The Watsonville Lodge #2016 was thrilled to be able to host its 7th Annual Bob Moresco Memorial Chicken BBQ on Sunday, July 18. The proceeds for this event are to support our scholarship program. The event took place at the Corralitos Padres facility in Corralitos, CA. We were entertained by Joe Simoni and his accordion music as he strolled among our guests

Roger Serpa, our Pitmaster, and his crew served up a perfectly grilled half chicken, our members, Cheryl Daughenbaugh and Diana Keith prepared a tossed green salad with artichokes, Janey’ cooked up a pot homemade chili beans; dessert included cookies and ice cream bars.

Our guests included Vera Girolami, Past Grand Lodge President and Hon. Al Girolami, Pauline Richmond, State Vice

Who would ever have thought that wearing (or not wearing) a mask could be so difficult? And, that same thought can be applied to getting a health protecting vaccination? Kaiser Hospital reports that those people that have had the full COVID-19 vaccinations are experiencing a near zero possibility of death as compared to a 1.6% chance of death (USA statistic) for the unvaccinated. Also, be aware that the ordinary flu season is upon us, and Kaiser has already started their program.

Last month (September) we had the first United Lodges of the San Joaquin luncheon meeting, presided by our vice-president Pauline Richmond;

Roma Lodge holds its Junior Member Night at the August meeting each year. The lodge has about 60 junior members and over 20 attended the meeting. They conducted the opening and closing ceremonies, enjoyed getting a lot of back-to

How easy it is to say “I’m glad I got my flu and Covid-19 vaccinations; how hard it is to say “I regret not getting my shots”. Make it easy on yourself, family, friends, neighbors … get it done. General George Washington himself

July or August should be the magic month for us to again get together at Notre Dame Hall, although we have not yet heard from them as to if or when they will open their doors to us. Keep tuned for info.

In Italy, the Naples Bay and the area surrounding it sits on a giant caldera that rivals the size of Yellowstone Park in North America. The magma chamber that sits beneath the bay causes the landmass