Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311 is a association or organization in Willimantic, CT. Phone: (860) 423-1311. Average rating is 4.5 stars from 125 reviews. Website: https://www.elks.org/1311.
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Exterior view of Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311 building.
4.5 125 reviews

Brotherhood, Charity, and Bingo on Pleasant Street

Willimantic's Elks Lodge #1311 brings community together through service, celebration, and good company.

Charity

Giving without expectation

Justice

Fairness for every person

Brotherly Love

Fellowship above all

Fidelity

Faithful to our word

About Us

Interior view of the Willimantic Elks Lodge event space. — Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311
Interior view of the Willimantic Elks Lodge event space.

At 198 Pleasant St, the Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311 has been a fixture of eastern Connecticut life for generations. Members here don't just pay dues and show up to meetings. They JP weddings for their daughters' best friends, run charitable programs that put real money back into the local community, and fill a bingo hall with enough energy to make a Tuesday night feel like a Saturday.

The lodge draws a crowd that ranges from lifelong Elks to brand-new initiates who walked in not knowing quite what to expect and left already planning their next visit. That 4.5-star rating across 125 reviews isn't built on ceremony alone. It's built on the kind of place where strangers become regulars fast, where the bartender knows your order, and where the calendar is always full.

As a chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #1311 carries a national mission but delivers it with a distinctly Willimantic personality. From youth scholarships to veterans' support, the charitable work here is the real headline. The bingo nights and the event hall are how the community comes together to fund it.

What We Offer

Lodge #1311 offers more than a membership card. The bingo hall runs regular sessions that draw players from across the Windham County area, and the event space has hosted everything from weddings to fundraiser dinners with room to spare.

Members gain access to a full calendar of social events, lodge meetings, and volunteer opportunities. The charitable programs include scholarship funds for local students, support for veterans, and community outreach initiatives organized through the national Elks network. New members go through an initiation that connects them to a tradition dating back to 1868, then immediately get plugged into a community that actually does things.

The facility at Pleasant Street is also available for private events. If you need a venue in Willimantic for a reception, a reunion, or a civic gathering, the lodge hall has the space and the staff to make it work.

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“I just became a member here... we to lots of different things and a lot of charitable work.”

— Geno Doucette

What Our Guests Say

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"I just became a member here... we to lots of different things and a lot of charitable work."
— Geno Doucette
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"Cool vibes great bingo hall as well!"
— Shawn Galla
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10 months ago
"Was there for a wedding for one of my daughter's best friends. Actually I JP'd the service. It was great."
— Joy DONOVAN
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6 months ago
"Car shows have been good all summer"
— Chuck Milton
a year ago
"Attended a wedding reception here. Intimate venue and beautiful lodge on the outside. However, smelly, old, dark and dingy on the inside... sadly, I wouldn't recommend this spot to anyone."
— Cam Cameron

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a member of Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311?

You need to be a US citizen, believe in God, and be sponsored by a current Elks member. Visit the lodge or go to elks.org/1311 to start the process. Once you're initiated, you're connected to a national organization with local roots right here in Willimantic.

When is bingo held at the lodge?

Bingo sessions run on a regular schedule at the lodge hall on Pleasant Street. Check the lodge website at elks.org/1311 or contact the lodge directly for current days and times, as the schedule can vary by season.

Can I rent the lodge hall for a private event?

Yes. The facility at 198 Pleasant St has hosted weddings, receptions, and community gatherings. Reach out through elks.org/1311 to ask about availability and rental details for your event.

What charitable work does Lodge #1311 do?

The lodge supports local youth through scholarship programs, assists veterans in the Windham County area, and participates in national Elks charitable initiatives. Members organize and fund these efforts through lodge events including fundraiser dinners and community activities.

Do I have to be a member to attend events at the lodge?

Some events are open to the public, including certain bingo nights and hosted functions. Others are members-only. The best way to find out what's coming up is to check elks.org/1311 or reach out to the lodge directly.

Where exactly is the lodge located?

The lodge is at 198 Pleasant St, Willimantic, CT 06226. It's a well-known address in the community and easy to find in Willimantic.

Is Lodge #1311 affiliated with the national Elks organization?

Yes. Willimantic Lodge #1311 is a chartered lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, founded nationally in 1868. Members here benefit from both the local community and the broader national network of over 800,000 Elks members across the country.

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Every Elks lodge belongs to one of America's oldest and largest fraternal orders. Through the Elks National Foundation, the Order has given more than $481 million to college scholarships, veterans, and neighbors in need.

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Long before it was a national observance, the Order set aside June 14th to honor the flag. Patriotism has always been one of our cardinal principles, and every lodge meeting still closes the same way it has for over a century.

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