After all of the pomp and circumstance of the 200th Anniversary Lodge Rededication and Formal Dinner, the Bretheren of Warren Lodge 51 decided to "let the hair down" and relax in a style to which they were more accustomed. It was held on Saturday evening, October 1st, at The Meriden Motor Boat Club, in Portland, courtesy of club members Bro. Devin Schleidt, SS and WB George Swanson.

It was a wonderful event with pleasant evening weather alongside the Connecticut River. Highlights included a barbacue-styled meal and live blues music from Jamie Ward and Steve Halpin.

The Brethren enjoying fraternity while the band does a sound check (--photo by Zbyszek Kobus)

Enjoying the barbecue buffet are, from left on the left side of the table, Bro. Jed Squire, WB Jim Tyler, Bros. Patrick Landry and Justice Taylor; on the right side of the table, heading the line, is one of our hosts, Bro. Devin Schleidt (--photo by Zbyszek Kobus)

Listening to excellent music with their meal are Bro. Maykel Torriente (standing in back checking his email), sitting mid-picture are, from left, WB Rich Washburn and a guest, Corey Lassen; seated in front, from left, are two guests: Pat Myette and Aaron Mumford; at the buffet table are our two hosts for the evening, WB George Swanson (left) and Bro. Devin Schleidt (--photo by Zbyszek Kobus)

Jamie Ward (left) and Steve Halpin (right) (--photo by Tom Mumford)

Jamie Ward on lead guitar (--photo by Tom Mumford)                           Steve Halpin on bass guitar (--photo by Zbyszek Kobus)