Wellness for Life - July 31, 2021

July 31, 2021

A Healthier Tomorrow

Each day we wake up and are presented with two options: we can stay put where we are OR we can take the next step into something better!

Audio

Katherine Pinto

EFNEP & SNAP-Ed Agent

kdpinto@ksu.edu

(620) 784-5337

Cultivating Resiliency

Have you ever wondered why some situations affect you differently than they affect others? Why getting a C on a test or constructive criticism on a project is 'no big deal' for some, but life-altering for others? This has to do with resilience..

Audio

Tara Solomon-Smith

Adult, Development & Aging Agent

tsolomon@ksu.edu

(620) 724-8233

Keep Cool with Cucumbers

We hear it all the time… and I've probably said it to you before too… drink more water! But, did you know there are other hydration options? You can get some water from the foods you eat too!

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Lacy O'Malley

SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator

lacyo@ksu.edu

(620) 308-2970

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Wildcat Extension District Events and Community Resources

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Aug 31-Oct 5, Tuesdays @ 3:30-5:00

Parsons

ServSafe Food Handler Training

Aug 13 @ 8am-noon

Preregister by August 10th

cost is $15.00

620-331-2690

Come Taste the Garden Bounty!

Arma-City Library

July 29, Aug 12, Aug 26 1:00-3:00pm

Food Preservation Workshops

Aug 17 & 19 in Parsons

Aug 31 & Sept 2 in Independence

Sept 7 & 9 Girard

Sept 14 & 16 Fredonia

Sept 21 & 23 Pittsburg

Visit our website for detailed listing of area fair schedules.

For a list of all events in the Wildcat District, click here

K-State Newsletters

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe

This newsletter is a bi-monthly publication of K-State Research and Extension and University of Missouri Extension to provide information on safe food preservation

July/August 2021

This is a monthly newsletter published by K-State Research and Extension's Rapid Response Center with news articles based on questions received, current food safety issues, or information based on the time of the year.

July 2021

Join our Facebook group!

Our Family and Consumer Sciences Team invites you to join us on Facebook! The "Wellness for Life" group allows for timely information and direct interaction with your Wildcat District Agents and staff!

Join here

WILDCAT DISTRICT OFFICE LOCATIONS

120 E Buffalo Street - Girard, KS 66743

216 N. Broadway St. - Pittsburg, KS 66762

524 Huston Street - Altamont, KS 67330

410 Peter Pan Road Suite B - Independence, KS 67301

615 Madison,Rm 1 - Fredonia, KS 66735

K-State Research and Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Frances Graves two weeks prior to the start of any event at 785-331-5378 or francesgraves@ksu.edu. Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so.