Brethren,

While the eventual health impact of the COVID-19 – Coronavirus in Arizona is still unknown, I believe it is prudent to be cautious.

The United Grand Lodge of England has already recommended cutting out of ceremonial handshakes, the Grand Lodge of Illinois has cancelled all Blue Lodge events – and our own Grand Master of Arizona is now recommending the cessation of all Blue Lodge activities other than stated meetings.

After much advice and consultation, I have decided to cancel all Lodge events for the next two weeks. This includes the Master Mason Degree on 3/17, our Movie Night on 3/24 and Rough Ashlar Night on 3/31/2020. The Master Mason Degree has been moved to a tentative date in May. Equally, our Traveling Masons scheduled has canceled our planned visit to Flagstaff Lodge No. 7.

While the health impact of COVID-19 – Coronavirus is still uncertain, this time of “Social Distancing” as it is being called allows the government and medical institutions to catch up and be prepared for a potential overwhelming event of our health care system. Spend this extra time with your family and let’s plan on getting together for fellowship at the end of the month and have our MM degree the first week of April.

Fraternally,

Steve Liguori
PM/Worshipful Master
Wayfarers Lodge No. 50

340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA