Congratulations to Masonic Village at Dallas resident Karen Mertz, who received the “Volunteer of the Year” award at the community’s volunteer luncheon this year! In addition to her work with numerous on-campus committees and events, Karen volunteers with Back Mountain Memorial Library and Habitat for Humanity. She, along with other volunteers, make blankets for families at the Bourger Women with Children Program

When Curt and Pat Alt decided they wanted to downsize last June, they selected Masonic Village at Dallas because it was a small, quiet community close to their family and offered maintenance-free living.

For Walter (known to his friends as Roy) and Carol Smith, it was never a matter of if they’d choose retirement living at Masonic Village at Dallas, but when the time came in 2019, and while it was a transition, it also felt like a homecoming. Roy and Carol had spent years visiting the Irem Country Club for Masonic events and golf

In my experience, I have learned you can always find a reason not to move. Making a change is difficult at any stage in your life, and leaving a home after 50 + years of memories is not an easy task.

Bryant Mesick has found a common theme throughout his life: he’s been in the right place at the right time – a lot. The good fortune in his life made it easy for him to give of his time to help others through volunteering.

Inspired by art walks in Wilkes-Barre and Pittston, Masonic Village at Dallas' Walther Apartments recently featured an Art Walk showcasing works by residents Charlotte Kindler and Vi Gommer.