Elks Mail 794 Nov 10, 2025

Week of November 10

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025 4:30 PM - 9 PM
Veterans Day Ceremony
Open Meeting

Join us as we honor our veterans with a patriotic ceremony featuring the All American Boys Chorus. The event will be preceded by a buffet dinner featuring green salad, roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, pot roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing and mixed vegetables from 4:30 to 7:00 pm for $12.50 per person. Veterans are invited to eat for free, please call in advance 714-547-7794 or use the reservation link below. Cake will be served after the ceremony. Dinner reservations are recommended.

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Sat Nov 15, 2025 6 PM - 9 PM
Trivia Tournament of Champions

Grab your libation and prepare for a trivia showdown as our brainiacs duke it out for the ultimate crown! Join the fun and feast on our Saturday night dinner specials while you're at it!

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What is PSPS?

SCE explains why your community may experience a power disruption during dangerous fire weather.

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Sponsor a Wreath!

Wreaths Across America
We are on our final push, all wreaths must be sponsored before Thanksgiving.

422 Wreaths Sponsored
49% to Goal

428 Wreath Needed

Sponsor Wreath

Thanksgiving Food Drive
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Benefitting the Sheepfold

Place items in the donation box in the lodge lobby until Saturday November 15th. Last collection at 6pm

NEEDED: Stuffing, mashed potatoes, canned yams, pumpkin pie filling, cranberry sauce, cake/cookie mix, canned fruits & vegetables

Questions? Ida Wade 714.269.4515 or Maria Paulin 714.804.7993

Adopt A Family
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025
Benefitting the Sheepfold

1. PLEASE TAKE A TAG from the PINK tree.
2. Go shopping for a NEW UNWRAPPED GIFT.
3. Please DO NOT WRITE ON THE GIFT.
4. RETURN THE UNWRAPPED GIFT BY THURSDAY, 12/4 to the SANTA ELKS LODGE (box in front lobby)

* if purchasing a specific size (EXAMPLE: shoes), Please attach THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT TO THE GIFT, in case, the charity has to exchange it for an accurate size.

Thank you for making wishes come true! Questions? Caul or text Ida Wade 714-269-4515 or Maria Paulin 714-804-7993

Date

Time

Event

Monday Nov 10

12 PM

Facebook Live

Monday Nov 10

4 PM - 8 PM

Monday Night Football
Eagles vs Packers
Joe’s $13 MNF Dinner
The Nest and Emerald Room

Monday Nov 10

6:15 PM - 10 PM

Monday Night BINGO
Grand Ballroom
Enter thru the Patio

Tuesday Nov 11

11 AM - Close

Tito’s Tuesday

Tuesday Nov 11

5 PM - 6 PM

HC Meeting

Tuesday Nov 11

4:30 PM - 7 PM

Veterans Day
Buffet
menu

Veterans eat for free!

Tuesday Nov 11

7 PM - 9 PM

Veterans Day
Open Meeting

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Wednesday Nov 12

4:30 PM - 8 PM
Reservations

Pasta Night
Create your own pasta menu
The McCalla Lounge

Wednesday Nov 12

6:30 PM - 9 PM

Trivia Night
Bring a group, and test your knowledge

Wednesday Nov 12

6:30 PM

Hoop Shoot

Vista School

Wednesday Nov 12

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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MNF Committee Meeting

Thursday Nov 13

4:30 PM - 8 PM

Reservations

All American Dinner
menu
The McCalla Lounge
Prime Rib Feature $22.50

Thursday Nov 13

5 PM -8 PM

Thursday Night Football
Jets vs Patriots

The Nest and Emerald Room

Thursday Nov 13

6:30 PM - 10 PM

Karoake

The McCalla Lounge

Thursday Nov 13

6 PM - 7 PM

Charity Committee Meeting

Friday Nov 14

4:30 PM -8 PM

Lodge Dinner
menu
Fish and Chips Friday
$13.95

The McCalla Lounge

Friday Nov 14

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Reservations

New Member Cocktail Party with DJ Ronnie

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The McCalla Lounge

Saturday Nov 15

9 AM - 12 PM

Pancake Breakfast
menu

Saturday Nov 15

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Scholarship Committee Meeting

Saturday Nov 15

12 PM - 1 PM

Orientation

Saturday Nov 15

4:30 PM -8 PM

Lodge Dinner
menu
Special Prim Rib Feature
$22.50

The McCalla Lounge

Saturday Nov 15

6 PM -9 PM

Reservations

Trivia Tournament of Champions
more info

The McCalla Lounge

Sunday Nov 16

9 AM - 12 PM

Sunday Breakfast Buffet

menu
The McCalla Lounge

Sunday Nov 16

9 AM - 3 PM

Sunday Funday Football

menu
The Nest and Emerald Room

Sunday Nov 16

3 PM - 6:30 PM

Pizza & Pitchers
Hot out of the pizza oven!

Mon Nov 17, 2025 10 AM - 4 PM
Blood Drive

Donating blood at the Elks Red Cross blood drive is a simple and impactful way to save lives. Each donation can help multiple individuals in need of transfusions due to medical conditions, surgeries, or injuries. The process is safe, quick, and usually takes less than an hour. By donating, you contribute to a vital resource and join a community dedicated to making a difference. The Red Cross ensures donors are informed and comfortable, and your donation can aid accident victims, cancer patients, and those undergoing major surgeries. Be a hero, sign up to donate blood.


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Thurs, Nov 20, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bingo Boogie

Join us for Bingo Boogie, an exciting evening of fun, laughter, and fantastic prizes. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to bingo, our friendly atmosphere and engaging hosts promise a memorable experience. Enjoy lively music, interactive elements, and, while you're here, partake of our delicious All American Dinner specials featuring juicy burgers, crispy fries, and hearty BBQ ribs. Bring your friends or make new ones as you play. Come hungry and ready for a night of fun and excitement!

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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Purple Pig BBQ & Dance Party

Put on your dancing shoes because the Purple Pig is throwing a shindig! Kick things off with a mouthwatering BBQ featuring your choice of steak, chicken, or swordfish, alongside corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, baked beans, green salad, cornbread, and ice cream sundaes for dessert. Then, boogie down to the Sideways Band as they rock out with classic tunes. At 9:00 pm, we'll roll out the pizza cart so you can refuel and keep those dance moves going. And the best part? It's all for a good cause, supporting our Purple Pig charities for kids with disabilities. Get ready to pig out and party on.

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Sat, Nov 22, 2025 7 PM - 10 PM
Disco Rebirth

Get ready to shake your groove thing because DJ Majestic Mike is spinning those '70s dance hits like it's 1979! And while you're busting out your best moves, don't forget to refuel with our Saturday night dinner specials. Boogie on down and chow down!

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Thurs, Nov 27, 2025 11 AM - 3 PM
Thanksgiving Luncheon

Experience an exquisite Thanksgiving Dinner at the lodge, featuring an array of gourmet offerings: an iced seafood bar, harvest salad bar, Waldorf salad, macaroni salad, three-bean salad, tomato-basil soup, roasted tom turkey, spiral-cut ham with mango glaze, baked Boston cod, the chef's renowned stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, candied sweet potatoes, and classic cranberry sauce. For dessert, indulge in pumpkin, pecan, and apple pies served with ice cream. A selection of fine wines will be available for purchase to complement your meal. Enjoy the melodic harp performances by Dr. Ted Nicolson. With such a splendid feast, why bother cooking?

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Fri, Dec 5, 2025 11 AM - 2 PM
Festival of Trees Preview Luncheon

Be the first to marvel at the spectacular holiday trees adorned with gifts worth up to $1000 and grab your tickets for an exciting chance to take one home at this exclusive preview luncheon! Indulge in a delicious feast featuring carved roasted New York steak with béarnaise sauce or creamed horseradish, baked Icelandic cod with lemon caper butter, roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, delectable pasta with roasted vegetables and tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, and garlic green beans. Plus, enjoy coffee and cookies! The drawing will take place the following day at the holiday gala, and you don’t need to be present to win!

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Sat, Dec 6, 2025 6 PM - 10 PM
A Classic Christmas Holiday Gala

Celebrate the season in style at our annual holiday gala featuring the Festival of Trees, the Caroling Connection and DJ Ronnie Claus spinning all your favorite dance and seasonal music, plus a festive, plated three-course holiday feast! Embrace the festive spirit with our annual holiday gala, an event designed to brighten your season! The evening commences with appetizers and no-host cocktails as you peruse and bid on the stunning Festival of Trees, all while enjoying the delightful melodies of the Caroling Connection. Each beautifully adorned tree, complete with gifts, is available to take home if you are the fortunate winner. Following this, proceed to the Grand Ballroom for a sumptuous holiday feast. The dinner begins with a salad featuring candied nuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and sliced pears. You may then select your main course from the following options: 1. Steak with shrimp, scalloped potatoes, and stem-on carrots; 2. Northern salmon with lemon butter, scalloped potatoes, and green beans; or 3. Red lentil pasta with tomato sauce and roasted vegetables. Conclude your meal with a delectable holiday dessert. Dance the night away to the tunes of DJ Ronnie and participate in the silent auction. Early bird tickets are available for $55 until November 29. From November 30 to December 6, tickets are priced at $65. This event is highly popular, so secure your tickets now.

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Sun, Dec 7, 2025 10 AM - 1 PM
Exceptional Children’s Holiday Spectacular

Come spread joy and cheer this holiday season to children with special needs at a festive breakfast with Santa. Join us for a fun holiday event to brighten the season for kids with special needs! Enjoy a festive breakfast buffet with Santa, featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, O'Brien potatoes, milk, orange juice, and hot chocolate. Every child will get a handmade comfort bear. There will also be gift bags and raffle chances. Lodge members, we’d love to see you there! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. We appreciate donations of classroom supplies, toys, and raffle prizes. To donate, reach out to Rachel Snell at 512-694-1019.

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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 9 AM
Wreaths Across America

Sponsor a Wreath

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 9 AM
Breakfast with Santa

Bring the kids and enjoy breakfast with Santa! His helpers will be on hand to take photos and lead crafts and holiday fun. Round up the little elves and head over for breakfast with the big guy in red! Santa's bringing his trusty sidekicks to snap some pics and guide you through crafts and holiday shenanigans for the whole family. For the grown-ups, there's a buffet that’s more loaded than Santa’s sleigh, featuring fresh fruit, green salad, pasta salad, chocolate muffins, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes (blueberry, banana, and the good ol' plain ones), Brezel's menudo, baked ham with a cherry glaze, and carved turkey with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce—all for just $20! Meanwhile, the kids (ages 5-12) get their own special spread: scrambled eggs, silver dollar pancakes, bacon, mac and cheese, chicken fingers, juice boxes, hot chocolate, and fruit punch for $10. Join us for this jolly annual bash and let’s make some merry memories!

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Find your perfect fit.
Camping, football, scholarship… We have it all.
Click on over to the new Committee page, and join others in community and service.

  • Feed the Pig. Our purple pig committee has been busy fundraising for Percy. How can I help? you might ask, Well, You can set up a recurring monthly donation, just click Feed the Pig and it will take you to a page to set up a recurring donation, in any amount that you would like. Read more about it in the latest Elkhorn.

  • MNF committee, 

    • Committee Meeting: the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM

  • Veterans Committee

    • Committee meeting, the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6 PM

  • Nomads upcoming events

    • Committee meeting: the 4th Thursday of the Month

      • Social hour starts at 6 PM, meeting starts at 7:30

    • 2025 OUTINGS

      • October: 57th Annual CHEMPI Rally for the Purple Pig, Golden Palms RV Resort, Hemet

  • It’s Scholarship Season. You can find out what is available here.

  • Public Relations Committee

    • Committee meeting: the 2nd Monday of the Month at noon

    • Are you interested in communication, writing, editing, graphics, photography? Then the PR committee is interested in you! If you would like to join us, send an email to [email protected] to see how you can help.

    To find out about all our Committees head over to the website, here

The November Elkhorn is out. You can read the online version here

Past issues of the Elkhorn and links to our social media pages can be found in the News section of the website.

Santa Ana Elks Lodge #794

1751 S. Elk Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705 • (714) 547-7794

Lodge Hours
Closed Monday (Bingo Night Doors open 4:30)
Tues. - Fri., 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am-11:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Food Service Hours
Closed Monday
Tuesday, 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Wed thru Fri. 11:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Lounge Hours*
Closed Monday
Tues-Th 11:00am-11:00 pm
Friday, 11:00 am-1:00 am
Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 am
Sun, 9:00 am-3:00 pm 
*Closing hours  may vary depending on attendance