Waterford Lionettes support NH Community Hospice

Waterford Lionettes include, front row from left, Melanie, Val, Mary Anne, Marnie, Renee, and back row, Cheryl, Cathy, Bernadette, Barb, Pat F., Jane, Pat H., and Mary Lynn. 

Brenda Moser

Advocate Correspondent

Service clubs have long supported local events and causes and the Waterford Lionettes happen to be one of them.

Formerly the Waterford Lioness, established in 1978 and disbanded in 2021, the organization has been serving the community for over 50 years and continues to do so today… just under a new name (different name, same organization).

The women of this group support our local causes through fundraising and donations. They are busy now preparing for their sold out Spring Tea - always a popular event - with proceeds from this event going to the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. Monies raised through the Lionette Tea will help provide hospice palliative care education, compassionate caregiver and family support, as well as adult and children’s grief programs. 

Other activities they are involved in include volunteering at Pumpkinfest and organizing family baskets for local families in need in the Waterford area at Christmas. Lionettes gather donations from other local community organizations and businesses to make up the baskets and are grateful and appreciative for their donations.

They recently made a generous monetary donation to the Waterford Tricenturena Skating Club for their skating bursaries and carnival, Broadway on Ice, which happens this weekend, Saturday, March 29, with 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. shows. Tickets are $10 (cash only).

The Lionettes meet once a month, on the fourth Tuesday, to discuss any business activities and planning. They also try to have a scheduled guest speaker and past speakers have covered a variety of pertinent topics.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of the Waterford Lionettes you can contact Marnie Seiveright at 519-909-9243. They would love to have you.