Cooperative Extension Service

Washington County 245 Corporate Drive Springfield, KY 40069 (859) 336-7741 Fax: (859) 336-7445 www.ca.uky.edu/ces

Inside this Issue A Note from the Presidents

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Kay’s Bench

Dedication

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Dates to

Remember

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Mackville Class 3

New Art Club 3

KEHA Meeting 3

Self-Care Tips 4

June 2019

Washington County

Homemaker Newsletter

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association is a volunteer organization that works to improve the

quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service and education.

Potluck Picnic & Annual Meeting

Bring a dish and a dollar!

June 13, 2019 at noon

at Sue Clements’ house

6252 Bardstown Rd., Springfield

Please RSVP by June 10th

A Note From the Presidents

Dear Homemakers, The bench has arrived at the Extension Office and looks great. We are planning a dedication of the bench to Kay on June 20th. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. We will have our end of year annual meeting at Sue’s house on June 13. We will need to talk to discuss the future structure of Homemakers as no one has expressed interest in being the president. We hope everyone will come and enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship.

Sue Clements and Betty Rudd County Presidents

“We can

complain

because rose

bushes have

thorns, or

rejoice because

thorn bushes

have roses.”

-Abraham

Lincoln

Dedication Ceremony for Kay

Please join us on June 20 at 10:30am at the Extension Office for a dedication of the new bench to honor Kay Kennedy. Kay was loved by many people and everyone is welcome. Feel free to spread the word. Please bring any stories or words about Kay to share. We will offer light refreshments.

Dates to Remember June 11 Mackville Center Class — 5:30pm June 13 Monthly Food Distribution Idle Hour Park — 10am June 13 Potluck Picnic & Annual Meeting June 20 Kay’s Dedication Ceremony—10:30 July 1 Volunteer Hours & Chairman Reports Due to Extension Office

Adult Beginning Sewing June 5 & June 19 — 6 pm

Quilting Group

June 12 | June 15 | June 26

Washington County Handcrafters Every Thursday | 10 am — 12 noon

Creative Canvas Art Club June 3 & 17 | 2 pm — 5 pm

Homemakers are on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/OfficialKEHA

Mackville Comm. Center Class

New Creative Canvas Art Club

KEHA held the organization’s 86th annual State Meeting on May 14-16. More than 575 attendees from across the state, including 95 first-time participants, took part in the three-day meeting celebrating the theme “The Sun Shines Bright.” The opening banquet on May 14th celebrated Stephen Foster, the songwriter who penned the line, “The sun shines bright,” with a performance by cast members from The Stephen Foster Story. The organization celebrated 42 years of support for the UK Ovarian Cancer Research and Screening Program with the presentation of awards during the opening banquet. Dr. Edward Pavlik, Ovarian Cancer Screening Research Director, was presented with a check for $46,567.69, raising KEHA’s lifetime contribution to the program to just under $1.5 million. On May 15th, the KEHA Choir performed for the fourth consecutive year, continuing the renewal of a tradition dating back to the organization’s early years. The 26-member choir includes KEHA members from twenty-one counties and is under the director of Wendy Hood, Mercer County KEHA President. Following the choir performance, Gracie Furnish, who completed her term as the National FFA Eastern Region Vice President in October, inspired attendees highlighting how we all can shine bright. A new feature of this year’s meeting was an on-site service project. KEHA members from across the state donated knit or crocheted squares and yarn for use in making comfort blankets for young patients at Norton Children’s Hospital. Attendees at the meeting spent time between sessions joining the squares to create colorful,

child-sized blankets. In total, 55 blankets were completed. Additional squares and yarn were provided to members in attendance to finish comfort blankets for donation to facilities across the state. Jennifer Williams, KEHA Marketing and Publicity Chairman, was the creative mind behind the on-site service project. She shared, “We think this is the first-ever community service project conducted on-site at a state KEHA meeting. I couldn't be prouder of the KEHA members who generously volunteered time and donated yarn and blocks, truly showcasing one of our core principles - SERVICE. An unexpected benefit was the bonding and friendships that formed in our Knit and Crochet Corner as we stitched and shared! By popular demand, this activity will return at next year's Conference in Owensboro.” Three fundraising activities conducted as part of the meeting yielded more than $6,700 to support designated projects. A raffle generated $2650 to add to the contributions to the UK Ovarian Cancer Research and Screening Program. Through a silent auction, $1,600 was raised to aide in hosting the National Volunteer Outreach Network Conference in 2021. More than 350 handmade quilt squares were displayed and auctioned, providing $2,500 to support the meeting program. The annual state meeting provides a time for training, networking, recognition and celebration. Attendees participated in educational seminars addressing topics ranging from physical activity to email scams to volunteer service. A series of concurrent workshops provided training in each of KEHA’s eight educational program areas of emphasis. The KEHA Annual Meeting concluded with an awards luncheon and the installation of newly elected officers. KEHA is a membership organization dedicated to education, leadership and volunteer service. To learn more, like and follow the organization’s newly established Facebook page at www.facebook.com/officialKEHA or visit the website at www.keha.org.

KEHA Convene 86th Annual Meeting

June 11 at 5:30pm

Power Up with Protein & Recipe

Sample: Chicken & Ranch Mushrooms

Bring your art projects & work alongside

artists & friends. See the included flyer

for more details or call the office.

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Sand, Surf, & Physical Activity

If you are heading to the beach for vacation, stay active! Walking on the sandy beach can be easier on your joints. Incorporate other fun activities like building a sand castle, volleyball, paddleball, tag, and swimming.

Source: NEP Physical Activity Tips, UK Cooperative Extension

Are you resting well?

Do you… Get plenty of sleep (7 hours is good, 8 hours is better)? Take rest breaks during the day? Avoid television and other bright screens at least 1 hour before going to bed? Establish a consistent bedtime? Allow yourself time to reflect on the positive things about the day? Give yourself some time for relaxing & reflection? Make your bedroom a relaxing & enjoyable environment?

Source: “Calming the Storm: Preventing Distress Self-Care Checklist,” UK Cooperative Extension

Summer Squash

Squash has many benefits: low in calories, contains vitamins A & C, & is naturally free of fat, cholesterol, & sodium. It can be grilled, steamed, sautéed, fried, & boiled.

Source: Plate It Up KY Proud, UK Cooperative Extension