Henry County
Extension News
CooperaƟve Extension Service
Henry County
2151 Campbellsburg Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845‐2811
Fax: (502) 845‐2811
extension.ca.uky.edu
December/ January 2017
From: Maryellen Garrison, Henry County Extension Agent
Maryellen Garrison
Club Notes:
Country Ladies donated 223 items for the community projects, 51 items for the DAV project, and 152
items for the Drop Your Drawers program sponsored by the Library. They also attended a special class on
Smart Phones at the Library. Town and Country donated 64 items for the community projects, 37 items
for the DAV project, a large bag of cards for the Nursing Home and raised over $275 for the Family Resource Center Christmas fund (raffle basket won by Linda Atchison Mason). Busy Bees donated 21
school supplies, 72 backpack items, and 37 items for the DAV project. Make and Mend donated 72
items for the community projects. Jericho donated 201 items for the community projects and 71 items
for the DAV project. Farmerettes donated 4 bags of cans for the DAV.
Photos of the Jericho Club
signing cards for the residents of
the nursing home and studying
their lesson on healthy
beverages!
An Extension Homemaker
chorus has been formed:
Any interested KEHA member
is invited to join the chorus.
Wendy Hood, KEHA
Member from Mercer
County will serve as
The chorus director.
Interested members
should send a $10
check made payable to
Wendy Hood to 202 Park
Avenue, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
-1616. The funds will be used to
cover the cost of copying and
mailing sheet music and a
rehearsal disk to the chorus
members. The music will be
provided in February.
Second Tuesday of the month
Second Wind Dreams Committee
the Second Wind Dreams committee
meets at the Henry County Extension
Office at 1:30 on the second Tuesday
of the month. We have granted 369
dreams for Senior Citizens. Come join
us as we work to begin the Music
and Memory program!
Fourth Wednesday of the Month:
Homemaker Book Group
come join us to hear about what others are reading.
Take a few minutes to share a book you have
enjoyed and take home a list of others you might be
interested in! Only lasts about an hour! We meet the
fourth Wednesday at 1:30 at the Extension Office.
Everyone is welcome.
Winter Session of Living Well
The Living Well Club is designed for
Improving the quality of life of those over
50! We cover balance, coordination, fall reduction and chronic
Adult Sewing Groups:
Master Clothing Volunteer Alice
Newman is holding sessions at
the Extension Office on Tuesday
evenings from 7:00 to 9:00, call
Alice for more information
(845-4287). Ethel Baker and
Marcia Potts our other two
Master Clothing Volunteers have
offered several classes, for more
information call Ethel at 655-5551
if you are interested or have
questions.
disease with an emphasis on Living Well. Classes are from
10:30 to 11:30 at the Henry County Extension Office on
Fridays during January and February. Stop by any time to see
if Living Well is for you. Also at 9:30 on Fridays we have a
group that meets to play Sequence before class! Come join
the fun and brain activity that playing games brings!
KEHA State Meeting will be held May 1-4 in Owensboro
Hear Tim Farmer of KET’s Tim Farmer’s Country Kitchen at the Opening Banquet. Enjoy a
performance by the KEHA Choir. Attend a variety of learning and training sessions. Visit with
friends and network with KEHA members from across the state. Participate in the Quilt Square
Showcase. Enjoy tours & hands-on sessions. Explore Owensboro. Learn, laugh and have fun!
Registration details will be included in the KEHA State Newsletter in February 2017! One day and
full registration options will be available. Lodging reservation info posted at www.keha.org.
2017 KEHA Quilt Square Showcase and AucƟon
The KEHA Quilt Square Showcase and Auc on will con nue for the fi h consecu ve year at the
KEHA State Mee ng. Anyone wishing to par cipate should make a 12” finished quilt square.
(Finished means piece the square, put in the ba ng, put on the backing and finish the edges just like you
would a complete quilt.) This special showcase is an opportunity to highlight quality work from KEHA
members across the state. As you prepare your quilt square, consider designs that you would want to
purchase. Bring the 12” finished square to the KEHA State Mee ng in Owensboro. Please write your name
and county on a small slip of paper and aƩach to the backside of the square.
If you are unable to a end the KEHA State Mee ng, please feel free to send your square(s) with another
KEHA member. If you have any ques ons, please feel free to contact Marlene McComas, KEHA 1st Vice
President, 859‐743‐7783 or [email protected]
HEALTHY AND SAFE EGGNOG
80 calories per serving: 0 g. fat, 123 mg. sodium, 8 g. protein, 11 g. total carbohydrate, 4% Vitamin A and 25% Calcium.
1/2 cup egg substitute (equal to 2 eggs)
1/2 cup Splenda™ or Truvia™ (or sugar- total carbohydrates will increase)
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated skim milk, chilled
8 oz. non-fat milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
Ground nutmeg
Using a blender, mix egg substitute and sugar or sugar substitute for about one minute until blended. Add both types of milk
and vanilla. Mix about one minute more. Refrigerate until cold. Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.
Enjoy this holiday season and remember to think about your holiday drink to make small changes to lighten up that favorite
beverage.
Holiday Shopping with Fitness in Mind:
Holiday shopping. It can be a joy, a challenge, or a burden. So many choices, so little time. Whether you’ve
finished most of your gift shopping before Thanksgiving or haven’t started, choosing the perfect gifts for
your loved ones can be a difficult task. Why not choose a gift that promotes health and wellness. Below are
some holiday gift ideas that can really get people motivated to be more active.
1. Workout Attire – Nothing is more exciting than getting a few new outfits to wear when being physically fit. This
can include shorts, sports bras, or brand new athletic footwear. Many of these items come in a variety of prices and
forms. If your loved one likes to run, why not buy them a pair of tennis shoes that you’ve customized for them. Many
of the popular brands of shoes have websites where you can choose the shoe, color, and even add their name or favorite
sports team. If the person you care about most is into yoga, why not buy them a new pair of yoga pants and matching
top. Fun colors will really brighten up their workout experience.
2. Exercise Equipment – Don’t let the title make you think you have to spend a lot of money. This can range
from a new set of free weights to a balance ball to fit bands. Anything that promotes physical activity. If
you are willing to spend more money, try an exercise bike, a treadmill, or an elliptical machine. Just make sure
if you are purchasing them a larger item that they have the space to accommodate the equipment.
3. Fun Fitness DVDS – Some people like to do their physical activity in the privacy of their own home. There
are a million and one different workout regimens available. Some have up to three months’ worth of workout
routines along with tips and nutrition advice. There are also video games out there that promote physical
fitness in one’s home, just make sure to check what gaming device they use.
4. Gym Membership – Sign your whole family up for the gym. Make it a habit to go with your loved ones so
that it creates accountability. If you sign up with a friend, you will be more likely to encourage each other
to use it. If they already have a membership, maybe a fun fitness class they wanted to try. Many of the
deal of the day websites have deals that are for yoga, Zumba,
Pilates, and other different classes in your area.
5. Other Memberships – Give the gift of membership to a place
that has room to move such as the zoo or a nature center. This
will encourage physical activity in the form of long walks with
loved ones. Not only will they be active, but will also learn about
different topics. Plus it’s fun to get outside.
Music – If the person you are buying for likes to do physical
activity with music, try buying them a music gift card to their
favorite online or in-store music store. Nothing’s better than
adding some new tunes to your mp3 player for your morning jog.
Whatever you decide to buy your loved ones this year, try to do
a little something to promote physical activity. It doesn’t have
to be big. Even small changes lead to results in the end. Have a
Happy Holiday!!!
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!
It’s that time again when we’re thinking about the New
Year and what resolutions we should adopt for
2017. Maybe it’s eating healthier, exercising, or shedding a few extra pounds. While it’s easy to be motivated at the thought of turning over a new leaf in the New
Year, many worthy resolutions are forgotten by Valentine’s Day. Don’t set yourself up for failure; regardless
of the resolution, you’ll be more successful if you follow
these simple guidelines:
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Be sure to set goals that are realistic. Many people make the mistake of being overly ambitious
in setting goals. You are much more likely to achieve your goal when you are mindful of what
you can realistically achieve and what may be an unreasonable target for you to reach.
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Have an action plan. This should include a timeline that lists the steps along the way to help
you reach your goal.
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Be specific about what your goal is. Rather than thinking “I want to lose weight”, ask yourself
how much you think is a realistic amount of weight for you to lose. It could be something like
“I want to lose 5 pounds by Valentine’s Day”. You could set smaller goals for each week to help
you achieve the larger goal.
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Write down your goal, when you want to achieve it, and the action plan for how you will
achieve the goal. Studies have shown that those who put their goals in writing are much more
likely to achieve them. This also helps to remind you what you need to do in order to progress. Use positive phrases that affirm your behavior, such as “I will exercise 20 minutes five
days a week” instead of “I will not sit around on the couch and watch television every night”.
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Be flexible with yourself. Understand that setbacks may happen along the way. Be sure to realize that this doesn’t prevent you from ultimately reaching your goal.
Many people who achieve their goals have rewarded themselves. This could be something that is
special and important to you, such as treating yourself to a movie or some alone time with a favorite book.
However big or small, realize that any change towards a healthier lifestyle is progress. As the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote in the 6th century BC, “A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND
MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP”.
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