Book Club

Just a reminder for our RS Book Club on Oct. 7th at Deb Kuthinsky's. We're reading "Three Cups of Tea" this month. Book Club is held at 7pm, and all are welcome, whether you've read the book or not. We hope to see you there.

Ladies Who Lunch

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Sept. 18th, is Ladies Who Lunch. It's at 11:30 at Maren Pratt's home. Bring a potluck dish to share, and you're preschoolers are welcome.

Young Womens

The Young Women will be tie-dying white shirts on Sept. 22nd for their mutual activity. The young women will be wearing these shirts for their mutual activities during the month of October for stake volleyball and then again in the spring for stake softball. We are asking the girls to bring in their own white shirts for this activity. The shirts do not need to be new, any shirt that is basically white will work just fine. So if you are a mother of a young woman, please have you daughter look through her closet or pick her up a cheap white t-shirt so that she can participate in this activity. We love working with your daughters, so thank you for supporting us and helping them be prepared for this activity

Enrichment Night!!!

Enrichment Night is this coming Thursday, September 10th, 7:00pm, at Renee Griffiths. The theme of the night is "The Five Little Piggies". We hope to see you there. If you have any questions, call Renee or a member of the RS Presidency.

Pre School

Dana Home Academy (preschool)

http://danahomeacademy.blogspot.com/

Time Out for Women

This next Sunday is the last Sunday before we order the Time Out For Women tickets. If you are interested in going here is the information:

We are looking for sisters who are interested in going to ‘Time Out for Women’. If 5 or more sisters register before September 10th, we can receive a $10.00 discount for the full weekend registration. The full weekend registration cost with the discount is $47.00. If you are interested in only going on Friday night, the cost is $20.00 at the door and they don’t guarantee availability. You can, however, get together with someone interested in only going on Saturday and splitting the cost (and vice versa). We will try to accommodate those sisters interested in going only on Friday or Saturday, but depending on what sister’s sign up for is what might be available. With the discount it will be cheaper to pay for both days as opposed to just paying for one day. There are going to be some great speakers like John Bytheway and Jenny Oaks Baker and so many more! All money needs to be paid IN CASH to Michelle Bloom by September 6th. There will be no pre-purchased box lunches available, so you will need to bring a lunch with you. We will meet at one sister’s home for each day to carpool down there. We would love to have any and all join us!


Here are the days/times for TOFW: Friday, October 9th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 am to 3:45 pm. It is being held at the Phoenix Convention Center.

If you have any questions, please call Michelle Bloom @ 480-292-8451.

Sign Language

The Primary is looking for someone that knows sign language. If anyone knows sign language, or knows of someone in the ward that does, can you please contact Cindi Green at 480-219-3277 or cindi@blueroof.com. Thank you

Mesa Cannery Cooking Classes

They are held in the Wet Pack Training room of the Mesa Cannery. Theclasses are held on Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Everyone iswelcome. No sign up or registration is necessary. There is no charge forthe classes. The classes are based on the church pamphlet of building athree month supply of food.

COOKING CLASSES - FALL 2009
August 24th Building and Using a three month supply
August 31st No class - she will be out of town
September 7th No class - Labor Day
September 14th Finance Class
September 21st Yeast and Bread Class
September 28th Gluten Free Cooking
October 5th No class - she will be out of town
October 12th Incorporating Dry Pack into your 3 month supply
October 19th How to and substitutions
October 26th Tortilla's, refried beans & tomatillo salsa
November 2nd Baking Powder, Baking Soda and Breakfast
November 9th Soups
November 16th Main Dishes
November 23rd Desserts
November 30th Gifts from your kitchen
December 7th Something to Share

Craft Night

Vicki Foote and Wendi Moore will be having a craft night every other monthstarting on Wed. Sept. 9th. We will be doing holiday crafts and decor foryear round. Check out the crafts for the month by going towww.creativesignsndesigns.blogspot.comOne of the crafts in Sept. is the family name with families are togetherthat we made at super Saturday, so if you missed out on that or just wantto make more here's your chance.

Ladies Who Lunch

Friday is ladies who lunch at Sis. Syphus' home at 11:30. Bring a item to share.

Birthday Celebration

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (Wed.) is the birthday club for anyone who has had a birthday already this year and who has not already come to celebrate with us. It is at 8:00 at Dee Cunningham's home. Just bring yourself and we provide the fun and treats.

Recipes from Super Saturday

Pink Yummy (Jodi Stapley)

You can do a grahm cracker crust or:

Crust:
1 cup flour
½ cup butter
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped nuts

Mix flour, butter, brown sugar and chopped nuts; spread on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees until light brown; watch and stir. Put 2/3 of mixture in a 9X13 inch pan Reserve remainder for top.

Filling:

1 (6oz) can frozen pink lemonade
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Red food coloring
2 envelopes whipped topping mix, prepared as directed(Dream Whip)

Mix lemonade and condensed milk; add enough food coloring to make dard pink. Fold whipped topping into mixture until mixed, and spread over crumb mixture in pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Freeze and serve frozen.



Turtles (Libby Pratt & Patsy Baker)

2 cans evaporated milk
2 cubes butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
2 cups light corn syrup

Whole Pecans
Dipping Chocolate (I use Dove Chocolate)

Lay cluster of 3 pecans each in buttered pan. Set aside. Mix together and bring to a boil everything but the pecans and chocolate. Boil hard at high heat for 5 minutes. After 35 minutes, put in thermometer and cook to 235 degrees (soft ball stage). Next, spoon heaping teaspoonfuls of caramel onto the pecans and let them set until the next day. Melt dipping chocolate and frost the top of each turtle.

TIME OUT FOR WOMEN

Time Out for Women
October 9th 6:30 – 9:30 pm
October 10th 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Phoenix Convention Center

We are looking for sisters who are interested in going to ‘Time Out for Women’. If 5 or more sisters register before September 10th, we can receive a $10.00 discount for the full weekend registration. The full weekend registration cost with the discount is $47.00. If you are interested in only going on Friday night, the cost is $20.00 at the door and they don’t guarantee availability. You can, however, get together with someone interested in only going on Saturday and splitting the cost (and vice versa). We will try to accommodate those sisters interested in going only on Friday or Saturday, but depending on what sister’s sign up for is what might be available. With the discount it will be cheaper to pay for both days as opposed to just paying for one day. There are going to be some great speakers like John Bytheway and Jenny Oaks Baker and so many more! All money needs to be paid IN CASH to Michelle Bloom by September 6th. There will be no pre-purchased box lunches available, so you will need to bring a lunch with you. We will meet at one sister’s home for each day to carpool down there. We would love to have any and all join us!

Super Saturday

Brown Bead Necklace-$16Black Bead Necklace-$20
White Bead Necklace-$16
Pink Flower Bracelet-$5, Ladybug Bracelet-$6
The necklaces measure approximately 18 inches each. If you would like a longer size, a few beads can be added at the end for $1. The two bracelets shown are sized to fit an average sized 4 year old. They can be made smaller with no problem. If you want to make them bigger, you should order an extender chain for $1. There is another bracelet that is sized to fit an average sized 10 year old. It, too, can be made smaller with no problem or bigger with an extender chain for $1. It is a white bead bracelet that looks like the white necklace pictured above. They will be on display at the church this coming Sunday.

Just a quick reminder that our Super Saturday is coming up on August 15th. There are some great classes to sign up for if you haven't already. This Sunday is the last day to sign up for the craft classes. Don't forget to turn in your money to Michelle Bloom by this Sunday (August 9th). If anyone has any questions, please let us know. We hope to see you all there!!

Book Club

Wednesday, August 5th, is our RS Book Club. The book, which was our 'summer read', is 'The Lightening Thief'. We invite all who have read it-adults and kids alike- and any who haven't but would like to come hear about it, to come and join us. We'll be meeting at 7pm and Sis. Kuthinsky's home. See you all there!!

Preschool

KinderPrep Pre-school
Location Val Vista and Williams Field
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00am-12:00pm
(Optional "Lunch Bunch" program allows students to stay later, if needed)
$100.00 per month
$50.00 Registration Fee
Teacher is certified, experienced, and a mom!

FREE Massage!!!

Maren Pratt has a friend who has recently graduated from massage school. She is applying for a job and needs to get as much practice as she can before she goes in. She is offering free massages through July 10Th. She needs volunteers of all shapes and sizes, men or women. If you can help, please call Kim Bowling at 480-993-2262. Kim lives near Lindsey and Riggs and is willing to have you come to her house or if needed, she can come to yours.

Park City Vacation, anyone?

A timeshare condo available for the week of June 27th-July 4th. It's in Park City, Utah. It has a Full Kitchen, 1 bedroom, and sleeps 4. It is the Park Regency. The cost is $325.00 for the week. If interested, call Juanita Cramer. If you need her number, call Jodi Stapley. What a great deal--I wish I could go!!

Pre-School Anyone?

I am in search of a preschool or pre-k program for my 5 year old this fall. I had planned to put him in Kindersteps at Haley Elementary, but as many of you know they got rid of the program. Can any of you recommend a preschool in our area that you think is great? He is already starting to read so he needs one that is a little more advanced.

Another option is to form a "co-op" sort of preschool. We could all take turns teaching the class. We wouldn't want more than 5 or 6 kids in the class and then have class 2 or 3 times a week. We would each be teaching preschool once every two weeks. The benefit is that we wouldn't have tuition, just the time and cost of materials. I am willing to create the curriculum. I absolutely loved the program he was taught this year and we could use that. You can contact me at:leslienelson1@mac.comhome 480.844.0880cell 480.710.1514

Enrichment

Just 2 more days until our June enrichment! It will be this Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 pm at Kim Pierce's home - 2843 E. Birchwood Place 480-883-3134. She will be teaching us how to make homemade wheat bread using our food storage! If you have a jam or jelly that you'd like to share, please bring it! We hope to see you all there. Please call Michelle Bloom (292-8451) if you have any questions.

Relief Society Almost Overnighter

Don't forget: Our Relief Society Almost Overnighter is this Friday, May 15th, at 7:00. It's at Jodi Stapley's home. Come when you like, stay as long as you like, and bring a snack/treat to share. Come enjoy the company of good women and get to know the sisters in our ward a little better.

Kid's Summer Camp

Summer Camp: Storytime, Art Classes, Piano Lessons--fun things for you children to do during the summer. This is Sherry Chadwick's sister. Check out her blog at: http://danahomeacademy.blogpot.com.

Let's Play Music!

Lets Play Music Summer Camp!
Children ages 4-8


In Lets Play Music your children learn through PLAY! Musical concepts and skills are presented in a playful, joyful setting so your children absorb knowledge and ability. As your child plays, they will learn solfeggio hand signs and singing patterns, rhythm reading and performing, staff reading and playing on tone bells, primary chord playing and recognition, classical music recognition and ear training!



2 WEEK CAMP SESSION

Red Balloon June 22-26, 10:00-12:00, $50
Blue Bugs June 29-July 3, 10:00-11:00, $25

For more information contact:
Leslie Nelson
480.844.0880
leslienelson1@mac.com
Home studio near Lindsay & Ocotillo in Chandler

letsplaymusicsite.com

Book Club Invite

Come join us at Book Club on Wednesday, May 6th, at 7:00pm. It will be held at Debbie Kutchinsky's home and all are welcome--even if you haven't had a chance to read the book, please come. The title of the book is: Rachel & Leah by Orson Scott Card.

Relief Society Day of Service

Friday, May 1 – Relief Society Day of Service 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Jackie Johnson’s. Come when you want, stay as long as you can. Babysitter available till 12:30. Yummy lunch for all provided! Visit and have fun while working on various EASY PROJECTS such as greeting card kits for Mexican handicapped children, sewing & stuffing puppets for the Church Humanitarian project, cutting & assembling story books & wall hanging for orphanages. No experience needed. Please come, we need your help to help the world!

Missionary Enrichment

Sewing on a button...
Ironing a shirt...

Cooking a simple omelet...We had a wonderful Mini-Enrichment Tuesday night that involved the young men in our ward-ages 8 to 17- and their mothers. The boys learned some skills that will help them prepare for and serve missions when they turn 19. We appreciate all that attended, especially those that helped teach the boys these skills, and for the presentation by Brother Votaw. Thank you Enrichment Committee for a great evening.

DESERET INDUSTRIES DONATION GUIDELINES

The Chandler Stake Deseret Industries donation collection event will be held on April 25, 2009 between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 noon at the McQueen Building located at 17817 South McQueen Road, Chandler, AZ. Listed below are acceptable and unacceptable donation guidelines. We strongly encourage members’ support of this faith-promoting endeavor.



DESERET INDUSTRIES NO LONGER REPAIRS APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, ELECTRONCIS, OR OTHER BROKEN ITEMS

Drop in daycare now being offered at Shanda Navarro's. Hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 3 pm. Hourly rate of $5.00 per hour, not to exceed $25.00 per day. I also have 1 full time position opening up at the beginning of the school year. $125.00 per week includes breakfast, lunch, and snack. Please call 480-857-6323. Thank you.

Recipes

Thank you, Angelica, for sharing these recipes. If anyone else has any recipes they would like to share, please email them to jodilynn6264@hotmail.com.

Emeril's Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2 cups cold sparkling water or club soda
Ice
Mint sprigs, garnish
Whole strawberries, garnish
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon peel and lemon juice, stir, and remove from the heat. Let cool completely, then strain into a clean pitcher.

In a blender, puree the pint of strawberries and add to the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until well chilled.

Add the sparkling water and stir well. Pour over glasses filled with ice and serve, garnished with mint and strawberries.




Cafe Rio Pork Barabcoa

Here is the recipe for the sweet roast pork. I got it from this blog: http://heidikins.com/2008/08/29/whippin-it-up-cafe-rio-pork-barbacoa-salad-with-tomatillo-dressing/
and just changed things a little to make it less spicy so my daughter would like it. Read the whole blog for a good salad suggestion and recipes for the tomatillo dressing and cilantro-lime rice, or just serve it on tacos, burritos, etc. It is awesome!

3 lb pork roast (butt, shoulder)
8-10 oz red enchilada sauce (or taco sauce)
10 oz Dr. Pepper (not diet)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1 clove garlic (or 1/2 tsp powder)
3/4 c brown sugar
1/9 c chopped fresh cilantro
dash of cayenne pepper, more if you like it spicier

Put roast in crock pot and cover halfway with water. Cook on low 8-12 hours. Drain water and return roast to crock pot. Mix remaining ingredients, pour over roast, cook 4 more hours on low. Remove roast, shred, and return to sauce in crock pot, stirring well. At this point you can cook for another hour or two or serve immediately. This recipe would be great to double and freeze leftovers. When you want a quick dinner, pull it out of the freezer and cook on the stove on low for half an hour, or until warmed through.

Food Storage Tasting Party

Grains Plus Tasting Party

Come try recipes made with food storage.

Try different types of powdered milks.

Ask questions about food storage.



Date: Wednesday, April 8th

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Krauser House, 14126 East Buffalo Street, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Buffalo is the first street South of Williams Field and West of Lindsay



The Menu

(subject to change)

Chili with freeze dried beef and beans.

Cornbread, made from ground popcorn.

Steel cut oats.

Scones (fry bread) with refried black beans.

Sugar Cookies

Country Cream Milk, Morning Moo Milk and Instant Dry Milk.



Please come and bring a friend, but please R.S.V.P.

Feel free to share this e-mail with others.

Thanks, Leslie

Valentine Enrichment Activity

We had a wonderful Mini-Enrichment Activity to celebrate Valentine's Day. Those who attended brought their favorite Valentine treat, with recipe, to share with the group. We enjoyed each other's company and ate way too much, but everything was so delicious. Thank you to all who came and made it a wonderful evening. Happy Valentine's Day!!

Vacation Anyone?

My sister would like to rent out her timeshare this summer. It is for a week (7 nights), in Ventura, California and it looks out over the ocean. I've been there many times. It's really nice and very beautiful. I'm pretty sure the weeks you can choose from are between May - September. It has a small kitchen so that's convenient. She's asking $650. Let me know if you're interested and I can put you in touch with her (I can also answer any questions for you).
Thanks- Jodi Stapley

Book Club

We met for Book Club tonight and we discussed 'The Good Earth'. It was an interesting book, but probably not one of our favorites. Those who attended were: Deb, Jackie, Amanda, Heather, Michelle and Jodi. We had a lot of fun visiting and Michelle won our book drawing for next month's book club book. Next month we will be reading, 'Almost Sisters', the 1st book of the In the Company of Good Women series. We hope more will join us next month. (By the way, that's punch everyone is drinking and thank you, Deb, for providing another delicious dessert- we appreciate all you do).

Sisters, as you make appointments to go Visiting Teaching this month, I encourage you to prayerfully study the Visiting Teaching Message found in the Ensign. Please consider the needs of the sisters you visit and bear your testimony of the doctrine and message you leave with them. Visiting Teaching is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another, develop lasting friendships, bear one another's burdens, perform acts of service, and help bring families unto Christ. I pray that each of you will feel the joy that comes through Visiting Teaching. I appreciate all that each of you do; you are such an example of love and kindness to me. Thank you for the service you render daily to those sisters in need. Jodi Stapley


Following are some excerpts from this months Visiting Teaching Message:

"The basic doctrinal purpose for the Creation of the earth is to provide for God's spirit children the continuation of the process of exaltation and eternal life....
"...Although there is simply not a more significant contribution you can make to society, to the Church, or to the eternal destiny of our Father's children than what you will do as a mother or father, motherhood and fatherhood are not the only measures of goodness or of one's acceptance before the Lord....
"Every sister in this Church who has made covenants with the Lord has a divine mandate to help save souls, to lead the women of the world, to strengthen the homes of Zion, and to build the kingdom of God." Elder M. Russell Ballard


"The Lord has blessed women with divine attributes of love, compassion, kindness, and charity. Through our monthly visits as visiting teachers, we have the power to bless each sister as we extend our arms of love and kindness and give the gifts of compassion and charity. No matter what our individual circumstances are, we all have the opportunity to edify and nurture others."
Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the RS General Presidency