We are very excited to announce to you the date and details for our upcoming 9^th Worcester Black Tie Gala.  The exciting and much anticipated event will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.  The evening will begin with a 6:00 pm social hour, wine tasting, and a silent auction, followed by dinner and dancing. 
 
We are honored to announce Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King of the Worcester City Council will receive the Odd Fellows Home Salute to Achievement Award for his service, support, advocacy, commitment and professionalism throughout the Worcester Community as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Our past award recipients include Lt Governor Karyn Polito, Dr. Satya B. Mitra, Ph.D., President & CEO, of The Guru Tax and Financial Services, Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis, Dr. Gail Carberry, former President of Quinsigamond Community College, Dr. Charles Birbara, and Mayor Joseph Petty.
 
We hope that you will participate in what we expect to be a fun-filled and dynamic affair to celebrate the difference we are making in the lives of our residents here at the Odd Fellows Home.  Your participation and generosity enable Odd Fellows to compassionately care for some of the most vulnerable members of society as well as their families who entrusted Odd Fellows Home with the care of their loved ones.  We are thrilled to once again put together a stellar evening for all our guests to recognize Odd Fellows for what it does best.
 
This year, the event will be led by Erik J. Fearing, President of the Board of Directors along with myself and the entire Board of Directors.  I am proud to be a member of the event committee, and we are all excited about the prospect of garnering additional community and corporate awareness.  Your thoughtful contribution will significantly impact the Odd Fellows Home’s ability to fulfill its mission and help deliver quality healthcare, life enhancement for our current and future residents.
 
Various sponsorship opportunities are available.  Again, we hope that you will be able to join us for this very important and significant chance to make a positive impact on those who need it most.  Please feel free call Nancy Cyr at (508) 853-6687 Ext. 124 or email at ncyr@oddfellowshome.com or Kslowk@oddfellowshome.com (508) 853-6687 x 128 for tickets, ads, silent auction items, or donations.  Please email your camera-ready artwork to ncyr@oddfellowshome.com by May 10, 2026. 
 
All proceeds will benefit the Residents of the Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts.