by Les Stipek, Event Chairman
Last Saturday, the Mission Viejo Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 held their annual Sock Hop for Special Needs Kids/Adults. The Elks have been holding this event for over 20 years and are proud to support these members of our community. There were over 75 attendees who danced happily and enjoyed refreshments and lunch. Thanks go to the 23 volunteers that made this wonderful event successful, Pam Mackey, Tristan Mackey, Charlie Hart, Kevin Lindley, Hal Mattson, Barbara King, Arlene Littlejohn, Tom Littlejohn, Laura Lumley, Vicky Boch, Melinda Decker, Sandy Jacobs, Jack Jacobs, Jennifer Letty, Mark Nix, Hayden Nix, Monica Lewis, Taylor Trujillo, Edward Guthrie, Zachary Lewis, Dave Safely, Maura Miles Esperanza and Nick Miles Esperanza.
The Lodge strives to promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship.
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.
Photographer: Dave Safley ModernPics.com
