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Written by Susan Slater

On March 27, Zephyrhills Lodge presented a check for $500 from the lodge’s bingo account to the Academy of Spectrum Diversity, a private Christian school for children who have developmental disabilities, including high- or low- functioning autism, ADHD or dyslexia.

Lodge members who are bingo staff members look on as the check is presented to Chris Dester, founder, center, by member Kathy Honkala and Karl Finnimore, Exalted Ruler.

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Gwen Klamer and Cindy Pinto hosted an island luau party at Zephyrhills Lodge and raised $500 from ticket sales, basket raffles, games and Jello shots. Another $500 was added from the bingo account for a total donation of $1,000 for the ABC Program, which supplies food, clothing, gift cards, money and hygiene products to students experiencing homelessness.

Gwen Klamer, Lodge Activities Chair, right, presents the donation to Judy Williams, parent involvement and volunteer coordinator, March 27 at the annual volunteer appreciation dinner.

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On March 13, Zephyrhills Elks Lodge #2731 sponsored the East Pasco Chamber of Commerce business breakfast. The chamber encourages partnerships, participation, input and involvement in the community. Bill Moorehouse, Antlers Advisor, gave a presentation about the Antlers and Jay Klamer, PER gave a presentation about the Honor Flight. The 50/50 raffle of $46 was donated to the Elks scholarship fund.

Pictured are the attendees listening to Dr. Randall Stovall, chamber board member.

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On Dec. 9, Brooksville Elks Lodge #2582 donated $1,000 from its Harry-Anna Trust Fund matching Beacon Grant funds and their angel tree donations to The Life Center of Hernando County, which provides housing for unhoused mothers with children 5 and under.

Pictured are Santa (Carr Hussey, Exalted Ruler) and a young child at The Life Center.

The lodge also donated $660 for two large-screen TVs to Elevated Assisted Living and $2,425 to New Beginnings Youth Shelter for their annual Christmas party.

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On Dec. 11, Dottie Sollomon hosted her yearly Special Citizens Christmas party at Zephyrhills Lodge. Citizens from the community and nonprofit facilities attended the party with hamburgers, drinks, homemade cookies and ice cream, while member and country singer, Barry Oliver, sang Christmas carols. Member Steve Ipson played Santa Claus while the guests asked for gifts and received a stocking with stuffers and stuffed animals, donated by Ken Fabiani, PER, Veterans Chair. The Arc Nature Coast is a nonprofit organization offering services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Other citizens attended via invitations from volunteers throughout the community during events. The lodge donated $300 as well.

Pictured are staff members and residents of The Arc Nature Coast with Santa (Steve Ipson).