2019-20 Past Events

THE FOLLOWING EVENT DEPENDS ON THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SITUATION NEARER TO THE DATE

FAMILY DISTRICT DIVINE SERVICE

 

When: Sunday, April 26, 2020 *Please mark the date on your calendar now*

 

Where: Collier Street United Church – 112 Collier St, Barrie, ON L4M 1H3

 

Time: Assemble at 10:00 am.  Service begins at 10:30 am

 

Dress: Business Suit and Regalia

 

Details: Participation from family & friends is strongly encouraged.

10th Annual Trivia Night

 

When: Wednesday March 11th, 2020.

 

Time: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm sharp (arrive early to get seated, dine and get settled).

 

Where: The Muddy Water Hotel, 25 Main Street West, Beeton  905.729.2693
(Across the road from Spry Lodge)

 

Details:

Here is your opportunity to show off your knowledge of useless information. Make up your own team of “know it alls” and compete for the right to brag to your friends and win prizes.

All proceeds go to the Georgian South District Project # 2663: Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Team entry fee is $100.00 (as many as 10 “experts” per team).

Please come out and support this very worthwhile fundraiser.  You are guaranteed to have a fun and enjoyable evening while supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children.

For more information and to enter your team please contact: A.J. Russo

 

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FAMILY & FRIENDS SKATE EVENT

 

When: Sunday, February 23rd, 2020.

 

Ice Time: From 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

 

Details: Spry Lodge has booked ice time at the Beeton Arena from 12:00 pm ~ 1:00 pm on Sunday February 23rd, 2020. We look forward to seeing everyone out for this fun event. Please forward this invitation around the district.

 

Please R.S.V.P. to:
W. Bro. Tim O’Rourke (Nadia)
(905) 724-0794
tim@strider-resource.com

 

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SPRY LODGE & BARRIE DEMOLAY AXE THROWING TOURNAMENT

 

When: Sunday, February 9, 2020 *Please mark the date on your calendar now*

 

Where: Iron Nation, 494 Veterans Dr #7, Barrie, ON, L4N 9J5

 

Time: Afternoon (exact time yet to be determined).

 

Details: Spry Lodge would like to show support, and create bonds with, the local chapter of the DeMolay (a Masonic Youth Organization for young men aged 12 to 21), by inviting them to a Spry Lodge hosted axe throwing tournament.  Specific details to follow.

SPRY LODGE & TOTTENHAM LODGE CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

When: Friday, December 6th, 2019.

 

Where: Tottenham Royal Canadian Legion
25 Richmond St E,
Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0

 

Social Hour: 5:30 pm.

Festive Dinner: 6:30 pm.

 

Cost: $20/plate, kids under 10 eat free.

 

Details: This year’s special ladies Christmas celebration will again be a joint venture with Tottenham Lodge.

The festivities will begin at 5:30 pm and continue into the night. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.  The Legion will be providing a full festive dinner, the hall and a cash bar. The Legion is fully accessible.

This year’s event is not only for our widows and special ladies, but it is open for the whole family to enjoy, including kids (Bro. S. Claus is expected to be making an appearance).

 

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POKER ‘CHIP’ TOURNAMENT

 

Spry Lodge No. 385 is pleased to announce the 5th ANNUAL POKER ‘CHIP’ TOURNAMENT

 

When: Saturday, September 21st, 2019.

 

Where: Spry Lodge
12 Main Street West
Beeton

 

Doors open: 3:00 pm.

 

Poker begins: 4:00 pm.

 

Entry Fee: $50.00 per person (includes entry into the tournament and beef on a bun meal).

 

Details: A great afternoon and evening of friendship and cards.  We kick things of at 3pm to register and start the poker at 4pm.

It is time for me to start calling on all you fine folks for some donations and prizes.  Any donations of cash or prizes would be greatly appreciated.

To date we have raised over $7,200.00 for various charities and would like to make this year the best yet.

Tickets are available through me.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks for the support.

Bro. Kevin Capson

 

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SPRY LODGE & TOTTENHAM LODGE JOINT FAMILY & FRIENDS BBQ

 

Spry Lodge No. 385 and Tottenham Lodge No. 467 are proud to host a

JOINT ANNUAL FAMILY & FRIENDS BBQ

 

When: Saturday September 14th, 2019 (REVISED DATE), from 2:00 pm until dusk.  Dinner served around 5:00 pm

 

Where: W. Bro. Art Nolan’s home; 28 Forest Hill Drive, Everett

 

Price: $20.00 per person, kids under 12 and under are free

 

Details:  An afternoon of fellowship, food and fun.  Water & soft drinks included.  B.Y.O.B.  Bring a chair.  Brethren of other lodges, families & friends all welcome.  Various activities and games, including swimming and bocci ball.

 

Save the date in your calendar and please R.S.V.P. to:

Bro. Chris Taylor,       (416) 524-4647       chtta.55@gmail.com

 

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V.W. Bro. DAVEY TODD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING

 

Spry Lodge No. 385 is proud to host our annual

V.W. Bro. DAVEY TODD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING

 

When: Sunday September 8th, 2019

 

Time: 1:00pm Tee Off

 

Where: Canadiana Country Club & Golf Course – 6494 9th Line, Beeton. 905.729.2585

 

Cost: $50.00 per person includes 9 holes of golf, BBQ’d hamburger with all the toppings, and a domestic bottle

 

Over the past several years, brethren, family and friends have enjoyed the annual Spry Lodge ‘Ponderosa & Patio’ golf outing. In 2015, Spry Lodge held the inaugural V.W. Bro. Davey Todd Memorial Golf Outing to memorialize one of our dearly departed brethren. V.W. Bro. Todd was a vibrant character, instrumental in many lodges, including Spry, and the persona of a Mason. Please join us on Sunday September 8th with a 1:00 pm tee off time for this fun event, and pay tribute to this great man. Friends and family are welcome to join the fun.

 

The owners of The Canadiana Golf Course (formerly Ponderosa) are looking forward to hosting our group. They have been making continual improvements to the course and will be providing a BBQ’d lunch for the group following the golf.

 

Invite a Brother from around the district. Family & Friends welcome.

 

Save the date in your calendar and please R.S.V.P. to:

W. Bro. Tim O’Rourke,     (905) 724-0794     tim@strider-resource.com

 

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RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF R.W. BRO. JEFF JOHNSON

 

When: August 29th, 2019, starting with a social at 6:30 pm and a brief presentation at 8:00 pm.

 

Where: Donaleigh’s Irish Public House, 28 Dunlop St. E., Barrie.

 

To celebrate the investiture of R.W. Bro. Jeff Johnson as the District Deputy Grand Master for the 2019 – 2020 Masonic Year in the Georgian South District, there will be a reception in his honour

MASONICH.I.P. CLINIC

 

When: Saturday, May 25th, 2019, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

 

Where: Beeton Honey & Garden Festival on Main Street Beeton

 

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FAMILY DISTRICT DIVINE SERVICE

 

When: Sunday, April 28th, 2019.

 

Where: St. Georges Anglican Church
9 Granville St.
Barrie L4N 3K1

 

Revised Assemble Time: 10:00 am.

 

Revised Service Begins: 10:30 am.

 

Dress: Business Suit & Regalia.

 

Details: Family & friends welcome and encouraged.