November 2000

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday. November 24, 2000, at 7:30 PM, for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting and transacting any business that may legally come before the chapter. Sister Officers may wear colored gowns. This meeting is being sponsored by our Brothers.
Rehearsal of Officers - will be held on Sunday, November 19, at 6 PM. This is especially important for those who are going into a new position.
Refreshments - will be under the direction of Sister Joan L. Smith, assisted by Sisters Jackie Poisson and Nancy Molnar. Our Worthy Patron is this month's off icer in charge. They would appreciate vour assistance when requested, or volunteer to help for a specific date if you would like.
Thinking of You - Sisters Olive E. Bragdon, Marjorie H. O'Neal, Gladys C. Will, P. M., Virginia M.Jennings, Jackie J. Cole and Jeannette L. Healey, P. M. are at home feeling less than chipper and could use some encouragement. Since our crystal ball fell and broke, and our ESP is out of tune at the moment, are ill, in the hospital or have just suffered a loss that we should know about, so that we can be with you to lighten your sorrow, PLEASE - call or have a loved one or friend call to let your Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron or Secretary know. We cannot act in a timely manner if we haven't been notified. It sometimes takes weeks for the information to trickle to someone who can act on it. We really want to be there for you! We do want to show you that we care, so let us know! Thanks!
Sympathy is extended to Sister Frances M. Pollock on the loss of her husband, and Sister E. Marie Palmer on the loss of her sister.

Congratulations: Sr.Sandy G.Dudley,P.M.and Br.Albert C.Dudley, PP.on their 50thWedding Anniversary. Sr. Jacqueline B. Marden, P.M. who was installed as Martha in Ellacoya #43 of Holderness, and Sr.. Phyllis Lackie, P.M. who was installed as Marshal in Ransford #3 of Derry.
Br. Brian J. Smith, P. P. who was installed as High Priest of Meridian Sun Chapter #8,
R.A.M. of Nashua. and to the new slate of officer's - it is going to be a great year, and we are ready, willing and able to make this another extraordinary year - see below:
PB&J Award - Awarded monthly to the person (or couple) who have been away the longest (over 1 year). Sideliners are the Peanut Butter and Jelly of the Star sandwich which nourishes our beautiful Order here in Nashua. We miss our Order mem you aren't here!
Continuity Award - Starting this month, continuous sideliner attendance will be rewarded with a small gift, and will be rewarded each successive month that you attend. Of course, this month EVERY sideliner who attends can dip into the basket for a gift!
Projects - One of our current projects is name taos for all. Your new Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron are terrible at remembering names, (it's soooo embarrassing!) but we know so many lovely faces! Help us put YOUR name with YOUR face - the cost for each name tag is only $7.00. Just contact Sister Ellie for yours!
Slippers - If you can be of help, please call Sister Jean at 603-8 -1088.
Nashua Masonic Family Directory - the 2000 edition is now available at a cost of $2.00 per copy. Please contact Sister Lisa J. Markarian, P.M. for your copy. Sister Lisa can be reached at 603-672-6976 - or better yet, come and get it at the November meeting.
Nashua Assembly #9, International Order of Rainbow for Girls: THANK YOU to Mom Hollis and the beautiful girls who were hostesses at the Installation of Officers for Pilgrim Chapter #55. You added so much! Meetings are usually held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 PM, but because of another scheduling conflict this month, the meetings will be held on Nov. 16th and 30th.
Beverage Tabs continue to be collected by the Assembly for donation to the Shriner's Hospitals.
Rainbow Charity Project - Non-perishable food items, paper goods and toiletries are being collected by the Assembly for donation to the Nashua Pastoral Care Center and the Nashua Soup Kitchen. The box is located on the third floor in the alcove at the far end of the hall along Main Street.
Nashua Stroll - Saturday, Nov. 28th the Rainbow girls will be serving HOT drinks and refreshments outside the Temple during the Nashua Stroll, so please come by, say Hi, buy a nice HOT drink and some munchies, and enjoy a night on the town!
Rainbow Pledge Group meets the first Thursday of the month, except for this month when the meeting will be on Thursday, November 16th at 6:30 PM. If you know of girls 8 - 10 years of age who would be interested in becoming associated with the Rainbow as Pledges, please contact Mom Lisa Britko at 888-8533.
Breakfast - The Pledge Group serves a fabulous breakfast at the Temple from 7:30 AM to 1 0:00 AM on the third Sunday of each month, Sept. - June. The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, November 19th. The cost is $4.00, and everyone (including your friends) is invited.
Holiday Cookie Sale - The Pledge girls will be baking again this year ­$3.00/dozen of assorted cookies. Sign up is through Dec. lst on sheet near the memorabilia case in the 3rd floor hall, or call Mom Lisa Brftko at 888-8533. Cookies ran be picked up at the December 12th Masonic meeting, at the Pledge breakfast on December 17th, or at the OES meeting on December 22. This is to benefit the Pastoral Care Center,so please be generous with your orders and save yourself some baking.
Hospital and Masonic Home Visits - Our first visit to the Masonic Home will be Sunday, Dec. 10, with the Rainbow Girls, to sing Christmas Carols to start the Holiday Season off in our hearts. Do join us here at the Temple to car-pool there at 12:30 PM or join us at the Home at 1 PM. We'll have a guitarist, lovely voices and great folks to visit, so please bring your family and spend a couple of hours in song and laughter.
Coming Events:
Nov. 8 (Wed)- School of Instruction in Concord - should include changes.
Nov. 10 (Fri)- First Visitation, Conn Valley - Nt. Moosilauke #42, Orford Nov. 1 1 (Sat)- NH OES in MA Exchange - Wakefield, MA
Nov. 13 (Mon)- Visitation, Ionic-Ragged Mountain #20, Franklin Nov. 16 (Thur)- Visitation,Silver Hill-Vesta #49, Bradford
Nov. 20 (Mon)- Visitation, Sawhegenit #52, Bristol

Word for the Month - JOY (Please come to this month's meeting to hear about this month's word!)
From the East - Brother John and I wish to extend our thanks again and again to all who helped, participated in and observed the festivities at our Installation. Without each and every one of you, it could not have happened. To those that missed the festivities, rest assured YOU were missed, and we look forward to seeing you with us again soon. If ft's been a long time, well, vm are prepared to bribe you to come back again - and then stayl (See the PB&J & Continuity Awards!)
We thank Sister Bonnie and Brother Brian for their service this past year and for their wishes for this year, and hope they will get a well deserved rest - before we put them back to work.

With fraternal love,

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.