Gardiner, ME Lodge No. 1293 was instituted in 1913, and currently has 274 members.For the year 2027, the lodge was awarded FREEDOM and SPOTLIGHT 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 Henry Gingras, a winner of the MVS Scholarship 2026.The lodge meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, except Jul, Aug & Dec, then 3rd Thursday only, at 148 Cobbessee Ave, Gardiner, ME.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Steven Marson, and the Secretary is Patricia Ellis.