Notice the Lights this Christmas

Please remember our Christmas RS Meeting, tonight at the McReynolds home! 7pm

Dinner will be served. If you need directions or have any questions call Denice.

Necklaces displayed at SS

A lot of people asked where they could get some of the necklaces that were displayed on the Super Saturday craft table. They are from Liza's sister, and they were so darling and well-made!

Liza forwarded on this information in case anyone is interested...

www.satsumadesign.blogspot.com

RS Christmas Cookie Exchange

Come and meet us at the Homestead Park December 9th at 10am for our 2nd annual Christmas Cookie Exchange!

Bring 2 dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies to exchange... leave with a beautiful assortment of Christmas cookies. Let the kids play, chat, catch-up with friends, admire the cookies... it is all part of the fun!

Hope to see you there!

Forgotten Carols in Tempe

Desert Hills Ward Christmas Party!

Ladies Lunch Bunch

Please start checking the blog for the "Ladies Lunch Bunch" information. Because of the new changes in RS we have decided not to announce the lunch bunch in RS, or by e-mail. It will not be considered a Relief Society meeting in the future. Liz will still be doing the lunch bunches with friends, and all are still welcome to join in their fun. If you want to know when they are getting together in the future, check the blog, or check with Liz.

November Ladies Lunch Bunch will be at BLOOM (on Scottsdale Road) on Nov. 19th at 11:30am. Anyone is still welcome to join in!!!

Fun Friendship Night

We had a very fun Friendship Night at Allison's home. Thanks to all of you who showed up... we missed all who couldn't make it! The desserts were so YUMMY and the company was even better! Thank-you to Allison for opening up your home and making us all feel so welcome, we all loved being together and stregthening our Sisterhood bonds in Relief Society.

Free Books at Desert Book

I wanted to pass along this information I got from a friend, I dowloaded 2 of the books and they really are free! There are 8 to choose from... click on the link to check it out!

FREE DOWNLOAD at http://deseretbook.com/free.

Halloween Card Making

Hey girls,

If anyone would like to join me this Friday morning I am making Halloween cards to send to my family with a picture of my kids in their Halloween costumes. Come on over from 10:00 - 11:30! Anyone is welcome just drop me an email so I know how many kits to cut.
Bring your scissors & double sided tape or glue stick!
Scare you later,

Britney
itybitybrity@gmail.com

6am Pinnacle Peak Hike

Ladies!

Do you want an awesome way to start the day on Saturday? (October 24th)

We want to invite all of you ladies in the Desert Hills RS to an early morning hike up Pinnacle Peak! Terry Pavleick will be leading our hike for us... she goes all the time and will be a great "guide" and also help us get our hearts pumping! The gates open at 6am and Terry recommends to park "inside" the gate, because there have been thefts on cars parking on the street (don't leave anything of value in your car). We will be meeting on the trail-head at 6:00am and leaving to go up the trail at 6:10am.

*** If you want to drag any of your kids/ teenagers/ husbands/ friends up at this hour... please feel free to bring them along, just know that Terry is going to help us PUSH up the mountain!

Hope to see you there!
Desert Hills RS Presidency

Please call Denice Rasmussen with any concerns or questions

Friendship Night

To the women of the Desert Hills Ward:
You are invited to a girls’ night out for dessert!
(No excuses - both decadent and healthy choices will be provided!)

When: Tuesday, Oct. 27
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Sister Allison Brown’s house

As follow-up to our Relief Society lesson on Oct 11th regarding friendship, please join us for a girls’ night out to mingle with sisters and strengthen friendships in our ward.

If you would like contact information for Allison, please e-mail Denice @ denice.rasmussen@sbcglobal.net

Photos of Super Saturday Crafts

Apron $8.00 The floral fabric is the main fabric for the apron... there will be choices of the "accent" fabric of the ruffles.

"Party Banner" $5.50
"Winter" Banner $5.50

The greeting cards will also come with a white envelope with a ink stamped to match the card

Christmas Tree Card $.75

Happy Birthday Card $.75

Thinking of you card $.75

Christams Glass Block $10.00 --Money needs to be in by Nov. 1

Name Board $12.00 -- Money needs to be in by Nov. 1st. The name board can be robin egg blue, antique white, sage, pink or black with lettering colors of brown, cream or black.

Flower hair bows $5Bandana $5

Bracelets... lots of different styles, mix and match! $5

Monogram Black Magnet Board $18 -- Money in my Nov. 1st On the monogram magnet board, you can choose from a curly font (shown) or a block font

No-Sew Tutu $7.00 -- Choose from the colors pink, red, white, lilac or turquoise

Placemat Purse/Scripture Tote $8

We are getting excited about Super Saturday and wanted to post some photo's in case some of you can't make it to church to see the crafts, or want to order with Jaime by phone.

Super Saturday is November 14th from 9am-12am. You will also need to get your money in to Jaime in advance so we buy the materials. If you don't have her number, you can post a "comment" and I will get back to you. Please don't hesitate to call any with any questions about what you see. Please come back to the blog to see the picture of the half apron... coming soon!

If you are going to order a Name Board, Magnetic board, or Christmas Glass Block your money has to be in by Nov. 1st (because the vinyl needs to be all done). All other money needs to be turned in by November 8th.

If you are not interested in doing any crafts (where do I put it already?), or want something FREE to do, there will be cooking demos, and a humanitarian quilt to tie. Tons of ideas in an "Etsy" room as well. We promise there is something to tickle everyone's fancy...

We look forward ot seeing you there! Invite your friends/ neighbors to come and look at the blog and come with you to Super-Saturday!

Copier in Library

I heard that the copier in the library is "acting up" again... just wanted to give a head's up to anyone who might be wanting to use it on Sunday!

Free Cooking Classes at Mesa Cannery

Here is a schedule of the remainder of the cooking classes held at the cannery each Monday. They are held in the Wet Pack Training Room from 9:30 to 11:00. Everyone is welcome. No sign up or registration is necessary. There is no charge for the classes. The classes are based on the church pamphlet of building a three month supply of food.

Oct 12 Incorporating dry pack into your three month supply
Oct 19 How to use substitutions
Oct 26 Tortillas, refried beans and tomatillo salsa
Nov 2 Baking powder baking soda and breakfast
Nov 9 Soups
Nov 16 Main dishes
Nov 23 Gifts from your kitchen
Dec 7 Something to share

Pumpkin Patch Monday

Hey, ladies! Since they are out of school, my boys and I are headed to a pumpkin patch in Mesa on Monday at 10:00. It is called Vertuccio Farms--we went there last year and had a blast!

There is a corn maze, a big sand box area with toys, trikes, pedal go-carts in a maze, a tractor that pulls a barrel train (you had to pay more for this, but it was cheap and super fun), a mini maze, swings, and pumpkins (of course). There is also a snack stand (I think they sell hot dogs, candy, and ice cream) and a neighboring farmer's market with fresh produce.

It is $7/person (4 and under are free), but let me know if you are interested in going, because if we have enough, we can get a $5 group rate. There is also a $1 off coupon on the site (http://www.vertucciofarms.com/Coupon.html).

It is located at 4011 S. Power Rd. Mesa, Az 85212. Yes, it takes like 40 minutes to get there, but we had so much fun last time we decided it was worth the trip.

We'd love to have you join us if you are interested! And please pass this along to anyone that I may have missed.

Liza

Blogging Class Handout

We had a fun and informative Blog Class last night! Thanks to Lexi who gave us some great tips on how to use scrapbook paper to jazz up your blog, hyper-linking, adding pictures to your side-bar, adding an icon from the Internet... and HTML format stuff.

Here is a handout she prepared for some basic blogging tips. Just click on the page to make it full size, then print the page.

Tri-Ward Trunk or Treat

October Lunch Bunch

Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet on October 8th at 11:30am at The Village Tavern. (Double Tree and Scottsdale Road).

If you are interested in good food, lively conversation, and friendship please come!

Dates Mesa Temple Closed

The Mesa Temple will be closed from Sep. 26th- Oct. 12th.

City of Mesa Emergency Prepardness Event

National Emergency Preparedness 2009 in Mesa

Are you ready? Are you prepared for a disaster? The City of Mesa and Emergency Management is sponsoring a citywide community event, National Emergency Preparedness 2009 on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mesa Riverview’s Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N. Dobson (Loop 202 and Dobson).

The theme for this fourth annual event is “Family and Disaster Planning,” and will feature valley wide emergency/disaster and equipment, disaster education seminars, displays and entertainment and focusing on the theme.

National Emergency Preparedness 2009 is part of National Preparedness Month, created by a Presidential mandate following 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina to help citizens become better prepared for disasters “We know during large scale disasters, there may not be enough government resources to assist everyone, even those in serious need,” Mesa Emergency Management Deputy Chief Shanon Cluff said. “This event allows us to share information, which may help prepare your family on what to do if disaster strikes.”

More than 20 agencies, including Mesa Fire, Mesa Police and Mesa Energy Resources, are participating in National Emergency Preparedness 2009 with displays outside and inside Bass Pro Shops. The displays will include a variety of emergency disaster vehicles and apparatus, including helicopters, an emergency command van, fire trucks, mass decontamination equipment semi-trailer, HAZMAT unit, bomb squad and SWAT Team truck.

The event also features free community preparedness seminars, such as Family Preparedness, CPR and First Aid, Flu Pandemic Planning, Making Sure Your Pets are Ready for a Disaster and Utilities and Safety. In addition, Southwest Ambulance will have its “Salute to the Troops” ambulance that is wrapped in camouflage and includes silhouettes of military aircraft, the American flag and a bald eagle.

There will be plenty of children’s activities, family entertainment and free prizes. For more information, contact Mesa Fire at 480) 644-2101, extension> 5163 , or visit http://www.mesaaz. gov.

Chicken Salad to Die For

Chicken Salad to Die For

1 12 oz Pkg Bow tie Pasta 1 Cup Graptes, Halved
1 12 oz Pkg colored spiral pasta 6 oz craisins
1 large can pineapple tidbits, drained 1 Cup coarsely chopped cashews
2 small cans slided water chestnuts, 1 16 oz. bottle Kraft coleslaw dressing
drained and chopped 1 Cup Best Foods Mayonaise
4 green onions, chopped
4 whole chicken breasts, cooked
and cubed

Cook pastas according to package directions. Drain and cool.
Combine mayonaise and salad dressing. Place all other ingredients
(including pastas), in a large bowl and lightly toss. Add dressing mixture and toss to coat.
Serves at least 20. If you're not serving this immediately, cover and refrigerate.
Add dressing and cashews just before serving.
Note: This salad is also good served with mixed greens stirred in.

With love from Nancy Taylor

Mark your calendar...Super Saturday!

Please click on the picture to make it bigger!


Mark your calendar for the upcoming Super Saturday! Saturday November 14, 9-12pm at the church.

Employment Opportunity - Caregiver

Employment opportunity for someone in our stake. Here is the information:

Care for a 71 year old woman with bone cancer(2) 12 hour shifts, overnight on the weekend and then (2) 12 hour shifts during the week. The shifts during the weekcan be anytime that will work for the employee.Job Description: Give medications, fix simple meals, assist the woman and light housekeeping$18.00 per hour

The woman lives at 68th Street/Jack Rabbit

If you would like the contact information call Denice.

Special Coupon from Kasia

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Stake Temple Day Details

Stake Relief Society Temple Day
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

10:00 AM Chapel Session, 10:30 AM Endowment Session

7:00 PM Chapel Session, 7:30 PM Endowment Session

10:30 AM Baptisms for the Dead

7:30 PM Baptisms for the Dead

*All sisters with current temple recommends are invited and encouraged to come with or without a family name. If someone has extra family names that they would like women in our stake to do, please have them come 45 minutes ahead of the chapel session. Claudia Simmons (our Stake Family History Specialist) and Kristine Jorgensen will be in the information desk area at 9:15 AM and 6:15 PM to get and distribute names. (The information desk is located just past the recommend desk on the right side of the hallway.) We will try to catch sisters in our stake as they come in and give them a name from a sister in our stake.

*If a sister is coming to do baptisms for the dead, please remind her to bring a change of WHITE underclothing for after the baptisms. (garments/white bra or white underwear/bra if they are not endowed) If a sister has never been to the temple before, please spend some time preparing her for what will happen during the baptismal time. Kristine Jorgensen will be with the sisters during the morning session doing baptisms, and Mary Rempp will be with the sisters during the evening baptismal session. Sisters that want to do baptisms during the day may come anytime from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Sisters coming in the evening must come at 7:30 PM.

*If you would like to meet other sisters in our stake, plan on having lunch following the Endowment session and Baptismal session around 12:30 PM in the temple cafeteria. If you are coming in the evening and would like to, plan on coming to the temple cafeteria for dinner around 6:00 PM. Sisters attending the Endowment session should come dressed in their temple dress, and sisters doing baptisms should be in their Sunday dress. This would be a fun time to connect and chat with other members in our stake.

*Carpooling would be a great way to get more sisters to the temple, and sisters that are not comfortable driving to the temple.

Love,
Kristine Jorgensen, Mary Sanderson and Mary Rempp

Kierland Garage Sale

Looking for some good deals? Go to the first ever Kierland HOA garage sale!

Kierland HOA garage sale
Saturday, September 26
7 a.m. to 12 noon

2009 Institute Schedule

SEPTEMBER SCRIPTURES STUDENT MANUAL

8 I Nephi 12 – 15 Chapter 4

15 I Nephi 16 - 18 Chapter 5

22 (Stake RS Temple Day 10:00 am & 7:00 pm – No Class)

29 I Nephi 19 - 22 Chapter 6

OCTOBER

6 2 Nephi 1 - 3 Chapter 7

13 (SUSD Fall Break – No Class)

20* 2 Nephi 4 – 8 Chapter 8

27 2 Nephi 9 - 10 Chapter 9

NOVEMBER

3 2 Nephi 11 - 16 Chapter 10

10 2 Nephi 17 - 24 Chapter 11

17 2 Nephi 25 - 27 Chapter 12

24 2 Nephi 28 - 30 Chapter 13

DECEMBER

1 2 Nephi 31 - 33 Chapter 14
8 Jacob 1 - 4 Chapter 15
15 Jacob5 Chapter16
22 & 29 (Christmas Break – No Class)

Furniture Needed

The Sister Missionaries in our ward are in need of furniture for their new apartment. They are in need of a couch, side tables, or even a lamp.

If you have anything you would like to donate (or need help moving it) call Denice Rasmussen or email us at deserthillssisters@gmail.com

General RS Broadcast

General RS Broadcast, Saturday, September 26th. A light supper from 3:30-4:45 PM, and then move into the chapel at the Stake Center for the broadcast at 5:00 PM. The broadcast usually lasts from 5:00-6:30 PM. Come and share in the spirit of Sisterhood, and be strengthened by the words of our apostles.

Tot Lot Schedule 2009

September 9:00AM

9 – McDowell Mountain Splash Park (Take Bell east and take a left on Thompson Peak. Take 1st left on Paradise.)

16 - Kierland Commons Splash Park (Greenway Parkway and Scottsdale Road)

23- Desert Ridge Splash Area (Tatum and 101)

30 – Homestead Splash Park (West of Thompson Peak Parkway on Union Hills)

October 9:00AM

7- Scottsdale Sports Complex Playground (Princess Drive and Hayden Road) (Close to the pedestrian overpass that goes over Princess Drive)

14 - Sonoran Hills Park. It is located at 7625 E. Williams Drive (South of Pinnacle Peak, East of Scottsdale Road by Pinnacle Peak Elementary)

21 – Kierland Park (66th Street and Montreal Place(South of Paradise Lane.)

28 - Desert Camp Park (Thompson Peak and Desert Camp)

November 9:00AM

4 - McCormick Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Indian Bend and Scottsdale Road)

11- Ironwood Park 18650 N. 94th Street (Northwest of 94th St. and Union Hills)

18 – Police Park (56th St. and Paradise (one light south of Bell).

25 – McDowell Mountain (Take Bell east and take a left on Thompson Peak. Take 1st left on Paradise.)

December 9:00AM

2 - Horizon Park 15444 N.100th Street (Frank Lloyd Wright and 100th Street. From FLW, turn North on to 100th St. From Thompson Peak, turn West on 100th Street.)

9 - Homestead (West of Thompson Peak Parkway on Union Hills)

16 - Scottsdale Sports Complex Playground (Princess Drive and Hayden Road)

Emergency Essentials Special

Emergency Essentials is having a special this month. FREE SHIPPING on orders over $200.00. This is a perfect way to "bulk" up on your Food Storage with the free shipping. Go to www.beprepared.com and check it out...

St. Mary's Foodbank

This Saturday Sep, 5th at 12-3pm the Dessert Hills ward is volunteering at the St. Mary's Food bank at the following location (you may also click on the links below for a map, or the Food Bank's website). Thank-you to all of those who have signed up to participate.

31^st Avenue Main Office:
2831 N. 31st Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Phone: (602) 242-FOOD
Fax: (480) 393-4511
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Click here to view a map
http://firstfoodbank.org/locations.html

There is still time to donate food as well... Join us to fight hunger!

The Arizona Scottsdale North Stake and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the St. Mary's Food Bank of Phoenix are teaming up to provide meals for thousands of people in need!

You can still drop off your donations at our Stake Center... until October 1, 2009. Our stake has made a goal of collecting 3,000 lbs.

The following items are in HIGH DEMAND!

*Peanut Butter

*Tuna

*Chunky soups and stews

*Fruit juice (plastic only)

*Rice and Pasta

Institute on September 1st

Institute is held every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Larkspur Bldg. The reading assignment for September 1 is I Nephi 12 - 15 and Chapter 4 in the Student Manual. If you have any questions please call Lisa Croft or email us at deserthillssisters@gmail.com and we will send you her contact info.

5th Sunday Lesson

The Bishop has encouraged us to watch or listen to the following link before the combined Priesthood/Relief Society lesson on Sunday.

Click to go to Elder David A. Bednar's recent CES Broadcast from BYU-Idaho

Brother Philips

As some of you may heard, Brother Vance Phillips, a long-time member of the Desert Hills Ward passed away yesterday afternoon.

There will be a grave side service this Tuesday, August 25th at 10:00 am at The National Memorial Cemetery at the end of Pinnacle Peak and Cave Creek Road. Anyone who wishes to attend this service may do so.

Sister Kris Thomas is organizing a small luncheon for the family and close friends at the Phillips home after wards. If you would like to help out with this luncheon please call her. (You can email us at deserthillssisters@gmail.com and we will give you her contact info if you need it.)

Our love and condolences go to his family and his wife Trudy.

~Denice Rasmussen

Institute on August 25th

Institute has begun and will continue on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Larkspur building Relief Society room. The assigned reading for August 25 is 1 Nephi chapters 1 through 11. We are using the Institute Student Manual Book of Mormon - Religion 121-122. The manual can be obtained online at www.ldsces.org. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, contact us at deserthillssisters@gmail.com and we will send you the instructor's contact information.

(Click Image to view PDF Version of Manual)

Manual can also be purchased HERE.

Stake Institute Classes Begin Soon!

We will be sending you more information about the upcoming Stake Institute classes as we get it, but we have just heard of the "start date" and wanted to pass it along...

The Stake Institute class begins on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the Relief Society Room of the Larkspur Building. Classes will meet every Tuesday at the same time and place. The course of study this year is the Book of Mormon. If you have any questions, please email us at deserthillssisters@gmail.com and we will send you the contact information for the class instructor.

A Wonderful Message from Our Presidency

Happy August Sisters! This month I am really looking forward to our Visiting Teaching conference on Sunday, August 23rd. It will be fun to be all together for the third hour of church and enjoy some music and thoughts about Visiting Teaching including refreshments. I hope all of you will make a special effort to be there! The scripture theme for our Visiting Teaching conference is:

2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;
but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

I love to think of this scripture and how it applies to us when we Visit Teach. I think of powerful, bold women who are full of love and are on the Lord’s errand when I think of Visiting Teachers.
Think of your Sisters this month and their unique needs. Pray about them, love them, and remember that 90% of good Visiting Teaching is just showing up! The Lord really will take care of the rest! I know you will be guided by the Spirit as you desire to serve and love those that you visit.
If you have an additional minute, read this poem that I love that I think really embodies my thoughts about Visiting Teaching our needs as women. We all need to feel the love of the Lord and also from the women around us.
Love-Denice Rasmussen


The Secret Heart – by Claire Helmers (c)1997 all rights reserved
I wonder, sometimes, if you know how much I need your love.
How much I crave a compliment, how much I want a hug.
I wonder if you share my fear of always falling short
Of thinking I'm the only one with faults and sins and warts.

Do you like me, put on a face that says your life is swell,
But shake and tremble deep inside that fragile outer shell?
Please don't be fooled by my facade, I've worn it now for years
But often, just below my smile, my throat is full of tears.

Are you convinced that others here are worthier than you?
They know the gospel, pay their tithes, and shine in Sunday School
Their kids don't fight, their house is clean, they never raise their voice.
You'd gladly trade your life for theirs, if you just had a choice.

Well, please remember, sisters dear, that life's not all it seems.
The lives that other women live are only in your dreams
They worry, struggle, cry and pray, and never have enough
Of love from women like yourself, of gentle female stuff.

I need your love like you need mine; I need forgiveness too
For falling short of my ideals, and wishing I was you
So if you like me, tell me so, just tell me to my face
I need to hear that, oh so much: I need your warm embrace.

Do you like my dress, my hair, my smile, the lesson I just gave?
Well, tell me every Sunday, please; I'd love it if you rave.
You see, I'm not as smart or strong or good as you may think;
Life gets me down; you'd be surprised how low my moods can sink.

Well, who am I? I'm everyone--I'm every woman here
Who needs a friend, a confidante, a non-judgmental ear,
Who wants to feel important and to know somebody cares,
Who needs to feel she's up to all the burdens that she bears.

So please don't be afraid of me; draw near to me instead,
Pour out your heart and soul to me and get inside my head.
Let's be a whole fraternity of inter linking hearts.
That's how the Savior planned it, if we each just do our part.

Food Storage Corner - August

Food Storage Corner – Please send in any recipes to share!

Oatmeal Pancakes

2 Cups Flour (Wheat or White)
1/3 Cup Oil
2 Cups Oats
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
3 Cups Milk
1 Teaspoon Salt
½ Cup Sugar
Mix All Ingredients and Cook on a Hot Griddle!

Primary Program

Mark your calendars! The Sacrament Primary Program will take place on November 8th at 1:00 pm.

It's so fun to hear all the cute kids sing the songs they have been practicing all year.

4th of July Breakfast

Book Bunch Rescheduled

Our April Book Bunch has been rescheduled to May 7th. It will be at Kristen Uffens home. We are reading the book: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. You still have time to read it if you haven't already!

Break the Fast Dinner - Friday

The Ward Break the Fast Dinner will be this Friday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m.

If you signed up to bring a food item, please arrive 10 minutes early.

Enrichment Night - April 21st

Enrichment Night will be April 21st at 7:00 at the church. The theme is "Life is Like a Box of Chocolates" featuring guest speaker Bishop Duke and, of course, Chocolate.

No Book Bunch on Thursday

Book Bunch will be postponed. It seems we have picked a busy night and not many people are able to attend. We are going to reschedule it so that more people will be able to come. We will announce the new time and date soon.

Thanks!

April and May Playdate Schedule

All of the places below have water features since the weather is getting warmer. Play dates are always Wednesdays at 9:30 am.


April 1 – Homestead Community Center at DC Ranch - park and splash playground
9797 E. Union Hills Dr.
(West of Thompson Peak Parkway on Union Hills)


April 8 – Desert Ridge Splash Area
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix
(Tatum and the 101)
Play fountains in the center by outdoor food court

April 15 – La Mirada Desert Park and splash area
8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
(Northeast of Pinnacle Peak Road and Pima)

April 22 – McDowell Mountain Ranch Park and Splash Area

April 29 – Kierland Commons Splash Area
(Greenway Parkway and Scottsdale Road)
Splash Area on North side of Barnes and Noble

May 6 – Desert Ridge
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix
(Tatum and the 101)
Play fountains in the center by outdoor food court

May 13 – Chesnutt Park and Splash Area
4565 N. Granite Reef
(Northeast of Camelback and Granite Reef)

May 20 – McDowell Mountain Ranch Park and Splash Area

May 27 – Homestead Community Center
9797 E. Union Hills Dr.
West of Thompson Peak Parkway on Union Hills

Ward Break the Fast Dinner - April 17th

Our Ward Break the Fast Dinner will take place on April 17th at 7 pm in the cultural hall.

We need help with the following food assignments:

Buns/Rolls - 2 dozen (for Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches)
Cherry Cobbler, Peach Cobbler or Apple Crisp (Large Pyrex)
Cooked Corn (Frozen) - 2 large bags
Coleslaw or Tossed Green Salad w/ Dressing - Serving for 20
Baked Beans - Large baking dish
Ice - 2 bags

You can email me at deserthillssisters@gmail.com or contact Nancy Taylor at nancyjtaylor@cox.net or 480-419-4227 if you want to sign up to bring any of the above items. Also, keep an eye out for the sign up sheet in Relief Society on Sunday.

Thanks!

Demo Days - Dancing Divas Class

Erin Nielson will be teaching a Dance Class for all levels and it will be FUN. Upbeat music, lots of attitude, no pressure. She will incorporate a little bit of several styles so there will be something for everyone.

Child care will be available.

Thursday, April 2nd at 9:30 a.m. at the church.

Keep an eye open for the Evite in your email. If you don't receive this, please let me know and I'll make sure you're on the list.

No Institute on March 10th

Due to Spring Break and Stake Temple Day, there will be no Institute on March 10th.

Institute will resume on March 17th and the lesson will be on Chapters 25-27 in the manual.

Liz's Lunch Bunch

The Lunch Bunch will meet Thursday March 5th at 11:30 at Humble Pie (Tatum-across from Desert Ridge).

More info about the restaurant at: www.humblepieusa.com

Help Needed - Friday

Sisters, we apologize for this last minute notice, but help is needed....

We need help tomorrow (Friday) moving Christina Boyd out of the ward, and into a new place. ANY help would be appreciated, for ANY length of time.
If your husband's could help too, that would be great.

If you can offer any assistance, please call Sara Reinstein. She is available until 11:30 tonight, and would love to hear from helpers tomorrow as well :)

Thank you Sisters.

Enrichment Night

Don't be late!
For a very important date
If you're feeling quite MAD
We'll make you quite GLAD
Come in foolish hat attire,
For all the sisters to admire!

It's a Mad Hatter Relief Society
Very Merry Birthday Tea Party
Tuesday, February 24th
7 PM at the church.

Family History Evening - 2/27

There will be Family History Evening at 6:30 PM at the Stake Center on February 27th. They will have training for the beginner and assistance for the experienced. It should be a great evening.

Family History Open House

The Stake will be holding a Family History Open House at the Stake Center on Friday, February 27 at 6:30 PM. This event, under the direction of our Stake and Ward Family History Consultants, will focus on the use of the new Family Search tools to research and prepare names for temple ordinances. We will have separate sessions on getting started, how to use, search for ancestors and Temple ordinances. More information and details will follow.

Thank you for all you do in support of this effort to Redeem our Dead.

Institute Child Care

Just a reminder that there is child care available for those that wish to attend Institute on Tuesdays. The cost is $5 per child.

Please contact Bobbi Wickens if you have any questions. 423-2919

Book Bunch - April 9th

Thank you to all the sisters that came to our very first Book Bunch meeting tonight. It was so much fun to talk about the book The Hunger Games.

Our next Book Bunch will meet April 9th at 7 pm at Kristen Uffens home. The book we will be discussing is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.


Here is the description from the book's website www.guernseyliterary.com:

January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she's never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb.

As Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, Juliet is drawn into the world of this man and his friends—and what a wonderfully eccentric world it is. Born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island, the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society boasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast of characters, from pig farmers to phrenologists, literature lovers all.

Juliet begins a remarkable correspondence with the society's members, learning about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the recent German occupation has had on their lives. Captivated by their stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever.

Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways.

The book can be purchased here for around $13 or it is also available at the library.

Have fun reading and hope to see you at our next meeting. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend.

Institute Schedule

Here is the institute schedule. The chapters listed are the chapters in the manual.

The manual is: Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ and His Apostles

Feb. 3: 10-12

Feb. 10: 13-15

Feb. 17: 16-18

Feb. 24: 19-21

March 3: 22-24

March 10: 25-27

March 17: 28-30

March 24: 31-33

March 31: 34-36

April 7: 37-39

April 14: 40-42

April 21: 43-45

April 28: 46-48

May 5: 49-51

May 12: 52-53

May 19: 54-56

Upcoming Tot Lot Schedule

Erin Nielson is so nice to have put together a list of upcoming places for us to meet for our Tot Lot on Wednesday mornings. Here is a list for the next couple months:

Feb. 4^th – 9:30 a.m.

Horizon Park

15444 N. 100th Street
(Frank Lloyd Wright and 100th Street)

Feb. 11^th – 9:30 a.m.

Desert Camp Park

(Desert Camp Drive and Thompson Peak parkway)

Feb. 18^th – 9:30 a.m.

Grayhawk Neighborhood Park

20726 N. 76th Street
(Southwest of 76th Street and Grayhawk Drive)

Feb. 25^th – 9:30 a.m.

Scottsdale Sports Complex playground

Princess Drive and Hayden Road

(Close to the pedestrian overpass that goes over Princess Drive)

March 4^th – 9:30 a.m.

Sonoran Hills Park

7625 E. Williams Drive
(South of Pinnacle Peak, East of Scottsdale Road)

March 11^th -9:30 a.m.

McCormick Stillman Railroad Park

7301 E. Indian Bend Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250

(Indian Bend and Scottsdale Road)

March 18 th – 9:30 a.m.

Ironwood Park

18650 N. 94^th Street

(Northwest of 94^th St. and Union Hills)

March 25^th – 9:30 a.m.

Northsight Park

8400 E. Thunderbird Rd

(Northeast of Thunderbird and 84^th Street)

Thanks Erin!

Tot Lot - 1/28

The Tot Lot tomorrow will be at the Homestead Community Center park. We will meet between 9:30 and 10:00 and play for a bit. The homestead community center is just west of Thompson Peak Parkway on Union Hills. Love to see you if you can make it!

Tot Lot - 1/21

This week, the Tot Lot will meet at Desert Camp Community Center playground (off Desert Camp Drive and Thompson Peak Parkway . . . Some of you may remember that we have been swimming there before. Park in the same spot and the park is just south and a little east of the pool). We will be there about 10:15ish. Love to see you!

Contact: Erin (call if you need directions or get lost)

February Demo Day - Card Making

Our very first Demo Day will be held in February. This is a chance for us to learn a new skill from a talented sister in the ward. We will have various Demo Days throughout the year.

On Tuesday, February 10th Britney Jensen will be teaching us how to make darling cards. It will be held at her house at 7 p.m.

Let us know if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

Lunch Ladies - 1/22

Lunch Ladies will meet at Flo's Chinese Restaurant on Thursday, January 22nd at 12 p.m.

The restaurant is located on Thompson Peak Pkwy & Frank Lloyd Wright: 15027 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy

Spicy Sisters - January

Spicy Sisters will meet on Tuesday, January 27th at Sauce restaurant.

Sauce is located at 14418 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 181

Bring a copy of your favorite Italian recipe.

**Mark your calendars for the next Spicy Sisters on March 24th.

Reminder - Ward Temple Night

Just a reminder that Ward Temple Night is at 6:00 tonight.

Book Bunch - Sample Chapter

Read the first chapter of the Book Bunch book The Hunger Games to see if you're interested:

Click here to READ CHAPTER 1
Click on the "Features" tab to read the Chapter

Family Hike at Pinnacle Peak - 2/14

Come with your families and join us for a Valentine's Day hike up Pinnacle Peak. It is located at 26802 N. 102nd Way (1 mile south of Dynamite and Alma School). It is an easy hike that it suitable for all ages. More information can be viewed on their website: Pinnacle Peak Park.

We will meet at the bottom of the trail at 10 a.m.