Rumford Lions - Busy Helping Those in Need

Annual Ham & Bean Dinner - Sunday November 9th!

The Rumford Lions Club of East Providence does a lot to help those in need in East Providence and elsewhere. Lions President, Charles Tsonos invites you to help out:

Advance Notice Reservations for the Rumford Lions Club Annual Ham and Bean Dinner to be held on Sunday evening November 9th at the Santa Maria Club, 846 Broadway, East Providence are now being taken. Ticket prices are $12.50 for adults, youngsters 6-12 are $5, and children under 6 eat free. Contact any Rumford Lion or call John Barone at 524-5841 to make reservations. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, as well as supporting Holiday Baskets for local families.

The Lions Club of Rumford is a community service organization that services individuals and groups within the City of East Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities. Donate two $500 scholarships annually through the East Providence Citizens Scholarship Foundation.

Raise money each year for the Scott Gorham Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Distribute food baskets at both Thanksgiving and Christmas to families that would otherwise go without.

Perform vision screening for all public schools in East Providence.

"We Respond to numerous requests throughout the year from various organizations and individuals for assistance and are usually able to provide the needed assistance. We're glad to help out," said Tsonos.

Clean local highway several times each year.

For 10 years, the Rumford Lions have conducted Vision Screening in 14 schools, to include 3 private schools in East Providence. In 2013, 3,136 students were tested and 345 were referred for re-examination. Peter Barilla is the Chairperson of this project. 10-15 Volunteers, including spouses, in cooperation with School Nurses, start at approximately 9 AM and work for 3 hours to complete each school. To this date, one third of the schools have been examined. Email the Rumford Lions at rumfordlions@cox.net or contact any Rumford Lion. Our website is www.rumfordlions.org