Want to know what is going on with the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program over the next month? The Family Consumer Sciences (FCS) Program offers research-based programming to improve the health and well-being of local residents. 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
Monthly Lunch N' Learn
Join us at our monthly Lunch N’ Learn workshop on “Cancer Prevention & Nutrition” on Tuesday, October 1 at 12:00 p.m.. Come and learn about 10 cancer prevention recommendations, lifestyle changes to make, and guidance on nutrition when dealing with and preventing cancer. To register for the event, $5 fee is due by September 27th to Person County Office Room 123.
Virtual Cooking Series
Tired of making up the same old recipes in your kitchen and looking for some inspiration? If this sounds like you, then get ready for a mouthwatering virtual and free cooking series—”Get the Dish!”, which will take place each week Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 on the topics of Portion Size, Dutch Oven Cooking, Family Friendly Snacks, Sourdough, and Cooking with Peppers. Please visit this link to register: https://bit.ly/Dish24
Budgeting for the Holidays
Keeping holiday spending under control can be a true balancing act for your finances! Learn how to celebrate the holidays without breaking the bank. Bring your lunch and learn how to “Budget for the Holidays” during this virtual workshop on Tuesday, October 8 at 12:00 p.m.! Register for this workshop at go.ncsu.edu/fcsregistration
Learn About ECA
The Person County Extension Community Association, formerly known as Home Demonstration Clubs, is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, October 9 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for the community to help increase awareness, recruit new members, and have some fun! We will be celebrating ECA with time for food, fun and socializing with our members to learn about our goals of leadership, community service and education. If you have always wanted to be a part of a group of strong women, and men are allowed too, then this is the group for you. It will be at the Person County Office Building at 304 South Morgan Street. Call 336-599-1195 to RSVP or register at go.ncsu.edu/eca
Learn How to Make a Budget
At our “Developing Household & Food Budget” workshop on Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Berea Branch Library, we will provide information on determining needs vs wants, steps to creating a budget, strategies to track expenses, develop a food budget, and provide information on food assistance resources.
Fire Safety & Fall Prevention Workshop & Trivia
There are steps that we can take to be safe and prevent fire and falls at home. Join the Extension Office at the Person County Senior Center for the Remembering When workshop which educates older adults about home fire and fall safety along with providing fun in trivia game format. This workshop will take place on Monday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Get Screened!!
Having your annual checkups and health screenings done each year is extremely important. The Extension Office and other local groups want to make sure you have access to health screenings and information to improve your health and wellness. Therefore, Blue Cross Blue Shield is hosting aa Health Screening Fair on Thursday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the lower parking lot near the S Building at Piedmont Community College.
Get Fit While Having A Spooky Time
It will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Person County Senior Center and YOU are invited! We’ll have a spooky good time with a fun 30-minute cardio, strength and flexibility workout, led virtually by a local personal trainer. This is an all-standing program with no floor work. All exercises are geared towards beginners and midlife and older active adults. FREE but advance registration is required by calling the Senior Center at 336-599-7484 or the Extension Office at 336-599-1195. **Please bring your own small pumpkin (2-3 lbs. pumpkin pie size) which we’ll use as a weight and then decorate.