Samuel Gompers-Benjamin Franklin Lodge #45
Free And Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia
Chartered December 16, 1925
News/Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- Don't forget to bring a can or two of food for donation for L ' Haitienne Lodge 925 when attending all lodge events.
- Sunday November 23, 2025: Thanksgiving Baskets Prep & Distribution:
- 7:00 am : meet at the Kensington Safeway 10541 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD. 20895 garage. Load up truck with basket materials
- 7:30 am: Meet at the Kensington-Bethesda Masonic Lodge # 198 4315 Howard Ave Kensington , Md. 20895
- Monday November 24, 2025: Meet-Up for All masons and Family and Friends. Duck Pin Bowling, White Oak Bowling Alley. RSVP information on the calendar. 6-8pm. All bowlers will have to rent shoes. Drink and Pizza will be provided.
- Sunday December 21, 2025: Regular Communications and Installation of Officers. Gavel drops at 3:00pm. Lodge will move to Refreshment for Family and Friends to be part of the 2026 Installation of Officers. Dinner immediately following the closing of the lodge in the Refectory.
2025 Communications Schedule & Events
Sunday November 23, 2025: Lodge Event: Thanksgiving Baskets
7:00 am : meet at the Kensington Safeway garage. Load up truck with basket materials
7:30 am: Meet at the Kensington-Bethesda Masonic Lodge # 198 4315 Howard Ave Kensington , Md. 20895
RSVP information on the Lodge Calendar (see link on main landing page)
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Sunday December 21,, 2025 gavel drops at 3pm (opening 2nd Degree) : Installation of Officers