Posted March 30, 2008

STARS OF PARADISE #56, VIRGINIA VALENTE, W.M., LEROY SWEAT, W.P.

The year is flying by, where does the time go?!? All members, friends and families are invited to enjoy the Vision Quest Players as they proudly present "The Wizard of Star" to be held at Stars of Paradise #56 on Sept. 13 at 4:00 PM. A lasagna dinner will be served at 5 PM at no charge (Donations appreciated) A question and answer session to follow. Contact Jean Patterson at 602-992-8323 or jpat3@cox.net for dinner reservations no later than

April 6.
The Dinner for the Scottish Rites Members will be at the Lodge on April 17th. Call Virginia Valente at 602-992-3858 if you are willing to help. This is a good project for our Chapter, and all help is much appreciated.

Dinner Night Out will be April 22nd, and will be at the Olive Garden on Cactus just north of Tatum. Call Jean Patterson for reservations, so that seating for all will be available. Lots if fellowship goes on at these dinners & you really miss a great evening if you don't attend.

Stars of Paradise #56 has a BIG Variety Show planned for May 10th. Bring all of your family, and I mean ALL. You will be glad that you did , for Betty Sweat, who is our Producer, always has a wonderful show that you will not want to miss. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th, and will start at 7:00 P.M. Tickets will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Refreshments will be available. There will be plenty of hot dogs, Sloppy Joes , nacho's, chips , relishes and beverages. Call Betty Sweat at 623-580-9471, if you would like to offer a talent or plan to attend the show.

We have received word that our Past Grand Patron, Lee Babcock has fallen and broken a pelvic bone. He would love to have cards reminding him that we care. Sister Vivian says he is improving slowly. Bill Lau had an unexpected visit to the emergency department. Seems he was bitten by some critter, and not knowing the source of the problem, they felt the smart thing to do was take him to emergency. He is also recovering.

Call Ellie Aldrin and get a list of those who are ill and remember to send them cards..

Posted March 21, 2008

REMINDER

WHAT? An HONOR NIGHT at Stars of Paradise Chapter # 56

WHEN? March 27, 2008 at 7 P. M.

WHO? We are honoring our SPECIAL STARS…
Bob Townsend, PGP, General Grand VisionQuest
Patti Herington, Grand Martha
Georganne Rodgers, Grand Electa

WHY? Because we want YOU to help us celebrate our Honored and Special Members!

WHERE? Stars of Paradise Chapter #56
16027 N. 25th St. (Cave Creek & Greenway)
Phoenix, AZ 85046

Virginia Valente, Worthy Matron

Leroy Sweat, Worthy Patron

Jeannie Patterson, Secretary

In lieu of gifts, please bring new toys for Andrea’s Closet.

Posted March 17, 2008

Sisters and Brothers,

Our Brother, Lee Babcock, PGP, fell the first part of March and fractured his pelvic on the right side. He is now at North Mountain Medical Rehab. Please keep Lee and Vivian in your prayers. Cards are always welcomed.

Lee Babcock, PGP
P.O. Box 35533
Phoenix, AZ 85069-5533

Sister Virginia Valente, Worthy Matron
Stars of Paradise #56

Sister Jean Patterson, Secretary
Stars of Paradise #56

Posted March 11, 2008

Sister Jerry Miller's husband, Leroy (Johnnie) Miller's Memorial Service is to be at the Shadow Mountain Mortuary located at Old Greenway and Cave Creek Roads. It will start at 11:00 a.m., OES and Masonic Services will be held there and then the Veterans Services will be held at the Phoenix Veterans National Cemetery located at Pinnacle Peak Road and Cave Creek Road.

There will be a luncheon served at the PV/SL Lodge following the Services. PV/SL Lodge is located at 16027 North 25th Street, Phoenix.

Sister Virginia Valente Worthy Matron
Stars of Paradise #56

Posted March 11, 2008

STARS OF PARADISE #56, VIRGINIA VALENTE, W.M., LEROY SWEAT, W.P.

This is our season of Friendship nights and Official Visits and we are indebted to our Friends and to the Grand Officers to attend these nights. To meet and mix with our sisters and brothers is cathartic to them and to us. We are healthier and happier because of these contacts. On our March 13 meeting we will be honoring St. Patrick.

Wear a touch of green, especially if you are Irish. At our meeting of March 27, we will be honoring our own General Grand Appointee, Brother Bob Townsend and our Grand Officers Georganne Rodgers and Patti Herington. Join us on this very Special Night.

Congratulations to our own Bethel 19 on the initiation of their 5 new members, (we understand there are more waiting to be initiated, HURRAY!) Some of us were unable to attend the initiation; sometimes we have already committed to an occasion, but we were there with you in spirit. We are very proud of these Job's Daughters of ours.

Our own Chapter has initiated a new Member, Sarah Whitaker, and have the ceremony of initiation scheduled for our Feb. 28th meeting. There are members out there just waiting; all we have to do is find them and give them an application.

Stars of Paradise #56 has been catering dinners for the Scottish Rites Bodies, of whom our own Amixtocle Cocco is the Master, and it has been a very rewarding experience. Your Worthy Matron wishes to thank all of those members who have so willingly helped. Our next night to cater will be in the month of April & your help will be appreciated. Contact your Worthy Matron, Virginia Valente (602-992-3858)

Our Star Night Out this month will be at the Sizzler at 2903 W. Bell Road on the west side of the street. Be there around 5 PM, and let Jean Patterson know (at 602-992-8323) Remember she has to have a count of how many will be there so that there will be seating for everyone.

Please remember to telephone the shut in members and those who are ill and let them know that they are in our thoughts.

Posted March 8, 2008

To the Sisters and Brothers....Our Brother Leroy (Johnnie) Miller passed away last night. He is now with the Angels.

Sister Virginia Valente Worthy Matron
Stars of Paradise #56

"They are not lost who find the sunset gate, the goal of all their faithful years."

Posted March 8, 2008

A phone call from our Sister Gerry Miller today informing us that Leroy (Johnnie) Miller has been moved to :

Hospice of Arizona IPU.
Sun Health Del Web
19702 North Routzahn Way
Sun City West, Arizona 85372

Sister Virginia Valente, Worthy Matron
Stars of Paradise #56

Posted March 6, 2008

WHAT? An HONOR NIGHT at Stars of Paradise Chapter # 56

WHEN? March 27, 2008 at 7 P. M.

WHO? We are honoring our SPECIAL STARS…

Bob Townsend, PGP, General Grand VisionQuest
Patti Herington, Grand Martha
Georganne Rodgers, Grand Electa

WHY? Because we want YOU to help us celebrate our Honored and Special Members!

WHERE? Stars of Paradise Chapter #56
16027 N. 25th St. (Cave Creek & Greenway)
Phoenix, AZ 85046

Virginia Valente, Worthy Matron
Leroy Sweat, Worthy Patron

Jeannie Patterson, Secretary

In lieu of gifts, please bring new toys for Andrea’s Closet.

Posted March 5, 2008

THE ARIZONA EASTERN STAR VISIONQUEST PLAYERS

PROUDLY PRESENT "THE WIZARD OF STAR"

TO BE HELD AT STARS OF PARADISE NO 56 ON APRIL 13th, 2008 AT 4:00 P.M. A LASAGNA DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 5 PM AT NO CHARGE (DONATIONS APPRECIATED) WITH A QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION TO FOLLOW.

JOIN US FOR THIS PREMIERE PERFORMANCE OF THE VISIONQUEST PLAYERS AND HAVE A FUN AFTERNOON. PERFORMANCE IS OPEN TO ALL EASTERN STARS AND THEIR FRIENDS. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN EASTERN STAR TO ATTEND.

PLEASE CONTACT JEAN PATTERSON, SEC'Y AT 602-992-8323 OR E-MAIL: jpat3@cox.net FOR DINNER RESERVATIONS SO THEY KNOW HOW MANY TO PREPARE FOR.

RESERVATIONS DUE NOT LATER THAN APRIL 6, 2008

YOUR VISIONQUEST COMMITTEE

Posted February 7, 2008

VIRGINIA VALENTE W.M.

Stars of Paradise #56 has been very busy since we accepted the privilege of provide meals for the Scottish Rites Bodies on alternate months with Queen Esther Chapter. We also did the Installation of our Associate Patron as the Venerable Master of the Phoenix Lodge of Perfection on January 12, serving 100 guests. Congratulations to our Brother Cocco. The Worthy Matron of Stars of Paradise #56 cannot thank the members enough for all of the help they have given toward this project. We have received many compliments on the quality of our meals.

On February 2nd at 8 AM, our Chapter will leave the Lodge for a trip to Payson to the Casino. Remember you give us a donation of $10 and when you get to the Casino it will return that exact amount to you, and when you board the bus for home the Casino also gives you a scratch ticket.... usually it is from $4. to $10., always a surprise, like in the old Cracker Jack boxes (remember?)?? Call Jeanne Patterson for reservations, her number is 6 02-992-8323.

February 14th is Friendship Night in our Chapter - a gift for the Officers in your station attending from other Chapters is the custom. It is a fun night and we want a crock-pot on each table accompanied by cornbread, muffins &.dessert.

On February 26 we will be having our Dinner Night Out at "The Sizzler" located at 2903 W, Bell Road - South side if your heading west, Call Jeanne Patterson at 602-992-8323. Let's all of us honor our W.G.M. and our WG.P. at their O.V's. Check Imogene's calendar for those dates.

I am sure many of our Sisters and Brothers have had this round of winter ailments, leaving us coughing and sneezing and gasping for air. We hope all of you are already over this nuisance. I haven't room enough to list everyone who has had it, just hope all of you are better. Our Brother Johnnie Miller has had surgery and has more treatments coming up. Brother Lee Babcock continues to?improve.Thanks to everyone who attended the Service for our Mickey Patterson, Jeanne's husband, who would have been initiated into our Chapter at our first January meeting. The rendition of "Wind Beneath My Wings" by our own Alisa Driere, and her leading everyone in singing "Amazing Grace" was just awesome! Oh yes, our Worthy Patron, Leroy Sweat and Sister Betty have two new Great grand-daughters with another due in the near future. Brothers and Sisters, please mark your calendars for the Oratory Contest on the next page!!! We need judges on Feb 23rd! 8:00 AM. Email Brother Jason Huber @ gwoc@pvst29.org with questions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Posted January 30, 2008

Virginia Valente, PM, Reporter

Christmas activities are behind us, but we hope the giving and good deeds are still with us as they should be all year. Stars of Paradise Chapter #56 has been very busy since we accepted the privilege of providing meals for the Scottish Rite Bodies on alternate months with Queen Esther Chapter. We also did the Installation of our Associate Patron as the Venerable Master of the Phoenix Lodge of Perfection on January 1t\ serving 100 guests. The Worthy Matron of Stars of Paradise cannot thank the members enough for all of the help they have given toward this project, and we have received many compliments on the quality of our meals.

On February 2 at 8:00 AM our Chapter will leave the Lodge for a trip to Payson to the Casino. Remember you give us a donation of $10.00 and when you get to the Casino it will return that exact amount to you, and when you board the bus for home the Casino also gives you a scratch ticket ... usually it is from $4.00 to $10.00, always a surprise, like in the old Cracker Jack boxes (remember?).

On February 26 we will be having our Dinner Night Out at "The Sizzler" located at 2903 West Bell Road, South side if you are heading West ... Call Jeanne Patterson at (602) 992-8323. Also our Dinner Night Out for March will be Marcb 25th at "Great China", 4801 East Cactus (East side of Tatum on the South side of Cactus). There again call Jeanne Patterson for reservations.

Let's all honor our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron at their Official Visits. Check Imogene's calendar for those dates.

I am sure many of our Sisters and Brothers have had this round of winter ailments leaving us coughing and sneezing and gasping for air. I hope all of you are already over this nuisance. I haven't room enough to list everyone who has had it, just hope all of you are better. Our Brother Johnnie Miller has had surgery and has more treatments coming up. Thanks to everyone who attended the Service for our Mickey Patterson, Jeanne's husband who would have been initiated into our Chapter at our first January meeting. The rendition of "Wind Beneath My Wings" by our own Alisa Driere, and her leading everyone is singing "Amazing Grace" was just awesome! Oh yes, our Worthy Patron Leroy Sweat and Sister Betty have two new Great Granddaughters with another due in the near future.

Posted January 18, 2008

"A thoughtful act or kind word may pass in a moment, but the warmth and care behind it stay in the heart forever."

There are no words to express our love and appreciation for all your prayers, cards, attendance, warmth and caring thoughts during our time of sorrow.

The Patterson family truly feels blessed to have such special friends like you.

Thank you for all your kindness and support during our hour of need. You are awesome.

We invite you to help us celebrate Mickey’s life at http://mem.com/Story.aspx?ID=2203776

Sister Jean Patterson,

Mesa Starlight # 16 and Stars of Paradise # 56

Posted January 18, 2008

FRIENDSHIPS LIKE YOURS
Is something dear …
Something we treasure
Year after year

WHO?
Our TOAD-ALLY awesome Eastern Star Sisters and Brothers.

WHAT?
Stars of Paradise Chapter # 56 is having a Valentine’s Friendship Night

WHEN?
Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 7 P.M.

WHERE?
Paradise Valley Masonic Temple
16027 North 25th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032

WHY?
RIBBIT! RIBBIT! That’s Frog talk for . . .
Have a Fun Valentine’s Day!

Sister Virginia Valente, Worthy Matron
Brother Leroy Sweat, Worthy Patron

Please hop on down and join us for
Valentine’s Friendship Night!

Posted January 16, 2008

I would like to extend my deepest and most heartfelt thanks to all my Sisters and Brothers who have sent me the hundreds of cards and mostly all for their prayers.

In March of 2007, I was diagnosed with colon cancer which had spread to my liver. I had a new radical procedure which the doctors hoped would eliminate the dreaded six month death sentence usually caused by liver cancer; followed by chemotherapy treatments. Yesterday, January 14, 2008, I received the results of my latest test reports on my CT and PET scans. I am officially completely cancer free!

Once again, I would like to thank everyone who prayed for me. This truly is a miracle.

Sister Nikki DeBaere
(Sister Virginia Valente's daughter - Stars of Paradise #56)

Posted January 1, 2008

Mickey Dale Patterson, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, passed on December 29, 2007. Born on May 6, 1936 in Peacock, TX, he graduated from Phoenix Union High School and Arizona State University. He was a Navy Veteran and retired Teacher from the Paradise Valley Unified School District. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Jean; sons, Michael and Randy; sister, Barbara Hutzler; and grandson, Sean.

Services will be held for Mickey on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 3 P.M. at Shadow Mountain Mortuary located at 2350 E. Greenway Rd. in Phoenix. His ashes will be interned at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at a later date.

Contributions in his memory can be made to: Arizona Kidney Foundation (http://www.azkidney.org).

Cards can be sent to Sister Jean at:
4630 East Grandview Lane
Phoenix, Arizona 85032-6629
jpatt3@cox.net

"Memories grow more precious still when loved ones have to part, and remain forever blooming within the treasures of our hearts."

Posted December 30, 2007

Sisters and Brothers,

It is with sadness I report that our Golden Chain of Friendship has been shortened. The link of Sister Jean Patterson's husband, Mickey Patterson, has fallen away. He passed away Saturday morning, December 29, 2007. Mickey was to be initiated in Paradise Valley Chapter #56 at their January meeting.

Please keep Sister Jean Patterson (Stars of Paradise #56 & Mesa Starlight #16) in your thoughts and prayers. There are no further details at this time.

Cards can be sent to Sister Jean at:
4630 East Grandview Lane
Phoenix, Arizona 85032-6629
jpatt3@cox.net

"Memories grow more precious still when loved ones have to part, and remain forever blooming within the treasures of our hearts."

Posted December 25, 2007

STARS OF PARADISE #56

VIRGINIA VALENTE W.M.

Holey Moley... this is the end of the year of 2007. It's been a good ride, and the year ahead can be also ... you can make it happen!

Congratulations to the New Jobie Officers, and to ALL of the new Presiding Officers and their crews in the various Masonic Bodies. I had the pleasure of sharing the Mistress/Master of Ceremonies' Honor with the new Master of the Lodge Eric Carter at the Installation Ceremony of the Job's Daughters on December 15. Let us remember the Grand Master's admonition to support our youngsters in their various Masonic Organizations.

We hope our loyal members will be out helping to clean the Lodge on the second and the 4th Saturday's of the month. We do appreciate those who help, this IS not a two or three man job, we need all of you and everyone can do something & since it is a daytime job you don't even have to drive in the dark. On January 10 we will have a stated meeting starting at the usual time of 7PM. This will be Obligation Night and we will be initiating two new members. The 12th of January after we clean we will break for pot LUCK lunch while we playa game of Bunco, so you see it is not all work - we make it fun too.

Stars of Paradise will start the year out with a trip to Payson to the Matazal Casino. Come and ride with us! We will leave the Lodge on the morning of the February the 2nd at 8 AM. Remember - you give a donation of $10.00 and when you get to the Casino, they will give you a cash voucher to replace your donation.They also give you a scratch ticket for your next trip back to the Casino when you board the bus for home. Can't Lose, can you?

February 22 we will be dining at the "Logan's Roadhouse" located at Happy Valley Road and 1-17. See you there! Call Jeanne Patterson at 602-992-8323. Lets all honor our Worthy G.M.and the WGP, who is our own Ken Aldrin. The OV.'s for February are on the 3rd at Apache Star 62, in Mesa, the 21 st at Scottsdale #43, and on the 23rd at Acacia #48 in Avondale. See you there!

By the time this is printed we will have delivered baskets of sweet goodies to the shut-ins of our Chapter during the Christmas Season, wished everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, had our parties and family doings, so now we must get on with the duties of our Organizations.

We hope it is a good 2008 year for everyone.

Posted November 26, 2007

Virginia Valente, PM, Reporter

We hope that all of our members had a good Thanksgiving, as we have much to be thankful for in this Great Land of ours. November 15 your Worthy Matron dropped off 8 bags of stuffed animals at the Fire Department on 40th Street just South of Bell Road. A big thank you to Kathy Kelly for the donation of these toys. The fIreman, Mr. Dan arm, was very appreciative.

Our meeting on December 13 will be the only one for this month. We are asking members to donate cookies or holiday breads for baskets to take to our shut-ins.

This month we will be having our Annual Sale of Items at the Campo Bello Elementary School. Unless otherwise scheduled, the work is being done at the Worthy Matron's home on Tuesday's from 9:00 AM until about 11 :00 AM. Our members have been busy making and donating crafts for holiday gifts for the students to give to their family and friends. The profIts from our Jingle Bell Program will go to a fund to assist students when needed.

December 8 we will be going up to Payson to the Mazatal Casino with the Mesa Starlight group. We plan to leave the Paradise Valley Silver Trowel Lodge at 7:30 AM, leaving the Casino at 2:00 PM and arriving back at our Lodge in Phoenix around 5:00 PM.

We are happy to welcome two new members to our Chapter and are looking forward to January when we will initiate two more as our Sister and Brother.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who have helped in making our recent projects successful, (cleaning of the Shed, Campo Bello School Project, Cleaning the Lodge and the Down and Out Party). A special thank you to all who attended Bethel #19's meeting on November 12th in support our "Jobies".

Posted November 12, 2007

To my wonderful Sisters and Brothers of Eastern Star...

I want to THANK YOU for the many, many cards I have received...first, for my Birthday Cards October 23rd and then, on the Sympathy Cards I had received on the death of my precious sister who died the following day. I was so grateful I had the opportunity to visit with her this past summer while she was still alive. Those memories are precious to me.

It was most heartwarming for me to receIve so many cards. phone calls, e-mails, etc.

You are all so dear to me and I really do want you to know how much I appreciated your thinking of me.

Again, THANK YOU !

In Star Love,
Sister Ellie Aldrin

Posted October 30, 2007

FUN FUND RAISER!

Stars of Paradise Chapter #56 & Mesa Starlight #16

WHAT? Casino Trip to the Harrah’s in Maricopa, AZ

WHEN? Saturday, November 3, 2007

The tour bus will pick up the members of Stars of Paradise #56 at 8:00 AM at the Masonic Temple in Phoenix (16027 N. 25th St. /Cave Creek & Greenway) and will pick up Mesa Starlight’s members at 8:30 AM at the Masonic Temple in Mesa (726 N. Center St.)

WHERE? Harrah’s Casino in Maricopa, AZ

COST? $10 Fundraiser donation paid to Stars of Paradise #56 or Mesa Starlight #16

The Casino will give you a $5 voucher when you check into the Harrah’s. (Vouchers can be used in the machines or taken to the cashier to give you cash).

WHY? To have Fun!

BE SURE TO BRING A CURRENT PICTURE ID TO GET YOUR REWARDS CARD.

Invite your friends and adult family members to a fun day at the Harrah’s Casino in Maricopa. Remember we need a minimum of 40 people to receive the $5 each from the Casino. We will arrive at the Casino around 10 AM and leave it around 2 PM. The Casino has great food with an outstanding buffet, plenty of slot machines, card games, and Bingo in a hotel setting.

Please contact Jean Patterson, Cell phone: (602) 300-5539 / e-mail: jpatt3@cox.net) or Etta Dowd (480) 962-487 / e-mail (Dezinecrafts@aol.com)

Posted October 26, 2007

Sisters and Brothers,

Please keep Sister Ellie Aldrin in your thoughts and prayers. Her sister who had been suffering from Cancer, living in Minnesota, passed away today (10/24/2007).

Yesterday was Ellie’s Birthday and today she lost her sister. I’m sure she would appreciate a phone call or cards.

Sister Ellie Aldrin
3530 E. DePoe Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85028-3318
602-996-8197
Kapolka@aol.com

E-mail won’t work today as their computer crashed. Sorry.
Jeannie Patterson,
Secretary of Stars of Paradise Chapter # 56

Posted October 24, 2007

STARS OF PARADISE #56, VIRGINIA VALENTE W.M.

Our Send Off-Official Visit on Sept. 8th in honor of the Worthy Grand Patron, was a dream that came true. More than 275 members helped us celebrate with Sister Imogene Richins, Worthy Grand Matron, and our own Ken Aldrin, Worthy Grand Patron. Stars of Paradise Chapter received many compliments for the outstanding Send Off Special Meeting. We want to express our gratitude to all members who worked on the 2007 Committee program, and all of our Members who worked so hard to make our Official Visit an event to remember.

At the Oct. 11th meeting the Revisions to the By-Laws that were read at a previous meeting were discussed and voted upon. Also, two petitions were balloted upon favorably & therefore we will have the initiation of new members at the meeting on Oct. 25th. It was such a pleasure to have our members, Dottie Smidt, her brother John and Helen Clark attend our meeting.

Congratulations are in order to five of our Sisters who were initiated into the "Daughters of the Nile" with our own Dee Berkebile-Wright as their Queen. They were, Jeanne Patterson, Ellie Aldrin, Pattie Herrington, Christina Weismann and Virginia Valente.

Your Worthy Matron hopes that others who have not attended our meetings for awhile, will follow suit as we miss having you with us. School of Instruction was held for Stars of Paradise #56, Sunnyslope #47, and Scottsdale #43 at the PV/ST Lodge on Sunday Oct. 14th, with Jean Patterson as the District Instructor.

Veterans will be honored and a Thanksgiving theme will be observed at our Meeting on Nov. 11th, which starts at 7 PM.

Members are asked to help with the cleaning of the Lodge on Oct. 27, Nov. 12, and Nov. 24, with the Job's Daughters at 9:AM all days. Please join the workers and help your Chapter on this important project.

Our next Casino Trip will be on Nov. 3rd & we will be going to Harrah's Casino in Maricopa. The bus will leave the Lodge at 8 AM, returning to the Lodge around 3PM. ( Contact Jean Patterson at 992-8323). We invite our Members and their families and friends to join us on these fun trips.

Star Night Out for the month of Nov. will be at Bill Johnson's Big Apple Restaurant on 19th Avenue. Contact Carolan McCabe to make reservations. ( Phone # 480-513-0658) Bunco has been suspended until we schedule the activity at one of the homes of a member. Betty and Leroy Sweat have graciously offered to hold the games at their home , and we hope that other members will be equally generous.

Remember our ill and troubled members such as Johnnie Miller and Lois Koller, who have not been feeling well, Alesa Gallian-Driere who fell and suffered sore muscles and bruises, Lee Babcock , Connie Townsend and Dorothy Farrar , who are now home and recuperating, and Ann Lau who recently lost her mother.

A card or a phone call can mean so much.

Posted October 18, 2007

STARS OF PARADISE #56 IS HOLDING A YARD SALE AT THE PVST#29 LODGE, 16027 NORTH 25TH STREET, PHOENIX, ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 19 AND SATURDAY OCTOBER 20. BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M.

A TABLE TO SELL YOUR WARES CAN BE PURCHASED FOR THE SMALL COST OF $10.00. FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, KITCHEN WARES, CLOTHING AND ALL SORTS OF TREASURES.

Sister Virginia Valente, Worthy Matron
Stars of Paradise

Posted September 22, 2007

VIRGINIA VALENTE W.M.

The 2007-08 term has begun in earnest and we’ll all be busy again. Summer kept us busy planning the send off for Sister Imogene Richins, WGM, and Brother Ken Aldrin, WGP. We hope everyone enjoyed our first Official Visit.

Our Associate Matron and Associate Patron, Amixtocle and Walli Cocco weren’t able to attend because they were involved in a car accident the day before. Their car was totaled. They had cuts and bruises, but thankfully were not seriously injured.

The Worthy Matron wishes to thank all who helped make this day one to remember. Especially the Send Off Committee: Jeannie Patterson, who was on call for months, Leian Faulkner for taking reservations, Melissa Lewis for buying the juice for the Continental Breakfast, Erna Meinders, Connie & Bob Townsend, Nancy Cochran, and Ellie Aldrin who made and provided the decorations and nut cups on the tables and assisted in so many ways.

Special thanks goes to our Big Program Producer, Sister Betty Sweat and her helpers the Kitty (Leian Faulkner) and the Bunny (Melissa Lewis) and of course to Sister Vivian Babcock who took time from her busy schedule to make beautiful music for all of us.

A big THANK YOU. I hope I haven't forgotten anyone.

This summer we assisted in two memorial Services; one for our Sister Mildred Durley and one for Sister Cynthia Ann Long (Kurin), a member in the State of Michigan who lived in the Phoenix Area of late.

Her daughter Deni Phinney of Tucson asked if we would conduct the Services and with the permission of the Grand Chapter, it was our pleasure to do so.

Now we are ready to busy our selves with the affairs of the Chapter, which will include our Casino trips (Call Jeanne Patterson at 602-992-8323)

Monthly Dinner Nights:
Sept.25th at Abuelos, 7000 East Mayo Blvd.
Oct. 23rd at the Deer Valley Airport, 702 Deer Valley Road.

If you need more information call Carolan McCabe at, 480-513-0658 at least 3 days before the event.

Come and join our Bunko group on the second Sat. of each month. Pot Luck at 11:30am and Bunko at noon.

We will honor our Veterans at our Oct 11th stated meeting.

On Oct. 19th and 20th we will hold our annual YARD SALE at the Lodge, located at 16027 North 25th St. in Phoenix.

Our next project is making crafts for the Campo Bello Christmas Holiday Hut which is held at the Elementary School during the first week of Dec. The proceeds go towards helping students who can’t afford field trips, clothing, and other needed items.

Our best wishes are with the Grand Family as they begin their journey around the state.

May their Guardian Angels always be with them.

Posted September 12, 2007

FUN FUND RAISER

Stars of Paradise Chapter #56 & Mesa Starlight #16

WHAT? Fun day at Mazatzal Casino in Payson

WHEN? September 22, 2007 (Saturday)

The tour bus leaves the Masonic Temple at 16027 N. 25th St. (Cave Creek & Greenway) at 8 A.M. and will pick up Mesa Starlight’s members at 8:45 AM at their Masonic Temple (726 N. Center) in Mesa. (

Return time is between 4 and 5 PM)

WHERE? Mazatzal Casino in Payson, AZ

COST? $10 donation paid to Stars of Paradise #56 or Mesa Starlight #16 .

The Casino will give you a $20 Voucher in Payson. (If you have a September birthday, you get a larger voucher) Be sure to bring a current picture ID. (Due to the cancellation of our Aug. trip on their opening day of the New Casino, Mazatzal will double our usual $10 voucher this trip only)

WHY? Escape to the mountains and have some fun! Come along with us and ride the comfortable motor coach equipped with video screens, restrooms and handicap needs to escape to the mountains. The casino has 400 slot machines, keno, blackjack, full service restaurant, snack bar, gift shop, clean restrooms, and helpful, courteous employees to assist you.

The Mazatzal Casino will give you scratch tickets which you can win up to $10 when leaving the casino. Snacks and drinks will be available on the bus trip. Be sure to bring your great jokes to share!

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