Jeannie Winselman and Audrey Clough
SAC’s Enrichment Center
Mother’s Day 2016 has come and gone. It is the day that we honored the mother of our family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Hopefully you spent the day doing something sweet for a mother, or in memory of your mother, or for someone who needs a little unconditional mother-love.
The origin of Mother’s Day dates back to 1870 when Julia Ward Howe, an abolitionist, established a Mother’s Peace Day to celebrate the eradication of war. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it a national holiday and a “public expression of our love and reverence for all mothers.” Today’s celebrations with flowers, candy, gift certificates, and elaborate meals bear little resemblance to Howe’s original idea.
Mother’s Day is a complex holiday for many women—a reminder of the child they lost, the mother who passed away, the estranged child, or those who are childless. So, as you celebrated this special day, I hope you did not forget these people and were sensitive to their needs.
And, on a side note, don’t forget about our upcoming variety show this weekend. Tickets are still available for both the Friday 6 p.m. and the Saturday noon “Act III: The Lawrence Welk Show.” Call 763-689-6555 for tickets.
Saturday, May 14
• Dinner Theatre: Act III: The Lawrence Welk Show.Doors open at 11:30 a.m., Dinner at noon, Show at 1 p.m.
Monday, May 16
• 8:30 a.m. – Morning Stretch.
• 9:30 a.m. – Walking Wellness.
• 10 a.m. – Footcare: Call Linda to make an appt. (612-202-1589).
• 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
Tuesday, May 17
• 10 a.m. – Adult Coloring.
• 10 a.m. – Knit & Stitch.
• 12:30 p.m. – “Hand and Foot” Cards.
Wednesday, May 18
• 8:30 a.m. – Morning Stretch.
• 9:30 a.m. – Cribbage.
Thursday, May 19
• 9:30 a.m. – Wellness Walking.
• Noon – “500” cards.
SAC’s Events:
• Wednesday, May 25: Omnitheater National Parks Adventure at the Science Museum in St. Paul. We will leave at 9:30 a.m. and return in the late afternoon. Cost: $19 (Omnitheater + Museum + Mummie Exhibit.) Transportation cost is $10. We will stop at a nearby restaurant for brunch (on your own) before arriving at Science Museum. Call 763-689-6555 to sign up.
Mummies Exhibit: Get a rare, up-close look at nearly 20 mummies from ancient Peru and Egypt in this stunning new exhibition, developed by the world-renowned Field Museum of Chicago. Featuring one of the largest collections of mummies in North America, Mummies: New Secrets from the Tombs lets you see how modern technology has revealed intricate details about the lives and customs of these ancient people.
National Park-Omnitheather: As America celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service this year, National Parks Adventure takes you on the ultimate off-trail experience into America’s great outdoors. Soar over red rock canyons, up craggy mountain peaks that touch the clouds, and into other-worldly realms found within America’s most legendary outdoor playgrounds. Join world-famous climber Conrad Anker, adventure photographer Max Lowe, and artist Rachel Pohl as they hike, climb, and adventure across America’s majestic and treasured parks.
• Wednesday, May 25: A senior dance will be held from 1-4 p.m. with music by Mike Elsenpeter at City Center Mall, 140 N. Buchanan St., Cambridge. There is an $8 cost that includes lunch. Call 763-689-6555 if you have any questions.
• Thursday, June 23: Let’s Go to a Twins Game. Game starts at 12:10 p.m. We will leave the Center at 11 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. Call ASAP to get your seat reserved.
• Thursday, June 30: Midwestcountry in Sandstone will be presenting Terry Lee Goffee – A Tribute to Johnny Cash on June 30. Showtime is at 2 p.m. and ticket cost is $20. We will leave around 12:30 p.m. from the Center, go to show, eat at Casino, and then return around 6 p.m. Call and make reservations soon because the trip will fill up quickly.