Event News

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LODGE ACTIVITIES

October is here! Can you believe it? Time is just flying by. 

Here’s what we have planned for you this very busy month. We start with Bingo on Saturday October 4th . The fun begins at 2 PM. We only have one Bingo this month so come join us on the 4th , Texas Hold ‘Em card games are happening on two Mondays this month. First on the 6th at 1 PM, and again on the 20th at Noon. We’d appreciate if you’d sign up in the lounge so we know how many tables to set up. 

It’s our 25th Anniversary this month!!!!! We were chartered in October 2000, and we have many exciting events for you. Our 25th anniversary party will be held on Saturday October 11th . There will be lots of dignitaries attending this fete. Please check in the lounge to see all the details and if there is still room to sign up. 

In honor of our 25th anniversary, the entire week on October 13-17, there will be specials in the lounge. Please come and help us celebrate!!! 

The Iron Chef Elk cooking contest will be on Saturday October 18th at 3 PM. The required ingredient will be posted in the lounge. It’s only $5.00 to taste/judge. And it's really fun too! So, please make something and compete, or just come to sample the goodies. 

Football is every Sunday and the lounge opens at 10 AM for your viewing pleasure. Wednesdays are still the same. Tacos and Trivia are on the second Wednesday, and the full dinner and music Bingo are on the fourth Wednesday. The other days will have a light dinner offering. 

On Saturday October 25th , we will once again have our “Trunk or Treat” event in the parking lot to distribute Halloween candy to local kids, and big kids too! Decorate your car, truck, or SUV and participate in our 2nd annual event.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

I want to give a “THANK YOU” to everyone who helped on 9/11. Our lodge had 10 teams of people who cooked and delivered full home cooked meals to the 10 firehouses in the Golder Ranch fire district. A total of 26 people participated in this project to celebrate our local first responders, and to remember those we lost on 9/11/01. It is a very rewarding event that both participants and firefighters enjoy.

HEADS UP!!!!

Believe it or not…….Christmas is just around the corner. Our lodge will once again “adopt” 20 kids from the local food bank-Impact of Southern Arizona. We will purchase new clothing, toys and art supplies for these local children in the Catalina area. I am looking for monetary donations to help fund this worthwhile project. Please consider writing a check to Catalina Elks #2815 and write “Adopt a Family” in the memo line. Ask me any questions you may have. This is a very rewarding charitable event and it will help make some local children have a very Merry Christmas.

GOLF COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN - AL PETERSON

The Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815 annual golf tournament will be held on October 25, 2025 at the Views Golf Club. Participation is limited to the first 18 teams(72 players) who sign up. This year, net proceeds will go to the Elks National Foundation and our building fund. 

The mission of the ENF is to help local lodges build stronger communities. This is accomplished through programs that address childhood literacy, veteran homelessness, Elks scholarship programs, rehabilitative and adaptive sports programs for veterans and other youth programs like the Elks Hoop Shoot. 

Cost is $400 for a four-person team or $460 for your team plus a hole sponsor sign. Even if you're not interested in playing, please consider purchasing a hole sponsorship sign for the golf tournament. These signs are displayed throughout the golf course on the day of the event, Whether your sign displays your business name and address or is a personal donation that displays your name, it shows all who play that you support the efforts of the ENF and the future of our lodge. Cost of the sign is one for $80 or two for $150. 

Please contact Al Peterson at 520-465-6593 or alpeter47@gmail.com for more information.

Hi Everyone!  

My name is Ann Girvin, I recently took over scheduling and helping with Wednesday and Friday Dinners.  I wanted to reach out to share some information and get feedback. 

If I have spoken to you personally on either a Wednesday or Friday, thanks for taking the time to talk to me and share your thoughts and ideas.   

Wednesday dinners have changed,  the first, third and fifth will be a simpler offering such as a sandwich and a side.  The second Wednesday is Tacos (and trivia).  The fourth is Cindy’s dinner (with music bingo directly after), that dinner needs to be signed up for in advance. 

Fridays will continue on as they have been, however there will be nights when you have a choice of meal size.   

We are always looking for help, be it once a year, twice a year or more frequently. Helping does not mean you have to cook.  We need people to collect money, help set up and clean up. 

If you like to cook or simply to be in the kitchen and would like to help at a dinner, that is also an option.  I can help pair you up with a partner for a dinner or if you want to plan your own, that is also an option.  If you are planning your own, I have forms for you to fill out for reimbursement.   

If your passion is baking, we would love to occasionally offer dessert! Just let me know what you would like to make and when. 

To everyone else, I am always looking for new ideas on what to cook, what kind of sandwiches or simple dinner ideas you would like and truly any feedback would be greatly appreciated. 

I will be starting a separate email just to set up volunteers and schedule Wednesdays and Fridays, please send me an email if you would like to be included in this at ann@tucsontrivia.com or call/text at 860-682-0848. 

Thanks, Ann Girvin