Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Hope to see you at one or more of these events!

Any member who has lodge events/activities for the monthly newsletter, please send them to me before the end of the month, for the following month’s newsletter.

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Game Night Sat. 3/7 at 6 pm

Game Night is ON for March! Game Night usually meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6-10 pm at the lodge. Everyone is invited!

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Mon. 3/9: Social & Business Meeting at 7:30 pm

Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meeting is always on the second Monday of the month – dinner usually starts at 6:30 and the business meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

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New 2026 Sycamore Officers!

Congratulations to the new Officers and Trustee elected for the 2026 year: Marion Borst – Noble Grand Jon Dickinson – Vice Grand Gus Wedemeyer -TreasurerLaura Brady – Secretary Susan Souza – Trustee (2026- 2028 term)

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Fri. 3/13: Peace & Pizza at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, usually on the second Friday of the month, usually by Zoom. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger .

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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Berkeley Lodge Event April 18
The Berkeley Odd Fellows Lodge is hosting a fun event combining a Grand Lodge Officer Reception with some local history! 

On April 18, we are invited to the historic Berkeley Lodge #270 to attend a luncheon and “Earthshaking” reception honoring four appointed Grand Officers (Grand Musician, Grand Bodyguard, Grand Instructor and Grand Marshall, and commemorating the 120th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake! The charge to attend is $25.00, and they are requesting RSVP’s and payment by April 5th.  Instructions for sending your RSVP and payment are on the attached form.  

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Sat. 4/25: Hayward Lit Hop

The Hayward Lit Hop happens again in April 2026! In the meantime, they are having Coffee Hops! See more here:  https://www.haywardlithop.com/

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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Sycamore #129 Communications Committee Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Hope to see you at one or more of these events!

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Game Night Sat. 2/7 at 6 pm

Game Night is ON for Febrary! Game Nightusually meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6-10 pm at the lodge. Everyone is invited!

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Mon. 2/9: Social & Business Meeting at 7 pm

Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – this month, the Social and dinner will start at 6:15pm, our District Deputy Grand Master Jon Hart will install the 2026 officers starting at 7pm, and the business meeting at starts at 7:30pm. 

This will be an in-person meeting. Come visit and say hi for a bit, congratulate the new officers, and/or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss or if you will be joining for dinner (requested donation for dinner is $5 as well as advanced RSVP). 

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New 2026 Sycamore Officers!

Congratulations to the new Officers and Trustee elected for the 2026 year:

Marion Borst – Noble Grand

Jon Dickinson – Vice Grand

Gus Wedemeyer -Treasurer

Laura Brady – Secretary

Susan Souza – Trustee (2026- 2028 term)

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Fri. 2/13: Peace & Pizza at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, usually on the second Friday of the month, usually by Zoom. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com . Email Stephania for the Zoom link.

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Sun. 2/15: A Concert of Love 2-4 pm 

The East Bay Symphony Band’s Fireflutes invites you to A Concert of Love on Sunday 2/15 from 2-4 pm at the San Lorenzo Public Library, Community Room, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo CA 94580

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to  “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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Sat. 4/25: Hayward Lit Hop

The Hayward Lit Hop happens again in April 2026! Stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, hold the date!

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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie Machado

Sycamore #129

Communications Committee

Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Hope to see you at one or more of these events!

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Mon. 1/12: Social & Business Meeting at 7 pm

Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – this month, the Social and dinner will start at 6:15pm, our District Deputy Grand Master Jon Hart will install the 2026 officers starting at 7pm, and the business meeting at starts at 7:30pm. 

This will be an in-person meeting. Come visit and say hi for a bit, congratulate the new officers, and/or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss or if you will be joining for dinner (requested donation for dinner is $5 as well as advanced RSVP). 

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New 2026 Sycamore Officers!

Congratulations to the new Officers and Trustee elected at the November lodge business meeting for the 2026 year:Marion Borst – Noble GrandJon Dickinson – Vice GrandGus Wedemeyer -TreasurerLaura Brady – SecretarySusan Souza – Trustee (2026- 2028 term)

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Fri. 2/13: Peace & Pizza at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, usually on the second Friday of the month, usually by Zoom. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com . Email Stephania for the Zoom link.

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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As always,

Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie Machado

Sycamore #129

Communications Committee

Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Hope to see you at one or more of these events!

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Fri. 12/5: Hayward Area Democratic Club Meeting, Holiday Potluck & Toy Drive

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Sat. 12/6: Game Night canceledGame Night is canceled for December 6, 2025.Stay tuned.

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Sun. 12/7: EBSB Open Rehearsal at the Lodge!

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Mon. 12/8: Social & Business Meeting at 7:30 pmOur monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social and dinner usually starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. 

The lodge voted in August to discontinue Zoom meetings, so this will be an in-person meeting. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. 

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Fri. 12/12: Peace & Pizza at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, usually on the second Friday of the month, usually by Zoom. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com . Email Stephania for the Zoom link.

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Sun. 12/14: EBYO Sensory Friendly Concert!On Sunday 12/14 our friends in the East Bay Youth Orchestras are pleased to present a sensory-friendly holiday concert, featuring music (and dancers) including selections from the Nutcracker Suite and other holiday favorites. They’ll have plenty of fun in the lobby and some special guests! This will be held at 390 Panama Street, Hayward, CA. Reserve your seats for this free concert here: 

EBYO Sensory Friendly Concert

EBYO Sensory Friendly ConcertEnter short description here

https://www.purplepass.com/events/340634-ebyo-sensory-friendly-concert-dec-14th-2025?

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Mon. 12/29: 3OJ Open Rehearsal!

Lodge members, join the 3 O’Clock jump swing band at the lodge on Monday December 29 for a sneak preview of their USS Hornet New Years Eve show!  Downbeat is 7:30 and we will hit the high points of the show and have a “new year’s countdown” at 9:00!  If you want to attend, please email secretarysycamore129@gmail.com so we can expect you.

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Wed. 12/31: NYE Lodge Sleepover!

Lodge members are invited to a NEW event, a NYE Sleepover at the Historic Odd Fellows Lodge! Fun activities include sheetfort building, pillow fights, building-wide hide and seek, DJ from 10-2am, lollypop, and pancake breakfast in the morning. This is being led by Member Jon Dickinson. See Facebook event here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/3893366800883937

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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New 2026 Sycamore Officers Elected!

Congratulations to the new Officers and Trustee elected at the November lodge business meeting for the 2026 year:

Marion Borst – Noble Grand

Jon Dickinson – Vice Grand

Gus Wedemeyer -Treasurer

Laura Brady – Secretary

Susan Souza – Trustee (2026- 2028 term)

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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie Machado

Sycamore #129

Communications Committee

Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Thanks for your patience. Hope to see you at one or more of these events.

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New 2026 Sycamore Officers Elected!

Congratulations to the new Officers and Trustee elected at the November lodge business meeting for the 2026 year:

Marion Borst – Noble Grand

Jon Dickinson – Vice Grand

Gus Wedemeyer -Treasurer

Laura Brady – Secretary

Susan Souza – Trustee (2026- 2028 term)

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Fri. 11/14: Peace & Pizza at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, usually on the second Friday of the month, usually by Zoom. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com . Email Stephania for the Zoom link.

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Game Night returns in December!

Game Night returns on December 6, 2025! Game Nightusually meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6-10 pm at the lodge. Everyone is invited! 

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Mon. 12/8: Social & Business Meeting at 7:30 pm

Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social and dinner usually starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. 

The lodge voted in August to discontinue Zoom meetings, so this will be an in-person meeting. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. 

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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Sun Gallery Fundraiser

Our friends at the Sun Gallery and Makerspace have lost their grant funding because the City of Hayward has canceled all community grants due to a  budget crisis. This grant is about 1/4-1/3 of the Sun’s operating costs for a year. Without it they will have to retract even further and could end up having to close permanently. This year the Sun is 60 years old; and we don’t want to lose this Hayward legacy. We have fought hard for this institution over the years, and believe it is worthy of saving!

Please help, either financially or by volunteering or by sharing this widely. THANK YOU! 

Donate at the link here or set up a recurring monthly membership payment through their website  Sun Gallery – Building Communities Through Creativity  which will help us with operations month to month.

Sun Gallery – Building Communities Through Creativity

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie MachadoSycamore #129

Communications Committee

Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Thanks for your patience. Hope to see you at one or more of these events.

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Canceled: Fri. 10/10: Peace & Pizza 

Peace & Pizza is canceled for October but will meet next in November. They usually meet monthly, usually on the second Friday of the month – but there’s a shift this month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com 

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Sun. 10/12: Spooks & Sweets with EBSB Flute Choir 

On Sunday Oct. 12 from 2-4pm: our friends the EBSB Flute Choir are hosting Spooks & Sweets at the San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

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Mon. 10/13: Social & Business Meeting at 7:30 pmOur monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social and dinner usually starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. 

The lodge voted in August to discontinue Zoom meetings, so this will be an in-person meeting. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. 

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CANCELED: 10/18 – 3 O’Clock Jump at the Turf Club

The fabulous 3 O’Clock Jump big band, led by Sycamore Member Gus Wedemeyer, is canceled for October 18. 

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Sun. 10/26: EBSB Concert & Halloween Party!

Sunday Oct. 26 join us for the Sun 3rd Annual East Bay Symphonic Band Concert & Halloween Party 6-9 pm 950 B St, Hayward (entrance in rear). Pot-luck dinner, story reading, short concert, costume contests!

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Fri. 11/14: Peace & Pizza at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, usually on the second Friday of the month – but there’s a shift this month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com 

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Game Night returns in December!Game Night returns in December! Game Nightusually meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6-10 pm at the lodge. Everyone is invited! 

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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As always, in Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie Machado

Sycamore #129

Communications Committee

Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Thanks for your patience. Hope to see you at one or more of these events.

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CANCELED: 3 O’Clock Jump at the Turf Club 

for Sept.

The fabulous 3 O’Clock Jump big band, led by Sycamore Member Gus Wedemeyer, is canceled for Sept, but they will be returning to the neighboring World Famous Turf Club patio bar on October 18  from 2-4 pm (weather permitting) – and there will be an Odd Fellows contingent in the audience! Come join us. The Turf Club is just across the parking lot from the lodge.

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Summer Concert Series: 2 Sundays left!

Come down to hang out at the park with us at the Odd Fellows tent! Enjoy the music and the BBQ, and some Friendship, Love & Truth! There is no admission charge…any donations go to the non-profit of the day.

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Peace & Pizza Fri. 10/10 at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, usually on the second Friday of the month – but there’s a shift this month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com 

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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 10/13 at 7:30 pmOur monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social and dinner usually starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. 

The lodge voted in August to discontinue Zoom meetings, so this will be an in-person meeting. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. 

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie Machado

Sycamore #129

Communications Committee

Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Hope to see you at one or more of these events.

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Summer Concert Series: Sundays in Aug. & Sept.! Plus one Saturday this year!

Starting this weekend! 

Come down to hang out at the park with us at the Odd Fellows tent! Enjoy the music and the BBQ, and some Friendship, Love & Truth! There is no admission charge…any donations go to the non-profit of the day.

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Peace & Pizza Fri. 8/8 at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com

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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 8/11 at 7:30 pm

Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social and dinner usually starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. HOWEVER, there may not be a dinner this month, unless a volunteer wants to bring pizza or something. If you are willing to do this, reply to this newsletter.
This will be a hybrid meeting – a combination of in-person and Zoom, so you can choose how to attend. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. 

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3 O’Clock Jump Band at the Turf Club Sat. 8/16 from 2-4! 

The fabulous 3 O’Clock Jump big band, led by Sycamore Member Gus Wedemeyer, will be returning to the neighboring World Famous Turf Club patio bar this month – and there will be an Odd Fellows contingent in the audience! Come join us. The Turf Club is just across the parking lot from the lodge.

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie Machado

Sycamore #129Communications Committee

Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org;

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter.

There’s lots going on, folks! Hope to see you at one or more of these events.

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Peace & Pizza Fri. 7/11 at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com 

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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 7/14 at 7:30 pm

Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social and dinner usually starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. HOWEVER, there may not be a dinner this month, unless a volunteer wants to bring pizza or something. If you are willing to do this, reply to this newsletter.

This will be a hybrid meeting – a combination of in-person and Zoom, so you can choose how to attend. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. 

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Ghirardelli Outlet & Ice Cream Wed. 7/23 at 2 pm!

Let’s be Odd together and visit the Ghirardelli Outlet & no-host Ice Cream for National Ice Cream Month! Location:1111 139th Ave, San Leandro. Ice cream sundaes are about $20, and they do have a non-dairy version 2 pm. This is a “No host” activity (buy your own).

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Tour Meek Mansion on Sat Aug. 2 at 2:30 pm

$0-15 Advance Tickets required

Let’s go check out the premier local historic mansion together: Guided Tour at Meek Mansion 

This tour is offered by the Hayward Area Historical Society. The tour lasts about an hour and will take guests to the second floor. Space is limited. See more here: https://hahs.squarespace.com/guided-tours-at-meek-mansion Free for Hayward Area Historical Society members or $15 for general admission. This will likely sell out – so get your tickets now!

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Summer Concert Series: Sundays in Aug. & Sept.! Plus one Saturday this year!

Come down to hang out at the park with us at the Odd Fellows tent! Enjoy the music and the BBQ, and some Friendship, Love & Truth! Plus, you will be supporting local non-profits.

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3 O’Clock Jump Band at the Turf Club 

Sat. 8/16 from 2-4! 

The fabulous 3 O’Clock Jump big band, led by Sycamore Member Gus Wedemeyer, will be returning to the neighboring World Famous Turf Club patio bar this month – and there will be an Odd Fellows contingent in the audience! Come join us. The Turf Club is just across the parking lot from the lodge.

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie Machado

Sycamore #129Communications CommitteeHayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org

Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. 

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Game Night Sat. 6/7 at 6 pm

Game Night is ON for June! Game Night usually meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6-10 pm at the lodge. Everyone is invited! Children should be accompanied by an adult. Upstairs…elevator is available upon arrangement.

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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 6/9 at 6:30/7:30 pm

Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social and dinner starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. 

This will be a hybrid meeting – a combination of in-person and Zoom, so you can choose how to attend. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting.  Let Secretary Laura Brady at secretarysycamore129@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. 

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Peace & Pizza Fri. 6/13 at 7 pm 

Peace & Pizza meets monthly, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger, oceankayak@aol.com 

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Three Links Camp 2025 Festival in June

Three Links Camp 2025 Festival will be on June 27-29, at 21950 Three Links Rd., Mi Wuk Village CA 95346. The flyer with info and activities was sent out with the Agenda for the Feb. Sycamore lodge meeting…if you would like a copy, please respond to this newsletter and I will forward it to you. See more about Three Links Camp here:  https://www.caioof.org/three_links_camp 

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Requests & Dedications Zoom

Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on every Monday through Thursday at 12-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. Bring your harmonica or other instrument, or sing along! If you would like to get on his email list so you get the the Zoom link, email Frank at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Let him know requests for any songs you would like him to play. 

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Next 3 O’Clock Jump Band at the Turf Club Sat. 7/19 from 2-4! 

The fabulous 3 O’Clock Jump big band, led by Sycamore Member Gus Wedemeyer, will be returning to the neighboring World Famous Turf Club patio bar this month – and there will be an Odd Fellows contingent in the audience! Come join us. The Turf Club is just across the parking lot from the lodge.

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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, 
Julie Machado

Sycamore #129

Communications Committee

Hayward Odd Fellows

http://www.HaywardLodge.org