Fourth Sisters

Relief Society Self Defense Class

2012-01-04T19:36:00.000-08:00

January 19 - Relief Society Self Defense class
We are having shito-ryo-martial arts group come and teach us some self defense and exercise strengthening tips 7:00pm Young Women are invited we will have a nursery provided.

Super Saturday!

2011-10-19T06:53:00.001-07:00

We had great company, displays and yummy lunch.

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Here are a few pictures of the displays for the holidays throughout the year
Happy New Year!

Happy Valentines Day!
St Patricks Day

Fall

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pictures of the sisters - looks like they had a great time!

Super Saturday!

2011-09-25T16:45:00.000-07:00

Super Saturday

October 15, 2011

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

9:00 - Appetizer Class

Noon - Lunch

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There will also be decorated display tables for Pioneer Day, Fall Harvest, Christmas, New Years, Valentines Day, St. Patricks Day.

They will all be decorated with delicious food ideas for those holidays to sample at noon.

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There will also be a queen size quilt for a humanitarian project for those who don't want to do a craft, but can come and mingle with the sisters and be a part of the fun.
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Here are the projects we are doing that day.

Classes will be taught all through the day. USA Blocks - $12.00 includes all supplies

Stackable Christmas Tree $4.00 includes wood, star, berries paint and paper
(unless you have specific colors you want to use)

Holiday Hand Soap you just buy your own soap and the labels will be made for you just let us know how many you need.
Scarecrow $9.00 includes everything

Pumpkin Trio $6.00 Includes everything

Let It Snow wall hanging $7.80 includes plexi glass and vinyl you provide ribbon

Temple, YW Values Blocks 5X5, $1.00 or 7X7, $2.50

Quick and simple Fridge magnets Free

Witches Boot $9.00 includes everything

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Contact Verla, Jane, Bridgett to sign up if not able to get to the sign up's.

Super Saturday October 23, 2010

2010-09-12T10:26:00.000-07:00

Everyone is invited to be a part of our Annual Super Saturday.

October 23, 2010

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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All classes will be taught all day.

The sisters will turn their money into whoever is teaching the class. The teachers will be calling those who have signed up to remind them of what they need to bring and to pay their money. The sign ups and displays will be up until the 10th of October.

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CLASSES

FHE board - Betty M. & Brandi W. $12.00

Hanging hand towel with pot holder - Thurla T. & Marydell E.

(Buy own towel, pot holder and button)

Liquid hand soap - Thurla T.& Marydell E.- they will have this 'saying' in them (buy own liquid hand soap - cost will be the printed saying)

Your hands are........
Grateful Hands
Clean Hands* Joyful Hands
Loving Hands *Kind Hands
PRAYING HANDS
Giving Hands Willing Hands
Caring Hands
HELPING HANDS
Strong Hands
Friendly Hands

Wooden Nativity taught by_______________ $3.00

Magnetic Christmas Countdown: Vonnie N. & Renae W. $14.00

Tis the Season/Tick or Treat Blocks: Kristel H. & Wendy O.

$12.50 for single side $18.55 for both
Vellum print outs by Gerilee W. - 'The Living Christ' testimony on vellum to put over your own favorite 8x10 picture of Christ or "The Proclamation to the World" on vellum over a picture of your family 8x10 (First copy is free.)

Word wood blocks (Family, Love Fall): Adrienne W. & Katherine C. Fall $12.50Love $10.60
Family $17.50

(Pix Coming)

Fall Flower Decor: Naomi O. & Jen W.

$14.00

Free Classes

"Spirit" milk jugs - free class - everyone save all your milk jugs and we'll share

Stamped gift bags - free class

OTHER

Demo class on hand dipped chocolates by Karen W.

Display of fun neighbor gifts/treats by Jeneal P.

Display of Holiday Ideas by several sisters.

Visiting Teaching Jamboree - Sept 30th

2010-08-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

ALL sisters are invited to an evening that will help us understand that although we are all different, we are the same. There will be a hat fashion show and appetizers will be served. We encourage each of you to wear your favorite hat and come and have a fun evening with us!

Canning NIght - August 19

2010-08-05T20:30:00.000-07:00

Thursday, Aug. 19th at the church Bonita is teaching how to do pressure canning and Deon is teaching cold pack canning. The time will be 6:00 for the pressure canning and 7:00 for cold pack. See you then!

Freezer PIe Class

2010-06-29T10:28:00.000-07:00

We had a yummy Freezer Pie demonstration and flower arranging class on July 15th. Recipes are coming. and will be posted at the bottom of the blog. Thanks to everyone who participated from teachers to the eaters!

Literacy Night

2010-05-20T12:23:00.000-07:00

The Relief Society Literacy Class is May 20th 7:00pm - there will be a nursery provided. Classes are:
Family History writing taught by Irene L,
Effective scripture study taught by Leanne S.
Children's learning game folders taught by Amber N. and Jane M.
Refreshments provided.

Marriage Activity

2010-03-20T11:51:00.000-07:00

Brother Hunter, Brother Guymon. and Brother Jardine. spoke about communicating in marriage, better problem solving skills, and ways of enriching amarriage. Brother and Sister Crisler talked a little bit about how to build one another up. Sister Zundell made up some fun booklets of datingtips.

Quote from Spencer W. Kimball " True marriage is based on a happiness..that comes from giving, serving, sharing, sacrificing, and selflessness.There must be great unselfishness, forgetting self and directing all ofthe family life and all pertaining thereunto to the good of the family...Every divorce is the result of selfishness on the part of one or theother or both parties to a marriage contract... The one who marries togive happiness as well as receive it, to a marriage contract... The onewho marries to give service as well as receive it, and who looks afterthe interests of the two and then the family as it comes will have a goodchance that the marriage will be a happy one.

Here are a few pictures from the evening:

RS Birthday Celebration

2010-02-28T13:37:00.000-08:00

Island Get-Away!
Island Attire

For all sisters 18 and beyond.

Fun, Program, Friendship and much more.

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Here are a few pix of the festivites: Yummy Chinese Sunday's!
Everyone looks so beautiful!
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The tables were beautiful and the decorating for the event was wonderful!

Look at all these wonderful sisters.

Time for a little Hula!

(Look at all the fun decor)

Now a Group Dance - Aren't they great!

What a fun night!

Our Ward Cookbook

2010-02-28T13:19:00.001-08:00

The RS is compiling an Ammon 4th Ward cook book.
We need Recipies from everyone!
Favorite recipes for: main dishes, desserts, appetizers, drinks, vegetable dishes, breads,
soups, salads, Dutch Oven, slow cooker , wheat , & canning ,
home remedies even perhaps craft recipes such as how to make candles, play dough, lip balm, etc.
Pleaase get them to one of the Presidency or Noel Grant by MARCH 28,2010.
You can e-mail your recipies to Noel @ tnzzgrant@msn.com
We want to see your recipies in this book!!!so please take a few minutes and send yours in ASAP..........Thank You

SELF-RELIANCE Relief Society Meeting

2010-01-05T13:39:00.000-08:00

Date - Thursday January 21, 2010

Time - 7:00 p.m.

Classes:

Using Coupons for Savings
Quick Make Ahead Meals
Savings at the Grocery Store

Nursery and Refreshments

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One of the Handouts from Betty's and Linda's Class

Strategy #1: Cook 20 different recipes and freeze - This works fine for some people and not so well for others. You make 20 or more different dishes, which can be a lot of work but gives you a lot of variety.S

trategy #2: Master Recipes - You cook a few master recipes that can be used for several different dishes, such as baking a turkey, cooking a large roast, preparing a large batch of chili which can double as taco meat and ravioli filling, etc. This is one of my favorite techniques and you will find I have used it is many of my plans.

Strategy #3: Bulk Cooking - You make large batches of several recipes and plan to eat them more than once. We eat pizza every Friday, so we make lots of pizzas and freeze them. We change the toppings for variety. You can plan around these "bulk cooked" recipes with quick and easy meals that do not need freezing so you are not eating a whole month of chicken meals or hamburger meals.

Strategy #4: Busy cooks' triple batch cooking -. Every Saturday make a triple batch of a main dish. Eat one batch for dinner that night and freeze the other two. Then, during the week, take out two different frozen meals from other Saturday cooking sessions. That way you are always restocking your freezer with very little effort. You could make a couple of different double/triple/quadruple batch recipes to get stocked up.

Strategy #5: Fill in the gaps- This strategy goes hand-in-hand with bulk cooking or with the busy cooks technique. If you do the chicken plan tomorrow, you still are going to want to eat more than chicken this month! So how do you supplement what you just made? By filling in the gaps! Be extra clever and double or triple recipes on these nights - they can be frozen, used in lunches, or used in subsequent dinners.
EXAMPLE:
Grilling - especially in the summer! Designate one night a week or at least two nights a month for grilling. It is easy, delicious, and your hubby can get in on the act. Don't forget to grill extra! Grilled meats can be used in salads, pitas, as fajitas, in sandwiches - you name it!

Crock-pot - This incredible invention can turn almost any cheap piece of meat into a tender, delicious, morsel. I like to make roasts in the crock-pot and treat them as master recipes. I shred the beef and use it in hot sandwiches, enchiladas, etc. An absolute must for the tightwad cook!Leftover night - Make sure your leftovers get used. They are essentially a free meal! The best way to get your family to eat them is change them into something new. You can also label and freeze leftover meats for future use. Get creative!

Soup/stew night - This can replace grilling in the winter and use up leftovers. Plan to have soup and sandwiches once a week or twice a month. You can make big batches and freeze ahead.Quick and easy meals - I try to plan at least five of these a month. These are meals your family likes and take less than half an hour to prepare. They may be recipes you have cooked so many times you know them by heart. OR they may be recipes that rely on already-cooked meats to make them fast. Whenever I bulk cook, I always freeze 2-3 cup portions of chicken, beef, ham, etc., just for this purpose. I also keep quick and easy recipes together where they are easy to find, so that I can whip them up fast. Items I consider quick and easy: Burritos, spaghetti, enchiladas made from frozen cooked beef or chicken and frozen sauce, stir fry, casseroles, etc.

Chain cooking - This is a technique of intentionally cooking extra to use in something completely different in a subsequent meal. When you make spaghetti, you can cook extra pasta to use in chicken cacciatore, or use pasta from one meal to make pasta salad. You can cook lots of spinach as a side dish one night, to go into a lasagna or casserole the next. This is basically "organized" leftover cooking.Planning: ( CHOOSE ONE OF THE METHODS ABOVE)Choosing recipes - Your first job is to decide what you are going to cook! If you are cooking for a whole month, pick about 10-20 recipes, depending on the above strategies you are going to use. Are you cooking 20 different dishes? Are you cooking master recipes that can be used to assemble several different entrees? Are you cooking things that can be doubled and be eaten more than once in a month? You call the shots! Try not to overdo it the first few times. Select recipes with ingredients that you know your family will eat, and that will freeze well. Most items with mayonnaise, sour cream and cooked eggs do not freeze well. Planning around what's on hand - As you are planning your meals, take a look at what you have in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. This will save you money as well as time that you would spend shopping.

Planning around what's on sale - Check your local papers for weekly sales. If you start using a price book, you will come to know which sales are actually bargains and which are not. I try to plan a bulk cooking of on-sale meats that will last several months. This is why many of my plans are centered around a certain meat, so you can take maximum advantage of what is on sale. Worksheets to use with recipes - Use worksheets to plan the meals you will cook and freeze, and the ones that you will use to "fill in the gaps". There are three approaches you can use: the calendar method, the list method, and the table method.

Gather your recipes - bring all of your recipes together for easy reference. I like to put mine together in a "plan" or staple them together. You could also put them in a notebook, or in plastic protectors that you can hang up and see while you are cooking. Shopping:Master lists - Once you have gathered your recipes, make a "master grocery list" of all of the ingredients listed in the recipes. Combine like items and make sure you will have enough for all of the dishes you are going to prepare.

Bulk buying - This is one of my favorite techniques for saving money on groceries! When you see a good price on an item, stock up!
Short on cash? As you start to save more money from bulk buying items and not needing to replace them at a higher cost, you will free up money. Another approach is to start bulk buying in the spring, when heating bills go down, giving you a little more money to play with. You can also bulk buy fresh veggies and fruits in season during the summer months and freeze or can what is in your garden. Price book - Perhaps one of the most effective tightwad tools around. After you set up your price book, you can track prices on items you use and only stock up on those items when they are at their lowest price. Preparation - This is your day/time to prepare master recipes, chop vegetables, shred cheeses, etc. Combine all like steps in recipes and do them at once. For example, if several recipes contain chopped onions, chop all the onions for all the recipes at one time. (You can go even further and chop all of the onions you have and freeze them, for present and future use). You can also prepare dough, sauces, marinades, etc. Cooking - Finish cooking your master recipes, then prepare them for use in the other recipes you are making them into. For example, cook the turkey or honey baked ham, then divide into the parts for the other recipes (such as turkey or ham slices, potpies, etc) that they will be used for. Boil, bake simmer, fry, do all of your cooking steps today. . Tips:Make sure your counters are clear of clutter and you have lots of paper towels, sponges and towels for quick cleanup, along with aprons and a mop! Have your recipes where you can see them. You can tape them up, put them in see-through plastic protectors, whatever you want! Take the phone off the hook, put the dog outside, send the kids to the sitter (or your spouse) and get cooking'!
Good suggestion: . I always throw something in the crackpot before I start cooking day; it's my "insurance" that dinner will be taken care of. You will be very tired at the end of cooking day!
Assembly: If you have planned well on prep day, and made progress on cooking day, it should go pretty fast. Assemble your dishes, cook if needed, or freeze. Make sure you label everything that goes into the freezer and put any reheating instructions on the label if you think you may forget. You can also tape items to the main dish that are to be served with it, such as taping a bag of tortillas to a container of taco meat. Check below in the "freezing" section for ideas and tips.

Freezing Supplies:Ziploc bags are very handy. I buy cheap freezer bags to put the meats in (you can't reuse them after meat is in the bags), then double bag them in the nicer freezer bags that I can reuse again and again. You can also freeze sauces, shredded cheeses, chopped veggies and other items in ziploc bags, close them tight and put them on their side, patting them flat. You can get a lot of food in a small freezer this way. Freezer containers in a variety of sizes are a necessity! I find the most useful sizes to be the 2-cup (good for sauces and gravy), and 5-cup (good for entrees that are put on rice or pasta) sizes, as well as the larger 11-cup sizes (good for casseroles, fried rice, any dish that is served whole with nothing else added). I try to buy most of my freezer containers at yard sales and thrift shops. Aluminum foil - Great for freezing in, I like to wrap up pizza in foil. Just don't forget to label your foods! Plastic wrap - Another alternative to double bagging. If you want to reuse Ziploc bags, wrap the meats thoroughly in plastic wrap, freeze on a cookie sheet, then place in a Ziploc. Take the meat out of the Ziploc before it thaws, so no blood gets in the Ziploc. If in doubt, throw it out! Don't take chances! Foil containers - Some people love to use those disposable foil pans to put large entrees in. I don't use them, but some of my friends love them, and even line them with aluminum foil, then lift out the frozen dish and reuse the pan. You can do this with baking pans too. Pyrex casseroles - I like these a lot! They cost about $5 each at Walmart and you can use them to bake, microwave and freeze in. I bought myself one a month as a reward for doing oamc. I stopped at four! I bought the 11-cup size, which is very versatile. I have prepared lasagnas, deep dish pizzas, pot roasts, roasted chickens and casseroles in them. I take the dishes straight from the freezer, take off the top, then defrost, then bake. No broken glass! I think these are worth the investment. They are deep enough to store baked goods in also. Freezer inventory - keep a list of everything you freeze, and mark it off when you use it up. This is very important! I like to keep mine with my meal plan, usually on the refrigerator. Safety: Here are some general freezer guidelines. For more information, check out the website for the National Food Safety Database:Never refreeze raw meat! If the meat was frozen raw the first time, you must cook it before refreezing! If in doubt, double bag it! Protect your food investment by making sure it is protected from freezer burn. Don't allow meat or eggs to defrost at room temperature. You are creating an opportunity for bacteria to grow, which can result in food poisoning! Instead, thaw these foods in the refrigerator or use a microwave. Better to be safe than sorry! Breads and other baked goods can be thawed at room temperature quite nicely and safely. They can also be refrozen but may get dry. If you are in doubt as to whether a food is still good, toss it! Many items keep well in the freezer from 3-6 months. Check the websites below for detailed information on how long different types of foods keep. Most of the oamc recipes posted here tasted fine even after a 3-6 month period of freezing, but I wouldn't go too far beyond that amount of time.

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Recipes at bottom of blog.

Pictures from Our Super Saturday

2010-01-05T13:26:00.001-08:00

Treasures From The Heart Christmas Workshop

2009-11-04T16:03:00.002-08:00

Come join us at Treasures from The Heart Christmas Workshop on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have lunch, goodies, displays, door prizes, handouts and lots of great company!

Treasures From The Heart Christmas Workshop 9:00 a.m.

2009-11-04T16:03:00.001-08:00

9:00 Classes

Food Storage Buckets & 72 Hour Kit in a Baggie - by Linda G.

You can put anything you want on these storage containers. You can label food storage buckets as well with "Wheat, Rice, Sugar, etc.

This is food for a 72 Hour Kit in a Baggie.

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Puzzle Nativity by Mesha

Mesha did these in her ward and was willing to come and share with us in our ward. They are $10.00 for the wood + paint. There is some paint in the closet, but may not be the colors you want, if so, you need to bring your own and brushes of course.

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Wall Hangng by Bonita J.

Thanks Lorraine for taking this picture with your phone!

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Beaded Watch by Lori B

Beaded watch class will be taught by guest teacher. She will call you who sign up with details.

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Treasures From The Heart Christmas Workshop 10:00 p.m.

2009-11-04T16:02:00.002-08:00

10:00

Hanger Christmas Tree by Kendra

This tree is made from hangers, garland, lights and embellishments. The cost depends on what items you want for your own tree. (I will post items needed shortly)

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Clipboard Countdown by Lorraine

Any of you that have taken a class from Lorraine knows what great kits she puts together for us. This is a fun and fast project to put together.

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Star Santa by Lori

I have one of these Santa's, he sits in my Santa tree and is a loved

Christams tradition at our house.

This project requires some pre sewing - if that is done, you will be able to finish him that day.

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Family Home Evening Board by Bridgette

This fun board is a great way to keep track of your FHE assignemnts week to week.

Treasures From The Heart Christmas Workshop 11:00 p.m.

2009-11-04T16:02:00.001-08:00

11:00 Classes

Fun Bag by Bita C

This is a sewing project, ask Bita for details.

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Menu Board and Calendar by Jessica S. (Guest Teacher)

These are made with outdoor vinyl. They are used with dry erase markers so you can change them with ease. $13.74 each.

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Family Puzzle or Sunday Infant Stimulation Book by Kalea

(Picture for Stimulation Book Posted Soon)

These books are for 0-12 months and will be focused on Sunday activities as well as one to use every day. They will be $4.00 each.)

@Kalea Christman

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Family Puzzle

This fun puzzle is for toddlers. Lift up each piece to see a different picture of a family member. You need to bring 6-8 pictures to chose one that can be cropped. $6.00

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Hair Accesories by Linsey B

Treasures From The Heart Christmas Workshop 12:30 p.m.

2009-11-04T16:01:00.000-08:00

12:30 Classes

People Feeder by LeeAnne These make wonderful gifts, fil them up with any kind of small finger candy. Quick and easy.

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Crayon Purse by Brandi's Cousin , Bobbi
Crayons/scraps

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Quote Boards

$13.74

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Ornament Corner by Jennifer D. and Tressi G.

Treasures From The Heart Christmas Workshop

2009-09-27T06:09:00.000-07:00

Treasures from the Heart Christmas Workshop
November 21, 2009 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Time/Class/Teacher
9:00
Food Storage Buckets/Linda/
Wall Hanging (sew)/Bonita /Scraps/Fabric
Beaded Watch/Heather/$15.00
Wooden Puzzle Nativity/Mesha/$10.00 + paint
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10:00
FHE Boards/Bridgette
Star Santa
Clipboard Countdown/Lorraine/
Hanger Christmas Tree/Kendra/
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11:00
Hair Accessories /Linsey
Bag (sew)/Bita/Scraps or buy
Vinyl - Menu Board and Calendar Jessica Sayer/
Family Puzzle or Sunday Infant Stimulation Book/Kalea/
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12:00 - Lunch
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12:30
People Feeder/LeAnne/
Crayon Purse (sew)/Brandi Cousin/Crayons/scraps
Vinyl - Quote Board/Jessica Sayer/
Ornament Corner (3 choices)/Jennifer/Tressi/

Displays
Betty Small gifts
Lorrainne – Gift Ideas
Jane – Nativity out of clay pots

Exchange Table
Lunch
Displays for sign ups on November 1st, 8th, and 15th

Saturday, March 28, 2009 - Come Grow With Us - April 16

2009-09-26T20:58:00.000-07:00

Priesthood Invited
Round Robin Classes· Choose 4 Classes· 25 minutes long/5 minute break between each class to rotate· Classes will start at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30· All classes in the Gym· Refreshments will be served through the eveningClass Material

1 -Planning your Garden – Kalea C. will cover placement, sun, layout etc. She will use any extra time to answer questions for specific issues not covered by any of the class topics.2- Garden Management – Richard M will cover fertilizer, watering, insects,soil prep and weeds.
3 -Unique Planting – Loren P. will cover square foot planting, raised beds and other special planting.
4 -Vegetable Gardening – Jeff and Bonita J. will cover cold and warm weather vegetables, how deep to plant seeds, planting starts such as tomatoes, peppers, etc.5 - Herbs – Cindy Davis will cover the how to’s of herb gardening.
6 - Fruits – Verl and Irene L. will cover all about various fruits we can grow here such as trees, bushes and small fruits.

7 - Veggie Basic s- Wendell L.
Refreshments will be there and they will be yummy.
Come prepared to learn a lot and be totally motivated to plant your garden!
We also handed out a list of "experts" in our neighborhood as resources for you to contact if you have questions about your garden (vegetable and flower) this summer. Contact a member of the presidency to get a copy.

Friday, March 13, 2009 - Relief Society Birthday Party

2009-09-26T20:57:00.001-07:00

Our Relief Society Birthday Party is on March 19 at 7 p.m.Brother Kunz will be speaking on "Come Unto Christ."Husbands are invited. Cake and Ice Cream will be served.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - Silver Foxes Luncheon - March

2009-09-26T20:53:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful time at the luncheon mini class for the "Silver Foxes!"
We had ham and baked potatoes, rolls and veggies. It was yummy!
Here are a few pictures:

Bread Class

2009-09-26T20:52:00.001-07:00

February Daytime Enrichment - Making Bread

We will be doing daytime Enrichment on February 19 at 10:00 a.m.
The Stake has asked that every woman in the Stake know how to make bread from scratch.
We are having a bread making class taught by Linda P. She will teach the basics of making bread, including yeast info, kneading, raising etc. Everyone will be making their own bread.
Each person needs to bring their own ingredients along with a bowl and bread pan to take it home in.
She will also teach us how to make cinnamon sticks, rolls and other yummy items.A nursery will be provided.
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Follow Up
We had a great time. Everyone learned something and we are hearing that several havemade bread numerous times since.
We are also planning a Nighttime Bread Making Enrichment for the sisters who weren't able to attend.

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