Legal & Financial Planning for Caregivers: What You Need to Know Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Featuring legal representatives from Rourke Law! Things happen when we least expect it such as the illness or sudden death of a loved one. Having certain legal and financial documents in order can give caregivers and family members peace of mind and reduce the stress that comes with worrying about the future. Come and find out what you need to know and how to prepare for the future.If you have any questions, please call 845-292-6180 ext. 122. In the event of cancellation, you will be contacted at the email address provided in your registration.This program is sponsored in collaboration with the Sullivan County Office for the Aging and CCE's Caregiver Resource Center, funded in part by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging, NYS Dept. of Health and the Alzheimer's Association.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= D.I.Y. Energy Savings Session Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan Street , Wurtsboro, NY 12790 Burning hydrocarbons in your home is a thing of the past; Heat Pumps can provide heating, air conditioning, and hot water, and can be 3X more efficient than fossil fuel-based systems.Register now to reserve a FREE energy kit ($80 value!) and learn how to take simple, D.I.Y. “do-it-yourself” actions to reduce energy waste and save money on your utility bills.Also covered in the session: heat pumps, insulation, incentives for home energy upgrades, EmPower+, and HEAP. The do-it-yourself energy kit includes 2 LED light bulbs, weatherstripping, door sweep, power strip, window insulation, foam tape for windows/doors, and foam outlet & switch gaskets.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. Free! Steven Bonds-Liptay, srb348@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 127 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Register and get a free book!For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices to keep your brain and body healthy as you age.Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. This program will take place in the following locations: July 9- Jeffersonville Public Library, 18 Center St., JeffersonvilleJuly 16- Delaware Free Public Library, 45 Lower Main St., CallicoonJuly 30- Tusten-Cochecton Public Library, 198 Bridge St., NarrowsburgThis program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Sullivan County Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Each class in the program series will focus on a specific healthy eating theme or cooking technique and include a recipe to demonstrate the concept. Learn more about local, in-season produce and sample food prepared in class together. Each class will also include a short physical activity component.If eligible, receive $40 in FreshRx bucks to spend at participating Sullivan and Orange County Farmers' Markets on fruits and vegetables.Learn a variety of skills from food safety skills to how to get produce from the Farmers' Market ready for your dinner table! Get the tools and knowledge you need to make healthier and more empowered decisions. Get creative with seasonal produce, nurture yourself, and connect with others!  5/20 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 6/1 Callicoon Farmers' Market7/3 Mamakating Library7/16 Fallsburg Senior/Youth Center7/22 Liberty Public Health8/1 Liberty Farmers' Market FREE! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= John’s Edible Native Garden Tour & Class Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Native plants and trees are not only easier to start and maintain, they offer native pollinators and wildlife food and habitat as well! Here in the Hudson Valley, we have plenty of delicious native edibles to choose from. Join us for this class and see what makes native edibles such a great choice for your garden. You'll have the opportunity to walk through our new (one year old) native edible garden, and learn about each plant, shrub or tree and see what they each have to offer.Katie Gasior, our Horticulture Subject Educator, will be walking you through this tour.Some places in the garden can be slippery or uneven, so wear appropriate shoes! FREE! Katie Gasior, kmg287@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Research shows that participation in a support group can reduce caregiver stress and improve quality of life for both caregiver and care receiver. Caregiving is stressful work that often causes people to go beyond their comfort zone. It can cause a strain on relationships and result in loneliness and isolation. Caregiving is an endless search for balance between doing too much or not enough. Caregiving can provide positive moments of joy and fulfillment, as caregivers identify skills they did not know they had.The caregiver support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC). This group is intended to provide both support and offer new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Educator, facilitates meetings and provides access to various educational resources.These meetings provide an opportunity to listen, learn, and share in a comfortable space while finding assistance with caregiving concerns. The support groups offer a safe place for: Sharing feelings, frustrations, and practical ways of copingMeeting other caregivers who are in similar situations and can offer practical adviceDiscovering new information and resourcesYou can register for these meetings through the link listed below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu. Note that you can access this meeting online or by phone!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 Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Strengthening Families Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Did you know that according to psychologists, family ties are critical for healthy development. Research shows that the quality of familial relationships has significant effects on well-being. Strong family ties support us under stress, help us process trauma, and boost our self-esteem.Do you have 10–14-year-olds in your family? Are you ready to build stronger connections with them? Join the Strengthening Families workshop, an evidence-based program that works! We'll host your family at CCE Sullivan in Liberty for a series of seven, two-hour sessions. Dinner is included - no charge. For the first hour, parents and youth each go with their own peer groups - then reunite for the last hour. Strengthening Families lives up to its name: families connect as everyone begins to understand the mysteries of adolescence and the struggles of being an adult in today's world.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Patricia Ocasio, po223@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 104 Registration: Interested participants can register by calling (845) 292-6180 ext. 104 or by emailing po223@cornell.edu. ========================================= Friday Fitness Series (Aerobics) Friday, July 18, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Let's move together!Wear comfortable clothing and prepare for a fusion fitness practice guided by music and inspired by dance, martial arts, and healing arts. Round yoga mats are provided.Classes will be held Fridays, July 11th to August 1st from 10:00-11:00am at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County in the North Room (from the front door, turn right and proceed to the last door on the right).If you have any questions, please call Joy at 845-292-6180 ext. 101. In the event of cancellation, you will be contacted at the email address provided in your registration.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. $15 per class, $48 for full series, $0 solidarity price (for those that cannot pay at this time) Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Fitness Trail Walk Series Monday, July 21, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Research shows that physical activity, strong social ties, and an environment that encourages movement are important factors contributing to improved health and longevity! To inspire residents and visitors who would like to grab a buddy and get moving, Nutrition & Physical Activity Educator Joy Leon will be hosting a five-week interactive series on the Turtle Spring Trail located behind the Extension Education Center. This series will take place on Mondays from June 30th to July 28th, 2025, from 4:00pm to 4:45pm.Participants can walk the trail at their own pace to enjoy the fresh air in the scenic forest and take advantage of fitness equipment stationed along the way to engage in physical activities focused on building strength and flexibility. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Joy questions, get encouragement and support, and connect with other health-focused professionals in the county. Please join us for time out in the sunshine and fitness-focused conversation! There is no fee, but preregistration is encouraged. Those with questions or interest in related programs can email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180 for assistance.Nestled behind the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County office, the Turtle Spring Trail is open to the public daily, from dawn to dusk.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Sullivan County Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Each class in the program series will focus on a specific healthy eating theme or cooking technique and include a recipe to demonstrate the concept. Learn more about local, in-season produce and sample food prepared in class together. Each class will also include a short physical activity component.If eligible, receive $40 in FreshRx bucks to spend at participating Sullivan and Orange County Farmers' Markets on fruits and vegetables.Learn a variety of skills from food safety skills to how to get produce from the Farmers' Market ready for your dinner table! Get the tools and knowledge you need to make healthier and more empowered decisions. Get creative with seasonal produce, nurture yourself, and connect with others!  5/20 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 6/1 Callicoon Farmers' Market7/3 Mamakating Library7/16 Fallsburg Senior/Youth Center7/22 Liberty Public Health8/1 Liberty Farmers' Market FREE! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Farmer Mixer/Evento Social Para Agricultores at/en Winterton Farms Tuesday, July 22, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Winterton Farm, 689 Winterton Road , Bloomingburg, NY 12721 Join us at Winterton Farms for an evening of great conversation and community. At 5:30, there will bean optional 30-minute yoga class led by LeeAnna Maniace, owner of The Yoga Space, for anyone who would like to join. Drinks will be available for purchase from Two Farms Brewing, and you're welcome to bring food or snacks to share. We hope to see you there!To RSVP, email beginnerfarmer@cornell.eduCornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number #2022-06508.___________________________________________________________________________________Acompáñenos en Winterton Farms para una noche de conversación y comunidad. A las 5:30, habrá una clase de yoga opcional de 30 minutos con LeeAnna Maniace, dueña de The Yoga Space, para quienes deseen participar. Habrán bebidas desponibles para comprar de Two Farms Brewing, y pueden traer comida o botanas para compartir. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!Para confirmar su asistencia, manda un correo electronico beginnerfarmer@cornell.eduCornell Cooperative Extension es un educador, proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Este material se basa en el trabajo respaldado por USDA/NIFA bajo el número de adjudicación #2022-06508. FREE Haley Collins, hc2246@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 131 ========================================= Strengthening Families Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Did you know that according to psychologists, family ties are critical for healthy development. Research shows that the quality of familial relationships has significant effects on well-being. Strong family ties support us under stress, help us process trauma, and boost our self-esteem.Do you have 10–14-year-olds in your family? Are you ready to build stronger connections with them? Join the Strengthening Families workshop, an evidence-based program that works! We'll host your family at CCE Sullivan in Liberty for a series of seven, two-hour sessions. Dinner is included - no charge. For the first hour, parents and youth each go with their own peer groups - then reunite for the last hour. Strengthening Families lives up to its name: families connect as everyone begins to understand the mysteries of adolescence and the struggles of being an adult in today's world.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Patricia Ocasio, po223@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 104 Registration: Interested participants can register by calling (845) 292-6180 ext. 104 or by emailing po223@cornell.edu. ========================================= Friday Fitness Series (Aerobics) Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Let's move together!Wear comfortable clothing and prepare for a fusion fitness practice guided by music and inspired by dance, martial arts, and healing arts. Round yoga mats are provided.Classes will be held Fridays, July 11th to August 1st from 10:00-11:00am at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County in the North Room (from the front door, turn right and proceed to the last door on the right).If you have any questions, please call Joy at 845-292-6180 ext. 101. In the event of cancellation, you will be contacted at the email address provided in your registration.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. $15 per class, $48 for full series, $0 solidarity price (for those that cannot pay at this time) Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Orange County Saturday, July 26, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Each class in the program series will focus on a specific healthy eating theme or cooking technique and include a recipe to demonstrate the concept. Learn more about local, in-season produce and sample food prepared in class together. Each class will also include a short physical activity component.Learn a variety of skills from food safety skills to how to get produce from the Farmers' Market ready for your dinner table! Get the tools and knowledge you need to make healthier and more empowered decisions. Get creative with seasonal produce, nurture yourself, and connect with others!Saturday, May 31st: Newburgh Farmers' MarketSaturday, June 14th: Port Jervis Farmers' MarketSaturday, June 28th: Newburgh Farmers' Market Saturday, July 12th: Port Jervis Farmers' Market Saturday, July 26th: Newburgh Farmers' MarketTuesday, July 29th: Healthy Orange Farmers' MarketTuesday, August 19th: Healthy Orange Farmers' Market FREE! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia Monday, July 28, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging.Join us to learn 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources. Visit alz.org/CRF to explore additional education programs in the Hudson Valley. This program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health and the Alzheimer’s Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Fitness Trail Walk Series Monday, July 28, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Research shows that physical activity, strong social ties, and an environment that encourages movement are important factors contributing to improved health and longevity! To inspire residents and visitors who would like to grab a buddy and get moving, Nutrition & Physical Activity Educator Joy Leon will be hosting a five-week interactive series on the Turtle Spring Trail located behind the Extension Education Center. This series will take place on Mondays from June 30th to July 28th, 2025, from 4:00pm to 4:45pm.Participants can walk the trail at their own pace to enjoy the fresh air in the scenic forest and take advantage of fitness equipment stationed along the way to engage in physical activities focused on building strength and flexibility. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Joy questions, get encouragement and support, and connect with other health-focused professionals in the county. Please join us for time out in the sunshine and fitness-focused conversation! There is no fee, but preregistration is encouraged. Those with questions or interest in related programs can email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180 for assistance.Nestled behind the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County office, the Turtle Spring Trail is open to the public daily, from dawn to dusk.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Orange County Tuesday, July 29, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Each class in the program series will focus on a specific healthy eating theme or cooking technique and include a recipe to demonstrate the concept. Learn more about local, in-season produce and sample food prepared in class together. Each class will also include a short physical activity component.Learn a variety of skills from food safety skills to how to get produce from the Farmers' Market ready for your dinner table! Get the tools and knowledge you need to make healthier and more empowered decisions. Get creative with seasonal produce, nurture yourself, and connect with others!Saturday, May 31st: Newburgh Farmers' MarketSaturday, June 14th: Port Jervis Farmers' MarketSaturday, June 28th: Newburgh Farmers' Market Saturday, July 12th: Port Jervis Farmers' Market Saturday, July 26th: Newburgh Farmers' MarketTuesday, July 29th: Healthy Orange Farmers' MarketTuesday, August 19th: Healthy Orange Farmers' Market FREE! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= D.I.Y. Energy Savings Session Tuesday, July 29, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Fallsburg Public Library, 12 Railroad Plaza , South Fallsburg, New York 12779 Burning hydrocarbons in your home is a thing of the past; Heat Pumps can provide heating, air conditioning, and hot water, and can be 3X more efficient than fossil fuel-based systems.Register now to reserve a FREE energy kit ($80 value!) and learn how to take simple, D.I.Y. “do-it-yourself” actions to reduce energy waste and save money on your utility bills.Also covered in the session: heat pumps, insulation, incentives for home energy upgrades, EmPower+, and HEAP. The do-it-yourself energy kit includes 2 LED light bulbs, weatherstripping, door sweep, power strip, window insulation, foam tape for windows/doors, and foam outlet & switch gaskets.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. Free! Steven Bonds-Liptay, srb348@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 127 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Register and get a free book!For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices to keep your brain and body healthy as you age.Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. This program will take place in the following locations: July 9- Jeffersonville Public Library, 18 Center St., JeffersonvilleJuly 16- Delaware Free Public Library, 45 Lower Main St., CallicoonJuly 30- Tusten-Cochecton Public Library, 198 Bridge St., NarrowsburgThis program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Strengthening Families Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Did you know that according to psychologists, family ties are critical for healthy development. Research shows that the quality of familial relationships has significant effects on well-being. Strong family ties support us under stress, help us process trauma, and boost our self-esteem.Do you have 10–14-year-olds in your family? Are you ready to build stronger connections with them? Join the Strengthening Families workshop, an evidence-based program that works! We'll host your family at CCE Sullivan in Liberty for a series of seven, two-hour sessions. Dinner is included - no charge. For the first hour, parents and youth each go with their own peer groups - then reunite for the last hour. Strengthening Families lives up to its name: families connect as everyone begins to understand the mysteries of adolescence and the struggles of being an adult in today's world.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Patricia Ocasio, po223@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 104 Registration: Interested participants can register by calling (845) 292-6180 ext. 104 or by emailing po223@cornell.edu. ========================================= Friday Fitness Series (Aerobics) Friday, August 1, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Let's move together!Wear comfortable clothing and prepare for a fusion fitness practice guided by music and inspired by dance, martial arts, and healing arts. Round yoga mats are provided.Classes will be held Fridays, July 11th to August 1st from 10:00-11:00am at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County in the North Room (from the front door, turn right and proceed to the last door on the right).If you have any questions, please call Joy at 845-292-6180 ext. 101. In the event of cancellation, you will be contacted at the email address provided in your registration.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. $15 per class, $48 for full series, $0 solidarity price (for those that cannot pay at this time) Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Sullivan County Friday, August 1, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Each class in the program series will focus on a specific healthy eating theme or cooking technique and include a recipe to demonstrate the concept. Learn more about local, in-season produce and sample food prepared in class together. Each class will also include a short physical activity component.If eligible, receive $40 in FreshRx bucks to spend at participating Sullivan and Orange County Farmers' Markets on fruits and vegetables.Learn a variety of skills from food safety skills to how to get produce from the Farmers' Market ready for your dinner table! Get the tools and knowledge you need to make healthier and more empowered decisions. Get creative with seasonal produce, nurture yourself, and connect with others!  5/20 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 6/1 Callicoon Farmers' Market7/3 Mamakating Library7/16 Fallsburg Senior/Youth Center7/22 Liberty Public Health8/1 Liberty Farmers' Market FREE! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Gardening 101: A Three-Part Series Wednesday, August 6, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Learn the ins and outs of starting your own garden, from start to maintenance!There is a $5 fee for this class. Pay that fee here: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/Vmt4P9 or scan the QR code to the right.Part 1 - Webinar via Zoom. A presentation from Katie Gasior, our Horticulture Subject Educator, will focus on:  starting seedssoil healthprepping for a gardenbasic integrated pest managementPart 2 - A hands on workshop in our CCE garden. We will sow seeds into garden beds and plant transplanted seedlings.Part 3 - Another hands on workshop in our CCE garden. We will do some gardening in the CCE garden including:  troubleshootingweedingpruningbasic pest control $5 Katie Gasior, kmg287@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 123 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Orange County Land Trust Municipal Class 2: Community Preservation Acts Wednesday, August 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Duggan Community Center, 3460 State Route 55 , White Lake , NY 12786 This workshop is part of a collaborative effort between Sullivan County, CCE Sullivan, and the Orange County Land Trust to explore long-term strategies for preserving working lands and rural character in the region. Learn what Community Preservation Acts are, how they are implemented across the Hudson Valley, and what steps municipalities and counties can take to adopt them.The workshop will open with an overview of Sullivan County’s growing farmland preservation efforts and partnership with Orange County Land Trust, followed by presentations from Michael Sweeton (OCLT) who will break down what a CPA is, how the funds are collected and used, and what steps local communities can take to implement one. You will also hear real-world examples of communities that have implemented CPA's. This class will finish by allowing you to participate in Q&A session to discuss and share.Planning and Zoning Board Members may be eligible to receive 2 trainings credits.Funding for this program is provided by the County of Sullivan.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. FREE! Haley Collins, hc2246@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 131 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= D.I.Y. Energy Savings Session Thursday, August 7, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Monticello Senior Citizens, 10 Jefferson Street , Monticello, NY 12701 Burning hydrocarbons in your home is a thing of the past; Heat Pumps can provide heating, air conditioning, and hot water, and can be 3X more efficient than fossil fuel-based systems.Register now to reserve a FREE energy kit ($80 value!) and learn how to take simple, D.I.Y. “do-it-yourself” actions to reduce energy waste and save money on your utility bills.Also covered in the session: heat pumps, insulation, incentives for home energy upgrades, EmPower+, and HEAP. The do-it-yourself energy kit includes 2 LED light bulbs, weatherstripping, door sweep, power strip, window insulation, foam tape for windows/doors, and foam outlet & switch gaskets.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. Free! Steven Bonds-Liptay, srb348@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 127 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, August 13, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Parkinson's disease symptoms can be different for everyone. Early symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually remain worse on that side, even after symptoms begin to affect the limbs on both sides. While there’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, certain medications and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.Taking place on the second Wednesday of the month from April through November, the Parkinson's Support Group will offer a place to connect with others and resources available through the Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer's Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their concerns and share tips on managing stress, learn about Parkinson's, and be provided with community resources. Interested participants can register through the link below, call (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email sullivancrc@cornell.edu.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= 2025 Sullivan County Youth Fair Friday, August 15, 2025 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Grahamsville Fairgrounds, Route 55 , Grahamsville, NY 12740 Come celebrate all that Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 4-H youth members, leaders, volunteers, and clubs have accomplished throughout the year. From creative still exhibits to entertaining live animal shows, there is something for everyone!The Sullivan County Youth Fair is offered annually in conjunction with the Grahamsville Little World's Fair, the third weekend of August. For entrance fees and more details, click here for the Grahamsville Little World's Fair Website.CCESC 4-H Fair Mission StatementSullivan County youth build skills and engage with the community in a safe, fun, and healthy learning environment with support from adult volunteers.Dozens of volunteers and CCE staff spend many hours pulling together hundreds of exhibits, factoring scheduling and space options, navigating animal and biosafety issues, coordinating and orienting volunteers and activities for the public, processing local, state, and Ag & Markets paperwork, soliciting donations, training 4-H’ers in preparation for shows, and a number of other tasks to make fair a safe, fun, learning experience for our youth.Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our 4-H youth and volunteers! See Little World's Fair website. Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= 2025 Sullivan County Youth Fair Saturday, August 16, 2025 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Grahamsville Fairgrounds, Route 55 , Grahamsville, NY 12740 Come celebrate all that Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 4-H youth members, leaders, volunteers, and clubs have accomplished throughout the year. From creative still exhibits to entertaining live animal shows, there is something for everyone!The Sullivan County Youth Fair is offered annually in conjunction with the Grahamsville Little World's Fair, the third weekend of August. For entrance fees and more details, click here for the Grahamsville Little World's Fair Website.CCESC 4-H Fair Mission StatementSullivan County youth build skills and engage with the community in a safe, fun, and healthy learning environment with support from adult volunteers.Dozens of volunteers and CCE staff spend many hours pulling together hundreds of exhibits, factoring scheduling and space options, navigating animal and biosafety issues, coordinating and orienting volunteers and activities for the public, processing local, state, and Ag & Markets paperwork, soliciting donations, training 4-H’ers in preparation for shows, and a number of other tasks to make fair a safe, fun, learning experience for our youth.Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our 4-H youth and volunteers! See Little World's Fair website. Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= 2025 Sullivan County Youth Fair Sunday, August 17, 2025 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Grahamsville Fairgrounds, Route 55 , Grahamsville, NY 12740 Come celebrate all that Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 4-H youth members, leaders, volunteers, and clubs have accomplished throughout the year. From creative still exhibits to entertaining live animal shows, there is something for everyone!The Sullivan County Youth Fair is offered annually in conjunction with the Grahamsville Little World's Fair, the third weekend of August. For entrance fees and more details, click here for the Grahamsville Little World's Fair Website.CCESC 4-H Fair Mission StatementSullivan County youth build skills and engage with the community in a safe, fun, and healthy learning environment with support from adult volunteers.Dozens of volunteers and CCE staff spend many hours pulling together hundreds of exhibits, factoring scheduling and space options, navigating animal and biosafety issues, coordinating and orienting volunteers and activities for the public, processing local, state, and Ag & Markets paperwork, soliciting donations, training 4-H’ers in preparation for shows, and a number of other tasks to make fair a safe, fun, learning experience for our youth.Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our 4-H youth and volunteers! See Little World's Fair website. Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Berms and Swales: Techniques for Water Management at Unbroken Acres Monday, August 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Unbroken Acres, 1118 Co. Rd. 114 , Cochecton, NY 12726 Learn how to apply strategies like berms, and swales to slow, spread, and sink water on your farm or garden. Anna Zabirova, owner of Unbroken Acres will lead you through a farm tour where you will observe real examples of berms, swales, and other water management features already in place at Unbroken AcresAnna will talk about how to read the land, explaining slope, soil type, and water flow patterns. Through hands-on demonstrations, gain skills in how to design and implement these techniques with an A-frame level and swale digging techniques.To explore low-cost, scalable tools for managing water in both production and conservation efforts at Unbroken Acres, sign up below! FREE! Haley Collins, hc2246@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 131 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248v ========================================= Cooking Matters in Orange County Tuesday, August 19, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Each class in the program series will focus on a specific healthy eating theme or cooking technique and include a recipe to demonstrate the concept. Learn more about local, in-season produce and sample food prepared in class together. Each class will also include a short physical activity component.Learn a variety of skills from food safety skills to how to get produce from the Farmers' Market ready for your dinner table! Get the tools and knowledge you need to make healthier and more empowered decisions. Get creative with seasonal produce, nurture yourself, and connect with others!Saturday, May 31st: Newburgh Farmers' MarketSaturday, June 14th: Port Jervis Farmers' MarketSaturday, June 28th: Newburgh Farmers' Market Saturday, July 12th: Port Jervis Farmers' Market Saturday, July 26th: Newburgh Farmers' MarketTuesday, July 29th: Healthy Orange Farmers' MarketTuesday, August 19th: Healthy Orange Farmers' Market FREE! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Research shows that participation in a support group can reduce caregiver stress and improve quality of life for both caregiver and care receiver. Caregiving is stressful work that often causes people to go beyond their comfort zone. It can cause a strain on relationships and result in loneliness and isolation. Caregiving is an endless search for balance between doing too much or not enough. Caregiving can provide positive moments of joy and fulfillment, as caregivers identify skills they did not know they had.The caregiver support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC). This group is intended to provide both support and offer new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Educator, facilitates meetings and provides access to various educational resources.These meetings provide an opportunity to listen, learn, and share in a comfortable space while finding assistance with caregiving concerns. The support groups offer a safe place for: Sharing feelings, frustrations, and practical ways of copingMeeting other caregivers who are in similar situations and can offer practical adviceDiscovering new information and resourcesYou can register for these meetings through the link listed below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu. Note that you can access this meeting online or by phone!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 Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Liberty Public Library, 189 North Main Street , Liberty, NY 12754 Register and get a free book!For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices to keep your brain and body healthy as you age.Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.This program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Eat Healthy Be Active Sunday, August 31, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Create a healthy eating pattern adapted to suit your tastes and budget! Learn how you can experience healthy eating and physical activity as an enjoyable part of your lifestyle that supports you physically, mentally, and emotionally.This is an online course. At minimum, you will need weekly access to a desktop or laptop computer with an internet connection. Learn a variety of skills like:Planning and preparing nutritious meals for the week ahead of time so that your food choices are not made under pressure or defined by convenience. Explaining the five food groups and design meals based on MyPlate. Understand the role macro and micronutrients play in your diet. Evaluate any food by reading the nutrition facts label (if applicable) or looking up nutrition information online.Materials are available through the learning management platform Teachable, and provided links can be accessed on any web browser. Please contact the office or course instructor to request any accommodations.To access Teachable: Set up an account at https://dlc.cce.cornell.edu/login/signup.php. Once you have completed this step, I will be able to enroll you in the course so you can access it at your convenience. I check and update course enrollments on Tuesday mornings. Email the instructor if you need to be enrolled sooner. Recordings will be available for our virtual sessions.Find the course by searching "Eat Healthy, Be Active" after logging in to the CCE distance learning center at https://dlc.cce.cornell.edu/login/index.php.Bookmark the above page to access your course quickly and easily! FREE! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Monday, September 1, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis Tuesday, September 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis is an evidence-based gentle exercise and wellness program designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, overall health, and to help prevent falls! This is a 1-hour class once a week for 8 weeks, beginning September 9th and ending October 28th.All are welcome! Any age or ability.~ Those with no experience who want to try out Tai Chi~ Those with previous experience who want a refresherRegister using the link below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu!This class has a fee of $20 to cover the tai chi handbook that will be given to all registered participants. Interested participants can pay via cash, check, or card on the "donate" tab of our website!What is Tai Chi?Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow and gentle movements with deep breathing.Tai chi helps: Increase strength, balance, and posture.Prevent the risk of falls.Improve the mind, body, and spirit.Reduce stress.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  $20 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, September 10, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Parkinson's disease symptoms can be different for everyone. Early symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually remain worse on that side, even after symptoms begin to affect the limbs on both sides. While there’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, certain medications and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.Taking place on the second Wednesday of the month from April through November, the Parkinson's Support Group will offer a place to connect with others and resources available through the Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer's Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their concerns and share tips on managing stress, learn about Parkinson's, and be provided with community resources. Interested participants can register through the link below, call (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email sullivancrc@cornell.edu.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Caregiver Cafe’ July - Dec. 2025 Monday, September 15, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Attention Caregivers! Our in-person Caregiver Cafe is for you!The Caregiver Café taking place on the first Monday of each month from July through December will offer a place to connect with others and resources available through the Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer's Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their concerns and share tips on managing stress, learn about dementia and Alzheimer's, and be provided with community resources. Occasional speakers will be invited to share their expertise.Breakfast will be provided at no cost!This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis Tuesday, September 16, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis is an evidence-based gentle exercise and wellness program designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, overall health, and to help prevent falls! This is a 1-hour class once a week for 8 weeks, beginning September 9th and ending October 28th.All are welcome! Any age or ability.~ Those with no experience who want to try out Tai Chi~ Those with previous experience who want a refresherRegister using the link below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu!This class has a fee of $20 to cover the tai chi handbook that will be given to all registered participants. Interested participants can pay via cash, check, or card on the "donate" tab of our website!What is Tai Chi?Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow and gentle movements with deep breathing.Tai chi helps: Increase strength, balance, and posture.Prevent the risk of falls.Improve the mind, body, and spirit.Reduce stress.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  $20 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, September 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Research shows that participation in a support group can reduce caregiver stress and improve quality of life for both caregiver and care receiver. Caregiving is stressful work that often causes people to go beyond their comfort zone. It can cause a strain on relationships and result in loneliness and isolation. Caregiving is an endless search for balance between doing too much or not enough. Caregiving can provide positive moments of joy and fulfillment, as caregivers identify skills they did not know they had.The caregiver support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC). This group is intended to provide both support and offer new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Educator, facilitates meetings and provides access to various educational resources.These meetings provide an opportunity to listen, learn, and share in a comfortable space while finding assistance with caregiving concerns. The support groups offer a safe place for: Sharing feelings, frustrations, and practical ways of copingMeeting other caregivers who are in similar situations and can offer practical adviceDiscovering new information and resourcesYou can register for these meetings through the link listed below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu. Note that you can access this meeting online or by phone!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 Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= D.I.Y. Energy Savings Session Thursday, September 18, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Livingston Manor Public Library , 92 Main Street , Livingston Manor , New York 12758 Burning hydrocarbons in your home is a thing of the past; Heat Pumps can provide heating, air conditioning, and hot water, and can be 3X more efficient than fossil fuel-based systems.Register now to reserve a FREE energy kit ($80 value!) and learn how to take simple, D.I.Y. “do-it-yourself” actions to reduce energy waste and save money on your utility bills.Also covered in the session: heat pumps, insulation, incentives for home energy upgrades, EmPower+, and HEAP. The do-it-yourself energy kit includes 2 LED light bulbs, weatherstripping, door sweep, power strip, window insulation, foam tape for windows/doors, and foam outlet & switch gaskets.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. Free! Steven Bonds-Liptay, srb348@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 127 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis is an evidence-based gentle exercise and wellness program designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, overall health, and to help prevent falls! This is a 1-hour class once a week for 8 weeks, beginning September 9th and ending October 28th.All are welcome! Any age or ability.~ Those with no experience who want to try out Tai Chi~ Those with previous experience who want a refresherRegister using the link below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu!This class has a fee of $20 to cover the tai chi handbook that will be given to all registered participants. Interested participants can pay via cash, check, or card on the "donate" tab of our website!What is Tai Chi?Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow and gentle movements with deep breathing.Tai chi helps: Increase strength, balance, and posture.Prevent the risk of falls.Improve the mind, body, and spirit.Reduce stress.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  $20 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, September 25, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis Tuesday, September 30, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis is an evidence-based gentle exercise and wellness program designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, overall health, and to help prevent falls! This is a 1-hour class once a week for 8 weeks, beginning September 9th and ending October 28th.All are welcome! Any age or ability.~ Those with no experience who want to try out Tai Chi~ Those with previous experience who want a refresherRegister using the link below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu!This class has a fee of $20 to cover the tai chi handbook that will be given to all registered participants. Interested participants can pay via cash, check, or card on the "donate" tab of our website!What is Tai Chi?Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow and gentle movements with deep breathing.Tai chi helps: Increase strength, balance, and posture.Prevent the risk of falls.Improve the mind, body, and spirit.Reduce stress.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  $20 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, October 2, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Caregiver Cafe’ July - Dec. 2025 Monday, October 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Attention Caregivers! Our in-person Caregiver Cafe is for you!The Caregiver Café taking place on the first Monday of each month from July through December will offer a place to connect with others and resources available through the Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer's Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their concerns and share tips on managing stress, learn about dementia and Alzheimer's, and be provided with community resources. Occasional speakers will be invited to share their expertise.Breakfast will be provided at no cost!This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis Tuesday, October 7, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis is an evidence-based gentle exercise and wellness program designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, overall health, and to help prevent falls! This is a 1-hour class once a week for 8 weeks, beginning September 9th and ending October 28th.All are welcome! Any age or ability.~ Those with no experience who want to try out Tai Chi~ Those with previous experience who want a refresherRegister using the link below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu!This class has a fee of $20 to cover the tai chi handbook that will be given to all registered participants. Interested participants can pay via cash, check, or card on the "donate" tab of our website!What is Tai Chi?Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow and gentle movements with deep breathing.Tai chi helps: Increase strength, balance, and posture.Prevent the risk of falls.Improve the mind, body, and spirit.Reduce stress.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  $20 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, October 8, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Parkinson's disease symptoms can be different for everyone. Early symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually remain worse on that side, even after symptoms begin to affect the limbs on both sides. While there’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, certain medications and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.Taking place on the second Wednesday of the month from April through November, the Parkinson's Support Group will offer a place to connect with others and resources available through the Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer's Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their concerns and share tips on managing stress, learn about Parkinson's, and be provided with community resources. Interested participants can register through the link below, call (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email sullivancrc@cornell.edu.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= 111th Annual Meeting Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Celebrate 111 years alongside Extension friends with a Chicken BBQ, Friend of Extension Awards, and fun!Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCE)’s 111th Annual Meeting will take place at The Extension Education Center in Liberty on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. Join new and longtime Extension friends for the presentation of Friends of Extension Awards while relaxing at our beautiful venue with a locally sourced BBQ dinner.The annually celebrated Friends of Extension awards will be presented to volunteers, businesses, agricultural partners, and community organizations who have made outstanding contributions to CCE’s mission over the last year.Space is limited! Please register by September 20th using the link below!***Participants can register for this meeting online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.For more information about the Annual Meeting, contact our office via phone at 845-292-6180 ext. 100 or via email at sullivan@cornell.edu. Free! Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, October 9, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Monday, October 13, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis is an evidence-based gentle exercise and wellness program designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, overall health, and to help prevent falls! This is a 1-hour class once a week for 8 weeks, beginning September 9th and ending October 28th.All are welcome! Any age or ability.~ Those with no experience who want to try out Tai Chi~ Those with previous experience who want a refresherRegister using the link below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu!This class has a fee of $20 to cover the tai chi handbook that will be given to all registered participants. Interested participants can pay via cash, check, or card on the "donate" tab of our website!What is Tai Chi?Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow and gentle movements with deep breathing.Tai chi helps: Increase strength, balance, and posture.Prevent the risk of falls.Improve the mind, body, and spirit.Reduce stress.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  $20 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, October 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Research shows that participation in a support group can reduce caregiver stress and improve quality of life for both caregiver and care receiver. Caregiving is stressful work that often causes people to go beyond their comfort zone. It can cause a strain on relationships and result in loneliness and isolation. Caregiving is an endless search for balance between doing too much or not enough. Caregiving can provide positive moments of joy and fulfillment, as caregivers identify skills they did not know they had.The caregiver support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC). This group is intended to provide both support and offer new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Educator, facilitates meetings and provides access to various educational resources.These meetings provide an opportunity to listen, learn, and share in a comfortable space while finding assistance with caregiving concerns. The support groups offer a safe place for: Sharing feelings, frustrations, and practical ways of copingMeeting other caregivers who are in similar situations and can offer practical adviceDiscovering new information and resourcesYou can register for these meetings through the link listed below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu. Note that you can access this meeting online or by phone!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 Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, October 16, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis is an evidence-based gentle exercise and wellness program designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, overall health, and to help prevent falls! This is a 1-hour class once a week for 8 weeks, beginning September 9th and ending October 28th.All are welcome! Any age or ability.~ Those with no experience who want to try out Tai Chi~ Those with previous experience who want a refresherRegister using the link below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu!This class has a fee of $20 to cover the tai chi handbook that will be given to all registered participants. Interested participants can pay via cash, check, or card on the "donate" tab of our website!What is Tai Chi?Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow and gentle movements with deep breathing.Tai chi helps: Increase strength, balance, and posture.Prevent the risk of falls.Improve the mind, body, and spirit.Reduce stress.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  $20 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, October 23, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis Tuesday, October 28, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Tai Chi for Falls Prevention & Arthritis is an evidence-based gentle exercise and wellness program designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, overall health, and to help prevent falls! This is a 1-hour class once a week for 8 weeks, beginning September 9th and ending October 28th.All are welcome! Any age or ability.~ Those with no experience who want to try out Tai Chi~ Those with previous experience who want a refresherRegister using the link below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu!This class has a fee of $20 to cover the tai chi handbook that will be given to all registered participants. Interested participants can pay via cash, check, or card on the "donate" tab of our website!What is Tai Chi?Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow and gentle movements with deep breathing.Tai chi helps: Increase strength, balance, and posture.Prevent the risk of falls.Improve the mind, body, and spirit.Reduce stress.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  $20 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, October 30, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= D.I.Y. Energy Savings Session Monday, November 3, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Liberty Library, 189 N. Main Street , Liberty, NY 12754 Burning hydrocarbons in your home is a thing of the past; Heat Pumps can provide heating, air conditioning, and hot water, and can be 3X more efficient than fossil fuel-based systems.Register now to reserve a FREE energy kit ($80 value!) and learn how to take simple, D.I.Y. “do-it-yourself” actions to reduce energy waste and save money on your utility bills.Also covered in the session: heat pumps, insulation, incentives for home energy upgrades, EmPower+, and HEAP. The do-it-yourself energy kit includes 2 LED light bulbs, weatherstripping, door sweep, power strip, window insulation, foam tape for windows/doors, and foam outlet & switch gaskets.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer. Free! Steven Bonds-Liptay, srb348@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 127 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Caregiver Cafe’ July - Dec. 2025 Monday, November 3, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Attention Caregivers! Our in-person Caregiver Cafe is for you!The Caregiver Café taking place on the first Monday of each month from July through December will offer a place to connect with others and resources available through the Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer's Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their concerns and share tips on managing stress, learn about dementia and Alzheimer's, and be provided with community resources. Occasional speakers will be invited to share their expertise.Breakfast will be provided at no cost!This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, November 6, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, November 12, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Parkinson's disease symptoms can be different for everyone. Early symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually remain worse on that side, even after symptoms begin to affect the limbs on both sides. While there’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, certain medications and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.Taking place on the second Wednesday of the month from April through November, the Parkinson's Support Group will offer a place to connect with others and resources available through the Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer's Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their concerns and share tips on managing stress, learn about Parkinson's, and be provided with community resources. Interested participants can register through the link below, call (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email sullivancrc@cornell.edu.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, November 13, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Research shows that participation in a support group can reduce caregiver stress and improve quality of life for both caregiver and care receiver. Caregiving is stressful work that often causes people to go beyond their comfort zone. It can cause a strain on relationships and result in loneliness and isolation. Caregiving is an endless search for balance between doing too much or not enough. Caregiving can provide positive moments of joy and fulfillment, as caregivers identify skills they did not know they had.The caregiver support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC). This group is intended to provide both support and offer new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Educator, facilitates meetings and provides access to various educational resources.These meetings provide an opportunity to listen, learn, and share in a comfortable space while finding assistance with caregiving concerns. The support groups offer a safe place for: Sharing feelings, frustrations, and practical ways of copingMeeting other caregivers who are in similar situations and can offer practical adviceDiscovering new information and resourcesYou can register for these meetings through the link listed below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu. Note that you can access this meeting online or by phone!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 Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders Fall 2025 Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Are you looking to: Build on existing bone mass and prevent future bone lossHelp maintain bone mass as you agePrevent fracturesThen this class is for you!BONE BUILDERS is an exercise program designed to help individuals aged 65+ maintain bone mass and build on existing bone mass but is open to all. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for more than 44 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. A "silent disease," bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so fragile that a fracture occurs.This program will feature light exercises with hand weights with instruction provided by trained CCE Volunteer - Joy Mendelsohn, MD.This program will take place weekly on Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm, September 18 - November 20, 2025 at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY 12754.Bring a water bottle, floor mat or towel, and your own 1-2 lb. weights!The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Thursday, November 27, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Friday, November 28, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Caregiver Cafe’ July - Dec. 2025 Monday, December 1, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Attention Caregivers! Our in-person Caregiver Cafe is for you!The Caregiver Café taking place on the first Monday of each month from July through December will offer a place to connect with others and resources available through the Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer's Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their concerns and share tips on managing stress, learn about dementia and Alzheimer's, and be provided with community resources. Occasional speakers will be invited to share their expertise.Breakfast will be provided at no cost!This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association.The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations.  Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Research shows that participation in a support group can reduce caregiver stress and improve quality of life for both caregiver and care receiver. Caregiving is stressful work that often causes people to go beyond their comfort zone. It can cause a strain on relationships and result in loneliness and isolation. Caregiving is an endless search for balance between doing too much or not enough. Caregiving can provide positive moments of joy and fulfillment, as caregivers identify skills they did not know they had.The caregiver support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC). This group is intended to provide both support and offer new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Educator, facilitates meetings and provides access to various educational resources.These meetings provide an opportunity to listen, learn, and share in a comfortable space while finding assistance with caregiving concerns. The support groups offer a safe place for: Sharing feelings, frustrations, and practical ways of copingMeeting other caregivers who are in similar situations and can offer practical adviceDiscovering new information and resourcesYou can register for these meetings through the link listed below or by emailing sullivancrc@cornell.edu. Note that you can access this meeting online or by phone!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 Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Wednesday, December 24, 2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Thursday, December 25, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed 2025 Monday, January 19, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.We will be open for half days (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) on the following days: December 24th, December 31st. Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 =========================================