Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge to Host New Member Open House and Welcome Madison & Pearl Catering

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 announced that it will be hosting a dual event on Friday, November 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lodge at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. The Elks will be holding an Open House for members of the community interested in learning about the Lodge’s charitable activities assisting veterans, youth, seniors, victims of domestic violence, the unsheltered, individuals with cerebral palsy, and those in need in the Saratoga Springs-Wilton area. Lodge committee members will be present to talk about the services the Lodge provides to these populations, as well as Elk’s state and national competitions available to youth such as the Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot and State Youth Golf Tournament.

The Elks are also excited to welcome Madison & Pearl as their new in-house catering company. Attendees the November 20 open house will have the opportunity to ask Beth Alexander. Director of Hospitality and Events, and Anna Gilbert, Director of Catering Operations, any questions about Madison & Pearl’s booking process, menus and event planning. Food for the event will be provided by Madison & Pearl’s Catering Chef Edward Clark, and the evening’s menu will be overseen by local culinary legend Chef Jasper Alexander of Hattie’s Restaurant. Guests will be able to sample a delectable selection of culinary delights throughout the evening, including Hattie’s award-winning fried chicken. Madison & Pearl has already started booking events for November and well into next year.

“For me, hospitality has always been about so much more than food. It’s about bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and making people feel genuinely cared for. Catering allows me to combine my love of food, creativity, and entertaining with the opportunity to be part of some of life’s most meaningful celebrations,” said Beth Alaxander, Director of Hospitality and Events for Madison & Pearl. “I’m especially excited about our partnership with the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring Madison & Pearl’s approach to thoughtful food and genuine hospitality to a venue that has such a strong connection to the community. We look forward to creating beautiful events and lasting memories there.

Reservations are required to ensure an accurate headcount for the food, and must be made either by email to hello@madisonandpearl.com or by phone to Beth Alexander at (518) 791-2788 by no later than November 15, 2026. There is no charge to attend.

Anyone interested in becoming an Elks member will be welcome to complete an application and have their questions answered by a member of the Membership Committee. If you are interested in getting involved in the community, have free time to fill, or are recently retired, please come to this event.

The Elks also wish to express their gratitude and deep appreciation to Simply Food by Maura, the Lodge’s caterer for the past four years, and wish Maura Pulver well in her next chapter.