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            "answer": "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."
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            "answer": "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."
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            "answer": "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."
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            "answer": "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."
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            "answer": "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."
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            "answer": "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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