Gardenia Rebekah Lodge in Eastend was incorporated as a lodge on April 18, 1928. The meetings were held above the old Rexall Drug Store, but then were moved to a hall above the skating rink. In 1981, they were moved to the Tea Room of Eastend Memorial which is their present location. The Lodge officers were installed by Shaunavon members.

Like other Lodges, they went through tough times such as money difficulties during the thirties, and it was sometimes hard to keep going. Because of the perseverance by some members, giving up was not an option.

The Rebekah Lodge declined in membership from 50 in 1983 to 15 in 2005. The Lodge made the decision to disband and donate their record books, gowns, and regalia to the Eastend Historical Museum for display.

Members of the Rebekah Lodge are proud of their accomplishments. They supported the Arthritis fund, bursaries, senior housing, loans for students, United Nations tours, Benevolent Fund for needy Oddfellows and Rebekahs, World Disaster Fund and World Eye Bank.

Thank you, Doris Stork for giving this information.

The Rebekah’s display in exhibited in a room in the historic Benison Building on the Historical Museum’s outdoor courtyard.

To learn more about the Rebekah’s visit the links below:

International Association of Rebekah Assemblies

Independent Order of Odd Fellows