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Lions training was provided at the Founding Cultures Museum, Grande Anse, on Saturday, June 23,2024. It was a great pleasure to have District Governor Susan Stennick attend (at the podium, wearing royal blue). 
The event was very informative, educational, well attended and appreciated. “Thank you” to Carlos Vicente (standing to the left, wearing yellow). and his team of trainers for the excellent presentations.
Family Slide Day at the Founding Cultures Museum, Grande Anse

Seen here left to right is Bernie Riordon, President of the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Lions Club presenting a $125.00 cheque to Museum Director Claire Godin, also in photo are FCM board members: Irene De Grace, Jocelyn Theriault and Fred O’Neil.

Pokeshaw and Black Rock Charter

Seen here left to right is Lions Esther O’Neil, receiving the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Charter from Lion Don Walton, 2nd Vice District Governor 2023-2024.

Western Theme Evening of the 2024 District N1 Convention

Seen here left to right  is Lion Esther O’Neil,  member of the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Lions, Fred O’Neil, President of the Shippagan Lions Club and his wife Jacynthe Friolet- O’Neil, Shippagan Lions Club member.

Christmas raffle

A Christmas raffle, organized by Lion Thomas Riordon and Lion Esther O’Neil, was held and the first lucky ticket winner was Benoit Robichaud who won a fancy crab meat package, the second lucky ticket winner was Paul Murphy, who won a framed print by PEI artist Maurice Bernard. A total of $ 627.00 was raising with the raffle.

Christmas donations

Seen here, left to right is Bernie Riordon, President of the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Lions Club and Fred O’Neil, Shippagan Lion Club member, departing to deliver Christmas hamper to local residents.

Donation

Seen here, left to right is school director Jessica Branch being presented with a cheque by Bernie Riordon, President of the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Lions Club.  Looking on are Lion Gordie Bishop and Lion Viola Riordon. Also in the photo are four students who attend Ecole Leandre LeGresley.

Pokeshaw Park

Seen here are members of the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Lions Club as well as a member from the Shippagan Lions Club doing volunteer work at Pokeshaw Park. Left to right is Kevin Whelton, Thomas Riordon, Guy Riordon and Fred O’Neil, (Shippagan Lions Club).

Gazing at the stars night
Winner
Winner of the Door Prize was John Riordon at  the Gazing at the Stars night, September 2023
See here: left to right 
Lion Bernie Riordon Club President
Lion Esther O’Neil, Communications 
Lion John Riordon, Door prize winner 
Stephan Picard, Owner, CEO Cliffe Valley Astronomy
Lion Fred O’Neil, President Shippagan Lions Club
Winner
Lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle was Patrick Riordon for the Gazing at the Stars night, September 2023
See here: left to right 
Lion Bernie Riordon Club President
Lion Esther O’Neil, Communications 
Lion  Patrick Riordon, Door prize winner 
Stephan Picard, Owner, CEO Cliffe Valley Astronomy
Lion Fred O’Neil, President Shippagan Lions Club
Some picture taken that night

Saturn

Andromeda Galaxy

Jupiter

The Lunar X

Donation
Shown here left to right is  Bernie Riordon, President of the Pokeshaw and Black Rock  Lions Club presenting a donation cheque to Kevin Whelton, President of the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Recreation Council.
April 2023
Charter Night
activity

Bass Fishing Tournament 2024

On Sunday, August 11, 2025 a fundraising barbeque for Ste. Jerome Catholic church, Shippagan was held. Members from both Pokeshaw and Black Rock Lions Club and Shippagan Lions Club hosted the event. Seen here left to right is Bernie Riordon, President of the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Lions Club, Fred O'Neil, President of the Shippagan Lions Club

Jean Robichaud measuring catch of Jacynthe Friolet at the 2024 Bass fishing Tournament

Fish weigh in of the largest fish. Bass Fishing Tournament, Lions Club 2024
Ladies enjoying the 2024 Bass Fishing Tournament.
Felix, winner of smallest fish at the 2024 Bass Fishing Tournament
50/50 winner 2024 Bass Fishing tournament
left to right is Fred O'Neil, Bernie Riordon and Kevin Whelton with a $200.00 cheque for the Pokeshaw and Black Rock Recreational Center.
Lion Violia doing some good fishing, tournament 2024..
Local anglers at judging and weigh in table
Lion Viola Riordon and Lion Lillian Riordon, selling Lion fruit cakes and tickets to the Harvest Country Dance at the Cranberry Festival 2024.
Country Harvest Dance
The fall/November 2024 meeting was held a Aunt Kate's Maple Camp, in Pokeshaw. In attendance was MLA Luc Robichaud as well as fellow Shippagan Lions Club members. A pot luck lunch was served. "Thank you" Lion Bernie for providing the venue.
left to right Lion Fred O'Neil and Lion Bernie Riordon delivering Lions Christmas dinner hampers to local residents. December 2024 and presenting Ms. Godin of the Monsignor Doucet Foyer in Grande Anse a Lions Christmas Basket.
left to right Lion Fred O'Neil and Lion Bernie Riordon delivering Lions Christmas dinner hampers to local residents. December 2024
Meeting 24 November 2024
left to right is Lion Fred O'Neil, president of the Shippagan Lions Club, Lion Esther O'Neil and Lion Sylvain Baribeau of the Pokeshaw & Black Rock Lions Club attending the annual convention, participating in James Bond night, in Fredericton, April 2025.
Seen here left to right is Lion Kevin Guiggey, President of the Burtts Corner Lions Club and Lion Sylvain Baribeau selling tickets on the Larry's Gulch Fishing trip, at the Burtts Corner breakfast/market.
Our club observed Pink Shirt Day, also known as Anti-Bullying Day, 2024. Seen is Lion Sylvain Baribeau wearing a pink shirt in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. While in Moose Jaw, our member Lion Esther meet with the Moose Jaw Lions Club.
Fishing Larrys Gulch
Larrys Gulvh
Fishing Larrys Gulch
members of the Pokeshaw & Black Rock Lions club doing some practise bass fishing at Pokeshaw Beach
members of the Pokeshaw & Black Rock Lions club doing some practise bass fishing at Pokeshaw Beach.
Charter Night Supper
Charter Night Supper
Charter Night
On June 7th, we celebrated our 5th anniversary and the birthday of Lions Club International. We hosted a lobster supper with guests from all over NB. A good time and meal was had by all. The Lobster was delicious. A big "thank you" to all our Lions members who organized and worked this event.
Our summer raffle will be on this Christmas hand crafter quilt, please contact our club to purchase tickets, they are $5.00 each or 3 for $ 10.00 and the draw will be on November 16th, 2025.
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