The Odd Fellows of San Jose joined the Rose, White, and Blue parade for the second time this year, just in time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence. Last year, we ended up pushing Jane and Andrew’s 1930’s Chevy through the last two thirds of the route, so this year, we …
On Saturday. May 23rd, Clara put on a fun paint n’ sip night. There were about 25 people in attendance, and the night was filled with refreshments, vibrant paintings, and good company! Entry included a personal canvas and easel, paint swatches and brushes, sandwiches and charcuterie board bites, and chilled wines and Italian sodas. $10 …
On Saturday, May 23rd, you’re invited to join Clara Rebekah 34 for an evening of art and relaxation. For just $30, you’ll get paint materials and canvas, plus snacks and drinks to enjoy throughout the event while you craft your masterpiece. In addition to a fun evening, your purchase helps raise money for the Make-a-Wish …
On Wednesday, April 22nd, True Fellowship Lodge #52 in San Jose once again had the honor and privilege of welcoming candidates into the Third Degree, the Degree of Truth, on behalf of District 107 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. That evening’s candidates were Sister Margaret Brandl and Brother Michael Brandl, both from Redwood City’s Bay View Lodge …
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Fred Jones, 81, joined Morning Light 42 on February 26, 1976. After it closed, he made his way to True Fellowship 52, and has remained a member in good standing ever since. Although he lives in Yountville at the Veterans Home, and no longer gets to participate in lodge activities in person, he still fondly …
The annual corned beef and cabbage dinner was held once again at True Fellowship Lodge. We have always had our dinner on the Wednesday night before St. Patrick’s day to get a jump start on the holiday. This year was no different. Ben and I did all of the shopping on Tuesday, scheduled him for a …
Barnes Encampment 77 hosted their regular Pancake breakfast Saturday, April 4th. Debbie Shuler managed the event with help from Ben Shuler and a kitchen team of Ron Myres, Mason and Debbie Wolf, Annie Cronin and joined later by newer Encampment members Megs O’Neil and Terrence Seddon. 22 guests enjoyed fresh pancakes, fried ham, made-to-order eggs, …
The first Odd Fellows Irish Ceili for St. Patrick’s Day was a resounding success. It brought out 62 dancers on a Tuesday night, wearing every shade of green. For some, this is something they’ve done for 30 years. For others, this was their first chance to try it. We even had live musicians – Dave …
This was the first of these balls which hasn’t sold out, and there were people who’d been to the previous three who weren’t there. I don’t know if there was something going on in an overlapping community that took them away, whether the Playford workshop tired people out, etc – but I did notice that …
Irish Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is one of three forms of Irish dancing. It is done in groups and at parties (unlike the solo Irish step dancing). Those jigs and reels that have you tapping your foot were made for dancing! Dances are similar to English country dances seen at Regency dance events, but done to …