“Flowers in May Cafe”

In the month of May, when our weather can often be cold and dreary, our ACW wanted to get the message out that “spring is on the way.” We made plans to sponsor a “Flowers in May Cafe” and baked goods sale. The cafe took place on May 4th. It was a time for people to sit back, relax, and enjoy a fancy tea party, some entertainment, and the company of good friends. The seating was arranged so that people could reserve a table for those in their group. All of the tables displayed the cafe’s flower theme.

Reverend Bill opened the event with a welcome and devotions, while Lori Bonnell-King set the mood for the afternoon by providing background piano music. Reverend Bonnie Morgan earned lots of laughs by singing her “mustard pickle song,” which she composed when the famous Zest mustard pickles were taken off the market. The event turned out to be very relaxing for our elderly ACW seniors, who typically do all the leg work for events like this.

We extend a special thanks to the younger generation who stepped up to the plate by serving and cleaning up after while us older folks settled in to enjoy the afternoon with our friends. The party was a huge success, with about 70 people in attendance. As people headed home from the event, many eagerly expressed their interest in when our next cafe would take place. We expect it will happen in early December when we traditionally hold our “Candy Cane Cafe.”