Health and Human Sciences

Be Heart Smart is being offered as a virtual lunch and learn on Tuesdays starting on May 6 through May 27^th at 12 pm CST.  Be Heart Smart is a multi-session, lecture-based program for individuals who want to learn more about preventing heart disease by making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. This program will teach participants how to monitor risk factors for heart disease and how to make simple changes to their daily routine that can improve their heart health. Please use the link below to register for this class. The Zoom link will be sent to all participants at the close of registration. https://cvent.me/gNOgrN  

Jasper County Wellness Walk

Purdue and Franciscan are teaming up again to bring a Spring session of Jasper County Wellness Walk.  Join us at Brookside Park at 10:30 am May 16, 23 and June 6,13 for a short lesson and then an one mile walk around the park. We hope to see you there!

Easter Themed Charcuterie Board Class

Want to jazz up your Easter Meal?  Join me on April 18^th at 4:30pm to learn how to make a charcuterie board following a cute easter theme.  The cost of this class is $25 and comes with food supplies to build your boards.  Please bring your own board, no larger than 10x12.  To register for this class email me or call the extension office at 219-866-5741. Deadline to register is April 16^th.  I look forward to seeing you there! 

Cooking under pressure

If you have an electric programmable pressure cooker that you don’t quite know how to use or you are considering buying one but you’re not sure if it’s worth it, this class is for you!  Cooking under pressure discusses the benefits of using an EPPC, how to use it, and how to determine which one is best for you.  The class includes a food demo showcasing a recipe that can be easily made for a quick dinner idea. This class is being offered on April 22^nd at 5:00 pm. The cost of this class is $10 and requires registration. 

Air Fryer Class

If you have an air fryer that you don’t quite know how to use or you are considering buying one but you’re not sure if it’s worth it, this class is for you!  Air fryer basics discusses the benefits of using an air fryer, how to use it, and how to determine which one is best for you.  The class includes a food demo showcasing a recipe that can be easily made for a quick dinner idea. This class is being offered on April 29th at 5:00 pm. The cost of this class is $10 and requires registration.

Who Get’s Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate

Who Get’s Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate teaches participants about the inheritance and and transfer of non-titled property following the passing of a loved one.  This class will help people understand what steps to take in preparing legal instructions of distributing personal property as well as help families open the lines of communication. This class is being offered May 24^th at 10 am.  Registration is required for the class by Monday May 19^th.

ServSafe

This year, I am offering ServSafe as a two-day 4-hour training.  This is being done in an effort to increase the comfortability of taking the test and passing it. The next class is scheduled for May 5^th and 6^th from 9am-1pm at the Extension Office. The exam will be given at the end of the 2^nd day.  Registration is required for this class. Use the link to register by April 25^th. https://cvent.me/yk52L2