A handful of cultural, fraternal, veterans and social clubs operate in Natick, Mass. Here’s a sampling:
AMVETS Post 79 (79 Superior Dr., along Lake Cochituate & the rail trail)
Natick Elks Lodge #1425 (95 Speen St.)
“The Elks is a non Political, non-sectarian and strictly American fraternity. Proposal for membership is via a member in good standing. To be accepted to the Elks, one must be an American Citizen, believe in God, be of good moral character and be at least 21 years old.”
The Elks raises funds for various good causes.
Its function room can be rented out: manager@natickelks.org
Meridian Lodge A.F. & A.M. (24 Main St.)
“Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest fraternity. It is comprised of adult men (18+) of good character from every country, religion, race, age, income, education, and opinion. Its body of knowledge and system of ethics is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, his faith, his country, and his fraternity.”
Natick Sons & Daughters of Italy (37 Washington Ave.)
Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411
“The purpose of our organization is to enroll all eligible persons so that we may successfully promote national education, charitable fundraising, secure adequate laws for the benefit of its members, enrich Italian culture and heritage, and to combat discrimination while protecting and upholding the positive image of the people of Italian birth or descent.”
Hall rentals: soifunction@gmail.com
VFW Post 1274 (113 West Central St.)
This veterans organization traces its roots back to 1899.
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