Lombard Shotgun Picnic
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🎯 Lombard Lodge #1098 Family Picnic & Shotgun Shoot
Family Fun • Fellowship • Friendly Competition!
Join the Brethren of Lombard Lodge #1098 A.F. & A.M., along with family and friends, for one of our favorite events of the year—a day of outdoor fun, clay target shooting, great food, and Masonic fellowship at the beautiful Aurora Sportsmen's Club in Waterman, Illinois.
Whether you're an experienced shooter, trying the sport for the first time, or simply coming to enjoy lunch and fellowship, there's something for everyone!
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 18th
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Aurora Sportsmen's Club
📍 7858 Preserve Road, Waterman, IL 60556
🎯 What to Expect
Clay target shooting for all experience levels
Friendly competition for the title of Lombard Lodge Sportsman of the Year
Instruction and coaching for new shooters
Family fellowship and outdoor fun
Lunch and refreshments
A safe, welcoming atmosphere for members, families, and guests
No prior shooting experience is required! Experienced members and certified range personnel will be available throughout the event to provide guidance and instruction.
🥪 Lunch
We'll be serving:
Assorted submarine sandwiches
Chips
Soft drinks and water
Family members and guests who prefer not to shoot are encouraged to join us for lunch and fellowship.
🔫 Firearms & Ammunition
Participants may bring their own shotgun and ammunition, provided all equipment is in safe operating condition.
Permitted ammunition:
Target loads only
Shot sizes 7½, 8, or 9
No reloads
Lead or steel shot permitted
Don't own a shotgun? No problem! Several members will have firearms available for supervised use.
Approximate ammunition cost:
12-gauge target loads: ~$11 per box (25 shells)
🦺 Safety First
Safety is our highest priority.
All participants and spectators within 30 feet of shooting areas must wear:
✅ Eye Protection
✅ Hearing Protection
Range Safety Officers from Lombard Lodge and Aurora Sportsmen's Club will be present throughout the event.
A safety briefing will be conducted before shooting begins.
💰 Estimated Costs
Aurora Sportsmen's Club Members
Event Fee: $0
Lunch Contribution: $12
Non-ASC Members
Event Fee: $10
Lunch Contribution: $12
Ammunition (if needed)
Approximately $11 per box
📋 RSVP by July 14th
Please RSVP to:
Jason O'Brien
📱 Text or Facebook Messenger
(630) 334-5631
When responding, please include:
Names of participants who will be shooting
Names of family members and guests attending
Whether ammunition is needed
Number of boxes requested (if applicable)
Bring the Family!
This annual event is one of Lombard Lodge #1098's most popular fellowship gatherings. Come enjoy good food, outdoor fun, friendly competition, and a great day with your Brethren, family, and friends.
Beginners Welcome • Family Friendly • No Experience Necessary
🎯🥪🥤 We look forward to seeing you there! 🥤🥪🎯
Family Fun • Fellowship • Friendly Competition!
Join the Brethren of Lombard Lodge #1098 A.F. & A.M., along with family and friends, for one of our favorite events of the year—a day of outdoor fun, clay target shooting, great food, and Masonic fellowship at the beautiful Aurora Sportsmen's Club in Waterman, Illinois.
Whether you're an experienced shooter, trying the sport for the first time, or simply coming to enjoy lunch and fellowship, there's something for everyone!
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 18th
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Aurora Sportsmen's Club
📍 7858 Preserve Road, Waterman, IL 60556
🎯 What to Expect
Clay target shooting for all experience levels
Friendly competition for the title of Lombard Lodge Sportsman of the Year
Instruction and coaching for new shooters
Family fellowship and outdoor fun
Lunch and refreshments
A safe, welcoming atmosphere for members, families, and guests
No prior shooting experience is required! Experienced members and certified range personnel will be available throughout the event to provide guidance and instruction.
🥪 Lunch
We'll be serving:
Assorted submarine sandwiches
Chips
Soft drinks and water
Family members and guests who prefer not to shoot are encouraged to join us for lunch and fellowship.
🔫 Firearms & Ammunition
Participants may bring their own shotgun and ammunition, provided all equipment is in safe operating condition.
Permitted ammunition:
Target loads only
Shot sizes 7½, 8, or 9
No reloads
Lead or steel shot permitted
Don't own a shotgun? No problem! Several members will have firearms available for supervised use.
Approximate ammunition cost:
12-gauge target loads: ~$11 per box (25 shells)
🦺 Safety First
Safety is our highest priority.
All participants and spectators within 30 feet of shooting areas must wear:
✅ Eye Protection
✅ Hearing Protection
Range Safety Officers from Lombard Lodge and Aurora Sportsmen's Club will be present throughout the event.
A safety briefing will be conducted before shooting begins.
💰 Estimated Costs
Aurora Sportsmen's Club Members
Event Fee: $0
Lunch Contribution: $12
Non-ASC Members
Event Fee: $10
Lunch Contribution: $12
Ammunition (if needed)
Approximately $11 per box
📋 RSVP by July 14th
Please RSVP to:
Jason O'Brien
📱 Text or Facebook Messenger
(630) 334-5631
When responding, please include:
Names of participants who will be shooting
Names of family members and guests attending
Whether ammunition is needed
Number of boxes requested (if applicable)
Bring the Family!
This annual event is one of Lombard Lodge #1098's most popular fellowship gatherings. Come enjoy good food, outdoor fun, friendly competition, and a great day with your Brethren, family, and friends.
Beginners Welcome • Family Friendly • No Experience Necessary
🎯🥪🥤 We look forward to seeing you there! 🥤🥪🎯
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Aurora sportsman's club Waterman, IL. 60556, 7668 Preserve Rd, Waterman, IL 60556-7115, United States
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