Under The Big Top – Eastern Star

News from the Worthy Grands is that they are still enjoying their many visits to various chapters and events. W.g.matron Sandra Ewart and W.g.patron Barry Yaxley with others enjoyed a weekend at Jesselyn’s Cabins in New Hampshire when they joined members from the U.S. for a weekend of business and relaxation. W.G.M. Sandra sends her best wishes to Treasurer Margaret Hourston for a complete recovery and to members on the West Island re the flooding there.

Sister Isobel Lewis, member of West mount Chapter #9, now living in a residence in Peterborough, Ontario was presented with her 70 year pin. Her daughter made arrangements with the Worthy Matron of the Peterborough Chapter Dale Noble-valentine to do the honours and was pleased that so many members of that chapter turned out as well, as one of their members, living in the same residence, was being presented with a lifetime certificate, Marg Seaton, a member of Owl’s Head Chapter #35, who also lives in Peterborough, was also present - Along with the pin and certificate Sister Isobel was presented with an angel pin. Sister Isobel celebrated her 100th Birthday on June 1, 2017

Lachute Chapter #56 - 45 year pins were presented by the Worthy Grand Matron Sandra to Sisters Dorothy Gauley (W,.M.), Linda Rodger (P,M. : A.W.M.) Freda Gordon (P.G.M.L Sec. Protemp), Elaine Wilson (P.M.) and Brother Ken Rodger. Brother John Meyers was unable to attend the meeting to receive his pin.

Owl’s Head #35 - honoured their Grand Chapter members Sister Janet Patch (Grand Conductress), Brother Brian Allen (Grand Sentinel) and Sister Brenda Stone (Past Grand Matron and Grand Instructor) at a meeting.

Sister Anita Young Grand Secretary and Grand Representative of DC had a very nice time with the members there when she attended their Grand Chapter meeting.

Dates to remember - June 1 Shriners Open House and Lake St Louis Lobster Dinner: July 22 Westmount #9 Picnic 2:00 p.m.: August 11/13 International Peace Garden Pilgrimage: August 18/19 New Hampshire Session: August 26/29 Ontario Sessions. OES Anniversaries – May - Sisters Joyce Hebert (1949), Jean Maciver (1953), Heather Larocque (1961), Marjorie Newell (1963), Brothers Neil Bum (1984) and Roderick Mc Williams (2011) all from Owl’s Head Chapter #35

Until next time, Star Love, Evelyn Beban Lewis (Publicity)