
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, 5/1 @ 6:00 pm – Friday Fun Nights – Menu: Pizza! Two slices for $5. Live music with Martin Piggot. Also check the lodge Facebook site for updates!
- Saturday, 5/2 @ 2:00 pm – Calling All Future Antlers – open forum to learn about the Elks Lodge 957 Antlers program.
- Saturday, 5/2 @ 5:00 pm – Kentucky Derby Party – Hot brown sandwiches and pecan pie. $15. Sign-up sheet at the lodge or on Facebook. Payment at lodge only. Also there will be a hat contest before the race!!
- Monday, 5/4 @ 6:00 pm – Steak Night – Online ticket sales close on Wednesday, April 29th at noon and in-person lodge sales will close on Thursday, April 30th at 6:00 pm. $25 per person. On-line ticket sales are now closed.
- Wednesday, 5/6 @ 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
- Friday, 5/8 @ 6:00 pm – Friday Fun Nights – Menu: TBA. Trivia with Quizmaster Steve starting at 7pm. Also check the lodge Facebook site for updates!
- Sunday, 5/10 @ 10:00 am – Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 am to 12 pm. Ceremony to follow. Sign-up sheet at the lodge or on Facebook. Payment at lodge only. $15 per person.
- Monday, 5/11 @ 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.
- Wednesday, 5/13 @ 6:00 pm – Wednesday Night Dinner – Menu: TBA. $15. Sign-up sheet at the lodge or on Facebook. Payment at lodge only.
- Thursday, 5/14 @ 7:00 pm – Setback League is having their banquet at the lodge in the parlor.
- Friday, 5/15 @ 6:00 pm – Friday Fun Nights – Menu: TBA. 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!
- 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 – save the date! More details to come….





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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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