Sunday, April 19, 2009

Joyful Living Groups

We have had several new sisters move into the ward in the past weeks, so here is a short description for each Joyful Living group. If you are interested in joining any of the groups contact Jenny Grace or the group leader. If you have questions about a particular group, contact the group leader. (note--Some groups do not have a leader yet).

Book Group--Reading and discussing uplifting books

Cooking and Baking--Learning cooking and baking techniques and sharing recipes

Family Finances--Learning about wills, investing, insurance, etc.

Famiy History--Working together on family history, especially using new Family Search

Fitness--Sharing fitness tips, support one another, exercise together

Food Storage--Help each other with goals, buy in bulk together

Frugal Living--Share money saving tips, clip coupons together, look out for good deals for each other

Gardening--Learn how to garden in Arkansas, garden together, can harvest together

Getting to Know You--Get together to welcome the new sisters in the ward

Home Repair--Learn how to Do It Yourself around the house

Knitting--Learn how to knit with needles and the hat loom

Luncheon Group--Meet together to share a meal and visit

Menu Swap--Share recipe and menu ideas

Play Group--Moms and tots strengthen friendships meeting once a week to play

Pursuit of Excellence--Support one another while you work on your Pursuit of Excellence goals

Quilt Block--Learn to quilt on a small scale...put quilt blocks together to make a large quilt

Service Project--Plan and carry out a service project for a Sister in the ward or someone in the community

Sewing--Learn basic mending and pattern reading and how to operate a sewing machine, then move on to bigger projects

Technology--Learn how to program your cell phone, download music to your iPod, list stuff on eBay, etc.

Temple--Travel with this group of sisters regularly to the temple