From the South - October 2025

I want to thank all the Brothers, their Wives and the Widows who attended our social dinner at Sammy’s Italian Restaurant on Monday September 22nd. We had a total attendance of 32 who enjoyed a variety of Italian cuisine.

I want to give my special thanks to SW Bruce Ferri who filled in for me at the dinner during my recent illness and hospital stay.

I also want to thank Brothers Carl Jacobson and Tom Freemer for the great luncheon prepared and served for
our September Stated Meeting. Your selfless service to our Lodge and members is greater than you know.

Preparations continue to for the Halloween Dance which will take place on Saturday October 25th from 5:30 to 9 pm at the Manatee Rec Center on Hillsborough Drive in the Villages. We need all brothers who have not responded but plan on attending to please respond ASAP to Frank Van Leer, our Lodge Secretary, as we need a total count in order to finalize food and setup numbers.

Entertainment will be provided by Bubba The DJ, cost is $25.00 per ticket which includes appetizers, dinner and entertainment.

Our next Social Dinner is the Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 25th.

Food For Thought: “Life’s Most Persistent Question Is, What Are You Doing For Others?”

Fraternally,
Carl Chew Junior Warden, chewcl1@centurylink.net, sprs33@verizon.net (215) 285-1048