The Focus - CBC

Babysitting/Soup Sales Fundraiser

2010-01-03T10:41:00.000-08:00

Ok, all I can say is "WOW" - don't know about the rest of you, but we had such a great time! Our service was a huge success and we raised $1000 to be donated to Hope Street Missions. Awesome job to everybody and especially to Louann who organized everything - thanks, Lulu!! The babysitting night was a huge success and we had several people ask if we were going to do it regularly - so let me know your thoughts on this...quarterly maybe? Give it some thought and let us know. Here's a couple of pics -- again, thanks and great job, everybody!!

January

2010-01-03T10:34:00.000-08:00

Hope you all had a blessed Christmas and your New Year is starting out better than expected. As most of you know, we're moving Focus to Saturday evenings following the new Saturday evening service (FYI - service starts at 6:08 pm). I know this is better for some and not so much for others but we appreciate your understanding and hope you'll all still make it! Here's what's on tap for January:
1/9 @ 7:30 - Bowling (meet @ the bowling alley after service)
1/16 @ 7:30 - Starbucks
1/23 @ 7:30 - Game Night @ the Mitchells (bring your favorite dessert or snack)
1/30 @ 7:30 - Bonfire @ the Mitchells (s'mores will be provided...YUM!)
As always, if you have any suggestions/requests, please let me know. See you soon!!

December

2009-12-02T20:17:00.000-08:00

Ok, here we go for December...

Dec. 4th - Parade of Lights - we're meeting at Kelly's Coffee at 6:00 (might wanna bring a blanket)

Dec. 12th - not sure yet -- let me know if you have any ideas!!

Dec. 18th - Our fundraiser night. We're babysitting @ the church from 6-10pm. If you haven't already done so, please let me know your availability.

Dec. 25th - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

November

2009-11-04T13:20:00.001-08:00

Hey guys,

The kayak trip got nixed until it gets warmer...I know, I'm in trouble with Rindy now...very sorry. Still up for any ideas on what y'all want to do.

Here's what's up for November! (I wish I could figure out how to post an actual calendar)...until then, here goes:

November 6th - Movies (Where the Wild Things Are) @ 5:30. Meet but the terrarium thing outside Movies Havasu. Look for Rindy cuz Ken and I won't be there.

November 13th - Bonfire/Potluck - our place. Bring a finger food and something to drink and be prepared for s'mores (it probably wouldn't hurt to pray for a little bit cooler weather either):)

November 20th - Game night @ Heidi's - please contact me for her info or check the calendar at church.

November 27th - Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday -- see you next month!!

October

2009-09-21T16:36:00.000-07:00

Had such a great time Friday night -- great friends -- Thanks!!! October is a bit of a busy month for Ken and I and we won't be around for the first 3 weeks so I'm counting on y'all to keep the fun-having going when we're not around. Here's what's on the agenda:
Oct. 2 @ 6:00 - Meet @ Jersey's Grill (under the bridge) Ken & Debbie absent - look for Rindy
Oct. 9 @ 6:45 - Meet @ Movies Havasu (again, look for Rindy - not sure what shows are opening at this point so you guys can figure it out when you get there)
Oct. 16 @ 6:00 - Starbucks (on Lake Havasu Ave.) -- Rindy, Rindy, Rindy
Oct. 23 @ 6:00 - Volleyball -- we're baaacckk (yay cooler weather) - meet at the courts near the skate park
Oct. 30 - No Focus
Oct. 31 - Helping out on Main Street for Halloween
Ok, guys -- see you in a couple of weeks!!! Any questions or you need anything, shoot us an email or give us a call!

September

2009-08-26T19:03:00.000-07:00

Hope everybody had a great time at our place the other night -- I know we had a blast!! I think that's going to have to be a monthly thing! Now for September...
September 4th - we're dark because of the holiday -- Happy Labor Day!!!
September 11th - Starbucks (Lake Havasu Ave.)
September 18th - The Mitchell's house - finger food potluck. Please bring whatever you want to drink and a dish to share.
September 25th - ROAD TRIP!! Going to go cheer on our Fighting Knights football team at the Golden Shovel Game in Mohave Valley. Meet at the old Walmart parking lot @ 5:30 and we'll carpool up. Go Knights!!

We're looking forward to cooler weather and more outside stuff. As always, let me know your ideas & suggestions. I'm still looking for any assistance with the blog - I've played with all of the gadgets and I can't seem to figure out how to post a calendar...let me know if anybody figures it out.

You all have no idea how much we appreciate your friendship - we're truly enjoying getting to know all of you.

August 2009

2009-08-03T20:48:00.000-07:00

Ok, until I can figure out the "gadgets" on this thing, I'm going to have to continue to use posts for upcoming events. Here's what's up in April:
August 7 @ 6:00 - meet @ Dairy Queen (no Ken & Deb)
August 14 @ 14 @ 6:00 - Movies "The Time Traveler's Wife" - Ultrastar Theatre
August 21 @ 6:00 - BBQ/swim @ The Mitchell's, 3721 Shiawassee Drive
August 28 @ 6:00 - Meet @ Red Robin for dinner

Let me know if you have any questions.

August

2009-07-26T06:06:00.000-07:00

I will have the August calendar posted and church and published on the blog by Friday (July 31). Don't forget the 31st is bowling. Meeting at 6:00 at the bowling alley. If you're planning and going (and bowling), please let me know so I can get enough coupons and reserve enough lanes. I know Ken and I were supposed to be there, but unfortunately, we had a family obligation come up and have to go to Phoenix:( Remember, we're also out of town Aug 7th so we'll definitely plan something fun for Aug. 14th.

A couple of requests -- if you're checking the blog, please become a 'blog follower' - that way I know how many people are potentially being notified of updates. Also, I'd like to know how everybody feels about having a group list published on the blog - maybe names and email addresses? Let me know your thoughts. Sorry about being gone so much lately -- looking forward to seeing you soon!!

Hualapai's

2009-07-13T07:51:00.000-07:00

Shade...a valueable commodity...

Yes!! We made it to the top and found our favorite
rock.

Welcome to "FOCUS POINT" - yes, we named the rock!

And our band of weary (ok, the girls were weary, the guys were just showing off) hikers minus Rindy behind the camera.

And here's the whole gang: Front row: Renee, Buffy & Cindy. Middle row: Lovey, Gilligan & Holly. Back row: Kim, the Skipper, Helga (the Swedish masseuse), the Professor & Ginger.

We had such a great time up at the Hualapai's. I'm still a bit sore from our 17-mile hike but that was to be expected. Had a few minor injuries but all in all, everybody had a great time (I think) and topped it off with dinner at Cracker Barrel (yum!!) We're definitely doing this again - except we're going to wait until it's a wee bit cooler. Thanks for a great time, y'all!

Potluck/Volleball

2009-06-27T08:47:00.000-07:00

We had a blast Friday night sharing a meal and playing volleyball. Despite the heat, we had enough participants for a good volleyball game and a couple of cheerleaders. Playing with those "prison rules" allowed both sides to break even and each side won a game so nobody walked away a loser. I must admit I was getting a little concerned with the one participant who was under the misconception that we were playing 'strip' volleyball but I won't name any names (Tina). That was lots of fun - we just might need to save another round of volleyball until it cools off a bit.

July

2009-06-20T17:59:00.000-07:00

Ok guys, we aren't doing anything for the first weekend in July - Ken will be working the whole weekend and since it's holiday, a lot of you all won't be around.

So, the following weekend, we're going to do something REALLY fun...however, it's not going to be on our usually Friday night. We're going to go to the Hualapai's on Saturday, July 11th. Sounds fun, eh? We're going to meet in the PetSmart parking lot at 9:00 a.m. so we can caravan/carpool up there. We're pulling out at 9;15 SHARP so, unless you just want to meet us up there, be at PetSmart at 9:00 a.m. Bring your own lunch, refreshments and a chair and be prepared for a fun day of hiking (or just relaxing up in the cool pines), picnicing and great fellowshipping. If you're meeting us there, please let me know so I can try to give you an idea of where we'll be.

Then on July 17th, you're going to be back at Starbucks - I say "you're" because Ken and I will be out of town from the 17th through the 26th.

I was thinking on July 24th, you all might like to go to the movies...there are some good movies coming out in July. "I Hate Valentine's Day" looks good but maybe that can be a topic for discussion at Starbucks on the 17th and you all can get the movie figured out.

On July 31st we're back to the bowling alley.

So here's the recap of July:

July 3rd - dark (No Focus)
July 11th - Hualapais (meet @ PetSmart parking lot at 9:00 am)
July 17th - Starbucks @ 6:00
July 24th - Movies (details to be determined)
July 31st - Bowling @ 6:00

I still need to check out the kayak thing and can hopefully get that done this week - I'll keep you 'posted'.

June Events

2009-06-05T16:39:00.000-07:00

We had lots of fun bowling earlier this month! Even us cheerleaders had a great time.

Hopefully, y'all didn't miss Kenny and I too much at Starbucks last week - I won't mention how much our ears were burning!

Don't forget this week (June 19th), we're going to see "The Proposal." We're meeting at the smoothie place in front of the Ultrastar theatres. We'll have a smoothie and then go to the show.

June 26th @ 6:30 pm - Potluck/Volleyball. Meet @ Rotary Park - cabana by the 1st set of volleyball courts. RSVP with the Mitchells so we know who's bringing what.

I'm still trying to get the hang of this 'blog' thing - hang in there with me and let me know if you have my suggestions.

It sounds like we're going to have a good turn out for next week at Rotary - don't forget to bring whatever you're drinking and a chair. I'm bringing plates & utensils. Here's what's on the menu so far:

Fried chicken
Pasta Salad

Potatoe Salad

Dessert