Book Club

The book group is reading "Kabul Beauty School: An American Goes Behind the Veil" by Deborah Rodriguez and Kristin Olson. We will meet on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Kathryn Karford's home.

CHRISTMAS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM!

Coal Mine Ward RS Enrichment Meeting
“Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With Strings . . . These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things”
Tuesday, December 1,
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Coal Mine Bldg.
Refreshments Served
Nursery Provided

Bring a small “Gift of Self”
\’gift\ 1: something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation
\’self\ 1: from or by means of oneself

Please wrap your gift in the provided brown paper bag, with one paragraph describing why this item represents “YOU”.
We will be exchanging these gifts in a fun and unique way!
See you there.

Book Group: changed to November 18th at Nancy Lawson's. Still at 7:00 p.m.

"Love Your Neighbor" game w/Lila Secrist. Lila will teach us how to play and make a fun game that the whole family will love. Great for gift giving and very inexpensive to make. We will meet on Tuesday, November 10th, 7:00 p.m. at Becky Thomas' home. The supplies we will be using can be purchased from Lila that night. The estimated cost is under $5.00. Bring your own container to take it home in. A scissors or a rotary cutter and mat are useful tools to bring if you have them.

Service group: Update: We're meeting at the church (not Becky's house) tomorrow at 10:00 to make stockings and blankets for Project Comfort and Joy. Those who attend should plan on a potluck lunch at noon and bring a pair of sewing scissors if they have them and Christmas fabric and trim remnants they have on hand to embellish the stockings.

Upcoming Activities!!!

"How Money Works"
Class taught by Chris Koch. October 27th. See Flyers from Relief Society!

Book Club for November
The book for November is "Jubilee" by Margaret Walker. We will meet at Kathryn Karford's Nov. 11 at 7:00

Service Group
November 5th at my house Becky Thomas' home at 10:00 a.m. We will be making stockings for the eight children we're giving christmas gifts to. Plan on staying for a yummy potluck lunch at noon. Bring any trims or christmas print fabric scraps you have to embellish the stockings. Becky has some old red velvet bridesmaids dresses that we can cut up for the stockings. Come and get into the holiday spirit, by being of service to a family in need.


Also, look for more information in the coming weeks for a sewing class & the exercise group! =)

COAL MINE Relief Society Retreat 2009: Mind, Body, Spirit.

If you missed our Retreat, here's some pictures of what you missed out on!!! This was a such a nice relaxing night. THANK YOU to all who helped organize & carry this out! We all appreciate what you do.

Book group
is reading "The Face" by Angela Hunt for September. We will meet at Cherie Day's home on Sept. 8 at 7:00. We will be reading "My Life in France" by Julia Child and Alex Prud'homme for October.

The "How Money Works"
class is scheduled for Oct. 27. Chris Koch will be teaching it.

Updates! 8/2/09

eBay Class!
Tuesday, August 4th 7p at Anne Gish's home. 9570 W. Maplewood Pl. 80123 If you have a laptop, please bring! We will be learning how to set up an account & listing items to sell. Light refreshments served.

Temple Group
Juanita Page, Sharon Schult and some others will be going to the temple on Fridays for the 10am session. Contact Sharon if you need to, but otherwise meet them there! :)

Play at the Park
Tuesday August 4th 10a at Clement Park. Contact Danielle Braithwaite for more details.

Garden Group
Saturday, August 22nd 9am at Katherine Karford's home!

Volleyball
Tuesdays 9p at the Webster Building, call Kathy Puter to make sure it's still a go ;)

Exercise 5K Group
Here are some upcoming 5Ks to consider:
1. Denver Skirtchaser 5K http://www.skirtchaser5k.com/ Really fun idea, but a bit pricey...the course is pretty flat though...always a PLUS!

2. Run for Charities 5K http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1757884&assetId=E0012CE0-49A7-4A9B-9180-B7BD1A7B062C Good price, and fun course! (around Elitches!) ***I'm leaning towards doing this one myself ;)

3. D'Evelyn Dash Fundraiser 5K http://www.develyneducationfoundation.com/index.cfm?content=page&page=DEvelynDash This one benefits the High School, and has an interesting cross-country style course. Too busy for my preggo belly, but I would definitely try next year! The best part about this one is that it is cheap! $20 including t-shirt! This is just a fun-type run, official times will not be posted anywhere.

***if you hear of any other good ones, or have a better idea for something active to do, let me know; I know not everyone is into running! :)

Some pending items to watch for:

Temple Group TBA

Hiking Group TBA

Exercise Group...5K for August some of us are thinking about this one:

http://www.skirtchaser5k.com/

EBAY class!

So....
As promised in that fabulous commercial you saw at the last Enrichment Activity :D We have set a date for the eBay class!

AUGUST 4th, 7p.

We are tentatively planning to have it in the YW room, but that may change if we can't figure out the wireless issue. Mark your calendars and watch for changes!

Holly Brison in the Nauvoo Brass Band!

A couple of videos of the Nauvoo Brass Band where Holly Brison is serving a mission as a Young Performing Missionary for the summer. Check it out! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ43CMaPYfA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hWJgGwKYkc

DIP recipes from HOME MATTERS night!!!

Here are the Dip recipes:

Orange Fruit Dip
1 8 oz. box cream cheese, room temperature
1 7 oz. jar marshmallow fluff
1 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate
1 small container Cool Whip, thawed

With a mixer, blend cream cheese and orange juice concentrate (you can add as much or as little orange juice to taste) until creamy. Add marshmallow fluff and blend until smooth and creamy. Add Cool Whip and mix well. Serve.
*You can omit the Cool Whip


Homemade Ranch Dressing/Veggie Dip
1 C. Buttermilk
1 C. Mayo
1 TBS. dry Parsley
1 TBS. dry minced Onion
¼ tsp Garlic Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
Salt to taste
Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
Mix—Chill at least 2 hours
*Can use fresh herbs, if desired

Dill Veggie Dip
1 C. Miracle Whip
1 Lg. Sour Cream
1 TBS Parsley, dry
1 TBS Minced Onion, dry
1 TBS Dill Weed, dry
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix—Chill at least 2 hours ( the longer the better)
*Can use fresh herbs, if desired.

Other stuff:

Service Project for "anysoldier.com" Ken Caryl & Coal Mine Wards combined. This Tues. (23rd) 7p at the Coal Mine building; bring a few things to put into care packages. Contact Anne Gish 720-635-6022 or visit their website if you need a list of the items.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is coming to Red Rocks on June 29th! If you can still go, it is sure to be a great experience!

PLAYGROUP

If you have an interest in being a part of a playgroup (ages 18 mos-2 1/2 years) contact Lacey Knotts or for ages 2+ Melissa Buecher.

VOLLEYBALL
Every Tuesday night at 9p at the Webster Building (23rd & 30th) Make sure to call Kathy Puter to see if it is still on for the night!

Ward 5K update:
thanks for all who came out! We had a great turn-out & lots of fun for the whole family! A HUGE thanks to the Activities Committee who put on yet another successful Activity! :)

Home Matters:
What a FUN night! So glad so many of you sisters could get away for the night to come join us.

Thanks for checking the blog! Continue to check back for more information on activites as well as updates :D If you have pictures or comments, please let me know! We'd love to hear from you!

Temple Endowment Session

This Thursday, June 18th 6p

HOME MATTERS LINKS:
food storage/meal planning/bargain shopping
moolamama.blogspot.com
moneysavingmom.com
afullcup.com
couponmom.com

E-coupon websites:
cellfire.com
shortcuts.com
softcoin.com

Printable coupons:
coupons.comsmartsource.com
redplum.com
eatbetteramerica.com

For the natural/homemade cleaning products segment:
http://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/cleaning-and-care/cleaning-advice/natural-house-cleaning-products/
http://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/cleaning-and-care/cleaning-advice/green-cleaning-recipes/
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/more-surprising-natural-cleaners-00000000011572/page2.html
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/surprising-new-cleaning-solutions-10000001610276/index.html
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/all-natural-cleaning-solutions-00000000011547/index.html


MORE TO COME! :)

BOOK CLUB!!!

"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.
We will be meeting at Lila Secrist's on August 11 at 7:00 p.m.

HOME MATTERS!
Come join us for what is sure to be a fun filled evening with your friends! A lively "show" of family/home related topics including guests & other suprises! Be sure to come on time!

Light refreshments served
Nursery provided

TUESDAY, June 16th Coal Mine Gymnasium 7p

SEE YOU THERE!!!

JOIN US FOR OUR "2nd" Annual Ward 5K walk/run & fun run!

Saturday, June 20th 8am at the Pavilion behind Lilly Gulch Rec. Center

There is something for the whole family! The older kids can play on the playground or run the fun run, and everyone else can walk or run the 5K!

Water station provided. This was SOOOO much fun the first time around, hope you are able to attend!!!

The Gift of Life & Breath 5K *update*

This race has been updated:
May 16th, 2009 5K Run/Walk 9am
$20 per participant OR $35 per family (family option is a great way to go!)
at the New Anschutz Medical Campus

*a great cause...come with your family and friends for a fun walk or run!
register online or for more information:
http://www.thegiftoflifeandbreath.com/Race_2009.php

Clothing Swap!

Come bring your gently used items to the Church Building on Tuesday April 21st at 7p and swap items with the other sisters! Freshen up your wardrobe for Spring!
*Feel free to bring other gently used items that you'd think other sisters might be interested in.
*Light refreshments served

April Book Club

For April we will be reading & discussing
"Mormon Scientist: the Life and Faith of Henry Eyring" by Henry J. Eyring. We will meet Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m. at Kathryn Karford's home.

March Book Club

The book group is reading "Doc Susie" by Viginia Cornell. This is the true story of a country physician in the Colorado Rockies. We will meet at Carol Beebe's at 7:00 March 10. All are welcome to attend!

Upcoming 5Ks to think about!

***Kathy Puter has made me aware of a special 5K that is happening on Saturday May 16th. It is FREE, but any donations you can give will benefit CU Medical School to help fight Lung Cancer. This 5K was started by an LDS family whose father passed away due to Lung Cancer. I'll post more details when they become available, just thought I would let you know so you can start planning www.thegiftoflifeandbreath.com

***Also, sometime at the end of April/Early May will be our Ward's own 2nd 5K! The activites committee is putting this together this year, and if you missed it this last Fall, be sure & join us this time!!! It was a very well planned & carried out activity for everyone (even the kids)! So come walk or run with friends, and bring your kids to do the fun run. Again, I will post when more specific details come available.

***for other 5Ks, Highland's Ranch puts together a whole series with a 5K each month. Reasonably priced & lots of fun. I believe that most, if not all are run on Saturdays. http://www.hrcaonline.org/PortalContent/SubContentPage.aspx?SubPortalID=1&TabID=4&ParentID=4&SubSectionID=4

Food Drive/ Service Activity

We will be helping to fill up 3 local food banks this month. Please pick up a bag from Rebecca Thomas this Sunday and fill them up! A great opportunity for service this month!!! THANK YOU!

"Frugal & Fun" Money Saving Enrichment Activity!

Join us for an enrichment activity on Feb. 17th where we will learn how Naomi Roberts spends just $40 per week on food for her family! The Ken Caryl Ward will be joining us.

*Bring items that you don't use anymore for the swap table!

7p in the Relief Society Room

Exercise Group Addendum :)

So, it has come to my attention that there is a Snowman Stampede at Chatfield State Park on Feb 21st at 10am! You have your choice of 5 Miles or 10 miles. Notice this is MILES, not Kilometers...a little bit longer. Join us! Contact Jacove Snapp-Cook or Anne Gish for more details! :D
http://www.winterdistanceseries.com/Snowman/index.html

Exercise Group

Saturday Jan 24th
So this month we'd like to try something different! For those of you who have a 24 hour fitness membership, we will be doing Water Aerobics at 9am at the Kipling Sport at Kipling & Bowles. We'll also be doing lap swim afterwards at 10. If there are more of you who'd rather do this at Lilley Gulch Rec Center in the future, comment on this or email me directly & we can set that up. It's a great workout and perfect for wintertime!

PS...we'll be resuming the 5Ks in March, so keep running, or start thinking about training now!

The Exercise Group is a perfect way for you to kick off your New Year's Resolution!

Playgroup/Scrapbooking/Service Groups....TBA

January Book Group

Tuesday, January 13th 7p at Becky Thomas' home.

"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

Contact Becky Thomas for more information

Volleyball

Tuesdays this month:

6th, 13th , 20th & 27th 9pm at the Webster Building. Be sure to call Kathy Puter before to make sure it is still on :)

Infant Massage

Here's an opportunity for you to learn infant massage! Jacke Ellis from the Ken Caryl ward is looking to get her certification on this...let's help her out! :)


Needed:
At least 5 caregiver/infant (birth-1yr) group volunteers to participate in a FREE Infant Massage class for my practicum to become a "Certified Infant Massage Educator". It is a five week commitment. I plan to have it on Wed afternoons from 1:30-2:30ish. (can be modified if this time does not work for the majority of those interested).

"Caregiver" is defined (for our purpose) as a person who tends to the infant on a regular basis and is considered a permanent fixture in the baby's world IE: mom, dad, grandma, etc...you get the idea....Oh, you must provide your own infant!

I will be teaching the caregiver massage techniques that will aid in relaxation and bonding between the infant and caregiver. I need to have 1 class of 5 groups OR 2 classes of 3 groups to qualify for my certification.

Refreshments will be served.

Please contact Jackie Ellis (K.C. Ward) at 303 798-6033 or 303 550-1743 for more information!