February 2020

Essential Oils

Many people enjoy using essential oils as part of their wellness routines, but before you reach for a specific oil, take some time to learn about using essential oils safely and wisely. Learn about the essential oils being promoted on today’s market and their claimed benefits. Become informed of the pros and cons of the oils as well as precautions for usage.

If you are interested in learning more, join Shonda

Johnson, Clark County Family and Consumer

Sciences Extension Agent at the Fayette County

Extension Office on February 27, 2020 at 10:00am.

The program is free and open to the public. Please

register by calling 859-257-5582 so we will have

plenty of handouts.

Cooperative Extension Service Fayette County Extension 1140 Harry Sykes Way Lexington, KY 40504 Phone (859) 257-5582 Email: DL_CES_Fayette@email.uky.edu http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/

Winter Weather Policy When Fayette County Schools are closed, call the Fayette County Extension Office, 859 257-5582,

to verify if class will be meeting.

Homemaker Day Trips

We are looking for suggestions for some Homemaker Day Trips. Have an idea send to Winn Theirl (ebtheirl@gmail.com) and Susan Gibson (susangibson316@gmail.com).

Attention Homemakers:

Volunteer Hours Report

Homemaker members need to send in volunteer

hour forms for 2019 by February 28, 2020. Please

be sure that your total hours are listed

on the bottom of the form. Club

Vice Presidents, collect and forward

all individual club members’ forms to

the Extension Office in order for the

office to keep track of accumulative

hours. Please contact the Fayette County Extension

office with any questions. Thanks so much for your

participation in this request!

Hours can now be entered on-line. Visit our website:

http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/content/homemakers,

scroll down and click on Submit Your Homemaker

Volunteer Hours. You have the option to enter

records by month or by the year.

Mark your Calendars!

2020 KEHA State Meeting – April 21-23, 2020 Owensboro Convention Center

Owensboro, Kentucky

Registration is now open! Registration information

will be included in the KEHA Newsletter mailed to

Homemaker members soon.

Visit: http://keha.ca.uky.edu/ for more information

President’s News

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

I hoped everyone has survived the holidays and the beginning of this New Year! It is always great to see the holidays come, but then it is good to get back into a new routine. It also seems true winter is here as well and we are all trying to adjust to that as well.

Here are first a few reminders:

Several clubs signed up to fellowship with the Christian Towers--located at 1511 Versailles Rd. Please see below and call ASAP for their calendars are filling up fast. The contact number is 859-253-3625. Thanks in advance for your time and service to these residents.

*February--Gainesway *March--Twin Oaks *April--Renaissance *May--Sew Mores

Other events coming up include the Diaper Drive during the month of February--clubs that wish to participate need to drop off donations of diaper, diaper creams or wipes at the Extension Office.

More information will be shared about the International Day will be shared soon also. The topic will be Greece, based on Diana's recent trip there.

Please read through the newsletters and see what classes are being offered this month and the months ahead. Spring will be here soon so it is never too early to start making plans! Take advantage of the great classes and activities our Extension Office offers!

As we continue through the winter weeks let's be careful with our health and coughs/colds. Flu shots are still available.

Don't forget VALENTINE'S DAY--share some love XOXO!

Be safe!

Take care!

President Alyce S. Emerson

“Wrapped Up” Basket ~ Thursday, February 20

Homemaker Member Leader Lesson:

Essential Oils ~ Thursday, February 27

Double Irish Chain ~ Mondays, March 2 & 16

Cooking Through the Calendar: Breakfast Hash ~ Wednesday, March 4

Curve Piecing Technique ~ Monday, March 9

Homemaker Member Leader Lesson:

Control the Clutter ~ Wednesday, March 25

Cooking Through the Calendar: Turkey Stuffed Peppers ~ Wednesday, April 1 Attic Window Quilt Class ~ Mondays, April 6 & April 20: Homemaker Member Leader Lesson: Chronic Disease Management Through Cooking ~ Thursday, April 16 Half Log Cabin Class ~ Monday, April 27

Be sure to check out the Food, Creativity & Solutions Classes

Save on Auto Insurance

Taking the AARP Smart

Driver Safety Course could earn

you a discount on your

automobile insurance premiums

for three to five years, and you will be a better driver. The

AARP Smart Driver Safety Course will be held on

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at

the Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes

Way, Lexington. The AARP Smart Driver Safety Program

is a classroom course for drivers aged 50 and over. The

course identifies many of the changes which occur as we

age and suggests strategies for accommodating those

changes for safer driving. Participants who complete the

course will receive a certificate which many car insurance

agencies honor with a discount. A small fee covers course

expenses: $15.00 for AARP members, $20.00 for

non-members. Feel free to bring a sack lunch if you would

like, the class will continue through the lunch hour.

Seating is limited. Pre-register by calling the Fayette County Extension Office at 859-257-5582.

Family and Consumer Sciences Specialty Club Meetings

Specialty Clubs focus on learning, developing and preserving a specific skill, interest or activity. There is a deliberate focus on sharing members’ skills with others to strengthen the community. Participants do not have to be an expert - as the objective is to learn. During the monthly meetings, members work on personal projects, participate in group projects and learn new techniques and methods from fellow members. Specialty clubs meet at the Fayette County Extension Office. You are welcome to join us at anytime.

Sew Mores

Meets the 4th Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

Savings Lifestyle 101 “Coupon Club”

Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Quilters Guild of the Bluegrass Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Grandparent/Caregiver Support Group Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Kentucky Krafters Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Lost Ways Meeting the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Open Sewing Room February 4, 18, 25 - 8:00am-4:00pm Strength and Stability/Yoga Meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm (will not meet Feb. 12) Knitting Club 2nd & 4th Thursday at 1:30pm (will not meet Feb. 13) Crochet Club 3rd Thursday at 6:00pm

Join us for Job Club The Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service, University of Kentucky (UK) Alumni Association, and UK Human Resources Staff Career Development are pleased to announce the Winter/Spring 2020 Central Kentucky Job Club schedule. The purpose of the Job Club is to provide a positive environment for motivated job seekers to meet, connect, share and learn. The free group is open to the public and meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 9:00–10:15 a.m. at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY. Business attire is encouraged. Convenient, free parking is available. Job Club is for you if you are motivated and currently out of work, underemployed or looking to make a career transition. In addition, recruiters and employers are always welcome and introduced to Job Club attendees. For more information, call the UK Alumni Association at 859-257-8905, the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office at 859-257-5582, or the UK Staff Career Development Office at 859-257-8920. Additional information including testimonials from former Job Club participants can be viewed at: www.ukalumni.net/jobclub. Job Club Meeting Schedule: February 11: Lifelong Learning 2020 - Presented by Bob Callen, Assistant Manager, Lexington Public Library February 25: Rad Resumes: Be Seen, Get the Interview and Rock Your Skills! - Presented by Amanda Huddleston, Executive Vice President, People Plus, Inc. March 10: LinkedIn, “WIIFM” What’s in It for Me? - Presented by Rodney Worrix, Technical Recruiter, TEKSystems *Free resume critiques immediately following Job Club for attendees. March 24: Presenting Your Best Self: Interviewing with Confidence - Presented by Zach Fuqua, Cooperative Education Program Director, UK College of Engineering *Free LinkedIn headshots immediately following Job Club for attendees. April 14: How to Play the Job Search Game - Presented by Everett Bracken, CEO, VOLO Careers International, Inc. April 28: Job Search Tips & Strategies from a Panel of Regional Recruiters and HR Professionals May 12: Working for State Government: Insights into the Job Application Process - Presented by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet May 26: Panel of Job Club Success Stories

Foster Care Bags Sewing Day Tuesday, March 24, 2020

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sierra Smith will be leading us to make duffle bags for

the Foster care programs. We need sewers, ironers,

cutters and finishers. So, if you don’t sew, come and

help out in another way. Feel free to bring a sack

lunch. We need you to help us complete the bags as

one of our charitable projects. Please RSVP to

859-257-5582 if you plan to volunteer.

Kick off the new year with us!

Join us for Strength and Stability, a yoga based movement class for body, mind and spirit. Classes are on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45, at the Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington. The cost is $4.00 per class, payable at the door.

Appropriate for most** levels of physical ability.

Here are just a few of the many benefits of yoga style stretching, mobility and mindfulness exercise:

Flexibility

Muscle Strength

Improves posture

Helps to slow degeneration of cartilage and joint

Protects spine, decompresses

Nourishes spinal discs and keep supple

Strengthens bones (weight bearing)

Blood flow

Drains lymph

Builds immune system

Relieves depression and anxiety

Lowers blood sugar

Improves focus/concentration

Promotes healthy lifestyle

Weight loss

Calms nervous system

Increases lung function

Better digestion

Better sleep

More energy…….…..….. Makes you happier :-)

(**This class is primarily one of floor work so the only physical requirement is that you be able to get down onto the mat. This is not a chair yoga class.)

Strength & Stability

2020-2021 Bluegrass Area Homemakers Leader Lesson Ballot

______ 1. Planning Your Digital Estate

When we think about estate planning, we most often think of planning for traditional assets like money, property, and more. In today’s digital world, we also need to have a plan for our digital information. This lesson will build an understanding of the difference between a traditional estate plan and a digital estate plan, aid you in taking inventory of digital assets and guide the development of a digital estate plan.

______ 2. Savings Savvy with Grocery List and Coupon Apps

Learn how you can save time and money using grocery apps. Much more than just digital coupons, grocery apps also can help with lists and meal planning, comparison shopping, store loyalty and rebates. This lesson includes information and activities to help you learn about grocery list and coupon apps available for your smartphone or other device. You will learn what types of apps are available, considerations before selecting an app, and other money-saving tips for the grocery.

______ 3. Sensational Salads

With an increase in popularity, salads are taking mainstage during mealtimes. Salads are a great option for individuals who want to consume more fruits and vegetables and reach or maintain a healthy body weight. The addition of proteins and whole grains make salads an even better option for a well-balanced, nutritious meal. This lesson will talk about benefits of incorporating salads into the diet and provide guidance on how to create salads with a variety of ingredients from all food groups.

______ 4. Meal Kits: Are They Worth It? There is high demand for convenience in our society. As a result, meal-kit services have become increasingly popular. Participants in this program will learn the benefits and drawbacks of meal kits and determine whether they are an appropriate use of food dollars for their lifestyle.

______ 5. Sweet Enough Without All That Sugar Sugar in its many forms has become a headliner in recent years. We know the overindulgence of foods high in calories and low in nutrition can lead to chronic health problems. Many of these foods are high in added sugar. This leads many to question what role sugar plays in the diet. This program will aim to answer the questions of how much sugar we should consume, the differences in nutritive and non-nutritive sugars, and how we can reduce sugar in our diet.

Please choose the top 8 lessons you would like taught in the 2020-2021 Homemaker Lesson

Year. Return to the ____________ County Extension Office no later than March 1, 2020.

______ 6. Communication Essentials for Good Impressions

Communication is the key to effective leadership and fulfilling organizational vision and mission. Learn more about nonverbal communications like body language and the roles speaking and active listening play in communication. This program will enhance efforts to market the Extension Homemakers Association, in addition to any other club, foundation or initiative. It will also increase productivity within the organization at both the club and county level.

______ 7. Sharing Meals Together: A Guide to Smarter Potlucks Learn how to use behavioral economics concepts from Cornell University’s popular Smarter Lunchrooms Movement to revamp your Extension Homemaker or church potluck. Learn simple strategies to enable your guests to make choices that will not sabotage their healthy eating plans. Make your potluck truly welcoming to guests with diabetes, heart issues, and special dietary needs without eliminating a single one of your favorite dishes.

______ 8. Managing Holiday Expenses: How to Reduce Spending to Reduce Financial Stress Holidays are often an exciting time of the year. Spending time with family, enjoying time off work, and celebrating with family traditions are enjoyable activities. However, the holidays can also represent added stress due to the crunch on your wallet. Have you ever looked forward to a holiday while worrying about how you will pay for it? Have you even stressed about how to provide a fun experience for children without breaking the bank?

______ 9. Radon - Why is it dangerous? Did you know that there is NO safe level of radon? Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer and most exposure occurs in our homes. Central Kentuckians are at high risk of exposure to radon gas, believed to be the second-leading cause of lung cancer, in large part because of the prevalence of limestone under our homes. More than half the surface rock in Kentucky is limestone. What can you do about it? This program will teach you on how to test your home, know your level and fix high radon levels when necessary.

______ 10. You Got a New Kitchen Appliance. Now What?! Looking for more information on your new kitchen gear? The air fryer and electric pressure cooker are among the newest small appliances on the market and offer a healthier alternative to quick and healthy meal preparation. Discover the usage advantages, correct use and safety, and recipes for utilizing these innovative new appliances.

______ 11. The Ins and Outs of Downsizing Your Home Downsizing to a smaller home has become a recent trend. The downsizing process is appealing to many, but it can also be intimidating. Discover the best ways to sort, donate, and dispose of household possessions that have accumulated over the years. Learn how to complete all of the necessary planning and paperwork before the day arrives for your next move.

______ 12. Gardening Options for Everyone Are you interested in growing fresh vegetables for your family? Are you limited to a small space or a patio? Are you looking for ideas to ‘refresh’ your family garden? Would you like to try new varieties of vegetables? Vegetable gardening is a great way to increase your physical activity while producing fresh, nutritious food for your family. This workshop will highlight options for growing vegetables for every space with news ideas for those who have traditional gardens.

Cooperative Extension Service

Fayette County Extension

1140 Harry Sykes Way

Lexington, KY 40504-1383

Phone (859) 257-5582

Email: DL_CES_Fayette@email.uky.edu

http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/

Schedule: February-April 2020 We are happy to offer you the following opportunities. Classes/events have limited enrollment

so register early to assure a spot in the classes/events you wish to attend. All classes/events, including the “Free” ones, are “PRE-REGISTRATION” only. For classes/events with a class

fee, registration and fee (cash or check only) must be submitted to reserve a space. * *List will be updated as new classes/events are added. Please check back.* *

Strength and Stability ~ Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.: Join us for Strength and Stability, a yoga based movement class for body, mind and spirit. Appropriate for most levels of physical ability. This class is primarily one of floor work so the only physical requirement is that you be able to get down onto the mat. Not a chair yoga class. Instructor: Beth Leistensnider, CYT, 200. Cost: $4.00 per week (exact amount, cash or check only, payable at door). Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. “Wrapped Up” Basket ~ Thursday, February 20th, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: This is a small delicate market basket , 11” x 6” x 4” (7” H with handle) with many new techniques and materials. Learn inside overlay and wrapping with dyed Hamburg cane (bleached cane that can then be dyed). Lots of triple twine and working in some 0 size seagrass. **Supplies Y OU must provide: water container (bucket/bowl), small towel, scissors (garden type preferable), small flat head screwdriver, 2 dozen snap type clothespins, tape measure, pencil, pocket knife (good sized), sandpaper, weights unopened soup cans work) and a small spray bottle. Pack a lunch/snacks or bring something to share as you will be working through lunch. Materials for making the actual basket (reed, etc.) will be provided. Note: Supplies are specifically cut for each basket two days prior to class. If you need to cancel, you MUST call 72 hours prior to class. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Cost: $38.00 for Fayette Co. Homemaker members OR $46.00 for non-members. Homemaker Member Leader Lesson: Essential Oils ~ Thursday, February 27th, 10:00 a.m.: Many people enjoy using essential oils as part of their wellness routines, but before you reach for a specific oil, take some time to learn about using essential oils safely and wisely. Learn about the essential oils being promoted on today’s market and their claimed benefits. Become informed of the pros and cons of the oils as well as precautions for usage. Cost: Free, but must register in advance.

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NEW Double Irish Chain ~ Mondays, March 2nd & 16th, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: The history of the Irish Chain Quilt is somewhat confusing. Barbara Brachman has done substantial research on this and suggests the following: The first Irish Chain quilts made their appearance in early 1800's. History suggests it did not originate in Ireland, it is an American quilt pattern. At the time it appears in Irish quilt history, the Irish called it the American Chain !!! However and whenever it was introduced, we can all agree it is a beautiful, historical quilt. In this class we will build a Double Irish Chain (although I would be open to those who want to do a Single Irish Chain quilt in this class). You will receive instructions on fabric selection and yardage via email about ten days before the start of class. Sample displayed in the FCES office. Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner. Instructor: Nancy Cann Cost: 20.00, supply list provided after registration. **Please Note: If you did not take the January 6th “Quilting Basics” workshop, you must receive prior approval from the instructor before registering for this class.** Cooking Through the Calendar: Breakfast Hash ~ Wednesday, March 4th, 12:00-1:00 p.m.: Class will include a cooking demonstration and taste test. Learn the techniques used in the recipe along with helpful and healthy kitchen tips. Door prizes will be given. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Curve Piecing Technique ~ Monday, March 9th, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: This is a quilting technique class. In the class we will discuss templates, techniques, tips and other topics that will help make curve piecing fun. You will be working with precut pieces to assemble and then arrange in various layouts. The possibilities for curve piecing are numerous. If you wanted to try curved piecing and didn’t know where to start or if you could even accomplish this technique, then this is the class for you. Instructor: Patty Pruitt Cost: $28.00, supply list provided after registration. NEW DATE Homemaker Member Leader Lesson: Control the Clutter ~ Wednesday, March 25th, 10:00 a.m.: How often do you waste time looking for things because you didn’t put them away? Is your closet overflowing, but you can’t find the item you want? Are your hobby material so jumbled that you can’t enjoy them? Have you missed paying a bill on time because you lost it? Getting control of clutter can seem like a huge task. This program will guide participants through the tasks of controlling clutter and getting organized with practical tips for the whole family that can be applied both in and out of the home. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. NEW Cooking Through the Calendar: Turkey Stuffed Peppers ~ Wednesday, April 1st, 12:00- 1:00 p.m.: Class will include a cooking demonstration and taste test. Learn the techniques used in the recipe along with helpful and healthy kitchen tips. Door prizes will be given. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. NEW Attic Window ~ Mondays, April 6th & 20th, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Bring your favorite panel and learn the process to dissect the panel and create the illusion of window panes around it. In lieu of a panel, you can use a favorite medium print fabric that can be fussy cut, and build window panes around it. Your attic window can be completed as a wall hanging or used as a center panel in a quilt. There is a lot of math involved in this process so come with an open mind and a conviction that you CAN do it. Fabric requirements will be emailed about ten days before start of class. Samples displayed in the FCES office. Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. Instructor: Nancy Cann Cost $20.00, supply list provided after registration. **Please Note: If you did not take the January 6th “Quilting Basics” workshop, you must receive prior approval from the instructor before registering for this class.**

Winter Weather Policy When Fayette County Schools are closed, please call the

Fayette County Extension Office, 859 257-5582, to verify if class will be meeting.

FCS Class Policy Please be aware of our class policies.

1. Classes are for adult level learners. 2. Please notify the office if you will be late. If you come to class 30 minutes late without prior notice the teacher may ask for you

to wait while other students are taught so they do not get behind. We cannot guarantee that you will have a chance for complete instructions.

3. Only the person who has registered/paid for the class is allowed in the classroom. If you want someone else to attend, there must be space and they must register/pay for the class.

4. Please be prepared for class. Have required items, material cut, pre sewn or other instructions completed in advance. The class instructors and other member will not wait for you to catch up. People who are prepared will be helped first.

5. Be respectful of teachers and other class members as the class is taught. Keep talking to a minimum.

PLEASE NOTE:

Minimum enrollment is required on all classes/events and is determined by class/event type. If possible, classes/events that do not meet the minimum enrollment number will be rescheduled one time.

There are no vending machines in the FCES building. Update: 02/04/2020

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NEW Homemaker Member Leader Lesson: Chronic Disease Management Through Cooking ~ Thursday, April 16th, 6:00 p.m.: According to the CDC, Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Most chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors including poor nutrition with diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats. Managing a chronic disease and eating tasty foods can be incorporated into a healthy and satisfying experience. This class will inform on chronic diseases; how to help manage chronic disease with healthy nutritional foods; and share recipes to add to your personal collection. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. NEW Half Log Cabin Class ~ Monday, April 27th, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Gather up your scraps and make a beautiful quilt. Make the quilt using any scraps! Use novelties, batiks, civil war - any scraps will work. I will bring some to share at the class. This is a great way to use up some leftovers from previous quilts. Instructor: Patty Pruitt Cost: $20.00, supply list provided after registration.

FCS REGISTRATION FORM: FEBRUARY-APRIL 2020

Name: ________________________Phone: _____________E-Mail:________________________

Address: ______________________________City: ______________State: ____ Zip: _________

TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ ________

IMPORTANT REMINDERS!

Classes are designed for adult level learners.

Sign up early for classes to avoid being turned away because class is full.

Please place a checkmark by the classes/events you are registering for.

ALL classes/events, including the “Free” ones are “PRE-REGISTRATION” only. Must register and pay the fee, if required, to reserve your space. Fee listed is per person.

Accepted forms of payment are exact cash or check.

If you need to cancel, you must do so two (2) weeks prior to the class/event time to receive a refund or credit towards a different class.

Minimum enrollment is required on all classes/events and is determined by class/event type. If possible, classes/events that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be reschedule one time.

Please Make Check Payable To: Community FCS Programs Mail Payment and Completed Registration Form To:

FCS Registration ~ Fayette County Extension Office ~ 1140 Harry Sykes Way ~ Lexington, KY 40504 For more information, call (859) 257-5582

Class and Cost Class and Cost

Fayette County Homemaker membership ~ Cost per person: $8.00 annually

Thursday, 2/20: “Wrapped Up” Basket, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ~ Cost: $38.00 for Fayette Co. Homemaker members or $46.00 for non-members.

Thursday, 2/27: Homemaker Member Leader Lesson: Essential Oils, 10:00 a.m. ~ Cost: Free, but must register in advance.

NEW Mondays, 3/2 & 3/16: Double Irish Chain, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ~ Cost $20.00, supply list provided after registration.

Wednesday, 3/4: Cooking Through the Calendar: Breakfast Hash, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ~ Cost: Free, but must register in advance.

Monday, 3/9: Curve Piecing Technique, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ~ Cost: $28.00, supply list provided after registration.

NEW DATE Wednesday, 3/25: Homemaker Member Leader Lesson: Control the Clutter, 10:00 a.m. ~ Cost: Free, but must register in advance.

NEW Wednesday, 4/1: Cooking Through the Calendar: Turkey Stuffed Peppers, 12:00- 1:00 p.m. ~ Cost: Free, but must register in advance.

NEW Mondays, 4/6 & 4/20: Attic Window, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ~ Cost $20.00, supply list provided after registration.

NEW Thursday, 4/16: Homemaker Member Leader Lesson: Chronic Disease Management Through Cooking, 6:00 p.m. ~ Cost: Free, but must register in advance.

NEW Monday, 4/27: Half Log Cabin Class, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ~ Cost: $20.00, supply list provided after registration.

18th Annual Bluegrass Regional

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Clarion Hotel 1950 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511

Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren Conference

Grandparents, caregivers, relatives and professionals are invited to the 18th GAP (Grandparents and relatives As Parents) Conference to acquire relevant information regarding the primary care of children.

8:30 AM Welcome Successfully Raised Brandon Nichols

9:00 AM Understanding Bullying

Dr. Malcolm Smith, Courage to Care Project

10:45 AM Workshop Session One 1. Navigating the Legal Path to Guardianship, Custody & Adoption Carl Devine, Attorney at Law 2. Unplanned Roles: Exploring Feelings Around Kinship Care Dr. Caitlin Allen, UK Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics 3. Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody’s Business Dr. Hatim Omar, UK Dept. of Family Science 4. E-Cigarettes, Vaping & Addiction: What Adults Who Care for Adolescents & Young Children Need to Know Angela Brumley-Shelton, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

12:00 PM Lunch & Door Prizes

1:00 PM Workshop Session Two 5. Kinship Care: Advocacy and Taking Care of the Caregive Norma Hatfield, Grandmother 6. The Effects of Substance Use and Overdose on the Family Dale & Anna Sanders, Grandparents 7. The Basics of Brain Development Bradley Stevenson, Child Care Council of KY 8. KET Education’s Free Resources for All Ages Brian Spellman, KET

2:10 PM Featured Session

9. Caring for the Angry Child Dr. Malcolm Smith

Registration required: Deadline - March 13, 2020 For complete program and

registration forms visit: http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/

or call: (859) 257-5582 to have the program packet mailed

8:00 AM-3:30 PM - Resource & Benefits Fair (Limited number of legal consultations available throughout the day)

8:00 AM - Registration

$10 for grandparents,

relatives or caregivers

$50 for professionals

(includes for CEUs)

www.gapofky.org

Kathy Allen, Grandmother Ann D’Ambruoso, Oeltgen & D’Ambruoso PLLC Joan Brandenburg, Grandmother Mary Jo Dendy, Sandersville/Meadowthorpe Family Resource Ctr. Carl Devine, Devine, PLLC Diana Doggett, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office Anna Dominick, Osborne Fletcher, PLLC Martha Evans Sparks, Caregiver & Author Sandra Flynn, Grandmother

Regina Goodman, Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living Arion Jett-Seals, University of Kentucky Martha McFarland & Kristy Stambaugh, LFUCG Aging & Disability Services Kate O’ Ferral, Deep Springs Family Resource Center Donna Rash, Raised by Grandparents Dale Sanders, Grandfather Mary West, KET Early Childhood Education

*For full workshop descriptions please visit www.gapofky.org

Grandparents As Parents Conference

Conference Committee:

LEXINGTON, Ky., —Before the tables were arranged, before the cookies were spread, before the doors were opened, residents of Pine Meadows Post Acute were lined up in the hallways, happy anticipation lighting their faces. Inside the activities hall, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Homemakers were preparing for the annual Joy of Giving, their county-wide gifting project that kicks off Christmas for residents at six local nursing homes.

This is the 25th anniversary of the Joy of Giving. One special anniversary is not really enough to describe the enthusiasm Extension Homemakers feel for the program, when approximately 800 residents in six nursing homes in Fayette County get to go “shopping” for themselves and for loved ones.

“This is a great opportunity for us to share the holiday spirit with those who perhaps don’t get a visit or no longer have family close by,” said Diana Doggett, Fayette County family and consumer sciences agent.

Barbara Marcus, president of Twin Oaks Club and co-coordinator of the program with Marilyn Caudell, said the residents get a kick out of the event.

“I like to tell the story about one little man. Usually we have enough for two gifts per person. He came up and picked gifts for his two girlfriends, and we wrapped them for him. Later, he came back and asked, ‘Do you think I could have another gift? I have three girlfriends,’” Marcus laughed. “We have a lot of fun with them, and we feel like we do a service for them that makes them feel good at Christmas. There’s no word for how it makes us feel. It’s better than Christmas.”

For an hour, while Homemakers wrapped and labeled packages, sang a few Christmas carols, and handed out cookies and punch, the line through the door was steady. Pine Meadows employees escorted folks in their wheelchairs to the tables, which were laden with items for men, women and children. They helped them try on knit headbands and pompom hats, ahhing and ooing over how beautiful something made someone look.

“People have been waiting for this day, because they (Extension Homemakers) come faithfully every year to bring all these awesome gifts. A lot of people don’t have opportunities to share with their family, so it’s a joy to get something they can give to their loved ones. We are so grateful. We are blessed,” said Paulette Baker, Pine Meadows activities coordinator.

Everyone went away with one or two gifts, one for themselves and one to give to a loved one.

“We set up gift stations and the patients come out and they ‘shop,’” said Alyce Emerson, president of Fayette County Extension Homemakers. “They can shop for their grandchildren, they can shop for their caregivers or for other

family members. No cost. For about an hour, they get to experience Christmas.”

As soon as Christmas is over this year, members of the 20 Homemaker clubs in Fayette County will plunge back into the shopping fray, taking advantage of after-Christmas sales to start replenishing their supply of presents for next year. Goods like knit hats, scarves, socks, and University of Kentucky paraphernalia stack up over the year in the closets and basements of volunteers.

Many Homemakers spend their own money to purchase the items for the giveaway, but with more than 1,000 gifts needed this year, Fayette County Extension also requested help from the community.

“When we did that, we were amazed at the response. We got no less than 400 gifts from the community-at-large this year,” Doggett said. “One local law firm offered a Casual Friday to their members, if they donated to the project. With the $200 they raised, we were able to buy UK paraphernalia, which are always our most popular gift items.”

Joy of Giving, with its ties to the community, exemplifies the mission of Extension Homemakers.

“We’re all about community work, volunteerism and giving back,” Emerson said.

If individuals or companies are interested in contributing to next year’s Joy of Giving, contact Doggett at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office at 859-257-5582.

UK Cooperative Extension Service is part of the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, which is dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and outreach.

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View Joy of Living video:http://news.ca.uky.edu/video/joy-giving-video

For 25 years, Extension Homemakers have spread the ‘Joy of Giving’

February 2020

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10:00 am - February Quilt: Diamonds in the Sky (Part 1 of 2) $$

6:30 pm - Savings Lifestyle 101 (Coupon) Homemakers Club

8:00 am - Open Sew

5:00 pm - Homemakers Executive Meeting

6:00 pm - Homemakers Board Meeting

12:00 pm - Cooking Through the Calendar: Hearty Comfort Soup @

6:30 pm - Strength & Stability Yoga $$

--Civil War Quilt/ Underground Railroad Sampler (Part 7 of 16)

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9:00 am - Job Club

6:00 pm - Quilters Guild of the Bluegrass

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--February Quilt: Diamonds in the Sky (Part 2 of 2)

8:00 am - Open Sew

9:00 am - Quilts of Valor: Sit & Sew

6:30 pm - Strength & Stability Yoga $$

--Civil War Quilt/ Underground Railroad Sampler (Part 8 of 16)

10:00 am - “Wrapped Up” Basket $$

6:00 pm - Fantastic Fiber Homemakers Club: Crochet @

9:00 am - Sew Mores Homemakers Club

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6:00 pm - Kentucky Krafters Homemakers Club

6:30 pm - Grandparent/ Caregiver Support Group

8:00 am - Open Sew

9:00 am - Job Club

6:00 pm - American Sewing Guild

6:30 pm - Strength & Stability Yoga $$

10:00 am - Homemaker Leader Lesson: Essential Oils @

1:30 pm - Fantastic Fiber Homemakers Club: Knitting

6:30 pm - Lost Ways Homemakers Club

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10:00 am - March Quilt: Double Irish Chain (Part 1 of 2) $$

6:30 pm - Savings Lifestyle 101 (Coupon) Homemakers Club

10:00 am - AARP Drivers Safety $$

9:00 am - Quilts of Valor: Sit & Sew

12:00 pm - Cooking Through the Calendar: Breakfast Hash @

6:30 pm - Strength & Stability Yoga $$

--Civil War Quilt/ Underground Railroad Sampler (Part 9 of 16)

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