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May 2026 Monarch's Message
Hope everyone had a nice Easter and Passover holiday with your family. The month of May has arrived! I am looking forward to warmer weather, the flowering plants, planting a garden and a flower garden. I am cleaning up my motorcycle and getting it ready to ride. I am also gearing up to play golf twice a week. What are you looking forward to? Al Sirat Grotto has a golf league starting on May 7th at 9:30 a.m. at Bob-O-Link Golf Course in Avon. All are welcome no matter what you
David Darling
1 day ago2 min read


April 2026 Monarch's Message
Prophets, Ladies and friends, as I write this article, Rhonda and I are traveling to distant lands on our first cruise to Long Beach, California and Mexico. April is here already, we have had some great warm days and snow in March. We will see what April has in store for us. Upcoming April dates and activities: Friday April 17th we are attending the play “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Cassidy Theater in Parma Hts. Ticket reservation are due by April 10th to me. The cost of a tic
David Darling
Apr 41 min read


March 2026 Monarch's Message
I hope everyone had a delightful Valentine’s day with your significant other and/or family. We were on the road again traveling back from Florida. Al Sirat and Daughters just finished a combined card party and game night. It was a fun evening with games, food and fellowship. I gambled smartly but lost $1,575. I was up to $3,500 and got greedy.I could not stop doubling down on bets. “Oh My” Maybe next year I’ll do better! (Ha Ha) I would be remiss if I did not mention the Pork
David Darling
Mar 22 min read


Feburary 2026 Monarch's Message
As I write my monthly message it is 14 degrees outside! Yuck! What makes it worse is 3 weeks ago I spent a week in The Villages in Florida with temperatures reaching 80 degrees. Because of the frigid temperatures and the weather conditions we decided to cancel our January 19 meeting so not to put ourmembers in harms way. First, I would like to express my thanks to my lady Rhonda for all her help with the Al Sirat Annual Installation. Second, on behalf of all the members of Al
David Darling
Feb 12 min read
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