Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service Food and Nutrition

Ongoing Classes

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES

• REGISTRATIONS: MUST CALL 505-243-1386 (or email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu).
  
• FEE PAYMENTS: DUE 3 WEEKS PRIOR to program's start date (if applicable).
  

2019 Summer Class Brochure

• August 20, 2019 - Keys to Embracing Aging. Interactive program highlighting 12 keys aimed at helping you grow old gracefully, successfully, and with increased longevity: 1) Attitude, 2) Nutrition, 3) Activity, 4) Brain Health, 5) Social Activity, 6) Technology, 7) Safety, 8) Medical Literacy, 9) Stress Management, 10) Financial Security, 11) Sleep, and 12) Taking Time for Oneself.
  Tuesday, 08/20/19; 9 AM - 12 PM. RESERVATIONS: Pre-Registration required; space is limited. Must call 505-243-1386 to RSVP. COST: Free. LOCATION (Click for map): Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Services Lab, 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

• October 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2019 - Kitchen Creations. Type 2 Diabetes Cooking School (4-Class Series).
  Tuesdays, 9 AM - 12 PM. RESERVATIONS: Pre-Registration required (Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes). Space is limited; must call 505-243-1386 to RSVP. COST: Free. LOCATION (Click for map): Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Services Lab, 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.
  

2019 Summer Food Preservation Classes
RESERVATIONS: Class size is limited. Please RSVP by calling 505-243-1386. COST: $15 each class. LOCATION: (Click for map): Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107

• Upcoming Classes:.
  
  • August 14 - Jams and Jellies. Wednesday, 08/14/19, 9 AM-12 PM, $15. Preregistration is required.
    
  • August 16 - Pickles and Salsas. Friday, 08/16/19, $15. Preregistration is required.
    
  • August 21 - Fruit and Tomatoes. Wednesday, 08/21/19, $15. Preregistration is required.
    
  • August 22 - Pressure Canning Veggies. Thursday, 08/22/19, $15. Preregistration is required.
    

More Online Resources

As seen on KRQE:

MIND Diet

MIND Diet for Alzheimers

• NOW: Nutrition on Weekends
  Food insecurity-lacking consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members is an ongoing challenge affecting 30% of youth in New Mexico. No child should ever have to go hungry and you can be involved in making this change.

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  Please consider donating at the link above to help support NOW.

• Extension Publications on Nutrition & Health

• Cooking for One Informational Handout
  

• Pressure Cooking Booklet
  

• Cooking with Herbs and Spices Class Booklet
  

• Healthy New Mexico Cuisine Handout
  (Also see Low Sodium Cooking)

• Extension Publications Family Resource Management

...or contact Dianne Christensen to discuss any questions at 505-243-1386 or diannec@nmsu.edu

Games for Kids!

• Nutrition Decision: Learn how to read the nutrition facts labels, and get ideas for estimating serving sizes and moving more.
• Because I Care, I Wash My Hands: Teaches steps to proper hand washing.