Spring is just around the corner, planning your garden and landscape can start today! Join us for this three-part garden series, Wednesdays in February at the Osborne Public Library from 12:10-12:45pm. Contact Cassie Homan at your local Extension Office for more details.
For complete details follow the link:
https://www.postrock.k-state.edu/news/2019%20Feburary%20Garden%20Series.pdf
By: Cassie Homan
If you are living with an ongoing health condition (such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, or depression) or you are a caregiver of someone who does, this is for you! Living with Chronic Conditions workshops are interactive learning opportunities that teach techniques to manage common symptoms.
FREE workshop series led by trained leaders to help you:
This 6-week workshop will be offered on Tuesdays: February 19, 26 March 5, 19, 26 and April 2
2pm Smith County Courthouse Meeting Room
Contact Smith County Health Department at 785-282-6656.
Registration deadline is February 15th.
By: Ashley Svaty
Train-the-Trainer
Experience for Early Childhood Professionals
February 27, 2019 in Beloit, KS
Complete details at www.postrock.k-state.edu
Register by February 20th!
The mission of the Better Brains for Babies initiative is to improve the potential of young children by promoting the use of early brain development research in everyday life experiences. Better Brains for Babies is a collaboration of national, state and local, public and private organizations dedicated to promoting awareness and education about the importance of early brain development in the healthy growth and development of infants and young children. The initiative began in Georgia, and has become available to Kansas professionals through a partnership between University of Georgia Extension and K-State Research and Extension.
Train-the-trainer participants will learn about brain development, adult-child interactions, toxic stress, and other elements of young child development. After completing the training, attendees will be eligible to disseminate information on early brain development throu
ghout their communities. The Better Brains for Babies curriculum is a tool which provides a clear and consistent science-based message about the impact of early brain development on children’s overall growth and development. To learn more, visit www.bbbgeorgia.org.
By: Nora Rhoades
Have you been wanting to make your health a priority? Now is a great time to do just that! Registration is now open for the upcoming older adult strength training program Stay Strong, Stay Healthy. Strength training is especially important in older adults and can improve balance, strength, flexibility, and quality of life.
Two classes will be offered, one from 2-3pm and 3:30-4:30pm. We will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning February 20th and ending April 15th.
The sessions will be held at the Lincoln Senior Center. Cost for this program is $20, but there are financial scholarships available. Registration is required, and you can do so by visiting our office in Lincoln or by calling (785) 524-4432. Feel free to contact Ashley, the instructor at asvaty@ksu.edu with any questions about the program.
By: Ashley Svaty
If you are gifting or receiving Valentines flowers this year, follow these tips to keep them fresh.
By: Cassie Homan
Do you have Diabetes or care for someone 
who does? Do you want to make the best choices for your health? We can help.
Nutrition and physical activity are keys to managing type 2 diabetes, but where do you start? Designed especially for people with type 2 diabetes, the Dining with Diabetes program will help you learn the skills needed to promote good health.
This program includes:
Dining with Diabetes consists of four 2 hour long sessions. Adults with type 2 diabetes and their family members, caregivers, and support persons are invited to participate. Individualized meal plans or guidance will not be provided.
This FREE 4 session workshop will be held at the American Lutheran Church, Smith Center KS from 11am-1pm. Event Dates will be March 5, 12, 19, and 26th. Registration is required by March 1st or until class is full. Register by calling (785) 282-6823 or at www.postrock.ksu.edu. Please contact Ashley Svaty at asvaty@ksu.edu with any questions about the Dining with Diabetes program.
The Post Rock Extension District Dining with Diabetes (DWD) program fee is $25.00. Due to funds provided by the Smith County Community Foundation and Post Rock Extension District, the DWD program fee has temporarily been reduced to $0.
By: Ashley Svaty
Walk Kansas 2019 will be held from March 17th – May 11th. The goal of this motivating health initiative is to help you and others lead a healthier life. Join this program to become more active with family and friends, make better nutrition choices, and walk away stress. What a great way to kick off the new year!
Be sure to watch for registration information mid-February, you don’t want to miss out on the fun and prizes!
For more information about this motivating health program visit http://www.walkkansas.org/ or email Ashley at asvaty@ksu.edu
By: Ashley Svaty
