Last Saturday, March 15th, Denise and I visited the Rockland Lodge. This marked our 20th lodge visit and completed our successful tour of all the Maine Lodges. Upon arriving Saturday afternoon, we were greeted at the hotel by Exalted Ruler Pam and her husband, Al. They took us to the Lodge for a tour and a visit to their lounge. We saw their beautiful building, showcasing classic architecture, an excellent commercial kitchen, and a grand ball room with an impressive central fireplace, and we also received a fascinating lesson on the Lodge’s rich history. Downstairs, in the lounge, we met several Lodge officers and members.
Denise and I returned to our room briefly before Pam and Al took us to a wonderful dinner at the Park Street Grille, a local restaurant. The food was excellent. Following dinner, we returned to the Lodge for the lodge’s awards night and a St. Patrick’s Day dance. Pam presented her Elk of the Year, Officer of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and several other special awards, each well-deserved and a credit to the lodge and the community. The live band, playing classic rock, country and popular dance music, did a fantastic job, and we had the opportunity to dance, catch up with old friends, and meet many warm and welcoming new members.
