Acton Lions Club Activities & Dinners
Tuesday, January 20th --- Joanne Bissetta, Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market. The mission of the Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market is to showcase local sustainable agriculture and promote organic practices; to educate the public on food and agriculture topics; to provide for direct, informed relationships between farmers and consumers; and to benefit local farmers and the local economy, as well as public health, community vitality, and regional environmental and economic sustainability.
Recent Donations
We raise money, so we can support local events and organizations and strengthening our community connections. Please contact us if you'd like more information.
The Doli Atamian Campership Program
The Lazarus House Ministries
The Acton Food Pantry
Open Door Theater
NAMI Central Middlesex Co.
Acton TV
ABRHS Youth Sports
Habitat for Humanity
Household Goods
and many others
This is the Acton Lions Club 70th Anniversary

The Acton Lions Club, chartered in 1955, currently has 72 members who give their time freely to help those in need and the less fortunate. We normally meet monthly for a 6:30 pm dinner meeting on the first and / or third Tuesday of the month, which varies during the year, at The Atlantic Sea Grill (77 Great Road, Acton, MA). An elected Board of Directors governs the Club, which meets monthly.
We are one of over 45,000 clubs that comprises Lions Clubs International, the largest service organization in the world with over 1.5 million members in 185 countries. Lions are known worldwide for eye research and their service to the blind.
Since 1955 the Acton Lions, now in their 70th year, have contributed over $600,000 to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, which is #2 among all Lions clubs in the State.
In addition to eye research, the Acton Lions provide support to many local charitable organizations and community efforts. We also award several $1,500 scholarships to graduating ABRHS seniors each year.
Membership in the Acton Lions Club is open to all without regard to race, gender, religious beliefs or national origin. Click on the "Contact us" link at the top left of the page for more information about joining the Lions or contact any active club member.
Acton Lions Club Officers
Officers 2025-2026
President Gary Kappel
First Vice President Rich Langin
Second Vice President Barbara DeFlorio
Secretary Lee Daniel
Treasurer Dan Busse
Financial Secretary Mike Kaminski
Membership: Mike Kaminski
Bill Mullin
Andy Heiniluoma
Program Chairperson Jon Benson
Publicity Social Media Gary Kappel
Bulletin Editor Rich Langin
Directors 1 Year: Gib Smith
Bill Ryan
Brian Lentrichia
Directors 2 Year: Jeff Colucci
Tom Cates
Peter Grant
Tail Twister: Brian Flood
Lion Tamer: Mickey McGurl
Branding: Gary Kappel
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Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.