Posted March 29, 2008

REMINDER

You are cordially invited to Arizona #2 's Mini-Homecoming, next Saturday, April 5. Roast Beef Luncheon served at 11:30, $12. Reservations to Leslie Christiansen, Secretary at Leslie85733@yahoo.com, please put OES in the subject line. Official Visit will start at 1:30 (note change in time) at Tucson Lodge #4 on 1944 E Allen. For those driving on the Freeway, you may exit on Prince Rd, as in directory, (ramp is NOT closed) OR, as an alternate, exit Orange Grove, left (go under freeway), take a right on River (at the first light) to Campbell, take a right, Allen on left.

Sister Holly Tripp, Worthy Matron
Sister Leslie Christiansen, Secretary

Posted March 17, 2008

As a reminder, Arizona #2's "Mini-Homecoming" is Saturday, April 5th -- three short weeks away.

A sliced roast beef luncheon will be served at 11:30, cost is $12. Make your reservation by mailing a check to Arizona #2, PO Box 65866, Tucson, AZ, 85728-5866. (The flyers that were mailed had the wrong zip code).

The Official Visit will start at 1:30 (note change in time). Looking forward to seeing you there.

Sister Holly Tripp, Worthy Matron
Sister Leslie Christiansen, Secretary

Posted March 4, 2008

Arizona #2 will be having a lasagna dinner on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 (just before our meeting) benefiting ESTARL, $7.00. You may pay at the door, but please RSVP to Leslie Christiansen at Leslie85733@yahoo.com, so we'll have a food count.

Also, Arizona #2's "Mini Homecoming" will be Saturday, April 5 at 1:30 (note time change). There will be a roast beef luncheon at 11:30, $12. Please RSVP to Leslie Christiansen, Secretary, at PO Box 65866, Tucson, AZ 85728-5866. Your check (made payable to Arizona #2) is your receipt.

Thank you,

Holly Tripp, Worthy Matron
Arizona #2

Posted February 24, 2008 .

Hi all! Just wanted to let you know that I had a pacemaker put in and I am feeling fine! Ready for ANYTHING after three weeks.

Star love,

Sister Chrystle Aurand

Arizona #2

chrystlebell@yahoo.com

Posted February 6, 2008

ARIZONA CHAPTER #2 IS HAVING THEIR ANNUAL MEAT LOAF DINNER

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

TUCSON LODGE #4
1944 E. ALLEN ROAD, TUCSON

FROM 1:00 TO 4:00

MENU: MEATLOAF, MASHED POTATOES, GRAVY, GREEN BEANS, SALAD AND DESSERT.

Our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Imogene, will be making the meatloaf!!

$8.00 adult/$4.00 child

Sister Jan Shoberg
Arizona Chapter #2 Tucson
RSVP To: jansbug1@msn.com

Posted January 29, 2008

Nancy D'Alessio, PM, Reporter

Arizona #2 invites you to join us for Bunko on the first Saturday of each month except August. We play at Tucson Lodge #4 on Allen Road.

We start at 10:00 AM and play until approximately Noon. We then share in th lunch provided by Arizona #2 members. Donation for the Game and the Lunch is $5.00. They also have a 50/50 raffle with the tickets at $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

The next Bunko dates are: February 2, March 1 and May 3. The April 5 Bunko session will not be held as that is the date for Arizona #2's Official Visit. Hope to see you there.

Join us on February 5 for our Stated Meeting, honoring the Line Officers, and on the 19th for our Stated Meeting, honoring the Star Points.

Come hungry on February 24 for our Annual Meatloaf Dinner at the Lodge on Allen Road starting at 1 :00 pm to 3:00 PM; $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children (12 and under) Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls and butter, dessert and beverage.

Our March meetings are on the 4th & 18th. The April 1 meeting will have a special program honoring the Bible. This is an Arizona Chapter #2 tradition and we would be honored to have you share in this event.

April 5 at 1 :00 PM will be our Official Visit and we hope that you can be there to help us celebrate. Mark your calendars and join us as often as you are able. Travel safely and I will see you at the next event we both attend.

Posted January 25, 2008

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Thank you all for the kind thoughts, prayers, and cards while I was under the weather. I am nearly completely well now, and just need to get all my strength back. Your love and concern was what helped me get well so fast, you truly are family to me.

Star Love,

Sister OrahLee Hoose
Grand Adah

Posted December 27, 2007

You are cordially invited to Arizona #2's Bunco on Saturday, January 5 at 10:00 am, for only $5 which includes lunch!

Honor night for Sister Cleone Lavitschke, GGCCM for Scottish Rite Learning Centers is January 15 (her birthday) at 7:30 pm at Tucson Lodge #4. Hope you can attend.

Thank you,

SISTER Holly Tripp, Worthy Matron
SISTER Leslie Christiansen, Secretary

Posted December 19, 2007

After 2 weeks running 104 temperature, then 10 days in the hospital, Sister OrahLee Hoose, Grand Adah, is now home and recovering. She is requesting no phone calls or emails.

Cards can be sent to
OrahLee Hoose
57 South Calcite Drive
Tucson, AZ 85745-1708

Sister Leslie Christiansen, OrahLee's Page, and Secretary, Arizona #2

Posted December 15, 2007

Have yourself a very Merry Christmas and remember no Stated Meeting at Arizona Chapter #2 on Tuesday, December 18th, but we will have a lunch at Noon. Santa & an Elf will be there.

No Stated Meeting Tuesday, January 1st.

Sister Holly Tripp, Worthy Matron
Brother Wendell Richins, Worthy Patron
Sister Leslie Christiansen, Secretary
Arizona Chapter #2

Posted November 25, 2007

Arizona Chapter 2, Tucson

Nancy D'Alessio, PM, Reporter

Arizona Chapter #2 invites you to join us for Bunko on the first Saturday of each month except August. We play at Tucson Lodge #4 on Allen Road. We start at 10:00 AM and play until approximately Noon. We then share in the lunch provided by Arizona #2 members. Donation for the Game and Lunch is $5.00.

They also have a 50/50 raffle with the tickets at $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The next Bunko dates are: December 1, January 3 & February 2. Hope to see you there.

December 4 is our Friendship Meeting and we hope all are able to join us for a fun evening.

December 18 we will be celebrating the Season with many of our members who are not able to attend the evening meetings. We will have our "Shining Stars" Lunch at Noon and will NOT have a meeting that night.

January 1 will be a Regular Stated Meeting. We wish everyone a Very Happy New Year and invite you to share this evening with us.

January 15 we will be honoring our GGCCM Cleone Lavitschke and hope that you are able to join us.

The February events are: the 5th is a Stated Meeting, honoring the Line Officers; the 19th is a Stated Meeting honoring Star Points; and the 24th is a Meatloaf Dinner at the Lodge on Allen Road (more about this in the next issue).

Mark your calendars and join us as often as you are able. Travel safely and I will see you at the next event we both attend.

Posted November 17, 2007

Tuesday, November 20-potluck at 6:00 pm, honoring Gr Adah, Gr Esther and 25 & 50 year members

Saturday, Dec 1-bunco at 10:00 am

Tuesday, Dec 4-Friendship meeting

Tuesday, Dec 18 and Tuesday, Jan 1-no meeting

Saturday, Jan5-bunco 10:00 am

Tuesday, Jan 15- honor Cleone Lavitschke, GGCCM

Posted November 7, 2007

Arizona Chapter #2 INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE HONOR NIGHT FOR SISTER ORAHLEE HOOSE, GRAND ADAH SISTER MILLIE JONES, GRAND ESTHER

Tuesday, November 20TH @ 7:30 p.m.

Sister Leslie Christiansen, Secretary
Arizona #2

Posted November 4, 2007

Sister & Brothers,

It is with sadness I report that our Golden Chain of Friendship has been shortened. The link of Brother Paul Harper of Arizona Chapter #2 has fallen away. He passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007.

Harper Sr., Paul Woodruff

HARPER, Paul Woodruff, Sr., age 89, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at NW Hospital. He was born November 25, 1917 to the late Pyrrhus Euphrates and Margaret Lena (Sexton) Harper in Auburn, Illinois. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his youngest son, Gary Lee Harper. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lillian of Tucson, two sons, Paul W. Harper, Jr. (Lee) Harper of Bethel Island, California and Kenneth R. (Nita Sue) Harper of Alliance, OH. There are eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Paul was a retired electrical contractor and owner of Harper Electric. He moved his family from Illinois to Tucson in 1947, and transferred his membership from Illinois L.U. #364 to L.U. #570 in Tucson. When he first arrived in Tucson he was employed by International Control Equipment/ Fairbanks Morse (I.C.E.) to modify and update, on site, the electrical control equipment on the 18 missile sites in Southern Arizona. Paul spent many years in numerous Masonic organizations. Paul was a 32 deg. Mason and Past Commander of SOOB. He was also a past officer of the Eastern Star. He and Lillian were avid RV'ers and enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing. He also enjoyed restoring antique cars. A Memorial Service will be held at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Friday, October 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. where he was a member. Private family viewing at ADAIR FUNERAL HOME Dodge Chapel.

Cards can be sent to Sister Lillian Harper and family at: 612 East Limberlost Drive, Tucson, AZ 85705-1952

Posted November 1, 2007

Arizona Chapter 2 Invites You to Come & Play Bunco!

Saturday, November 3-Bunco 10:00 am
1944 East Allen Road
Tucson, Arizona

Sister Leslie Christiansen, Secretary
Arizona #2

Posted September 25, 2007

Arizona Chapter 2's OCTOBER NEWS

Tuesday, October 2- Honor Night for Sister Susan Glenn District Instructor #4, 7:30 pm

Saturday, October 6-Bunco 10:00 am

Sunday, October 14-Steak Fry, 3 pm to 5 pm, $8 RSVP to Worthy Matron Holly Tripp (520) 742-9255)

Tuesday, October 16-Honor Night for Brother Wendell Richins, PGP 7:30 pm

Tuesday, October 30- Sweet Tomatoes Dinner Stone/Wetmore

Saturday, November 3-Bunco 10:00 am

Tuesday, November 20-Honor Hight for Sister OrahLee Hoose, Grand Adah and Sister Millie Jones, Grand Esther 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 4-Friendship Night 7:30 p.m.

We are very saddened with the loss of Sisters Fern Silva, Lee Stith and Lillian DeKeno.

Sister Leslie Christiansen, Secretary
Arizona #2

Posted September 23, 2007

Tuesday, Oct 2-honor night for Susan Glenn, District Instructor #4

Sunday, October 14-Steak fry, $8, 3-5 pm RSVP to Worthy Matron

Tuesday, October 16- honor night for Wendell Richins, PGP

Tuesday, November 20- honor night for OrahLee Hoose, Grand Adah and Millie Jones, Grand Esther

Tuesday, Dec 4- Friendship Night

Leslie Christiansen,
Secretary, Arizona #2

Posted September 21, 2007

Sisters and Brothers,

It is with sadness I report that our Golden Chain of Friendship has been shortened. The link of Sister Lillian L. DeKeno of Arizona Chapter #2 has fallen away. She passed away on September 14th. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Northminister Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson.

Cards may be sent to the family of Sister Lillian DeKeno.
826 W. Prince Rd. #O-4,
Tucson, AZ 85705-3138

"Although the curtain falls at last, Is there a cause to grieve? The future's fairer than the past, If only we believe."

DeKeno, Lillian L. View/Sign Guest Book

DeKENO, Lillian L., age 94, passed away September 14, 2007. She is survived by two sons, Glenn (Karen) DeKeno of Payson, AZ and Ray (Mary) DeKeno of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; one daughter, Ruth Fisher of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren, Chuck, Don and Bob DeKeno and Kathy Lagorio; one daughter-in-law, Martha DeKeno. Mrs. DeKeno was a member of Chapter Arizona #2 Order of Eastern Star; Olana Temple #131 Daughters of the Nile, and Tash Tonlik Court #10 Order of Amaranth. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Northminister Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME Dodge Chapel.

Published in the Tucson on 9/19/2007.