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            "answer": "The lodge hosts poker tournaments on Sunday afternoons. The format is casual and welcoming to players of varying experience levels, including visiting members from other lodges."
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            "answer": "Yes. Live bands perform on weekend evenings, typically covering classic country music from the 1960s and 70s. Check the lodge calendar for upcoming dates."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 6718 East Avalon Street in Mesa, Arizona 85205, on the east side of the Valley near major surface streets."
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            "answer": "Yes. Elks membership is reciprocal. Members from other lodges, such as Tempe 2251, regularly visit for events like the Sunday poker tournament and are welcomed by staff and fellow members."
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