Visiting Teaching - October

"The history of Relief Society is recorded in words and numbers, but the heritage is passed heart to heart."

President Henry B. Eyring, General Relief Society Meeting, September 2009

Toni asked me to post this regarding visiting teaching - 93% for October.  Way to go, sisters!  Keep up the good work and continue getting to know your sisters.  This not only strengthens our friendships, but increases unity in our Relief Society and the ward family.

Organization

This is an extra, yet practical post for those of you who wish you were better organized.  I'm all ears!  Organization is probably one of the most requested ideas for a class because it seems everyone has a place or something they want to organize better.  We will have a mini-class on organization coming up in the next couple months, but for now I thought I'd share this. 

When it comes to organizing (which I love to do), I love checklists.  Post-it notes are one of my favorite ways to organize my lists, and yes, I confess...I even add things to my list that I've already accomplished so I see it crossed off!  I know I need help. :)  ).  Lists are functional, help me remember (so you don't need a great memory), and enable me to visually track my progress. 

Of course, we could make lists all day long and yet, never complete anything on the list.  So, here are some helpful lists that you don't have to think about making.  Just look forward to checking the items off as you complete them instead.  Click here for a variety of lists, courtesy of Martha Stewart, from party planning and holidays to cleaning and first-aid kits.  It really is "list heaven." 
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*P.S.  A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Halloween-themed Food for Thought, Tasting, & Sharing class last night.  We had a fun time sharing traditions, eating yummy goodies (loved the "Meal in a Pumpkin," Christene), and enjoying one another's company!  If you weren't able to attend, we'll have extra handouts in Relief Society on Sunday.  Looking forward to seeing you next month!

A "Spook-tacular" Cooking Class - Holiday Series

This Cooking class will be filled with lots of treats and some tricks ("tricks of the trade," that is).  Join us Wednesday, Oct. 21st at 7pm at Christene's home for a "spook-tacular" cooking class geared toward fun and creative ideas to make your Halloween "boo-tiful" and maybe even start some new family traditions.  Enjoy the following:

• Get inspired with new and innovative ideas for decorating and entertaining
• Cooking (and eating) yummy Halloween-themed foods including:  Pumpkin Feast (meal-in-a-pumpkin), Boney Breadsticks, Hoot-Owl cookies, Graveyard Gravel, and more
• Sharing fun, family Halloween traditions
• Socializing and enjoying one another's company

We hope you're able to come and bring a friend, roommate, or neighbor!

Questions???  Contact Amanda or Christene

October's "Spook-tacular" Classes and Activities

October is upon us which means many fun, Fall festivities!  General Conference (Oct. 3-4) is always a highlight - hope you were able to watch it and/or participate in some way.  Other autumnal activities may include:  driving up one of the canyons to  see the colorful leaves, attending some of the many musical concerts at the Conference Center, or getting ready for the upcoming holidays.  Whatever activities you experience, we hope you will choose to attend one or some of our Relief Society Meetings and Classes.  See below for a list of October happenings:

Tuesday, Oct. 10th - Play Group meets at Maren's place @ 10am.  This is a great time for the kids to get to know one another and for moms to have some socializing time.  You don't have to be a mom to participate.  Any sister is always welcome.  (For specific directions/address, please contact Maren or Amanda.)

Thursday, Oct. 8th - Yoga @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's place @ 7pm.  Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfy clothes.  Great way to relax and de-stress!

Thursday, Oct. 15th - Yoga @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's place @ 7pm.  Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfy clothes.  Yoga is helpful way to build strength and increase flexibility.

Wednesday, Oct. 21st - "Spook-tacular" Cooking Class:  Halloween Ideas @ Christene's @ 7pm.  You won't want to miss this fun class all centered on ideas for Halloween.  From tasty and easy recipes to decorating and party ideas, we will share fun traditions and ways to make Halloween a fun family event.  We invite you to bring your ideas/traditions, too!

Thursday, Oct. 22nd - Yoga @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's place @ 7pm.  Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfy clothes.  Bring a friend!

Tuesday, Oct. 27th - Book Club @ Christene's place @ 7pm.  Book:  "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" by Mark Haddon.  Click here for a book review by Amazon.com.

Thursday, Oct. 29th - Yoga @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's place @ 7pm.  Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfy clothes.  Did you know yoga can help you relax and sleep better?

Relief Society Temple Day - contact Siv for details about date/time.

*If you have other ideas for classes you'd like to participate in or teach, please contact Amanda or one of the Relief Society Meeting members.*