OPAL CHAPTER #181 – April 2023

Opal Chapter #181Good news abounds for Opal Chapter #181 as our Worthy Matron, Shawn Woods returned after recuperation from a severely broken leg and our initiation of Kathleen Bacorn and Robert Tucker has taken place!  We are looking forward to our April 25th Inspection with Deputy Grand Matron Sherri Gotthardt.  We’d love to have you with us!Star Love,Carla

OPAL CHAPTER, OES – March 2023

Opal Chapter, OES A delightful pizza party proceeded Worthy Matron Shawn Woods’ return from recuperating from an injured left leg and foot. Shawn was delighted to preside during the presentation of two (2) 60-year pins, one to Louise Bacorn and the other to Patty Antoun McNeely.  Both members had joined Hartford Chapter on February 23, 1963.  The pins were presented by their husbands Tom Bacorn and Mac McNeely. Eryn Lewis

OPAL CHAPTER – February 2023

OPAL CHAPTER February 14th will find us wearing red, exchanging Valentines and dining together to celebrate this special day.  Two weeks later on the 28th we will be initiating and presenting 60-year pins to our dedicated members-Patty Antoun McNeely and Louise Bacorn.  Hoping to see you at Chapter.Star Love, Carla  

OPAL CHAPTER #181 – December 2022

OPAL Chapter #181November 22 our meeting was opened under the gavel of Heather Wingfield because Worthy Matron Shawn Woods had fallen and severely broken her leg.  The meeting with 30 members present was preceded with a delightful dinner provided by Diana Martin and Ruth Tomlinson.  We are looking forward to our Christmas party and meeting on the 13th of December.  Our pot-lunch dinner will be at 6:00 pm with meat

OPAL CHAPTER OES – November 2022

Our October 29th INSTALLATION was so well attended it reminded us of the GOOD OLD DAYS.  Shawn Woods and David Hyde were installed to lead our Chapter in the promising 2022-2023 year as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron.  Purple was the color chosen by the Worthy Matron  for this year. A very tasty POTATO BAR and good conversation with old and new friends concluded the evening, Sunrise Chapter #458 did

OPAL Chapter – October, 2022

OCTOBER NEWS FROM OPAL 181With the arrival of October our hearts turn to cider, donuts, and Opal Chapter’s annual Halloween party.  We are gathering at the Front Porch Winery, October 22 at 1:00 pm.  Cost per person is $10.00.  Light picnic food will be served.  Games and costume prizes will add to the fun.  Call Diana Martin for reservations. We are looking forward to our Open Installation of 2023 Officers

OPAL Chapter #181, September, 2022

OPAL CHAPTER 181 ‘S SEPTEMBER NEWS Our Opal Chapter’s Garden Party Picnic at the Cortland Conservation Club was lovely.  A perfect afternoon enhanced our delightful meal which turned out to be enough food to feed an Army.  Diana Martin’s entertaining games were one of the highlights of the party.  We are looking forward to next year’s already! 2023 DUES are flooding Secretary Carla Kahler’s mailbox!  If you haven’t sent yours,

Opal Chapter – June, 2022

OPAL NEWSTalk about a special evening at our May 24th meeting!  Opal Chapter #181 was honored when Morning Light #80 merged with us making a combination of Opal, Ida McKinley, Alpha, and Hartford.  Morning Light WM Sandee Hyde led a touching ceremony as Officers retired their badges. Worthy Matron Shirley and Worthy Patron Tom Eckley treated the members to a delicious  Swiss steak dinner complete with birthday cake celebrating Shirley’s

OPAL Chapter, OES – May, 2022

The Highlight of Tuesday, April 2 when Opal Chapter Officers and a pleasing number of sideliners gathered at their stated meeting to present membership pins to 5 members.  Two 50-year pins were presented.  Judy Richards presented Charlotte Jessep’s pin and Rachel Ann Tupper presented Carol Kohlmorgan’s.  Carla Kahler presented a 40-year pin to Karen Combs.  Two twenty-five-year pins were also given.  Judy Richards presented a pin to her daughter, Jan