Over three weekends from the end of September through the first two weekends of October, the Gabriola Lions delivered firewood to those Gabriolans in need of winter warmth. This Gabriola Lions Club signature program has come to a natural end due to changes in heating technology, an aging club and the huge amount of effort … Continue reading Wood Delivery Fall 2023
On May 6th, around twelve or so of Gabriola’s finest Lions descended on Lion Mike’s property to split an amazing amount of firewood. Not only is this “splitting party” a club favourite event, it is one of our closest social (and sometimes scary) events because we all know that the work we put in here … Continue reading Wood Splitting May 6th 2023
Over the weekend of March 26th and 27th, 12 Lion volunteers huddled around the log splitter and in 12 hours split over 10 cords of wood in preparation for next winters firewood delivery for those in need. The firewood program is one of the Gabriola Island Lions Club’s signature activities.
“President Lion Betsy surrounded by wood delivery volunteers, Abigail, Amber, Emily & Miho. Thirteen Lions, 9 friends and 7 trucks helped with the move. Seventeen loads were delivered to ten locations. The whole thing was completed in just over two hours. On average, it takes about 3 hours of labour to load, deliver, unload and … Continue reading Wood Delivery Oct 2nd 2021
