October 2003

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, October 24, 2003 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. Our "Past Officers" will lead the meeting.

Collation-Under the direction of Sister Shelley M Gullett, A.M., assisted by Sisters Jackie Poisson and Nancy Molnar.

Sympathy-Is extended to Sister Patricia L Clement on the death of her father and to Sister Marilyn McCubrey on the death of her mother;

Thinking of You-Get well wishes are extended to Brother Mark Marden, PP, as he deals with his lengthy bout with pneumonia.

Congratulations- A special belated congratulations to Allen D and Dorothy M Durfee on the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past June. Also congratulations go out to Katherine M Flores-Andosca on her recent marriage to Jay Peringer and Linda Driscoll on her marriage to George Levitski. Linda and George now live in Mesa, AZ. During the month of October, we are pleased to see Sister Phyllis A Lackie, PM, installed as Associate Matron of Ransford-Adah Chapter in Derry and Brother Walter G Chapman, PP, installed as Worthy Patron of Ionic-Ragged Mountain Chapter in Franklin.

Learning Center - Sister Lisa F Britko, PM, is still looking for volunteers to help at the Learning Center with various activities. In addition, Sister Charlotte A Callahan is selling buttons and magnets for $1 each to support the Learning Center.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG-Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 PM. Due to scheduling conflicts in the month of November, the Rainbow Girls will be meeting on October 16th and 30th and then on November 20th.

Rainbow Pledge Group-Pledge Mom, Sister Sherry 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, October 19th, from 7:30-11am. Everyone is invited. All proceeds go to the Pledge Girls' projects.

Nashua Masonic Directories-For 2003, are now available for $2.00 each. Contact Lisa J. Markarian, P.M., at 603-673-2452 or lisajm@comptek.net to get your copy.

Address Change: Our Sister Patricia W Hills, PGM, has recently moved to Concord to be closer to her family. We wish her well in her new apartment and look forward to seeing her at many Pilgrim Chapter events! Her new address is:
Granite Ledges, Apt 335
151 Langley Parkway
Concord, NH 03301-7533

Coming Events-
October 17, 2003 - School of Instruction in Goffstown at 7pm.
October 22, 2003 - School of Instruction in Claremont at 7pm.
October 19, 2003 - Nashua Pledge Breakfast at 7:30-11am.
October 19, 2003 - Night Owls' Final Meeting in Holderness at 1:30pm.
October 25, 2003 - School of Instruction in Holderness at 10am.
November 9, 2003 - Officer Rehearsal at 6pm.
November 14, 2003 - School of Instruction in Kingston at 7pm
November 15, 2003 - NH / ME Exchange in Kennebunk, ME
November 16, 2003 - Unity Party at the Concord Bektash Temple
November 22, 2003 - Ladies at the Table with Grand Lodge
November 28, 2003 - Pilgrim Chapter Stated Meeting. "Men's Night"

Suppers-Please contact Jean C. Sudsbury, PM, at 882-1088 if you can help with any of the following dinners: October 14, 20, 23, 27 and 31 as well as Thursday November 6.

From the East-
Welcome and congratulations to all of our new officers! We have many exciting events planned for this year and we hope everyone will join in on the activities. We would like to thank everyone for making our installation a memorable day that no one will forget. A special thank you to Sister Lisa and Brother Ray for a job well done this past year - you can now enjoy a well deserved rest! However, we know that you are both just a phone call away should we need assistance!

With fraternal love,

Stacy M Desrosiers Worthy Matron 65 Thornton Rd Nashua NH 03063-1129 603-579-0519 stacy_des@hotmail.com

John W Jackson Worthy Patron 18 Valhalla Drive Nashua, NH 03062-1630 603-598-2682 jackson03062@hotmail.com

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.