The Worcester Lodge of Elks #243 and the Worcester-Auburn Emblem Club #51 members regularly visit the Veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. The volunteers visit with the Veterans, play a few games of Bingo and serve them coffee, juice and pastry.
OUR VISIT TO THE HOLYOKE SOLDIERS HOME-MARCH 6, 2007
OUR VISIT TO THE HOLYOKE SOLDIERS HOME-OCTOBER 24, 2006
FENTON DENSMORE FOOTBALL GAME- On September 9th the Worcester Lodge played host to area veterans. After attending the Holy Cross Football Game, more than 100 veterans and families were treated to a "Shepherd's Pie Dinner" prepared by Chef Leo. Thanks to all the Elks that served the dinner and made an enjoyable day for all.
In each of the 172 VA Medical Centers there is an Elk committee at work. Literally, thousands of Elks and their families give generously of their time, energy and resources so that the lives of our ill and aging veterans will be enhanced. Hundreds of thousands of hours and like numbers of dollars are devoted to programs that are designed to keep us true to our pledge: "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them." And now we've broadened our program to include outpatients and veterans who are homeless.
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