Hi, friends. We are very excited to announce that one of our premier events is baaack – scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for the announcement of our 2023 Pre New Year Party! (It’s only at the bottom due to my chronological listing of items.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sycamore Trustees Meeting TONIGHT Wed. 12/6 at 7 pm via Zoom
Members and guests are welcome to attend the next Sycamore Trustees meeting on Wed. 11/8 at 7 pm via Zoom. We try to keep the meeting to no more than one hour. Agenda items are generally issues that affect our lodge building. If you would like the Zoom link, please let Julie know at juliemac@pacbell.net.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 12/8 at 7 pm via Zoom
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com .
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 12/11 at 6:30/7:30 pm
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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 Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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Weekly Every T&Th: 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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30pm and Thursdays 2-4pm! (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. 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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10th Annual Pre New Year Party! Fri. 12/19/2023
After 3 years of hiatus, our premier event is baaaack! A little scaled down, but we are so excited! This will be in person at the lodge.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie Machado
Hi, friends. We hope to see you either in person or virtually at one of our events this month! Please put our Events on your calendar and join us! (scroll down for calendar or see attached) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We have many opportunities for you to dip your toe in to help! This is a way to get to know other lodge members, too! Support and training is available, if you are new to taking a position.
We have one or two Trustee positions that are open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (often on Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position (but it’s ok to try it for a year and see if you like it). Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand (what most organizations call a President), Vice Grand (i.e. Vice President), Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person); these are yearly positions.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.If you are interested or willing to try any of these positions, or want to know more, please respond to this email or contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
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Sycamore Trustees Meeting Wed. 11/8 at 7 pm via Zoom
Members and guests are welcome to attend the next Sycamore Trustees meeting on Wed. 11/8 at 7 pm via Zoom. We try to keep the meeting to no more than one hour. Agenda items are generally issues that affect our lodge building. If you would like the Zoom link, please let Julie know at juliemac@pacbell.net.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 11/10 at 7 pm via Zoom
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com .
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100K Trees Event Our friends at Starr King UU Church, Kumu Hula Assoc. and Eden Garden Club invite everyone to this event on Sat. Nov. 11 from 1-3 pm. See flyer for details. Thank you to member Cheryl Kojina for sharing this.
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 11/13 at 6:30/7:30 pmOur monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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 Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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Weekly Every T&Th: 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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30pm and Thursdays 2-4pm! (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie Machado
Hi, friends. We hope to see you either in person or virtually at one of our events this month! Please put our Events on your calendar and join us! (scroll down for calendar or see attached) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Social & Business Meeting Mon. 10/9 at 6:30/7:30 pmOur monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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. Also, our Deputy District Grand Master – and Sycamore Associate Member – Jon Hart, will be making an official visit this month. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. Let Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I (Julie) will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 10/13 at 7 pm Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com .
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Weekly Every T & Th: Requests & Dedications Zooms 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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30pm and Thursdays 2-4pm! (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. 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. 10/21: 3OJ at the Turf Club 1-4 pm
Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
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East Bay Symphony Band Concert & Halloween Party!
On Sunday Oct. 29, the East Bay Symphonic Band will “scare up” some spooky musical numbers for their Halloween concert at IOOF Lodge #129 in Hayward!
— 6 to 9:30 pm
— Potluck Dinner
— Scary Stories
— Concert starts at 7:30 pm
— Costume Contest at intermission, kids & adults
— Dessert meet-and-greet post concert
— Open to all ages
— Children must be accompanied by an adult
IOOF Hall, 950 B St, Hayward: Entrance is in the rear. Hall is on 2nd floor; elevator is available.
Or see more kid-friendly flyer below:
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Sycamore Anniversary Toast Join us for a Zoom toast to our 157th Anniversary!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We currently have two Trustee positions that will be open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (often on Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position (but it’s ok to try it for a year and see if you like it).
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.If you are interested or willing to try any of these positions, or want to know more, please respond to this email or contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie Machado
Hi, friends. We hope to see you either in person or virtually at one of our events this month! Please put our Events on your calendar and join us! (scroll down for calendar or see attached) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peace & Pizza Fri. 9/8 at 7 pm Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com .
This month, they will take a look one of our stronger allies in the middle east… Saudi Arabia Uncovered…A secret network of Activists have put together stunning undercover footage first shown on Frontline. Come sit a while and share this revealing look at a side of the government rarely seen.
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 9/11 at 6:30/7:30 pm
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meeting is always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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. Also, our Deputy District Grand Master – and Sycamore Associate Member – Jon Hart, will be making an official visit this month. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. Let Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I (Julie) will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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Weekly Every Tues & Thurs: Requests & Dedications Zoom Hour
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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30pm and Thursdays 2-4pm! (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. 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. 9/23: 3OJ at the Turf Club 1-4 pm
Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
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Summer Concert Series has 2 Sept. concerts!
Music in the Park
Hot off the press! Here’s this summer’s Concert Series lineup. Sycamore members are invited and requested to come help represent the Odd Fellows at the concerts. Come hang out at the Odd Fellows tent! Plus, it’s a lovely relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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Game Night Returns Sat. Oct. 7!
Game Night at the lodge is on the first Saturday of the month. Watch the lodge website www.HaywardLodge.org for more details.
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2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We currently have two Trustee positions that will be open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (often on Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position (but it’s ok to try it for a year and see if you like it).
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.If you are interested or willing to try any of these positions, or want to know more, please respond to this email or contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
Hi, friends. We hope to see you either in person or virtually at one of our events this month! Please put our Events and Special Outings on your calendar and join us! (scroll down for calendar or see attached) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat. 8/5 at 2 pm Young Musicians Chamber Music Concert The Young Musicians Chamber Music Concert will be at the lodge on Saturday August 5 at 2 pm. Sycamore Members are invited to attend and/or help out at the rehearsals or concert. We need member volunteers to help the day of the concert – please contact Noble Grand Ted Seitz at tedviolafire@yahoo.com.https://haywardlodge.com/events-projects/young-musicians-chamber-music-program/
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Summer Concert Series starts 8/6! Music in the Park
Hot off the press! Here’s this summer’s Concert Series lineup. Sycamore members are invited and requested to come help represent the Odd Fellows at the concerts. Come hang out at the Odd Fellows tent! Plus, it’s a lovely relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 8/11 at 7 pm Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com .
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 8/14 at 6:30/7:30 pmOur monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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. Also, our Deputy District Grand Master – and Sycamore Associate Member – Jon Hart, will be making an official visit this month. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. Let Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I (Julie) will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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Weekly Every Tues & Thurs: Requests & Dedications Zoom Hour 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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30pm and Thursdays 2-4pm! (Pacific time). Come to talk and laugh and enjoy some music and friendship. 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special Outing: Wed. 8/16 at 11:30 am Outdoor Lunch/Coffee at CV Marketplace (buy your own)
In honor of National Friendship Week let’s meet at the Castro Valley Marketplace and have a visit & outdoor coffee/lunch! No host (buy your own) Meet at:3295 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley on Wednesday August 16 at 11:30 am Everyone is welcome. Come be Odd with us!
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Sat. 8/19: 3OJ at the Turf Club 1-4 pm
Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
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Cupertino Lodge “Triple Links” Newsletter & Calendar Our nearby Cupertino Lodge puts out a great newsletter and calendar…they are attached so you can check them out. Here’s their August Calendar:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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2023 Sycamore Special Outings Calendar If you like to get out and about, these may be the activities for you. Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We currently have a Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (often on Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position (but it’s ok to try it for a year and see if you like it).
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions. Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running. Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please respond to this email or contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, and may 2023 be gentle on us all,
Hi, friends. We hope to see you either in person or virtually at one of our events this month! Please put our Events and Special Outings on your calendar and join us! (scroll down for calendar links) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Game Night! Sat. 7/8 5-9:30 pm Games! Snacks! Friendship! Fun and also Fund-raising for needed building repairs. Bring your own board game (or VR headset) or use one of ours.
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 7/10 at 6:30/7:30 pmOur monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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. Also, our Deputy District Grand Master – and Sycamore Associate Member – Jon Hart, will be making an official visit this month. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. Let Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I (Julie) will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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Weekly Every Tues & Thurs: Requests & Dedications Zoom Hour 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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30pm and Thursdays 2-4pm! (Pacific time). 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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Peace & Pizza Fri. 7/14 at 7 pm Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com .
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Sat. 7/15: 3OJ at the Turf Club 1-4 pmSycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special Outing: Fri. 7/21 at 1pmGhirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Factory Outlet
Let’s celebrate National Ice Cream Month by visiting the Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Factory Outlet! Meet there, at 1111 139th Ave, San Leandro CA 94578 on Friday July 21 at 1pm for no-host (pay for your own) chocolate shopping and ice cream. Everyone is welcome. Come be Odd with us!
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Young Musicians Chamber Music Program Rehearsals Begin
Young Musicians Chamber Music Program Rehearsals are scheduled to happen at the lodge on 7/24,7/26, 7/28, 7/31,
8/2, and 8/4. There will be a Youth Chamber Music Concert at the lodge on Saturday August 5 at 2 pm. Sycamore Members are invited to attend and/or help out at the rehearsals or concert – it is always helpful to have members available to point out the bathrooms, monitor guests, etc. For more information, contact Noble Grand Ted Seitz at tedviolafire@yahoo.com or see here
Hot off the press! Here’s this summer’s Concert Series lineup. Sycamore members are invited and requested to come help represent the Odd Fellows at the concerts. Plus, it’s a lovely relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar here.
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2023 Sycamore Special Outings Calendar If you like to get out and about, these may be the activities for you. Add these to your calendar. See calendar here
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We currently have a Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (often on Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position (but it’s ok to try it for a year and see if you like it).
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please respond to this email or contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie MachadoSycamore #129Communications Committee, Chair
Hi, friends. We hope to see you either in person or virtually at one of our events this month! Please put all our Events and Special Outings on your calendar and join us! (scroll down for calendar or see attached) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Game Night! Sat. 6/2 from 5-9:30 pm Games! Snacks! Friendship! Fun and also Fund-raising for needed building repairs. Bring your own board game (or VR headset) or use one of ours. Consider carpooling, as parking might be tight due to a Latin Jazz Festival happening downtown until 7 pm.
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New Weekly Every Tues: Requests & Dedications Zoom Hour 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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30! (Pacific time). If you would like the Zoom link, email him at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Email him (ahead of time, if possible) requests for any songs you would like him to play.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 6/9 at 7 pm Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com .
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 6/12 at 6:30/7:30 pmOur monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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 Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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Sat. 6/17: 3OJ at the Turf Club 1-4 pm Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special Outing: Carlos Bee Park Fri. 6/23 at Noon
Let’s celebrate the Great Outdoors Month by visiting a local park! Meet at Carlos Bee Park on Friday June 23 at Noon for a short walk and exploration. The address is 1905 Grove Way, Hayward. This is a Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) facility. There is free admission and free parking (parking is limited, so there is additional parking on the street). Everyone is welcome. Come be Odd with us!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar! Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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2023 Sycamore Special Outings Calendar! If you like to get out and about, these may be the activities for you. Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We currently have a Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (often on Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position (but it’s ok to try it for a year and see if you like it).
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please respond to this email or contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, and may 2023 be gentle on us all, Julie MachadoSycamore #129Communications Committee, Chair
Hi, friends. If you don’t seen the pictures here, flyers for all these events can be found on our lodge website, mostly under Events & Projects. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone who might be interested. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Social & Business Meeting Mon. 5/8 at 6:30/7:30 pm
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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 Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday. See more here.
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New Every Tues.: Requests & Dedications Zoom Hour
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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30! (Pacific time). If you would like the Zoom link, email him at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Email him (ahead of time, if possible) requests for any songs you would like him to play.
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Special Outing: Adventure on B Street! Wed. 5/10 at 1 pm
In honor of National Small Business Week we’re visiting our members’ and tenants’ small businesses for an Adventure on B Street! Wednesday May 10 • 1 pm, meet at: 950 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 (B Street side/front). Free Parking behind the building in Municipal Lot #1 • between Mission, Main, A & B Streets. Featured Businesses: Music Depot • Ska Dog Records • Leather Odyssey • Books on B. Exploring other local businesses is encouraged! See here on the lodge website for the flyer. Everyone is welcome. Come be Odd with us!
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 5/12 at 7 pm
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com .
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IOOF Sessions 5/17-21
This is the yearly state-level Odd Fellows Convention, where people who have served a term as Noble Grand get to vote about the direction of the organization for the next year. Odd Fellows members who are not “past grands” are welcome to attend as non-voting attendees. This year, it will be in Modesto. Ask if you would like more information!
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Lodge Maintenance Day Sat. 5/13 at 1-5 pm
Sycamore Member, Treasurer, building maintenance lead, general contractor, and all-around good person Jon Dickinson is leading a lodge Maintenance Day specifically to re-glaze the skylight. So if you are willing to climb up on the roof to help with this, please reply to this email.
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Game Night! Sat. 5/13 at 5-9:30 pm
Games! Snacks! Friendship! Fun and also Fund-raising for needed building repairs. See here on the lodge website for the flyer.
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Sat. 5/27: 3OJ at the Turf Club at 1-4 pm
Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
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2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar!
Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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2023 Sycamore Special Outings Calendar
If you like to get out and about, these may be the activities for you. Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We currently have a Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (often on Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position (but it’s ok to try it for a year and see if you like it).
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.
If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please respond to this email or contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie Machado Sycamore #129Communications Committee, Chair
Hi, friends. Well, I guess this is a late-April newsletter. Please put all our Events and Special Outings on your calendar. (scroll down for calendar or see attached)
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New Weekly Every Tues: Requests & Dedications Zoom Hour
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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30! (Pacific time). If you would like the Zoom link, email him at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Email him (ahead of time, if possible) requests for any songs you would like him to play.
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 5/8 at 6:30/7:30 pm
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meeting is always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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 Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special Outing: Adventure on B Street! Wed. 5/10 at 1 pm
In honor of National Small Business Week we’re visiting our members’ and tenants’ small businesses for an Adventure on B Street! Wednesday May 10 • 1 pm, meet at: 950 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 (B Street side/front). Free Parking behind the building in Municipal Lot #1 • between Mission, Main, A & B Streets. Featured Businesses: Music Depot • Ska Dog Records • Leather Odyssey • Books on B. Exploring other local businesses is encouraged! Everyone is welcome. Come be Odd with us!
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 5/12 at 7 pm Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger. If you would like the Zoom link, email her at oceankayak@aol.com . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
IOOF Sessions 5/17-21This is the yearly state-level Odd Fellows Convention, where people who have served a term as Noble Grand get to vote about the direction of the organization for the next year. Odd Fellows members who are not “past grands” are welcome to attend as non-voting attendees. This year, it will be in Modesto. Ask if you would like more information!
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Lodge Maintenance Day Sat. 5/13 from 1-5 pm Sycamore Member Jon Dickinson is leading a lodge Maintenance Day specifically to re-glaze the skylight. So if you are willing to climb up on the roof to help with this, please contact Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net .
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Game Night! Sat. 5/13 at 6-10 pm Games! Snacks! Friendship! Fun and also Fund-raising for needed building repairs. Stay tuned and watch our lodge website or Facebook page for the flyer!
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Sat. 5/27: 3OJ at the Turf Club 1-4 pm Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
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2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar! Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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2023 Sycamore Special Outings Calendar! If you like to get out and about, these may be the activities for you. Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We currently have a Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (often on Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position (but it’s ok to try it for a year and see if you like it).
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please respond to this email or contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, and may 2023 be gentle on us all,
Hi, friends. We have lots of things happening this year! See more info below. Please put all our Events and Special Outings on your calendar. (scroll down for calendar or see attached)
We are looking for people to help with the following items:
Lodge Cleanup DayonSat 3/18 1-4pm – please come for an hour or more!
Lodge Open House & Lit Hop on Sat 4/22, 3-7pm: we need at least 5 volunteers to manage this. Volunteers would mainly guide people to and around the lodge.
Lodge Maintenance Day on Sat 5/13 – help needed to clean and re-glaze skylight
If you are willing to help with any of these, please reply to Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net or call or text 510-329-0660
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 3/10 Postponed until next month
This meeting may is postponed pending recovery from surgery.
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com .
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 3/13 at 6:30/7:30 pm
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social 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 Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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New Weekly Tues. Zoom: Requests & Dedications Hour
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 Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30! (Pacific time). If you would like the Zoom link, please email him at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Email him (ahead of time, if possible) requests for any songs you would like him to play.
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Lodge Cleanup Day Sat 3/18 at 1-4pm
Let’s gather together and spiff up our building! Bring gloves and/or cleaning supplies if you have them, or come and use ours. Choice of chores will be provided. Refreshments! Friendship! Come for an hour or come for the afternoon. Everyone’s invited! For a flyer on the lodge website see here or see flyer attached to this newsletter.
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Special Outing to Japanese Gardens Wed. 3/22 at 11:30 am
Let’s visit a Hayward gem: the Japanese Gardens to celebrate Spring! These used to be part of the botanical area of the old Hayward Union High School. Join us for a short walk around and some visiting, maybe some sitting in a gazebo and watching the koi. (Rain cancels) For a flyer on the lodge website, see here or see flyer attached to this newsletter.
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2023 Lodge Open House on Sat 4/22 with Hayward Lit Hop?
We are considering having a lodge Open House at the same time as the Hayward Lit Hop 4/22 from 3-6 or 3-7pm, since we will have the lodge open anyway for Lit Hop participation. We need at least 5 volunteers to make this happen. Volunteers would guide people to the lodge entrance in the back, and to the main room for the Lit Hop presentation, and could show people around the rest of the lodge. If you are willing to help with this, please reply to this newsletter or contact Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net If there is enough interest, we will schedule one.
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2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar!
Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2023 Sycamore Special Outings Calendar!
If you like to get out and about, these may be the activities for you. Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We have an elected Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position.
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.
If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, and may 2023 be gentle on us all,
