In 1557 a gentleman by the name of Thomas Tusser compiled a collection of writings he called “A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry.”

In the April Husbandry section he wrote:

“Sweet April showers

Do spring May flowers”

As you can see, the rhyme was originally a short poem.

There is meaning behind the words, as well. “April showers bring May flowers” is a reminder that even the most unpleasant of things, in this case the heavy rains of April, can bring about very enjoyable things indeed — in this case, an abundance of flowers in May.

“April showers bring May flowers” is a lesson in patience, and one that remains valid to this day.

This winter was a test of patience for Minnesotans but now that April is here we see the end near. This winter has been very busy for our chore program with all the snow removal. Soon it will be time for spring cleaning. Let us know if you want to be on the list for clean ups.

On Tuesday we are hosting a lure show at the Center starting at 9 a.m. Come by and check out Travis Stayton’s tried and true lures. His work has been recognized by people such as Babe Winkleman, Paul Jr. Designs, and recently by Benny Spies from the TV show Gun It. See you there.

Don’t forget our coffee shop where every day you can have homemade soup for $1 and a sandwich for 50 cents. Tuesday we will be having tator tot hotdish in the coffee shop starting at 11:30 a.m. for $2.

 Upcoming events

Monday: Blood pressure checks, 9 a.m.; Cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Exercise with Evie, 1 p.m.; Facebook Lesson, 6 p.m.; Movie, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers 8:30 a.m.; Hormel breakfast, 9 a.m.; Lure show, 9 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; Scalloped potatoes and ham, 11:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge, 500), 12:30 p.m.; Glasses Adjustment 2 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4 p.m.; Silver Sneakers, 4:30 p.m.; Boot Camp, 5:10 p.m.; Zumba/Zumba Toning, 6:10 p.m.; Yoga 7:20 p.m.

Wednesday: Wood Carvers 8:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Cribbage), 12:30 p.m.; Stitching Bees, 1 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.; Hearing Aid Clinic, 3:15 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4 p.m.; Silver Sneakers, 4:30 p.m.; Boot Camp, 5:10 p.m.; Zumba/Zumba Toning, 6:10 p.m.; Yoga, 7:20 p.m.

Friday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge, 500), 12:30 p.m.; ping-pong, 3 p.m.

Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

March 24, two tables

1st Arnie Lang, 2nd Loretta Nelson, 3rd Jaynard Johnson, 4th Lois Johnson, 5th Carolyne Higgins

Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

March 25, five tables

1st Ray Schmidt, 1st Gail Schmidt; 2nd Bud Higgins, 2nd Arnie Lang, 3rd Marge Blaser; 3rd Joyce Crowe, 4th Dick Hanson, 4th Larry Crowe; 5th Connie Johnson, 5th Lorraine Lippert

Tuesday “500”

March 25, three tables

1st Dorothy Stern, 2nd Dave Solomonson, 3rd Beulah Luthe

Pinochle

No Results

Friday Bridge

No Results

Wednesday Cribbage

March 26, 2.5 tables

1st Mabel Vaale, 2nd Hilton Henschen, 3rd Lottie Seira, 4th Loretta Nelson

Friday 500

March 28, five tables

1st Dave Solomonson, 2nd Gene Rauen, 3rd Carol Riecken, 4th Jaynard Johnson