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The Art of being a Gentleman, Part I

Steve — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:49:35 +0000

This past Thursday, Hollywood Lodge was pleased to host part one in a series on “How to be a Gentleman.” This month we discussed the enjoyment of a quintessential gentlemanly beverage: Single Malt (Scotch) Whiskey. The event was well attended by members and guests of Hollywood lodge who all enjoyed tasting 7 different types of single malt whiskey and learning about them from our presenter, Marty, from Wades Wines in Westlake Village.

The next in the series will take place on March 17, and we will be joined by a local Haberdasher who will teach us about proper dress – from tailoring to the subtle differences in cuts and fabrics.

Table Talk: Mysticism in the Temple

HWLodge — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:32:54 +0000

January 27, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

Inn of the Seventh Ray

128 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290

Presented by: Dr. Sam Thomas
Dr. Thomas is author of “The “Mysteries of Qumran: Mystery, Secrecy, and Esotericism in the Dead Sea Scrolls”

All Freemasons are invited, at a cost of $50 for this fascinating evening, including slide presentation, talk and dinner.
We must have a head count before we descend upon the restaurant, so please email Brother Dr. Pearce (pearce@callutheran.edu) with an rsvp.

Table Talk with Dr. Guy Erwin

HWLodge — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:26:45 +0000

Gentlemen,

Please note that the next Table Talk educational dinner meeting is rapidly approaching.

We will meet at 7pm on Tuesday the 10th August (next Tuesday) at the same venue as last time – the private room of the delightful Inn of the Seventh Ray, located midway down Topanga Canyon on the way to Malibu from the Valley (please visit the restaurant website at http://www.innoftheseventhray.com/ for directions).

Dr Guy Erwin will speak on the Rosicrucian Enlightenment, a topic of great interest to freemasons. Because Dr. Erwin is such an excellent speaker and is a mason himself, I strongly recommend joining us for his specialized insight into the extraordinary world of mysticism and alchemical studies that flourished during the period that saw the foundation of modern freemasonry.

If you have not attended before please remember to bring $50 for your three course meal (we prefer checks made out to Hollywood Lodge #355), and some cash for the gratuity and any additional wine you would like to buy. Your first beverage is part of the cost of your meal. Masons of all degrees and men who have applied to the lodge for their degrees are welcome, as are our wives and significant others. Feel free to invite brethren from other lodges who would enjoy an evening of good food, fraternity and wisdom.

I must know asap if you intend to come to this event, please contact me by email at pearce at clunet dot edu

Dinner Group

HWLodge — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:01:40 +0000

The Hollywood lodge education committee is forming a dinner club open to Masons of all degrees to begin meeting in the fall. With a quarterly dinner at an excellent San Fernando Valley restaurant with guest university professors giving twenty minute presentations on topics that are designed to appeal to masons who want to learn, this will be a group that you can’t miss!

We welcome masons from all lodges to join us in this opportunity to share in building a strong foundation for your personal temple of knowledge. The Grand Lodge of California has approved of our efforts.

We will begin meeting in the Fall, dues for the four dinners will be $150. Pay early – beat hyperinflation! We will accept cheques made out to Hollywood 355. Contact Brother Michael Pearce to register 805-444-7716 or e-mail Pearce@callutheran.edu

Follow this site because we will continue to post here as speakers and topics are firmed up. Dinner dates to remember:

Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Tuesday 4th May 2010
Tuesday 10th August 2010

Topics proposed for the talks include:

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Temple

An Introduction to Kabbala

Prehistoric British Sun Worship

Masons and the Reformation

(This list is not etched in stone, and is subject to change)

To join the group please contact Michael Pearce at pearce@clunet.edu

Masonic Education and Candidate Coaching

HWLodge — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:06:05 +0000

Hollywood Lodge is dedicated to providing masonic education for members who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world. Meeting every Tuesday and Thursday of each month, and a new dinner group forming to meet for the first time in Fall, we are leaders in masonic education in the San Fernando Valley.

All masons of any degree are welcomed to join us!

Every Tuesday and Thursday of the month, 7.00 pm, at the lodge.