Trestle Board
We’re excited to present our most recent Trestleboard. Our monthly Trestleboard includes the most up-to-date information about our lodge.
Making true friends,
improving ourselves, having an impact
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
Orinda Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Orinda Lodge No. 122, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
Orinda Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
Contact usJanuary 21, 2021
Zoom Meetings
January 21, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
January 24, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
January 24, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 4, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
February 4, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
February 8, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
February 8, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
February 14, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
February 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 18, 2021
Zoom Meetings
February 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
February 28, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
February 28, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
March 4, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
March 4, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
March 8, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
March 8, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
March 14, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
March 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
March 18, 2021
Zoom Meetings
March 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
March 28, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
March 28, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
April 1, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
April 1, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
April 11, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
April 11, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
April 12, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
April 12, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
April 15, 2021
Zoom Meetings
April 15, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
April 25, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
April 25, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
May 6, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
May 6, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
May 20, 2021
Zoom Meetings
May 20, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
June 3, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
June 3, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
June 13, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
June 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
June 14, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
June 14, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
June 17, 2021
Zoom Meetings
June 17, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
June 27, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
June 27, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 1, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
July 1, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
July 11, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
July 11, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 12, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
July 12, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
July 15, 2021
Zoom Meetings
July 15, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
July 25, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
July 25, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 5, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
August 5, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
August 8, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
August 8, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 9, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
August 9, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
August 19, 2021
Zoom Meetings
August 19, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
August 22, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
August 22, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 2, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
September 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
September 12, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
September 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 13, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
September 13, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
September 16, 2021
Zoom Meetings
September 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
September 26, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
September 26, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 7, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
October 7, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
October 10, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
October 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 11, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
October 11, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
October 21, 2021
Zoom Meetings
October 21, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
October 24, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
October 24, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 4, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
November 4, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
November 8, 2021
Diablo Star Chapter № 214, OES
November 8, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
November 14, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
November 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 18, 2021
Zoom Meetings
November 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lodge Zoom virtual get togethers.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
November 28, 2021
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
November 28, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
December 2, 2021
Lodge Zoom Meeting
December 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All in person Lodge Stated Meetings and dinners are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid and shelter in place orders.
However we are having Zoom Lodge get togethers on the first and thirdThursdays of every month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Zoom invites are sent out by email.
We’re excited to present our most recent Trestleboard. Our monthly Trestleboard includes the most up-to-date information about our lodge.
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