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        "description": "San Jose Elks Lodge #0522 on W Alma Ave offers an Olympic pool, gym, dining, and event halls. Rated 4.4/5. Explore membership today.",
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    "services_text": "Lodge #0522 operates as a full-service private club with a lineup that goes well beyond a meeting room and a parking lot. The centerpiece is the competition-length pool and surrounding deck, available to members and sponsored guests for recreational swims, family gatherings, and organized aquatic events. A dedicated gym rounds out the fitness side of the campus.\n\nThe dining room serves meals that members consistently praise, making it a legitimate dinner destination rather than an afterthought. For private events, the lodge offers multiple rental halls, including a smaller, intimate space\u2026",
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            "answer": "The pool and most club amenities are reserved for members and their sponsored guests. However, the event halls can be rented by non-members for private functions. Contact the lodge directly through sanjoseelks.org to ask about current guest policies."
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            "question": "How do I become a member of San Jose Elks Lodge #0522?",
            "answer": "Membership in the BPOE requires that you be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old. You'll need to be proposed by a current Elks member in good standing. Visit sanjoseelks.org or stop by the lodge on W Alma Ave to start a conversation with the membership committee."
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            "answer": "Yes. The lodge offers multiple event spaces, including a smaller hall that reviewers have praised for intimate gatherings. The event team, including coordinator Dawn, handles setup details and logistics. Reach out through the website to check availability and pricing."
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            "answer": "Pool hours and seasonal availability can vary. The best way to confirm current hours is to check sanjoseelks.org or contact the lodge directly. The pool is well-maintained and described by members as consistently clean and spacious."
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            "answer": "Yes, the lodge has a dining facility that serves food praised repeatedly in member reviews. It operates as a private dining room for members and their guests. Hours and menu offerings are best confirmed by contacting the lodge or checking their website."
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            "answer": "San Jose Elks Lodge #0522 is located at 444 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, near downtown San Jose. The property is a full campus with on-site parking available for members and event guests."
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            "answer": "As part of the national BPOE, Lodge #0522 participates in scholarship programs for local students, veteran support initiatives, and community service projects throughout the South Bay. Members can get involved through the lodge's active committees."
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