April, 2026

Happy Spring! We're looking forward to sunny and warm days with lots of activities.

Potentate's Message

Nobles all:

Greetings from your Divan. Our Temple meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30pm located at 59 Maselli Rd., Newington

A dinner of Shepherd’s Pie, salad and bread will be provided at a cost of $15.00 per person prior to the meeting at 6:30pm (at the Shrine Center).

The agenda will include reports on upcoming events as well as activities happening in the Shrine realm.

At the last Divan meeting your Divan voted on the following items for recommendation:

Suspend meals at the monthly meeting starting in May 2027.
An increase (2027) dues of $20.00
Reduce the 2 year to 1 year for NPD drops
Changing the by-laws to reduce the 10 business meetings requirement to 4 business meetings a year.

These recommendations will be announced at April’s stated meeting and voted on at the May stated meeting. In addition to the above, the Potentate is seeking volunteers to serve on an exploratory committee regarding the future location of Sphinx Shrine.

As always your Divan is looking forward to your attendance and participation Let your voices be heard. Be safe, God bless.

J. R.

Potentate, Sphinx Shrine

Your 2026 Divan

Potentate: John "J.R." Radziunas

Chief Rabban: Joseph Piatti, Jr.

Assistant Rabban: David Rutter, Jr.

High Priest & Prophet: Marvin Troelsen

Oriental Guide: Santos Cordero

Treasurer: Kent Stoddard, Jr.

Recorder: Eric Pogg, PP

1st Ceremonial: Phillip Crump

2nd Ceremonial: Carl Larson

Children's Easter Party

A good time was had April 4 at the Children's Easter Party at Warren Lodge #51 in Portland. Razzi the Clown and the Easter Bunny himself made special appearances. The food was great - thanks to Assistant Rabban Dave Rutter and Lady Sara Rutter and the kitchen crew. And much thanks to all who helped put together a wonderful event.

For more pictures, click here to go to our Facebook page.

Get your 2026 Sphinx Shirts using the order form below

Sphinx Hospital Transportation News

We are looking for drivers to transport Connecticut patients to Shriners Children's New England (Springfield) or Shriners Children's Boston. Drivers leave from Newington, pick up the child and parent/guardian at their home, transport to Shriners Children's and then return them home. Some trips take the better part of a day to complete. Please consider volunteering for this very important job.

Contact Jack Adler at j.adler173@gmail.com

ALL IN A YEAR'S WORK

Shriners Children's 2025

Shriners Children's New England

In a house with four active boys, occasional accidents and injuries are bound to happen.

But when three out of their four sons suffered a broken bone, Claire and Ryan learned something important: for a busy family, finding the right place for fracture care makes all the difference.

“There is nothing ‘scary’ about being at Shriners Children’s, which is such a relief for me as a mom, because I don't want my child to be stressed out or scared when they are already injured and in pain.” Claire, Shriners Children's New England patient mom.

To see the full story >>click here

Save the Date:

October 16

Shriners Children's New England's Cheers for Children Event

Shriners Children's Boston

From Embracing Sports to Enjoying the Outdoors, Harper is Unstoppable After Sustaining a Burn Injury

Kim was just arriving at a local lake near her home in Vermont, looking forward to enjoying some sunshine, when she received a call every parent fears.

To see Harper's story, >>click here.

Join us for the 7th Annual Boston Haunted Walk at The Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Our family-friendly walk and fall festival benefits pediatric burn care, reconstructive plastic surgery, and cleft lip and palate care provided at Shriners Children’s Boston, regardless of families’ ability to pay or insurance status.

Donate & Register Today!

Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars

Grand Master's Day - June 13

Imperial Session - Tampa, FL - July 12 - 16 (Competitions July 11)

Northeast Shrine Association (NSA) Fall Field Days - Hyannis, MA -

August 20-23

Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association Fall Meeting - Virginia Beach, VA -

September 10-13

2026 Temple Parades

Newington Memorial Day Parade - Saturday, May 23

Portland Memorial Day Parade - Sunday, May 24

Grand Master's Day Parade - Saturday, June 13

East Hampton Old Home Days Parade - Saturday, July 11

Sphinx Shriners Caravan Club

The Caravan Shrine Club is a social club open to all Shriners. We also welcome the members' Ladies, as well as the widows of Shriners.

The Caravan Club meets on the Second Wednesday of the month, except July & December at the Athenian Diner II, 864 Washington St., Middletown.

Attendees order off the menu and pay for themselves.

For more information, click here to email Bill Field, President

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