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The Masonic Home of Florida is situated within 18 acres of lush landscaping on the shores of

Coffee Pot Bayou. Named by Spanish explorers, this picturesque inlet off Old Tampa Bay is flanked

This choice waterfront location has been owned and operated by the Grand Lodge of Florida since the early 1900's and shares a century old tradition with the City of St. Petersburg. The Masonic Home was originally for children and was slowly turned over to the needs of senior Masons and their wives/widows as aging demographics changed.

A series of building expansions begun in 1973 brought the home to the present 150,000 square foot home which can accommodate up to 187 residents in a state-of-the-art setting. There are gracious lobbies, an elegant dining room overlooking the grounds and waterfront, a 5,000 volume library, billiards and activities rooms, gift shop, community kitchenettes and lounges, a chapel, waterside pavilion and fishing pier, plus a host of other amenities which make the Masonic Home one of the premier facilities of its kind in Pinellas County. The City of St. Petersburg presented the Masonic Home a Mayor's First Place Award for Building and Grounds Beautification.

The Masonic Home is in need of various items. A “Wish List” from the Masonic Home is listed below. Take a look at the list below and if you can donate a needed item, bring it to our Lodge or call the Lodge at 352-787-5696 and we'll make an arrangement to pick it up. (* ) Indicates items greatly needed.

CORKY ’S CUPBOARD NEEDS

Mouth Wash (Scope or Listerine) *

Baby Powder

After Shave

Efferdent, Polident, etc.

Men’s Cologne *

Kleenex & Puffs (Large and Square Boxes & purse size)

Vaseline Intensive Care

Nail Polish (Reds, Pinks, Neutral)

Socks - Men & Women, White

Cotton Balls / Cotton Pads

Powder (compact)*

Lectric Shave / Pre-shave *

Blush (Neutral/Pinks) *

Tooth Paste-Colgate & Crest

Toothbrushes

Women’s Cologne, Perfumes *

Body Lotion

Knee-Hi, Thigh-hi Hose (tan) *

Nail Polish Remover

Emory Boards / Nail Clippers

Hair Spray *

Cold Cream

Jewelry (Earrings & Necklaces)*

Soaps / Liquid Soap

Depends /Poise/Sanitary Pads *

Hair Tonics

Liquid Shoe Polish/Laces

Baby Wipes / Wipes Refills *

Denture Adhesive

Rolls Of Stamps *

Underarm Deodorant

Room Freshener *

Body Wash *

Fragrant Body Spray *

Small Liquid Laundry Detergent

Foundation (Beige/Neutral) *

Facial Cream / Oil of Olay *

Lipstick (Reds/Pinks/Neutral) *

Sweet or Sugar Free Candies

Corky’s Cupboard Cash Donations

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT NEEDS

DVD Movies

Wall & Alarm Clocks *

Woodworking Supplies & Wood

Color TV’s */ Radios *

Gardening Supplies / Seeds / Pots

Resident Clothing – New / Used *

Dolls / Stuffed Animals / Toys

New Shoes, Slippers-All sizes

Magnifying Glasses / Flashlights

Board Games / Playing Cards

Microwave Ovens * / Toaster Ovens Face

Record Players / Walkmans

Paintings / Posters for Rooms

New Socks / Belts / Suspenders

F-503 Treat Fund Donations *

Sewing Supplies & Material

Batteries – all sizes

Nic-Nacs for Resident Rooms

Large Print & Talking Books *

Wallets / Purses / Coin Purses *

Sunglasses

Men’s & Women’s Hats

Electric Razors

Table / Standing Lamps for Rooms

New Universal TV Remote Controls

Assorted Jewelry / Watches *

Side Tables, Coffee Tables, Stands *

Fishing Rods, Reels, Equipment

VCR / DVD Players *

CD Players ** / Music CD’s

Assorted Christmas Present

Bookcases, Book shelves

Cushions for Wheelchairs

Computers for Residents’ Use, & Games *

Office Supplies & Furniture & Software

Arts / Crafts / Painting Supplies

Word Search Books */ Crosswords

Small (Table-size) Refrigerators *

Sports Memorabilia, Model Cars *

Holiday Decorations

Song Sheets & Piano Music Books