February Activities and Workshops

"Sisters, it is a glorious doctrine to me that we can choose to give Christ all our heart—that we can choose to put our Savior and Redeemer at the center of our heart. In each of us, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ can be “written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.”  (Anne C. Pingree, former General Relief Society 2nd Counselor, November 2003)

*Yoga - every Thursday @ 7pm @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's place.  Bring water and yoga mat if you have one, and wear comfy clothes.  This is a great way to relax after a stressful day!

*Tuesday, Feb. 2nd - "New FamilySearch 101" @ 7pm @ Amanda's place. This is going to be a monthly "open house" style workshop, where you can come/go as you please. We can work on registering, useful resources, troubleshooting, and becoming more familiar with the program. Bring any questions you have and a laptop if you have one.

*Wednesday, Feb. 10th - "Easy Valentine's Flower/Candy Bouquets" @ 7pm @ Haley's.  This is a great idea for a simple and easy gift for friends, sisters you visit teach, family, teachers, etc.  If you'd like to make one, please bring a container (about the size of a 3" clay pot) to put the flower/candy bouquet in.).  Questions?  Contact Haley for further details or see sign-up in Relief Society.

*Sunday, Feb. 14th - Happy Valentine's Day

*Tuesday, Feb. 16th - "Emergency Preparedness:  Family Plans" @ 7pm @ the ward. bldg.  Spouses are welcome to attend this workshop as well. We'll be discussing/creating family plans.

*Monday, Feb. 22nd - President's Day

*Tuesday, Feb. 23rd - "Food for Thought, Caring, and Sharing" @ 7pm @ the ward bldg.  Topic: Getting Creative with Cooking on a Budget. We'll also have a segment devoted to couponing and money-saving strategies at the grocery store as well.

*Thursday, Feb. 25th - Book Club at 7pm at Catherine's.  The book for this month is "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See (which can be found at the library or paperback at a bookstore).  This book takes place in nineteenth-century China.  "An engrossing and completely convincing portrayal of a woman shaped by suffering forced upon her from her earliest years, and of the friendship that helps her to survive."

*Saturday, Feb. 27th - Stake Relief Society Humanitarian Activity @ 9:30AM @ the stake center.  Before then, please begin bringing fleece pieces (size 72" x 60") to Relief Society.  We will be cutting/tying fleece blankets for be given to Primary Children's Medical Center as they are in need of many blankets.  We will keep the fleece pieces you bring in the closet until the day of the activity.  Light breakfast will be served.

*RS Temple Day - contact Siv for date/time/details.

*Tuesday, March 2nd from 6-8pm at the Murray Cannery.
**If you want to participate we need to reserve a spot for you. Call Gloria by Sunday, February 28th.**

ARE YOU PREPARED?

Do you have the Basic Storage Items? Grains, Legumes, Powdered Milk, Cooking Oil, Sugar or Honey, Salt. . . .Now you have your Basic Storage you need to:

“USE IT OR LOSE IT”

Using your food storage - recipe for the month:

WHOLE WHEAT RAISIN NUT MUFFINS

2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup chopped nuts
¾ cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup raisins
½ cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 egg
1 ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup oil
1 tsp soda 1 cup plus 2 Tb Cold Water
¾ tsp salt

Mix together flour, brown sugar, nonfat dry milk, baking powder, soda and salt. Stir in nuts and raisins. Beat egg with a fork and stir in oil and water. Add to flour mixture. Mix just enough to combine and ingredients are moistened. (Do not over mix) Spoon into well greased or paper lined muffin tins. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Makes 12-18 muffins.

January Excitement - A New Year!

"Let it Snow, let it snow, let it snow"...This line from the popular song rings all too true as we begin the new year - 2010, can you believe it!!??  What do you have planned for the new year?  Have you thought about some goals to work toward - not resolutions, but goals - to keep us motivated and progressing forward?  Maybe it's along the lines of getting more organized or losing weight?  How about spending more quality time with your family or doing something for someone each day?  Whatever you decide, 2010 is filled with possibilities and opportunities. 

Relief Society Meetings this year are going to support your goals in the areas of:
 
1)Homemaking
2) Marriage and family
3) Provident living and self-reliance
4) Temples and family history
5) Sharing the gospel
6) Compassionate service

Check out the revised Relief Society Meetings website by clicking here to see some of the fun ideas, plus so much more this year!  As always, we welcome your ideas for activities, classes, topics you'd like covered, etc.  So, please feel free to share with a member of the committee!

Here's to an exciting and happy new year!

January Activities/Classes:

Thursday, Jan. 7...Yoga @ 7pm @ Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home.  If you haven't tried yoga yet, you're missing out.  Wear comfy clothes, bring water, and a mat if you have one.  (*This class meets every Thursday unless otherwise noted.)

Tuesday, Jan. 12...Introduction to New FamilySearch @ 7pm @ Amanda's place.  Come join us for "Everything You Wanted to Know About New FamilySearch, But Were Afraid to Ask."  Bring your laptop if you have one.  Whether you've never registered yet or are a New FamilySearch pro, let's explore New FamilySearch together.  It truly is a revolution in family history and a modern miracle.  *If you haven't registered yet, please bring your confirmation date and membership number.  (This will be a complemetary class to the weekly Family History Sunday School class.)

Thursday, Jan. 14...Yoga @ 7pm @ Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home. If you haven't tried yoga yet, you're missing out. Wear comfy clothes, bring water, and a mat if you have one. (*This class meets every Thursday unless otherwise noted.)

Tuesday, Jan. 19...Stake Cannery Day from 6-8pm at our local cannery (dry pack).  Contact Gloria by Jan. 17th to reserve a spot.

Thursday, Jan. 21...Yoga @ 7pm @ Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home. If you haven't tried yoga yet, you're missing out. Wear comfy clothes, bring water, and a mat if you have one. (*This class meets every Thursday unless otherwise noted.)

Tuesday, Jan. 26..."Organizing for the Unorganized" @ 7pm @ TBA.  Learn how to simplify your life by getting organized!  The new year is always a good time to start de-cluttering and cleaning out spaces.  Find out how to decide what to keep, donate, throw out as well as creative ways to organize small spaces and "containerize."  Come with an idea of a space you'd like to organize.

Thursday, Jan. 28...Book Club @ 7 pm @ Kathy's home.  The book we will discuss is " Forgotten Garden," by Kate Morton. This book transports the reader from the back alleys of poverty of pre-World War I London to the shores of colonial Australia where so many made a fresh start, and back to the windswept coast of Cornwall, England, past and present.  Please join us even if you haven't read this book. The discussion is fun and you can even recommend some good books you have read that all of us should read.

*Cannery Information - contact Gloria for more information:*

Welfare Square: No scheduled appointments "Walk In ONLY"
Hours: Mon - Wed - Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tues - Thurs 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Individuals and families may go to the cannery at their convenience during the above times. There may be a short waiting period until one of the four canning spots is available.

Local Cannery (dry pack)
Our stake assigned date: Tuesday -- January 19, 2010 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
To participate please call Gloria by Sunday, January 17th so a spot can be reserved for you.

Fridays are open for individuals to come in by calling the cannery for an appt. the day before. (Thursday)

Wet pack items are also available at the local Cannery -- call for items, prices, etc and to sign up for a time.

Join us for one or all of our Relief Society Meetings - whatever fits you and your family's schedule!  Spread the word and bring a friend, neighbor,

roommate, or family member! 

We look forward to a fun and inspiring 2010!!

December Relief Society Meeting Activities

Merry Christmas, Sisters!

Please accept my apologies for not updating the blog sooner as I've been out of town, and I don't know about anyone else, but I'm convinced time has been speeding up lately!  December is almost half over! 

Okay, now that I've caused you a panic attack because there are so many things left to do before Christmas Day arrives, take a few moments aside from the hustle'n'bustle and busyness to remember the reason for the season...our Savior, Jesus Christ.

There's a phrase I keep seeing around and maybe you've seen it, too.  "The magic of Christmas is not the presents, but in His presence."  (I've looked for the author, but have been unable to find one in order to give credit.)  I love this thought because it helps us reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.  May you and your family feel of His love and may we share that love with others:  friends, neighbors, and strangers alike.

Because December already brings many activities and special events, there are only a few Relief Society Meetings this month.

Thursday, Dec. 3...Yoga, 7pm @ Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home.  Bring water, a yoga mat, and wear comfy clothes.  This is a great way to relax from holiday stress.

Sunday, Dec. 6...First Presidency Christmas Devotional, 6pm @ Stake Center.

Wednesday, Dec. 9...Book Club, 7pm @ Toni's home.  We'll be sharing Christmas stories, so bring your favorite one.  Also, we'll discuss last month's book, "A Guide to the Birds of East Africa" by Nicholas Draysen.

Thursday, Dec. 10...No yoga due to Stake Temple Night, 7pm @the temple.  Meet at Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home to carpool.  This is wonderful opportunity to unite as a stake and ward family and serve the Lord.

Friday, Dec. 11...Ward Christmas Party, 6:30pm @ the ward bldg.  Come enjoy a catered dinner, talent show, and meet the jolly guy from the North Pole with your ward family.

Saturday, Dec. 12...Stake Conference - Adult session, 7-9pm @ the Stake Center.

Sunday, Dec. 13...Stake Conference - General session, 10am-12pm @ the Stake Center.

Thursday, Dec. 17...Yoga, 7pm @ Lynette, Julie, & Lisa's home. Bring water, a yoga mat, and wear comfy clothes. Take a moment to relax and do something good for yourself.

Sunday, Dec. 20..."The Gift of His Presence" during Relief Society, 1pm.  We'll be taking just a few moments to share a special gift with each sister for our "condensed" Quarterly Activity.

Thursday, Dec. 24...No yoga

Friday, Dec. 25...Merry Christmas!

Thursday, Dec. 31...No yoga.  Happy New Year's Eve!

November Activities

Autumn Greetings, Sisters!

We are well into autumn and seeing the seasonal effects all around:  colorful leaves, cooler weather (and even some snow!), comfort foods, and holiday traditions.  In keeping with ways to enjoy and celebrate this fun and festive time of year, we have an assortment of activities/classes this month.  We'd love to see you and your friends/neighbors at one or many of them! 

If you have ideas for a class/activity you'd like to participate, please feel free to let one of the Relief Society Meetings Committee know.  We're always open to new ideas that support our sisters!

Tuesday, Nov. 3rd - "Made for You With Love" class will be making "Family Tree Shadow Boxes" @ 7pm @ the ward building.  Haley will be teaching us how to make these beautiful displays to preserve family memories.  Please bring a shadow box (40% off coupons in Sunday newspaper/supplements for Robert's and Michael's) and family photos.  All other supplies provided.

Thursday, Nov. 5th - Yoga class @ 7pm @ Lynnette's, Julie's, and Lisa's home.  Wear comfy clothes and bring water.  This is a healthy way to reduce stress!

Tuesday, Nov. 10th - Photography Class Pt. II @ 7pm @ the ward building.  Catherine will be sharing her expertise in helping us take better photos.  She will give a basic review and share new ideas (for those who attended the first class).  This is especially applicable with holiday photo opportunities around the corner.  Bring your digital camera. - CANCELLED due to illness.

Thursday, Nov. 12th - Yoga class @ 7pm@ Lynnette's, Julie's, and Lisa's home. Wear comfy clothes and bring water. If you haven't tried yoga before, now is a great time to begin with a small group!

Tuesday, Nov. 17th - "Food for Thought, Sharing, and Eating" class @ 7pm @ the ward building.  Fran will be sharing fun ideas/recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and of course, for quality control, we'll have to sample the yummy recipes.  (*Please note:  Due to our Quarterly Activity, we will not have a "Food for Thought, Sharing, and Eating" class in December.) - CANCELLED due to illnesses.

Wednesday, Nov. 18th - Book Club @ 7pm @ Kathy's home.  Book is, "A Guide to the Birds of East Africa" by Nicolas Draysen.  It's a fun, quick read much in the same style as "The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency."  Click here for a mini-review and Q&A with the author. - POSTPONED - until December.

Thursday, Nov. 19th - "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?" presentation @ 7pm @ the ward building (Relief Society room).  Mark, from our ward, will be teaching us about effective ways to communicate with family members during sensitive times such as a family death.  This will be a useful class for all ages.

Thursday, Nov. 26th - Happy Thanksgiving!

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

Playgroup - contact Maren for date/time/details.

Coming Soon!! - Family History class (in addition to Sunday School class). 

Any questions or ideas about classes/activities, please contact Christene, Amanda, or any Relief Society Meetings Committee Member

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.*

Ward Temple Night in Place of Yoga This Week

Yoga will be cancelled this coming Thursday, October 1st, due to Ward Temple Night.  We encourage you to attend and feel the peace and strength that comes from visiting the House of the Lord.  What a wonderful way to prepare for this week's General Conference. 

Meet at the Salt Lake Temple for the 7pm session.

Yoga will resume at Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home next Thursday at 7pm.

Hope to see you there!

September HFPE Activities/Classes

Can you believe September is already here? There are many things to do to enjoy this time of year, expand our minds, and celebrate the opportunity to learn. With school back in, "learning" is in the air. So, grab your bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils, and join us at one or many of our Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment activities/classes:

• Thursday, Sept. 3...Yoga Class @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home @ 7pm. Bring water, a yoga mat (if you have one), and wear comfy clothes. This is a great way to relax and de-stress!
• Friday, Sept. 4...Friendship Night @ Christene's @ 7pm. Bring a project to work on if you'd like, a snack to share (optional), and enjoy a fun time mingling with new and old friends.
• Thursday, Sept. 10...Yoga Class @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home @ 7pm. Bring water, a yoga mat (if you have one), and wear comfy clothes. This is a great way to relax and de-stress!
• Thursday, Sept. 17...Yoga Class @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home @ 7pm. Bring water, a yoga mat (if you have one), and wear comfy clothes. This is a great way to relax and de-stress!
• Tuesday, Sept. 22...HFPE Quarterly Activity, "You are Loved" @ 6:30pm. Inspired by Josh Groban's song, "You are Loved (Don't Give Up)," we will be hearing from our wonderful Stake Patriarch, enjoying tasty finger foods, and will have a variety of take-home handouts and ideas to help us feel loved emotionally, spiritually, physically, etc. We hope you will join us for an uplifting evening as we recognize the unconditional love our Heavenly Father and the Savior have for each of us. This will be a wonderful way to prepare our hearts for the General Relief Society Meeting later in the week. Friends and neighbors welcome! (Directions will be emailed/given out.)
• Wednesday, Sept. 23...Book Club @ Catherine's @ 7pm. Our book selection this month is, "The School of Essential Ingredients," by Erica Bauermeister. Click here for a summary and reader reviews: <http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/2009/02/review-school-of-essential-ingredients.html>
• Thursday, Sept. 24...Yoga Class @ Lynette, Julie, and Lisa's home @ 7pm. Bring water, a yoga mat (if you have one), and wear comfy clothes. This is a great way to relax and de-stress!
• Saturday, Sept. 26 (morning)...Dry Pack Canning @ Murray Cannery @ 10am-noon. to participate, contact Gloria by Sunday, Sept. 20th to reserve your spot.
• Saturday, Sept. 26 (evening)...General Relief Society Meeting @ the stake bldg. @ 6pm. Refreshments and social to follow the broadcast. Click here for more information: http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,5035-1,00.html
• Sister's Temple Day...Contact Siv for date and time.

This Week's Activities

One of the purposes of Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment mini-classes is to get to know one another better in a small group setting. It is also a time to learn a new skill, share and support, help enrich our lives, and have fun...together.

We hope you'll take a few minutes and stop by one or more of the activities we have in September.

This week:

• Yoga Class on Thursday, Sep. 3rd @ Lynette's home @ 7pm. Bring a yoga mat (if you have one), water, and wear comfy clothes. Note: change in location (see email or contact me for directions)
• Friendship Night on Friday, Sep. 4th @ Christene's home @ 7pm. Bring a project to work on, a treat if you want, or just yourself. Enjoy socializing and getting to know each other better!

Yoga is back on...AGAIN!

Due to the positive response to our yoga class (and the fact we have the building scheduled through October), it is back on again. Thank you to those who showed up for our first yoga class - if it was a test, you all passed. :)

We will have yoga EACH Thursday through October 8th at 7pm at the ward building. Bring water, wear comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat if you have one. Otherwise, our instructor will have extras. We look forward to seeing you, friends, and neighbors.

UPDATE: IMPORTANT AND NEW

IMPORTANT!

Due to scheduling conflicts, Friendship Night will be postponed until Friday, September 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

However, if you are looking for something to do...free "Movies in the Park" are available each Friday night. Bring some popcorn, a blanket or chairs, and the rest of the family for some fun entertainment.

ALSO...NEW CLASS!

HFPE Mini-Class: Yoga will meet weekly beginning Thursday, August 13 through Thursday, October 8th @ 7pm @ the ward bldg. in the Relief Society room. Our certified instructor is Abby and she's excited to be teaching this class. Yoga is great for relieving stress, relaxing, toning, flexibility, and muscle strengthening.

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Yoga mats provided, but you're welcome to bring your own and drink lots of water during the day prior to coming.