Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013
Walk With Ease-Twin Oaks Harbour (Session 17 of 18)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where:
First Baptist Church
Osceola MO
Session topic:
Review
Walk at own pace
Registration:
Call St. Clair county Extension Office at 417-646-2419
Registration
deadline:
8/23/2013
A Matter of Balance (Gallatin Sep.- Oct. 2013) (Session 7 of 8)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Access II Independent Living Center
101 Industrial Park, just north off Hwy 6, Gallatin MO
map...Description:
A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.
Registration:
Please pre-register by contacting:
Janet Hackert 660-425-6434
or Deanna Lewis 660-663-2828
Cost:
$10.00
Scholarships may be available.
Health Insurance Education and What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Hammons Heart Institute
Springfield MO
Description:
Session goal is to provide Missourians with the knowledge and skills they need to make the best health insurance decisions possible for themselves, their families and their businesses. Session will include information on:
• New options for buying health insurance: Health Insurance Marketplace
• Tax credits to help pay for health insurance
• New health insurance company rules to protect you
• Medicare changes
• Access to enrollment assistance
• Other information and assistance sources
• Tips for using health insurance
Chronic Disease Self-Management (Session 1 of 6)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Barton County Extension Center at the Gardener Room
E. 12th St, Lamar MO
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This is a Health Management Class. The six-week workshop for adults living with a chronic condition and their family members. Classes are highly interactive, where mutual support and success builds confidence in participants’ ability to manage their health while maintaining active & fulfilling lives.
Session topic:
Introduction to class, workshop overview and Responsibilities, definitions and introduction to action plans
Registration:
To register, please call Carla Reed, RN, at 417-681-5256
Registration
deadline:
10/1/2013
Cost:
$0.00
The class is free. Participants will receive a book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Chillicothe (Session 13 of 20)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Grand River Technical School
1200 Fair St, Chillicothe MO
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The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program is built on simple, strength building exercises that will improve balance, health, and state of mind. No, it’s not strenuous weight-lifting; you’ll start at a level that’s right for you. more...
Registration:
Please contact Jessica Trussell at 660-646-0811 to register.
Missouri Master Naturalist - Level 1 Training (Session 15 of 17)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
2360 Highway D, Saint Charles MO
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A training program to help you discover the natural Missouri by developing your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist educator or recreations specialist. You'll gain a wealth of natural science information in classes given by some of Missouri's finest biologists and build new friendships with others who share a love of Missouri's outdoors. more...
Session topic:
Wildlife Management, Discussion of tools and techniques available to Wildlife Biologists as they manage populations of game and none game wildlife. Includes a brief review of the wildlife code and how/why hunting seasons are set - plus more ...
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 more...
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Shelbyville (Session 1 of 10)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:
Shelby County University of Missouri Extension office
106 E 3RD ST, Shelbyville MO
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Are you interested in improving your muscle strength? Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a program designed to set you on the path to increasing your muscle strength, balance and flexibility. You don't have to visit a gym or buy any expensive equipment.
Session topic:
First session. We will do fitness assessments and review materials for the program.
Registration
deadline:
9/27/2013
Inspiring Success All-Arts Council (Session 3 of 13)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Lexington, MO
Lexington MO
Description:
To enrich the quality of life and advance economic growth in Lexington and surrounding communities through appreciation, promotion and development of the arts.
Session topic:
A series of meetings working with local community members with the goal of forming a community arts council.
Focus on Kids - Johnson County (Session 4 of 12)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Johnson County Extension Center
135 West Market Street, Warrensburg MO
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State-mandated co-parenting class for divorcing and never married parents.
Session topic:
Focus on Kids is a co-parenting class for parents who are divorcing or never married and have a court case.
Registration:
Pre-register one week in advance by calling the Johnson County Extension Center at 660-747-3193.
Master Gardener Core Course (Session 5 of 8)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Gasconade County Extension Center
(Farm Bureau building).
1106 West Hwy 28, Owensville MO
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The University of Missouri Extension has trained volunteers for the Missouri Master Gardener program since 1983. After completing the Core Course, Master Gardeners advise and train communities on gardening and environmental horticulture, and participate in various educational service projects. The volunteer based, not-for-profit Master Gardener program is instrumental in building strong communities in our region.
Participants will become certified as Master Gardeners after taking the 30-plus hour training course and fulfilling the first year’s 30 hour garden education related volunteer requirement. Every subsequent year, certification is maintained through the completion of at least 20 hours of volunteer time on projects and taking an additional 6 hours of continued horticultural education.
Session topic:
Diseases: Nathan Brandt – MU Extension Horticulture Specialist from St. Louis County
Womens Financial Education Series (Session 1 of 5)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension Center
10650 Gateway Blvd., St. Louis MO
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The Womens Financial Education Series (WFES) is a multi-session workshop that helps women to: improve money management skills, increase current levels of financial knowledge, develop confidence in decision-making abilities and gain control over lives by taking control over their finances. more...
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 to pay with Visa, Master Card or Discover. Print a registration form from the link below to mail payment. more...
Registration
deadline:
9/24/2013
Annie's Project--Education for Farm Women in Park Hills Fall 2013 (Session 2 of 6)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Location to be determined.
5720 Flat River Road, Park Hills MO
map...Session topic:
Financial documentation and what lenders look for. Insurances
Registration:
Registration is $75 and includes a black binder notebook, thumb drive, spreadsheet decision tool software, a light meal each night and the 18 hour workshop. Please pre-register by calling the Washington County Extension Office at (573) 438-2671.
Registration
deadline:
9/20/2013
Operation JumpStart (Session 5 of 8)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
920 Broadway, Cape Girardeau MO
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Operation JumpStart is a nationally-recognized, highly-successful training model designed for individuals who are considering starting or expanding a small business. The OJS program teaches participants essential business planning and preparation skills like product pricing, legal structure, competition, marketing and cash flow management with the goal of developing a feasibility plan to start or expand a business
Session topic:
Startup Costs, Ongoing Costs, Projecting Sales - Participants will gain an understanding between profit and cash and will learn the tools needed to help determine financial feasibility on the Cash Flow Report
Registration:
Register at www.semo.edu/cie or by phone 573-651-2929 more...
Facilitator:
Glenna Ervin, gervin@semo.edu
Southeast Missouri State University SBTDC
phone: 573/651-2929
FastTrac® NewVenture™ (Session 2 of 10)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
UMKC SBTDC
4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City MO
map...Description:
In FastTrac® NewVenture TM, a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City and brought to you by the UMKC SBTDC, you will look at all aspects of your proposed company, exploring the feasibility of your business concept and learning how to develop a viable business plan. Participants will learn about start-up issues and learn to address the competition, legal matters, marketing and financial management aspects. FastTrac® participants don't just learn about business, they work on their own business endeavors throughout the course. This program is fast-paced and energizing, using guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.
Registration:
For more information and to receive an application, please email fasttrac@umkc.edu or call 816-235-6063. All application and payment materials must be completed no later than noon on Friday, September 20. View our Registration and Cancellation Policies here: http://info.umkc.edu/sbtdc/registration-policy/.
Facilitator:
Carmen DeHart, dehartc@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: (816) 235-6428
Building Better Child Care (Session 1 of 4)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Ozark Community Technical College- Room 226, Richwood Valley Campus
Ozark MO
Description:
Four workshops will be offered for child day care providers in Christian County and surrounding counties in southwest Missouri
Session topic:
The first of the series of four, three hour sessions will cover CPR/First Aid for child day care providers. Christian County emergency management personnell will provide the Red Cross training.
Registration:
Call Renette Wardlow, human development specialist 417-581-3558
Cost:
$15.00
participants will be charged $15 for each 3 hour session; there will be four, 3 hour sessions. An additional $5 fee will be charged those who attend the first session(CPR, first aid training).
QuickBooks - Chillicothe Fall 2013 (Session 2 of 5)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Session topic:
Discussion of QuickBooks, adding and using accounts, and getting around within the program
Registration:
To Register, one can call the Grand River Technical School at 646-3414
Registration
deadline:
9/18/2013
Facilitator:
Kevin Hansen, HansenK@missouri.edu
Fiscal Administrative Management, MU Extension
phone: 660/646-1335
Cass County Master Gardener Training (Session 4 of 10)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension - Cass County Center
201 W. Wall Street, Harrisonville MO
map...Description:
An opportunity to become a certified Master Gardener in Cass County
Session topic:
Turf and Turf management
Facilitator:
Kevin Hansen, HansenK@missouri.edu
Fiscal Administrative Management, MU Extension
phone: 660/646-1335
Building Strong Families--Hillcrest (Session 5 of 8)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Hillcrest Transitional Housing--South Platte Thrift Shop community room.
Kansas City MO
Description:
Building Strong Families is a multi-session life-skills program series that assists participants in identifying their strengths and learning to build on those strengths.
Classes are held once or twice a month in a group setting.
Session topic:
Classes in October will be on the topic of "Communication".
Registration:
Extension specialists partner with Hillcrest Ministries to offer the Building Strong Families program year-round. Adults who reside in Hillcrest Transitional Living communities are required to attend life skills classes during their stay. Case managers and resident managers enroll the participants and keep the attendance roster updated with the Clay County Extension Center. Individuals who are not residents of Hillcrest Transitional Living may participate in the Building Strong Families program on a case by case basis, and if space allows.
Registration
deadline:
7/26/2013
Salt River Master Gardeners monthly meeting (Session 9 of 12)
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Palmyra Sesquicentennial Building
Flower City Park
Palmyra MO
Description:
The Salt River Master Gardeners are a group of Missouri Master Gardeners from Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Pike, and Lewis counties. The group meets the first Tuesday of the month, and has an educational presentation at each meeting.