October Retreat!

Well it has finally happened! I am very excited to announce that we have scheduled a retreat for October 24, 25 and 26 at Camp Fellowship located on Lake Greenwood in Waterloo, SC. (Thanks for the suggestion Wendy!) This is approximately an hour and a half drive time from Columbia. The cost for the weekend will be $97 which will include:

overnight accommodations for Friday and Saturday night
dinner on Friday
lunch and dinner on Saturday
lunch on Sunday

Everyone will be responsible for providing her own breakfast and snacks/drinks. There is a refrigerator and microwave in the common area. The rooms are hotel style and double occupancy with a bath in each room.

Please feel free to invite anyone you think would enjoy this weekend.

We will need to receive your deposit of $32.33 by June 30th. A second installment of $32.33 will be due August 16th and the final payment of $32.33 will be due September 28th.

Space is limited so if you are interested in going, please let me know.

Thanks,
Lydia

FYI - Retreat?

Just a note to let you know that we are once again working to schedule a scrapping retreat. The target date is in October. We are trying to keep the cost below $100. Keep this in mind as you are planning your fall calendar and check back for more information.

We had a great time last Saturday, fellowshiping with friends and meeting new ones. Welcome to Lydia's sister, Angie! Those of you who were camping with girl scouts, out with the flu or otherwise engaged, we missed you! Hope to see everyone next month....

May Crop

We had a wonderful time on Saturday. We were so glad that Vivian and Denise joined us. It was great to meet each of them. We missed those of you that were unable to attend and hope to see you in May. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 17th, from 5:00-11:15. We will be at the church in the youth room. I'll send out a reminder about a week before the actual day.

Have a blessed week.

Lydia

April Crop

Happy April! With all this rain there should definitely be May flowers. I hope to see everyone on Saturday the 12th. Remember we will be at the church this month. For those of you not familiar with the church location, the address is 10057 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC 29063. You can call my cell if you have problems finding it, 206-6784.

The card ministry is in need of "Baby" cards. Blank cards have been donated if anyone would like to make some cards, baby or otherwise, for the card ministry. I know they would greatly appreciate anything you were willing to make. April is always very greatful and complimentary of the cards that we make for them.

So far I have spinach dip and drinks. If you plan to attend, please respond to this e-mail so that we will have enough tables set up. Bring a friend (new to the group) and pick a prize! Sorry, flat screen tv's are not on the list.;)

Have a great week!

Lydia

FYI

I just want to remind everybody about the free all day crop at Lexington Presbyterian Church. The info is 2 posts down under 'Hey Ladies!' Also, if you are interested in going, she needs to know no later than April 8. Sooner if possible.

It's That Time Again

Mark your calendar for our April scrap night. We will be back at the church in the youth room. The date is Saturday, April 12th. Come any time between 5:00 - 11:15 or come for the entire time. If you plan to attend, please respond to this e-mail and let me know what snack you will be bringing.

If you know of anyone that would be interested in cropping, stamping, or crafting with us, please pass this information along and forward their e-mail address to me so that they can be added to the distribution list. If you are no longer interested in recieving the e-mails, please reply asking to be removed from the distribution list.

Congratulations to Marcie Reid who gave birth to Richard Wallace on Feb. 25th. Richard Wallace weighed in at 12lbs 4oz (no that isn't a typo) and 24 inches long. Also, Congratulations to Christi Sheppard who gave birth to Zachary Aaron on March 6th. Zachary weighed in at 7lbs 8 oz and 20 inches long. Our group is growing by leaps and bounds! ;)

I hope to see everyone in April.

Lydia

Hey Ladies!

Do you want MORE opportunities to scrap? Inspired by our little group, my friend Deborah from Lexington Prebyterian Church decided to start her own scrappin' ministry for her church, and boy did she! They meet Thursday mornings once a month at The Watershed and recently added all day Saturday crops once a month. These are FREE! On April 19th they are having a big deal crop with a special guest from Fiskars who will teach a class and give away prizes. (this crop will be at Lexington Presbyterian Church) Did I mention FREE? You can find out more here at their website, Fellowship of Scrappers. If you are interested in attending the April 19th crop you need to email them at FOScrapbookers@gmail.com to save your spot. If there are several of you let them know and she can arrange for you all to sit at the same table. Unfortunately, I cannot go. I will be in Boston that weekend, but if I were here, I would SO BE THERE! I recommend going if you can. Deborah is very sweet and you'll have a great time.

Have a Happy Easter!

Angie