Newburgh Lions Club - Newburgh, NY

05/14/2026

On May 9, 2026, we volunteered at Safe Harbors of the Hudson's annual 5K, in support of their on going mission of Transforming lives and building community through housing and the arts.

04/29/2026

In recognition of Lions Weeks of Service 2025/26 - Week 3-Environement, April 18-26, 2026, we participated in Newburgh's Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026. We have been supporting this event since 2011.

04/27/2026

Also on April 22, 2026, three members were awarded their Chevrons. Kathleen Carhart - 30 years of service; Marsha Tenny - 20 years of service and Wally Brunell - 10 years of service.

04/27/2026

On April 22, 2026, our President Susan Carroll installed two new members. Richard Pucino, Jr. and Annemarie Stern, with their sponsors Felix Szumlaski and Gary Rank. Left to Right - Susan, Richard, Felix, Annemarie and Gary.

04/02/2026

It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of Lion John Reale on March 26, 2026. John was a Newburgh Lion for 33 years.

John Philip Reale Obituary
John Philip Reale passed away on March 26, 2026 in Montgomery, NY, where he was a resident for over 30 years. The only son of the late Salvatore J. Reale and Denice Maier Reale-Saunders, he was born on August 11, 1947 in Pleasantville, NY. He was 78. He is survived by his partner, Margaret Grasso, of Montgomery, NY. He is also survived by his four children, Christopher B. Simpler and wife, Jenna, Robert C. Pepper and wife, Talia, Francesca R. McFadden and husband, Matthew, and Juliette M. Felde and husband, Adam. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Michael McFadden, Paige Felde, Eli Salvatore Felde, Adelina Denice McFadden, Ethan McFadden, Gabriel Felde, Regina McFadden, and Sloan Felde.

He had a childhood interest in music, and especially enjoyed playing the accordion and the piano. He continued his passion for music at Ithaca College where he earned a degree in music, majoring in string instruments. He became a music teacher. He earned a Master’s in Counseling from Long Island University. After a career change, he served as an arbitration manager. In later years he became a realtor.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 3 from 7-9PM at Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc.39 Orchard Street Walden, NY 12586. Burial will be on Saturday, April 4th at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY at 10AM.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard Street Walden, NY 12586 gridleyhoran.com 845-778-3811

Serving Walden, Maybrook,Wallkill and the Greater Hudson Valley.

02/24/2026

On February 14, 2026, in conjunction with Orange County's Department of Health's Sweetheart Health event, the Cornwall Lions Club & Foundation NY and Woodbury Lions Club / Central Valley - Highland Mills NY; we screened 100 individuals and had 29 referrals.

02/09/2026

In partnership with the Woodbury Lions Club / Central Valley - Highland Mills NY and Cornwall Lions Club & Foundation, we will be providing our annual vision screening at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) in conjunction with the Orange County, NY Department of Health's Sweetheart Screening event. We will start at 8am to screen the children enrolled in NAUC's Enrichment Program.

You’re invited to a FREE health screening event on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. Enjoy health screenings, music, raffles, and more! Bring your partner, friend, family member or neighbor, because caring for your health is better together!

This event is hosted by Orange County, NY Department of Health, in partnership with local organizations, including Cornerstone Family Healthcare. For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B8mGpqQ8f/

02/09/2026

With Lions Clubs International – we just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

01/17/2026

Recycle/repurpose your unused eyeglasses and sunglasses. The following are the locations where you can drop off these items; broken glasses as well. We do not recycle/repurpose eyeglass cases, so no need to include them.

Thank you for your Support!

01/09/2026

On January 8, 2026, we accomplished Lions Clubs International 2nd weeks of service project - Hunger. On January 9, 2026, we donated $100 to Meals on Wheels Greater Newburgh. Our LCIF Coordinator, Tony Sculley, presented the check to Meals on Wheels Newburgh's Executive Director Jennifer Verdin.