As the nation pauses on November 11 to observe Veterans Day, give thanks for our 25 million military veterans, thanking God for their sacrifice, dedication and service to country.  Pray for those who struggle with disabilities and pain, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, asking God to bring powerful healing and renewal.  Pray that each one will know the gratitude of a thankful nation.  God Bless!

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

    The time is passing so quickly and it will soon be the Holiday Season and plans are being made for the annual Christmas party for the former residents of the MRC located at the Landmark on the Sound. Since 2005, the residents of the MRC have been residing at different facilities located in many areas of Seattle. Also since that time, the Grand Family of the Grand Chapter of Washington has brought the residents that are able to travel, together for a Holiday party.

    Last year they were brought to the Landmark on the Sound and the Order of Eastern Star Grand Officers and the Grand Officers of the Masonic Lodge, along with their ladies, joined together to welcome them home if only for a few hours.  We provided refreshments and some light entertainment and they were presented with gift bags that were put together by the two organizations.

    We are planning on continuing this tradition this year, and have set the date for December 9, 2007.  There are funds available from the Finance Committees of the two organizations, so we will not be asking for donations again this year from the Chapters.  Each resident will be give $20.00 in cash along with some toiletries and other Christmas gifts.  We wanted to let all of you know that our friends from the MRC have not been forgotten, and have regular visits from their Masonic families.

    The Magic Moments Grand Family wants to wish all of you happy Holidays and to keep all of our Sisters and Brothers in their prayers this season.  You are also invited to join us on the 9th of December at 12:00 PM to meet and greet the residents.

            Star love and HUGS ..

___ s/Marjoe Richards_____

     Worthy Grand Matron

Grand Chapter of Washington, OES ... September 25, 2007

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

    As you know one of our projects last year was to save tabs off of the pop cans, beer cans, and any other tabs off of cans you could find.  These were to go to the Ronald MacDonald House in Spokane to help people who needed to stay there while their children were in the Shriner's Children's Hospital in Spokane.  The money made from this project goes to help buy supplies for the house so the people staying there don't have to do this.  It is expensive enough when you have a child who needs medical help, even though the Shriners don't charge for the care.  There are still travel expenses, food and many other costs.

    We did very well and I want the membership to know how much we made on this project.  830 pounds of tabs were taken to Spokane by PGP Tom Schenewerk.  We thank him very much for doing this.  He was given 68 cents a lb. for the tabs, which added up to $564.40 as our total.  Congratulations to everyone who participated!  I know there was some competition going on between several different areas, which helped to increase the volume, so that was great and I think everyone involved enjoyed the competition.

    This year Worthy Grand Matron Marjoe and Worthy Grand Patron Phil are continuing the project and hope to beat our total so let's help them do that and remember it is all going for a good cause and doesn't cost us anything to take the tabs off and turn them in to Worthy Grand Patron Phil!

    Hearty Hugs and Patriot Love,

Joanne Clark, PGM

Approved:  ___ s/Marjoe Richards_____

     Worthy Grand Matron

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