Thomson Lodge No. 340

DISTRICT SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
2023-04-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Brandywine-Goddard Lodge No. 383, 360 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States

VALLEY OF PHILADELPHIA COMEDY NIGHT — BENEFITING PHILABUNDANCE
2023-04-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Lazzaretto’s Ballroom, 99 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington, PA, 19029, United States
You are invited to the “first-ever” Valley of Philadelphia Comedy Night, featuring the stylings of Joe Conklin, benefiting Philabundance and recognizing those Brethren who have served the Valley of Philadelphia over the past year and our New Members since 2022.
TICKETS ARE $50 EACH (plus credit card processing fee of approximately 6%)
Ticket price includes sandwiches, sides, iced tea and coffee are included.
Cash bar is available.
DRESS
Business Casual
HURRY – RESERVATIONS CLOSE FOR ALL ON MARCH 30, 2023.
YOU MUST PRINT OUT AND BRING THE TICKET(S) FROM YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO BE ADMITTED!
Purchase tickets here.

LODGE OF INSTRUCTION
2023-04-08 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-04-01 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-03-25 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-03-18 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-03-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-03-04 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-02-25 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-02-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Thomson Lodge No. 340, 19 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA, 19301, United States
Please join us for coffee, donuts and study. We will practice and review the Work, including Degrees and Business of the Lodge.
This is open to any Brother within the district.

DISTRICT VISITATION: HOWELL LODGE NO. 405
2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Howell Lodge No. 405, 1505 Walnut Road, Honey Brook, PA, 19344, United States

CHESTER PIKE DEMOLAY: INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
2023-04-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Community Lodge No. 744, 2274 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA, 19008, United States

WIDOW'S LUNCHEON
2023-04-01 12:00 - 15:30 | Oxford Lodge No. 353, 246 N 3rd Street, Oxford, PA, 19363, United States

BLOOD DRIVE: LULU SHRINE
2023-03-31 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-30 10:00 - 19:00 | LuLu Shrine, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462, United States
LuLu Shriners will be hosting blood drives for the Masonic Blood+Organ Donor Program.
To schedule an appointment, please call:
1 (800) 733-2767
Use sponsor code: LuLu
Or schedule online at:
redcrossblood.org
Use sponsor code: LuLu
Proceeds benefit Shriners Children’s.

DISTRICT WIDE ONE DAY CLASS
2023-03-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Skerrett Lodge No. 343, 173 Cochran Street, Cochranville, PA, 19330, United States

MASONIC TEMPLE 150TH GALA
2023-03-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Masonic Temple, 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Join us for a Black Tie Gala to celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of Philadelphia’s treasured National Historic Landmark buildings!
Proceeds from this event will go to the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge, dedicated stewards of the building and the premier fraternal organization in Pennsylvania for more than 250 years. Attendees can expect delicious cuisine from Catering By Design, Premium full open bar, entertainment, and auctions, all within the most beautiful backdrop in Philadelphia.
Attire for this event is Black Tie.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Please visit this link to book rooms at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in a room block that’s earmarked for guests of the event. The cutoff date to reserve within the block is February 17.
PARKING
Valet parking will be provided complimentary at the front entrance on Broad Street.
Purchase tickets here.

SPRING 2023 SYMPOSIUM OF THE ACADEMY OF MASONIC KNOWLEDGE
2023-03-18 08:30 - 15:00 | Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Masonic Temple, 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
The Spring 2023 Symposium of the Academy of Masonic Knowledge will be held on Saturday, March 18, at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. A lunch (for a requested contribution of $10) will be served at noon, and the program will be completed by 3 p.m. All Masons are welcome to attend. Dress is coat and tie
Pre-register at PaMasonicAcademy.org/meetings or through your lodge secretary. Please recognize that a cost is incurred to the program for your registration. If you pre-register and subsequently determine that you will be unable to attend, please have the Masonic courtesy to cancel your reservation by emailing amksecretary@pagrandlodge.org.
Unable to attend in person? A live stream of the symposium will be available on the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania YouTube channel, and those viewing remotely may ask questions of the presenters via the live stream chat feature, the Academy Facebook group and Reddit.

44TH ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD NIGHT: HOSTED BY THE GRAND LODGE OF DELAWARE
2023-03-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Nur Shrine, 198 South Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States
This is a great opportunity to fellowship with brothers outside of our jurisdiction.
Tickets are $50 each.
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STATED MEETING: EXAMINATION OF A VISITOR
2023-03-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Thomson Lodge No. 340, 19 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA, 19301, United States
Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall at the Thomson Masonic Temple.
Stated meeting immediately following.

DISTRICT VISITATION: SKERRETT LODGE NO. 343
2023-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Skerrett Lodge No. 343, 173 Cochran Street, Cochranville, PA, 19330, United States

OFFICER TRAINING SEMINAR **REQUIRED ATTENDANCE FOR LODGE MENTORS/EDUCATORS, JUNIOR WARDENS AND SENIOR WARDENS**
2023-03-04 07:30 - 15:00 | Norristown Lodge No. 620, 2589 Township Line Road, Eagleville, PA, 19403, United States
**Attendence is required for all Lodge Mentors/Educators, Junior Wardens, Senior Wardens and others committed to serve as Worshipful Master in 2024.
The 2023 Combined Officer Training/Mentor Workshop starts with Mentor training which usually lasts a couple of hours. Officer training will follow as soon as Mentor training is completed. ALL attendees must arrive by 8:30 AM. Mentors may leave after Mentor session. Check-in, Coffee and pastries start at 7:30 AM. Dress is Business casual.
Register here.

MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
2023-02-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Kelly’s Restaurant, 3303 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, PA, 19372, United States
This is open all members and non-Masons as well.
If you’d like to attend, please contact Eric Downs, DDGM to RSVP.

EXTRA MEETING: MASTER MASON AND ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREES
2023-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Thomson Lodge No. 340, 19 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA, 19301, United States

CONERSTONE DEDICATION REENACTMENT: GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL
2023-02-20 07:30 - 19:30 | George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Please join us on Monday, February 20, 2023 as the Fifth Masonic District participates in the cornerstone re-dedication ceremony at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. The bus will depart from the Walmart in Kennett Square (516 School house Rd) at 7:30 am. We will first stop at the Scottish Rite House of the Temple in Washington, DC for a self-guided tour of the building. Once our tour is complete, we will proceed to the Masonic Memorial. At the Memorial, we will enjoy a lunch comprised of Capriotti’s sandwiches, chips and drinks. Attendees will be able to view the parade and then the cornerstone laying ceremony. The bus will leave no later than 4:30 pm to return to Kennett Square.
Please dress for the conditions, attendees will be outside for a couple of hours as the parade and ceremony are completed.
The total cost of the trip is $35 ($25 for the bus and $10 towards lunch). The bus is limited to only 54 attendees.
Refunds will not be given after February 6th.

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DISTRICT CIGAR NIGHT
2023-02-18 19:30 - 22:30 | S&L Fine Cigars, 310 Market St, Oxford, PA, 19363, United States
Please join us for a night of fellowship and fine cigars.
The only cost is you must purchase two cigars from the store’s extensive humidor.

SCOTTISH RITE ON THE ROAD
2023-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Thomson Lodge No. 340, 19 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA, 19301, United States
This Scottish Rite on the Road event will include a presentation of the 4th, 17th, 23rd and 26th degrees.
Doors open at 8:10am for coffee and donuts.
Lunch and dismissal should be around 12:00-1:00pm.
Dress is suit and tie.
Petitions must be submitted to the Reading or Philadelphia Valleys prior to February 15.
Dues ($150) must be paid beforehand to the Valley you are joining.
RSVP to Frank Lorine, 32° MSA.

DISTRICT VISITATION: WILLIAMSON LODGE NO. 309
2023-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson Lodge No. 309, 210 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA, 19335, United States

DSOI: ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE
2023-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Brandywine-Goddard Lodge No. 383, 360 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States
