Melha Shriners

Melha Cigar Smoker – 2025
2025-09-06 16:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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
For full all dates/times and full details please visit our dedicated Feztival of Trees webpage by going to melhashriners.org/feztivaloftrees/

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.

2026 Melha Family Picnic
2026-05-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Look Memorial Park, 300 N Main St, Florence, MA, 01062, United States
2026 – Melha Family Picnic – May 9, 2026
Join us on May 9th for the 2026 Melha Family Picnic. Melha’s Marshall Anthony Leroux and his Lady Debbie will be hosting Melha’s Picnic again this year.
The usual fixings, Hot dogs Hamburgers, a variety of salads, beans, deserts, etc. Soda and water included. Picnic will be held on May 9th at Look Park In Northampton, it is a rain or shine event. Picnic will be held at the Dow Pavilion and will start at 1:00 p.m. however the Park opens at 9.00a.m. Come early and enjoy the many attractions the park has to offer. The event will also include a “unique” pie eating contest and a skillet throwing contest. The cost this year is $20.00 per person with children under 10 years old free, parking is your responsibility but veterans do park for free.
The event is limited to 120 people and is open to Melha family and friends. If you choose to imbibe in adult beverages it is a BYOB, please be responsible and if you bring in cans or bottles you must take your own out.
Reservations can be made by picking the appropriate ticket option below and checking out on our website or you may pay directly to the Melha Recorders Office with checks made out to Melha Shriners and in memo Spring Picnic. The mailing address is: Melha Shriners, ATTN:Ill. Russ Mitchell Recorder, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA 01020 – or by telephone at (413) 736-3647
Reservations and payments must be made by April 30th with no exceptions. I would like to add that Illustrious Matt Hermann, no stranger to the grill will be rolling up his sleeves, flipping the burgers and turning the dogs that day. Hope to see many there.
If you have any questions please reach out to Anthony Leroux at (413) 426-5632
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.

Town Hall Meeting - 6/24/26
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013, United States
RSVP Requested by 6/22 @5pm for the 6/24 Town Hall Meeting. 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.

July 5th Enfield, CT Parade Picnic
2026-07-05 | MA
RSVP Requested by 7/1 @5pm for the picnic after the July 5th Enfield, CT Parade. Illustrious Dan Smith, Past Potentate has again graciously offered to host a picnic for us after the July 5th Enfield, CT Parade, we just kindly as that if you are going to stay for the picnic that you RSVP below so that we can have an accurate head count for the picnic. Details about the exact time and location will be communciated via email when we get closer to the date.

Imperial 2026
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-16 | Tampa Marriott Water Street, 505 Water Street, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Melha Shriners and Illustrious Matthew Heman and his Lady Jodi cordially invite you to the 156th Imperial Session in Tampa, Florida ~ Friday July 10th — Thursday July16th, 2026.
Melha lodging will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street (505 Water Street, Tampa, FL) ~ The ever important hospitality will be at the adjoining (by skywalk) JW Marriott (510 Water Street). Some key events and times to consider are noted below. More information and specifics will follow:

Friday July 10th ~ Arrival Day ~ Welcome to Tampa! Hospitality will be available early evening
Saturday July 11th ~

Noon—5pm ~ Marketplace at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall

Sunday July 12th ~

9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
Church Service ~ TBD
Unit Competitions ~ Various times & locations
Melha Outing ~ free tram to Ybor City ~ pay your own way ~ more information to follow

Monday July 13th ~

9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
Unit Competitions ~ Various times & locations
Melha Temple Dinner ~ Set sail on the waterways of Tampa Bay on Yacht Starship Cruises as we sip & savor upscale cuisine & cocktails! Time TBD www.yachtstarship.com

Tuesday July 14th ~

8:30am—5pm ~ Imperial Session Tampa Convention Center, East Hall
9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
11:30 am – 2:30pm ~ Ladies Luncheon Honoring First Lady Cheryl Koehn * This is a ticketed event ~ First Lady Jodi will determine attire
7pm ~ Parade

Wednesday July 15th ~

8:30am ~ Pageant for Newly Elected Imperial Potentate ~ Tampa Convention Center, East Hall
9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
9am—1:30pm ~ Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
1:30pm ~ Award of Merit, Office of Philanthropy Report & Marketing Report, Patient Success Story Premier
Immediately following ~ International Patient Meet & Greet ~ location to be determined
8pm ~ All Nobility Evening ~ Tampa Convention Center, East Hall *ticketed event ~ link will be provided if payment is required**

Thursday July 16th ~

8:30am—Noon ~ Imperial Session—Tampa Convention Center, East Hall
9am—Noon ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone ~ Tampa Convention Center, West Hall

Price of package is $1,975 per room. Rooms are double occupancy. Package price includes Lodging, Hospitality, Melha Temple Dinner, Ladies Luncheon. Transportation to/from Tampa is not included in the package. Remit all payments to Melha Shriners, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 or by phone (413) 736-3647. Please note: if using a credit card, there will be an additional 3.5% processing fee.
Pay in full by July 1, 3036 or Payment Plan available per the following breakdown; you may pay in full or use the payment plan options by selecting the option below and checking out online and pay 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.

$659 due by March 30, 2026
$659 due by May 1, 2026
$657 due by July 1, 2026

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 Tampa, What kind of beverages your group enjoys, What kinds of snacks/hors d’oeuvres does your group enjoy.
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.

Ice Fishing In July (2026)
2026-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013, United States
Our first Ice Fishing in July Event is planned for July 26th from 1pm – 4pm at the Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA.
$50 per person includes:
Fishing License, Lures, Food
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Lunker Award
If you would like to reserve your spot then add your 2026 license to the cart and proceed to checkout. Licenses must be purchased by July 19th, you may purchase multiple licenses for the same person.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Town Hall Meeting - 8/26/26
2026-08-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013, United States
RSVP Requested by 8/24 @5pm for the 8/26 Town Hall Meeting. 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.
