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Health updates:

(04/23/2024)  This is to update the present health status of Pilgrim Charles Dombrow that I had sent a notice to all on April 1, 2024. His condition has turned more serious lately in talking with his wife, Valerie today. He now has been transferred to his home and is now on Home Hospice Care. This is a very difficult time for his wife and family – please include them in your prayers at this time. Thank you in advance.

Fraternally,
Bob Sypnieski

(04/17/2024)  Just a note to advise all that I am now home from the hospital after a four day stay due to pneumonia. I want to take a few moments to say a special Thank You to those brothers who sent e-mails, text messages or some phone calls. This means so much to someone connected to a bed for days on end. We all should do more of these items when someone we know is in the hospital. Thanks to all of the many members who shared kind words by e-mails and said prayers.

Fraternally,
Bob Sypnieski

(04/16/2024)  This notice should have been sent out earlier, but I was occupied. I went to our hospital emergency room on Friday, 4/12 at 10PM. Due to serious shakes and chattering teeth with a very high heart rate. We were in the ER until 400AM undergoing tests until they got me a room. I am doing better now, but am still in my room on Sunday afternoon. They need to do do a special test to see what is causing my serious pneumonia. The test technician is not available until Wednesday, was to have been done today. I hope to get out this evening and come back for the test. I am on a very restricted diet is why I am still here. I would appreciate your prayers, Thanks in advance,

Fraternally,
Bob Sypnieski

(04/01/2024)   This is to provide you with a health update for Pilgrim Charles Dombrow who went to the hospital on February 13th for an operation. There was a relapse with an infection that became pneumonia and then was on a ventilator. His heart stopped and was re-started three times and now is on dialysis for a short time. He is doing better now and is expected to be moved to a rehab facility soon for some recovery time and then return home with his wife. Please remember Pilgrim Chuck, wife Valerie and the family in your prayers at this time. He would welcome getting your cards at – 6460 Convoy Court  Sp.# 318  San Diego, CA 92117.

Note: No phone calls at the present time was requested.

(11/15/23)   This is provide you with a health update for Pilgrim Les Cox who was hospitalized on 11/9/23 in Chico. This followed doctor exams and multiple tests being done, which showed the problem being blood clots in the abdomen area and breathing issues. He is still in the hospital today, 11/15 and is now getting better – making progress. He will be moved to a rehab facility when released from the hospital soon. Please remember Pilgrim Les, his wife, Janet and the family in your prayers at this time. He would welcome getting your cards at –
#1 Lanai Court Chico, CA 95973. Thanks to Frankie Wysocki for providing this information to me.

Note: No phone calls at the present time was requested.

Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Fall to all now, travel safe during the holidays.

(10/12/23)   Pilgrim Charlie was moved from the hospital and now is in a Rehab center. He called me this afternoon and sounds much better now and this is all good news for him and the family. They are waiting for some special equipment now and then he expects to be released to go home next Tuesday, 10/17. The other news is that he is 80 pounds lighter now! Again we ask that you remember Pilgrim Charlie, his wife, Carol and the family in your prayers.

(9/30/23)   Update on September 30th for your information:

We are not including all of the serious details of the last two days that Pilgrim Charlie has been thru, which have been many for sure. He has been taken off the ventilator and the tube was removed on 9/29. He was to have been removed from the ICU Department on 9/29 also. He is breathing on his own now and this is all good news for him and the family. Again we ask that you remember Pilgrim Charlie, his wife, Carol and the family in your prayers.

(9/27/23)   This is to provide you with a health update for Pilgrim Charles Bell who was taken to the hospital by ambulance on Monday night. Doctor exams and multiple tests were being done for possible congestive heart failure. He is also going special tests for treatment of issues with his legs, too. Please remember Pilgrim Charlie, wife Carol and the family in your prayers at this time. He would welcome getting your cards at – 765 Calla Drive Apt. #2 Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Another notice will be sent out when more information is available.

Note: No phone calls at the present time was requested.

Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Fall to all now, travel safe.

(8/28/23)   This is  provide you with a health update for Pilgrim Ken Sprague ( a new pilgrim) who recently discovered cancer issues in two areas. This followed doctor exams and multiple tests being done, which showed the problem areas. He is now going through a series of chemo treatments of 3 times per week for 3 months. Early detection may be working in his favor now. He is at home to enjoy being with the family now. Please remember Pilgrim Ken and the family in your prayers at this time. He would welcome getting your cards at – 21267 Beaujolais Way   Apple Valley, CA 92308.

Note: No phone calls at the present time was requested.

Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Summer to all now, travel safe.

(8/8/23)  Just to provide you with a health update for Pilgrim James ‘Pat’ Harrington. This information was provided to us by Pilgrim Ken Henry from the Sunnyvale Moose lodge #2049.
Pilgrim Pat recently fell at home and spent some days in a hospital getting his dislocated shoulder repaired there. Then he was transferred to an area rehab facility for ten weeks. While there he came down with the COVID and recovered from it as his health improved. He was released from the rehab facility on July 4th and is now living with his son-in-law in Gilroy.

Pilgrim Pat requested NO PHONE CALLS AT THIS TIME. He would welcome getting your greeting cards at – 5872 Antigua Drive San Jose, CA 95120-1707. Please remember Pilgrim Pat, his wife Darlene and the family in your prayers at this time.

(6/22/23) This is to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 7/2/23 from Pilgrim Bill Thompson of the Yuba City Moose lodge. Pilgrim Ted Machicek from Folsom Moose lodge #2009 suffered a severe stroke at home and is in ICU at a Houston, TX hospital now. Pilgrim Ted relocated to Texas some years ago from the Sacramento area. Please remember Pilgrim Ted and his family in your prayers at this time. I will send out another notice when advised of an upgrade in his health condition.

Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Summer to all now, travel safe.

(6/22/23) This is to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 6/22/23. Pilgrim Leslie “Les” Cox fell at the Reno convention and is in a local hospital there recovering from a heart problem. We do not have any further information on his condition at this time. Please remember Pilgrim Les, his wife Janet and his family in your prayers at this time. I will send out another notice when advised of his current status.

Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Summer and safe travel now.

Updated Info:

We have been advised that Pilgrim Les had a pacemaker unit installed at the hospital and was well enough to return to the convention on Thursday. He then attended the special Guardian member event that evening in Reno. Our best wishes to Pilgrim Les for a speedy full recovery from all of us. We will see you in September for our convention.

(5/9/23)  This is to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 5/8/23 from  PSR Dona Harwood of Lodi Moose Lodge #634. Pilgrim Joseph ‘Joe’ Zenkus from Yuba City Moose Lodge #1204 has been in a local hospital and now a convalescent home for two months recovering from a severe internal problem. He is doing better now and expects to be able to go home in a few more days. Please remember Pilgrim Joe, his wife Rita and the family in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 1869 Baron Court in Yuba City, CA 95991.

(5/9/23)  This is to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 5/7/23 from Pilgrim Ken Henry of Moose Lodge #3000. Pilgrim James ‘Pat’ Harrington from Sunnyvale Moose lodge fell at home and is in a local hospital recovering from a broken shoulder. He is doing better now and expects to be there for a few more days. Then he will be moved to a care home to recover and endure therapy until he can go home. Please remember Pilgrim Pat, his wife Darlene and the family in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 5872 Antigua Drive in San Jose, CA 95120-1707.

(3/06/23) Just to provide you with health and other items updates for our pilgrims that I have received notice on recently. Please update your pilgrim roster copy now for future use.

1. Pilgrim Bob Bakman went to see his heart surgeon on March 3rd regarding the ongoing problem of getting his April 2022 5-way heart bypass surgery to heal properly. The doctor cleaned and bandaged the operation area and told him to keep it clean and dry. He advised Bob to slowly return to normal activities and discharged him. It has been a long 11 months and he is planning on being in Costa Mesa. Quoting some words from him – “I am on the road to recovery so bring your checkbook to the meeting to make donations toward the Moosehaven ‘AAA’ project to Moose Charities. I’M BACK!!”

2. Pilgrim Ray Barajas advised of his NEW phone number – 209-665-1371. Thanks.

3. Pilgrim Walt Meek advised of his NEW e-mail address – wandimeek13@gmail.com. Thanks.

Thanks to all for your continued support of this program – Happy Spring to all now, stay healthy and travel safe.

(02/27/23)  Please be advised that a Celebration of Life is planned for Pilgrim Ben Pendleton who passed away on February 9, 2023. A formal pilgrim notice was sent at that time to all pilgrims in our group. This event will be held at the Downey Moose Lodge #0663 at 200PM on Saturday, March 18th. The lodge address is: 12021 Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA. The lodge phone # is: 562-633-5370. The lodge will have a food service following the event and time for sharing memories.

(01/31/23) Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 1/31/23 from Pilgrim Bob Burns of the Ebbets Pass Moose lodge. I had sent out a notice regarding this situation on 1/6, 2023.

(01/31/23) Pilgrim Bill Kislingbury from Ebbets Pass lodge was in a Stockton hospital recovering from a successful operation on 1/5 to remove a brain tumor. He is doing well now and got home on 1/25/23. Please remember Pilgrim Bill and his wife, Joyce in your prayers at this time.

(01/31/23) Pilgrim Richard Dandridge was in the hospital from 1/27 to 1/29 for health issues caused by the RSV virus. He is going to have surgery on his right arm to remove an unknown large lump on 2/8. His wife, Ruthie is at home recovering from the same RSV virus – respiratory issues. We all wish them a speedy recovery and please remember them in your prayers at this time.

Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Holidays to all now, travel safe.

(01/09/23)  Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 1/7/23 from Pilgrim Richard Balthazar of the La Habra Moose lodge.

Pilgrim Leonard Chapman from Garden Grove Lodge is in an Anaheim hospital since 1/6/23 due to an infection in his right hand and wrist. The doctors are running tests to find and treat the cause for this problem. He is in good health otherwise now and hopes to be home in about a week to recover. Please remember Pilgrim Leonard and his family in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 1149 W. South Street Anaheim, CA 92802.

(01/08/23)  Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 1/7/23 from Pilgrim Richard Balthazar of the La Habra Moose lodge.

Pilgrim Leonard Chapman from Garden Grove Lodge is in an Anaheim hospital since 1/6/23 due to an infection in his right hand and wrist. The doctors are running tests to find and treat the cause for this problem. He is in good health otherwise now and hopes to be home in about a week to recover. Please remember Pilgrim Leonard and his wife, Sharon in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 1149 W. South Street Anaheim, CA 92802.

(01/06/23)  Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 1/6/23 from Pilgrim Bob Burns of the Ebbets Pass Moose lodge. I had sent out a notice regarding this situation on 12/3/22.

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