Great Race Scavenger Hunt

A spy is loose in Washington, D.C. with a mission - and you and your teammates must race against each other and be the first to stop him!

Join the Chevy Chase Ward Mid-Single Adults for an exciting brand new 3 hour race in Washington, D.C.on Saturday May 30th, filled with unique activities, great exercise and lots of fun!

How does it work?

1) Sign up by sending an email to mikeamesquita@gmail.com or lisachapman@att.net

or contact Mike Amesquita or Lisa Chapman to get on the list. Teams consist of 6-8 people and you may form your own team or be assigned.

2.) We will begin at 1pm and meet at a central location where you will be placed onto one of many teams. You'll be given a clue as to the location of the next check in point (where the spy has last been seen). Then, the game is on!

You must RSVP to Mike or Lisa to be added to a team. Details on where to meet will be provided when you register. You can also join the facebook page for this event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=95974239104 . Note: If you join the facebook page, you must still email Lisa or Mike to get on the list.

Feel free to invite friends. You won't want to miss this event!

Summer Institute

Summer 2009 Mid-Singles Institute

Tuesdays, June 2 - July 28

7:30pm

King Street Chapel - 2810 King St., Alexandria

June 2: Doctrinal basis of self-reliance

· The Celestial Nature of Self-Reliance – Marion G. Romney

· Developing Christlike Attributes - Dieter F. Uchdorf

· Principles of Temporal Salvation - Marion G. Romney

· Becoming Self-Reliant – L. Tom Perry

June 9: Financial self-reliance: Buying a house

June 16: Financial self-reliance: Saving, budgeting, and planning for retirement

· The Responsibility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family – James E. Faust

· Guiding Principles of Personal and Family Welfare – Thomas S. Monson

· All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances

· Family Home Storage: A New Message

June 23: Emotional self-reliance: Maintaining good emotional health

• The Dignity of Self – James E. Faust
• Welcoming Every Single One – James E. Faust
• Making the Most of Our Single Years – Russell Stevenson
• Single and Steadfast: Lessons in Hope – Christine S. Packard and Wendy Ulrich
• Looking to the Lord – Mary N. Cook
• Having Faith in God’s Timeline – Catherine Edwards

June 30: Physical self-reliance: Food storage, 24 hour kits, emergency preparedness

· All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage

· Family Home Storage: A New Message

· I Have a Question

July 7: Physical self-reliance: Health Issues for People in their 30s and 40s

July 14: Spiritual self-reliance

· Becoming Self-Reliant—Spiritually and Physically – Elder M. Russell Ballard

July 21: Emotional self-reliance: Psychological aspects of self-reliance, including overcoming additions and dealing with abuse

· To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse - Richard G. Scott

· The Power to Change – James E. Faust

· Addiction or Freedom - Russell M. Nelson

July 28: Intellectual self-reliance: History of Prophets’ Counsel Regarding Education

FHE - June 1st

Are you super excited about all the summer BBQ's on the way but ashamed that you really don't know the difference between gas and charcoal, think that dry rub refers to a scary Swedish massage option, or have never touched a can of lighter fluid in your life? (if you ever went to boy scout camp I won't believe that last statement) Or do you just want some good food?

If so, you're in luck! Family Home Evening is going to be an evening of BBQ techniques and tips taught to us by the talented at everything Adam Ellison.

When: Monday, June 1st, 7:00 pm

Where: At Adam's house 1603 11th St S, Arlington, Virginia 22204

Important Info*: This is a BYOM&B (bring your own meat and buns) event, so whether you want chicken, hot dogs, bratwurst, filet mignon, or tofu burgers- bring it along with you.

Also if you're feeling generous and want to show off your summer salad making skills, you will not be turned away.

p.s. It's rumored that Adam owns a copy of Lord of the Dance, and we may be able to persuade him to put it on the big screen, if he has a VCR that is :)

* Don't forget the Midsingles conference on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th for mid-singles from around the country ages 31-45! Go to www.mtvernonmidsingles.com for more information and to register and pay on the website! *

Institute

Classes for the Mid-Singles Institute will be held Tuesday May 19 at 7:30 pm at the King Street Chapel 2810 King St., Alexandria, VA 22302

The lessons will cover the following talk by Elder Marvin J. Ashton:
May 19: Know He Is There

This will be the last lesson for a couple weeks (Happy Memorial Day!). More information to come about the next "semester" of classes.

The First-Ever Washington, DC MIDSINGLES Conference
Ages 31-45 (sponsored by the Mt. Vernon, Virginia Stake)

Join up to 400 Mid-singles from the Washington, DC Metro Area and beyond for first-ever Washington, DC Midsingles Conference to take place on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2009!! Highlights include Sunday Service with President Earl C. Tingey - Washington, DC Temple President and former member of the Seventy, Friday Night Cruise on the Potomoc River, and Fireworks on the National Mall!! In addition, we will have break out small group dinners in Old Town Alexandria and Saturday morning July 4th break out activities all over the metro area! Midsingles from all over the country have registered so far. Get online and claim your spot now. Remember, this event is limited to the first 400 midsingles who register and pay the registration fee.

Get details, register and pay at www.mtvernonmidsingles.com ($60 by May 15, $75 after)

Eastern Market THIS SATURDAY

How About Breakfast on the Hill? Meet up at Eastern Market!

Saturday May 16th, 8:30 AM - Join the Midsingles for a delicious breakfast in one of America's 10 best neighborhoods. While many people are willing to stand in line for the scrumptious pancakes, word on the street is that there are waffles available as well. For the French palate, crepes are also for sale near the arts and crafts area, in front of the numerous fresh fruit stands. Walk around, eat around, and/or shop around at your leisure. Afterward, at 10:30 AM, we will make our way over to explore the Visitors Center for the U.S. Capitol building. Feel free to spend part or all of your morning with us!

Location: 7th Street & North Carolina Avenue, SE Washington, D.C.; accessible by metrorail, just north of the Eastern Market stop (Orange and Blue Lines).

Assateague Island Camping Trip

"Some people believe that the wild ponies of Assateague arrived on Assateague Island when a Spanish galleon cargo ship (with a cargo of horses) sank off the coast and the horses swam to shore. Others believe the wild horses arrived there via early colonial settlers. Recently in 1997, a Spanish shipwreck was discovered off Assateague Island, which lends credit to the first theory."

And you may not be allowed to touch the ponies, but there are no signs that say the ponies can't touch you!

When- Friday, June 12th through Sunday, June 14th. Hopefully we'll be arriving Friday evening with enough light left to set up camp, and leaving Sunday morning with plenty of time to be back for 3:00 church.

Where- Assateague Island Maryland State Park (the side that believes in mosquito abatement, hooray!)

Getting there: Parking can be limited in the campsites, so carpooling is a good idea. Please let someone on the Mid-Singles Committee (Jen Athay, Amanda Morgan or Scott Porter) know if you need help finding a ride.

(From Washington D.C.): Assateague Island is about a 3 hour drive. The park is in the eastern portion of the state in Worcester County, 8 miles south of Ocean City, and may be reached via MD RT 50 to MD RT 611.

Assateague State Park
7307 Stephen Decatur Highway
Berlin, MD 21811

Cost- $20 per person for camping and food, or $10 per person for food. We can only fit around 60 people in the campsites, so this is a first come first served outing. Amanda Morgan is collecting money so contact her to get on the list, 801-518-3586 or adangerm@gmail.com. If you have a tent please let Amanda know when you sign up as well as who you want to stay in your tent. Spaces will NOT be reserved without payment. Please make checks payable to Amanda Morgan. The $20 includes campsite, Friday snacks, Saturday breakfast and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. You're on your own for any other meals, so pack some food or plan on buying food in town or at the snack bar.

Accommodations- We have 9 sites that can each accommodate 2 tents. That means no more than 18 tents, so the more tents we have that can fit more than just 2 people, the more people can come. Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table, and there are hot water bathhouse facilities available.

If you are not inclined to sleep out of doors, there are plenty of options to stay in town and you can meet up with us for fun times with the ponies. You can find information about lodging here

http://www.assateagueisland.com/

What to bring:

-Tent

-Sleeping bag

-Sleeping mat

-Pillow

-Flashlight or lantern

-Swimwear and Towel

-Sunscreen and a hat

-Mosquito repellent

-Lunch on Saturday or money for lunch

-Beach toys: Frisbee, floaties, boogie boards, sandcastle materials, kites, etc.

FHE Tonight

So what do you do?
Join us at Brother Talbot's home (2100 S. Kenmore Street Arlington, Virginia 22204) at 7:30pm and bring your resume or CV and business cards to learn about other people's career paths. Even if you have a job and love it, come and share so that those who are looking now or who may be in the near future can learn from you. We're hoping to pool our resources in this tough economy to help each other out with our careers.

We will have a lesson and opportunity for all to talk briefly about your career path. We will also have Angela Roundy and Sheila Banister, who have experience helping with resumes and interviewing skills on hand to give you pointers on how to improve your resume.

When: Mon May 4 7:30 pm
Where: Brother Talbot's home (2100 S. Kenmore Street Arlington, Virginia 22204)

Hope to see you there!