Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore

#HappyNewYear2021

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Are you ready for Virtual Trivia Round #3 in January? Boxing day is the perfect day to start brushing up on your trivia knowledge!

We'd like to take some time again to celebrate ALL of our winners in the Grades 5 to 8 category for "What Christmas Means to Me", as we recognize not all of the winners photos made it up in the first post. Congratulations again to Pranshu Trivedi, Matthew Carty, Nayeti Patel, Joshua Lamming and Logan Hansen. Joshua Lamming was our overall winner for the Gr. 5 to 8 category!... Thanks to Jack Davidson from Broadview Home Inspection Services for sponsoring the prize for the overall winner, along with Station Mall for theremaining prizes and Bay Front Quality Inn and Suites for being our drop off for the hard copy submissions! Be sure to listen to Oldies 93 and Lou Turco this Saturday to hear all of the winners!

Do you have your ticket yet? T-Minus 3 hours and counting!

We'd like to take some time again to celebrate ALL of our winners in the Grades 1 to 4 category for "What Christmas Means to Me", as we recognize not all of the winners photos made it up in the first post. Congratulations again to Kipton Fera, Lukas Maninos, Andie Kenopic, Owen Hore and Autumn Hong-Ross. Autumn was our overall winner for the Gr. 1 to 4 category! Thanks to Dave Shier from D&D Consulting for sponsoring the prize for the overall winner, along with Station Mall f...or remaining prizes, Oldies 93 for allowing the students to share their stories this past Saturday, and Bay Front Quality Inn and Suites for being our drop off for the hard copy submissions! Stay tuned for the Gr. 5 to Gr. 8 category later this week..

How are you changing the world today? #KidsNeedKiwanis

In partnership with Staples Sault Ste. Marie and their Surplus program, the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore was able to distribute surplus store supplies at no cost to various extra schools and community organizations this year, including Women In Crisis - Algoma Inc., St. Vincent Place Sault Ste. Marie, and Sault Ste. Marie Helping Hands.

The Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore regrets to announce the cancellation of its Family Fun Getaway Draw under License # M 834456 because of Covid-19 complications that make the sale of tickets and use of the travel prize impossible for the foreseeable future. We are contacting all ticket purchasers to ask them for written consent to the cancellation as required by the Ontario Gaming Commission. If you have not been contacted yet you can assist by calling 705-946-7915 or emailing... [email protected]. Once written consents have been received, we are permitted to make refunds. If you have consented to cancellation you may request your refund until midnight on Monday, November 30, 2020. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support of our project’s and for the children in our community. President Giselle Chiarello Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore

Look at those wonderful smiling faces! THIS is why we serve! If you'd like to learn more about joining Kiwanis, contact us today via Facebook, email, or phone! Details on our page!

Kiwanians Bonnie and Wendy drop off school supplies to St. Francis French Immersion Catholic School this past week, as part of our Back to School fundraiser in partnership with Staples Sault Ste. Marie. Principal Carmela Roznik and Vice-Principal Ashley Tombari will distribute the supplies to the children who need them most! #KidsNeedKiwanis A note from Principal Roznik and VIce-Principal Tombari: Thank you so much for all the supplies. We were very touched by all the donati...ons and the warmth we felt from the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore and your outstanding committee. You are really making a difference in the lives of many children. I commend you for the amazing work you do! It's beautiful!!! The staff and children were so excited with the overwhelming amount of supplies! We shared them amongst all the classes. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Kiwanians drop off school supplies to Northern Heights Public School this past week, as part of our Back to School fundraiser in partnership with Staples Sault Ste Marie. Principal Kelly Colter and her staff will distribute the supplies to the children who need them most! #kidsneedkiwanis

"As we begin our 2020-2021 Kiwanis year, I'd like to thank all our volunteer members for their dedication and support this past year. As we continue to extend service and recruit new members to join us, know that Kids Need Kiwanis more than ever. Let's do what we can over the next year to serve our community's needs. We face challenging times but together we can achieve wonderful things whether in a big or small way.... Continue to share your passion of Kiwanis and inspire others to join us. Looking forward to working along side all of you on a successful year of service and fellowship." - Giselle Chiarello, President

The Back to School Campaign has been extended until Monday, September 28, 2020. Thank you for your humble donation. As of Sep 9th, 2020, We have raised $5580.00 and have surpassed last year's amount. Every dollar counts, we appreciate your continued support!!!

So far, we've raised 3,822.00 for our Back to School Drive! We've got 13 days left for you to help us reach our goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! :)

Every dollar counts! Help us make a difference! Staples Back to School Program in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore has raised $2505 dollars as of 11th Aug 2020 with your support!! These are challenging times and it is important that we not deprive the young minds of the tools they need for learning whether in class or at home. Donations this year will be received inside the Staples store with any of the cashiers and as well online donations are accepted! Click... on the link to donate online. https://www.staples.ca//school-supply-drive-breakfast-club Thank you for your humble donation. The money raised will be turned into basic school supplies such as writing supplies, binder accessories, notebooks, agendas, backpacks, lined paper pads, and planners for elementary school children in both our local school boards.

Staples Back to School Program will be run until September 8th, 2020 this year in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore. Please give generously and help support this longstanding program. We need your support, especially during these uncertain times. Donations this year will be received inside the Staples store with any of the cashiers and as well as online through https://www.staples.ca/a//school-supply-drive-breakfast-cl. The money raised will be turned into basic s...chool supplies such as writing supplies, binder accessories, notebooks, agenda’s, backpacks, lined paper pads and planners for elementary school children in both our local school boards. Even with the uncertainty of the upcoming school year because of the COVID19 situation, it is important that we do not deprive the young minds of the tools they need for learning whether in class or at home. There is always a need and Staples and Kiwanis are trying to do what they can to support that need. Supplies are distributed by the school boards to the schools that have the greatest need. #KidsNeedKiwanis

As a club that operated a summer camp for well over 40 years, we recognize the importance of a camp experience to children. Please join us and donate to help send a kid to camp! :)

The Kiwanis Bingo to be held at the Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre on Monday, June 1, 2020, from 1 to 4 p.m. is now canceled due to the restrictions with Co-Vid 19. We look forward to the day when we can gather together again to provide this service to all seniors in our community. Stay safe and continue social distancing!

Message us today and find out how you can contribute to your local community! Were always looking for new members! #KidsNeedKiwanis

We are proud to do our part in the community during these times! https://www.sootoday.com/more-l/dona-needs-headline-2292319

Keep reaching out to family, friends, neighbours, etc. BE THERE!

It's the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Do you have any green projects you're working on? Comment and post pictures below, we'd love to hear about it! :)

The Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore has kindly donated $1,000.00 dollars towards the Days for Girls Program to provide cotton to sew caps and masks for health care facilities such as Nursing Homes, the hospitals and Arch Hospice in Sault Ste. Marie. The request came from Gabi Doleski who organizes the Days for Girls program a project of Zonta. There are approximately 400 volunteers assisting as they can with sewing the caps and masks. This is one group of many groups taking on this work to help out during COVID 19.

Do you know someone in the community who would make a good Kiwanian? Tag them below! :)

Thank you to all of the local medical professionals, for everything that you do for this community!

We're proud to be doing our part as Kiwanians!

ATTENTION: PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LAKESHORE REGARDING KIWANIS FAMILY FUN GETAWAY DRAW. The Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore wish to advise the general public that due to the COVID19 Pandemic situation presently before us, we will not being holding the draw for our Kiwanis Family Fun Getaway Draw as published (June 24th, 2020). Once this crisis is over and the health authorities deem it to be safe to continue life on a normal basis, we will advise where tickets wi...ll continue to be sold, the new draw date and other necessary information that is required. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we all navigate through this unprecedented time together. Stay safe and healthy. If you have any questions regarding this notice or the draw you may contact David Shier, Fundraising Chair, Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore at [email protected].

Are the kids home from school? Kiwanis International partner Scholastic has set up a Learn at Home website with four categories: pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, grades 3-5 and grades 6+. Each section is equipped with one week of content for students, with 15 additional days on the way. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com//learnathome.htm

Message to our community from President and Members of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore: As we’re all impacted by the spread of COVID-19 to some degree, our club wants to keep members and the children we serve safe, during this challenging time. We are advising that our club meetings, service projects, and events have been suspended through the month of April. Our top priorities are the safety and health of our members and the community at large. Concern over this virus outbrea...k can make children and families anxious. While we don’t know where and to what extent the disease may spread here in the Algoma District, we do know that it is contagious and the severity of the illness can vary from individual to individual and that there are steps we can take to prevent the spread of infection. Acknowledging some level of concern, without panicking, is appropriate and can result in taking actions that reduce the risk of illness. Helping children cope with anxiety requires providing accurate prevention information and facts without causing fear. It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. If parents seem overly worried, children’s anxiety may rise. Parents should reassure children that health officials are working hard to ensure that people throughout the country stay healthy. However, children also need factual, age-appropriate information about the potential seriousness of disease risk and instruction on how to avoid infections and the spread of disease. Teaching children positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears, and giving them a sense of some control over their risk of infection can help reduce anxiety. In the meantime, with kids at home from school, Kiwanis International’s partner Scholastic has set up a Learn at Home website with four categories: pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, grades 3-5 and grades 6+. Each section is equipped with one week of content for students, with 15 additional days on the way. Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore will continue to serve you and our community once it is appropriate to do so, in the near future. Let’s work together to stay strong during this time of uncertainty so we’ll all be healthy and ready to help those who need us most in the future.

Another reminder that Lego My Library is canceled tonight and until further notice. We hope to be back soon!

The Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore presents a sponsorship gift of $750 to Don Ford, Board Member and Fundraising Chair of Crimestoppers of SSM. The gift is earmarked for the upcoming 2020 Peace Officer Awards Dinner on May 13th and specifically for the 35th Anniversary Award. Our members congratulate Crime Stoppers on their continued efforts to keep our children and community safe.

The Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore was happy to provide Rick Fall with a $500 donation to his FalloRick Home to Home campaign, to support research on childhood cancer and Make a Wish Canada. Rick is running from Victoria, British Columbia to Sault Ste. Marie starting April 13 to August 2020. He will run a total of 4,200 km. You can find more information on his website at https://fallorick.com/.

It's National Aktion Club week from March 2nd - 6th! We'd like to introduce you to our members and let them tell you why they joined. Say hello to Karleigh! "I ...am a new member of the Aktion Club and I joined because I’d like to learn how to become a leader and public speaking. Everyone is so friendly and helpful I’m really enjoying it. My interests include: music, swimming, bowling, hanging out with family and friends." To learn more about Aktion Clubs, visit https://www.aktionclub.org/discover/about.aspx.