FDR Lodge posts it events here. We encourage our Pythians to submit notable events. Events are listed in chronological order. All events are listed below. You may also browse FDR lodge events only and other events only.
The proposed posting MUST include date, time (start and end time where known), and title of event, event location (including street address), event sponsor (lodge, district, grand lodge, pythian charity, etc.), contact person (phone and email), any costs or fees, whether event is public or Pythian-only (closed).
Download FDR Lodge's 2025-2026 Calendar (tentative as of September 2, 2025).
Fri., Sept. 12, 7:00 p.m.
Members-only Pre-Meeting BBQ followed by Budget Meeting at 8:00 p.m. (Closed)
at AOH.
RSVP PCGTrib Corey Bearak at Bearak@me.com by Sept. 9.
Fri., Sept. 26, 7:00 p.m.
Pre-meeting Dinner (RSVP by Sept. 19) followed by 8:00 p.m. Regular Meeting – GC Message presented by DGC Steven Needelman (Closed)
at AOH.
Fri., Oct. 10, 8:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting (Closed)
at AOH
(may be swapped with Oct. 24)
Fri., Oct. 24, 8:00 p.m.
Dance Instruction – Collation to Follow (Open)
at AOH .
RSVP Warren Nadel (could be Oct. 10) Pricing TBA
Fri., Nov. 14, 8:00 p.m.
Board Meeting followed by Regular Meeting (Closed)
at AOH.
Fri., Nov. 28, 2:30 p.m.
Black Friday Football & Dinner: Watch Philadelphia Eagles v. Chicago Bears (Kickoff @ 3:00 p.m.) on Amazon Prime.
at AOH.
Includes Dinner, BYOB, $20 FDR members (1 guest included), $30pp non-members, payable to “FDR Lodge”* (after Thanksgiving) $5 & $10 boxes on site; (Kings FDR Tolerance Foundation) Superbowl boxes available – Contact PCGTrib Corey Bearak, Bearak@me.com). RSVP PCDGC Ted Pashko at TedPashko@aol.com or (347) 678-2202
Fri., Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Pizza followed by Regular Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
at AOH.
Fri., Dec. 26 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Dinner & Dancing, DJ & karaoke
at AOH.
RSVP by Dec. 12 No Meeting Member-only & guest BYOB $25 FDR members (1 guest included), $50 non-members (includes 1 guest), BYOB, payable to “FDR Lodge”* to PCDGC Ted Pashko, 67-71 Yellowstone Blvd., Apt. 1V, Forest Hills, NY 11375. TedPashko@aol.com.
2026
New Year's Day, noon
New Year’s Day Brunch
at TBA.
$25 FDR Member couples; $15/pp FDR Members. Mail Check to payable to Kings FDR Tolerance Foundation to Corey, PO Box 135 Glen Oaks, NY 11004 by December 22. Limited to 32 attendees, first PAID reservation, first in.
Fri., Jan. 9, 8:00 p.m. Annual Foundation Meeting followed by Regular Meeting (Closed)
at AOH.
Fri., Jan. 23, Juke Box BINGO (Doors open 6:30 p.m.; Open)
at AOH.
$50 FDR Member couples; others $TBD includes Perry’s Diner Catering & game cards; 50-50 raffles. Reservations must be received by January 9, 2026. Send Checks payable to FDR Lodge* to PCDGC Ted Pashko, 67-71 Yellowstone Blvd., Apt. 1V, Forest Hills, NY 11375; TedPashko@aol.com tele: (347) 678-2202.
Sun., Feb. 8, 5:00 p.m.
District Superbowl gathering (OPEN)
at AOH.
$20pp FDR Members & their significant other; $40pp Non-Members. RSVP by Feb 6 & for more info, contact PCDGC Ted Pashko TedPashko@aol.com or (347) 678-2202.
Fri., Feb. 13, 8:00 p.m.
Board Meeting preceding Regular Meeting at 8:30 p.m (Closed)
at AOH. Collation to follow.
Sat. Feb. 14
Sweethearts Dance
at Matteos, 155-10 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach (Belt Pkwy., exit 17).
Dining, & DJ/Dancing, Unlimited Wine & Soda, cash bar. $80 FDR member couples; $160 nonmembers. RSVP, contact PCGTrib Corey Bearak at Bearak@me.com. Mail Checks payable to FDR Lodge* to Corey, PO Box 135 Glen Oaks, NY 11004
Fri., Feb. 27, 7:00 p.m.
Members-only Pre-meeting Dinner followed Annual Benevolent Association at 8:00 p.m. followed by Regular Meeting.
at AOH.
RSVP by Feb. 20 to PCGTrib Corey Bearak Bearak@me.com. See The Beam and/or FDR Pythian Events Calendar for details.
Fri., March 13, 8:00 p.m.
1st Nominations/Regular Meeting (Closed)
@ AOH. Collation to follow.
Monday, March 16, 8:00 p.m.
46th District Blue Jacket to GC (Closed)
at AOH. (tentative)
Fri., March 27, 8:00 p.m.
Special Event TBA (Open, possible alternative Dance Instruction date)
at AOH.
Fri., April 10, 7:00 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.)/i>
Foundation BINGO after Dinner (Open)
at AOH.
$50 FDR Member couples; others $TBD includes Perry’s Diner Catering & game cards; 50-50 raffles. Reservations must be received by March 27. Send checks payable to “FDR Lodge”* to Ted Pashko, 67-71 Yellowstone Blvd., Apt. 1V, Forest Hills, NY 11375. TedPashko@aol.com
Fri., April 24, 8:00 p.m.
2nd Nominations & Elections (Closed)
at AOH. Collation to follow.
Sun., May 3, 10:00 a.m.
Humanitarian Fund Brunch
at Temple Avodah.
See The Beam or FDR Pythian Events Calendar or Grand Lodge website for details.
Fri., May 8, 7:00 p.m.
Knight of the Shield – FDR presents Shield to GC (Closed)
at AOH.
Pre-Program Dinner at 7:00 p.m. – Must RSVP for dinner by May 3 to SMA Craig Shink CraigShink@gmail.com – Program follows at approx 8:00 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.-Sun., May 15, 16 or 17
Mets v. Yankees
@ Citi Field Date & details TBA
Fri., May 22
No Meeting (Memorial Day weekend eve)
Sat, June 6, 12:00 noon
BBQ & Cornhole Tourney
at Alley Pond Park, enter 76th Avenue off Springfield Boulevard in Bayside.
Tourney game expected to start at 12:30 p.m. BBQ at 1:30 p.m. RSVP by May 31. Suggested $10/couple donation payable to "Kings-FDR Tolerance Foundation" & mail to PO Box 135, Glen Oaks, NY 11004
Fri., June 12, 8:00 p.m.
Installation of Officers, Charity & Scholarship Awards (Open)
at AOH
Sun., June 14, noon
GC Dinner
at Temple Avodah
$130/FDR member couples; $130pp others (Pricing to be confirmed). RSVP SMA Craig Shink at CraigShink@gmail.com
Fri., June 26, 8:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
at AOH
*includes $5pp donation to Kings-FDR Tolerance Foundation
