Special Events
This page lists the District 1 special events as described within the DDGM's Trestle Board. As well, these events are also part of the District Events Calendar, and will be updated as required throughout the Masonic year for your information. If you wish to have an event listed, please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.
Grand Lodge Appreciation Night
Monday, September 30th, 2024, Social 6pm, Dinner 7pm
Please join us for Grand Lodge Night to welcome newly-elected Deputy Grand Master of our Grand Lodge, R.W. Bro. Art DiCecco, along with R.W. Bro. Sam Roberts and R.W. Bro. Neil Blain, DDGM's of Ottawa 1 & 2, on Monday September 30th. This Banquet is hosted by the Lodges of Westboro Temple and the Ottawa Masonic Association.
Tickets $40 in advance via email to V.W. Bro. George Ingraham: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Monday, September 30th, 2024, Social 6pm, Dinner 7pm
Please join us for Grand Lodge Night to welcome newly-elected Deputy Grand Master of our Grand Lodge, R.W. Bro. Art DiCecco, along with R.W. Bro. Sam Roberts and R.W. Bro. Neil Blain, DDGM's of Ottawa 1 & 2, on Monday September 30th. This Banquet is hosted by the Lodges of Westboro Temple and the Ottawa Masonic Association.
Tickets $40 in advance via email to V.W. Bro. George Ingraham: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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William Mercer Wilson Award Presentation
Thursday, November 28th, 2024, 7:30pm
Carleton Lodge No. 465, 3704 Carp Road
M.W. Bro. Jamie R. Ireland, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of AF & AM of Canada in the Province of Ontario, will be presenting Bro. Bruce Ricker from Carleton Lodge with the William Mercer Wilson Medal.
Thursday, November 28th, 2024, 7:30pm
Carleton Lodge No. 465, 3704 Carp Road
M.W. Bro. Jamie R. Ireland, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of AF & AM of Canada in the Province of Ontario, will be presenting Bro. Bruce Ricker from Carleton Lodge with the William Mercer Wilson Medal.
Charity Ball
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 6pm for 7pm
Saint Elias Banquet Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave, Ottawa
Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm, Jacket/tie required (black tie optional), Tickets $80 (group tables available)
Supporting The Royal Ottawa Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Program (Dementia) and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
Buy tickets by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (include name, phone number, meal choice, dietary restrictions, and seating/group preference, ticket sales close Jan. 28, 2025)
For donations contact: Charles Singh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
charityball.ottawamasons.ca
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 6pm for 7pm
Saint Elias Banquet Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave, Ottawa
Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm, Jacket/tie required (black tie optional), Tickets $80 (group tables available)
Supporting The Royal Ottawa Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Program (Dementia) and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
Buy tickets by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (include name, phone number, meal choice, dietary restrictions, and seating/group preference, ticket sales close Jan. 28, 2025)
For donations contact: Charles Singh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
charityball.ottawamasons.ca
District Divine Service
Sunday, March 16th, 2025, 10:00am
Calvin United Church, 276 Church Street, Pembroke
District Divine Service for Districts 1 & 2. Families are welcome and regalia is to be worn. Dress is dark business suit. Brethren should arrive between 9:30-9:45 so they have time to put their regalia on and get upstairs to the assigned seating. There will be a light lunch afterwards. There is no set fee, however donations will be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, March 16th, 2025, 10:00am
Calvin United Church, 276 Church Street, Pembroke
District Divine Service for Districts 1 & 2. Families are welcome and regalia is to be worn. Dress is dark business suit. Brethren should arrive between 9:30-9:45 so they have time to put their regalia on and get upstairs to the assigned seating. There will be a light lunch afterwards. There is no set fee, however donations will be greatly appreciated.
Day of Masonry
Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 9:30am
Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road
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Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 9:30am
Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road
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Masonic Remembrance and Service / District Divine Service
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 3:00pm
Masonic Plot, Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue
Regalia worn
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 3:00pm
Masonic Plot, Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue
Regalia worn