Antrim Elementary School launches Lunches with Lions

Antrim Elementary School has launched a new program, Lunches with Lions, in collaboration with the Antrim/Bennington Lions Club. 

Lunches with Lions kicked off March 5, and volunteers from the Antrim Lions Club visited AES and had lunch with students in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Volunteers will rotate each week so students can form relationships with Lions Club members to create bonds between the younger and older generations within Antrim.

Later this month, the AES Hobbies Club will begin, and Lions Club volunteers will teach students about different hobbies such as gardening, knitting, card games, chess, carpentry  and robotics. The Lions Club will also join classroom activities for grades three and four to share their knowledge of local government and the history of Antrim.  

The weekly program will continue for the rest of the school year and beyond. The Antrim/Bennington Lions Club is part of a global service network that strives to help local communities. 

“This program is meant to build community partnerships between students and model community citizens and bridge older and younger generations together,” stated Principal Beth Gibney. “It is wonderful to see students engaged and excited to learn from some of our older residents in town. I am excited to see this program grow and evolve for years to come.