Point Pleasant, NJ

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Durand Lodge #179 F. & A.M.

Home of the Williams Balcony

Join Us for a
Taste of Ireland

Taste of Ireland
Please Join Us March 7th at Durand Lodge
Contact WB Harry Turetzkin at 862-812-3564 for Tickets

Help RW John Schiess
Raise Funds for the Special Olympics

RW Schiess Polar Bear Plunge
Support Our Own RW John Schiess as He Takes the Plunge
on Saturday, March 14th and
Donate Today

Help Us Initiate WM Pete Harris
into the Ancient and Honorable Society of Stonecutters

Stonecutter Degree
Please Join Us May 16th at Durand Lodge
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FREEMASONRY.
Making good men BETTER.

Not Just a Man, a Mason
 
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Durand in the Community

Thank you for supporting our efforts for Wreaths Across America!

Wreaths Across America 2020
On December 13, 2025, members of the lodges in Monmouth & Ocean County paid our respects to deceased Veterans by placing over 2,000 wreaths at their graves.

Designs Upon the Trestleboard

Download the
February Trestleboard
Password Required
Contact the Lodge Secretary for the Password

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 9:30 am
Town Hall Meeting with the Grand Master
Crescent Shrine
700 Highland Drive.
Westampton, NJ 08060
Light Breakfast at 9:00 am

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 3:30 pm
Town Hall Meeting with the Grand Master
Salaam Shrine
114 Algonquin Parkway STE 1
Whippany, NJ 07981
Light Refreshments at 2:30 pm

Monday, March 2, 2026 – 6:30 pm
Rehearsal
All Officers are required to attend
All Brothers going through degrees are encouraged to meet with their mentors
Master Masons Welcome

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 5:00 pm
Taste of Ireland
Tickets - $60.00/ea
For More Information, Download the Flyer
Contact WB Harry Turetzkin at 862-812-3564 for Tickets

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 1:00 pm
Polar Bear Plunge
Benefiting the New Jersey Special Olympics
Seaside Heights
Support Our Own RW John Schiess as He Takes the Plunge and Donate Today
Team Name: Hiram On Ice
Register or donate online at: Event Information can be found here: www.plungeseaside.org
RW John D. Schiess

Sunday, March 15, 2026 – 2:00 pm
Grand Master's Gala – Remember the Ladies
The Liberty House
76 Audtey Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Tickets $125.00/ea
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
District Lodge of Instruction
Olive Branch Lodge No. 16
2 Dutch Lane Rd.
Freehold, NJ 07728 Dinner at 6:00 pm
Lodge opens at 7:00 pm
All Officers are required to attend
Master Masons Welcome

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Official Reception for the 17th & 20th Districts
5:00 pm - Social Hour
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Reception
Jumping Brook Country Club
210 Jumping Brook Rd.
Neptune, NJ 07753
Cost: $80.00/ea
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Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 10:30 am
Durand Masonic Unity Brunch
Princess Maria Diner
2044 SR 35
Wall, NJ
RSVP to WM Miguel Arroyo-Colon at 914-409-7813.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 1:00 pm
Stonecutters Initiation Fundraiser
Tickets - $75.00/ea
For More Information, Download the Flyer.
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