Let’s Do This

Written By Heather Nielsen

Tucson YSA 1st Ward

“Let’s do this” – Weekly Tucson YSA 1st ward Jan 19 – 24 2025 Email

 

“Life is like a cartoon — full of reruns until you learn the lesson.”

 

Hey y'all! Hope you’re all ready for another week. Institute classes have officially begun this week. Make sure to sign up for classes with either Brother Bower or Brother Reynolds. But Here I have the list of the activities for this next week:

  • Home Evening every Monday at 7:00pm

    • This week: Bonfire

    • Where: Post Property: 9601 N Linda Vista Pl Tucson AZ 85742

    • Once you get there, turn on the dirt road, look right away for the big metal gate just behind the stop sign. Go through the gate

  • Wednesday at 6:00pm

    • Evening institute class ("Brother Bauer Power Hour")

    • Food at 7:00pm (in the gym), games afterwards combined with both wards

    • This week: Beachball Volleyball

      • Game Night and Dinner 6-8 PM

    • Board games and friends are always an option whether an activity is planned or not

    • Institute - 1333 E 2nd St

  • 01/23 -01/25 YSA Desert Days 2026, Arizona YSA Conference

  • Club Spotlight: Boxing Club Tuesday 7PM. Come for free boxing and lessons.

 

  • Church meetings every Sunday at 1:00pm

    • Sacrament Meeting

    • Food afterwards

    • If you can't find parking at the institute, nearby uncovered lots on campus are free on Sundays

    • Institute - 1333 E 2nd St

 

  • Ward Choir every Sunday at 3:30pm

    • All abilities are welcome!

    • Contact Macy Halverson with any questions: 801-671-1591

    • Institute (back classroom) - 1333 E 2nd St

  • Queer Christian Initiative 5PM

 

  • Institute classes run daytime Mon-Thurs

    • Evening classes Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00pm

    • Institute - 1333 E 2nd St

 

  • Lots of other Gathering Place activities at the institute every evening of the week

    • Calendar of events/activities for both wards: https://www.tucsonysa.org/

      Give something new a try, even if you're skeptical - you might find something you like! I discovered a love for dancing at social dance nights every Saturday night and recommend that to everyone. We need lots more men to show up - no one expects you to be an exceptional dancer, just being willing to try is enough.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

  • Ward Temple Trip 01/30. Tucson Temple, Baptisms 6:30 PM, Endowments 6:00 PM Appointments are not needed for attending the baptisms, but will be needed for attending the endowments

  • 02/13 YSA Valentines Party: Save the Date! Details to come.

  • Film Festival: Oscars style viewing party,

    • Looking for creative types interested in chairing this in late March. Groups & individuals will submit a 3-4 minute short movie they’ve created.

 

Quote of the Week:

Captain: “What?! It's completely relevant! (points out to space) Out there is our home! Home, Auto! And it's in trouble! I can't just sit here and...and...do nothing! That's all I've done! That's all anyone on this ship has ever done...NOTHING!!

Autopilot: “On the Axiom you will survive.”

Captain: “I don’t want to survive, I want to Live”

Verse of the Week:

“And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds… it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo.” (Helaman 5:12)

God be with you all

Heather Nielsen
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