New Enrichment Leader

Hello there sisters! This is Tessa Ross and just wanted to introduce myself to you since I am the new Enrichment Leader. My husband is Cory and I have 2 little boys. Macade who is 2 1/2 and Braxton who is 4 months. I am originally from California and my husband grew up here in Issaquah. We love all outdoor things so summer is really one of our favorite times! That is just a little bit about me and i hope to get know a little bit about each one of you. I am so excited to be working with all of you and growing together as sisters!

Wish you were here!

We had such a great time at Enrichment on Thursday. Thirty four sisters came and spent two hours learning and doing and eating and visiting and having a Bloomin' good time!

We met in the Relief Society room for a quick opening exercises. We sang a song had a prayer and had a spiritual thought on Doctrine and Covenants 117:7

"Therefore, will I not make solitary places to bud and to blossom, and to bring forth in abundance? saith the Lord."

Sisters Dani Dooley, Pam Lawrenson, Deb Bennett and Heather McEwan heading into the cultural hall.

Sisters Gay Aalona and Kathy Warczak enjoy friends and the yummy treats.

Sister Ilene Johnson taught a mini class on Summertime First Aid. Sisters Carissa Poyfair and Celeste Pearson learn about sunburns, bug bites and more.

Sisters Andrea Mathison, Sheila Illig and Tessa Ross make a 5-minute craft. Ghirardelli Chocolate wraps perfect for a visiting teaching gift!

Sister Sue Johnson (second from left)was in charge of the evenings food. She made veggie pizzas, chips and dips, fruit and veggie platters, brownie bites, lemon bites and a deliciously refreshing punch with the help of several sisters including her mother-in-law Sister Jerry Johnson (far right). Sue's daughter, Dana (next to Sue) helped out in the nursery. Sister Lynda Hjelm (far left) led a delicious Summertime smoothies class.

Brother Bill Lawrenson held a mini class on Puget Sound Staycations. He had lots of great ideas. Who knew we had so much so close?!


Sister JeriLynn Fischer headed up a class on Scripture reading tips. She really knows how to make the scriptures fun!


Pam Lawrenson taught a class on container gardening


Sisters Jean Andrus and Heather McEwan. Heather taught an informative class on Hosting a great summer party

Deb Bennett led a discussion on Summer Reading lists

Thank you to all who helped at this Enrichment and to all who attended.
Be sure to mark your calendar for our next enrichment night Thursday, September 17th 6:30-8:30 pm

A busy week

The sun is shining, school is nearly out and enrichment is tomorrow night, what an exciting week! In case you still have some time to fill here are a few more fun things to keep you busy and out of trouble:

• On Friday, June 19th at 11:30 Lunch Bunch is meeting at BJ's. Anyone who wants to join is welcome.

• Next Wednesday night, June 24th, Harriet McKie is hosting a breadmaking class in her home. Harriet is a fantastic bread baker! She has been grinding her own wheat and making her own bread for a very long time. If you want to learn how or just want a taste be sure to join her on Wednesday night at 6pm.
• Playgroup in the Park is still meeting every Thursday at the Fort Steilacoom Playground. Bring a lunch and meet at 11 for some socializing for the kids and yourself.

Have a great week and see you tomorrow at Enrichment--I'm so excited!!!!