At our July 16, 2026 meeting, the Apex Lions Club welcomed representatives from the Town of Apex Community Engagement Department for an informative and engaging presentation about the many ways they help strengthen connections throughout our growing community. We were pleased to welcome Donald Hughes and Jimmy Torres Irizarry, who were accompanied by Community Engagement… Read More »
A little fellowship and family time are important parts of what make service organizations strong. At our most recent Apex Lions Club meeting, we set aside our usual guest speaker and enjoyed an evening focused on friendship, family, and appreciation. Members were joined by spouses and family members for a relaxed picnic gathering. While much… Read More »
What does it take to save lives before an emergency ever happens?That question was at the heart of a recent presentation to the Apex Lions Club by Rebekah Cain and Cassandra Hett from the American Red Cross Biomedical Services team. Most people recognize the American Red Cross for its disaster relief efforts following hurricanes, floods,… Read More »
May is Huntington disease awareness month, and the Apex Lions Club was honored to welcome Betsey McFarland, Executive Director of hdreach, as our guest speaker. Founded right here in North Carolina in 2009, hdreach is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthcare access, education, and social assistance for individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease,… Read More »
On Saturday, May 9th, members of the Apex Lions Club joined friends of Lions, along with Boy Scouts and leaders from Troop 209, for a community cleanup along Kelly Road in Apex. This stretch of road is part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Adopt A Highway program, and it is an area our… Read More »
Although our club traditionally hosts a Family Picnic at our first meeting in May, this year’s rainy weather led us to move the event indoors. Because of the change in plans, we did not schedule a guest speaker for the evening. Even so, the night was filled with great fellowship, good conversation, and quality time… Read More »
This year’s Apex Lions Relays on Saturday, April 18th brought together an incredible showing of talent and school spirit, with more than 50 high schools from across North Carolina competing at Apex High School. From the opening events to the final races, the meet was filled with determination, teamwork, and standout performances that made the… Read More »
At our April 16, 2026 meeting, the Apex Lions Club had the pleasure of welcoming RJ Reyes from Growing Older Living Digitally, also known as GOLD. GOLD is a North Carolina based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adults age 50 and older use technology with confidence, safety, and independence. RJ shared an important message… Read More »
At our meeting this evening, we were excited to share some wonderful news that will help us better serve families right here in Apex. This past weekend, our Club President Bill Lemon, along with Sandy Johnson and Caroline Reneaux, traveled to Garner to participate in specialized training for KidSightUSA. This Lions program focuses on providing… Read More »
At our most recent Apex Lions Club meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming Shad Kuklewski, Executive Director of Calyx Senior Living in Apex, along with Kristen, their Marketing Director. Their enthusiasm was contagious as they shared an inside look at a brand new assisted living community that will soon open right here in Apex.… Read More »
