Open to the public, all are welcome to attend. Delicious food offerings change weekly.
Location: Paradise Recreation Center, 1403 Paradise Drive in the Villages
Time: Doors open at 4:00pm. Games start at 5:00pm
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MORE THAN SERVICE: BOB JOHNSON LEGACY DRIVING RANGE
The Lady Lake Bob Johnson Legacy Driving Range offers $6 buckets of golf balls for guests to work on their swing. The OBG Lions Club, in conjunction with The American Legion Post 347, operates the driving range. Both organizations have a rich history supporting the community and are thrilled to work together at the range. Located on Rolling Acres Road, just north of 466, the driving range is also accessible by golf carts.
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