Eastern Passage
Cow Bay Lions
EPCB
Local
Causes
Dog Guides
From guiding their handlers through their daily lives to getting help when it's needed most, Dog Guides play a crucial role in the lives of Canadians with disabilities. Lions Foundation of Canada's mission is to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them Dog Guides at no cost. Each month, our Community Dance provides funding for Dog Guides to men, women and children from coast to coast. In addition to training Dog Guides for people who are blind or visually impaired, Dog Guides are also trained to meet the needs of Canadians with hearing, medical and physical disabilities, epilepsy, autism, Type 1 diabetes and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In addition, we have an Annual Walk for Dog Guides that is usually held in May. This initiative helps so many Canadians and gives them a level of independence that they could not achieve without the assistance of their dogs. We are proud to say our club is the highest contributor to the Dog Guide program in Nova Scotia.
Free Foot Care Clinic
Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lions sponsor a Free Foot Care Clinic monthly for the community. Diabetic Foot Care Nurses will be available on first-come-first-served basis for the available time period. Services to include interview and inspection, and treatment of ingrown nails, hard skin, and corns. For more info check out our EVENTS page or call Barbara Adams at 902 802 5697.
Food Insecurity
We have a collection box inside our clubhouse to accept donations for the local food bank. We also donate regularly to the local food bank.
Recycle for Sight
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We are a collection sight for usable eyeglasses, hearing aids, & CPAP machines. We send them to our recycling center where they are cleaned, sorted, and distributed to those in need.
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Check out our partnership with Dalhousie School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Hear@Dal
Disaster Relief
Whether it's fire, flood, hurricane or other natural disaster, and whether it is local (Hammonds Plains fires, local flooding in Eastern Passage Cow Bay) or far away (widfires in Jasper or flooding in Spain), Lions Clubs are there to help with boots on the ground and financial assistance. Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lions regulaarly contribute to assist in these events.
Oceanview Bingo
Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lions sponsors one of the four monthly bingos held at the Ocean View Continuing Care Centre. We donate $200.00 each month as prize money. We host on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Come join us as a volunteer or family member.
Bursaries
First year University and College students in the Eastern Passage Cow Bay area are invited to apply for a $500 bursary. Bursaries are awarded to multiple students each year.
Bursaries are generally decided in March of each year and are awarded once the student provides a letter of acceptance from their chosen institution.
Project
Maple Leaf
Lions Project Maple Leaf is a program for Canadian Lions Clubs. Our Club choose to participate and express to our community the pride our club has in Canada and in being a Lion.
Across the country, Lions Clubs have the opportunity to express their own pride in their community and country, as well as install a level of pride in the country's young people.
Lions Club who participate in this program contact local schools officials requesting permission to visit the grade 1 classes to present a Canadian flag and certificate to each student in the month of June. The certificate in English or French describes the diversity of our country and the pride we have in being Canadian.
Lions Clubs from British Columbia to Newfoundland are participating in this project and are sharing their community and national pride with over 40,000 students each year.
Christmas Hampers
The Lions Club is very active in providing Christmas Food Hampers for residents in our community. This initiative is a joint effort that involves community members, other community service groups, politicians and local businesses. At Christmas, we provide Food Hampers to approximately 100 families. Everything is included for a Christmas feast in addition to some treats. Presents and clothing are also provided for the children of families who are not able to provide gifts for their children. In our view, there is nothing more fulfilling than the smile and thanks from the recipients – it’s what Christmas is all about for Lions. If you or someone you know is in need of a hamper, please contact us.
Free Children's Christmas Party
Free Christmas Party for community children annually.
Fundraising for local clubs
Come join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for a community breakfast from 8am until 10am! Pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, tea. $8 for adults. $6 for kids. Proceeds are donated to a local project each month.
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September
Oceanview Elementary​
October
Christmas hampers
November
Iroquois Sea Cadets
December
Island View High
January
Horizon School
February
Seaside Elementary
March
Girl Guides
April
EP Education Centre
May
Benevolent Society
June
2nd EP Scouts
July
breakfast is free for the community
August
Proceeds shared with Summer Carnival
Support Socks for Shelters
Every year in November we collect socks during our Bingo evenings for Socks for Shelters.
PetValu Walk for Dog Guides
Each year we sponsor a Walk for Dog Guides. Thank you to Pet Value Cole Harbour (4 Forest Hills Parkway 902-466-1781) for supporting our Walk, and to the Pet Valu companies for empowering the lives of people who receive Dog Guides. Pet Valu: the official feeding partner of Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides since 2015
Seniors' Christmas Tea or Dinner
Each year we host a free Christmas Tea or dinner for Seniors
And other opportunities
Assistance to Community Members of Eastern Passage/Cow Bay in emergencies.
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And other opportunities as they arise within the community.