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Our club has been serving the Charlton community for 50 years!

Charlton Lions celebrate 50-year milestone
Charlton, MA – 11/12/2025 . . . Local, regional and state officials turned out on Sunday, November 2 to help The Charlton Lions Club celebrate 50 years of service to their community and beyond.
The Club, chartered in November of 1975, invited community dignitaries, local business sponsors, former members and other Lions Clubs to join them for an hors d’oeuvre party at the Pine Ridge Country Club in Oxford, which was decorated with balloons and flourishes in gold (for 50 years) and blue and yellow (Lions colors).
On display were scrapbooks and memorabilia from many years, depicting some of the Clubs work in the community – scholarship awards to graduating Charlton seniors, holiday gift cards for needy families, a Peace Poster Contest for middle school youth, a Speech Competition for high schoolers, handicap ramps for the mobility challenged, sight and hearing testing for children and town employees, and much more.
Club President Dana Gould served as master of ceremonies for the event. After welcoming everyone, he gave a brief history of The Charlton Lions Club. On behalf of the Club he received citations and recognition brought by representatives of the Commonwealth, Lions Clubs International (LCI), District 33A of LCI, and the Town of Charlton.
Past Lions District Governor Denise Andrews presented Dr. Carole Duquette, Charlton’s club administrator, with an International President’s Award, recognizing her hard work and compassionate service to the community and the world and for serving as an example to fellow Lions. This is the third highest honor in Lionism.
Helene Doucette, who joined The Charlton Lions Club in 1977, is the longest continuing member. Helene has served over the years in several capacities, including as a district governor and club president. She chaired the 50th Anniversary Committee and was cited by speakers for her tireless efforts on behalf of the Club and its work.
The Club plans to continue its charitable activities in the town for many years. Its next project is its annual visit to residents of Charlton Manor Rest Home, bringing cheer and gifts and leading a sing-along of holiday songs.
Lions are people from all walks of life who enjoy helping their communities and have a great time doing so. If you are interested in becoming a Lion or for more information, please send an email to thecharltonlions@gmail.com or call Jennie at 508-434-2527. The Charlton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Room at The Overlook in Charlton.