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        "description": "Elks Lodge #49 in Albany, NY: veteran dinners, swing dances, and community service on S. Allen St. Join or attend events. Rated 4.5 stars.",
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    "services_text": "The lodge offers a rotating calendar of events open to members and, for many programs, to the wider Albany community. Monthly swing dances on the first Friday draw regulars and first-timers alike, with experienced dancers who make sure no one sits out a song longer than they want to.\n\nCivic programs include veteran support dinners, seasonal food and supply drives, and volunteer-driven community giveaways coordinated with local nonprofits. Members gain access to the lodge hall for private events and meetings, a social atmosphere built around genuine connection rather than transactional\u2026",
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            "question": "Do I have to be a member to attend events at Elks Lodge #49?",
            "answer": "Some events, like the first-Friday swing dances and select community programs, are open to guests and the public. Other areas of the lodge are reserved for members and their guests. Call ahead or check elks.org to confirm which upcoming events welcome non-members."
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            "question": "When are the swing dances held, and do I need to know how to dance?",
            "answer": "East Coast Swing dances are held on the first Friday of each month. No experience is required. Reviewers consistently note that experienced dancers on the floor actively invite newcomers to join in, so showing up as a beginner is completely welcome."
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            "question": "How do I become a member of Elks Lodge #49?",
            "answer": "To join, you must be a U.S. citizen who believes in God and be sponsored by a current Elk in good standing. Start your application at elks.org, or visit the lodge at 25 S. Allen Street in Albany to connect with a current member who can sponsor you."
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            "question": "Does the lodge support veterans year-round, or only during the holidays?",
            "answer": "Veteran support is a year-round Elks priority. The lodge's Christmas Day dinner for veterans is one visible example, run in partnership with the Albany County Veterans Service Bureau, but charitable and civic programs continue throughout the calendar year."
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            "answer": "Members can use lodge facilities for private gatherings and meetings. Contact the lodge directly by visiting during open hours or reaching out through elks.org to inquire about hall availability and any associated requirements."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 25 S. Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208, on the city's west side near the Washington Park neighborhood. Street parking is available in the surrounding residential area."
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            "answer": "Lodge #49 is a chartered lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.), one of the largest fraternal organizations in the United States. Members benefit from both local programs and the national Elks network of charitable initiatives, scholarship funds, and veteran services."
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