From Our West Valley Fourth Ward NEWS May 2010

Relief Society News
  We noticed that our Summer Read-a-thon Kickoff was held during National Library Week! We went to Hunter Library and enjoyed the many things planned to help us familiarize ourselves with what the county library system offers. We hope we have as much fun reading this year and increase our ability and love of reading even more!  Calendars are available to help record your reading. Involve your families and extended families. Also, our invitation is always open to book lovers to join in our monthly book review held the last Tuesday of each month.
  Our next Relief Society activity will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at 6:30 pm. You will be intrigued with information to help us s-t-r-e-t-c-h our dollars. You will learn tips and strategies for savvy shoppers and how to get the biggest ‘bang’ for your bucks. Come share your tips with us as well.
  Our Relief Society temple trip will be on Tuesday, May 18. Sign up for celestial blessings.
  A BIG HEADS UP: SISTERS, MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, GRANDMOTHERS, and FRIENDS…MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 13-14. Prepare to Refresh, Renew and Recharge your Batteries at This Year’s Heber Valley Campout. We had great fun just two years ago, and this year will be a special treat again. You won’t want to miss it.
  Check out happenings and info on our Ward Relief Society blog. The site address is http://www.wv4th.blogspot.com/
  How are your gardens doing? Hopefully we will be able to enjoy the ‘fruits’ of our labors in the near future.
  Many are experiencing health challenges at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. If you are a visiting teacher please notify Sister Williams of any concerns.

  Congratulations to Kyle Johnson and his new bride on their recent wedding.

RELIEF SOCIETY LESSONS

May 2 R. S. Presidency Sister Stott

    May 9 Gospel Principles 9 Sister Slade

         May 16 Gospel Principles 10 Sister Romero

              May 23 Stewardship, Elder Cook Sister Bowen

May 30 R.S. Presidency Sister Lynch

MAY BOOK CLUB
  I am moving s--l--o--w this day as I am reminded of how not so young I am anymore. Oh! Then there is this rebellion going on in my ligaments and tendons as they taunt me with reminders that I was not able to shovel enough snow to keep myself even remotely in shape. I have been preparing for "May Flowers" and other such plant growth, enviably eyeing my Barcalounger as I passed it each time I realized I needed some tool or another that hasn't made it outside yet. In my mind's eye, I had me kicking back with nice cold refreshment by my side, a good book in hand, and the sounds of spring echoing softly in the background. Then . . . it all comes crashing back to reality when you feel that little twitch in your back that reminds you you're up to your knees in that mountain of turkey doo-doo and mulch that NEVER seems to grow smaller no matter how many loads you have hauled away from it!
  When day is done and you are a Biblioholic, you realize how grateful you are to have good books, good friends and an evening out to look forward to. You certainly don't have to "persuade" me otherwise, and we definitely got our boost when we were schooled on the power of persuasion and its effects by the masterful delivery Pam Magnuson gave of the March book pick, Persuasion by Jane Austen. Thank you, Pam, for a most pleasant and interesting evening!
  We so enjoyed our stay in England, we have decided to go back and take in a little more of the culture. We will take a stroll through Victorian England with the well-known novelist, Charles Dickens. May will bring us The Pickwick Papers, a real work of literature that is brilliantly written and touts itself as Dickens's first novel.
  It is a funny, warm-hearted and enchanting tale of Samuel Pickwick and his fellow Pickwick Club members.   Now, right off the bat, we can relate to the Club! Huh???!!!! We will encounter the joys and troubles of travel, and beware of the unscrupulous people, and what's this.... a prison stay??!!! It may be a world now long lost, but to be sure, we may learn a few things about how to cherish the good and simple things.
  Our travel guide for this tour will be Merrily Thorne. She will handily keep our fellowship together through all kinds of scrapes and adventures. Save up your shillings and board the ship . . . we're headin' for a visit with the Brits!
  Vintage Tour Reservations
  Kris Humphries

  801.963.9706 or 801.808.9783 

   Book: The Pickwick Paper

Author: Charles Dickens

    Presenter: Merrily Thorne

                   Place: Faun's Cabin, Promenade Deck

   Date: Tuesday, May 25th

Time: 7:00 pm

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From Our West Valley FourthWard NEWS

April 2010

Relief Society

      We really enjoyed the Stake Relief Society birthday program featuring Gary & Joy Lundberg and the luncheon that followed. Thank you all once again for your generous donations to The Road Home/Family Support Center. Thanks especially to Brother Mark Nielsen and Brother Justin Griffith for volunteering to fill an assignment to help in the nursery!

  What does the game of Clue have to do with Relief Society? Come and find out on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. We are having another Read-a- Thon this year from May 1 to August 31. We have some fun incentives, contests and goals to encourage reading in our homes this spring and summer. You are all invited to take part in the read-a- thon, whether you're single or not, and whether you're a child, a youth or an adult.

  If you like the game of Clue you will love the kick-off activity for the read-a-thon. We'll be working in small groups or families to find the clues we need to escape from the Haunted Library Mansion before being caught in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong person.   There will be a tour of the library for anyone who is interested, and refreshments will be provided.    

  We'll meet in the Relief Society Room at 6:30 p.m., and then proceed to the Hunter Library for the activity. Bring yourselves, your families and friends. It will take all of us working together to make the great escape!

  Plan to come with us to the Temple on Tuesday, April 20.

  It is officially spring and time to start getting out into our yards and gardens. Take this opportunity to enjoy the beauties around us and the miracle of planting and cultivating.
  We wish all those who are experiencing health challenges at this time to know of our love and concern for them. We hope you can join with us in our Relief Society meetings soon.
RELIEF SOCIETY LESSON SCHEDULE
Apr 4 Easter General Conference
Apr 11 Gospel Principles 7 Sister Slade
Apr 18 Gospel Principles 8 Sister Romero
Apr 25 October Conference Sister Bowen

 APRIL BOOK CLUB

   Do you realize we are already a quarter of the way through this year? What's up with that? We've met three times in glorious fun and laughs, added to our "gray matter," and tantalized our taste buds. We really couldn't ask for a more rounded experience! Okay, so maybe some of that “rounding" is coming from the great treats we have, but overall it has been a rewarding time for us all. February winged in on "Cupid" and gave us all a good shot of high drama as Janeal Atkinson gave us a superb tour through the labyrinths of the justice system and introduced us to he evil-doers and the power rangers of "The Associates" by John Grisham. Thank you, Janeal, for an intriguing evening and a well planned presentation . . . very interesting ending to that story!

  We cover so many interesting characters an personalities in our books. Our travels have beenbroad . . . sometimes in distance and others closer to home. All without leaving the comforts of our little community. We've covered almost as many topics as National Geographic or the Discovery Channel, and there are still volumes and volumes of stuff out there for the taking. I don't believe a day goes by that I don't hear or see something about a book that sounds just too incredible to pass by . . . and leaves me wishing I had more time to read them.

   Our next book is one of those . . . something I heard about some time ago and thought "that would be a good read." The form of communication covered in this book is as old as Methuselah. An art that has been somewhat lost with the rise of the internet and technology. . . . quite some time before the keyboard came to be so common. I refer to the time when we actually picked up a pen, some stationery and wrote . . . .letters.

  We will become acquainted with the Cooper family. Jack and Laurel, the parents, are rare souls who have led quiet but exceptional lives. There is daughter Samantha who discovers a hidden trove of letters . . . letters holding a shocking secret. A son, Matthew, who is a driven businessman, but whose life is empty. A second son, Malcolm, troubled and in conflict with the law. This delightful book might even inspire you to get back to letter writing in its purest form. Please join us for a recounting of an interwoven legacy of trials and triumphs left by two of the characters. It's entertainment with edge, heart, adventure, longing, mystery and honor. . .

  Barbara Stott will present The Wednesda Letters by Jason F. Wright. He should sound familiar to you . . . also author of the "Christmas Jar" book . . . one we especially liked. We have such a great time . . . I know you are all nearly out the door on a race to the library or bookstore. Get movin' and see you there!

Longhand Academy

Kris Humphries

801.963.9706 or 801.808.9783

Book: The Wednesday Letters

Author: Jason F. Wright

Presenter: Barbara Stott

Place: Kris & Kay's Mailbox

Date: Tuesday, April 27th

Time: 7 pm