Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) held their first Villa Open House since the beginning of the pandemic.  The Open House was held on June 7th and nearly 60 people attended the event to tour and learn about three different floor plans of villas. Some of the guests were looking for themselves and some were looking for … Continued

Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) is a great place to live. You can have fun while spending time with your friends and neighbors enjoying some delicious meals. SMC members decided to have a special dinner at least once a month.  At a recent Menu Chat the community members were asked their suggestions for these dinners. The … Continued

As most of us have just recently watched one of the most well-known car races in the country, the Indy 500, community members at Browning Masonic Community (BMC) held their own car race.  The cars were a bit smaller and definitely slow but that didn’t matter, the community members really enjoyed their first car race. … Continued

Nearly 30 people attended the Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) Lunch and Learn. The topic made some people stop and take a look at their own lives. No one likes to think about planning a funeral, but death is part of the cycle of life. The afternoon started with a catered Mexican buffet that everyone enjoyed. … Continued

Many people go to work and never hear the words “good job” or even the words “thank you.”  Those little words can make the difference in how you feel about your job.  Now, add in a pandemic and those words become even more important. At Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) the employees always know they are … Continued

Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) has enjoyed a Reader’s Theater for several years.  The pandemic closed the curtain on their performances.  Now it’s time to raise the curtain and bring back these performances. The Reader’s Theatre group is busy practicing for their upcoming performance in June. This will be their first performance in the new … Continued

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.  The day, which fell on Thursday, May 5 in 2022, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.  While it is … Continued

Spring may have started out rainy and dreary, but it’s finally turned a corner and flowers are everywhere. You can find beautiful flowers at every entrance at Browning Masonic Community. (BMC) Keil’s Greenhouse in Swanton met all their needs. Keil’s Greenhouse is four generations offering an array of oversized, annual flower baskets, flower planters and … Continued

When you think of all the words that start with the letter M, at this time of year we think of Mother, Mother’s Day, the month of May and of course Mom.  At Browning Masonic Community, (BMC) Moms are special and are always treated special. To celebrate BMC Moms, this year they were pampered with … Continued

Happy Hour was a long time coming at the Springfield Masonic Community.  Will it last was a question that surfaced at the first Happy Hour. The answer is a resounding yes! Community members are enjoying their time together to relax and have an adult beverage and some hors d’oeuvres. If you prefer a soft drink, … Continued

Everyone loves a delicious dessert, whether it’s at the end of dinner or maybe you prefer your dessert as a bedtime snack.  Whatever time of day you want to enjoy your sweet treat, Browning Masonic Community (BMC) members learned how to make a new dessert. BMC Cook Haley Foster put on quite the show demonstrating … Continued

Are there certain foods that you like best?  Maybe there are some foods that you just don’t like.  If you are a community member at Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) your food service leadership is interesting in knowing the answers to these questions.  On the last Tuesday of each month, you get to share your thoughts … Continued

Do you like to paint?  Community members at Browning Masonic Community (BMC) definitely do.  Pop It Paint It came to BMC and worked with a large group to enjoy a painting activity.  Jamie, the owner, worked with everyone to paint a spring rain boot filled with fresh flowers. This monthly art class is a Browning … Continued

There was an air of excitement as the Lower London Street Band returned to Springfield Masonic Community. (SMC)  They performed traditional Dixieland music, which they are well known for. They have been playing for audiences for 45 years. Over 50 community members enjoyed the band as well as the second week of Friday Happy Hour. … Continued

The 35th Annual Springfield Masonic Community Widow’s Dinner is a time to reflect on the husbands that are no longer on this earth.  Their spirits with continue to live on in their hearts. Prior to the dinner, the widows met privately with Timothy S. Wheeland, Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio where … Continued