Category Archives: Philanthropy

Ferris360 private workout class

Posted on December 3, 2019 by stenoodie

December 1, 2019: The latest charity event hosted by the Toronto Trillium Lions Club was a private workout class at Ferris360. The proceeds of the class sales went to Princess Margaret non-profit organization.

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Don’t Mess with the Don – Toronto Ravine Cleanup April 2019

Posted on April 29, 2019 by stenoodie

April 27, 2019: I love cleanups. There’s nothing else that will get me out in the fresh air and grassy areas or cement roads or whatever it is with a trusty trash picker, plastic gloves, and a bag to clean … Continue reading →

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Paint Nite fundraiser for the Toronto Trillium Lions Club

Posted on April 1, 2019 by stenoodie

March 24, 2019: It’s been a while since my last Paint Nite. I’ve done this Paint Nite event once before and another time with Paint Lounge and enjoyed them both immensely (the idea is exactly the same at either paint … Continue reading →

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Second Time Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity!

Posted on July 28, 2018 by stenoodie

June 2, 2018: Last year, I participated in my first building site as part of a Habitat for Humanity volunteer experience with the Toronto Trillium Lions Club. I really enjoyed it as I learned new skills and participated in an … Continue reading →

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Social Fundraiser at VR ZONE Virtual Reality Arcade

Posted on April 22, 2018 by stenoodie

April 8, 2018: This was my second time playing in a virtual reality experience (the first time at the Gentlemen’s Expo). The Toronto Trillium Lions had organized this social fundraiser at the VR ZONE Virtual Reality Arcade located at Shops … Continue reading →

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Volunteering at the Bay Street Hoops Basketball Tournament

Posted on April 2, 2018 by stenoodie

March 24, 2018: I didn’t even know about Bay Street Hoops Basketball Tournament until Ken forwarded me the e-mail for the volunteer positions. It’s an annual charity event where money is raised to make sports more accessible to children and … Continue reading →

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Volunteering at The Scott Mission

Posted on January 28, 2018 by stenoodie

January 27, 2018. Volunteering makes my soul smile. Yesterday, I participated in the volunteering session hosted by the Trillium Lions Toronto chapter at The Scott Mission in downtown Toronto. The Scott Mission is a Christian non-denominational charity organization that provides daily … Continue reading →

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First Time Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity (140 Pinery Trail)

Posted on June 26, 2017 by stenoodie

This past Saturday, I participated with the Toronto Trillium Lions Club in our first volunteering event with the Habitat for Humanity to work on one of their current build sites. “Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit organization working towards … Continue reading →

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Cheese Soirée at Whole Foods Market Unionville!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by stenoodie

Last night, there was a Cheese Soirée held at the Whole Foods Market in Unionville. Thanks to a Facebook sponsored ad, I saw this event float up in my newsfeed and I was highly intrigued. For only $5 donation, there was … Continue reading →

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Toronto Trillium Lions Club Toy and Care Package Drive 2016

Posted on December 11, 2016 by stenoodie

Every December, the Toronto Trillium Lions Club gets together to raise awareness and collect toys to support a local toy drive as well as deliver care packages to those in need. I was really glad that I was available this … Continue reading →