Book Club

The book club will meet, tonight, April 12 at 7 p.m. at 132 1st Avenue, home of Ila Marie Niemann. The book is Another Man's Gold by Rod Johnson.

Free ZUMBA® Fitness Class

Ditch the workout, Join the Party!

April 12th, 7pm

Florence Gym

Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning,

Dance Fitness-Party™.

Feel the music and let loose.

For more info call Michelle 239-8636.

Cannery Date ~ Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM

Cannery Date is this Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM. We will be canning dry milk, onion, quick oats and potato flakes. Many prices have gone up as of April 4th. Milk is now $8.60 a can, Quick oats is now $2.50, Potato flakes have gone down to $3.25, and Onions are up to $6.90.

You can find the new prices at:
provident living

If you have any questions or changes in your order call Helen Longhurst at 552-2338.

Message from the Presidency

One of the greatest sights that mankind has ever beheld is that of the empty tomb. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, every one of us has been blessed with the gift of immortality. That is an incredible gift; but it gets even better when we realize that we can spend our immortality in the presence of our Heavenly Father.

To do so, He asks that we repent, keep our covenants, take good care of each other, and never give up. Count me in. Together, Christ’s resurrection and his atonement become sources of eternal hope for each of us.

“I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” (John 11:25, 26)

-Sis. Gibbs

Dates to remember in April 2011

Every Thurs.– Music Maker’s chil dren’s group, 10 am, call Melissa Sparks for location.

April 2, 3– General Conference, 10 am-2 pm.
April 5th & 19th– Self Reliance class, 7 pm at the church, primary room.
April 6th– Ward Cannery, 10 am. See sign up sheet or Sis. Longhurst.
April 10th– Stake Single Adult Fire side, 7pm.
April 12th- Book Club, 7 pm at Sis. Niemann’s home. The book is Another Man’s Gold by Rod Johnson.
April 16th– Stake Single Adult Activity, 1 pm.
April 24th- Easter Sunday
April 29-30– Young Single Adult Conference.

Book Club ~ April 12th 2011

The bookclub will meet April 12 at 7 p.m. at 132 1st Avenue, home of Ila Marie Niemann. The book is Another Man's Gold by Rod Johnson. Rod Johnson grew up in Stevensville and graduated from high school here. His great great grandfather, James Stuart, settled just south of Stevensville. Rod Johnson has made his grandfather's story into a novel. Names and places are very familiar to me and, historically, I was most interested in Henry Plummer's gang as I grew up hearing stories about him and learned much more about him. His description of Burnt Fork Creek is so beautiful that I must drive up to the end again. As I read what pioneers went through to settle the valley, I was very grateful. The book is available at Stoneydale Press. I love to go there and look at all the books about Montana and the Valley.
Ila

Baby Shower!

JOIN US FOR A

Baby

Shower

IN HONOR OF

Robelyn Baker's new baby girl Alexa

&

Suzzane Higginson's new baby girl Charlotte

THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST AT 7PM

Shower will be held at the church in the Relief Society room

Any questions can be directed to our loving hosts

Margaret 273-2184

Dena 777-2139

Amy 777-3748

Stacey 777-5126

Relief Society Birthday Celebration

The Relief Society Birthday Celebration

Thursday, March 24 at 7pm in the gym

Combined with Stevi 1st Ward 

The theme is "Things I Learned From My Grandmother."

 Please bring anything you learned from your grandma for display

including crafts, food, tradition ideas, or bits of wisdom.

Dress is casual and refreshments will be served.

Day Light Savings Time Begins

Don't forget, it's time again to set our clocks forward. 

Free ZUMBA® Fitness Class

Ditch the workout, Join the Party!

March 22nd, 7pm
Stevensville Stake Center, 100 Middle Burnt Fork, Stevensville, MT

Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning,
 Dance Fitness-Party™.

Feel the music and let loose.

For more info call Michelle 239-8636.

Not sure what ZUMBA® is?  Go here to check it out.



Dates to remember in March 2011

March 8th - Book Club, 7pm at Sis. Ila Niemann's home.  Critter Way is the book.
March 15th - Self Reliance class, 7pm at the church.
March 19th - Ward Cannery Day, 10am at the Missoula Cannery
March 24th - Relief Society Birthday activity, 7pm combined with Stevi 1st ward, casual dress, refreshment served.
March 26th - General Young Women's meeting, 6pm but come at 4pm for service project and food.
March 26th - Stake Temple trip
March 27th - Ward Conference

March 2011 Message from the Presidency

I am so grateful for the Bishop's encouragement to read the Book of Mormon in 90 days.  As I progress with the challenge I find I am blessed, just as the Bishop promised.  I am blessed with a greater understanding as I read.  I feel more deeply the emotions of the authors - their joy, their anguish.  I am touched with greater force by more passages than at any other time I have read the Book of Mormon.  One such scripture is found in Mosiah.  Alma is secretly teaching the gospel to anyone who will listen.  If he is discovered, king Noah will kill him.  He preaches in private and he baptizes many in the waters of Mormon.  In Mosiah 18:21 he commands them"...that there should be no contention one with another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one faith and one baptism, having their hearts knit together in unity and in love one towards another."  This reminds me of all of us sisters.  The love, support and strength we share bring us closer together in our faith and purpose.

Sis. Diana Hirschi

Cannery Date ~ March 19, 2011

Stevensville 2nd Ward Cannery Date is 

March 19, 2011 at 10:00AM

  We will be canning:

potato flakes

onions

quick oats

dry milk

Book Club March 8th 7pm

The book for March 8 is Critter Way by Don Buelke and, can you believe it, he said he will come to talk about it. If you love animals and people who love animals, you will so enjoy this book and the meeting. The meeting will be at 7:oo p.m. on March 8 at the Niemann home at 132 1st Avenue. The book can be purchased at Stoneydale Press, 523 Main Street or Valley Drug. You might want to buy one or pass yours on to a grandchild who is looking for a career. You will love the book. See you there. Ila Marie

Stake Relief Society Activity February 26th

JUST A REMINDER!!!! The Stake Relief Society Activity is
February 26th from 10-1 Lunch and a nursery are provided,
(please bring a sack lunch for your child) and Laurels are
invited! We need donations of Yarn (does not need to be
a whole skein) New or Gently used stuffed animals,
Adult - Children books, and Eye Glasses that you don't need
or use anymore. If you aren't able to attend but would like
to donate please talk to a member of your Relief Society
Presidency about getting your items there! HOPE TO SEE
YOU SOON!!!

Book of Mormon Invitation

Everybody who is reading the Book of Mormon, over the next 90 days(January 30th-May 1st, 2011), should be on page 90 today(Feb 14th, 2011)
Keep up the good work!

Self Reliance 101 ~ February 15th, 2011

Self Reliance class is February 15th at 7:00PM in the primary room.

Cannery Date ~ February 19th, 2011

 Cannery

Date: Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Time: 10:00 AM

What will we be canning?

Rice

Macaroni

Regular Oats

Hot Cocoa Mix

Sugar

 We keep hearing about the cost of food rising in the news.  The fact is that sugar is now three times what it was should cause you sisters to think about how you are going to afford to feed your families.  Now is the time to take advantage of our storage center.  If you are interested in signing up you can call Helen at 552-2338 and she will make sure you get on the list.

 

Humanitarian Service Project WAS a Success!

We had a great turnout!  Lots of great ladies came to help make blankets.  THANK YOU!!! to all those who donated fabric and money.  Also thanks to all those who brought finger food and cutting tools.  We ended up making 42 Blankets! We had a few Activity Day girls come and help with childcare and at the end of the day they jumped in to make some blankets. 

Book Club February 8th, 2011

Dale Burke, publisher and writer of the introduction to Lewis and Clark in the Bitterroot, will be at the Book Club on February 8^th at 7 p.m. to talk with us about the book and especially  about how the Salish Indians replied to writings by the white men in the Bitterroot.  Look forward to seeing you there whether you have read the book or not.  The books are available at Stoneydale Press, 523 Main Street.  I go in the door right across the street from the old IGA store.  Also Sherry, my daughter, made Lewis and Clark bookmarks for everyone.  See you there.  Ila Marie

Humanitarian Service Project January 29th

All Relief Society and Young Women are invited to come to the church tomorrow, January 29th at 10am-12pm, to help put together fleece blankets.

We are making fleece blankets for children that come to Emma's House in Hamilton.  Emma's House is a setting for law enforcement and other agencies to interview children who have been victims of a crime. A child can often be subject to several interviews by different agencies seeking to gather evidence, often in intimidating settings.  We would like to give some sense of comfort to these children in the way of a cozy blanket. 

What to bring:

Your favorite finger food to share and

if you have scissors, rotary cutters and or cutting mats

they would be very helpful.



We will also have childcare ;-)

Book Club February 8th, 2011

On February 8 will be Book Club. The book has been changed to Lewis and Clark in the Bitterroot. This is a most interesting book. My daughter, Sherry, made some beautiful Lewis and Clark book marks and she made enough for all who attend. See you at my home, 132 1st Avenue, Stevensville at 7 p.m. Ila Marie Niemann

Stevenville 2nd Ward Relief Society

Sister Kim Gibbs, Relief Society President (far right), Sister Dena Griffin, 1st Counselor(middle right),
Sister Diana Hirschi, 2nd Counselor(middle left), and Sister Stephanie Lohman Secretary(far left)

You’re Invited to

New Beginnings

January 26th at 7pm

in the Young Women’s room

Come learn about the Personal Progress

program and see what the Young Women

have already accomplished. Refreshments

will be served.

***All sisters are invited, especially mothers, grandmothers, aunts, big sisters, etc of young women.  The Personal progress program has been changed and all sisters are invited to participate.  We will be talking about the program and handing out materials at this time.

Dates to remember in January 2011

January 13th - Ward Cannery date, 6pm

January 14th - Know Your Religion class, 6pm

January 15th - Stake temple trip

January 18th - Self Reliance class, 7pm in the Primary room

January 29th - Ward Relief Society humanitarian project

Book Club January 11th 2011

We will have Book Club on January 11th  Twice a Mail-order Bride by John Stroud with Sister Noel Hunt leading the class and showing us how it was done.  At Ila Niemann's at 7:00 p.m.

Activity Day Girls

The Activity Day Girls are getting together Monday December 6th at 4:30-6:00 pm. It will be held at Heidi Mitchell's house, she is the new Activity Day Girls leader.  They will be doing a white elephant gift exchange.  Just bring something from around the house or if you want to purchase something spend no more then $2.

December Book Club

*Canceled*

  We will meet the second Tuesday in January to discuss Twice a Mail Order Bride.

Super Saturday Pictures 2010

Linger longer

Linger longer is Sunday November 14th after the block.
Everyone is asked to bring your favorite holiday main dish.
It is requested that we please accompany and supervise our children through the line.

We are also doing a service project for Pantry Partners and ask that all contribute what we can of canned goods or non-perishable items to help those in the community that are in need this holiday season.

Book Club Reminder

Book club is tonight November 9th at 7pm

Tonight's book is Take a You Turn by Kim Gibbs

Book Club will be held at Sister Ila Niemann's home
132 1st Avenue

Don't Forget! Super Saturday TOMORROW!

October 23rd 10am-2pm

Lunch will be at noon so come if only to hang out and get to know your sisters better. 
We will also have a quilt to work on and a table set up for your own unfinished projects.

If you signed up for the scarf don't forget to bring fabric and thread also bring (if you have them) a sewing machine, rotary cutter and cutting mat.

If you signed up for the countdown blocks bring a paper cutter and or corner rounder (if you have them).

I look forward to tomorrow!

Ari

Book Club - October 12th 7p.m.

The books chosen are about Stevensville and the Bitterroot Valley or written by authors who live in the Bitterroot Valley.

The books are: October 12th - First Roots: The Story of Stevensville, Montana’s Oldest Community
                        November 9th - Take a You Turn by Kim Gibbs
                        December 14th - Twice a Mail Order Bride by John Stroud with the help of Noel Hunt

Book Club will be held at Sister Ila Niemann's home
132 1st Avenue

Activity Day Girls

Activity Days for girls is on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 4:30-6:00p.m. at Sister Maki's house.

October dates: 13th & 27th

In November and December there will only be Activity Days the 2nd Wednesday due to the holidays.

November date: 10th
December date: 8th

SUPER SATURDAY! *(UPDATE)*

Super Saturday is coming up October 23rd 2010. Below I have posted pictures of what we are going to do. I made a separate post for each picture so that if you would like to sign up to do the project then you can do so in the comment below the picture. While your at it, become a follower of this blog (down on the right). We would like everyone to prepay in cash for all of the crafts as soon as possible (like this Sunday the 10th) and sign ups will close on October 10th.  There will always be an exception so call me and let me know if you still want to sign up for something.

Love to all my Sisters,
Ari
273-9874

Pumpkins

Cost: $6.00

Nativity

Cost: $2.00

Count Down Blocks

Cost: $11.00

Ruffle Scarf

Cost: $1.59 elastic tread
You get your own fabric and matching thread so the cost is up to you

Twig Coasters

Cost: Free

Pinup Wreath

Cost: $6.25

Relief Society BBQ & Do for you

BBQ & service exchange for all adults

THIS Friday September 10th 6:30 pm

at Father Ravalli Park behind the church

Each person bring a service wrapped

a blanket or camp chair

and don't forget to bring what you signed up for food wise.

Childcare is provided, but be sure to feed the kiddos before you come.

September 2010 Dates to remember

September 10th 6:30pm Relief Society BBQ & Do for you
September 11th 7pm Stake YM/YW Activity
September 12th 6pm MT CES Fireside for Young Adults
September 12th 7pm Stake Single Adult Fireside
September 18th 9am Stake Single Adult Activity
September 18th Stake Conference Adult session
September 19th Stake Conference (Stake Conference Broadcast)
September 23rd 7pm Scout District Meeting
September 25th General Relief Society Meeting

*Save the Date ~ September 10th 2010

Adult Activtiy – BBQ and Service Exchange
A chance to get out and have some fun for everyone!
Childcare will be provided
~More information to come~

August Dates to Remember

August 3rd ~ Self Reliance 101: Home Production and Storage - Dehydrating or Drying 7 pm at the church in the kitchen

August 5th ~ Scout Roundtable 7pm

August 6th ~ 10am-12pm Children's Outdoor Playgroup – Hideout Mountain Park in Florence

August 7th ~ Youth Temple Trip

August 8th ~ Stake Single Adult Fireside 7pm

August 12th ~ Stevi 1st Ward Garden Party

August 13th ~ 10am-12pm Children's Outdoor Playgroup – Stevensville Lewis and Clark Park

August 14th ~ Primary Activity

August 19th ~ Scout District Meeting 7pm

August 20th ~ 10am-12pm Children's Outdoor Playgroup - Bitteroot River "Beach" at Florence Bridge

August 21st ~ Stake Single Adult Temple Trip

August 25th ~ Activity Days

August 27th ~ 10am-12pm Children's Outdoor Playgroup – Bonner Park “spray ground” in Missoula, corner of Ronald and Evans

July Dates to Remember

July 13-16: Stake Girls Camp

July 16: 10am-12pm Children's Outdoor Playgroup - Bitteroot River "Beach" at Florence Bridge

July 17: Ward Temple Trip

July 18: Linger Longer - Hot dogs - Everyone with last names A-M bring hot dog friendly side dish or salad. Everyone with last names N-Z bring dessert.

July 22-24: Stake YM Helaman's Camp

July 23: 10am-12pm Children's Outdoor Playgroup - Stevi Elementary Playground

July 24: 6:30pm Ward Pioneer Celebration at Hideout Mountain (Florence Park)

July 28: 4:30 Activity Day for girls

July 30: 11am Children's Outdoor Playgroup - Splash Montana

Self Reliance 101 ~ July 20th 2010

Self Reliance class will resume on Tuesday July 20th 7:00pm at the home of Dave & Sharon McLean 5522 Mountain View in Florence. The topic is Canning, Methods of Preserving Food Well.

New Bishopric

Bishop:
Seth Tollefson

1st Counselor:
Randy Mitchell

2nd Counselor:
Bryan Blomquist

June 2010 Dates to Remember

Not all of these dates involve Relief Society sisters, but I thought it would be helpful to see all the activities that involve our families.

3rd •7:00 PM Scout Roundtable
6th •5:00 PM Stake Single Adult "Break the Fast"
9th •4:30 PM Activity Day Girls at Sister Maki's house
13th •4:30 PM STAKE YOUTH LEADERSHIP MEETING
•5:00 PM STAKE YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING
•7:00 PM Stake General Priesthood Meeting
17th •7:00 PM Scout District Meeting
17th-19th •6:00 PM YM/YW TRI STAKE YOUTH CONFERENCE
19th •Stake Single Adult Activity
20th •Fathers Day
23th •7:00 PM STAKE YW SPORTS ACTIVITY
25th-27th •Single Adult Conference in Bozeman

Self Reliance 101 ~ May 4th 2010

This Tuesday the Self-Reliance group will meet at 7pm in the Primary room. Tuesday night's topic is Home Production and Storage: Part Two: Food Storage Inventory and Preserving Food Well. Any questions call Noel 777-2735

May 2010 Dates to Remember

14th
•Father & Son Campout
15th
•9:00 AM Stake Single Adult Activity
16th
•Linger Longer
•6:00 PM The Life And Times of Jesus Christ a Missionary Musical Fireside
23rd
•7:00 PM Seminary Graduation

Stevensville Stake Relief Society Women's Conference~April 24th

Strengthing the Family

All Woman and Laurels are invited!
April 24th 2010
9:30am - 12:30pm
Stevensville Stake Center
Classes, Displays, Lunch
Sunday Dress Please
There will be a nursery provided
Please bring a sack lunch for your little ones

Self-Reliance 101~April 20th

This Tuesday the Self-Reliance group will meet at 7pm in the Primary room. Tuesday night's topic is Home Production and Storage: Growing and Storing Herbals and Home Remedies. Any questions call Noel 777-2735

Relief Society UnTea Birthday Party

Look at those Fancy hats!


Oops. We didn't get a picture of the cake before it was cut into. It was so cute!

Wendy gave us an awesome talk!


We had a great time at our untea party. Thank you to all of those who helped out.

This Sunday March 14th

Don't forget daylight savings time starts. Spring forward 1 hour.

The Mad Hatter's 2nd Ward Relief Society Birthday Party

Come celebrate the Relief Society Birthday in Wonderland. We will be having dinner, games and fun.

Date : March 16th 2010
Time : 6:30 pm
Where: The Church of Course
Dress: Be sure to wear your "Tea Party Hats"(NO tea will be served)and bring your purse


DON'T BE LATE....

for the Mad Hatter's Un-Tea Party

Save the Date & Don't be Late! March 16th

Relief Society Birthday Dinner

February 27th 2010

7:00pm Know Your Religion

Luncheon Group ~ February 11th

11am at Marti's home. Bring a side dish or dessert. Also bring your favorite recipe to exchange. Please RSVP 777-9846

Children's Story Time and Playgroup ~ February 5th

10:30am-12:30pm at the church. Bring a sack lunch and a friend. Theme for the month is "Love". We will be making cookies.

Self-Reliance 101~February 2nd

7pm at the church in the Primary room. First Aid:
An Emergency Room Nurse's Advice

Discussion of hands-on experience
*How to stockpile first aid supplies
*"Workarounds" in a serious situation
~Equipment and supplies
~Handouts found on the Internet
~How it used to be done (the first time we were a "third world")
-Lists for different kinds of first aid kits
-Importance of preparation in everyday life
*Discussion of psychological issues of injury

Family Game Night January 29th

7pm at the church. Bring a game and a snack.

Book Club January 28th

7pm at Missy Sorenson's home. The book is "The Six Events" by Steven Covey and refreshments are provided.

Sarah & Jake Noonan were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple January 2nd, 2010. Sarah and Jake have also moved to Bozeman where they are both attending school.

Self Reliance Group

Our (Relief Society) Self Reliance Group meets every first and third Tuesday of every month (forever!) in the Primary Room at the Stake Center at 7 pm. The invitation is NOT just for Relief Society but for ANYONE interested in preparedness and long-term self-reliance. At least two men are regular attendees, so bring neighbors and friends of any persuasion.
January 5th class was cancelled because of threatening weather (and a broken copy machine) but on the 19th we will be re-scheduling "Illumination: When the Electricity Fails" - - everyone is encouraged to bring a lighting device that doesn't require electric power. The following class will be "First Aid In The Home: Training and Supplies" on the first Tuesday in February. Everyone who comes receives handouts and information, but the best part is the sharing of experience and information on each subject. Come late if you must, add to our Local Resources file, and exchange coupons, Noel 777-2735.

January dates to remember:

14th~ 7:00pm Relief Society Board Meeting *(canceled)

17th~ 6:00pm Stake Missionary Fireside

23rd~ 6:00pm Stake YM/YW Activity

24th~ Linger Longer

24th~ 6:00pm Missionary Prep Class

29th~ 7:00pm Missoula Symphony Family Concert
Tickets $6 each (721-3194)

Cannery

There is no ward cannery appointment for the month of January.
You may make individual or group appointments by calling the
cannery at 721-3197

December dates to remember:

12th~6:00pm Ward Christmas Party

20th~7:00pm Relief Society Fireside "Guilt, how do I stop the hurting?" with Sister Kim Gibbs

25th~Christmas

2009 Relief Society Christmas Program

A big THANK YOU to all who participated in the program. And thanks to all who brought food and table decorations. It would not of been such a success without the love and support of all the sisters. Thank you!