“Beating A Dead Horse”

“Preaching to the Choir” has the same meaning as “Beating A Dead Horse” without the religious connotation. In essence one is advocating something to people who already share one’s convictions. The opposite is “Preaching to the pews” which is what Roma Lodge delegates feel like they have been doing at recent Grand Lodge conventions.

Since 2019 Roma Lodge has submitted bylaw changes at the Grand Lodge convention to reduce the number of delegates to one or

Once again, the members of the Hanford Lodge were treated to a very delicious polenta and stew dinner prepared by the members of the Leoni and Nardini families. Debbie Nardini, Mycaela

Henceforth Eureka Lodge meetings begin at 6PM.

New members Joan and Ron Dawson and Lyn Williams were initiated during the October meeting. Welcome new members!

Sadly our long time member Nelida Mills passed away on October 10th. Born in Italia, moved to Ferndale at the age of six months, she lived in Arcata for 64 years with her husband Ben. She joined our Lodge in 2006. Nel had a very positive personality, always raised the spirits of those

Roma Lodge members were saddened with the passing of 68-year member Sharon Costa Barreto who passed away on December 8th. She was the lodge’s first queen in 1955-56 and represented the lodge at the Grand Lodge Convention. She was a regular at our annual ravioli dinners, polenta-stew meetings, Christmas party and anniversary celebrations. Our thoughts

Sisters and Brothers, Another reminder, the Cesare Battisti Lodge #1518 of Petaluma is now again meeting at the Vet’s Hall at 1094 Petaluma Blvd. South on the FIRST Wednesday of each month at NOON. This Lodge was formed in Petaluma in 1929 and now we are back home. Our February luncheon will be on Wednesday the 1st. Please call for reservations 707-588-1942 now as this