Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, October 3, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Free Farm Stand 2023 Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2023 Farm Stand Dates are here! Please save and share with anyone who might be interested. All dates are weather dependent. We are unfortunately are unable to host the farm stand during zero temperatures, or dangerous snowy conditionsDistribution will be held at the Majek Furniture Parking lot at 312 East Broadway, Monticello.  Bee Moser, bem77@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 113 ========================================= Unpacking the Teen Years Wednesday, October 4, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.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.Please contact Suzan Sussmann at 845-344-1234 or by emailing sls536@cornell.edu with any questions. Cost is $25/participant (non-refundable). Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=775 ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Series Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event This program is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.This 6-week virtual parenting workshop will focus on supporting parents and caregivers to create nurturing environments in their homes with the help of positive discipline tools.What you will learn:Different parenting styles and which one style works best for you and your childWhy do children behave the way they do?Effective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to support social and emotional development in your childCornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $40 per family of 2, $0 solidarity Price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. Vanessa Petrossian, vp292@cornell.edu, Cell (845) 423-0287 Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=771 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Thursday, October 5, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, October 9, 2023 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.  ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, October 10, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Farmer Mixer at Sprouting Dreams Farm Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sprouting Dreams Farm, 5474 State Route 55 , Liberty, NY 12754 Join us at Sprouting Dreams Farm onWednesday October 11th. Come when you are free, forthe whole event or just an hour! Enjoy an evening withgreat conversation and community with folks from ourfarming community.Light snacks and beverages will be provided. BUT weencourage you to bring food and drinks to share withfellow farmers!This event is not exclusive for only Sullivan Countyfarmers!RSVP by contacting Taylor Adam, at tea46@cornell.edu or 845-292-6180 ext. 130.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan Countyprovides equal program and employment opportunities.The public can contact the office to requestaccommodations.Acompáñanos en Sprouting Dreams Farm el miércoles 11 de octubre. ¡Ven cuando estés libre, para todo el evento o solo una hora! Disfrute de una velada con gran conversación y comunidad con gente de nuestra comunidad agrícola.Habrá aperitivos y bebidas. ¡PERO te animamos a que traigas comida y bebida para compartir con otros agricultores!¡Este evento no es exclusivo solo para los agricultores del condado de Sullivan!Confirme su asistencia comunicándose con Taylor Adam, en tea46@cornell.edu o al 845-292-6180 ext. 130.La Extensión Cooperativa de Cornell del Condado de Sullivan ofrece igualdad de programas y oportunidades de empleo. El público puede comunicarse con la oficina para solicitar adaptaciones. Taylor Adam, tea46@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 130 ========================================= Unpacking the Teen Years Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.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.Please contact Suzan Sussmann at 845-344-1234 or by emailing sls536@cornell.edu with any questions. Cost is $25/participant (non-refundable). Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=775 ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Series Thursday, October 12, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event This program is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.This 6-week virtual parenting workshop will focus on supporting parents and caregivers to create nurturing environments in their homes with the help of positive discipline tools.What you will learn:Different parenting styles and which one style works best for you and your childWhy do children behave the way they do?Effective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to support social and emotional development in your childCornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $40 per family of 2, $0 solidarity Price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. Vanessa Petrossian, vp292@cornell.edu, Cell (845) 423-0287 Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=771 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Thursday, October 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= What are you made of? Block Party Thursday, October 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm In 2016, a study conducted by Drexel Unniversity investigated the impact of visual art making on the cortisol levels of 39 healthy adults. Participants provided saliva samples to assess cortisol levels before and after 45 minutes of art making. Participants also provided written responses about the experience at the end of the session. Results indicate that art making resulted in statistically significant lowering of cortisol levels. Participants' written responses indicated that they found the art-making session to be relaxing, enjoyable, helpful for learning about new aspects of self, freeing from constraints, an evolving process of initial struggle to later resolution, and about flow/losing themselves in the work.Come explore your creative side, exercise you brain, and have fun while preventing youth substance use!Where: Beverly Gardens, Sleepy Hollow, Evergreen Housing, Lapolt Park, and Main Street HousingCome anytime between 6 and 9pm, we will be there!These events will run in the evenings at various housing facilities and public parks. The community will be invited to participate in gathering to make art with local artists while focusing on how expressing creativity can contribute to stress relief. Activities will be developed by participating artists based on their media of choice with a focus on making projects replicatable at little to no cost. There will also be a leave behind component of activities youth and community members can use to continue developing their creativity. For more information, contact Ann-Marie, our Drug Free Communities Program Assistant. Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns.  Free! Ann-Marie Sidtis, as3492@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 115 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Friday, October 13, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= What are you made of? Block Party Friday, October 13, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm In 2016, a study conducted by Drexel Unniversity investigated the impact of visual art making on the cortisol levels of 39 healthy adults. Participants provided saliva samples to assess cortisol levels before and after 45 minutes of art making. Participants also provided written responses about the experience at the end of the session. Results indicate that art making resulted in statistically significant lowering of cortisol levels. Participants' written responses indicated that they found the art-making session to be relaxing, enjoyable, helpful for learning about new aspects of self, freeing from constraints, an evolving process of initial struggle to later resolution, and about flow/losing themselves in the work.Come explore your creative side, exercise you brain, and have fun while preventing youth substance use!Where: Beverly Gardens, Sleepy Hollow, Evergreen Housing, Lapolt Park, and Main Street HousingCome anytime between 6 and 9pm, we will be there!These events will run in the evenings at various housing facilities and public parks. The community will be invited to participate in gathering to make art with local artists while focusing on how expressing creativity can contribute to stress relief. Activities will be developed by participating artists based on their media of choice with a focus on making projects replicatable at little to no cost. There will also be a leave behind component of activities youth and community members can use to continue developing their creativity. For more information, contact Ann-Marie, our Drug Free Communities Program Assistant. Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns.  Free! Ann-Marie Sidtis, as3492@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 115 ========================================= 4-H Saturdays Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Calling all Sullivan County Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 interested in 4-H! Come and learn of the many various programs 4-H offers. The day will be filled with multiple areas that 4-H covers including but not limited to cooking, healthy living, crafting, animal science, environmental, horticulture, community service programs and more! Youth may choose one, two, or all 4 activities offered throughout the day. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day!Registration for this program is required, so sign up for a spot today by reaching out to our 4-H Youth Development Program Manager, Barbara Moran, at the information listed below!Funded by the County of Sullivan through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns. Free! Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= What are you made of? Block Party Saturday, October 14, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm In 2016, a study conducted by Drexel Unniversity investigated the impact of visual art making on the cortisol levels of 39 healthy adults. Participants provided saliva samples to assess cortisol levels before and after 45 minutes of art making. Participants also provided written responses about the experience at the end of the session. Results indicate that art making resulted in statistically significant lowering of cortisol levels. Participants' written responses indicated that they found the art-making session to be relaxing, enjoyable, helpful for learning about new aspects of self, freeing from constraints, an evolving process of initial struggle to later resolution, and about flow/losing themselves in the work.Come explore your creative side, exercise you brain, and have fun while preventing youth substance use!Where: Beverly Gardens, Sleepy Hollow, Evergreen Housing, Lapolt Park, and Main Street HousingCome anytime between 6 and 9pm, we will be there!These events will run in the evenings at various housing facilities and public parks. The community will be invited to participate in gathering to make art with local artists while focusing on how expressing creativity can contribute to stress relief. Activities will be developed by participating artists based on their media of choice with a focus on making projects replicatable at little to no cost. There will also be a leave behind component of activities youth and community members can use to continue developing their creativity. For more information, contact Ann-Marie, our Drug Free Communities Program Assistant. Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns.  Free! Ann-Marie Sidtis, as3492@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 115 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Unpacking Gender Workshop Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) , Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.As our culture becomes more accepting of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, we are having more discussions about gender than ever before. However, many of us may still not understand what it means to live in a gender-expansive society and to care for gender-diverse youth. Research has emphasized the immense importance of family support for positive outcomes of gender diverse youth, but what does “support” look like? This program will build a deeper understanding of gender and offer everyday skills to navigate a gender-expansive world.The program is offered both in person, at our offices, or virtually. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants. Concurrent youth programming is being offered as well for all youth 4 and above. Free! Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Unpacking_Gender_Workshop_233 ========================================= Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, October 18, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult, relative, or friend with Alzheimer's or Dementia. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvf--qrjsqG9c6zZP6eju1q6H79L4vWedj?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Unpacking the Teen Years Wednesday, October 18, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.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.Please contact Suzan Sussmann at 845-344-1234 or by emailing sls536@cornell.edu with any questions. Cost is $25/participant (non-refundable). Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=775 ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Series Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event This program is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.This 6-week virtual parenting workshop will focus on supporting parents and caregivers to create nurturing environments in their homes with the help of positive discipline tools.What you will learn:Different parenting styles and which one style works best for you and your childWhy do children behave the way they do?Effective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to support social and emotional development in your childCornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $40 per family of 2, $0 solidarity Price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. Vanessa Petrossian, vp292@cornell.edu, Cell (845) 423-0287 Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=771 ========================================= Introduction to Yoga & Mindfulness for Diverse Abilities Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Want to develop your skills with individuals of diverse abilities? Join us to learn the benefits and how-To’s of integrating yoga and mindfulness-based activities into your teachings and practice!We'll teach you the developmentally appropriate tools, breathing and relaxation techniques to facilitate individualized, group and family programs, as well as posture modifications using chairs and other props. Effective methods for encouraging cooperation, building community and developing social skills will also be shared, and we'll help you focus on creating lesson plans and how to teach in a variety of contexts!Light refreshments and lunch will be provided with two 15-minute breaks and 30-minute lunch break.There is no fee, but preregistration is required to participate! Be aware that registration for this event closes on October 12th!***To register, participants can register online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or srb46@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180 x 117.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! SueAnn Boyd, srb46@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 117 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Thursday, October 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Friday, October 20, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Self-Connection Workshop Tuesday, October 24, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join us for this virtual workshop on Tuesday, October 24 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.Often as adults, we put ourselves last on the list. Research supports that self-care is of great importance when raising our children.Join us for a 90-minute virtual workshop that will explore: MindfulnessParental resiliencySelf-careImpact of role modeling these behaviors.Please contact Suzan Sussmann at 845-344-1234 or by emailing sls536@cornell.edu with any questions. Cost is $10/participant (non-refundable). Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=773 ========================================= Free Farm Stand 2023 Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2023 Farm Stand Dates are here! Please save and share with anyone who might be interested. All dates are weather dependent. We are unfortunately are unable to host the farm stand during zero temperatures, or dangerous snowy conditionsDistribution will be held at the Majek Furniture Parking lot at 312 East Broadway, Monticello.  Bee Moser, bem77@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 113 ========================================= ASCEND to New Heights Wednesday, October 25, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC), funded by the NYS Department of Health, is a five-year grant effort utilizing a coordinated, multi-sector approach to increase demand for and access to healthy, affordable foods and opportunities for daily physical activity to reduce the risk of chronic disease in high-need communities and school districts.Creating Healthy Schools and Communities invites you to ASCEND to new heights of health in Sullivan County! Join us on Wednesday, October 25th to learn about the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities program at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)! Meet the staff as they present on the program's goals and achievements, network with more CCESC staff and their various programs, and enjoy free refreshments and snacks along the way! ***Participants can register for this program online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.No car? No problem! Our building is now a Move Sullivan bus stop! For more information call 845-434-4102.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Malinda Ware, mgw77@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 111 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Unpacking the Teen Years Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.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.Please contact Suzan Sussmann at 845-344-1234 or by emailing sls536@cornell.edu with any questions. Cost is $25/participant (non-refundable). Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=775 ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Series Thursday, October 26, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event This program is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.This 6-week virtual parenting workshop will focus on supporting parents and caregivers to create nurturing environments in their homes with the help of positive discipline tools.What you will learn:Different parenting styles and which one style works best for you and your childWhy do children behave the way they do?Effective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to support social and emotional development in your childCornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $40 per family of 2, $0 solidarity Price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. Vanessa Petrossian, vp292@cornell.edu, Cell (845) 423-0287 Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=771 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Friday, October 27, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Getting Started with Pigs Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Explore the basics of raising hogs, from farrow to finish, and the benefits of integrating pigs in your farm operation at ALL Family Farm with owners & operators Nathan & Misty Allanach.The hog production workshop will take place at ALL Family Farm, a hog production operation in Middletown (Sullivan County), owned and operated by Nate and Misty Allanach. Nate will show you around his farm to show and speak to the learning objectives, providing you the opportunity to see the ins and outs of a hog operation and understand the concepts behind the operation's system.***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.This project is supported by USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture award #2022-06508.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Taylor Adam, tea46@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 130 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Free Farm Stand 2023 Wednesday, November 1, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2023 Farm Stand Dates are here! Please save and share with anyone who might be interested. All dates are weather dependent. We are unfortunately are unable to host the farm stand during zero temperatures, or dangerous snowy conditionsDistribution will be held at the Majek Furniture Parking lot at 312 East Broadway, Monticello.  Bee Moser, bem77@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 113 ========================================= 109th Annual Meeting Wednesday, November 1, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Michael Ritchie Big Barn, 54 Discovery Ridge Rd , Hurleyville, NY 12747 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCE)’s 109th Annual Meeting will take place at The Michael Ritchie Big Barn in Hurleyville on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Join new and longtime Extension friends for a 2023 State of the Association, Board of Directors election, and Friends of Extension Awards while relaxing at a beautiful venue with a locally sourced dinner.Keynote Speaker: Anu Rangarajan, Program Director of the Cornell Small Farms program.The annually celebrated Friends of Extension awards will be presented to volunteers, businesses, agricultural partners, and community organizations who have made outstanding contributions to CCE’s mission over the last year.***Participants can register for this meeting online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.For more information about the Annual Meeting, contact our office via phone at 845-292-6180 ext 100 or via email at sullivan@cornell.edu.Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Free! Aaron Denman, ed468@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Series Thursday, November 2, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event This program is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.This 6-week virtual parenting workshop will focus on supporting parents and caregivers to create nurturing environments in their homes with the help of positive discipline tools.What you will learn:Different parenting styles and which one style works best for you and your childWhy do children behave the way they do?Effective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to support social and emotional development in your childCornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $40 per family of 2, $0 solidarity Price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. Vanessa Petrossian, vp292@cornell.edu, Cell (845) 423-0287 Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=771 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Friday, November 3, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, November 7, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Series Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event This program is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.This 6-week virtual parenting workshop will focus on supporting parents and caregivers to create nurturing environments in their homes with the help of positive discipline tools.What you will learn:Different parenting styles and which one style works best for you and your childWhy do children behave the way they do?Effective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to support social and emotional development in your childCornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. $40 per family of 2, $0 solidarity Price (for those that cannot pay at this time). You can also make a donation to sponsor additional participants. Vanessa Petrossian, vp292@cornell.edu, Cell (845) 423-0287 Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=771 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Friday, November 10, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Friday, November 10, 2023 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.  ========================================= 4-H Saturdays Saturday, November 11, 2023 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Calling all Sullivan County Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 interested in 4-H! Come and learn of the many various programs 4-H offers. The day will be filled with multiple areas that 4-H covers including but not limited to cooking, healthy living, crafting, animal science, environmental, horticulture, community service programs and more! Youth may choose one, two, or all 4 activities offered throughout the day. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day!Registration for this program is required, so sign up for a spot today by reaching out to our 4-H Youth Development Program Manager, Barbara Moran, at the information listed below!Funded by the County of Sullivan through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns. Free! Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, November 14, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, November 14, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult, relative, or friend with Alzheimer's or Dementia. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvf--qrjsqG9c6zZP6eju1q6H79L4vWedj?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Building YOUR Community Connections - A Virtual Workshop Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join us for a 90-minute virtual workshop where we will unpack and discuss these questions:What is social connection?How does it benefit us?Why is belonging so important to adults, youth and teens?What are factors that impact our connections?How do we build community?Please contact Suzan Sussmann at 845-344-1234 or by emailing sls536@cornell.edu with any questions. Cost is $10/participant (non-refundable). Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=774 ========================================= Cooking Matters in Your Community Friday, November 17, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 “Cooking is a good, stimulating activity to help seniors stay busy and use their minds," says, John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist. Learning new skills and tasks — like preparing a new recipe — can stave off cognitive decline.Want to learn how and why cooking matters in your community? Join us to learn cooking and food safety skills with the goal of increasing your knowledge base, helping you make healthier and more empowered decisions, and using cooking as a way to be creative, self-nurturing and to connection with others - from the farmer's market to the family dinner table!***Participants can register for this class series online at the link listed below. Once you have reached the event listings page, please go to the search bar in the top left-hand corner of the page and search "Sullivan," this will bring you to the listing for this program to which you can click the "Register" button. Those with any questions about this process can email ed468@cornell.edu or call 845-292-6180.FreshRX is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Garnet Health in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations. Free! Joy Leon, jll362@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 ext. 101 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, November 21, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Thursday, November 23, 2023 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.  ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Friday, November 24, 2023 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.  ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, November 28, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Free Farm Stand 2023 Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2023 Farm Stand Dates are here! Please save and share with anyone who might be interested. All dates are weather dependent. We are unfortunately are unable to host the farm stand during zero temperatures, or dangerous snowy conditionsDistribution will be held at the Majek Furniture Parking lot at 312 East Broadway, Monticello.  Bee Moser, bem77@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 113 ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, December 5, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Free Farm Stand 2023 Wednesday, December 6, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2023 Farm Stand Dates are here! Please save and share with anyone who might be interested. All dates are weather dependent. We are unfortunately are unable to host the farm stand during zero temperatures, or dangerous snowy conditionsDistribution will be held at the Majek Furniture Parking lot at 312 East Broadway, Monticello.  Bee Moser, bem77@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 113 ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, December 12, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, December 19, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult relative or friend. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodO2pqT0tE9FEjQvNzYEwLtDmUKkb_B9N?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 new resources to the informal family caregiver who assists an aging, ill, or disabled adult, relative, or friend with Alzheimer's or Dementia. Nancy McGraw, CCESC CRC Program Coordinator, 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://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvf--qrjsqG9c6zZP6eju1q6H79L4vWedj?_x_zm_rtaid=ZWsgup5rT4mBC8JZte_A7A.1693575090351.00b58aaba1510c1a16ddbb29c1f9c4a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=816#/registration ========================================= Office Closed; Half Day Friday, December 22, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed for the second half of the day in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day. ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, December 25, 2023 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.  ========================================= Office Closed; Half Day Friday, December 29, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed for the second half of the day in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day. ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, January 1, 2024 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.  ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, January 6, 2024 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, January 9, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= 4-H Saturdays Saturday, January 13, 2024 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Calling all Sullivan County Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 interested in 4-H! Come and learn of the many various programs 4-H offers. The day will be filled with multiple areas that 4-H covers including but not limited to cooking, healthy living, crafting, animal science, environmental, horticulture, community service programs and more! Youth may choose one, two, or all 4 activities offered throughout the day. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day!Registration for this program is required, so sign up for a spot today by reaching out to our 4-H Youth Development Program Manager, Barbara Moran, at the information listed below!Funded by the County of Sullivan through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns. Free! Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, January 15, 2024 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.  ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, February 3, 2024 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= 4-H Saturdays Saturday, February 10, 2024 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Calling all Sullivan County Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 interested in 4-H! Come and learn of the many various programs 4-H offers. The day will be filled with multiple areas that 4-H covers including but not limited to cooking, healthy living, crafting, animal science, environmental, horticulture, community service programs and more! Youth may choose one, two, or all 4 activities offered throughout the day. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day!Registration for this program is required, so sign up for a spot today by reaching out to our 4-H Youth Development Program Manager, Barbara Moran, at the information listed below!Funded by the County of Sullivan through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns. Free! Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= 4-H Saturdays Saturday, March 9, 2024 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Calling all Sullivan County Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 interested in 4-H! Come and learn of the many various programs 4-H offers. The day will be filled with multiple areas that 4-H covers including but not limited to cooking, healthy living, crafting, animal science, environmental, horticulture, community service programs and more! Youth may choose one, two, or all 4 activities offered throughout the day. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day!Registration for this program is required, so sign up for a spot today by reaching out to our 4-H Youth Development Program Manager, Barbara Moran, at the information listed below!Funded by the County of Sullivan through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns. Free! Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, March 12, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, April 6, 2024 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= 4-H Saturdays Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Calling all Sullivan County Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 interested in 4-H! Come and learn of the many various programs 4-H offers. The day will be filled with multiple areas that 4-H covers including but not limited to cooking, healthy living, crafting, animal science, environmental, horticulture, community service programs and more! Youth may choose one, two, or all 4 activities offered throughout the day. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day!Registration for this program is required, so sign up for a spot today by reaching out to our 4-H Youth Development Program Manager, Barbara Moran, at the information listed below!Funded by the County of Sullivan through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns. Free! Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= 4-H Saturdays Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, New York 12754 Calling all Sullivan County Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 interested in 4-H! Come and learn of the many various programs 4-H offers. The day will be filled with multiple areas that 4-H covers including but not limited to cooking, healthy living, crafting, animal science, environmental, horticulture, community service programs and more! Youth may choose one, two, or all 4 activities offered throughout the day. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day!Registration for this program is required, so sign up for a spot today by reaching out to our 4-H Youth Development Program Manager, Barbara Moran, at the information listed below!Funded by the County of Sullivan through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.Contact the CCE Office at (845) 292-6180 or sullivan@cornell.edu to request accommodations or for questions/concerns. Free! Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, May 14, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Saturday, June 1, 2024 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform ========================================= Master Community Builder Program Tuesday, June 11, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 This workshop is in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County.Join the 10-month intergenerational Master Community Builder Program!The Master Community Builder Program guides participants in creating the conditions for resilience and regenerative well-being. Master Community Builders will learn to apply frameworks, strategies, and tools that create resilient and just communities in their respective fields of work, areas of interest, and environments.If you want to "do" something and are interested in personal growth, and in supporting our communities to navigate challenges related to public and mental health, climate change, community and economic vitality, equity, education, public safety, and public policy, etc. this is for you!The program thrives on its diverse participants with backgrounds, interests, and experiences, which include educators, human services providers, mental health and health care providers, business leaders and professionals, law enforcement, community leaders, faith-based community leaders, and members, community activists, policymakers, and community members at large.Each month, sessions will focus on a specific topic shared by individuals from different fields.Click HERE for the program overview.The program cost is $300; scholarships are available. Meals are included.Sessions will take place on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 4 pm, with Zoom sessions every second Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 pm. The total number of hours of instruction is 50 hours, for a total of 5 CEUs certified by Cornell University. $300; scholarships are available Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWV23Cf5Jo7GUcyEFgyVvbqLxkLygFAtra3diVq7WPDAuDw/viewform =========================================