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Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM Mount Ayr Chapter #356 cordially invites you to Old McDonald’s Farm. Special Guests: Worthy Grand Matron Sandy Meredith, Worthy Grand Patron Bill Howie and the “Holy”steens Grand Family at the Masonic Temple 121-1/2 S. Filmore St, Mount Ayr, Iowa. Dress: Wear your denim. See Invitation for RSVP Information. (View Invitation)
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 1:30 PM Bedford Chapter #228, Clarinda Chapter #214, and Highland Chapter #523 cordially invites you to their Fun Day and Official Visit of the “Holy”steens Grand Family at the United Christian Presbyterian Church, 1500 Industrial Avenue, Bedford, IA. Casual Attire. RSVP for acceptance only by June 18. See Invitation for RSVP Information. (View Invitation)
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - South Gate Chapter cordially invites you to their Fun Day and the Official Visit of the “Holy”steens Grand Family at the South Gate Lodge, 1111 Randolph, Des Moines, Iowa. Barn Quilt Painting, Bingo, UNO, a puzzle and snacks. See Invitation for more information. (View Invitation)
Saturday, July 19. 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Evening Shade Chapter, Sibley Chapter and Twilight Chapter invites you “Come Way Up North to Alaska - A.K.A. Spencer Iowa” for the Official Visit of the “Holy”steens Grand Family for fun, fellowship and a silent auction at the Spencer Masonic Building, 103 E, 4th Street, Spencer Iowa. Casual dress. Light refreshments served. Reply for Acceptance Only. See Invitation for RSVP Information. (View Invitation)
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 1:30 PM Amber Star Chapter #328, Carson cordially invites you to their Fun Day and Official Visit of the “Holy”steens Grand Family at the Carson Community Center 306 S Commercial St., Carson, Iowa. Casual Dress. See Invitation for more information (View Information)
Saturday, July 26, 2025, Winterset Chapter #180 cordially invites you to their Fun Day and Official Visit of the “Holy”steens Grand Family at the Winterset Masonic Temple. 109 ½ St. North Winterset, Iowa. Casual Dress Light Refreshments to Follow. (View Invitation)
Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3, 2025 FIVE STATE GATHERING, Mason City, Iowa. Iowa is looking forward to hosting our Sisters and Brothers from South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. Friday evening you may go to the Temple for Bingo. Friday and Saturday you will be free to tour Mason City and Clear Lake on your own. Saturday evening, join us for the meet and greet at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple at 304 1st Street SE, Mason City. The evening will conclude with an Estarl Service. Dress is casual for all events
NOTE CALENDAR CHANGE BELOW (from fun day to conferring degrees)
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 2:00 PM Algona Chapter #68 cordially invites to the Conferring of Degrees by the “Holy”steens Grand Officers at the Algona Masonic Temple, 1413 North McCoy St., Algona, IA. Formal Attire, Light Refreshments to Follow. Available that day – SELLING MUMS – PRE-ORDER SALES ONLY Contact Kaylene Kiewiet to order. Cost 1- $15.00 or 2 - $25.00. See invitation for more information on degrees and ordering mums. (View Invitation)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM Altoona Chapter #284 cordially invites you to their Friendship Meeting. This is an Official Visit with our Worthy Grand Matron, Sandy Meredith, and Worthy Grand Patron, Bill Howie, and the 2025 Grand Officers. It is a formal event. Light refreshments following the meeting. See Invitation for more information (View Information) ITINERARY OF THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON AND WORTHY GRAND PATRON
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