My mother and I go to a Park District exercise class together. It meets three days a week at 8:30, and runs for 45 minutes. I was excused from class on Friday because, for the third year in a row, we were hosting the class to a brunch.<\/p>\n
\nThe idea first came about when I was moaning that no one ever visits our house when the flowers are at their peak. I said that the whole class was welcome to visit, and they took me up on it. We had such a great time that it’s become an annual event. Long term members talk it up with the newer members and everyone who can join us, turns out.
\nSo, Thursday night, when I really wanted to be visiting my newest grandchild, I was making Baked Ziti and Chicken and Ham Tetrazini casseroles for Friday’s brunch.
\nThe house was cleaned very early Friday morning, and tables were set with china for 24 people. We arranged flowers and heated the casseroles, and then guests began streaming in. Just as we sat down to eat we had one more person join us, and we made room.
\nWe had a lovely day, despite the cloudy weather. My gardens were at their peak and provided lots of discussion. Everyone brought a dish to pass. I didn’t tell them what to bring, or even organize it, and we had a wonderful meal. My mother announced in class that SHE hoped everyone would bring a chocolate dessert!
\nSome of my classmates asked about my quilts, and they all clustered into my bedroom to see what I was working on. One of the ladies asked me just how many projects I had started at one time, when I showed them eight tops in various stages of preparation.
\nI had a great time. It was delightful to share my home with my friends, and I hope we’ll do it again next year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
My mother and I go to a Park District exercise class together. It meets three days a week at 8:30, and runs for 45 minutes. I was excused from class on Friday because, for the third year in a row, … Continue reading