Round 2

Written By Heather Nielsen

Tucson YSA 1st Ward

“Round 2” – Weekly Tucson YSA 1st ward  Jan 11 – 18  2025 Email

 

“Had enough, Cap?”

“I can do this all day” (Captain America)

 

Hey y'all! Hope you’re all ready for a new semester of learning and growing. In case the first semester didn’t knock you out, the second one is here to brawl. My apologies for not getting the email out last week. But enough with the past, let's focus on the future! The upcoming activities are as follows:

  • Home Evening every Monday at 7:00pm

    • This week: Human Foosball

    • Where: Institute

    • Relief Society Craft Night at 6PM in a back classroom

      • “Bring Your own craft and join us for snacks and fellowship”

 

  • Wednesday at 6:00pm

    • This week: WELCOME BACK ROUNDUP

      • 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

  • Club Spotlight: NEW CLUB NOTICE!!! Mountain Biking Club

  • Other Spotlight: D&D Club

    • Looking for a game lead volunteer because “there is room for another group to form.” Contact Brandon Wells (info on website)

Other Clubs and Activities

 

  • 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/

      • Special thanks to Orlando Rodriguez for keeping this up to date!

    • 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:

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

  • 02/13 YSA Valentines Party: Save the Date!

    • Diego: "I don't know what's wrong with me. I can't eat, I can't sleep..."

Manny: "Oh, I know what you've got. The L word."

Sid: "Yeah, leprosy."

Manny: "No, its four letters, starts with L -- ends with E..."

Sid: "Oh yeah, lice!"

Manny: “No!” (Ice Age)

  • Film Festival: Oscars style viewing party,

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

 

Quote of the Week:

“Miles, it's your dad. Please open the door. Miles, I can see your shadow movin' around. Yeah, okay, I get it. I get it. You're still ignoring me. Look, can we talk for a minute? Something... Something happened to... Look, sometimes people drift apart, Miles. And I don't want that to happen to us, okay? I know I don't always do what you need me to do or say what you need me to say. I see this spark in you. It's amazing. It's why I push you. But it's yours. Whatever you choose to do with it, you'll be great. Look, call me when you can. Okay? I love you. You don't have to say it back, though.” (Spider Man, Into the Spider Verse)

Verse of the Week:

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)

 

God be with you all

Heather Nielsen
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