Soap Making as an Older Adult Have you ever thought about making your own soap would not be an unusual questions if you were a community member at Browning Masonic Community (BMC). Soap making is a monthly occurrence at BMC. Men and women, usually a dozen or more gather to make their own soap. Soap … Continued
Food Truck Season at Springfield Masonic Community It’s food truck season at Springfield Masonic Community (SMC)! Every pay day Friday, you will find a food truck behind Burdick Hall starting at 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM. There is a steady line of traffic enjoying great food. There is no shortage of good company as well … Continued
Lunch and Learn at Springfield Masonic Community! Another successful Lunch and Learn took place in the Clubhouse at the Springfield Masonic Community. Over 60 people enjoyed another educational topic, Fueling with Fruits and Vegetables. Ali Schulze, Director of Healthy Living, YMCA of Greater Dayton was the presenter. Fueling with fruits and vegetables can provide many … Continued
Dining Out with Western Reserve Masonic Community! When you enter the doors of Bender’s Tavern, you are following in the footsteps of others who were hungry and came to be fed and partake of the hospitality of the tavern. We love dining out with Western Reserve Masonic Community! Benders is a restaurant that members chose … Continued
Each year on April 16th, National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day allows us a reprieve after meeting a late-night deadline shuffling receipts, and adding columns to file our taxes. It’s National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day at Browning Masonic Community! We’re not sure who made Wear Pajamas to Work Day a thing, but … Continued
Happy Hour at Springfield Masonic Community! April 15th was the beginning of a weekly tradition – Happy Hour at Springfield Masonic Community (SMC). Community members enjoyed the first ever Happy Hour! A variety of beverages were available from wine and beer to mixed drinks. For those that didn’t want an alcoholic beverage, soft drinks were … Continued
Community Garden in Pathways Memory Care! Have you ever been to Wardell’s Green House? You can find all kinds of veggies and herbs to start your garden. The community members in have started a community garden in Pathways Memory Care at Browning Masonic Community. Gardening has been shown to spark senses and can even help … Continued
National Peach Cobbler Day at Browning Masonic Community! Did you know there is actually a holiday to celebrate Peach Cobbler? April 13th is National Peach Cobbler Day at Browning Masonic Community. The community members enjoyed a delicious peach cobbler dessert. National Peach Cobbler Day on April 13th each year recognizes a delicious dessert that originated … Continued
A Day in the Life at Browning Masonic Community: Card Making! What is your favorite type of greeting card? Do you like to get cards or make someone’s day by sending them a card. Join us forA Day in the Life at Browning Masonic Community: Card Making! Community members spent some time making greeting cards. … Continued
Good Friday Fish Fry at Browning Masonic Community! Around the world, Good Friday is a day when many people eat fish as a part of the Holy Week celebration. We are no exception – join us for the Good Friday Fish Fry at Browning Masonic Community. Community members enjoyed a freshly fried fish dinner. Villa … Continued
Don’t Miss Your Cue: Pool at Springfield Masonic Community We’re doing something cool – we’re playing pool at Springfield Masonic Community! Community members are learning from Bruce Gardner. Bruce and his wife Betty Jane moved to SMC from Maryland about 9 months ago. Bruce started playing pool at the age of 13 in his uncle’s … Continued
Lunch with Western Reserve Masonic Community! Where are we going for lunch is a regular question us. We’re having lunch with Western Reserve Masonic Community! Twenty eight community members enjoyed a lunch outing to the Center Café at Medina Career Center. The Center Café offers a sit down lunch Wednesday through Friday from 10:30am to … Continued
Meet the President of Springfield Masonic Community Would you like the opportunity to meet the president of Springfield Masonic Community? If you live at the Springfield Masonic Community, you have the opportunity to do just that on the second Friday of each month at 1:00 PM. Tony Berardi, SMC President, meets with anyone that chooses … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community Fish Fry Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) members weren’t concerned that it was a cold, gloomy Friday night. It was the annual Springfield Masonic Community Fish Fry and well over 150 people were in attendance. Community members invited their family members and quite a few SMC employees celebrated the evening sitting side by … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community Service Awards! Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) celebrated 330 years of service between 25 dedicated employees during our Springfield Masonic Community Service Awards. Their years of experience ranged from 5 to 30 years and included careers such as nursing, dietary, housekeeping, life enrichment, and grounds just to name a few. The celebration began … Continued
Veteran’s Roll Call Returns to Springfield Masonic Community! Veteran’s Roll Call returns to Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) in person. As it was before the pandemic, some things never change. The roll call always begins with the Pledge of Allegiance. That may sound easy, but to some of the veterans in the room standing can be a … Continued
Let’s Go to the Opera with Springfield Masonic Community! Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) members enjoyed a performance by performers from the Dayton Opera. Three of their company traveled to the campus to perform for the community members. Approximately 35 people enjoyed a 40 minute program. The performers included tenor, Henry Benson from Wisconsin and soprano … Continued
Pasta Bar at Springfield Masonic Community Most people really enjoy a good pasta dinner, especially when you don’t have to do the cooking or clean up afterwards. That’s what the Independent Living community members at Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) got to enjoy this week. Our residents enjoyed a build your own pasta bar at Springfield … Continued
Girl Scouts Visited Western Reserve Masonic Community Scouting is an important part of the lives of many young people. Recently, girl scouts visited Western Reserve Masonic Community. Daisy Troop #91455 made Valentine’s Day special for members in our Healthcare Center. If you ask the girls what they learn by being a part of scouting you … Continued
Lunch and Learn at Springfield Masonic Community Your heart health is absolutely essential to your overall health. Embracing a lifestyle that is both healthy and enjoyable can prevent heart disease and greatly reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. More than 60 people learned about heart health while enjoying a great lunch during the … Continued
Valentine’s Day at Springfield Masonic Community Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14th. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. We celebrated Valentine’s Day at Springfield Masonic Community with our Valentine’s Day dinner and entertainment. SMC … Continued
The Power of Positive Thinking Dr. Gina Boerger, PT was the guest speaker at the Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) monthly Lunch and Learn Series. Nearly 40 guests, enjoyed a good lunch of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and a dessert of delicious cookies. When everyone was well fed, the guests about the power of positive … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community Goes Caroling Springfield Masonic Community goes caroling! The week before Christmas brings out the holiday spirit in everyone. Even people who don’t normally sing in public tuned up their voices and joined in the fun. The Life Enrichment Team could be found just about anywhere you looked singing Christmas carols. As the carolers sang … Continued
The Christmas Season at Western Reserve Masonic Community The Christmas season at Western Reserve Masonic Community always brings out the best in people. Everyone loves to hear the traditional carols sung by the Medina Chorus at this festive time of year. The community members at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) are no exception. People came … Continued
Cub Scouts Bring Special Gifts to Residents Cub Scouts bring special gifts to residents at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC).The Granger Township PAC 3512 Cub Scouts truly understand the Christmas spirit and shared that beautiful spirit with the Pathways Memory Care community members. These young men made decorations for all the doors in Pathways to … Continued
Browning Masonic Community Provided Pies for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is thought of as a family time. For many people Thanksgiving can also be a very challenging time. Maybe your family can’t travel from out of town or a loved one has passed away since the previous year. Thanksgiving stirs up all kinds of memories for so … Continued
Successful Blood Drive at Browning Masonic Community Right now the American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage. The hospital demands continue to outpace the number of donations being received. On top of that, they are also experiencing the lowest blood donor turnout since the pandemic began and more blood donors are needed now! … Continued
Ladies Breakfast at Western Reserve Masonic Community Most of us enjoy a good breakfast of pancakes or maybe French toast. What about an omelet or maybe cereal and toast? We can’t forget fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee. Join us for Ladies Breakfast at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC)! For the ladies at WRMC this … Continued
Veterans Day at Western Reserve Masonic Community For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans. Veterans Day gives the country an opportunity to thank those who have previously served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day occurs on November 11th every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the … Continued
Veterans Day at Browning Masonic Community For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans. Veterans Day gives the country an opportunity to thank those who have previously served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day occurs on November 11th every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh … Continued
Veterans Day at Springfield Masonic Community For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans. Veterans Day gives the country an opportunity to thank those who have previously served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day occurs on November 11th every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh … Continued
Halloween at Springfield Masonic Community Halloween at Springfield Masonic Community was celebrated in November this year! We decided to forgo the traditional Halloween celebration, wait a week and celebrate on a clear, cool Friday evening in November. There may not have been as many costumes, but there was no shortage of fun. Hotdogs were grilled … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community’s Lunch and Learn Have you ever wanted to learn about setting up a power of attorney? The guests who participated in the Springfield Masonic Community‘s Lunch and Learn heard all about that. Nearly 20 people from the surrounding communities visited SMC for a wonderful lunch and practical information from George H. Lovett, … Continued
Browning Masonic Community’s Fall Fest It was a beautiful, cool Saturday in October for Browning Masonic Community‘s Fall Fest. Nearly 200 community members, their families and Waterville residents enjoyed the day. There was something for everyone to do. For those that enjoy painting, there was both pumpkin and face painting. The children enjoyed Trick or … Continued
Food Truck Rally at Springfield Masonic Community Even on a chilly and damp Friday, the Food Truck Rally at Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) came through and we enjoyed the great food from Hot’s and Brat’s. This was their 3rd visit to SMC for the Friday Food Truck Rally. The food was fantastic and staff and … Continued
When parents bring a child into the world, they have dreams of what their child’s life might be like. Sometimes life changes and those dreams can’t become reality. Even as early as the late 1890’s, families needed help caring for their children. Formerly known as The Ohio Masonic Home, the history of The Ohio Masonic … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community and The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, April 2nd was the perfect day to take a walk, especially if it is “The Walk to End Alzheimer’s“. Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) has been a supporter of this walk for several years, and plans to continue their support for many years to come. Wittenberg … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community’s Annual Rummage Sale A summer tradition that had to be changed due to the pandemic, Western Reserve Masonic Community‘s Annual Rummage Sale returned in August. The 10th Annual WRMC Estate and Rummage Sale was back, bigger and better than ever. The sale was set on Thursday so it was ready to … Continued
Dream Flights: The Greatest Generation Takes Flight The greatest generation takes flight with Dream Flights! Operation September Freedom flew into Ohio on August 11th and landed at Grimes Field in Urbana, Ohio. Dream Flights, a nonprofit organization, has six Stearman aircraft that regularly flies veterans across the United States. This year in August and September, … Continued
Brews and Tattoos: Springfield Masonic Community Gets Tattooed! Springfield Masonic Community gets tattooed!You just had to be there and many Springfield Masonic Community members and staff spent the afternoon enjoying non-alcoholic brews and getting tattoos! Those easily removable tattoos had everyone talking, laughing, pointing at each other’s arms and legs and deciding what kind of … Continued
Let’s Play Golf: Golf Membership at The Ohio Masonic Communities According to Arnold Palmer, “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.” Golf is a timeless and ageless game with multiple benefits. It is played by millions of seniors, not only for the great social and health benefits, but for the mental challenge. Your pace may … Continued
Browning Masonic Community Celebrates July 4th As our country celebrates Independence Day every year on July 4th, this year was even more special for the community members. Browning Masonic Community celebrates July 4th with our residents and community members. After living through more than a year of life during a pandemic, family and friends joined … Continued
Friday Nights at Springfield Masonic Community: Shish-Kebabs! Shish-Kebab Friday Nights at Springfield Masonic Community are happening again! Members enjoyed another exciting Friday night with their friends and neighbors. Over 90 people met at the clubhouse for dinner and music. Shish-Kebab was a new menu item for an SMC social event. Dinner came with potato salad, … Continued
July 4th at Springfield Masonic Community – Food, Music, and Fireworks! The Independence Day celebration began on July 2nd for over 300 community members, as well as their family and friends, to celebrate July 4th at Springfield Masonic Community. The community members were excited to have their families join them for this celebration. Several families … Continued
The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation Golf Classic Was A Huge Success! Celebrate with us – The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation Golf Classic was a huge success! The rain came early and departed before the 12:30 shotgun start at the Wedgewood Golf and Country Club in Powell, Ohio. The seventh annual US Bank/Ohio Masonic Home Foundation … Continued
Food Trucks at Springfield Masonic Community It’s time for food trucks at Springfield Masonic Community! Diamond Dogs is a SMC favorite and the great turnout was proof of their good food and service. Again this week, SMC and corporate employees enjoyed lunch, as well as the largest number of community members so far this summer. … Continued
Memorial Day at Springfield Masonic Community Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, this observance originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. … Continued
Food Trucks Return to Springfield Masonic Community Food trucks return to Springfield Masonic Community! The crowds came out by golf carts, bus and on foot for the great lunch menu offered by Kleinfelder Hots and Brats. The Padre Jose was the big seller. The prices were great and the portions were sizable so no one … Continued
Celebrating Derby Day at Springfield Masonic Community If you get the chance to visit the Kentucky Derby on the first weekend in May, you will find excited men and women from all over the country. That excitement can also be found when celebrating Derby Day at Springfield Masonic Community. Everyone enjoys the Derby Day party. … Continued
Mother’s Day Tea at Western Reserve Masonic Community The ladies tea was a spring time treat! Mother’s Day Tea at Western Reserve Masonic Community was celebrated with our community members and families. The ladies of WRMC were dressed in their finest and a few even wore hats! We had close to 40 ladies attend the … Continued