Simcoe Lions Club · Est. 1931
What Is
A Lion?
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization — and the Simcoe Lions have been a proud chapter since 1931, serving our neighbours across Norfolk County.
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Did You Know?
Neighbours helping neighbours — here and around the world
Lions Clubs International is an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world.
Lions participate in a vast variety of projects — from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters. The Simcoe Lions Club was founded in March 1931 and celebrated our 90th anniversary in 2021.
The club boasts approximately 100 members and is one of the largest in our district. Members come from all walks of life — business owners, tradespeople, healthcare workers, and retirees. Several of our long-standing members have given over 50 years of community service.
Members can participate in any number of activities that range from youth services, our annual Variety Show, education, and the environment — to name just a few!
Membership & Meeting Info
Joining the Simcoe Lions is one of the most rewarding things you can do for your community. We’d love to have you — use the contact form and someone from our membership team will be in touch.
Our Origin Story
Helen Keller · 1925 Lions Clubs International Convention
“Will you not constitute yourselves knights of the blind in this crusade against darkness?”
Helen Keller’s challenge to Lions in 1925 transformed the organization forever. Before the convention was over, Lions had unreservedly dedicated themselves to making her dream a reality — and today, hundreds of millions of lives have been changed through vision-related work worldwide.
How We Serve
Local Community
The Simcoe Lions are deeply woven into the fabric of our town. From the Simcoe Lions Ball Park (built in 1993) to the ongoing Wellington Park Rejuvenation, we build lasting infrastructure that serves generations.
Our popular food truck — serving the best Dixie Dogs and fries at the Norfolk County Fair, Friendship Festival, and more — is a beloved community staple that also raises funds for local causes.
Health & Humanitarian
We champion essential health causes — from local and international eyesight programs (over $100,000 donated since the 1930s) to supporting Campfire Circle for children with cancer and their families.
The club also supports Norfolk General Hospital annually and contributes to hunger relief, disaster response, and diabetes awareness both locally and globally through Lions Clubs International.
Events & Fundraising
Our annual Variety Show fills the Simcoe Composite auditorium every spring. Our Community Chicken BBQ draws hundreds to downtown Simcoe every August. Our 50/50 Draw and Elimination Lottery raise vital funds all year long.
Every event, every ticket, every purchase supports real programs and real people right here in Simcoe and Norfolk County.
Lions in Action
Lions Clubs International
Global Reach · Local Heart
Part of the world’s largest service club organization
Lions and Leos make a difference every day, everywhere we serve. With the support of Lions Clubs International and our global foundation, we are changing lives, communities, and the world we share.
The Simcoe Lions connect our local efforts to a worldwide movement — giving us access to international resources for disaster relief, eyesight programs, youth exchanges, and more, while staying deeply rooted in what matters most: our community.
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The Simcoe Lions support programs like these
These are some of the organizations that already benefit from the generosity of our donors and the hard work of our members. We are proud of our accomplishments — past, present, and future.
Health & Care
- Campfire Circle (Camp Trillium)
- Norfolk General Hospital
- Norview Lodge
- Lions Foundation Guide Dogs
- Riversyde83 Food Hub
Community & Safety
- Crime Stoppers
- Norfolk County Public Library
- Simcoe District Humane Society
- St. Vincent De Paul Society
- Wellington Park Rejuvenation
Youth & Culture
- Norfolk Youth Sports Teams
- Simcoe Lions Ball Park
- Simcoe Panorama
- Simcoe Heritage Friendship Festival
Ready to Join or Support the Lions?
Become a member, donate to our programs, or attend an event. Every act of service — large or small — makes Simcoe stronger.