The lodge offers a rotating calendar of member events that keeps things from feeling stale. Hamburger Monday is the anchor, a weekly gathering that costs almost nothing and delivers real community payoff. Beyond that, the lodge hosts seasonal watch parties, holiday dinners, and charitable fundraisers that put Elks dollars back into the Desert Hot Springs community.
Facilities include a comfortable bar and lounge area, meeting rooms for lodge business and private events, and an outdoor footprint large enough for larger gatherings. Dry camping on the property makes this a practical stop for traveling Elks members rolling through the Coachella Valley. The front-door water access keeps things functional for guests who need it.
Membership opens the door to reciprocal access at Elks lodges across the country, local event pricing, and a vote in how Lodge 2639 spends its community grant dollars. Prospective members can attend select events as guests before committing, which is exactly how Hamburger Monday has converted more than a few curious visitors into card-carrying members.