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        "description": "Gardner Elks Lodge #1426 on Park St offers hall rentals, Bingo nights, holiday events & fraternal membership in Gardner, MA. Rated 4.4 stars.",
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            "answer": "Bingo nights are a regular fixture on the lodge calendar and are popular among both members and guests. Reach out to the lodge or check their official Elks page for the current schedule."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks requires U.S. citizenship and a belief in God. You can start the application process through the national Elks website at elks.org or by visiting the lodge at 31 Park St, Gardner, MA."
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            "answer": "The Elks organization nationally funds veterans programs, youth scholarships, and community grants. Lodge #1426 participates in these initiatives locally, giving members a meaningful way to give back in the Gardner area."
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