Event News
LODGE ACTIVITIES By Jan Trudeau and Pam Wedwaldt
LODGE ACTIVITIES
Well, it’s November and we have an action packed month of activities for you.
We start with Bingo on Saturday November 1st . The fun begins at 2 PM. On Saturday November 8th , the Veterans Game Day happens. The Veterans committee have a day full of fun and games planned. Don’t miss it!
Sunday November 9th, the Catalina/Oro Valley Lions club is having a Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 AM. It’s all you can eat-and only costs $5.00. Check it out.
The following Saturday November 15th we have the Spaghetti Western party. This event benefits the Arizona Elks Major Projects charity. Drinks at 5 PM, dinner at 6 PM. The donation is $20.00 per person, and there is entertainment too! Mick and Music will play starting at 7 PM. Mick comes to us from Big Nose Kate’s in Tombstone. Should be an awesome time. Sign up in the lounge.
Texas hold ‘Em card games will be on TUESDAY November 4th and again on Saturday November 22nd . The fun starts at 1 PM. Please sign up in the lounge so we know how many tables to set up.
Did you say Football?? Since the rest of the country “fell back”, timewise the lounge will now open up at 11 AM for your viewing pleasure.
November 11th is Veteran’s Day. The flags will go up on Oracle . They go up at 7 AM, and come down at 5 PM. We will host a breakfast from 8-10 AM, and our ceremony will be at 10:00.
Wednesdays are about the same. Tacos and Trivia will be on the second Wednesday and this month the full dinner and Music Bingo will be on the third Wednesday. After the holidays, the first of the year, Wednesdays will be back to normal.
Thursday November 27th is Thanksgiving Day and the lounge will be closed. HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Believe it or not…….Christmas really is just around the corner. Our lodge will once again “adopt” 20 kids from the local food bank-Impact of South-ern Arizona. We will purchase new clothing, toys and art supplies for these local children in the Catalina area. The gifts are wrapped and delivered to Impact so the families can come and get them to help make their holidays a little merrier. 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.
CHRISTMAS CLOTHE-A-CHILD - LESLIE HUERTA
Saturday, December 6 - Our annual Lodge signature event is coming soon, benefitting 26 underprivileged Roadrunner Elementary school children. We will be meeting at Walmart, Oro Valley Marketplace at 8:30am and school children will arrive at 9am. After the shopping spree, we head to the Lodge for lunch and a visit from Golder Ranch Firefighters delivering Santa Claus. Please join us if you have/never have participated in one of our shopping sprees. It’s a great day that is both rewarding and a heartwarming experience. When the children see Santa and Mrs. Claus, their faces light up the house! Sign-up sheet for 26 Escorts, help to setup, and/or work in the kitchen, is located at our Lodge entrance.
Finally, please consider a monetary donation to assist with the event. You can write a check to
Catalina Elks #2815 and write “Christmas Clothe A Child” in the memo line.
If any questions, feel free to call Leslie Huerta, 520—484-0516 or email at
HOUSE COMMITTEE
By Pam Wedwaldt
What a great Anniversary Dinner and celebration week we had. Many thanks to all the volunteers who went above and beyond to make it the success it was.
Veterans’ Day is coming up and what better way to honor a Veteran, someone still serving or a First Responder than with a beautiful plaque on our Wall of Honor. See Al Hensley for more information.
We have lots happening this month, see Lodge Activities for dates and times, or better yet, come to a House Committee meeting to give us your input, we always welcome new ideas and members. We meet the first Thursday of the month at 4:30.
As you are enjoying your Thanksgiving Dinner, remember it’s not just about the turkey and pie, but being grateful for all you have: good health, family and friends.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Volunteer FOR WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY DINNERS
By Ann Girvin
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