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        "description": "Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 on Seaside Ave offers oceanfront dining, private events, and community brotherhood on the CT shoreline. Rated 4.7 stars.",
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    "services_text": "The lodge hosts everything from intimate dinners to full wedding receptions, with the Connecticut shoreline as a backdrop that no ballroom in the state can replicate. The restaurant and bar serve solid, satisfying food alongside a patio that becomes the best seat in Westbrook the moment the weather breaks.\n\nBeyond the dining room, Lodge #1784 runs a full calendar of member events, charitable fundraisers, and community gatherings. Rent the space for a private party, bring a group for a weekend dinner, or simply walk in on a quiet Tuesday and find the kind of unhurried atmosphere that's\u2026",
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            "answer": "Yes. The lodge has hosted weddings, receptions, birthday parties, and private gatherings. The oceanfront patio and dining room make it one of the most distinctive event venues on the Connecticut shoreline. Contact the lodge directly through elks.org/lodges to inquire about availability and pricing."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 142 Seaside Ave in Westbrook, CT 06498, right on the shoreline with direct ocean views. Parking is available on site."
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            "answer": "Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 participates in the national Elks mission, which includes veteran support, youth activity programs, and local scholarship funding. The lodge runs its own community fundraisers and volunteer initiatives throughout the year."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is open to U.S. citizens 21 and older who believe in God. You can start the process by visiting elks.org or by speaking directly with a member at Lodge #1784. Initiation fees and annual dues apply."
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            "answer": "The oceanfront location is genuinely rare. Guests who have visited multiple lodges consistently single out #1784 for its views, atmosphere, food quality, and staff friendliness. The combination of a working shoreline patio, strong community programming, and a welcoming culture is difficult to find anywhere else in the region."
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