Dunkirk, IN 1776

NEWSLETTER: JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2026

Greetings All,

Hoping this finds everyone healthy and ready for a new year.  It’s crazy to think that the Christmas holidays have come and gone but here we are, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

LODGE MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH!!!

COME GET INVOLVED!

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:

This year we had a very nice Christmas party for the kids with Santa arriving to take their

wish list. There were games, story time, crafts, food and all kinds of goodies.  Olaf and

Elsa and Anna also were in attendance and made an already special event just a tad more magical.  Thank You Cindy, Autumn, Leanna, Mike and Garrett for making this happen.

FROM PAM BROWN:  "I would like to thank the Elks, Cindy and her team for putting on a beautiful Children’s Christmas Party with a visit from Santa Claus.  It was very nicely

organized and well ran.  I think all the kids and the adults enjoyed the day.  Thank you

again for all your time and support for our children during the holiday season.

Merry Christmas to All ❤️ Love an Elk Supporter!"

HOOP SHOOT was held December 13th.  Thank you to all that came and helped.  We were a

bit low in shooters, but the Elk Pride ran high and we will continue to work to get this event

back to its old glory!

Still playing the waiting game for the new E Machines.  The State is working hard to finalize

the rules.  More info to come as we get it.  This is exciting and hopefully a good and profitable

deal for our lodge.  Must be a MEMBER/SPOUSE/WIDOW to enjoy our new lodge perk!!

NOTICE:  There will be lots of raffles as we work on earning the start up money for this new adventure.  Please share, buy & promote as much as possible.

BREAKFAST – First Saturday of every month.  All you can eat! Proceeds go to build our Scholarship fund!!

DRAWINGS: Weekly Drawing every Saturday and the Monthly Drawing is the second Saturday

of every month.  We have had some lucky big winners!  You can’t win if you don’t sign!!

EUCHRE, second Saturday of month.  BOWLING, on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Unless otherwise announced!  Signups are at 6:30 and Tournament Play begins at 7pm.

Euchre Dates are January 10th & February 14th.  The Bowling is on January 24th &

February 28th.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Jan 3rd, Adult Christmas party, bring a covered dish and a wrapped present or 2 and join us

for a fun evening as we auction off unknown gifts.  All proceeds will go to the National Foundation, which is how we get our grants.  Please come and enjoy a relaxing evening

as we start the New Year “2026.”

January 15th will be Initiation.

January 18th will be Hoop Shoot in New Castle at 10am in the building behind the High school.

We have 5 shooters: Jett Green, Annabelle Wiggins, Brody Green, Ella Wiggins & Layton Vanskyock, you are welcome to come and support them, call for address if interested.

February 5th The first meeting in February is the Nomination of Officers for 2026.

February 19th The second meeting is the Election of Officers.

Tuesday Meals, 5:00pm-6:30pm or until we run out!  We have had to increase the cost to $13

(this includes 7% tax).  NO WORRIES, the same great taste, portions and wonderful desserts

will remain.  As you know the cost just keeps going up and up, shipping cost, cost of supplies

and Food.  We are trying to serve quality and quantity at the lowest cost available.  As always

thank you for your continued support.

JANUARY DINNERS

6th Cavatini, Pasta with Pepperoni, Green Peppers, Onion, Beef, Lots of Mozzarella Cheese,

Salad, Garlic Bread

13th Baked Steak, Mash Potatoes, Roasted Vegetable, Bread & Butter

20th Chicken and Dumplings, Mash Pot, Veg, B & B

27th Mini Meatloaf, Baked Pot, Corn B & B

FEBRUARY DINNERS

3rd Beef or Chicken Noodles (Homemade) Mash Potatoes, Vegetable Bread & Butter

10th Baked Chicken Leg Quarters., Mash Pot, Veg, B & B

17th Pork Chops, Cheesy Potatoes, Veg, B & B

24th Burritos, or Taco Salad, (Beef or Chicken), Refried Beans

All meals come with choice of Dessert - We reserved the right to substitute if necessary

REMINDER

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: elks.org/lodges/home.cfm? LodgeNumber=1776

CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ dunkirkelks1776

Thank you,

from your Exalted Ruler, Vicky May

& Secretary, Cindy Shepherd

BE THE DIFFERENCE! * ELKS CARE - ELKS SHARE

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