Lodge #636 hosts a full calendar of member events, civic programs, and community fundraisers throughout the year. The hall at 124 Coddington Rd is available for lodge-sponsored gatherings, giving members a dedicated space to connect away from the noise of daily life. Regular social nights, holiday celebrations, and seasonal dinners anchor the calendar and give new members an easy on-ramp into the community.
On the charitable side, the lodge runs active programs supporting Tompkins County veterans, funds youth scholarships through the Elks National Foundation, and participates in Hoop Shoot competitions and drug awareness initiatives for local kids. Members can plug into committees that match their skills, whether that's event planning, outreach, or fundraising.
Membership itself opens doors to a national network of over 800,000 Elks across the country, reciprocal privileges at lodges in every state, and the quiet satisfaction of belonging to something that has outlasted trends by simply doing good work year after year.