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  • Patriotic Event in Honor of our Veterans

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — A bus trip to Bourne National Cemetery sponsored by Framingham Lodge No 1264 B.P.O ELKS is planned for Sunday May 25th, 2008.

    The schedule is as follows:

    • 10:30 AM Bus leaves ELKS parking lot, 450 Union Ave, Framingham
    • 1:00 PM Memorial Day Ceremony Maritime Band & Wreath placement
    • 4:00 PM Cook out at the Framingham Lodge

    The cost for this event is $15, which includes transportation – Deluxe Ritche Bus, box lunch and cookout.

    First come, first serve, space is limited to 52 seats.

    RSVP before May 17th by sending check to: Framingham Lodge No 1264, Box 4747, Framingham, MA 01704. Please include “Bourne trip” on the memo line.

    Cook out only is $10.

    Bus ride and cook out is open to the public, if you cannot attend, consider sponsoring a veteran.

    For more information, contact Tim Rivers at timrivers@rcn.com or Laura Medrano at Medrano@rcn.com or call the Framingham Lodge at (508)875-9262.

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  • Memorial Commemorative Bus Trip

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Sunday May 28 the Elks of Framingham will subsidize a bus to Bourne National Cemetery to observe the annual Memorial Commemorative Event to be held at this site on Cape Cod. The event is for all those who had worn the uniform of the various branches of our military.

    The bus trip includes a box lunch on the way as well as a barbeque at the Elks afterward. The trip leaves the Elks parking lot at 450 Union Ave at 10:15am promptly and returns for a barbeque at 4:30pm.

    The cost to anyone, (public invited), is a mere $10 with a check made out to “FRAMINGHAM ELKS” PO Box 4747, Framingham, MA 01704. Seating is limited so send in your check as to not be disappointed.

    A truly patriotic event that includes the Maritime Academy Band, a 21 gun salute by 105 mm howitzers of the Massachusetts National Guard, a possible flyover of helicopters of the aviation unit of the Guard and a 25 wreath presentation by various organizations present.

    With the cost of gas, the hassles of driving and an opportunity for one to really see what it’s all about how our state veterans organizations honors those who served, come, and send your reservation check and be counted as one who “SUPPORTS THE TROOPS.”

    For info call ELK, Nick Paganella (508) 872 – 5895, or email antrim@rcn.com

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