Civic organizations, benevolent associations, altruistic societies and service groups are arguably dying away as members are literally dying off.
This is being experienced world-wide, exacerbated by the virus scare, but due in large part to the digitizing of America, where people are less social as they become more enamored with social media.
Go to a concert, festival, theater presentation or other assembly where you would imagine the attention should be on the proceedings and you will see a large portion of the audience staring into the abyss of their person communication device- whether a watch, phone, iPad or other.
The Falling Waters Lions Club, experiencing no fewer problems recruiting new members than any other locals service group, is holding an Open House, with the stated hope of spreading awareness for the club and its mission of providing vision assistance, health screening and scholarships.
The event takes place in downtown Chipley on Railroad Avenue at Box Car Coffee on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5:30-7PM.
