
30 Washington Street, New Britain, CT 06051 | Lodge Phone – 860-223-2027
Welcome to the New Britain Elks Website
Announcements & Upcoming Events at a Glance!!
(All Lodge 957 activities in detail can be found on the “Events” page)
- Friday, 5/15 @ 6:00 pm – Friday Fun Nights – Menu: Food available, chicken sandwich with French fries and a cake until we run out. Karaoke night. Also check the lodge Facebook site for updates!
- Wednesday, 5/20 @ 6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Dinner – Menu: TBA. $15. Sign-up sheet at the lodge or on Facebook. Payment at lodge only.| Lodge Meeting @ 7:00 pm | Open Mic Night (TBD)
- Friday, 5/22 @ 6:00 pm – Friday Fun Nights – Menu: Fried Dough Night $10. Also check the lodge Facebook site for updates!
- Tuesday, 5/26 @ 5:00 pm – Taco Night – Three tacos for $7.00 until we run out!!
- Wednesday, 5/27 @ 6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Dinner – Menu: TBA. $15. Sign-up sheet at the lodge or on Facebook. Payment at lodge only.
- Friday, 5/29 @ 6:00 pm – Friday Fun Nights – Menu: TBA. Also check the lodge Facebook site for updates!
- Monday, 6/1 @ 6:00 pm – Steak Night – Online ticket sales close on Wednesday, May 27th at noon and in-person lodge sales will close on Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 pm. $25 per person.
- Monday, 6/8 @ 5:00 pm – Mary’s Meatloaf Monday – Includes mashed potatoes, veggie and a roll. $15 A signup sheet is located in the bar area. Mary’s meatloaf will be featured on the 2nd Monday of each month.
- Saturday, 6/27 @ TBA – Pasta Supper Fundraiser to support a member whose daughter-in-law was killed in a tragic accident leaving a 16 year old daughter behind. $12 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Entertainment will be available as well consisting of two bands! A GoFundMe site will be set up soon. Check back for more details on our lodge website and Facebook page. Click here to pay online for a pasta fundraiser dinner ticket or they can be purchased in-person at the lodge bar!!
- Sunday, 6/14 @ 1:00 pm – Third Annual Great American Bash – BBQ Jason’s famous pulled pork. Mary’s mac & cheese and will be grilling up cheese burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs! We will also have an assortment of beans, chips, and various salads. $25 per person. Sign-up at the lodge. Buy your ticket at the lodge or online until June 10th when sales close. All the proceeds raised is going to the Veterans Inc. who provide support for our veterans!
- Monday, 6/22 @ 8:00 am – New Britain Elks Lodge 957 Golf Tournament – early bird registration $135 per golfer or $540 per foursome. After June 1st price will be $150 per golfer or $600 per foursome. Advanced registration is required at the lodge or by clicking here to register and pay online!! Paper registration forms are also available at the lodge bar.


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UPCOMING MONTHS EVENTS AT A GLANCE
LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION The lodge will be open later for events and meetings. The current lodge/bar hours are as follows:
(subject to change…..closing time could vary depending on how busy the lodge is )
- Monday
- 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Thursday
- 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Friday
- 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturday
- 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday
- 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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| Exalted Ruler: | Patrick Buden Sr. |
| Esteemed Leading Knight: | Michelle Bouffard |
| Esteemed Loyal Knight: | Robert Martinchek Jr. |
| Esteemed Lecturing Knight: | Jason Nadeau |
| Secretary: | Paul Tesz, PER |
| Treasurer: | Stuart Topliff, PER & Northwest DDGER |
| Esquire: | Timothy Bodine, PER |
| Chaplain: | Peter Morran, LM |
| Inner Guard: | Shanon Tomassone, PER |
| Tiler: | Thomas DiPinto, PER |
| Organist: | Virginia Osborne |
| Trustee: | Steve Shubat, Chairman |
| Trustee: | John Wilkinson, PER, LM |
| Trustee: | Dennis Baker |
| Trustee: | Dorothy DiLernia |
| Trustee: | John Leone |
| Associate Trustee: | Andy Jortner |
| House Committee Chairperson: | Shanon Tomassone, PER |
| Hall Rental Coordinator: | John Wilkinson |
| Lodge Email Contact: | Paul Tesz, PER |
| Lodge Webmaster Contact: | Brian Martinchek |
MEETING SCHEDULE
LODGE – First & third Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETING – second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – one Saturday of each month at 9:00 am
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