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December 29, 2017

A Rich Agricultural Heritag

Agriculture has always been part of life here in Union City. In the early days, the Masonic Home was an almost self-sufficient farm, with power and water plants, a dairy farm, 2,000 chickens, a hog ranch, vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, berry gardens, and more. For many years, gladiola [...]

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December 26, 2017

Relief for California Wildfire Victims

The wildfires that have spread throughout Northern and Southern California this year have been the most destructive in our states history. They have caused billions of dollars in damage and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. If you or a brother or sweetheart you know has been affected, [...]

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December 18, 2017

An Ocean from Home

Two years ago, William Young left the damp green of Scotland for the high desert of California, fulfilling his wife’s dream to return to the place she grew up. He left behind his homeland, his home lodge, his business, and his way of life. But he found one place in California that felt [...]

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November 21, 2017

Mutt Strut Brings Laughs and Support for Local Schools

On October 7, 2017, the Tri-City community rallied together at the Masonic Homes of California and Acacia Creek campuses for the New Haven Schools Foundation’s seventh annual Mutt Strut. This fun, family-oriented walk/run is an important fundraiser for the Foundation, which provides critical [...]

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August 29, 2017

A Delicious Historical Tradition

On August 19, 2017, the Masonic Home welcomed its 105th Jam and Jelly Day. Every year since 1912, the East Bay Past Matrons’ Association of the Order of the Eastern Star has organized the event on the Union City campus. Founded by Worthy Matron of Oak Leaf Chapter No. 8 Henrietta McGregor, the [...]

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August 8, 2017

SummerFest Draws 1,200+ Masons

Last month, more than 1,200 Masons from throughout Southern California came to the Covina campus to celebrate fraternity, family, and fellowship at SummerFest: Staycation.

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August 1, 2017

Recognizing Everyday Heroes

Each summer solstice, as communities throughout the world celebrate the changing season, those in the memory care field mark this “longest day” as an occasion to raise awareness for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments – a population that tops 44 million in [...]

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June 5, 2017

June Is Masonic Homes Month

Masonic Homes Month is the perfect opportunity to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of Masonic relief in California – from our beautiful residential campuses to statewide Masonic Outreach Services and the Masonic Center for Youth and Families. Follow these helpful tips for starting a [...]

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March 29, 2017

Longevity for Lunch

A NEW CAFÉ AT THE MASONIC HOMES WILL FOCUS ON FOODS FOR COGNITIVE HEALTH By Michelle Simone What do the Barbagia region of Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula; and Ikaria, Greece have in common? According to author Dan Buettner, they’re all [...]

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March 22, 2017

Introducing the Masonic Value Network

Are you searching for for caregivers or senior care for a loved one? Do you need help finding services and resources to connect with in your own community? The Masonic Value Network can help! Developed by Masonic Outreach Services, this convenient listing provides information about [...]

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