Thursday Zumba Time Change

I am sorry to do this, especially at such late notice. We have to change our Zumba time to 6:30PM. As many of you know we are sharing the building with the West Mesa Branch and they need it on Thursday for there sports night. I know many of you might not be able to make this early time window and I apologize, but I hope that things can work out for you to come get a great workout. :) Thank you, Sisters!

Hope to see you there!

Jessica

Love Floats

Thought I would share this darling Valentine's idea if you are looking for something to give teachers, friends or the sister's you visit...

Supplies Needed:

Glass cups  ...  any style or size...can be bought at the dollar store

Styrofoam balls cut in half (make sure you get a size to fit the glass you bought)

Pixy Sticks for the straw

Candy for the bottom of the glass (Hot Tamales, M&M's, Conversation Hearts, Sweet Tarts, Kisses)

Wrapped Salt Water Taffy (White would be preferred choice, but can do coordinating Valentine's colors)

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Directions:

Fill the glass with candy, right up to the top.  Make a hole in the styrofoam and slide pixy stick through.  Hot glue styrofoam half to top of the glass.  Hot glue taffy to the styrofoam ball in layers starting at the bottom and working your way to the top.  Very easy and a fun project to do with the kiddos!

Happy Valentine's Day.

Thursday Night Zumba Class

Hey Ladies! I am going to start a Zumba class this Thursday the 10th. We will meet at 7:00PM (this is a night class). Bring friends, family and all that would love to try out Zumba. All are welcome.

Hope to see you there! :)

Email (in ward directory)

or call me (362-4536) if you have any questions.

Jessica Pickett :)

Homes needed for 2 small dogs

This gal rents from us and her husband died suddently the week before Christmas.  She found a new job, which requires travel, and has to move back to TX, so she is looking for good homes for her small dogs.  If this hasn't yet been posted, could you please?

-Cindi R.

Loss of Heat

Attention... Ventana Ward Families... If you are having difficulites heating your homes or preparing meals for your families please contact a member of the Bishopric or the Relief Society Presidency. Check on the families that you home/ visit teach and repoprt any concerns. Please be aware of the State of Emergency called for by Govenor Martinez. For more information see video clip at KOAT.com.

Cupid's Chase

Is anyone else running the Cupid's Chase 5K on Saturday Feb 12th? Here's the website, I thought it'd be fun to get a race time in at the beginning of my training, to compare to later.

Renee' W.
Here's the website: http://www.comop.org/cupidschase/albuquerque.html

Favorite layering shirts

Any of you who like to wear SHADE or MODBOD shirts, they are having a little expo at Sam's Club for the next couple of weeks with similar clothing called MODBE and they are made by DOWNEAST OUTFITTERS.  They have long sleeve, half sleeve and layering tees as well as other styles of clothing.

Zumba TOMORROW!

Zumba at 8:45 tomorrow at the chapel!

Granola

If you are like us then we are spending the day at home enjoying the snow and trying to keep warm! Something we like to make on cold days is Granola. I will warn you that once you start eating it, it is hard to stop because it is so yummy. I hope you like it too! It is a basic recipe that you can add to depending on your tastes. Enjoy! Amy:)


Coconut Granola

*Makes about 7 cups of granola

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/4 cup plus 2 TBS dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 TBS pure maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 tps salt
1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a lrg bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut and brown sugar. In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine maple syrup, oil and salt. Combine both mixtures by slowly pouring the liquid over the oatmeal mixture and stirring well. Divide in half and pour onto 2 cookie sheets, spreading out into and even layer on each sheet. Cook for 1 hr and 15 min. until golden. Remove from the oven and transfer into a large bowl, slightly breaking up the clumps(I personally like the clumps the best). Add the raisins and gently mix until evenly distributed.

Transportation Bedding Sets (X2)

Hello,

I am planning on changing my boy's room around. Currently, they have a transportation themed room with matching quilts (they are in twin bunk beds), sheets, wall hangings, carpet, valence, etc. I would like to sell the whole lot. So, if your little ones are into cars, planes and trains, let me know. I will try to get pictures posted tomorrow. The bedding is gently used, and still has plenty of life. Oh, and the quilts are machine washable in a normal size machine :)

Nutella Brownies

Some people have asked for this recipe, so I thought I'd post it here.

About 1/2 cup butter

2 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup Nutella

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter 8 muffin cups in muffin tin. Microwave 1/2 cup butter to melt. Add chocolate, stirring until melted, then add sugar and cocoa. Whisk in egg, vanilla, and salt. Add flour and stir until smooth. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups. Using a small spoon, make a depression in each portion of batter and spoon 1 tbsp Nutella into each. Bake until a toothpick inserted into brownie part comes out with just a few moist crumbs (I've found this takes about 18 minutes in my oven). Let cool for 10 minutes then remove brownies from muffin tin.

From Sunset magazine

Change in Dates for Gouache Classes

APS's spring break is during the middle of March. Therefore, I am changing the days that the gouache classes will be held. The new dates are Thursday, March 3rd, 10th, 24th and 31st from 4 - 5:30pm.

Someone asked if they needed to already possess some art skills to join. The answer is, absolutely not! Whether my students are 5 or 100 years old, I will give them drawing tips while they work with the gouache - without squashing their gouaching groove!

So share the news and bring a friend!

Thanks,
Rachael B.

JCPenny clearance sale- all kids clearance just went to $2.97!!!

I just left the mall where JCPenny's just dropped their kids clearance items to $2.97 each! Snowsuits with jackets, all kids of clothes, socks, underwear, PJs, all for 2.97!!! I am guessing it won't last long. They had alot of under 2T sizes and some all the way up to 16 in girls and boys. Happy Shopping!

Gouache with us!

I am gearing up to teach a series of art classes focusing on ONE medium at a time. Each session will include four classes over the course of 2-4 weeks. These classes will be open to any child, teen or adult who has a little 'art in their heart'.

The first session will be March 8th, 15th, 22th and 29th from 4-5:30pm. The cost is $30 per person. There is no limit on the class size and no minimum age...although, you need to be interested in the classes and old enough to constructively participate. All materials, except a cover-up, will be provided.

The first in my series of art classes will be gouache (rhymes with squash). Gouache is a painting technique and it also refers to the type of paint. Gouache is opaque watercolors mixed with gum (but not like the Bubblicious type). "Typical" watercolors are transparent and are mild colors. Gouache still uses water to thin it out, but it acts more like acrylic paint on how it covers. Yet, it has the smooth flow as watercolors and can be very bright. Confused yet?

Gouache is very popular among illustrators. Some gouache work is typically mistaken to be done on a computer because it can be so smooth and even textured. During our four classes I will teach you how to gouache on illustrator board or hot pressed paper. By the fourth class, hopefully you will have had enough practice to feel comfortable with gouache. The goal will be to create a piece or two that you are very proud of.

A fun example of gouache is from the author and illustrator, Chris Van Dusen's work. He uses gouache in almost all of his work. Check it out:

http://www.chrisvandusen.com/

Let me know if you are interested. My number is in the ward list or you can email me at rachaelboyle(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanks,
Rachael

Lunch and a movie!

First- today ONLY you can score a free redbox by entering the code movienight in the promo code page. Valid at any Redbox location.

Second- Next week Pei Wei is offering a free meal if you stop in today and pick up a free ticket. Their site reads:
Guests who visit Pei Wei on January 26 or 27 will receive a free card to sample the all-new Korean BBQ entrée when the dish is released the following week. The card is valid for one free order of the entrée and is redeemable during Pei Wei’s Lunar New Year celebration from January 31 to February 6.

So anyone who wants to come next Thursday at 12:00 we are going to meet there and have a free lunch! Just remember to pick up your pass today! No Purchase Necessary. I went last night and got 6, but I have given them all away. So go get 6 more and bring some friends! Go here for details.

Temple Day

If anyone wants to go to the 7:00 session tonight (Tuesday) and wants to carpool, give me a call (in the directory) or an email (debbie at thewagers dot org).

Debbie W.

Don't forget Zumba tomorrow!

8:45 at the chapel.

See you tomorrow!

New Speed Limit on Rainbow

Just FYI they lowered the speed on Rainbow between Paseo and Woodmont (where the church is) to 30 mph. It was 40 last week. Thought I'd warn everyone since I see police sitting in the parking lot of the Trails park pretty often waiting for speeders. Even on Sunday Mornings around 9..........

One more Super Saturday request

Before we buy crochet hooks for the bookmark craft, does anyone out there have size H hooks they'd let us borrow?  If so, please make a comment below or e-mail michechapman(at)gmail(dot)com.
Thanks all!

Clean the temple

Hi ladies, I signed up to clean the temple this Wed from 9-11pm. I just found out my husband has to work till 11 that night. I don't want to leave them in a lurch, so I was looking for some help. Could someone A. Take the shift for me. B. Come sit at my house from 8:30- 11:30. Or C. Let me know of a young women who would be okay staying up that late on a school night?? Thanks!

Megan R. (number in directory)

Super Saturday!!!

Thank you, ladies, for your patience as we have assembled Super Saturday.  The details are finally set and we're ready to host a great morning and spend some quality time together. Here are a few reminders:

January 29th
Ventana Building
9am - 12pm
breakfast will be served

*sign-ups have CLOSED.  we have to start purchasing and ordering the supplies today.

*items needed for various crafts:

- PAPER CUTTERS!  Both the FHE kit and the matching game require a lot of paper cutting.  Even if you aren't doing this craft, but have a cutter you'd be willing to lend, we would most appreciate it.  Please bring it with you on Saturday morning.

- RULERS - for the matching game.

- custom colors of paint for the Spring has Sprung wood block (we will supply a few colors, but if you want to be picky and match something in your house, please bring your own.)

- custom fabric or buttons for the hair bows (again, we will have an assortment of random fabric, but if you want something specific, bring it.)

*payment for "extra" items:  again, if you signed up for an extra craft that requires a payment, please obtain a tithing slip, write "Super Saturday" under "Other" and make your payment to the bishopric on Sunday, Jan 30th.  We cannot collect money on Saturday.

Again, if you have questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Chapman or Shannon Pankretz

Thanks!
-The RS Presidency and Additional Meeting Committee

-Wagner Move-

Hi! We will be moving this weekend (Jan 27-30) and wanted to let anyone know, who wants to know, when we could use some help. If you could let your husbands know....we will need help moving big items/boxes on Friday Jan 28th at 4:30pm. It should go pretty fast we do not have a ton of stuff.
If any women (or men Im not picky..ha ha) from the ward would like to help me deep clean this rental house that we are moving out of, Saturday 29th will be the day...after or before...Super Saturday. Thank you all in advance for your willingness!!! (For address of our house email me- kimbiebop at Gmail dot com)
Thanks Guys!!

-Kim-

Job Chart!

I spent a lot of the day today making a job chart for myself!  I've been meaning to do this forever!!  Sometimes I just need a little direction!  I thought I would share it with you all.  Feel free to change it if you'd like.

Here it is!!

Menu Planning

Ok ladies, I just had to share this. I am a big menu planner, and I am constantly tweaking the way I do it to make it more efficient. I know there are a few of you out there that plan as well, so I couldn't resist sharing this link. If anyone is interested in trying to make one, let me know. Might be more fun to have company! Angela B.

http://ucreatefoods.blogspot.com/2010/11/magnetic-menu-board-my-dos-donts.html