Fine Arts Night - February 2, 2010

On Tuesday, February 2nd, at 7pm we will be having a
FINE ARTS NIGHT

There will be a total of 4 classes to choose from and each class will help you accomplish or work towards a University of Excellence goal.

Classes include:

1. Intro to Drawing/Watercolor with Linh Duong - learn some basic painting skills. (Completes Fine Arts goal #7)
   
2. Basic Portrait Photography with Kurt Keyser - learn what makes a good picture. (Helps with Fine Arts goal #11)
   
3. Crocheting Baby Booties with Chrissy Dutton - learn some basic crocheting skills by making some cute little booties. (May complete Provident Living goal #15)
   
4. Valentine Arts with Marion Kelly & Kathi Sathre - learn how to make some cute edible valentines. (May complete Provident Living #5 or help with Theology #18)
   

Goal #21 College of Computer Science/Technology

LEARN HOW TO AND CREATE YOUR OWN FAMILY BLOG.

For those of you who are wondering what a blog even is...this is one! A blog is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

If this a goal you would like to work on and are not sure exactly how to do it...please let me know! I know of several sisters within the ward who have created a family blog (me, UCYM, Tanya, Colleen). A blog is a fun and easy to way to create a journal complete with pictures, videos, etc. You can make them "private" so only those who you want to share information with can see it, or "public", allowing anyone to view the content. Every year I actually make a hard copy "blog book" full of activities from the past year.

Group Goals

Throughout the year we plan to hold some activities that will help you complete some of your goals. On Tuesday night we asked you to write down some activities you thought might be fun to do as a group - here are some of the suggestions:

Group Goals:

1. Exercise (3)
   
2. Cooking (3)
   
3. Gardening (2)
   
4. Attend a professional sporting event (3)
   
5. Attend a live symphony, musical recital or dance performance (3)
   
6. Learn to make things from scratch
7. Arrange fresh flowers
8. Travel & visit a historical site (2)
   
9. Attend a play (in SF or SJ) (3)
10. Group discussion to strengthen families
11. Learn Spanish
12. Quilt premie blankets (2)
    
13. Christmas craft (2)
    
14. Family History Work

Welcome to the University of Excellence!

Through the University of Excellence program, you may earn your Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate degree by selecting and completing goals. University of Excellence offers each sister motivation, opportunity, and direction to assist her in attaining her divine potential and destiny as a daughter of God.

We, the Union City Relief Society, will be participating in this activity for the year 2010. We want your experience to be full of FAITH, FUN, and FELLOWSHIP. We will plan activities to help you achieve your goals and you may be asked to help someone else achieve theirs. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills as well as share your talents with others.

You should have received an informational packet last Tuesday night (January 5th, 2010) at our monthly Relief Society activity. If you were not able to attend please see Sister Robin Jacobsen for a copy.

If you have any further questions please contact me (Rachel Keyser), Robin Jacobsen, or Kathi Sathre.

I've started this blog as a way for sisters to share experiences they have along the way as they complete their individual degrees. If you are unsure how to post items, please let me know and I can help!

~Rachel Keyser