Brethren and Friends all, We are enjoying a beautiful summer in Ohio. I hope you are taking time to enjoy baseball, auto racing, motorcycling, picnics, camping, or whatever your favorite summer activities may be. Remember to take a minute to check in on your friends and neighbors. Update your Grand View membership account today! This…
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A Message from the Executive Director of The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation

Dear Brethren and Friends, Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we do, we make a life by what we give.” Whether you are a member of our Circle of Roses, Society of Roses, or Legacy of Roses, I thank you for your gifts from the heart and look for you at…
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The Grand Dukes Golf Classic Wrap-up

A new golf course and new games, and yet the same spirit of fellowship and working towards a common goal. In our 11th year, Jefferson Country Club provided new challenges for the 100 golfers playing the field and raising dollars for memory support programs at The Ohio Masonic Communities. Almost 100 percent of our golfers…
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Still Finding New Hobbies

The son of a railroad worker, Neal Kissel found himself following in his dad’s footsteps in his young adult years. He spent time working on the railroad before joining the Air Force, where he was stationed in California. After his time in the service, Neal ended up back on the railroad in Ashtabula, Ohio, but…
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