Doctor Recommendation

Carolyn K is new to the ward and area and is looking for an internest - podiatrist. Any referrals would be much appreciated.

Just so you know....

A co-worker brought my attention to this article from Time's website. You may find it interesting. I found it troubling. You decide.
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1926529,00.html
stef

October Craft Night

For October's craft night, we are doing something I have been wanting to do for a very long time now....BEAD WATCHES!!!! I am so excited!

It will be on Tues Oct 20th @ 7:30pm at Christine G. house and Monique F. is going to teach it. Due to the time needed to get the supplies, we need people to RSVP to either jennifer(dot)childers(at)gmail(dot)com or chelsie_larson(at)hotmail(dot)com by October 2nd. Thanks!

Jenny Ch.

Bicyles

Before I go out and buy bicycles, I thought I would ask if anyone had extras that they would like to get rid of. I am looking for a 20 inch boy bicycle and a 16-18 inch girl (or boy) bicycle. I would rather pay someone I know, than Walmart. There was no such thing as exercise in Georgia, and therefore, bicycles were not necessary.

Fall Samplers 50% Off

High Country Gardens' Fall Samplers are on sale for half off through next week. This makes their prices quite good, and all plants that they sell are suited for this area. They're based out of Santa Fe, and I've had wonderful success with all of their plants. We're getting the grape sampler, which is 5 cold-hardy varieties of grapes in gallon pots for $32.47. This comes out to less than $7 a pot. Grapes at Lowes (which only sells one variety) are $10. If I didn't already have raspberry bushes we'd be trying out the berry sampler as well!

got help

Just got help from our home teacher! Thanks!

help this sister out?

Does anyone know how or know of someone who can pull out the kitchen faucet of a Fuller home sink? We are stuck in our attempt and can't go too long without kitchen water... please help.

Book Club Location Change

Since the weather is rainy and cold I don't think it would be very fun to meet outside tonight for Book Club. Michelle E. has graciously offered to let us crash at her house to discuss "Guns, Germs and Steel". She lives in Ventana West and is in the ward directory. Spread the word about the change. See you there!

Stake (women's) exercise class

If you have ever looked in the ward bulletin and wondered about the ladies exercise class that is listed there, your opportunity to find out begins September 22nd. It is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 at the stake center. Tammie Walker, a certified instructor, leads the class with easy muscle toning exercises. All you need is a mat or a towel and small weights or cans. Children are welcome.

Massage Envy-

For anyone that needs a treat Massage Envy is doing a Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion which means on September 15th-TODAY you can get a 35.00 Hour Massage!!!!! click here Hope you enjoy!

K.

Harry Potter Anyone?????

I am planning a movie night out tomorrow night. Anyone wanting to see the new Harry Potter is welcome to join. It is playing at the Cottonwood mall at 6:30 Tuesday the 15th. I know that is a bit early, but it is a fairly long movie, so the later time won't work for me. Hope to see you there! Susan





Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Opened July 15, 2009 | Runtime:2 hr. 33 min.
PGscary images, some violence, language and mild sensualityVoldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And then there's Hermione, simmering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings.

Drop and Swap

In case you haven't heard, our drop and swap will be on September 26th. The time is still undecided, but start gathering together your unwanted clothes, toys, houseware, books, etc and get ready to trade! If you have big items that you want to get rid of, bring a picture of it (or a paper with the description) with your phone number and you can post it on the bulletin board. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors to participate-- and let's make sure we are extra-friendly to those there that we don't know! I'll post the time once it is decided.

Beginning Guitar starts TODAY 9/11/09

I am going to take a guitar class that starts tonight at the CNM westside campus. If anyone would like to come along that would be fun. Below is more information and the website address.

Class Description
Students will learn basic chords, picking and strumming patterns. In addition to beginning to read musical notation, students will also be exposed to a wide variety of guitar styles including rock, jazz, blues, and country. Students need to bring a tuner, picks and a guitar.Please read: Students need to bring a tuner, picks and a guitar. Friday, 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM; 12 sessions starting September 11, 2009, ending December 4, 2009 This class will not meet on the following days: 11/27/2009 Tuition: $90.00 Instructor: Anderson Location: CNM Westside Campus, Map

Website: http://cnm.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=553&int_category_id=20&int_sub_category_id=72&int_catalog_id=0

The Motherload Sale: Children’s Consignment Event

I like the site www.abqonthecheap.com because it give out all kinds of inexpensive things to do around Albuquerque. Here is something I found on their website concerning this Saturday. Happy shopping!

The Motherload Sale: Children’s Consignment Event

It’s that time again. The time when squeals and shrieks of delight fill the air. No, we’re not talking about the State Fair. We mean it’s time to score cheap, gently used children’s clothes at the fall edition of The Motherload Sale.

On Saturday, September 12 (2009), from 8:00am to 2:00pm, you can shop for kids’ clothing, toys, strollers, and other merchandise for children. All used, but all in good condition. And all cheap!

The Motherload Sale accepts only cash or check up to $100 with a valid NM ID. Bring your own shopping bags or purchase ginormous bags at the event for $2. For this shopping excursion, it’s best to leave the kids (and all their paraphernalia) at home, because any stroller, diaper bag, etc., you want to bring in the door must be tagged before you can enter — and no toys at all are allowed in. So, skip the hassle and leave the kids with Dad or Grandma for the morning!

The Motherload Sale is held at Montgomery Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque.

–Elizabeth Hanes

Just a reminder...

TOMORROW (9/11/09 ) is the deadline to sign up for Craft night. We do realize that this is the same week as book club (sorry) and for future ones, we will have it a different week. Please come..it will be fun! RSVP to either jennifer(dot)childers at gmail(dot)com OR chelsie_larson at hotmail(dot)com.

Cost: $5 (bring change because it might be less)

Shapes: For boys: Tie and/or rocket ship

For girls: Pear and/or Owl

Also, remember to bring ideas of crafts you want to do or learn to do.

Case Lot Sale

Smith's is having their case lot sale right now. That means that you can buy canned goods and some other stuff by the case like you would at Costco, and it is really cheap too! So now is a good time to buy all things canned- canned tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, fruit, veggies (although I think the Kroger brand goes to .33 at Thanksgiving), tuna, and more. I found this list from Prepared LDS Family to be very helpful. Happy shopping!

Book Club reminders

Pull out your reading lamps! Don't forget about these books. Everyone is invited and you don't have to have finished the book to come and discuss those topics.

The next book club meeting is on September 17th at my house. We're doing "Guns Germs and Steel" by Jared Diamond and Chelsie Larson is leading the discussion.

On October 15th we'll discuss "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" at Dora Thomas's house. Dora will lead the discussion. FYI I have a copy of this book available to borrow if you want to read it. It's also for sale at Costco for less than $10 (I think?)

On November 19th we'll discuss "Gone With The Wind" by Margaret Mitchell. It'll be at Chelsey Jorgensen's house and she'll lead the discussion.

Hope to see you there.

VRES PTA meeting

Tonight 9/08/09 there will be a general PTA meeting for Ventana Ranch Elementary School. It will be held in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. It is good way to get up to date on activities at the school.

Costumes

Of course princesses, the three above are from Disney store (sz4), Sleepy beauty made in Mexico (sz5)
A pirate with jacket, fake braids, pants, shirt, belt, I am still looking for the hat. (sz7/8)
An skeleton , (sz8/9)
A pilot uniform, still looking for hat (sz7/8) and doctor (sz 7)
I almost forgot football set, sz7/8

Costumes

I have a spiderman costume that may be borrowed. I believe it is a size 4-6. We also have an abundance of Star Wars (all ages and sizes; we are Star Wars fans here) and princess costumes sized 3-5. I'll have to fiddle around a bit tonight to learn how to post pictures.

A few more....

We also have a huge Sulley costume from Monsters inc. It is a big fluffy thing that is about size 7 maybe. I think we have a dragon and butterfly too. As far as sizes go we have cheerleader in about an 6-8, The dragon and butterfly are about a 5, Minnie Mouse is about a 4, China Girl about a 9, Tinkerbell 5, Lady and the Tramp dog 18 months, the Star Wars boys are about 5 and 7, I have a Yoda in a 4 and Princess Lea in a 10, Karate boy shirt 6 or 8, Mermaid about a 6 or 8, the ballet ones range from 4-6. I do have a crayon costume that I wore when I taught. It is green and an adult small. Any questions? Respond or call Susan T.

More Costumes

I have lots of costumes too. I have the ones pictured here plus lots of dance/ ballet and cheerleading ones. We have some Star Wars too but I am waiting for a sister in law to let me know whcih ones she wants. Call if you have an interest. Susan T.

Halloween Costume swap?

I realized that we have an exorbitant amount of Halloween costumes that we are just storing and not using this year. Would anyone like to borrow these for this Halloween? I would be happy to lend them as long as they come back clean and undamaged by November 10th. I’m looking to borrow a Spiderman costume size 4ish, a Sleeping Beauty costume size 5ish and some adult costumes……

Is anyone else interested in posting their available costumes for a Costume Co-Op?

Anyhow, here is a list (with some pictures if I had them) along with what size they are

Duck, 9-18 mo

Flower- 3-12 mo

Purple & Green dinosaur, 3-9 mo.

Red chile, 3-9 mo
Bumble Bee, 12mo-5


Elephant, 2 T

Cowboy vest, hat, gun, 2-4 T

Gypsy, 2T

Lil’ Bo Peep, 3-5

Black/Pink witch, 3

Snow white, sz 3-4

Cinderella, sz 3-4
2 Cats, sz 3-5

Black/Blue/Silver witch, 4T
Hawaiian hula dancer, sz 4-8
Angel, sz 4-8
Pippi Longstocking, sz 5-8



Black Boa
Rose wool cape sz 8-16

Call me and I'll let you come get the costume. As they get taken I'll remove them off the blog.
Melissa S.

Good deal on wheat grinders

If you are in the market for a wheat grinder, there is a really good deal right now. The Wondermill (I have heard it is awesome) is only $219 right now through simplylivingsmart, plus free shipping! These are normally about $259, so that is a pretty good deal! The hand-operated wondermill is also part of the deal for $179. (I have heard these are great too) There is a $30 manufacturer rebate + the website will credit your credit card $10 if you buy by Tuesday Sept. 8th. (They will credit you on the 9th) Otherwise, the M.R. and the free shipping are until Nov. 25th! This is the best deal I have personally seen on these, so this may be a good time to buy one!

Carpool

Would anyone be interested in carpooling to Scouts this fall with me? My wonderful hubby works on Wednesday night and I am hoping that someone would be willing to do the pick-up part. That allows me to get the others into bed! Please let me know by e-mailing me elpinons@yahoo.com or you can call me (look me up under "p"). I have room for two more in my car and I live near Las Ventanas and Rainbow. Thank you so much!!!

Craft night

Correction: Craft night is Tues Sept 15th, not Sept 13th (which is a Sunday). Sorry for the mistake.

Jenny Ch.

Yummmm

Here are a couple of recipes that have been asked for a lot by women in our ward! Enjoy!

Cheese Soup

From the kitchen of Cristi Bikhazi.

1/2 cup carrots, finely diced

1/2 cup celery, finely diced

1/2 onion (green or normal), finely diced

1/2 tablespoon butter

1/4 cup flour (or more)

2 cups milk

1 1/2 cup chicken broth

1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more)

Melt butter in large pot. Saute the carrots, celery, onion together until tender. Add flour and mix well. Blend (I put it all in a food processor to get it smooth). Add milk and chicken broth. Just before ready to serve, add 1 1/2 cup (or more) shredded cheddar cheese. Do not cool too much after cheese is added. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and/or a dash of paprika.

Crepes

From the kitchen of Honey Gee.

2 Tbs melted butter, cooled

3 eggs

1 cup milk

3/4 cup flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 Tbs sugar (or more)

sliced strawberries

special filling

Melt butter and cool. Beat eggs and milk together. Add flour, salt and sugar. Beat until smooth. Add cooled butter; beat until incorporated (about 10 seconds). Regridgerate batter 1 hour or overnight (optional). Refridgeration gets the air bubbles out. (Personal note: It helps to blend or food process the batter to get the flour lumps out. Then refridgerate).

Preheat frying pan over medium heat (for a large pan; or low heat for a small pan). Pour about 4 tablespoons of batter into hot pan. (Use however much you need to cover the bottom of the pan while still keeping the crepes very thin.) Rotate pan to cover whole bottom of pan. Leave until very slightly brown and cooked. Flip and cook other side until done. Lay flat.

Cover with platic wrap. Can refridgerate for 2 days. These also freeze well; be sure to wrap several times to keep from getting freezer burnt.

To fill: Lay flat. Spread filling on one side (1/2 of crepe). Place sliced strawberries on top of filling. Fold crepe in 1/2 and then in 1/2 again (triangle). Serve.

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Crepe Filling

From the kitchen of Honey Gee

8 oz. cream cheese

1 1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 Tbs lemon juice (1 tsp to 1 Tbs)

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup whipped cream

Mix cream cheese, powedered sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix well. Fold in whipped cream.

Will fill at least two batches of crepes, up to 4 batches of crepes (depending on how much you like to put in each crepe).

Calling all crafters

...and even those who feel they do not have a crafty bone in their bodies. Chelsey L. and I (Jenny C.) are starting a Craft group. The first meeting will be on Tues, Sept 15th at 7:30pm at my house (address is on ward lists) and we will be doing applique. We will provide the fabric, patterns and iron-on...all you need to bring is a onsie or t-shirt (FYI: The patterns are geared toward kids). We will also be picking which crafts we will be doing for the next couple of months so come with ideas that we can all do (please keep to about $10). RSVP to either of us by Friday Sept 11th so we know how much supplies to get. Thanks and happy crafting to all.

Jenny C.

Cleaning out??????

The Ventana Nurseries would like to request any gently used toys that you are thinking of parting with. We have specific needs for dolls, wooden puzzles, books for 1-3 year olds, cars, Little people products would be great, play food, play purses and play sets, such as a kitchen, parking garage, musical instruments and blocks. If you have any of these items that you would like to donate please bring them to church any Sunday and take them to the Primary Room for distribution. If you have any questions please call Susan Turner at 792-9420. Please remember that these children are 18 months to 3 1/2. Thank you soooooo much!!!!

Movie Night TOMORROW!!

Alright, ladies! Movie night is TOMORROW NIGHT, Thursday, September 3. We're watching Catch Me If You Can as a follow-up to our book club, but we want everyone to come, even if you didn't read the book.

We'll start at 7:30ish (but come whenever you can) and we'll be having delicious munchies and good times with our girlfriends! It will be held at Chelsey J's house (look me up if you need directions).

I've got the ClearPlay DVD player and a filter for the movie, so any questionable parts will be edited out. Gotta love technology, right?

So bring a yummy snack if you'd like and perhaps a pillow to sit on, and join us for a fun night out!

Car cake pan?

Does anyone happen to have a car-shaped cake pan that I could borrow? I have a request for a hotwheels birthday cake from my son, and it sure would be a lot easier with the right pan!