Posted March 28, 2008

The cookout scheduled for 4/12/08 at Linda Beck's home has been cancelled.

Sister Donna DiCola
Queen Esther #22

Posted March 28, 2008

Join Queen Esther as Our Cup Runneth Over with Good Wishes when we honor our own Georganne Rodgers, Grand Electa

Thursday, April 3rd at 7:30 pm

In the Gold Room
345 W. Monroe
Phoenix, AZ

We plan to have a red hot time, then carry that hospitable mood to the dining room for refreshments.

Sister Georganne requests that any donations be for the Shrine Hospital children (socks, underwear, coloring books, etc.)

Posted March 20, 2008

Posted March 3, 2008

Memorial Services for Sister Betty Ann Ruppert, PGM will be: Wed. Mar. 12th 6:30 pm

Phx. Masonic Temple, 4th Ave. & Monroe

Queen Esther Chapter presiding

Reception following

Please be ready to share your stories, remembrances, and thoughts about Sis. Betty Ann.

Thanks.

Sister Linda J. Beck
Queen Esther

Sister Betty Ann Ruppert, PGM, passed away on Thursday, February 28th. Memorial Services will be held later in March, most likely in two weeks. Cards may be sent to: Fred Ruppert 423 Monterosa NW Phoenix, AZ 85013-3017 Thank you. Sister Linda Beck, P.M. Sister Susan Warren, P.M. Queen Esther #22

"They never quite leave us, our friends who have passed through the gateway eternal to the starlight above."

Posted February 29, 2008

Sister Betty Ann Ruppert, PGM, passed away on Thursday, February 28th. Memorial Services will be held later in March, most likely in two weeks.

Cards may be sent to:
Fred Ruppert
423 Monterosa NW
Phoenix, AZ 85013-3017

Thank you.

Sister Linda Beck, P.M.
Sister Susan Warren, P.M.
Queen Esther #22

"They never quite leave us, our friends who have passed through the gateway eternal to the starlight above."

Posted February 18, 2008

Services for Sherri Nelson Jenkins, majority Rainbow and a member of Queen Esther Chapter # 22 and sister of Pam Wade, will be Wednesday February 20th at 5:00 pm at Hansen’s Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road Scottsdale. Services will be by Queen Esther.

She leaves behind five children, Dirk O’Halloran, senior DeMolay and Amanda O’Halloran, majority Rainbow as well as Nikki, Shelby, and Audrey Jenkins, active Rainbow Girls in Mesa.

Cards can be sent to/through the Wade’s and will be shared with her children.
5023 E. Corrine Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Our many thanks for the prayers and cards as we get through these days of change and look toward the future.

Star love,

Sister Pam Wade, on behalf of Sherri’s family.

Posted February 15, 2008

Sister Betty Ann Ruppert, PGM, Queen Esther #22, has been really sick in bed with cold/flu for about 2 weeks. And has missed our meetings. She definitely could use some TLC.

Thanks.

Sister Linda Beck
Queen Esther #22

Cards can be sent to Sister Betty Ann:
423 Monterosa NW
Phoenix, Arizona 85013

Posted February 14, 2008

Sister Sherry Jenkins, Queen Esther #22 (sister of Sister Pam Wade) died suddenly while living in Oklahoma. She leaves 4 daughters and 1 son. There will be an Eastern Star Service - exact details are not firm but may be Monday or Tuesday.

Cards may be sent to the Wades:
5023 E. Corrine
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Sister Georganne Rodgers
Queen Esther #22

Posted February 4, 2008

GREASE is the WORD

Cruise on In and have a BEE-BOPING-HOPING time:

Relive the 50’s Dress up in your Poodle Skirts, Sweaters, Jeans and Leather jackets

QUEEN ESTHER’S FRIENDSHIP NIGHT

To be held on: Thursday February 21st, 2008 At 7:30 PM

AT Masonic Temple 345 W. Monroe St. Phoenix

Refreshments to follow:

Carol Du Bois Worthy Matron
Ken Du Bois Worthy Patron

RSVP: Carol or Ken
602-944-6630
kcdstroder@cox.net

WE’LL HAVE A ROCKING GOOD TIME

Posted February 3, 2008

Sisters and Brothers,

It is with sadness I report that our Golden Chain of Friendship has been shortened. The link of Sister Elsie Herndon, Queen Esther #22, has fallen away. At this time there is no further information.

Cards can be sent to her family at:
1023 West Marshall Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013-1735

Posted January 29, 2008

Donna DiCola, Reporter

As the Star Shines (The Valentine's Day Edition) She looked at him from across the Chapter Room and her heart skipped a beat. She was so lucky to have him as her husband. Her mind wondered back to their first meeting and she recalls how nervous she was. Hmmm, dressing for a first date was just as difficult as choosing the proper evening attire for Grand Chapter. The rap of the Worthy Matron's gavel brought her back to the present. "The Minutes have been approved, we move onto the next order of business. "

And now a word from our sponsors

Sisters and Brothers -- are you tired of the same old hum-drum room decor? Bring some new life to your room with knick-knacks and bric-a-brac from Queen Esther's Rummage Sale February 2 & 3 at the home of Ken & Carol DuBois, 7348 North 9th Place, Phoenix.

The following is a public service announcement brought to you by Queen Esther

We would like to extend a hearty welcome to our newest member Lisa Rose who was officially added to our member roster on December 20th. In addition, we are planning an Initiation Ceremony on March 6

We now return you to our program - "As the Star Shines"

The Worthy Matron reports that the Honor Night for our Associate Grand Patron on January 17 was great fun.

The meeting progressed and before you know it the Chapter is closed and everyone gathers downstairs for food and fellowship. Another episode of "As the Star Shines" has concluded.

Join us next time for an exciting '50's Style "Grease" Themed Friendship Night February 21 at 7:30 PM.

Thunderbirds, slick back your hair (blue jeans OK) and Pink Ladies; find your mothball-laden poodle skirts!

Will our Secretary and Treasurer ever find that mythical penny and get the books to balance, and gain the approval of the Finance Committee?

Which Sister is sporting a new hair color?

Will our Worthy Patron burn rubber? Can he Drive 55?

Will Sister X be able to sneak a piece of not so sugar free candy from the basket during the coin march?

Be there, live and in person, Thursday February 21 at 7:30 PM, adorned as your favorite Grease Character, where we will answer these and other exciting questions .... No excuses. With the Hollywood writers strike, your alternative is an evening filled with reruns and reality TV anyway ...

Posted January 7, 2008

Posted November 25, 2007

Donna DiCola, Reporter

T'was a month before Christmas And all through the State Eastern Stars we are busy Let there be no debate.

Our recent OV was joyous The introductions, the food Honoring Imogene and Kenny And making cotton candy - How cool!

On One-Seventeen, we will honor Our own Kenneth D Please plan to join us Dust off your leather jackets & jeans

We toil and tarry To bring sunshine and cheer We greet, hug and welcome Those from far and from near

Goblins and Gremlins Ghosts present and past The Du Bois Halloween potluck Was quite a blast!

As Friendships abound Our Chapter's friendship night draws near With a 50's themed evening February 21st of next year

Our good works they are many Ronald Mc Donald House is but one Of the charities we help out We fundraise, and also have fun.

Thanksgiving approaches The train trip is in sight Our Masons and Stars Will enjoy the ride and the sights

So, Adah and Martha Electa and Ruth Queen Esther, and other officers too Lets all remember As the season draws near To love, and to worship And also bring cheer.

Queen Esther wishes everyone the happiest of holidays. May you be showered with love and good cheer. Don't count calories on those holiday meals, instead count blessings.

Posted September 23, 2007

Donna DiCola, Reporter

Well, another Arizona summer has come and gone. The time has come to go 'Back to School' (Of Instruction) and to 'Send-Off our Grand Officers with our best wishes for a wonderful year of travel, visiting, socializing, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Chapter is looking forward to another fun filled year. We braved the hot summer heat and gussied 'UP' the ante room and prep room for our Chapter. These rooms received a well deserved face lift at the skilled and loving hands of many of our Chapter members. Please stop by the Masonic Temple, in downtown Phoenix, on the 1st or 3rd Thursday of the month (7:30 PM), to see our 'work of art'. There is plenty of parking, and ladies, if you so desire, one of our handsome gentlemen will gladly provide escort service to your car after the meeting and fellowship.

By the time this article is published we will have catered our first fund-raising dinner at the Masonic Temple in downtown Phoenix.

We are looking forward to the Official Visit of our Worthy Grand Matron accompanied by the Worthy Grand Patron and their Grand Officers on October 4th (7:30 PM). We hope that everyone will Show 'UP' for this special event. We want to make sure that everyone knows that we are 'UP' to the task, and will work diligently this year to support the causes of our Worthy Grand Matron Imogene Richins and our Worthy Matron Carol DuBois.

Our 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Diabetes will be Sunday, October 7th, 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Jennifer Dare' has graciously offered 'UP' her home at 15245 West Country Gable Drive in Surprise to host this great event. The cost of the dinner is $8.00. For additional information call Jennifer Dare' at (623) 214-1599.

Lastly, we want to wish our Worthy Matron Carol DuBois and Worthy Patron Ken DuBois well, as they lead our Chapter through our 90th year. We appreciate all that you do for our Chapter and for our fraternal organization. Each of you are truly assets to our Order.

(Our Worthy Grand Patron Brother Ken Aldrin gave us insight into the various uses of the word 'UP' at SendOff. Brother Ken, you are right, for a two letter word, 'UP' is right 'UP' there in its uses and versatility.)

Posted August 13, 2007

Queen Esther will be going to the baseball game, Tuesday, August 21. Please send your reservation to Kay Akers, ASAP as the date is rapidly approaching. Tickets are $18 and we sit on the first level so no big steps to climb.

Sister Kay Akers
k99adah@cox

Posted July 6, 2007

Kay Akers is coordinating another group purchase of tickets for a Diamondbacks Baseball game.

Diamondbacks vs the Marlins - Tuesday July 24th

If you would like to reserve tickets, please contact Kay no later than July 15th.

Kay Akers
Queen Esther 22
k99adah@cox.net
Home 480.785.7797
Cell 602.743.9462

Posted June 13, 2007

My thanks to all for the cards, calls, visits and prayers. You kept me from missing out on the last several months of Chapter and friend events. It also helped keep the cabin fever away.

I think I am one doctor visit away from being released to go back to regular life: work, driving, grocery shopping, house cleaning - why am I so excited?

I really do thank you for keeping Jack and me in your thoughts and prayers.

Star love,
Pam Wade
Queen Esther #22
wadethrumail@qwest.net

Posted June 8, 2007

Queen Esther 22 will purchase a block of tickets for the Diamondbacks game on June 26th (6:40 PM) against the Dodgers. Tickets are $18.00 each.

If you would like to attend please contact Sister Kay Akers at home 480.785.7797 or cell 602.743.9462 or via Email K99adah@cox.net

Thank You

Sister Donna DiCola
Queen Esther #22

Posted June 4, 2007

Sister Pam Wade of Queen Esther #22 had corrective surgery last week and is home from the hospital recuperating and doing pretty good. We hope to have her out and about real soon. Cards can be sent to Sister Pam at:

5023 East Corrine Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
wadethrumail@qwest.net

Posted May 5, 2007

You are invited to QUEEN ESTHER #22 FIESTA HAMBURGER COOKOUT

SUNDAY MAY 6th

At the home of Linda Beck
6337 N. 16th Drive; Phoenix
Between 15th & 19th Ave & S of Maryland
602-277-8082

Come and celebrate “Cinco de Mayo” (on the 6th)

5:00-7:00
$8.00 donation

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