Holiday; Office Closed Monday, November 11, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  ========================================= CCE in the Field @ ENGN Wednesday, November 13, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ENGN Civic Creative Center, 12 Lower Main St. , Callicoon , NY 12723 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will have representation at the ENGN [engine] Civic Creative Center field office in Callicoon on Wednesdays from April throught November! Visit program staff weekly to learn more about CCE and what our program staffers do, out in the field. Contact Nicole Slevin to confirm the schedule. ENGN is a civic creative center in Callicoon, New York. ENGN is committed to a life practice that respects the environment and seeks social and economic equity. They embrace the humanity of all people, working with neighbors to create curriculum, campaigns, and cultural projects that support the foundation of a shared home. ENGN works locally throughout New York State and their projects consider the national and global systems as they draw from and impact our local community.Contact CCESC to request any special accommodations. Nicole A. Slevin, nas96@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 114 ========================================= Kids-N-Goats Saturday, November 16, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Stone Wall Farms, 136 Callicoon Center Rd. , Jeffersonville, NY 12748 Sullivan County youth enrolled in the 4-H program or those who are interested in joining will be invited to experience a fun-filled program full of activities for goat enthusiasts. The series will consist of activities geared toward goats plus owner/raisers, encourage youth to reach personal goals, and develop skills that will add value in caring for goats.The program consists of guest speakers, hands-on and knowledge based activities that are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The youth will work on different topic areas and will be asked to take a survey on what they learned from each completed activity. Topics will include but not limited to selection of Dairy or Meat Goats, care, nutrition, herd management, product vs by- products and more.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone. Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $5 for 4-H members / $8 for non-4-H members Ashley Tully, aet92@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 112 ========================================= 4-H Adult Partner Rally Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 4-H leaders, volunteers, and parents will fulfill the NYS REQUIRED Volunteer Sexual Harassment Training, learn about the Sullivan County 4-H Annual Budget and fiscal policies, review the new record-keeping forms, and provide feedback and input on the Sullivan County Youth Fair. All clubs are required to send at least one representative. We’d love to see as many volunteers and parents as possible! Light refreshments provided. Bring something to share if you’d like. Please contact the office to request special accommodations.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. FREE! Ashley Tully, aet92@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 112 ========================================= CCE in the Field @ ENGN Wednesday, November 20, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ENGN Civic Creative Center, 12 Lower Main St. , Callicoon , NY 12723 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will have representation at the ENGN [engine] Civic Creative Center field office in Callicoon on Wednesdays from April throught November! Visit program staff weekly to learn more about CCE and what our program staffers do, out in the field. Contact Nicole Slevin to confirm the schedule. ENGN is a civic creative center in Callicoon, New York. ENGN is committed to a life practice that respects the environment and seeks social and economic equity. They embrace the humanity of all people, working with neighbors to create curriculum, campaigns, and cultural projects that support the foundation of a shared home. ENGN works locally throughout New York State and their projects consider the national and global systems as they draw from and impact our local community.Contact CCESC to request any special accommodations. Nicole A. Slevin, nas96@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 114 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday. All meetings are open to the public and held at the Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty.  Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= Pocket Pets Program Friday, November 22, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Sullivan County youth enrolled in the 4-H program or those who are interested in joining will be invited to experience a fun-filled program full of activities for pocket pet enthusiasts. The program will consist of activities geared toward pocket pet owner/ raisers, encourage youth to reach personal goals, and develop skills that will add value in caring for pocket pets. The program consists of guest speakers, hands-on and knowledge-based activities that are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The youth will work on different topic areas and will be asked to take a survey on what they learned from each completed activity. Topics will include but not limited to care, environment needs, showmanship, judging, species, breed, variety and more.Pocket Pets include chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, cavies, mice, rats, snakes, turtles, lizards, birds, fish, cats, and other bow & pocket pets. In the event of special needs, please contact the office. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. $5 for 4-H members/ $8 for non-4-H members Ashley Tully, aet92@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 112 ========================================= CCE in the Field @ ENGN Wednesday, November 27, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ENGN Civic Creative Center, 12 Lower Main St. , Callicoon , NY 12723 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will have representation at the ENGN [engine] Civic Creative Center field office in Callicoon on Wednesdays from April throught November! Visit program staff weekly to learn more about CCE and what our program staffers do, out in the field. Contact Nicole Slevin to confirm the schedule. ENGN is a civic creative center in Callicoon, New York. ENGN is committed to a life practice that respects the environment and seeks social and economic equity. They embrace the humanity of all people, working with neighbors to create curriculum, campaigns, and cultural projects that support the foundation of a shared home. ENGN works locally throughout New York State and their projects consider the national and global systems as they draw from and impact our local community.Contact CCESC to request any special accommodations. Nicole A. Slevin, nas96@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 114 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Thursday, November 28, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Friday, November 29, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  ========================================= Legal and Financial Planning Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm St. John Street School Community Hub, 22 St. John Street , Monticello, New York 12701 Legal and Financial Planning is an interactive program where you will have a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider and how to put plans into place. Lecture by Martin Hersh, Esq., NAELA.Topics will include:- Making legal plans that fit your needs- Legal documents you will need and what they mean for all of you- Practical strategies for making a long-term care plan- Tax deductions and credits- Government programs that can help pay for care FREE Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Closed for Weather Tuesday, December 17, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County office is closed today due to inclement weather.All meetings and programs have been canceled for today. Stay safe! ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed- 1/2 Day Tuesday, December 24, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed for the second half of the day in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Wednesday, December 25, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed- 1/2 Day Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed for the second half of the day in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  ========================================= CANCELLED: Kids-N-Goats Saturday, January 18, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Acorn Hill Farm, 5941 Route 209 , Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Sullivan County youth enrolled in the 4-H program or those who are interested in joining will be invited to experience a fun-filled program full of activities for goat enthusiasts. The series will consist of activities geared toward goats plus owner/raisers, encourage youth to reach personal goals, and develop skills that will add value in caring for goats.The program consists of guest speakers, hands-on and knowledge based activities that are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The youth will work on different topic areas and will be asked to take a survey on what they learned from each completed activity. Topics will include but not limited to selection of Dairy or Meat Goats, care, nutrition, herd management, product vs by- products and more.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone. Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $5 for 4-H members / $8 for non-4-H members Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, January 20, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, January 22, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday. All meetings are open to the public and held at the Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty.  Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= VIRTUAL Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, January 22, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= Tracking the Spotted Lanternfly Saturday, January 25, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Robert D. Norris Community Room, Ethelbert B. Crawford Library 479 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701 Participants will gain knowledge that can be used to help mitigate the effects of emerging Spotted Lanternfly in our area and will then have the tools to work together as a community to address invasive species as they arrive and to develop strategies to contain those already present.  Dan Snider from the Catskill Center will give an overview and demonstration of the iMapInvasive app and website. There will be a presentation on specifics of the Spotted Lanternfly and how to recognize and use eradication techniques for all of its life cycle stages. Discussion about the next steps and how participants can begin scouting in their own areas and networking and sharing info with others.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! ========================================= Cancelled: 4-H Winter Workshops Saturday, January 25, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm St. John Street School Community Hub, 22 St. John Street , Monticello, New York 12701 Snow date: January 26th10 stations of make-and-take activities are available to participants with a punch card giving them one time access to each station; youth can do all or a few, their choice. CCESC volunteers and Youth Leaders will lead the activity stations, facilitating experiential learning and guiding basic skills to complete activities they should be able to replicate on their own or with parental guidance. There will be an opportunity to connect to a community service activity.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Any Sullivan County youth ages 5-18 can apply to enroll in 4-H for free, all year long. To learn more about 4-H, call CCESC at 845-292-6180 or visit http://sullivancce.org/4-h-youth-development. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers any youth ages 5-18 to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone. Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $10 per non-4-H youth / $5 per 4-H Member Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= 4-H International Night Friday, January 31, 2020 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 81 South Main Street , Liberty, NY 12754 Snow date: February 7thThe public is invited to an educational evening representing diverse profiles from around the world. This event will feature the work of CCESC 4-H clubs throughout Sullivan County. Participants will enjoy: A variety of countries represented by stations of displays and interactive activities, including geography, culture, and cuisine. "Tour the World" at 6:30pm.  Presentations at 7:00pm. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Any Sullivan County youth ages 5-18 can apply to enroll in 4-H for free, all year long. To learn more about 4-H, call CCESC at 845-292-6180 or visit http://sullivancce.org/4-h-youth-development. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers any youth ages 5-18 to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing." FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Kids-N-Goats Saturday, February 8, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Stone Wall Farms, 136 Callicoon Center Rd. , Jeffersonville, NY 12748 Sullivan County youth enrolled in the 4-H program or those who are interested in joining will be invited to experience a fun-filled program full of activities for goat enthusiasts. The series will consist of activities geared toward goats plus owner/raisers, encourage youth to reach personal goals, and develop skills that will add value in caring for goats.The program consists of guest speakers, hands-on and knowledge based activities that are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The youth will work on different topic areas and will be asked to take a survey on what they learned from each completed activity. Topics will include but not limited to selection of Dairy or Meat Goats, care, nutrition, herd management, product vs by- products and more.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone. Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $5 for 4-H members / $8 for non-4-H members Ashley Tully, aet92@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 112 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, February 17, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, February 19, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= FSMA and PSA Grower Training Monday, February 24, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Catskill Food Hub, 92 Commerce Drive , Liberty, NY 12754 Good sanitation and post-harvest handling practices are essential to ensure food safety and will improve produce quality and shelf life. This training is for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.What to expect at the PSA Grower Training Course:The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: Introduction to Produce SafetyWorker Health, Hygiene, and TrainingSoil AmendmentsWildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land UseAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)Postharvest Handling and SanitationHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety PlanIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of: Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farmHow to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm Parts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing oneRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone.Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $ 20 - Lunch is provided with cost of registration. Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Living Healthy, Living Well Tuesday, March 3, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway , Monticello, NY 12701 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Do you have an ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease? Does it stop you from doing the things you enjoy? Learn what you can do to feel better and take control of your health! This self-management education workshop originally developed at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and approved by the CDC: Can help with a variety of chronic or ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and lung diseaseCan help you learn ways to reduce symptoms like pain and fatigue, get around more easily, and do more things on your own ~ improving your quality of lifeLight refreshments will be provided during class. All graduates will receive the very popular book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" (a valuable resource for each participant as they travel on the path to better health and towards an improved quality of living). Developed resources reported in this project are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012342 with the University of Pittsburg, Health Sciences Library System. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. English site - https://www.joinallofus.org/nlmSpanish site – https://www.joinallofus.org/bnmCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online.Participants are encouraged to attend all six classes. Registration closes after the second class.  FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= 4-H County Public Presentations Saturday, March 7, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm St. John Street School Community Hub, 22 St. John Street , Monticello, New York 12701 Youth are invited to choose, prepare, and present a topic to 2 evaluators and if desired, to family, friends, fellow club members, and potentially the public. Evaluators are instructed to provide positive critical feedback both verbally and through a standardized evaluation form following a rubric employed by 4-H educators regionally, following the Danish Awards System. All participants receive a Certificate of Completion. Approximately 20% will be selected to advance to the district event (An average of 15% of our county presenters attend the district event). Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Any Sullivan County youth ages 5-18 can apply to enroll in 4-H for free, all year long. To learn more about 4-H, call CCESC at 845-292-6180 or visit http://sullivancce.org/4-h-youth-development. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers any youth ages 5-18 to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing."Registration forms are available at the CCESC office and online.  FREE! Kaitlyn Conklin, krs257@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 128 ========================================= CANCELLED: Living Healthy, Living Well Tuesday, March 10, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway , Monticello, NY 12701 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Do you have an ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease? Does it stop you from doing the things you enjoy? Learn what you can do to feel better and take control of your health! This self-management education workshop originally developed at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and approved by the CDC: Can help with a variety of chronic or ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and lung diseaseCan help you learn ways to reduce symptoms like pain and fatigue, get around more easily, and do more things on your own ~ improving your quality of lifeLight refreshments will be provided during class. All graduates will receive the very popular book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" (a valuable resource for each participant as they travel on the path to better health and towards an improved quality of living). Developed resources reported in this project are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012342 with the University of Pittsburg, Health Sciences Library System. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. English site - https://www.joinallofus.org/nlmSpanish site – https://www.joinallofus.org/bnmCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online.Participants are encouraged to attend all six classes. Registration closes after the second class.  FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Pets and Seniors Thursday, March 12, 2020 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm St. John Street School Community Hub, 22 St. John Street , Monticello, New York 12701 This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled for another date. Research confirms that there are positive outcomes for older adults who regularly interact with pets. Many older adults find that pets can provide the companionship and love they desire as they age, and can also reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. While pet ownership may be a benefit to many older adults, it can pose safety concerns for others. Regardless, there are ways that older adults can engage with animals and receive benefits such as:Lower blood pressurePain reductionLess lonelinessMore happinessThis seminar will share considerations on pet ownership and ways that older adults and family caregivers can interact with animals, even if they do not have an animal of their own. A panel discussion will offer other suggestions and resources in Sullivan County. Panelists include Joseph D'Abbraccio, DVM from Catskill Veterinary Services, Deborah Worden from Action Toward Independence, and Maureen Velton. Dr. D'Abbraccio will address the practical perspective of pet ownership, Ms. Worden will discuss ATI's Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP), and Mrs.Velton will share her experiences in pet therapy.This co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= OFFICE CLOSED Monday, March 16, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Please be advised the CCE Sullivan County office in Liberty is closed at least through Tuesday 3/17/2020. We have a friend who was in the building that has been tested for COVID-19 this morning (3/15/20) based on symptoms and instructed to self-quarantine until results come back (should be Tuesday). The NYS Department of Health is not making any further recommendation for the office or other employees or guests unless and until test results come back positive. For now, continue to take the same broad preventive measures that we have been doing and that are recommended by the CDC thus far. Thank you, Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Please be advised the CCE Sullivan County office in Liberty is closed at least through Tuesday 3/17/2020. We have a friend who was in the building that has been tested for COVID-19 this morning (3/15/20) based on symptoms and instructed to self-quarantine until results come back (should be Tuesday). The NYS Department of Health is not making any further recommendation for the office or other employees or guests unless and until test results come back positive. For now, continue to take the same broad preventive measures that we have been doing and that are recommended by the CDC thus far. Thank you, Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= CANCELLED: Living Healthy, Living Well Tuesday, March 17, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway , Monticello, NY 12701 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Do you have an ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease? Does it stop you from doing the things you enjoy? Learn what you can do to feel better and take control of your health! This self-management education workshop originally developed at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and approved by the CDC: Can help with a variety of chronic or ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and lung diseaseCan help you learn ways to reduce symptoms like pain and fatigue, get around more easily, and do more things on your own ~ improving your quality of lifeLight refreshments will be provided during class. All graduates will receive the very popular book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" (a valuable resource for each participant as they travel on the path to better health and towards an improved quality of living). Developed resources reported in this project are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012342 with the University of Pittsburg, Health Sciences Library System. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. English site - https://www.joinallofus.org/nlmSpanish site – https://www.joinallofus.org/bnmCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online.Participants are encouraged to attend all six classes. Registration closes after the second class.  FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Wholesale Success for Vegetable and Produce Farms Thursday, March 19, 2020 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Catskill Food Hub, 92 Commerce Drive , Liberty, NY 12754 This program is cancelled. We will revisit this program in the future to reschedule.This program will increase knowledge to farms who will sell wholesale products to institutions, restaurants, groceries, and hubs.Presenters Liz Higgings, Ag Business Management Extension Specialist, ENCHP, and Michelle Proscia, Ag Educator with CCE Sullivan, will present on the ins and outs of selling wholesale and the benefits of scaling up. Including record keeping, labeling and grading, packing and post-harvest handling for wholesale success. This program is supported by the USDA, NIFA Award #: 2019-70020-30347Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone.Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $5.00 Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Living Healthy, Living Well Tuesday, March 24, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway , Monticello, NY 12701 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Do you have an ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease? Does it stop you from doing the things you enjoy? Learn what you can do to feel better and take control of your health! This self-management education workshop originally developed at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and approved by the CDC: Can help with a variety of chronic or ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and lung diseaseCan help you learn ways to reduce symptoms like pain and fatigue, get around more easily, and do more things on your own ~ improving your quality of lifeLight refreshments will be provided during class. All graduates will receive the very popular book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" (a valuable resource for each participant as they travel on the path to better health and towards an improved quality of living). Developed resources reported in this project are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012342 with the University of Pittsburg, Health Sciences Library System. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. English site - https://www.joinallofus.org/nlmSpanish site – https://www.joinallofus.org/bnmCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online.Participants are encouraged to attend all six classes. Registration closes after the second class.  FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= Caregiver Phone Support Group Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A weekly support group meeting open to informal, family caregivers assisting an aged, frail or disabled individual in their home. The support groups are an opportunity for sharing practical ways of coping, meeting other caregivers who are in similar situations (who do understand and can offer suggestions or practical advice) and learn new ways of self-care and stress reduction.To attend this group meeting, follow these instructions:1. Dial 646-876-9923 You will then be asked to put in the access/conference code followed by the # sign. You will then be joined into the call.2. Meeting ID: 912 220 733 Bonnie Lewis, RN, bjl25@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 122 ========================================= VIRTUAL Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= CANCELLED: Living Healthy, Living Well Tuesday, March 31, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway , Monticello, NY 12701 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Do you have an ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease? Does it stop you from doing the things you enjoy? Learn what you can do to feel better and take control of your health! This self-management education workshop originally developed at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and approved by the CDC: Can help with a variety of chronic or ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and lung diseaseCan help you learn ways to reduce symptoms like pain and fatigue, get around more easily, and do more things on your own ~ improving your quality of lifeLight refreshments will be provided during class. All graduates will receive the very popular book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" (a valuable resource for each participant as they travel on the path to better health and towards an improved quality of living). Developed resources reported in this project are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012342 with the University of Pittsburg, Health Sciences Library System. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. English site - https://www.joinallofus.org/nlmSpanish site – https://www.joinallofus.org/bnmCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online.Participants are encouraged to attend all six classes. Registration closes after the second class.  FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Agriculture Career and Job Fair Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:00 am - 1:30 pm SUNY Sullivan , E Lobby 112 College Rd, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!This event will help the farming community and bring awareness to all the opportunities that the Ag industry has to offer, especially to the younger generation.Job seekers, youth, and others can explore new and existing agriculture-related career and internship opportunities. Farmers and agricultural business owners can connect with potential employees and bring awareness to the opportunities the agriculture industry has to offer. This event is partnered with SUNY Sullivan. If you're interested in tabling or posting a job description please contact the office by March 20th.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This event is free and open to the public!  FREE! Ashley Tully, aet92@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 112 ========================================= Caregiver Phone Support Group Wednesday, April 1, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A weekly support group meeting open to informal, family caregivers assisting an aged, frail or disabled individual in their home. The support groups are an opportunity for sharing practical ways of coping, meeting other caregivers who are in similar situations (who do understand and can offer suggestions or practical advice) and learn new ways of self-care and stress reduction.To attend this group meeting, follow these instructions:1. Dial 646-876-9923 You will then be asked to put in the access/conference code followed by the # sign. You will then be joined into the call.2. Meeting ID: 912 220 733 Bonnie Lewis, RN, bjl25@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 122 ========================================= POSTPONED: New Farm Labor Laws: Adapting Your Labor Strategies Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Farm Laborer Fair Labor Practices Act (FLFLPA) went into effect for most employees on January 1, 2020. During this session, Richard Stup, Cornell’s Agricultural Workforce Development Specialist, will discuss the major changes in effect, and how farms can adapt their businesses for success. This course will cover the following topics: • Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime and Day-of-Rest Requirements• Understanding Unions and Labor Organizing • Managing the Collective Bargaining Process (limited coverage of this)• Insurance Update: Disability, Paid Family Leave, and Employment PracticesLiability, What is Available? Lunch is provided with registration!Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone.Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $5.00- Lunch provided with registration Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, April 2, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Twilight Garden Workshops: Tree Pruning Techniques Thursday, April 2, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Garden enthusiasts will learn tree pruning techniques. Take care of your own landscapes.Gain hands-on experience.Have fun outside.Twilight Garden Workshops will occur the first Thursday of every month April 2, 2020- October 1, 2020. Workshops and locations will be updated and listed on the Events page. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration is appreciated.  $5 Suggested Donation Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Dementia Conversations Saturday, April 4, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunshine Hall Free Library, 14 Proctor Road , Eldred, NY 12732 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!When someone shows signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations to address some of the most common issues. Topics covered in the program include: Going to the doctor Deciding when to stop drivingMaking legal and financial plansThis program is provided by a grant from the Alzheimer's Association, Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester, NY Chapter.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Tracking Invasives: Spotted Lanternfly & Knotweed Saturday, April 4, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Laundry King, 65 Main St. , Livingston Manor, NY 12758 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!The Spotted Lanternfly is knocking on our door! Japanese Knotweed is tearing down our stream banks! How can we help??! Come find out. Bring your smartphone or tablet and a plant you would like to have identified!Recognize signs of spotted lanternfly, tree of heaven, and knotweed. Learn to scout and report on iMapInvasives App.Brenda Miller from CCE Sullivan will demonstrate how to identify the life stages of the Spotted Lanternfly, describe the history of the spreading infestation and discuss ways we can stop them before they get established here in Sullivan County. Jessica Newbern, from the National Park Service, will teach you how to map and report invasive plants and pests using the iMapInvasives app for your phone or tablet and talk about what can be done to begin to contain the spread of Japanese Knotweed.This program is partially sponsored by the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) by the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone.Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page.  $5 - Suggested Donation Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Living Healthy, Living Well Tuesday, April 7, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway , Monticello, NY 12701 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Do you have an ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease? Does it stop you from doing the things you enjoy? Learn what you can do to feel better and take control of your health! This self-management education workshop originally developed at Stanford University Patient Education Research Center and approved by the CDC: Can help with a variety of chronic or ongoing health problems like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and lung diseaseCan help you learn ways to reduce symptoms like pain and fatigue, get around more easily, and do more things on your own ~ improving your quality of lifeLight refreshments will be provided during class. All graduates will receive the very popular book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" (a valuable resource for each participant as they travel on the path to better health and towards an improved quality of living). Developed resources reported in this project are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012342 with the University of Pittsburg, Health Sciences Library System. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. English site - https://www.joinallofus.org/nlmSpanish site – https://www.joinallofus.org/bnmCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online.Participants are encouraged to attend all six classes. Registration closes after the second class.  FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Caregiver Phone Support Group Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A weekly support group meeting open to informal, family caregivers assisting an aged, frail or disabled individual in their home. The support groups are an opportunity for sharing practical ways of coping, meeting other caregivers who are in similar situations (who do understand and can offer suggestions or practical advice) and learn new ways of self-care and stress reduction.To attend this group meeting, follow these instructions:1. Dial 646-876-9923 You will then be asked to put in the access/conference code followed by the # sign. You will then be joined into the call.2. Meeting ID: 912 220 733 Bonnie Lewis, RN, bjl25@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 122 ========================================= CCE Sullivan Agriculture Department & Catskills Kitchen Virtual Office Hours Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Sullivan Agriculture Department and the Catskills Kitchen are hosting virtual office hours on Thursday, April 9th from 10-11 am and Tuesday, April 14th from 3-4 pm. Join Michelle Proscia, Ag Educator and Erica Lynch, Catskills Kitchen Coordinator and ask any questions you may have. A link will be provided after registration for the event via email.Please pre-register to receive an email with the Zoom meeting information and link. Free. Michelle Proscia, mml249@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 129 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CCE Sullivan Agriculture Department & Catskills Kitchen Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Sullivan Agriculture Department and the Catskills Kitchen are hosting virtual office hours on Thursday, April 9th from 10-11 am and Tuesday, April 14th from 3-4 pm. Join Michelle Proscia, Ag Educator and Erica Lynch, Catskills Kitchen Coordinator and ask any questions you may have. A link will be provided after registration for the event via email.Please pre-register to receive an email with the Zoom meeting information and link. Free. Michelle Proscia, mml249@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 129 ========================================= Scholarships for HS Seniors Wednesday, April 15, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Suite 203 , Montgomery, NY 12549 Take advantage of two Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County scholarship fund opportunities administered by the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan: The Skoda Family Fund (Links to Scholarship Packet) A component fund of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. This scholarship is available for Sullivan County graduating seniors who plan to attend Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA. Preference is given to a student who plans to major in Agriculture. Earle and Elizabeth Wilde Fund (Links to Scholarship Packet) A component fund of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. This scholarship is available for Sullivan County graduating seniors who plan to continue their education in an agriculture related field at either the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill or Morrisville. Preference is given to a student whose family is actively engaged in agriculture. Deadline for submissions is April 15, 2020.These two funds exist to give out scholarships (ranging in amount from $500 - $4,000) to students from Sullivan County who are pursuing majors in agriculture-related fields. To apply, follow this link and create a secure username and password that is unique to you. You will be able to leave and return to complete applications throughout the process.Questions? Contact the Community Foundation at 845-769-9393 or  admin@cfosny.org. FREE to apply! ========================================= CANCELLED: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia Wednesday, April 15, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Western Sullivan Public Library - Tusten-Cochecton Branch, 198 Bridge St , Narrowsburg, NY 12764 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them.  Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Alzheimer's is not normal aging. t is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.Join us to learn about: The impact of Alzheimer’s.The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors.Current research and treatments that are available to address some symptoms.Alzheimer’s Association resources.This program is provided by a grant from the Alzheimer's Association, Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester, NY Chapter. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Caregiver Phone Support Group Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A weekly support group meeting open to informal, family caregivers assisting an aged, frail or disabled individual in their home. The support groups are an opportunity for sharing practical ways of coping, meeting other caregivers who are in similar situations (who do understand and can offer suggestions or practical advice) and learn new ways of self-care and stress reduction.To attend this group meeting, follow these instructions:1. Dial 646-876-9923 You will then be asked to put in the access/conference code followed by the # sign. You will then be joined into the call.2. Meeting ID: 912 220 733 Bonnie Lewis, RN, bjl25@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 122 ========================================= Postponed: Powerful Tools for Caregivers Thursday, April 16, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm United Methodist Church, 3318 NY-52 , White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.  The class will give you the tools to help you: Reduce stressImprove self-confidence Manage timeSet goals and solve problemsBetter communicate your feelings Make tough decisionsLocate helpful resourcesThis co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, April 16, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Postponed: Veterinary Science: Quality Care Of Animals Certification Thursday, April 16, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!This program will: Utilize career-oriented resource/educational materialsHelp students gain introductory knowledge and skills in the subject of veterinary scienceEnhance youth development through group problem-solving activitiesCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Any Sullivan County youth ages 5-18 can apply to enroll in 4-H for free, all year long. To learn more about 4-H, call CCESC at 845-292-6180 or visit http://sullivancce.org/4-h-youth-development. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers any youth ages 5-18 to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone. Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $8 Per Youth/ $5 Per 4-H Member Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= Postponed: Powerful Tools for Caregivers Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm United Methodist Church, 3318 NY-52 , White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.  The class will give you the tools to help you: Reduce stressImprove self-confidence Manage timeSet goals and solve problemsBetter communicate your feelings Make tough decisionsLocate helpful resourcesThis co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Postponed: Veterinary Science: Visit the Veterinarian Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Catskill Veterinary Services , 230 Rock Hill Dr , Rock Hill, NY 12775 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!This program will:Utilize career-oriented resource/educational materialsHelp students gain introductory knowledge and skills in the subject of veterinary scienceEnhance youth development through group problem-solving activitiesCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Any Sullivan County youth ages 5-18 can apply to enroll in 4-H for free, all year long. To learn more about 4-H, call CCESC at 845-292-6180 or visit http://sullivancce.org/4-h-youth-development. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers any youth ages 5-18 to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone.Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $8 Per Youth/ $5 Per 4-H Member Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Online Plant Sale Wednesday, April 15, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Order vegetables, herbs, and annuals grown in our greenhouse! Payment accepted online and by mailed check. Online order forms available: April 15th. May pick up: TBA. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Postponed: Powerful Tools for Caregivers Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm United Methodist Church, 3318 NY-52 , White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.  The class will give you the tools to help you: Reduce stressImprove self-confidence Manage timeSet goals and solve problemsBetter communicate your feelings Make tough decisionsLocate helpful resourcesThis co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Postponed: Writing Your Business Plan Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Business planning is the first step to creating and running your own business! Charlene Finerty of Plans and Profits, LLC & Sullivan County SCORE will assist entrepreneurs with creating a customized business plan.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone.Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $15 per person; $10 per CCESC Enrollee Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Postponed: Veterinary Science: Rescue, Rehab and More Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Catskill Animal Rescue Inc., 263 Old Monticello Rd , Ferndale, NY 12734 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!This program will:Utilize career-oriented resource/educational materialsHelp students gain introductory knowledge and skills in the subject of veterinary scienceEnhance youth development through group problem-solving activitiesCornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Any Sullivan County youth ages 5-18 can apply to enroll in 4-H for free, all year long. To learn more about 4-H, call CCESC at 845-292-6180 or visit http://sullivancce.org/4-h-youth-development. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers any youth ages 5-18 to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone.Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $8 Per Youth/ $5 Per 4-H Member Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Postponed: Powerful Tools for Caregivers Thursday, May 7, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm United Methodist Church, 3318 NY-52 , White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.  The class will give you the tools to help you: Reduce stressImprove self-confidence Manage timeSet goals and solve problemsBetter communicate your feelings Make tough decisionsLocate helpful resourcesThis co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, May 7, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Postponed: Powerful Tools for Caregivers Thursday, May 14, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm United Methodist Church, 3318 NY-52 , White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.  The class will give you the tools to help you: Reduce stressImprove self-confidence Manage timeSet goals and solve problemsBetter communicate your feelings Make tough decisionsLocate helpful resourcesThis co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, May 14, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Postponed: Powerful Tools for Caregivers Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm United Methodist Church, 3318 NY-52 , White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.  The class will give you the tools to help you: Reduce stressImprove self-confidence Manage timeSet goals and solve problemsBetter communicate your feelings Make tough decisionsLocate helpful resourcesThis co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online. FREE! ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, May 25, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= VIRTUAL Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, July 2, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Friday, July 3, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, July 9, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= VIRTUAL Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, August 6, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, August 13, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, August 20, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 26, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, August 27, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, September 7, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Postponed: Writing Your Business Plan Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Business planning is the first step to creating and running your own business! Charlene Finerty of Plans and Profits, LLC & Sullivan County SCORE will assist entrepreneurs with creating a customized business plan.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.Registration and payment are required in advance. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. PayPal or pay by phone.Can’t pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page. $15 per person; $10 per CCESC Enrollee Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 23, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= VIRTUAL Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, October 1, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, October 8, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 28, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= CANCELLED: Thursdays in the Garden Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well! Be well!Garden and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to volunteer in service through horticulture and have fun outside.Activities will include: Tree PruningDividing PerennialsTransplantingWeed IDPollinatorsThursdays in the Garden are every Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Drop in as you can! Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations.This program is free. Registration is appreciated.  FREE! Brenda Miller, blm254@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed- 1/2 Day Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed for the second half of the day in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= VIRTUAL Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Thursday, November 26, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Friday, November 27, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= VIRTUAL Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 23, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family.  Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Personnel and Finance Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed- 1/2 Day Thursday, December 24, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed for the second half of the day in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Friday, December 25, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed- 1/2 Day Thursday, December 31, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed for the second half of the day in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Friday, January 1, 2021 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, January 18, 2021 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Abyssinia Pla El, ap658@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= VIRTUAL Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, January 27, 2021 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 CCE Sullivan prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all CCE Sullivan public activities are postponed until further notice. This includes 4-H, Caregiver Resource Center, and Catskills Kitchen activities. We will announce new dates as soon as we have them. Please visit the NYSDOH or CDC COVID-19 website for information on broad preventive measures for you and your family. Be well!*Contact sullivan@cornell.edu for connection information*Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.*Snow dates will be every following Wednesday.All meetings are open to the public. Colleen Monaghan, cm638@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 106 =========================================