Hello April! I want to say hooray for spring. However, just as some of the winter felt like spring and even a summer like day here and there, the beginning of spring is feeling more like winter. There is just no predicting Michigan or Mother Nature.
Whatever the weather brings, we need to remember that April and spring can also bring some strong wind and rain, which can also bring power outages. Remember to check your supplies to make sure you have batteries for flashlights or some candles that can be carefully used if needed.
Even though temperatures are usually a little warmer than in winter, you still need to keep easy access to extra blankets, bottled water, and some shelf foods available just in case. Being prepared does help to make the storms a little easier on us.
The food pickups happening this month are the GGGP (cheese box) which will be on Tues., April 16, from 10- 11 a.m. The Together We Can food pantry box will be the following week on Thurs., April 25, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. They ask that you bring ID to show you live in the county and a banana box if you have one. If the food runs out, they will be gone before 2:30. Both boxes can be picked up at the Fairgrounds.
The Council’s Board meeting will be on Mon., April 8, at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. There will be no congregate meal (dine-in) on April 9. The kitchen staff will be at a food show all day. Meals on Wheels will go out that morning.
There is a Caregiver Empowerment and Wellness Conference on April 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Mio Baptist Church. This is for caregivers of all types including guardians, professionals, and direct care staff, whether caring for someone with dementia or a chronic illness to attend.
To register contact 989-358-4616.
April’s Pink Moon will be beautifully shining on April 23. Hope you get to see it!
There is always at least one thing to be grateful for daily. Have a terrific month and keep smiling!
