Get your hearing tested with Elgin Lions Club

On Tuesday, May 15, the Elgin Lions Club will sponsor the Lions of Illinois Foundation Hearing Bus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gail Borden Public Library parking lot, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.

The bus will provide a free screening for hearing problems. Due to situations beyond the control of the local Lions club, the retinopathy screening team from the foundation that was tentatively scheduled for that date is unable to provide services at this time.

Members of the Elgin Lions Club will assist those who wish to have their hearing tested for free. If problems are detected, participants will be advised as to the best course of action for them to pursue.

The club has a busy May schedule. In addition to the hearing screenings May 15, the club conducted Diabetes Awareness Day at the Jewel/Osco on Larkin Avenue May 5 in an effort to support research into coping with the disease that is becoming more and more prevalent today.

On Saturday, May 19, the club will conduct ALS Awareness Day at the same location. So far, there has been little headway into combating this debilitating and eventually fatal affliction.

On Saturday, May 26, the club will pass out water during the annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot while club president Ed Bates participates in the race.

The members recently helped beautify Lords Park by helping in the planting of grass and ornamentals. The club's annual Rose Day Sale in late April contributed enough money to provide around 100 vision exams and pairs of glasses to children in Elgin Area School District U-46 and others.

The nurses in the district were responsible for a large number of those sold roses and the club is grateful for their contribution.

New members are always welcome. The club meets at the Elgin Holiday Inn the first Tuesday of every month, except July and August. For details, call (847) 289-4206.