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# Denver Elks Lodge #17

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [Denver Elks Lodge #17 Has a New Website](https://denverelks.org/denver-elks-lodge-17-has-a-new-website/): Denver Elks Lodge #17 has a new website!

## Pages
- [News](https://denverelks.org/news/)
- [The Full History of the Elks & Denver #17](https://denverelks.org/history-of-the-elks-full/): This is the companion to our short History of the Elks page — the fuller record for anyone who wants the whole story. It covers the Order's beginnings in New York, how a bar game called the Jolly Corks became a national fraternal order, and the complete account of race and gender at the Elks and here at Denver #17, including the members who broke ground for everyone who came after.
- [Member Area](https://denverelks.org/member-area/): Simplest option: ask the bartender to add your dues to your tab next time you're in. You can also pay by appointment — contact Leo Bartolotto, Lodge Secretary, at secretary@denverelks.org.
- [Contact](https://denverelks.org/contact/): 2475 W 26th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
- [Events](https://denverelks.org/events/)
- [Scholarships](https://denverelks.org/community/scholarships/): The Lodge awards close to $20,000 a year in scholarships, funded through member donations and Lodge fundraising.
- [Military & Veterans](https://denverelks.org/community/military-and-veterans/): Lodge #17 has adopted the 193rd National Guard Troop and works directly with their Soldier and Family Readiness Group, often alongside grants from the Elks' Grand Lodge.
- [Soccer Shoot](https://denverelks.org/community/soccer-shoot/): The Elks Soccer Shoot is a national penalty-kick accuracy contest for kids, run the same way as the Hoop Shoot — local competition feeding into district and state rounds.
- [Hoop Shoot](https://denverelks.org/community/hoop-shoot/): The Elks Hoop Shoot is a national free-throw shooting contest for kids, run by Elks lodges across the country since the 1970s. Local winners advance through district, state, and eventually a shot at the national finals.
- [CASA](https://denverelks.org/community/casa/): CASA — Court Appointed Special Advocate — trains community members to represent the best interests of kids and youth in the court system. Lodge #17 partners with Denver CASA on a couple of recurring drives.
- [Charitable Giving](https://denverelks.org/community/charitable-giving/): You can add a donation to your bar tab, give at the front office, or give online — and you can direct it toward a specific cause if you want.
- [Community](https://denverelks.org/community/): Scholarships, youth sports, veterans' support, and a handful of causes the Lodge has backed for decades. Here's where the money and the volunteer hours go.
- [Volunteer](https://denverelks.org/learn/volunteer/): A good Elk volunteers for the Lodge. There's a committee for almost anything you're into — here's where to start.
- [Benefits of Membership](https://denverelks.org/learn/benefits-of-membership/): Member pricing is just the start. Here's what you actually get.
- [How to Become a Member](https://denverelks.org/learn/how-to-become-a-member/): Membership is open to any U.S. citizen over 21 who believes in a higher power — however you define that. No other qualifications required.
- [History of the Elks](https://denverelks.org/learn/history-of-the-elks/): The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks started in New York City in 1868, founded by a group of actors and entertainers who first called themselves the Jolly Corks — a name meant to dodge blue laws that kept bars closed on Sundays. When one of the group died suddenly, the others decided their drinking club should do some good in the world too, and the Elks were born. The four founding virtues — charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity — still anchor everything the Order does.
- [FAQ](https://denverelks.org/learn/faq/): You need to believe in a higher power — however you define that. The Elks aren't tied to any particular religion or denomination.
- [Who’s Who](https://denverelks.org/learn/whos-who/): Michael SheehanExalted Ruler
- [Diversity & Inclusion Statement](https://denverelks.org/learn/diversity-and-inclusion/): Adopted by the Lodge's Board of Trustees, this statement is part of our bylaws.
- [Our Lodge](https://denverelks.org/learn/our-lodge/): Lodge #17 has been part of this neighborhood since 1882 — the Mother Lodge of the Rockies, and still one of the more active Elks lodges in the state.
- [Learn](https://denverelks.org/learn/): The story behind Lodge #17, who runs it, and what membership actually gets you.
- [Facility Rentals](https://denverelks.org/visit/facility-rentals/): We rent the Lodge for private events — weddings, receptions, memorials, and everything in between.
- [Facilities](https://denverelks.org/visit/facilities/): Three floors, a beer garden, and enough space to host your whole family reunion or your best friend's wedding reception. Here's what's inside.
- [The Jolly Corks Bar](https://denverelks.org/visit/the-jolly-corks-bar/)
- [When & Where](https://denverelks.org/visit/when-and-where/): We're in Jefferson Park, a few minutes west of downtown at 26th and Zuni. Red brick, marquee over the door, picnic tables out front. Members and their guests are always welcome.
- [Visit](https://denverelks.org/visit/): Everything you need to plan a trip to Lodge #17 — where we are, what's on tap, what the place looks like, and how to book it for your own event.
- [Home](https://denverelks.org/)

## Events
- [Mahjong Open Play](https://denverelks.org/event/mahjong-open-play-32/): Join us every Tuesday for open Mahjong at the lodge. Whether you've been playing for years or you're still learning which tile is which, there's a seat for you. Come early, grab a drink at the bar, and settle in for an afternoon of tiles and good company.
- [Supper Club](https://denverelks.org/event/supper-club-8/): Supper Club serves up a great meal on the second Saturday of each month. Event Assassins curates a custom menu each month. You never know what culinary delights await! RSVP required.
- [Supper Club](https://denverelks.org/event/supper-club-2/): Supper Club serves up a great meal on the second Saturday of each month. Event Assassins curates a custom menu each month. You never know what culinary delights await! RSVP required.
- [Queen of Hearts](https://denverelks.org/event/queen-of-hearts-32/): The Queen of Hearts drawing happens every Friday, and the jackpot keeps growing until someone finds her. Buy your tickets, pick a card, and hope your number gets drawn. The longer she hides, the bigger the pot, so don't miss your Friday shot at the winning card. Must be a Denver 17 member and present to win.
- [Elk-a-oke Karaoke](https://denverelks.org/event/elk-a-oke-karaoke-8/): Grab the mic on the second Friday of every month for Elk-a-oke. Belt out your favorites, cheer on your fellow members, and find out who's been hiding a set of pipes all this time. Whether you're a star or just here for the show, it's always a good time.
- [House Committee](https://denverelks.org/event/house-committee-8/): The House Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month to handle the day-to-day operations of the lodge, from the bar and kitchen to facilities and events. Members interested in how the lodge runs are encouraged to attend.
- [Board Meeting](https://denverelks.org/event/board-meeting-8/): The Board of Directors meets on the second Thursday of each month to oversee lodge governance, finances, and long-term planning. Members are welcome to attend and see the decisions that keep Lodge #17 running.
- [Cribbage](https://denverelks.org/event/cribbage-31/): Cribbage runs every Wednesday for experienced players. Grab a drink then count your way to 121.
- [Mahjong Open Play](https://denverelks.org/event/mahjong-open-play-31/): Join us every Tuesday for open Mahjong at the lodge. Whether you've been playing for years or you're still learning which tile is which, there's a seat for you. Come early, grab a drink at the bar, and settle in for an afternoon of tiles and good company.
- [Halloween Party](https://denverelks.org/event/halloween-party/): A dark night under a waning moon. The doomed ship has met its fate—but below, the party rages. Welcome aboard. We’ve been waiting for you.
- [Queen of Hearts](https://denverelks.org/event/queen-of-hearts-31/): The Queen of Hearts drawing happens every Friday, and the jackpot keeps growing until someone finds her. Buy your tickets, pick a card, and hope your number gets drawn. The longer she hides, the bigger the pot, so don't miss your Friday shot at the winning card. Must be a Denver 17 member and present to win.
- [Know It Elk Trivia](https://denverelks.org/event/know-it-elk-trivia-8/): Test what you know on the first Friday of every month at Know It Elk Trivia. Round up a team, claim a table, and battle it out across categories that'll have you second-guessing everything. Bragging rights and prizes on the line. Sharp minds and wild guesses equally welcome.
- [Lodge Meeting](https://denverelks.org/event/lodge-meeting-14/): Our regular Lodge Meeting is held on the first and third Thursday of each month and is open to all members. This is where lodge business gets handled, officers report, and members have their say on what's happening at #17. Come stay informed and help shape the direction of your lodge.
- [Cribbage](https://denverelks.org/event/cribbage-30/): Cribbage runs every Wednesday for experienced players. Grab a drink then count your way to 121.
- [Texas Hold Em Poker](https://denverelks.org/event/texas-hold-em-poker-13/): Texas Hold 'Em hits the tables on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Ante up for a night of cards, bluffs, and bragging rights. Whether you're chasing the pot or just here for the table talk, pull up a chair.
- [Mahjong Open Play](https://denverelks.org/event/mahjong-open-play-30/): Join us every Tuesday for open Mahjong at the lodge. Whether you've been playing for years or you're still learning which tile is which, there's a seat for you. Come early, grab a drink at the bar, and settle in for an afternoon of tiles and good company.
- [Queen of Hearts](https://denverelks.org/event/queen-of-hearts-30/): The Queen of Hearts drawing happens every Friday, and the jackpot keeps growing until someone finds her. Buy your tickets, pick a card, and hope your number gets drawn. The longer she hides, the bigger the pot, so don't miss your Friday shot at the winning card. Must be a Denver 17 member and present to win.
- [Bingo Night](https://denverelks.org/event/bingo-night-6/): Bingo Night lands on the fourth Friday of every month. Dab your cards, watch those numbers, and play for prizes all evening long. It's a lodge favorite for a reason, so come early to grab a good seat.
- [Bunco Night](https://denverelks.org/event/bunco-night-7/): Bunco takes over the lodge on the fourth Thursday of every month. It's a fast, social dice game where the rounds fly by, tables rotate, and no skill is required, just a little luck and a willingness to laugh. Prizes, snacks, and plenty of noise. New players always welcome.
- [Cribbage](https://denverelks.org/event/cribbage-29/): Cribbage runs every Wednesday for experienced players. Grab a drink then count your way to 121.
- [Mahjong Open Play](https://denverelks.org/event/mahjong-open-play-29/): Join us every Tuesday for open Mahjong at the lodge. Whether you've been playing for years or you're still learning which tile is which, there's a seat for you. Come early, grab a drink at the bar, and settle in for an afternoon of tiles and good company.
- [Queen of Hearts](https://denverelks.org/event/queen-of-hearts-29/): The Queen of Hearts drawing happens every Friday, and the jackpot keeps growing until someone finds her. Buy your tickets, pick a card, and hope your number gets drawn. The longer she hides, the bigger the pot, so don't miss your Friday shot at the winning card. Must be a Denver 17 member and present to win.
- [Friday Live Music](https://denverelks.org/event/friday-live-music-6/): Live music comes to the lodge on the third Friday of every month. Come hear great local talent, enjoy a drink, and spend the evening with good tunes and good friends. Check the calendar to see who's taking the stage.
- [Lodge Meeting](https://denverelks.org/event/lodge-meeting-13/): Our regular Lodge Meeting is held on the first and third Thursday of each month and is open to all members. This is where lodge business gets handled, officers report, and members have their say on what's happening at #17. Come stay informed and help shape the direction of your lodge.
- [Cribbage](https://denverelks.org/event/cribbage-28/): Cribbage runs every Wednesday for experienced players. Grab a drink then count your way to 121.
- [Texas Hold Em Poker](https://denverelks.org/event/texas-hold-em-poker-12/): Texas Hold 'Em hits the tables on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Ante up for a night of cards, bluffs, and bragging rights. Whether you're chasing the pot or just here for the table talk, pull up a chair.
- [Mahjong Open Play](https://denverelks.org/event/mahjong-open-play-28/): Join us every Tuesday for open Mahjong at the lodge. Whether you've been playing for years or you're still learning which tile is which, there's a seat for you. Come early, grab a drink at the bar, and settle in for an afternoon of tiles and good company.
- [Oktoberfest 2026](https://denverelks.org/event/oktoberfest-2026/): The lodge goes German for a night. Doors open at 4pm with German food, stein games, and pretzels as far as the eye can see. Live music kicks off at 7pm and runs late.
- [Supper Club](https://denverelks.org/event/supper-club-7/): Supper Club serves up a great meal on the second Saturday of each month. Event Assassins curates a custom menu each month. You never know what culinary delights await! RSVP required.
- [Queen of Hearts](https://denverelks.org/event/queen-of-hearts-28/): The Queen of Hearts drawing happens every Friday, and the jackpot keeps growing until someone finds her. Buy your tickets, pick a card, and hope your number gets drawn. The longer she hides, the bigger the pot, so don't miss your Friday shot at the winning card. Must be a Denver 17 member and present to win.
- [Elk-a-oke Karaoke](https://denverelks.org/event/elk-a-oke-karaoke-7/): Grab the mic on the second Friday of every month for Elk-a-oke. Belt out your favorites, cheer on your fellow members, and find out who's been hiding a set of pipes all this time. Whether you're a star or just here for the show, it's always a good time.
- [House Committee](https://denverelks.org/event/house-committee-7/): The House Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month to handle the day-to-day operations of the lodge, from the bar and kitchen to facilities and events. Members interested in how the lodge runs are encouraged to attend.
- [Board Meeting](https://denverelks.org/event/board-meeting-7/): The Board of Directors meets on the second Thursday of each month to oversee lodge governance, finances, and long-term planning. Members are welcome to attend and see the decisions that keep Lodge #17 running.
- [Cribbage](https://denverelks.org/event/cribbage-27/): Cribbage runs every Wednesday for experienced players. Grab a drink then count your way to 121.
- [Mahjong Open Play](https://denverelks.org/event/mahjong-open-play-27/): Join us every Tuesday for open Mahjong at the lodge. Whether you've been playing for years or you're still learning which tile is which, there's a seat for you. Come early, grab a drink at the bar, and settle in for an afternoon of tiles and good company.
- [Broncos vs Bills](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-vs-bills/): Christmas Day football at Mile High, with Buffalo in town. Lodge opens at 11:30 - grab a parking spot and head to the game, or just come upstairs to the bar and enjoy the game here.
- [Broncos at Raiders](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-at-raiders/): Round two with the Raiders, this one out in Las Vegas. We always have all games on, so get here when the club opens at 10:30, and stick around for the Broncos at 2:25.
- [Broncos at Jets](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-at-jets/): Another early kickoff back east, this time against the Jets. We always have all games on, so get here when the club opens at 10:30, and stick around for the Broncos at 11:00.
- [Broncos vs Dolphins](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-vs-dolphins/): Miami trades South Beach for a December afternoon in Denver. Lodge opens at 10:00 - grab a parking spot and head to the game, or just come upstairs to the bar and enjoy the game here.
- [Broncos at Steelers](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-at-steelers/): Black Friday football, with the Broncos in Pittsburgh the day after Thanksgiving. We always have all games on, so get here when the club opens at 12:00, and stick around for the Broncos at 1:00.
- [Broncos vs Raiders](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-vs-raiders/): The Raiders come to Denver, and that one has never needed a sales pitch. Lodge opens at 10:00 - grab a parking spot and head to the game, or just come upstairs to the bar and enjoy the game here.
- [Broncos at Panthers](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-at-panthers/): An early one in Charlotte against the Panthers, so the coffee will be on. We always have all games on, so get here when the club opens at 10:30, and stick around for the Broncos at 11:00.
- [Broncos vs Chiefs](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-vs-chiefs/): Kansas City is back, this time at Mile High, in the rematch of the season opener. Lodge opens at 10:00 - grab a parking spot and head to the game, or just come upstairs to the bar and enjoy the game here.
- [Broncos at Cardinals](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-at-cardinals/): The Broncos travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals. We always have all games on, so get here when the club opens at 10:30, and stick around for the Broncos at 2:05.
- [Broncos vs Seahawks](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-vs-seahawks/): Thursday night football at Mile High, with Seattle in town on a short week. Lodge opens at 3:15 - grab a parking spot and head to the game, or just come upstairs to the bar and enjoy the game here.
- [Broncos at Chargers](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-at-chargers/): First division road game of the year, with the Broncos in Los Angeles to face the Chargers. We always have all games on, so get here when the club opens at 10:30, and stick around for the Broncos at 2:05.
- [Broncos at 49ers](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-at-49ers/): The Broncos head west to San Francisco to take on the 49ers. We always have all games on, so get here when the club opens at 10:30, and stick around for the Broncos at 2:25.
- [Broncos vs Rams](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-vs-rams/): Sunday Night Football comes to Mile High as the Rams visit. Lodge opens at 10:00 - grab a parking spot and head to the game, or just come upstairs to the bar and enjoy the game here.
- [Broncos vs Jaguars](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-vs-jaguars/): The home opener is here, with Jacksonville making the trip to Mile High. Lodge opens at 10:00 - grab a parking spot and head to the game, or just come upstairs to the bar and enjoy the game here.
- [Broncos at Chiefs](https://denverelks.org/event/broncos-at-chiefs/): The season opens on Monday night at Arrowhead, so there's no easing into this one. We always have all games on, so get here when the club opens at 5:15, and stick around for the Broncos at 6:15.