Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer Sciences
The goal of the Family & Consumer Sciences Program is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. We address the challenges of critical issues affecting people's daily lives in a changing environment. Programs focus on economic, social and physical well-being of our clients. We strengthen personal and family relationships, encourage healthful choices, and identify resources to extend income.
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Nellie A. Buchanan, CEA for
Family & Consumer Sciences
Homemaker Leader Trainings
Jan. 19-1:30 p.m. - Couponing 101-is a program that expains how to use meal planning, store sales and coupons cooperatively to save money in grocery shopping. In learning how to plan and save together, participants will gain knowledge to maximize savings in ther shopping and reduce stress surronding family meal planning and budget issues.
Feb. 16-1:30 p.m.-Fishy Facts - Fish is healthy because it is a great source of serval nutrients, including proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, and sleenium, as well as being naturally low in satrurated fat. this leasson will explain easy ways to include fish in your diet, minimize toxins in the selection and preparation of fish, and share creative recipes for the whole family to enjoy.
March 30- 1:30 p.m. - Consumer Beware in Tough Economic Times - Consumer fraud is a continuing threat. This lesson covers identity theft, email scams, home repair scams and credit card fraud.
April 27 - 1:30 p.m. - Don't Let Falls Get you Down - While the risk of falling and of being seriously injured in a fall increases with age, older adults are not falling because they are old. In fact, falls are not an inevitable part of aging. This lesson addresses risk factors, and how a person can lower his/her chance of falling, or prevening a fall from occuring.
Quilt Block Dates -beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Morgan County Extension Service
April 14 & 26th
April 21st -Trip to Mrs. Ghul's in Jackson, Ohio
HOMEMAKER ANNUAL MEETING DINNER
APRIL 23AT 5:30 P.M.
2011 KEHA State Meeting
May 9-12, 2011
Holiday Inn University Plaza and Sloan Convention Center
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Rate: $115 + tax (1-2 people) $125 + tax (3-4 people)
Phone: (800) 465-4329 or (270) 745-0088
Second Location For Lodging:
Hilton Garden Inn
1020 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY
Rate: $109 + tax (1-4 people)
Phone: (270) 781-6778
Request the Ky Extension Homemakers Association rate
Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.