Some of you may recall that one year ago my left arm was healing from an unfortunate bicycling accident. While my range of motion and strength isn’t quite back to normal I am happy to report that most tasks can be accomplished pain free and with confidence. Last January I was anxious to get back to teaching the Stay Strong Stay Healthy Program in Great Bend. This strength based training for older adults focuses on flexibility, strength and balance. As the eight-week program progressed the class participants became cheerleaders for me.
When they observed my motion improving they gave me the push that I needed to keep working at it. I have another Stay Strong Stay Healthy class set to begin mid-January so I hope you will consider joining. I have had to make a time change from the information in the Great Bend Rec. Center guide and the class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning January 16th, from 10-11 a.m. at the Activity Center located at 2715 18th Street. For those reading this column in Ellis County, I invite you to give me a call if you are interested in having a workshop in your community.
Another accomplishment from 2017 was completing a fact sheet titled, “Healthy Cooking Styles” and presenting it several times. It’s always fun to see an idea become a printed guide for others to follow and perhaps improve the quality of their lives. I will be presenting this program several times in the area. Programs in Great Bend, Hoisington, Hays, LaCrosse and Wilson will be held in February through April. I will be sure to post the dates and times on our Facebook page closer to the program date.
So now let’s take a little time off before 2018 begins. Count your blessings and make some special memories with your kids or grandkids or friends. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New year!
Donna Krug is the Cottonwood Extension District Director and Family & Consumer Science Agent with K-State Research & Extension – Great Bend office. You may reach her at (620)793-1910 or [email protected].