To My Sisters & Brothers of OSDIA
As you can see, I have aged significantly from my last picture. This month I have decided to provide a more recognizable look.

With Thanksgiving this month and all that that has happened in the past year and a half, November is a wonderful time to truly give thanks. Covid has been difficult, and some have lost loved ones. Through my own personal experiences, I have found that when faced with difficult circumstances we overcome them and become stronger and better. My condolences to all those who have struggled with these times. Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful and appreciate what we have.

I can see that our fraternal family (OSDIA) is emerging

Marshall Hank called together his gang of Saddleback wranglers and their missus for a real western Hoedown. It was a great success with 50 posse members and guests attending at the Mission Viejo Murray Center and Grange Hall. The event was organized by “Quickdraw” Al and Bernie Schlappy. The vittles were supplied by “hot trigger” Tim and Kerry Herington (pork dinner), Jo Ann Copp and Terri Marraccino (salads), and Marylin Vecchio (desserts). Bernie also supplied fried chicken! Pat Dito and Jeannette Eber made sure the campfire

Flu season is here again … combine your shot with a COVID vaccination and reduce your worries.

Last month (October) we had our first get-together at Luna’s for salad and pizza; a good time was had just by meeting once again.

United Lodges of the San Joaquin meeting will be December 11 at the Hanford Historical Society building, so let Carol Watson know if you will be attending. Rides to Hanford can be arranged.

For our November meeting we are planning to meet again for a no-host meeting at Luna’s; stay tuned to your phone

GOLFERS!!! GOLFERS!!! THE BIG TOURNEY IS 11/15/21!!!

OUR BIG TOURNAMENT IS DAYS AWAY, AND WE’RE HOPING YOU’LL BE THERE! THE PROFITS GO TO YOUR WESTERN FEDERATION! OUR TOURNAMENT IS YOUR TOURNAMENT, AS THE SECOND ANNUAL DOLLY SINATRA IS AN “OPEN TOURNEY MEANING, PLAYERS FROM ALL THE LODGES ARE WELCOMED!

So put a team together, come by yourself, but DO enjoy the fun, the competition and the fabulous luncheon buffet.

The tournament, which is played in the best ball, shotgun format and is open to all! The date is Monday, November 15th at Indian Canyon

Nineteen months and here we are, still waiting...but things are looking up. We have scheduled a December Christmas Dinner/Meeting the 12th of December at 2 PM Sunday afternoon at our new location, 5099 Snyder Lane in Rohnert Park, CA. We require advance reservations (call in after Nov 1st, 707-559-3119) as this event will be capacity controlled. Totally vaccinated members only with proof of vaccine as you enter. Masks please. A wonderful Baked