September 2023 Edition

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Hello All,

Wow! Summer is going by fast! School has begun and here we are approaching Fall. I want to THANK each of you who helped with the Open Class Exhibits event at the Gallatin County Fair, the Airport event, the hosting of the N. KY Area Homemaker Council Meeting and all that you continue to do for the Gallatin County Homemakers’ Organization!

To keep you updated on what is coming up, I am going to list some events and reminders:

· The Gallatin County Homemaker Annual Meeting is September 19th. Our Cultural Arts event is the same day (September 19th ) from 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. with the judging at 1:00 p.m.

· The Northern KY Area Homemaker Meeting is October 18th at the Boone County Enrichment Center with the Gallatin County Homemakers hosting the meeting. 

· MEAT Me Here! @ the Extension Office, November 2nd at 6:00 p.m. for a class focusing on meat for the consumer, cuts of meat, etc.) Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension  Professor-Meat Science, University of Kentucky Animal and Food Science will be teaching this class.

*REMEMBER….to keep up with your volunteer hours as I know you all are doing great things in our community.

*More classes are coming so look for them in your newsletter each month.

*And, remember to renew your Homemaker Dues—a membership renewal form is enclosed!

Until next month, have a good rest of your summer and be safe!

 

Upcoming Dates to Remember

September 4—Labor Day—The Extension Office will be closed.
September 7—9 am—4 pm—The Embroidery Club will meet at the Extension Office.
September 10—Grandparents Day
September 12—9 am—4 pm—The Quilt Club will meet at the Extension Office.
September 12– 6:00 pm—The Back to Basics Homemakers will meet at the Extension Office.
September 12—6:00 pm—The Napoleon Homemakers will meet at Zalla Lodge.
September 13—10:30 am—The Cross County Homemakers will meet at the Extension Office.
September 19—9:00 am—12:00 Noon—Cultural Arts Entries taken in at the Extension Office.
September 19—6:00 pm—Gallatin County Homemakers Annual Meeting
September 23—Autumn Begins

 

Bingosize!

Ronda is conducting Bingocize at the Gallatin County Senior Center.  The  program focuses on health and physical and mental activities while having bingo fun.  Great job participants and Thank You Melissa Haddix for being such an awesome community partner! 

 

Don’t Forget!!!

The County Cultural Arts   Contest will be on September 19th. Bring your entries to the Extension Office from 9 am—12 pm. Judging of the entries will begin at 1 pm.   See the Classes and Rules enclosed in this newsletter.

 

Recipe of the Month
One Pan Shrimp & Veggies

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray
16 oz. frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) mushrooms sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
4 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
1 Tbsp. oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
Brown rice

* Using frozen, precooked shrimp (pink in color) may result in shrimp having a dry texture. Frozen, uncooked shrimp (gray in color) is preferred.

Directions:

• Wash hands with warm water and soap scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
• Rinse produce under cool, running water. Follow shrimp’s package instructions for proper thawing.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 15-by-10-inch baking pan with nonstick spray Be sure to use a baking pan with a rim.
• Place the shrimp, zucchini, mushrooms and bell pepper on baking pan.
• Wash your hands after handling raw shrimp.
• Combine chili sauce, oil, lime juice and soy sauce in a small bowl and pour over the shrimp and vegetables. Use tongs to toss and combine.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and shrimp is cooked through and reaches 145 degrees F using a food thermometer. Shrimp will turn pink as it cooks.
• Top with green onions and cilantro and serve over brown rice, if desired.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator within 2 hours.

Makes 5 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Cost per recipe: $ 9.97
Cost per serving: $ 1.99

Nutrition facts per serving: 290 calories; 14g total fat; 2g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 135mg cholesterol; 650mg sodium; 22g total carbohydrate; 2g dietary fiber; 10g total sugars; 1g added sugars; 17g protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 8% Daily Value of calcium; 10% Daily Value of iron; 10% Daily Value of potassium.

Source: Margie Hernandez, Russell County SNAP-Ed Program Assistant Senior

 

Homemaker Happenings
Homemaker Ice Cream Social

The Gallatin County Homemakers kicked off another year with the Annual Ice Cream Social held on Monday, August 21st.  We had a good turnout and everyone in attendance enjoyed some delicious homemade ice cream and cake on a very hot Monday evening. Thanks to all the ladies for making the ice cream, setting up the room, Napoleon Homemakers for the cake and those who helped with clean up.

 

Extension Office Gets a New Digital Sign!

Take a look at our new Digital Sign! The sign was installed August 18th and is up and running. Watch for events happening at the Office that will be posted regularly!

 

2023-2024 Donations for Cincinnati Fisher House

• June – Soup and Canned Items
• July – Gallon & Quart Storage Bags
• August – Grab and Go Meals
• September – Lysol Wipes
• October – Water
• November – Hand Sanitizer
• December – Paper Towels
• January – Room Air Fresheners
• February – Paper Plates
• March – Fabric Softener Sheets
• April – Crossword Books/Sudoku Books
• May – Water

We also take any other items on their wish list at any time. Donations can be dropped off at the Extension Office from 9 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday. For more information, contact Marie Allison at mallison600@gmail.com

 

“He who Laughs, Lasts.” — Anonymous

You have probably heard that “Laughter is the best medicine,” and it is true! Humor and the subsequent laughter it produces have many therapeutic effects on the body. Laughing not only relieves stress and improves your mood and emotional state, it also has many social and physical health benefits (Mayo Clinic, 2020; Robinson, Smith and Segal, 2019)

• Laughter improves physical health
• Laughter enhances mental health
• Laughter has social benefits
• Laughter strengthens relationships
• Add humor to your life
• It’s important to seek out and take advantage of opportunities to laugh every day.
• Find fun. Only boring people get bored. Find simple items that make you giggle, such as family photos, memes, funny movies or video clips, a joke. Life shouldn’t be   boring, it should be fun!
• Share a hardy guffaw. Sit at the dinner table or connect on a virtual video and reminisce. Tell funny stories and learn new things about your family.
• Spend time with funny or joyful people. Laugher is contagious. Spend time with those who help you see the bright side of life, and when possible, avoid those people who are negative.
• Look for humor every day. If you pay attention to your surroundings (versus keeping your head in your phone), you will see absurd, silly, or even odd activities that may make you smile.
• Surround yourself with happy. Frame fun photos of people you care about and happy memories. Keep a joke calendar on your desk.
• Make time for humor. Do you have a funny saying you like? Write it down and put in on the refrigerator. Try buying a daily calendar with a new joke each morning. Is there an object, like a stuffed animal, that always makes you smile? Put it in your living room where you will see it often.
• Take a “fun break” every day to laugh: Schedule it if necessary. Read jokes. Start a humor notebook. Listen to a funny tape. Watch a comedy show or funny YouTube video, then recommend it to others.
• Smile. A smile is the start of laughter, and it has a positive effect on others.
• Don’t be defensive. Laughter can help us forgive, forget, and even overlook judgment and doubt.
• Count your blessings. At the end of the day, focus on the positive aspects of your day and make a list about things for which you are grateful.
• Don’t dwell on negativity. Limit the amount of negative news, people, stories, and conversations you let in, and try to find the light at the end of the tunnel for those things or behaviors of others you cannot control.
• Laugh at yourself. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Remind yourself to lighten up. Laughing makes life more enjoyable.
• If you find it hard to laugh, call a medical professional as something more serious may be going on. You can also search online for a yoga or laugh therapy group. Even simulated laughter can help improve health and well-being (Robinson, Smith and Segal, 2019).

2 References: 
Robinson, L., Smith, M., Segal, J. (2019). Help Guide. Laughter is the best medicine. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm

Mayo Clinic. (2020). Stress relief from laughter? It’s no joke. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456

Source: Amy F. Kostelic, Adult Development and Aging Specialist