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 few months? 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
- To help people prevent diabetes, we are starting another Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) soon. We are having several Informational Sessions May 7, 16, 20, and 22, 2024 at the Person County Office Building to learn more about the program. If you are interested in the DPP series, you will want to join one of these meetings. To register, call 336-597-2204 x2277 or register online at https://go.ncsu.edu/diabetesinfo
- Learn more about the Mediterranean Way of eating and the simple steps you can take to improve your health. Join us on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall for the “Eat the MedWay” workshop. This way of eating has been shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes. Call 919-693-3383 to register for this workshop.We are all aging but how we do it is up to us.
- Join us for this workshop on Tuesday, May 14th at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) where we will provide tips for healthy aging. Learn how to live a healthier lifestyle; move more; reduce salt, fat and sugar; manage chronic illnesses and give back by volunteering. Register at https://go.ncsu.edu/
embracewellness - Aging With Gusto in Granville County is back, after more than a decade!! It is a free event scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Granville County Senior Services building at 107 Lanier Street, Oxford. The registration brochure is at https://granville.ces.ncsu.
edu/2024/04/ aging-with-gusto/. ** Person County’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 ** - Be sure to visit the Stovall Farmers Market located at the Stovall Branch Library in Granville starting Thursday, May 23 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.. There will be local produce, local vendors, food trucks, handmade crafts, and family fun. The Extension Office will be at the market with our Donation Station booth. We will be providing information on nutrition, recipes, giveaways, and much more. We will also be collecting money and/or produce to be donated to help local people in need.
- As you age, learning how to talk to your doctor is partially your responsibility. Learn how to talk with your doctor and make the most of your appointment. Get tips on choosing a doctor. Join us for this in-person workshop on Tuesday, June 4 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.. Cost is $5 and must be received at the Extension Office, Room 123 by Friday, May 31st.
- We encourage everyone to make half of their plate fruits and vegetables at every meal. Fruits and vegetables come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Did you know that certain natural colors of foods carry specific health benefits? On Tuesday, June 11 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EDT), join us on this virtual workshop to learn how to eat a rainbow and all of the wonderful health benefits from the different colors. Bring your lunch and learn with us during this virtual workshop! Register at go.ncsu.edu/rainbow