Waterbury, CT Lodge No. 265 was instituted in 1893, and currently has 1096 members.For the year 2023, the lodge was awarded GRATITUDE, BEACON and FREEDOM Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge is the proud sponsor of Jonathan Plona, a winner of the MVS Scholarship 2025.The lodge meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, except Jul & Aug, then 4th Tuesday; and in Dec, then 2nd Tuesday only, at 283 W Main St, Waterbury, CT.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Peter Wychulis, and the Secretary is Michael McGaughan.