Carmen Crane

Let's celebrate with Carmen Crane at the beginning of her new life experience:

Monday December 21st @ 1:00 pm
Paradise Bakery, Across form South town Mall, 10400 South State

No gifts necessary, but if you would like to contribute to a gift card, please give money to Seanna Jolley or Charleen Webber as soon as possible.

Book Swap

You don't even have to read anything to participate in this month's book group! Wrap up a book that you've enjoyed and swap with someone else during the evening. Who couldn't use a relaxing evening out AND be able to come home with a new book to read? The book swap will take place December 17th, 7:30 pm @ Janet Jepsen's home ~ 11938 Hidden Valley Drive. Hope to see you all there!

A Brighter Christmas

As we approach the Christmas season we are blessed in many ways that hopefully include health, family and our daily bread. Yet, some families are troubled with economic hardships. Last year, we invited those willing to donate the money they traditionally spent on neighborhood gifts to donate to a Christmas fund. The money donations purchased Christmas items for several families that were in need. The Bishop was very grateful as the collected funds had a wider scope of usage than that of the fast offering funds. Thank you for the kindness of last year. He (through you) was able to aid many in having a brighter Christmas. We hope some of you might find this a great alternative in keeping with the Christmas spirit that helps the less fortunate this year. ~ Elaine Peterson

If you would like to participate please take your "Operation Christmas" donations to Kim Schipaanboord on or before December 15th.

From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another....
The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other. ~ Emily Matthews

Christmas Family Night: Walk to Bethlehem

Monday, December 14 ~ Program starts at 6:45 pm
@ Shadow Gate Circle (11920 Hidden Valley Drive)

Dress warmly and walk from your home carrying lighted candles to the nativity on Shadow Gate Circle. Everyone is invited to a program to celebrate the Savior's birth. You are welcome to dress children like angels, shepherds, wise men or animals for a live nativity. Enjoy Christmas carols and the Christmas story. Warm cider and warm hearts at the end of the program.

Ward Family Christmas Breakfast

Come hungry and bring your families to the Breakfast with Santa this Saturday morning, December 12th from 9~11am. Come to the Stake Center and sing carols as well as enjoy some early morning Christmas spirit. Everyone is welcome to attend. Don't forget to bring the Halloween candy you set aside for the Missionary Care Packages. Hope to see you there!

"Carols Around the Neighborhood"

Come join us for "Carols Around the Neighborhood" and the annual Christmas cookie exchange at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 8th. We will meet in the Eastridge 2nd Ward Relief Society room. We'll split into groups and carpool to homes in the neighborhood for an evening of caroling, beautiful music, food and Christmas spirit. Then we will return to the Relief Society room to exchange cookies for you to take home to your families. *No nursery