Masonic Villages News
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Farmer Frank’s Heart to Serve
Frank Stoltzfus, agricultural production supervisor, took a break from managing Masonic Village's herd of 500 to 600-head of beef cattle for a two-month missionary trip to Zambia, Africa. His dedication to animals and helping others is a lifelong mission.
A Friend for Neighbors in Need
In addition to running Meal on Wheels, a food pantry and a thrift shop, Colonial Neighborhood Council receives new requests for assistance daily. In an effort to “go green,” Masonic Villages is donating money saved on production costs of its Report to the Community to charitable organizations serving seniors across Pennsylvania. A $2,500 donation was made to the Colonial Neighborhood Council on behalf of the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill.
Meet Our Maintenance Staff: Nelson Kilmer
Nelson Kilmer, maintenance manager at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, grew up around cows - not beef cattle, but the Holsteins on his family's dairy farm. Although he studied theology and psychology (which he uses in his current job) as a student at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, he planned to be a dairy farmer, too.
Recording Memories for Families
This hospice volunteer is writing patients’ legacies as mementos for their families.
The Greatest Gift of All
The Christmas Gala is committed to helping senior adults in Bucks County year-round. In an effort to “go green,” Masonic Villages is donating money saved on production costs of its Report to the Community to charitable organizations serving seniors across Pennsylvania. A $2,000 donation was made to The Christmas Gala on behalf of the Masonic Village at Warminster.
Autumn Day Through the Years
The first Autumn Day was held on Oct. 12, 1985. As Masonic Villages has grown in size, so has Autumn Day, but the spirit of the event remains the same. It’s a great opportunity for residents to showcase their home and visit with family, and for PA Masons, Eastern Star and members of other branches of the fraternity to reunite.