Monday Morning Movement (52 Moves) Monday, January 13, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Join us for a physical activity program to provide community members an opportunity to move and support development of movement skills: coordination, flexibility, agility, mobility, stability, and strength.The 52 Moves class offers participants a process for exercising your body and mind from head to toe. Using an interval timer, we spend 60-seconds on each of 52 simple moves. Together, we focus on learning, moving, and energizing the moves by first isolating, then systemically integrating each move into whole-body movement. Participants will be guided through 7 cycles: setting the focus, step in, warm up, get moving, cool down, "floor-play," and step out. A diverse musical soundscape accompanies the class. No prior experience necessary.Classes will be held Mondays, January 13th-February 3rd at 9:00-10:00am 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). Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a yoga mat if you have one. We look forward to kicking off the week with you!What you will gain: Improve voluntary and reflexive conditioningIncrease health of your cardiovascular and nervous system using isolated and integrated systemic movementProprioceptive awareness (sense of body position and movement in space)Relaxation - quiet your thinking mind, listen to music, and feel sensational! 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 on the previous page. In case of inclement weather, please check your email before heading out.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $15 single class, $40 for full series. $0 solidarity price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. 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, January 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 ========================================= Monday Morning Movement (52 Moves) Monday, January 20, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Join us for a physical activity program to provide community members an opportunity to move and support development of movement skills: coordination, flexibility, agility, mobility, stability, and strength.The 52 Moves class offers participants a process for exercising your body and mind from head to toe. Using an interval timer, we spend 60-seconds on each of 52 simple moves. Together, we focus on learning, moving, and energizing the moves by first isolating, then systemically integrating each move into whole-body movement. Participants will be guided through 7 cycles: setting the focus, step in, warm up, get moving, cool down, "floor-play," and step out. A diverse musical soundscape accompanies the class. No prior experience necessary.Classes will be held Mondays, January 13th-February 3rd at 9:00-10:00am 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). Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a yoga mat if you have one. We look forward to kicking off the week with you!What you will gain: Improve voluntary and reflexive conditioningIncrease health of your cardiovascular and nervous system using isolated and integrated systemic movementProprioceptive awareness (sense of body position and movement in space)Relaxation - quiet your thinking mind, listen to music, and feel sensational! 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 on the previous page. In case of inclement weather, please check your email before heading out.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $15 single class, $40 for full series. $0 solidarity price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. 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 Monday, January 20, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day. ========================================= 2025 Connection Series: Self Care - Self Connection Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.Protective factors are safeguards to help children function well at home, in school, and in their community. Building strong relationships and fostering connectivity are essential to providing strong protective factors for our families. Please join us for our first session in the 2025 Connection Series!This is a virtual workshop and will take place on Thursday, January 23rd. The session will run from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.Find out why it's so important for you to practice self care. Join us to learn:Why is Self Care important for you AND your family?Ways to practice self careWhat does resilience do for you and your family?Understanding Co-regulation and why it benefits you and your family $10 per person/family Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=862 ========================================= Monday Morning Movement (52 Moves) Monday, January 27, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Join us for a physical activity program to provide community members an opportunity to move and support development of movement skills: coordination, flexibility, agility, mobility, stability, and strength.The 52 Moves class offers participants a process for exercising your body and mind from head to toe. Using an interval timer, we spend 60-seconds on each of 52 simple moves. Together, we focus on learning, moving, and energizing the moves by first isolating, then systemically integrating each move into whole-body movement. Participants will be guided through 7 cycles: setting the focus, step in, warm up, get moving, cool down, "floor-play," and step out. A diverse musical soundscape accompanies the class. No prior experience necessary.Classes will be held Mondays, January 13th-February 3rd at 9:00-10:00am 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). Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a yoga mat if you have one. We look forward to kicking off the week with you!What you will gain: Improve voluntary and reflexive conditioningIncrease health of your cardiovascular and nervous system using isolated and integrated systemic movementProprioceptive awareness (sense of body position and movement in space)Relaxation - quiet your thinking mind, listen to music, and feel sensational! 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 on the previous page. In case of inclement weather, please check your email before heading out.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $15 single class, $40 for full series. $0 solidarity price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Monday, January 27, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Please be advised, this class is full! To find out more programs, call the Caregiver Resource Center at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or sullivancrc@cornell.edu.Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us and bring a friend!The educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Join us where you’ll meet new people and: Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid, to stay healthy Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-countermedications affect older adults differently and how you can avoid problems Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receiveFree giveaways for participating in the program! To learn more, register at the link below or at the QR code to your left!Questions? call us at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email: sullivancrc@cornell.eduCornell 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 ========================================= Livestock Genetics Webinar Wednesday, January 29, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Dr. Adam Murray, Ph.D., Beef Cattle Extension Specialist from Cornell University PRO Livestock, will go over the basics of livestock genetics, how to read and understand a genetic analysis and select sires with desirable traits, based on farm preferences. Learn more about the practical and economic benefits of selecting sires with favorable genetics, as well as ensure your animals reach their full genetic potential.Open to all livestock species with intentions to breed via AI or natural cover!This webinar will take place over Zoom. Please register to receive a Zoom link. More about the presenter:Adam's focus is to support beef cattle producers of various sizes through programming, research and facilitating market development, and to educate new and existing farmers about different cattle production and marketing strategies. He is interested in how cattle management throughout the entire lifecycle can influence carcass characteristics and the beef eating experience, and likes to tie in live cattle production with meat science wherever possible.Learn more about Dr. Adam Murray here: https://cals.cornell.edu/adam-murrayThis webinar is in collaboration with CCE Ulster.This program is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture award #2022-06508, through the American Rescue Plan. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Contact the office to request accommodations. FREE Michelle Proscia, mml249@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 129 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApceqtpjotG9CqG27WBV2ilrUOy_jGBprA ========================================= Strategies for Climate Resilient Farming: Energy Efficiencies with Ag Energy NY Thursday, January 30, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you a New York farmer facing climate impacts? Explore available funding and best options for energy upgrades.Hear from three presenters on energy audits and available upgrades: Jordan Miller with NYSERDA/ EnSaveWestate agricultural energy audit programGabriel Gurley with Ag Energy NYavailable energy upgrades for each farm sectorAdam Boese with Daylight Savingagricultural energy audits, helping farms identify renewable energy and efficiency opportunitiesFind out how you can upgrade your on farm energy sources!Register to receive a Zoom linkThis program is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture award #2022-06508, through the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations FREE Haley Collins, hc2246@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 131 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Monday Morning Movement (52 Moves) Monday, February 3, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Join us for a physical activity program to provide community members an opportunity to move and support development of movement skills: coordination, flexibility, agility, mobility, stability, and strength.The 52 Moves class offers participants a process for exercising your body and mind from head to toe. Using an interval timer, we spend 60-seconds on each of 52 simple moves. Together, we focus on learning, moving, and energizing the moves by first isolating, then systemically integrating each move into whole-body movement. Participants will be guided through 7 cycles: setting the focus, step in, warm up, get moving, cool down, "floor-play," and step out. A diverse musical soundscape accompanies the class. No prior experience necessary.Classes will be held Mondays, January 13th-February 3rd at 9:00-10:00am 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). Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a yoga mat if you have one. We look forward to kicking off the week with you!What you will gain: Improve voluntary and reflexive conditioningIncrease health of your cardiovascular and nervous system using isolated and integrated systemic movementProprioceptive awareness (sense of body position and movement in space)Relaxation - quiet your thinking mind, listen to music, and feel sensational! 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 on the previous page. In case of inclement weather, please check your email before heading out.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $15 single class, $40 for full series. $0 solidarity price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Caregiver Cafe 2025 Monday, February 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 February through June 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/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Monday, February 3, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Please be advised, this class is full! To find out more programs, call the Caregiver Resource Center at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or sullivancrc@cornell.edu.Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us and bring a friend!The educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Join us where you’ll meet new people and: Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid, to stay healthy Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-countermedications affect older adults differently and how you can avoid problems Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receiveFree giveaways for participating in the program! To learn more, register at the link below or at the QR code to your left!Questions? call us at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email: sullivancrc@cornell.eduCornell 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 Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, February 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Unpacking the Teen Years - A Supportive Parenting Series Wednesday, February 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.While the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time of growth for teens. What they are experiencing is really a spectacular time of life.Join us to learn about: Changes in your teenWays to build connectivityCommunication strategies and toolsChallenging behaviors and know how to identify red flagsBuilding relationships for the futureHow a positive approach to your teen will benefit your relationship The virtual sessions will be on February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025 and run from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M $40 per person, $0 solidarity pricing (if you cannot pay at this time) Registration: https://bit.ly/3BirkW1 ========================================= Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Monday, February 10, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Please be advised, this class is full! To find out more programs, call the Caregiver Resource Center at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or sullivancrc@cornell.edu.Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us and bring a friend!The educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Join us where you’ll meet new people and: Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid, to stay healthy Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-countermedications affect older adults differently and how you can avoid problems Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receiveFree giveaways for participating in the program! To learn more, register at the link below or at the QR code to your left!Questions? call us at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email: sullivancrc@cornell.eduCornell 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 ========================================= Unpacking the Teen Years - A Supportive Parenting Series Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.While the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time of growth for teens. What they are experiencing is really a spectacular time of life.Join us to learn about: Changes in your teenWays to build connectivityCommunication strategies and toolsChallenging behaviors and know how to identify red flagsBuilding relationships for the futureHow a positive approach to your teen will benefit your relationship The virtual sessions will be on February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025 and run from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M $40 per person, $0 solidarity pricing (if you cannot pay at this time) Registration: https://bit.ly/3BirkW1 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, February 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 ========================================= Unpacking the Teen Years - A Supportive Parenting Series Wednesday, February 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.While the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time of growth for teens. What they are experiencing is really a spectacular time of life.Join us to learn about: Changes in your teenWays to build connectivityCommunication strategies and toolsChallenging behaviors and know how to identify red flagsBuilding relationships for the futureHow a positive approach to your teen will benefit your relationship The virtual sessions will be on February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025 and run from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M $40 per person, $0 solidarity pricing (if you cannot pay at this time) Registration: https://bit.ly/3BirkW1 ========================================= Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training Pennsylvania Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Penn State Extension Wayne County, 648 W Park Street , Honesdale , PA 18431 Learn about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Gain a basic understanding of: Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farmHow to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farmParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing oneRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.After attending the entire course, you will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. There is a fee of $20 that will include lunch.The $20 fee can be paid via card here: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/PVYrVxPLEASE REGISTER AND PAY BY FEBRUARY 13thThis project is supported by USDA-NIFA award #2022-70020-37567. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $20 Michelle Proscia, mml249@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 129 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Monday, February 24, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Please be advised, this class is full! To find out more programs, call the Caregiver Resource Center at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or sullivancrc@cornell.edu.Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us and bring a friend!The educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Join us where you’ll meet new people and: Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid, to stay healthy Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-countermedications affect older adults differently and how you can avoid problems Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receiveFree giveaways for participating in the program! To learn more, register at the link below or at the QR code to your left!Questions? call us at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email: sullivancrc@cornell.eduCornell 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 ========================================= Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training New York Wednesday, February 26, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in Group GAP. To maintain and expand access to markets (e.g., grocery stores, wholesale markets, restaurants), produce growers are often expected to meet regulatory requirements outlined in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) and pass third-party Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) audits. These requirements are intended to minimize food safety risks associated with the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fresh produce. The time and expense associated with meeting these requirements can be a barrier. This workshop will give growers the background knowledge to assess risks, implement practices to reduce risks, and tools to develop a written Farm Food Safety Plan (FFSP). Sometimes working cooperatively through Group GAP is a good option for some growers, so Group GAP information will also be provided.This two-day training, February 26-27, 2025, will include a PSA Grower Training (day 1), development of a personalized written FFSP and discussion of third-party audits including the Group GAP audit program and a mock audit (day 2). To receive the AFDO PSA Grower Training Certificate of Completion, participants must attend all of day 1. Attending Day 2 is optional but is highly encouraged for farms interested in writing a FFSP, becoming GAP-audit certified, and learning about Group GAP. You must bring a laptop to Day 2 of the training.There is a fee of $20 that will include lunch, training materials, and AFDO/PSA Certificate of Course completion. The $20 fee can be paid via card here: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/53Dzrq*Please register and make your payment before February 20th*This project is supported by USDA-NIFA award #2022-70020-37567 and USDA-NYSDAM 24SCBPNY1255-00 . Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $20 Michelle Proscia, mml249@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 129 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Unpacking the Teen Years - A Supportive Parenting Series Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.While the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time of growth for teens. What they are experiencing is really a spectacular time of life.Join us to learn about: Changes in your teenWays to build connectivityCommunication strategies and toolsChallenging behaviors and know how to identify red flagsBuilding relationships for the futureHow a positive approach to your teen will benefit your relationship The virtual sessions will be on February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025 and run from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M $40 per person, $0 solidarity pricing (if you cannot pay at this time) Registration: https://bit.ly/3BirkW1 ========================================= Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training New York Thursday, February 27, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in Group GAP. To maintain and expand access to markets (e.g., grocery stores, wholesale markets, restaurants), produce growers are often expected to meet regulatory requirements outlined in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) and pass third-party Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) audits. These requirements are intended to minimize food safety risks associated with the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fresh produce. The time and expense associated with meeting these requirements can be a barrier. This workshop will give growers the background knowledge to assess risks, implement practices to reduce risks, and tools to develop a written Farm Food Safety Plan (FFSP). Sometimes working cooperatively through Group GAP is a good option for some growers, so Group GAP information will also be provided.This two-day training, February 26-27, 2025, will include a PSA Grower Training (day 1), development of a personalized written FFSP and discussion of third-party audits including the Group GAP audit program and a mock audit (day 2). To receive the AFDO PSA Grower Training Certificate of Completion, participants must attend all of day 1. Attending Day 2 is optional but is highly encouraged for farms interested in writing a FFSP, becoming GAP-audit certified, and learning about Group GAP. You must bring a laptop to Day 2 of the training.There is a fee of $20 that will include lunch, training materials, and AFDO/PSA Certificate of Course completion. The $20 fee can be paid via card here: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/53Dzrq*Please register and make your payment before February 20th*This project is supported by USDA-NIFA award #2022-70020-37567 and USDA-NYSDAM 24SCBPNY1255-00 . Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $20 Michelle Proscia, mml249@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 129 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Caregiver Cafe 2025 Monday, March 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 February through June 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/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Monday, March 3, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Please be advised, this class is full! To find out more programs, call the Caregiver Resource Center at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or sullivancrc@cornell.edu.Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us and bring a friend!The educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Join us where you’ll meet new people and: Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid, to stay healthy Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-countermedications affect older adults differently and how you can avoid problems Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receiveFree giveaways for participating in the program! To learn more, register at the link below or at the QR code to your left!Questions? call us at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email: sullivancrc@cornell.eduCornell 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 Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word - Virtual Series Thursday, March 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.When: Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, and 27Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave.Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-regulation, resilience, and self-care.Communication Strategies: Active and reflective listening, I Statements, and empathy.Tools to Support Gentle Parenting: Five practical tips and ways to enhance your relationship with your child. Fee: $40 per family of 2, $0 Solidarity pricing (for those that cannot pay at this time) Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=865 ========================================= Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Monday, March 10, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Please be advised, this class is full! To find out more programs, call the Caregiver Resource Center at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or sullivancrc@cornell.edu.Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us and bring a friend!The educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Join us where you’ll meet new people and: Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid, to stay healthy Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-countermedications affect older adults differently and how you can avoid problems Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receiveFree giveaways for participating in the program! To learn more, register at the link below or at the QR code to your left!Questions? call us at (845) 292-6180 ext. 122 or email: sullivancrc@cornell.eduCornell 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 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word - Virtual Series Thursday, March 13, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.When: Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, and 27Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave.Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-regulation, resilience, and self-care.Communication Strategies: Active and reflective listening, I Statements, and empathy.Tools to Support Gentle Parenting: Five practical tips and ways to enhance your relationship with your child. Fee: $40 per family of 2, $0 Solidarity pricing (for those that cannot pay at this time) Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=865 ========================================= Tai Chi Tuesdays Tuesday, March 18, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Drop in for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 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 March 18th and ending May 6th.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 $10 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.  $10 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, March 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 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word - Virtual Series Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.When: Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, and 27Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave.Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-regulation, resilience, and self-care.Communication Strategies: Active and reflective listening, I Statements, and empathy.Tools to Support Gentle Parenting: Five practical tips and ways to enhance your relationship with your child. Fee: $40 per family of 2, $0 Solidarity pricing (for those that cannot pay at this time) Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=865 ========================================= Tai Chi Tuesdays Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Drop in for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 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 March 18th and ending May 6th.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 $10 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.  $10 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Bone Builders - Spring 2025 Thursday, March 27, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word - Virtual Series Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.When: Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, and 27Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave.Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-regulation, resilience, and self-care.Communication Strategies: Active and reflective listening, I Statements, and empathy.Tools to Support Gentle Parenting: Five practical tips and ways to enhance your relationship with your child. Fee: $40 per family of 2, $0 Solidarity pricing (for those that cannot pay at this time) Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=865 ========================================= Tai Chi Tuesdays Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Drop in for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 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 March 18th and ending May 6th.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 $10 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.  $10 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders - Spring 2025 Thursday, April 3, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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 2025 Monday, April 7, 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 February through June 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/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Tai Chi Tuesdays Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Drop in for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 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 March 18th and ending May 6th.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 $10 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.  $10 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, April 9, 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 Connection Series: Adult/Adult Connection Wednesday, April 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event Be advised this program has been created in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County to support parents and caregivers with resources and tools for raising children.Protective factors are safeguards to help children function well at home, in school, and in their community. Building strong relationships and fostering connectivity are essential to providing strong protective factors for our families. Please join us for our second session in the 2025 Connection Series!This virtual workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. The course will run from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Join us for this 90-minute, virtual session where we will touch on some basics to help adults connect better with one another.When adults communicate and get along better it has a positive impact on the family. Learn about: Value of connectionUnderstanding our response to perceived “threats”Attachment styles 101Empathy and UnderstandingCommunication Tools – Reflective Listening and I Statements $10 per person/family Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=866 ========================================= Bone Builders - Spring 2025 Thursday, April 10, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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 Tuesdays Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Drop in for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 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 March 18th and ending May 6th.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 $10 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.  $10 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= 2025 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, April 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 ========================================= Bone Builders - Spring 2025 Thursday, April 17, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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 Tuesdays Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Drop in for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 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 March 18th and ending May 6th.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 $10 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.  $10 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Bone Builders - Spring 2025 Thursday, April 24, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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 Tuesdays Tuesday, April 29, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Drop in for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 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 March 18th and ending May 6th.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 $10 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.  $10 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Bone Builders - Spring 2025 Thursday, May 1, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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 2025 Monday, May 5, 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 February through June 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/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Tai Chi Tuesdays Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Drop in for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 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 March 18th and ending May 6th.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 $10 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.  $10 fee Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Bone Builders - Spring 2025 Thursday, May 8, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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 ========================================= Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, May 14, 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 - Spring 2025 Thursday, May 15, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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, May 21, 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 - Spring 2025 Thursday, May 22, 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, March 27 - May 22, 2024 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 2025 Monday, June 2, 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 February through June 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/3s4uhzc9 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, June 11, 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 CRC Monthly Virtual Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, June 18, 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 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, July 9, 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 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 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, August 6, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 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 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 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, September 3, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, October 1, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. Free! Nancy McGraw, nam247@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180 ext. 122 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mtpy4 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group for Families of Veterans Wednesday, December 3, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Action Toward Independence, 309 East Broadway Suite A, Monticello, NY 12701 Supporting caregivers helps reduce stress and caregiver burnout and improves wellness. Connecting with others reduces the sense of isolation that often accompanies caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. An estimated 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime.This support group is offered and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), Action Toward Independence, and the Alzheimer's Association. This group is intended to provide both support and offer new community resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend as well as Veterans and their family members. Occasional speakers will be invited to speak on caregiving topics.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.For more information or to talk to a Veteran Peer Advocate, please call 845.794.4228.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.This program provided by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, OFA, CCE/Caregiver Resource Center Program and the Alzheimer's Association. 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 =========================================