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            "answer": "Some events are open to guests of members, while others are member-only. The best way to find out about upcoming open events is to contact the lodge directly through the Elks national contact portal or stop by during a Friday night dinner."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You can start the process by visiting the lodge or submitting an inquiry through elks.org. A current member typically sponsors new applicants."
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            "answer": "The Friday night dinner is a homemade, sit-down meal prepared by lodge members or volunteers. The menu rotates, and it's consistently praised in reviews for tasting like a home-cooked meal rather than a banquet-hall spread. It's one of the lodge's most popular weekly traditions."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 601 Washington Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879, in Middlesex County. It's a straightforward drive from the South Amboy train station and surrounding neighborhoods."
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            "answer": "Yes. The Elks have one of the largest private veterans programs in the country, and Lodge #784 participates in local outreach, care packages, and support initiatives for veterans and military families in the South Amboy area."
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            "answer": "Many Elks lodges make their facilities available for private functions. Contact Lodge #784 through the Elks national contact portal to ask about availability, capacity, and any requirements for booking the space."
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