Summer Events 2025
Summer Lake Day w/ Lodge Nineteen
Pack your cooler, grab your beach towel, and gather the family - it’s time for Lake Day! In partnership with our Brothers from Lodge 19, we’re hosting an afternoon of sun, swimming, and shared fellowship on Lake Minnetonka. We’ll take full advantage of summer’s long light with beach access, lawn games, music, and boat rides. A covered picnic shelter will be available throughout the day. This is a casual, family-friendly event - open to Brothers, prospects, and guests of all ages. Whether you’re up for a splash, a cruise, or just a conversation in the shade, there’s something for everyone. Bring dish to share, your favorite beverages, lawn games, & swimming gear. Come for an hour or stay all day!
Fellowship Night: Brit's Pub Rooftop
Close out July with a lodge social on one of the best rooftops in the city. We’ll gather at Brit’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis for an easygoing evening of fellowship, food, and fresh air. No speeches, no agenda - just good company in a jolly good spot! Bring a friend, invite a prospect, or just come as you are and enjoy the view. Food and drink available for purchase. Arrive when you can, we’ll be easy to find.
Metrowest Area Conference
Join the broader Masonic community for a special presentation by Dr. Kathy Quick, Co-Chair of the Center for Integrative Leadership at the University of Minnesota. Learn more about Dr. Quick and her work at the Humphrey School. Dinner at 6:00 PM | Meeting 7:00 PM | Hosted by Minnehaha No. 165
View the Metrowest Calendar Here
August Burger Day
Join Us for Burger Day at the Lodge by the Lakes!
Come enjoy the finest fraternal fare as we fire up the grill for fresh, juicy smashed burgers that will satisfy your cravings. Bring your friends and appetite for an afternoon of good food and fellowship, featuring freshly grilled burgers, all-beef hot dogs, and handcrafted malts and shakes. Every meal comes with a soda, a bag of chips, and all the fixin’s you love.
Summer Education Series III
“In the Footsteps of M.W.B. Robert Denfeld” Presented by Bro. Kevin Hendrickson
Finding a Masonic Legacy in Unexpected Places
Member, Minneapolis Lodge No. 19
Brother Kevin Hendrickson didn’t inherit a Masonic lineage—but he discovered one all the same. A native of Duluth and graduate of Denfeld High School, Kevin was surprised to learn that his alma mater was named after Most Worshipful Brother Robert E. Denfeld, Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota in 1914. That discovery, years later, led him to join Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, and to deepen his study of Masonic history.
In this presentation, Brother Kevin shares a personal and historical journey—exploring how MWB Denfeld’s legacy shaped a public institution and, unexpectedly, a young man’s path to Freemasonry. It is a story of connection across time and the power of finding inspiration in the symbols, stories, and names that surround us. A reminder to every Brother: You, too, are building a legacy—even if you haven’t yet seen its foundations.
About the Lake Harriet Summer Education Series:
Join us for an evening of fellowship, food, and thought-provoking conversation as part of our Summer Education Series. Each session features a delicious grilled burger dinner, followed by a presentation from one of Minnesota Masonry’s outstanding voices.
* Dinner at 6:00 PM – Fresh burgers hot off the grill with all the fixings, a bag of chips, and a soda — all for just $10.
* Presentations begin at 7:00 PM in the Lodge Room.
* These events are not tiled and are open to non-members, prospects, and family.
* Business casual attire is encouraged • The building is air-conditioned.
August Stated Communication
*Deadline for Petitions to be considered for Fall Degree Cycle
Our regular monthly business meeting. Dinner at 6:00 PM $14 Contact Secretary to RSVP
Prospects welcome for dinner; members only for the meeting. Dark suit and tie is encouraged.
July Stated Communication
Our regular monthly business meeting. Dinner at 6:00 PM $14 Contact Secretary to RSVP
Prospects welcome for dinner; members only for the meeting. Dark suit and tie is encouraged.
Summer Education Series II
“Are We Who We Say We Are?” Presented by W.Bro. Reed Endersbe
On Integrity, Empathy, and the Quiet Work of Brotherhood
Member, Minneapolis Lodge No. 19 – Regional Director (Central), Freemasons of Minnesota
Host, Minnesota Masonic Histories & Mysteries Podcast
In a time when surface-level virtue is often rewarded more than authentic character, Worshipful Brother Reed Endersbe calls us back to the essentials. A thoughtful and principled voice within the Craft, Reed is a Past Master of Minneapolis Lodge No. 19, serves as the Regional Director (Central) for the Freemasons of Minnesota, and is the host of the Minnesota Masonic Histories & Mysteries podcast.
This presentation asks the hard questions: Who can count on you? Are you a Brother in title only—or in deed, in empathy, in presence? With clarity and candor, W. Bro. Endersbe challenges us to hold ourselves accountable to the values we claim, offering a timely reminder that Freemasonry is not a performance—it’s a practice.
About the Lake Harriet Summer Education Series:
Join us for an evening of fellowship, food, and thought-provoking conversation as part of our Summer Education Series. Each session features a delicious grilled burger dinner, followed by a presentation from one of Minnesota Masonry’s outstanding voices.
* Dinner at 6:00 PM – Fresh burgers hot off the grill with all the fixings, a bag of chips, and a soda — all for just $10.
* Presentations begin at 7:00 PM in the Lodge Room.
* These events are not tiled and are open to non-members, prospects, and family.
* Business casual attire is encouraged • The building is air-conditioned.
Fellowship Night: Drop the Needle
Join us for an evening of analog charm fellowship as we drop the needle on our favorite vinyl. Bring an album you love or discover something new in the collection. This casual gathering is open to Brothers, friends, and guests. No agenda - just the music that moves us. Spin a record, share a story.