2024 Feztival of Trees
2024-12-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/

Breakfast With Santa - 12/7/24 - 8:00AM
2024-12-07 08:00 - 09:30 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 7th, 8:00 am to 9:30 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 $10 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 and are only available online.
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 - 12/7/24 - 9:30AM
2024-12-07 09:30 - 11:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 7th, 9:30 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 $10 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 and are only available online.
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 - 12/8/24 - 8:00AM
2024-12-08 08:00 - 10:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 8th, 8:00 am to 10:00 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 $10 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 and are only available online.
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.

Installation of Officers - 2025
2025-01-04 15:00 - 21:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Plans for the evening are as follows: Starting at 5pm will be pictures, 6pm social hour,and 7pm dinner and comedy show, and installation to end the evening. I want to bring back some of the fun we used to have so why not start the year out with some fun and fellowship. The Divan installation will be just before starting at 3 pm. Open to the public, All will take place at The 1080 on Saturday January 4th, 2025. Unit dress is requested. Top four officers and their ladies are invited at no cost to them. If anyone else would like to join in on the evening it’s $35 per person. Reservations are a must so please RSVP no later than 12/20/2025. Keep in mind installation is a must for you to do the work your fellow Nobles elected you to do. Thanks for being a part of leadership in Melha, let’s have a great 2025.
Select the correct ticket below and then proceed through the checkout. There are “FREE” tickets for zero cost for the top 4 officers of each unit or club and a single guest for them. For all others the ticket to select is the the “PAID” ticket and the cost is $35 and you should select that option, go through checkout to pay.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Unit/Club Officer Training - 1/15/25
2025-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013, United States
Annual unit and club officer training will be Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th of January. All unit and club officers are required to come out to one or the other. Please RSVP no later than January 10th, for one of the two dates.

Unit/Club Officer Training - 1/16/25
2025-01-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013, United States

2025 Potentates Reception
2025-03-29 18:00 - 23:30 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
2025 – Potentates Reception March 28-29, 2025
Illustrious Potentate Christopher Parker cordially invites you to celebrate Melha Shriners in 2025. Join us for a weekend of Fun and Fellowship. Lodging and all events are at The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA 01089.
Hotel Accommodations: Bookings are available for Friday and/or Saturday night. Hotel price of $139 a night includes taxes and 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. Hotel price does not include anything else, all other items need to be selected and paid for in addition to the hotel.
Friday Night (3/28/25) Dinner & Dance: Friday night join us for a BBQ style buffet dinner and a Country and Western Dance. Entertainment will be by the Ron Jones Band. Social will begin at 6pm with dinner at 7pm followed by music and dancing. Price is $45 per person.
Saturday Morning (3/29/25) Breakfast: Saturday morning join us for a Northeast Buffet Breakfast at 9:30am. Price is $25 per person.
Saturday Night (3/29/25) Potentates Reception Dinner: Saturday night join us for the Potentates Reception Dinner and dancing/entertainment. Dinner will be a buffet with social starting at 5pm, a grand entry at 6pm with the meal starting at 7pm followed by dancing with entertainment by General Gists. Price is $80 per person.
Please make all reservations before 3/14/2025, select your tickets for all option you would like to purchase below and checkout here online.
If you prefer you can download a PDF version of the flyer and fill it out and mail it into the office by clicking –>HERE<–
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. If paying online or with a credit card a transaction fee of 3.5% is added to all transactions.

Shrine Directors Association (SDA) - 2025
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-27 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
For all details please go here: https://melhashriners.org/sda2025/

Imperial 2025
2025-06-27 - 2025-07-03 | Hitlon Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
PLEASE LET US KNOW THE FOLLOWING IN THE NOTES FIELD DURING CHECKOUT:
First & Last names of all travelers, How you intend on traveling to Imperial, What kind of beverages your group enjoys, What kinds of snacks/hors d’oeuvres does your group enjoy, and the shirt sizes for those in your party.
Join us in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2025 Imperial Session, Melha will be staying at the Hilton Atlanta (255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303). Below are some key events and time:

Friday, June 27, 2025 – Arrive and Welcome to Atlanta
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Unit Competitions (Various Times & Locations)
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Pub Crawl, 5pm-7pm, Local Water Holes
Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Public Opening, 2pm, Hyatt Regency
Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Imperial Parade, 6pm-8pm, Peachtree Street
Monday, June 30, 2025 – Brewfest, 6pm-8pm, Location TBD
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Ladies Luncheon, 11:15am, Hyatt Regency
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 – Pageant for Newly Elected Imperial Potentate, 8:30am, Hyatt Reg.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 – International Patient Ambassador Meet & Greet, 1:30pm, Hyatt Reg.
Thursday – July 3, 2025 – Depart and Return Home
June 27, 28, 30 and July 1 & 2 – A Variety of Complementary Musical Entertainment offered each night, 8pm-10pm, Hyatt Regency

Price of package is $2,200 per room. Rooms are double occupancy. Package price includes Hotel Room, Hospitality Suite Access, Melha Imperial 2025 Polo Shirt and Melha Shrine Center Dinner at Trader Vic’s Polynesian Restaurant. Transportation to/from Atlanta is not included in the package.
Full payment of $2200 required by May 15, 2025.
Payments Plan available per the following breakdown:

$800 due by March 15, 2025
$700 due by April 15, 2025
$700 due by May 15, 2025

You can reserve and pay online by choose the appropriate item below and checking out and paying here on our website. You can also download a reservation form by clicking –>HERE<– and then mailing in a check to the Melha Office, or you may call the Melha Office at (413) 736-3647.
There are two options to pay:
1. Pay in full, $2200 per room, by May 15th, 2025 by selecting the Imperial 2025 Full Payment by 5-15-25 item below.
2. Make three payments by performing the following:

Make first payment of $800 per room by March 15th, 2025 by selecting the Imperial 2025 Payment 1 by 3-15-25 item below.
Then returning to the website and make a second payment of $700 per room by April 15th, 2025 by selecting the Imperial 2025 Payment 2 by 4-15-25 item below.
Then returning to this website and make a third and final payment of $700 per room by May 15, 2025 by selecting the Imperial 2025 Payment 3 by 5-15-25 item below.

When you checkout online, please enter the following information into the “Order Notes” field during the checkout process: First & Last names of all travelers, How you intend on traveling to Atlanta, What kind of beverages your group enjoys, What kinds of snacks/hors d’oeuvres does your group enjoy. The shirt sizes for those in your party.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. A convenience fee of 3.5% is applied to all online and credit card transactions.

Melha Dick MacGregor Memorial Golf Fundraiser - 2025
2025-08-23 13:00 - 20:00 | Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton, MA, 01073, United States
The annual Dick MacGregor Memorial Golf Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025, with a 1pm Shotgun Start (4 Person Scramble Format) at the Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton, MA 01073. Prices is $125 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, dinner and more! If you would like to participate then please click –>HERE<– to download a PDF version of the form that you can print and email in. If you would like to sponsor a tee box then please click –>HERE<– to download a PDF version of the form that you can print and email in.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Melha Cigar Smoker – 2025
2025-09-06 16:00 - 21:30 | Polish American Club of Agwam, 139 Southwick St., Feeding Hills, MA, United States
Join the Melha Shriners at their 2025 Cigar Smoker on September 6th, 2025 at the Polish American Club of Agawam (Rear Pavilion & Hall), 139 Southwick St., Feeding Hills, MA. Doors open at 4:00pm, dinner will be served at 5:00pm and the event ends at 9:30pm. Dinner will be Prime Rib & Chicken Francaise. Cigars, Cash Bar, Prizes, Vendors and more. Tickets for the event are $80, which includes the dinner and a few cigars for you to enjoy. Tickets must be purchased by 11:00PM on August 31, 2025.
Purchase your tickets online below or Tickets are also available in the Melha Office.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions. A connivence fee of 3.5% is applied to all online and credit card transactions.
Must be of legal smoking age in Massachusetts to receive, purchase or consume the cigars at this event.

2025 Feztival of Trees
2025-11-28 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-01 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-02 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates | The Eastern States Exposition (The Big “E”), Stroh Building, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States

Town Hall Meeting - 2/25/26
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013, United States
There will be a Melha Town Hall Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA 01013. Bring your family, friends and come out and enjoy some fraternal fellowship at the first Melha Town Hall Meeting. Attire is come as you are. Yes this is open to your family and friends as well. Food will be provided as well.

Town Hall Meeting - 4/22/26
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013, United States

2026 Potentates Reception
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | MA
2026 – Potentates Reception May 1-2, 2026
Illustrious Potentate Matthew Herman cordially invites you to celebrate Melha Shriners in 2026. Join us for a weekend of Fun and Fellowship. Lodging and event detials are as follows:
Hotel Accommodations: Bookings are available directly through the hotel. Please use the group name “Melha Shriners 2026” and group code “MSG” for a check-in date of 5/1 and check out on 5/3. Price is $159 per night plus applicable taxes. Again, you need to book directly through the hotel: Homewood Suites By Hilton Holyoke, 375 Whitney Ave. Holyoke, MA 01040 – (413) 532-3100. Hotel price does not include anything else, all other items need to be selected and paid for in addition to the hotel.
Friday Night (5/1) Murder Mystery Diner (Buffet): Friday night join us for a Murder Mystery buffet dinner at the Elks Lodge 250 Whitney Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040. Event will begin at 6:30pm. Price is $55 per person.
Saturday Afternoon (5/2) Family Barbeque: Saturday afternoon join us for a Potentates Family BBQ at the Springfield Elks Lodge #61, 440 Tiffany St, Springfield, MA 01108. Event begins at 2pm. BBQ will consist of: Smoked Jalapeno Poppers and Little Smokies (meatballs wrapped in bacon) for starters, with Full Hog, Brisket, Char Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for the main; as well as Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob (Mexican street corn) , Coleslaw and Corn Bread for sides. This is being catered by ZACKS BBQ. Prices is $85 per person with children under 10 being free.
Friday night and Saturday afternoon reservations close 8am on 4/21/26, select your tickets for all option you would like to purchase below and checkout here online.
If you prefer you can download a PDF version of the flyer and fill it out and mail it into the office by clicking –>HERE<–
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. If paying online or with a credit card a transaction fee of 3.5% is added to all transactions.
