As I mentioned in last Tuesday's meeting, we have a very busy month ahead. So get out your calendars and note the following information:

THURSDAY, MAY 4th, 6 pm. Masons Dinner at the Lodge. Socializing begins at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30. Sister Dawn will be making street tacos, rice and beans with fresh fruit salad and homemade cookies for dessert. Dress is business casual. You may invite family and friends to join us for dinner, we'd love to have them. Please RSVP to Dawn Gummer at 760-799-4942 so we know how many to expect. The cost per person is $10.

SUNDAY MAY 7th: 2 pm at the lodge. Initiation Practice. This is for installed officers. Our deputy, Debbie Conway, will be leading us in our practice for this very important event. Please be prompt. Dress is casual. The practice may take about 2 hours.

TUESDAY MAY 9TH, 6 pm: Our first meeting of May! The dinner begins at 6 pm, with our meeting following at 7 pm. Our deputy, Debbie Conway, will be conducting her Official Visit. We are also having an initiation of our new member, Heather Reylek. In honor of our new initiate, the dress code will be semi-formal. Ladies, floor length or cocktail length below the knee dress or dressy skirts, and men black or dark suits. This is an exciting event in the life of a Chapter, and I look forward to welcoming our new sister.

SATURDAY MAY 20th, 11 am: Coachella Valley's Fashion Show and Luncheon! This event will be held at Heritage Palms Country Club in Indio. Tickets are $50.00 and include a delicious lunch and fashion show. This event is open to all of our women friends and family. In addition to the fashion show, there will be a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle, and door prizes. Please note that we are only able to accept cash or checks, no credit cards. Please contact Cec Speaker at 760-641-8864 or Raelene Qualls at 760-485-0887.

TUESDAY MAY 23rd, 6 pm: Memorial meeting. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with our meeting at 7. This is a very special, somber memorial service where we remember those chapter members we have lost during the year. Women officers will wear white floor length or knee length dress/skirt, and men black tuxes.

WEDNESDAY MAY 24TH: 6:30 pm. Scottish Rite Dinner at the lodge. Plan to come at 6 pm to socialize, with dinner served at 6:30. Please make a reservation on the Scottish Rite website, psscottishrite.org. The cost is $25 per person, and you may pay online when you make your reservation.

MONDAY MAY 29th, 9 am: Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony at Coachella Valley Cemetery, Coachella. Our chapter will be participating in this memorial service by presenting our Eastern Star wreath. This is such a touching event, with presentations by valley leaders and organizations. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me at 630-605-0896. Parking is very limited, so car-pooling is recommended.

Thank you all for your dedication, support, and fellowship. We have such a great chapter!

Star Love,

Jane Bradfield, Worthy Matron