Dear Brethren,
With spring in full swing, I find myself reflecting on the new growth and transformation it brings, and the ways that it is also true for The Ohio Masonic Communities.
For Springfield Masonic Community, it’s a chance to look at our opportunities for growth and transformation. The campus is full of the history of our organization and its cornerstone was laid in 1892. We’ve always been known for the quality of services we provide at all levels of care, but the campus is starting to show its age. We have already developed master plans for strategic repositioning for all our communities, and with the completion of our Western Reserve Masonic Community repositioning, we are now focused on the planning phase of the next chapter for our Springfield Masonic Community. This will include updates to current facilities and expanding, creating new facilities within the campus. In a future issue I’ll share more information and details about what to expect.
Our campuses are active social environments, and our community members have been very busy living their best lives. From monthly Lunch and Learn events to Eclipse watch parties, Fish Frys, Wine Down Wednesdays, Annual Rummage Sales, and many more all hosted and orchestrated by our community members. There is always an abundance of activities happening on our campuses. If there is an activity they want to participate in or a club they want to start, we will work with them to make it happen. And likewise, if they dream of doing something in their lives, we will do our best to try and make it happen for them. Our campuses have become a place to live and thrive, and if there is additional assistance needed at some point in the journey, we are here to provide that assistance and care.
Our volunteers with The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center are very active in our Masonic Districts and provide a variety of support to our Brethren and neighbors in need. Whether they’re sending cards to someone who could use emotional and social support, or building a ramp for someone who can’t safely get out of their home, our volunteers are making a difference. The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center team continues to grow with the addition of a new Central Ohio Coordinator, allowing us to continue to support our communities across the state.
Thank you all for your continued support of our Ohio Masonic Communities!
Fraternally,
Brother Scott Buchanan
CEO, The Ohio Masonic Communities
