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From the Desk of Governor Corinna – October 2025
District 37 Lions — Mental Health & Well-Being Week of Service, October 4–12, 2025
Dear Lions of District 37,
Mark your calendars! From October 4–12, 2025, Lions around the world will unite for our Week of Service focused on Mental Health & Well-Being. Here in Montana, I invite every club — and even individual Lions — to join in making this week fun, uplifting, and impactful.
Mental health touches every family and community. Through small acts of kindness, awareness, and service, we can show that Lions care and that no one has to struggle alone. Service Project Ideas for Clubs:
- Host a Community Wellness Fair
Invite local professionals (counselors, fitness coaches, nutritionists, yoga instructors) to share tips and resources. - “Walk & Talk” Events
Organize a group walk in your community park where people can connect and reduce stress through conversation and movement. - School Connections
Partner with local schools to host a “Kindness Wall” where students can post positive messages. - Senior Outreach
Arrange visits to nursing homes or assisted living centers to brighten residents’ days with conversation, games, or music. - Mental Health Awareness Night
Invite a guest speaker to a Lions meeting or host a public event to reduce stigma and provide helpful information.
Ideas for Individual Lions
- Daily Acts of Kindness: Write a thank-you note, pay for someone’s coffee, call a friend who may be struggling.
- Volunteer Hours: Spend time at your local food bank, library, or senior center.
- Self-Care Commitment: Model good habits — take a walk, meditate, read a good book, and share it with others.
- Social Media Cheerleaders: Post uplifting quotes, share Lions service stories, and encourage conversations about well-being.
Fun Facebook & Social Media Posts (See “Daily Facebook Posts”)
- Post a daily “kindness challenge” during the week (e.g., Monday: Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while).
- Share photos of your club’s service projects with hashtags:
#MontanaLions #LionsServe #MentalHealthMatters - Encourage members to share what theydo for mental well-being: walking, fishing, crafting, journaling — whatever works!
Let’s Make It Fun
- Turn your regular meeting into a “Wellness Night” with healthy snacks, games, or stress-relief activities.
- Create a “Joy Jar” — fill it with slips of paper containing positive quotes or affirmations. Give them out to community members.
- Challenge clubs across the District: Which club can complete the most acts of kindness during the week?Report your totals and we’ll celebrate together
In Closing
Lions, this is our chance to shine a light on mental health, break down stigma, and bring joy to others. Whether you organize a big community project or simply do one kind thing each day, it all matters.
Let’s make October 4–12, 2025 a week to remember in District 37. Together, we’ll spread hope, kindness, and connection.
Yours in Service,
DG Corinna Christensen
District Governor, Montana Lions District 37
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