Hi, folks We have a several items today: a documentary, a camping opportunity, a Social/business meeting, and Summer Concert Series info! Scroll down for details.
Peace & Pizza Fri. July 8 at 7 pm
Tonight – Friday July 8 at 7 pm – is the monthly Peace & Pizza gathering, which is still meeting on Zoom. Here’s the agenda from Sycamore Member Stephania Widger.
“Back between 1966 and 1973, in Chicago, a little known chapter of womens history, was being rolled out.
With little or no formal medical training, the Janes were able to perform over 12,000 safe and effective abortions.
In this documentary, the Janes describe finding feminism and clients describe finding Jane.
This archival film tells how the repression of the early sixties and social movements of the late 60’s influenced this unique group.
While watching it, keep in mind we may be walking right back into these times. We may be called upon to help our younger sisters, like the 10 year old who’s family member in Ohio just raped her and she is being denied an abortion….
see you at 7 pm,”
In peace,
Stephania
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Odd Fellows Cabins & Camping at the Russian River (near Guerneville)
As some of you may or may not know, Sycamore members Marion Borst & Jon Dickinson purchased a cabin up at the Russian River in the OFRC community and joined the Odd Fellows. It is a small community in a redwood forest with great river access. They say, “Our cabin needs a bit of work which we have planned on the weekends and it is pretty small right now so pretty much have it filled up for the summer, but the area has great campgrounds & small cabins that they rent out. They have RV and trailer sites with hook ups as well. It is pretty much glamping: there is a building with showers, power & lights at each campsite, there is a cafe, and bar run on the evenings Friday and Saturday that serves lunch or dinner. There are two beaches, one for dogs and one without. There are ping pong tables, shuffle board, kids playground, bocci ball, and other activities provided.
“Of course you are welcome to camp there when we are not there as well:) I thought it might be a nice weekend away for some of us since its all outside you don’t have to worry.
“Let me know if you are interested, unfortunately the grounds are only available through OFRC members so we have to ok you dates with the office.”
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. July 11 at 6:30/7:30
Finally, our monthly Lodge Social and Business meeting are coming up on Monday July 11 – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. Alas, we are still doing it via Zoom, although we know that many people are getting tired of the remote stuff. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. The Zoom link, agenda etc. will be sent out closer to Monday. Let me or Sycamore Secretary Laura Brady know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss.
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Summer Concert Series
Our 12th Annual Summer Concert Series starts August 7. This is a lovely way to spend Sunday afternoons, outdoors in a park, listening to music! I am awaiting the new flyer, but in the meantime, put these dates on your calendar.
The location is the amphitheater behind the Hayward Plunge, at Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth,
Julie Machado
Sycamore #129
Communications Committee, Chair