William Parkman Lodge A.F. & A.M.

Chartered in 1865, William Parkman Lodge has been active in Massachusetts Masonry and the Town of Winchester for more than 140 years. Its officers have recently served as Junior Grand Warden and Grand Steward in Grand Lodge. In 2006, taking advantage of the Grand Master's One Day Class, the Lodge had the pleasure of raising thirty men to the Sublime Degree. [[[br /]]][[[br /]]]The Lodge pursues its civic and charitable role hosting a Masonic Youth Child Identification Program (MYCHIP) during Winchester's Town Day, sponsors a Little League team each year, and continues as one of the first members of the Masonic Angel Fund for elementary and middle school Winchester children. (The Angel Fund provides immediate funds for school supplies, outer wear, shoes, and other small important services to children who do not fit the criteria for the usual social service programs.) In addition, the Lodge is an active supporter of the Hospital Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) begun years ago by the Converse Lodge in Malden. H.E.L.P. lends hospital equipment to those in need, regardless of Masonic affiliation, at no charge for as long as it is needed.