30 Washington Street, New Britain, CT 06051 | Lodge Phone – 860-223-2027
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Announcements & Upcoming Events at a Glance!!
(All Lodge 957 activities in detail can be found on the “Events” page)
- Saturday, 5/30 @ 4:15 pm – New Britain’s Memorial Day Parade – all able Elk’s 957 marchers encouraged to attend this annual tradition. Meeting at the lodge by 4:15 pm so we can shuttle to the muster point at the intersection of Broad Street, Burritt Street and Clinton St. Officers please dress in Tuxedo and you will be wearing your jewels. If members are marching we ask for appropriate attire. Recommend proper walking shoes or sneakers for all.
- 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. Online steak night sales for June 1st are now closed.
- Wednesday, 6/3 @ 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
- Wednesday, 6/10 @ 6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Dinner – Menu: TBA. $15. Sign-up sheet at the lodge or on Facebook. Payment at lodge only.
- Friday, 6/12 @ 6:00 pm – Friday Fun Nights – Menu: TBA. Trivia with Quizmaster Steve starting at 7 pm. Also check the lodge Facebook site for updates!
- 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!
- Wednesday, 6/17 @ 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, 6/19 @ 6:00 pm – Friday Fun Nights – Menu: TBA. Crazy Kris’s karaoke starting at 7 pm. Also check the lodge Facebook site for updates!
- Sunday, 6/21 @ 10:00 am – Father’s Day Breakfast and Ritual – Mary Schmitt and Shanon Tomassone PER, cooking up breakfast treating Dad to egg, bacon, potatoes, and petite steaks all for $15. Public Ritual for Father’s Day will also be performed by your Lodge Officers after breakfast. Hope to see you there!
- 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.
- Wednesday, 6/24 @ 6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Dinner – Menu: TBA. $15. Sign-up sheet at the lodge or on Facebook. Payment at lodge only.
- 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! Check back for more details on our lodge Facebook page. Click here to pay online for a pasta fundraiser dinner ticket or they can be purchased in-person at the lodge bar!! Please scroll down to read the flyer below.
- Sunday, 7/5 – the lodge Sunday hours will change from 1pm to 6pm for the summer and there will be a return of Sizzling Sundays!!
- Wednesday, 7/15 @ 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 (Please note: – we only have one lodge meeting in the month of July and August)
- Monday, 9/14 or 9/21 TBA @ 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.
- Tuesday, 9/28 @ 5:00 pm – Taco Night – Three tacos for $7.00 until we run out!!
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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
ELKS LODGE 957 OFFICERS 2026-2027:
| 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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