Royal Oak Lions Club

Thank you Berkley Public Library and patrons for donating glasses to the Royal Oak Lions Club in Lions District 11-A2!

The World Health Organization estimates that more than 150 million people suffer from blurred vision due to uncorrected refractive errors, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness.

However, with the help of Lions and community organizations around the world and the Recycle for Sight program, Lions Club International is bringing clear vision to millions, one pair of glasses at a time.

Throwback Thursday! Royal Oak Lions Club members Laura Mastracci and Bob Westbury packing food at Forgotten Harvest in 2022.

Thanks Cindi Wells for spotting this article about Lion Pecky Lewis in the Royal Oak Review:

Pecky D. Lewis Jr., who guided Oakland County Parks expansion, dies at 94 OAKLAND COUNTY — Bloomfield Hills resident Pecky D. Lewis Jr.

Congratulations to District 11A2's PDG Jack Becher of the Warren Lions Club - Warren, MI on being inducted to the Lions of Michigan Foundation's 2023 Hall of Fame!

Lion Cindi Wells from the Royal Oak Lions Club collected 226 pairs of used eyeglasses, 16 used single eyeglass lenses and one used hearing aid from Advanced Ophthalmology Associates PLC - Thank you Dr Barbara Kuczycnski and patients!

Usable Glasses Give New Life
Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in low and middle income countries lack access to basic eye care services. Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Clubs International Recycle For Sight Program.

Royal Oak Lions Club collected 21 pairs of used eyeglasses at Hollywood Supermarket on Main St. in Royal Oak! Thank you shoppers for donating your glasses. The collection box is in the vestibule of the store.

Usable Glasses Give New Life
Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in low and middle income countries lack access to basic eye care services. Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program.

We are sad to share the news of the passing of one of our dear Royal Oak Lions Club members, Lion Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.

Lion Pecky, age 94, of Bloomfield Hills, passed away peacefully July 10, 2023 at his home.

Pecky was born January 19, 1929 to Pecky D. Lewis, Sr. and Bertha (Haack) Lewis in Hazel Park, Michigan. He was a 1947 graduate of Hazel Park High School.

Pecky is survived by his wife of 74 years, Vivian (Fathers) Lewis, his children Susan (Gary) Halliday, Janet Lewis, Robin Lewis, Heidi Lewis, and David Lewis, grandson Peter Halliday (Stefanie), and great-grandchildren Craig and Anneke Halliday. He is also survived by his remaining sibling, sister Karen (Don) Kakoczki, and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Pecky committed much of his time to public service. He was a member of the Royal Oak Planning Commission and Mayor of the city of Royal Oak from 1975 to 1981. He was a member of the Oakland County Parks Commission from 1981 to 2014 serving as chairman for 18 years. He was named to the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Hall of Fame in 2015.

Pecky was a longtime member and leader of the Royal Oak Lions Club. He joined the club on June 1, 1961. He was elected president of the club in 1969 serving one term as president. Later, in 1974 he was named a District Cabinet Secretary, serving one term in that role.

The family will receive friends Sunday, July 16, 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile Road (4 blocks east of Woodward), Royal Oak (248-541-7000). The funeral will take place there on Monday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the RoRoyal Oak Lions Clubr or Wounded Warrior Project (

White Cane Week, April 21 - 29, is a dedicated annual event for Lions Clubs to solicit funds from the local community to support the work we do.

Would you please consider making a donation to help us assist those less fortunate in our community? With your support we can continue to provide eyeglasses, hearing aids and other services.
You may make an on-line donation on our web page, http://www.royaloaklionsclub.org/ on the DONATE button near the bottom of this page. We respectfully request that you do so before the end of March.

Come one, come all to the Royal Oak Lions Club's next Trivia Event on Sunday, April 23,from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Berkley American Legion Stanley J. Fons Post 374! Seats are limited.

Thanks for a wonderful presentation to the Royal Oak Lions Club,
Christie Siegel, about the Royal Oak Farmers Market!

The Royal Oak Lions Club supports the Royal Oak Civic Foundation!

Fun at the Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade!