Dear Extension Homemaker,

April has been a whirl wind with all the

activities, 4-H Project Days, Sewing Expo and 4-H

Fashion Revue. Many thanks to all the volunteers

who participated or shared their talents in any of

the activities. All these events could not have

happened without you! THANKS A MILLION!!

During the spring, homemakers served as

leaders in 4-H Sewing Projects and Project Days!

Thanks for sharing your time and talent with 4-

H’ers during their project time. Many thanks to

Debbie Primeau, Julie Donahue, Ginny Miller,

Elaine Kelly and Dawn Davis. Kay Wilson helped

with sewing in Gallatin County.

It’s Sew Fine For Home and Family:

Sewing Expo was held on April 9th-11th with Linda

Williams, Judy Williams, Evelyn Huser, Debbie

Primeau, Collene Coyle, Julie Donahue, Mary

Goldsberry, Susan Hampton, Mary Shelton and

Ginny Miller participating in the workshops.

State Homemaker Annual Meeting

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Annual

Meeting will be held May 7th-9th in Louisville, KY

at the Crowne Plaza. “Exploring Our Mountain

Heritage” is the theme this year. Machele Bess and

Debbie Primeau will be serving as voting

delegates. Mary Marlow will be singing in the

State Homemaker Chorus. Denise Perkins, county

treasurer will also be attending. Several members

have made quilt squares for the silent auction.

There are six items that will be participating in the

Cultural Arts Contest. Please bring these items to

the Extension Office by Thursday, May 3rd.

The Cotton Club The Cotton Club will meet on Tuesday, May 15th

at 6:00 PM at the Owen County Extension Office.

Plan for the next step of “Undercover Patchin’

Quilt”. Also bring your items to share.

Catchup on Unfinished Projects There will be a sew all day

to catchup on unfinished

projects on Monday, May

14th starting at 9:00 AM and

sewing until you complete

the project or just tired of

sewing. Come and join the

fun!

Crochet & Fellowship We will be meeting Monday, May 21st at 6 PM at

Owen County Extension Service. If you attend

your name will be entered into a drawing to win a

prize at each meeting. Don’t miss out! Please

contact 502-484-5703 or on the Event created in

our Facebook group page to RSVP by the end of

the business day on Thursday May 17th. Please

bring all your completed granny squares for the

group afghan so we can see where we are at with

completion.

Cooperative Extension Service Owen County 265 Ellis Highway Owenton, KY 40359 (502) 484-5703 Fax: (502) 484-574 extension.ca.uky.edu

Owen County Extension Homemakers

May 2018

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employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. To file a complaint, contact Tim West UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry

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Crafter’s Club

We will be making

a sunflower

wreath on

Monday, May 14th

at 6:00 PM at the

Extension Office.

Below is the list of

supplies that you

will need to bring.

Supply list

10” wire wreath frame

10” X 10 yards Yellow (for sunflower) or white

(for daisy) poly deco mesh

15-20 chenille pipe cleaners in same color as deco

mesh

½ Styrofoam ball that fits in the center of the 10”

wire wreath

Owen County Extension Homemaker’s

Council The next Owen County Extension Homemaker’s

Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 4th

at 7:00 PM at the Owen County Extension Office.

Plans for upcoming events will be discussed. All

county officers, chairman and club presidents

please plan to attend.

Reading Award If you like to read you can win an

award during our Owen

County Homemaker Annual

Meeting. Keep track of the

books you read so you can

turn them into the Extension

Office by September 21st. Here is a

few books that you can find at our public library:

Better: How I Let Go of Control, Held On to

Hope, and Found Joy in My Darkest Hour. By

Amy Robach

Small Great Things. By Jodi Picoult

Great Crossings: Indians, Settlers, and Slaves

in the Age of Jackson. By Christina Snyder

Mammoth Cave Curiosities: A Guide to Saber-

Tooth Cats and Other Subterrnean Marvels.

By Colleen Olson

Pride and Prejudice. By Jane Austen

Senior Health and Fitness Day: “Active

Today…Healthier Tomorrow?” Be one of more than 100,000 older adults who will

participate in the nation’s largest local health and

wellness event on May 30th for “National Senior

Health and Fitness Day.” The Mature Markey

Resource Center, a national information clearing

house for the older adult market, aims “to help

keep older Americans healthy and fit” by

sponsoring this annual event. Get a group of

friends or family together and start exercising.

Remember adults need at least 150 minutes of

moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week and

muscle strengthening activities on two or more

days a week that work all major muscle groups,

according to the CDC.

Sincerely,

Judith E. Hetterman

Owen County Extension Agent

For Family & Consumer Science

Education

Happy Mother’s

Day Gift Suggestions

Owen Co. Extension Homemaker

Mailbox Membership $8.00

Reflective Mailbox Address Sign 10.00

New Homemakers Cookbook $15.00

Download this and past issues of the Adult, Youth, Parent and Family Caregiver Health Bulletins: http://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/content/health-bulletins

M A Y 2 0 1 8

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES

Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health and people

of all ages and body types can be physically active. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so it is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of becoming active.

Exercise among middle-aged and older adults in the Unites States is rare. Research shows that only about 10 percent of people past the age of 65 work out regularly. Despite this fact, the CDC recommends that if you’re 65 years of age or older, are generally fit and have no limiting health conditions, you need at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week.

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Starting or keeping a regular exercise routine can be challenging for people at any age — and it does not get any easier as you get older. However, no matter your age or fitness level, it is never too late to benefit from moving your body, boosting your health and improving your outlook on life.

Three myths debunked about aging and being active

Myth 1: There is no point to exercising. I am too old to start exercising.

Fact: You are never too old to get moving and improve your health! Regular movement or physical activity can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. Regular movement can also help you look and feel younger, while staying independent longer.

Myth 2: Exercise puts me at risk of falling down.

Fact: Physical activity can actually lower your risk of falling and improve cognitive function. Regular activity builds strength and stamina, prevents loss of bone mass and improves balance, reducing your risk of falling.

Myth 3: I am too weak or have too many aches and pains.

Fact: Moving your body can help you manage pain. Becoming more active can energize your mood, relieve stress, help you manage symptoms of illness and pain, and improve your overall sense of well-being. Even if you are chair-bound, you can still lift weights, stretch and do chair aerobics or chair yoga.

Remaining active as an adult adds years to your life, but also life to your years. It can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age. However, it is important to start safely:

• Get medical clearance from your doctor before starting an exercise program.

• Consider any preexisting health conditions or concerns.

• Start slowly and focus on short-term goals.• Listen to your body. If you are in pain, STOP.

It is never too late to benefit from exercise!

REFERENCES:• https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/older_adults• https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/

exercise-and-fitness-as-you-age.htm• https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercise-

and-aging-can-you-walk-away-from-father-time

Physical activity can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Owenton Club

10:30

2

Pleasant Home Club

10:30

Leadership Owen

County 8:00

3

Owen County

Extension Council

7:00

4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

Sweet Owen Club

11:00

Farmers Market

Opening 10-1

12

13 14

Finishing Projects

9-4:00

Craft Club 6:00

15

Cotton Club

6:00

Country Corners Club

7:00

16

Derby Dinner

“Oklahoma”

8:15 AM-7:30 PM

17 18

Farmers Market

10-1

19

20 21

Crochet & Fellowship

Club

6:00

22 23 24

Electric Pressure

Cooker

6:00

25

Farmers Market

10-1

26

27 28

Holiday-Office Closed

29 30

Owenton Trip

“Irish Acres”

9:00 AM

31

Electric Air Fryer

6:00

Last Day of School

May 2018

KEHA Annual Meeting-Louisville, KY