We finally were able to visit the Astoria, Oregon Elks Lodge yesterday afternoon. Astoria is about 25 miles south of Long Beach across the Columbia River. We have been to Astoria a couple times during our stay in the area, but the Lodge is closed on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday and doesn't open the other days until 4:00 pm. Yesterday we had to go into Warrington (suburb of Astoria) to get our mail from the UPS center and we went by the Lodge, arriving right at 4:00.
Trish, the bartender, was very nice and showed us around the lodge since we were the only ones there at that time. The Lodge owns a large three story building right in downtown Astoria. The bottom floor is mostly rental space, the second floor is the club room and dining room, and the third floor is the Lodge room. There is also a four-lane bowling alley in the basement. Trish took us up to the Lodge room - very beautiful, probably one of the top five we've seen in our travels. Very ornate columns and ceiling and the formal thrones for the stations.
Best part of the visit - Jackie put ten bucks in one of the slot machines (most Oregon Lodges have State-run video slots) and hit four deuces for $170. She switched machines, put in ten bucks and hit a royal flush for $300!! YIPEE! $300 went into the cruise kitty for our September Alaska cruise - party on!
If you're an Elk, try to visit the Astoria Lodge if your in the area and ask to see the Lodge Room.
