"You'll Be Back" - For More Fun!
Tucson YSA 1st Ward
21 September 2025
Hey y'all! This past week was full of so many fun activities, including a few extras. The Wednesday karaoke was a blast! We have lots of talented singers here. But not just singers - well done to everyone participating in the talent show last Friday! It was amazing! And Bishop did indeed sing a song from Hamilton, in costume - y'all missed out if you didn't go. If there's anything we learned from Abby, it's how to be hyped for an activity. I hope y'all take that lesson into this week as we build towers, do something active, and go to the temple!
Here's what's coming up:
Home Evening every Monday at 7:00pm
This week: Spaghetti Towers
Food afterwards combined with both wards
Institute - 1333 E 2nd St
Game Night every Wednesday at 7:00pm
Evening institute class ("Brother Bauer Power Hour") starts at 6:00pm in the chapel
Food at 7:00pm (in the gym), games afterwards combined with both wards
This week: Something Active
Board games and friends are always an option whether an activity is planned or not
Institute - 1333 E 2nd St
Temple trip Saturday, 27 September
Endowment at 2:00pm, baptisms at 2:30pm
Sign up so we can get a head count: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVrqHulBVvj65ij6vDnvAT6YRYzogif2YFDdu0CfkRAm_7ig/viewform
Make your own appointment if you plan to attend the endowment session
Tucson Arizona Temple - 7281 N Skyline Drive
Church meetings every Sunday at 1:00pm
Fast and Testimony meeting
Second hour (28 Sep):
Relief Society and Elders Quorum - Draw Near Unto Me by Henry B Eyring
Food afterwards
If you can't find parking at the institute, nearby uncovered lots on campus are free on Sundays
They're also usually free to park most evenings, but double-check the signs to be sure
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
Relief Society Activity on Monday, 29 September at 6:00pm
Craft night: Bring a craft you are working on and hang out
Institute classes run daytime Mon-Thurs
Evening classes Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00PM.
Institute - 1333 E 2nd St
Gathering Place Club Spotlight:
A growing group meets at the institute every Saturday evening to play Magic: The Gathering. You can find them in the gathering room of the institute. They're also happy to lend you a deck if you don't bring one and teach you how to play if you don't know how, so there's no harm in giving it a try if you're curious. Come be a landowner for a night!
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 (now at 7:00pm) and recommend that to everyone. This month we're learning country swing, with separate instruction for beginner and intermediate dancers, and then an open dance floor to practice and have a good time
Don't forget our ward goals:
• Did I check on my ministering assignments this week?
• Did I make or renew a covenant this week?
• Did I pray sincerely with an eternal perspective this week?
• Did I strive to include the Holy Ghost in my personal study this week?
• Did I invite someone to participate in the Gospel of Jesus Christ this week?
• Did I serve someone as Jesus Christ would have this week?