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Lodge of Elks 1078 is Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the Inaugural Sweetheart Valentine’s Day Dance

Winthrop’s Lodge of Elks 1078 never refuses to help the community of Winthrop on any level. The offer dinners for our veterans, host awards nights for our local schools and sports programs. Scholarships for Winthrop graduates, and a safe a happy place to gather for its members and their families.

To be able to continue this, the lodge’s kitchen is in disrepair, needing upgrades and repairs. The kitchen as we all know is a vital area of operation, for all functions, both for the lodge and the rentals that keep the building thriving.  To help absorb the cost of these needed repairs the Winthrop Lodge of Elks is hosting a Valentine’s Day Dance fundraiser, open to all members, family and friends.

The dance will be held on Saturday, February 1st (as not to interfere with those romantic dinners), at the lodge at 191 Washington Ave in Winthrop. Arrival time is 6:30 pm and will continue until 9:30pm. Cost per ticket is $30.00, and will include a Chinese Food buffet, entertainment by local singer Olivia Freni, and a $500.00 raffle, as well as other raffle prizes. All proceeds to benefit the kitchen fund for repairs.

This will be a great opportunity for anyone to enjoy the hospitality of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks, meet the officers, and make new friends from around the community.

Any questions about the dance or joining this wonderful organization please call 617-207- 1590, or Secretary1078@comcast.net. Payments at lodge or venmo@Bettie-Dalton (comment Valentine’s). Only 250 tickets will be sold, so order early and come on down, help the lodge in this endeavor,  and enjoy the warm hospitality of the lodge.

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