The Guppy Girls hosted the fundraising dinner; In the front row from left are Nickie McBee, Andi Lee, Karen Tislow, Cyndi Leffel, Lottie Smoker, Tammy Barber, Kim Fix Smith, Carissa Ziemek and Jayne Smiley. In the back row are Linda Scott, Dawn Albright, Maureen Martin, Sue Giesecke, Helen Durkes, Tami Peters and Kim Thatcher. Photo by Libby Hubbard.

By Libby Hubbard
InkFreeNews

ROCHESTER — The Guppy Girls, a women’s pickleball league within the Rochester Elks Lodge No. 2120, hosted a Taco Thursday fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the lodge on the east side of Lake Manitou.

Guests enjoyed a buffet featuring homemade taco shells, tacos, nachos and taco salads, with options including beef, beans, shrimp and cheese. Fresh margaritas were also served. Tickets were $12 per person.

Funds raised will be used to purchase new tables and chairs for the lodge, with plans to have them in place for the April 2026 opening of the next summer season. The purchase depends on memberships and donations.

Rochester Elks Lodge No. 2120 was instituted in 1959 and has 599 members, making it the fourth largest lodge in Indiana.

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, except in February, March and April when they are held on the first and third Mondays.

The Lodge’s Exalted Ruler is Lance Wild, and its Secretary is Sandra Eck.

More information about the lodge can be found at elks.org by entering Rochester’s ZIP code, 46975.