Cranston Sisters

A Lost Love for the Temple

2012-02-02T09:30:00.000-07:00

FYC Feb 16 - We have the pleasure to have Diana Currie come to teach us the lost art of tatting. She is currently working on the tatted covers that will be going over the alters at the Calgary temple. We have asked her to come teach us how to do it, if you’re good enough maybe your piece will be included in the temple ones. What a great way to be part of the temple. Hope you can join us!

Calgary South Stake Relief Society

2012-01-13T13:08:00.003-07:00

Year Round Service Project

2012-01-05T20:58:00.004-07:00

We are going to try and plan ahead, and think big this year. We are going to collect one item each month throughout 2012, and then in December package baskets to help other women in Calgary who are less fortunate than we are. One item each month, that is all we are asking, and it is our hope that by planning ahead and being prepared we can take some stress out of Christmas next year. For January we are looking for tooth paste. We will have a basket out each Sunday to collect the items. Our goal is to make 100 women a little happier next Christmas!

Jan - Tooth Paste July - Hair Accessories

Feb - Tooth Brushes Aug - Deodorant

March – Lotion Sept - Socks/ gloves

April – Shampoo Oct – Treats (candy/choc)

May - Body wash/ soap Nov - Gifts cards/ bus tickets

June - Face Cloths/ luffa’s Dec - Chap Stick/ misc

Popcorn Recipes

2011-11-23T08:14:00.002-07:00

Here are the popcorn recipes from Super Saturday

Candy Cane
24 cups popped popcorn
3 cups white chocolate wafers, melted
2/3 cup finely crushed candy cane

Directions:

1 Pop popcorn. 1/2 cup of unpopped popcorn yields approximately 10 cups of popped popcorn. Make 24 cups of popcorn.

2 Put candy canes into a food processor. Finely crush.

3 Melt dipping wafers following the package instructions.

4 I used the microwave instructions-- very simple& easy.

5 Put popcorn into a large bowl-- you need a really big bowl-- I actually used 2 bowls.

6 Add melted dipping wafers to popcorn and stir to coat.

7 Add crushed candy canes and gently mix.

8 Spread popcorn mixture onto paper lined cookie sheets.

9 I used non stick aluminum foil-- it worked well-- I used 2 cookie sheets.

10 Place cookie sheets in frig for approximately 30 minutes or until coating hardens-- I had 2 cookie sheets and not enough frig space so I put 1 cookie sheet in the frig and the other cookie sheet in the freezer (for 15 minutes only) to harden the coating-- Remove from frig/freezer-- break into pieces.

11 Store in airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks (I have not tried storing in the freezer yet.

Cinnamon Bun Popcorn

12 C popped popcorn (about 1/2 C kernels)
1 C pecan halves, roughly chopped
1 C brown sugar
3/4 t cinnamon
1/4 C corn syrup (or honey makes a good substitution)
1 stick real butter (1/2 C)
1t vanilla
1/2 t baking soda
3 squares almond bark (about 4 oz)

Preheat oven to 250 degrees

1 Place popcorn and chopped pecans in a large bowl and set aside.

2 Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a 2 liter capacity microwave safe bowl. Mix well. Chop butter into chunks and place on top of sugar mixture. Pour corn syrup over the top of everything. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and then stir to combine. Return to microwave and heat for 2 minutes. Remove and stir and then microwave for 2 minutes more.

3 Remove from microwave and add in vanilla and baking soda. Stir to combine. Mixture will foam and rise. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and pecans and stir very well so everything is well coated.

4 Spread popcorn mixture onto a foil-lined jelly roll pan. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

5 Remove from oven and spread out on a large piece of parchment, waxed paper, or foil.

6 Melt almond bark according to package instructions. Drizzle over popcorn mixture. When almond bark is hardened and popcorn is cool, break into chunks and enjoy!

Caramel Popcorn

4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 (15-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (2/3 cup)
3/4 cup unpopped corn (popcorn)

Directions
1 In saucepan, combine butter or margarine, brown sugar, and corn syrup.
2 Stir well and bring to boiling over medium heat.
3 Stir in sweetened condensed milk; simmer, stirring constantly, till starts to boil again.
4 Pour over popped corn and stir well till all kernels are coated.

Ranch Popcorn

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
1 Place the butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in one packet of seasoning mix. Set aside.

2 Pop the popcorn. Toss with the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® butter mixture and then toss with the Parmesan cheese. Serve at once.

Super Saturday

2011-10-28T18:15:00.006-06:00

Cranston Relief Society Super Saturday

November 19th, 2010

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Breakfast will be provided

For those of you not interested in crafting we will also have a service project on the go.

Please come join us on Saturday November 19, 2011 at 10am at the Cranston Chapel. Here are the guidelines, if you live within the boundaries of Cranston Ward, you will receive 12 stars to use towards any crafts that you wish participate in. Anyone wanting to make more crafts than what 12 stars will allow you, you can purchase additional stars at $1.00 per star. If you live outside the ward boundaries, you may also purchase crafts at this price.

Order forms need to be handed in to Melanie Nielson or Karey Van Wieren by Sunday, November 6^th, at the absolute latest. The earlier you hand in your order form the better. They can also be emailed to Melanie at melanienielson@shaw.ca or to Karey at kareyvw@gmail.com.

Sucker Tree: 7 stars

Assemble wood pieces together to make a tree shape with star on top, place suckers in holes.

(all supplies provided)

Oreo Snowman Pops: 1 star for 2 pops

Oreo cookies dipped in white chocolate with candy to decorate. (all supplies provided)

Snowman Kit: 5 stars

Assemble your kit to complete a snowman starting with button eyes and finishing with a top hat.

(all supplies provided)

Decorated Onesies: 1 star

Sew either a flower or tie onto front of onesie. (Onesie not provided)

Believe Hanging Ornaments: 10 stars

Made with flat, round plastic ornaments hanging on ribbon. They can be hung in a window, on a fireplace or wall. (all supplies provided)

Bath Salts: 2 Stars

You can either choose peppermint OR lavender bath salts, and then place them in a cute jar.

(all supplies provided)

Place-mat Scripture Case: 1 star

Sew a fabric normal sized place-mat into the shape of scripture case. (place-mat not provided)

Classes to choose from:

The Joyful Sounds of Christmas: Come and enjoy many different types of music that can be heard during the Christmas season.

Gifts From the Kitchen: Yummy delights that can be made for family or friends.

A Stress Free Christmas: Christmas can be the most stressful time of year, come and learn how to make it more enjoyable.

Tis The Season: Christmas is the best time of year to serve those around us, there are so many ways to serve that we don’t even know about yet.

We look forward to seeing you all there!!!

Music Makers

2011-10-13T10:05:00.000-06:00

Music Makers will begin again on Tuesday, October 18 at 10:30 AM. We will meet in the Primary room at the church.

Music Makers will be held every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Music Makers is a co-op, mother instructed, basic music class for children ages 0 to 5. It is a 30 minute class that consists of 10 minutes of opening songs, 10 minutes of monthly theme songs, and 10 minutes of marching/dancing time.

We hope to see you there! For any questions contact Janae Low janaelow@yahoo.com

General Relief Society Dinner & Broadcast

2011-09-20T21:54:00.001-06:00

Just a reminder that this Saturday is our General Relief Society Broadcast. There will be a warm and inviting meal ready for all of the sisters starting at 5pm. The broadcast starts at 6pm sharp. We hope everyone can come and join with the other sisters in being feed Spiritually and Physically

FYC - August

2011-08-08T15:03:00.001-06:00

Our Relief Society FYC for this month will be changed to the last Thursday of the month instead of the 3rd. It will be held Aug 25th at 7pm at Ann Nielson’s house (131 Cranleigh View). We will be doing a service project making little baby quilts for the neo-natal at the Peter Lougheed hospital.

Hope you can make it!

Girls Night Out

2011-07-10T21:20:00.001-06:00

Wednesday July 13^th - Movie Night @ the party room in Alice Wagers Condo Bldg. 7pm. We will be watching the 2nd movie to the Love Comes Softly series.

Take a hike!

2011-06-21T15:35:00.000-06:00

Sis. Donna Craig is organizing a hiking group once again for the summer time. She would like to extend an invitation to all women who are interested in hiking. The group will hike every Thursday in July and August, however no commitment is necessary. Women are invited to come when they are able to. If anyone is interested and would like more information please email dscraig@shaw.ca and Donna will be happy to send you all the information.

Girls Night Out

2011-06-19T09:11:00.002-06:00

Feel like you need a night out?

This Tuesday we will be having a movie night in the Party Room at Alice Wagers 7:00pm. We will be starting to watch the Love Comes Softly series.

Hope to see you there!

FYC this week!!

2011-06-12T12:43:00.001-06:00

CONGRATULATIONS

You have been chosen to be a contestant on

Minute To Win It

Please arrive at the studio

(Cranston Chapel)

by 7 pm on June 16th (this Thursday)

for the chance to win $1,000,000 with your group.

PS we are planning on having outside so you might want to bring your mosquito repellent!

Ward Social

2011-05-27T13:16:00.001-06:00

Just a reminder about the Ward Ice Cream Social tonight at the church. Please bring toppings!!!!

Hope to see you there :)

Sandwiches

2011-05-23T19:05:00.000-06:00

The next sandwich day for the Drop-In Center is Wed, June 1. That will be the last time until October. We can also donate mens and womens clothing, bedding and dishes for a store they have at the Drop-in Center and to aid in setting up apartments for those who are becoming independent.

Community fun run!

2011-05-23T18:58:00.001-06:00

A Community 5 km fun run/walk for the whole family will be held on June 11 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Fish Creek. There will be a free bbq and activities at the end. Meet at the top of the road in Sundance going to Sikome.

Hope to see you there!

Singers needed

2011-05-17T09:44:00.001-06:00

Our ward is singing at Stake Conference, June 19th. We encourage all ward members to participate in choir practice Sunday mornings at 9:00am at the church.

Congratulations!!!!

2011-05-17T09:41:00.000-06:00

A big congratulations to Rick and Jo-Ellen Cartier who had their baby early Saturday morning. It's a baby girl weighing in at 7lbs 9oz. Her name is Eden Rea-Ann Divin.

Enisign Class and Music Markers

2011-05-17T09:38:00.001-06:00

Just a reminder Ensign Class this Wednesday at 9:30am. The talk this week is "Face the Future with Faith" by Russel M. Nelson

Music Makers for the children at 10:30am (after Ensign Class).

FYC (Fill Your Cup)

2011-05-08T12:48:00.002-06:00

Shake Off Winter

Join us May 19th at 7:00pm for the 3 R's

Reducing Clutter

Reusing household items

Recycling your junk

Bring any gently used clothing or household items that you no longer have a need for. One woman's junk may be another woman's treasure!

Hope to see you there!

Ensign Study Group

2011-04-18T12:59:00.001-06:00

Please see side bar for a list of the upcoming talks that will be discussed.

Fill Your Cup

2011-04-17T16:48:00.004-06:00

This Thursday is FYC (Fill your cup), also known as our monthly RS Meeting. It is at 7pm at the church and entitled "Fast Friends"

Hope to see you there!

Ensign Study Group

2011-03-21T11:17:00.003-06:00

The Ensign class will be starting up again this week at 9:30 in the Relief Society room. This weeks topic is "Cleansing the Inner Vessel" by Boyd K. Packer. Taught by Ann Nielson. Babysitting will be provided but will cost a loonie per child.

Music Makers will be starting the first week of April.

"Purse"uit of Happiness Party

2011-03-20T19:02:00.003-06:00

Hello Sisters!

Please join us this Friday (March 25th) for our Relief Society Party.

We have some fun get to know you games planned and prizes too!

Please remember to bring your purse :)

Hope to see you there :)

Not a goodbye, but a see ya around!

2011-03-18T09:47:00.000-06:00

So, obviously I can't keep this blog going. Boy would I have loved to!! I don't think it is any secret that I love blogging.

Ward splits are always hard, but there are lots of great things that come of it!

So this is not a goodbye, but a see ya around!

Loves, Hugs and Kisses to everyone in Cranston!!

and here are some pictures from our last great hurrah... Canning night!

Get involved in your community!

2011-02-21T10:02:00.002-07:00

Its Family day!!!

There are lots of things going on today...

Click here for a few ideas!

Recipes!!

2011-02-20T05:53:00.000-07:00

Honey Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Ingredients (Makes 1 Loaf)
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (just barely hot to the touch)
• 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon whole flaxseed (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions
1) In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of flaxseed (optional). Mix in 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
2) Mix in 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and salt. Stir in 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until it pulls away from the counter but is still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 1 to 2 cups of whole wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 30 minutes).
3)Punch down and place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Allow to rise until dough has topped the pan by one inch. Depending on your yeast this will take between 1 - 2 hours.
4)Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not over bake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 1 tablespoon of melted butter when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.

Whole Wheat Pizza
Ingredients (Serves 12, 1 Pizza)
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup white flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions
1)Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2)In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water. Let stand 10 minutes, or until creamy.
3)In a large bowl add the whole wheat flour, white flour and salt. Mix thoroughly. Create a well in the center and add the honey and yeast mixture. Mix until the ingredients are just incorporated (do not over-knead or the pizza dough will be tough). Cover and set in a warm place to rise for 5 minutes.
4)Roll whole wheat dough on a floured baking sheet or pizza pan. Poke some holes in the dough with a fork. Allow to rise another 5 minutes.
5)Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Add desired pizza toppings then bake for an additional 15 minutes. For a crispier whole wheat pizza crust, broil for an additional minute at the end of baking.

Whole Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients (Makes 12) Time: 20 minutes
• 4 egg whites (or 2 whole eggs)
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 2 cups buttermilk (or fruity yogurt) No buttermilk? Just add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to a 2 cup measuring glass. Fill the remainder with milk. Let sit 5 minutes.
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed (or wheat germ)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (whole wheat okay but pastry recommended)
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed to room temperature)(optional for those who have a hankerin' for whole wheat blueberry pancakes

Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients (Makes 12 Muffins) Time: Under 40 minutes
• 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
• 1 cup non-fat milk
• 1 large mashed banana (or 1/2 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup honey (or 2/3 cup brown sugar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons wheat gluten (to ensure fluffiness)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup blueberries (raspberries, strawberry rhubarb, grated fruit, etc.)

Directions
1)Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners. In small mixing bowl, whisk together wheat bran and milk. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2)In a large bowl use an electric mixer to combine mashed banana, beaten egg, honey, and vanilla. Beat in wheat bran mixture. In a medium, sift in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Add salt. Mix thoroughly. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix with as few strokes as possible (lumps are okay). Fold in the blueberries. Fill muffin cups until 2/3 full.
3)Bake these healthy blueberry muffins for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.

Oatmeal
(For 3 kids) To make 1 quart:
1 cup quick oats 5 cups apples slices from cannery
1 pkg flavoured instant oatmeal 5 cups boiling water
Enough boiling water to cover
Measure both amounts into the
Let sit for 3 minutes. blender and let soak for 5 minutes.
Add applesauce and stir. Then blend into applesauce.

Apple CrispBring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Remove pot from burner.
Add 4 cups of apple slices.
Stir thoroughly to re-hydrate apples slices.
Let stand for a couple minutes and evenly
distribute apples into an 8"x8" pan.

Crumb Topping:
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup quick oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sprinkle 1/8 Cup granulated sugar on the apples.
Mix crumb topping thoroughly and then apply as
top layer to apples.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Bean Dip
Add 1.5 C boiling water to 2 C bean flakes and let stand for 5 minutes. If mixture is too thick, add a little water if it is too thin, add a few more bean flakes as to your own personal preference…
Add 2-3 tsp Chilli Paste and ½ C cheddar cheese cubed
Microwave and stir.

Molasses Gingersnaps
Ingredients:
 ½ c. butter
 ½ c. mashed beans (white or pinto), cold
 1c. brown sugar
 ¼ cup molasses
 1 egg
 3 c. whole wheat flour
 1 tsp. baking soda
 1 tsp. cinnamon
 2 tsp. ground ginger
 ¼- ½ tsp. ground cloves (optional)
 ½ tsp. salt

Directions:
1) Cream together butter, bean puree, brown sugar, and molasses. Mix in the egg, then add the dry ingredients. Roll in sugar and put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes.
2) If using dehydrated refried beans, use ½ cup of them, and 2 Tbsp. Water. If the dough is too dry, add 1 more Tbsp. Water. If you put the reconstituted beans in while still warm, the dough will be too soft to shape into balls; just drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.

Onion Soup Mix
3/4 C dried minced onion
1/3 C beef bouillon granules
1/3 C onion powder
¼ tsp sugar
¼ tsp crushed celery seed, optional
Mix all together and store in an airtight container. Makes about 1 ½ C, about 6 packages worth. Use a slightly heaping ¼ C (4-5) Tbsp. in place of one envelope onion soup mix.

Onion Dip for veggies or chips
16 oz. sour cream or plain yogurt
4-5 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix

Tips for Using Beans
Beans can be used as a fat substitute in baking—they help make baked goods moist, like fat does, but don’t have all the characteristics of fat. Start by replacing ½ the fat with beans, see if you like it. You can replace all of it if you like. Use them as a base for dips, or add to meatloaf/soup/stew/casserole.

“Eagle Brand” Sweetened Condensed Milk
1c hot water4c powdered milk
2c sugar
1/4c butter
Blend in blender very well. Can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen.

Attention!!

2011-02-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

Time change for the activity this week.

Canning will begin at 6:30

Spiritual message and demos begin at 7:30

We look forward to seeing you there!

2011-02-08T14:08:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU PREPARED?

Thursday February 17th at 7 pm: Cranston Chapel

If you haven't already heard, we are bring the Cannery to the church!! How fun is that? And doesn't it make us feel so special!! I can't wait. Hope to see you ALL there!

Deadline to send your order and money to Karey and Jacqueline is *this* Sunday February 13th.

- If you have already placed an order then you will receive an e-mail with the amount owing. Orders that have not been paid will not be filled as the Cannery requires payment up front. Please make cheques payable to Jacqueline Baines.

We will be holding mini classes on the different ways to use what you have.

Sign-Up Sheet for Products you would like to purchase:

Name:

Phone Number:

Quantity of Items to choose from (please note, the prices have changed and are cents different from the prices listed below):

Wheat $2.55 each:
White Rice $3.35 each:
Quick Oats $2.20 each:
Macaroni $3.50 each:
Apple Slices $5.20 each:
Refried Beans $3.95 each:
Dry Onions: $6.35 each:

Total Quantity of Cans:

Please send to kareyvw@gmail.com

February Newsletter

2011-02-06T18:42:00.002-07:00

10 Fun facts about SMILING!!!

2011-02-06T11:16:00.000-07:00

1. When someone smiles in is universally known as an expression of happiness which is recognized by almost all cultures.

2. When a person studies laughter they are known as a gelotologist.

3. There are over 18 different types of smiles that are used in a variety of social situations. For instance, people can use a smile to say a hello, and they can also use a different type of smile to show their understanding of a particular situation.

4. A frown uses more muscles to contract and expand then a smile does.

5. A smile is one of the most used human facial expressions. Smiles can use between 5 to all 53 muscles.

6. Smiling releases endorphins and makes us feel better, even when you fake a smile you can feel better.

7. A person that smiles more is deemed to be more pleasant, sincere, attractive and more sociable then a on-smiling person.

8. We are born with the ability to smile, it is not something that we copy. For instance, even blind babies are able to smile.

9. Humans are able to differentiate between a real smile and a fake smile by seeing the difference in a persons eyes when they smile.

10. Newborns tend to have more preference for a person with a smile then a person that is not smiling.

Don't forget to smile!

2011-01-31T09:05:00.002-07:00

A few months ago I was able to listen to a Music therapist talk to a group of adults about the power that music has on everyone. It was very interesting and resonated true. I myself can completely change my mood by listen to different types of music.

Near the end of her talk she told us of a story about her grandmother, who had been a great influence in her life. Her grandmother was nearing death and lay in a hospital bed without her mental capacities. It was very hard on this woman and her sister to feel as though their grandmother did not know who they were. She told us that her sister asked her, while at the bedside, to play a song and sing to their grandmother. As she told us this story she began to play that very song for us that she had played for her grandmother.

She lifted her guitar and began playing, "You are my sunshine."

It was an amazing experience to see that every adult in the room began singing a long, with tears in our eyes.

Music does have a huge impact on people!!

I believe it also has a huge impact on children.

Every Wednesday at 10:30 am there is a music makers class for our little ones. It is held in the primary room at the Cranston Chapel.

Lots of fun and the kids love it!

Do you ever want to Linger Longer??

2011-01-24T09:08:00.001-07:00

Linger Longer? Huh? What's that?

It's a chance for us as a ward to spend some quality time after our sunday meetings. We'll eat, catch up and share some laughter! How fun is that?!

Sunday January 30, 2011 @ 4:20 pm

Please sign up for an item you'd like to bring. *Salad *Main Dish or *Dessert

Send to Stacey.wood@uleth.ca or call Stacey @ (403) 286-3362

Gifts from the Kitchen - notes and recipes!

2010-11-24T13:05:00.002-07:00

rGifts from the kitchenr

Making a gift from the kitchen is not only a personal gift but it can be economical too.

Things to consider when making a gift from the kitchen:

1. Recipes

2. Packaging

rRecipes:

Where can you find good quality recipes?

· Ask friends and family if they have great, reliable recipes that they are willing to share

· Cookbooks, magazines and the Internet are a great place to start. Thumb through the recipes to see if the steps are easy to follow.

1. www.skiptomylou.org

She has great template downloads and recipes

This link is for the cookie in the jar recipe with free label download

2. www.bakerella.com

She has some wonderful recipes and downloads

3. MARTHA STEWART

Click here, here

Martha is the queen of everything good and classy. Here you’ll find many great recipes, tips on how to package your baking and also she teaches you how to host a cookie swap as well she has included labels, tags and box templates.

Always taste test what you send out the door.

Another thing to consider is how stable are the baked goods? Is it crumbly, brittle, and mushy? While these may all taste great and are fine to put out on a tray when having a party, it needs to stand up to the packing and travel and if it’s not eaten right away will it go bad?

Consider specializing in one or two amazing treats rather than several. It will save you time and your sanity.

rPackaging

The way you present you baking is just as important as the quality of the baking itself. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to dress it up. I save cocoa and raison tins during the year. You can decorate it with cardstock and ribbons. The dollar store has a lot of options too. Save the tins you get from friends, clean them up and reuse them!

Creative Packaging 6105 Centre Street SW (east of Chinook)

This store has several amazing packaging ideas. You can buy in bulk or individual pieces. (They don’t offer returns, so make sure you buy what you need/want)

Recipes

Shortcut Almond Roca – Best of Bridge

1 tbsp corn syrup

1 ¼ cups white sugar

1 cup butter

¼ cup water

1 ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

¾ cups chocolate chips

In a large heavy saucepan, gently boil syrup, sugar, and water until “hard crack stage” appears on the candy theremometer, 300 degrees. Do not stir. This step takes at least 20 minutes, if not more. Remove from heat, add almonds and stir well. Spread on an ungreased cookies sheet and add the chocolate chips before the it cools. Spread the chocolate chips evenly. Place in the fridge or freezer till it sets. Break into pieces, enjoy.

Sponge toffee

2 ½ cups white sugar

2/3 cups white corn syurp

1/3 cup water

4 tsp baking soda

2 tsp vanilla

· In a large (12cup or more) saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water over medium heat till sugar dissolves.

· Bring to a boil. Cook with out stirring but brushing down sides of pan occasionally with a pastry brush and cold water until it reaches 300 degrees (hard crack) on the candy thermometer.

· Remove from heat. Stand back and avert your face as you whisk in the backing soda. The caramel will sputter and double in size. Whisk in vanilla.

· Pour into a greased foil lined 9x13 metal pan. (not glass. When you go to break it into pieces using a knife, you make break the glass)

· Let it set for a couple of hours before breaking into chunks.

some last minute notes

2010-11-18T11:11:00.011-07:00

We are looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday! There are over 60 sisters signed up to participate in crafts! If you didn't sign up for anything, please still come for the free classes and/or lunch.

There is babysitting available but please contact Jacqueline Baines to let her know your children will be attending.

If you are participating in the following classes and have any of the listed items, please try to bring them. Thank you!

Stamped Disk Necklaces: Hammer and a pair of needle nose pliers.

Angel Chocolate Bars: Paper trimmer

Hair Bows: Glue gun

Top Ten Tips for Better Holiday Photos: Please bring your camera

See you all Saturday at 9:30!

Super Saturday

2010-11-02T23:27:00.006-06:00

Hello Cranston Sisters!

This blog has been sitting idle now for some time due to the fact that we are now receiving weekly announcements through email. Now that Super Saturday is here I thought I'd dust off the ol' keyboard and show you the fun things that we are doing this year.

We have been given direction from the General Relief Society Presidency to organize all of our Relief Society Meetings according to each of our unique circumstances. In the past, Super Saturday has been a tradition of sisters coming together in friendship... and craft paint! We are able to enjoy this tradition to an even fuller potential now as no one is excluded due to economic restrictions. We have no reason to leave ourselves out from hot glue burns and sandpaper knuckles! My hope is that we will all make our best efforts to attend, get to know each other better and have matching paint on our fingers the next day!

The guidelines for our ward are as follows: If you live within the boundries of Cranston Ward, you will receive 10 stars to use towards any crafts that you wish participate in. As per the announcement on Sunday, you are now able to purchase additional crafts at $2.00 per star. If you live outside the ward boundries, you may also purchase crafts at this price.

Order forms need to be handed in to Jacqueline Baines or myself by Sunday, November 7th. Forms will be available on Sunday and will also be emailed out by the RS presidency. If you don't receive one, you can email me at christyg3@hotmail.com. Please make cheques payable to Christy Leishman.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED A FORM AND NOW WISH TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL ITEMS, I WILL BRING THEM ON SUNDAY TO MAKE CHANGES OR FEEL FREE TO FILL OUT A NEW FORM AND I WILL MAKE NOTE OF IT.

Cranston Relief Society Super Saturday

November 20th, 2010

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Lunch will be provided and we will have a table set up if you would like to bring your un-finished projects to work on.

Christmas Yard Stake: 9 Stars

Colors and vinyl are as shown:

Family Home Evening Dice: 6 Stars

Roll the dice to see who does what job!
The “assignment block” contains the tasks Prayer, Scripture, Treat, Song, Lesson, Game and you provide us with the names you would like on them. You can also choose your paint and vinyl color.

Stamped Disk Necklace: 3 stars

This comes with a 24 inch chain, disc, jumpring, and bead. Stamp initials, a name, a saying…
Anything you would like!
Additional discs can also be added.

Hair Bows: 1 Star

You can choose if you want to use the same ribbon to make a pair or do 2 different clips.
Korker (2 bows): 1 star

Figure 8 (2 bows): 1 Star

Button (2 bows): 1 Star

Angel Chocolate Bar: 1 Star

You may also attend the following 3 classes/demonstrations free of stars (haha):

10:15am - Gifts from the Kitchen: This is fun, personal, way to say you care this holiday season. Come learn how to save some money, unleash your creativity and give a gift from your kitchen… and your heart. This will include some recipes and packaging tips!

11:00 am - Top 10 Tips for Better Holiday Photos: The holidays make for fantastic photo opportunities. Come learn some tips that will make this years photographs the absolute best you’ve ever created!

11:45 am - Putting “Christ” Back in Christmas: As the holiday season approaches you may find yourself getting bombarded with Christmas preparations and lost in the commercialism of the holiday. Let’s take minute to put things back in perspective and remember what Christmas is really about.

We look forward to seeing you all there while we continue this GREAT tradition of SUPER SATURDAY!

Please contact Jacqueline Baines or myself with any questions. Thank you!

August RS Meeting - Bahama Mama's

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Our August RS Meeting will be held at Auburn Bay Beach on August 19th at 7:00pm. If you live outside of Auburn Bay please sign up so that we can put you on the guest list. There will be sign up sheets going around each auxiliary. Please bring a chair and a beach towel.

July RS Meeting

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Join us at Dorienne Fairbanks home for our July activity where we will focus on literacy.
7:00 pm on July 15th
Please bring a favorite book to exchange.

Is Your Life A CIRCUS?

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Our RS Retreat is set for June 18-19 at the Princes Cabin in Glenwood. There will be sign up sheets going around on Sunday with invitations and information. Please mark your calendars for this activity and come have some fun!

You can also get the Retreat Info here

May RS Meeting

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Seek the Higher Groud

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Handouts from Thursday

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Here are the handouts that didn't get passed out on Thursday. Thank you to Becka, Emily and Teryn for the great job you all did!

Slim Without a Gym 3-2-1 Workout

Slim Without A Gym Tips and Tricks

April RS Meeting

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If It Tastes Good, Spit It Out (and other myths)

Thursday, April 22nd

7:00pm at the Cranston Chapel
A healthy lifestyle is a happy lifestyle. There are many people who believe that a healthy lifestyle requires eating bland tasteless food and spending large amounts of time and money at the gym.

With a little help, you can make some small changes in what you are already doing that will make a huge difference in the long run... Come see how!

March Party TONIGHT!

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Our "Movie Premier" RS March Party is TONIGHT at 7:00 pm at the Cranston Chapel.
Dinner & Program.
Sunday dress.

* This is really going to be something you won't want to miss, so come and bring your friends and neighbors! *

Ward Party Tonight!

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The Cranston Ward Activities committee welcomes you to join them in a Night of Savoring the World Saturday Mar 13 2010 from 5:00-7:30 pm.
Dress casual or in your traditional cultural dress, bring your own blanket and get ready to enjoy tastes from all over the world.

Playgroup

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Thanks to everyone who came out but playgroup is no longer meeting at the church. Also a big thanks to Susie for running it and keeping it going for the last while!

Congratulations...

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to President and Sister Sackley on their Hong Kong, China mission call! They will be serving as Welfare Specialists and report to the MTC on May 31st.
You will be missed but hope you have an amazing experience!

March RS Meeting

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Mark your calendar for our Relief Society "March Party" Movie Premier held on March 18th at 7:00pm.

You won't want to miss this night of dinner and entertainment. Movie tickets to attend our red carpet event will be handed out next Sunday!

Two reminders for Wednesday...

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Ensign Study Group has now moved it's time to 9:30 am. It will still meet in the RS room and there is FREE childcare provided. Check out the lesson schedule to see what talk we're on!

The Gospel Discussion Group is Wednesday night at 8:00 pm at Nate and Tanya Woodruff's home. This is a discussion led by Brother Rick Cartier.

Hope you'll try to make it out!

mini-olympics

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Saturday morning is the Cranston Primary Olympics from 9:30-11:30 at the Cranston Chapel. Bring your primary aged children for a morning of fun-filled activites.

don't forget...

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about our RS Meeting tomarrow at 7:00pm at the church! See you there!

Recipe...

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from last months lesson on how to make yummy…

Cinnamon Buns
By Shyrl Cullum

Put following ingredients in mixer - beating after each addition

2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
4 Tbs. powdered milk dissolved in 1 1/2 cups hot water

½ cup margarine - melted (one square)
1 Tbs. yeast - Fleischmann's Quick-Rise

4 cups flour - add one cup at a time
1 ½ tsp salt

Approx. 7/8 cup of Cake and Pastry flour plus enough corn starch to equal one cup

* I start with the paddle attachment and change to the dough hook after adding the 3rd cup of flour

Beat with the dough hook until dough comes away from the bowl and forms a ball
Put dough in greased covered bowl and let rise until double

Roll out dough on floured counter approx. 18" x 12". Cover with ½ lb. (one cup) softened margarine.
Cover margarine evenly with 1 ½ cups cinnamon sugar -
(To make cinnamon sugar add one cup of cinnamon to four cups brown sugar)

*Leave about ½" at bottom of dough for a light brushing of water to make rolls stick together.

Roll from top to bottom as tightly as you can - brush bottom strip with water and let sit for a few minutes to let the
water act as glue to hold the roll together. Cut into 12 rolls and put in parchment lined pan until double. Bake approx. 25 min. @ 375 deg.
Immediately cover with cream cheese icing.

Icing Recipe
Cream together one pkg. (250 gms) cream cheese and ½ cup butter + 2 Tbs. milk
Add 3 cups icing sugar - one cup at a time - beat until fluffy
Add 2 tsp. white vanilla

"Family Time" is "Prime Time"

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FYI...

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Ensign Study Group is cancelled this week - (February 3rd).

Cinnamon Buns and Scriptures

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Our Relief Society Meeting is at 7:00 on Thursday, January 14th.

We will learn how to stay on track with our Stake's focus of scripture reading and how to make yummy cinnamon buns by Sister Cheryl Cullum who ran her own bakery.

Ensign Study Group

2010-01-12T16:20:00.002-07:00

Here is the lesson outline for next few months for the Ensign Study Group which starts back up tomarrow!
It will continue to run on Wednesday's at 10:00am in the Relief Society room.
See you there!

January 13, 2010 What Have I Done for Someone Today? President Thomas S. Monson
January 20, 2010 Our Perfect Example President Henry B. Eyring
January 27, 2010 Two Principles for Any Economy President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
February 3, 2010 The Past Way of Facing the Future Elder L. Tom Perry
February 10, 2010 Ask, Seek, Knock Elder Russell M. Nelson
February 17, 2010 Love and Law Elder Dallin H. Oaks
February 24, 2010 To Acquire Spiritual Guidance Elder Richard G. Scott
March 3, 2010 Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ Elder Robert D. Hales
March 10, 2010 Safety for the Soul Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
March 17, 2010 More Diligent and Concerned at Home Elder David A. Bednar
March 24, 2010 Stewardship—a Sacred Trust Elder Quentin L. Cook
March 31, 2010 No class - Spring Break
April 7, 2010 Moral Discipline Elder D. Todd Christofferson
April 14, 2010 “Repent . . . That I May Heal You” Elder Neil L. Andersen

new year, new time

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Starting tomarrow our Ward will now be meeting from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

This is a service you won't want to miss!

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Are you needing a some more time to prepare for Christmas???

The Activity Day girls and YW are willing to watch your kids at the Church on

Tuesday Dec 8th

so that parents can go Christmas shopping.

You can drop off and pick up your kids at any time between

6:00 - 8:30pm.

Nursery age kids and older only (18months+).

Doesn't get any sweeter than that!

SUPER SATURDAY!

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IS TODAY! YAY!

S0 come even if you didn't sign up for anything because their is a free class and yummy food- and hey who dosn't need some time out with sistas!

SS runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

See ya there!

Reminder for Domestic Divas

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Just a reminder that there is an enrichment activity get together tonight Thursday the 5th at 7pm My house 7 Cranfield manor

We'll be learning interior design mistakes and tips from a professional interior designer my sister in law Brooke Berry

Please bring your questions/ pictures of your house you want help with and your fav treat

Make sure you tell anyone who dosn't check the blog that you think would like to come about it!

It will be lots of fun and a great chance to make new friends hope you all can make it!

Thanks see you all tonight at 7!

Domestic Diva's starts this week!

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So this Thursday night at my house at 7 p.m is Domestic Divas night. My Mega Talented Sister- in Law Brooke is a Professional Interior Designer. She's going to come and teach us about the top 10 design mistakes that people make in their houses. Then she's going to do a Q and A. Bring questions and even pictures of your houses. Or upload them to somewhere online and I'll have my laptop we can just pull them up on. Everyone bring their Favorite treat. Trust me you don't want to miss this good info. My house looks awesome because of her expertise! Bring a friend- it will be a great night to just get out!My address is 7 Cranfield Manor- yes the house with 007 as my house numbers

It's a Busy Week!

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There is a lot going on this week, so here we go...

Tuesday

10:00 am - Bring you kiddo's to Mom n' Tots for a fun halloween playdate at the church... Don't forget to wear your costumes!

Wednesday

10:00 am - Ensign Study Group in the RS room. (Elder Nelson "Lessons from the Lords Prayers" )

7:30 pm - Adult Gospel Discussion led by Brother Rick Cartier at Brother & Sister Smigel's home. Bring your scriptures and something to take notes with.

Friday

6:30-9:30pm - Stake Family Halloween Party at the Stake Centre.

There is a lot of fun things planned such as an astrojump, Spook Alley, games, activities and treats. Wear your costumes!

Sunday

Last day to sign up for Super Saturday!!! Make sure to get your order form and payment into a member of the RS Presidency or Enrichment Board.

This is also the last day to bring your donations of hats, mittens and socks for 9-12 year old boys and girls. See Sister Coad or Sister Sackley.
Food Storage Orders??? The YW are going to fill dry pack orders for an upcoming activity. If you are interested, Allaina Hudson needs your order form and payment ASAP! Please contact her with any questions.

Freezer Meals: If you signed up to make a freezer meal for the RS, please contact Sister Coad to make arrangements to drop it off to her or let her know that you have one ready and waiting in your freezer!

Domestic Diva's night moved to Nov 5th

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Come learn about the top 10 design mistakes that people make from a real Interior Designer. Also bring photos of your house that you have questions about for her to answer. Nov 5th 7 pm-Thursday at Bree Johnson's house bring your favorite treat. 7 cranfield manor

Mom n' Tots

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Dress your kids up in their halloween costumes for Mom & Tot's on Tuesday, October 27th, 10:00am at the church! Contact Susie Tillman with any questions.

Recipes from last night!

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First, how fun was the activity last night. Thanks Amanda! I wanted to start a place where we could post our recipes. There were so many delicious treats. Some I tried and were fabulous and others I was too full to try but was for sure drooling over! Here is my recipe, click on the link. Leave a comment with yours!! Thanks

Pumpkin Roll

October-Feast

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Volleyball

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Midnapore Ward has invited us to play with volleyball with them on Thursday, October 8th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Sundance Chapel. No previous experience necessary, just come out and have fun!

Call Jacqueline Baines if you are planning on attending: 254-0213

Super Saturday Order Form

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Order Form Super Saturday

Be sure to check out the previous post for the item listings and descriptions.

Super Saturday Items

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Here are the items available for Super Saturday!

"Joy" Blocks
$20.00

You can choose either the brown and green color scheme or black and red.

This is fabric on wool felt. You will need to bring a pair of sharp scissors.

Wooden Nativity Set

$13.50

Little Girls Tutu
21" Waist size (fits a 2 year old approx): $9.00
25" Waist size (fits a 4 year old approx): $12.50
See order form for color choices of tulle and ribbon.

Altered Paint Can/Popcorn Tin
$4.00
Includes 1 gallon can, two 12x12 double sided paper, ribbon & recipes of "Popcorn Possibilities".
If you would like to bring your own paper and ribbon the cost is $1.75.

Christmas Gift Tags
$2.00 for 12
If you have paper that you want to coordinate with your wrapping paper, bring it, otherwise it will be provided.

Snowman Chocolate Bar
$1.50 per bar

"Joyful Countdown" Set
$13.00
White blocks & red base with red vinyl
Use the scrapbook paper provided
If you want to bring your own coordinating paper and paint color(s):
$11.00
Vinyl color choice: White, Red, Black or Cream

Plates
$5.00 each

"Family" Fabric Nativity Picture
$15.50
Frame not included.
You will need an 11 x 14 frame with glass front & backing board and a pair of SHARP scissors. The stencil will already be traced for you on interfacing.

Square Wreath

Fake Leaves: Boxwood, White Pine, Cedar, Magnolia $30.00

Real Leaves: Boxwood, White Pine, Cedar $35.00
Bring five 4x6 family pictures in sepia or black and white.

(If you have questions regarding the leaf types, please contact Bree Johnson)

Advent Calendar
Includes over 90 ideas to fill your tins and personalize it to your own family.
$16.00
Bring your own coordinating paper and ribbon.
Includes Cricut cut letters and numbers... Color choices are:
White, Red, Green
(If you have another color for your lettering that you would like cut out please get the paper to me before Super Saturday!)
You will need approximately 3 sheets of double sided scrapbook paper of choice and approx 30-40" of ribbon for the bow at the top and 20" of ribbon for embellishment (if you choose).
OR
$21.00
Let us choose for you. Includes everything.

Tips on Creative Wrapping & Holiday Entertaining
Free

Ensign Study Group

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The Ensign Study Group meets on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 - 11:00am in the RS room. We are reviewing the May 2009 Conference Edition of the Ensign and the discussion is lead by Sister Linda Sutton. There is babysitting available and a small donation is appreciated and can be given to Sister Sackley or Sister Coad. It is great class and wonderful mid-week pick-me-up!

The lesson schedule is as follows:

September

30 - Elder Cook "Our Father's Plan - Big Enough for all His Children"

October

7 - Elder Hales "Becoming Provident Providers Temporally & Spiritually"

14 - Elder Ballard "Learning Lessons from Lessons of the Past"

21 - Elder Oaks "Unselfish Service"

28 - Elder Nelson "Lessons from the Lords Prayers"

November

4 - Elder Perry "Bring Souls Unto Me"

11 - President Uchtdorf "The Way of the Disiple"

18 - President Eyring "Man Down"

25 - President Uchtorf " We are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down"

December

2 - President Monson "May You Have Courage"

Super Saturday!

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Starting today our displays were out with all of our Super Saturday crafts. Check back in the next few days to see all the items listed on our blog!

Uplift Yourself & Others

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We have been invited by New Brighton Ward to attend:

Uplift Yourself and Others
Thursday, September 10th at 7:00pm
Cranston Building RS Room
Natalie Young from LDS Family Services will be speaking on how to deal with,
and help others deal with depression.
Make sure to invite the sisters you visit teach and your friends.
Refreshments will be served.

Progressive Garden Party

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WOW... It's been a while since I've posted on here!

This is going to be a very last minute blog announcement about our activity, but hopefully you have already heard about it so this will just be a reminder! Hope to see you all there!

July Activity: Our Pioneer Sisters

2009-06-28T13:34:00.009-06:00

Since it is the "Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert" the same week as our activity, we are going to start our celebrations early and get a glimpse into the lives of...

Our Pioneer Sisters.

This evening will take you back in time and give you the opportunity to enjoy some of their favorite traditions, games and stories complete with homemade ice cream and pies.

This will be a really fun evening so I hope to see you all there!

Casual Dress

July 16th, 2009

7:00 p.m.

Cranston Chapel

Please Note: During the summer months we will not be planning our regular group activities and will just meet on the 3rd Thursdays of the month for a combined activity.

Save the dates!!!

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I am looking for someone who can head up the June cannery visit. I will be out of town.

I thought it would be fun for the group to go to lunch first or gelato after.

If you are interested in organizing this, please call

Kathy Ehlert @ 403-465-3693 or 403-454-5323.

Fill Your Empty Bucket

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Our Relief Society Retreat is planned for June 12-13th at the Prince's cabin in Glenwood.

Please make sure to sign up by Sunday!!! There are sign-up sheets that are going around RS, YW and Primary. If for some reason you do not get the sign-up sheets and want to come please contact me.

Travel Times:
There will be two groups leaving Calgary, one at 4:00 pm and one at 6:00 pm. We would like to carpool down and are planning to meet at Auburn House.
We will leave Glenwood by 4:00pm on Saturday.

Temple Sessions:
There is a group of sisters going to the 6:30pm session on Friday as well as Saturday at 10:30am and 3:30pm. If you are planning on attending either of these, please sign up or let Christy or Sister Sackley know.

Other Info:
* Please bring your own bedding (sleeping bag, blankets, pillows, air mattress, etc.). There are some beds but they will be offered to nursing Mom's, pregnant sisters and the older sister's first. Wear comfortable clothes.
* You are responsible for your dinner on Friday so make sure to either pack something or make arrangements to stop on the way down.
* Please bring a snack, appetizer or treat to share.
* If possible, please shower before you leave as there is a limited amount of bathrooms.
* If you have any fun games feel free to bring them along!

This is our Quarterly Enrichment Activity so we hope that each of you will make every effort to attend, as we know it to be a wonderful experience and those who come will be able to make new friendships, enjoy a well-deserved break and leave feeling strengthened and uplifted.

If you have any questions regarding this retreat, please contact me.

Hope to see you all there!

Movie Night

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At Jacquie Korella’s House

Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 8pm
Get in your comfy clothes and come enjoy a great movie!
Please feel free to bring a snack, pillow or something to sit on as there will not be room on the couch for everyone.

Cancelled

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Crafting with Natasha has been cancelled because we didn't have enough people say they could make it this week. We'll still be making them in the fall though so stay tuned!

Crafting with... Natasha!

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For enrichment this thursday we are going to be making aprons!

Here is the list of things you need to bring to the stake center at 7 p.m.

If you don't want to make an apron just bring something your working on or need to get finished!

Stuff to bring!

sewing machine

scissors

matching thread

needles/pins

measuring tape

main print fabric-1 meter

accent fabric-.60 meter

reverse side of fabric-.70 meter

The pattern is 12.25

If you have questions please call Natasha

403-455-1730-home

403-320-1817-work

Postponed...

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In the Kitchen With Kathy is cancelled for tonight and will be re-scheduled because she is sick. We will let you know when a new date is set.
Thanks for your understanding!
Hope you feel better soon Kathy!

This week...

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In the Kitchen With... Kathy!

What to do With Wontons?!?!

Kathy Ehlert will be demonstrating the following dishes...

1. Jalapeno cream cheese filled crispy wontons
2. Wonton Soup
3. Callebaut Chocolate filled Wontons with ice cream
4. Fried Wonton strips to top salads, soups or desserts.

It is going to be a fun night with yummy sampling, so please COME!
Don't forget your $2.00 donation to go towards the cost of ingredients.

In the Kitchen with... Kathy!

2009-05-06T14:07:00.002-06:00

This group is postponed until next Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 pm. Please mark it on your calendars! Here are the details...

What to do with Wontons?!

Kathy Ehlert will be answering that question for us by showing us how we can use wontons in an appetizer, a main dish and dessert.
Please bring a $2.00 donation to go towards the cost of food.

Ensign Study Group

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The Ensign Study group is meeting on Thursday at 7:00 pm at Tanya Woodruff's home. Click here for the details!

Don't Forget...

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Mom n' Tot's tomorrow morning at 10 am. This will be the last time we will meet at the Sundance Building and we will plan to start meeting at a park when the weather turns nicer. More info to come.

Social Sisters will be at Amanda Bourne's tomorrow at 7:00 pm for a Death By Chocolate night! Please bring your favorite item to share for chocolate fondue. There will be 3 pots with different types of chocolate to dip!

**Please do not bring honeydew or cantaloupe as a sister has a severe allergy. Thank you!**

Thursday is our Ward Volleyball Practice at 7:00pm! Come get involved and prepared for our Stake Volleyball Tournament on Saturday!!!!

Coming up this week...

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Tuesday at 7:00 pm - the first Book Club Meeting will be held at Bernice Oviatt s. Please bring your idea's for books you would like to read and contact Melanie Nielson if you have further questions.

Wednesday at 10:00 am - Mom n' Tot's group at the Sundance Chapel.

Thursday at 7:00pm - Crafting Night at Bree Johnson's. Bring something that you are working on that needs finishing up! Bree still has some awesome handouts from last months digital scrapbooking night if you want to learn some cool digital tricks.
You can bring your laptops, card-making stuff, painting, knitting ... whatever you are working on right now. Stay as long as you would like and bring a friend!

Ensign Group

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This month Tanya Woodruff will be hosting the Ensign Study Group on April 30th at 7:00 pm.

The articles she has chosen to discuss are:

pg. 22 "Learning and Latter-Day Saints" and

pg. 68 "Think About What You are Thinking About"

Tanya will be leading the discussion and I'm sure it will be a night that will be both uplifting and inspiring.

Mark it on your calendars and hope to see you all there!

thank you!

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A big thanks to Carla for all the time that she put into her class last night. The food was delicious and we all learned so much! You are AMAZING!

In the Kitchen with... Carla!

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The menu has been confirmed and you won't want to miss out on this activity.

Thursday, 7 p.m @ Carla's home.

(If you don't know her address, please find it in the ward directory so I don't have to put people's private information on a public site - Thanks!)

Easy Elegant Summer Menu

* Pan-Seared Scallops

* Grilled Flank Steak Salad

* Summer's Freshest Vegetables

* Spinach Salad w/Feta on Grilled Portabello Round

There will be recipes available and SAMPLING!

**Please bring $2.00 to donate to the cost of the night**

Volleyball

2009-03-31T22:57:00.002-06:00

There is a Stake Relief Society Volleyball Tournament that our ward is hosting on April 25th!

This is just a fun event with NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Come brush up your skills every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m at the Sundance Building.

We will also be having a Ward practice on April 23rd at 7:00 p.m

Hope to see you all there!

Mom n' Tots...

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Mom n' Tot's is cancelled for Wednesday, April 1st. It will meet again next week.

In the Kitchen with... Carla!

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Is on April 2nd at 7pm at Carla McDaniels home.

There will be more info to come on what she will be demontrating, but you can be sure it will be delish so make sure you mark it on your calendar!

Social Sisters...

2009-03-19T13:20:00.000-06:00

Is meeting on Wednesday March 25th at the Cheesecake Cafe at 8pm. You can let Melanie Nielson know if you are planning on attending and there will be a sign up sheet going around on Sunday so she can reserve a spot. This will be a fun night to relax, visit... and eat yummy desserts!

Upcoming Activities

2009-03-14T12:24:00.000-06:00

Here's what's coming up next week!

Mom n’ Tot’s: This Wednesday (and every Wed) at 10:00 am at the Sundance Building.

Ensign Study Group: Wednesday March 18th at 7pm at Sister Brenda Oster’s home.
* Please note that she has moved. Her new address is 63 Cranridge Terrace SE.
The articles we will be discussing from the March Ensign are:
“The Parable of the Ten Virgins” and “Likening the Scriptures to our Personal Lives”

Crafting With… Keshia: Digital Scrapbooking
Thursday March 19th at 7pm at the Stake Centre.
Please bring your laptop if you have one.

FYC: Family Home Evening Ideas
Thursday March 19th at 7pm at Sister Rachel Mason’s Home.
Her address is 14 Auburn Sound Green SE.

Thank YOU!

2009-03-08T22:05:00.001-06:00

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Relief Society March Party!

And to those of you who stayed and helped us clean up... It was very, very appreciated!

Reminder!

2009-03-03T15:12:00.001-07:00

Don't forget that our March Party is this Thursday at 6:30 pm!
There will be a dinner and program and will be a really fun night!

Location Change...

2009-03-03T15:06:00.000-07:00

The Mom n' Tot's group will now be meeting at the Sundance Building.
Please contact Susie Tillman if you have any questions.
Thanks!

Save The Date

2009-02-25T11:59:00.001-07:00

Mom n' Tots...

2009-02-24T15:53:00.000-07:00

Starts TOMARROW morning at 10am at the Stake Centre. Come and let the kids have fun and enjoy some visiting between moms! It will run weekly at this time.

March Party Invite

2009-02-14T23:40:00.000-07:00

Groups/Activities...

2009-02-10T11:58:00.000-07:00

Relief Society Enrichment Groups/Activities are less structured than Quarterly Home, Family & Personal Enrichment Meetings. They are designed to bring together sisters who have common needs, interests or circumstances. They may be held in sisters’ homes, locations in the community, or occasionally at the church.. Groups can be as small as two sisters and the frequency of meeting, time of meetings, topics, etc. will be discussed and decided upon within the individual groups.

We are excited to start these groups and hope that something catches your interest!

Please let me know if you have any suggestions and thank you for your support!

Emergency Prepardness Activity

2009-02-06T15:38:00.001-07:00

The Emergency Prepardness Committee is having their first quarterly activity on February 26th.
This will be a great night so make sure you come and invite a friend!