Tag: Wellness

THRIVE – Beloit & Osborne

Make your 2018 resolutions a reality!

Join us in Beloit and Osborne to participate in an interactive self-care program that will help you meet your personal goals! Throughout the 3-week “lunch and learn” series, participants will explore strategies to embrace each day and practice habits that will help you get the most out of each stage in life! Topics we will be focusing on include:

  • Action Plan for Healthy Living
  • Know Your Health Numbers
  • Stress Management

The program is free and participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch while they learn! Complete details are posted at http://www.postrock.k-state.edu/events/.

BELOIT
Municipal Building, Trail Room
12:10-12:45PM
Fridays — January 12, 19, 26

OSBORNE
Public Library
12:10-12:45PM
Mondays — January 22, 29, February 5

By:  Nora Rhoades

THRIVE: Focus on a better version of you in 2018!

Join us in Beloit to participate in an interactive self-care program that will help you meet your personal goals! Throughout the 3-week program over the lunch hour in January, participants will explore strategies to embrace each day and practice habits that will help you get the most out of each stage in life! Adults – individuals, couples, families, and caregivers – are encouraged to participate. The program is free and participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch while they learn! Complete details are posted at http://www.postrock.k-state.edu/events/

By:  Nora Rhoades

Keys to Embracing Aging – Lessons Available

Keys to Embracing Aging is an interactive self-care program that will help you meet your personal goals. Throughout each lesson, participants will explore strategies to embrace aging and practice habits that will help you get the most out of each stage in life. Adults – individuals, couples, families, and caregivers – at any stage of life are the desired audience for this educational experience.

Keys to Embracing Aging topics:  Positive Attitude ● Eating Smart ● Physical Activity ● Brain Activity ● Social Activity ● Tuning into the Times ● Practice Being Safe ● Know Your Health Numbers ● Stress Management ● Financial Affairs ● Sleep ● Taking Time for You

Keys to Embracing Aging can be a one-time program or up to a 12 lesson series. Each lesson typically lasts 30-60 minutes, depending on your interests and needs. To arrange a Keys to Embracing Aging program for your group, contact your local Post Rock District Office.

By:  Nora Rhoades

Outdoor Experiences Are Valuable For Children

Children who engage in regular outdoor play are more likely to demonstrate creativity, cooperation, concentration, problem-solving, and effective communication. Incorporate outdoor experiences into your family’s daily routine. Need some ideas? Checkout the latest Building Strong Families Insert, “Outdoor Play and Learning”!

To access the resource visit: http://www.postrock.k-state.edu/home-family/monthly-column/building-strong-families/

By:  Nora Rhoades

Keys to Embracing Aging – Join us in Downs!

Nora Rhoades
Family and Youth
Development Agent

Downs Senior Center
11:00 – 11:45am
Spring/Summer Dates:

May 10 ● June 14 ● July 12 ● August 9

Keys to Embracing Aging is an interactive self-care program that will help you meet your personal goals! Throughout the program, participants will explore strategies to embrace aging and practice habits that will help you get the most out of each stage in life! Adults – individuals, couples, families, and caregivers – are encouraged to participate in the year-long program with a 45 minute session once each month. No need to RSVP, but participation in the entire series is highly encouraged! More information at: http://www.postrock.k-state.edu/events/

By:  Nora Rhoades