On Saturday, October 26, Denise and I visited the Brunswick Lodge. Unfortunately, E.R. Mike Cronin couldn’t attend due to recent surgery, however he organized a team to do a fantastic job.
Brunswick planned a prom-themed event, and we all dressed in our finest formal attire. Before dinner, we met some Lodge members in the club room. PDDGER Rod Bauer gave me a tour of the building, which, though not originally built as an Elk Lodge, boasts a fascinating history. The Lodge’s significant role in the community was evident in the club room, where they had collected candy for children, created a wish list for veterans, and displayed examples of their many good deeds.
The meal was excellent, and as is typical at Lodges, there was more food than we could eat. Pam and her team truly outdid themselves. The music was fantastic, and the DJ, who was likely not even born at our first prom, kept us entertained. We danced, chatted, and had a genuinely great time. We concluded the evening with the 11th-hour toast, and Dick and his wife chauffeured us back to the hotel.
The hotel itself was a real treat. Built around the structure of an old sea captain’s home, it was rich in history and elegantly designed. Our next visit will be to Bangor on the 9th, but before that, expect a report on the Grand Exalted Ruler’s visit.
