Since 2021, our members have put our community first.

Supporting Lambton Shores Since November 2021

Up until July 1, 2021 Lioness Clubs were part of Lions Club International, which is the largest service organization in the world.

Lioness Clubs began in America and was formed as a result of the success of auxiliary clubs that had started for the wives of the all-male Lions Clubs. The Lioness emblem and name were approved in 1975 and membership was open to any lady over the age of 18, whether they were married to a Lion or not. To be recognized a Lioness Club required a sponsorship from a Lions Club and although separate to run their own affairs and events they remained under the umbrella of Lions Club International.

Times change and membership in the Lions organization has dwindled a bit over the years forcing the organization to find new ways to help bolster membership including in 1987 opening membership to both men and woman. Two years ago they took another step that effectively discontinued their Lioness program as of July 1, 2021. Members of the Ladies organizations were given the option of disbanding their club, joining a Lions Club or going independent under a new name.

The option to go the independent route was chosen by many Lioness clubs across the province and the Swans Club is the result. A provincial organization was formed called Swans Ontario that will act as the governing body for the newly named service club.

Swans clubs can be found throughout Canada and internationally.

Just look at who and what we have supported in Lambton Shores!

Thedford Legacy Hockey

Thedford Knox Kids Program

Arkona Easter Egg Hunt (2)

Free Skate, Hot Dogs (3)

Christmas Free Skate and Hot Dogs (2)

Thedford Literacy Lambton-Train the Brain

Thedford Food Nation-Boys and Girls Club $10,000

Free Movies at the Kineto (3)

Thedford Legion

Ringette (2) U10 and Extreme

Dragon Boat Team

Contact House (3)

Thedford Knox Hamper Program

Thedford Knox Seniors Knitting

Arkona CHEER Organization (Challenged Adult Program)

Forest Fritters Challenged Adult Program

Arkona Funtastic Days

Free Swim Days

Make a Wish

CNIB Dogs

Poker Run

Dogs Calendars

Grogs

Small World Nursery

Eyes Right

Arron and Ashley Smith House Fire

Thedford Storm

Epilepsy Canada

Bosanquet School Grade 8 Trip (2)

Bosanquet School Christmas Dinner

Tampon Tuesday

MS Bike Ride

Arkona Lions

Opening Doors (2)

Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Food Bank

North Lambton Community Health

Heart and Stroke (2)

Spirit of Thedford

Thedford Skating Club

Forest Ringette Association

Forest Skating Club

Colitis & Crohn’s

Child Can

Port Franks Pink Ladies Baseball

Thedford Skating Carnival

Ethan Emory

Thedford Christmas Parade-Prize Money

Eyes Right

Grand Bend Alhambra

Forest Collective

Arkona Lions Dental Office Build