Help

We need a book to read for next month's book club--2nd week of February.

I would love to hear from all of you what your all-time favorite, life-changing, helpful, classic, a-ha books would be. Post or email me soon:
blkba460@msn.com

Thanks!

Change of Location for Book Club

Becky Bastian will host book club at her home in Central tomorrow night!! Pass the word on.
Same time (7:30 p.m.) Same book, etc, etc,
See you there!

Book Club this Wednesday

Just a reminder:

Book club will be this Wednesday, Dec. 8

at my house (Laura C. 460 E. 950 N. in Richfield)

7:30 p.m.



Can't wait to hear your thoughts about the book!
Again the link to read it online is:

http://www.ldsveg.org/WidtsoeWordofWisdomAModernInterpretation.htm

Becky will have the book available for purchase that night. Yippee!!

Attention:Scholars

Hi Kids
Apparently I missed the memo that the holidays are officially here!  We need to cancel scholar club for next week since so many kids are busy with holiday things.  I will re-schedule and let you know when.  Happy holidays to all of you!  Heather

Treats for the Christmas Party

Please bring a treat to share at the Christmas Party. Remember, we will be in a church building, so lets not make it too gooey! Thanks!

PS. Thanks for your patience with my posts. I am just figuring out the whole picture thing. I am a little slow, but I am getting there!

Attention:Scholars

Hey Everyone!
Just wanted to let you know that we will have one more scholar club meeting before we take a winter break.  We will be meeting on December 9th at 7:00.  We are having our Huck Finn discussion so if you haven't finished it, now is the time.  Each of you will take a few minutes to discuss your assigned chapters and  bring up one discussion question from your reading.  Here is a reminder about your assigned chapters. Also I hope all of you have picked a book to read for next semester, Christmas break would be a good time to dive into it!  If any of you are looking for a book off of the list let me know, we have most of them.   I look forward to seeing you all.  Please send me a note letting me know you have all seen this so we don't have a mix up on times.  Heather

1-5 Larissa
6-10  Sara
11-15 Seth
16-20 Kyle
21-25 Kaitlin
26-30 Raina
31-35 Aubree
36-40 Kate
41-End Alexander

Christmas Party!!

We will be having our Christmas Party this Friday! It will be at 2:30 pm in the LDS church on 1000 S 400 W. Come ready to make a 12 Days of Christmas for your family to deliver! (Pick a family beforehand so that you will know how many items will be needed for each day.)

Knights!

This semester, we will be studying Ben Franklin and Thomas Edison. Please get both of their books from the "Who Is" series. I can't wait!!!

Clubs Tomorrow

Hello American Liberty Girls!

Tomorrow will be our last club meeting of the semester (12:45 Bastian's)

We hope to see you there for one more tea party and one more lesson about Felicity. We'll be making little tarts to eat with our hot chocolate. You'll be able to take your teacups and saucers home this time to keep.

Also we'll be taking a lesson from Felicity and doing some service for those who need a little kindness in their lives. We'll be learning about what it's like to be in jail and everyone will have a chance to get their pictures taken in the "stocks" and "pillaries."

In January we'll meet up again for clubs. Josefina the American Girl will be our book for next semester (Jan-May) Ole! Ole!

Exciting Book Club Update from Becky

Hey everyone.. Just a thought on this book. ( Word of Wisdom: a Modern Interpretation by John Widtsoe) It is timeless and very informative. In fact, it is one of the fundamental beginnings of Redmond's Real Foods philosophy and ultimately the organic foods store. They tried to get Deseret Book to reprint the original Widstoe text----- they refused, so Redmond actually bought the rights to the book and reprinted it themselves. I noticed it is very expensive on Amazon due to being out of print. However, I can get as many copies as you would like from Redmond. I don't know the price for sure, but I'm guessing between 8-12 dollars. I will call on Monday for sure. I have referred to this book on many occasions and it is a staple in our library.

--Becky Bastian

Little Women - November

Our Little Women's club leader this month did a fabulous job with her book choice "Swiss Family Robinson." The girls had a great time tasting tropical fruit and playing games.

This week we will be creating shadow boxes/dioramas of a scene from the book. Remember to bring any supplies you may need to finish it. Items provided are cardboard box, popsicle sticks, glue guns, paints & paintbrushes.

See you there.

Get Ready for December's Book Club

Do you want to "run and not be weary, " "find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge?"

These are the promises to those who keep the Word of Wisdom (Doctrine and Covenants ch. 89)
For this month's selection we will be focusing on health by reading and discussing:
Word of Wisdom: a Modern Interpretation by John Widstoe.
With scripture and fascinating scientific studies and research, he helps us to know how we can more fully take advantage of the blessings that come with this inspired code of health.

It is a short book. You can read it for free by clicking on this link:
http://www.ldsveg.org/WidtsoeWordOfWisdomAModernInterpretation.htm
or if you prefer book-form you can try to find a used copy of it somewhere (it is not currently in print.)

Come share your thoughts and any tips, products, recipes, etc. that you have on healthy living
Wednesday, DECEMBER 8, 7:30 p.m. at Laura Christensen's home (460 E. 950 N. Richfield)

Thanks to all for a wonderful book discussion last Wednesday. Like Heather said, I'll be putting my Pilgrim's Progress next to my Bible to quote from often :)

Book Group Reminder

Hi girls-
Just a reminder that we have book group this week.  We will be discussing the fabulous Pilgrims Progress.  I hope to see each of you there.  If you haven't had a chance to read, please come anyway!  This is a great way for us to help and support each other and get to know the people that are mentoring our children.  We will meet at Heather Friant's  (345 West 1200 South in Monroe) at 7:30 PM.  Hope to see all of you!  Heather

Attention:Scholars

Hi Guys
Just a reminder that we have scholar club this week.  We will meet at my home on Thursday at 7:00.  As I looked at the next date that we are supposed to meet I see that is Thanksgiving, we will go ahead and let you eat turkey that day instead.  We will instead meet that first week in December.  Because that will be our last meeting for 2010 we will wait to discuss Huck Finn until that day, those of you that are frantically reading  can slow down just a little.  You do need to read chapters 3 & 4 in the TJED book and write your "Be The Change" paper.  I look forward to seeing all of you!  Heather

Club Reminder

Don't forget clubs today (12:45 p.m. at the Bastian's)
American Liberty Girls will be discussing Felicity and making Colonial First Aid kits. We'll learn about a few local plants and how they were used for health/medicine.

Party Pictures

We had a spookin' good time, thanks to everyone's help!

Bobbing for Worms

pinata mayhem

Apple Race

Mummy Wrap

Change of Location for Halloween Party

We will not be able to meet at the Annabella Town Center--it suddenly became unavailable.
We will change the location to my house: 460 E. 950 N. Richfield. Feel free to park in the circ. driveway. My ph# if any questions. 896-8569 (Laura)

Please tell anyone you know in FSA of the location change!!!!

See you in your costumes tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. and we'll have a GREAT time!

Attention:Scholars

Hey Guys
It was great getting together again and having some fun!  I am looking forward to more fun and that fun will include getting into some serious book discussion!  You know me, I love book discussions!  I wanted to remind you that we will be discussing Chapters 1 and 2 from TJED for Teens and the first half of Huck Finn.  Please come prepared and ready to participate.  Also as you read from the TJED book will you jot down one question that we can add to our discussion.  Thanks much!  Heather

Remember, Dancing!

Don't forget that this Tuesday for clubs we will be meeting at the Annabella Town Center . Dress up for extra fun!

12:45 p.m. for pledge/announcements.
1-2 pm dancing
2-2:30 p.m. refreshments

Each club is in charge of bringing a couple dozen cookies.
I will not be there. I will be on a trip with my mom and sisters, which is almost as much fun as dancing :) So....

Mandy will you be in charge of the thank-you card and bringing or assigning water/cups?
Garland will you please be in charge of the cookie contribution for the Liberty Girls?

Thanks to everyone and thanks Mandy for arranging the dance lessons!
Have a great time!!
Laura C.

Treasures Unearthed: Read on...

Translated into 200 languages and never out of print, Pilgrim's Progress is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of English literature. With a reputation like that of course we had to pick it for next month's read.

Mark your calendar's for

Wednesday, November 10

7:30 p.m.

Heather Friant's home

This will be my 3rd year in FSA. I absolutely love working with clubs and all the various activities we've done over the years. That said, I consider my participation in Book Club to be the most rewarding and educational of them all.

The books we have read have been life-changing for me personally. They always seemed to come at a time when I needed to learn that particular thing and definitely helped me in my homeschooling. From each I feel like I have received a world-class education! If you want to be a better teacher, mother, person there are great books that will help and inspire.

Does it get any better? Yes!!! To be able to then meet together with like-minded women and share in their wisdom, insights, and life experiences, their joys and challenges of teaching--that is the icing on the cake! Can you tell I am still basking in the glow of last night's discussion of Joan of Arc?:)--so enjoyable! Even if you don't get a chance to read the book selection for the month, come for the discussion. You will not be disappointed.

What blessings are good literature and good company!

If you have read a book that helped you immensely in any area of your life please come and suggest it for a book club selection.

Here is a compilation of some of the works we've read/discussed:

Totto-chan-- Set in Japan, a true story of a brilliant teacher who changed the lives of his students through is revolutionary yet simple educational philosophies.

The Call to Brilliance --finding and bringing out the talents and brilliance in each of our children

Honey for a Child's Heart -- importance of reading aloud to children. Suggested readings for each age.

The Anatomy of Peace --and I'd like to add The Bonds that Make us Free -- changing our relationships by changing ourselves first. a MUST READ!

Wild Days--Keeping Nature Journals

Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe -- packed with info about the beauty and symbolism of numbers and how they are ever-present in nature.

The Story of Science-- The Scientific Revolution explained as in an engaging story.

The Majesty of Books -- summary of great works of literature and great ideas for keeping your own life books.

Jane Eyre -- writing at its' best

Alas, Babylon -- fiction novel of what life would be like in the event of a world war/nuclear distaster.

A Thomas Jefferson Education -- teaching children to learn through their passions

A Charlotte Mason Companion -- a breath of fresh air--simplifying and enjoying the learning process for our children.

Halloween Party

FSA Spooktacular Halloween Party
October 29
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Annabella Town Center

We'll start with a Halloween Parade so wear your costumes! Join us after for: Bobbing for Worms, Mummy Wrapping, Apple Race, Cake Walk and a Pinata.

**I will need 4 volunteers to bring a dozen cupcakes each.
Also a few parents to help with each event.All party supplies will be provided.
If you are able, please contact me: blkba460@msn.com

NO PE Today!

It is Fall Break, so there will be no PE today!!

Attention:Scholars

Hey Scholars!
It's time to get going again and I can't wait to see all of you!  We will be meeting at my home for dinner tomorrow night at 6:30-that's a change from the schedule.  Please bring a side dish to share.  I hope all of you have started Huck Finn, if not don't worry.  We won't be really discussing the book until next time, but keep reading!  Can I have you e-mail me an RSVP if you plan to attend?  Thanks.  Heather
heatherfriant@gmail.com

Reminder: Book Club Wednesday

Joan of Arc by Mark Twain
This has been such a delight to read! Can't wait to discuss it with you all.

Wednesday, Oct. 13
7:30 p.m.
Becky Bastian's home

Little Women are joining the Ball!

Little Women will be joining the other groups for the next club day

Tues. OCT. 19 at the

Annabella Town Center same time

12:45 to 2:3O p.m.

We have been invited to dress up and dance the afternoon away and true LADIES never turn down a fabulous BALL.

Anne Frank

Our Shakespeare event was fabulous! What a treat for all who came. We enjoyed a wonderful performance and afterward listed to Rabbi Shmuley speak on the Holocaust and issues pertaining to peace between nations. To learn more about Rabbi Shmuley you can visit his website at http://www.shmuley.com/

Budget Information

Hello All
For those of you in charge of an activity this year I wanted to let you know that you have a $40 budget to help you with those activities.  Some of our activities will cost less and that is great, if something you are planning costs more please speak with me about getting a little more.  You can turn in receipts to Heather Steimle for a reimbursement or if necessary speak with her about getting the money to cover costs before hand.  Thanks for all your work!  Heather Friant

PE Today!

PE will be today!! Annabella Town Center at 1:30pm!!!!! Yeh! The Lee's are back for this week! Come and play!

All Invited

The Knights and Liberty Girls will be joining together for the next club day Tues. OCT. 19 at the Annabella Town Center same time 12:45 to 2:3O p.m.

We would like to invite any and all club members and family members to join us.

Linda and Corwin Ogden have graciously agreed to come and instruct us in dancing the Virginia Reel.

This will be so much fun and you'll definitely want to DRESS UP!

If you would like to come please let me know by email: blkba460@msn.com We would ask each club to bring a treat to share for refreshments after the dance.

Miniture Horse Heaven

 We had a wonderful time at the Leaver Farms, learning about, grooming and feeding the horses. Cathy showed us how to properly groom these little guys and let us help. Our horse loving girls were ecstatic and these miniature horses were the perfect size to handle. Becky brought apples for us to feed to the horses and Cathy let us go right in with the big group and pet and love them. The girls were in horse heaven. We had a great time!

A huge thanks to Cathy for her time with us - if you want to send her a thank you note - (1287 Jones Rd. Monroe 84754.)

Liberty Ladies are having a Ball.

It's time again for clubs ladies. Did you remember your etiquette challenge this week?

Think ere you speak,

for Words, once flown,

Once utter'd, are

no more your own.

This week ( Tues.Oct. 5 12:45 p.m.) we will be learning about a special hero-ine of the Revolution, 16-year-old Sybil Ludington.

Also we will be learning to DANCE, Colonial-style, of course. We'll start with a proper curtsy, have some treats and learn to dance the Minuet.

Please DRESS UP and we'll have some fancy fun!

bands and boxes

Families

I am looking for empty (long) tissue boxes and/or shoe boxes for my next Knights activity. Please contact me if you might have some of these to donate!

Thanks!
Mandy

October Activity Especially for Little Women - but open to all.

Join us: October 5th - matinee at 2:00 pm -
in the Randall L. Jones Theatre for ---

The Diary of Anne Frank

By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett,
newly adapted by Wendy Kesslman
Directed by James Edmondson

Photo by Karl Hugh

Life is no longer safe for Anne and her family in 1942 Nazi Amsterdam. Forced into hiding, this simple girl records her struggles through the power of the written word. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a testament not to the brutality of war and hatred, but to the unshakable spirit of a young girl and to the hopes and loves of a family and a people trying to hold to their faith.

Did you know? After the Bible, "The Diary of Anne Frank" is the most widely read nonfiction book in the world and has been translated into 60 languages.

Tickets are available to us at half off. For balcony seating that would be $12.50 per ticket. Everyone can split the cost for gas depending on how many choose to attend.
Families are welcome. We will need other parents to attend. (The theater does not allow children under 6)
(If you would like better seating please look at the website and decide. All of our seating is half off the regular priced ticket.) http://www.bard.org/plays/diary.html
Tickets need to be paid in advance. If you would like to go I need your ticket money by Sat. Sept. 25th. We will work out the gas later.
We am trying to work out some details for some other fun opportunities at the Festival so I will keep you updated.
For other interesting facts about Anne Frank check out this website http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/
Please give your ticket money to Amber and call if you have any questions. Thanks

American Liberty Girls!

It's time for another Tea Party. Join us for clubs this Tuesday at 12:45 p.m.

We will have a little lesson about the Boston Tea Party. Instead of tossing the tea, however, we'll learn to serve it properly. Parents, you will just love your little ladies when they return home with such good manners!

We will also be practicing the fine art of writing with a quill pen and ink. Come make a little copy book to take home.

See you there!

Knights!

Tuesday we are going on a field trip! Come and time and be ready for some 'hot' fun! We will be going to the 'Hot Pots' over by Monroe. (We might all have to squeeze in the back of my truck, so if anyone is uncomfortable with that, then you might not want to come. I do hope that won't be a concern......) We will learn what the 'Hot Pots' is, where the water has been, what temp the water is coming out of it, and we will boil some eggs! Please RSVP to me to let me know if you ARE or ARE NOT coming. I need a pretty close count! Mandy 201-9175

Book Club Pick for October

Next month's book selection is Joan of Arc by Mark Twain. It took him 12 years to write this and he considered it his finest work.

Come ready to share your thoughts from this enlightening historical biography.

Wednesday, October 13

7:30 p.m. at Becky Bastian's home

*We will vote for the following month's book club selection that night.

Field Trip

Hi All y'all,

Steven Pratt  is an amazing person and I have scheduled a field trip to go and visit his shop where he makes replica's of Gutenberg Presses and other antique machines which he places in museums for display. He is a wonderful, kind, friendly man and we will have an enjoyable & educational time.

Please save the date:

Tuesday, October 12 @ 10:00--Cove Fort.

After we visit his shop we can go over to Cove Fort for a picnic and tour if anyone is interested in that.

Book Club Review

Ladies

Book night was great! If you didn't get a chance to read last month's selection it was 'The Dream Giver' by Bruce Wilkinson. We learned so much from that book!

Here is a list of books that were also recommended that night. We did NOT pick out a book for next month, so watch for that in an upcoming blog!

'Do Hard Things' Alex and Brett Harris
'Say Go Be Do' Tiffany Rhoades Earl
'Joan of Arc' Mark Twain
'Pilgram's Progress' as retold by Gary D. Schmidt and illustrated by Barry Moser

Just A Note

Hello Families
I feel like I owe you an apology as I have been AWOL since we have started the year.  I missed the opening social and book group and I think you are just minutes from PE and I am in my pajamas at home with a newborn on my lap.  I have been more than a little out of it, but rumor has it that just days after having a baby I consented to be chairman of the board.  Note to self:  Do not invite women to your house when big decisions are being made and you are taking Demerol post c-section!  I just wanted to let you know if you have questions or concerns that though I am certain I don't know the answer that I will find the answer if you need me.  To the new families, welcome!  I look forward to knowing you and your children and hope that if you have any kids 10-16 that you will consider having them join our scholar club, we have such a great time together.  I still plan to begin scholar club on October 14th, more details on that forthcoming.  Until that day I am trying to figure out how to be mom to 6 boys.  Two of my kids made the tough decision (for mom anyway) to return to school for the year and so it will be Kyle's face that you see most often.  I hope that all of you are having a great year and that your kids are doing great no matter where they are being educated.  I am grateful to be a part of this group and thrilled to be working with all of you wonderful ladies.  If you have concerns or questions about anything please feel free to contact me anytime.  Heather Friant
heatherfriant@gmail.com
435-527-9993

FEP

If you are interested in the Family Education Plan that I spoke about at book night, then email me and I will send you the document.

chadlauraw@gmail.com


Thanks,
Laura

PE Today!

We are having PE this afternoon! 1:30 pm at the Annabella Town Center. See you there!

Book Club

Book club tonight, 7:30 pm at the Peterson home. Please come even if you haven't read the book! We will have a great discussion that everyone will be able to participate in. I can't make any guarantees about the food, but I think it will still be fun!

Not Coming?

Families,

At the get together on Monday, I will be handing out our informational 'packets' to each family. The packets have some forms for you to fill out that we will be needing back before clubs. Please plan on coming ready to fill out some info and to write a check out for the first of the year fees. If you will not be able to attend on Monday, please let me know so I can get you your packet ahead of time.

Thanks! Mandy 201-9175

http://americanlibertyvideo.com/

If you are interested in liberty and the true role of our constitution and government, visit this website. I have attended Steven Pratt's lectures during the past few weeks and he is an inspiring advocate of truth. He was an associate of Cleon Skousen and wrote the forward to his book The 5000 year Leap.

Highly recommended and an excellent resource for teaching your children.

P.S.
Remember to celebrate the signing of our Constitution on September 17th!

Bring the whole family and join us for

FSA's Opening Social

Monday, August 30

6:00 p.m.

Peterson's awesome backyard (115 E. 500 S. Annabella)

• Bring your own meat for grilling and a potluck dish to share
• Drinks and paper products provided
• Kids--bring swimsuits and towels for some wet and splashy fun

We'll have a brief overview of upcoming activities and let you know what's in store for each club this year.

Come have fun and meet other families!

FSA

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