Port Orange Elks Lodge 2723: Your Home for Brotherhood & Bingo!

"I absolutely love this club location. The staff is always friendly and the space is very open for get-togethers. I have attended this location a couple times for craft functions and holiday gatherings for a group I'm part of. So much fun!"

"A big thank you to the Elks Club for allowing us "big kids" to get together Sunday the 14th"

"I have to admit I didn't know what to expect. I had ever been in an Elks Lodge before. But I had heard they have open BINGO.... dear God, my nightmare BINGO. have I gotten to that age already? Weekly BINGO GAMES...? Yes, I have, I went once with a friend and found the folks there were a bit lukewarm...in the backroom that is . See, these folks have their friends who they have been playing with for years... But the group of folks at the bar had a much more vibrant experience. So the decision was made that should we go back again, we were going to sit at the bar. Well, that was the beginning.... We now go weekly to play BINGO and have a night out filled with laughter and a bit of excitement. They do serve food until 6:00 pm. and they allow you to bring in your own snacks a plus for those who can't eat "bar food." The chicken tenders are darn tasty. To attend other functionsI believe you need to be a member.... it's 25 dollars to join. You need to meet with someone a couple of times for an interview .. then 25 dollars as a yearly dues. So why would one join the ELKS? First, it's a National Foundation....meaning one go into any Elks club and participate in the offerings there. They have different programs, i.e., drug awareness, youth camps, children's therapy, and other services. This particular Lodge has weekly and monthly activities during the day and evenings to keep you busy in the community. So will I join...yes...why it's a safe environment to be able to go out one night or two to have a place where everyone at some point in time will know your name and will recognize you at a time when we start to fade into the woodwork. When you reach an age where folks tolerate you and don't always see that you still have a purpose... and a zest for life. One can do some good...."

"Great place and lots of fun A wonderful group of citizens that supports charity's, vets, and children."

"We came on invitation from the band for dinner and music. We were turned away at the door, because we weren't Elks and the band weren't Elks. We were let inside via the front entrance, and we're told that we couldn't purchase drinks or food because we weren't Elks. A waitress would have to take our orders and bring us our drinks and food. ...ok.....but when we tried to order dinner, she said we had to go order at the order desk. We went to the counter to order, but she refused to take our orders, BECAUSE WE WEREN'T ELKS! They got it all worked out so that we could order dinner, but I won't ever go back! There were 38 people in the building, and if we weren't there, no one would be there listening to the music. "We are a private club". Well, la te da....we wouldn't join that club if membership was free! Absolutely RUDE!"