Come have fun with us at the Downers Grove Moose Lodge!
Social Quarters Hours: M-F 3:00-1:00, Sat. 12:00-1:00, Sun. 11:00-11:00
1030 Warren Ave., Downers Grove, IL. 630-968-4550
We are not a secret society but a private club. You must be invited and sponsored by a current member in good standing to join the Loyal Order of Moose. All events in the Lodge are for members and qualified guests.
Estimated jackpots: 4/4/2026
$133,000 for the Queen of Hearts
$66,500 for the 2nd Joker.
$25 for Ace of Hearts.
Queen of Hearts Drawing 3/28/26
The Queen of Diamonds was drawn tonight in the Queen of Hearts raffle, so the pot rolls over. Tammy Swenson’s ticket was pulled & she had card no. 52. Good luck next week!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Moose March Madness – Final Four Saturday
Come for slam dunks and sliders at the Moose for Final Four play this Saturday. Munch on pulled pork sliders and sides while watching Illinois face UConn during the 5:00 game. Arizona and Michigan have the late game.
Lodge Election – April 14th
Election night for the Lodge’s next Board of Officers will be on April 14, between 4:30-6:30 pm. Current Downers Grove Moose members can vote anytime during that period in the Meeting/Kids’ Room. Membership cards are required. One contested position will appear on the ballet. The new Board will officially take office on May 1st.
Attention Hockey Fans…
The Lodge is raffling off an autographed Bobby Hull hockey jersey. The jersey is on display in the glass case in the social quarters. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from a Moose bartender.
Moose 4th of July Parade Float
After taking a few years off, our Moose is planning to be part of Downers Grove’s 4th of July Parade. If you have a flat-bed vehicle, trailer, or hay rack you’re willing to loan to transport the Moose float, please message the Lodge office at lodge1535@mooseunits.org.
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Fun Fridays at the Moose…
Get ready for big fun during Fun Fridays at the Moose. One Friday each month will be set aside for outdoor food, games, and hang time. Dates are: May 8, June 5, July 10, and August 7.
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Membership Rule Reminder…
Don’t forget that friends and family members can only visit the Moose two times before being required to join. If you’ve brought the same person to the Moose with you more than two times, or if you’ve opened the door for a person more than two times without them buzzing in, you’re violating Moose rules.
Remember:
1st time at the Moose = Visitor
2nd time at the Moose = Friend
3rd time at the Moose = Member
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Next Lodge Meeting
Want to learn more about what’s going on at the Moose? The next Lodge meeting is Tues., April 14th at 7:30 pm in the meeting/kids’ room. All members are encouraged to attend.
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Easter Blessings
The Moose will be closed on Easter Sunday so staff and members can spend the holiday with loved ones. Happy Easter to all.
Queen of Hearts Drawing- Every Saturday a 7:00
That’s My Brick Fundraiser is Back
If you missed your chance to purchase a personalized brick for the front patio at the Moose, no worries. The order site is back open. Design and order your brick at the following link: https://www.thatsmybrick.com/dgmoose1535
Mooseheart Seniors to Visit DG – Fri., April 10
As a graduation requirement, High School Seniors at Mooseheart are taking part in the “Leave to Serve” project, where they’ll visit Moose Lodges near Mooseheart to help with service projects. Downers Grove is fortunate to have been chosen as one of those Lodges. Future Mooseheart grads will be at our Lodge on Friday, April 10th. Weather permitting, they’ll help spruce up the green spaces in our back parking lot. Dinner will follow, and then a meet and greet will be held that all members are invited to attend. Times and more details will be shared after plans are finalized.
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Moose Anniversary Week – April 12-16
Celebrate Anniversary Week at the Moose April 12-16, by meeting for social time and meals provided by our Moose groups. This annual event is to celebrate the history, achievements, and charitable mission of the Moose Fraternity. Meals will be provided as follows:
Sunday the 12th – Moose Riders
Monday the 13th – Women of the Moose (WOTM)
Tuesday the 14th – Lodge
Wednesday the 15th – Rod & Gun
Thursday the 16th – Moose Legion
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Paint Party – Save the Date
Save Thurs., April 23rd on your calendar for a Women of the Moose paint party. Plan to paint, sip, and hang out for a night of fun. More details will be available soon.
Moose Appetizers – Get them now
The Lodge’s expanded food menu is a big hit. The menu features cheese curds, chicken strips, chicken wings, onion rings and French fries. The famous Moose pizzas are also still available.
Membership Campaign
As our fraternity has its sights set on a fifth (5th) consecutive year of membership growth, the Moose International Board of Directors felt it was good timing for a new short-term Sponsor Incentive. Beginning November 1, 2025, each time you sponsor your fifth (5th) new or re-enrolled member into The Moose, you will receive a one-time use code can be used for one of the following:
- One year of your own Lodge dues
- Gifted to another member for one year of his/her Lodge dues
- When using the Online Lodge Membership Application to sponsor a new or re-enrolled member into The Moose, it can be used to pay the applicant’s dues and the $20 application fee
There is no limit on the number of one-time use codes that a Sponsor can earn. This exclusive Sponsor Incentive ends on April 30, 2026, so don’t delay on making the personal invitation to join our fraternity. This program also applies to the Moose Legion and Women of the Moose.
When earning a one-time use code, you will receive an email from Moose International with your exclusive 10-digit code. You will need to have a My Membership Record account to redeem the code. Follow the instructions in the email to redeem for one of the three options listed above. If you misplace or delete the email with the code, please contact the Helpdesk at (630) 906-3658 for a replacement code.
All codes must be redeemed by June 30, 2026.
Moose ID Cards
All members are required to present their cards for service. Only active members can make purchases at the bar. No exceptions. Please be polite to our bartenders when they ask to see your membership card.
Lodge meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. They are at 7:30 PM in the kids/meeting room. If the door is closed at 7:30, feel free to knock. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
VIDEO GAMES AND MORE…
Inside the Lodge, members can try their luck on our video gaming machines. If gambling isn’t your thing, no worries. Shuffleboard, pool, darts, and foosball is available and is free of charge. Golden Tee Golf also available.
Moose Cruise Night’s for all of 2026 has been canceled.
We have enjoyed sponsoring this event for the last 5 years. Thank you to all that have supported and participated in cruise nights. Please continue to support all the not-for-profit groups that have been showcased during cruise nights. Send questions and comments to: lodge1535@mooseunits.org
The Loyal Order of Moose is a fraternal and service organization. It was founded in 1888 by James J Davis. Now, the organization is led by Scott D Hart. With almost one million members in roughly 1,600 Lodges in 49 states and four Canadian provinces, plus Great Britain. The Loyal Order of Moose, along with other units of Moose International, supports the operation of Mooseheart Child City & School. This is a 1,000-acre community for children and teens in need, located 40 miles west of Chicago. It also supports Moosehaven, a 70-acre retirement community for its members near Jacksonville, FL. Additionally, members of the Moose conduct approximately $70 million worth of community service (counting monetary donations and volunteer hours worked) annually. The Loyal Order of Moose organizes and participates in numerous sports and recreational programs, in local Lodges and Family Centers in the majority of 44 State and Provincial Associations, and on a fraternity-wide basis. Lodges across the Fraternity are known for creating life-long bonds between members through activities and a shared concern for children in need, seniors and the communities in which they live.
The Loyal Order of Moose is a private organization. All activities and events referred to on this Web site and in the Moose newsletter are available to members in good standing and their qualified guests only. This Web site is for informational purposes with proprietary information intended for members only. General information is available to the public at large but should not be construed to be a solicitation for membership. This Web site is an initiative of Downers Grove, IL. Moose Lodge No. 1535 and is not sanctioned by the Loyal Order of Moose, Moose International or any subsidiary thereof. All logos, trademarks and service marks pertaining to the Loyal Order of Moose and/or its programs or degrees are copyrighted © by Moose International, Inc., Mooseheart, IL.
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