Mother May I Go to AVAC and Play?

 

I wonder if the powers that be placed “Mother’s Day” in May because of that"" "Mother May I" game?

So much for speculation. The event arose not from a childhood game, but rather a childhood (and adult) horror: war. Or at least, Wikipedia says so.

Even in ancient times, the Greeks celebrated the Anatolian Earth Goddess Cybele who usually arrived on the scene in a chariot driven by lions spitting fire.  Ancient times aside, mothers gathering to honor one another and share in their grief over lost loved ones began after the Civil War.

The idea spread during World War I,when soldiers in France significantly hampered the country’s postal system sending thousands of cards to moms back home, all postmarked to arrive before the second Sunday in May. Of course, once Hallmark gets ahold of something, get out the tissues.

Or, get out your water bottle and sweat towel.

Almaden Valley Athletic Club is holding its second Celebrate the Women in Your Life on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Starting at 6:45 am with a Spin on the Pool Deck, and ending with mixed doubles tennis.

Portions of the proceeds from the events will be donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

So, cards and history aside, everyone is invited to celebrate by Spinning, dancing, yoga-ing, TRX and Kinesis-ing.

Mom will be so proud of you.