The Saratoga Lions are excited to host a Magic Yarn Project volunteer event on Sunday, June 7, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Saratoga Senior Center. This heart‑warming project brings volunteers together to create soft, whimsical yarn wigs for children undergoing cancer treatment — a simple act of kindness that brings comfort, confidence, and joy.
💛 What We’ll Be Doing
Volunteers will help assemble and embellish princess and superhero‑themed yarn wigs. No crafting experience is needed — just a willingness to help and a warm heart. All supplies will be provided.
👨👩👧 Who Can Participate
Everyone is welcome! Families, teens, seniors, first‑time volunteers — this is a gentle, creative, community‑building activity perfect for all ages.
📍 Event Details
Magic Yarn Project – Volunteer Embellishment Party
📅 Sunday, June 7 POSTPONED! New date coming!
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Saratoga Senior Center
📝 Signup:https://forms.gle/zgAqLvc6sewFmyXq9
✨ Why It Matters
The Magic Yarn Project transforms ordinary yarn into extraordinary moments of joy for children facing cancer. Your time and creativity help make that magic possible.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful afternoon of service, creativity, and community connection.
The Saratoga Lions were proud to host the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixer on Tuesday, May 20, from 5–7 PM. The event brought together local business owners, community leaders, and neighbors for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration.
Guests were greeted by members of the Saratoga Lions, who shared the club’s mission of flexible, modern, community‑driven service. The mixer offered a relaxed space for attendees to meet new people, strengthen partnerships, and learn more about the Lions’ ongoing projects in Saratoga.
Hakone Estate and Gardens 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 | MAP/DIRECTIONS
About the Event
Inviting all women to attend an intimate, elegant garden tea with hearty hors d’oeuvres at Hakone Gardens, inspiring women through meaningful conversation, leadership, and connection. The evening includes featured speakers, networking, a service project assembling summer camp kits for unhoused children served by LifeMoves.org, and mindfulness/self-care stations throughout the gardens to help us nourish ourselves as we care for others.
Speakers
Kat Da Silva bio Be The Change Collective Being. In Breath. In Commnity. Kat will guide guests through grounding breath moments and sensory experiences woven throughout the evening, gently anchoring the room and creating space to arrive, connect, and be fully present.
Dr. Simone Lundquistbio Open Doors to Future Possibilities, Founder and Executive Director “Putting Yourself First: Why Self-Care isn’t Selfish”
Helen Grays-Jonesbio Meriwest Community Foundation, Executive Director “Fulfilling Your Life’s Purpose”
Jenny Athena Wong bio Author of “Mothers Lead: A Memoir, A Modern Woman, A Mission” Women In Lions International Leadership Team District 4-C6 Women and Families Specialist Symposium Co-MC
Anna Truong Lopez bio Meriwest Credit Union Symposium Co-MC
Activation Spaces
Visioning CornerPause, breathe, and get clear. Guests are guided through a simple visioning practice, reflecting on what they’re releasing and what they’re ready to receive, and leave with something written in their own hand to take home.
Nervous System ResetA permission slip to just… land. Rooted in Positive Intelligence and mental fitness, this short experience uses breath and grounding to quiet the noise and bring guests back to center.
Sound MomentIn a garden setting, sound heals differently. Guests drop in, close their eyes, and let the vibration of live sound instruments move through them. No doing, no thinking, just receiving.
There will be three, 25 minute sessions held for each of the three areas. Start times are 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, and 6:30 pm. Each session has a maximum capacity of 15 people.
Vision Board
Participants may choose to create a vision board to promote Mental Wellness by incorporating items like the ones outlined below.
Key elements for a Mental Wellness Board
Affirmations and Quotes: Phrases that promote self-love, resilience, and calm.
Calm Imagery: Nature scenes, cozy spaces, or images representing peace.
Self-Care Actions: Reminders for habits like exercise, sleep, hobbies, and therapy.
Positive Relationships: Pictures of family, friends, or memories that bring joy.
Goal Setting: Visualizations of overcoming anxiety, depression, or burnout.
Presented by Women in Lions, this Symposium and Garden Tea Party is open to – and designed to benefit – all women in the community.
Proceeds support Women in Lions community service projects and future programs aligned with our mission to serve.
