March 4, 2016
Brother Christopher H. Gage on February 29th, 2016 at the age of 63 years, 8 months, and 24 days at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda, CA. Brother Christopher had been Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on December 28, 1982 in Catalina Island Lodge, No. 524, in Avalon prior to the relocation to Temecula. Brother Christopher who was a disabled Vietnam Veteran, had been ill for some time, fighting lung disease, in addition to multiple other Agent Orange related issues, and had caught pneumonia in the end. No information on Services are known at this time.
March 1, 2016
In the years that followed Freemasonry’s 18th century rise, explorers, merchants, and adventurers brought the fraternity with them as they sought new lands far beyond European borders. Some brothers used the foundational tenets of Masonry to birth the world’s first democracies; yet, the craft endured in unequal societies as well, established by conquerors engaged in exploitive colonization. Since then, the Masonic contribution to society has endured and expanded, even in societies where cultural values are at odds with Masonic teachings. And, contemporary brothers often find that their fraternity offers a respite from cultural, religious, and economic divides; in some cases…
February 23, 2016
Called From Labor Brother Dick Woods was Initiated in 1969, and served as Master of Evergreen Lodge in 1975. Funeral Service for Worshipful Dick Woods will be held at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Riverside at 11:00AM on Monday, February 29th. Following the service, a reception will be held at Evergreen Masonic Lodge. Please feel free to call if you need any further information. Steve Morrison, Master Evergreen Masonic Lodge No. 259 714-654-5730
February 23, 2016
With thousands of members across the United States, Canada, Australia, the Philippines, and Brazil, Job's Daughters offers you a limitless array of opportunities. If you are a young lady between the ages of 10 and 20, and would like more information on how you can join in the fun, be sure to talk to your parents and then e-mail the Executive Manager at sgc@iojd.org with your name, age, address, and phone number, and we will do the rest. Remember to tell your parents that you are interested in joining, and that someone will be contacting you soon to give you…
February 23, 2016
“One Man Can Make a Difference” How many times have you heard the phrase “one man can make a difference?” I’m sure you have heard it many times, and here I am today saying it again . . . “One man can make a difference,” but this time I am going to give you an example of such a man who changed the course of history in America, and especially, California. Naturally he was a Mason, and as you all know so well, that is not unusual, because Masons have been changing the course of history all over the world…
February 9, 2016
The 2016 Sweethearts Dinner and dance plans are set and ready. The cost this year will be $20.00 per person. the menu is as follows; Main entrée will be prime rib, or as an alternate you can have chicken or fish. Lobster will be available in addition. 1/2 tail will be $6.00 or a whole tail for $12.00. Remember that reservations are essential and should be made through Bro. John Simmons.
February 9, 2016
All Masons, Shriners, family and friends are invited to participate in a special evening. This unique program is designed to bring Masons together, introduce visiting Masons to the Coachella Valley Lodges, and to introduce Masonry in general to family and friends. Dinner 6:30 pm Cost : $10.00 per person
February 9, 2016
Hurry and make your reservation. More info on this event is on the calendar.
