Markham Mantra Lions Club - District A 16
Service is our Mantra
We are a group of like minded people, volunteering their time, and heart to make community stronger — one project at a time.
Club Projects
The signature service projects Markham Mantra Lions take on year after year.
Markham Food Bank Drive
Collecting and delivering food donations so local families never have to go without.
Tree Plantation
Rolling up our sleeves to plant trees and leave Markham greener than we found it.
Camp Kirk
Supporting Camp Kirk and the children whose summers it makes possible.
Mantra Lions Cup
Our sports tournament bringing the community together while raising support for our causes.
Markham Indy
A day at the races with fellow Lions, cheering on Markham's biggest community event.
Annual Gala
Our signature evening that funds the club's service work throughout the year.
Markham Food Bank Drive
Collecting and delivering food donations so local families never have to go without.
Tree Plantation
Rolling up our sleeves to plant trees and leave Markham greener than we found it.
Camp Kirk
Supporting Camp Kirk and the children whose summers it makes possible.
Mantra Lions Cup
Our sports tournament bringing the community together while raising support for our causes.
Markham Indy
A day at the races with fellow Lions, cheering on Markham's biggest community event.
Annual Gala
Our signature evening that funds the club's service work throughout the year.
Lion Harry Dhingra
President's Message
Lion Harry DhingraClub President, 2026–2028
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Active Members
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Volunteer Hours / Year
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Community Events / Year
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Raised for Local Causes
Fresh Off the Press
October 2026: Mantra Now
Gala Special Edition — highlights from "An Evening to Inspire and Serve," our September 19 fundraiser gala at the Borgata Event Centre, including a $100,000 cheque to York University's Markham Campus and $5,000 to LCIF. Plus reflections from our Lions, new members, recognitions, sponsor thank-yous, birthdays, and the Autumn crossword.
Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events
September 2, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Milliken Mills Community Center
Monthly Meeting - Meeting Room B
October 7, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Milliken Mills Community Center
Monthly Meeting - Meeting Room B
November Monthly Meeting
upcomingNovember 4, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Milliken Mills Community Center
Monthly Meeting - Room B
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Our Commitment
Global Impact
Serving communities worldwide across eight priority areas.
Hunger
Improving food security and access to nutritious food.
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Vision
Fighting blindness and supporting those with vision loss.
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Environment
Protecting the environment for healthier communities.
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Childhood Cancer
Supporting children and families affected by cancer.
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Diabetes
Reducing diabetes prevalence and improving quality of life.
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Disaster Relief
Responding to communities devastated by natural disasters.
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Humanitarian Causes
Meeting the world's most crucial humanitarian needs.
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Youth
Empowering young people as leaders in service.
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