A publication of Sun City Lodge # 72 F&AM. Remember...You Can

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1 The Trestleboard A publication of Sun City Lodge # 72 F&AM Remember...You Can Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can. - anonymous FEBRUARY 2018

2 FEBRUARY 2018 Calendar of Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday LOP: 1230P Boy Scouts: 6-8P Church 10A-12P DeMolay 4-7PM Hi-12 8AM Nile Club 9AM Lodge Trustee10A SCL#72: Officers 7P Sun City OES7:30 PM SCL#72: 7P Boy Scouts: 6-8P St. Andrew CMDY: 9A Amaranth/OES 5PM-11PM Church Trust-Trustee 4P DAR 1PM Peoria #59 OES Gourd Patch Oasis #15 6:30p MSRICF1-6p 10A-12P Amaranth 1-4PM Amaranth: 6P Job s Daughters 7PM 7:30 PM 1-4P Boy Scouts: 6-8P Job s 6-12PM Church 10A-12P Sun City #66 OES 7:30PM Boy Scouts: Court of Honor Skull & Bones 7P DeMolay 4-7PM 6-8P Church 10A-12P Stewart Council 6:30p Job s Daughters 7PM Peoria OES 7:30p

3 SUN CITY # 72 LODGE Your Lodge at a Glance Worshipful Master Craig Montgomery cmonty51@gmail.com Senior Warden Mark Nelson markalannelson@outlook.com Junior Warden Kevin Baver PM kdbaver@hotmail.com Secretary Richard Flinton PM rflinton@comcast.net Treasurer Michael Kennedy mkennedysolutions@gmail.com Chaplain Arizona Milke Senior Deacon Michael Rial Junior Deacon Corey Chavez Senior Steward Ed Tannheimer Junior Steward Brian Arrowood Marshal Matthew Link Tyler Charles Hardy PM Lodge Trustees - Chairman, Pat Hayes PM Members Steve Wieters PM, Earl Paasch PM, Jan Lilly PM, James Almrud Building Manager Audit Committee Banquet / Event Committee, Candidate Mentoring Trust Fund Trustees Lodge Ritual Director Lodge Website Committee Masonic Education Masonic Funeral Coordination Membership Retention Sickness and Distress Trestleboard Editor / Publisher Jack Daniel PM jackdnl@cox.net Doug Robertson, George Coxey Frank Visceglie Pat Hayes PM, Steve Wieters PM Chairman Randy Sturdevant Members David Miller, PM, Doug Robertson, Bryan Cooper-Keeble PM. Hal Knowlton Pat Hayes PM David Miller PM, Craig Montgomery PM David Miller PM gdmillerak@msn.com Pat Hayes PM Craig Montgomery, WM cmonty51@gmail.com

4 From The East, Brethren, At this coming Stated Meeting I will announce that we will have a Special Election for Worshipful Master at our March Stated Meeting. Since the Installation will immediately follow the Election it will be necessary for the Worshipful Master -Elect to have a current Master s proficiency card with him. Becoming proficient to become Master is no easy task, being proficient at being Master is even tougher. I would like to take this time to thank those who make the job of being Worshipful Master of Sun City Lodge #72 a little bit easier. The Lodge trustees who keep a watchful care over the needs of the building, along with the Building Manager take a great load off my shoulders. The Trust trustees who make sure that we have the necessary funds to support our wonderful building relieve me of anxiety. Our Treasurer who keeps track of all the expenses and puts everything in the right category and keeps me apprised of our financial situation. Our Secretary, who works endlessly to keep all the reports and forms filed with Grand Lodge and still takes the time to keep me on track with everything I need to do. The Past Masters who offer their expertise, knowledge and assistance. It takes all of these people to successfully run this Lodge and I thank all of them for the many hours they put into their respective duties. Craig Montgomery Worshipful Master

5 From The West, Brethren, The other day I was talking to a brother Mason who had recently been raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. I asked him about his thoughts and feelings on the Third Degree. After a brief discussion with him I started to reflect about my thoughts when I was raised. The work Integrity is what came to my mind when I reflected on my experience. That for a man nothing is more important than his own personal integrity. I grew up in a very religious family and my Dad for most of my childhood was in the Church clergy. I remember my Dad had a favorite scripture that he would love to share and would be somewhat of a hallmark of this ministry. The scripture is from the book of Job 27:3 and it reads: "All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit. God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me. My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live. As Masons we must keep our integrity no matter what. It is the integrity of Hyrum Abif and what he stood for that made him a great man. For me this is what I learned when becoming a Master Mason. To hold fast to my integrity, not just in Freemasonry, but in all trials and aspects of life. I hope this message finds you all well and look forward to the continuance of fellowship and brotherhood this year. Most respectfully,

6 , From The south Greetings Brethren, Welcome to the month of Love. As Valentine's Day approaches remember those that have and continue to capture your Heart with Love. In the Lodge we are taught the precious virtue of Brotherly Love. With our teachings we are constantly encouraging and supporting brethren as they pursue their craft. Whether it is within the body of the lodge or by the wayside, Brotherly Love should always be one of our primary tenants. Our regular pursuit of Perfection, whether it be in our ritualistic ambitions or our regular vocations, it is almost always met with Divine interruptions of our Creator. Recalling one my numerous visits to the incredible Masonic Temple in Philadelphia it was explained and demonstrated that Man cannot achieve constant perfection in his daily life. As ornate and spectacular as each of the 7 Lodge rooms may be, each room had one imperfection that is not directly visible to the keen eye, but it existed. This was done purposely to teach us that only our Supreme Being can achieve perfection. Brotherly Love is instrumental to support our Fraternity and especially its members as each of us pursues either; movement toward the East; Ritualistic preparation; or success in our families and careers. Combining all these pursuits helps us to enlighten ourselves on the capabilities of the talents and ambition the Great Creator has imbued each person with while limiting our ability to achieve true perfection. With the support of our Brethren we can demonstrate that Unselfish Love we are encouraged to express regardless of any shortcomings and errors. We should always remember that we must learn to atone from our mistakes and take the next step to help Raise a fallen brother. Only through Brotherly Love can we aid and assist each Brother to enable him to realize his goals and ambitions within the Lodge or outside its doors. Lastly, as Valentines' Day nears, remember to treat your loved ones with the same tenants that Brotherly Love teaches us as Master Masons. Fraternally and sincerely, Kevin D. Baver, PM Stated Meeting Dinner Menu MENU: Hamburger and Macaroni, Garlic Bread, Cole Slaw and Dessert The cost for dinner is $8.00 Reservations would be appreciated at least 3 days in advance. RSVP to: Kevin Baver kdbaver@hotmail.com or call the lodge at

7 Greetings Brethren, not a lot to report that hasn t already been done by the secretary. I m still studying to memorize my lecture to get my proficiency, thank you all for your patience, especially our Worshipful Master Craig Montgomery, whose is still hanging in there for me to get finished. I really liked this story, I hope you will too. The tale is told of a historian recording folk history in Illinois in the 1970s. Several people in the countryside had told him of a family, which had the ax Abraham Lincoln used when splitting logs for a living as a young man. The historian finally located the farm, and found the farmer in the yard splitting wood for a living room fireplace. He asked him about the story. Yes said the farmer, it s true. Abe Lincoln lived around here as a young man and he worked for a while splitting wood for my great, great grandfather. Happened he d bought a new ax from a peddler the day before Abe Lincoln came to work here, and he gave it to Lincoln to use. We ve kept it ever since. That s a real historic treasure, said the historian. It really ought to be in a museum, would you mind going in the house and bringing it out so I can see it? Oh, we know it s important, said the farmer. I take it to the school from time to time and tell the kids about it and Lincoln, seems to sorta make him real for them. But I don t have to go into the house, I ve got it right here. He handed the horrified historian the ax he had been using. You mean you re still using it? Sure thing an ax is meant to be used. The historian looked it over carefully, I must say, your family has certainly taken good care of it. Sure, we know were protecting history. Why, we ve replaced the handle twice and the head once. In many ways Masonry is like Abe Lincoln s ax, all of us tend to assume that Masonry has always been the way it was when we joined. We have become fiercely protective of it in that form. In fact, we ve done more than replace the handle twice and the head once. For example, when Brothers George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere joined the fraternity, they did not demonstrate proficiency by memorizing categorical lectures. Instead the same evening they received a degree they sat around a table with other brethren of the lodge and asked each other questions and answered them for the instruction of the new Brother. They asked him questions and helped him with the answers. The instruction continued until they were confident he understood the lessons of the degree. They then taught him the signs and tokens, and he was proficient. In many cases he took the next degree the next night. The custom of allowing 28 days to pass between degrees came about for no other reason than the fact that most lodges met every 28 days, on the nights of the full moon. There was no mystery behind that, very few horses came equipped with headlights, and only on nights of a full moon could people see well enough to leave their homes in the country and come into town for a meeting safely. As to other changes, for instance, the names of the three ruffians have changed at least three times since the Master Mason Degree was created around And masonry is like Abe Lincolns ax in another way. For although the handle and head had been replaced, the ax was still used by Abe Lincoln in truth if not in fact. The farmer used the ax to teach. He told children about it and about Abe Lincoln. He helped make the past real to them so they could learn the great values of honesty and hard work, which Lincoln typified so well. It s the same with masonry in spite of many changes which have already happened and the changes which are bound to happen in the future (Masonry, like any living thing, must change and grow, or die) it is still the same. Its essence, the lessons it teaches, the difference it makes in the lives of men, that great moment of transformation which is the goal of Masonry, when a man becomes something new and better than he was when he came in the door as a candidate, the essence cannot and will not be lost, as long as brothers are meeting in the true masonic spirit; to work and learn and study and improve themselves and the world. That s Masonry, and like Abe Lincolns ax, it was meant to be used, not to rust away in a museum case. That use keeps it bright and sharp and Masonic, no matter how often the handle and head need to be replaced. I hope to see you all in lodge Sincerely and fraternally Bob Cole

8 RARE MASONIC RING David Stankow, Prelate of St Andrew Commandery, has a rare Masonic Ring that has been offered for sale. The proceeds are to be used for Chandler Thunderbird Lodge improvements. What makes the ring rare is the several insignia that are found on the band. The insignia include: OES, Past Master, Past High Priest, Past Illustrious Master, Knight Templar, Shrine, and Sciots. Quite a unique collection of Masonic related emblems! A portion of the ring band appears below. If you are interested or require additional information, please contact Dave Stankow at or stankow@cox.net. SUN CITY LODGE SHIRTS Sun City Lodge No 72 is coordinating an order for short sleeve collared polo shirts embossed with the Square and Compasses. The shirts have the following features: + Cornerstone is the shirt manufacturer; + Shirt is short sleeve with a collar; + Left breast pocket with Name above the pocket; + Square and Compasses with SUN CITY LODGE No 72 on the Right breast; and + Shirts are in Black, Blue, or White. Price is $35.00 per shirt with payment made to SUN CITY LODGE No 72. If you are interested in ordering a shirt, please contact Dave Miller at or dmiller154@cox.net. When ordering, include: + your shirt size; + the shirt color; and + Name you want placed above the shirt pocket (if any).

9 From the Secretary s Desk We have 216 members with one waiting for a demit (John Van Epps). We lost one (Denzil Guthey). We have several getting degrees. I think we are doing very well. Do good unto all. Our average age is Richard Flinton, Secretary Sun City Lodge #72 Sickness and Distress NECROLOGY None Reported, Praise God Remember him before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, or the wheel broken at the well and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. ~ Ecclesiastes 12:6-7 Masonic tradition calls on us to aid and assist all distressed brothers, withersoever dispersed. While we are getting better at assisting our brothers, we have been neglecting our ladies and their needs. If any of you know of a sick or distressed brother or a Masonic widow in need, please call the lodge office at The Trestleboard is available through your Issues of the Trestleboard can be sent directly to your . The advantage of this is that you will receive it earlier than if mailed. To receive the Trestleboard in your , please send your request and address to suncitylodgeno72@gmail.com or call the lodge office at

10 Masonic Anniversaries Frank F. Adelman 02/06/1963 Vincent T. Jones 02/08/2008 William E. Siburg Jr 02/11/1966 Willotte D. Medow 02/13/1959 Arthur F. Hart 02/17/1960 Lynden M. Sagen 02/19/2015 Eugene L. Winkels 02/21/1981 William P. Clark 02/23/1998 Sidney S. Duke 02/23/2017 Henry Nahass 02/23/1976 Leland A. Schlabach 02/25/1965 Robert O. Lucas 02/26/1994 Rodney R. Martinson 02/26/2004 Birthdays! Happy Birthday to All! Brian K. Turner 02/01 William R. Alexander III 02/02 Alejandro C. Felix 02/02 George H. Coxey Jr 02/04 Joe H. Gurule 02/08 Michael W. Kennedy 02/09 Jeff A. Williams 02/11 Randell C. Smith Jr 02/12 John S. McIntosh 02/14 Earl W. Chambers 02/15 Stanley Liang 02/17 Denny M. Roholt 02/18 Pat Hayes 02/19 Harold G. Knowlton II 02/22 Robert O. Lucas 02/23 Matthew C. Lawrence 02/23 Arthur F. Hart 02/24 William H. Norris 02/27 James A. Heger 0 02/28 Richard K. Nolen 02/28

11 Past Master s fellowship The Past Masters meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am. Meetings are held at Sun City Lodge. Coffee and donuts are available. All Past Master are welcome. You don t have to be a Past Master from Sun City Lodge # 72. Our purpose is to assist the Worshipful Master, the Officers, and the Lodge in general. We also perform Masonic Funeral services when requested. Contact Dave Miller PM at to schedule our services. QADESH TEMPLE N O 35 SUN CITY NILE CLUB Happy Winter or I mean Spring to all, Hope this finds all enjoying this great weather we are having, it should be colder, but we will take these nice warmer days and cooler nights for as long as we can get them. Please feel free to join the Daughters of the Nile Club here in Sun City, We meet the 1 st Monday of each month at 10:30am with our special $1.00 lunch to follow, we have great fellowship and you don t have to know how to sew to join us. We do other things to help support the Hospitals. So, stop by any time and get to know us. Daina Montgomery-President

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13 Greeting Companions, I hope everyone had a memorable and exciting New Years. As we continue working on our membership I would like to encourage all companions of Oasis Chapter to bring one new member to our Annual Outdoor/Quarry Mark Master degree. This Convocation will be held on February 17th 2018 in Wikeiup, Arizona. The degree is free to the candidate. If you need help with transportation contact Steve Wieters, Excellent High Priest, or Pat Hayes Secretary At our January Convocation we discussed the details of sponsoring this degree. There will be donuts served in the morning. We will have Brats and Burgers for lunch. You are asked to attend this convocation, and help support Oasis Chapter. Our next Convocation will be February 16 th I look forward to seeing you there. Steve Wieters Excellent High Priest Oasis Chapter N0 15 Royal Arch Masons Meets at Sun City Lodge No72 Arizona s Annual Mark Master Quarry Degree Date: FEB. 17, :00 AM Location: Wikieup, AZ Cost to attend: $25.00 (Free for Candidates) Lunch and refreshments Included with Registration Fee Sponsors: Oasis Chapter #15 High Priest: Steve Wieters Name of Participant: Address: Phone # & Sponsoring Chapter: Steve Wieters, Excellent High Priest, or Pat Hayes Secretary Oasis Chapter RAM meets on the third Friday each month. Pot Luck. 6:30PM Education. 7:00PM Meeting. 7:30 PM Saint Andrew commandery no 17 meet at sun city lodge no72 The Sir Knights of St Andrew Commandery will be meeting on Saturday 10 February 2018 at the Sun City Masonic Center. Coffee and doughnuts at 8:00 A.M. with meeting opening at 9:00. Please bring in a Brother for greet and meet if they are interested in the Commandery. We will be having some wonderful education on the Knights Templars and 4 different battles they were involved in. This will be presented by SK Doug Roberts. Remember this is the month we celebrate one of our Masonic Brothers Birthday, Master Mason George Washington. St Andrew meets on the second Saturday of each month, Officers, sword and ritual training at 7:30AM coffee & donuts 8:00AM Conclave at 9:00AM

14 Mark Master Mason, Quarry Degree; February 17 th, 2018, Wikieup, Az. Distinguish your work during the 4 th degree of Masonry. At Oasis Chapter #15 Royal Arch Masons of Arizona. No initiation fees, This date only. Call Steve Wieters, Excellent High Priest or Pat Hayes, Secretary, Petitions are due no later than December 1 st 2017, Candidates for any chapter of Royal Arch Masons are welcome

15 Sun city west High Twelve club On Friday, 12 January, at 8:00 AM, the Sun City West High 12 Club met for the monthly meeting with breakfast at Golden Corral Restaurant, N Litchfield Drive (Corner of Grand Ave and Litchfield) in Surprise. Glynn Ley reported to the Club members on the results of their participation in the Salvation Army Bell Ringing activity at the Surprise Wal Mart at Grand Avenue and Bell Road. The Club also welcomed Wil Medow as a new member to the Club. Also part of the January Club meeting was the formal installation of Club for Those officers serving for the coming year are: President - Jeff Samuelson Vice President - Pat Hayes Secretary Bob Carhart Treasurer Earl Paasch Chaplain Bill Young Wolcott Rep. Jeff Samuelson Masonic Rep Dave Miller Director Bob Snodgrass Director Jerry Maliva Director Glynn Ley State High 12 Association President George Rusk presided at the ceremonies. He was assisted by the State High 12 Association Secretary and Treasurer, Kevin Hokerk-Robinson and Glenn Vogt respectively. Kevin Hokerk-Robinson is also the International High 12 Club Secretary. A picture of the 3 State High 12 officers with newly installed Club President Jeff Samuelson is below. Bob Carhart is busy with plans for the Annual Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, 27 January 2018 at the Sun City Masonic Center. The breakfast will feature pancakes as well as Texas French Toast. Glutten Free and Sugar Free selections will be available. The breakfast is $7.00 per person and will be served from 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM on the 27 th of January. All are welcome to this important fundraising event for the Sun City West High 12 Club. Proceeds from the breakfast are included in Club donations to local youth groups, the Salvation Army, and the West Valley Food Bank. Club members are reminded that Bob Carhart is now receiving 2018 Dues payments. Any Master Mason is welcome to join the Sun City West High 12 Club in breakfast and meeting on the 2 nd Friday of the month. Spouses are welcome to join in the breakfast meal and attend the meeting. The restaurant opens at 7:30 AM and breakfast is available at that time. When paying the Golden Corral Restaurant, be sure to identify that you are eligible for those attending the Sun City West High 12 Club meeting.

16 AMARANTH NEW HORIZON COURT NUMBER 12 Say GOODBYE to 2017, HELLO to 2018 and FAREWELL to the chilly days of Winter! Christmas has come and gone, and the New Year has been ushered in and Valentine s Day & St. Patrick s Day are just around the corner. Hope everyone is ready for A correction from last month s information: The Pasta Bar Buffet Dinner & Dance, hosted by the Grand Court, O of A and the Grand Chapter, OES will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 starting at 6:00 pm at the Sun City Lodge. This is a correction from the last Trestleboard where it was listed as Friday, February 10 th. Apologies to all who were confused about this. Please join us for wonderful night of Dancing, Dinner and FELLOWSHIP. During this month, New Horizon Court will be initiating a new candidate and the Court will be using this event to hold an Advance Night. HL Leian Faulkner and SK Bryan Cooper-Keeble will be advancing from the West to the East on that night to perform the Initiation Ceremony. As both have been in the East in years past, we re looking forward to a pleasant Ceremony and to welcoming Gerard Lyle into our Court. All members of Amaranth are invited to attend any of our meetings and New Horizon will give you a GREAT WELCOME. Meetings start at 7:00 pm and we usually hold a dinner at 6:00 pm, the proceeds of which, benefit the Court General Fund. If you come, please give HL Pat Zimmerman, Secretary, a call ( ) so we know how much food to plan for. Come join in the FUN!

17 Paradise valley demolay PV DeMolay Chapter regularly meets on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays of the month at 4:00 PM at the Sun City Masonic Center. The Chapter continues to gain members. At the Sunday, 07 January 2018 meeting, the Chapter obligated 2 new members. Also at that meeting, the Chapter took the opportunity to recognize the Chapter Sweetheart and Chapter Princess. These young ladies have served the Chapter for more than one year in their positions. They have provided important support and assistance to the Chapter and its members. After the meeting, there was a short reception in their honor. Below is a picture of the Master Councilor, Caleb Crabtree, with the Chapter Sweetheart on his left, Tiffany Rial, and the Chapter Princess on his right, Allyson Liguori. The Chapter members are assisting with the Sun City West High 12 Club Pancake Breakfast the end of January. DeMolay members appreciate the opportunity to interface with the Masons and Masonic based groups. Joining the Chapter Advisory Council in January as an Advisor was Tim Hulstorm. Chapter Advisors are actively selling tickets associated with the current Arizona DeMolay Foundation Raffle. The Chapter benefits financially from each raffle ticket sold by the Chapter. DeMolay is a Masonic youth organization for young men. To be eligible to join DeMolay, three simple requirements need to be met by the applicant. You are a young man between the ages of 12 and 21. You are of good moral character. And you believe in a supreme being (all religions welcome). De- Molay Chapters confer two degrees for membership. The members engage in a variety of service and fun activities. Service events include working with adult Masonic groups and working in local community charity events. DeMolay members enjoy social activities with members of locally Masonic sponsored Rainbow Girl Assemblies and Job s Daughter Bethels, as well as recreational events involving sports and electronic game challenges. The Chapter meetings are run by the youth Chapter officers with guidance from the Dad Advisor. Currently, the following local Master Masons serve on the PV Chapter Advisory Council: Jim Almrud; Bryon Howe; Tim Hulstrom; Dave Lowry; Dave Miller; Craig Montgomery; and, Mike Rial. For further information about becoming a member of DeMolay, how to become a member of the Advisory Council, or PV Chapter meetings/events, contact Dave Miller at or dmiller154@cox.net.

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19 ARIZONA KING SOLOMON HONORARY DEMOLAY CHAPTER through the Arizona Preceptory, Legion of Honor announces an opportunity to become an Honorary Member of Arizona DeMolay Do you live your life according to the DeMolay Ideals of: Love of Parents; Reverence; Courtesy; Comradeship; Fidelity; Purity; and, Patriotism? This is a rare opportunity for Master Masons who missed the opportunity in their youth to join DeMolay to become a member of the King Solomon Chapter of Arizona DeMolay. WHEN: Saturday, March 10, 2018, beginning at 1:00 PM. WHERE: Pinal Lodge No 30, 1140E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande FEES: $100 for Lifetime Membership in Arizona King Solomon Chapter (includes a $50 donation to Arizona DeMolay Jurisdiction) FURTHER INFORMATION/SIGN UP Contact Dave Miller at or dmiller154@cox.net or dmiller154@cox.net

20 SUN CITY CHAPTER 66 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR WOW What a busy month it has been, The weather is perfect for visiting and celebrating with friends We were honored to Celebrate Sister Jo Eva Schaefer s 75 th Anniversary as a member of Eastern Star, She is our only surviving Chartering member of Sun City #66, Her and her husband Christian joined back in 1978, and were just 2 of 344 members that chartered our chapter in WE celebrated with a Traditional Turkey dinner kicking off the night with an open meeting with special honors given to Jo Eva as she was led by her son George to the East Where Hamilton Zachary Grand Commander of Knights Templar preformed an honor Guard, where she was given Grand Honors along with many gifts and cards, Love Gift from the Chapter and Several Friends and Family shared many fond memories of many years past. Many Family members traveled many miles to be present to celebrate this wonderful occasion with Jo Eva. Pictured below are four generations, Daughter Diane Mouldon, Great granddaughter Emily Brooks, Mom Jo Eva, twin Granddaughters Alicia Brooks and Heidi Slaughter Please think about joining Sun City #66 at our Spring Tea on April 7 th, 2018 from 1 to 4pm at the lodge, the theme this year will be The Queen of Hearts, There will be many door prizes and a fashion show with clothes from Bon Worth, and great Tea sandwiches and desserts. And our special servers this year will be the Masons of Sun City Lodge #72, Those Good-looking men are always so willing to help! Don t forget on February 10 th, 2018 the Masonic Youth Dances Away Diabetes Dinner and Dance party here at the lodge from 6pm to 11pm, all proceeds will be split between Order of the Eastern Star and Amaranth. Cost is just $15.00 a person or $25.00 per couple. Come on out and socialize and make new friends or just catch up with the old and listen to some great music and enjoy the Pasta Bar. Respectfully Submitted, Sandy Munster PM

21 Peoria CHAPTER 59 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR The members of Peoria Chapter would like to THANK all who attended our Official Visit Meeting in December and we hope you had a WONDERFUL TIME! We sure did! Fifty-Year Membership pins were presented to 4 of our Members: Helen McKeever, Bob & Connie Townsend and our own Worthy Matron, Sister Lois Davis. During the program, written by our own Sister Gayle Nichols, the Polar Express railroaded into the Chapter room and took our Special Guests, WGM Tori Loll, and WGP Perry Casazza, on a trip they will NEVER forget. Neither will we! HEY! Sister Tori and Brother Perry, ready to go again?!?!?!?!?! In January, we will be honoring our own PGM, Sister Sue Peterson and PGP, Brother Russell Sayre on the 10 th, and renewing our Obligation to each other and to the Order on the 24 th. This meeting will also see us honoring our faithful Sideliners. We are so fortunate to have many members that we can have members on the floor as well as the sidelines. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MEMBERS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR CHAPTER! An on-going fund-raising project, close to our Worthy Matron s heart, is the drawing for a Christmas Vignette (see picture below). Tickets for this delightful piece of snow-scape are only $5.00 for a group of 6 tickets. The drawing for the Vignette will be held at our Meeting on 3/3/2018 so the time is getting short to get your tickets. Contact any Chapter Officer to purchase a chance to hold a little Winter Wonderland in your house all year long. All proceeds will benefit the Vi Patterson Memorial Scholarship Fund. And for those of you who have been waiting with bated breath, Peoria s Spring Steak Fry is just around the Corner. Sunday, March 10 th, from 3 pm until about 6:00 pm, we ll be grilling and searing steak, baked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and all the fix ns. Mark your calendars and make a date to visit the Lodge to have a GREAT piece of Steak and some WONDERFUL fellowship. The New Year give us a wonderful opportunity to consider endings and beginnings. When God gives you a new beginning, it starts with an ending. Be thankful for closed doors. They often guide us to the right one. A Woman of Faith.

22 Ad space is now available on the Trestleboard. You may purchase a business card size for $120 for one year, or a larger ad for $200 for one year. (11 issues) Please support our Brothers and Friends of the Lodge who advertise in our Trestleboard. Contact: Craig Montgomery, PM or cmonty51@gmail.com Mailing Address SUN CITY LODGE # 72 F. & A.M. P.O. Box 1353 Sun City, Arizona Telephone: suncitylodgeno72@gmail.com Office hours: Mon / Wed / Fri 9AM -1 PM We re on the Web! U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 45 Sun City, AZ Non-Profit Org. Physical Address SUN CITY LODGE # 72 F.& A.M North 107th Avenue Peoria, Arizona, OR CURRENT RESIDENT