Join Us!
Experience the
Lions Club of Taos
"We Serve"
For 97 years, our membership has actively been making Taos
and surrounding communities a better place to live.
We welcome new members with the same commitment to service.
We have been voted the Best Civic Organization in Taos for 2024 and 2025
Thank you, Taos!
Taos Lions at a Glance
We are 55 members strong. Our membership comes from diverse backgrounds, but we all share one common value: we are committed to serving our community. You probably already know the Lions Club has made Tio Vivo available to generations of kids; but did you know we also put 76 US Flags around the Taos Plaza on major holidays? Did you know we are behind the free eye screenings at all Taos county schools? These are just a few of our club projects, read on to learn about the many other ways we serve the Taos community.
Ways we help our Community of
Taos, New Mexico
Meaningful Service, Unforgettable Experiences
Kidsight Eye Screening
&
Kids Eye Van
We are the
Knights of the Blind!
We organize and conduct free vision screening to all Taos students.
Fall 2025 - the New Kids Eye Van will be introduced to all 24 Taos Schools!
Helping Elders stay in their homes by offering free guidance as they apply for Federal Assistance programs.
Flags on the Taos Plaza
Our members proudly place 76 US Flags around the Taos Plaza for most major holidays. We believe in displaying our patriotic spirit. You can be a Sponsor! Contact us!
Taos Lions help where we can by supporting other charitable organizations who are doing good work throughout the Taos community.
For 86 years, the Lions Club has been bringing smiles to kids and parents alike. Tio Vivo is a New Mexico treasure.
We partner with three local eye care professionals to subsidize eye exams, eyeglasses, and cataract surgery for local residents in need.
We collect unneeded eyeglasses and redistribute them to those who can benefit from clearer vision.
We help students fill the needs of Taos through financial aid in the fields of Nursing, EMT training, CDL licensing, and CNA training.
Would you like to support our efforts?
We welcome all donations of time, talent or treasure.
Please reach out to us at TaosLions@gmail.com
Direct donations can be made through PayPal or credit card by clicking the button directly below.
100% of all donations go directly to our Programs!
Responding to a call from Helen Keller in 1925, to be "Knights of the Blind", the Lions Club has been focused on vision issues. We use up-to-date technology to screen the eyes of every Taos County student (with parental consent) to identify vision impairments as early as possible. We have been proudly providing this free service for nearly twenty years. Fall of 2024 we have screened over 3,000 school children in Taos County's 24 schools!
Meeting & Activities Schedule
We typically meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lions Membership Dinner Gathering
Martrys Steakhouse
146 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
Taos, NM
No Host Lunch 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: To be announced
Come find out what the Lions Club does to Serve our Community!
call Pat to RSVP: 575-644-8099 or email: taoslions@gmail.com
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lions Membership Lunch Gathering
Taos Country Club
54 Golf Course Dr.
Ranchos de Taos, NM
No Host Lunch -
Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
Guests are welcome to attend! Come find out what the Lions Club does to Serve our Community!
You will meet wonderful people who care about the Taos Community.
call Pat to RSVP. 575-644-8099 or email taoslions@gmail.com
Flags on the Plaza
Come Join us!
Flags on the Plaza will be placed on Saturday, June 14, 2025, Flag Day. We welcome your participation! 8:00 a.m. It usually takes ½ hour to 45 minutes . Take down at 6:00 p.m. Other Dates: July 4th, Sept. 11th, Oct. 13th, Nov. 11th
Subject to change due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. Check for latest info here or email: taoslions@gmail.com
Tio Vivo Carousel
Tio Vivo will be set up at the Couse-Sharp Community Day, June 7th & 8th https://www.quevivataos.org, Taos Fiesta in July 25, 26, 27 and Touch-a-Truck in August of 2025. If you are interested in being part of "Friends of Tio Vivo," a group of people who want to help with Tio Vivo, follow us on Facebook - Friends of Tio Vivo - Taos, New Mexico or email us at TaosLions@gmail.com. If you would like to help us set up or run the Carousel please contact us for details. We love community involvement.
Lions Club of Taos
Contact Us
Lions Club of Taos
PO Box 199
Taos, NM 87571
Mary Pencin, President