October Events

Ward & Stake Events

• Oct 2-3 - General Conference. Morning sessions: 11am-1pm; afternoon sessions: 3-5pm. Will be shown in the California Building with a ward potluck in between sessions on Sunday (see below). Also available to view online here.
  
• Oct 3 - Ward potluck lunch following the morning session of Conference at the California Building. Bring your friends and a dish to share.
  
• Oct 7 @ 7:30pm - Ward Temple Night
• Oct 8-9 - The Great Family Search Conference. Visit greatfamilysearch.com for more details or contact Paula Thornton.
  
• Oct 18 @ 6:30pm - Single Adult FHE
• Oct 23 @ 9am - Stake Family Fun Walk
• Oct. 26 @ 7pm - RS Potluck. Meet at the Institute Building for food, games, and sisterhood. Please bring a dish to share.
• Oct. 29 @ 6:30pm - Ward Fall Festival. We will start with a Trunk-or-Treat in the church parking lot. Wear your costumes, decorate your car trunk and bring candy for lots of fun.
  Then we will move into the building for dinner, games and more family fun.
• Every Tuesday - Stake Adult Religion Class. Daytime classes are from 10-11:30am @ the Institute Building. Evening classes are from 7-8:30pm @ the Stake Center.
  

Relief Society Groups

• Exercise Group - Every MWF from 6:30-7:30am at the field near the Elzie Odom Rec Center. Join us for light exercises. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and exercise mat/towel.
• Quilting-Tying Group - Every 2nd Friday @ 9:30am January-October. Meet at the Institute Building.
  

(Free) Community Events

• Oct 2 - Calloway's "Kid's Day" Fall Harvest. Click here for more details.
  

Parenting Q&A

These questions were posed and later answered by our RS sisters during our parenting series several months ago.

How do you stay positive when you are overwhelmed with a new baby?

• call your mom, visiting teacher, or friend for support
• get out of the house
• trade babysitting with another mom
• exercise
• take a shower
• do your hair and makeup every day
• pray
• listen to uplifting and fun music

How can I foster reverence in my home, and especially during sacrament meeting?

• practice whispering and folding arms at home
• bring quiet activities: coloring books, quiet books, Church magazines, etc.
• if you have to leave the chapel, do not allow your child to get down or have fun
• encourage sitting with the family

What are some reward systems for teenagers?

• control cell phone usage and other electronic privileges
• balance consequences with rewards
• acknowledge progress and let them choose their reward

What do you find is the best way to foster a loving, close relationship between siblings?

• encourage working together, share chores
• serve each other
• separate siblings as needed
• teach them how to resolve their own problems

If a child is turned around bothering your child in sacrament meeting, what can you do?

• sit in the front row or back row
• tell your children that they cannot talk to them right now but they can after the meeting
• bring extra quiet activities to share

How do you motivate a teenager?

• make things a competition or game
• explore their interests
• reward with extra freedoms
• validate the positive behaviors, offer praise

How do you encourage Personal Progress or Duty to God without causing a reluctant child to rebel?

• combine with another family
• break it down so it’s not so overwhelming
• incorporate it into FHE
• use the missionaries

In wanting to keep an “open-door” policy, how do I set boundaries for my married children?

• request for them to call ahead before coming over
• manage set times, as in when it is too late
• spend quality time with each one on separate days
• have a family dinner once a week

How do you help your grandchildren to get closer to the church without hurting their feelings or their parents’ feelings?

• bring them to church activities
• set a good example
• pray for guidance

September Events

Relief Society Events

• Sept. 18 - Super Saturday @ the California building from 9-12pm. Join us for crafts, food, and learning projects. There will be sign-up sheets and a display of the available activities outside the RS room beginning in September. Contact Lisa or Stephanie for more details.
  

Ward Events

• Sept. 2 - Ward temple night @ 7:30pm
• Sept. 20 - Single Adult FHE @ 6:30pm

Stake Events

• Sept. 25 - General Relief Society Broadcast. Held at the Arlington Stake Center. Service project 4-5:30pm; dinner 5:30-6:30pm; broadcast 7pm.
  

(Free) Community Events

• Story Time at the public library (for more information, click here)
• Gardening Clinics at Calloway's (for more information, click here)

August Relief Society Events

Relief Society Events

• August 31 - Relief Society Potluck @ 7:00 pm at the Institute Building - "Be Your Best Self"

Ward & Stake Events

• August 5 - Ward Temple night
• August 6 - Youth - Temple Baptisms
• August 14 - Youth Dance @ 7:30 pm @ the Stake Center
• August 16 - Single Adult FHE @ 6:30 pm
• August 21 - Scout Weekend
• August 28 - Stake Talent Show @ 6:00 pm

Other Events

Stake Adult Religion Classes will be held every Tuesday:

• Daytime classes: 10-11:30 am @ the Institute Building
• Evening classes: 7-8:30 pm @ the Stake Center

July Relief Society Events

Relief Society Events

• July 27 - Relief Society Potluck & Parenting Series #3 at 7:00 pm at the Arlington Institute Building

Ward & Stake Events

• July 1 - Ward Temple night
• July 16 - Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert (Live)
• July 17 - Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert (Broadcast)
• July 19 - Single Adult FHE @ 6:30 pm
• July 24 - Pioneer Breakfast at River Legacy Park from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• July 31 - Stake Family Fun Walk

Other Events

Stake Adult Religion Classes will be held every Tuesday:

• Daytime Classes: 10-11:30 am @ the Institute Building
• Evening classes: 7-8:30 pm @ at Stake Center

June Relief Society Events

Relief Society Events

• June 29 - Relief Society Potluck & Parenting Series @ 7pm (location TBA)

Ward & Stake Events

• June 8-11 - Girl's Camp
• June 18 - Carrollton Cannery visit @ 6pm
• June 21 - Single Adult FHE @ 6pm
• June 21-26 - Scout Camp
• June 22-26 - Twilight Cub Scout Camp

Other Events
Stake Adult Religion classes will be held every Tuesday:

• Daytime classes: 10-11:30am @ the Institute Building
• Evening classes: 7-8:30pm @ the Stake Center
  

Relief Society May Events

RELIEF SOCIETY MEETINGS

• Tuesday, May 25: Join us for our first parenting series at Sister Richey's home at 7pm. Dinner and dessert will be served.

OTHER EVENTS

• Arlington Texas Stake Adult Religion Classes: Beginning Tuesday, May 25. Daytime classes are held from 10-11:30am at the Arlington Institute Building. Evening classes are held from 7-8:30pm at the Arlington Institute Building. If you have questions, please contact Sister Grimmett.

Community May Events

Please visit the links on the sidebar for community events related to Luna Moms, Story Time, and the Gardening Clinics.

Relief Society April Events

GENERAL CONFERENCE

• April 3 & 4 - 11-1pm and 3-5pm (Priesthood is 7-9pm on Sat)
• For more information, visit the Church's General Conference broadcast info page, here.
  

RELIEF SOCIETY MEETINGS

• April 10 - Stake RS Service Activity from 8:30-1pm at the Stake Center
• There will be no potluck this month.

OTHER WARD & STAKE EVENTS

• April 1 - Ward Temple Night at 7:30pm
• April 10 - Ward Progressive Dinner from 6-10pm
• April 16 - Stake Conference (Adult Session) at 7pm
• April 17 - Stake Conference at 10am

Community April Events

GARDENING CLINICS
Click on the following links for a full class description. Remember, all clinics are FREE and on Saturdays at 10:15. Enjoy this spring with some gardening!

April 3 - Perennials
April 10 - Hibiscus
April 17 - Earthkind Gardening
April 24 - Hummingbirds & Butterflies

LUNA MOMS
April 2 - Easter Egg Hunt @ 10:15am
Join us for a HUGE Easter Egg Hunt at the playground at Veterans Park. Bring 2 dozen filled eggs to hide on the playground and then we'll let our kiddos loose to find them and fill their baskets!

April 16 - Fort Worth Zoo @ 10:45am
Let's head to the zoo!! (Weather Permitting) Let's check out the new M.O.L.A.! Bring your lunch or buy one there. Let's show those animals our little animals!

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
April 17 - Earth Day Celebration at River Legacy Living Science Center
River Legacy's first Earth Day festival will feature nature walks, guest speakers, live animal observations, story times and a variety of children's activities. Come and learn easy things you can do to be green. FREE!

Schedule:

• Guided Nature Walks: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
• Animal Observations: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm
• Guest Speakers: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm & 2 pm
• Story Time: 11:30 am

Relief Society March Events

Relief Society Birthday Commemoration
Saturday, March 13 from 9-11am
Relief Society Room

Please join us for a special program and brunch. A nursery will be provided.

Craft Group
There will be no craft group this month.

Community March Events

GARDENING CLINICS

Spring Vegetables & Herbs. March 6 @ 10:15am. Learn how to grow and harvest the best veg­etables and herbs for our area.

Unique Flowers for Landscapes. March 13 @ 10:15am. Learn about new and unusual flowers for your landscape. Select flowers for the landscape featuring annuals that bloom at various times.

Container Gardening Design. March 20 @ 10:15am. Learn about the Texas-favorite, Maverick Geranium. Perfect for Texas gardens and containers. See examples of basic to elaborate container designs featuring this regal plant with large bright blossoms.

Spring Vegetables & Herbs. March 27 @ 10:15am. Learn how to grow and harvest the best veg­etables and herbs for our area.

All gardening clinics are located at Calloway's (off Center and Road to Six Flags) every Saturday at 10:15am. There is no cost to attend.

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LIBRARY STORY TIME

Please click on "Library Story Time" under Community Links to view all available times and locations.

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MOTHER'S GROUP

St. Patrick's Day crafts & snacks. March 17 @ 10:30am at River Legacy Park.
Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day with crafts, music, and snacks! Please bring a snack to share with everyone! We will meet by the playground. (Turn left, once you pull into the park and drive around until you see the gazebo and playground on the right.)

Fun with Nature at the River Legacy Science Center. March 18 @ 10am.
Join us for a fun day with nature and art. Moms and kiddos will also be able to go out for a "self - guided" nature walk though the beautiful park. Their is no cost for this event. This play date is best suited for children who are 2.5 and older because of the activities.

(Mother's Group is a community group and is not organized by our ward's Relief Society. If you want more information about this group, click on "Luna Moms" under Community Links)

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