On Tuesday, August 18th, Saratoga Lodge #428 once again hosted District 107’s 2nd degree ritual. That night the 2nd Degree Team, under the direction of Mason Wolf, welcomed Brother Neal Jervis and Sister Christine Jervis, both of Saratoga Lodge 428, and Brother Erik Woodbury of True Fellowship Lodge 52 into The Degree of Love. The Dramatis …
On June 9th, 2 candidates received the degree of brotherly love at Saratoga 428. Taylor Patrick of Livermore 219 and Ben Holden of True Fellowship 52 both experienced the degree in full form. The degree team included Michael Bever as Noble Grand, Jesse Donaldson as Conductor, Jane Beckman as Warden, Debra LaVergne as Past Grand, …
With worldly sadness and great heavenly joy Nancy Bever went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on April 27th, 2026. Nancy was a member of Saratoga Lodge #428. Nancy also participated in activities with the Los Gatos History Club, at Venture Christian Church including the Thursday morning womens bible study, and as a …
Under the approving eye of DDGM Ron Myres and acting District Deputy Marshall Mason Wolf, 3 members of Volcano 25 received their third degree, and then the officers of Volcano 25 were installed, in one of the most productive, if somewhat long, meetings I’ve been privileged to attend as an Odd Fellow. Some background is …
On the evening of Monday, January 19th, Cupertino Lodge hosted Mountain View Lodge, True Fellowship Lodge, Saratoga Lodge, Philotesian Rebekah Lodge, and Clara Rebekah Lodge for a Dinner Installation lead by Grand Warden Adam Potolsky, District Deputy President Debra LaVergne, and District Deputy Grand Marshall Izzy Mahon. This was the largest Joint Installation for Odd Fellows …
6 months ago, in the August 2025 issue of the Triple Links, we had the sad duty to report that Volcano 25 had made the decision to wind down, as the energy and effort needed to sustain operations as a lodge had come to exceed the capacity of the members. They would no longer hold …
A Ghoulish Night to Remember On Halloween, Saratoga Lodge 428 had a fun costume party with members and friends. We bathed our entrance stairway in eerie red lighting and had green and orange string lights along the wall. When you arrived at the top of the stairs you suddenly saw bats flying along the walls …
Between 2018 to 2024, we transformed the Saratoga Odd Fellows Lodge into a vibrant community hub, with a stunning meeting hall, a welcoming social area, and an upstairs deck with French doors that seamlessly blend our indoor and outdoor spaces. We crafted a space that’s both stylish and inviting — creating a lively, enjoyable atmosphere. …
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At the 14th Annual Saratoga Classic & Cool Car Show, the Saratoga Odd Fellows Lodge #428 tipped their top hats to a ride that had jaws dropping and memories roaring down the boulevard. This year’s Most Awed Car roared home to a local Saratogan whose family roots run deep in the soil of Odd Fellowship. …
I am sad to report that the Volcano Historical IOOF Lodge No. 25 executive committee directed me to inform the Grand Lodge that we have discontinued regular meetings for lack of interest. It seems our older residents lack extra energy, while the energy of our non-retired sisters is work/family-related. — In FL&T, Jim Reyner, secy, …