April Book Club

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Book Club

If you would like to choose a book for Book Club, please email me (abbywelker(at)yahoo) and I'll send a list of approved books to you! Thanks!

Book Club-March

Book Club
Thursday, March 26
7:00 p.m.
Denise Robison's Home
"O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather

February Book Club

Thursday, February 19
7:00 p.m.
Abby Welker's House
"Star Girl" by Jerry Spinelli
Babysitting not provided

New Year=New Groups!

With the new year upon us, we have come up with some new ideas in order to better meet the needs of our sisters in this ward. We have women of many different backgrounds, with many different needs. Relief Society presidencies all over the world have been asked to set up "groups" within their wards in order to provide activities that would best serve our sisters.

In the Burton Ward, we don't want to burden our sisters with too many activities, but we do want to provide some fun outlets for you in order to build unity, strengthen one another, and be uplifted. Here are our group options:

S.I.S.ter Day

Self Improvement Saturdays - a time where we will learn a new skill, try something new, or work on a project of our own. With so many sisters available who have things they can teach us, we'll never run out of things to learn!

1st Saturday of each month
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Abby Welker's home (subject to change occasionally)
Children are welcome to come if Dad isn't available

Out-to-Lunch Bunch

This is a fun time for sisters to get together, share their favorite recipes, and enjoy one another's company. Bring the kids and come enjoy some good food and great ladies.

3rd Thursday of each month
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Bring a dish to share
Locations rotate within the group

Book Club

Let's all read a good book together! We've been charged to constantly seek learning from good books and this group is dedicated to doing that. Each book selection is carefully screened for appropriate content, and we discuss the books together as a group. This is a perfect excuse to get away for an evening with the girls.

4th Thursday of Every Month
7:00 p.m.
No children, please
Location will be rotated within group members

T.L.C. Group - Temple * Lunch * Companionship
This group is for any sister who wishes to attend the temple. Some sisters are unable to attend the temple for various reasons and because it is so important, we want to help you attend. Babysitting and carpooling will be available so please set the time aside and go.

4th Saturdays
10:00 a.m. session
Contact Abby Welker or the Detroit Temple to reserve your spot
You are welcome to bring a sack lunch if you do not wish to purchase one there.
Depending on the response and needs of the sisters, we will determine whether to do this monthly or bi-monthly.

November/December Book Club

Because of the busy holiday season, we're giving everybody a little more time to read, and combining November and December. So here is the info:

"The Traveler's Gift" by Andy Andrews
Tuesday, December 9th
Kadie Duffy's Home
7:00 p.m.
We ask that you leave kids with dad or a sitter. If you need to bring kids, please let us know!

November Activities

Book Club Book for November:
The Traveler's Gift
Get it now, read it through November, and be ready to meet on Tuesday, December 9th at Kadie Duffy's House.

Tuesday, November 4th
ELECTION DAY - Make sure you vote!

Friday, November 8th
Fall Family Stake Activity
6:00 p.m.
Italian Dinner and Talent Show

Friday, November 14th
Stake Temple Day
All Day
Contact the Detroit Temple to make your arrangements

Sunday, November 16th
Single Adult Fireside
7:00 p.m.

Monday, November 17th
Out to Lunch Bunch
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Kristin Riedel's Home
Bring a dish to share
(date changed from Tuesday to Monday due to school being out for the Thanksgiving break)

Tuesday, November 18th
Country Life Food Order Due

Thursday, November 27th
Thanksgiving

October Book Club

"The Last Lecture"
by Randy Pausch

Tuesday, October 28
Abby Welker's Home
please contact Abby for directions

Everybody is welcome to come, whether you've read the book or not. Also, since this is a gathering for the Sisters, we usually ask that you leave kids home with dad or a sitter. If that's not possible, please contact me and we'll work something out. Thanks!