We tried to talk her out of it, but she insists on leaving!

It was an evening of tears and fond farewells as we said good-bye to Maria Subires who is leaving the lodge after 10 years of employment. Maria, we will miss your smiling face at the bar and we all wish you the best of luck with your new endeavor. We did enjoy the lasagna and the 2-for-1 drink specials, so thanks for a fun farewell party! :-)

SMCG Lodge #1676 Charity Ball - Election, Selection, Celebration!

Highlights from the SMCG Charity Ball which was last Saturday. They put on a great show!

Veterans Honor Party - November 15

A message from Nivia Myers:

The Veterans Honor Celebration will be November 15 from 7:30 to midnight. It will be a great honor to have so many wonderful and patriotic men and women among us. Please come and help honor our 948 Veterans. Come to see what they looked like, what they did, where they served, how much they sacrificed for you and me. We will have a special speaker from the Miami Dade Country Mayor's Office, a slide presentation, the real uniforms worn by our members in war, not to mention the amazing music that will be played all night long by Earthshine.

We will be glad to provide food for you - SOS (made with hamburger) and sloppy joes, salads, rice, beans, bread and soda all done military style for your enjoyment. Food will be served ONLY from 5-7 pm. Make sure that you come early enough to eat and be ready to be seated in time for the ceremony in the crystal room. When you buy your tickets, ask for a program.

Non-veterans and guests will pay only $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.

ALL OF OUR MIAMI ELKS VETERANS FROM #948 WILL EAT AND ENJOY THE NIGHT FOR FREE.

Make sure to call for reservations. Invite your friends, your family, your children. Let them come and experience a piece of history and let them see firsthand what our freedom really means.

Bobbie Wooster

I am saddened to report the passing of Bobbie Wooster on October 6th. Bobbie was an Elk and an avid Shuffleboard player. (Photo is from the 2008 Sweetheart Ball.)

Upcoming October Shows & Events

Who said nothing is happening at The Lodge ???

Here's what's happening at The Lodge during October:

Blood Drive: Tues the 14th, 4 - 9 PM, Free Spaghetti Diner for Donors

Elkettes Extravaganza Bazzar: Thurs the 16th thru Saturday the 18th

Kim Bankston & The Platters: Saturday the 18th, Crystal Room, Tickets $20. See or call Ella Mae 305-279-2868 to reserve your table.

Wine Tasting Party: Wednesday the 22nd, 7:00PM, Crystal Room, Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door

Antique Auto Show: Saturday the 25th, 5 - 10 PM, Free Admission, Food & Beverages available.

Halloween Costume Night: Friday the 31st in The Lounge

Happy Hour: In The Lounge, 4 - 7PM Every Tues thru Friday, 2-4-1 Well Drinks

George Camus

I am saddened to report that George V. Camus, our Five Year Trustee, passed away on October 4th, 2008. There will be no meeting on Wednesday, October 8th. All members are encouraged to attend the mass for him at St. Thomas the Apostle, 7377 S.W. 64th street on Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.