Health and Human Sciences

Budgeting Basics

Want to get a handle on your finances? Maybe you've never budgeted before and want to start.  Budgeting Basics will teach you how to use a budget, eliminate debt, and build a savings.  Join me at the Extension Office at 5:30 on March 19th to start the road to financial freedom!  Registration is required.  Call Carmen at 219-866-574.

 Steps to a Healthy You
Steps to a Healthy You is a 4-session class series focused on eating a healthy Mediterranean-style eating pattern (a.k.a. eating the Med Way). Sessions focus on the 7 Simple Steps to Eating the Med Way. Each session explores 1–2 simple steps, a mindfulness skill, and features Med Way recipes from medinsteadofmeds.com. Food demonstration and/or cooking instruction is included in each session. The cost of this class is $40 per person and will be held at the Extension Office. Register here: https://cvent.me/PyKLNL     

Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
Physical Activity Across the Lifespan is being offered on April 23rd at 5pm at the Extension office. Come learn about the importance of physical activity as it pertains to the lifespan. Registration required.

Jasper County Wellness Walk
In partnership with Franciscan, our Jasper County Wellness walk is gearing up for the Spring Meet us at Brookside Park at Hall Pavilion Fridays at 10:30 beginning on April 10 . We’ll discuss a short health topic and then walk one mile around the park.

 Dining with Diabetes
Dining with Diabetes will be offered Thursdays in May from 5:30-7:30. The cost of the class is $40 per person and $65 per couple. Join us for 4-weeks to learn how to manage your diabetes through diet and exercise. Each class session includes a cooking school where you will learn to make recipes that you will sample. Register here: https://cvent.me/OywmE0 

Let’s Talk Women’s Health – Together
Women’s health deserves space, time, and honest conversation. That’s why Purdue Extension Jasper County and Franciscan Health are teaming up to bring you a morning focused entirely on YOU.
📅 May 16
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Cup of Joy
We’ll explore perimenopause, menopause, reproductive health, and overall wellness through a panel of experienced professionals who are ready to answer questions and guide meaningful discussion. Health staff will also provide educational materials and on-site blood pressure screenings. Whether you’re navigating changes, supporting someone who is, or simply want reliable information — this event is for you. Come learn, connect, and leave feeling informed and supported.