NEWS FROM THE AM KNITTING CLASS

above: Rose finished a red afghan.

left to right: Dinora, our newest edition in the AM class, myself and Donna.

Donnar, Nella and Patty

Hisa, Pat and Margaret (from left to rigth)

Luu, Anna & Maria (left to right)

Joan, Bobbie and Dinora. (left to right).

Some of the pictures came out rather dark so I will re-make them and post them at a later time.

Azusa Unified School District Board of Education and ribbon winner left to right: Dr. Barbara Dickerson, board member, Norma Fernandez, Pilar Perello, (back) Margaret Lamarre, Diana Estrello, Veronika Delvaux (instructor), Burt Hamilton, board member; Front row from right to left: Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez, board member, Student voice on the board; Annie Mae Soliz (holding her winning afghan; Ria Benbow, program coordinator Azusa Adult School; and Maria Estrada. Missing students are: Anita Catalano and Bobbie Davis. Missing in the picture is board president Ilean M. Ochoa and Rosemarie Garcia. Mrs. Ochoa was presiding over the meeting but somehow didn't make it into the picture.

Our ribbon winners from both classes were recognized at the school board meeting last Tuesday. Every one received a nice Certificate of Achievement. This year’s winners are: Pilar Perello from the Tuesday class) recognized for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place knitting and crocheting; Bobbie Davis two 2nd and a 3rd places; Margaret Lamarre received a 2nd place for her knitted afghan. Margaret participates in the Thursday AM class; Diana Estrello, Tuesday class won a second place for her crochet afghan and a 3rd place for her shawl. Norma Fernandez placed 2nd and Maria Estrada won a 3rd place for her very first knitted project ever, a pair of green baby booties. Annie Mae Soliz who participates every year at the fair won a second place for her gorgeous colorful afghan. Annie is our most experienced fair winner ever. Anita Catalano won a third place for her blue knitted short sleeves sweater and a first place for her Fair Isle needle bag. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!

Pregnancy - Estrogen - Woman

PREGNANCY Q & A & more!
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.
Q : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she'sborderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?
Q : My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, butpressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.
Q : Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife isin labor?
A: Not unless the word 'alimony' means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.
Q : Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Q : Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and actnormal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

'ESTROGEN ISSUES'
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE 'ESTROGEN ISSUES'
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker thatsays: 'How's my driving-call 1- 800-'.
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from 'outer space.'
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.