Feztival of Trees
2019-12-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-07 10:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
New Location!!! Our annual Feztival of Trees event is back again this year from November 28th thru December 8th. Feztival is held at the Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Waterpark at 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA.
If you’re interested in putting a tree into this years Feztival of Trees we have a pdf with the form and all the details that you can download by click here.
Admission is only $2 (children 12 and under free) and ample free parking.
Take your chance at taking home one of the many creative and decoratively designed trees. For $5 you get 15 raffle tickets. You can then put the tickets into the buckets for the tree or trees you’d like to try to win. The drawing is done at the close of the Feztival on December 8. You don’t need to be present to win, but it’s fun to watch the drawings.
Shop at our Craft Fair. Enjoy live entertainment from local children and other groups. Come have lunch or dinner, there is plenty of food for you to enjoy. Take a souvenir photo with Santa Claus and capture a memory of the true spirit of Christmas.
On Tuesday, December 3rd we have a sensory friendly evening to allow children with special needs an easier night to come see the trees and visit with Santa. We have time slots so reservations can be made to visit with Santa. Click here for details and to make a reservation.
Follow the latest event details on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/events/336020853737503/
Event dates and times are:
November 29 – 10AM to 8PM
November 30- 10AM to 8PM
December 1 – 9AM to 5PM
December 2 – 4PM to 8PM
December 3 – 4PM to 8PM
December 4 – 4PM to 8PM
December 5 – 4PM to 8PM
December 6 – 4PM to 8PM
December 7 – 10AM to 8PM
December 8 – 9AM to 2PM
This year our Feztival of Trees also made it on the list of things to do in Springfield from the New England Magazine, check out the article and the list here: bostonhotels.org/magazine/things-to-do-springfield/
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
#FeztivalOfTrees #MelhaShriners #MelhaFeztivalOfTrees

Sensory Friendly Santa
2019-12-03 16:00 - 20:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
One night only. On Tuesday, December 3rd we will have a Sensory-Friendly Evening at our Feztival of Trees. This will consists of low lights, no music, adapted activities for the children and appointments to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus without having to wait in line. Admission will be free! All craft vendors will be available, tickets for trees will be available for purchase as well as food and drinks.
To RSVP for a visit with Santa please scroll down and select the time slot, one time slot per family, please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the time slot. If you cannot keep your time slot please let us know ASAP so we can release it to someone else by emailing us at editor@melhashriners.org or by calling Wendy at (413) 285-3148. Time slots are available in 10 minute increments from 4:00pm until 7:40pm.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Feztival of Trees
2019-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
New Location!!! Our annual Feztival of Trees event is back again this year from November 28th thru December 8th. Feztival is held at the Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Waterpark at 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA.
If you’re interested in putting a tree into this years Feztival of Trees we have a pdf with the form and all the details that you can download by click here.
Admission is only $2 (children 12 and under free) and ample free parking.
Take your chance at taking home one of the many creative and decoratively designed trees. For $5 you get 15 raffle tickets. You can then put the tickets into the buckets for the tree or trees you’d like to try to win. The drawing is done at the close of the Feztival on December 8. You don’t need to be present to win, but it’s fun to watch the drawings.
Shop at our Craft Fair. Enjoy live entertainment from local children and other groups. Come have lunch or dinner, there is plenty of food for you to enjoy. Take a souvenir photo with Santa Claus and capture a memory of the true spirit of Christmas.
On Tuesday, December 3rd we have a sensory friendly evening to allow children with special needs an easier night to come see the trees and visit with Santa. We have time slots so reservations can be made to visit with Santa. Click here for details and to make a reservation.
This year our Feztival of Trees also made it on the list of things to do in Springfield from the New England Magazine, check out the article and the list here: bostonhotels.org/magazine/things-to-do-springfield/
Follow the latest event details on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/events/336020853737503/
Event dates and times are:
November 29 – 10AM to 8PM
November 30- 10AM to 8PM
December 1 – 9AM to 5PM
December 2 – 4PM to 8PM
December 3 – 4PM to 8PM
December 4 – 4PM to 8PM
December 5 – 4PM to 8PM
December 6 – 4PM to 8PM
December 7 – 10AM to 8PM
December 8 – 9AM to 2PM
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
#FeztivalOfTrees #MelhaShriners #MelhaFeztivalOfTrees

Breakfast With Santa
2019-12-08 08:00 - 09:30 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 8th, 8:00 am to 9:30 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees 2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $5 per-person with children 3 and under free. You also get entry into our Feztival of Trees and time to browse the trees, crafts and visit with Santa.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Breakfast With Santa
2019-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 8th, 10:00 am to 11:30 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees 2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $5 per-person with children 3 and under free. You also get entry into our Feztival of Trees and time to browse the trees, crafts and visit with Santa.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Dance The Night Away!! 2019 First Lady Project Fundraiser
2020-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Come dance the night away!!! With members of LOCAL LIVE BAND “LOWER LEVEL”.
Saturday, January 25th, 2020 6-9pm
This musical fundraiser is hosted by Melha’s 2019 First Lady, Jody Devine. ALL PROCEEDS go directly to the 2019 First Lady’s Project at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield!
Admission is $10, Dancing, 50/50 raffle, Pizza $2/slice, Raffle prizes and MORE!!! Join the dance party at the Clarion Hotel, Riverdale Road – West Springfield
*For tickets or “?”s call Jody Devine at 413-584-9275
DISCLOSURE: The proceeds from the 2019 Melha First Lady’s Chicken BBQ & Concert Fundraiser will benefit the 2019 Melha First Lady’s project.

Chili Cook-Off
2020-02-08 12:00 - 15:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Melha Shriners Sportsman Club Chili Cook-off Saturday February 8, Noon to 3 pm at Clarion Hotel, 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield. So You Think You Can Cook? Well, here’s a chance to put your chili where your mouth is. The Melha Shrine Sportsman Club challenges you a good old fashioned chili smack down on Saturday February 8, from Noon until 3:00 PM.
Whether you want to cook and compete or come and eat fantastic chili, you are bound to have a whole lot of fun. It’s only $20 to compete for cash prizes, trophies and the bragging rights for of the best chili in town.
General admission is $7 (with children 10yrs. & under free) which includes chili tasting and three voting ‘beans’ for the “People’s Choice Award”. Additional voting ‘beans’ are available for purchase to promote your favorite chili. There will be beverages and hot dogs for ‘chili dogs’ available for sale. There is ample free parking.
Stay tuned for further information on how to get a contestant entry packet.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners Sportsman Club activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

2021 North-East Shrine Association Field Days RSVP
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-03 | MA
This is to RSVP only for the 2021 North-East Shrine Association Field Days will be in Gananoque, ON, Canada from October 1 through October 3rd. Please RSVP if you are interested in attending so that Melha can plan the travel package appropriately. Once the package is finalized it will be sent out to all to finalize your sign-up. The final package prices is TBD and RSVP’ing does not commit you to purchasing the travel package once it is finalized, after you receive the package you would still have to continue to sign-up and pay for the trip.

2021 Potentates Reception
2021-10-16 17:00 - 23:00 | Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Rd, Westfield, MA, 01085
2021 – Potentates Reception
October 15-17, 2021
Shaker Farms Country Club, Westfield, MA
Illustrious Potentate Garth O. Parker and Lady Ruth cordially invite you to celebrate Melha Shriners in 2021. Join them at Shaker Farms Country Club in Westfield, MA for a weekend of Fun and Fellowship.
Events planned:
Saturday afternoon, the town of Southwick is having a 350th anniversary parade. You are invited to participate with us or watch from the sidelines.
Potentates Reception Dinner Saturday night at Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Rd, Westfield, MA 01085: Attire for the evening for Gentlemen is: Tux with Fez (Divan), Suit with Fez(Nobles), Suite (All Others); for Ladies is: Formal Attire. Social at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm. Cost: $75, choice of Prime Rib, Chicken Française, or Baked Stuffed Haddock
Please make your reservations before Noon on 9/26/2021, reservations can be made online by selecting your meal(s) below and using our online checkout or by printing and mailing the registration form with your payment or by calling the Melha Office at (413) 736-3647. Registration form and details can be downloaded –>CLICKING HERE<–

Please let us know the following in the notes field during checkout:
If you or someone has a food allergy or dietary requirement, your shrine center name (if applicable), your position in the shrine center (if applicable), if you are arriving Friday night or on Saturday.

Any questions please contact us via email at info@melhashriners.org
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Feztival of Trees
2021-11-26 10:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-27 10:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-11-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-12-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-12-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-12-03 16:00 - 19:00 and 2 more dates | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Our annual Feztival of Trees event is back again this year from November 26th thru December 5th. Feztival is held at the Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Waterpark at 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA.
If you’re interested in putting a tree into this years Feztival of Trees we have a pdf with the form and all the details that you can download by click here.
Admission is free and there will be ample free parking.
Take your chance at taking home one of the many creative and decoratively designed trees. For $10 you get 15 raffle tickets. You can then put the tickets into the buckets for the tree or trees you’d like to try to win. The drawing is done at the close of the Feztival on December 5. You don’t need to be present to win, but it’s fun to watch the drawings.
Shop at our Craft Fair. Come have lunch or dinner, there is plenty of food for you to enjoy. Take a souvenir photo with Santa Claus and capture a memory of the true spirit of Christmas.
Follow the latest event details on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/events/578948786568296
Event dates and times are:
November 26 – 10:00AM to 8:00PM
November 27 – 10:00AM to 8:00PM
November 28 – 10:00AM to 5:00PM
November 29 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
November 30 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
December 1 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
December 2 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
December 3 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
December 4 – 10:00AM to 8:00PM
December 5 – 10:00AM to 2:00PM
We are also doing our Breakfast with Santa again this year, click here for all the details on that event.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
#FeztivalOfTrees#MelhaShriners#MelhaFeztivalOfTrees

Breakfast With Santa
2021-11-27 08:00 - 11:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
November 27th, 8:00 am to 11:00 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $7 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 4 through 12, and children 3 and under are free.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Breakfast With Santa
2021-11-28 08:00 - 11:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
November 28th, 8:00 am to 11:00 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $7 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 4 through 12, and children 3 and under are free.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

2021 Sensory Friendly Santa
2021-12-01 15:15 - 18:45 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
One night only. On Wednesday, December 1st we will have a Sensory-Friendly Evening at our Feztival of Trees. This will consists of low lights, low/no music, adapted activities and appointments to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus without having to wait in line. Admission is free! All craft vendors will be available, tickets for trees will be available for purchase as well as food and drinks. Kelly Phillips of Totally Adaptive Fitness, East Longmeadow will be leading fitness activities for attendees.
To RSVP for a visit with Santa please scroll down and select the time slot, one time slot per family, please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the time slot. If you cannot keep your time slot please let us know ASAP so we can release it to someone else by emailing us at editor@melhashriners.org or by calling/texting Wendy at (413) 342-0184. Time slots are available in 15 minute increments from 3:15pm until 6:45pm.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Breakfast With Santa
2021-12-04 08:00 - 11:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 4th, 8:00 am to 11:00 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $7 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 4 through 12, and children 3 and under are free.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Breakfast With Santa
2021-12-05 08:00 - 11:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 5th, 8:00 am to 11:00 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $7 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 4 through 12, and children 3 and under are free.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

2022 Potentates Reception
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-10 | Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Rd, Westfield, MA, 01085
2022 – Potentates Reception April 8-10, 2022

Shaker Farms Country Club, Westfield, MA
Illustrious Potentate Jeffrey Hastings and Lady Nancy cordially invite you to celebrate Melha Shriners in 2022. Join them at Shaker Farms Country Club in Westfield, MA for a weekend of Fun and Fellowship.
Hotel Accommodations: Available at Homewood Suites, 375 Whitney Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040 US. Bookings are available for Friday and Saturday night or just Saturday night. Hotel prices include access to Melha’s Hospitality Room, which will be available both nights, access is only granted for the nights you’re staying at the hotel. If staying at the hotel Friday night, breakfast Saturday morning is included. Hotel price does not include the dinner, that still needs to be purchased in addition to the hotel package.
Potentates Reception Dinner: Saturday night (4/9/2022) at Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Rd, Westfield, MA 01085: Attire for the evening for Gentlemen is: Suit with Fez (Nobles), Suite (All Others); for Ladies is: Formal Attire. Social at 5pm, Grand Entry at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm. Cost is $85: choice of Prime Rib, Chicken Piccata, or Baked Stuffed Sole with Crabmeat Stuffing (GF or V let us know).

Please make your reservations/payments for the hotel by 3/21/22 and reservations/payments for the meal by 4/3/2021. Reservations can be made online by selecting your meal(s) and/or hotel details below and using our online checkout or by printing and mailing the registration form with your payment or by calling the Melha Office at (413) 736-3647. Registration form and details can be downloaded –>CLICKING HERE<–

Please let us know the following in the notes field during checkout:
If you or someone has a food allergy or dietary requirement, your shrine center name (if applicable), your position in the shrine center (if applicable), and the names of everyone in your party.

Any questions please contact us via email at info@melhashriners.org
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions.

2022 Feztival of Trees
2022-11-25 10:00 - 20:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Our annual Feztival of Trees event is back again this year from November 25th thru December 4th. Feztival is held at the Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Waterpark at 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA.
If you’re interested in putting a tree into this years Feztival of Trees then please send us an email at feztivaloftrees@melhashriners.org and we will get you the details on submitting a tree.
Admission is free and there will be ample free parking.
Take your chance at taking home one of the many creative and decoratively designed trees. For $10 you get 15 raffle tickets. You can then put the tickets into the buckets for the tree or trees you’d like to try to win. The drawing is done at the close of the Feztival on December 4th. You don’t need to be present to win, but it’s fun to watch the drawings.
Shop at our Craft Fair. Take a souvenir photo with Santa Claus and capture a memory of the true spirit of Christmas.
Follow the latest event details on Facebook by clicking –>HERE<–
Event dates and times are:
November 25 – 10:00AM to 8:00PM
November 26 – 10:00AM to 8:00PM
November 27 – 10:00AM to 5:00PM
November 28 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
November 29 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
November 30 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
December 1 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
December 2 – 4:00PM to 7:00PM
December 3 – 10:00AM to 8:00PM
December 4 – 10:00AM to 2:00PM
We are also doing our Breakfast with Santa again this year, details will be coming soon.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
#FeztivalOfTrees#MelhaShriners#MelhaFeztivalOfTrees
