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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie Machado
Lodge cleanup will continue on Sat. 5/3 starting at 2 pm, prior to Game Night (which starts at 6 pm). If you have some energy and interest in helping to spiff up the lodge, and to sort the historic from the trash, please come by! Thank you to Member Jon Dickinson for leading this!
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Game Night Sat. 5/3 at 6 pm
Game Night is ON for May! 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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Peace & Pizza Fri. 5/9 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. 5/12 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 O’Clock Jump at Hayward’s World Famous Turf Club Sat. 5/17 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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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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New Fremont Lodge Mission Peak #114 Website
With the help of Sycamore Lodge in Hayward sharing an easy wordpress template (thanks Carl!), the Fremont Odd Fellows Mission Peak 114 and Rebekah Silver Star 336 now have a website. The most important pages are finished, and, though minor details will be added, we’d like you to update any directory y ou might possess that mentions our Lodge with this new domain address:
Game Night is CANCELED for April. 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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Peace & Pizza Fri. 4/11 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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Sycamore hosting IOOF Seminar 4/12
Sycamore will be hosting an IOOF educational seminar on Saturday April 12 from about 10-3pm. If you would like to learn about all things Odd Fellows, this will be your opportunity! IOOF MEMBERS ONLY and RSVP required (see flyer).
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 4/14 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.
3 O’Clock Jump Band returns to Turf Club on Sat. 4/19 from 2-4! Plus Summer Dates
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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Sycamore Lodge participates in Hayward Lit Hop Sat. 4/26
Sycamore Lodge will be hosting readings again for the Hayward Lit Hop on 4/26.
WE WILL NEED LODGE MEMBERS TO HELP: basically, to help the public find the lodge and the lodge room, where the readings will be. If you can help, please put it on your calendar and let us know at HaywardLitHop@gmail.com . See more info here:
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: New Times
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 Fremont Lodge Mission Peak #114 Website
With the help of Sycamore Lodge in Hayward sharing an easy wordpress template (thanks Carl!), the Fremont Odd Fellows Mission Peak 114 and Rebekah Silver Star 336 now have a website. The most important pages are finished, and, though minor details will be added, we’d like you to update any directory you might possess that mentions our Lodge with this new domain address:
Hi, friends. There’s a lot going on in March & April. Check out some events at Sycamore and also at other local lodges!
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 3/14 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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Vallejo lodge is hosting a St. Paddy’s
Dance & Rummage Sale Fri. 3/14, and
Rummage Sale Sat. 3/15
(See two flyers below)
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Fremont lodge hosting St. Patrick’s Day 3/17
Mission Peak Odd Fellows & Silver Star Rebekahs in Fremont are hosting Dinner in Fremont on St. Patrick’s Day at the Irvington IOOF Hall. Free meal if you bring a Potluck dish, otherwise $5. For dishes and RSVP and more, see: https://missionpeak114.org/events-projects/
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Game Night Sat. 4/1 CANCELED
Sycamore’s Game Night is CANCELED for April. 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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Sycamore hosting IOOF Seminar on 4/12
Sycamore will be hosting an IOOF educational seminar on Saturday April 12 from about 10-3pm (members only). If you would like to learn about all things Odd Fellows, this will be your opportunity! RSVP required (see flyer).
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 4/14 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.
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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Sycamore Lodge participates in
Hayward Lit Hop 4/26
Sycamore Lodge will be hosting readings again for the Hayward Lit Hop on 4/26.
WE WILL NEED LODGE MEMBERS TO HELP: basically, to help the public find the lodge and the lodge room, where the readings will be. If you can help, please put it on your calendar and contact HaywardLitHop@gmail.com . See more info here:
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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New Fremont Lodge Mission Peak #114 Website
With the help of Sycamore Lodge in Hayward sharing an easy wordpress template (thanks Carl!), the Fremont Odd Fellows Mission Peak 114 and Rebekah Silver Star 336 now have a website. The most important pages are finished, and, though minor details will be added, we’d like you to update any directory you might possess that mentions our Lodge with this new domain address:
Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter.
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Game Night Sat. 2/1 at 6 pmGame Night is ON for January! Game Nightusually meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6-10 pm at the lodge. Everyone is invited!
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 2/10 at 6:30/7:30 pmOur 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. 2/14 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.comThis meeting will be rescheduled guest speaker Phil Tourney, author of “Holocaust on the High Seas” about the USS Liberty attack and its aftermath.
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Requests & Dedications Zoom: New Times!
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 MachadoSycamore #129Communications CommitteeHayward Odd Fellows
Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter.
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Lodge Cleanup 1/4 Sat. afternoonSycamore Member and building manager extraordinaire Jon Dickinson is leading some cleaning and organizing at the lodge before Saturday’s Game Night, and welcomes anyone who wants to join in. He plans to be there as early as 1 pm. Come join the fun and friendship!
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Game Night Sat. 1/4 at 6 pmGame Night is ON for January! Game Nightusually meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6-10 pm at the lodge. Everyone is invited!
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 1/10 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. 1/13 at 6:30/7:30 pmOur 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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Requests & Dedications Zoom: New Times!
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 12:30-1:30pm and Fridays 1-2pm. (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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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie MachadoSycamore #129Communications Committee
Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. The 2024 lodge calendar is also on the lodge website here.
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Game Night Sat. Dec. 7 at 6 pm!
Game Night is ON for December! Game Night usually meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6-10 pm at the lodge. Everyone is invited!
Also, that same day, Light Up the Season, the annual downtown Hayward winter-time celebration and tree lighting ceremony, is returning to the City Hall rotunda and plaza the afternoon and evening of Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with some new attractions. Join the festivities early, and then come to Sycamore’s Game Night! Fun in downtown Hayward! Find out more here:
East Bay Youth Orchestra (EBYO) is having a FREE sensory-friendly concert Sunday afternoon, 4 pm, at the new HUSD Performing Arts Center. It will be about an hour long, and is meant to be a safe place for people with sensory challenges, meaning that behaviors not acceptable at a normal concert are accepted at this one so families can enjoy holiday music together.
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 12/9 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. Sycamore #129 has the honor this month of hosting our state Grand Master Dave Reed and Deputy District Grand Master (and Sycamore Associate member) Jon Hart. We will be hosting a dinner before the meeting, and we will also likely have some guests from other lodges.
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 Sarah Hartman sarah.a.hartman@gmail.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 12/13 at 7 pm
Sycamore members and friends are invited to join Peace & Pizza for a Zoom meeting featuring the docu-drama movie, “A Day Without A Mexican“. 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 . Please contact Stephania if you have questions.
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EBSB Flute Choir Holiday Concert in San Lorenzo on Sun. Dec. 15 at 2 pm. Free!
The East Bay Symphonic Band invites Sycamore members and friends to enjoy chamber music from their Flute Choir and Horn Quartet at a holiday concert at the San Lorenzo library on Sunday, December 15 at 2 pm. Free! The flute choir has grown to 19 members, and they now feature a contra bass flute! They also use bass flutes, alto flutes, piccolos and regular c flutes, and sometimes add piano and drums. It’s a whole orchestra of flutes in different sizes! This will be their 3rd performance this year at this library. It’s a very nice library and they always have a great audience.
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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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Please take HUSD Budget Priorities Survey
Request for help – Protect the Arts in the Budget Priorities Survey for
Hayward Unified School District (closes Dec 12)
Good evening Friends in the Sycamore Lodge,
Hayward Unified currently has a budget shortfall and has made available a budget priorities survey that closes on Thursday, December 12. As a community member, please consider using the survey to bolster Arts education in the face of budget cuts. The priority item would be “Theatre, Dance, Music, and Art”.
The superintendent will host another budget town hall this Saturday at King Middle School at 10:30AM, for more information. Everyone is invited to attend.
As a community member, please complete the budget priorities survey. It’s important that district leadership hear from all voices in the community. It takes 5-10 minutes to complete.
There is an FAQ on the Budget Solutions webpage. The district will continually update it in the coming weeks.
The items on the budget priorities are subject to cuts for the 2025-2026 school year, to address our district’s budget shortfall. Many school districts across California are facing similar budget challenges. Some have taken more extreme steps by closing schools. For example, Alum Rock was in the news just this week for closing 6 campuses. Fortunately Hayward is not going down the path of school closures, however it still needs to make significant adjustments elsewhere.
My students at Winton Middle School in Hayward have experienced first hand the benefits and opportunities made possible through an arts education, as evidenced through school concerts, their overall dispositions toward music and growth through our lessons every week, and additional creative and expressive experiences that they have sought to enrich their life like participation in the local youth orchestra and CMEA honor choir. Arts education provides students with transformative learning experiences that inspire them to achieve at the highest levels. It establishes a dynamic and inclusive environment where students feel empowered to explore their creative potential, and every learner is supported and encouraged to reach their goals. Students develop technical skill and artistry alongside a lifelong appreciation for the arts. The arts give students a means to connect with their community, often through live performances for a variety of occasions. In this way, the arts are a vital part of Hayward Unified and we must provide steadfast support when faced with upcoming budget cuts.Please guide our district leadership on budget decisions by completing the budget survey. We hope that you consider ranking the Arts toward the top of the list! You can share the survey with other community members to strengthen support for this cause.
Last, these are the budget priority items included on the survey:
Non-classroom support staff at schools
Parent outreach & engagement
Theatre, Dance, Music, and Art ****
School safety
Maintain specialized programs at current locations
Lower class sizes
Competitive salaries and benefits
Staff at the District Office
Professional Development/Training
Mental and behavioral health support
Athletics
Extra academic support classes or credit recovery
Free transportation
Thank you so much for your time and consideration, Melanie Work
Music Teacher
Winton Middle School
(and Sycamore #129 member)
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As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie Machado
Hi, friends. Here’s your monthly Sycamore Odd Fellows lodge newsletter. Please excuse the delay. The 2024 lodge calendar is also on the lodge website here.
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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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Presentation: Overcoming Capitalism, Tom Wetzel on Fri. 11/22 at 6-7pm at Starr King
Sycamore members and friends are invited to an event at Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church in Hayward on Friday Nov. 22 from 6-7 pm. Free!
Starr King UU Church is thrilled to host a talk with Q&A and book signing with Tom Wetzel, author of Overcoming Capitalism, Strategy for the Working Class in the 21st Century. He writes, “We live in a capitalist society. But what are its core features? How could we possibly replace it? I’ll provide some brief answers to these questions.”After the talk Tom will field questions and then sign books. Our favorite independent bookseller, Renee Rettig of Books on B in Hayward, will be there to sell the books.For more information, click on the link below.Presentation: Overcoming Capitalism, Tom Wetzel – Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church https://starrking.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/170412418 Presentation: Overcoming Capitalism, Tom Wetzel – Starr King Unitarian …A presentation and Q&A with coffee and book signing after. Tom Wetzel, author of Overcoming Capitalism, Strate…
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East Bay Symphonic Band: Annual Holiday Open Rehearsal Mon. 12/2 at 7:30 pm
The East Bay Symphonic Band invites Sycamore members and friends to their Annual Holiday Open Rehearsal on Monday, Dec 2 at 7:30 pm. This will be the full band plus some chamber music, playing holiday music. Cookies, cider, tea, coffee and hot cocoa will be served afterward.
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Game Night Sat. Dec. 7 at 6 pm!
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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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 11/11 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 Sarah Hartman sarah.a.hartman@gmail.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. The agenda was sent out Saturday – see that email for details about needing to be in person for certain voting reasons.
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EBSB Flute Choir Holiday Concert in San Lorenzo on Sun. Dec. 15 at 2 pm. Free!
The East Bay Symphonic Band invites Sycamore members and friends to enjoy chamber music from their Flute Choir and Horn Quartet at a holiday concert at the San Lorenzo library on Sunday, December 15 at 2 pm. Free! The flute choir has grown to 19 members, and they now feature a contra bass flute! They also use bass flutes, alto flutes, piccolos and regular c flutes, and sometimes add piano and drums. It’s a whole orchestra of flutes in different sizes! This will be their 3rd performance this year at this library. It’s a very nice library and they always have a great audience.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, Julie Machado
