Our Local Programs and Events

 

HGLGroupGolf Program for the Visually Impaired
The Hickory Grove Lions Club, with considerable assistance from the Davidson Lions Club and the Waxhaw Lions Club, hosts a visually impaired golfer program every September October and November. Many of the participants are totally blind and several are disabled veterans. Every fall our Lions and other volunteers provide transportation for our golfers to the driving range for a few practice sessions. They also provide assistance to the golfers aligning their shots Darrell
and determining distance and direction of their shots. A few of our volunteers are very good golfers. They can offer our golfers tips and instruction to develop their swing. Any Charlotte Area visually impaired person that wishes to participate is welcome even if they have never played golf before. We can provide any needed equipment (clubs, balls, tees, excetera). The program concludes each year with two "9 hole" outings on the course. Drinks and snacks David_Drivesare provided and after the game all the golfers and volunteers gather for an afternoon meal. All transportation, food, drinks, balls, tees, equipment, range balls and green fees are provided free of charge.
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Lions_Services_IncLions Services Inc.
(workshop for the blind and eye clinic)
 
Lions Services Inc. ( LSI ) is a joint effort of the lions clubs in Mecklenburg County.
Founded in 1935,LSI offers gainful employment to any blind or visually
impaired person in the Charlotte area. Located at:
lsi_shop_14600 North Tryon St., Charlotte NC 28213
The facility covers 58,000 square feet. Acquiring contracts to produce products ranging from mop heads and dish rags, to precision military equipment used by the U.S. armed services, LSI employs over 250 people (160 of which are blind or visually impaired.)  LSI pays everyone a competitive wage, and all visually impaired employees also receive a wide range of benefits. LSI does not offer its employees a “handout “rather an opportunity for lsi_shop_2economic independence for an enhanced quality of life, while respecting their dignity and right of self determination.LSI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Although donations and grants are utilized to provide a wide range of community services, the production workshop is a thriving business providing proceeds that can help fund other vital services.
LSI ’s Supported Employment Staff assist blind or visually impaired persons in obtaining a completive job in local commercial companies. Upon gaining employment, these lsi_eye_clinicemployees receive thorough diagnostics and instruction on every aspect of their job including mobility, job performance, and social integration. This service is provided to the sight-impaired employee and employer at no cost.
LSI ’s Eye Clinic provides free or drastically discounted, complete eye care to people in       need. Providing eye exams, treatment, and eye glasses, the clinic handles referrals from Mecklenburg Co. Dept. of Social Services, community schools, Medicaid, and others. Since lsi_exam_chirits inception in 1997 the clinic has served tens of thousands of patients, over 4600 just last year.For more information you may call lions Services at:
(704) 921-1527