Daytime Book Circle members Jo Harris, Karen Kuchinsky, Barbara Stewart, and Mary Renner (right) smile in anticipation of Karen's colorful trifle at Lynda Wood's home on December 11.

Liz Adyelotte and Karen (below) in Lynda's family room flank the gifts for a large S.O.S. family.

FIFTY-CENTS-A-DIP DINNER ON JANUARY 26!

Returning by popular demand, the all-church Fifty-Cents-a-Dip Dinner will be Saturday, January 26, in the Fellowship Hall. That's right, each scoop of fabulous homemade food you put on your plate is ONLY 50 CENTS! A whole plateful may only total $3!

This year we will have the mystery theater event, “The Curse of the Comet,” directed by Clark Weyenberg. It will feature actors from our church! Please sign up on the patio TODAY and bring your family, friends, and Fellowship Groups to this spectacular event. Donate a temptig dish of food and help us make money for charity. This year it will be better than ever! Don't miss out on the fun!

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UMW NEWS
In Chronological Order

DAYTIME BOOK CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, January 8, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will review The Life and Times of Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson.

SCRAPBOOK CIRCLE will host a Moonlight Madness event on Friday, January 11, from 6:30 to 11 in the Fellowship Hall. This evening of scrapbooking fun will include a skill taught by our consultant, a display of the latest supplies, and space to spread out and get work done. Please bring a snack to share. Contact Jamie Korando for more information.

SILK FLOWERS and VASES SOUGHT by UMW for one-of-a-kind arrangements. UMW will be creating all kinds of floral displays to be used to raise money for our charities. We need donations of unique vases or containers, silk greenery, and silk flowers. Please watch the sales or check your closets and bring items to Judy Mears or Ann Mansfield. Deadline for your donations is Saturday, January 12.

KNITTING/CROCHETING CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, January 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Barbara Lacey or Eva Jamar for information.

EVENING BOOK CIRCLE will meet on Monday, January 21, at 7 p.m. at the home of Betty Jo Steel. We will discuss Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. Contact Mary Renner for information.

MIRIAM CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, January 22, for breakfast at the Costa Mesa Golf Course coffee shop at 1701 Golf Course Drive. Please make your reservation with Lorraine Stoneman.

LADIES' NIGHT OUT will meet for dinner on Wednesday, January 23, at Souplantation at Adams/Harbor at 5:30 p.m. Sign up on the bulletin board on the patio or call Gail Morton for reservations. All women are welcome.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS for 2007/2008 are out and UMW is selling them for $35. Plan to buy your book from us. Contact Jo Harris or Margaret Dean for details.

Enjoy a year's worth of savings at your favorite restaurants and a host of other venues.

UMW READING PROGRAM has lots of interesting books for your  reading. The books currently are on the shelf in the former Youth Lounge. Just sign out a book and get started!! Contact Mary Renner for more information.

YE OLDE GREETING CARD SHOPPE has friendship cards, thank you cards, get well cards, sympathy cards and birthday cards. All cards are $1. Check us out on the patio.

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ABOUT OUR UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S UNIT We have an active group of United Methodist Women, with a full roster of officers. We offer opportunities for fellowship in the form of occasional brunches with programs of interest to women and sometimes also to men.

Seven circles offer friendship and fellowship and are open to all interested women:

DAYTIME BOOK CIRCLE meets the second Tuesday during the school year at 10:00 a.m. usually in members' homes. Meetings include the reviewing of a book, devotions, and refreshments. The co-chairs are Eva Coutu and Barbara Boies.

EVENING BOOK CIRCLE meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in various homes. Watch for dates, locations and books to be reviewed. Betty Jo Steel leads the group.

KNITTING / CROCHETING CIRCLE meets on the third Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Beginners are welcome. Contact Barbara Lacey or Eva Jamar for information.

MIRIAM CIRCLE usually meets the fourth Tuesday at various times, at various locations. You're invited to help out one month of the year by planning or co-hosting an activity.

SCRAPBOOKING CIRCLE meets on an irregular schedule. Watch the bulletins and The Mesa Message for information. They usually meet in the Fellowship Hall. Our consultant will be there with supplies and ideas. Contact Jamie Korando for reservations and more information.

STAMPING CIRLCE meets monthly on a Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Carla Ganio, an independent representative of "Stampin' Up," supplies the fun; there is a charge for materials. Cherie Korando chairs this group. Call her the Wednesday before the scheduled meeting.

WHOLLY PIECERS' QUILTING AND SEWING CIRCLE meets the first Thursday of nearly every month in the Fellowship Hall, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome, whether you quilt, sew or do needlework, even knitters! If you have any questions or problems with a project, we have some very talented ladies who are more than willing to help. Bring your lunch and join us. Contact Betsy White for any questions.

Watch the bulletins and this page for specific information about these circles and our brunches.