In the heart of Canandaigua, the Lions Club of Canandaigua serves as a community service not-for-profit organization, channeling locally raised funds back into public needs. Located on Main Street, the club holds its meetings at the Wood Library, typically on the second Wednesday of each month. The club's primary focus is on providing assistance with eye care, including eyeglass and hearing aid recycling, as well as aiding local veterans and supporting various community services. As part of the global Lions Clubs International network, the Canandaigua Lions Club contributes to a broader mission of addressing community challenges worldwide.

The club's community efforts include organizing events such as bingo nights at the Senior Continuing Care Center, an annual Kid's Fishing Derby at the City Pier, and participating in the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Bell Ringing. They also provide support to local organizations, including the Veterans Club, Canandaigua Churches in Action, and the American Red Cross. Despite temporary suspensions due to the pandemic, the club remains active in collecting and recycling used eyeglasses and hearing aids, and continues to provide essential services to those in need in the Finger Lakes region.