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Masonic Village News

News and updates from our five communities across the state.

  • February 21, 2016

    Do you ever feel like you live in a pressure cooker? Did you know that it takes longer to cook food at high altitudes, because at high altitudes the air pressure is much lower than in the lower plains?

  • Read article 'Preventing Memory Loss Through Exercise'

    February 18, 2016

    By 2050, the number of people experiencing memory loss will nearly triple due to people living longer and the aging of the baby boomer generation.

  • February 17, 2016

    After falling in love with an American soldier stationed in Italy during World War II, Teresa Herr moved to the United States in 1945. She adjusted to life in a new country, worked as a beautician and raised her four daughters.

  • Read article 'The Importance of Being Generous'

    February 14, 2016

    Did you know that at one time generosity was illegal in Santa Cruz, California? That's right. It was illegal for someone to put money in other people's parking meters without their permission.

  • Read article 'How You Live Matters'

    February 7, 2016

    There are two birds that fly over our nation's deserts: One is the hummingbird and the other is the vulture. The vultures find the rotting meat of the desert, because that is what they look for.

  • Read article 'Living with Joy'

    January 31, 2016

    One cold, rainy morning a teenager awakened on a farm and walked out to the back of the barn where she kept her favorite pet " her animal friend, the mule.

  • Read article 'Masonic Villages Wins National Beef Quality Award'

    January 29, 2016

    Masonic Village at Elizabethtown takes pride in being more than just a beautiful place for residents to call home. Currently, about 180 beef cattle also roam 250 acres of the campus’ grounds.

  • Read article 'Creative Epitaph Makes you Think'

    January 24, 2016

    I don’t know about you but every day I am amazed at the creativity of human beings. Even at the time of death.

  • Read article 'How Elizabethtown Handles Snow'

    January 22, 2016

    As the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown enjoys its first big snowfall of the season, Scott Ruth, director of land management, shared some interesting stats!

  • Read article 'Being Close to God'

    January 17, 2016

    On September 14, 2001... three days after the tragic events of 9-11, President Bush called for a national Day of Prayer and for the ringing of bells in houses of worship across our land.

  • Read article 'The Great Masquerader: Hypothyroidism'

    January 13, 2016

    Hypothyroidism is a common disease which can cause many common symptoms. It is called the great masquerader because it can mimic many other diseases. Despite its tricks, hypothyroidism can be easy to treat.

  • Read article 'Learning to Love For'

    January 10, 2016

    A humorous story is told about golfer Arnold Palmer. Palmer was invited to play a series of exhibition golf matches in Saudi Arabia.