From Shed to Pride – The Goolwa Lions Book Den
For many in Goolwa, the Lions Book Shed was more than just a place to find a good read—it was a beloved chapter in the town’s shared story. When its doors closed on July 31, 2023, and the “Shed” was dismantled weeks later, it left not just an empty lot, but a narrative pause. A […]
Roaring with Generosity: Lions community responds with hay and heart
On a brisk Sunday evening at the Encounter Bay Football Club, the sounds of clinking cutlery, warm conversations, and shared purpose echoed through the room. It was more than a dinner—it was a rallying cry, and proof that when it comes to hard times, our community responds with hay and heart. The Lions Clubs of […]
Creating Community Through Service
The Lions Club of Goolwa brought heart and hands together in support of local families by helping enhance the everyday experience of students at Goolwa Primary School and children at the Goolwa Children’s Centre. When the need for additional seating at the school’s Breakfast & Lunch Club came to light, the Lions Club of Goolwa […]
Overdue recognition for Tony Siciliano, building of local gazebo.
In a heartfelt moment nearly 30 years in the making, Goolwa’s own Tony Siciliano was formally recognised for something the community has quietly appreciated for decades: the beautiful gazebo by the Murray Smith Park lagoon. Back in 1995, during his first year as a member of the Lions Club of Goolwa, Tony took on the […]
Winners of the 2023-24 Corinne Stone Award
The Goolwa lions Club won a Corinne Stone District Project Award in recognition of an outstandingly successful community project. The project was the brainchild of our clubs only remaining Charter Member, Frank Tuckwell OAM, and his late wife Patty. The Club project commenced in 1982, and in the early days, Frank typed the Newsletter and […]
Lions Hearing Dogs
On Thursday 13 July 2023, Maverick, a three-year old Border Terrier was delivered to his new recipient, Ann. Maverick had been previously placed but was returned to the training centre when his recipient had a change in circumstances. He completed a refresher course and has now taken on the role of the furry ears for […]
