Best social club in town. I'm a member. We as members strive to give to our community in many ways,…read morewith our efforts to support our veterans and young people in our town.

I was initiated last night into the Elks Lodge Poway and felt very welcomed. The ceremony was quite…read moretraditional and lasted about 45 minutes. I was absolutely felt with community and welcomed to join in. My mother is a member so we've joined her a few times to events and gatherings and always had a great time.

Did a car show there and great people and great Commander. Wish I was a vet…read more Fred Adler

We had a going away party there a few weeks ago for a guy we work with. Most of us are veterans and…read morehave been to other VFW's, but this one is amazing. The bartender, I'll call her Barbara, was about to close up when we came in. In all, we had about 20 people and she stayed open for us for 3 more hours. Clean establishment, great drinks and awesome bartender! Thanks Babs:)

Me and my friend were visiting Palm Springs and we found this cool little spot tucked away. I…read morebelieve it was Michael and Angela who gave us a tour of this amazing location . I was informed they do serve charcuterie and snacks . They had an office for business meetings that's available which was a cool set up with book wall backdrop. Lounge room with two huge tv"s and a game room. Main room is lit by a beautiful chandelier,nice bar and plenty of seating. A great place for a party or get together. Amazing hospitality. Thank you for the experience.

Love this place! Frank's Hideout takes desert night life to a new level. It is lively, fun, clean,…read morehas amazing music, and top notch service. Page is the bartender who served me and my boyfriend. Both of us agree she is attentive, energetic, and very helpful. Highly recommend Frank's Hideout if you're looking for an classy night life experience in the desert.

I didn't know what last night would bring me. I met a bunch of very cool people who shared the…read moresame values as me. I ate the best Vegan food, listened to amazing musicians and learned a ton. I'll go back as it was a fun experience!

not much of a women's center anymore. very industrial area, which i like. surprised citymark is…read moresupposed to be building high end residences here across from walmart and the automotive shop. very different design for citymark as well - when i purchased one of their condos (m2i) there was a lot of architectural talk about matching the facade to the surrounding neighborhood - didn't work out that way, but i liked the exposed structural materials at that location. in the end - a condo at this location cannot be worth more than $100k or $200 a square foot for 600sf. still crazy expensive compared to what the land was sold for at around $160k for the whole lot then resold recently at $2.1 million supposedly. better question - how could a location like this be worth anything at all when there are hundreds of condos proposed for construction in la mesa on their gis website? be careful starting a business that requires foot traffic here, when m2i first started the vast majority of the businesses in that area went belly up within a few years and that was in a high traffic city location - almost no-one walks around this area. the entitled design certainly is not industrial enough for the neighborhood - makes me super sad to read about the la mesa women's club at the library while also spending $320k on a unit at m2i then learning about what they are building here / how the developer/woman's group is suing the church next door. i am a bit ashamed to have paid for one of these units from citymark in the past - m2i 506 at 1050 island ave. that was me. also of note - citymark has a habit of installing very limited finished with the expectation that owners finish the interior of the units. that can work, but you should pay appropriately. personally - i expect more from a woman's club. primarily: consideration for the longevity of the city and the architectural design which they have strong control over at this location. they definitely sold out here while beating up on the church they grew up alongside. not cool - that says something about its current members. when you have property and an opportunity to build something that develops the city you are supposed to be shepherding, but you choose to sell out like this - there's something very wrong or entirely self centered going on. this proposed citymark design also shows that the women's club does not care about fabrication or industry whatsoever (which this area is rife with), just high end residential which is not going to help the la mesa tax base. expect a glut of units in la mesa at rock bottom prices with the intent of having you drive to work on a regular basis instead of working locally (there are already huge vacancies.) also expect higher prices in this area because of fewer low dollar residences.

I found a place where I love to be with women just like me-who also understand me! Let's serve the…read morecommunity in many ways everyday, but join us to make sure we can always stand as The La Mesa Women's Club! You will have a chance to meet us all monthly, and please tell friends about my news! I found these ladies a few years back, and it was such a pleasure to help! I can help much more now, but the support for me through a very tough time, and it's good to know 5 star quality women like these! I hope to get to meet more of you and strengthen the most beautiful California with more leaders! 5star property manager and Realtor Survivor of Trauma, Ex Liquid Blue Dance Band member, Author to be, Mom of 3 Member of ECClubhouse and returning to Women's club! CCC2022

Saturday, 4-18-2026: Today was a full house and another day of fun, laughter, and fundraising…read more The men in kilts not only served but serenaded the group of ladies! The Elks Lodge folks did a fantastic job of organizing this popular event, which turned out beautifully. The tables were gorgeously set and the finger foods & desserts were tasty. There were a variety of very nice items offered for raffle prizes & auction. The auction was very lively with several ladies outbidding each other. It was fun seeing the ladies wearing their hats and fascinators & looking rather elegant! We are all looking forward to next year! Thank you to the Elks for working so hard at executing this amazing event and making it so successful!

4/18/26 Our 2nd year, yes, I'm very late in posting from last year's!…read more My friends & I were invited by Amy C (also a Yelp Elite) to attend Mothers' Tea last year and again to Ladies' Tea this year. Such a wonderful event! We were honored to be served by the Men in Kilts. The event started at 11 am, we were late due to traffic. There was tea (although in packets, rather than loose leaf) it made it convenient because we did not have the luxury of knowing who we will be seated with & their choices or preference. It was lovely as it was served in beautiful tea cups provided by the volunteers at this Elks Lodge. Tea first after we bought tickets to place our raffle tickets at the front. Items on display were donated by various members to win as prices. A booklet of ticket cost $10 w/ 11 tickets available. Additionally, there are also items up for bidding, also donated by members: a few paintings which were hand painted by members/volunteers, wines, Bath & Body Works sets, etc. Last year, a hand carved wine rack auctioned for nearly $500. Our tea was served with finger sandwiches & scones. There were plenty of scones! Jams & lemon curd was served as well, cheesecakes etc. Drawing happened right after tea. I won a tissue box with Tropical painted flowers. My other friends won a set of coffee mugs & margarita mixes. Oh, almost forgot, my friend, Vuoch also bought us a bottle of champagne for the whole table- not too shabby! The creative tea hat contest was decided by the audience clapping & the judge decided to grant the top 3 as winners. I loved the lady's hat that had a garden theme with lady bugs adorning it. Bidding like auction style was exciting! A few bottles of Mondavi wine sold for $300, if I'm not mistaken. Some 2 popular sets had tea sets with fascinators, lace gloves & lace-y fancy fan. (Think Scarlet O' Hara era). This year, Men in Kilts sang to a "Drunken Scotsman" song for the guests (us). It was a wonderful event, just dressing up was so much fun because I am not one to wear these costumes--first of all, a dress, rare occasion. I loved this venue. The camaraderie between the Elk Lodge members shows how deeply rooted they are with each other & the community. The proceeds help the lodge help the community. Would love to be invited again. Plenty of parking, free. Tickets for tea. $20.

I absolutely love the University Club. It is a private club and I am not a member, so I am really…read moreexcited when I get the chance to go. For several years, my husband's company had their annual award banquet there. It would always start out before sunset so that we had great views. Each side of the room offers a view of downtown and beyond. Then they would have a very professional staff passing appetizers and serving cocktails, and then a fancy dinner. Another time, my husband surprised me with a show at Symphony Hall downstairs, that included drinks and desserts at the University Club upstairs. It was beautiful and indulgent. More recently, a friend had given us tickets to Sunset Sips, a monthly themed-tasting. It was Spanish-themed when we went. They had vendors set up with various Spanish wines and liquors. They even included a couple of small appetizers to set off the them. A little over a week ago, a friend invited me to a San Diego Magazine party. It was a bit less "all inclusive" as the first cocktail was included, but after that it was a cash bar. They had some passed appetizers and a cold appetizer buffet. It was beautiful as always, had a DJ and some cute games, as well as a raffle. We were able to take a few photos before sunset. I cannot comment on the University Club membership, or any of the regular dining, as I have always come for a special event in the private event room. I hope I get invited back there soon!

Last night I attended an event showcasing the recent renovations and offerings of the UC. I have…read morebeen to the UC before but it had been several years. The renovation is lovely and you can't beat the view. They offer valet parking but there was plenty of street parking (for a small fee as the meters ended shortly after I arrived). The lobby is big and wood paneled with seating. There are people there to direct you to your destination as well. The elevators offer the floor number choices on the outside so make sure you pick the right one. When you reach the top level and walk out of the elevator you walk into the restaurant. The sun was setting and it was dimly lit. The views were gorgeous. Our event was in a separate event space. Again the views were stunning. We checked in and ventured to get a cocktail. We chose their French 75 special. While in line we were offered an ahi poke sample. It was very fresh and flavorful. There was a DJ playing a mix of music in the background. The tables had various games and puzzles on them which was a fun addition. We admired the views from different angles. There was a good sized charcuterie table in the middle. I grabbed a small plate of a variety of items. We stood at one of their stand up tables and nibbled whilst we chatted with other guests. It was a very eclectic crowd of varying ages. We spoke to Reny (director of membership) at the membership table and she told us about all the membership options. I learned a lot and looking at the upcoming calendar they host some great sounding events. They really have a lot to offer. I look forward to returning in the future.

We love coming to the fleet reserve. Everyone is so kind and supportive and the food is always…read moregreat

Great place with great people. A warm welcome when you walk in and the beer is always cold. Awesome…read morespot for veterans and military to hang out, relax, and enjoy good company. You can tell everyone genuinely cares about the community. Easy 5 stars.

Love this club! Every month my husband and I join our Newcomer friends in a happy hour, a hike, a…read moreround of golf, lunch, etc. What a great way to connect with people and enjoy what La Jolla has to offer.

My wife and I have been members of Newcomers for four years and strongly recommend the club for its…read moreactivities and social interactions. We have met a host of wonderful people and enjoyed numerous activities throughout the years. At last count, I think there are around 14 activities available each month. The club acknowledges many interests such as hiking, book groups, wine socials, golf, happy hours, Mah Jongg, etc. Special events such as outings to the Padres, a St. Patrick Day special dinner, whale watching and even a hockey game round off a list of fun times for everyone. It has been great!