Elks Mail 794 Nov 17, 2025

Week of November 17

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.


Reservations

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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Extended Rain Expected to Hit Hard

As heavy rain prepares to park on top of Southern California, crews are prepped to respond to storm-related outages.

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Sponsor a Wreath!

Wreaths Across America
We are on our final push, all wreaths must be sponsored before Thanksgiving.
Only 2 Weeks left to reach our goal!! 

499 Wreaths Sponsored
49% to Goal

351 Wreath Needed

Sponsor Wreath

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 17

10 AM - 4 PM
Reservations

Red Cross Blood Drive

Save Lives!

Monday Nov 17

12 PM

Facebook Live

Monday Nov 17

4 PM - 8 PM

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

Monday Nov 17

6:15 PM - 10 PM

Monday Night BINGO
Grand Ballroom
Enter thru the Patio

Tuesday Nov 18

5 PM - 6 PM

Trustee Meeting

Tuesday Nov 18

4:30 PM - 7 PM

Reservations

Titos Taco Tuesday

Tuesday Nov 18

4:30 PM - 7 PM

Taco Buffet

Tuesday Nov 18

6 PM - 7 PM

Veterans Committee Meeting

Tuesday Nov 18

7:30 PM - 9 PM

Lodge Meeting

Initiation

Wednesday Nov 19

4:30 PM - 8 PM

Reservations

Pasta Night
Create your own pasta menu
The McCalla Lounge

Wednesday Nov 19

6:30 PM - 9 PM

Trivia Night
Bring a group, and test your knowledge

Thursday Nov 20

4:30 PM - 8 PM

Reservations

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

Thursday Nov 20

5 PM -8 PM

Thursday Night Football
Bills vs Texans

The Nest and Emerald Room

Thursday Nov 20

6 PM -7:30 PM

Emblem Club Meeting

Thursday Nov 20

6 PM -7 PM

Charity Committee Meeting

Thursday Nov 20

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Reservations

Bingo Boogie
more info

The McCalla Lounge

Friday Nov 21

5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Tickets

Purple Pig BBQ &
Dance Party

more info
The Grand Ballroom

Saturday Nov 22

9 AM - 12 PM

Pancake Breakfast
menu

Saturday Nov 22

4:30 PM -8 PM

Lodge Dinner
menu
Special Prim Rib Feature
$22.50

The McCalla Lounge

Saturday Nov 22

7 PM -10 PM

Reservations

Disco Rebirth
more info

The Grand Ballroom

Sunday Nov 23

9 AM - 12 PM

Sunday Breakfast Buffet

menu
The McCalla Lounge

Sunday Nov 23

9 AM - 3 PM

Sunday Funday Football

menu
The Nest and Emerald Room

Sunday Nov 23

3 PM - 6:30 PM

Pizza & Pitchers
Hot out of the pizza oven!

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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Sat, Nov 29, 2025 6 PM - 8 PM
Magic Castle Night

Get ready for an enchanting evening at the lodge filled with... you guessed it, magic! Our incredible Magic Castle magicians are set to dazzle you with their mind-blowing illusions. And don't miss out on our fantastic Saturday dinner specials. Be sure to make your reservations soon!

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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

Sun, Dec 14, 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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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 6 PM - 10 PM
Feliz Navidad

Celebrate the holidays with a distinct Latin flavor at Feliz Navidid, a fundraiser for Casa Theresa featuring mariachis, the band SOTO and a delicious buffet dinner. Get ready to celebrate the holidays with a vibrant Latin flair! Kick off the festivities with lively mariachis, and then indulge in a mouthwatering buffet dinner featuring a soup and salad bar, delicious albondigas soup, savory beef barbacoa, flavorful Sonora chicken, cheesy enchiladas, hearty beans, aromatic cilantro rice, and irresistible chocolate churros. As the night heats up, enjoy an electrifying concert with the popular dance band SOTO. And just when you think it can't get any better, savor late-night street tacos! This fantastic evening is sponsored by LALO Tequila and supports Casa Theresa, a home for pregnant women in crisis. This event is a hit every year, so make sure to grab your tickets early!

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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