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GC Ofc 908-725-0222 or Gail Naia, RWG Treasurer, RWGTNJ@optonline.net ****************************************************** the Offering, Sale, or Recommendation of Insurance of any kind is not advocated by the Order of the Eastern Star of NJ. ****************************************************** see the newest edition SEPTEMBER 2017 STAR JOURNAL under "Information" link. ************************************************************* Do you shop Amazon.com? Did you know that you can benefit the Eastern Star Charity Foundation when you do, at no additional cost? The next time you plan to shop on Amazon, simply log in as Smile.Amazon.Com. You can then designate the Eastern Star Charity Foundation as the charity you support. From then on, every time you purchase eligible items on Amazon Smile, a small percentage of your purchases will be donated by Amazon to the Charity Foundation. You use your existing Amazon account, there are no additional fees, and it's very easy to do! Please spread the word to family and friends, and any businesses who make purchases on Amazon - as long as they designate the Eastern Star Charity Foundation of NJ as the charity they support, the Charity Foundation will receive those small donations, which will ultimately benefit our members in need. Should you have any questions, please contact Jeannette Wallace, RWGT. Thank you for your help! ************************************************************** Past Matrons & Past Patrons Assoc, Inc Proposed By-Laws is at the drop-down menu "Information" ******************************************************* the printed CALENDAR is posted in drop-down menu on Home Page. It was printed in time for early distribution, so there are a couple of changes. Please note Oct 1 and Jan 20 shown below. |
| Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below | |
| Oct 1, 2017 | Key to
Success Reunion canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Looking forward to a reunion in 2018. |
| Oct 14,
2017 5pm |
Mickey's Halloween Tricks & Treat Murder Mystery - $10 Multi-Juristictional Exchange - PA, NJ, MD, VA, Dist Columbia Caesar Rodney #8, 1405 Wilmington Rd, New Castle, DE 19720. Payble to Grand Chapter of Delaware OES, mail to Exchange, %Barbara Lott, PO Box 186, Dagsboro, DE 19939 |
| Oct 15,
2017 3pm Social 4pm Dinner |
8th
Annual Spirit Wings Reunion Masonic Lodge, 2308 Mt Holly Rd (Rt 541), Burlington 08016. $22 Dinner, $2 Dues payable & mail to Patricia Wentworth, PGO by Oct 10. |
| Oct 22,
2017 2pm |
7th
Annual This Moment in Time Reunion Masonic Lodge, 220 Philadelphia Ave, Egg Harbor City 08215. $16 Dinner, $4 Dues payable & mail to Helen Freney, PGO by Oct 16. Meal Choice: Chicken Bruschetta or Port w/Apricot Glaze. |
| Oct 17-20, 2017 |
Freedom Trail to Boston by Senior Tours the Best of Boston, Coastal Gloucester, "Old Ironsides", Old North Church, Fanneuil Hall, Quincey Market, and more. Senior Tours "extras" - cocktails, snacks, soft drinks, juices with escort on board; videos, games, good times. 3 Dinners, 3 Breakfasts. Incl all taxes, tips to hotel & restaurant staff, luggage transfers & more. Per person rate: Single $898; Double $779; Triple/Quad $753. Send $100pp Deposit to: Seniortours, Inc, 508 Irvington Road, Drexel, PA 19026. State your name, address, phone, email, "Eastern Star Oct 17-20 Freedom Trail to Boston". You will receive confirmation at our address. |
| Oct 28,
2017 6-11pm |
Halloween Hoot - Halloween Party
- $25 Scottish Rite, 103 Dunns Mill Rd, Bordentown 08505. Checks payable to GC Voluntary Donations, in memo: Halloween Hoot. Mail to Karyn Visscher, WG Marshal. Music by DJ Mike. Costumes encouraged. Be there, or be scared! |
| Dec 3,
2017 3pm |
Christmas Cantata, an afternoon
of beautiful music Somerset Presbyterian Church, 100 JFK Blvd, Somerset 08873 Do you love to sing? See schedule for rehearsals below |
| Dec 9,
2017 Social 7pm Dinner 7:30pm |
Spirit of Christmas "Snow Ball" - $50 Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave, Somerset 08873 Evening of fun & sociability. Music by "All Tuned Up", photo opportunity, lots of surprises. Payable to GC Voluntary Donations, mail to Michele Hess, PGM by Nov 30. Requesting support of this event by purchasing an AD in commemorative book for advertising, In Honor Of, In Memory Of, and any other Good Reason. Ad Form & Booster Sheet |
| Dec 15-17,
2017 Check-in 3pm |
Christmas in Cape May at the Grand Hotel 1045 Beach Drive. Incl Welcome Party; 2 Breakfasts; Holly Trolley Tour; Cocktails & Dinner; Entertainment; Visit from Santa with gifts for all. Free time for shopping & use of pool. Rates per person (pp) all inclusive: $407 Single occupancy; $269pp Double; $239pp Triple. RSVP with Name, Address, Phone with Deposit of $100pp by Nov 1st. Payable to & mail to Lorraine Altimus, PGO. Balance due by Nov 22. |
| Jan 7-19, 2018 |
Sail
with Diana & Emil - 12 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise on "Anthem"
from Bayonne all the special features of a beautiful ship. Visit San Juan; Philipsburg, St Maarten; St Johns, Antiqua; Castries, St Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; St Kitts & Nevis. Cabins start at $1,418. Contact Mike at Adventure Travel, 732-450-9200 or 800-883-8646. |
| Jan 20,
2018 changed |
Table
Lodge date changed to Feb 10 |
| Feb 10,
2018 new date |
Table
Lodge @ Parkertown details later |
| Health Announcements |
| Sep 11, 2017 |
Kay Zadoorian, PGO Lydia
#41 recuperating at home after knee surgery. Send prayers & cards. |
| Sorrow | |
| Sep 5, 2017 |
passing of Patricia Post, PM Tilden #59, a 50 yr member daughter of Lynne Jacobacci, PGO send prayers & cards |
| Sep 17, 2017 |
passing of Katherine "Kaye" V.
Stiles, PGM there will be a memorial service at a later date |
| Sep 22, 2017 |
passing of Mabel Parsons Shekinah #82 wife of Russell Parsons, GR of FL and WP of Shekinah #82 Mabel "Mae" E. Parsons, age 75 of Millville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sat, Sep 16, 2017. Born and raised in Millville to the late William Pettit and Chris Pettit-Mason, Mae attended Millville High School and was a lifelong resident. She married Russell C. Parsons, Sr. in 1958, and they shared 60 years of marriage together. Mae was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Millville. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Shekinah #82 for over 40 years. Mae loved watching her grandchildren, and also greatly enjoyed wintering in Eustis, FL for over 20 years. During the winter, Mae was a member of the Red Hat Society in Florida. She also loved going to Disney. Most of all, Mae treasured the time that she was able to share with her family and friends. Mae will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Russell C. Parsons, Sr.; three sons, Russell Parsons, Jr. and wife Ruth Ann of Dorchester, Tim Parsons and wife Katrina of Millville, and Steve Parsons of Millville; three special daughters, Beth Parsons, Cindy Williams, and Tracy Boerke; four sisters, Agnes Sanchez, Chris Moore, Mary Coleman, and Margaret Pusey; one brother, Nelson Pettit; eight grandchildren, Jamie Abdill and husband Doug, Nathaniel Parsons and wife Jessica, Gary Parsons, Michael Parsons & Sue, Matthew Parsons & Amanda, Nicole Parsons, Kira Parsons, and Gage Parsons; six great-grandchildren, J.D. and Nicholas Abdill, Mackenzie Parsons, Madison Parsons, Gabriel Parsons, and Jase Parsons; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her son Jimmy; two infant sons, Michael and Gary; and two brothers, Robert Pettit and William Pettit. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon on Fri, Sep 22, 2017, in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. Family and friends will be received in the funeral home on Thursday 6-8pm, and Friday 11am -12 noon. There will be an OES service on Thurs at 7pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 2018 Newcombtown Road, Millville, NJ 08332 |
| Sep 20, 2017 |
passing of Harry A. Cubberley, father of Cheryl McCarthy, WDD #38 grandfather of Melissa Peterson, PGO age 91, of Yardville, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, he was a resident of Yardville for over 40 years. Harry was a WWII Army Vet and retired from NJ Bell where he worked as an outside plant engineer. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Trenton/Burlington Chapter, the Mt. Moriah Lodge #28 F&AM, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and the Crescent Shrine Band. He had played in the John Keifer Hamilton Township Band and enjoyed traveling with the National Campers and Hikers Assoc. Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Edith Cubberley, his sister, Thelma Benton, his beloved wife Erva Cubberley and his sons-in-law, Tom McCarthy and Anthony D. Costello, he is survived by his son: Harry A. Cubberley Jr. of Bordentown; his daughters, Cheryl McCarthy of Yardville and Linda DeSandre of Bordentown; his grandchildren, Laurel and Dan Bayer, Meghan and Andrew Grosse, Amanda and Michael Herbert, Melissa and Charles Peterson and Kevin and Carrie Cubberley, 9 great grandchildren and his brother Maurice A. Cubberley and his wife Muriel of Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 11am Wednesday, September 20 at the Peppler Funeral Home, 122 Crosswicks St., Bordentown. Interment will follow in the North Crosswicks Cemetery, Hamilton. Friends may call Tues from 6-8pm and again on Wed morning from 10am until time of service at the funeral home. Masonic Services will begin at 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pearson Memorial United Methodist Church, 71 Pearson Dr., Trenton 08610 or to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3551 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. |
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Oct 1, 2017 |
passing of Dave Visscher, father
of Karyn, WG Marshal husband of Barbara, father of
Glenn. Keep the Visscher family in your prayers. Bro. Charles D. (Dave) Visscher passed away earlier this week, while attending the Supreme Council meeting (AASR) in at Rochester, NY. He was a great father, a great man and a great Mason. Dad was involved in so many organizations and touched all of our lives in a multitude of ways. He was doing what he loved, with those that he loved - He will never be forgotten. As a celebration of his life, we will be holding services on Sun, Oct 1 at the Presbyterian Church on the Green, 57 Park Place, Morristown, NJ. Masonic Service 2pm (please arrive by 1:30pm). Memorial Service: 2:45pm. Party to Celebrate Dave's Life 4pm. We hope you will all stay around to attend the party - it should be a wonderful celebration - we all know how much Dad Loved a good party! Donations can be made to the following organizations: Museum of Masonic Culture (Historic Trenton Masonic Temple. Trenton, NJ); The Presbyterian Church on the Green, Morristown; Cincinnati Lodge No. 3, Morristown |
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Oct 7, 2017 1:00pm |
Memorial for Vivian Molnar, PGO
Mt Zion #116 & Gloria #159 held at the Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Rte. 37 W., Toms River 08757. Vivian Joan Molnar, 76, passed away on August 24, 2017 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. She was a member of Pinelands Reformed Church in Toms River, a member and Past Grand Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star of NJ since 1967, a member of Mt. Zion Chapter #116 in Metuchen, and a member of Gloria Chapter #159 in Toms River. Vivian was predeceased by her husband, George Molnar III, her parents Evelyn and Louis Bruno, Jr., her in-laws, Frieda and George Molnar, Jr., sisters-in-law, Norma and Patricia Bruno, and nephew, Louis Bruno IV. She is survived by her loving children: daughter, Kimberly Robbins, and son, Scott Molnar; goddaughter, Janis Bruno and brother Louis Bruno III; nieces and nephews, Maryann Bruno, Leslie and Butch Rusak, Dawn and Ross Bruno; great nieces and nephews, and a great-great-nephew. She also leaves behind her four-legged child, "Ziva," who "rescued" Vivian 8 years ago. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Eastern Star Charity Foundation, mail to JoAnn Bingenheimer, PGM or the Popcorn Park Zoo at www.ahscares.org. Address: Popcorn Park, P.O. Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731-0043 |
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