We are
located at 98 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, Connecticut. We sponsor many
charitable programs for children, veterans, and families. They include scholarships,
drug awareness programs, and special functions. Throughout our website you can
learn about the various programs we are involved with, and the individuals that
have made our lodge successful. You can look at our history, read our
monthly newsletter, and view images and information regarding the rental of
our spacious hall and outdoor pavilion. If you should have any questions or
concerns feel free to contact us.
Sessions
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings
at 7pm, except
November and December when the Lodge shall meet on the first and third Wednesday
evenings; and in the months of July and August, on the fourth Wednesday evening
of each thereof.
Hours of Operation
Mon.–Thurs. 4 PM – Close
Friday 3 PM – Close
Saturday 12 PM – Close
Sunday 12 PM – Close
About the Elks
With just under 1 million members in more than 2,000 lodges across the country,
the Elks is one of the country's largest fraternal organizations.
The Elks organization was founded in New York City on February 16, 1868 under
the name “Jolly Corks” by 15 actors, entertainers and others associated with the
theater. In ensuing years, membership expanded to other professions.
This Fraternal Order was founded “To promote and practice the four cardinal
virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare
and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American
Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship.”
The Order is a non-political, non-sectarian and strictly American fraternity.
Proposal for membership in the Order is only by invitation of a member in good
standing. To be accepted as a member, one must be an American citizen, believe
in God, be of good moral character and be at least 21 years old.
The Order spends more than $80,000,000 every year for benevolent, educational
and patriotic community-minded programs in such fields as benefiting physically
handicapped children, sponsoring Elks National Foundation scholarships,
scouting, athletic teams, veterans' works, a national “Hoop Shoot” free-throw
contest involving more than 3 million children, physical and occupational
therapy programs and patriotic programs.
The youth of our country have always been important to the Order. It is for this
reason the Elks Drug Awareness Education Program was launched to warn primary
grade students and their parents of the dangers in drug use. Additionally, every
lodge observes June 14th as Flag Day, a tradition which the Elks began in 1907
and was later adopted by the Congress as an official observance.
