by Angie in Cleveland, OH

January - Spiritual Development
*Temple symbolism
*Enhancing your temple experience
*Special experiences (at temples around the world)
*How to answer non-members questions about the temple
Refreshments: temple mints/punch

February - Marriage & Family Relations
Mini Classes:
*Putting the romance back in your marriage
*Homemade valentines
*Pamper yourself (bath salts and massage)
Refreshments: Sugar cookies

March - OTHER
*Women of Kirtland Program
*Slide Show Presentation of Present “Women of Kirtland” (sisters in the ward)
*Formal Invitations
Formal Dinner: Lasagna, Caesar salad, breadsticks, favorite birthday
cakes

April - Literacy
Guest Speakers:
*Enhancing Personal Scripture Study
*Symbolism in the Scriptures
*Motivating Family Scripture Study
*Personal Application of the Scriptures
Refreshments: Root beer Floats

May - Homemaking Skills
Guest Speakers:
*Home Organization
*Family Work Charts/Making Work Fun for Kids
*Cleaning/Stain Removal,
*Uncluttering your home
Activity:
Spring Cleaning Swap (bring donations and swap items, donate anything leftover to charity)
Refreshments: Strawberry shortcake

June - Service
*Community Service Project
*Rainey Institute Urban Arts Center
*Wall and mural painting project
Refreshments: Cookies and brownies

July - Self-Reliance
Pioneer theme
* Shared Pioneer stories
Mini Classes:
Pioneer skills: quilting and Dutch oven cooking
Craft: pioneer hankie dolls
Refreshments: Dutch oven cobbler, chicken, and potatoes

August - Physical & Emotional Health
*Lesson on stress management

Activity:
*RS Shaker Heights Olympics: teams compete in 3 legged race, bean bag toss, water pass/fill the bucket, dribbling ball through cones, lifesaver pass
*Medal ribbons awarded for each team
Refreshments: potluck of nutritious dishes

September - Strengthening Relationships
*Visiting teaching conference/skit
*New sister introductions/spotlights
Formal Dinner: sweet-n-sour chicken, rice, green salad, rolls, hot
fudge brownie sundae

October - Personal Development & Education
*Developing talents and creativity
*Super Saturday Craft Day (9 craft projects)
*Demonstrations (homemade cards and Christmas candies)
*Quilt to tie for charity
Refreshments: Soup, rolls, & desserts

November - Cultural Arts
Guest Speakers:
*Family & Cultural Traditions
*How Traditions Tie Families Together
*Fun Traditions to do in Cleveland with your Family
*Amish Family Traditions (or traditions in your area)
Handout:
*Family Traditions from the Shaker Heights Ward (booklet of ideas to take home)
Refreshments: Tasty Traditional Family Recipes

December - OTHER
Annual Christmas Program & Wreath-making Party
*Musical/Spiritual Christmas Program (30-45 minutes)
*Assembling Fresh Pine Bough Wreaths/ Wreath-making Party (1 hour)
*Focus on missionary work and inviting non members
*Formal invitations (extras to invite non member friends)
Refreshments: wassail and cinnamon rolls