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Guilford County Family And Consumer Sciences Monthly Newsletter
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MAY 2025
 
 
 
Strawberry Canning Class
Learn how to safely preserve your favorite foods at home with water bath canning! In this hands-on workshop, participants will make and can strawberry jam while learning safe, economical techniques to enjoy homegrown flavors year-round.
May 6th at 5:30 PM
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Up Your Snack Game!
In this session, we will be covering tips and hacks on how to incorporate healthy snacks throughout the day or week. This includes snack preparation, snacking while traveling, and snack combinations for nutritional value.
May 8th at 12PM via Zoom
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Lunch & Lift
Join us on Fridays for a fun workout where we'll guide you through the basics of lifting weights which can boost your fitness gains.
May 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th at 12:30PM
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Join our fun, interactive bilingual session (English and Spanish) with practical tips and tools to help you manage your money wisely, create a simple budget, and protect yourself from common scams.

To register or for more information, email Beth.Bowles@greensboro-nc.gov
May 13th at 3PM
 
Tech for Vets
Tech for Vets: a hands-on workshop helping veterans build the digital skills needed to access and manage their VA benefits online. Join us at the High Point Public Library!
May 29th or 30th at 11AM
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Employability Skills :
Building & Protecting Your Financial Future
Join us for a series of empowering financial literacy workshops every last Saturday of the month until June, designed to help you take control of your finances, build confidence in money management, and achieve your financial goals.

Employability Skills: Explore skills for financial stability, evaluate job benefits, and learn the basics of retirement planning and entrepreneurship finances.

May 31st at 11 AM
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Color Me Healthy is a program developed to reach children ages four and five with fun, interactive learning opportunities on physical activity and healthy eating.
Wednesdays at 9:30 am at Jones Elementary;
Every other Friday at St. Pius X
 
Tune in to Penne for Your Thoughts, a Life Skills Podcast, your go-to source for practical tips and tools to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Subscribe today and join the conversation by sharing your topic ideas and program suggestions—we’d love to hear from you!
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Parks and Recreation: Trotter Active Adult Center
The mission of Trotter Active Adult Center is to provide diverse, year-round programs, activities and services that meet the physical, social, mental and cultural needs of active adults in Greensboro and Guilford County. Some of the features are a fitness room, computer lab, gymnasium, and many awesome classes. It's also located adjacent to Hester Park.

3906 Betula St. Greensboro, NC 27407
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8 am - 8 pm
Fridays, 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm
Closed: Sun

Phone: ( 336) 373-2927
Click Here for Additional Information About Trotter Active Adult Center
 
Food Preservation:
Safe and Simple Ways to Preserve Your Food
Preserving fresh, seasonal produce from your garden or local farms is a rewarding way to enjoy the flavors of summer year-round. The N.C. Cooperative Extension offers comprehensive resources on safe and effective home food preservation methods, including boiling water and pressure canning, fermentation, pickling, dehydration, and proper food storage. These practices not only help reduce food waste and save money but also ensure that your preserved foods are safe and nutritious. By following research-based guidelines, you can confidently stock your pantry with home-preserved goods, enhancing your family's food security and resilience. 
 
Wellness Tips
🎉NEW RESOURCE!🎉
Smart Budgeting & Food Planning Guide:
Stretch Your Dollars & Eat Well
Photo courtesy Pixabay.
This brochure, developed through a collaborative effort across various programs at NC Cooperative Extension, Guilford County, offers essential tools for enhancing budgeting and food management skills. It features a QR code that links to a digital version filled with valuable resources, including meal planning templates, a 14-day meal plan, spending trackers, healthy eating tips, and a food handling guide. Feel free to print & share! 🤗

Click the button below to access the brochure and explore additional resources.
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Movement of the Month
Easy At Home Workouts
 
 
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
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