As we approach the new year, our lodge calendar continues to have lots of fantastic opportunity for social, community and fraternal events. Here's some of what's happening at the lodge. Master’s Appeal Our Master’s Appeal benefiting the local transportation unit of Shriners Hospital now stands $1025, thanks to your generosity. Remember all donations received through the end of the year will be tripled, thanks to matching donations from the Orient Lodge Board of Trustees and United Commandery. Donations may be made online at https://www.paypal.me/orientnorwood or by check or cash to the lodge secretary or master. Feast of St. John The Feast of St. John will be Friday, December 27, at Grand Lodge in Boston. The lodge has a limited number of Feast of St. John dinner tickets available for purchase from Wor. Tim Lephew. Must be a Master Mason to attend. Pinewood Derby Workshop Orient Lodge will host Norwood Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts for our Second Annual Pinewood Derby Clinic & Workshop on Saturday, January 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lodge dining hall. We’ll have the power tools, equipment and assistance available to help the scouts craft and complete their Pinewood Derby cars so they’re ready for competition. Keep an eye out on this space for requests for tools, and contact Brian Palmateer at bp507@yahoo.com with any questions. Orient Lodge Sportsmen’s Club at American Firearms School Our annual shooting event will take place Sunday, January 26, from 6 to 8 p.m., when Orient Lodge takes over the shooting range at the American Firearms School in North Attleboro. This popular event fills up quickly and is always a great opportunity to join your fellow brothers, family and friends for some time at the range. The cost is $20, and includes a safety briefing, eye/hearing protection, optional onsite firearms rentals, & private access to indoor pistol and rifle ranges. RSVP and make payment on Eventbrite. Arrive by 5:50 p.m. Orient Lodge Corporate Membership to American Firearms School Applications are now open for Orient Lodge’s 2020 group membership to the American Firearms School. This extension of the Orient Lodge Sportsmen's Club is open to Orient Lodge members, and provides access to the AFS facility. Group membership participants can reserve a lane at American Firearm School anytime during standard operating hours, and also receive 10 percent off ammunition and targets at the onsite store. Guests can accompany group members to the range for $20 an hour. This group membership is an exceptional value at $25 per person compared to the cost of an individual membership ($275 per year) at American Firearms School. The group membership is limited to 25 people, so RSVP no later than January 25 on Eventbrite and lock in your spot for the 2020 calendar year. Morrill Memrorial Library exhibition The first traveling exhibition of the Orient Lodge museum and archive will take place during January 2020, when items from our archive will be on display at the Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood. Norwood Masons United Table Lodge Be sure to save Saturday, February 8, when we'll host a Norwood Masons United Table Lodge at the lodge building in Norwood. Spouses and significant others are welcome for this special event.
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October Standard Communication
Please plan to join us on Monday, Oct 14, at 6 p.m. for our annual meeting and our Official Visit from R.W. Robert Vartanian. Square & Compasses Day The Statewide Open House is Saturday, October 19 from 9 am to 3 pm. A child identification event is also planned coincident to the open house. If you’re available to volunteer please let us know. Joseph Warren Bus Tour The Sixth District is planning a bus tour of historically significant sites related to the life of Dr. Warren on Sunday, Oct 20. Cost is $40, and the deadline to register is October 6. Contact John at jadhfcu@comcast.net or (978) 696-1776. Founding Martyr presentation at Morrill Memorial Library Orient Lodge will host author Christian DiSpagna for a public talk about his research on Dr. Joseph Warren at the Morrill Memorial LIbrary on Monday, Oct 21, at 6:30 p.m. Attendance is free, please RSVP on the Morrill Memorial Library website. Less than 24 seats remain! Blue Hills hike - Saturday, October 26, 8:30 am. More details to come. Lodge of Instruction The Sixth District Lodge of Instruction will be Monday, Oct 28, at 7 pm in the Westwood Masonic Building. Wor. Bryan Simmons, past master of Ezekiel Bates Lodge, will present on what’s helped the lodge thrive and be successful. Holiday Shopping & Social at Norwood Masons Hall Invite your family, friends and significant others to a pre-holiday social at the Norwood Masonic Lodge building on Sunday, November 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. Vendors representing Thirty-one Brands, Touchstone Crystal, Rodan + Fields, Sousa Woodworks and more will be on hand. Light appetizers and refreshments will also be available. There is no cost to attend. Save the Date American Red Cross blood drive - Saturday, November 23 Children’s Holiday Party - Saturday, December 7 District Holiday Ball - Saturday, December 7 Feast of St. John - Friday, December 27 Seeking Volunteers to Start Local DeMolay Chapter The Sixth Masonic District is working to open a DeMolay chapter to serve the greater Norwood and Westwood area. They’re currently soliciting volunteers to serve as advisors, requesting a six-month or one-year commitment to help get the chapter off the ground. Several opportunities are available. A strong line of adult volunteer advisors is the no. 1 critical path toward founding a chapter. If you are able to support this worthy endeavor, or if you are interested in learning more, please let me know or contact the district’s youth service lead, Bro. John Delcore, at 978-696-1776 or jadhfcu@comcast.net. Officers Meeting and Rehearsal Our next officers meeting will be Monday, Oct 7, at 7 p.m. We will rehearse the third degree opening, the official visit and have our first rehearsal in advance of November’s first degree for our candidates. Sixth District Official Visits October 8 - Union October 14 - Orient October 16 - Celestial October 24 - Lafayette-Dover November 4 - Prospect November 19 - Rabboni December 4 - West Roxbury-Dorchester The District Deputy will be received at 8 p.m. Catch a Ride and Valet Service We want all our brothers to take part in as many activities as possible. For brothers who have not recently attended lodge or any of our events, we want to make it easy for you to do so. That’s why we offer the following services, always:
Note that the accessible entrance to the lodge building is always open on meeting nights. These same services are also available for any lodge social event or district activity. Please share your feedback or let us know how we can help you get more involved. With the coming of September and the fall begins a new year of fraternal, social, and community activities. We're looking forward to a fantastic year and have many plans in the works. Here are some of our upcoming activities.
Norwood Day: Blood Drive, Face Painting, Model Railroaders and more Norwood Day will be Saturday, Sept 7 from 9 am to 3 pm. Orient Lodge will have a booth along Washington Street and host the model railroad group in our lodge building. We’ll feature face painting for children at our booth from 10 am to 2 pm. If you can be there, please sign up for booth duty online here. We’ll also host the MGH Bloodmobile near the Norwood Theater from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Walk-ins always welcome, or register for a time to donate at http://bit.ly/NorwoodBloodDrive. Pro tips for new blood donors: hydrate well and bring a government-issued photo ID. Please reserve a couple hours of your day if you'd be able to volunteer with us. We'll be in certain need of help in the afternoon if you’re able to support us. Installation of Officers The annual Installation of Officers is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 7, at 5 pm. RSVP are due now at https://orientlodge.eventbrite.com. September Standard Communication Please plan to join us on Monday, Sept 9, at 6 p.m. for our first standard communication of the Masonic year, during which we will present our Trestleboard of fraternal, social, family, and community activities that are planned for the year. During the business meeting I’ll ask for your vote in support of a budget that will support our plan for the year. We’ll open on the third degree. Orient Lodge Summer Reading: Founding Martyr For those looking for summer reading options, consider Founding Martyr, Christian DiSpagna’s definitive biography of Dr. Joseph Warren, published last year. The book is available in paperback, hardcover and for Kindle from Amazon, as well as from other book sellers. We’ll have a book group on Saturday, Sept 21, at 9 am at the Norwood Masonic Building to talk about Founding Martyr. The Sixth District is also planning another tour of historically significant sites related to the life of Dr. Warren on Sunday, Oct 20, in which Christian DiSpigna will take part. If you are interested in attending, you’re asked to contact Bro. John Delcore. Costs will be determined once an estimated headcount is determined. Contact John at jadhfcu@comcast.net or (978) 696-1776. Finally, Orient Lodge will host author Christian DiSpagna for a public talk about his research on Dr. Joseph Warren at the Morrill Memorial LIbrary on Monday, Oct 21, at 6:30 p.m. Attendance is free, please RSVP on the Morrill Memorial Library website. Lodge of Instruction The Sixth District Lodge of Instruction will be Monday, Sept 23, at 7 pm in the Westwood Masonic Building. Apple Picking Our first family event will be apple picking at the Lookout Farm in Natick on Saturday, Sept 28 at 10 a.m. Valley Forge Bus Trip Wor. Mark Lindsay is organizing a bus trip to Valley Forge, scheduled for October 24-27. Reservations due September 22. Call Mark at 508-291-0373 to RSVP or with any questions. Language Arts Teacher Selected Among 51 Nominees; Teachers Honored for Classroom Innovation and Creativity NORWOOD -- May 3, 2019 -- Middle school language arts teacher Rachel Siegel today was named 2019 Norwood Teacher of the Year, capping off a celebration honoring more than 50 Norwood teachers for their classroom innovation and creativity. Hosted annually by the Orient Lodge of Masons, the Norwood Teacher of the Year awards recognize teachers for their dedication and commitment to the education of Norwood students. This year’s nominee class was the largest ever, representing Norwood Montessori and every school in the Norwood Public Schools system. Colleagues nominated Siegel for the dedication, mindfulness, and enthusiasm they said she she puts toward her job. “Rachel is undeniably committed to her students and the Coakley Middle School. She can always be found after school or during her lunch giving extra help to students in need,” said Coakley teacher and fellow Teacher of the Year nominee Julie Bayiates. She added that Siegel also serves as co-advisor of the CMS Student Council and organizes Coakley Coaches, which matches teachers with certain students who just need another adult to talk to or need a little extra guidance. “There isn't a day that's gone by that I haven't witnessed Rachel ask a student how she or he is doing if the student looks upset or sad. She teaches and speaks with kindness, patience and positivity and understands that many students come to school with more on their mind than what's being taught in English class,” Bayiates said. Coakley Middle School Principal Margo Fraczek said, “Rachel is one of the hardest working, forward thinking, and all encompassing middle school teachers I have ever met. Her dedication to grade six students in particular and the Coakley Middle School as a whole is unmatched. As a teacher, Ms. Siegel has embraced every new idea and innovative concept that the Coakley has chosen to explore. She not only tries news ideas but supports her fellow colleagues in implementing them as well.” Sean Richardson, a past Teacher of the Year winner and member of Orient Lodge, served as one of three program judges. He said, "The first thing you notice when you read her nomination letters was the amount of involvement she has in the lives of the children at the middle school. Her passion for going above and beyond what is expected was vividly evident. All of that coupled with a demonstrated commitment toward the social and emotional needs of her students truly set her apart as the 2019 Norwood Teacher of the Year." Siegel receives a $1,000 award and an an award plaque. The Coakley Middle School will also receive a $1,000 charitable donation and a plaque for the school building. All nominees received a certificate of nomination and a $75 gift card for Temazcal Tequila Cantina of Dedham. Earlier this year nominations were solicited from the community; each nomination attested to their nominee’s innovation and creativity, ability to inspire a love of learning in their students, and work on special projects and initiatives. A jury comprised of educators from nearby communities reviewed each essay with nominee names redacted, scoring each on the above criteria to select a winner. More than 70 nominations were submitted on behalf of 51 teachers; many come from Norwood school colleagues. This year Norwood Masons also recognized Jack Tolman, director of TV and video services for the Norwood Public Schools, for his lifetime of service to the students and teachers of Norwood. Tolman was nominated for recognition by Siegel, who noted his sincere, patient, and kind spirit sets him apart . “Jack Tolman is such an incredible asset to the Norwood Public Schools. He is one of the kindest, most patient, efficient, and hard-working people I have ever worked with. It is hard to understand how someone whose job is entirely based on technology never seems to get flustered or stressed,” Siegel said. “Mr. Tolman is always so genuinely excited and proud to showcase all the positive things going on in the Norwood Public Schools. Any time I have ever been in touch with him about an event, he shows such genuine interest and cannot wait to share it with everyone.” Originally conceived by the Exchange Club of Norwood, Orient Lodge now proudly organizes the annual event. Previous Teacher of the Year Award winners include: 2018 - Joy Hughey, Cleveland Elementary 2017 - Cynthia Derrane, Norwood High School 2016 - Laura Tolman, Willett Early Childhood Center 2015 - Lindsey Bell, Prescott Elementary 2014 - Dr. Michael Crowley, Norwood High School 2013 - Michael Finnerty, Prescott Elementary 2012 - Nora Glynn, Norwood High School 2011 - Scott Maffei, Oldham Elementary 2010 - Laurel Cawley, Prescott Elementary 2009 - Debbie Shook, Oldham Elementary 2008 - Kathryn Benson, Norwood High School 2007 - Sean Richardson, Balch Elementary The Norwood Teacher of the Year program is presented by the Orient Lodge of Masons, with additional contributions from Rebal Restaurants, operators of Temazcal Tequila Cantina, and from Norwood Bank. Follow Orient Lodge @Orient_Norwood, or visit www.orientlodge.org for more information. 51 Norwood Teachers Honored for Classroom Innovation and Creativity; Norwood's Teacher of the Year to be Named May 3
Fifty-one Norwood teachers will be honored for their work in the classroom at the annual Norwood Teacher of the Year Award Reception on Friday, May 3, at 6:00 p.m. Hosted annually by the Orient Lodge of Masons, the Norwood Teacher of the Year awards recognize teachers for their dedication and commitment to the education of Norwood students. This year’s nominee class is the largest ever and represents Norwood Montessori and every school in the Norwood Public Schools system. The nominees are: Balch Elementary: Kimberly Duffy, Sandy Qualter Balch & Cleveland Elementary: Lawrence Smith Callahan Elementary: Catherine Breen, Jennifer Barr, Jill Wood, Katie Lambrenos, Michele McAvoy, Sara Ryan Cleveland Elementary: Christina Beachnau, Janet Palladino, Joy Hughey*, Mary Wesley, Susan Kilduff Coakley Middle School: Donna Castillo, James Tighe, Julie Bayiates, Kerry Silva, Melissa Levitt, Michael McCarthy, Rachel Siegel, Ravi Sangha, Taymys Scannell, Walter Chambers Little Mustangs Preschool Academy: Lauren Grealish, Michelle McCarthy, Teresa Aiello Norwood High School: Caitlin Nottebart, Christine LaRaia, Jeffrey Loja, Jennifer Orlinski, Kate Danner, Dr. Michael Crowley*, Molly Uppenkamp, Philipp Buhler Norwood Montessori School: Michael Roehr Oldham Elementary: Elana Lorance, Kerri Pritchard, Lindsey Meyers Bertone, Meghan Shilo, Stephanie Andrews Prescott Elementary: Elizabeth Healy, Janice ElBach, Jillian Leonard-Bouley, Niki Orphanos Willett Early Childhood Center: Amy Michienzi, Anne Watson, Christina Jenkins, Colleen Reynolds, Meg Corcoran, Patricia Doucette All nominees will be honored at the reception, and receive a certificate and a restaurant gift card. One teacher selected by a blind jury will be named Norwood Teacher of the Year and receive a cash award as well as a charitable school donation in their name. Hor d'oeuvres will be served. Jack Tolman, director of TV and video services in the Norwood Public Schools, was nominated by colleagues for his 28 years of work on behalf of Norwood students and teachers, and this year he will also be honored during the event. Originally conceived by the Exchange Club of Norwood, Orient Lodge now proudly organizes the annual event. In 2018, Cleveland Elementary teacher Joy Hughey was honored as Teacher of the Year among 30 nominees. * Past winners are not eligible for award selection, but will be honored with all nominees. About the Orient Lodge of Masons Founded in 1861, Orient Lodge F. & A.M. is a lodge of Freemasons based in Norwood, Massachusetts and active in many community endeavors. Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest fraternity, comprised of adult men of good character. Follow Orient Lodge @Orient_Norwood, or visit www.orientlodge.org for more information. The T.O.N.Y. Award Program is celebrating 49 years of recognizing Norwood residents in Grades 10-12 who make significant contributions of time, effort, and talent to volunteerism, church, or other charitable causes. The program seeks to honor these individuals and offer them as positive roll models to younger students. Besides the ten T.O.N.Y. awards, there are the Joe Pierce Scouting Award and the Father Robert Dwyer Awards for service to one’s faith.
The following students have been nominated for these awards and a distinguished Panel of Judges have met and picked the winners. They will be announced at the banquet on Monday January 21 2019 . The nominees are: Norwood High School Aidan Reardon Alyssa Lahaise Austin Reardon Carl Bechara Delaney Reardon NHS Emily Moran Fiona Campbell Isabel Haglund Jhostin Baez Peguro Lea Saab Nancy Blankson Noelle Abruzzese Ryan Hsu Sahuti Adhikari Sophia Bellande Stephen Ailinger Surya Adeleye Ursuline Academy Maddie McInness Xaverian Brothers High School Nicholas Kirby Steven Ayoub Provides tools to help parents equip law enforcement to find and identify lost or missing children
Orient Lodge announced the date for this fall’s child identification event. Parents and their children age 18 and younger are invited to participate in a comprehensive Child Identification Program on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Norwood Masonic Building at 76 Day St. and the Westwood Masonic Building at 655 High Street. The program is hosted by the Sixth Masonic District. Your child will be fingerprinted, have a brief videotape interview, and will have a Toothprint® impression and cheek swab made by professional dental personnel. All materials are then given to parents for safekeeping; no copies are kept on file, and the program is free to all. It’s peace of mind that is well worth the time. No appointment is necessary. The Child ID event is part of the Masons’ statewide observance of “Square & Compasses Day.” More than 230 lodges across Massachusetts will open their doors on October 20, offering tours and providing an opportunity for the community to learn more about Freemasonry. Since 1988 the Masonic Youth Child Identification Program, or MyCHIP program, has provided resources to the families of more than 300,000 children. Learn more at www.mychip.org. Follow Orient Lodge @Orient_Norwood or visit www.orientlodge.org for more information. Find the MGH Bloodmobile on September 8 at the Norwood Theater on Central Street
Norwood, MA - The Massachusetts General Hospital Blood Donor Center will hold a community Blood Drive on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Sponsored by the Norwood Masons, the blood drive will be part of the annual Norwood Day activities in Norwood Center. The MGH Bloodmobile will welcome donors outside the Norwood Theater at 109 Central St. from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are encouraged. Visit http://bit.ly/NorwoodDayDrive to make an appointment. Donors are encouraged to hydrate, eat healthy food, and get a good night’s rest before giving blood. Individuals who are 17 years of age, or 16 years old with parental permission, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Today the MGH Blood Donor Center provides the approximately 75,000 blood components necessary annually to transfuse patients at MGH and other nearby medical facilities. In addition to serving the patient population at MGH, the MGH Blood Donor Center also provides blood and blood components to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Shriners Burn Institute for Children, the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and MassGeneral for Children. Blood is supplied by volunteer donors – people who realize the ongoing need for lifesaving blood. Every September more than 16,000 people attend Norwood Day, which features live local entertainment, crafters, food from area restaurants and vendors, trolleys, sidewalk sales from local merchants, information booths from local organizations, kiddie rides, and town department displays. More information is available on the Recreation Department page at www.norwoodma.gov. Follow Orient Lodge @Orient_Norwood, or visit www.orientlodge.org for more information. 30 Norwood Teachers Honored for Classroom Innovation and Creativity; Norwood's Teacher of the Year to be Named May 4
NORWOOD, Mass. -- April 5, 2018 -- Thirty Norwood teachers will be honored for their work in the classroom at the annual Norwood Teacher of the Year Award Reception on Friday, May 4, at 6:00 p.m. Hosted annually by the Orient Lodge of Masons, the Norwood Teacher of the Year awards recognize teachers for their dedication and commitment to the education of Norwood students. Tickets for the Norwood Teacher of the Year Award Reception are limited and available for purchase for $25. Visit http://norwoodtoy.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets. The reception will be held at the Norwood Masons Building at 76 Day St. The nominees, representing St. Catherine of Siena and every school in the Norwood Public Schools system, are: Balch Elementary: Lora Roberts Callahan Elementary: Carolyn Donovan, Michael Downs, Katie Lambrenos, Christine Morander, Sara Ryan, Jennifer Walsh, Jill Wood Cleveland Elementary: Joy Hughey, Caitlin Joyce Coakley Middle School: Stacey Bernritter, Michael Gearty, Katherine Mooney, Mary Katherine Roach Little Mustangs Preschool Academy: Kelli Bailey, Keri Fredericks, Lauren Grealish, Lisa MacLean, Elena Musto, Laura Tolman* Norwood High School: Kendra Leavitt, Laura John, Leah Stevens Oldham Elementary: Catherine Barnicle, Jane Doherty, Caroline Haberlin, Gina Stevens Prescott Elementary: Janice El Bach St. Catherine of Siena: Karen Gorman Willett Early Childhood Center: Colleen Reynolds All nominees will be honored at the reception, and receive a certificate and a restaurant gift card. One teacher selected by a blind jury will be named Norwood Teacher of the Year and receive a cash award as well as a charitable school donation in their name. Hor d'oeuvres will be served. Originally conceived by the Exchange Club of Norwood, Orient Lodge now proudly organizes the annual event. In 2017, Norwood High School world language teacher Cynthia Derrane was honored as Teacher of the Year among 33 nominees. * Past winners not eligible for award selection, but will be honored with all nominees. About the Orient Lodge of Masons Founded in 1861, Orient Lodge F. & A.M. is a lodge of Freemasons based in Norwood, Massachusetts and active in many community endeavors. Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest fraternity, comprised of adult men of good character. Follow Orient Lodge @Orient_Norwood, or visit www.orientlodge.org for more information. Provides tools to help parents equip law enforcement to find and identify lost or missing children
Parents and their children ages 18 and younger are invited to participate in a comprehensive Child Identification Program on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Norwood Masonic Building, 76 Day St., Norwood. The program is hosted by Orient Lodge of Norwood in cooperation with the Sixth Masonic District. Your child will have a brief videotape interview, will be fingerprinted, will have a Toothprint® impression and cheek swab. We keep NOTHING - ALL materials are given to parents for safekeeping; no copies are kept on file. The program is free to all. It’s peace of mind that is well worth your time. No appointment is necessary. Since 1988 the Masonic Youth Child Identification Program, or MyCHIP, has provided resources to the families of more than 300,000 children. Learn more at www.mychip.org. Follow Orient Lodge @Orient_Norwood, or visit www.orientlodge.org for more information. For more information, contact: Gary Cullaz, Orient Lodge orientlodgejw@gmail.com |
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