VALLEY OF THE MERRIMACK

Valley of the Merrimack

May
15
9:00 AM09:00

Blood Drive

Dear Brethren,

The Valley of The Merrimack is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, May 15th. Did you know? Massachusetts Freemasonry was named the Red Cross "Premier Partner of the Decade" for collecting 65,000 pints. Let's keep that legacy of relief going at our next drive!

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Haverhill Masonic Building, 111 Merrimack St, Haverhill

To Schedule an appointment:

  • Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

  • Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Haverhill

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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Jun
13
4:00 PM16:00

Rose Croix Chartering

PHILOSOPHIC CHAPTER of ROSE CROIX
CHARTERING CEREMONY

Saturday, June 13, 2026
111 Merrimack Street, Haverhill

  • 4:00pm: Social Period

  • 5:00pm: Chartering Ceremony & Installation of Officers

  • 5:45pm: Dinner

  • There is no charge for the meal, but Reservations are required by Saturday, June 6th
    email: Ill. Kevin J. Buckley, Jr., 33°, MSA

The much-anticipated chartering ceremony for our Philosophic Chapter of Rose Croix will take place at Freemasons Hall in the Haverhill Masonic Building on Saturday Evening, June 13, 2026.

A social get-together will start at 4:00 P.M. with hors d’oeuvre served to the arriving Brethren and guests. At 5:00 P.M. the ceremony will begin. A suite of officers from Massachusetts Council of Deliberation will be received to present the charter and install the Chapter’s first officers. A complimentary dinner will be served to all attendees in honor of the occasion.

All members of the Valley who wish to attend may bring a guest. Ladies will be welcome at the ceremony and dinner. RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE SUFFICIENT SEATING AT THE CEREMONY AND THAT ALL ARE PROPERLY ACCOMMODATED AT DINNER. PLEASE CONTACT ILLUSTRIOUS KEVIN BUCKLEY at kjbjrafam@gmail.com or (978) 420-5375 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS.

Philosophic Chapter is the first Scottish Rite body to be established in the Valley of the Merrimack since Zion Council of Princes of Jerusalem was chartered in 1961.

All members of the Valley of the Merrimack will automatically become members of Philosophic Chapter. Reduced dues will be offered to members who wish to retain membership in their original Rose Croix Chapter.

In the event of excessive heat, the event will be moved to the Andover Masonic Temple where air conditioning is available. If this becomes necessary, several days’ notice will be given.  

 

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Jan
24
1:00 PM13:00

Japanese Dinner & Sake Tasting

Japanese Dinner & Sake Tasting
Saturday, January 24th, 1:00pm
Mootone Fine Japanese Cuisine
15 Railroad St, Andover
$75 per person

Join the Valley for our next installment in our beverage tasting series: Sake

Reservations are required by Wednesday, January 21st to Bro. Nicholas Collins, 32°

  • 1st Course: Miso Soup & Wakame Salad
    Hot Sake

  • 2nd Course: Steamed Gyoza
    Honjyozo, Kimoto

  • 3rd Course: Hamachi Sushi, Maguro Sushi, and Salmon Sushi
    Junmai Ginjyo, Hakushika

  • 4th Course: Chicken Teriyaki

  • Nigori (unfiltered) Sake

 

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Dec
6
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Concert

A Merry Music Hall Christmas

"A Merry Music Hall Christmas"
James Kennerley, Organ
Greg Gettel & Robinson Pyle, Trumpets
Maggie Finnegan, Soprano

For tickets contact Brother Nick Collins

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Nov
13
5:30 PM17:30

Honors Night

  • Freemasons Hall/Haverhill Masonic Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At this special reunion of the Valley we will be honor members of The Valley of the Merrimack for their leadership and accomplishments.

Past Heads Richard W. Pettengill, 32° and Christopher P. Gugger, 32°

Meritorious Service Award - Brother Paul Bruk III, 32°

Thirty-Third Degree - Illustrious Kevin J. Buckley, Jr. 33° and Illustrious Michael T. Hargreaves 33°

The evening will aslo feature a program honoring our veterans under the direction of Brother Richard W. Pettengill, 32°

A Collation of hot & cold heavy apps to follow
$25 for Scottish Rite members, free for guests

CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITY: Please bring donations of disposable diapers for the Anchor of Hope program. Sizes 5 and 6 are needed especially.

A light dinner will be served at the conclusion of the ceremony. PLEASE MAKE DINNER RESERVATIONS with Junior Wardens Jay Rivera Alameda, 32° or James F. Fergola, 33°

Open to: Members of the Valley of the Merrimack and their guests.

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Jun
22
1:35 PM13:35

Baseball Game

New Hampshire Fisher Cats Game

The dog days of summer are quickly approaching and one of the best ways to spend a Sunday afternoon is to take in the American pastime of baseball. Come join the Valley of The Merrimack and take in a baseball game as the Manchester Fisher Cats (Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays) host the Somerset Patriots (Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees).

The Valley has tickets for the game on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The game begins at 1:35 pm. Tickets are $20.00 each and include the price of admission, a hot dog, bag of chips, and a drink voucher. While Father’s Day is June 15th, the week before, the Fisher Cats will be celebrating Dads at this game.

Come join the Valley as we cheer on the home team as they take on the baby Stormtroopers of the Evil Empire. Please contact the Secretary, Bro. Kevin Buckley at kjbjrafam@gmail.com to reserve your tickets.

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Jun
18
4:45 PM16:45

Massachusetts Council of Deliberation

Carpooling: Meet at the Park and Ride lot at the Dascomb Road exit on Route 93 at 3:45 PM. Carpools will depart from the lot at 4:00 P.M.

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May
30
6:30 PM18:30

Charles C. Dame Lodge Trivia Night

The evening will begn with a potluck dinner followed by trivia. Everyone (Masons and guests) should bring something to be shared.  You can either bring a homemade dish or a store bought item. 

It is only $10 per person to attend Trivia Night.  You can pay the $10 via Venmo, Cash, or Check. 

To attend, please complete the attached form. Click here

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