Parkside Lodge #736

Last night was my last day as Parkside Lodge Treasurer, after 20 years. It was my decision to retire as age 87 was starting to tell on me.

All the years as a Master Mason have enriched my retirement. So happy I joined.

#Startrails despite the clouds! Wish we could stay another night for tonight’s potential meteor “storm” but all good things have to end and I guess I should probably go to work tomorrow. 😤 #astrophotography #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonz9 #timelapse #nikontimelapse #starstaX #lrtimelapse #astronomy #Michigan #sleepingbeardunes #sleepingbeardunesnationallakeshore #lakeplatte #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparksservice #photopills #starwalk2

It was sunny and hot as the Lodge held a great reception for prospective members and guests at The Lake County Captains baseball game today.

This has become an annual event so stop by Lodge to join your brothers as we recover from Covid.

A great time was had last night at the 22nd Masonic District Grand Master's Reception honoring MWB Richard Dickerscheid. Parkside has been sponsoring him for his entire time in the Grand Lodge line.

Parkside continues to recover strongly from the Covid closure so come back to Lodge and join with your brothers.

Covid has again forced us to not hold meetings in person. Thus tonight's installation of officers will be remote via Zoom.

Today, March 16, 2020, the Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio suspended all Lodge activities until May 10, 2020. Thus stated meetings etal are suspended. This is in compliance with Federal directives related to the Corona virus. Financial items will be handled remotely by the Officers responsible. Please feel free to contact any Officer for your needs during this trying time.

Stay safe our brothers.

Funeral service for DDGM Donald Crites

Closed casket service Monday January 27th at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9201 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141. Gather at 10:00 to visit with family, Army honor guard for folding of flag & taps.

Worship Service at 11:00, luncheon to follow. Everything on one level--no steps. Burial will be at Rittman National Cemetery on Tuesday, Jan 28 at 10:00 am. Full obit in Sunday Plain Dealer

We are greatly saddened to report the passing yesterday of DDGM Donald Crites. He was recovering from heart bypass surgery. Funeral services are not yet available but they will be posted here when known.