What’s Cooking? Family & Consumer Sciences Updates
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Want to know what is going on with the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program over the next month? For more information or to be on our email list about upcoming programs, send me your email or mailing address at jennifer.brown@ncsu.edu
- It is not too late to join our online Walking Facebook group: 30 for 30 Walk-a-Weigh! The goal of our page is to inspire participants to walk 30 minutes per day for 30 straight days from December 1 – December 30. We are asking participants to share step counts, exercise/food pictures, recipes, articles, or motivational messages to the group. The more interaction the better! We look forward to taking a step (lots of steps) in the right direction to a healthier future. Please share this group with any friends that you think would enjoy a POSITIVE and supportive environment. https://tinyurl.com/30for30WAW
- The “Winter Blues” effect both individuals and those around them. Learn more about this seasonal affliction and how to manage it. Join us for this virtual workshop IN-PERSON at the Person County Auditorium on Tuesday, December 10th at 12:00 p.m.. You must register for this workshop ahead of time. Cost is $5 and is due by December 6th. Or if you wish to attend this workshop virtually, register for it at go.ncsu.edu/winter-blues
- We all have busy lives and sometimes we don’t make the best choices. But, having little time does not mean you need to resort to fast food. Join us on Thursday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m.for this virtual workshop to find a “Substitute for Fast Food” . We will talk about meal planning, convenience foods, build a healthy meal, making action plans, and preventing chronic illnesses through exercise and healthy eating. Register at go.ncsu.edu/fcsregistration
After the New Year 2025, here are some things we already have planned:
- Our entire Extension Office staff in both Person & Granville Counties will be at our State Extension Conference for training on Monday – Wednesday, January 6-8, 2025. Therefore, our offices will be closed.
- Join us on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Berea Branch Library for our Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body workshop. We will provide information on the research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
- Many exercises can be done easily at your home. Physical activity is a part of good health and well-being. Come and learn how exercise is within your reach today. Join us on Thursday, January 30 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Granville Public Library for this “Exercise Within Reach” Workshop.
- The Person County Cooperative Extension will be offering an in-person “NC Safe Plates” for all those who work in the food service industry. “NC Safe Plates” will be offered at the Person County Office Building on Wednesdays & Thursdays, February 12th, February 13th, February 19th, and February 20th from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day with the exam on Thursday, February 27th, 2025. Participants who pass the exam will receive a certificate required for inspections. The registration fee is $150 and is due by Wednesday, January 29th along with the registration form.