2008 Murat Divan

To All the Ladies
Sally Jo Elliott
Ladies Card
Party &
Luncheon
I find it hard to write about activities as though they have happened when they really
haven’t! I am writing this March article on February 1, so I can’t write about the Ball,
Ladies Night Out or the circus. You will just have to wait until next month!
I can tell you that the Ladies of the Oriental Shrine had a “Souper Supper” the Friday
night before the Super Bowl. Everything I tasted was delicious! They have this every year
on the Friday before the big game. (I missed it last year because Ron & I were at the Super
Bowl watching our Colts!) They prepared many soups and had lots of desserts. The
Hillbilly Band played and everyone had a good time. Thanks, ladies.
I would like to talk about the Imperial Lady’s Project. As I mentioned last month,
Helen Lemieux passed away in January. She began her research project at the Imperial
Session last July and it will continue until next July when Imperial meets in St. Louis.
Helen’s fund-raising program is entitled, “Research – Straight to the Heart.” It is
intended to provide scholarships for internship opportunities to students in the medical and
healthcare areas. Students selected will work in our Shriners Hospitals research facilities.
Helen strongly believed that today’s research is the key to tomorrow’s medicine.
To raise money for her project, Helen had a book written that can be purchased for
$25. The book, Granny Uncovers Miracles at Shriners Hospitals for Children, is very
informative, as Granny sees the many miracles at Shriners Hospitals unfold before her very
eyes. I love the illustrations, especially the animals, Preppy & Goo. It is an appropriate book
for adults as well as children. Not only did she want us to purchase them and spread the
word, but it was Helen’s hope to get these books into the waiting rooms of children’s physicians
so others could learn about Shriners Hospitals. We have books in the office if you
would like to buy one and help her cause. If you do read one, make sure you notice what
Granny is wearing.
Ladies, Wednesday, April 2, is the Ladies Card Party and Luncheon. Doors will open
at 10 a.m., so come down and play cards or any game of your choice. We will eat around
noon, give away some door prizes, and then we can continue to play cards until they tell
us to leave. I believe a couple of ladies’ organizations meet that evening, so you can make
a real day of it!
Friday, April 4, Smyrna is hosting a Viva Las Vegas Party at the Gun Club with dinner,
games and dancing. Look for more information in the Smyrna article.
Saturday, April 5, is the Ringmaster’s Banquet. If you have worked three or more
performances at the circus, then your dinner is free. For anyone who didn’t, but you would
like to attend, the cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP by calling Sherri (635-2433) in the
Shrine Office.
May will be here before we know it, so mark your calendars for Kerbela Fun Fest,
May 1-3, down in Pigeon Forge, TN. Contact the office if you are planning to go. The
Imperial Potentate will be at Murat for dinner on Friday, May 23. We are planning something
different this year. Details will come later.
May you have a fun St. Patrick’s Day and a blessed Easter. Hope to see many of you
on April 2 at the Card Party.
Wednesday, April 2
10 a.m.
Buffet Lunch at Noon
Tickets $20
Available in
the Shrine Office
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