APOLLO LODGE #123

Authentically San Francisco

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950 Avalon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

EST. 1866

Est. 1866

Celebrating 150 Years of Friendship, Love & Truth

Apollo Lodge #123 has been a beacon of brotherhood and community service in our town since 1866. We continue to uphold the values of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, fostering personal and social development among our members.

Our lodge is deeply rooted in supporting the San Francisco community while also offering a wide range of social activities for its members. With a diverse membership, we take pride in organizing events that cater to a variety of interests and passions. After all, being a member comes with its perks! Why not become part of our vibrant community and see what we have to offer?

Upcoming Events

25 events scheduled

September 2026

Regular Meeting Schedule

2nd & 4th Wednesday
10:30 AM in-person &
7:15 PM via Zoom
950 Avalon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

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Browse our archive of previous lodge activities.

September 2026

Lodge Meeting--In-Person

September 9, 2026All Day950 Avalon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA

10AM in-person

LAST DAY TO RESERVE for Sugar Pine Train Trip

September 16, 2026All Day

See FLYERS for reservation form and more info

Volcano Lodge Meeting

September 19, 2026All DayVolcano, CA 95689

Annual meeting at the historic Volcano Lodge.... It’s like stepping back into time to the 1800’s, complete with gas lights. Watch this space for more info

Moon Festival

September 19, 2026All DayImperial Palace, 818 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

Moon Festival 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Imperial Palace Restaurant, 3rd Floor 818 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Check-in: 11:30 am - Lunch served at 12:00 noon See FLYERS for more details

Lodge Meeting--DARK...no meeting

September 23, 2026All Day

NO MEETING

Sugar Pine Railroad Steam Train

September 26, 2026All DayScottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Avenue

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Steam Train Overnight Trip Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 Meeting Place: Scottish Rite Masonic Center 2850 19th Avenue. San Francisco, CA 94132 Arrive at 30-45 mins to load your luggage - Bus Departs Promptly at 8:00 am See FLYERS for more details

Cave Degree Day

September 26, 2026All Day342 Georgia St, Vallejo, CA 94590

On Saturday, September 26th, Odd Fellows from around the state will come together at San Pablo #43 in Vallejo, California. The schedule will include degree work, member training breakout sessions, and a dance.
The schedule will be as follows:

12PM: doors open, members begin gathering
1PM: First Degree
2PM: First Breakout Session
3PM: Second Degree
4PM: Second Breakout Session
5PM: Third Degree
6PM: Dinner
7PM: Odd Ball Dance
10PM: Event ends, cleanup

Lodges will need to make sure their candidates are initiated before the degree weekend in order for them to attend.

The price of the degree day is $65. The dance and dinner are both included with that price. Anyone who wants to attend only the dance or the dinner may do that with a separate ticket. Dance only is $25. Dinner only is $20. Guests at the dance and/or dinner need not be members.

For more info, please see the Richard Brouse Degree Lodge website:: https://oddfellowscavedegree.com/

October 2026

Lodge Meeting--In-Person

October 14, 2026All Day950 Avalon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA

10AM meeting. 1st nomination of 2027 officers

Apolloween

October 24, 2026All Day

Watch this space for more info

Lodge Meeting--IN PERSON

October 28, 2026All Day950 Avalon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA

2ND NOMINATION OF OFFICERS

November 2026

Lodge Meeting--In-person

November 11, 2026All Day950 Avalon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA

10AM in-person. Election of 2027 officers

ROLL CALL!!

November 14, 2026All DayBasque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA

Election of officers

Last Day to Reserve a Room for the Rose Float

November 15, 2026All Day

The Hotel for the Float is the Garden Inn
Glendora, located on Route 66, Glendora. It is a very clean and well kept Motel. It is Located right off the 210 freeway at 606 Route 66. Travel from the Hotel via
a shuttle to the float Barn is the favored mode of travel. Transportation to the Float barn will be coordinated as needed. Reservations are due by
November 15, 2026 and cancellations after December 5, 2026 will be charged one night’s stay per room requested. There are Shuttles from many
of the Airports available for a price to the Motel; Ontario airport being the closest airport. SEE CORRESPONDENCE FOR MORE INFO

Lodge Meeting--DARK

November 25, 2026All Day

NO meeting tonight

January 2027

Installation

January 9, 2027All Day

February 2027

Chinese New year

February 6, 2027All Day

161 Anniversary

February 20, 2027All Day

APOLLO LODGE BIRTHDAY!

February 24, 2027All Day

On the evening of February 24, 1866, Apollo Lodge #123 held its first regular meeting. With deep gratitude, we honor the legacy of our lodge's founding father, Bro Daniel Norcross (1824 - 1903)

April 2027

Happy 415 Day!

April 15, 2027All Day

April 15 marks the day that San Francisco was officially incorporated in 1850! Happy Birthday San Francisco!

Odd Fellows Founders Day

April 26, 2027All Day

Odd Fellows Founders Day celebrates the establishment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) in America on April 26, 1819, in Baltimore, Maryland, by Thomas Wildey and four associates, marking the beginning of their mission for mutual aid, charity, and community improvement. Members commemorate this date with special events, gatherings, and by reaffirming their commitment to principles of Friendship, Love, and Truth, honoring the organization's philanthropic roots.

Keep an Eye Out for Exciting Events

#123 provides active San Francisco community support and offers numerous social activities for our diverse membership. We strive to host events that pique a variety of interests. As the saying goes, membership has its benefits!