January 2005

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, January 28, 2005 at 7:30pm, for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting and transacting any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Sister Officers must wear white gowns to the meeting as Pilgrim Chapter will be hosting the Grand Family of New Hampshire, who will exemplify the degrees of our order. Any member wishing to attend a meeting who may need a ride, please call the Worthy Matron at 891-1291.

Collation: Under the direction of Sister Linda A. Maynard, assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jacqueline E. Poisson.

Congratulations: Congratulations to our Sisters and Brothers celebrating Eastern Star Anniversaries this month: Harryatt Descoteaux 66 years, Sandra J. Linton 46 years, Ellen D. Winters 45 years, Anne M. Senter, P.M. 43 years, Lauri L. McMullen 28 years, Rosalie M. Arroyo 22 years, Paula T. Hogan 18 years, Ronald E. Carbary 5 years, Cheryl A. Imbody 5 years, Valerie L. Sonner 5 years and Dorothy L. Archambault 2 years. Congratulations to our Sister Phyllis A. Lackie, P.M. who recently substituted as Star Point Ester at Summit #56, Canaan.

Sickness and Distress: Thoughts, Prayers and cards are requested for our Brother Herb Hutchinson who was in a car accident in November and is still at St. Joseph's Hospital recovering. Thoughts, Prayers and cards are also requested for our Brother Ray Russell who is at home very ill.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG The Rainbow Girls will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at 7:00pm. Installation of Officers will be held Saturday January 15, 2005 at 11:00am. In addition, the Rainbow Girls are now collecting old cell phones. If you would like to donate to this project, please drop off your cell phone in the box at the Temple. They will be collecting these throughout the year. Beverage Tabs, are being collected by the Rainbow Girls to benefit the Shriner's Hospitals.

Rainbow Pledge Group Pledge Mom, Sister Sharon M. Jackson (598-2682) and the Pledge girls are actively looking for new members. Please call Mom Sherry if you know of a girl age 8-11 years old who would like to join.

OES Breakfast to benefit Rainbow Pledge The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2005 from 7:30-10:30am. Everyone is invited. All proceeds this month go toward the activities of the Pledge girls.

Masonic Home Thank you to Sister's Lisa F. Britko P.M., Donna L. Betz and our Rainbow girls for joining Brother Larry and me last month for signing Christmas cards for the residents and playing Bingo. The residents truly enjoyed their time with the girls! The next visit will be another Monte Carlo night on Friday January 14, 2005 at 6:30pm. All Sisters and Brothers are invited to attend. The Worthy Matron will be collecting books for the library at the home. The residents enjoy history, biographies, murder mysteries and romance novels. There will be a box in the foyer at each meeting.

Breast Cancer Awareness: You can help support funding for mammograms for women from all over the world with daily visits to: "thebreastcancersite.com".

Coming Events-
January 6, 2005 Rainbow Stated Meeting - 7:00pm
January 8, 2005 Grand Family Exchange - Auburn, ME
January 14, 2005 Visit Masonic Home, Casino Night - 6:30pm
January 15, 2005 Rainbow Installation of Officers - 11:00am
January 16, 2005 Pledge Girls Breakfast - 7:30am - 10:30am
January 16, 2005 OES Rehearsal - 1:00pm
January 20, 2005 Rainbow Stated Meeting - 7:00pm
January 20, 2005 Grand Family Night - Rochester
January 22, 2005 Rising Sun Installation of Officers - 2:00pm
January 23, 2005 Light Keepers Meeting - Hillsboro 1:30pm
January 24, 2005 Informational meeting - Daughters of the NileBektash Shrine Center - 7:00pm
January 28, 2005 Pilgrim Stated Meeting - Grand Family Night
January 30, 2005 Dream Seekers Meeting - Penacook - 1:30pm
February 3, 2005 Rainbow Stated Meeting - 7:00pm
February 5, 2005 Fabulous Fraternal Family Fiesta
February 11, 2005 Visit Masonic Home, Casino Night - 6:30pm
February 12, 2005 Rising Sun Italian Night - 5:00pm - 8:00pm All are invited.

From the East
Sisters and Brothers, it is hard to believe we are welcoming in a new year. With the New Year comes the opportunity to be grateful for the many gifts we have given and the many gifts we will receive. The most precious gift we have to give and to receive is that of "Friendship". There are many stars in the sky of friendship, but there are none that shine as brightly as the friendships formed through Eastern Star. Friendships are the dearest of all, shining high above the rest, lighting up our lives and giving us a wonderful knowledge that friendships come from near and far.

Remember, no task is so small that it won't "Make a Difference" in someone's day!

With fraternal love,

Shelley M. Gullett, Worthy Matron 6 April Drive Nashua NH 03060 603-891-1291 Cell: 603-533-9028 smg55oes@comcast.net

Larry D. Gullett, Worthy Parton 6 April Drive Nashua NH 03060 603-891-1291 Cell: 603-582-7233 ldg39fam@comcast.net

If there is any change in your address, please notify our Secretary so that she may correct her records. So that none may be forgotten, please notify the Worthy Matron or the Secretary or any glad or sad tidings.