News and Events

Ashlar Lodge No. 3 regrets to inform you of the death of Jim Thompson, a long time member of Nanaimo Lodge No. 110.

The funeral service for Jim Thompson will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 23 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Nanaimo. There will be a Masonic part to the service. Aprons only to be worn under jackets.

Here is a map showing the location of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Nanaimo.

Here is a Google Street View image of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church as seen from Wassel Way:

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Ashlar Lodge No. 3 will be conducting a Fellow Craft Degree on Monday, 18 February 2019, 7:30 p.m. at Ashlar Masonic Temple.

All Visiting Brethren are very welcome to attend.

Please note that this event will be held on a Monday, rather than the Wednesday evenings traditionally used for Ashlar Lodge No. 3 events.

Ashlar Lodge No. 3 will be conducting a Master Mason Degree on 27 February 2019, 7:30 p.m. at Ashlar Masonic Temple.

All Visiting Brethren are very welcome to attend.

Doric Lodge No. 18 will be holding a fundraiser on Sunday, 17 February 2019, 5:00 p.m.

Here is the announcement from Doric Lodge No. 18:

Doric Lodge # 18

Fundraiser Dinner

 for

Bro. Tim MacIntyre’s Family 

Spaghetti Dinner – $25.00 per Family – $18.00 per Person

Sunday February 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm.

Morpeth Freemasons Hall – 620 Morpeth Ave. Nanaimo B.C.

Come out and support this worthy cause to raise funds to help with

Medical Tests for Bro. Tim MacIntyre’s son.

RSVP to VW Bro. Ralph Rayner

rrayner@gulfview.ca

Please note that this event will be held at Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth, Nanaimo, BC

The Regular Meeting of Ashlar Lodge No. 3 for February 2019 will be held on Wednesday, 6 February 2019, 7:30 p.m. at Ashlar Masonic Temple.

All Visiting Brethren are very welcome to attend.

The Grand Master of B.C. & Yukon, M.W.B. Barry Burch, will be holding his Official Visit to District 22 (North Island) on 29-30 March 2019.

The Host Lodge will be Comox Lodge No. 188 in Courtenay / Comox.

Here is the Announcement of the Grand Master’s Official Visit from Comox Lodge No. 188:

The Worshipful Master V.W.Bro Murray Smith and Brethren of Comox Lodge 188
are delighted to be the District 22 Host Lodge for the Grand Masters Official visit.

The Worshipful Master V.W.Bro Murray Smith and Brethren of Comox Lodge 188 are delighted to be the District 22 Host Lodge for the Grand Masters Official visit.

Itinerary:

• Friday 29 March – Meet and Greet TBA
• Saturday 30 March 2019 – At the Courtenay Masonic Centre 361, Fifth St, Courtenay.
  Lodge Tyled 1:45 PM.
• The Grand Master will be received by the D.D.G.M District 22, R.W. Bro. Rick Sheldon at 2 PM.
• Ladies Program: 1:30PM – 3PM Atrium Room at the Crown Isle Resort Clubhouse. A Fun and
  Informative get together: please call Bev Hambly at 250-871-5444 -or- Email bevhambly@shaw.ca

BANQUET:

The Grand Masters Banquet will be held at Crown Isle Golf Resort, Courtenay B.C. , in the clubhouse Main Ball Room, 5 PM. No Host Cocktails. Dinner at 6 PM. Formal Attire.

Please note: Tickets by Reservation only: $55 ea

Banquet Tickets available from: The DDGM RWB Rick Sheldon 250 338 8994 – or – Comox Lodge No 188 Secretary RWB Dave Hambly (250) 871 5444 davehambly@shaw.ca

ACCOMMODATION:

The Grand Master has been billeted at the Crown Isle Golf Resort, Courtenay. 29 and 30th March.

Please Note: A very attractive conditional group rate is offered From Crown Isle Golf Resort if (5 or more rooms are booked) Double occupancy room one or two Queen beds c/w mini kitchen, bar fridge, flat screen TV, Balcony, Only $109.00

Contact: Marley Blake at Crown Isle Golf Resort 250-703-5061 (Mention promo rate for the Grand
Masters Visit)

The Lodges of District 22 – United in Masonic Fellowship

• Hiram Lodge No.14, Courtenay, B.C.
• Cumberland Lodge, No.26, Cumberland B.C,
• Concord Lodge No.79, Parksville B.C,
• Discovery Lodge, No. 149, Campbell River, B.C,
• Rainbow Lodge No. 180, Port McNeil B.C.
• Comox Lodge 188, Courtenay B.C.
• Qualicum Lodge No. 195, Parksville B.C.

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Doric Lodge No. 18 will be conducting a Fellow Craft Degree on 29 January 2019, 7:30 p.m. for three members of Doric Lodge No. 18 and one member of Ashlar Lodge No. 3.

This will also be Robbie Burns Night at Doric Lodge No. 18 as well as the District Deputy Grand Master’s Official Visit to Doric Lodge No. 18.

Events will start at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm, Degree at 7:30 pm.

All Visiting Brethren are very welcome to attend.

Please note that this event is being held at Morpeth Avenue Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C.

 

Ashlar Lodge No. 3 will be conducting a Master Mason Degree on 16 January 2019, 7:30 p.m. at Ashlar Masonic Temple.

All Visiting Brethren are very welcome to attend.

Our District Deputy Grand Master has asked that his Visiting Itinerary for January 2019 be circulated:

• 2 January –  Ashlar Lodge No. 3  – Official Visit 7:30 p.m.
• 5 January – Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1 Installation – 650 Fisgard Street, Victoria
• 7 January – Nanimo Lodge No 110 – E.A. Degree
• 9 January – Barclay Lodge No. 90
• 16 January –  Ashlar Lodge No. 3  – MM Degree
• 17 January – Euclid Lodge No. 158
• 21 January – Discovery Lodge No. 149 – Burns Night
• 29 January – Doric Lodge No. 18 – Official Visit & FC Degree

The Regular Meeting of Ashlar Lodge No. 3 for January 2019 will be held on Wednesday, 2 January 2019, 7:30 p.m. at Ashlar Masonic Temple.

All Visiting Brethren are very welcome to attend.