On April 8, Eustis Elks Lodge #1578 held its annual Easter party for members’ children and the families of Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services. Approximately 50 children attended, including 26 therapy patients. More than 100 children and their parents and grandparents enjoyed a catered lunch provided by Eustis Elks. Jane Russo, FECTS physical therapist, was also in attendance. Outside in the lodge’s front yard, more than 500 plastic eggs filled with money were placed for the youth in three age groups to find and keep the change inside. Afterward, the Easter Bunny (Mike Schwellinger, Esquire) arrived. Easter baskets filled with toys and more were given to the children. There was face painting and a person making balloon animals. The lodge spent $2,100 on the party.
Pictured are children playing the Drug Awareness basketball game and showing off their Eustis Elks Drug Awareness T-shirts, provided by the lodge Drug Awareness Committee, at a cost of $300.