John Rush – Page 6 – Lions Club Sliema

FIRST OUTING OF THE SEASON

15th. OCTOBER 2017

After the summer recess the Sliema Lions Club will be holding its first outing, on Sunday 15th October, to the Augustine Church and monastery, in Old Bakery Street, Valletta. The church is also known by its Maltese name, Santu Wistin.

The church was founded in 1571, it was among the first churches to be built in the new city of Valletta. It was re-built in 1765, yet it retains many features from the original church.

In 1964 Archbishop Michael Gonzi elevated the church to a Parish Church.

We will be guided by the learned Professor Reverend Salvinu Caruana. Among the many treasures the church possesses paintings by Mattia Preti and the renowned statue of

St. Rita.

Programme:

Mass at 9.30 at St Augustine Church ( for those who would like to attend)

10.30am Tour of the Monastery.

followed by lunch at Aaron Kitchen in Valletta ( for those who wish to stay).

PLEASE NOTE: WINE AND WATER EXTRA

DUE TO THE LIMITED SEATING AT THE RESTAURANT, IF YOU BOOK AND

DO NOT TURN UP YOU WILL BE CHARGED.

MENU: Attached

A donation of 5 euro towards the monastery and club.

BOOKING: LION MARGARET FRENDO LION ISABELLE MICALLEF

Pig Roast Night Fund Raising update

A successful fund raising event was held on Thursday September 28 at
the Marsa Sports Club. On the initiative of Lion President George O.
Attard a “Pig Roast” was held. A good number of members and their
guests together with represtatives of Lions Club Malta (Host) and Mdina
including Zone Chairperson Lion Mary Anne Abela attended the event.
During the evening a lottery for various prizes was organised by Lions
Vivienne Zammit, Isabelle Micallef and Victoria Muscat. The lottery
raised over €300 which together with any profit from the event will boost our Club’s Philanthropic Account.
The friendly atmosphere prevailing during the evening was enjoyable.
It was a good decision to take as more funds were raised to the Club’s funds which enables the Club to continue with its philanthropic work which this year sees the restoration of the frescoes at St. Agatha’s catacombs in Rabat being completed.

It is envisaged that these works will be finalised by the end of October. Then it will be possible to inaugurate the project during the
forthcoming celebrations of Lions Club International Centennial
scheduled for early November. Well done to all concerned.

Charter Night 4th November 2017

SLiema Lions Club will be holding its 43rd anniversary of charter on 4th November 2017.

More details of this special occasion will follow….

Talk on Creativity 20/9/17 19.30

Mr. Frank O’Neil will speak to us on Creativity

Wednesday, September 20th. 19.30

Victoria Hotel

After the presentation a 3 course pasta / soup & desert follows at only € 12.00 per head which includes flowing water.

PLEASE BOOK AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

PLEASE INFORM US IF YOU ARE STAYING FOR DINNER AS WE NEED TO BOOK THE RESTAURANT

Majjalata, Roast Pig Night at Marsa Sports Club

Everyone is welcome to enjoy succulent freshly cooked Roast Pork at
Marsa Sports Club, Marsa.

Date: 28th September 2017
Time: 8pm

Menu

Humus and galletti

different cuts from the pig,
Salad, couscous capunata and coleslaw.

Gateau.

Half bottle wine and half bottle water.

Euro 25 per person.

Free Entrance. Free Parking.

Proceeds towards Restoration of St. Agatha Catacombs.

Balloons in Car Fundraising July 2017

A successful event organised by Lions Club Sliema –
Guess the number of balloons in a VW Passat which was lent to us specifically for this event by Continental Cars Ltd

The number of balloons in the car was 124 and our congratulations goes to Mr Matthew Caruana who managed to guess the exact number. A big thank you also goes to the generosity of passers by who understood the good cause we were supporting and stopped to play a game with us.

The Malta Guide Dog Association also thanks you for your support

Board Members 2017-18

Lions Club Sliema

President	George O. Attard
Immediate Past President	John Rusher
1st Vice President	Alexander Arena
2nd Vice President	Joseph Cassar
Treasurer	Carmel Azzopardi
Secretary	Lorna Farrugia
Tail Twister	Isabella Micallef
Lion Tamer	Louis Sciberras
Director – Past President	Joe Messina
Director – Past President	Chris Borg Cardona
Directors – 2 years	Tom Restall
Director – 1 year	Margaret Frendo
Membership Chairperson	Vivienne Zammit

Handover dinner and awards night of the Presidency

Handover dinner of the Presidency of Lions Sliema and awards ceremony.
With thanks to our outgoing President John Rusher and welcome to incoming President George Attard.

It has been a great year and we now also look forward to our centennial celebrations and Charter night next November.

Congratulations to all award winners, especially Lion Vivienne Zammit who received a Melvin Jones Award for her hard work and contribution to the Club.

Event Announcement – Spare Ribs Night

SPARE RIBS NIGHT

Saturday 8th July at 7.30 for 8pm.

VENUE: MARSA SPORTS CLUB

PRICE €27 and includes

Shrimp cocktail

Spare ribs and chips

Cake

Water and half bottle of wine per person

Salmon, chicken or avocado salad available for those who do not eat pork

Booking: Lion President George Attard 9947 7654

Lion Joe Messina 9923 7456

Events announcement 28.6.2017

Handover Night will be at 19.30 for 20.00 at Victoria Hotel, booking through Joe Messina