Independent Order of Odd Fellows · Since 1866
About
Who we are
The Hayward Odd Fellows are a nonprofit fraternal organization — a 501(c)(8) lodge — dedicated to fellowship and to serving our community. Here at Sycamore #129, we’re especially devoted to the arts and music, to caring for our historic downtown building, and to supporting other local nonprofit groups. And yes — we do try to enjoy being “odd.”
Something for everyone
What we offer
Our members bring a wide range of interests — from poetry to computers, dancing to hiking — and what we do depends on what the membership wants to make happen. Over the years that’s included:
In pictures
Lodge life
Around the lodge
Leadership
Our 2026 officers
Noble Grand
Marion Borst
Vice Grand
Jon Dickinson
Secretary
Laura Brady
Treasurer
Gus Wedemeyer
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History
Sycamore Lodge history
150+ years in Hayward — from the 1868 hall to our 2010 re-institution.
The building
Our historic hall
A tour of our 1868 building — the lodge room, museum, retro kitchen, and more.
Getaway
Three Links Camp
The Odd Fellows camp above Sonora — pool, dorms, and an outdoor amphitheater.
The Order
More about Odd Fellows
The wider Order — its history, values, and humanitarian work worldwide.
Join us
Come be part of it
Whether you want to make music, give back, or simply meet good neighbors, there’s a place for you at Sycamore Lodge #129.