Ward Choir

Ward choir will be starting up again next week!!  Sunday, September 11 at 3:00PM at the Syphus' Home.

Gardening Classes

You won't want to miss the Cooper 2 Gardening Series!  On the 8th, Learn how to construct raised garden boxes and irrigation systems! This class will be held at Stephen and Heather Hale's Home at 7:00PM.  On the 15th learn all about successful gardening in the Arizona Desert!  7:00PM at Ben and Ann Johnson's Home.  Men are welcome too!!

Cooking Club

Just a reminder to join us tonight, August 4th at Renee Griffith's home at 8:00 PM to learn how to make Green Salsa and Texas Caviar.  Not a cook?  Just come to meet some new friends and join in the fun.  We hope to see you there.

Book Club

Book Club is on Wednesday, August 3rd at 7pm at Debbie Kutchinsky's home.  The book is Before the Dawn by Dean Hughes.

Ward Temple Night

Join us please for Ward Temple Night! We'll be attending the 6:30pm session and meeting at the bishop's house afterwards for a light dinner. Bishop Johnson asks that we all pray for opportunities to share the gospel, and then go find the opportunities.

Cooking Club - Jams and Jellies

Join us at Renee Griffith's home on Thursday, June 9th at 8pm for the Cooking Club. We will be learning to make Peach Pit Jelly and Strawberry Jam!

Volunteers Needed at the Mesa Home Storage Center (Cannery)

The Cannery needs volunteers immediately! These are the positions available:

-Two Couples to serve as Church Service Missionaries - 20 hours per week, 2.5 days per week. Please contact Elder or Sister Powell at 480-214-9114

-Voluneers needed for the Warehouse and Canning Room:
Wednesday mornings, 8:30-noon
Friday mornings, 8-noon
Friday afternoons, noon-4
Friday evenings (first and third OR second and fourth), 4-8

-Volunteers needed for the office:
Friday mornings, 8-noon
Friday afternoons, noon-4
Friday evenings (first and third OR second and fourth), 4-8

MesaHomeStorageCenter@LDSmail.Net

Needed - Room for Rent

There is a nearby sister named Salviah in need of some help. She is from Kenya and has been given approval for two of her children to come live in the US. They are around the ages of 18 and 20. Salviah lives and works in an assisted living facility and is looking for temporary housing for her children while they figure out where they will be attending college.

Do you know of anyone in the stake that might be looking to rent a room or have space to rent a room? They will be coming next week sometime.

If you or anyone you know can be of help, please contact Sister Syphus. Thanks!

Summer Bash!

Come and eat and mingle with the sisters! We'll be having a yummy feast of party-sized sub sandwiches, watermelon, and homemade ice cream! Croquet, swimming, an outdoor movie and some great conversation!! Come enjoy each other's company! 6:00PM at the Willden's Home

Womens Conference - A Special Request from the Stake

A Special Request from the Stake Relief Society:

Growing up in the church conferences have always been an enjoyable part of my life. I remember looking forward with great anticipation for youth conferences and EFYs in my youth. I enjoyed being among friends and having fun, but it didn't take long to discovered that conferences provided me a bit of extra spiritual juice that helped me feel recharged and capable of facing difficult things ahead. The days of my youth may be long gone, but the need to step back from the world to be among friends and get that spiritual recharge is needed more than ever. Luckily conferences are not just for the youth. If you have ever attended a Time out for Women, BYU Women's Conference, or Education Week I imagine that you too walked away rejuvenated by the words spoken, the spirit you felt, and the bond of sisterhood that surrounded you. And I bet you couldn't wait for the next one. Whether you have experienced conferences before or longed to have the opportunity, we have some great news- it's time to take a break, to put some time aside for yourself, and to come join your friends in the Chandler Stake for Women's Conference! The best part is, you don't have to travel, you don't have to spend any money to attend, and we're going to feed you snacks and a fabulous lunch! But here is where we need your help. We've lined up some great speakers and rounded up the best food, but we need to get a general idea of who will be attending and how you will most likely spend your time that day.

Here is the general information:

Women's Conference Theme: Running Your Marathon



“Run with patience the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1

Date: Saturday May 7, 2011

Time: 9am-4pm (you do not have to attend the entire time)

Location: Chandler Stake Center



Here is what you can do to help us:

Please click on the link below and fill out a quick survey to let us know whether or not you may be attending and what classes and activities you are most interested in. Because we are asking teachers to spend time in preparation and in their presentation at this event, and because we are using tithes to cover all expenses your answers will greatly assist us in helping to plan appropriately. Please note that this is not a commitment, and even if you don't fill out the survey we hope you will still find your way to the stake center on Saturday May 7th.

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22C6QXZZ7QZ/

The last thing you can do for us is spread the word. Call your girl friends, the ladies you visit and teach, a neighbor, anyone that would like to offer a hand of service or needs to hear one of the special messages- and invite them to come with you. It's going to be a great day and we can't wait to see you there.

Sincerely,

Loree Olsen

Stake Relief Society Secretary

Sister in Need of a Ride to San Diego

We are looking for a kind soul who would be able to drive Sheila Taylor to San Diego sometime during spring break to see her son and his baby before he is deployed to Afganistan. She would be happy to contribute gas money for the ride! Thanks so much!

Photography Mini Class

Come learn all about photo enhancement in the second class of the series! It will take place on February 24th at 7pm at the home of Tuesdee Barclay. You don't want to miss this!

New Cooking Club

We just want to let you know about a new cooking club that we are going to be starting. Many of you have expressed an interest in learning about cooking/baking from ethnic dishes to quick healthy recipes so we thought a monthly cooking club might be just the thing to meet your needs. We are going to be holding the "club meetings" the first Thursday of each month at Renee Griffiths' home, starting at 8PM (so that those with young children can get the kiddos fed and to bed before they slip out the door). We will try to keep the classes about 1 hour long so you are not out too late. We hope to cover a variety of topics. This month we will have a special speaker, one of Renee's friends who is a chef, who will give us time saving tips in the kitchen. Obviously, this month's meeting will not be on the 1st Thursday because that has passed and we already had something on the schedule. We will be meeting this Wednesday, February 9th @ 8:00 PM at Renee's to kick it off. We hope that all who are interested will be able to attend.

Employment Opportunity - Fitness Works Child Care

Fitness Works is looking to hire someone responsible that could work a couple of mornings a week. There is possibly a discount or free babysitting if you work in the childcare area. It pays about $7.50 /hr. and it is recommended that anyone interested should go see them immediately and talk to Kathy. For further information please contact Michelle Speaker.

Relif Society Temple Night

January 20th will be a fun evening of spiritual nourishment at the Mesa Temple. Meet in the temple cafeteria at 5:30PM for dinner with the sisters. We will then catch the 7:00PM session, and meet at Neilsons Frozen Custard (in Mesa) around 9:15 for dessert! Please come for the dessert, even if you can't make it to the temple!! Look for an RSVP Evite in your in-box!!