These featured projects highlight some of the most meaningful ways to support the Mesa Leisure World Lions Club. They are the fundraisers that make an immediate difference for local families, children, and veterans.
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Fly the Flag
Overview: The club installs and displays full-size U.S. flags at more than 600 resident homes, the Leisure World campus, and three entry gates. The displays are seen by thousands of residents and visitors, and all funds raised are donated to charities. How to Help: Volunteer with scheduling, flag installation, replacement, or repair, or support the program as a participating resident. Cost: $45 per year Contact: Allanah Courson | 951-833-6798 | thecutestcourson@gmail.com
Harvest of Gratitude
Overview: This event includes dinner, entertainment, a raffle, and an auction. Funds raised are donated to specific charities, including support for veterans and food shelf efforts.
How to Help: Attend the event, invite guests, donate auction or raffle items, or volunteer with setup and event support.
Contact: Barb/Alan Yapp | 480-218-5782 | mrb324@myctl.net.
Pancake Breakfast
Overview: The club hosts a pancake breakfast for residents on Fat Tuesday before Lent. Lions’ members handle all preparation, cooking, and cleanup, and all proceeds support various charities.
How to Help: Attend the breakfast, invite neighbors, or volunteer with setup, cooking, serving, or cleanup.
Contact: Dennis Heimpel | 480-262-7535 | drheimpel@hotmail.ca.
Mailbox Painting
Overview: The club cleans and repaints mailboxes, adds new house numbers in the Leisure World community, and paints SRP electrical boxes. This project raises funds that are donated at the end of the Lions fiscal year.
How to Help: Request service, volunteer with painting and cleanup
Contact: Patti Schmaltz | 701-212-7577 | schmaltz.patti@gmail.com.
Leisure World Parade of Homes
Overview: The Parade of Homes features approximately 6–8 Leisure World residents who open their recently remodeled homes to the public for a three-hour tour. The RE/MAX office of Leisure World sells tickets to raise funds, and Lions volunteers staff the homes during open hours. How to Help: Buy tickets, volunteer at participating homes, or support event coordination during public tour hours. Contact: Jill Vicchy Heimpel | 480-213-9489 | jillvicchy@hotmail.com and Vickie Bickle | 612-770-7242 | v.bickle@mchsi.com
Quarter-mania
Quarter -mania is a fundraising event for DSQUARED homes for homeless.