Coloma Trestle board for March/April 2026
3/15/2026- Low 12 Euchre Tournament at Southwest Michigan Masonic Center. Doors open at 12:30, play begins at 1:00. $10 entry, bring quarters for getting euchred.
3/16/2026 - Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner at Coloma Lodge, 6:00 PM. Main course provided by Charlie and Laura Weeden, Appetizers, Deserts, drinks pot-luck. Easter lilies will be available for delivery before Easter.
3/17/2026 - EA Degree. 7:00 PM at Southwest Michigan Masonic Center
4/2/2026 - April Regular Communication 6:30 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM Gavel. Chef of the month: WM Bryce Schadler.
4/18/2026 - Family bowling social event at Pete's Cider Social. Time and other details to be announced.
Future Coloma Events:
7/9/2026 - Family picnic outing at Eagle Pointe Marina. 6:00PM. Invitations to be sent to members of St. Joseph #437 and Lakeshore #298.
7/12/2026 - Coloma Golf Outing. Lake Cora Hills Golf Course. Details TBD
Other Michigan activities:
3/13/2026 - 4th annual Lodge Leaders day at Masonic Pathways in Alma. $30 to register, 9:00 AM start
5/17/2026 - Oklahoma Indian Degree Team MM Degree Soaring Eagle Resort 3:00 PM. No charge, but must have current dues card.
6/24/2026 - Gala event to celebrate 200th Anniversary of Grand Lodge of Michigan. At Lansing Center.
8/1/2026 - Special Outdoor degree in Mackinaw City.
Educational opportunities:
As reported by SW Ernie Walker at the March 2026 Regular Communication, the Master Craftsman Online College (MCOC) has released a suite of 5 courses focused on the Fraternity's connection with the founding of the U.S.A. Although this series is specifically associated with the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction, the courses are open to all Master Masons. For more information or to enroll, visit https://www.mastercraftsmancollege.org.
Visit the Michigan Masons web site to enjoy some of the highlights of the past history of Freemasonry in the state of Michigan, and anticipate the celebrations planned for 2026, our 200th year!
https://michiganmasons.org
Also note that during 2026, Coloma Lodge will be ramping up to celebrate our 162nd anniversary in 2027. (Get it? Lodge #162 will be 162 years old) Stay tuned for the preparations.