Elks Lodge #188 Portland Maine

Elks Lodge #188 Portland Maine The Elks is one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the country. BINGO --- Every Tuesday -- Doors open at 10am -- Games start at 12pm

Elks are committed to the ideals of charity and patriotism and have created a quiet network of good deeds that has profoundly changed millions of lives for the better.

Please call to pre-order lobster specials for Friday night. 207.838.4386. Stay and enjoy Country Roads after dinner!
06/18/2026

Please call to pre-order lobster specials for Friday night. 207.838.4386. Stay and enjoy Country Roads after dinner!

What a rewarding day feeding the homeless in Deering Oaks park today. People were so polite and thankful for what we pu...
06/13/2026

What a rewarding day feeding the homeless in Deering Oaks park today. People were so polite and thankful for what we put out. Chicken salad, pasta salad, chips, soda and water, homemade cookies and brownies. So many thankful people. Our next day doing this will be July 18. Our lodge is doing this once a month through December. Let Kim Toppi know if you are interested in volunteering for one Saturday.

Thank you Margaret, Patty, Colleen, Barbara, Joan and Coco.

After a busy weekend, do you need something relaxing and fun to do? How about Bingo at the Portland Elks (1945 Congress...
06/12/2026

After a busy weekend, do you need something relaxing and fun to do? How about Bingo at the Portland Elks (1945 Congress Street). Doors open at 9 am, ticket sales at 10 am, and games start at 12 noon. More than $2,500 in prizes every Tuesday. Open to the PUBLIC. Plenty of FREE parking. Kitchen open with light breakfast options and great lunch choices. Bring a friend and enjoy the day!!

Portland Elks Lodge 188 presented checks Wednesday evening to three local non-profits as a result of the Basket Raffle E...
06/11/2026

Portland Elks Lodge 188 presented checks Wednesday evening to three local non-profits as a result of the Basket Raffle Extravaganza held last month.

ER Joe Winschel, and members from the Activity Committee (Margaret Poulin, Patty Amico, Kim Toppi) presented checks to: Harrison Otterbein, President, St Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen ($1,000 and 40lbs of coffee for their coffee closet); Emily Loder, Youth Program Director at Intercultural Community Center and Nate Palmer Ameria Corp Volunteer ($1,900); and Alisa Gibson, Director Mission Advancement, Milestone Recovery ($1,900).

The Basket Raffle Extravaganza, put on by the Lodge's Activity Committee, is a success due to the overwhelming support of the Lodge's members who generously donate gift baskets, buy raffle tickets, and volunteer at the two-day event.

Pictured l-r: Sue Briggs (who also volunteers at St Vincent), Harrison Ottervein, Joe Winschel, Margaret Poulin, Emily Loder, Nate Palmer, Alisa Gibson, Patty Amico, Kim Toppi.

At the Portland Elks General Meeting on Monday, June 8, the Kathryn Paquette Scholarship was awarded to three recipients...
06/10/2026

At the Portland Elks General Meeting on Monday, June 8, the Kathryn Paquette Scholarship was awarded to three recipients. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be full time students at an institution of higher learning the fall semester of 2026 and be a member (or close family relation to a member) in good standing of Elks Lodge # 188

Elizabeth Paquette Watts, granddaughter of Kathy, presented the awards for the Paquette Family, along with ER Joe Winschel.

Congratulations to this year's recipients: Samuel Binette, Isabella Smith, and Olivia Smith.

Sam is the grandson of member Martha Binette. He will attend UMF in the fall with a major in secondary education. Sam is a solid B student and active in school sports, especially golf. The Paquette family was impressed with Sam's volunteer work with elementary students, as well as helping senior neighbors with yard work. Sam's history teacher quoted, "Sam brings curiosity, humor, resilience and authencity into every space he enters."

Isabella and Olivia Smith, twins, are the granddaughters of member Pam Smith, and nieces of member Brenda Berry. Both girls graduated from high school at the age of 16 with GPA's over 3.75. The are both enrolled in Massachusetts colleges, Endicott and Merrimack. Their histories and recommendations were so similar the family couldn't choose one over the other, so split the award.

Congratulations to Sam, Isabella and Olivia!

Check out this week's dinner options at the Portland Elks Lodge. Please call to pre-order Friday's Haddock dinner plate...
06/09/2026

Check out this week's dinner options at the Portland Elks Lodge. Please call to pre-order Friday's Haddock dinner plate. A new Queen of Hearts game starts this week, so come on in and kick-off a new game. You may be the next lucky winner!!

Tuesday BINGO at the Portland Elks Lodge (1945 Congress Street): doors open at 9 am, ticket sales at 10 am, all games st...
06/07/2026

Tuesday BINGO at the Portland Elks Lodge (1945 Congress Street): doors open at 9 am, ticket sales at 10 am, all games start at 12 noon. $40 to play for the day. Our kitchen is open from 9 - 1:30 with breakfast and lunch options - all cooked to order!!
Bingo at the Elks is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with plenty of free parking. Bring a friend, a neighbor or just yourself - we'd love to see you, and welcome everyone.

Oh what a night! Northern Groove Band had Lodge 188 rocking all night long. Hats off to Kim M, Leeanne, Charleen and A...
06/07/2026

Oh what a night! Northern Groove Band had Lodge 188 rocking all night long. Hats off to Kim M, Leeanne, Charleen and Andy for a great job in the kitchen. Susie and Deanna rocked it at the bar, and everyone who came out tonight to support Lodge 188, had a great time.

Kim Toppi
Activity Chair

Kudos to Karen Emerson for the photos!

We have a winner! Congratulations Shirley Libby, our new Queen of Hearts winner. We are all very happy for you, and Ed...
06/06/2026

We have a winner! Congratulations Shirley Libby, our new Queen of Hearts winner. We are all very happy for you, and Ed, too. 😄

Portland Lodge 188’s Veterans Committee invites ÀLL VETERANS to the Lodge’s annual Flag Day ceremony and complimentary b...
06/03/2026

Portland Lodge 188’s Veterans Committee invites ÀLL VETERANS to the Lodge’s annual Flag Day ceremony and complimentary buffet breakfast. Event takes place Sunday, June 14, beginning at 9 am, followed by breakfast. Please sign up at the Lodge or call 207.245.8661. Spouses, partners or caregivers of our veterans are welcome to attend, as well. This is our time to honor our veterans! Please join us.

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1945 Congress Street
Portland, ME
04102

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3pm - 11pm

Telephone

+12077737396

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