Events
Odd Fellows Trivia Tournament a Rousing Success!
On August 1, 2021, members of the Franklin Odd Fellows held a fundraiser Trivia Tournament at the Bellingham Sportsman’s Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019. Five teams participated in the fun-filled event and all expressed interest in participating the next time around. The host lodge that entered a team was William F. Ray Lodge #71 from Franklin that was raising funds for various Odd Fellow charities. The host facility of the Sportsman’s Club entered a team and was…
Trivia Extravaganza Hosted by the Odd Fellows of Franklin
Sunday, August 1st2pm – 4pmBellingham Sportsman Club360 Lake Street, Bellingham The event will consist of teams of up to ten players with a registration cost of just $10 per person and $15 at the door. Team pre-registration and pre-payment is strongly encouraged. For more information, read our event press release.
29th Annual Orrin J. Eaton Golf Tournament
On Monday, August 24, 2020 the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts hosted the 29th Annual Orrin J. Eaton Golf Tournament in support of the Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation. Lodge member Dave Labonte, shown on the far right, was on the original golf tournament committee in 1992 with Wm. F. Ray Noble Grand, John Russ and three other members of the Jurisdiction. Brother Dave has participated in every Arthritis Foundation golf tournament since and, although his golf game hasn’t improved much over the…
1st Annual Franklin Odd Fellows Yard Sale
1st Annual Franklin Odd Fellows Yard Sale William F Ray Lodge #71 330 West Central Street, Franklin Saturday, September 5th, 8am – 4pm Rain Date: Sunday September 6th The members of William F Ray Lodge #71 invite the community to our first annual yard sale to be held at the lodge property in Franklin. Stop by and browse through various items donated by our members. If you like to know more about the Odd Fellows, our lodge brothers and sisters…
Speaker’s Forum Series: The Internet – Taming Technology
Wednesday, March 18th @ 6:30pmFranklin Public Library118 Main Street The Franklin Odd Fellows are excited to continue our informative community forums. On March 18th join us as we welcome Kevin Martin of NerdsToGo speak on how to explore and stay safe on the internet. Our reliance on technology and the internet can sometimes outpace our ability to fully grasp it’s dangers and potential. Kevin brings decades of expertise to the table in helping the community navigate this overwhelming landscape. As…
Summer Corn Hole Tournament
We are hosting our second annual summer corn hole tournament at the Bellingham Sportman Club on June 23rd. We will be registering 2 person teams in a Double Elimination Blind Draw style tournament. ACA rules will be in effect for this tournament. The $20 entry fee entitles the registrant to a complimentary lunch buffet while drinks will be available for purchase at the club bar. There will also be unique and fun raffle prizes available. This year we are utilizing…
Winter Cornhole Tournament Results
On February 23, 2019, Members of the Franklin Odd Fellows held a fundraiser Cornhole Tournament at the Downtown Sports facility 240 Cottage St. in Franklin. Ten teams came together for a fun time in a double elimination, blind draw style tournament that was organized to raise funds for the Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation and other local charities. This was a first of a kind event for the Odd Fellows who wanted a team sport oriented fundraiser in one of the winter…
Winter Cornhole Tournament
We’re bringing the fun indoors in the throes of winter. Our Cornhole Tournament in last June was so successful we decided not to wait until June to do it again. Our winter tournament will be held in the comfort of climate controlled Downtown Sports in Franklin this February. See below or download the event flyer for more information. How to Sign Up:Up to (16) two person teams will be able to compete in a Double Elimination Blind Draw style tournament….
1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Results
On June 23, 2018, William F. Ray Lodge hosted our first annual Cornhole tournament. The forecasted rain held off as brothers, sisters, friends and family took part in some friendly and sometimes intense competition. Members from Reliance Lodge, Walpole and Herman Dexter, Dedham were also in attendance and allowed us to field 6 teams of two. While the double elimination style competition was taking place using our custom crafted boards and bean bags, members of William F. Ray grilled up…