Extension Office, PCH to host luncheon

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Jenna Nees, Ag Educator

The Purdue Extension Office of Putnam County and Putnam County Hospital invite all women in the community to a complimentary luncheon at Putnam County Hospital to help kick off the Women Walk Putnam County, a walking program focused toward women.

The luncheon is scheduled for noon Wednesday, Aug. 3 at the PCH classrooms on the third floor of the hospital. A complimentary lunch, information about Women Walk Putnam County and educational speakers that will discuss healthy lifestyles and ways to stay active will top off the event.

Keynote speaker is Lillian Pfister. RSVPs are required by Friday, July 29. To RSVP, persons may call Jennifer Cannon at the Extension Office at 653-8411 or register online via the Purdue Extension website.

Women Walk Putnam County is a program geared toward senior women locally. The group will meet every Wednesday at 8 a.m. for a 30-minute walk at a new venue every week.

Goals will be set and healthy challenges will be made as the program progresses, such as steps taken per week, healthy recipe exchange and much more.

This year the Purdue Extension Signature Program Dining with Diabetes (DWD) has been added as part of the program. The educational program and cooking school will help adults with type 2 diabetes and those who want a healthy lifestyle control their blood sugar to feel better and reduce risk of health complications. You will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated, and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one.

Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipe and handouts will be given to each participant. While the Women Walk Putnam County program is tailored to women, we encourage community programs to register for Dining with Diabetes taking place in October. Registration for Dining with Diabetes will come closer to the program date.

For more information on this program, contact Jennifer Cannon at the Purdue Extension Office at 653-8411. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, prior to the meeting, contact Cannon at the number above.

Visit www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or contact the local Purdue Extension Office by calling 653-8411 for more information regarding this week's column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events.

It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee.

Upcoming Events

July 11 -- Public Speaking and Demo Contest, 5 p.m., Fairgrounds.

July 22-29 -- Putnam County 4-H Fair.

July 28 -- Wetland Compliance Webinar, 12-1 p.m. Register at ag.purdue.edu/Extension/wia/Pages/webinars.aspx

July 29 -- Deadline to register for Women Walk Putnam County. Register online or by calling 653-8411.