On Easter Sunday, Members of Saddleback Valley Mission Viejo Elks Lodge #2444, together with their families and friends, gathered for Brunch in celebration of the day. With beautiful weather, the outdoor patio was the perfect place to enjoy the event. The music was provided by Roy Sutherland and Cate Murphy. It was a wonderful complement to the day.
Because of social distancing limitations, they were unable to hold the annual Easter egg hunt this year. Instead, each child received their own Easter basket filled with candy and toys.
Over 120 people enjoyed the delicious brunch, which included made-to-order omelets cooked by Exalted Ruler, Greg Morgan. The kitchen crew prepared fabulous food that included carved ham, eggs benedict, freshly made waffles, bacon, sausage, potatoes, fresh fruit, and more. Because of the hard-working buffet servers, the line moved quickly and the volunteer bartenders and servers made sure no one went thirsty. The patio looked very festive thanks to all the volunteers who helped put up the table decorations and Easter baskets together.
The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating over 50 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 8 lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 152-year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks Share”. For information regarding Elks programs or Elks membership, call 949 830-3557.
Grandpa Feitz and his Grandkids
Cate and Roy: Left to Right – Cate Murphy and Roy Southerland
Left to Right – Ken and Joyce Jensen, Dennis Lumley, Sven Akesson, Harvey and Pat Ohman, Cookie Akesson
Article By: by Jenny Buford
Submitted By: Sandy Gruzdis
Photo Credits: Saddleback Valley Mission Viejo Elks Lodge
