Arenal Deportiva Lodge bring Back the Roaring 20’s

Absolutely Fabulous!

Sums up the superb evening held by Arenal Deportiva lodge on Tuesday the 14^th February. With the Gentlemen dressed in “Sharp Suits” and the Ladies gorgeously attired in ‘Flapper” dresses, Brother Satari’s restaurant in Moraira was transported back to the Roaring 20’s in fine style.  The food, drinks and entertainment were all outstanding, and with the restaurant decorated beautifully, a wonderful party atmosphere ensured everyone had a marvellous evening and danced the night away.  An excellent prize draw produced a profit of over 600€, and the overall profit for a local Autistic Children’s society, which had been nominated by R.W. Bro Michael Shilan and his wife Muriel, exceeded 720€.

A huge thank you must go to all involved in organizing the event, but in particular W. Bro Ray Guise – Smith and his wife Coral and son Oliver, W. Bro Malcolm March and Margaret and the Officers of Arenal Deportiva Lodge No65.

Arenal Deportiva Lodge No 65 Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit

Kung Hei Fat Choi! or Happy New Year in Cantonese.

A special New Year celebration party organised by the Worshipful Master of Arenal Deportiva Lodge No 65. W. Bro Peter Johnson, and his wife Florence Li Fung Ha attracted almost 80 brethren, partners and friends to celebrate the Chinese New Year, this year being the year of the Rabbit. The party was at Sabores II restaurant in Moraira and was held on the last day of the Chinese New Year festivities which is traditionally known as “everyone’s birthday”.

Florence had arranged a very special menu for the evening, and the restaurant was dressed beautifully with traditional Chinese decorations for the event.  A superb meal was enjoyed by the party-goers and with the Worshipful Master handing out Lei See packets containing chocolate coins a great time was had by all.

An excellent raffle draw raised over 500€ for Lodge funds some or all of which will be allocated to charity.

The members of Old Tower Lodge No 49, The Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Terry Sharley, and The PGM, R.W. Bro. Rodney Bignell, were very pleased to be able to donate more than 600€ worth of food items to help the needy in the Province as part of the PGM’s initiative to “Feed the Hungry and the Homeless”, particularly at this time of cost of living crisis.  The items were donated by the brethren to “Reach Out”, a charity based in Torrevieja who distribute much needed foodstuffs and essentials to those in need. Food bank collection centres have been established in both the Quesada and Costa Nova Masonic centres and Brethren are encouraged to remember those in need when doing their weekly shop.

W. Bro. Terry Sharley, R.W. Bro. Rodney Bignell with Maria and Rachel, from Reach Out.

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Old Tower Lodge 49 have been collecting and will continue to collect food donations at Sociedad Compas in Ciudad Quesada for the Reach Out charity and have been able to donate a substantial amount of food for this good cause in helping local families and the homeless.

On the 24th November our Worshipful Master, Terry Sharley, and our Charity Steward, Bernard Clifford, were able to donate five hundred euros from the Valencian Provincial Grand Master’s charity fund to Reach Out to support their cause over the Christmas period.

Old Tower Lodge 49 will continue to support this charity into the New Year.

The attached photo shows Old Tower Lodge 49 Worshipful Master and Charity Steward handing over the cheque for 500 euros.

Photo – L to R – Charity Steward Bernard Clifford; Reach Out Secretary Rachael; Reach Out Senior Manager Maria; Worshipful Master Terry Sharley

At the Installation Meeting of local Freemason’s Lodge, White River, It was brought to their attention that the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Rodney Bignell, was going to donate five hundred euros, from the Provincial Charity Fund, to the Amigos de Calle, an organization in Valencia devoted to assisting those people that are homeless and those with no money.

The Brethren were asked to collect as much food as possible in canned or dried form, along with toiletries and hygiene products and bring it all to their November meeting. The response was overwhelming.

On Sunday 20th November the Worshipful Master of White River Lodge, W Bro Ian Skipper, along with Bro Bob Harris, went to present the food and an extra anonymous donation of two hundred euros and of course add it to the five hundred euros previously given by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia. The food, products and money were gratefully received and will be put to very good use. Many thanks to all those generous people involved.