FamilyConsumerScience

Family and Consumer Sciences views the family, in all its diverse forms, as the cornerstone of a healthy society. Our mission is to empower individuals, families and communities to make informed decisions with unbiased, research-based information.  Here you will find current programs and workshops we are offering, our FCS pages offer resouces for money management, personal health and wellness, parenting, and nutrition. 

 

Upcoming Workshops:

Leadership32: Applications due September 1st.  First session begins September 16th at 9am. 

Caregiver Connection: Beginning September 30th, 2-3pm at the West Annex Conference room. 

  • Are you a caregiver in need of connection and resources?  Our first session will start in September and run until April. Below are the dates and topics.  All sessions will go from 2-3pm at the West Annex Conference room.   
    • September 30: Medicare vs. Medicaid
    • October 28: Nutrition for caregivers
    • November 18: Navigating difficult conversations 
    • January 27: Wills and Estate Planning
    • February 24: Long term care versus short term
    • March 31: Basic first aid as a caregiver and advocating for your loved one.
    • April 28: Dementia friendly caregiving.

Freezer Meal Frenzy: October 27th, 5:30pm.

Come prep with us!

You're going to:

🛒 Learn what freezes well
🥘 Assemble meals
🏷️ Learn the secrets to packaging & labeling
🧊 Build your freezer stash
😂 Have some fun
🏠 Take your meals home!

Strong People fitness classes run at the Cobblestone church in Absarokee.  Currently the group continues to meet at 9am, but the 10am Thursday classes will resume October 1st.  

For more information please call the office (406-322-8035) or email haley.barker@montana.edu

StrongPeople

ServSafeServSafe® Food Handler is a basic food safety class for entry level food service workers.  The class consists of five sections: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-Contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitation. At the end of the class a short test will be given, you will recieve a certificate of completion after successfully passing the written exam. 

  • There are 2 offerings this fall, one September 16th in Joliet and one October 22nd in Billings.  Please email haley.barker@montana.edu for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

If any of these classes interest you, but not sure if one exists in your area?  Call us, Stillwater County Extension Office at 406-322-8035, and we'll see if a program does exist or we'll find a way to get one started!

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